Amazing Comics Auction
| Sale Number: | 16064 |
| Auction Date: | June 25th at 10 pm CT |
Session 1
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Action Comics #252 (DC, 1959) Condition: Qualified GD. Key Silver Age issue that features the origin and first appearance of Supergirl. First appearance of Metallo. Curt Swan cover. Al Plastino art. Cover is detached and centerfold is married. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $150. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Action Comics #404 (DC, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Neal Adams and Dick Giordano cover. Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $38. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Action Comics #433 (DC, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Atom back-up story. Nick Cardy cover. Art by Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson, and Dick Dillin cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $12. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Action Comics #434 (DC, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Green Arrow and Zatanna back-up story. Black Canary appearance. Nick Cardy cover. Art by Curt Swan, Vince Colletta, and Dick Dillin. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $12. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Action Comics #439 (DC, 1974) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white and white pages. Atom back-up story. Captain Strong appearance. Nick Cardy cover. Art by Curt Swan and Dick Dillin. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $12. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Action Comics #440 (DC, 1974) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Green Arrow and Black Canary back-up story (Mike Grell's first work on Green Arrow). Cover by Nick Cardy. Art by Grell and Curt Swan. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $16. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Adventure Comics #429 (DC, 1973) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Black Orchid cover and story. Captain Fear back-up story. Bob Oksner cover. Tony DeZuniga and Alex Nino art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $12; VF 8.0 value = $21. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.0, 10 higher.
Adventure Comics #432 (DC, 1974) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Spectre story. Captain Fear back-up story. Jim Aparo cover and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.2, 28 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC Apparent GD/VG 3.0 Slight (A) Off-white pages. Spider-Man's origin is retold. First Fantastic Four crossover. First appearances of John Jameson, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Chameleon. Steve Ditko cover (Jack Kirby layout) and art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $975; VG 4.0 value = $1,950.
The Amazing Spider-Man #3 (Marvel, 1963) CGC Apparent FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Origin and first appearance of Doctor Octopus. First full-length story. Human Torch appearance. Spider-Man pin-up by Steve Ditko. Ditko cover and art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $241; VG 4.0 value = $482; FN 6.0 value = $723.
The Amazing Spider-Man #14 (Marvel, 1964) Condition: FR/GD. Key Silver Age issue that features the first appearance of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn), as well as a Hulk crossover. Steve Ditko cover and art. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $167. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
The Amazing Spider-Man #4 and 8 Group (Marvel, 1963-64) Condition: Average FR. Group includes #4 (origin and first appearance of the Sandman - first appearances of Betty Brant and Liz Allen) and 8 (Fantastic Four appearance). Artists include Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value for group = $295. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
The Amazing Spider-Man Group (Marvel, 1965-66) Condition: Average VG. The unmasking of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) is the highlight of this group which includes #20 (origin and first appearance of the Scorpion), 32, 35, and 39 (Green Goblin's identity revealed as Norman Osborn - John Romita Sr. art begins). Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $250. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
The Amazing Spider-Man #41-44 Group (Marvel, 1966-67) Condition: Average VG/FN. Key appearances from villains and a special girl are featured in this group which includes #41 (first appearance of the Rhino), 42 (third appearance of Mary Jane Watson), 43, 44 (second appearance of the Lizard). John Romita Sr. art. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $200. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
The Amazing Spider-Man #45-50 Group (Marvel, 1967) Condition: Average VG+. The first appearance of the Kingpin is the highlight of this Silver Age group which includes #45 (third appearance of the Lizard), 46 (first appearance of the Shocker), 47 (fifth appearance of Kraven the Hunter), 48, 49, and 50 (first appearance of the Kingpin). John Romita Sr. art. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $275. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
The Amazing Spider-Man Group (Marvel, 1968-69) Condition: Average VG. Spidey's web-slinging adventures from the Silver Age are featured in this group which includes #61 (first Gwen Stacy cover appearance), 62, 63, 65, 66, 67 (first appearance of Randy Robertson), and 70. Artists include John Romita Sr., Don Heck, and Mike Esposito. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $150. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (Marvel, 1964) Condition: VG. Spidey's first Annual features the debut of the Sinister Six. Early X-Men appearance. Thor, Giant-Man Wasp, Dr. Strange, and Fantastic Four cameos. Steve Ditko cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $166. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
The Atom #31 (DC, 1967) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Hawkman crossover. Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson cover. Art by Kane and Sid Greene. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.2, 5 higher.
The Atom #33 (DC, 1967) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Bug-Eyed Bandit appearance. Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson cover. Art by Kane and Sid Greene. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $58; NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 14 higher.
Avengers #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Emma Peel and John Steed photo cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $385. CGC census 5/06: 9 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
The Avengers #1 (Marvel, 1963) Condition: VG. Historic issue that features the first appearance of the Avengers (Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, Ant-Man, and Wasp). Also features appearances by Loki, Teen Brigade, and the Fantastic Four. Jack Kirby cover. Kirby and Dick Ayers art. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $546. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Banana Splits #3 File Copy (Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Banana Splits #4 File Copy (Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover. This issue is tied for the highest CGC grade to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Banana Splits #7 File Copy (Gold Key, 1971) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $55; VF/NM 9.0 value = $83. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 8.5, 11 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Batman #171 (DC, 1965) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. First Silver Age appearance of the Riddler, and his first appearance in general since 1948. Carmine Infantino cover. Sheldon Moldoff art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $285. CGC census 5/06: 12 in 8.0, 25 higher.
Batman #176 (DC, 1965) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Villains include the Penguin, the Joker, Catwoman, and Mr. Zero (aka Mr. Freeze). 80-Page Giant #G-17. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $75. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 7.5, 15 higher.
Batman #188 (DC, 1967) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella cover. Art by Giella, Sheldon Moldoff, and Sid Greene. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $62; NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.0, 5 higher.
Batman #191 (DC, 1967) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Joker and Penguin cameo. Mystery Analyst back-up story. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. Art by Sheldon Moldoff and Joe Giella. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $62; NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.0, 11 higher.
Batman #192 (DC, 1967) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. Art by Sheldon Moldoff and Joe Giella. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $62; NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.0, 17 higher.
Batman #193 (DC, 1967) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. 80-page giant. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $58; VF/NM 9.0 value = $87. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 8.5, 19 higher.
Ben Casey Film Stories #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. All photos. Photo pin-up back cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 5/06: 8 in 9.4, 5 higher. From the Random House Archives.
The Best of Bugs Bunny #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1966) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Giant comic. Painted cover. Painted back cover pin-up. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $40. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 8.0, 7 higher. From the Random House Archives.
The Brave and the Bold #51 Aquaman and Hawkman (DC, 1964) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Pre-dates Hawkman #1. Cover and art by Howard Purcell. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $72. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 6.0, 26 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #54 Kid Flash, Aqualad, and Robin (DC, 1964) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Origin and first appearance of the Teen Titans. Cover and art by Bruno Premiani. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $225. CGC census 5/06: 17 in 8.0, 43 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #57 Metamorpho (DC, 1965) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Origin and first appearances of Metamorpho, Sapphire Stagg, Simon Stagg, and Java. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $129. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.5, 39 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Bullwinkle Group (Gold Key, 1976-77) Condition: Average VF/NM. Issues #12, 15, and 16. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $50. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Captain Venture and the Land Beneath the Sea #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Painted cover. Dan Spiegle art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 5/06: 9 in 9.4, 2 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Dark Shadows #18 File Copy (Gold Key, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Painted cover. Joe Certa art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.4, 3 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Dark Shadows Group Plus (Gold Key, 1974-75) Condition: Average VF/NM. Includes Dark Shadows #27 (2 copies) and #32 (2); plus Turok Son of Stone #100. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $225. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Davy Crockett #1 (Gold Key, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Fess Parker photo cover. Highest CGC grade for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $245. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
DC 100-Page Super Spectacular #18 (DC, 1973) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Also known as issue DC-18. Superman 35th anniversary special. Also featuring the Atom, TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite, Hourman, and the Quality Comics hero Captain Triumph. Nick Cardy cover. Artists include Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger, Wayne Boring, Bernard Baily, Fred Ray, and Gil Kane. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $50; NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.0, 17 higher.
DC 100-Page Super Spectacular #22 (DC, 1973) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. Last issue of the series. Also known as issue DC-22. Featuring the Flash. Johnny Quick and the Elongated Man also appear. Nick Cardy cover. Carmine Infantino, Mort Meskin, E. E. Hibbard, and Murphy Anderson art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $35. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 16 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Dell/Gold Key Silver Age Humor Group (Dell/Gold Key, 1958-64) Condition: Average VF/NM. Mixed lot of books is comprised of Adventures of Mighty Mouse #157, 158 (2 copies), 159, and 162; Four Color #938 (Elmer Fudd); and Tom and Jerry #206 (3 copies). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $350. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Dell Giant Comics - A Christmas Treasury - File Copy (Dell, 1954) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $72. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.5, 3 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Giant Comics/The High Chaparral Group (Dell/Gold Key, 1954-68) Condition: Average FN/VF. Group contains Dell Giant #40 (Woody Woodpecker's Christmas Parade), 41 (Yogi Bear's Winter Sports), Dell Giant Moses and the Ten Commandments #1, and Woody Woodpecker's Back to School #3; and The High Chaparral #1 (two copies - photo cover). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $225. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Dell Giants #43 Mighty Mouse In Outer Space - File Copy (Dell, 1961) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Pin-up back cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $136; VF/NM 9.0 value = $243. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, 6 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Giants #50 Marge's Little Lulu and Witch Hazel Trick 'N' Treat - File Copy (Dell, 1961) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $143; NM- 9.2 value = $205. CGC census 5/06: 12 in 9.0, 4 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Gold/Silver Age Group (Dell, 1955-63) Condition: Average VF/NM. Group includes Davy Crockett #1 (published by Gold Key - Fess Parker photo cover); Four Color #625 (Beaver Valley - based on the Disney movie); and Tweety and Sylvester #35 (3 copies). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $275. From the Random House Archives.
Deputy Dawg Presents Dinky Duck and Hashimoto-San #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1965) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Only issue. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $111; NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 7 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Detective Comics #394 (DC, 1969) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Robin back-up story. Neal Adams cover. Art by Bob Brown, Joe Giella, Gil Kane, and Murphy Anderson. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.2, 11 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Detective Comics #416 (DC, 1971) CGC FN 6.0 White pages. Batgirl back-up story. Man-Bat appearance. Neal Adams cover. Art by Don heck and Frank Robbins. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $12. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 6.0, 25 higher.
Detective Comics #421 (DC, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Batgirl back-up story. Neal Adams cover. Frank Robbins and Don Heck art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 5/06: 9 in 9.4, 9 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Doom Patrol #119 (DC, 1968) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Bondage cover by Bob Brown. Art by Bruno Premiani. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $47; NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
80 Page Giant #5 (DC, 1964) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Batman comic reprints by artists including Dick Sprang and Sheldon Moldoff. Also includes newspaper strip reprints with Jack Burnley art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $133. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 7.5, 22 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Fat Albert #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Highest CGC grade for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Fat Albert #3 File Copy (Gold Key, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Highest CGC grade for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Fat Albert #17 File Copy (Gold Key, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 5/06: 12 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Fat Albert #18 File Copy (Gold Key, 1977) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.8, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Fat Albert #20 File Copy (Gold Key, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Highest CGC grade for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Fat Albert #21 (Gold Key, 1977) Condition: VF/NM. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $14; NM- 9.2 value = $18. From the Random House Archives.
Fat Albert #23 File Copy (Gold Key, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Fat Albert #24 File Copy (Gold Key, 1978) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Fat Albert #25 File Copy (Gold Key, 1978) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Fat Albert #29 File Copy (Gold Key, 1979) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
The Flash #167 (DC, 1967) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. New facts about origin. Kid Flash back-up story. Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella cover. Art by Infantino and Sid Greene. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $53. CGC census 5/06: 7 in 8.0, 29 higher.
The Flash #177 (DC, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Trickster appearance. Ross Andru cover and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 5/06: 13 in 9.4, 8 higher.
The Flash #182 (DC, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Abra Kadabra appearance. Ross Andru and Mike Esposito cover and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.4, 2 higher.
The Flash #185 (DC, 1969) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Ross Andru and Mike Esposito cover and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.2, 8 higher.
The Flash #187 (DC, 1969) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Giant issue. Ross Andru and Mike Esposito cover. Carmine Infantino art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $21; VF 8.0 value = $47. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.0, 26 higher.
The Flash #188 (DC, 1969) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Mirror Master appearance. Ross Andru and Mike Esposito cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $40. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 8.0, 14 higher.
The Flash #189 (DC, 1969) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Kid Flash appearance. Last 12ยข issue. Joe Kubert cover. Ross Andru and Mike Esposito art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $40. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 8.0, 9 higher.
The Flintstones #28 File Copy (Gold Key, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 5/06: 8 in 9.4, 7 higher. From the Random House Archives.
The Flintstones/Yogi Bear Group (Gold Key, 1968-70) Condition: Average NM-. Lot includes The Flintstones #47 (3 copies), and #50 (3); and Yogi Bear #35 (4). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $375. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #1043 Three Stooges File Copy (Dell, 1959) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A beautiful copy featuring the beloved "knuckleheads." Photo cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $425. CGC census 5/06: 8 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
From Beyond the Unknown #2 (DC, 1970) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Murphy Anderson cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $28; NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.0, 3 higher.
