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Original Illustration Art

1001

G. Akimoto - Original Movie Poster Art (1973).
For "The Little Cigars Mob," ('They look sort of LITTLE and CUTE... but so does a snub-nosed 38!') starring Angel Tompkins, Billy Curtis and Jerry Maren (American International Pictures). Both Billy Curtis and Jerry Maren appeared as Munchkins in "The Wizard of Oz" (1939), Maren as a member of the Lollipop Guild, and Curtis portrayed a City Father.
Acrylic on board, image size approximately 26 x 25. Signed lower right.
A press book for the film is included.

keywords: painting, illustration, hollywood, film, comedy, blonde, gangsters, a.i.p.

1002

Andy Aldridge - Attributed - Original Advertising Art (1960-1965).
For Sunoco Oil.
Acrylic on paper, approximately 20 x 15.5. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, industrial, Americana

1003

Andy Aldridge - Attributed - Original Advertising Art (1960-1965).
Gouache and mixed media on paper, approximately 15 x 18. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, industrial, Americana

1004

Courtney Allen (1896-1969) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1930-1935).
Possibly for The Saturday Evening Post or similar national periodical.
Oil on canvas, approximately 30 x 30. Signed lower right.
Along the middle of the canvas, there is some minor paint loss, which affects only a thin area through the center.

keywords: illustrator, painting, ships, freighters, sailors

1005

American Illustrator - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1971).
For Men Only March, 1958, for Left-Hand Tommy.
Gouache on board, approximately 16 x 25. Signed indistinctly lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, drama, action, adventure

1006

American Illustrator - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1970).
Gouache on board, image size approximately 10 x 8.5. Not signed.

keywords: illustration, painting, romance, lovers, drama, vintage paperback

1007

American Illustrator - Original Paperback Cover Art (1976).
Award #AQ1615 - Death Strain by Nick Carter. Caption: "A crazed, power-hungry scientist threatens the world with a lethal virus strain. Killmaster's mission was nearly impossible!"
Gouache on board, image size approximately 26 x 20. Not Signed.
A copy of the paperback is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, adventure, action, detective, espionage, vintage paperbacks

1008

American Illustrator Original Paperback Cover (c.1970).
Probably for Ace books.
Gouache on board (30 x 20), image size approximately 21 x 16. Not signed.

keywords: illustration, painting, espionage, crime, drama, action

1009

American Illustrator - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1970).
Published as The American.
Oil on board, image size approximately 22.5 x 19. Signed indistinctly lower middle.

keywords: illustration, painting, historical, patriotic, romance, drama, vintage paperback

1010

American Illustrator - Original Advertising Art (1915-1930).
Tobacco company advertisement.
Gouache and mixed media on board, framed (27 x 21), sight size approximately 20 x 13.5. Not signed.

keywords: painting, illustration, cigarette, smoking, cupid

1011

American Illustrator - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1970).
For Manor Books, possibly the work of Darrel Greene.
Gouache on board, approximately 22 x 15.5. Not signed.

keywords: illustration, painting, romance, nurses, medical

1012

American Illustrator - Original Paperback Cover Art (1974).
The Coeds by Gretchen Wade (Ace books).
Mixed media on board, image size approximately 12 x 10. Not signed.

keywords: illustration, painting, college, romance, lovers, vintage paperback

1013

American Illustrator - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1970).
Tower #T-075-6 - A Talent for Violence by Will Manson. Caption: "Fast-paced thriller of kidnapping and blackmail at a meeting of top-level scientists in the Maine woods."
Gouache on board, image size approximately 17 x 13. Not signed.
An example of the published cover is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, detective, espionage, adventure, action, vintage paperbacks

1014

American Illustrator - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1955-1960).
For one of the men's adventure magazines of the period.
Gouache and mixed media on board, approximately 21 x 29. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, action, gga

1015

American Illustrator - Original Advertising Art (1960-1970).
For "Wagemaker" boats of Cadillac, Michigan.
Gouache and mixed media on board, framed (18 x 25.5), sight size approximately 10 x 17.5. Initialed (H. W.) upper middle-right.

keywords: illustration, painting, ad, boating, nautical, ships, planes

1016

American Illustrator - Original Advertising Art (c.1930).
Lincoln car ad.
Watercolor and pen-and-ink on paper (attached to board), approximately 12.5 x 17. Not signed, but dated 1-2-30.

keywords: illustration, painting, vintage cars, Americana

1017

American Illustrator - Original Paperback Cover Art (1960-1965).
Probably published by Ace books.
Gouache on board (22 x 16), image size approximately 9 x 16. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, homicide, detective, mystery, vintage paperbacks

1018

American Illustrator - Original Paperback Cover Art (1970).
Paperback Library #63-496 - Eight Against Utopia by Douglas R. Mason.
Acrylic on board, framed (30 x 19), sight size approximately 28 x 17. Not signed.
A "flat art" cover of the published paperback is included.

keywords: illustration, painting, science fiction, space, adventure, sci-fi

1019

American Illustrator - Original Paperback Cover Art (1965-1970).
Acrylic on board, image size approximately 20 x 15. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, action, adventure, espionage, vintage paperbacks

1020

American Illustrator - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1970).
Most likely published as The Revolt of Cinderella.
Mixed media on board, image size approximately 17 x 14. Not signed.

keywords: illustration, painting, romance, drama, vintage paperback

1021

American Illustrator - Original Paperback Cover Art (1965-1970).
Probably for Ace books, possibly the work of Mitchell Hooks.
Gouache on board, approximately 27 x 17. Not signed.

keywords: illustration, painting, espionage, crime, drama, action

1022

American Illustrator - Original Movie Poster Art (1974).
For "Super Stooges vs. The Wonder Women" ('1000 Wonders Fill the Screen as the Golden Age of Myth and Mystery Lives Again!') starring Nick Jordan, Marc Hannibal, Yueh Hua, Malisa Longo and Magda Konopka (American International Pictures). Also released as "Amazons and Supermen" and "Return of the Barbarian Women." This art appeared on various poster styles, including the one sheet, half sheet and insert versions.
Gouache on board, approximately 29 x 21.5. Not signed.
A press book for the film is included.

keywords: painting, illustration, hollywood, film, cinema, action, adventure, martial arts, romance, campy, a.i.p.

1023

American Illustrator - Original Paperback Cover Art (1975).
The Beckoning Shore by E. V. Timms (Pyramid Books).
Mixed media on board, framed (25 x 25), sight size approximately 19.5 x 19.5. Not signed.

keywords: illustration, painting, romance, historical, drama, vintage paperback

1024

American Illustrator - Original Paperback Cover Art (1971).
Belmont #B75-2107 - The Four Witnesses by Mary Reisner. Caption: "Jane saw the cozy New England town split by fearful passions."
Gouache on board, image size approximately 16.5 x 10. Not signed.
An example of the published cover is attached to the verso.

keywords: illustration, painting, mystery, gothic, romance, drama, vintage paperback

1025

American Illustrator - Original Paperback Cover Art (1969).
Paperback Library #62-009 - S.T.A.R. Flight by E. C. Tubb. Caption: "The Curse of Eternal Youth Threatens To Destroy Earth!"
Acrylic on board, image size approximately 28 x 17. Not signed.
A copy of the paperback is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, science fiction, sci-fi, rockets, space, vintage paperbacks

1026

American Illustrator - Original Movie Poster Art (1934).
For "Dos Mas Uno, Dos" (Two But One, Two), starring Rosita Moreno and Valentin Parera (Fox Films Corporation). Though filmed in Mexico, this film was produced by Fox and the poster art was possibly created by a studio or freelance artist in the U.S. The name "J. Newman" is noted on the verso of the canvas.
Oil on canvas, approximately 30 x 20. Not signed.

keywords: painting, illustration, film, hollywood, Spanish, beach, romance

1027

Lyman Anderson - Attributed - Original Pulp Cover Painting (1934).
Gang World January, 1934.
Oil on canvas, approximately 22 x 16. Not signed.
A color copy of the magazine cover is included.

keywords: illustration, illustrator, mystery, crime, drama, action, adventure, detective, gangsters

1028

Rolf Armstrong (1890-1960) Original Magazine Cover Art.
Pola Negri, Screenland July, 1924.
Pastel on board, 12.5 inches in diameter. Signed lower right.
Reproduced in Pin-up Dreams The Glamorous Art of Rolf Armstrong (Dobson & Wooldridge), page 70.
A color copy of the published cover is included.

keywords: illustration, illustrator, drawing, movie star, silent star, hollywood, cinema, film

1029

Rolf Armstrong (1890-1960) Original Pin-up Study (c.1940).
This preliminary drawing is believed to be a rendering of one of Armstrong's most famous models, Jewel Flowers.
Charcoal and mixed media on paper (attached to board), 36 x 27. Not signed.
The portion of the model's head (from the neck up) was neatly cut and pasted to the drawing of the lower body. There are some small areas of water staining to the bottom edge of the board and some creasing to the paper/board itself (the largest area affected is in the middle near the models crossed knee), but they do not detract from the overall image.

keywords: illustration, glamour, beauty

1030

Mila Baine - Original Glamour Painting (c.1930).
Most likely appeared as a cover for an entertainment magazine of the period.
Oil on canvas, approximately 30 x 25. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, movie star, hollywood, cinema, actress

1031

Max Baker - Attributed - Original Movie Advertising Art (c.1928).
Gloria Swanson, probably for "Sadie Thompson."
Gouache on board (30 x 20), image size approximately 23 x 17. Not signed.

keywords: painting, illustrator, hollywood, cinema, film, Sunset Boulevard, Norma Desmond

1032

Max Baker - Attributed - Original Movie Advertising Art (1931).
A movie advertisement for "The Unholy Garden," starring Ronald Colman and Fay Wray (Samuel Goldwyn / United Artists), based on the novel by Ben Hecht, "...a sensational story of sinners, sirens and strange adventure."
Gouache on board, image size approximately 30 x 20. Not signed.

keywords: painting, illustrator, hollywood, cinema, film, Lost Horizon, A Double Life (Best Actor Oscar, 1948), King Kong

1033

William Baker - Original Illustration (c.1948).
American Weekly magazine, probably a story illustration for an issue published in 1948 or 1949.
Oil on heavy paper (attached to board), image size approximately 21 x 15. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, artist, ocean, model, beach

1034

Ed Balcourt - Original Illustration (1965-1970).
Possibly a paperback cover.
Oil on board, image size approximately 15 x 10.5. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, western, action, adventure

1035

McClelland Barclay (1891-1943) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1930).
Probably for Cosmopolitan magazine.
Oil on canvas, approximately 29.5 x 40. Signed lower-middle left. Regarding the signature: the artist's last name is quite faint, but his first name is clearly legible.

keywords: illustration, painting, espionage, crime, drama, action, adventure

1036

Jay Hyde Barnum (1888-1962) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1935).
Story illustration for a national magazine. Caption noted on the board: "Their eyes met, Frankie's shady and rebellious, the man's surprised - and each silently questioned the other's right to be there."
Gouache on board, image size approximately 14 x 19. Signed upper left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, sailor girl, boating

1037

Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Original Magazine Cover Art (1949).
American Magazine April, 1949.
Oil on canvas, approximately 20 x 16. Signed lower right.
A photo of the published cover is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, Doc Savage pulp artist, glamour

1038

Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1950).
Oil on canvas, approximately 37.5 x 34.5. Signed lower right (and again on the verso of the canvas).

keywords: illustrator, painting, travel, tourist, motel, inn

1039

Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1954).
Argosy Magazine March, 1954, two-page illustration for The Skull-Crackers.
Oil on canvas, framed (25 x 41.5), sight size approximately 17 x 34. Signed twice: once on the painting, lower right and again on the verso.
An American Artist label on the verso notes (in part): "The Hurling Match... Argosy Magazine painted by Walter Baumhofer." Also noted is the original working title of the story, "The Gentle Art of Hurling."
A photo showing the published version is included.

keywords: illustrator, Doc Savage cover artist, pulp artist, sports, action, adventure

1040

Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1957).
Argosy January, 1957, two-page illustration for One Came Back, by Robert Crichton.
Oil on board, framed (26 x 44.5), sight size approximately 18 x 36.5. Signed lower left.
A photo showing the published story is included.

keywords: illustrator, Doc Savage cover artist, pulp artist, war, battle, action, adventure

1041

Phil Berry - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1941).
Probably for Liberty magazine, with the (possible) title, Young Girl in the Spring.
Gouache on board, approximately 20 x 30. Signed and dated lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, romance, love

1042

John Bianchi - Original Calendar Art (c.1950).
Emily Dickinson, published as part of a calendar series of famous historical figures.
Oil on canvas, approximately 24 x 18. Not signed.
The publisher's original labels, noting subject, title, and artist, are on the verso of the canvas.

keywords: illustrator, painting, romance, love

1043

August Bleser (1898-1966) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1930).
Gouache on board, approximately 22 x 30. Signed lower-middle left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, romance, drama

1044

August Bleser (1898-1966) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1930).
Two-page story illustration, possibly for Liberty magazine or similar national periodical.
Gouache and mixed media on board, image size approximately 24 x 33. Signed middle right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, family, drama

1045

August Bleser (1898-1966) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1940).
Redbook magazine, for And In The Afternoon...
Oil on canvas, approximately 38 x 14. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, pin-up, beauty, glamour, fashion, gga

1046

Enoch Bolles - Original Pulp Magazine Cover Art (1930).
Film Fun May, 1930. The model for this elegant art deco jester was Marion Nixon, a popular Hollywood actress in the '20s and '30s who made the transition from silent movies to "talkies." She appeared in 73 films, among them, "Riders of the Purple Sage" (1925) with Tom Mix, "Charlie Chan's Chance" (1932) with Warner Oland, and she starred as Rebecca in "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" (1932).
Oil on canvas, approximately 24 x 18. Signed lower right.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 51, fig. 87.
An issue of the Film Fun magazine is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, romance, film, cinema, glamour, beauty, movie star

1047

Reginald Bolles - Original Pin-up / Glamour Art (1925-1930).
Most likely appeared as a magazine cover or calendar print.
Oil on canvas, approximately 30 x 24. Signed lower middle.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, beauty, fashion, seaside, seashore, ocean

1048

Stan Borack - Original Paperback Cover Art (1965-1970).
Most likely published by Avon or Warner's Books.
Mixed media on board, approximately 17.5 x 11. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, crime, action, adventure

1049

Stan Borack - Attributed - Original Paperback Cover Art (1982).
Silhouette Special Editions #2 - Intimate Strangers, by Brooke Hastings.
Acrylic on board, approximately 22 x 15. Signed 'Spivak' lower right. This is believed to be a pseudonym used by Stan Borack, whose name is noted on the verso.
A copy of the paperback book is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, love, romance

1050

Stan Borack - Original Paperback Cover Art (1970).
Avon #V2346 - Rififi in New York, by Auguste LeBreton.
Oil on board, approximately 20 x 12. Signed middle right.
A "flat art" cover of the published paperback is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, crime, action, adventure

1051

Stan Borack - Original Paperback Cover Art (1965-1970).
Most likely for Avon or Warner books.
Oil on board, image size approximately 16.5 x 11. Signed lower middle.

keywords: illustrator, painting, detective, action, adventure, gga, crime, mystery

1052

Stan Borack - Original Paperback Cover Art (1974).
Warner's Books #59-267 - The Man Who Dealt in Blood, by George Wolk.
Mixed media on board, approximately 19 x 12. Signed lower left.
A "flat art" cover of the published paperback is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, crime, action, adventure

1053

Stan Borack - Original Paperback Cover Art (1969).
Avon #V2315 - Get Garrity by Allan Nixon. Caption: "Half Aztec, half Irish, convicted killer of two - and the wildest new private eye on the Coast!"
Oil on board, image size approximately 19 x 11. Signed lower right.
A "flat art" cover of the published paperback is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, detective, action, adventure, gga, crime, mystery

1054

M. J. Bosanic - Original Illustration (1937).
Possibly published as a book illustration.
Oil on canvas, approximately 26 x 30. Signed and dated (1937) lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, fantasy, fairy tale, knights, castle, damsel

1055

Cole Bradley - Original Magazine Cover Art (1936).
Liberty magazine, October 17, 1936.
Watercolor on board, image size approximately 25 x 19. Signed lower left.
A complete issue of the magazine is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, football, stadium

1056

Don Brautigom - Original Illustration (c.1978).
Possibly an alternate version for the late-'70s edition of Buck Rogers: Armageddon 2419 A.D. published by Ace, which featured the art of Don Brautigom and Dean Ellis.
Oil and airbrush on board, image size approximately 20 x 12. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, science fiction, sci-fi, space, rockets, fantasy, adventure

1057

George Brehm (1878-1966) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1934).
Two-page illustration for Cosmopolitan July, 1934, for How Far is it to Hollywood? by Bess Streeter Aldrich. The images are rendered on one board but were published on facing pages.
Charcoal and mixed media on board, overall image size for the three drawings is approximately 27 x 39. Signed lower left. The photographer's registration mark tape encircles each image.
A complete issue of the magazine is included.

keywords: illustrator, children, humor

1058

George Brehm (1878-1966) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1934).
Cosmopolitan July, 1934, for How Far is it to Hollywood? by Bess Streeter Aldrich. Caption: "The two girls hung on tightly as the bandits' car gathered speed. They heard the men arguing excitedly about the plan to be followed. And then Emma-Jo had an idea!"
Charcoal on board (40 x 30), image size approximately 35 x 20. Signed middle-left.
A color printout of the published version is included.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, adventure, action, gangsters, vintage cars, Americana

1059

George Brehm (1878-1966) - Attributed - Original Illustration (c.1930).
Most likely appeared as a story illustration for a national periodical.
Charcoal on board, approximately 22 x 28. Not signed.
Note that there is a radio in the background, but that the images of historical figures and places are rising from the book in front of the boy -- a wonderful testament to the knowledge, power, and adventure of reading.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, Americana

1060

Elmor J. Brown (1899-1968) - Attributed - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1945).
Liberty October 27, 1945, for the story Whiskey Run.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 14.5 x 13. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, gangsters, crime, mystery, detective, drama

1061

Margaret Brundage (1900-1976) Original Painting (undated).
Possibly published as a story illustration for a book such as Oriental Tales or Magic Carpet. The quiet elegance of the figure's demeanor, particularly the elongated hand and slender fingers, and the intriguingly gnarled (and organic) tree, are offset by the unwaveringly vertical bearing of the subject.
Oil on illustration board, framed (23 x 15), sight size approximately 22 x 14. Signed lower left.

keywords: Oriental Tales artist, Magic Carpet artist, Weird Tales artist, pastel artist, pulp cover artist

1062

Paul C. Burns - Original Preliminary Cover Art (c.1950).
Two preliminary studies for American Magazine, with notes.
Mixed media on board. The smaller black and white rendering is attached to board. The color rendering is partially painted on an overlay. Combined image size approximately 16.5 x 13. Signed twice, lower left on the color image and middle left on the graphite sketch.

keywords: illustrator, painting, beach, summertime, bathing suits, glamour

1063

Pruett A. Carter (1891-1955) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1954).
Redbook July, 1954, for Champagne for the Honeymoon by Cecilia Bartholomew.
Oil on canvas, stretcher (26 x 28), image size approximately 20 x 22. Signed lower right.
A complete issue of the magazine is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, romance, glamour, fashion, beauty

1064

Pruett A. Carter (1891-1955) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1950).
Possibly for Woman's Home Companion, and a story titled, The Summer Land.
Oil on canvas, stretcher (28 x 37), image size approximately 21 x 32. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, romance, beach, lovers

1065

Eddie Chan - Original Pin-up Art (1953).
The Lifeguard's Daughter, appeared as "August" in the 1953 Ballyhoo calendar published by the Brown & Bigelow Calendar Company, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Gouache on board, framed (30 x 26), sight size approximately 22 x 18. Not signed.
A photo of the published calendar page is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, beauty, glamour, gga, ocean, seaside

1066

Ernest Chiriacka - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1955).
Farm Journal September, 1955, for The Silent Stranger by Leon Ware.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 18 x 15. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, western, action, adventure, pulp artist, pin-up artist

1067

American Illustrator - Original Illustration (1920).
Oil on board, approximately 24 x 18. Although the work is signed (B. H. Clark) and dated (1920) lower right, the artist of this work is unknown.

keywords: illustrator, painting, Americana, humorous

1068

Walter Appleton Clark (1876-1906) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1900).
For The Wolf of the City, with the (possible) caption, "The woman had caught herself upon the edge of the table, and with that for a support was working towards him." The story title, along with several page notations and text quotes, are noted on the verso.
Walter Appleton Clark died at the age of thirty, having painted for only ten years; consequently, original works by him are exceedingly uncommon.
Watercolor on board, approximately 23 x 17.5. Signed lower middle.
There is some staining visible in a few areas of the art, but it in no way detracts from the overall image.

keywords: illustrator, painting, drama, art nouveau, Scribner's artist

1069

Forest Clough (1910-1985) Original Pin-up Art (1955-1960).
Titled on verso: Covered.
Oil on canvas, approximately 30 x 24. Signed lower right.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 339, fig.785.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, glamour, beauty, gga

1070

C. L. Cole - Original Advertising Art (1924).
Oil on canvas, framed (31 x 23.5), sight size approximately 25 x 17.5. Signed and dated (February, 1924).

keywords: illustrator, illustration, men's fashion, clothing, apparel

1071

Collins - Original Pin-up / Glamour Art (1965-1970).
Most likely appeared as a calendar print.
Oil on board, matted (16 x 20), sight size approximately 11 x 15.5. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, beauty, fashion, beach, ocean, gga

1072

Howard Connolly - Original Illustration (c.1936).
One of Howard Connolly's greatest artistic influences was the work of Rolf Armstrong. This painting is a reproduction rendered by Howard Connolly of a 1936 Rolf Armstrong College Humor magazine cover. Connolly so admired the cover that he made this copy for himself and it remained in his personal collection until the current owner obtained it.
Pastel on board, framed (31x 25), sight size approximately 21 x 16. The title lettering is painted by the artist on a mylar overlay.

keywords: illustrator, glamour, beauty, pin-up

1073

Marjorie Cooper - Original Calendar Art (1930-1940).
Oil on canvas board, approximately 18 x 24. Signed lower right.

keywords; painting, illustrator, illustration, religious, angels

1074

Copeland - Original Paperback Cover Art (1976).
Probably for Ace books.
Gouache on board, approximately 26 x 18. There is a date of September 22, 1976 stamped on the verso, along with the artist's name.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Western, cowboy, horses, painting

