^Lot 99 SUPERMAN-RELATED LETTER WITH HAND-DRAWN & SIGNED SKETCH OF “THE MAN OF STEEL” BY CREATOR JOE SHUSTER

SUPERMAN-RELATED LETTER WITH HAND-DRAWN AND SIGNED SKETCH OF “THE MAN OF STEEL” BY CREATOR JOE SHUSTER - The typed letter is on “Superman Inc.” letterhead stationery, dated January 4, 1945 and written to “Jordan Derwin, 1010 West 74th Street, New York City (23), N.Y.” The letter states (in full): “Dear Jordan: I didn’t promise when – but Joe Shuster was in the office the early part of this week and I prevailed upon his good nature and had him draw a special sketch of Superman and dedicate it to you. Mr. Shuster sends his best wishes for the New Year and asks that I thank you for your interest in ‘Superman’. We both hope you continue and enjoy the adventures of this favorite comic strip character as much in the future as you have in
the past. Sincerely, Superman, Inc. [signed by secretary] (for) Joe Shuster”. Accompanying the letter is a profi le sketch, executed in pencil on a 3 ½ in. x 5 ½ in. heavy stock card, of Superman depicting him from the waist up with bulging muscles and his trademark cape; beneath Shuster has inscribed in ink, “To Jordan--One of my favorite readers. Joe Shuster”. Accompanied with the original “Superman Inc.” transmittal envelope. A fantastic vintage ensemble from the co-creator of the most popular superhero in the world. In fi ne condition.