This month’s VCoM comes from the U.K. in the form of the
1968 A & BC Superman In The Jungle release. In the 1960s Superman was the
top guy in the super hero world and there were multiple Superman sets being
released around the world. Topps even tossed their hat in the ringer and worked
with A & BC to release a “Test” set in the U.S. before the regular release
in the U.K. Topps never moved on past the test set but A & BC moved on with
their set, which is the set from which my card comes.
The set contains a 66-card checklist with each card
depicting a beautifully colored Superman in various African environments like
the jungle, rivers and lakes. He fights snakes, rhinos, leopards and even a
fire breathing dragon. The set war marginally popular and Topps even included a
“Test” Jungle card in their recent 75th Anniversary release.
The card cost $8.25, which is on the low end for these
cards, and is graded a PSA 5. I would love to add more cards from the set to my
collection as well as some cards from Topps Test set as long as the price is
right. I wish there were subgrades so I could see where the problem is that
caused this card to be a mid-grade. Besides the back being cut off-center (top
to bottom) this card is in beautiful condition with squared corners and edges,
smooth surface and bright colors.
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