1075

Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1920).
Cosmopolitan 1920, for Find the Woman by Arthur Somers Roche.
Oil on canvas, approximately 24 x 29.5. Signed (initialed) and dated lower right.
Reproduced in Dean Cornwell Dean of Illustrators (Broder), page 63.
Provenance: Purchased from the Dean Cornwell NYC Studio Estate Collection.

keywords: illustrator, painting, Harvey Dunn student, drama, vintage cars

1076

Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1927).
Cosmopolitan, 1927, for As Brands from the Burning by Irvin S. Cobb. Caption: "Shep Withers, the most heartsickened of steamboaters, had got religion. And the first thing he did was to summon the crew and expound a set of rules and regulations which was against all river precedent."
Oil on canvas, framed (36 x 53), sight size approximately 28 x 45. Signed (initialed) and dated lower left.
Reproduced in Dean Cornwell Dean of Illustrators (Broder), page 77.
Provenance: Purchased from the Dean Cornwell NYC Studio Estate Collection.

keywords: illustrator, painting, Harvey Dunn student, ships, sailors, steamboat

1077

Ken Cowhey - Attributed - Original Advertising Art (1958).
For the 1958 Cadillac Eldorado.
Mixed media on paper, matted (25 x 20.5), sight size approximately 19 x 14.5. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, car, vintage cars, automobile

1078

Bradshaw Crandell (1896-1966) - Attributed - Original Movie Advertising Art (1940).
For Alfred Hitchcock's "Rebecca," starring Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders and Judith Anderson, and based on the novel by Daphne Du Maurier.
Oil on canvas, approximately 20 x 18. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, hollywood, cinema, film, drama, romance, adventure, mystery, thriller

1079

John Henry Crosman (1897-1970) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1935).
McCall's magazine, for the story The High Road.
Charcoal on board (40 x 30), image size approximately 30 x 30. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, mystery, crime, noir, drama

1080

Danny Crouse - Original Paperback Cover Art (1991).
Published as part of the "Stony Man" series by Don Pendleton.
Oil on board, image size approximately 25 x16. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, action, adventure, espionage, thriller, The Executioner

1081

Danny Crouse - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1992).
The Executioner #141 - Return to Terror by Don Pendleton, part of the "Mack Bolan" series.
Oil on board, image size approximately 25 x16. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, action, adventure, espionage, thriller, Stony Man

1082

Danny Crouse - Original Paperback Cover Art (1992).
Gold Eagle #61167 - The Executioner #167 Double Action by Don Pendleton, part of the "Mack Bolan" series.
Oil on board, image size approximately 25 x16. Not signed.
A "flat art" cover of the published paperback is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, action, adventure, espionage, thriller, Stony Man

1083

Danny Crouse - Original Paperback Cover Art (1993).
Gold Eagle #61169 - The Executioner #169 White Heat by Don Pendleton, part of the "Mack Bolan" series.
Oil on board, approximately 27 x 18. Not signed.
A photo of the paperback cover is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, action, adventure, espionage, crime

1084

Danny Crouse - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1992).
The Executioner #170 - Cartel by Don Pendleton, part of the "Mack Bolan" series.
Oil on board, image size approximately 25 x16. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, action, adventure, espionage, thriller, Stony Man

1085

Danny Crouse - Original Paperback Cover Art (1993).
Gold Eagle #61173 - The Executioner #173 Capitol Hit by Don Pendleton, part of the "Mack Bolan" series.
Oil on board, approximately 27 x 18. Not signed.
A copy of the paperback is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, action, adventure, espionage, crime

1086

Danny Crouse - Original Paperback Cover (1984).
Harlequin books - For Love or Money by Dana Daniels, a "Second Chance at Love" novel.
Oil on board, framed (29 x 24), sight size approximately 22.5 x 18. Signed lower left.
A photo of the paperback cover is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, love, romance

1087

Robert W. Crowther (1902-1978) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1938).
The Saturday Evening Post, 1938, for Day Shift.
Watercolor on board, approximately 12.5 x 15.5. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, love, romance

1088

Maxon Crumb - Original Book Illustration (1997).
Maxon's Poe page 22, for The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar.
Graphite on paper, framed (14.5 x 13), sight size approximately 7 x 6. Signed lower left.
A softback copy of Maxon's Poe is included.

keywords: Maxon's Poe, underground art, underground artist, illustrator

1089

Maxon Crumb - Original Preliminary Illustration (1997).
Preliminary sketch for the story The Cask of Amontillado in Maxon's Poe. The final version appeared on page 74 of Maxon's Poe.
Graphite on paper, framed (14 x 12.5), sight size approximately 6.5 x 5. Signed lower right.
A softback copy of Maxon's Poe is included.

keywords: Maxon's Poe, underground art, underground artist, illustrator

1090

Edward D'Ancona - Original Calendar Art (c.1960).
Oil on canvas, approximately 30 x 24. Signed lower right.

keywords: painting, illustrator, illustration, school crossing series, safety series, dogs, pets, humor

1091

Floyd MacMillan Davis (1896-1966) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1925-1930).
Oil on canvas, approximately 30 x 30. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, music, musician, high society, Americana

1092

Billy De Vorss - Original Pin-up Art (1940-1950).
A rare oil on canvas offering, as De Vorss primarily worked in pastel.
Oil on canvas, approximately 24 x 18. Signed middle right.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 121, fig. 248.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, glamour, beauty, gga, painting

1093

Billy De Vorss - Original Pin-up / Glamour Art (1940-1950).
Pastel on board, framed (29 x 24), sight size approximately 21.5 x 16.5. Signed lower left.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 121, fig. 245.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, puppies, dogs, beauty, gga

1094

Billy De Vorss - Original Pin-up / Glamour Art (1940-1950).
Pastel on board, framed (36.5 x 28.5), sight size approximately 33 x 25. Signed lower left.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 126 fig. 258.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, calendar art, beauty, fashion

1095

Joseph DeMartini - Original Pin-up Art (1976).
Joseph DeMartini has the distinction of being the only colleague with whom Alberto Vargas shared some of his artistic secrets. Specifically, Vargas taught DeMartini his private technique of obtaining the famous "Vargas fleshtones" using watercolor and airbrush.
Watercolor and airbrush on board, approximately 20 x 30. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, glamour, beauty, bicentennial, Americana

1096

W. W. Denslow (1856-1915) Original Illustration (1904).
Book illustration for The Pearl and the Pumpkin, by Paul West and W. W. Denslow (G. W. Dillingham Publishers, New York 1904), appearing as a half-page drawing on page 185. In addition to illustrating, Denslow co-authored the book.
Pen and ink on paper, image size approximately 11 x 8. Signed (with seahorse monogram) lower left.
Prior to the publication of The Pearl and the Pumpkin, W. W. Denslow collaborated with L. Frank Baum twice, creating illustrations for Father Goose (1899), and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900).

keywords: children's books, nursery rhymes, St. Nicholas Magazine, P. T. Barnum, Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion

1097

Howell Dodd - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1940-1950).
Most likely for a men's magazine of the period.
Oil on board, approximately 17 x 19. Not signed.
Provenance: Obtained from the artist's estate.

keywords: illustrator, painting, detective, police, crime, action, adventure

1098

Howell Dodd - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1945-1950).
Most likely for a men's magazine of the period. The title, Wake for a Lady, is noted on the verso, along with the artist's name.
Mixed media on board, matted (13.5 x 16), sight size approximately 7.5 x 10. Not signed.
Provenance: Obtained from the artist's estate.

keywords: illustrator, painting, detective, police, crime, action, adventure, femme fatale

1099

G. Domay - Original Painting (c.1960).
Fine art gallery nude, reputed to be a rendering of actress / model, Arlene Dahl.
Oil on canvas, approximately 23.5 x 31.5. Signed lower right.

keywords: movie star, nude, beauty, fine art, hollywood, film, cinema

1100

Robert W. Douglass - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1949).
Woman's Day January, 1949, for The Silver Muskrat.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 12 x 21. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, glamour, beauty, fashion

1101

Robert W. Douglass - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1950-1955).
The Saturday Evening Post, for Wet Evidence.
Gouache on board, approximately 22 x 29. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, action, adventure, crime

1102

Robert W. Douglass - Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1950).
The Saturday Evening Post. The story title noted on the publisher's label is A Twig Grows in Thibodeaux.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 17 x 23. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, romance, fashion

1103

Todd Draz - Original Advertising Art (c.1960).
Most likely appeared as a cosmetic ad.
Charcoal and wash on paper, matted (29 x 23), sight size approximately 23 x 17. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, beauty

1104

Peter Driben (1903-1968) Original Illustration (1925-1930).
Painted while the artist was living in Paris. Most likely reproduced as a magazine cover or calendar print.
Oil on board, approximately 14.5 x 11. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, glamour, beauty, fashion

1105

Peter Driben (1903-1968) Original Pin-up / Glamour Art (1925-1930).
Painted while the artist was living in Paris. Most likely appeared as a pulp cover or pin-up magazine cover.
Oil and mixed media on board, image size approximately 20 x 15. Signed lower left.
There is light foxing throughout the image.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, glamour, beauty, ocean, surfing, art deco, Flirt artist, Titter artist, Whisper artist

1106

Harvey Dunn (1884-1952) Original Advertising Art (1925).
For the General Electric Company. It appeared in The Saturday Evening Post May 23, 1925, and in Nation's Business July, 1925.
Oil on board, framed (30 x 38), sight size approximately 22.5 x 30.5. Initialed and dated (25) lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, Brandywine artist, oriental, Chinese, Howard Pyle student

1107

Edward M. Eggleston (1883-1941) Original Pin-up / Glamour Art (c.1930).
Published as a calendar print. Original works by this artist are exceedingly uncommon, especially in this medium.
Pastel on board, framed (31.5 x 25.5), sight size approximately 27 x 21. Signed lower left.
Two calendar prints and an advertising example of this image are included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, beauty, fashion

1108

Edward M. Eggleston (1883-1941) Original Calendar / Advertising Art (c.1915).
Most likely published as an advertising image (note the fine photo-like detail of the fishing rod) and possibly a calendar print.
Gouache on board, framed (33 x 24), sight size approximately 25.5 x 16.5. Signed and dated (1914) lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, beauty, glamour, fishing, sports, art nouveau

1109

Samuel D. Ehrhart - Original Illustration (1890-1900).
Puck magazine.
Pen and ink on board, framed (26.5 x 21), sight size approximately 20 x 14.5. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, humor, Gibson Girl type, beach, glamour

1110

Harry Ekman (1923-1999) Original Pin-up Art (1965).
Fully finished graphite drawing, which may have been a preliminary for one of Ekman's published pin-up images.
Graphite and charcoal on paper, framed (29.5 x 25), sight size approximately 22 x 18. Signed lower right. Dated upper left (1965) with the notation "Submit # 1."

keywords: illustration, illustrator, beauty, glamour, gga

1111

Gillette Elvgren (1914-1980) Original Pin-up Art (1937-1942).
Net Results, published by the Louis F. Dow Calendar Company, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Oil on canvas on masonite, framed (27.5 x 24.5), sight size approximately 25 x 22. Not signed.
This painting has had restoration. Call or write for condition report.
Several published versions (matchbook covers and calendar prints) are included.
Reproduced in Gil Elvgren All his glamorous American pin-ups (Martignette & Meisel), page 45 fig. 91 and in Elvgren His Life and Art (Collins & Elvgren), page 32.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, beauty, glamour, sports, water skiing, boating, Coca-Cola artist, Brown & Bigelow artist

1112

Enrich - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1979).
Bantam #13297 - Star Trek The Original Series: Devil World by Gordon Eklund.
Oil on canvas paper, overall (23 x 14), image size approximately 18.5 x 11. Signed lower right.
A color copy of the published cover is included.

keywords: Kirk, Spock, Roddenberry, Vampirella magazine illustrator, Warren publishing artist, Harris publishing artist, illustrator, painting

1113

Enrich - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1970s).
Probably published as a cover for The Chronicles of Amber Series, Book 2: The Guns of Avalon by Roger Zelazny, for Avon/Morrow.
Oil on illustration paper, overall (20 x 14.5), image size approximately 14 x 9. Signed lower left.

keywords: Corwin, Nine Princes in Amber, Vampirella magazine illustrator, Warren publishing artist, Harris publishing artist, illustrator, painting

1114

Theodore C. Ewen - Original Illustration (1945).
Probably a cover for Motor Boating, or similar periodical.
Watercolor and mixed media on board, image size approximately 15 x 13. Signed lower right.
Noted on the verso of the board is the date, "June 1945."

keywords: illustrator, painting, nautical, sailboats, sailing, speedboats, harbor, marine, Chris-Craft

1115

John Philip Falter (1910-1982) Original Advertising Art (1950).
For the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. Exhibited by Young and Rubicam Inc. at one of the Annual Exhibitions of the Art Directors Club of Chicago.
Oil on canvas, approximately 28 x 22. Not signed.
A published version of the ad is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, Saturday Evening Post artist, liquor, beer, vacation, travel

1116

Albert Fisher - Original Advertising Art (c.1940).
Appeared as telephone advertisement. Also possibly reproduced as a calendar.
Oil on canvas, approximately 32 x 24. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, children, babies, vintage phones

1117

Dorothy Flack - Original Pulp Cover Art (1932).
All Story March 15, 1932. Illustrating the story Changing Pilots by Ruby M. Ayres.
Pen and ink and mixed media on board, image size approximately 24 x 22. Signed and dated (32) lower right.
Note: Color was later added to the cover during the printing process.
A color printout of the published cover is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, love stories, American girl, romance

1118

Art Frahm (1907-1981) Original Calendar Art (1955-1960).
Part of Art Frahm's popular "safety series."
Oil on board, image size approximately 25.5 x 31. Signed lower right.
Two versions of the published image are included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, pin-up artist, children, kids, summer, swimming, nostalgia

1119

J. Freire - Original Advertising Art (1972).
Mixed media on board, image size approximately 16.5 x 12. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustration, painting, sports car, automotive, automobile

1120

Gwen Fremlin - Original Illustration (c.1950).
Most likely appeared as a magazine story illustration.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 21 x 29. Signed lower middle-right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, glamour, fashion, beauty

1121

Al Freudeman - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1948).
Woman's Home Companion December, 1948, for His Wife's Sister by Ethel Edison Gordon. Caption: "How long could they mask their loves? One of them must be strong enough to break away..."
A complete issue of the magazine is included.
Oil on masonite, image size approximately 14 x 13.5. The signature is visible in the published version, but appears to have been overpainted on the original.

keywords: illustrator, painting, love, romance, triad, beauty, glamour

1122

Pal Fried (1893-1976) Original Illustration (1960-1965).
Most likely created for a fashion or travel advertisement.
Pastel on board, it is framed (41.5 x 31.5), sight size approximately 36 x 26. Signed lower right. (As with all of his work, it is signed last name first.)

keywords: illustrator, sports, skiing, winter, painting

1123

George William Gage (1887-1957) Original Book Illustration (1910-1920).
Published as a book illustration, caption: "He Found Himself Part of the Caravan."
Oil en grisaille on canvas, image size approximately 30 x 20. Signed lower left.
Reproduced in Samuels' Encyclopedia of Artists of The American West (Peggy & Harold Samuels), figure 102.

1124

Rudy Garcia - Original Advertising Art (1960-1970).
For Schmidt's Beer of Philadelphia.
Mixed media on board, image size approximately 14 x 11. Signed lower middle-right.

keywords: illustration, painting, liquor, alcohol, humor, ad, pop art

1125

1126

Rudy Garcia - Original Illustration (1960-1970).
Most likely appeared as an automotive advertisement.
Acrylic on board, image size approximately 7.5 x 15. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustration, painting, car, racing

1127

Edwin A. Georgi (1896-1964) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1951).
Cosmopolitan December, 1951, for The Heel by Arnold B. Horwitt. Story caption: "Donny was the hottest vocalist in Hollywood and the cheapest skate in town. You'll like what happened to him." Illustration caption: "'Ever hear of Donny Daniels?' she asks. 'All the time,' I says. 'All he wants is the robin's call and the rain in his hair and he's happy.'"
Oil on board, matted (21 x 27), sight size approximately 14 x 20. Signed lower left.
Photos of the published version are included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, fashion, glamour, Frank Sinatra type, The Saturday Evening Post artist

1128

Edwin A. Georgi (1896-1964) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1950-1960).
The Saturday Evening Post for Double Jeopardy. The publisher's label on verso identifies the artist and the title.
Oil on board (16.5 x 30), image size approximately 8.5 x 26. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, mystery, crime, action, noir

1129

Edwin A. Georgi (1896-1964) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1949).
Cosmopolitan December, 1949, for The Opportunity by John Cheever.
Oil on board, matted (24 x 32), sight size approximately 17.5 x 25.5. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, theatre, audition, stage, glamour, fashion, The Saturday Evening Post artist

1130

Edwin A. Georgi (1896-1964) Original Illustration (c.1953).
Most likely appeared as a magazine story illustration in one of the national periodicals.
Oil on board, approximately 22 x 20. Not signed.
There is a chip at the upper left of the board, but it does not enter the image area.

keywords: illustrator, painting, fashion, beauty, glamour

1131

Edwin A. Georgi (1896-1964) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1950).
The Saturday Evening Post for The Devil's Stronghold. The publisher's label on verso identifies the artist and the title.
Pen and ink and mixed media on board (30 x 22), image size approximately 15 x 16. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, mystery, crime, detective, homicide, action, noir

1132

Edwin A. Georgi (1896-1964) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1950).
The Saturday Evening Post for Nassau Story. The publisher's label on verso identifies the artist and lists the title.
Oil and mixed media on board (30 x 22), image size approximately 22 x 11.5. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, fashion, glamour, sailing

1133

Edwin A. Georgi (1896-1964) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1935).
The Woman's Home Companion.
Oil on board, image size approximately 20 x 15. Not signed.
The publisher's stamp on the verso credits Edwin Georgi.
There is some slight chipping to the upper background, but it does not affect either of the central images.

keywords: illustrator, painting, art deco, fashion, beauty, glamour

1134

Edwin A. Georgi (1896-1964) Original Illustration (1950-1960).
Possibly published as an advertisement or the cover of a national periodical.
Mixed media on paper, framed (30.5 x 25.5), sight size approximately 22 x 17.5. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, portraits, glamour, figure, gga, The Saturday Evening Post artist

1135

Attributed to, but possibly after, Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944) Original Illustration Art (1890-1900).
Experts have differing opinions on this piece. If by Gibson, this may have been published as a magazine cover, and because of its size and oval shape, may have been reproduced around the turn of the century as a Royal Doulton (9.5 inch) china plate.
Pen and ink on board, framed (21 x 21), sight size of approximately 8.5 x 8.5. Signed lower right.
Noted in pencil on the verso is the name Miss Eva Bradshaw, believed to be the subject of the drawing.
This piece is offered as-is, and may be an exquisite copy, or perhaps an original Gibson.

keywords: illustrator, art nouveau, glamour, beauty, Gibson Girl

1136

Frank Godwin (1889-1959) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1947).
Liberty August 2, 1947, for No night for Singing by Howard Thomas. Caption: "When a Welshman doesn't feel like singing, even a twelve-year-old lad knows something's wrong. There was to be a fight -- over a woman."
Mixed media on board, image size approximately 18 x 18. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, drama, adventure

1137

John F. Gould - Original Illustration (1941).
Most likely appeared as a magazine story illustration.
Watercolor on board, image size approximately 23 x 27.5. Signed and dated (1941) lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, romance, World War II, fashion

1138

John F. Gould - Original Advertising Art (1940-1950).
For the General Electric Company; note the GE logo subtly placed just below the engine number.
Oil on board, framed (18 x 23.5), sight size approximately 11.5 x 16.5. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, travel, trains

1139

Darrel Greene - Attributed - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1965).
Probably for Ace books.
Mixed media on board, image size approximately 18 x 11.5. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, crime, mystery, vintage paperback

1140

Hamilton Greene (1904-1966) - Attributed - Original Story Illustration (c.1945).
Oil on board, framed (22 x 32), sight size approximately 16 x 26.5. Signed (initialed) lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, love, romance, family, Americana

1141

Gregori - Original Paperback Cover Art (1955).
Bantam #1377 - Scandals of Clochmerle by Gabriel Chevallier.
Gouache on board (36 x 28), image size approximately 16 x 14. Signed lower middle.

keywords: illustration, illustrator, humor

1142

George Gross - Original Digest Cover Art (1951).
Star Books #19 - Duel on the Range by Burt Arthur.
Oil on canvas, framed (23 x 18), sight size approximately 16 x 11.5. Signed lower right.
A photo of the digest cover is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, cowboy, Western, vintage

1143

Archie Gunn (1863-1930) Original Advertising Art (1901).
Mixed media on board, framed (32 x 22.5), sight size approximately 24.5 x 15. Signed and dated (1901) lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, fashion, men, clothing, apparel

1144

Lealand R. Gustavson (1894-1966) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1950).
The Saturday Evening Post, with possible title or caption: "Mrs. Clayton downs the Rangers."
Oil on masonite, image size approximately 17 x 22.5. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, juvenile delinquents, jd, Harvey Dunn student

1145

Lealand R. Gustavson (1894-1966) Original Advertising Art (1940-1950).
Most likely created for a national steel company. The partial caption near the bottom right reads, "Moving a crucible of mo(lten)... "
Oil on canvas, framed (26 x 32), sight size approximately 22 x 28. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Harvey Dunn student, industry, Americana

1146

Lealand R. Gustavson (1894-1966) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1929).
Blue Book magazine.
Mixed media on linen, matted (18 x 21), sight size (including the one inch between panels), approximately 9 x 12. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, mystery, crime, gangsters, pulp, action, adventure, detective

1147

George Guzzi - Original Illustration (c.1965).
Watercolor and mixed media on board, approximately 15 x 20. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, sports, football

1148

George Guzzi - Original Illustration Art (c.1967).
Most likely published in the late 1960s as a magazine illustration, or movie advertisement.
Watercolor and mixed media on paper (attached to board), approximately 22 x 28. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, beauty, erotica

1149

George Guzzi - Attributed - Original Illustration (c.1970).
Mixed media on board, approximately 11 x 15. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, sports, baseball

1150

George Guzzi - Original Illustration (c.1969).
For the Academy award winning movie, "Midnight Cowboy" (Best Picture 1970), features the characters portrayed by Jon Voight, Dustin Hoffman, Brenda Vaccaro, and John McGiver.
Watercolor on board, approximately 20 x 15. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, film, movie stars, Hollywood, Americana

