Lot # 1421: 1940 Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #7 Bondage Cover - CGC 2.0

An early superhero thriller is spotlighted, with the presentation of this 5/40 Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #7 issue. Timely got into the superhero game in 1939, when it launched its first comic book under the name "Marvel Comics". Beginning with the second issue, this title was rechristened "Marvel Mystery Comics". This early Timely effort stands as a great historic treasure, with the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner playing the starring roles. This exciting issue sees the Sub-Mariner attack New York City, while the Human Torch joins the NYPD, setting the table for their impending battle over this title's next three issues. CGC has rated this Golden Age treasure 2.0, Slightly Brittle Pages. Label notes are "Carl Burgos & Bill Everett story & art, Paul Gustavson, Irwin Hasen & Steve Dahlman art, Alex Schomburg cover. Frank Thomas text illustration. Bondage cover.".