From Beyond the Unknown #9 (DC, 1971) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Gil Kane cover. Highest CGC grade for this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $22. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
From Beyond the Unknown #15 (DC, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Murphy Anderson cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Fun-In Group (Gold Key, 1970-72) Condition: Average NM-. Lot of Fun-In comics contains issues #3 (Chattanooga Cats appearance), 5 (2 copies - Motormouse and Autocat and Dastardly and Muttley appearances), 6, 7 (Motormouse and Autocat and Dastardly and Muttley appearances), and 10 (Harlem Globetrotters and Dastardly and Muttley appearances). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $275. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Gold Key Mixed Group (Gold Key, 1957-66) Condition: Average VF. Lot contains Boris Karloff Thriller #1 (2 copies - photo cover - 80 pages); Four Color #862 (The Truth About Mother Goose); The Jetsons #4, #12 (2), and 14; and Milton the Monster and Fearless Fly #1 (2). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $550. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Group (Gold Key, 1965-74) Condition: Average NM-. Includes Beetle Bailey #41 (2 copies) and 49; Brothers of the Spear #2; Close Shaves of Pauline Peril #2; Ripley's Believe It or Not! #7 and 22; Space Family Robinson #36; and Harlem Globetrotters #4, 5, #7 (2), and #9 (2). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $375. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Group (Gold Key, 1968-69) Condition: Average VF/NM. Includes Hanna-Barbera Hi-Adventure Heroes #1 and Movie Comics featuring King Kong with a painted cover (2 copies). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $175. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Fat Albert and Ripley's Believe It or Not! Group (Gold Key, 1967-74) Condition: Average NM-. Includes Fat Albert #3 (2 copies) and 4; and Ripley's Believe It or Not! #5, #21 (3), and 25. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $200. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Green Lantern #1 (DC, 1960) CGC VG- 3.5 Cream to off-white pages. First appearance of the Guardians of the Universe. Green Lantern's origin is retold. Gil Kane cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $670. CGC census 5/06: 8 in 3.5, 136 higher.
Green Lantern #4 (DC, 1961) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. Secret of Green Lantern's mask. Gil Kane and Joe Giella cover. Kane, Murphy Anderson, Mike Sekowsky, and Giella art. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $76; FN 6.0 value = $114. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 5.0, 22 higher.
Green Lantern #29 (DC, 1964) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Origin and first appearance of Black Hand. Justice League of America appearance. Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson cover. Kane and Sid Greene art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $39; VF 8.0 value = $88. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 7.0, 20 higher.
Green Lantern #61 (DC, 1968) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Golden Age Green Lantern appearance. Gil Kane and Sid Greene cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $72; NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.0, 17 higher.
Green Lantern #68 (DC, 1969) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Gil Kane cover. Kane and Joe Giella art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $40; VF/NM 9.0 value = $58. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 8.5, 10 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Green Lantern #86 (DC, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Anti-drug issue. Neal Adams cover and art. Backup feature with Alex Toth art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $115. CGC census 5/06: 27 in 9.4, 18 higher.
Green Lantern #87 (DC, 1971) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. First appearance of John Stewart. Guy Gardner makes his second appearance in a cameo. Neal Adams cover. Adams and Dick Giordano art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $40. CGC census 5/06: 9 in 8.0, 56 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes #3 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Space Ghost cover and appearance. This issue is tied for the highest CGC grade to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Hawk and the Dove #3 (DC, 1969) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Cover and art by Gil Kane. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.2, 8 higher.
Hawkman #4 (DC, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The origin and first appearance of Zatanna. Interior art and vertigo-inducing cover by Murphy Anderson. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $219; NM- 9.2 value = $300. CGC census 5/06: 9 in 9.0, 11 higher.
Hawkman #7 (DC, 1965) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. Murphy Anderson cover and art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $30; VF 8.0 value = $68. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 6.5, 25 higher.
Heckle and Jeckle #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1962) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Back cover pin-up. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.2, 2 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Hi-Adventure Heroes #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Three Musketeers, Gulliver, and Arabian Knights appear. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.4, 6 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Hi-Adventure Heroes #2 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Three Musketeers, Micro-Venture, and Arabian Knights appearances. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
The Incredible Hulk #4 (Marvel, 1962) Condition: FN-. The legendary Jack Kirby drew this great split-scene cover. This issue has two feature-length Hulk stories and a brief retelling of the Hulk's origin. Rick Jones appearance. Kirby art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $420. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
The Incredible Hulk #5 (Marvel, 1963) Condition: Apparent GD. The Hulk shows his true might on this Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers cover. Color touch. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $140. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Justice League of America #29 (DC, 1964) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. First Silver Age appearance of Starman. Justice Society of America crossover. First appearance of Crime Syndicate. Cover by Mike Sekowsky and Murphy Anderson. Art by Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $54; VF 8.0 value = $126. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 7.0, 20 higher.
Justice League of America #40 (DC, 1965) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Third appearance of Silver Age Penguin. Appearances and Mirror Master, the Shark, and Captain Cold. Cover by Mike Sekowsky and Murphy Anderson. Art by Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $65; VF/NM 9.0 value = $98. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 8.5,12 higher.
Justice League of America #41 (DC, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. First appearance of the Key. Hawkgirl guest-stars. Mike Sekowsky cover and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.2, 7 higher.
Justice League of America #42 (DC, 1966) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Metamorpho appearance. Cover by Mike Sekowsky and Murphy Anderson. Art by Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $53; VF/NM 9.0 value = $79. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 8.5, 11 higher.
Justice League of America #43 (DC, 1966) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. First appearance of the Royal Flush Gang. Mike Sekowsky and Murphy Anderson cover. Art by Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $79; NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.0, 9 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Justice League of America #95 (DC, 1971) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Bondage cover by Neal Adams and Murphy Anderson. Art by Dick Dillin and Joe Giella. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.2, 7 higher.
Justice League of America #104 (DC, 1973) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Nick Cardy cover. Art by Dick Dillin and Dick Giordano. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $20; NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 3 higher.
Justice League of America #109 (DC, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Hawkman quits the JLA. Eclipso appearance. Nick Cardy cover. Art by Dick Dillin and Dick Giordano. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.6, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Korak, Son of Tarzan #28 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) Condition: NM+ White pages. George Wilson painted cover. Dan Spiegle art. This issue has received the highest CGC grade to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $32. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Korak, Son of Tarzan #29 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. George Wilson painted cover. Dan Spiegle art. This issue has been given the highest CGC grade to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $32. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Korak, Son of Tarzan #31 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Painted George Wilson cover. Dan Spiegle art. This issue has received the highest CGC grade to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Korak, Son of Tarzan #34 File Copy (Gold Key, 1970) Condition: NM+ White pages. Painted George Wilson cover. Dan Spiegle art. This copy has been given the highest CGC grade to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Korak, Son of Tarzan #36 File Copy (Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. George Wilson painted cover. Dan Spiegle art. This issue has attained the highest CGC grade to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Korak, Son of Tarzan #37 File Copy (Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. George Wilson painted cover. Dan Spiegle art. This issue has been given the highest CGC grade to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Korak, Son of Tarzan #39 File Copy (Gold Key, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. George Wilson painted cover. Dan Spiegle art. This issue has been awarded the highest CGC grade to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Korak, Son of Tarzan File Copy Group (Gold Key, 1969-72) Condition: Average NM-. Group of Korak, Son of Tarzan issues includes #30,32, 33, 35, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, and 45. All have George Wilson painted covers and Dan Spiegle art. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $275.
Korak, Son of Tarzan #51 (DC, 1973) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Joe Kubert cover. Mike Kaluta and Frank Thorne art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $10. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.8, none higher.
Krofft Supershow #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1978) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Little Lulu #260 File Copy (Whitman, 1980) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Distributed in multi-packs only. Low distribution. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $109; VF/NM 9.0 value = $175. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 8.5, 20 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
The Lucy Show #2 File Copy (Gold Key, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Back cover pin-up. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Man from U.N.C.L.E. #18 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover. Joe Certa art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 5/06: 10 in 9.4, 6 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
March of Comics #385 Little Lulu Group (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1973) Condition: Average VF/NM. Group includes copies of March of Comics #385 (17 copies - Little Lulu), 409 (Pink Panther), and 410 (Wacky Witch). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $275. From the Random House Archives.
March of Comics Group (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1968-82) Condition: Average VF/NM. Lot contains Western Publishing file copies of 19 promotional comics from the 60's and 70's. Included are #411 (Lassie), 412 (Heckle and Jeckle), 413 (Daffy Duck), 414 (2 copies - Space Family Robinson), 415 (Bugs Bunny), 416 (2 copies - The Road Runner), 417 (Little Lulu), 418 (Pink Panther), 419 (Baby Snoots), 420 (Woody Woodpecker), 422 (Wacky Witch), 424 (Cracky), 445 (Tweety and Sylvester), 453 (Popeye), 454 (Woody Woodpecker), 459 (Mighty Mouse), and 486 (Pink Panther). Some issues have a Western Publishing stamp on the cover. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $250. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Marge's Little Lulu #131 File Copy (Dell, 1959) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Tubby backup story. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $58; NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.0, 3 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Marge's Little Lulu #143 (Dell, 1960) Condition: VF. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $40. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Marge's Little Lulu Group (Dell, 1950-55) Condition: Average VF. Group includes Marge's Little Lulu #24, 53, 85, 86, and 88; and Yogi Bear #13 (Yogi Bear Surprise Party). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $400. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Metamorpho #1 (DC, 1965) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Ramona Fradon and Charles Paris cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $86. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 7.5, 15 higher.
MGM's Spike and Tyke #20 File Copy (Dell, 1959) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Tom and Jerry backup story. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $32. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
MGM's Spike and Tyke #21 File Copy (Dell, 1960) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Tom and Jerry backup story. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $32. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Mister Miracle #6 (DC, 1972) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Introduction of Funky Flashman. Jack Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, 14 higher.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Moment of Silence #nn (Marvel, 2002) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Tribute to the World Trade Center. Introduction by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Joe Quesada and Alex Ross cover art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3.50. CGC census 5/06: 76 in 9.8, 5 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Munsters #3 File Copy (Gold Key, 1965) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. George Barris car photo cover. Photo pin-up back cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $63; VF/NM 9.0 value = $94. CGC census 5/06: 7 in 8.5, 13 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Munsters #5 File Copy (Gold Key, 1966) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $63; VF/NM 9.0 value = $94. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 8.5, 9 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Munsters #5 and Milton the Monster and Fearless Fly #1 Group (Gold Key, 1966) Condition: Average FN/VF. Group contains Munsters #5 (3 copies - photo cover); and Milton the Monster and Fearless Fly #1 (2 copies). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $250. From the Random House Archives.
TV Funnies #266 File Copy (Dell, 1959) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Woody Woodpecker story. This issue is tied for the highest CGC grade to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
The New Gods #1 (DC, 1971) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. First appearances of Orion, Lightray, Metron, Highfather, and Kalibak. Jack Kirby story, cover, and art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $68; VF/NM 9.0 value = $104. CGC census 5/06: 24 in 8.5, 224 higher.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
New Teen Titans #2 (DC, 1980) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. First appearance of Deathstroke the Terminator. George Perez cover and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 5/06: 88 in 9.6, 28 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Peanuts #3 File Copy (Gold Key, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Back cover pin-up. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $53; VF/NM 9.0 value = $79. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 8.5, 7 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Peanuts #3 (Gold Key, 1963) Condition: FN/VF. Back cover pin-up. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $24; VF 8.0 value = $53. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Peter Wheat #33 File Copy (Bakers Associates, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Bakers Associates Giveaway. Walt Kelly art. Sixteen pages in color. Paper cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $62. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 9 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Planet Comics #7 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Art by Alex Blum, Herman Bolstein, Nick Cardy, Henry Kiefer, Henry Fletcher, Charles Quinlan, and Gene Fawcette. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $627; VF 8.0 value = $1,306. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 6.5, 3 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Quick Draw McGraw #15 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This issue is tied for the highest CGC grade to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 5/06: 7 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Ripley's Believe It Or Not #21 File Copy (Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Painted cover. Luis Dominguez, Joe Certa, Tom Gill, Frank Bolle, and Jack Sparling art. Highest CGC grade for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not #23 File Copy (Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Painted skull cover. John Celardo, Luis Dominguez, Joe Certa, and Jose Delbo art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not #27 File Copy (Gold Key, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Painted cover. Luis Dominguez, John Celardo, Mike Roy, Jack Sparling, and Joe Certa art. Highest CGC grade for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not #34 File Copy (Gold Key, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Painted cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $16. CGC census 5/06: 7 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Shazam! #15 (DC, 1974) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Shazam battles Lex Luthor and Mr. Mind in this 100-page Giant. Bob Oksner cover. Oksner and Kurt Schaffenberger art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, 7 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Showcase #37 Metal Men (DC, 1962) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. First appearance of the Metal Men. Ross Andru and Mike Esposito cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $110; FN 6.0 value = $165. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 5.0, 30 higher.
Showcase #40 Metal Men (DC, 1962) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Fourth appearance of the Metal Men. Ross Andru and Mike Esposito cover and art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $84. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 6.0, 26 higher.
Showcase #43 Doctor No (DC, 1963) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white pages. Doctor No adaptation. First DC Silver Age movie adaptation. Sean Connery photo frontispiece. Bob Brown cover. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $82. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 4.0, 40 higher.
Showcase #50 I Spy (DC, 1964) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $55. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 7 higher.
The Silver Surfer #1 (Marvel, 1968) Condition: VG-. Premiere issue starring the Sentinel of the Spaceways. The Silver Surfer's origin is expanded upon. The Watcher stars in a backup feature. John Buscema cover. Interior art on lead story by Buscema. Art on backup feature by Gene Colan. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $82. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Smokey Bear #11 File Copy (Gold Key, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Highest CGC grade for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $12. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Space Family Robinson #27 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. George Wilson painted cover. Dan Spiegle art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 5/06: 7 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Space Family Robinson #31 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Dan Spiegle art. Painted cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.6, 3 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Spawn #1 (Image, 1992) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. First appearance of Spawn. Includes poster. Todd McFarlane and Ken Steacy cover. McFarlane story and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $10. CGC census 5/06: 499 in 9.6, 737 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Star Trek #60 File Copy (Gold Key, 1979) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Al McWilliams art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.6, 2 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Star Trek Group (Gold Key, 1974-75) Condition: Average VF/NM. Issues #27 (5 copies), #32 (5), and #33 (2). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $600. From the Random House Archives.