1151

George Guzzi - Original Illustration (c.1970).
Charcoal on board, image size approximately 20 x 14. Signed lower right.
A photo of a promotional calendar, where this image was used, is included.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, pin-up, nude

1152

George Guzzi - Original Illustration (c.1967)
Most likely appeared as an advertisement or magazine illustration.
Mixed media on board, image size approximately 24 x 17. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, cinema, film, movie, hollywood, Rudolph Valentino, pop art

1153

Charles Hargens (1893-1997) Original Illustration (c.1930).
Most likely appeared as a magazine illustration for a story or article on World War I naval battles.
Oil on canvas, approximately 22 x 36. Signed middle right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, u-boats, Germany, naval, historical, nautical, Saturday Evening Post cover artist

1154

Robert George Harris - Original Illustration (c.1950).
Most likely appeared as a magazine story illustration in The Saturday Evening Post.
Oil on canvas (approximately 20 x 25 -- the blue matte-like area is included in the size noted, as it was painted by the artist), image size approximately 14.5 x 18.5. Signed lower right.
A minor repair has been made to a small puncture in the upper (blue) area.

keywords: illustrator, painting, pulp artist, glamour, beauty, music, jazz, musical instruments

1155

Howard L. Hastings - Original Illustration (c.1925-1930).
Most likely appeared as a pulp / adventure story illustration.
Oil on canvas, approximately 26 x 18. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, action, fishing, ocean, sea monster

1156

Edwin Henry - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1940).
Liberty magazine, July 20, 1940, for They Sing and Go Away by Helen Hedrick. Caption: "'What kind of girl I got me?' he said. 'I thought you said you knew what was what.'"
Oil on canvas, approximately 39 x 28. Signed middle left.
An issue of the Liberty magazine is included.

keywords: illustrator, Haddon Sundblom's partner, love, romance

1157

Cardwell S. Higgins (1902-1983) Original Preliminary Art (c.1930).
An advertising study for Zip hair removal cream.
Mixed media on board, framed (22 x 18), sight size approximately 16 x 12. Not signed.
A label from the artist's studio is on the verso of the painting.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Harvey Dunn student, pin-up, glamour, fashion, beauty

1158

Cardwell S. Higgins (1902-1983) - Attributed - Original Movie Advertising Art (c.1926).
Most likely for "The Grand Duchess and the Waiter," starring Florence Vidor and Adolphe Menjou (Paramount Pictures).
Watercolor and mixed media on board, image size approximately 22.5 x 16. Signed (stylized monogram) lower right.
The edges of the board show age discoloration and some chipping that does not affect the image area.

keywords: illustration, illustrator, painting, hollywood, silent film, cinema, romance, comedy

1159

Cardwell S. Higgins (1902-1983) Original Pin-up / Glamour Art (c.1930).
Most likely published as a pin-up or glamour magazine cover.
Pastel on board, framed (32.5 x 26.5), sight size approximately 23.5 x 17.5. Signed middle left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, beauty, blonde, art deco

1160

Cardwell S. Higgins (1902-1983) Original Advertising Art (1927).
A rare poster original created for the Rivoli Theatre, one of New York's magnificent art deco movie palaces, located on Broadway at 49th Street.
Pen and ink, framed (26 x 17), sight size approximately 21 x 13. Signed and dated (1927) lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Harvey Dunn student, pin-up, glamour, fashion, fantasy, beauty

1161

Cardwell S. Higgins (1902-1983) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1936).
Mixed media on board, framed (32 x 35), sight size approximately 26 x 29. Signed and dated (36) lower right.
A published version of the art is included.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, ships, romance, lovers, art deco

1162

Cardwell S. Higgins (1902-1983) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1937).
Modern Movies c.1937, for Camera Kiss by Ruth Brown. Story caption: "The director thought it was just another 'picture romance' but to the girl it was paradise." Illustration caption: "'When your wives got in your way, you eased them out of the picture.' Jennifer told him. 'You'd do the same to me.'"
Charcoal and wash on board, framed (19.5 x 29), sight size approximately 13.5 x 23. Signed and dated (37) lower right.
A photo of the published version is included.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, art deco, hollywood, movies, romance

1163

Cardwell S. Higgins (1902-1983) Original Advertising Art (1925-1935).
A pin-up style advertisement for the Wise Shoe company.
Gouache on board, framed (16.5 x 28), sight size approximately 8 x 19. Not signed.
A label from the artist's studio is on the verso of the painting.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Harvey Dunn student, glamour, fashion, beauty

1164

Cardwell S. Higgins (1902-1983) Original Movie Advertising Art (c.1925).
For "Stage Struck," starring Gloria Swanson (Paramount Pictures).
This lot consists of two original pieces, one color and one black and white. The color version appeared in an ad for the film, the black and white image is possibly an alternate version published separately, or a fully finished preliminary drawing.
Color illustration: watercolor and graphite on heavy paper, image size approximately 5.5 x 17. Not signed. Black and white illustration: pen and ink on board, image size approximately 7 x 14.5. Not signed.
A photo of the movie ad is included.

keywords: illustrator, hollywood, cinema, silent film, Sadie Thompson, Norma Desmond, Sunset Boulevard

1165

Cardwell S. Higgins (1902-1983) Original Magazine Cover (1942).
Omnibook August, 1942.
Mixed media on board, framed (20 x 26), sight size approximately 13 x 19. Signed lower left.
A preliminary drawing (4.5 x 6.5) for the cover is also included with this lot, along with the published cover (both are attached to the verso).

keywords: illustrator, charcoal drawing, war, WWII, commandos, battles

1166

Cardwell S. Higgins (1902-1983) Original Pin-up / Glamour Art (1930).
Toby Wing, Reel Movie Fun cover, November, 1930.
Pastel on board, framed (32.5 x 24.5), sight size approximately 28.5 x 20.5. Signed lower left.
A photo of the published cover is included.
Reproduced as a full-page image in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 63, fig. 112.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, beauty, hollywood, cinema, film, actress, movie star, art deco

1167

Robert Hilbert - Original Magazine Cover Art (1954).
American Weekly September 12, 1954.
Gouache on board, matted (24.5 x 20), image size approximately 17.5 x 14. Signed lower right.
The portion of the painting depicting Gene Autry is a real photo. (Autry's signature, unfortunately, is not.)
A complete issue of the magazine is included.

keywords: Bob Hilbert, illustrator, painting, cowboys, western, Saturday matinee, kids, humor, Tom Mix

1168

Helen E. Hokinson (1893-1949) Original Illustration (1940-1945).
New Yorker cartoon. Caption: "Hello - badminton champion!"
Watercolor on paper, approximately 19 x 13. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, humor, high society, Americana

1169

Gayle Porter Hoskins (1887-1962) Original Illustration (1915-1920).
Most likely a magazine story illustration.
Oil en grisaille on canvas, approximately 15 x 30. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, adventure, nautical, western artist, pulp artist, Howard Pyle student

1170

Tom Hoyne - Original Painting (undated).
Possibly published as a calendar illustration.
Oil on board, matted (17.5 x 20.5), sight size approximately 10 x 13.5. Signed lower right.

keywords: airplanes, bi-planes, flying, aeronautics, aviation, pilots

1171

Steven James - Original Paperback Cover Art (1989).
Bantam #27900-9 - Welcome to Vietnam, Macho Man by Ernest Spencer.
Acrylic on board, approximately 32 x 41.5. Signed lower middle right.
A copy of the paperback is included.

keywords: Bantam artist, illustrator, painting

1172

Steven James - Original Cover Art (1989).
Bantam #42304-3 - Conspiracy of Brothers by Mick Lowe.
Mixed media on board, approximately 25.5 x 17.5. Signed lower right.
A copy of the paperback book is included.

keywords: Bantam artist, illustrator, painting

1173

J. George Janet - Attributed - Original Pin-up Art (1945-1950).
Mixed media on board, approximately 24 x 20. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, beauty, glamour, gga

1174

Percy D. Johnson - Original Illustration (1925-1930).
Probably a cover painting for The Country Gentleman or Farm and Fireside magazine.
Oil on canvas, approximately 28 x 20. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, rural, Americana

1175

Joseph Francis Kernan (1878-1958) Original Advertising Art (1949).
Graphite on board, matted (28 x 24), sight size approximately 20 x 16. Signed and dated (1949) lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, hunting, sports, liquor

1176

Alonzo Kimball (1874-1923) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1916).
Scribner's August, 1916. Caption: "What he read was his 'Hymn for Diana.'"
Oil on canvas, approximately 32 x 23. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, The Saturday Evening Post cover artist, drama, love, romance

1177

Rolf Klep - Original Illustration (1935).
Most likely a cover for Motor Boating magazine, or similar periodical.
Watercolor on board, image size approximately 11 x 9.5. Signed and dated (35) lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, nautical, skiff, dock, harbor

1178

Stanley Klimley - Original Illustration (c.1960).
Most likely a magazine story illustration.
Gouache and mixed media on board, matted (24.5 x 23.5), sight size approximately 18 x 18. Signed middle right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, lovers, romance

1179

Arnold Kohn - Original Pin-up Art (c.1950-1955).
Published as a calendar print.
Gouache on board, framed (28.5 x 22.5), sight size approximately 21.5 x 16. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, beauty, glamour, fashion, Playboy artist

1180

Tony Kokinos - Original Paperback Cover Art (1957).
Pyramid #G260 - The First Time, "fourteen unforgettable moments of desire" by D. H. Lawrence, Charles Jackson, Guy de Maupassant and others, edited by Chandler Brossard.
Gouache on board, approximately 30 x 16. Not signed.
A photo of the paperback cover is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, love, romance, vintage paperback

1181

Sol Korby - Original Paperback Cover Art (1967).
Banner #B40-101- Gun Down in Quintana by Dean Owen.
Oil on board, image size approximately 23 x 15. Not signed.
A copy of the paperback is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, western, action, adventure, vintage paperback

1182

Al Kortner - Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1945).
Gouache on board, approximately 23 x 18. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, action, adventure

1183

Al Kortner - Original Painting (1940-1950).
Watercolor on board, approximately 22 x 15. Signed lower right.
Painted by Al Kortner while he was working at Haddon Sundblom's studio in Chicago, along with such contemporaries as Gil Elvgren and Al Buell.

keywords: illustrator, nude, erotica, beauty

1184

Florence Kroger - Original Calendar Art (1935-1940).
Oil on canvas, approximately 19 x 24. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, southern belle, beauty, spring, lake, nostalgia

1185

Florence Kroger - Original Calendar Art (1935-1940).
Oil on canvas, approximately 24 x 20. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, children, babies, dogs, pets, Americana

1186

Florence Kroger - Original Calendar Art (c.1930).
Published by the Joseph C. Hoover and Sons Calendar Company, Philadelphia.
Oil on canvas, approximately 25 x 20. Signed lower right.
A small published version of the art, still attached to a portion of the painting's original brown wrapping paper, is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, children, kids, babies, toddlers, nostalgia

1187

Robert Lavin (1919-1997) Original Illustration (c.1960).
Part of a series of paintings created for a U.S. bank note company.
Oil on masonite, image size approximately 24 x 30. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, currency, air travel, beauty, glamour

1188

Robert Lavin (1919-1997) Original Illustration (c.1960).
Part of a series of paintings created for a U.S. bank note company.
Oil on masonite, approximately 24 x 29. Signed lower right.
There is some staining in the left border (white area), which does not affect the central image.

keywords: illustrator, beauty, glamour, Americana

1189

Ron Lesser - Original Illustration (1960-1965).
Most likely a paperback cover.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 15 x 20. Signed lower right.
There is a water stain at the lower left corner, five inches at the highest point, diminishing as it moves toward the center (approximately one inch at center), that does not affect the central image.

keywords: illustrator, painting, space, science fiction, sci-fi

1190

Ron Lesser - Original Paperback Cover Art (1980).
Warner Books #94-161 Renegade #3 Fear Merchant by Ramsay Thorne, part of the "Captain Gringo" series of adult westerns. Caption: "Captain Gringo - the fighter no man can defeat, the lover no woman can resist."
Acrylic on board, image size approximately 22 x 17. Not signed.
A color copy of the published paperback cover is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, action, adventure, western, vintage paperback

1191

Ron Lesser - Original Paperback Cover Art (1980).
Warner Books #94-233 Renegade #4 Death Hunter by Ramsay Thorne, part of the "Captain Gringo" series of adult westerns. Caption: "Captain Gringo - free and fighting. No man can stop him. No woman can hold him."
Acrylic on board, image size approximately 22 x 13.5. Not signed.
A color copy of the published paperback cover is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, action, adventure, western, vintage paperback

1192

Ron Lesser - Original Paperback Cover Art (1965-1970).
For Belmont/Tower books.
Gouache on board, approximately 20 x 13. Not signed. Ron Lesser's name is noted on the verso.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, vintage paperback, action, adventure, crime

1193

F. Foster Lincoln - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1919).
Titled: A Dangerous Landing.
Watercolor and mixed media on board, framed (27 x 24), sight size approximately 19 x 16. Signed and dated (1919) lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, aerobatics, biplane, airplane, fashion

1194

Locher - Original Advertising Art (c.1958).
For a late 1950s Dodge Custom Royal.
Gouache on board (22.5 x 31), image size approximately 13 x 22. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, car, vintage cars, automobile

1195

Louis Lupas - Original Painting (1963-1969).
Portrait of 36th U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson, drawn from life!.
Pastel on textured, tan paper, framed (33.5 x 27.5), sight size approximately 30 x 23.5. Signed lower left.
A black and white copy of a 1980 The Blood-Horse magazine article on the artist is included.
LBJ posed for this portrait in person, while President.

keywords: LBJ, The Great Society, presidential portrait, thoroughbred

1196

Louis Lupas - Original Painting (1961-1963).
Portrait of 35th U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, drawn from life!
Pastel on textured, tan paper, framed (33.5 x 27), sight size approximately 29.5 x 23.5. Signed lower left.
Slight stain at top right and bottom right does not affect the central image.
A black and white copy of a 1980 The Blood-Horse magazine article on the artist is included.
JFK sat for this portrait in person, while President.

keywords: JFK, Camelot, presidential portrait, thoroughbred

1197

Earl MacPherson (1910-1993) Original Pin-up Art (1945-1950).
Published as part of the Artist's Sketch Pad series by the Brown & Bigelow Calendar Company, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Pastel and mixed media on paper, framed (28 x 24), sight size approximately 21 x 17. Signed lower right.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 198, fig. 447.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, beauty, glamour, gga

1198

Dennis Magdich - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1978).
Two-page illustration in Playboy November, 1978, for The Great Sixties Quiz by Dan Carlinsky. Caption: "You lived through them, but did you learn anything?"
Acrylic on board, image size approximately 20 x 28. Not signed.
A complete issue of the magazine is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, 1960s, hippies

1199

Dennis Magdich - Original Pin-up Art (c.1980).
Most likely published in Oui magazine.
Airbrush and watercolor on board 20 x 30. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, glamour, beauty, nude, erotica

1200

Dennis Magdich - Original Illustration (1976).
Oui magazine, August, 1976.
Airbrush and watercolor on board, image size approximately 25 x 18. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, nude, pin-up, Playboy artist

1201

Robert Maguire - Original Paperback Cover Art (1973).
Belmont Tower #50611 - The Marksman #6, Death to the Mafia by Frank Scarpetta.
Gouache on board, approximately 21 x 13. Signed lower left.
A "flat art" cover of the published paperback is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, vintage paperback, action, adventure, crime, drama, gga

1202

Robert Maguire - Original Paperback Cover Art (1980-1990).
The World According to Garp by John Irving.
Oil on board, image size approximately 20 x 22.5. Signed lower middle.

keywords: illustrator, painting, literature, books, hollywood, drama, comedy, Robin Williams, Glenn Close

1203

Lou Marchetti - Attributed - Original Paperback Cover Art (1963).
Ace G-503 - The Stairway by Ursula Curtiss.
Gouache on board (20 x 15), image size approximately 13 x 7.5. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, vintage paperbacks, mystery, detective, crime, adventure

1204

Lou Marchetti (1920-1992) - Attributed - Original Paperback Cover Art (1963).
Ace #G-511 - Who's Been Sitting in My Chair? by Charlotte Armstrong.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 19 x 13. Not signed.
A copy of the paperback is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, mystery, detective, crime, drama, vintage paperback

1205

Walter Martin - Original Magazine Cover Art (c.1933).
Probably for Motor Boating magazine.
Gouache on board, approximately 16.5 x 16.5. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, boats, nautical

1206

Walter Martin - Original Magazine Cover Art (c.1934).
Probably Motor Boating magazine.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 13 x 13. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, nautical, freighter, dock, harbor, cruise ship, cabin cruiser

1207

Robert McCall - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1961).
The Saturday Evening Post, 1961, for Dynamite. Caption: "Dynamite. That was his name and no trucker ever dare cross him -- until now".
Oil and mixed media on board, framed (25 x 31), sight size approximately 16.5 x 22.5. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, action, adventure

1208

James Meese - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1956).
Originally published in Swank May, 1956, as a two-page illustration for The Laughing Strangler of East Point by W. L. Heath. Caption: "They would have gotten to this murdering ghoul sooner, but a coltish young baggage kept upsetting the applecart." Alterations were later made to the lower body position of the sprawled man, and the art was published again in Blue Book August, 1961 for A Gift from Dottie Ryan.
Mixed media on masonite, image size approximately 20.5 x 27. Not signed.
A complete issue of the Swank May, 1956 magazine is included.

keywords: illustrator, men's magazines, mystery, crime, homicide, action, adventure

1209

Bruce Minney - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1960-1970).
For one of the men's adventure publications of the period.
Gouache on board, approximately 26 x 20. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, action

1210

Bruce Minney - Original Illustration (1965-1970).
Acrylic on board, approximately 25 x 17. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, detective, crime, adventure

1211

Earl Steffa Moran (1893-1984) Original Pin-up Art (c.1954).
Judy Garland, published by the Brown & Bigelow Calendar Company, St. Paul, Minnesota. Caption: "For happy living Free from worry, Relax and let The others hurry."
Pastel on board, framed (27 x 22), sight size approximately 23.5 x 18.5. Signed lower right.
One ink blotter and two photos of the published calendar image are included.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel) page 228, fig. 520.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, beauty, glamour, hollywood, cinema, film, movie star, actress, Wizard of Oz, gga

1212

Earl Steffa Moran (1893-1984) Original Fine Art Painting (1960-1970).A gallery-quality nude by one of the foremost pin-up artists. Painted by Moran in Hollywood, California, and believed to have hung in a famous San Francisco restaurant and nightclub.
Oil on masonite board, framed (24.5 x 43), sight size approximately 18 x 36. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, beauty, glamour, nude, erotica, gga

1213

Earl Steffa Moran (1893-1984) Original Pin-up Art (c.1950).
Roses Remember, published by the Brown & Bigelow Calendar Company, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Pastel on board, framed (26 x 21), sight size approximately 23 x 18. Signed lower middle right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, beauty, glamour, fashion, gga

1214

Zoe Mozert (1907-1993) Original Pin-up Art (c.1940).
Published as a mutoscope card. Caption: "I never knew a horse could run out of oats."
Pastel on board, framed (28 x 21.5), sight size approximately 22.5 x 16.5. Signed lower right.
Two mutoscope cards are included.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 232, fig. 525.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, beauty, glamour, gga

1215

K. O. Munson - Original Pin-up Art (c.1945-1955).
Published by the Brown & Bigelow Calendar Company as part of Munson's Studio Sketches calendar series.
Pastel and mixed media on board, framed (33 x 26), sight size approximately 29.5 x 23. Signed middle left.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 247, fig. 569.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, beauty, glamour, gga

1216

Scott Musgrove - Original Illustration (c.1990s).
Musgrove is the creator of the underground comic made into animated series, "Fat Dog Mendoza."
Acrylic on board, size approximately 16.5 x 6. Signed lower right.

keywords: Fat Dog Mendoza, The Cramp Twins, surrealism, smoking woman

1217

Scott Musgrove - Original Illustration (c.1990s).
The Cramp Twins with Fat Dog Mendoza. Musgrove is the creator of the underground comic made into animated series, "Fat Dog Mendoza."
Acrylic on board, image size approximately 13 x 8.5. Signed lower right.

keywords: Fat Dog Mendoza, The Cramp Twins, surrealism, smoking, industrial pollution

1218

Rudy Nappi - Original Paperback Cover Art (1962).
Ace D-552 - Hollywood Nurse by Patricia Libby.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 13 x 10.5. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, nurse, romance, drama, vintage paperback

1219

Rudy Nappi - Original Illustration (1981).
Created for a line of sports gift wrap.
Mixed media on board, image size approximately 16 x 14. Not signed.

keywords: tennis, paddle ball, swimming, running, jogging

1220

Audrey Newell - Original Illustration (1958).
Most likely appeared as a travel advertisement.
Mixed media on board, framed (21 x 28), sight size approximately 14.5 x 21. Signed and dated (1958) lower right.

keywords: painting, illustrator, winter, ski, sports, vacation, snow

1221

Mayo Olmstead - Attributed - Original Pin-up Art (c.1960).
Appeared as part of the "Miss Sylvania" advertising campaign. It was also published as a calendar print, most likely by the Brown & Bigelow Calendar Company, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Oil on canvas, approximately 30 x 24. Signed (Simon) lower right.
keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, beauty, glamour, fashion, boat, ocean, gga

1222

Mayo Olmstead - Original Calendar Art (c.1975).
Published by the Brown & Bigelow Calendar Company, St. Paul, Minnesota, for the National 4-H Clubs.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 21 x 17. Signed lower middle.
A photo of the published calendar is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, pin-up artist, nature, photography

1223

Mayo Olmstead - Original Advertising Art (c.1976).
Bruce Jenner, Wheaties cereal box advertisement painting for the General Mills company.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 20 x 18. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, sports, Olympics, gold medalist, decathlon

1224

Walt Otto (1895-1963) Original Pin-up / Glamour Art (c.1950).
Published as a calendar and also used as a 3-D die cut in-store advertising display.
Oil on canvas board, approximately 30 x 22. Signed lower right. Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel) on page 360, fig. 855.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, beauty, dogs, pets, gga

