Lot # 1710: 1944 Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #52 Bondage Cover - CGC 5.0

Offered is a vibrant mid-grade example of Marvel Mystery Comics #52, one of the most visually striking issues of Timely’s wartime output. The cover’s dramatic “bondage” scene, rendered by the extraordinary Alex Schomburg, exemplifies the bold, sensationalist style that made Timely a standout publisher during the pre-code Golden Age era, while the interior features action-packed superhero tales starring The Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, and other classic Timely heroes. Strong color, solid page quality, and overall structural integrity make this CGC 5.0, Light Tan to Off-White Pages copy a highly attractive representative of this iconic series. Early Golden Age issues with such distinctive cover art are increasingly scarce, making this a key collectible for enthusiasts of Timely-era comics, dramatic cover imagery, and historically significant wartime storytelling. Label notes are “Otto Binder story, Alex Schomburg cover, Jimmy Thompson, Bob Oksner, Carl Pfeufer and Charles Nicholas art. Bondage cover. Children execution panels.”.