|
Though Fox Function Syndicate revealed its final comedian e-book in 1951, a number of characters it revealed have had life after Fox. The Flame, Phantom Woman and Samson have been later utilized by Ajax-Farrell for instance, and extra famously, Phantom Woman (who had began life at High quality Comics) and Blue Beetle ended up at DC Comics. The little-known character Spider Queen is a way more obscure instance, with a model of the character ending up at Marvel over fifty years after her final Fox Function Syndicate look. However that is removed from probably the most attention-grabbing factor about Spider Queen, who debuted her transient Fox Function Syndicate profession within the pages of The Eagle #2. An obscure Fox character deserving of way more collector consideration than she will get, there is a copy of Spider Queen’s first look in The Eagle #2 (Fox, 1941) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white to white pages up for public sale within the 2022 December 1 Fox Comics Showcase Public sale #40214 at Heritage Auctions.
Spider Queen’s transient Golden Age profession in The Eagle #2-4 is credited within the comics themselves to Elsa Lisau (spelled “Lesau” in problem #2), who is usually believed to be a pseudonym for Louis and Arturo Cazaneuve. Moreover, GCD credit Pierce Rice on pencils. One among a seemingly numerous variety of obscure characters who appeared and disappeared in a relative on the spot in the course of the Golden Age, Spider Queen’s historic significance hinges on one small however necessary element: She developed and used wrist-mounted net shooters that perform nearly identically to these developed and utilized by Spider-Man over 20 years later.
The Spider Queen, Shannon Kane, was married to an excellent chemist working for the U.S. authorities and in addition serving as his assistant. After her husband’s homicide, she found a components for what she calls “spider-web fluid” in his information. Investigating the components, she discovers that upon contact with air, the substance turns into a skinny adhesive filament that “sticks like glue” and is “sturdy sufficient to swing on”. Kane proceeds to develop wrist-mounted shooters for the net fluid which can be utilized to shoot it from just under the heel of her palm. In observe, she makes use of her invention to swing from constructing to constructing and in addition entangle and restrain unhealthy guys.
Whereas she does not have tremendous energy or the spider-like capability to stay to partitions, her web-shooters and the way in which she makes use of them have plenty of similarities to these created by Steve Ditko for Spider-Man some 20 years later. Spider Queen’s obscurity, having appeared in solely three points in a short-lived title, makes a direct inspiration unlikely. However the similarity between the wrist net shooters would appear to open the potential for some kind of connection only a tiny bit. Maybe there’s some frequent inspiration between the 2 of them. Or maybe it is merely a extra apparent thought for a spider-based superhero than it appears at first thought.
Apparently, Shannon Kane and Spider Queen entered the Marvel Universe in 1993 with Invaders vol. 2 #1. together with different public area Golden Age heroes revived for the event. After that mini-series, the character was additionally utilized in Avengers 1959 #5 in 2012. An obscure Fox character with a captivating declare to fame, there is a copy of Spider Queen’s first look in The Eagle #2 (Fox, 1941) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white to white pages up for public sale within the 2022 December 1 Fox Comics Showcase Public sale #40214 at Heritage Auctions. When you’ve by no means bid at Heritage Auctions earlier than, you may get additional data, you’ll be able to take a look at their FAQ on the bidding course of and associated issues.
The Eagle #2 (Fox, 1941) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white to white pages. Nazi World Conflict II cowl. Origin and first look of the Spider Queen. Solely the fourth copy that we’ve ever provided. Overstreet 2022 VG 4.0 worth = $322. CGC census 11/22: 1 in 4.5, 5 larger.
CGC has not revealed grader’s notes for this comedian.
View the certification for CGC Certification ID 0039277001.
Associates of Bleeding Cool purchase from and/or consign to Heritage Auctions.
Loved this? Please share on social media!