1225

Walt Otto (1895-1963) Original Pin-up / Glamour Art (1962).
Calendar print, with the caption: "They say I have form... now I'm trying for speed."
Oil on canvas, approximately 37 x 30. Not signed.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 359, fig. 849.
A photo of the published calendar is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, beauty, fashion, swimming, gga

1226

Taylor Oughton - Original Calendar Art (1985).
Most likely published by the Joseph C. Hoover and Sons Calendar Company, Philadelphia.
Gouache and acrylic on board, image size approximately 18 x 22. Signed and dated (85) lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, firemen, rescue, drama, heroes

1227

Taylor Oughton - Original Calendar Art (c.1965).
Mixed media on board, approximately 26 x 32. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, safety series, school crossing series, Americana, children

1228

Taylor Oughton - Attributed - Original Calendar Art (c.1940).
Independence Hall Tower, Philadelphia. Published by the Joseph C. Hoover and Sons Calendar Company.
Gouache on board, approximately 27 x 20. Not signed.
There is water damage to approximately 5.5 inches of the upper portion of the board. The water staining affects the top and (left) outer edge, most of which could be easily concealed by matting.
Two different calendar prints are included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, Americana, patriotic

1229

Herbert C. Pabst - Original Illustration (1920-1930).
Most likely a pulp cover or story illustration.
Oil on canvas, approximately 34 x 24. Not signed.
This lot also includes a study for this painting, oil on board, image size approximately 8 x 7 (not signed).

keywords: illustrator, illustration, action, adventure, aviation, plane

1230

William Pachner - Attributed - Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1950).
American Weekly, for Love, Laughter and Tears.
Gouache on board, matted (27 x 20), sight size approximately 21 x 14. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, love, romance

1231

Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) Vintage Print (1920).
The Spirit of Transportation, Clark Equipment Company, 1920. Near mint.
Print on paper, framed (23.5 x 20.5), sight size approximately 19.5 x 15.5.

keywords: Collier's magazine artist, Scribner's Magazine artist, Century magazine artist, Harpers Weekly artist, Hearst's artist, Ladies' Home Journal artist, Life artist, McClures artist, Edison Mazda artist, The Knave of Hearts artist, Italian Villas and Their Gardens artist, Poems of Childhood artist, The Arabian Nights artist, muralist, painter, illustrator

1232

Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) Vintage Print (c.1921).
Egypt, for the smaller 1922 Washington Water Power Company calendar. Gem mint with dazzling, uncirculated colors. The top page of the calendar has been removed.
Print on paper, framed (21 x 10), sight size approximately 18.5 x 8.

keywords: Collier's magazine artist, Scribner's Magazine artist, Century magazine artist, Harpers Weekly artist, Hearst's artist, Ladies' Home Journal artist, Life artist, McClures artist, Edison Mazda artist, The Knave of Hearts artist, Italian Villas and Their Gardens artist, Poems of Childhood artist, The Arabian Nights artist, muralist, painter, illustrator

1233

Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) Vintage Print (c.1920).
Wild Geese, Reinthal & Newman, owners of House of Art. The model, Kitty Owen, also posed for Daybreak, The Canyon, and Morning. Bright colors. Near mint.
Print on paper, framed (17 x 14), sight size approximately 15 x 12.

keywords: Collier's magazine artist, Scribner's Magazine artist, Century magazine artist, Harpers Weekly artist, Hearst's artist, Ladies' Home Journal artist, Life artist, McClures artist, Edison Mazda artist, The Knave of Hearts artist, Italian Villas and Their Gardens artist, Poems of Childhood artist, The Arabian Nights artist, muralist, painter, illustrator

1234

Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) Vintage Print (1930).
The Waterfall, for the 1931 Edison Mazda calendar. Mint.
Print on paper, framed (40.5 x 20), sight size approximately 39 x 18.
The original Edison Mazda sheet is included.

keywords: Collier's magazine artist, Scribner's Magazine artist, Century magazine artist, Harpers Weekly artist, Hearst's artist, Ladies' Home Journal artist, Life artist, McClures artist, Edison Mazda artist, The Knave of Hearts artist, Italian Villas and Their Gardens artist, Poems of Childhood artist, The Arabian Nights artist, muralist, painter, illustrator

1235

Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) Vintage Print (1927).
The Golden Hours, for the 1929 Edison Mazda calendar. Near mint. Uncirculated colors with only the most minor snakes. Full calendar pad.
Print on paper, framed (42 x 20), sight size approximately 40.5 x 18.
The original Edison Mazda sheet is included.

keywords: Collier's magazine artist, Scribner's Magazine artist, Century magazine artist, Harpers Weekly artist, Hearst's artist, Ladies' Home Journal artist, Life artist, McClures artist, Edison Mazda artist, The Knave of Hearts artist, Italian Villas and Their Gardens artist, Poems of Childhood artist, The Arabian Nights artist, muralist, painter, illustrator

1236

Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) Vintage Print (c.1926).
Reveries, for the 1927 Edison Mazda calendar. Calendar pad has minor sealed tears, otherwise near mint.
Print on paper, framed (39 x 20), sight size approximately 38 x 19.

keywords: Collier's magazine artist, Scribner's Magazine artist, Century magazine artist, Harpers Weekly artist, Hearst's artist, Ladies' Home Journal artist, Life artist, McClures artist, Edison Mazda artist, The Knave of Hearts artist, Italian Villas and Their Gardens artist, Poems of Childhood artist, The Arabian Nights artist, muralist, painter, illustrator

1237

Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) Vintage Print (1929).
Ecstasy, for the 1930 Edison Mazda calendar. Near mint, very crisp. Full calendar pad.
Print on paper, framed (40 x 19.5), sight size approximately 38.5 x 18.5.
The original Edison Mazda sheet is included.

keywords: Collier's magazine artist, Scribner's Magazine artist, Century magazine artist, Harpers Weekly artist, Hearst's artist, Ladies' Home Journal artist, Life artist, McClures artist, Edison Mazda artist, The Knave of Hearts artist, Italian Villas and Their Gardens artist, Poems of Childhood artist, The Arabian Nights artist, muralist, painter, illustrator

1238

Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) Vintage Print (1923).
The Venetian Lamplighter, for the 1924 Edison Lamp Works of General Electric calendar. Slight roll folds, especially at top quarter. Restoration on calendar pad, otherwise, near mint.
Print on paper, framed (42.5 x 22.5), sight size approximately 37 x 18.

keywords: Collier's magazine artist, Scribner's Magazine artist, Century magazine artist, Harpers Weekly artist, Hearst's artist, Ladies' Home Journal artist, Life artist, McClures artist, Edison Mazda artist, The Knave of Hearts artist, Italian Villas and Their Gardens artist, Poems of Childhood artist, The Arabian Nights artist, muralist, painter, illustrator

1239

Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) Vintage Print (1920).
Primitive Man, for the 1921 Edison Lamp Works of General Electric calendar. Very minor paper pull on top sheet of calendar pad. Near mint, exquisite and rare.
Print on paper, framed (41 x 22), sight size approximately 35 x 16.5.

keywords: Collier's magazine artist, Scribner's Magazine artist, Century magazine artist, Harpers Weekly artist, Hearst's artist, Ladies' Home Journal artist, Life artist, McClures artist, Edison Mazda artist, The Knave of Hearts artist, Italian Villas and Their Gardens artist, Poems of Childhood artist, The Arabian Nights artist, muralist, painter, illustrator

1240

Laurette Patten - Original Pin-up Art (c.1930).
Published as a calendar print, most likely by the Joseph C. Hoover and Sons Calendar Company, Philadelphia.
Pastel on canvas, approximately 42 x 32. Signed lower right.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 66, fig.123.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, beauty, glamour, nude, gga

1241

George Petty (1894-1975) Original Pin-up / Glamour Art (c.1937).
Ad for Old Gold cigarettes, reproduced as a 44 x 32 advertising poster for the company.
Watercolor on board, framed (47 x 33.5), sight size approximately 39 x 26. Signed middle left.
The Old Gold poster, a rarity in itself, is included.
Both the poster and the original painting are reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 252, fig's. 578 and 579.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, beauty, fashion, Esquire artist, True Magazine artist, Jantzen swim suit artist, Ice Capades artist, tobacco, smoking

1242

George Petty (1894-1975) Original Pin-up (1948).
Appeared as "March" in the 1948 True magazine calendar. Also reproduced as a full-page pin-up in True magazine with the caption: "If I act dumb, what's your gripe? You want the intellectual type?" This image also appeared on matchbook covers, in addition to a special "Petty Girl" wallet.
Watercolor on board, image size approximately 17.5 x 14. Signed upper right.
A glue residue is visible in several areas of the painting from changes made by the artist.
Several published versions, some of which are photos or photocopies, are included.
Reproduced in Petty, The Classic Pin-up Art of George Petty (Austin), on the rear dustjacket cover, and as a full page in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 257, fig. 592.
keywords: illustrator, illustration, beauty, fashion, Esquire artist, Jantzen swim suit artist, Ice Capades artist, glamour

1243

John Scott Pike (1911-1979) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1953).
Collier's November 13, 1953, for Death Had a Birthday.
Watercolor on paper, framed (24 x 26.5), sight size of approximately 17 x 19. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, mystery, espionage, drama

1244

George Edward Porter - Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1960).
Good Housekeeping magazine.
Watercolor and mixed media on board, matted (20 x 28.5), sight size approximately 14 x 22.5. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, lovers, romance, ocean, beach

1245

Rudy Pott - Original Illustration (1943).
Mixed media on board, approximately 8 x 5. Signed and dated (1943) lower left and inscribed by Rudy Pott as a "Salute to the Glider Pilots."

keywords: illustrator, painting, World War II, Americana

1246

Raymond J. Prohaska (1901-1981) Original Advertising Art (c.1940).
Lingerie ad, most likely for the Laros company.
Oil on canvas, approximately 30 x 25. Signed upper left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, illustration, The Saturday Evening Post artist, beauty, glamour, vintage clothing

1247

Leo Rackow - Original Advertising Art (c.1950s).
Titled: Ovid, for Chateau Lejon Brandy.
Mixed media on board, matted (16 x 20), sight size approximately 12.25 x 16.5. Signed middle right.
An example of the published version is attached to the verso.

keywords: Collier's artist, The New Yorker artist, Men's Wear magazine artist, advertising illustrator, illustrator, painting

1248

Leo Rackow - Original Magazine Story / Advertising Art (Not dated).
Mixed media on board, sight size approximately 15.5 x 20.25. Signed lower right.
Some surface scrapes on the lower left, and a small piece missing from the eye of the figure upper middle. Some smudged paint on the upper and middle left.

keywords: Collier's artist, The New Yorker artist, Men's Wear magazine artist, advertising illustrator, illustrator, painting

1249

Leo Rackow - Original Magazine Story / Advertising Art (Not dated).
Mixed media on board, approximately 16.5 x 20.5. Signed lower left.
Some small scuffs and surface scrapes are visible on the upper left and bottom.

keywords: Collier's artist, The New Yorker artist, Men's Wear magazine artist, advertising illustrator, illustrator, painting

1250

Leo Rackow - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1945).
Titled: Jungle Express.
Gouache on board, sight size approximately 22.5 x 17.5. Signed lower right.
An example of the published version is attached to the verso.

keywords: Collier's artist, The New Yorker artist, Men's Wear magazine artist, advertising illustrator, illustrator, painting

1251

Leo Rackow - Original Illustration (c.1940s).
Most likely a cover illustration for Men's Wear magazine from the late 1940s.
Gouache on board, matted (20 x 16), sight size approximately 16.75 x 12.75. Signed lower right.
Has slight water damage at top and left, and occasional droplets in the blue background.

keywords: Collier's artist, The New Yorker artist, Men's Wear magazine artist, advertising illustrator, illustrator, painting

1252

Leo Rackow - Original Magazine Story Illustration (Not dated).
Titled: Beating Climate to the Punch.
Gouache on board, sight size approximately 9.5 x 25.25. Signed lower right.
An example of the published version is attached to the verso.

keywords: Collier's artist, The New Yorker artist, Men's Wear magazine artist, advertising illustrator, illustrator, painting

1253

Henry P. Raleigh (1880-1944) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1932).
Caption: "Janie's arms dead to the shoulders; Tod's voice at her ear, harsh and cold 'Don't slack! Keep your line taut!'"
Mixed media on board, matted (18 x 24), sight size approximately 11.5 x 17.5. Signed, inscribed and dated (32) lower left.
An example of the published version is attached to the verso.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, fishing, drama

1254

Henry P. Raleigh (1880-1944) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1928).
Charcoal and graphite on paper, framed (15.5 x 21), sight size approximately 9.5 x 15. Signed and dated (28) lower right.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, romance, drama

1255

Bill Randall - Original Pin-up Art (1953).
Appeared as "May" for the 1953 Bill Randall's Date Book calendar. Caption: "Marion had a new act with marionettes and things, she had me hopping 'round until I cut those apron strings!"
Gouache on board, framed (24.5 x 19), sight size approximately 22.5 x 16.5. Signed upper right.
A May calendar page is attached to the verso.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 365, fig. 864.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, beauty, glamour, gga

1256

Walter Dubois Richards - Attributed - Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1965).
Most likely appeared as a story illustration in a men's magazine of the period.
Pen and ink on masonite, image size approximately 24 x 18. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, adventure, action, war, battles, historical

1257

Nicholas F. Riley (1900-1944) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1940).
Watercolor and mixed media on board, approximately 20 x 16. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, drama, Americana, mystery

1258

Robert Robinson - Original Magazine Cover Art (1946).
Motor Magazine April, 1946, entitled "1896 Garage."
Oil on canvas, approximately 28 x 17.5. Signed lower-middle right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, Howard Pyle student, Brandywine artist, Americana

1259

Alex Ross (1909-1990) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1955-1960).
Gouache on board, approximately 18 x 13. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, love, romance, The Saturday Evening Post artist

1260

Alex Ross - Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1946).
The Saturday Evening Post, for No Orchids Please. Caption: "She walked five blocks to get a bus, and waited twenty minutes in a stinging wind."
Gouache on board, matted (23 x 20), sight size approximately 17.5 x 14. Signed lower right.
A copy of the published illustration is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, fashion, glamour, beauty, The Saturday Evening Post cover artist

1261

Milburn Rossen - Original Illustration (c.1940).
Most likely a magazine story illustration or advertisement.
Gouache and watercolor on paper, image size approximately 10 x 14.5. Signed lower left, additionally inscribed and dated lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, romance, fashion

1262

Jerome George Rozen (1895-1987) - Attributed - Original Pulp Painting (1930-1940).
Originally purchased with a group of pulp paintings which were all signed "B. W. Rocky," purportedly a fictitious name. Several of these paintings were later positively identified as the work of Jerome Rozen, including one, which was a 1930s Nick Carter cover painting. The current owner believes this painting is also the work of Jerome Rozen.
Oil on canvas, approximately 29 x 20. Signed "B. W. Rocky" lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, gangster, detective, action, adventure

1263

Donald H. "Rusty" Rust - Original Pin-up Art (c.1960).
Vintage painting by Rust, as indicated by the earlier form of his signature, "Rusty."
Oil on (unstretched) canvas, approximately 30 x 24. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, beauty, glamour, gga

1264

Donald "Rusty" Rust - Original Pin-up Art (1994).
Oil on canvas, approximately 30 x 24. Signed and dated lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, glamour, gga

1265

Arthur Sarnoff (1912-2000) Original Advertising Art (c.1960).
Oil on board, approximately 17.5 x 15.5. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, liquor, Americana

1266

Arthur Sarnoff (1912-2000) Original Magazine Cover Art.
American Weekly June 2, 1957.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 21.5 x 19. Signed lower right.
A published version of the cover, and a model photo, are included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, bride, wedding, groom, ring, June bride, summertime

1267

Arthur Sarnoff (1912-2000) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1951).
Redbook October, 1951, for If You Go Now. Caption: "Oh Joe, she thought, if you really loved me you would have seen long ago how unhappy I've been."
Gouache on board, approximately 17 x 24. Signed lower right.
An example of the published version is included.

keywords: illustration, painting, love, romance

1268

Arthur Sarnoff (1912-2000) Original Illustration (c.1960).
Most likely an advertisement or magazine story illustration.
Charcoal on board, framed (24 x 26), sight size approximately 15 x 17.5. Initialed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, romance, cars

1269

Arthur Sarnoff (1912-2000) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1945).
McCall's December, 1945, for When the Bough Breaks.
Oil on board, approximately 10 x 17.5. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, music, piano, romance

1270

Arthur Sarnoff (1912-2000) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1950).
Pen and ink, approximately 15 x 21. Signed lower right.
Pen-and-ink illustrations by Sarnoff are exceptionally uncommon.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, animals, mystery, lion

1271

Martha Sawyers (1902-1988) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1945).
Collier's December 29, 1945, for The Face of China. Caption, in part: "Private Houng Tze Ting learns to master the chatter of a Browning machine gun. The teacher is Sgt. Roger Banville, 25 of Allerton Mass."
Pastel on board, matted (22 x 28), sight size approximately 16.5 x 22.5. Signed lower left and dated "China, July - 1945."

keywords: illustrator, drawing, drama, adventure, World War II

1272

Martha Sawyers (1902-1988) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1944).
Pastel on board, matted (24 x 36), sight size approximately 18 x 30. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, drama, adventure, World War II

1273

Martha Sawyers (1902-1988) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1940).
Collier's October 26, 1940, for Taboo in Samoa by John Russell. Story caption: "A story of love and heroism - complicated by two villains and one stuffed shirt - that has become a legend in the islands of the Pacific." Illustration caption: "Then they picked the nearest child, looped an oil tin to her by its handle and slipped her gently over the rail to leeward."
Pastel on board, framed (39 x 34), sight size approximately 28 x 23. Signed lower right.
A complete issue of the magazine is included.
Reproduced in The Illustrator in America, 1860-2000 (Reed), page 244.

keywords: illustrator, oriental artist, drawing, drama, adventure, south seas

1274

Mauro Scali - Original Pin-up Art (c.1960).
Gouache on board, framed (22 x 19), sight size approximately 14 x 11. Signed lower right.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel) on page 370, fig. 882.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, beauty, glamour, gga, holidays, Halloween

1275

Mauro Scali - Original Pin-up Art (c.1960).
Gouache on board, framed (22 x 19), sight size approximately 14 x 11. Signed lower right.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel) on page 370, fig. 878.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, beauty, glamour, gga, winter, skiing

1276

P. Schaeffer - Original Pulp Painting (1915-1920).
Probably a cover painting for an early sports pulp magazine.
Oil on canvas, approximately 30 x 20. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, Americana, jogging, marathon, running

1277

P. Schaeffer - Original Pulp Painting (1915-1920).
An early basketball illustration, probably a cover painting for a pulp-style sports magazine, such as All Basketball Stories.
Oil on canvas, approximately 30 x 20. Signed lower left.

1278

N. Sciurba - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1970).
Most likely for Ace books.
Mixed media on board, approximately 26 x 18. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, action, adventure, crime, mystery

1279

Scronch - Original Calendar Art (c.1960).
Published by Brown & Bigelow Calendar Company, St. Paul, Minnesota. Caption: "Wow! The Discovery of the Centuries!"
Mixed media on board, image size approximately 11.5 x 15.5. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustration, illustrator, drawing, space, spacemen, rockets, Venus de Milo, humor

1280

Scronch - Original Calendar Art (c.1960).
Published by Brown & Bigelow Calendar Company, St. Paul, Minnesota. Caption: "How Far is Cape Kennedy From Here?"
Mixed media on board, image size approximately 11.5 x 15.5. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustration, illustrator, drawing, space, spaceman, Nasa, astronaut, humor

1281

Ellen Barbara Segner - Original Glamour Art (1950-1960).
Cover painting, possibly for Liberty magazine or similar national periodical.
Oil on canvas, approximately 40 x 28. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, beauty, fashion, pin-up, beach, ocean, dog

1282

Armando Seguso (1897-1984) - Attributed - Original Movie Poster Art (c.1935).
Most likely for "One More Spring," starring Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter (Fox Films).
Oil on canvas, approximately 34 x 17. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, hollywood, film, cinema, romance, drama, A Star Is Born, glamour

1283

Armando Seguso (1897-1984) Original Illustration (c.1962).
For "Lolita," possibly published as a magazine advertisement or paperback cover art.
Mixed media on board, matted (32 x 25), sight size approximately 26 x 19. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustration, illustrator, painting, beauty, glamour, cinema, hollywood, film, Sue Lyons (Lolita)

1284

Lou Shabner - Original Pin-up / Glamour Art (c.1950).
Published as a calendar print in England and possibly in the U.S. by the Brown & Bigelow Calendar Company, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 21 x 16. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, beauty, fashion, gga, brunette

1285

Jim Sharpe - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1975).
Mixed media on board, framed (16 x 16), image size approximately 10.5 x 10.5. Signed lower middle.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, action, adventure, cars, vintage paperback

1286

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Magazine Cover Art (c.1935).
Shirley Temple, probably Screenland or Photoplay magazine.
Pastel on board, image size approximately 19.5 x 14.5. Signed (faintly) lower right.

keywords: illustrator, child star, America's sweetheart, hollywood, Curly Top, Heidi, Poor Little Rich Girl, The Little Colonel, Wee Willie Winkie, dimples

1287

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Magazine Cover Art.
Carole Lombard Screenland October, 1935.
Pastel on board, image size approximately 17 x 12. Signed lower left.
A complete magazine and six-page printer's proof of the cover is included.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, movie star, blonde, glamour, Clark Gable, Made For Each Other, My Man Godfrey, hollywood

1288

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Magazine Cover Art (1933).
Joan Crawford, for Screenland magazine, May, 1933.
Pastel on board (25 x 19), image size approximately 15 x 11. Signed lower left.
An example of the published cover is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Breck Girl creator, movies, Hollywood, cinema, movie stars, actress, film

1289

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Magazine Cover Art (c.1936).
Norma Shearer, Motion Picture magazine. The cover depicts the actress in her starring role for the 1936 version of "Romeo and Juliet."
Pastel on board, image size approximately 15 x 11. Signed lower left.
Two pages of the printer's proof for this cover are included.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, hollywood, movie star, Shakespeare, Leslie Howard, John Barrymore, Capulet, Montague

1290

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Magazine Cover Art (1925-1935).
NBC radio star Betty Council, for Radio Digest.
Pastel on board (25 x 19), image size approximately 16 x 12. Signed lower right.
Three printer's proofs of the magazine cover and a model photo from Sheldon's personal photo library are included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Breck Girl creator, Americana, beauty, celebrity

