June 2019 Moe Howard Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2019
Columbia Picures ''Victory Program'' spanning 8 pages (including covers) published by Columbia for theaters owners, advertising its slate of shorts and serials for 1942-43. Large program measures 11'' x 16.5'' closed, with a half-page devoted to The Three Stooges, promising 8 comedies ''starring that inimitable trio of screwball comics whose popularity rises...with each passing year!'' Additionally, program features a full page ''Batman'' advertisement, the very first time ''Batman'' appeared in film. Debuting in 1943, the ''Batman'' serial comprised 15 episodes and is here promoted, ''By the creators of 'Superman' Based on the mass-circulation comic in 'The Batman' Magazine!...'' Separation starting along fold on spine, some creasing and discoloration to covers (small closed tear on back cover), and some light buckling to pages, but overall in very good plus condition with vibrant colors.
Columbia's 1942-43 ''Victory Program'' for Theaters, Advertising Its Shorts & Serials, Including ''8 Three Stooges Comedies'' and the Very First Appearance of ''Batman'' in Film
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