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Speed #22 cover (August 1942)

Artists: Joe Simon (Penciller) , Joe Simon (Inker)

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Artwork Details

Title:	Speed #22 cover (August 1942)
Artist:	Joe Simon (Penciller)
Artist:	Joe Simon (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	734
Likes on CAF:	4 5
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	12/9/2017
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Description

The other Harvey cover that Joe did signing as Glaven (see Champ #22 cover for the other one). Captain Freedom was Harvey's clone of Captain America. This cover was done while Simon and Kirby were working for DC.

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Last Login:	September 2025
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David K
Member Since 2008

Posted on 12/9/2017

Holy cow!!! That's outstanding!!!!

Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

Posted on 12/9/2017

This is terrific; I missed out on it and have regretted it a thousand times. Wonderful cover....congratulations.

kelly b
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/9/2017

beautiful. How close was Joe Simon to Captain Freedom's creation?

Harry M
Member Since 2006

Posted on 12/9/2017

kelly b wrote:

beautiful. How close was Joe Simon to Captain Freedom's creation?

Captain Freedom's creation was based on an advertisement that included an image of Captain America. I discussed this in a Simon and Kirby blog post. http://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/simonandkirby/archives/629

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 8/19/2018

ASTONISHING!!! LOVE IT!!!

Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/18/2020

Another gem in a treasure chest filled with precious diamonds

SIMON COMICS
Member Since 2020

Posted on 1/4/2021

This is one of my top 3 pieces that you own! Just fantastic!

West Stephan
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 10/12/2021

One of the best covers in the series!

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