1291

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Illustration (1925-1935).
Ronald Colman, most likely published as a full page interior illustration in an entertainment magazine of the period.
Pastel on board (25 x 19), image size approximately 16 x 12. Signed lower right.
A light cleaning by a professional restorer would be required to return this handsome portrait to its original condition.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Breck Girl creator, movies, Hollywood, cinema, movie stars, actor, film

1292

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Magazine Cover Art (c.1930).
Janet Gaynor, probably Screenland or Photoplay magazine.
Pastel on board, image size approximately 17 x 13. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, glamour, hollywood, Warner Baxter, Fredric March, A Star Is Born, Daddy Long Legs, silent star

1293

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Illustration (c.1927).
Richard Arlen, probably full-page interior illustration for Photoplay magazine. Arlen starred with Clara Bow and Charles "Buddy" Rogers in the World War I silent film classic, "Wings" (1927).
Pastel on board, image size approximately 16 x 12. Signed lower right.
There is some light foxing throughout the image area.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, hollywood, flying aces, romance, adventure film, westerns

1294

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Magazine Cover Art (1925-1935).
Lilian Harvey, probably a full-page interior illustration for Photoplay magazine.
Charcoal on board, image size approximately 16 x 11.5. Signed lower right.
The board is fragile and shows foxing, primarily along the left border and entering the lower edge of the image area.
A model photo from Charles Sheldon's personal photo reference library is included.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, glamour, hollywood, Lillian Harvey, movie star

1295

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Illustration (1925-1935).
Alfred A. Cohen, probably full-page interior illustration for Photoplay magazine.
Pastel on board, image size approximately 14.5 x 11. Signed lower right.
A copy of the model photo, photographed from the original, is included.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, hollywood

1296

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Magazine Cover Art (1925-1935).
Movie starlet, probably Photoplay magazine.
Pastel and watercolor on board, image size approximately 18 x 14. Signed lower right.
Two model photos from Charles Sheldon's personal photo reference library are included.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, art deco, movie star, hollywood

1297

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Illustration (c.1928).
Broadway star Helen Menken, most likely a full-page interior illustration in a theatrical or similar entertainment periodical of the period. The illustration is titled Courage, and in the upper left corner "Helen Menken as Diane" is noted, referring to her role in the play "Seventh Heaven," which she portrayed to great acclaim several times in her career.
Charcoal on board, image size approximately 25 x 19. Signed lower right.
Over 30 model photos of Menken from Charles Sheldon's personal photo reference library are included.
There are cracks to the outer edge of the board (one, upper left corner, goes through the "Helen Menken as Diane" text; another, about middle right is mended on the verso) and one minor puncture in the board (lower right). They do not affect the main image area.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, theatre, stage, romance, drama, first wife Humphrey Bogart

1298

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Glamour Art (1925-1930).
Pastel on paper, image size approximately 10 x 13.5. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, fashion, beauty, art deco

1299

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Glamour Art (1925-1930).
Pastel on heavy paper, image size approximately 13.5 x 10. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, fashion, beauty, art deco

1300

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Preliminary (1925-1930).
Shirley Temple, preliminary drawing (unpublished) for The Saturday Evening Post.
Pastel and graphite on paper, approximately 15 x 12. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, child star, America's sweetheart, hollywood, Curly Top, Heidi, Poor Little Rich Girl, The Little Colonel, Wee Willie Winkie, dimples

1301

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Advertising Illustration (c.1920).
A fashion illustration most likely published in Woman's Home Companion, or similar national periodical.
Charcoal on board (21 x 16), image size approximately 12 x 9. Signed lower left.
A model photo from Sheldon's personal photo reference library is included. .

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Breck Girl creator, Americana, beauty, glamour

1302

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Magazine Cover Art (1925-1930).
Probably a cover for Parents magazine.
Pastel on paper, approximately 13.5 x 10. Signed lower right.
Nine photos of the model from Charles Sheldon's personal photo reference library are included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Breck Girl creator, winter, fashion, beauty, glamour

1303

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Illustration (1915-1925).
Watercolor and mixed media on paper (attached to board), matted (26 x 17), sight size approximately 21 x 13. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Breck Girl creator, winter, sports, skating, fashion, art nouveau

1304

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Advertising Illustration (1910-1915).
A rare advertising image by Charles Sheldon from the early 1900s, promoting safety in the home -- Pyrene was a brand of fire extinguisher.
Charcoal on (thin) board, approximately 17 x 20. Signed lower left.
A photo of the models from Sheldon's personal photo reference library is included.
There are several breaks in the fragile board but, with the exception of one on the woman's left shoulder, they are confined to the outer edges. Careful tape repairs have been made on each break on the verso and the overall appearance is unaffected.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Breck Girl creator, Americana, art nouveau

1305

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Illustration (1921).
Fashion illustration published in Woman's Home Companion April, 1921.
Charcoal on board, image size approximately 21 x 16. Signed upper right.
There is water staining along the left border and up into the lower third of the image area. The board is fragile and weak along the edges.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, beauty, glamour, vintage fashion

1306

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Illustration (c.1915-1920).
Fashion illustration, most likely published as an advertisement.
Charcoal and mixed media on paper, image size approximately 18 x 12. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, mens wear, vintage fashion

1307

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Illustration (c.1900).
Pen and ink on paper, image size approximately 14 x 11. Signed lower middle.
There is a 1.5 x 2 inch tear to the upper left corner, which can be matted out without affecting the image area noted.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, fashion, art nouveau, Gibson Girl type

1308

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Illustration (c.1900).
Pen and ink on paper, image size approximately 14 x 11. Signed lower middle.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, fashion, art nouveau, Gibson Girl type

1309

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889-1960) Original Illustration (1910-1915).
Most likely published as an advertisement in the early 1900s.
Graphite on board, approximately 26 x 21. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Breck Girl creator, Americana, art nouveau, fashion, beauty

1310

Alex Smith - Original Paperback Cover Art (1965-1970).
For Banner books.
Mixed media on board, approximately 19 x 12. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustration, illustrator, love, romance, mystery, vintage paperback

1311

J. Frederick Smith - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1950).
Woman's Home Companion May, 1950, for A New Summer by Cecily Teague Crowe. Story caption: "Those few lovely months could be shared - as a bridge between her spring and his autumn." Illustration caption: "'We don't take kisses as seriously as you would,' Ellen said. She couldn't look at Christopher now, she huddled over her knees."
Gouache on board, image size approximately 15.5 x 22.5. Signed lower left.
A complete issue of the magazine is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, romance, lovers, fashion

1312

J. Frederick Smith - Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1952).
Cosmopolitan magazine for The Unpaid Consultant. Caption: "Harry sat on a tiger skin concentrating - rolling the olive in his martini around and around."
Gouache on board, image size approximately 15 x 22.5. Signed middle-right.
A single page showing the published version is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, playboy, fashion

1313

J. Frederick Smith - Original Magazine Story Illustration (1951).
Collier's September 8, 1951, for The Worst of Pot Luck by Jay Wilson.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 15.5 x 24. Signed lower middle-right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, romance, sailing, lovers

1314

J. Frederick Smith - Original Illustration (c.1980).
Most likely published as a story illustration, or advertisement.
Gouache on board, approximately 15 x 18. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Americana, love, romance

1315

J. Frederick Smith - Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1983).
For Cosmopolitan magazine.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 19 x 13. Signed (and inscribed) lower left.
There a few scratches in the image area, with one minor spot of paint loss.

keywords: illustrator, painting, romance, lovers

1316

William Fulton Soare (1896-1940) Original Illustration (c.1930).
Published as a calendar print.
Oil on canvas, approximately 22 x 17. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, baby, toddler, infant, kids, nostalgia

1317

William Fulton Soare (1896-1940) Original Illustration (1930-1935).
Probably a cover for American Weekly or similar national periodical.
Oil on canvas, approximately 25 x 21. Signed lower left.
The painting has developed crackling, apparent throughout the image.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, fashion, beauty, glamour

1318

H. J. Soulen (1888-1965) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1920-1930).
At a time when most magazines only published interior illustrations in black and white, H. J. Soulen had the distinction of often having his work reproduced in full color. This could only be credited to Soulen's unique style and his masterful use of color.
Oil on board, 18.5 x 22. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, Howard Pyle student, The Saturday Evening Post artist, oriental, far east

1319

C. Clyde Squires (1883-1970) Original Magazine Illustration (1906).
Most likely appeared as a two page illustration in the old Life magazine.
Charcoal and mixed media on board, approximately 21 x 34. Signed and dated (1906) lower left.
1906 was the same year Squires' first illustration was published in the old Life magazine.

keywords: illustrator, art nouveau, love, romance

1320

Paul Stahr (1883-1953) Original Pulp Cover Painting (1934).
Argosy October 27, 1934.
Oil on canvas, approximately 24 x 22. Signed lower middle.
There is a small puncture in the canvas at lower left which has been mended on the verso. It does not affect the central image or subjects.
A color copy of the cover is included.

keywords: illustration, illustrator, crime, mystery, detective, women in prison, police, thriller

1321

Gloria Stoll - Attributed - Original Pulp Painting (c.1947).
Possibly a cover painting for Rangeland Romances, or similar Western pulp magazine.
Oil on canvas, framed (25.5 x 25.5), sight size approximately 22 x 22. Not signed.

keywords: illustration, illustrator, cowboy, Americana, love, romance

1322

Herbert Morton Stoops (1888-1948) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1925-1930).
Exhibited at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame Museum.
Oil on canvas, approximately 27 x 38. Not signed.
Provenance: from the collection of Peggy and Harold Samuels.

keywords: illustrator, painting, western artist, adventure, drama, action

1323

Herbert Morton Stoops (1888-1948) Magazine Story Illustration (1924).
Most likely published in Blue Book Magazine.
Oil on canvas, approximately 28 x 26. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, painting, historical, Americana, action, adventure

1324

Ray C. Strang (1893-1957) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1925-1930).
Gouache on board, approximately 22 x 15. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, religious, love, romance

1325

Paul Strayer (1885-1981) Original Advertising Illustration (1930-1940).
A rare Zephyr Train advertisement.
Oil on canvas, approximately 25 x 18. Signed lower left. There is an ink inscription on the painting (on top of the train car in the forefront) that reads: "To my good friend Joe McDowell, from Charles F. Minor," and it is dated 10-4-1949.

keywords: illustrator, railroad, Americana, travel, railway

1326

Haddon H. Sundblom (1899-1976) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1941).
The Ladies' Home Journal November, 1941, for Young Mrs. Moon by Nelia Gardner White. Story caption: "They could not prove her guilty. Nor could they prove her innocence. This alone was certain: Catherine Moon's husband had been killed and she was in love with another man." Illustration caption: "Before she rose to face the jury, she felt the reassuring pressure of Ronnie's fingers."
Oil on canvas, stretcher approximately 33 x 28. Signed lower right.
A single page showing the published version is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, Coca-Cola Santa artist, Coca-Cola Santa creator, courtroom, drama, romance

1327

Janice Szak - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1970).
Watercolor and mixed media on board, image size approximately 20.5 x 15.5. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, nightlife, Las Vegas, gambling, drama, vintage paperback

1328

Ed Tadiello - Original Paperback Cover Art (1991).
Harlequin Romance #93 - Ice Lady by Emma Goldrick.
Oil on board, approximately 21 x 14. Signed lower right.
A photo of the published cover is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, romance, love, painting

1329

Ed Tadiello - Original Paperback Cover Art (1993).
One of two published versions of this cover, this one published as Bantam/Loveswept #656 - A Prince for Jenny by Peggy Webb.
Oil on masonite approximately 20 x 16. Also included in this lot is a 10 x 8 graphite study of the painting, and a "flat art" cover of the published paperback.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, romance, love, painting

1330

Ed Tadiello - Original Paperback Cover Art (1992).
Bantam #44234-1 - Desert Rose by Laura Taylor, part of the "Loveswept" series.
Oil on board, image size approximately 14.5 x 10. Not signed.
There is a minor chip at the uppermost left corner of the image area.
A copy of the paperback is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, illustration, romance, drama

1331

Ed Tadiello - Original Paperback Cover Art (1990).
Harlequin Romance #66 - Suspicious Heart by Emma Richmond.
Oil on board, approximately 20 x 20. Signed lower right.
A "flat art" cover of the published paperback and two model photos are included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, romance, love, painting

1332

Ed Tadiello - Original Paperback Cover Art (1990).
Harlequin Presents #1258 - Elusive as the Unicorn by Carole Mortimer.
Oil on board, approximately 19 x 13. Signed lower right.
A "flat art" cover of the published paperback, a model photo, and a complete copy of the paperback are included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, romance, love, painting

1333

Ed Tadiello - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1990).
Published as part of the Scholastic young adult / children's book series.
Oil on canvas, approximately 30 x 22. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, illustration, kids, Disneyworld, humor

1334

Ed Tadiello - Original Paperback Cover Art (1987).
Dell/The Best of Candlelight #15062 - Love Beyond Reason by Rachel Ryan.
Oil on board, approximately 20 x 14. Signed lower left.
A "flat art" cover of the published paperback is included.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, romance, love, painting

1335

Saul Tepper (1899-1987) Original Illustration (1926).
Probably published as an advertisement or magazine story illustration.
Oil on canvas, approximately 26 x 20. Initialed and dated (26) lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, art deco, beauty, glamour, fashion

1336

T. N. Thompson - Original Pin-up Art (1954).
Appeared as "July" in the 1954 calendar of the Studio Sketches calendar series, and was also reproduced as a matchbook cover.
Mixed media on board, framed (32 x 22), sight size approximately 29.5 x 19.5. Not signed.
A calendar page, matchbook cover and photo of the calendar cover are included.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 276 fig. 640.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, beauty, glamour, gga

1337

Jack Thurston - Attributed - Original Paperback Cover Art (c.1968).
Pyramid #R-1109 - American Heroes of Legend and Lore by Frank Shay.
Mixed media on board, image size approximately 20 x 14. Not signed.
A copy of the paperback is included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, historical, adventure, Paul Bunyan, John Henry, vintage paperback

1338

Harry Timmins (1887-1963) Original Advertising Art (c.1929).
For the 1929 Pierce Arrow.
Oil on aluminum, framed (19 x 35), sight size approximately 15.5 x 31.5. Signed lower left (initialed on the front bumper).

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, car, vintage cars, automobile

1339

Harry Timmins (1887-1963) Original Advertising Art (c.1930).
For the 1930 Pierce Arrow.
Oil on aluminum, framed (19 x 35), sight size approximately 15.5 x 31.5. Signed lower middle (initialed on running board).

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, car, vintage cars, automobile

1340

Stacy Tolman (1860-1935) Original Illustration (c.1925).
Probably published as a calendar print, or book illustration.
Pastel and graphite on board, framed (19.5 x 18.5), sight size approximately 17.5 x 16.5. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, fine art painter, drawing, winter, bells, elves, fantasy

1341

Raeburn Van Buren (1891-1987) Original Illustration (c.1934).
Published as a newspaper supplement cover for Valentine's Day. The caption at the bottom of the original reads, "Two heads are better than one." The published version reads, "On St. Valentine's Day, at least, aren't 'two heads better than one?'"
Charcoal on board, approximately 20 x 20. Signed lower middle.
A photocopy of the published cover is included.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, love, romance

1342

Raeburn Van Buren (1891-1987) Original Illustration (c.1934).
Published as a nationally syndicated newspaper cover or interior illustration, with the (possible) title He went away to forget!
Charcoal on board, approximately 22 x 15. Signed and dated lower right.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, love, romance

1343

Raeburn Van Buren (1891-1987) Original Illustration (c.1935).
Published as a nationally syndicated newspaper-section cover.
Charcoal on board, image size approximately 24 x 20. Signed lower right.
There is some faint staining at about center of the image area (to the left of the seated woman).

keywords: illustrator, drawing, artist, romance, fashion

1344

Raeburn Van Buren (1891-1987) Original Illustration (1920).
Published as a nationally syndicated newspaper-section cover.
Charcoal on board, image size approximately 15 x 17.5. Signed and dated (20) lower left.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, gypsy, romance, boating

1345

Raeburn Van Buren (1891-1987) Original Illustration (1933).
Titled Nothing to Wear. Published as a nationally syndicated newspaper cover or interior illustration.
Charcoal on board, approximately 18.5 x 23.5. Signed and dated lower right.
There is some foxing to the board, which primarily affects the outer edges and is only faintly visible throughout the image area.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, love, romance

1346

Raeburn Van Buren (1891-1987) Original Illustration (1936).
Published as a nationally syndicated newspaper-section cover.
Charcoal on board, image size approximately 17 x 27. Signed and dated (36) lower right.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, artist, model, harbor

1347

Raeburn Van Buren (1891-1987) Original Illustration (1935).
Published as a nationally syndicated newspaper cover or interior illustration.
Charcoal on board, approximately 24 x 20 Signed and dated lower left.
The break at the lower right corner could be easily covered when matted.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, love, romance, fashion, glamour, high society

1348

Raeburn Van Buren (1891-1987) Original Illustration (c.1960).
Mixed media on heavy paper, approximately 17 x 13. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, fashion, humor, beatnick, hippie

1349

Raeburn Van Buren (1891-1987) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1926).
For the The Saturday Evening Post.
Charcoal on board, measures approximately 18 x 13. Signed and dated lower left.
There is a 2 inch x 3 inch corner break to the board at on the bottom right edge. The corner has been re-attached and 90% of the break could be easily matted out. .

keywords: illustrator, drawing, Western, action, adventure

1350

Raeburn Van Buren (1891-1987) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1925).
The Saturday Evening Post June 6, 1925, for Hotel and Bank Crooks, by William J. Burns.
Charcoal on board, approximately 14 x 23. Signed and dated lower left.
An example of the published version is included.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, love, romance, humor

1351

Raeburn Van Buren (1891-1987) Original Illustration (c.1930).
Most likely appeared as a cartoon with the caption: "It's beautiful but I'm just looking for a lost poodle."
Charcoal on board, approximately 15 x 20. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, drawing, humor, vintage cars, high society

1352

Alberto Vargas (1896-1982) Original Pin-up Art (1944).
Bombs Away!, a mascot design by Vargas for World War II bombing squadrons. Notes in Vargas' hand on the verso reference the subject and period.
Watercolor and airbrush on heavy paper, matted (25 x 22), sight size approximately 19 x 15.5. Signed lower left.
Reproduced in Varga The Esquire Years, A Catalog Raisonne (Van Der Marck), page 175.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, painting, beauty, glamour, historical, patriotic, nose art, B-52, aircraft art, Esquire artist, Playboy artist, Vargas Girl, Varga

1353

Alberto Vargas (1896-1982) Original Preliminary Illustration (c.1965).
Fully finished final study for a Vargas girl, which appeared on the cover of Playboy March, 1965. Additionally, the full-length image appears inside the same issue as a double-page illustration with the caption: "Mother was so pleased when she learned Mr. Hefner would only be using my face on the cover of Playboy." The preliminary is uniquely signed by Vargas; utilizing the stylized 'g' in his signature he creates a Playboy bunny. The "bunny" signature appears again on the final cover image used for the issue.
Watercolor and mixed media on paper, matted (35 x 24), sight size approximately 28.5 x 17.5. Initialed (monogram) lower right.
A complete issue of the magazine plus additional examples of the final published version are included.
This preliminary, along with the finished version, is reproduced in Vargas (Austin & Vargas), pages 50 and 51.

keywords: illustrator, nude, beauty, glamour, Esquire artist, Varga

1354

Alberto Vargas (1896-1982) Original Preliminary Illustration (c.1966).
Fully finished final study by Vargas of Playboy playmate Cynthia Maddox. The final version appeared as a full-page illustration in Playboy April, 1966. Caption: "Sending a dozen roses was my boyfriend's idea, but delivering them one at a time was the florist's."
Mixed media on paper, matted (31.5 x 26.5), sight size approximately 23 x 18.5. Signed lower right.
Examples of the final published version are included.

keywords: illustrator, nude, beauty, glamour, Esquire artist, Varga, Vargas Girl

1355

Alberto Vargas (1896-1982) Original Pin-up Sketch (c.1950).
Watercolor and mixed media on heavy paper, image approximately 3.75 x 2.5. Initialed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, Playboy artist, Esquire artist, Varga, Vargas Girl

1356

Alberto Vargas (1896-1983) Original Preliminary Sketch (1940-1950).
In the 1940s, Alberto Vargas began working on a series of nude paintings that were not to be sold in his lifetime. The "Legacy Nudes," as they came to be known, were Vargas' bequest to his wife, Anna Mae. This large nude sketch is a preliminary drawing by Vargas for one of his legacy paintings and one of only a few such sketches known to exist.
Graphite on paper (the model's lips are colored pencil), matted (28 x 40), sight size approximately 22 x 34. Not signed.

keywords: Vargas Girl, Playboy contributor, gga, glamour, beauty, pin-up

1357

Virgil - Original Illustration (1965-1970).
Probably appeared as an advertisement.
Gouache on board, image size approximately 14.5 x 16. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, formula racing, cars, Grand Prix

1358

E. F. Ward (1892-1991) Original Painting (1980).
Noted on the verso of the canvas: "Burton Taylor as Oberon." (Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.)
Oil on canvas board, framed (24 x 24), sight size approximately 19 x 19. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, painting, theatre, stage, fine art

1359

Paul Webb - Original Illustration (c.1930).
Published in the old Life magazine with the (possible) caption, "That was simply divine, Baxter -- and now let's try the 3rd Ave. 'L.'"
Pen-and-ink and wash on board, approximately 30 x 22. Signed lower left.
There are some breaks and chips to the board's edges which do not affect the overall image area.

keywords: illustrator, humor, cartoon, cartoonist, high society, Americana

1360

Wexler - Original Illustration (c.1930).
Mixed media on board, framed (26 x 26), sight size of approximately 18 x 18. Signed middle left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, ships, shipyard, ocean liner, art deco, Americana

1361

Jon Whitcomb (1906-1988) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1948).
Good Housekeeping magazine story illustration.
Gouache on board, framed (20.5 x 20.5), image size approximately 15.5 x 15.5. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, painting, glamour, beauty, fashion

1362

Coby Whitmore (1913-1988) Original Magazine Story Illustration (c.1943).
Two-page illustration for Menu for Love by E. Williams. Story caption: "When a girl wants love, nothing else will do." Illustration caption: "William was not a man to feed a girl flattery. 'You can't possibly be as pretty as that,' he said."
Gouache on board, framed (19.5 x 27), image size approximately 13.5 x 21.5. Signed lower right.
Two pages showing the published version of the story are included.

keywords: illustrator, painting, romance, navy, World War II, glamour

1363

Lawrence Wilbur - Original Illustration (c.1943).
Most likely published as a magazine cover or calendar image.
Oil on canvas, approximately 32 x 34. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, patriotic, army, armed forces, Americana, war, World War II

1364

Fritz Willis (unknown-1979) Original Pin-up Art (c.1969).
Appeared as "September" and part of the Artist Sketchbook series published by the Brown & Bigelow Calendar Company, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Mixed media on board, framed (31 x 22), sight size approximately 21.5 x 12.5. Initialed (FW) lower right.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, beauty, glamour, nude, gga

1365

Fritz Willis (unknown-1979) - Attributed - Original Illustration (c.1960-1965).
Possibly appeared as an advertisement for an orange soda company.
Mixed media on board, framed (21.5 x 17), sight size approximately 16 x 11. Not signed.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, beauty, glamour, theatre, stage, acting, actress, gga

1366

Ted Withers - Original Pin-up Art (1950-1960).
Published by the Brown & Bigelow Calendar Company, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Oil on canvas board, approximately 30 x 24. Signed lower right.
Reproduced in The Great American Pin-up (Martignette & Meisel), page 319, fig. 735.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, gga, glamour, beauty

1367

George Hand Wright (1873-1951) Original Magazine Story Illustration (1915-1920).
Mixed media on paper, framed (24 x 18.5), sight size approximately 17 x 12. Signed lower right.

keywords: illustrator, travel, Venice, high society, love, romance

1368

E. Yorkdale - Original Calendar Art (c.1930).
Pastel on paper, approximately 20 x 16. Signed lower left.

keywords: illustrator, illustration, drawing, horses, equestrian, sports

Session 2

Golden Age (1938-1955)

2001

National Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. This landmark Golden Age comic published by Quality features the first appearance of Uncle Sam, the living embodiment of the spirits of American freedom and liberty, who would be the lead feature in this title until issue #45. In addition to the debut of Uncle Sam, this issue also features the origins of Uncle Sam's sidekick Buddy, Wonder Boy, and Kid Dixon. Other characters featured in this issue include Merlin the Magician, Paul Bunyan, and Cyclone the Space Pioneer. With a Lou Fine cover, plus interior art by Will Eisner, Reed Crandall, Dan Zolnerowich, George Tuska, Charles Nicholas, and John Celardo, this issue boasts a virtual Who's Who of top Golden Age comic artists. The cover colors on this book are nothing short of spectacular, the deep blues, fiery reds, and vibrant electric yellow are as bright and vivid as you could ever hope to see on any Golden Age comic. This is easily the highest graded copy certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $1,008; FN 6.0 value = $1,512; VF 8.0 value = $3,400.