Star Trek and Dark Shadows Group (Gold Key, 1975-76) Condition: Average VF/NM. Includes Star Trek #33 (2 copies), #34 (2), 38, and 40; plus Dark Shadows #30 and 35. Approximate Overstreet value or group = $375. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Strange Adventures #180 (DC, 1965) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Origin and first appearance of Animal Man. Carmine Infantino cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $133. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.5, 9 higher.
Strange Tales #110 (Marvel, 1963) Condition: VG. The Master of Mystic arts, Doctor Strange, makes his first appearance. First appearance of the Ancient One. Steve Ditko art on Doctor Strange story. Dick Ayers art on Human Torch story (featuring the Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete). Jack Kirby cover. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $230. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Superman #4 (DC, 1940) Condition: FR.. In this issue, Lex Luthor (with red hair) makes his second and third appearances. Second mention of Daily Planet. Joe Shuster cover and art. Spine is totally split. Brittle pages. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $570. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #18 Lost Valley pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC GD- 1.8 Off-white to white pages. Lex Luthor appearance. Fred Ray cover. John Sikela, Leo Nowak, and Ed Dobrotka art. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $185. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 1.8, 26 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #26 (DC, 1944) CGC FR/GD 1.5 Cream to off-white pages. On this Nazi war cover (Overstreet has deemed it a "classic war cover"), Superman makes sure Radio Berlin hears the Liberty Bell. Jack Burnley cover art. Joe Shuster and Ira Yarbrough art. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $207. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 1.5, 21 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #28 (DC, 1944) CGC FN- 5.5 White pages. Superman poses with two of the greatest Greek gods. Wayne Boring cover art. Ira Yarbrough cover art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $384. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 5.5, 14 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #28 (DC, 1944) CGC FR/GD 1.5 Cream to off-white pages. Wayne Boring cover art. Ira Yarbrough art. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $128. CGC notes, "Tape on cover and interior." CGC census 5/06: 2 in 1.5, 27 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #29 (DC, 1944) CGC FR 1.0 Cream to off-white pages. Wayne Boring cover art. Ed Dobrotka art. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $128. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 1.0, 36 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #30 (DC, 1944) CGC Apparent GD- 1.8 Slight (A) Off-white to white pages. Origin and first appearance of Mr. Mxyztplk in comic books. The character was inspired by a combination of Al Capp's Joe Blyfstyk (the little man with the black cloud over his head) and Bugs Bunny. Also in this issue, Superman flies for the first time. Jack Burnley cover. Ira Yarbrough, Ed Dobrotka, and Henry Boltinoff art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover. (Tape on cover)." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $248. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #31 (DC, 1944) CGC GD 2.0 Off-white pages. First appearance of Lois Lane's dog Flip. Wayne Boring cover. Sam Citron, Henry Boltinoff, and Ed Dobrotka art. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $107. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 2.0, 26 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #32 (DC, 1945) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. Striking cover art by Wayne Boring. Ed Dobrotka. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $214. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 4.5, 23 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #33 (DC, 1945) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Third appearance of Mr. Mxyztplk. Wayne Boring cover. Ira Yarbrough art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $321. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 6.0, 15 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #33 (DC, 1945) CGC Qualified VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. Third appearance of Mr. Mxyztplk. Jack Burnley cover art. Ira Yarbrough art. CGC notes, "Coupon missing on 18th page, affects story. Incomplete." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $214; FN 6.0 value = $321. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #34 (DC, 1945) CGC VG- 3.5 Off-white pages. Jack Burnley cover art. Lex Luthor appearance. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $214. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 3.5, 27 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #35 (DC, 1945) CGC GD- 1.8 White pages. Lois Lane cover by Jack Burnley. Ira Yarbrough and Ed Dobrotka art. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $107. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 1.8, 20 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #35 (DC, 1945) CGC FR 1.0 Cream to off-white pages. Superman and Lois Lane strike a pose. Jack Burnley cover art. Ira Yarbrough and Ed Dobrotka art. CGC notes, "tape on cover and interior cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $107. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 1.0, 24 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #36 (DC, 1945) CGC GD 2.0 Cream to off-white pages. Mr. Mxyztplk appearance. Lois Lane cover by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. Ira Yarbrough and Sam Citron art. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $107. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 2.0, 26 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #37 (DC, 1945) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. Wayne Boring cover. Ed Dobrotka art. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $107; VG 4.0 value = $214. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 3.0, 16 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #38 (DC, 1946) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. Contains an atomic bomb story that was delayed due to government censorship. If you look closely on the cover, you can see Superman is reading Batman #32. Jack Burnley cover art. Sam Citron art. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $107; VG 4.0 value = $214. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 3.0, 26 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #39 (DC, 1946) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. Superman gives the kids an authentic radio show. Jack Burnley cover art. Joe Shuster art. CGC notes, "very minor amount of glue on cover." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $321. CGC census 5/06: 8 in 6.0, 9 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #39 (DC, 1946) CGC GD- 1.8 Cream to off-white pages. Jack Burnley cover art. Joe Shuster art. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $107. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 1.8, 25 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #40 (DC, 1946) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. Mr. Mxyztplk cover by Wayne Boring. Ira Yarbrough art. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $214. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 4.5, 21 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #41 (DC, 1946) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. Wayne Boring cover. Sam Citron art. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $170; FN 6.0 value = $255. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 5.0, 11 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #41 (DC, 1946) CGC FR 1.0 Brittle pages. Prankster appearance. Wayne Boring cover. Sam Citron art. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $85. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 1.0, 16 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #42 (DC, 1946) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white to white pages. Lois Lane cover by Wayne Boring. Ira Yarbrough art. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $170; FN 6.0 value = $255. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 5.0, 14 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #43 (DC, 1946) CGC Apparent VG 4.0 Slight (A) Off-white to white pages. Wayne Boring cover art. Joe Shuster art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: tear sealed to cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $85; VG 4.0 value = $170. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #44 (DC, 1947) CGC GD+ 2.5 Off-white pages. Clark and Lois go back in time to meet William Shakespeare, which is the first time Superman time travels, despite what Overstreet says. Toyman appearance. Wayne Boring cover. Ira Yarbrough art. CGC notes: "Piece of tape on interior cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $85. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 2.5, 21 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #45 (DC, 1947) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Lois Lane appears as Superwoman. Jack Burnley cover art. John Sikela art. CGC notes: "Moderate tanning interior front and back cover." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $255; VF 8.0 value = $531. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 7.0, 5 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #46 (DC, 1947) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. First mention of Superboy in this title (in flashback). Wayne Boring cover. Jerry Siegel stories. John Sikela art. Mr. Mxyztplk appearance. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $255; VF 8.0 value = $531. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 6.5, 7 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #47 (DC, 1947) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white to white pages. Wayne Boring cover. Ira Yarbrough art. Toyman appearance. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $255. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 5.5, 8 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #47 (DC, 1947) CGC Apparent GD 2.0 Moderate (P) Cream to off-white pages. Toyman appearance. Wayne Boring cover. Ira Yarbrough art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: pieces added, tear seals, reinforce, staples replaced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $85. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #48 (DC, 1947) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Second time travel story - despite what Overstreet says (the first was #44). Cover art by Wayne Boring and George Roussos. John Sikela art. CGC notes: "Tiny amount of pen on pages. "X" on last page and scribble on 7th page in pen." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $255. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 6.0, 9 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #48 (DC, 1947) CGC Apparent GD 2.0 Moderate (A) Off-white pages . First time Superman travels thru time. Wayne Boring cover art. John Sikela art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $85. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #49 (DC, 1947) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. Toyman appearance. Wayne Boring cover. John Sikela art. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $170; FN 6.0 value = $255. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 5.0, 9 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Superman #222 (DC, 1970) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Giant issue. Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $40; VF/NM 9.0 value = $58. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 8.5, 12 higher.
Superman #289 (DC, 1975) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Clark Kent back-up story. Partial photo cover and interior art by Curt Swan and Bob Oksner. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $8; NM- 9.2 value = $10. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 4 higher.
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #145 (DC, 1972) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Newsboy Legion appearance. Jack Kirby story and cover. Art by Kirby, Vince Colletta, and Murphy Anderson. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $22; VF/NM 9.0 value = $31. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 8.5, 26 higher.
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #147 (DC, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Neal Adams and Murphy Anderson cover. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 5/06: 9 in 9.4, 15 higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Superman-Tim #nn (DC, 1948) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. Highest grade yet assigned by CGC for this issue. CGC notes, "Writing on second and third pages in pencil. Slightly rusted staples." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $84. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 6.0, none higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman-Tim #nn (DC, 1949) CGC FN 6.0 White pages. Highest grade yet assigned by CGC for this issue. CGC notes, "Writing on centerfold in pencil." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $84. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 6.0, none higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Tarzan #211 (DC, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Joe Kubert story and cover. Kubert and Burne Hogarth art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $20. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, 3 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Three Stooges #14 File Copy (Gold Key, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.2, 7 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Three Stooges #15 File Copy (Gold Key, 1964) CGC VF+ 8.5. Photo cover featuring The Three Stooges from their movie "...Go Around the World in a Daze." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $72; VF/NM 9.0 value = $111. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 8.5, 15 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Three Stooges #22 File Copy (Gold Key, 1965) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Movie scenes from "The Outlaws Is Coming" featured. Photo cover. Little Monsters backup story. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $65; VF/NM 9.0 value = $98. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, 14 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Tom and Jerry Group (Gold Key, 1961-67) Condition: Average NM-. Issues #202 (2 copies), 229, 230, #231 (2), and #234 (5). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $350. From the Random House Archives.
Tom and Jerry #214 File Copy (Gold Key, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. 84 pages. Titled "...Funhouse". Back cover pin-up. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $69; NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 6 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Tom and Jerry The Mouse From T.R.A.P. #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Painted cover. Back cover pin-up. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.2, 2 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Top Cat #23 File Copy (Dell/Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $38. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Top Cat #30 File Copy (Dell/Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Snagglepuss backup story. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $38. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Turok #20 File Copy (Dell, 1960) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Painted cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $125; NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.0, 3 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Turok #23 File Copy (Dell, 1961) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $90; NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 4 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Turok #24 File Copy (Dell, 1961) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Turok #25 File Copy (Dell, 1961) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Painted cover. Alberto Giolitti art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, 2 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Turok #27 File Copy (Dell, 1962) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Painted cover. Alberto Gioletti art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $90; NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.0, 3 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Turok #29 File Copy (Dell, 1962) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages . Painted cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $90; NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Turok #79 File Copy (Gold Key, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Painted cover. Jose Delbo art. Highest CGC grade for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Turok #109 File Copy (Gold Key, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Painted cover. Alberto Gioletti art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $32. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Turok Group (Gold Key/Whitman, 1970-81) Condition: Average VG. Plenty of dinosaur-hunting adventures from Turok, Son of Stone, are featured in this group which includes #68, 70, 73, 92, 93, 97, 106, 107, 108, 110, 114, and 129. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $75. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Tweety and Sylvester #35 File Copy (Dell, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Highest CGC grade for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Twilight Zone Group (Gold Key, 1967-68) Condition: Average VF/NM. Issues #22 (2 copies) and #24 (4). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $175. From the Random House Archives.
Uncle Scrooge Group (Gold Key, 1964-68) Condition: Average VF. Lot featuring the escapades of Uncle Scrooge includes #48 (Magica De Spell cover and story), 49 (sci-fi cover), #50 (2 Copies), #52 (3), #53 (3), #54 (2), 72, 73 (Carl Barks reprints), and 74 (Carl Barks reprints). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $975. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Uncle Scrooge Group (Gold Key, 1968-71) Condition: Average VF. Group consists of Uncle Scrooge #78, #79 (2 copies), #80 (2), 81 (2), 82, 83, 84, 85, #90 (2), 91, 92, and 93; and as an added bonus Shaggy Dog and the Absent Minded Professor #nn (2 - photos on all four covers). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $700. From the Random House Archives.
Underdog #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1975) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.2, 10 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Vault of Horror #14 (EC, 1950) CGC Apparent VG 4.0 Slight (A) Cream to off-white pages. Eerie voodoo cover by Johnny Craig. Craig, Graham Ingels, and Al Feldstein art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: spine split sealed to cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $87; VG 4.0 value = $174. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Wanted, The World's Most Dangerous Villains #1 (DC, 1972) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Cover by Murphy Anderson. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, 10 higher.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Web of Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1985) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Painted cover by Charles Vess. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $15. CGC census 5/06: 296 in 9.4, 601 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Weird Fantasy #16 (EC, 1952) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. Al Feldstein cover and art. Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, and Al Williamson/Roy Krenkel art. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $64. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 4.5, 18 higher.
Weird Science 15 (#4) (EC, 1950) CGC Apparent FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Al Feldstein cover. Art by Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels. Atomic explosion panel. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $78; VG 4.0 value = $156; FN 6.0 value = $234.
