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Press Release - September 16, 2005

Comic Book and Comic Art Rarities Featured in Upcoming Heritage Auction!

DALLAS, TEXAS: Heritage Comics Auctions (HCA) will hold their latest auction of rare and collectible comic books, original comic art and related memorabilia on October 14 & 15, 2005, in their Dallas, Texas headquarters.

"One of the highlights of this upcoming auction is the staggering collection of Mile High comics that we're offering," said Ed Jaster, Director of Acquisitions for HCA, "including such significant books as More Fun Comics #53, CGC-graded NM+ 9.6 with White pages and Adventure Comics #72, CGC-graded NM/M 9.8 with White pages. From the same prestigious collection, we've also got the highest-graded examples of Blackhawk #9, CGC-graded NM/M 9.8 with Off-white to white pages and Wings Comics #1, CGC-graded NM/M 9.8 with Off-white to white pages."

"That's not the extent of our Golden Age offerings, however," Jaster continued, "as we're also pleased to present some of the most desirable Timely books in existence. Start with the legendary 'Pay Copy' of Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1, which featured the first printed appearance of Bill Everett's Sub-Mariner, CGC-graded VF/NM 9.0 with Cream to off-white pages, and one of the nicest copies of Captain America Comics #1 we've ever seen, the Windy City copy, CGC-graded VF+ 8.5 with Cream to off-white pages. The crown jewel of this section, though, has to be a stunning copy of the seminal Marvel Comics #1, one of the finest copies known to exist, CGC-graded VF/NM 9.0 with Cream to off-white pages. There's only one other copy tied with this one for the title 'highest-graded,' so this is a significant opportunity for collectors of true rarities."

"Silver Age collectors will have plenty to be excited about," Jaster said, " as we're offering several stunning DC titles, including The Flash #105, CGC-graded NM 9.4 with Off-white pages and Justice League of America #1, CGC-graded NM 9.4 with Off-white pages. Interest in high-grade Silver Age DC books has been growing over the past few auctions, so these should result in some spirited bidding. And Marvel enthusiasts will want to take a look at a beautiful copy of The Amazing Spider-Man #9, CGC-graded NM+ 9.6 with Off-white to white pages, featuring Electro's first appearance. With rumors circulating about Electro's possible inclusion in Spider-Man 3, this is definitely a book to consider!"

"Certainly no Heritage auction would be complete without a strong selection of original comic art," Jaster said, "and this one is no exception. Our premiere offering in this category is the unforgettable John Byrne/Terry Austin artwork for the cover of X-Men #138, the book that immediately followed the landmark 'Death of Phoenix' storyline. Who can forget the image of a brooding Cyclops leaving behind the team he helped to found? I know I can't."

"This is our last auction of 2005, and it's one that collectors won't want to miss," Jaster enthused. "We've pulled out all the stops on this one, and we've come up with an event that the comics' community will be talking about for some time to come."

Additional highlights of the October auction include:

• New Book of Comics #1 (DC, 1937) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.
• Star Spangled Comics #7 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages.
• Superman Comics #nn Ashcan (DC, 1939) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages.
• All Star Comics #8 (DC, 1942) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages.
• Giant-Size X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages.
• All Star Comics #6 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages.
• More Fun Comics #59 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.
• Adventure Comics #43 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages.
• Neal Adams - Batman #239 Cover Original Art (DC, 1972).
• Johnny Craig - Vault of Horror #21 Cover Original Art (EC, 1951).
• Al Feldstein - Weird Science #8 Cover Original Art (EC, 1951).
• Jack Davis - Incredible Science Fiction #31 Cover Original Art (EC, 1955).
• Frank Frazetta - Warrior Color Preliminary Original Art (undated).
• Jack Kirby and Joe Simon - Star-Spangled Comics #8 Cover Original Art (DC, 1942).
• Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky (attributed) - Fantastic Four #3, page 13 Original Art (Marvel, 1963).
• John Romita Sr. - Spider-Man Poster Original Art (Marvel, 1978).
• Manuel Sanjulian - "The Horde of Chaos" Vampirella Painting Original Art (undated).
• Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-8-61 (United Feature Syndicate, 1961).

For more information about Heritage's auctions, and a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit HeritageComics.com.

HCA specializes in rare, high-grade comic books, as well as vintage comic and animation art, illustration art, classic toys, and comics-related collectibles.

Prospective consignors and sellers of top-end comics material, toys, and original art are invited to call Ed Jaster at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 288 or Lon Allen at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 261 to discuss their rare comics and original illustration and comic art. Or visit HeritageComics.com and click on the "Sell Now" tab. Or simply email Ed Jaster at EdJ@HeritageComics.com or Lon Allen at LonA@HeritageComics.com.

Music and Hollywood memorabilia collectors should contact Doug Norwine at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 452 or email DougN@HeritageGalleries.com.

Movie poster consignors, please call Grey Smith at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 367 or email GreySm@HeritageMoviePosters.com.

To reserve your copy of a catalog for any upcoming Heritage auction, please contact Nicole Jewell, c/o Heritage Comics, 3500 Maple Avenue, 17th Floor, Dallas, TX 75219, or call 1-800-872-6467, ext. 272.

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