2002

National Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1940) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Some of the Golden Age's greatest artists worked on this early Quality title. Lou Fine would get votes as the greatest cover artist of all, and his Uncle Sam-in-action scene for this issue gives his proponents plenty of ammunition for the argument. Will Eisner, Klaus Nordling, George Tuska, John Celardo, and Dan Zolnerowich compete for interior art space, and we all are the winners. "Winner" only begins to describe the condition of the Mile High copy, far and away the highest-graded copy of only two unrestored copies CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,675.

2003

National Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This Mile High beauty features Uncle Sam "in an action adventure in the Philippines," against "two thousand savage Moros," which is a bit ironic considering that Moro rebels still bedevil the Philippine government to this day. The great cover art for this spectacular Mile High comic is by Lou Fine, with interior art by such luminaries as Will Eisner, George Tuska, Dan Zolnerowich, and John Celardo. This issue also has a cool full page ad for Smash Comics on the back cover, featuring the Ray. At NM 9.4, and offering the pristine appearance so unique to the Mile High pedigree, this sparkling gem outshines our accolades! It should come as no surprise that this is currently the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue, and will, in all likelihood, forever maintain that distinction. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,850.

2004

National Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1940) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Lou Fine's career as a cover artist was all too short, so his run on this title is all the more significant. Quality's usual cast of supporting artists jazzed up the interior of issue #4: Will Eisner, John Celardo, George Tuska, Dan Zolnerowich, and Klaus Nordling, to name a few. The only other copy of this issue to be certified to date by CGC scored a VG+ 4.5 - paling in comparison to our sensational Mile High offering. You'll never find another copy nicer than this spectacular example. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,475.

2005

National Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1940) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This comic has a lot of great things going for it - first and foremost is the wild Lou Fine bondage cover! Other attractions in this issue are the first appearance of Quicksilver, the origin of Uncle Sam, and artwork by John Celardo, George Tuska, and Dan Zolnerowich. We hate to sound like a broken record, but the condition of the incredible book is almost unreal for a 60+ year old comic. Even other issues that might earn the same numerical grade couldn't match the intangible assets of color vibrancy, page whiteness, or that famous Mile High smell. As you might guess, this comic is far and away the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,725.

2006

National Comics #6 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Another masterful Lou Fine cover, one of the more striking in his run on this title; another otherworldly-condition copy courtesy of Edgar Church; more great interior art from Will Eisner, George Tuska, Nick Cardy, Dan Zolnerowich, Klaus Nordling, and John Celardo; and we're not even halfway through describing the fabulous Mile High copies of this title we have for your consideration. You gotta getcha one! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,460.

2007

National Comics #7 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Here is the most sought after of all the issues of National Comics, and just one look at the painstakingly detailed Lou Fine cover will show you why it is so highly prized. This classic underwater cover scene features Uncle Sam and Buddy with an amazingly cool battleship/tank hybrid looming in the background, and Fine's mastery of perspective is on display in clear detail. The classic cover art never looked so good as it does on this Mile High example, with unbelievably vibrant cover inks that almost leap off the paper. Other features in this issue are the speedy Quicksilver, Merlin the Magician, and Kid Patrol. Interior artists include Klaus Nordling, Nick Cardy, John Celardo, and George Tuska. Overstreet calls this issue "scarce" and estimates only 21 to 50 copies exist. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,475.

2008

National Comics #8 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The famous Mile High cover brilliance is here, seemingly enhancing even the original rainbow hues of this Lou Fine cover. George Tuska, John Celardo, Dan Zolnerowich, and Klaus Nordling contributed interior art on this issue. If the condition is a bit below the standards set by the other Mile High copies we're offering, it's due to some slight scuffing at the top and bottom of the spine. Still, it's a fresh, high-grade beauty from the King of Pedigrees. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,127; NM 9.4 value = $1,460.

2009

National Comics #9 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more involved and action-packed Lou Fine cover than this one! It's a great flag cover but we wouldn't relish the task of counting all the characters battling on this cover. Like most early Nationals, this one stars Uncle Sam, Merlin, Quicksilver, and Kid Patrol, with artwork by Klaus Nordling, Dan Zolnerowich, George Tuska, John Celardo, and Nick Cardy. Like the rest of the Mile High National run we're auctioning, the condition of this vintage comic is nothing short of stunning. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,460.

2010

National Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Edgar Church's Colorado environs were very, very good to this run, and the rest of his Mile High collection, the effect still so evident today. The colors of this Lou Fine cover appear much too rich for a comic book that's over 60 years old. Reed Crandall, Charles Nicholas, Nick Cardy, and Klaus Nordling provided interior art. This lovely copy is just a nick at either end of the spine, and a tiny stress mark at mid-spine away from scoring Near Mint or higher. At 9.0, it still blows away the second-highest graded CGC-certified copy of issue #10 to date, which comes in at 5.5. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,127; NM 9.4 value = $1,460.

2011

National Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Another issue in our great run of Mile High National Comics, with another fantastic Lou Fine cover. Starring the unimpeachable Uncle Sam and Quicksilver, and other unabashed do-gooders, this comic has interior artwork by talents such as Klaus Nordling, Rudy Palais, Nick Cardy, and Reed Crandall. It also has a story scripted by Will Eisner. The undeniably great artwork in this issue is, however, overshadowed by the incredible gem-like condition of this rare pedigree comic. This is nearly the pinnacle of perfection for Golden Age comics. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue, and by a healthy margin; the second highest was certified at VF+. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,460.

2012

National Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. At any grade the Mile High collection just seems to exude superiority. You have to scrutinize this pretty copy carefully to determine why it didn't earn an even higher grade from CGC. The only other copy of #12 to be certified by CGC to date fared a considerably lower FN 6.0. Lou Fine is impressive with his cover art, and on the interior he is joined by noted craftsmen Reed Crandall, Nick Cardy, Fred Guardineer, and Klaus Nordling. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $850; NM 9.4 value = $1,100.

2013

National Comics #13 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Pow! Uncle Sam strikes with the impact of a wrecking ball on this great Lou Fine cover -- let the enemies of freedom beware! This issue's lineup of stellar artists includes Klaus Nordling, Fred Guardineer, Jack Cole, Reed Crandall, and even interior art from celebrated cover artist Lou Fine. Here at Heritage, we get to see a lot of impressive high-grade Golden Age comics, including many comics from noted pedigrees, but the stunning color vibrancy and snow-white paper quality of comics from the Mile High collection never fail to draw an appreciative crowd of admirers. All of the comics in this run of National Comics featured in our auction are incredible to behold - why, just look at this one! Naturally, no other copy of this issue has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $975.

2014

National Comics #14 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. The amazing Lou Fine/Reed Crandall cover was supported by their masterful interior work, and that of stellar cohorts Jack Cole, Paul Gustavson, Fred Guardineer, Klaus Nordling, and Nick Cardy. This title may be more uncommon than The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books indicates. This is the only copy of issue #14 in CGC's most recent census. One thing is certain; the rich, multi-colored cover and white page qualities of our Mile High offering can't be beat! Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $753; NM 9.4 value = $975.

2015

National Comics #15 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Uncle Sam puts the kibosh on a train-mounted artillery gun raining death down upon an otherwise defenseless city, as drawn by Lou Fine and Reed Crandall. We've got to mention artwork by greats like Fred Guardineer, Klaus Nordling, Nick Cardy, Reed Crandall, and Lou Fine, but once again the real story here is the unbelievable condition: NM/MT 9.8! Even here at Heritage we don't see Golden Age comics in this kind of condition every day. The spine, corners, surface, everything is just... perfect! Honestly, it's hard to imagine finding a nicer copy even if we could take a time machine back to 1941 -- can comics actually improve with age? We're confident in stating this highest CGC-graded copy of issue #15 to date is the finest in existence. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $975.

2016

National Comics #16 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Any one of the fantastic comic books comprising our Mile High Nationals section would be a showcase item in our sales; to be able to present the Mile High run of #1-23 is absolutely exhilarating! Lou Fine and Reed Crandall seem bent on outdoing themselves with each cover - just try to take in all the action of this one! Will Eisner, Jack Cole, Paul Gustavson, Fred Guardineer, Al Bryant, Klaus Nordling, and Nick Cardy contribute interior work. To date CGC has certified just five copies of #16, and only this sterling copy has earned a grade higher than VF- 7.5. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $975.

2017

National Comics #17 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. He isn't Lou Fine (and who is?), but Reed Crandall produced some great cover artwork for this title, and even maintained a kind of a Fine-ish feel to this cover. Crandall also contributed interior art for this issue, along with Fred Guardineer, Klaus Nordling, Nick Cardy, and the man who didn't draw the cover but still made a valuable contribution between the covers, Lou Fine. Regarding condition, the CGC grade doesn't tell the whole story in this case; this Mile High comic's superior paper quality and sheer "freshness" put it a cut above virtually any other Golden Age pedigree book. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. The only other copy of this issue currently in CGC's census was certified as only FN 6.0. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $740.

2018

National Comics #18 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This remarkable Lou Fine/Reed Crandall cover depicts an attack on Pearl Harbor approximately one month before the actual, horrendous event, making this issue one of the most sought-after of all. Of course, the Mile High pedigree ensures that all of our run of National Comics will be in high demand, but just one look at this gorgeous specimen will illustrate just how special this one is! It is easily the higher-graded copy of only two unrestored copies to be certified by CGC to date. Typically terrific artwork abounds within the covers, with contributions from Fine, Crandall, Jack Cole, Paul Gustavson, Fred Guardineer, Gill Fox, Nick Cardy, Al Bryant, and Klaus Nordling. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,350.

2019

National Comics #19 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Working our way deeper into this run of Mile High National Comics, we find the days of intricate, detailed Lou Fine covers are gone, but Reed Crandall gave fans a nice, simple and direct image of Uncle Sam and Buddy in happy times, relaxing and having a laugh together. Quicksilver, Sally O'Neil, and Wonder Boy also earn their place on this cover. Inside, readers were presented with art by such stalwarts as Fred Guardineer, Lou Fine, Nick Cardy, and Klaus Nordling. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue, and we seriously doubt any other copy will ever top this one in CGC's ranking for the issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $740.

2020

National Comics #20 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. The standard that Lou Fine set for this title, by providing or collaborating with Reed Crandall on nearly all of the preceding issues' covers, was formidable, but Crandall proves up to the challenge with this daring drawing. This is one of two issues in the Mile High National Comics run offered for your consideration in our sale that has earned the nearly unbelievable CGC-grading of NM/MT 9.8. To date this is the only copy of #20 to be certified by CGC. Interior artist contributions come from Fine, Crandall, Fred Guardineer, Klaus Nordling, Jack Cole, Paul Gustavson, and Nick Cardy. Holding out for a nicer copy? Good luck! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $740.

2021

National Comics #21 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The figure of Uncle Sam, battered but triumphant, stands amid the ruined horrors of the German war machine, as drawn by Will Eisner. Eisner also contributes interior art for this issue, along with Klaus Nordling, Paul Gustavson, and Fred Guardineer. This issue's great cover art certainly never looked better than it does on this incredible Mile High copy. The spine is nearly perfect, the edges are nearly perfect, the corners are nearly perfect... and the staples? You guessed it -- nearly perfect! A great comic, no matter how you look at it. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $740.

2022

National Comics #22 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Will Eisner cover and interior art spices up this issue, with Paul Gustavson, Klaus Nordling, Jack Cole, and Fred Guardineer also contributing interior art. This brilliant copy is one of just two copies of issue #22 to be certified by CGC to date, the other copy coming in at a modest grade of FN- 5.5. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to obtain a piece of one of the most spectacular runs from the Golden Age of comics. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $740.

2023

National Comics #23 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The last of our sensational run of National Comics from the premiere Mile High pedigree is certainly not the least. Will Eisner provides the patriotic war cover and also contributes interior art, where he is joined by Quality mainstays Paul Gustavson, Klaus Nordling, Jack Cole, Gill Fox, and Fred Guardineer. The Unknown and Destroyer 171 begin in this issue. We don't mean to repeat ourselves, but this is a beautiful copy, and, at NM 9.6, an unheard of grade, except for those archived by Edgar Church. CGC has certified one other copy of #23 to date, but it ranks a distant second to this jewel. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $760.

2024

Crime SuspenStories #2 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Johnny Craig's cover is supported by interior art from himself, Graham Ingels, and Jack Kamen. This extraordinary copy comes directly from Bill Gaines' files and a certificate signed by Gaines, Russ Cochran, and Robert Overstreet is included with the lot. A true EC gem! To date, only two copies have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $750.

2025

Crime SuspenStories #3 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Here's a classic EC crime comic (including an amazing story by Harvey Kurtzman), and you can't get much better than a Gaines File copy. Absolutely no flaws, with razor-sharp corners, vivid color, and amazing crispness. There are currently only three copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $525.

2026

Crime SuspenStories #4 Mile High pedigree (EC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This comic is something of a curiosity. It's is known that most of the EC comics from the Mile High collection were bought second-hand, and are not in as nice condition as the comics Edgar Church bought new. However, this particular EC comic looks fantastic - just like the comics he purchased as they reached the newsstands. Was this comic bought new, or was it simply a second hand comic that never accumulated any wear prior to being acquired by Mr. Church? Whatever the case, there's no denying this is a comic with great stories and art, in great condition, from a great collection. How can you go wrong? Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $525.

2027

Crime SuspenStories #8 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This issue features artwork by Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, and Johnny Craig, with a chilling cover by Craig as well. An incredible copy, nearly perfect in every way. Full color strike, perfectly clean edges, and razor sharp corners. The spine is immaculate, and the centering is exact, with very fresh interior paper. One of the very finest copies in the world; it is absolutely stunning! To date, only two copies have received a higher grade from CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $425.

2028

Crime SuspenStories #16 Gaines File pedigree 2/12 (EC, 1953). CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Johnny Craig's utterly eye-popping cover delivers the "jolt" that the cover blurb promises. This awe-inspiring specimen is mesmerizingly beautiful, with only one copy graded higher in CGC's most recent survey. Need more convincing? The issue boasts a Who's Who of EC horror artists: Al Feldstein, Jack Kamen, Al Williamson, and Joe Orlando. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $360.

2029

Crypt of Terror #18 Gaines File pedigree 1/10 (EC, 1950) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Cover artist Johnny Craig was 24 years old when he created this cover, typically clean, understated, and oh so creepy. Craig was already an EC veteran of three years here, and had drawn every cover of this series since the title had changed to Crime Patrol with issue #7. Interior art comes from Craig, Wood, Feldstein, and Kurtzman. This is an absolutely brilliant example with the highest grade CGC has awarded to a copy of issue #18. It is also the #1 Gaines File copy as ranked by Bob Overstreet, quite probably making it the finest copy in existence! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,100.

2030

The Haunt of Fear #15(#1) Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1950) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. The first issue of one of EC's famous horror titles also was a first for the Old Witch, her first appearance. Johnny Craig's cover gave way to exquisite drawings by himself, Harvey Kurtzman, Al Feldstein, and Wally Wood. And, oh! The horrors! This unbelievable copy, at NM/MT 9.8, stands alone atop CGC's census, ahead of even every other Gaines File copy. And to top it off, this is a "scarce" issue! While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,600.

2032

The Haunt of Fear #4 Gaines File pedigree 3/9 (EC, 1950) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. This issue of the classic EC horror title is noteworthy on several accounts. Graham Ingels becomes the regular artist for the Old Witch, and both Jacks (Kamen and Davis) contribute interior story art. The cover, like so many of the earliest ECs, is by Al Feldstein. The Vault Keeper and Crypt Keeper make their first appearances in the Haunt of Fear run. This outstanding copy is tied with one other as the highest graded copy certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $950.

2033

The Haunt of Fear #7 Gaines File pedigree 2/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. If your heart isn't stopped by Johnny Craig's chilling cover, the astonishing condition of this Gaines File gem will send you reaching for the defibrillator. The cover radiates with deep color and gloss, and the interior off-white to white pages make the story content sparkle. And what talent awaits inside: Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, Jack Davis all provide stories. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $540.

2034

The Haunt of Fear #10 Gaines File pedigree 2/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Al Feldstein created the brilliant cover, accentuated perfectly by the gorgeous colors of this copy, especially the red background of the title logo. Inside, peerless storytelling is provided by Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, and Johnny Craig. Just one other of the amazing Gaines File copies of issue #10 managed to eke out a slightly higher grade from CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $540.

2035

The Haunt of Fear #12 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Beginning with the previous issue, Graham Ingels took over the cover duties for this title, giving The Haunt of Fear a distinctive look, and ushering in some of the most effective, horrific covers EC produced. This is one of the four Ingels covers that Overstreet deems "classic". Additional artists contributing to this issue were Joe Orlando, Johnny Craig, and Jack Davis. When publisher William Gaines begin designating his file copies, he chose this as the nicest copy of the twelve he saved of issue #12. CGC almost agrees; only one copy has received a higher grade to date. Go to our website for a closer look at this breathtaking copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $425.

2036

The Haunt of Fear #13 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Overstreet doesn't note anything special about this issue, but the "ordinary" EC issue overwhelmingly outclassed most any other publisher's offering in 1952. Example: Graham Ingels provided exquisitely creepy cover and interior artwork, with interior assistance from Jack Kamen, Johnny Craig, and Jack Davis. Not a shabby quartet! This copy was one of twelve that publisher William Gaines filed away over fifty years ago, and Mr. Gaines felt this was the nicest of the twelve. Just three CGC-graded copies have earned higher grades to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $400.

2037

The Haunt of Fear #15 Gaines File pedigree 7/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Here's one of the highest-graded examples of this issue ever surveyed by CGC -- and upon examining this beautiful specimen from the important Gaines collection, it's easy to see why no other copies have graded higher. EC luminaries Jack Davis, George Evans, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels provide the interior tales, with Ingels delivering a coffin-raising cover. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $400.

2038

The Haunt of Fear #16 Gaines File pedigree 1/11 (EC, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. EC adapted many of famed author Ray Bradbury's stories, including one in this issue. Graham Ingels provided the cover art, while Ingels, George Evans, Jack Kamen, and Jack Davis worked the interior. Three copies of this issue have received slightly higher grades from CGC to date, although William Gaines designated this beauty the nicest of the eleven copies he set aside in 1952. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $400.

2039

Incredible Science Fiction #30 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. A great Jack Davis cover leads this issue that has interior art by Bernard Krigstein, Joe Orlando, and Wally Wood. Previous to this issue, the title of this series was Weird Science-Fantasy, and in the fevered minds of the folks at CGC that must still be the title -- since that's the name they (mistakenly) put on this label. If you've ever wanted a copy of the non-existent "Weird Science-Fantasy #30" this is as close as you're going to get.... There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $500.

2040

Incredible Science Fiction #31 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Featuring a cover by Jack Davis, with interior art by Al Williamson and Roy Krenkel, and Wally Wood. Although the CGC label on this comic says "Weird Science-Fantasy #31," this is -- of course -- really Incredible Science Fiction #31, and a gorgeous Gaines File copy at that. We'll forgive CGC the labeling error though, since prior to issue #30 the title of this series was Weird Science-Fantasy - but the CGC folks seem to have not noticed the change. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $515.