Whiz Comics #61 (Fawcett, 1945) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Captain Marvel, Spy Smasher, and Ibis the Invincible appear. C. C. Beck cover and art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $84; VF 8.0 value = $158. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.0, 6 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Wild, Wild West #3 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Robert Conrad photo cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $115. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.2, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Wild, Wild West #4 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Robert Conrad and Ross Martin photo cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $87; NM- 9.2 value = $115. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 8 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Wild, Wild West #5 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover. Sal Trapani art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $115. CGC census 5/06: 7 in 9.2, 2 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Wild, Wild West #6 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Robert Conrad photo cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $87; NM- 9.2 value = $115. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.0, 8 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Wolverine (Limited Series) #1-4 CGC Group (Marvel, 1982). Complete set (issues #1-4) from Wolverine's first solo series. All have off-white to white pages unless noted. Group includes: #1 VF 8.0 Off-white pages (CGC census 5/06: 128 in 8.0, 3,022 higher), #2 VF/NM 9.0 (CGC census 5/06: 108 in VF/NM, 875 higher), #3 VF+ 8.5 (CGC census 5/06: 73 in 8.5, 914 higher), and #4 VF+ 8.5 (CGC census 5/06: 106 in 8.5, 700 higher). Frank Miller art. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $150. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Wolverine #1 CGC Group (Marvel, 1988). Group consists of two CGC-certified copies of Wolverine #1. One copy has been certified NM- 9.2 white pages (CGC census 5/06: 355 in 9.2, 1,433 higher) and the other is FN+ 6.5 white pages (CGC census 5/06: 36 in 6.5, 2,423 higher). John Buscema art. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $75. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Wolverine: The Origin #2 (Marvel, 2001) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Andy Kubert art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $15. CGC census 5/06: 247 in 9.6, 853 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
World's Finest Comics #224 (DC, 1974) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. 100-page issue. Nick Cardy cover. Art by Dick Dillin, Vince Colletta, and Pat Broderick. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
World's Finest Comics #225 (DC, 1974) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. 100-page issue. Nick Cardy cover. Art by Dick Dillin and Tex Blaisdell. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 5/06: 8 in 9.4, 4 higher.
World's Finest Comics #226 (DC, 1974) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. 100-page issue. Cover by Nick Cardy. Art by Dick Dillin and tex Blaisdell. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.2, 9 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1963) Condition: FR. Origin and first appearance of the X-Men (the Angel, the Beast, Cyclops, Iceman, and Marvel Girl). First appearances of Professor X and Magneto. Jack Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $667. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
X-Men #3, 4, and 8 Group (Marvel, 1964-) Condition: Average VG-. The first appearances of the Blob, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch are featured in this group which includes: #3 (first appearance of the Blob), 4 (first appearances of Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Toad; second appearance of Magneto), and 8 (first appearance of Unus the Untouchable). Jack Kirby art. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $350. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
X-Men #9-15 Group (Marvel, 1965) Condition: Average GD/VG. The origins of Professor X and the Beast are just a few highlights from this Silver Age group which includes #9 (first appearance of Lucifer), 10 (the first Silver Age appearances of Ka-Zar and Zabu), 11 (first appearance of the Stranger), 12 (origin of Professor X; origin and first appearance of Juggernaut), 13, 14 (first appearance of the Sentinels), and 15 (origin and first appearance of the Beast). Artists include Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, and Werner Roth. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $375. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
X-Men Group (Marvel, 1966-67) Condition: Average GD/VG. The first appearance of the Banshee is the highlight of this group which includes #16, 19 (first appearance of the Mimic), 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 (first appearance of the Banshee), and 30. Artists include Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, and Werner Roth. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $225. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
X-Men Group (Marvel, 1968-71) Condition: Average GD/VG. Group includes #46, 47, 48, 49 (first appearance of Polaris), 51, 55, 60, and 72. Artists include Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko, Don Heck, and Werner Roth. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $125. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Yogi Bear #8 File Copy (Dell, 1962) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Highest CGC grade for this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $62; NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Yogi Bear and Others Group (Dell/Gold Key, 1961-65) Condition: Average VF. Group contains Deputy Dawg Presents Dinky Duck and Hashimoto-San #1 (2 copies); Heckle and Jeckle #1; and Yogi Bear #4 (2), 5, and #18 (2). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $400. From the Random House Archives.
Yogi Bear Group (Gold Key, 1968-69) Condition: Average NM-. Issues #33 and 35 (3 copies). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $125. From the Random House Archives.
Pulps
G-8 and His Battle Aces V2#3 (Popular, 1934) Condition: GD/VG. Cover art by Frederick Blakeskee. Cover is trimmed. Tape on inside front cover. White interior covers. One inch tear on back cover. First page torn in half. Supple pages with light tanning on edges. Robert J. Hogan story. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $50; VG value = $125.
Argosy Pulps group (Frank A. Munsey Co., 1933) Condition: Average GD/VG. Lot includes Argosy V235#5 (cover trimmed - supple pages), V237#1 (cover trimmed - tape repair to inside front cover - Edgar Rice Burroughs story), V237#2 (cover trimmed - two inch spine split at top front cover - Edgar Rice Burroughs story), V237#3 (cover trimmed - tape repair to inside front cover), V237#4 (cover trimmed - supple pages), V242#3 (cover trimmed - tape repair to front cover, inside cover and first page back cover missing). Approximate Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $30; approximate VG value = $80.
Dime Detective Magazine V2#3 (Pulp) May 1932 (Popular, 1932) Condition: VG. Considered "Scarce" by Bookery's. Skull cover by H. William Reusswig. Unfaded full spine. Bright colors on the cover. White interior covers. Tanning on edges of pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $125.
Dime Detective Magazine (Pulp) V8#4 (Popular, 1933) Condition: VG-. Cover art by H. William Reusswig. Cover is trimmed. Book is in very nice shape overall. White interior covers. White back cover with some scuffing. Full unfaded spine. Excellent interior pages quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $100.
Dime Detective Magazine (Pulp) V10#3 (Popular, 1934) Condition: GD/VG. Cover has a woman bound to the hands of a giant clock. Cover is trimmed. Full unfaded spine. Spine is split half-way up the front cover. Supple pages. White interior covers. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $40; VG value = $100.
Doc Savage (Pulp) V2#3 (Street and Smith, 1933) Condition: VG-. "Hooded Cultists" cover by Walter Baumhofer. Nice smooth cover. Cover is trimmed. Full unfaded spine. Beautiful supple pages. White interior covers. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $200.
Doc Savage (Pulp) V2#4 (Street and Smith, 1933) Condition: GD. Cover art by Walter Baumhofer. Cover features a platinum blonde - the first woman to grace the cover of a Doc Savage book. Cover is trimmed. Tape repair to inside front cover and first page. There is a 1" X 1.5" piece out of the back cover. Supple pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $80.
Doc Savage (Pulp) V2#6 (Street and Smith, 1934) Condition: VG-. Cover art by Walter Baumhofer. Cover is trimmed. One inch tear on bottom of the front cover. Tear continues through first six pages. Full spine. White interior covers. Nice supple pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $100.
Doc Savage(Pulp) V3#1 Group (Street and Smith, 1934) Condition: Average VG-. Group includes Doc Savage V3#1 (2 copies). Cover art by Walter Baumhofer. Both covers have been trimmed. White interior covers. Supple pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps Approximate VG value for group = $200.
G-8 and His Battle Aces V1#2 (Popular, 1933) Condition: VG-. Cover art by Frederick Blakeslee. Cover is trimmed. White interior covers. Supple pages with light tanning on the edges. Full spine. Contains the "Purple Aces" full length novel by Robert J. Hogan. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $200.
G-8 and His Battle Aces V1#4 (Popular, 1934) Condition: VG-. Cover art by Frederick Blakeslee. Cover is trimmed. Full spine. Full length novel "The Midnight Eagle" by Robert J. Hogan. White interior covers. Supple pages with light tanning on the edges. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $175.
Gangster Stories (Pulp) V8#1 (Blue Band, 1932) Condition: VG. Cover art by Tom Lovelle. Cover is untrimmed. Tan pages. Unfaded spine. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $125.
Gun Molls Magazine V4#1 (Real, 1932) Condition: GD. Cover art by Chris Scharre. Considered "scarce to rare" by Bookery's. Tape on cover. Two one inch tears on back cover. Supple pages. White interior covers. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $75.
Miscellaneous Pulp Group (Various, 1932-53) Condition: Average GD/VG. Group contains Dime Mystery Book Magazine V2#2 (cover trimmed - tape repair to front cover - back cover missing); Short Stories V141#2 (#644 - cover trimmed - full spine - white interior covers - supple pages) and V144#3 (#663 - cover trimmed - white interior covers - supple pages); Top-Notch V153#6 (cover trimmed - white interior covers - very nice supple pages); Two Book Detective Magazine V1#4 (cover trimmed - white interior covers - nice supple pages); and Useful Ideas Summer 1953 (from Popular Mechanics Home and Workshop Library - squarebound - supple cream to off-white pages - one inch spine splits at top and bottom of front cover - not listed in price guide). Approximate Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value for group = $65; approximate VG value for group = $165.
Miscellaneous Western Pulps Group (Various, 1933-34) Condition: Average VG-. Lot consists of Complete Western Book Magazine V2#1 (2 copies - one is missing the back cover and has tape repair on the inside front cover - covers have been trimmed - they have supple pages with light tanning on the edges); Wild West Stories and Complete Novel Magazine #101 (cover trimmed - supple pages - white interior covers) and 105 (tape repair to inside front cover - cover trimmed - supple pages - white interior covers); and Wild West Weekly V78#5 (cover is trimmed - unfaded spine - supple pages) and V82#2 (cover trimmed - still had some cover gloss - white interior covers - full unfaded spine - nice supple pages). Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate VG value for group = $70.
Miscellaneous Air Combat Pulp Group (Various, 1933-34) Condition: Average GD/VG. Group of air war books contains Battle Birds V5#2 (trimmed cover - unfaded spine - white interior covers and supple pages); Dare-Devil Aces V5#3 (cover trimmed - two inch tear and spine split on front cover - supple pages with light tanning on the edges); Flying Aces V15#4 (trimmed cover - Wiley Post photo - supple pages - white interior covers); The Lone Eagle V1#3 (cover untrimmed - tape on bottom of front cover - supple pages); Sky Fighters V5#1 (two inch spine split at bottom of front cover - cover trimmed - white interior covers - supple pages); and War Birds V26#76 (front cover detached - tape on front cover - supple pages with light tanning on the edges). Approximate Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $75; approximate VG value = $200.
Nick Carter (Pulp) V2#6 (Street and Smith, 1934) Condition: VG-. Cover by Jerome Rozen. Light tan but supple pages. White interior covers. Cover is trimmed. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $50.
Pete Rice V1 #2 (Street and Smith, 1933) Condition: GD. Cover art by Walter Baumhofer. Cover is trimmed. Water damage. Contains a Lester Dent story. Full spine. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $40.
Pete Rice V2#3 (Street and Smith, 1934) Condition: VG-. Cover art by Walter Baumhofer. Cover is trimmed and has a piece out of the front bottom right corner. White interior covers. Supple pages with light tanning on the edges. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $75.
Phantom Detective (Pulp) V4#2 (Phantom Detective, Inc., 1934) Condition: VG-. Bookery's "classic" skeleton cover by Rafael DeSoto. Cover is trimmed. Full spine. Nice supple pages. White interior covers. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $150.
Secret Agent "X" V1#2 (Periodical House, Inc., 1934) Condition: VG-. Second issue cover art by H. William Reusswig. Cover is trimmed. Minor liquid damage on some edges of supple pages. Spine shows average wear. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $150.
The Shadow Magazine (Pulp) V4#1 (Street and Smith, 1932) Condition: GD/VG. Considered "uncommon" by Bookery's. Cover art by George Rozen. Cover is trimmed. Tape repair on inside front cover and first page. Full spine. Supple pages with light tanning on the edges. White interior covers. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $140; VG value = $350.
The Shadow Magazine (Street and Smith, 1933) Condition: GD/VG. Cover art by George Rozen. Cover is trimmed. Two pieces of tape on the cover. White interior covers. Nice supple pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $70; VG value = $175.
The Shadow Magazine (Pulp) V7#6 (Street and Smith, 1933) Condition: GD/VG. A colorful George Rozen cover appears on this Bookery's "Uncommon" pulp. It has a trimmed cover. The spine is full and the pages are supple with white interior covers. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $70; VG value = $175.
The Shadow Magazine (Pulp) V8#2 (Street and Smith, 1933) Condition: VG-. Cover art by George Rozen. Cover is trimmed. Unfaded full spine. Nice supple pages. White interior covers. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $175.
The Shadow Magazine (Pulp) V9#2 (Street and Smith, 1934) Condition: VG. Cover art by George Rozen. Cover is not trimmed. Vibrant colors and full, unfaded spine. Nice supple pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $150.
The Shadow Magazine V9#5 (Street and Smith, 1934) Condition: GD-. Cover art by George Rozen. Cover trimmed. Severe chipping on front cover. Back cover detached. Supple pages with tanning on edges. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $60.
The Spider (Pulp) V2#3 (Popular, 1934) Condition: VG-. Bookery's "classic" cover art by John Howitt showing a "good girl" caught in the crushing coils of a venomous snake. Cover is trimmed. Tanning on edges of pages. White interior covers. Unfaded full spine. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $350.
Thrilling Detective (Pulp) V9#2 (Standard Magazines, Inc., 1934) Condition: VG-. Skeleton cover art by Rafael DeSoto. Cover is trimmed. Tape repair on inside front cover. Very nice supple pages. Full unfaded spine. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $35.
Complete Underworld Novelettes V1#2 (Carwood, 1932) Condition: GD/VG. Considered "scarce" by Bookery's. Cover art by Lyman Anderson. Tape on cover. Unfaded spine. White interior covers. Supple pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $50; VG value = $125.
The Underworld Magazine V14#2 (Carwood, 1932) Condition: VG. Cover art by Tom Lovell. Cover is untrimmed. Nice supple pages. White interior covers. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $75.
The Underworld Magazine V14#4 (Carwood, 1932) Condition: VG. Cover is untrimmed. Supple pages with light tanning on the edges. Unfaded spine. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $75.
The Underworld Magazine V18#4 (Carwood, 1933) Condition: VG. Cover art by Lyman Anderson. Cover is untrimmed. Full unfaded spine. Nice supple pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $75.
