Hit Comics #3 (1940)

By Lou Fine
$142.95
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Overall Frame Sizes

Below are each frame size's approximate overall dimensions, with included 3" mat and frame:

  1. S - 17 x 20”
  2. M - 25 x 31”
  3. L - 28 x 35”
  4. XL - 33 x 42”

See the Frame Sizes section at the bottom of this page for a visual guide.
Frame Styles & Materials

Frames
Choose from three styles:

  • Ashford - Aluminum, powder coated with a slim ⅜” wide flat face
  • Durham - Modern wood, poplar with stained finish. 1” wide x 1 ¼” deep
  • Granby - Ornate wood, antique-gilded finish. 1 ⅜” wide flat face

Print
Premium smooth matte-finish art paper

Matting
Acid-free ⅛” white conservation board

Protection
Clear acrylic, 1.5mm thick, protects your art from 66% of UV light. It offers the clarity of the finest picture frame glazing at half the weight of glass and many times the impact resistance
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About the Art

The striking cover of Hit Comics #3 (September 1940), illustrated by Lou Fine, showcases Hercules in a dramatic display of strength, lifting a warship amidst explosive chaos. Fine’s dynamic composition and bold use of color emphasize the Golden Age fascination with larger-than-life heroism.

Hercules, depicted as a circus strongman turned crime fighter, reflects the era’s cultural preoccupation with physical prowess and justice during wartime. The cover's vivid red backdrop and explosive maritime imagery evoke the urgency of global conflict in 1940. This issue also features stories from other notable characters like Neon the Unknown and the Red Bee, underscoring Quality Comics' diverse anthology approach during its decade-long run.

Lou Fine

Louis Kenneth Fine (1914–1971), a luminary of Golden Age comics, overcame childhood polio to study at New York’s Grand Central Art School and Pratt Institute. Renowned for dynamic figures and meticulous linework, his influential style shaped iconic titles like Black Condor, The Ray, Doll Man, and Uncle Sam for Quality Comics. A master draftsman, Fine’s bold compositions and kinetic energy left an indelible mark on peers like Jack Kirby and Will Eisner.

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Frame Sizes

Below are each frame size's approximate overall dimensions, with included 3" mat and frame:

Overall Sizes:

  • S - 17 x 20”
  • M - 25 x 31”
  • L - 28 x 35”
  • XL - 33 x 42”

Frame Styles

A frame style for every interior, each in a variety of finishes:

  • Ashford -Aluminum, powder coated with a slim ⅜” wide flat face
  • Durham - Modern wood, poplar with stained finish. 1” wide x 1 ¼” deep
  • Granby - Ornate wood, antique-gilded finish. 1 ⅜” wide flat face

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