Discerning collectors strike an important issue off your list, when you take possession of this key super-hero comic book. Offered is a high quality example of Showcase #34 featuring the first appearance of the Silver Age Atom. Published by DC Comics, this issue is dated "9-10/61" and boasts fantastic cover art by venerable artist Gil Kane, along with Murphy Anderson. Those seeking better grade examples of key issues will score big with this well-preserved example, which is graded (9.0) by CGC. This prestigious rating is good for a CGC Census ranking of "1/8" at this level, with only 5 higher, out of a Universal Grade population of 606. Label notations are "Off-White to White Pages, Gardner Fox story, Gil Kane & Murphy Anderson cover & art, Origin & 1st appearance of the Silver Age Atom (Ray Palmer), 1st appearance of Jean Loring". Seen lately in the hit TV show "Legends of Tomorrow", the Atom/Ray Palmer character is enjoying a big uptick in popularity and as with all Silver Age keys, this first appearance issue continues to escalate in value.

In case you are wondering if there's more the answer is yes, our fortunate consignor maintained a sizeable collection of Silver Age comic books in careful storage since the 1960s. This amazing new to the market collection is being offered by H&S in our November, 2018 and February, 2019 auctions. All major key issues will be graded by CGC and offered on an individual basis, while the balance will be offered in groups of various size, from a few issues to a large "balance of collection" lot. Please review our Americana/Comics category for both auction dates noted above to view this truly impressive collection.