Memorabilia
Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics Vol. 4 (Gerber, 1991). This guide features more than 3,900 color photos of Marvel Comics from 1961-1991, with a scarcity index and character, artist, and title indexes, plus chapters on grading, values, and preservation. Excellent overall condition.
Original Comic Art
Roger Armstrong - Ella Cinders Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-31-60 (United Feature Syndicate, 1960). Patches tells a "bear" of a tale around the campfire, in this Roger Armstrong Sunday. The art has an image area measuring 22.5" x 15". The art has been cut between each of the three tiers, which are loose. There is some tape and glue staining; otherwise the condition is Good.
Roger Armstrong - Ella Cinders Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-21-60 (United Feature Syndicate, 1960). Contemplate the wonders of nature some other time, Patches, and keep your eye on the road! This picturesque Roger Armstrong Sunday has an image area measuring 22.5" x 15". The art has been cut between each of the three tiers and taped back together along the edges. There is some light staining; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Roger Armstrong - Ella Cinders Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-16-60 (United Feature Syndicate, 1960). Blackie's bad grades are going to the birds, in this "fine feathered" Roger Armstrong Sunday. The image area measures 22.5" x 15". The art has been cut between each of the three tiers, and taped back together along the edges. There is some light staining; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Gus Arriola - Gordo Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-4-49 (United Feature Syndicate, 1949). Don Ramon consoles a frightened Nannette Davis, in this early Gordo daily. The image area measures 18.75" x 5". There is some light aging along the edges (outside of the image area), and a fold down the center (created when the art was sent to the syndicate); otherwise the condition is Excellent.
Gus Arriola - Gordo Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-8-49 (United Feature Syndicate, 1949). One last "kees" for a dying Gordo. But was he really shot? Lots of excitement in this early Gordo daily by Gus Arriola. The image area measures 18.75" x 5". There is some scattered soiling, and staining, and a fold down the center (created when the art was sent to the syndicate); otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Al Avison- Humphrey Comics #19 Complete 2-page Story "Humphrey Raises the Roof" Original Art (Harvey, 1951). Lovable Humphrey charms his fans again in this delightful two-pager. Each page has an image area of 12" x 18", and aside from a darkened title logo, the art averages Very Good condition.
Al Avison- Humphrey Comics #19 Complete 1-page Story "Underwear Scarf" Original Art (Harvey, 1951). Humphrey tackles a "triss-pusser" in this center spread drawn on one large sheet of paper. The piece has an image area of 25.5" x 18". The page was folded vertically down its center panel "gutter;" otherwise, the condition of the art is Very Good.
Ray Bailey(attributed) - Warfront #6 Complete 5-page Story "Night Shadows" Original Art (Harvey, 1952). Ray Bailey (or maybe Lee Elias) out-Caniffs Milton Caniff with the dramatic cartooning displayed on each page of this rousing yarn. The image area of each page measures 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
George Baker - Harvey Hits #99 Sad Sack's Muttsy Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1965). Muttsy stars on this George Baker cover. The piece has an overall size of 11.5" x 14.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Dave Berg - Mad #198 and 199 Complete 5-page Story "The Lighter Side of..." Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1978). Two five-page Dave Berg features, including "The Lighter Side Of Fire" (Mad #198), and "The Lighter Side of Danger" (Mad #199). Rendered in ink, and ink wash. Each page has an approximate image area of 15" x 18". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Walter Berndt - Smitty Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 3 (Chicago Tribune, 1943). The new girl in Mr. Bailey's mail room is his former office boy, Smitty! Three "cross-dressing" Smitty dailies by Walter Berndt, dated 7-22-43, 12-13-43, and 12-24-43. Each strip has an image area measuring 19.75" x 6". There is some overall aging apparent, and scattered soiling; otherwise they average in Good condition.
Walter Berndt - Smitty Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 3 (Chicago Tribune, 1949). That's not a little girl, that's Herby in a dress and wig! Herby takes his part as the ingenue in the class play seriously, in these three Smitty dailies by Walter Berndt. Dated 8-25-49, 9-6-49, and 9-10-49. Each strip has an image area measuring 19.75" x 6". There is some overall aging apparent; otherwise they average in Very Good condition.
Walter Berndt - Smitty Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-1-59 (Chicago Tribune, 1959). If you don't want to get tackled, don't ask Herby to teach you how to play football! This Sunday strip by Walter Berndt has an image area of 27.5" x 12". Each panel was drawn on a separate piece of bristol board and pasted onto a larger board (one panel is loose). There is some aging, and light staining; otherwise the condition is Good.
Martin Branner - Winnie Winkle Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-19-24 (Chicago Tribune, 1924). This early Martin Branner Winnie Winkle daily is titled, "No Tipping Allowed Either." The image area measures 20" x 5.75". There is an overall aging apparent, and some slight soiling; otherwise they are both in Very Good condition.
Martin Branner - Winnie Winkle Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 2 (Chicago Tribune, 1928). Two Martin Branner Winnie Winkle dailies, dated 3-10-28 (titled, "Among My Souvenirs"), and 12-19-28 (titled "Pa Does His Christmas Shopping Early"). Each daily has an image area measuring 20" x 5.75". There is an overall aging apparent, and some slight soiling; otherwise they are both in Very Good condition.
Martin Branner - Winnie Winkle Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 2 (Chicago Tribune, 1930). Ma gets into the short skirt act in "The Fashion Plate," dated 1-25-30, and Marty Mulligan and Winnie take a well-chauffeured ride out into the county in "Marty Has Auto Intoxication," dated 4-4-30. Each daily has an image area measuring 20" x 5.75". There is an overall aging apparent, and some slight soiling; otherwise they are both in Very Good condition.
Dik Browne - Hagar the Horrible Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-1-87 (King Features, 1987). Those Vikings sure know how to party! This Hagar daily by Dik Browne has an image area measuring 13" x 3.75". The condition is Excellent.
Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia - Journey Into Mystery #5 Page Original Art, Group of 6 (Marvel, 1973). Two Bronze Age greats adapt a Robert Bloch story into comics. Here are pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 9 from "The Shadow From the Steeple," with a script by Ron Goulart. Each page has an image area of 10" x 15". Page one is a photostat, with some tape staining along the left and right edges. Some scattered soiling, and tape staining on the pages; otherwise they average in Very Good condition. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Rich Buckler and Romeo Tanghal - Fantastic Four #335 Page Original Art, Group of 7 (Marvel, 1990). Here are pages 4, 6, 9, 13, 15, 16, and 17 from the Walt Simonson story, "Death by Debate." Each page has an image area of 10" x 15". Some glue staining from missing word balloon paste-ups; otherwise the pages average in Very Good condition. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Tom Bunk - Mad #310 Illustration "The Three..." Original Art, Group of 10 (EC, 1982). Ten brainstorms from the talented pen of Tom Bunk are the focus of this offbeat group lot. Each illustration has an approximate overall size of 15" x 5.5", and the art is in Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Raeburn Van Buren - Abbie and Slats Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 3 (United Feature Syndicate, 1968). Slats Scrapple's search for his aunt, Rowena Scrapple, lands him in the Bastille, in these three stunning Raeburn Van Buren dailies, dated 10-18-63, 12-4-63, and 12-9-63. Each strip has an image area of 19" x 5", and, aside from some light overall aging, they average in Excellent condition.
John Buscema and Al Williamson - Wolverine #3, page 22 Original Art (Marvel, 1989). The Silver Samurai is bad for the cult, but good for Lindsay McCabe, especially when it comes to taking down a temple full of evil acolytes! Under the possession of a maleficent sword, Logan shows up in the final two panels! This page from the story, "Bloodsport," written by Chris Claremont, has an image area of 10" x 15". The top edge was trimmed during the production process (outside of the image area), and there are tape stains at the upper and lower edges (also outside of the image area); otherwise the condition is Excellent. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
John Buscema and Al Williamson - Wolverine #6, page 25 Original Art (Marvel, 1989). Jessica Drew helps Logan against a nameless beast at the bottom of a pool, in this page from the Chris Claremont story, "Roughouse." The art has an image area of 10" x 15". The top edge was trimmed during the production process (well outside of the image area), and there is some yellowing to the word balloon paste-ups; otherwise the condition is Excellent. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
John Buscema and Al Williamson - Wolverine #6, Splash page 30 Original Art (Marvel, 1989). Baran makes a "princely" appearance in this final splash page for the story, "Roughouse," written by Chris Claremont. The art has an image area of 10" x 15". The top edge was trimmed during the production process (well outside of the image area); otherwise the condition is Excellent. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
John Buscema, Marc Silvestri, and Dan Green - Wolverine #27, 38, and 40 Page Original Art, Group of 3 (Marvel, 1991). John Buscema pencils page 20 from the story, "The Lazarus Project Part 1: Predators and Prey!" (Wolverine #27), and Marc Silvestri pencils page 36 from "See Venice and Die!" (Wolverine #38), and page 14 from "Reconstruction" (Wolverine #40). All three pages were inked by Dan Green. Each page has an image area of 10" x 15". In Very Good condition. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
John Byrne and Klaus Janson - Wolverine #19, page 27 Original Art (Marvel, 1989). Tastin' saltwater, and facin' death at the hands of Tiger Shark, Logan gets dragged into an undertow, in this page from "Heroes & Villains," written by Archie Goodwin. The art has an image area of 10" x 15". Some yellowing to the word balloon paste-up art, and glue staining along the upper right corner, and along the right edge; otherwise the condition is Good. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Wallie A. Carlson - The Nebbs Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-10-43 (Bell Syndicate, 1943). "Not-as-famous-as-he-used-to-be" movie star, Reginald Blandish, dines with Emma in this Wallie Carlson daily. The art has an image area of 20" x 5.5". Some light aging; otherwise the condition is Excellent. Signed, and inscribed by Wallie Carlson along the right edge.
Arturo Cazeneuve - Speed Comics #14 Page Original Art, Group of 9 (Harvey, 1941). Famous Hollywood film star, and Man of 1000 Faces, Ted Parrish, uses his mastery of disguise to cope with danger when "The Beast Strikes," in these nine pages from the 10-page story.Only page 8 is missing. Each page has an image area of 8" x 12.5". There is some overall aging apparent, and some soiling and staining; otherwise the pages average Very Good condition.
