Diamond’s Steve Geppi Consigns Over $2 Million in Golden Age Comics and Other Choice Material to Heritage

Dallas, TX -- Heritage Comics Auctions and Diamond Comic Distributors are pleased to announce that Steve Geppi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Comic Distributors, has consigned an extremely valuable group of high profile comics and related comic collectibles. The comics, valued well over $2 million, will be sold through a series of Amazing Comics Auctions™ monthly Internet sales, and live events beginning with HCA's next Signature Auction, July 5-7, at the Wizard World Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

This offering, which includes celebrated copies from decidedly established pedigrees, represents just a portion of Geppi’s holdings, but could easily be considered a superb collection unto itself.

Just a few of many highlights include:
Action Comics #1
All Star Comics #11 Mile High Copy CGC 9.6
All Winners Comics #1 Kansas City Copy CGC 8.0
Amazing Man #5 Mile High Copy CGC 9.4
Amazing Spider-Man #1 CGC 9.2
Captain America Comics #1 Kansas City Copy CGC 9.0
Crackajack Funnies #1 Mile High Copy CGC 9.8
Daredevil Battles Hitler #1 Mile High Copy CGC 9.0
Daring Mystery Comics #1 Denver Copy CGC 9.4
Sub-Mariner Comics #1 Larson Copy CGC 9.0
Wonder Woman #1 CGC 8.0
Scores of Mile Highs - many key issues
A virtually complete collection of Timely comics, many in exceptional grade

From time to time, Steve Geppi has released small portions from his inventory as a response to pent-up demand for high quality copies of key comics. This is the first time, however, that he has released this quantity through one outlet. The selection includes a substantial volume of Golden Age classics and significant Silver Age comics, as well as part of his highly sought original comic art and movie poster holdings.

“I observe that Heritage is bringing to comics the same levels of professionalism and expertise previously associated with them elsewhere in the world of collectibles, and so I decided to get involved,” Geppi said. “They’re attracting new players into our market in a way that I believe is good for all involved. To get and keep these new enthusiasts interested is an effort that requires a diverse sampling of what our market has to offer. In teaming with Heritage for these auctions, I’m certain that we’re presenting a superb variety of vintage comics and comic character items in a highly refined, exciting way that will be sure to please my longtime friends, fellow collectors and newcomers to the field.”

Fortunately there is still time to get consignments into Heritage’s Signature and Amazing Comics Auctions™ sales this year, to sell alongside highlights from the legendary Steve Geppi collection. The published deadline for Heritage’s July Wizard World Chicago 2002 Signature Sale is May 10, but earlier is better, because space is limited and nearly filled. Prospective consignors are invited to call John Petty at 214-252-4392, or Ed Jaster at 1-214-252-4288 to discuss consigning rare comics and original art. Or if you have classic movie posters, call their movie expert Grey Smith at 1-214-668-6928. Or visit http://www.HeritageComics.com and click on the “consign” tab. Or simply email JPetty@HeritageComics.com or GreySm@HeritageMoviePosters.com

Prospective bidders may pre-order the July sale catalog now for $25 (or Heritage’s next 3 Signature catalogs for $50), fully refundable with any successful purchase in the auction. Visit www.HeritageComics.com, email your name, address & credit card info to Auctions@HeritageComics.com or phone 214-242-4242 (24-hour voicemail - simply leave your address & credit card info) to order by credit card, or mail a check to: Heritage Comics Catalog Offer, 100 Highland Park Village, 2nd Floor, Dallas, TX 75205

The July Signature catalog will mail approximately June 15.

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