Irv Novick Archives

Cammarata with its April 1, 1933 cover. Romania Becomes Murania Harvey Biern and Irv Novick has Fran Frazer's editor getting right to the point in this story, announcing, "Looks like trouble in the Balkans." The London-based photojournalist flies to Murania to interview King Farol Crown Prince Miklas tells her that Madame Mupescu is working with Count Codrenu's[...]

We've previously discussed the rather unusual take on the elements that played into the run-up to World War II in early issues of Top-Notch Comics from MLJ, particularly in the historic Shield/Wizard crossover saga in Top-Notch Comics #5-7.  That crossover directly set up the Shield-Wizard Comics series, so it's no surprise that this sophisticated brand[...]

Irv Novick cover and art Arthur Peddy art Overstreet 2023 VF 8.0 value = $343 CGC census 10/23: 1 in 8.0, none higher. View the certification for CGC Certification ID 153379003, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue. Falling in Love #1 (DC, 1955) Falling in Love[...]

This bright and beautiful cover by MLJ cover wizard Irv Novick is one of his best. Jackpot Comics might not have lasted for a long time; in fact, MLJ would rename their company to Archie Comics before the Golden Age was even over, but this is an essential comic in the Archie universe and is one[...]

We're still exploring the early issues of Pep Comics, with today's focus on Pep Comics #6. This cover is yet another impressive WWII themed cover of Pep Comics by Irv Novick, showcasing The Shield fighting the Axis Powers This issue has Shield — in his civilian disguise — watching senators argue within the Senate Chamber located[...]