Historic issues featuring Aquaman, the Justice Society, the Batmobile, Wonder Woman and Beast Boy!
Now, this is how you Facsimile Edition.
DC this autumn will be publishing five — count’em, five — Facsimile Editions, with an assortment that spans the company’s publishing history.
The five include 1959’s Adventure Comics #260, with Aquaman’s Silver Age origin (and a never-reprinted Superboy story); 1940’s All-Star Comics #3, with the first appearance of the Justice Society of America; 1941’s Batman #5, with the first appearance of the classic Golden Age Batmobile; 1965’s Doom Patrol #99, with the first appearance of Beast Boy; and, 1942’s Wonder Woman #1, the first issue of the Amazing Amazon’s self-titled series.
Dig the solicitation info, released by DC on Friday:
ADVENTURE COMICS #260 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by JERRY COLEMAN and ROBERT BERNSTEIN
Art by JOHN SIKELA, RAMONA FRADON, and LEE ELIAS
Cover by CURT SWAN and STAN KAYE
Blank sketch variant
Before Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom splashes into theaters this December, discover Aquaman’s Silver Age origin
and how he got his powers in this facsimile re-creation of Adventure Comics #260. This classic issue also contains a
never-before-reprinted Superboy story and a backup tale starring the Emerald Archer, Green Arrow, plus all the
ads from the original 1959 publication.
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 12/5/23
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ALL-STAR COMICS #3 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by GARDNER FOX, JERRY SIEGEL, KEN FITCH, SHELDON MAYER, and others
Art by E.E. HIBBARD, SHELDON MOLDOFF, BERNARD BAILY, and others
Cover by E.E. HIBBARD
Foil variant cover by E.E. HIBBARD
Blank sketch variant
All-Star Comics presents the inaugural meeting of America’s first superhero team: the Justice Society of America!
Within the Justice Society clubrooms, the Atom, the Flash, the Sandman, the Spectre, Hawkman, Doctor Fate,
Green Lantern, and Hourman assemble and recount some of the greatest tales that made them the mightiest
champions of right and justice in the world. With guest appearances from Johnny Thunder and the Red Tornado,
this facsimile comic is a must-have for fans of DC’s preeminent Golden Age team.
$6.99 US/64 pages/Variant $7.99 US (card stock)/Foil Variant $8.99 US
ON SALE 11/7/23
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BATMAN #5 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by BILL FINGER
Art by BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON, and GEORGE ROUSSOS
Cover by BOB KANE
Foil variant cover by BOB KANE
Blank sketch variant
Batman and Robin take on The Joker in another one of his crafty capers in “The Riddle of the Missing Card,”
featuring the first appearance of the remodeled Golden Age Batmobile! Packed with thrills, chills, and double
crosses galore, this issue also contains two more adventures starring the Dynamic Duo: “The Book of
Enchantment” and “The Case of the Honest Crook.”
$6.99 US/64 pages/Variant $7.99 US (card stock)/Foil Variant $8.99 US
ON SALE 12/5/23
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DOOM PATROL #99 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by ARNOLD DRAKE
Art and cover by BOB BROWN
The World’s Strangest Heroes meet the wildest, weirdest teen tornado: Beast Boy! In Garfield Logan’s first comics
appearance, see how he encountered the Doom Patrol and showcased his amazing powers that would prove
invaluable in his adventures as a full-fledged member of their team, and later on as a member of the Teen Titans.
This issue also contains the Doom Patrol tale “The Deadly Sting of the Bug Man.”
$4.99 US | 32 pages
ON SALE 11/28/23
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WONDER WOMAN #1 (1942) FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by WILLIAM MOULTON MARSTON
Art and cover by HARRY G. PETER
Foil variant cover by HARRY G. PETER
Blank sketch variant
Spinning out of the pages of Sensation Comics, Wonder Woman gained her own self-titled comic in 1942! This
noteworthy facsimile contains four action-packed Wonder Woman stories plus the original backup stories and ads,
including Wonder Women of History. (Please note that the comic reprinted here is presented without alteration
for historical reference and readers should be advised of some sensitive content.)
$6.99 US/64 pages/Foil Variant $8.99 US
ON SALE 11/7/23
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Several thoughts:
— An excellent selection all the way around: I always figured it was a matter of time for All-Star Comics #3 and Wonder Woman #1, but the other three are welcome surprises.
— More variants — which again just shows you how collectible Facsimile Editions have become. Wonder Woman #1 is missing the price for the sketch variant but judging by the others, it’ll be $7.99.
— I’m not a big foil cover guy but the sketch covers are dandy because they’re blank, save for the trade dress. I am totally down for that Batman #5 version. Love the Golden Age logo.
— Obligatory Price Comparison: Well, OK. Let’s have some fun here. These Facsimile Editions run between four and nine bucks, depending on which version you pick up. But here are some recent sale prices for the originals: an unslabbed, pretty beat-up Adventure Comics #260 went for $109 on eBay; a slabbed, 5.5-graded All-Star Comics #3 went for $33,600 (including buyer’s premium) at Heritage Auctions; a slabbed, 8.5-graded Batman #5 went for $14,400 (including premium) at Heritage; an unslabbed VG+ Doom Patrol #99 went for $244 on eBay; and, a slabbed, 6.5-graded Wonder Woman #1 went for $63,000 (plus premium) at Heritage.
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MORE
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August 19, 2023
“…readers should be advised of some sensitive content…” DC, I doubt anyone who gets triggered over words in print will pull their noses away from their phones long enough to buy these classics.
August 19, 2023
Might Etta Candy be in that issue? Because, IIRC, they used to be a little insensitive about her weight. Ok, maybe a LOT insensitive.
August 19, 2023
These facsimile editions are great! They’re a lot of fun. I’m more of a wait-for-the-trade guy for new comics releases, but I’ll always pick up a facsimile edition if I see any left on the shelves.