2041

Incredible Science Fiction #32 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Jack Davis created one of his most memorable covers for this code-approved, yet still very cool, EC. This book is in fantastic condition with great page quality. Plus, it has interior art by stalwarts Davis, Al Williamson, Joe Orlando, and Roy Krenkel. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $515.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

2042

Incredible Science Fiction #33 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1956) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet doesn't call this Wally Wood cover a "classic," but we think they should! You've got to love Wood's detail on the machinery inside the spaceship. In fact, this is the last issue of a series with a very distinguished lineage: it's forebears included such titles as Weird Science, Weird Fantasy, and Weird Science Fantasy. Interior art is by Bernard Krigstein, Joe Orlando, Jack Davis, and Wally Wood. As an ultra-high grade Gaines File copy, this comic is rare enough, but this one has the further distinction of being a CGC error book -- the label mistakenly describes this comic as "Weird Science-Fantasy #33." You can show all your friends, and have great fun mocking the folks at CGC! To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $500.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

2043

International Comics #1 Big Apple pedigree (EC, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Cream pages. This early EC comic has a cool "headlight" cover, and interior art by DC Comics mainstay Kurt Schaffenberger. It's a sharp pedigree copy with great color. CGC notes, "Tanning on edges of pages, 1" tear on 4 pages." Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $353.

2044

Mad #1 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Few titles have managed to last as long as Harvey Kurtzman's brain-child, which is still going strong today. Kurtzman drew the cover to this seminal issue, Jack Davis satirized the horror genre, Wally Wood lampooned the sci-fi, John Severin skewed the westerns, and Bill Elder poked fun at the crime stories that EC published. What more could you want? Why, perhaps the most stunning specimen of this important comic! This is tied with one other copy for top-ranked honors in CGC's census for the groundbreaking issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $7,000.

2045

Mad #2 (EC, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The second issue of Bill Gaines' landmark series, Mad would go on to introduce a new brand of humor to the American public, heavily based on sarcasm and satire. Nothing was sacred, as the boys at EC constantly poked fun at our nation's institutions and media. This comic is clean, glossy, and colorful. The artistic line-up for this issue featured Jack Davis, John Severin, Bill Elder, and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,050; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,475.

2046

Mad #3 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. One of the most trend-setting comics ever published, this title has become a cultural icon. This is a beautiful example of the beginnings of Mad, before it went to magazine size. From the personal stash of the publisher comes this copy, one of the nicest in existence according to CGC's current population report. To date, no other copy has received a higher grade from CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.

2047

Mad #4 Gaines File pedigree 5/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This is a killer, high-grade copy featuring a Harvey Kurtzman cover that has everything an assassin enthusiast would love and that any young reader's mother would love to hate. A decidedly blessed beauty struts through a gauntlet of booby traps designed to do her harm. This book also contains a marijuana mention in the story "Fob was a Slob." This beautiful copy, at a scintillating NM/MT 9.8, ranks "only" second-best with CGC, bested by an improbable MT 9.9; though we can't imagine a nicer book than our offering. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.

2048

Mad #5 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This just happens to be one of the Mad issues that is on the top of everyone's list. Bill Elder wrought this cover in such a way that ensured that this issue was tossed in the trash by all mothers who found it in their young sons' possession. This cover has all that would have Fredric Wertham frothing at the mouth. It has a voluptuous red-head kissing a private eye, a hanging, a corpse perforated by countless knives with a hatchet buried in his head, booze, ghouls, guns, shrunken heads, and much, much more. To date, no other copy has graded higher than this gem. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,000.

2049

Mad #8 (EC, 1953) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Goofy? Weird? Totally off-beat? You betcha! This is one of the all-time classic covers by Harvey Kurtzman, the man responsible for setting the zany and irreverent tone of this book before it became a magazine. Other contributors to this issue were Bill Elder, Jack Davis, and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $642; NM 9.4 value = $825.

2050

Mad #8 Gaines File pedigree 5/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. A well-endowed beauty on this cover is only a prelude of things to come in the pages following. This single digit book features a cover and "Hey Look" reprints by Harvey Kurtzman. Due to the ideal method of preservation by Bill Gaines this copy is blessed with white pages and impeccable ink reflectivity. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $825.

2051

Mad #10 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The comic book that influenced all parody titles to come never failed to be innovative and hilarious. The early issues were masterpieces of humor edited by none other than Harvey Kurtzman. There is no other copy of this book currently graded higher than this Gaines File copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $825.

2052

Mad #11 (EC, 1954) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Basil Wolverton bids for the most memorable cover in the run - an image that's impossible to erase from one's memory, no matter how hard you try! Quirky Basil also contributes interior features, along with Wally Wood, Jack Davis, and Bill Elder. This is an awfully nice copy for one that doesn't come from the Gaines File cache. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $642; NM 9.4 value = $825.

2053

Mad #12 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Bernie Krigstein, Jack Davis, and Wally Wood help Editor Harvey Kurtzman with this issue, and the irony is great; classy artists doing classless stories! Included is a parody of Archie Comics's fair-haired star, which Mad calls, "Starchie". Only one other copy of issue #12 has earned a higher grade from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $650.

2054

Mad #14 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Mad was the parody book that all imitators aspired to mimic. This issue features the artwork by masters Russ Heath and the late Wally Wood. If you want just one example of a Gaines File book (and who doesn't?), this is your chance. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $650.

2055

Mad #16 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Some of the funniest stuff to ever see the light of day were the early comic book format Mads. This comic hit the stands during the onset of the censorship of comics by the Senate as a result of Dr. Fredric Wertham. While not noted in the Overstreet Price Guide, this comic has what might just be the only cover appearance of Bill Gaines on one of his own publications. The cover blurbs are blatant jabs at the censorship that was going on in the day. No other copy of this book has been certified in a higher grade than this issue to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $525.

2056

Mad #18 Gaines File pedigree 5/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Now what kid in the fifties could resist grabbing a pen and completing the dot-to-dot on this cover? This issue is incredibly difficult to find in grade for precisely that reason. This brilliant yellow cover by Harvey Kurtzman is just as bright as it was nearly 50 years ago. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $525.

2057

Mad #19 Gaines File copy (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. What other comic but Mad could get away with publishing a cover that looks like a racing form? Mad was the leading innovator when it came to parody and any other mag was just riding EC's coat tails. This blazing book contains artwork by Wally Wood and Jack Davis. Only one copy has been given a higher grade so far in the CGC census. While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $525

2058

Mad #19 (EC, 1955) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Don't get confused by this cover designed to look like a gambler's horse race form, inside are the same satire and lampoons readers had grown to expect. This issue had parodies of Walt Disney cartoons, Superman, and "The Caine Mutiny." The artistic contributors for this issue were Wally Wood, Jack Davis, and Bill Elder. An attractive copy of this issue, this is a very nice comic for the assigned grade. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $285.

2059

Mad #22 (EC, 1955) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. With a faux-Picasso cover by the great Harvey Kurtzman, this is a very special issue of Mad! Billed as a "Special Art Issue" on the cover, this was actually the story of Bill Elder, who is exclusively represented inside with a unique set of stories about the artist at various stages of life. Harvey Kurtzman did the photo-montages used in this issue. Mad almost never did single-artist issues, making this issue a rare treat. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $525.

2060

Mad #23 (EC, 1955) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. The last comic issue of this legendary title, the next issue would find Mad transformed into a magazine to escape the restrictions of the newly-formed Comics Code Authority in the wake of the Senate Hearings on Juvenile Delinquency (perhaps the word "Think" on the cover is an injunction to the general public, many of whom had been swayed by the outrageous -- and patently ridiculous -- claims of Dr. Wertham and other anti-comics crusaders). Wally Wood and Jack Davis give the old format a great sendoff, with outstanding interior stories satirizing Pogo Possum and Ripley's Believe It Or Not. An excellent addition to any collection! Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $285; VF/NM 9.0 value = $405.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

2061

Mad Follies #2 White Mountain pedigree (EC, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Need a wacky 1965 calendar to hang on your wall? Well, you might! Just in case, you better bid on this wild Mad collection of crazy stuff from previous issues, as it handily contains that bonus 1965 calendar! It's a nice copy, too! It's been newly encapsulated by CGC, which currently is showing no other copies of issue #2 graded. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $250.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

2062

M.D. #3 Gaines File pedigree 5/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. With its surgical-white interior pages and heart-pounding cover colors, this issue of M.D. is guaranteed to raise your pulse! Reed Crandall, George Evans, Graham Ingels, and Johnny Craig offer the art in this winner from the important Gaines collection. Only one copy in CGC's current survey has earned a better grade. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $110.

2063

Moon Girl #5 (EC, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. EC's first horror story, "Zombie Terror", appeared in this issue, nearly two years before the classic EC titles began. The issue also features a Sheldon Moldoff cover, and interior art by Johnny Craig. This unusually lovely copy is the second highest-graded from CGC to date for issue #5. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $888; NM 9.4 value = $1,150.

2064

Panic #1 Gaines File pedigree 10/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This is a first issue of the neglected sister publication to Mad. While every bit just as hilarious as Mad, Panic is still undervalued and a great bargain. This issue was used in the Senate investigation hearing and and contains artwork by Jack Davis, Bill Elder and Jack Kamen. As an added bonus Bill Elder drew the entire E.C. staff in this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $360.

2065

Panic #1 (EC, 1954) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Just as irreverent as its predecessor and mentor, Mad, this title shows a penchant for violence with this cover by Al Feldstein, all in good fun, of course. The U.S. Senate (used in investigative hearings) and the State of Massachusetts (banned the book) didn't see the humor. How could anyone dislike a book that featured the art of Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Bill Elder, and Jack Kamen? Besides the famed Gaines File copies, it's tough to find this premiere issue of one of the more obscure titles EC published in high-grade condition. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $203.

2066

Panic #2 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. In glorious 2-D, Panic returns for its second issue with this explosive Al Feldstein cover. On the inside, Feldstein and Wally Wood score a "bogie" with their movie parody "African Scream," and Jack Davis, Bill Elder, and Joe Orlando help provide "humor in a varicose vein." This is a sparkling copy from the legendary Gaines collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $170.

2067

Panic #3 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Bill Gaines was not one to take any guff lying down. After all the censorship that would become his bane, he pulled off the kid gloves and fought back in the way that he knew best...in print. This issue features a parody of the Senate Subcommitee that was out for his demise. Jack Davis drew Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein in this story. This book also features a marijuana smoking Old King Cole. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $140.

2068

Panic #4 Gaines File pedigree 10/12 (EC, 1954) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. This pedigree, white paged beauty sports a classic infinity cover by the inimitable Basil Wolverton. He could draw ugly women like nobody else and these grotesque twins are second only to his Lena the Hyena. This book features artwork by Jack Davis, Bill Elder, and Joe Orlando. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $108; NM 9.4 value = $140.

2069

Panic #5 Gaines File copy 9/11 (EC, 1954) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. This innovative sideways cover by Al Feldstein features a full-length well-endowed beauty reclining on a couch displaying her ample charms as Feldstein was wont to do. This issue also features artwork by Jack Davis and Bill Elder. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $97; NM 9.4 value = $125.

2070

Panic #6 Gaines File copy 4/7 (EC, 1955) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This brilliant white "non-cover" is notoriously difficult to find in high grade. Other than an small asterisk, the image area of this cover is blank. This copy is notably smudge free and looking just as nice as it did as Bill Gaines pulled it from the press decades ago. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $125.

2071

Panic #6 (EC, 1955) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. With contributions from the likes of Al Feldstein, Bill Elder, Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, and Jack Davis, this title did its big brother (Mad) proud. You probably won't find this predominantly white cover in nicer condition except on one of the Gaines File copies. Overstreet 2003 VF+ 8.5 value = $68; VF/NM 9.0 value = $97.

2072

Panic #7 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1955) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The powers that were at EC were notorious with their insane covers and this one proves it. The tiger striped cover was used for "patching torn tigers!"...only at EC. This black and orange cover is as nice as the day it was printed. While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $125.

2073

Panic #7 (EC, 1955) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. You'll get a real kick out of this officially sanctioned parody of the most successful parody in comics, Mad. This issue is packed with the talent of Bill Elder, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, and Joe Orlando. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $125. From the collection of Bobby Harmon.

2074

Panic #8 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Here is that perfect gift for the optometrist in your life as this copy poses as an eye chart. White cover books are near impossible to find in high grade due to the inherent smudging and ink transfer. This is also the last pre-Code issue. This copy is easily the highest yet graded by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $125.

2075

Panic #10 Gaines File pedigree 10/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The Panic crew at EC have a parcel of humor addressed to Satire Lovers everywhere, and it's been marked "Handle With Care." Actually, as a Gaines File copy, this comic has been handled with care! And while this copy was initially ranked number 10 of 12, there are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Bill Elder and Jack Davis provide art for this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $125.

2076

Panic #11 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1955). CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The cover of this absolutely gorgeous specimen of Panic #11 expertly parodies a box of Wheaties cereal -- "breakfast of chimpanzees," indeed! The interior pages are milk-white, but there's nothing soggy about this comic; only two copies in CGC's most recent census sport a higher grade. Bill Elder, Wally Wood, and Jack Davis offer interior art, with satires including "Mary Worthless!" and "20,000 Leaks Under the Sea." Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $125.

2077

Panic #12 Gaines File pedigree 10/12 (EC, 1956) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Due to the advent of the Comics Code, this title met its fate and this was the last copy of what was one of EC's best titles. CCA censorship resulted in thousands of copies of this issue being destroyed, leaving this issue the hardest to find of the entire run. This cover is as jam-packed with detail as only Jack Davis could have rendered it. Every inch of this cover is plastered with crazy frat house antics. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $125; NM 9.4 value = $165.

2078

Panic #12 (EC, 1956) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Finding this issue in any condition can prove to be very difficult, as this is the last issue, it had poor distribution, and thousands of them were destroyed. Jack Davis turns in a crowded cover with the typically great stories and art by Bill Elder and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $90.

2079

Picture Stories From American History #4 Gaines File pedigree 7/10 (EC, 1947). CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Honest Abe, not known as a handsome president, never looked so good than on the cover of this lovely copy of Picture Stories From American History. The warm, vivid cover colors are extremely eye-catching, and the off-white to white pages allow the interior work to shine gloriously. Only almost-negligible spine wear keeps this gem from grading higher -- in fact, out of the mere three copies currently falling under CGC's census, only one has received a better grade! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $235.

2080

Picture Stories from Science #1 Gaines File pedigree 4/11 (EC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This first scientific issue from Educational Comics boasts a cover than almost would look at home on an future issue of Weird Science. It's a copy from William Gaines' personal files, and looks great, despite a few very minor storage defects. In fact, CGC lists only one other issue of this comic with a higher certified grade at this time. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $239; NM 9.4 value = $300.

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The Ridiculously Expensive Mad #nn Gaines File pedigree (World, 1969) Condition: NM. Nobody can say that Bill Gaines lacked foresight! He had a penchant for putting aside fresh copies of everything he printed. What is even better is that everything he set aside for himself remained in near-pristine condition and was, in effect, sheltered from the ravages of time. This book was printed with countless cool bonuses and finding a complete copy is next to impossible. Finding a copy that is still NM in the original cellophane wrapper is absolutely unheard of. Included as inserts are the "Meet the Staff of MAD" record, the MAD Mobile (along with the ultra-rare loose instructions), MAD stencils, stickers and much more. Way back in 1969 this book retailed for $9.95, back when money was actually worth something, so it is highly doubtful that too many copies of this tome were actually sold in the first place. Multiply that by the coolness factor of being chock full of great inserts that just plead to be torn out and what you end up with is a book that defines the word "rare". Let's see how ridiculously expensive this beauty will go for...

Golden Age (1938-1955)

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Shock SuspenStories #1 Gaines File pedigree 3/11 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Only one copy of this classic first issue has received a higher grade from CGC, but once you examine this near-perfect specimen, you'll doubt that anything could conceivably grade higher. Al Feldstein's gripping electrocution cover definitely makes you wonder what it is we aren't seeing. Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels ignite the interior pages of this gem that comes direct from the famed Gaines collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,025.

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Shock SuspenStories #1 (EC, 1952) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Al Feldstein's classic electrocution cover launches the title with a jolt. The usual excellent cadre of EC story artists (Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, and Jack Davis this time) ensure the beauty of the issue is more than skin deep. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $570.

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Shock SuspenStories #3 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Wally Wood's biting cover will make you resist the call of the wild. This stunning specimen from the Gaines Files is amazingly pristine, with CGC awarding only one other copy a higher grade. Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, and Al Feldstein join Wood with interior contributions. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $405.

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Shock SuspenStories #7 Crowley pedigree - Double cover (EC, 1953) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This comic is quite a treat with its classic melting face cover art by Al Feldstein. A high-grade EC comic is notable enough, but this issue has the rare distinction of having a double cover in addition to its respected pedigree. It also has interior art by Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, George Evans, and Joe Orlando. CGC notes, "1st cover 7.5, interior cover 9.0." Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $474; NM 9.4 value = $610.

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Shock SuspenStories #8 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Q Al Feldstein's sharply rendered cover goes straight for the jugular -- gulp!< This superb book boasts vibrant colors and a tight spine, and is truly a prize from the legendary Gaines collection. One of the highest-graded specimens in CGC's current survey, issue #8 includes work by stalwarts Jack Kamen, Wally Wood, Al Williamson, and George Evans. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $405.

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Shock SuspenStories #9 Gaines File pedigree 3/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. In Al Feldstein's frightening cover, this prison escapee realizes that with life behind bars, at least you've got life! Far and away, this vibrant book leads the pack among all copies in CGC's most recent survey. Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, and Reed Crandall illustrate interior stories, one of which includes an eye injury -- plus there's a Ray Bradbury adaptation to boot! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $335.

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Shock SuspenStories #15 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This cover shows the only sure-fire way to put an end to incessant nagging. Though we don't condone it, it still makes for a great cover. Bill Gaines makes an appearance in the text story "The EC Caper." Contributing to this book are Jack Kamen, Reed Crandall and Wally Wood. While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 20003 NM 9.4 value = $250.

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Tales From the Crypt #21 Gaines File pedigree 1/10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The second issue of this title sports an Al Feldstein cover, and interior art from Feldstein, Graham Ingels, Wally Wood, and Harvey Kurtzman. William Gaines was particularly proud of this copy, numbering it the first of 10 copies he set aside for posterity. Just two other copies of the issue, probably also from Gaines' vaults, have earned a higher grade than this marvelous copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,225.

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Tales From the Crypt #22 Gaines File pedigree 1/10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Through a latter day revival of the title via the hit HBO television adaptation, Tales From the Crypt is the most famous of EC's horror titles. And the Gaines File copies have preserved the original comic issues in remarkable fashion. Even among other high-grade copies from Mr. Gaines' collection, the grade here is the highest CGC has awarded to date. Al Feldstein did the cover; Feldstein, Graham Ingels, Johnny Craig, and Jack Kamen worked the interior. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $950.

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Tales From the Crypt #24 (EC, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Perhaps more than any other pre-Code horror titles, EC comics were read, re-read, and re-read again by appreciative fans, leaving us with few high-grade copies other than the ones Bill Gaines preserved in his files. And you know how expensive those beauties can be! This one is a beauty, too, but doesn't have a pedigree "name" and will set you back much less than a Gaines File copy. Near-classic cover image by Al Feldstein, with interior art by Johnny Craig, Jack Davis, Graham Ingels, and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $565; NM 9.4 value = $725.

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Tales From the Crypt #25 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Even among the superb Gaines File copies, this remarkable copy stands alone at an eye-boggling NM/MT 9.8. Go ahead; find fault - we dare ya! From the Al Feldstein cover, to the bewitching interior art by Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, Wally Wood, and Jack Davis, this issue has it going on, and the condition! Well, just go to our website for a close-up, and you'll see what we mean! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $725.

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Tales From the Crypt #27 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Before Jack Davis began his long run as the cover artist for EC's most famous horror title, the great Wally Wood rendered the covers for issues #26 and 27. Joe Orlando, Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, and Jack Davis provided the interior art. To date CGC hasn't awarded a higher grade, and it hard to imagine a nicer copy existing. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $580.

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Tales From the Crypt #29 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Jack Davis' covers invoked a unique combination of thrills, chills, and amusement, perfect for the EC lineup. He was one of the most prolific of the publisher's stable of artists, and responsible for the covers of the final 18 issues of this title. Inside, he got help from Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando. This near-perfect copy has been bested in grade by only one other copy to date, according to the latest CGC census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $580.

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Tales From the Crypt #29 Aurora pedigree (EC, 1952) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. It's the start of a new era, as Jack Davis does his first cover, giving us some fearsome artwork, and earning his spot as the permanent cover artist for Tales From the Crypt from this point on. Davis even gets his biography featured in this issue's "Artist of the Issue" column. Bill Gaines like Davis for his speed, good feel for horror, and distinctive style which was popular with fans. Stories in this issue have artwork by Davis, Graham Ingels, and Jack Kamen. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $323.

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Tales From the Crypt #30 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Jack Davis' masterful underwater cover starts this issue with a splash. Davis, Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando handle the interior art. CGC hasn't awarded a higher grade to date for this issue than the grade of our offering. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $580.

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Tales From the Crypt #31 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This important issue has Al Williamson's first art for EC. It also has a lot of the EC staff showing up inside: Jack Kamen draws himself, Gaines, and Feldstein, while Johnny Craig and Jack Davis draw themselves into the story. And let's not forget the absolutely horrific cover depicting a hapless, and soon to be handless, peasant. At the time, Robert Overstreet thought this was the best file copy, listing it number 1 of 12, but CGC has graded two others higher at NM/MT 9.8. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $600.

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Tales From the Crypt #32 (EC, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. You think you're having a bad day? Don't try for sympathy from the gal on this cover. Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time! If you look closely you can even see the horrified (yet comical) expressions on the faces of the tiny clowns in the background. Jack Davis provides cover and interior art, with George Evans and Graham Ingels also illustrating stories in this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $400; NM 9.4 value = $515.

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Tales From the Crypt #33 Aurora pedigree (EC, 1952) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Struggling to describe one of our favorite Jack Davis covers brings to mind two adjectives: grotesque and hilarious. Normally those two would not be describing the same thing, but with Jack Davis, it's all good! Lots of rich, deep colors on this cover, and the maroon logo really sets it off. The origin of the Crypt Keeper is featured in this issue (he's the offspring of the two creatures on the cover). Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $458.

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Tales From the Crypt #34 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Jack Davis handles the cover art and he, Evans, Kamen, and Ingels draw pretty pictures of scary things inside. A Ray Bradbury adaptation is also featured. Bob Overstreet labeled this copy as the best he saw among the file copies, and currently no other copy has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $530.

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Tales From the Crypt #34 (EC, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This issue spotlights an adaptation of a Ray Bradbury story. Other features in this issue are lingerie panels, cover art by Jack Davis, and interior art by Davis, George Evans, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels. This issue even managed to get cited in Parade of Pleasure -- it's almost tooo much! An extra-nice copy, especially considering it's not one of the Gaines File copies. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $293; VF/NM 9.0 value = $412.

