Sandman #1 (Winter 1974, DC) CGC 8.5 – Kirby/Simon, 1st Bronze Sandman

Item Specifics

Series Name

The Sandman (1975)

Issue Number

1

Publisher

DC Comics

Main Character

Sandman

Genre

Fantasy

Item Description

Condition: Professionally graded and slabbed. Well-preserved in tamper-evident hard case. Please review all ... Read more about the seller notes Professionally graded and slabbed. Well-preserved in tamper-evident hard case. Please review all provided photos of the front, back, and label for exact details and any noted imperfections. Shipped securely with tracking. Read Less about the seller notes

Grade: 8.5
Sandman #1 (Winter 1974, DC Comics) marks the highly collectible Bronze Age revival of the Sandman character, brought to life by legendary creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby in their final collaboration. This issue represents the 1st Bronze Age Sandman (Garrett Sanford) and stands as a key transitional book bridging Golden Age legacy characters into the Bronze Age era. This CGC 8.5 copy features Off-White pages and strong eye appeal, highlighted by a bold Jack Kirby and Mike Royer cover that captures the surreal dreamscape tone of the series. The book is part of DC's "Line of Super-Stars," a short-lived but highly collectible imprint showcasing top-tier creative talent. Collector demand continues to grow for Kirby-related keys, especially late-career collaborations and first appearances tied to evolving DC mythology. This issue also holds significance as the final Simon & Kirby collaboration , adding historical weight beyond its character importance. Ideal for collectors of: Jack Kirby keys and late-era work Bronze Age DC first appearances Sandman lineage (pre-Neil Gaiman era) DC "Line of Super-Stars" completists A high-grade, investment-worthy example of an increasingly recognized Bronze Age key.

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Item Location

Ohio, United States

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