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    Fighting American (1954 Headline/Prize) 1 CGC 1.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    6 pieces of tape on spine of cover and 3 on interior cover.

    Label #1008384016

    Ended Aug 16 2012
    Winning Bid $61

    Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. After Marvel's first revival of Captain America, Cap creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby responded with another star-spangled patriot, originally a serious hero battling anti-American menaces. After his brother Nelson is killed by enemies of America, Johnny Flagg has his brain put in Nelson's body, and the result is the superhero Fighting American. New sidekick Speedboy helps Fighting American stop enemy attacks with tiny remote-controlled buzz-bombs. Fighting American takes the place of a driver killed by spies to win an auto race for America. Break the Spy Ring; Reuel Gridley; Track Down the Baby Buzz Bombs; Abracadabra!; Eagle Trap; Homer; Duel to the Finish Line! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: CGC 1.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)