{"product_id":"sandman-1-winter-1974-dc-cgc-8-5-kirby-simon-1st-bronze-sandman","title":"Sandman #1 (Winter 1974, DC) CGC 8.5 – Kirby\/Simon, 1st Bronze Sandman","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eSandman #1 (Winter 1974, DC Comics)\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e1st Bronze Age Sandman (Garrett Sanford)\u003c\/strong\u003e and stands as a key transitional book bridging Golden Age legacy characters into the Bronze Age era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eCollector 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003efinal Simon \u0026amp; Kirby collaboration\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding historical weight beyond its character importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eIdeal for collectors of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m5e6eh\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eJack Kirby keys and late-era work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11vxigl\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eBronze Age DC first appearances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v9jo5d\" data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eSandman lineage (pre-Neil Gaiman era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j3g0z7\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eDC “Line of Super-Stars” completists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eA high-grade, investment-worthy example of an increasingly recognized Bronze Age key.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pop Culture Hobbies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43366605586550,"sku":"9261-POPCULTUREHOBBIES","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/0326\/5654\/files\/Sandman1_3696685001.jpg?v=1777816746","url":"https:\/\/popculturehobbies.com\/products\/sandman-1-winter-1974-dc-cgc-8-5-kirby-simon-1st-bronze-sandman","provider":"Pop Culture Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}