Solomon Grundy first appeared in All-American Comics #61, published by DC in 1944. That places it in the Gold Age.
Why this issue matters
Cyrus Gold rose from Slaughter Swamp as a zombie who beats Green Lantern with ease in his debut, based on the old nursery rhyme that gives the character his name and his habit of dying and returning.
Key facts
All-American Comics #61
- Character: Solomon Grundy
- Publisher: DC
- Cover year: 1944
- Era: Gold Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
More DC firsts from the Gold Age
- Hawkman (Carter Hall) Flash Comics #1, 1940
- Black Canary Flash Comics #86, 1947
- Scarecrow World's Finest Comics #3, 1941
- Lex Luthor Action Comics #23, 1940
- Clayface (Karlo) Detective Comics #40, 1940
- Superman Action Comics #1, 1938
- Batman Detective Comics #27, 1939
- Wonder Woman All Star Comics #8, 1941
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