Venus, the Most Beautiful Girl in the World, first hit newsstands in August 1948 with early covers that featured a slew of handsome gentlemen fighting to win the titular heroine’s heart. Her attraction still proves strong as ComicConnect sold a copy of Venus #19 CGC 8.5 for a record price of $52,500 in their comic book marketplace.

“It’s no secret that Bill Everett is one of my favorite artists and Venus #19 is one of my favorite comics,” Vincent Zurzolo, co-owner of ComicConnect, said. “It should be in the dictionary next to the definition of classic cover!”

The series came to an end with issue 19 adorned with one of the greatest Bill Everett covers ever crafted: a gruesome tableau of a bride at the altar with her husband’s skin flipping back to reveal his true skeletal form.

“It was a true pleasure to put the buyer and seller together – they both walked away overjoyed,” Zurzolo added. “I’m extremely proud to have been a part of the highest sale price ever recorded for a Venus #19. Stay tuned for more great news for the hobby!”

Thousands more classic covers are also available for sale through their website.

ComicConnect is currently accepting consignments for their next big auction. Consignors are eligible to receive interest free, no fee cash advances towards the sale of their collection. The deadline for consignments is April 22, 2021. ComicConnect’s Director of Consignments, Rob Reynolds, can be reached at robr@comicconnect.com or toll free (888) 779-7377 for immediate assistance.