Bob Clarke - Mad Follies #2 Illustration Original Art (EC, 1964). Page of Bob Clarke illustrations for the "1965 Mad Calendar." Mixed-media on heavy illustration board. The art has an image area of 5.25" x 12.5". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Clarke - Mad #108, 153, and 159 Page Original Art, Group of 5 (EC, 1967-73). Bob Clarke illustrates one page for "Ads for Other 1967 Vehicles" (Mad #108), two pages for "A Microscopic Look at Modern Day Bacteria" (Mad #153), and two pages for the feature, "Mad's Global Impressions" (Mad #159). Mixed media on board. Each page has an image area of approximately 15" x 16". In Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Clarke - Mad Special #17 and Mad #182 Illustration Original Art, Group of 4 (EC, 1975-76). Bob Clarke details a pair of two-page features, "Somehow Things Just Ain't Gonna Be the Same When the US Switches To the Metric System," and "Mad Shoulder Patches." Each page has an overall size of approximately 18" x 20", and the art is in Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Clarke - Mad #192, and 253 Page Original Art, Group of 4 (EC, 1977-85). Bob Clarke illustrates the three page feature, "When Truth-In-Advertising Laws Apply to Movie Ads" (Mad #192), and the one page feature, "Mad's Believe It or Nuts" (Mad #253). The image area of each page is approximately 15" x 19". Two pages of the "Movie Ads" have amberlith overlays which were used to indicate tone for the printer. In Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Henry Clark - Mad #198 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1978). Two Henry Clark illustrations for the "When the 'UPC' Symbol Takes Over Completely" accurately depict the reduction of society to a batch of binary codes -- smile when you read that! Each page has an approximate overall size of 23 x 20. In Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Clarke - Mad #198 Page Original Art, Group of 4 (EC, 1978). Four Bob Clarke illustrations for the "School Supplies Unlimited 1978-79 Wholesale Catalogue." Ink and ink wash. Each page has an overall size of 20" x 29". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Clarke - Mad #199 Illustration Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1978). Bob Clarke shows "Where Your Dollar Goes" in bite-size chunks in this double-page spread. Each page has an overall size of approximately 22" x 30", and the art is in Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Clarke - Mad #210 Complete 2-page Story Original Art (EC, 1979). "Little Known and Very Useless Weights, Measurements, and Distances" are skewered in this typically twisted Mad send up, done in Bob Clarke's inimitable style. Ink on two 19.75" x 20" bristol boards, each with two vellum overlays marked for tone. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Clarke - Mad Special #28 Illustration Original Art (EC, 1979). Bob Clarke, the scourge of Mad-ison Avenue, showcases one of his chilling "New Mad Packaging Designs For Some Old Familiar Products." This page has an overall size of approximately 20" x 15.5", and the art is in Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Clarke (attributed) - Mad Disco Illustration Original Art (EC, 1980). This inset illustration was used on the back cover of Mad Disco. Mixed media on heavy illustration board, mounted onto a larger board. The art has an image area of 6.5" x 7.5". Some light edge wear; otherwise, in Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Clarke - Mad #212 Illustration Original Art, Group of 3 (EC, 1980). Bob Clarke rings Ma Bell's chimes with these three superb illustrations for "More Yellow Pages Through History." Each piece has an overall size of approximately 11" x 14", and aside from some staining, the art is in Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Clarke - Mad #243 Illustration Original Art (EC, 1983). Mad-vertising maestro Bob Clarke spotlights hilarious "Cosmetics for Kids." This page has an overall size of approximately 20" x 23", and the art is in Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Clarke - Mad #236, and 274 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1983-87). Bob Clarke illustrates the one page feature, "Mottos, Oaths, Inscriptions, Etc. Rewritten For Special Interest Groups" (Mad #236), and the one page feature, "Obituaries For Merchandising Characters" (Mad #274). The image area of each ranges from 15" x 10" up to 25" x 17". In Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Clarke - Mad Paperback Advertisement Preliminary Original Art (EC, circa 1985). Bob Clarke illustrates a ad preliminary for "The Mad Self-Improvement Yearbook" paperback. Rendered in mixed media, the art has an image area of 9.5" x 13". Includes a type treatment, drawn in marker on a sheet of tracing paper. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Clarke - Mad #271 "Subway Bingo" Illustration Original Art (EC, 1987). Urban subway riders will especially appreciate this witty Bob Clarke illustration! Be sure to check out all the graffiti! Ink and ink wash, on 14" x 18.5" bristol board, with an image area of approximately 11.5" x 11". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Paul Coker Jr. - Mad #182 Illustration Original Art, Group of 22 (EC, 1976). This laugh-riot of a lot showcases twenty-two Paul Coker Jr. illustrations for the feature, "Beat the Recession with These Helpful Mad Penny-Pinching Hints." Each piece has an approximate overall size of 9.5" x 6.5". In Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives
Paul Coker Jr. - Mad #190 and 274 Panel Page Original Art, group of 4 (EC, 1977-87). Long time Mad contributor Paul Coker's manic drawing style is showcased in these two double-page spreads: from issue #190, "Footnotes to Literature" (and we do mean footnotes!), ink, ink wash, and artist's white tape on bristol measuring 24.5" x 16.5"; from issue #274, "The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same" (ain't it the truth!), ink and vellum overlays marked in red for tone, 24" x 17". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Paul Coker Jr. - Mad #198 Page Original Art, Group of 3 (EC, 1978). This lot features three Paul Coker Jr. illustrations for the feature, "Kid's Fresh New Comebacks to Parents' Tired Old Comments." Each page has an approximate image area of 16" x 15". In Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives
Paul Coker Jr. - Mad #199 Page Original Art, Group of 3 (EC, 1978). Paul Coker Jr. takes "A Mad Look at Some Legendary Commodes," in this set of three illustrations. Ink and marker. Each page has an approximate image area of 12" x 13". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Paul Coker Jr. - Mad #241 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1983). Two Paul Coker illustrations for the feature, "Are You Sexy? Take This Mad Magazine Test." Each page has an average image area of approximately 12" x 12", and includes two marker on vellum overlays used to indicate tone for the printer. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Paul Coker Jr. - Mad #302 "A Mad Look at How Far We've Come" Illustration Original Art, Group of 12 (EC, 1991). Paul Coker's friendly, funny art style is the perfect match for these examples of modern "progress" -- like a tricked-out "Stealth Techno Cycle" complete with stereo, champagne bottle holder, and moble phone! Ink on bristol board, with two vellum overlays marked in red to indicate tone taped and stapled to each piece. Board size varies from 8.25" x 8.25" up to 16" x 8"; all are in Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Jack Davis - Mad #199 Page Original Art, Group of 3 (EC, 1978). Jack Davis illustrates the feature, "Surprise Television Commercials," in ink, ink wash, and pencil. The image area of each page is approximately 16" x 21". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bill Draut - Warfront #40 Complete 15-page Dynamite Joe Story Original Art (Harvey, 1966). This action-packed lot spotlights the origin of Half-Mask, "the war's weirdest enemy." Crisply inked Bill Draut art is a highlight of this campy Silver Age thriller. Each page has an image area of 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Fred Fox - Ella Cinders Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-7-60 (United Feature Syndicate, 1960). Patches gets the last laugh on pranksters Blackie and Eddie in this scene of good-natured fun. This strip was cut between each panel tier and the title logo stat has aged lightly; otherwise, the art is in Good condition.
Arnoldo Franchioni - Mad #198 Illustration Original Art, Group of 7 (EC, 1978). Seven unique mixed-media illustration/photomontages created by Arnoldo Franchioni for the feature, "Food For Thought." The pieces range in overall size from 10" x 10.5" to 20" x 8". In Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Fujitani - Green Hornet Comics #28 Complete 8-page Zebra Story "Satan's False Face" Original Art (Harvey, 1946). This glorious Golden Age romp features the gorgeous line work of Bob Fujitani -- superb! The image area of each page measures approximately 12" x 18". Page one is missing its title logo stat; otherwise the art is in Good condition.
Paul Fung Jr. - Blondie Comics Monthly #104 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1957). Dagwood, Daisy and Blondie star on this charming cover scene. The cover has an image area of 7" x 10.5". The title logo stats have darkened with age; otherwise, in Very Good condition.
Paul Fung Jr. - Dagwood #93 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1958). Dagwood finally clears off the work load on his desk -- for lunch. The cover has an image area of 7" x 10.5". The title logo stats are missing; otherwise, in Very Good condition.
Irene Geiger - Stick 'N Stay Cover Original Art (Saalfield, 1973). This cover illustration features Irene Geiger's lovely brush work. Acrylic on board, with an image area of 13" x 15.75". The paste-up copy sits on an acetate overlay, leaving the illustration in Excellent condition. Includes a hand-colored color guide for the type on tracing paper.
Gary Gersten - Mad #302 "The Mad Nasty File" Illustration Original Art, Group of 10 (EC, 1991). Gary Gersten's bold style of caricature drawing is showcased in the group of illustrations. Each is drawn in heavy pencil on pieces of vellum; eight have been mounted on 11.75" x 9" sheets of drawing paper, and two larger drawings were mounted on 11" x 14" bristol board. All art is in Excellent condition. Also included are three blue-line sheets of the illustrations, in their printed size. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Al Hartley - Patsy Walker #105 Complete 5-page Story "On With the Dance" Original Art (Marvel, 1963). Hedy's plan to dazzle Patsy and her fellow students with a date with a handsome dance instructor takes a few mis-steps. Signed by Al Hartley and Stan Lee on panel one of page one. Each page has an image area of 12.5" x 18.5", and aside from a piece cut from the lower left corner of page one (outside the image area), the art is in Excellent condition.
Al Hartley - Patsy Walker #105 Complete 4-page Story "Save Your Money, Honey" Original Art (Marvel, 1963). Patsy's pop is shamed into raising Patsy's allowance. Oh, those madcap sixties! Signed by Al Hartley and Stan Lee on panel one of page one. Each page has an image area of 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Al Hartley - Patsy Walker #106 Page Original Art, Group of 5 (Marvel, 1963). Patsy Walker takes center stage in the first five pages from "Patsy's Secret Admirer." Signed by Al Hartley and Stan Lee on panel one of page one. Each page has an image area of 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Al Hartley - Patsy Walker #109 Complete 9-page Story "Troublesome Twin" Original Art (Marvel, 1963). Double your fun with this yarn featuring a Patsy look-alike! Signed by Al Hartley and Stan Lee on panel three of page one. Each page has an image area of 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Al Hartley - Patsy Walker #124 Hedy Wolfe Paper Doll Splash Page "Hedy's Heavenly Wardrobe" Original Art (Marvel, 1965). Hedy's blessed with four snappy outfits designed by Marvel readers. Yowza! This page has an image area of 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Al Hartley - Modeling with Millie #44 Paper Doll Splash Page "Sweater 'N Slacks" Original Art (Marvel, 1965). Millie will look super-sporty in any of these three outfits! This page has an image area of 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Don Heck and Vince Colletta - X-Men #39, page 9 Original Art (Marvel, 1967). There's more than enough mutants in this peerless page, which includes cameos by Cyclops, Beast, Marvel Girl, Angel, Iceman, Unus, the Vanisher, Mastermind, and Mutant-Master! Here is page nine from the Roy Thomas story, "Lonely Are the Hunted!" The image area measures 10" x 15". There is some light soiling, and four holes punched into the top and bottom margins (outside of the image area); otherwise the condition is Very Good. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Tom Hickey - True Love Problems and Advice #41 Complete 5-page Story "10 Seconds to Love" Original Art (Harvey, 1956). This heart-rending melodrama features Tom Hickey's super-detailed romance art. Love is in the air! The image area of each page measures 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Dave Hoover and Keith Williams - Wolverine #60 Page Original, Group of 2 (Marvel, 1992). Can't we all just get along? Two sets of punks get a taste of Kestrel, in pages 9, and 10 from the Larry Hama story, "Counting Coup." Each page has an image area of 10" x 15". In Very Good condition. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Al Jaffee - Mad #247 Page Original Art (EC, 1984). Here is an Al Jaffee page for the feature, "The Mad Owner's Manual For a New American Car." Rendered in ink and marker, the image area of 15" x 8". In Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Al Jaffee - Mad #249 Complete 3-page Story "Things To Do The Day After" Original Art (EC, 1984). Inventive Al Jaffee detonates his explosive humor for this grimly amusing three-pager. The pages of this story have an average overall size of 20" x 26", and the art is in Very Good condition. This lot includes the amberlith overlays. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Al Jaffee - Mad #302 Complete 1-page Story Original Art (EC, 1991). "Great Moments in Medicine" get the Mad Treatment, courtesy of Al Jaffee's "painfully" funny gag strip. Ink and type paste-up on 12.25" x 16.75" bristol, which has been mounted to a 13.75" x 18.5" board with white tape; also includes vellum overlay with red markings indicating tone. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Ferd Johnson - Texas Slim and Dirty Dalton Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-4-45 (Chicago Tribune, 1945). A little fun in the backyard snowballs into a load of trouble for Texas Slim and Dirty Dalton, in this Ferd Johnson Sunday. The image area measures 22.75" x 10", and the condition is Excellent.
Ferd Johnson - Texas Slim and Dirty Dalton Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-2-46 (Chicago Tribune, 1946). The great open spaces, handsome cowboys, and spirited horses await Sunny Day, but is she prepared for Texas Slim and Dirty Dalton? This Ferd Johnson Sunday has an image area of 22.75" x 10", and the art is in Very Good condition.
Bob Jones - Mad #191 Complete 2-page Story Original Art (EC, 1977). "You Don't Give a %#*&!*? What Other People Think When..." features funny cameos of Lucille Ball and Albert the Alligator (of Pogo fame). Terrific Bob Jones ink and ink wash art, on two pieces of bristol measuring approximately 18.75" x 21.5". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Jones - Mad #199 Complete 2-page Story Original Art (EC, 1979). Things "We Could Sure Do Without" get the Mad treatment in this two-pager by Bob Jones. Ink and grey wash with type paste-ups, on two 18.25" x 21" bristol boards. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Jones - Mad #220 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1981). Bob Jones illustrates the feature, "A Mad Guide to the Double Standards of Age." Mixed media on board. Each page has an image area of approximately 17" x 16.5". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Jourdain - Green Hornet Comics #35 Flossie page 46 Original Art (Harvey, 1947). Flossie takes the limelight in these two uproarious half-page gags.The combined image area of the gags measures 12" x 18". Aside from being cut into two pieces, and some overall aging, the page is in Very Good condition.
C.W. Kahles - Hairbreadth Harry Daily Comic Strip Original Art (Public Ledger, undated). Harry's lawyer does some private negotiating with Widow Jones, in this C. W. Kahles daily. Dated 1-28 (year unidentified), the image area measures 20" x 5.5". There is a diagonal cut at the bottom left corner (outside of the image area), a tear in the bottom right corner, and some light soiling; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Warren Kremer - Little Max #44 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1956). Clever Little Max comes up with a novel way to double his workload! The image area of this fun-tatsic cover is 7" x 10.5". The title stats are missing; otherwise, the condition is Very Good.
Warren Kremer (attributed) - Little Lotta #4 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1956). Little Lotta and Little Dot plan a picnic on this cover with a 7" x 10.5" image area. Several stat elements are missing; otherwise, the art is in Good condition.
Warren Kremer (attributed) - Harvey Hits #10 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1958). Little Lotta and Little Dot co-star on this cover with a 7" x 10.5" image area. The art was collaged together and several stat elements are missing; otherwise, the art is in Good condition.
Warren Kremer (attributed) - Spooky Complete 5-page Story "A Reel Ghost" Original Art (Harvey, 1957). Spooky is tired of playing second fiddle to Casper. Beautiful art on this romp. A production note attributes this yarn to Casper, the Friendly Ghost #24, but the back of the pages are Comics Code date stamped February 21, 1957. The image area of each page measures 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Warren Kremer - Hot Stuff, The Little Devil #4, Complete 1-page Stumbo Story Original Art (Harvey, 1958). Stumbo stars in this super early one-pager (Stumbo debuted in Hot Stuff, the Little Devil #3), and this gag was later reprinted in Hot Stuff Sizzlers #16. The image area of the page measures 12" x 18", and, aside from a pasted on art correction to panel one and a glue-stained logo stat, the condition is Very Good.
Warren Kremer (attributed) - Hot Stuff Sizzlers #4, Complete 5-page Story "The Big Sport" Original Art (Harvey, 1961). Stumbo's just too big to use sports gear so he has to have his fun by body surfing. Each of these pages has an image area of 12" x 18", and they average Excellent condition.
Warren Kremer (attributed) - Baby Huey, the Baby Giant #51 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1963). Sticks and stones and even steel girders can't hurt Baby Huey! This cover was modified for publication. The art has an image area of 7" x 10.5", and, aside from some staining (especially at the top from a missing logo paste-up), the condition is Very Good.
Warren Kremer (attributed) - Baby Huey, the Baby Giant #95 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1971). Baby Huey is so strong he can break the laws of physics! The art has an image area of 7" x 10.5", and, aside from missing its logo stats, the condition is Excellent.
