*Miscellaneous 1940-1959: Quality’s National Comics was where the symbolic character Uncle Sam made his debut (in #1) and by issue #39 in 1944, he was kicking Hitler’s butt on the iconic cover to this Bute Collection gem. National Comics was an anthology title featuring, in addition to Uncle Sam, several now obscure super-heroes such as G2, the Unknown and Quicksilver (no, not the one you think), and less super characters such as Policewoman Sally O’Neill and Chic Carter, police reporter. You certainly got a lot of reading in the big 56 pages. This reasonable copy has a clear and unmarred cover scene with a rich purple background. Relatively minor edge wear with some minor chipping to the right edge. There is a slight spine roll. Pages are supple and a very decent off-white. It was printed with only one central staple; this is off at the front cover with a staple-sized hole where it has come loose; it is, however, firmly attached at the back cover. A lovely, very rare item with a significant cover and charming interiors.
PICTURED: NATIONAL COMICS #39 GD/VG £450 SOLD