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Original 1972 SARGE Comic Strip Production Proof King Features Sunday Page. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.
Offered here is an original vintage production proof from the syndicated comic strip SARGE, dated 1972.
This is not a reprint or clipped newspaper page — it is an authentic printer’s proof / editorial production sheet used in the newspaper publishing process prior to mass distribution.
The page includes:
• Full black-and-white comic strip artwork
• Color reference panels used for printing
• Editorial markings and handwritten production notes
• Official approval stamp: “APPROVED – MAR 16 1972”
• Header marking: “AUG. S.S. SARGE #96 P.36” (Sunday Strip reference)
Details:
Strip: SARGE (syndicated military humor comic)
Publisher: King Features Syndicate
Date: 1972
Type: Original production proof / printer’s sheet
Medium: Ink on paper with color guide
Condition: Very good with light handling wear consistent with age; no major tears or damage
Size: Large-format newspaper production page (see photos for scale)
These production materials were typically discarded after printing, making surviving examples scarce and highly collectible.
Perfect for:
✔ Comic art collectors
✔ Vintage newspaper memorabilia collectors
✔ Military humor & pop culture collectors
✔ Framing for display
Ships carefully rolled in a protective tube.