Alan Kupperberg and Mike Gustovich - Iceman #1 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (Marvel, 1984). From the four-issue limited series, Iceman, comes these two pages, which include the splash prologue page one, and page 8 from J. M. DeMatteis' story, "The Fuse!" Each page has an image area of 10" x 15". The four corners of each page have been trimmed, and there is some tanning to the paper (most noticeable on page 8); otherwise the condition is Very Good. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Animation Art
Chilly Willy "Chilly's Cold War" Animation Production Cel #1150 and Drawing Original Art, Group of 4 (Walter Lantz Productions, 1970). With his job on the line, Smedley attempts to "whisk" Chilly out of his master's house, in the 1970 short, "Chilly's Cold War." These two original hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cels feature Chilly Willy and Smedley. Also includes the two production drawings which were used to create these cels. The cels and drawings each measure 12.5" x 10.5", and their condition is Very Good. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
Woody Woodpecker "Flim Flam Fountain" Animation Production Cel #1318 and Drawing Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1970). One of the most outrageous characters in animated cartoons, Woody Woodpecker, graces this hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cel from the Lantz short, "Flim Flam Fountain." Includes the original production drawing which was used to create this cel. Both the cel and drawing measure 12.5" x 10.5". Some yellowing on the drawing; otherwise these items are in Very Good condition. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
Woody Woodpecker "Flim Flam Fountain" Animation Production Cel #1319 and Drawing Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1970). This hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cel from the Lantz short, "Flim Flam Fountain," features that red-topped rascal, Woody Woodpecker. Also includes an original production drawing from the same short. Both the cel and drawing measure 12.5" x 10.5". In Very Good condition. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
Woody Woodpecker "Flim Flam Fountain" Animation Production Cel #1321 and Drawing Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1970). "Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!" This hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cel of Woody is from the Lantz short, "Flim Flam Fountain," released in 1970. Includes the original production drawing which was used to create this cel. Both the cel and drawing measure 12.5" x 10.5". Some yellowing on the drawing; otherwise these items are in Very Good condition. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
Woody Woodpecker "Flim Flam Fountain" Animation Production Cel #1323 and Drawing Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1970). This hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cel of Woody is from the 1970 short, "Flim Flam Fountain." Includes the original production drawing which was used to create this cel. Both the cel and drawing measure 12.5" x 10.5". Some yellowing on the drawing; otherwise these items are in Very Good condition. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
Woody Woodpecker "Flim Flam Fountain" Animation Production Cel #1324 and Drawing Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1970). This animated image of Woody is a hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cel from the 1970 short, "Flim Flam Fountain." This lot also includes the original production drawing which was used to create this cel. The cel and drawing each measure 12.5" x 10.5". Some yellowing on the drawing; otherwise these items are in Very Good condition. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
Woody Woodpecker "Flim Flam Fountain" Animation Production Cel #1332 and Drawing Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1970). This image of Walter Lantz's most famous creation, Woody Woodpecker, is a hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cel from the Lantz short, "Flim Flam Fountain." Includes the original production drawing which was used to create this cel. Both the cel and drawing measure 12.5" x 10.5". In Very Good condition. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
Woody Woodpecker "Flim Flam Fountain" Animation Production Cel #1327 and Drawing Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1970). From the 1970 Lantz short, "Flim Flam Fountain," here is a hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cel of Woody. Includes the original production drawing which was used to create this cel. Both the cel and drawing measure 12.5" x 10.5". Some yellowing on the drawing; otherwise these items are in Very Good condition. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
Woody Woodpecker "Flim Flam Fountain" Animation Production Cel #1348 and Drawing Original Art, Group of 3 (Walter Lantz Productions, 1970). Two hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cels from the 1970 short, "Flim Flam Fountain," featuring Woody and Buzz Buzzard. Also includes the production drawing used to create the Woody cel. The cels and drawings each measure 12.5" x 10.5", and their condition is Very Good. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
Woody Woodpecker and Polar Bear Animation Production Cel #1395 and Drawing Original Art, Group of 4 (Walter Lantz Productions, 1970). These two original hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cels feature Woody Woodpecker and a polar bear. Includes the original production drawings which were used to create the cels. The certificate indicates these cels were taken from two 1970 Lantz shorts, "Flim Flam Fountain," and "Chilly's Ice Folly." The cels and drawing each measure 12.5" x 10.5", and their condition is Very Good. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
"Meet My Boss, Walter Lantz" Limited Edition Hand-Painted Cel #18/200 Original Art with Walter Lantz Signed Payroll Check (Walter Lantz Productions, 1991). This limited edition features Walter Lantz with many of his most famous characters: Woody Woodpecker, Chilly Willy, Andy Panda, Buzz Buzzard, Wally Walrus, and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. The image area measures 12" x 10", and the art is in Excellent condition. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, and a Walter Lantz Productions seal.
"Banquet Busters" Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel #196/200 Original Art with Walter Lantz Signed Payroll Check (Walter Lantz Productions, 1991). Musicians Woody, Andy Panda, and Mousie Mouse, invade Mrs. Van Glutton's banquet, in this recreation from "Banquet Busters." Presented with a color reproduction of the original background, the art has an image area of 16.5" x 13", and is in Excellent condition. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, a certificate of authenticity, and a payroll check from Walter Lantz Productions, signed by Walter Lantz.
"Woody Gets a Hit" International Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel #5/25 Original Art with Walter Lantz Signed Payroll Check (Walter Lantz Productions, 1984-92). This hand painted special limited edition cel is a recreation of original art used in the 1959 short, "Kiddie League." Signed and personalized by one of the greatest names in baseball, Reggie Jackson. This signature is authenticated with an Upper Deck hologram. The image area measures 16.5" x 13", and this international limited edition cel includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity. Also includes a payroll check from Walter Lantz Productions, with Walter Lantz's signature. In Excellent condition.
"Golf-A-Rama" Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel #138/200 Original Art with Walter Lantz Signed Payroll Check (Walter Lantz Productions, 1992). Sixteen of Walter Lantz's most recognizable characters appear in this limited edition triple panning cel. Miranda Panda, Winnie Woodpecker, Buzz Buzzard, Knothead, Charlie Beary, Charles Bear, Jr., Splinter, Woody Woodpecker, Oswald, Inspector Willoughby, Andy Panda, and Chilly Willy make an appearance. This piece has an image area of 12" x 39", and in Excellent condition. This deluxe edition features Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity. Also includes a Walter Lantz signed payroll check from Walter Lantz Productions.
"Golfing Fool" Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel #15/100 Original Art with Walter Lantz Signed Payroll Check (Walter Lantz Productions, 1992). Recreated from original art used in the 1959 short, "The Tee Bird," this hand painted limited edition cel has an image area measuring 16.5" x 13.5", and is signed by Walter Lantz. This lot includes a Walter Lantz Productions seal, a certificate of authenticity, and a payroll check from Walter Lantz Productions, with Walter Lantz's signature. In Excellent condition.
"Fly Ball" Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel #15/200 Original Art with Walter Lantz Signed Payroll Check (Walter Lantz Productions, 1992). This hand painted limited edition cel is a recreation of original art used in the 1959 short, "Kiddie League." The image area measures 16.5" x 13.5". Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity. Also includes a payroll check from Walter Lantz Productions, with Walter Lantz's signature. In Excellent condition.
"Hot Lunch" Serigraph Cel with Walter Lantz Signed Payroll Check Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1997). Chilly Willy keeps warm in this serigraph cel, which has image area of 10" x 11". The work is framed and in Excellent condition. Includes a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity. Also includes a payroll check from Walter Lantz Productions, with Walter Lantz's signature.
"Party Pals" Limited Edition Serigraph Cel Original Art with Walter Lantz Signed Payroll Check (Walter Lantz Productions, 1997). Woody Woodpecker, Chilly Willy, and Andy Panda star in this limited edition serigraph cel. This piece has an image area of 12" x 10", and in Excellent condition. This deluxe edition features Walter Lantz's screen printed signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity. Also includes a Walter Lantz signed payroll check from Walter Lantz Productions.
Original Comic Art
Larry Lieber - Spider-Man Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-14-86 (Cowles Syndicate, 1986). Spidey's dazed and the bad guy's got a gun -- could it be the end of ol' Web-Head? Image area measures 14.25" x 4.25" and art is in Excellent condition. SIgned by writer Stan Lee in the second panel.
John Liney - Henry Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 3 (King Features, 1971-73) Hooray for Henry! Here are three Henry dailies by John Liney, dated 10-18-71, 10-20-71, and 3-21-73. The image area of each strip measures 20" x 5.5". The Zipatone film has yellowed, leaving some residue staining outside some of the figures; otherwise they average in Very Good condition.
John Liney - Henry Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 3 (King Features, 1973) Here are three Henry dailies by John Liney, dated 3-24-73, 3-26-73, and 3-30-73. The image area of each strip measures 20" x 5.5". The Zipatone film has yellowed, leaving some residue staining outside some of the figures; otherwise they average in Very Good condition.
John Liney - Henry Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 2 (King Features, 1973) Two Henry dailies by John Liney, dated 3-31-73, and 4-5-73. The image area of each strip measures 20" x 5.5". The Zipatone film has yellowed, leaving some residue staining outside some of the figures; otherwise they average in Very Good condition.
John Liney - Henry Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 3 (King Features, 1973) John Liney created this set of dailies, dated 4-7-73, 4-10-73, and 5-1-73. The image area of each strip measures 20" x 5.5". The Zipatone film has yellowed, leaving some residue staining outside some of the figures; otherwise they average in Very Good condition.
Stanley Link - Tiny Tim Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 2 (Chicago Tribune, 1942). More merry adventures with our little hero, Tiny Tim! These two Sundays are dated 9-20-42, and 10-4-42. The image area of each strip measures 19" x 12.5". There is some slight aging, soiling, and creasing; otherwise these pieces are in Good condition.
Stanley Link - Tiny Tim Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 2 (Chicago Tribune, 1942). The conniving Hoppy sets up some bad business with fortune teller, Madame Takeufor, and her brute of a son, Rupert, in these two Tiny Tim Sundays, dated 10-11-42, and 11-1-42. The image area of each strip measures 19" x 12.5". Some light aging, soiling, and staining; otherwise in Good condition.
Stanley Link - Tiny Tim Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 2 (Chicago Tribune, 1943). The heroic Lucky comes back from the brink of death, and makes points with army dog trainer, Sergeant Bob Staff, in these two Tiny Tim Sundays, dated 3-21-43, and 4-4-43. The image area of each strip measures 19" x 12.5". Some light aging, soiling, and staining; otherwise in Good condition.
Stanley Link - Tiny Tim Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 2 (Chicago Tribune, 1943). Tim's dog pal, Lucky, saves him from an angry bull, in these two consecutive Tiny Tim Sundays, dated 4-18-43, and 4-25-43. The image area of each strip measures 19" x 12.5". Some light aging, soiling, and tearing; otherwise in Good condition.
Stanley Link - Tiny Tim Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 2 (Chicago Tribune, 1943). Tim's canine companion, Lucky, joins the military, and Tim's friend, Clarence Aspinwall, comes up with a time-saving solution for plowing a field, in these two Tiny Tim Sundays, dated 5-2-43, and 5-30-43. The image area of each strip measures 19" x 12.5". There is some slight aging, soiling, and creasing; otherwise these pieces are in Good condition.
Jorge Longaron - Friday Foster Sunday Daily Original Art, Group of 3 (Chicago Tribune, 1973). The hottest thing to hit Africa since liberation, Friday Foster, takes a fashion safari, in these three dailies, dated 3-3-73, 3-7-73, and 3-9-73. Each beautiful illustrated daily has an image area of 16.5" x 5". Some slight aging, and scattered stains; otherwise these strips average in Very Good condition.
Jorge Longaron - Friday Foster Sunday Daily Original Art, Group of 3 (Chicago Tribune, 1973). After straying off to photograph a butterfly, Friday finds herself facing a giant leopard posed to spring! But who is the handsome loined hunter who comes to her rescue? Dated 3-12-73, 3-17-73, and 3-20-73, each of these three gorgeous Jorge Longaron dailies has an image area of 16.5" x 5". In Excellent condition.
Some Unusual Mad Production Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1970). Two great production art pieces make up this incredibly Mad lot: an original airbrushed art painting of a pin-back button (similar to the "happy face" buttons from the cover of issue #150), on a 15.5" x 20" sheet of bristol, with an acetate overlay; and the complete production art, including type on acetate overlays and printer's instructions, of the infamous "Voodoo Doll", from Mad Special #1 consisting of original "basketweave" art and overlays (featuring "flopped" type and keylines) on a piece of 24.5" x 20" illustration board. Both items are in Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Don Martin, Bob Clarke and others - Mad #199 "Clearance Catalog" Illustration Original Art, Group of 7 (EC, 1977). Writer Frank Jacobs complied this group of leftover Mad pieces for the feature, "The Mad Clearance Catalogue of Unwanted Articles, Features, Gimmicks, and Premises", thus unloading older art (by Don Martin, Dave Berg, Jack Rickard, Sergio Aragones, Al Jaffee, and two by Bob Clarke) on unsuspecting readers! A great way to obtain a sampling of Mad art by some of the best! Each illustration measures between 7.5" x 6" and 14" x 8.5", and the art is primarily ink and gray wash, some with amberlith overlays to indicate tone. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Mad #300, and 302 Production Art, Group of 4 (EC, 1991). This group includes two pieces of fan art used for the production of the letters page of Mad's 300th issue (one is a photocopy). Also includes a color proof for the paperback, See No...Hear No...Speak No... Mad, and an advertising layout for this book, which ran in Mad #302. Each piece is in Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Mad #306 Production Art, Group of 26 (EC, 1991). Group of page layouts with editorial notations for Mad #306. In Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Val Mayerik - Howard the Duck Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 2 (The Register and Tribune Syndicate, 1978). As Howard the Duck gained popularity in comic books, a comic strip promised to bring him to a wider audience. Here are two Howard the Duck Sundays, dated 2-5-78, and 3-5-78. The image area of each strip measures 21" x 9.5". The strips have yellowed, there are several word balloons missing, and some there is glue staining; otherwise, they average Good condition.
