KING COMICS #140 DECEMBER 1947 COVER ORIGINAL ART (POPEYE).
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$895.62 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Auction #244 Session 2
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Item Description
11.5x14.5" art board has original art pencils and inks of Popeye getting punched by Olive Oyl after presenting her with a Birthday cake with a 60w lightbulb instead of numerous candles. Board has pre-printed borders and title, paste-up copyright lines and is signed by artist Joe Musial (1905-1977) who was an American cartoonist who drew The Katzenjammer Kids from 1956 to his death in 1977. He subsequently worked as ghost artist on a number of comic strips from King Features, apparently stepping in to assist various creators whenever necessary. Lt. aging/wear. Exc.
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