Paul McCarthy (attributed) - Sad Sack Laugh Special #71, Complete 5-page Story "Midsummer Dream" (Harvey, 1973). Sad Sack relives his battles with the Afrika Corps thanks to a flashback from the desert heat. Each page has an image area that measures approximately 10" x 15". Also included in this lot are a set of silver prints and a set of color guides for the pages.
Chuck McKimson and Tom McKimson - Roy Rogers Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 3 (King Features Syndicate, 1950). Inventor Cube Root's special axle grease is sure make Dallas Dean the winner of the mail franchise, but only if she gets to use it! These three dailies are dated 11-7-50, 11-9-50, and 11-10-50. The image area of each strip measures 20" x 6". In Very Good condition.
Chuck McKimson and Tom McKimson - Roy Rogers Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 3 (King Features Syndicate, 1950). Dallas Dean and Boot McGann begin their race for the mail franchise, in these three consecutive dailies, dated 11-13-50, 11-14-50, and 11-15-50. The image area of each strip measures 20" x 6". There is some slight aging; otherwise these strips average in Very Good condition.
Otto Messmer - Felix the Cat #41 Page Original Art, Group of 8 (Toby Press, 1953). Felix's talent with puzzles comes in handy when he plays "Humpty Dumpty" with a train. This lot includes pages 11-14, 16, 17, 19, and 20 of the book. The image area of each page is 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Otto Messmer - Felix the Cat #51 Page Original Art, Group of 5 (Toby Press, 1954). Otto Messmer's wild, surreal humor is showcased in these five action-packed pages. This lot includes pages 24 through 28 of the book. The image area of each page is 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jim Mooney, Ron Lim, Serge Cariello, Kim DeMulder, Keith Champagne, and Jim Sanders III - Marvel Comics Page Original Art, Group of 3 (Marvel, 1986-98). Group of three Marvel pages, including page 8 from Thundercats #6 (Jim Mooney pencils, Kim DeMulder inks), page 29 from X-Men 2099 #6 (Ron Lim pencils, Jim Sanders III inks), and page 15 from What If? #108 (Serge Cariello pencils, Keith Champagne inks). Each page has an image area of 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Harry North - Mad #198 Page Original Art, Group of 5 (EC, 1978). Here are five illustrations for the feature, "Ten Little Businessmen," by Harry North. Ink and ink wash. Each page has an image area of 15" x 5". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Harry North - Mad #241 Page Original Art, Group of 8 (EC, 1983). Fifteen Harry North illustrations for the feature, "The Mad Nasty Book IV." Ink and ink wash. Each page has an average image area of approximately 3.5" x 7". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Panel Cartoons Original Art, Group of 5 (undated). This group includes one page panel cartoons by Bill King, Dave Huffine, and Jack Flynn. Also includes two pages of vintage caricatures by Dean. Each page has an approximate image area of 8" x 10", and they average in Very Good condition.
Paul Peter Porges - Mad Special #10 Complete 2-page Story "An Assortment of Ridiculous Mad Double-Takes" Original Art (EC, 1973). More rib-ticklers from the perversely funny mind of Paul Peter Porges. Each page has an approximate overall size of 18" x 22", and the art is in Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Paul Peter Porges - Mad #241 Complete 3-page Story "A Mad Look At Lines" Original Art (EC, 1983). Boffo belly-laughs are worth waiting for in this lot of peerless Paul Peter Porges art. Each page has an approximate overall size of 18" x 22", and the art is in Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Paul Peter Porges - Mad #245 Complete 3-page Story "We Won't Miss Them.. Or Will We?" Original Art (EC, 1984). Excruciatingly amusing antics are the focus of this pulse-pounding Paul Peter Porges romp. Each page has an approximate overall size of 19" x 25", and the art is in Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Paul Peter Porges - Mad #264, and 315 Page Original Art, Group of 6 (EC, 1986-92). Three Paul Peter Porges illustrations for the feature, "The High Risks of Front Row Center" (Mad #264), and three for "Fads That Never Quite Caught On!" (Mad #315). Rendered in pencil and ink, with an ink wash. The pages have an average image area of approximately 16" x 18". Three pages have marker on vellum overlays used to indicate tone for the printer. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Bob Powell - First Love Illustrated #73, Complete 5-page Story "Man-Hater" Original Art (Harvey, 1957). Bob Powell details this bride-loses-groom classic. The pages have an image area of 12" x 18". Aside from some lettering corrections, the art averages Very Good condition.
John Prentice - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-3-69 (King Features Syndicate, 1969). Here comes the bride... with Desmond as her escort! This John Prentice daily has an image area of 17.5" x 5", and the condition is Excellent.
Pierce Rice and Arturo Cazeneuve - Speed Comics #19 Complete 6-page "Ted Parrish" Story Original Art (Harvey, 1942). Ted Parrish, the "Man of 1,000 Faces" tackles the diabolical scheme behind a talking corpse in this Golden Age slam-bang chiller. The image area of each page, except for page one, measures 13" x 18". The "Ted Parrish" logo on the splash page was cut off, thus page one has an approximate image area of 13" x 15.5"; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Pierce Rice and Arturo Cazeneuve - Speed Comics #32, Complete 10-page Captain Freedom Story "The Purple Parrot" Original Art (Harvey, 1944). In this episode, Captain Freedom battles a menace which flies on wings of death -- croaking in mocking mimicry -- it's a Golden Age thrill-o-rama! The image area of each page is 13" x 18", and aside from a missing logo stat on page one, the condition of the art is Very Good.
Jack Rickard - Mad Special #27 Page Original Art, Group of 17 (EC, 1979). Jack Rickard illustrates two features, "Civil Service Exams," and "Citizen's Arrests," in these seventeen illustrations. The illustrations have overall sizes ranging from 9" x 7" up to 11" x 14". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Jack Rickard - Mad #243 Illustration Original Art, Group of 3 (EC, 1983). "Job Related Injuries" never seemed quite as funny as on these three pages of Jack Rickard illustrations! Two opaque gray illos each are featured on two of the pages (both approximately 11.5" x 14.25" sheets of bristol), and one one the last (11.5" x 7.5"). In addition to the finished art, Jack has doodled several Alfred E. Neuman sketches in pencil, and one illo has a penciled variation next to the finished art. All are in Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Marc Silvestri and Dan Green - Wolverine #34, page 27 Original Art (Marvel, 1990). Wanted murderer, Athabasca Ike, has a fatal encounter with an old Indian legend, in this page from the Larry Hama tale, "The Hunter in the Darkness." The art has an image area of 10" x 15". Some yellowing to the sound effect paste-up art, and some light glue staining along the bottom edge; otherwise the condition is Very Good. Signed by Marc Silvestri at the bottom left. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Al Smith - Mutt and Jeff Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 3 (Bell Syndicate, 1958-59). Bud Fisher's everymen gets the Al Smith touch in these three dailies. Two strips are dated 4-14-58, and 9-18-59, and the third undated daily is apparently from the same time frame. Each strip has an image area of approximately 17" x 5". There is some aging apparent in the strips, with some light buckling, staining, and soiling; otherwise they average in Good condition.
Al Smith - Mutt and Jeff Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 3 (McNaught Syndicate, 1973). Three Al Smith dailies, dated 11-26-73, 11-29-73, and 12-4-73. Each strip has been trimmed to the line and remounted onto a larger sheet of bristol board, with an image area of 19" x 5". There is some aging apparent in the strips making the whiteout usage stand out; otherwise they average in Very Good condition.
Al Smith - Cicero's Cat Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-29-48 (King Features Syndicate, 1948). Desdemona gets a really hot lunch, in this Sunday from 1948. This strip, titled "Ain't That the Cat's Whiskers," has an image area of 24" x 10.5". There is some overall aging, and some staining; otherwise the condition is Very Good. The figure of Desdemona in panels three, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten are photostats, with some touch-up by the artist.
Al Smith - Mutt and Jeff Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-3-66 (Bell-McClure Syndicate, 1966). This Al Smith Sundays is titled "And He's Just as Close!" The strip has an image area of 19" x 17". Some overall aging is apparent, with some light buckling, soiling, and tape staining; otherwise the condition is Good.
Al Smith - Mutt and Jeff Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-7-66 (Bell-McClure Syndicate, 1966). Jeff and Skinny decide to take advantage of their ten minute basic training break and take a dip in a lake, in this Al Smith Sunday titled "March of the Wooden Soldiers." The strip has an image area of 19" x 17". Some overall aging is apparent, with some light buckling, soiling, and tape staining; otherwise the condition is Good.
Jack Sparling - True Love Problems and Advice #41, Complete 6-page Story "Island of Hope" Original Art (Harvey, 1949). Jack Sparling drenches this heart-throbbing yarn with drama! The image area of each page measures 12" x 18.5". There is some light overall aging apparent; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Angelo Torres - Mad #241 Panel Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1983). "Little Known Celebrity Cult Groups" are the subject of these six ink and gray wash illustrations, by master Madman Angelo Torres. Each illo measures approximately 7.5" x 4" or 4.5", on two pieces of bristol board; one measuring 20.75" x 15", the other 20.75" x 12.25". Both pieces are in Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Angelo Torres - Mad #284 Complete 4-page Story "Who De-Famed Robber Rabbit?" Original Art (EC, 1989). From the moment his first smash film ended, Robber Rabbit's career goes down the tubes, in this four-pager by Angerlo Torres. Each page has an approximate image area of 16" x 18", and includes two marker on vellum overlays used to indicate tone for the printer. In Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Rick Tulka - Mad #299 "Mad Revisits the 21st Century Ahead of Time" Illustration Original Art, Group of 16 (EC, 1990). Rick Tulka polishes off the ol' Mad crystal ball for a peek into the future, in these funny illustrations. Pencil and ink wash on heavy-ply bristol board, each with a tracing paper overlay which includes photocopied type blocks for position, some of which are missing or slightly damaged from storage. Fourteen various size drawings are on 12" x 11" board, while two larger illos are on 17.5" x 11"; all illustrations are in Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Rick Tulka - Mad #309 Illustration Original Art, Group of 6 (EC, 1991). Six Rick Tulka illustrations for the feature "The Mad Stages of..." Drawn in graphite on bristol board, each illustration has an image area measuring approximately 14.5" x 4.5". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Dwayne Turner, Chris Ivy, and Joe Rubinstein - Wolverine #69, and 72 Page Original, Group of 3 (Marvel, 1993). Dwayne Turner pencils these three pages, including page 10, and 16, from the Larry Hama story, "Induction in the Savage Land" (Wolverine #69, inked by Chris Ivy), and page 4 from "Sleeping Giant," also written by Larry Hama (Wolverine #72, inked by Joe Rubinstein). Each page has an image area of 10" x 15". Some very light staining on page 16 (issue #69); otherwise both pages from this issue are in Excellent condition. Some glue stains from missing word balloon and type box paste-ups on the issue #72 page; otherwise its condition is Good. Both Chris Ivy inked pages signed by Ivy at the bottom right. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
George Tuska and John Tartaglione - X-Men #43, page 7 Original Art (Marvel, 1968). The incomparable Magneto uses his invincible magnetic might to destroy a cargo ship, in this page from the story, "The Torch Is Passed...!," written by Roy Thomas. The image area measures 10" x 15". There is some light aging, and a diagonal tear in the upper right corner; otherwise the condition is Very Good. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Henry Tuthill - The Bungle Family Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 3 (undated) Three dailies by Henry Tuthill, dated 12-11 (titled, "Halt!"), 12-29 (titled, "Proposal"), and 12-30 (titled, "Rough Visitor)," year unidentified on all). Each strip has an image area of 26.5" x 6.75". Some overall aging is apparent; otherwise they average in Very Good condition.
Raeburn Van Buren - Abbie and Slats Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 3 (United Feature Syndicate, 1957). Detailed Raeburn Van Buren art is the focus of these Abbie and Slats dailies, dated 9-2-57, 9-4-57, and 9-9-57. Each strip has an approximate image area of 19" x 5", and, aside from some light overall aging, they average Very Good condition.
Raeburn Van Buren - Abbie and Slats Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-24-59 (United Feature Syndicate, 1959). Alabama Brown discusses his new play, which will be "packed with significance!" We like the way that, even though this is basically a conversation between two men, Van Buren still manages to sneak a hot babe into panel two. Image area measures 19" x 5.25" and the art is in Very Good condition.
Sam Viviano - Mad #278 Complete 2-page Story Original Art (EC, 1988). Get hip to what the stars like Brooke Shields, Michael Jackson, and Frank Sinatra are perusing in this "Celebrity Reading Lists" feature by Sam Viviano. Ink and blue marker (to indicate type location); the Sinatra head is a pasted-on original art correction. This two-page spread was drawn on a single 26" x 18" piece of bristol. A bit of storage damage has bent and slightly torn the bottom right corner of the board; however, the image area remains untouched and in Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Jan Van Wessum - Mad #181 Illustration Original Art, Group of 13 (EC, 1976). As the Mad #181 introduction states, "continuing our policy of introducing talented young cartoonists in foreign lands," these thirteen hilarious illustrations served as a way to "Meet Jan Van Wessum, a Refreshing 'Dutch Treat.'" Each illustration has an overall size of approximately 8.5" x 11". In Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
George Woodbridge - Mad #302 Illustration Original Art (EC, 1991). George Woodbridge tackles "Advertising Characters and Corporate Mascots That Better Reflect the Miserable Companies They Work For," in this double page illustration. Rendered in mixed media, the art has an image area of 24" x 13". Aside from some light glue staining from missing photostat paste-ups, the art is in Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Ziraldo Pinto - Mad Special #3 Production Art, Group of 14 (EC, 1971). Fourteen photostats of art by Mad's Brazilian nut, Ziraldo Pinto, for the feature, "Kookie Kangaroos." Includes one film negative. Each has an overall size of 7" x 9.5". In Excellent condition.
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