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Tales From the Crypt #35 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This is the classic Jack Davis werewolf cover. True to his form, Davis renders the werewolf in its full glory; razor-sharp claws, pointed fangs, and bloodshot eyes, with what is surely horrid breath visibly emanating from the creature's mouth. Note the victim in the background and the terror-stricken expression frozen upon his lifeless face. The fearsome cover art is matched only by the lovely condition of this Gaines File book. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $515.

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Tales From the Crypt #41 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A wonderfully frightening scene on the cover sets the mood for this issue. Interior art by the incredibly talented cast of Davis, Evans, Kamen, and Ingels. This comic's deep blacks, bright whites, sharp corners, and all-around freshness make this book every bit the 9.4 CGC's graders assigned it. This copy is tied with two others as the highest CGC-graded to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $500.

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Tales From the Crypt #43 Gaines File pedigree 2/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Jack Davis drops in for another striking cover, and flies high in an interior story, as do Jack Kamen, George Evans, and Graham Ingels. This fantastic copy, straight from the amazing Gaines collection, is by far the highest-graded copy of Tales From the Crypt #43 in CGC's latest census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $500.

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Tales From the Crypt #44 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. A lovely beheading, and a shocked crowd looking on with horrific looks on their faces, grace this cover. What could be more entertaining? Jack Davis on the cover and interior, plus additional story art by Reed Crandall, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels, make this another pre-Code horror classic. The remarkable, high-grade Gaines File copy makes this a near unique specimen. No other copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $500.

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Three Dimensional EC Classics #1 Gaines File pedigree 7/12 (EC, 1954) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. This 3-D EC comic is a bit of an odd one; the stories were redrawn into the 3-D format, but not necessarily by the same artists who originally did the stories, and it's rare in high grades due to the unstable paper stock which was used. It has Wally Wood art on a story from Mad #3, Bernard Krigstein art on a story from Weird Science #7, George Evans art on a story from Frontline Combat #13, and Graham Ingels art on a story from Crime SuspenStories #5. Harvey Kurtzman cover art. The CGC holder has a small crack on the right edge near the top. CGC notes, "2 Pairs of 3-D glasses included." Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $261.

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Three Dimensional EC Classics #1 (EC, 1954) CGC Qualified VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. A cool Kurtzman cover fronts this interesting book. It contains previously published stories that have been redrawn in 3-D format, often by a different artist than the original. Artists for this issue include Bernard Krigstein, George Evans, and Graham Ingels. This tough to find book is rare in high grade due to unstable paper stock. Originally this issue came with two pair of 3-D glasses. One pair is included with this lot (in a mylar stickered by CGC), but it is not inside the book or slab. CGC notes, "glasses missing, incomplete." Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $174.

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Three Dimensional Tales from the Crypt of Terror #2 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1954) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. This great EC 3-D comic has a cover by Al Feldstein, with stories from Tales From the Crypt and Vault of Horror that have been redrawn to the 3-D format by Jack Davis, Will Elder, Johnny Craig, and Joe Orlando. Overstreet notes that this comic is rare in high grade. CGC notes, "2 pairs of 3-D glasses included." While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $255; VF 8.0 value = $531.

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Two-Fisted Tales #19 Gaines File pedigree 3/10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The one-and-only Harvey Kurtzman enlists for this blazing combat cover depicting a trigger-happy private, and Wally Wood, John Severin, and Johnny Craig serve tours of duty inside. This is a thoroughly amazing specimen: its cover colors resonate deeply, the spine and borders are near-perfect, and the interior pages are sharp and off-white. Only one copy in CGC's current survey carries a higher grade. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $875.

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Two-Fisted Tales #23 Gaines File pedigree 3/10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Harvey Kurtzman delivers another cover with a bang, and his compatriots Jack Davis and Wally Wood join him for interior stories of "war and fighting men." This spectacular Gaines File copy is nearly perfect, bested only once in CGC's most recent census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $335.

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Two-Fisted Tales #32 Gaines File pedigree 3/9 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Wally Wood takes aim and detonates a creative depth charge with this astonishing cover. Interior contributions are by Jack Davis, Wally Wood, and the man who would later become synonymous with DC's war titles, Joe Kubert. To date, only one copy has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $240.

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Vault of Horror #12 (#1) White Mountain pedigree (EC, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Overstreet calls this first issue "scarce" (issues #1 through #11 were EC's War Against Crime). Historically, Vault of Horror ties with Crypt of Terror as the first horror comic. This strongly solid specimen has a lot going for it: Its colors are extremely vivid, its pages maintain off-white vibrancy, and minor spine stress keeps this rarity from grading higher. Plus, there's art by Johnny Craig, Al Feldstein, and Harvey Kurtzman. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $3,225.

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Vault of Horror #13 Gaines File pedigree 1/9 (EC, 1950) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This is the true second issue of this title as it was War Against Crime for the first 11 issues. This issue has a great walking dead cover and an infamous Morphine story on the inside. Besides being just a great book, it is quite probably the nicest copy in existence. There is one other NM/MT 9.8 out there, but Bob Overstreet ranked this one best of all the Gaines File copies. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,265.

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Vault of Horror #15 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This is a striking cover, from the yellow logo against an indigo background, to Johnny Craig's graveyard scene. Inside Craig, Feldstein, Ingels, and Kamen draw more scary stuff better than anyone. No other copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $975.

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Vault of Horror #16 Gaines File pedigree 1/11 (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This issue is highlighted by Johnny Craig's evocative cover, arguably his best. "Ghastly" Graham Ingels, Al Feldstein and Jack Kamen render the superb interior stories. An essentially flawless copy, it is tied with one other for the highest CGC-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $740.

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Vault of Horror #17 Gaines File pedigree 4/11 (EC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Full moon alert for all you werewolves! This classic cover was drawn by Johnny Craig; he's joined inside by Graham Ingels, Jack Davis, and Jack Kamen. But the real star of the show here is the condition of this book, which came from EC publisher Bill Gaines' own supply of stashed copies. They may come a tad bit better (CGC lists two higher-graded copies of issue #17 to date), but they don't come by often. Grab this gem while you can! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $740.

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Vault of Horror #18 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Wow! This is one incredible comic book. One expects superlative art and writing from EC Comics, and this issue delivers with a ghoulish cover by Johnny Craig and stories by Jack Davis, Jack Kamen and Graham Ingels. The truly phenomenal aspect of this specimen, however, is its near-perfect condition. Add to that a particularly good cover, and the result is truly beautiful. To date, no other copy has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $580.

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Vault of Horror #18 (EC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A pair of eager lovers make a nighttime rendezvous at ye olde wishing well, but it looks like this couple is going to get more than they bargained for. The winner of this sharp comic is going to get a surprise too, but a pleasant one; this is another one of those non-pedigree comics that looks like to could go toe-to-toe with any "name" copy as far a condition goes. Tight staples, a virtually perfect spine, and corners so sharp they look like they could draw blood. Like the Johnny Craig cover artwork, this comic is both beautiful and horrific. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $580.

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Vault of Horror #19 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Johnny Craig's cover is an homage to true love. Flat, sharp and clean, this is a nearly-perfect copy of a very collectible book. According to CGC, there are only two copies graded higher to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $580.

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Vault of Horror #20 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Blood and gore as you like it! Rendered by Craig, Ingels, Kamen, and Davis, to guarantee your satisfaction! This is tied for the highest CGC-graded copy and with Bob Overstreet's #1 rank, you may just have found this finest copy in existence. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $475.

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Vault of Horror #22 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Johnny Craig's Frankenstein cover and story make this one of the higher demand issues in this ever-popular run. Graham Ingels, Jack Davis and Jack Kamen all add their particular brand of virtuosity to the interior art. The overall condition is strictly near mint, with incredibly fresh pages. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $475.

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Vault of Horror #23 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Johnny Craig again lends his talents to the cover of this classic issue, while Jack Davis, Graham Ingels and Johnny Craig carry the interior art. This issue was cited in Parade of Pleasure. To date, it is tied as the highest CGC-graded copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $475.

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Vault of Horror #31 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1953). CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Ray Bradbury fans, take note: This issue of Vault of Horror not only adapts one of the master horror writer's tales, but it also includes his biography and a photo. Also on tap are writer Al Feldstein and artists Graham Ingels, Jack Davis, and Johnny Craig. This outstanding Gaines collection specimen outdistances all comers -- it bears the highest grade awarded by CGC to any copy of issue #31. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $380.

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Vault of Horror #33 Gaines File pedigree 1/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Johnny Craig created every single cover for this title, and this is one of the spookier ones because of the realism; no ghouls, no ax-wielding maniac, just children solemnly carrying a makeshift coffin. A beautiful copy, only two others have received a higher grade from CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $380.

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Vault of Horror #34 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. A bizarre Johnny Craig cover sets the tone for this ghoulish issue, which is followed inside by the likes of Graham Ingels, Reed Crandall and Craig. The condition of this comic is superb especially considering the very dark colors on the cover. No other copy has been graded higher to date by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $380.

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Vault of Horror #36 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Johnny Craig's cover for this issue shows us a murderer, lead pipe in hand, watching his victim's body being consumed in a torrent of flame. This issue contains a classic opium-addict story by Bernie Krigstein, and additional stories by "Ghastly" Graham Ingels and Jack Davis. This one is tied for the highest CGC-grade copy to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $380.

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War Against Crime #10 Gaine File pedigree 1/11 (EC, 1949) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. If you're an EC horror fanatic, here's a book you can't pass up. It's the first appearance of the Vault Keeper, and the first appearance of the Vault of Horror. Best of all, it's from the Gaines File pedigree collection. Only one other copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,500.

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War Against Crime #11 Gaines File pedigree 1/11 (EC, 1950) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Johnny Craig draws the first horror cover for EC, and the rest is history! This would be the last issue of the series before the title changed to The Vault of Horror. Some of the interior art is also done by Al Feldstein, and this issue contains the second appearance of the Vault Keeper. This one is tied with one other for the highest CGC-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,475.

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Weird Fantasy 14 (#2) Gaines File pedigree 3/10 (EC, 1950) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Bug-eyed alien alert! Watch out, Earth, or you'll be... too late, it's an atomic blast! This incredibly fresh second issue comes from the vaults of publisher Bill Gaines; in fact this copy ties with one other as the highest-graded to date by CGC. It's hard to imagine one as nice as this copy, though! And let's not forget the artists -- Al Feldstein, Wally Wood, and Harvey Kurtzman. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.

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Weird Fantasy #7 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. A flying saucer and headlight cover -- is there any doubt that Al Feldstein knew what comic readers like? This issue not only has cover art by Feldstein, but he also contributes interior art, along with Jack Kamen, Wally Wood, and George Roussos. The lead story in this issue, "7 Year Old Genius," features a comics-in-comics reference wherein the "genius" is handed a stack of EC comics to read. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $525.

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Weird Fantasy #11 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This is another one of those covers that almost screams "classic," but somehow didn't get that classification from Overstreet. Al Feldstein really outdoes himself with this horrific image of the island of Manhattan after a nuclear attack, and an especially chilling piece of art in our current day and age. Interior art for this issue is by Joe Orlando, Wally Wood, and Jack Kamen. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $435.

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Weird Fantasy #14 Gaines File pedigree 6/9 (EC, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Major league artists Frank Frazetta and Al Williamson collaborate for the first time in this issue with additional inking help from Roy Krenkel. Al Feldstein's cover is supported by Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando on interior features. Could there possibly be more quality artists contributing to one issue? A 50+ year old comic in Near Mint condition, we should all look so good at this age! To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $610.

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Weird Fantasy #16 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Few artists could draw slimy aliens with the panache of Al Feldstein, just check out the trio of pug-uglies on this cover -- eww! And talk about horror, this scene of our planet earth getting sandwiched by a couple of rogue planets, as the aliens watch, is chilling. Great stories and art here, with contributions from Al Williamson, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando. The condition of this comic is simply stunning. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $405.

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Weird Fantasy #17 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This striking spaceship and dinosaur cover by writer/artist/editor Al Feldstein was sure to appeal to kids of all ages. The dynamite combo of Al Williamson and Roy Krenkel adds extra class to the interior, along with typically sterling artwork from Bill Elder, Joe Orlando, and Wally Wood. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $405.

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Weird Fantasy #19 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Joe Orlando makes the most of a rare cover assignment, one of just two he did on this title. Al Williamson, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando were the featured story artists of the issue which presented an adaptation of a Ray Bradbury story. Even with the existence of the Gaines File copies ranked higher by Bob Overstreet back in the day, the grade represented here is the highest that CGC has given to a copy of issue #19 to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $405.

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Weird Fantasy #22 Gaines File pedigree 3/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The last issue before this title merged with Weird Science to become Weird Science-Fantasy. A very intriguing cover by Joe Orlando, the second of only two he did for Weird Fantasy (the other was issue #19) - just imagine the creature that left such a colossal skeleton... wow! This issue's lineup of artists include Reed Crandall, Jack Kamen, and Bernard Krigstein. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $310.

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Weird Science #5 Gaines File pedigree 8/10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Overstreet doesn't call this great Atomic explosion cover by Al Feldstein a "classic," but we think they should. Sales figures showed that EC's science fiction comics sold better when Feldstein provided the cover art. Looking virtually the same as it did the day it rolled off the printing press, this comic is a real gem. It's almost a bit surprising this didn't grade even higher than it did -- other Gaines copies might be as good, but it's hard to imagine any better. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $770.

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Weird Science #7 Gaines File pedigree 8/10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. If the bubble-helmeted spaceman and spacewoman on Al Feldstein's cover aren't enough to convince you to bid on this book, try this on for size: this is one of the highest-graded copies of Weird Science #7 certified by CGC to date. Artists Jack Kamen, Wally Wood, and Harvey Kurtzman rocket into the interior stories. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $625.

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Weird Science #8 Gaines File pedigree 10/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. This gem-like beauty comes from Bill Gaines' own private stockpile. It's full of the great art we've come to know from EC -- Al Feldstein (who drew the incredible outer space cover, complete with weird aliens), Jack Kamen, and Wally Wood -- and looks as sharp as they come, condition-wise. In fact, there are no higher-graded copies in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $625.

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Weird Science #10 Gaines File pedigree 9/11 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. An eye-popping Wally Wood cover, with tentacles aplenty, introduces this incredible book which has interior artwork by Wood, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando. Gaines books are legendary for their jaw-dropping state of preservation, and this example is no exception. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $625.

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Weird Science #13 Gaines File pedigree 10/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. A gorgeous Wally Wood cover highlights this exceptional issue, which has a flying saucer story. Inside is artwork by such EC greats as Al Feldstein, Joe Orlando and Wally Wood. An incredible copy from a celebrated collection, this could easily be the centerpiece of any EC collection. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $435.

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Weird Science #15 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. A classic Wally Wood dinosaur cover highlights this fabulous EC issue, with stunning interior artwork by Wood, Al Williamson, Graham Ingels, and Jack Kamen. A lovely copy from the personal collection of Bill Gaines, you'll be hard-pressed to find any defects on this beauty. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. While CGC has certified this as a Gaines File copy, there is no certificate accompanying this lot. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $460.

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Weird Science #16 Gaines File pedigree 9/11 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Was this cover the inspiration for Mars Attacks? Just look at this cover drawn by Wally Wood, and you can draw your own conclusions. Let's hope that adorable little puppy in the lower left hand corner has enough sense not to alert the aliens by barking at them. World-class artwork by Al Williamson, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando grace the interior of this classic science fiction comic. Almost eye-shatteringly flawless, this book has, essentially, no defects. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $460.

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Weird Science #17 Gaines File pedigree 2/9 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Beauties and beasts highlight this mesmerizing Wally Wood cover. Wood returns for an interior tale, joined by Al Williamson, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando. This is the highest grade assigned by CGC for this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $460.

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Weird Science #18 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. A dramatic atomic bomb cover by Wally Wood and interior artwork by Wood, Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, and Al Williamson make this issue a true fan-favorite. One of the stories, "Mars is Heaven," is a Ray Bradbury adaptation. To date, only one copy of this issue has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $255; VF/NM 9.0 value = $358.

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Weird Science #19 Gaines File pedigree 2/10 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Only one other copy of issue #19 has received a higher grade from CGC to date. Instead of holding out for that one, this near-perfect copy, bristling with deep cover colors and a crisp spine, will make any collector happy. Look at this lineup of artists: Frank Frazetta, Al Williamson, and Wally Wood contribute art. And as a bonus, this issue was cited in Seduction of the Innocent....but don't tell your Mom! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $595.

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Weird Science #20 Gaines File pedigree 9/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. You think you've got an impressive collection of comic books? Well check out this cover -- your measly paper products pale in comparison to this pervert's collection of 50 gorgeous women frozen in glass tubes. Now that's a collection! But seriously, this comic has cover art by Wally Wood, and interior art by Wood, Frank Frazetta, and Al Williamson. This is one gorgeous comic, but upon reflection, we hesitate to say that it's prettier than the Wally Wood beauties on the cover.... There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $595.

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Weird Science #21 Gaines File pedigree 9/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This piece of cover art by Wally Wood exemplifies 1950s science fiction comics; we've got a man with a raygun, a beautiful woman, and an alien monster. Wood's covers have fantastic detail -- if you've got access to the high-resolution scans on our website, check out that little cat/lizard atop the smaller boulder. Frank Frazetta and Al Williamson have a six-page story and Wally Wood draws the E.C. staff in this issue. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $595.

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Weird Science-Fantasy #23 Gaines File pedigree 3/11 (EC, 1954) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This is the first combined issue after the merger of Weird Science and Weird Fantasy, and it started thing off in fine style with this wonderful underwater spaceship wreck cover by Wally Wood. Interior art is handled by Wood, Bernard Krigstein, Joe Orlando, and Al Williamson. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $324; NM 9.4 value = $415.

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Weird Science-Fantasy #24 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Beneath the cover for this issue, by Al Feldstein, lies noted author Harlan Ellison's first professional story, "Upheaval!" which was later adapted to a short story as "Mealtime," and then into a TV episode of "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" as "The Price of Doom." Stories in this issue have artwork by Wally Wood, Al Williamson, and Bernard Krigstein. This comic looks virtually flawless, no surprise considering its pedigree and CGC grade. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $415.

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Weird Science-Fantasy #26 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. With a Flying Saucer Report feature and A-bomb panels, EC was pushing the science-fiction and non-fiction buttons of the day. The cover even touts "Documented Evidence! Names - Places - Dates - Quotes." Even non-UFO enthusiasts had plenty to enjoy in this issue, with artwork by Wally Wood, Reed Crandall, and Joe Orlando. You'll be hard-pressed to ever acquire a nicer copy than this one. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $430.

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Weird Science-Fantasy #29 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Classic cover by Frank Frazetta, this artwork was originally intended for Famous Funnies #217 (Buck Rogers) but was rejected for being "too violent." This is the last pre-Code issue, and the last issue before the title changed to Incredible Science-Fiction. It has interior artwork from Al Williamson, Wally Wood, and Roy Krenkel. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $775.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

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Worst From Mad #4 White Mountain pedigree (EC, 1961) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This is the classic issue of Worst of Mad containing the very funny "Sunday Comic Section" parody. The section is complete in this clean copy, which also contains lots of funny stuff from the early issues (#47-54) of Mad. We remember this as being pretty hot stuff back in 1961; no doubt it's all improved with age! Newly slabbed by CGC, with no other copies of issue #4 graded to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $240.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

2154

Air Fighters Comics V2#1 (Hillman Fall, 1943) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. This great World War II-era Golden Age comic offers not only a classic Nazi war cover, but "Mad sky action!! With Iron Ace! Sky Wolf! Bald Eagle! Flying Dutchman," and "Fighter planes as big as bombers!!" And there was certainly no lack of exclamation marks.... A nice-looking copy, the main defect is a long reading crease on the back cover. The front cover is very clean and colorful, the staples are tight, and the corners are sharp for the grade. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $170; FN 6.0 value = $255.

2155

Air Fighters Comics V1#6 (Hillman Fall, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. This dynamic Mort Leav cover pulls no punches with its political commentary. The legendary Bob Fujitani provides interior artwork. Air Fighters #6's cover colors are shockingly vibrant, and only minor spine wear keeps this solid copy from grading higher -- in fact, only three copies currently certified by CGC have received higher grades. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $366; VF 8.0 value = $763.

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Air Fighters Comics #7 (Hillman Fall, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Airboy was fighting in a war, he did not shy away from violence or gunplay, he gave his enemies no quarter and has gunned down at least four Japanese soldiers on this violent cover. Add the giant Nazi swastika and you've got a book that Overstreet describes as a "classic" cover. Bob "Fuje" Fujitani provides interior artwork. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $706.

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Air Fighters Comics V2#8 Crowley pedigree (Hillman Fall, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Airboy gets a strict warning on the cover to this fantastic World War II issue. Near Mint is an incredible grade to see on a book from this time period, especially on such a recognizable cover. This book is graded very accurately, as the book is very nice from top to bottom. The corners are cut very square without a hint of blunting, plus the spine is strong and held together tightly by the staples. A check of CGC's current census report shows this to be the highest graded copy of this issue to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $700.

2158

All Hero Comics #1 (Fawcett, 1943) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Mac Raboy's cover introduces this 100-page one-shot spotlighting Fawcett's most popular heroes in new stories. Banshee O'Brien makes his first appearance. The square bound spine shows minor stress but remains fully intact. Only four copies outgrades this Golden Age collectible in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $495.

2159

All-New Comics #13 Rockford pedigree (Harvey, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. This issue of Harvey's All-New Comics was like a version of DC's World's Finest, devoted to showcasing the company's top heroes all under one cover. Featured in this issue is a Stuntman story by artists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Also featured are Joe Palooka, the Green Hornet, and Flying Fool. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $700.

2160

All Top Comics #13 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Headlights are the name of the game on this classic depiction of Rulah the Jungle Goddess. We certainly can't blame the rhino and panther for wanting a piece of that action, dagger or no dagger! Features inside consist of Rulah, Phantom Lady, Jo-Jo, and the Blue Beetle. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $333; VF 8.0 value = $694.

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Amazing-Man Comics #16 (Centaur, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. "The Green Mist" a.k.a. Aman a.k.a. Amazing-Man saves a comely lass from the routine threat of a falling safe on this cover by Sam Glanzman. Other features in this issue include Minimidget, Iron Skull, the Shark, and Mighty Man. There is also a story featuring a character named Al Avison, which was a sly tribute to the famous comic artist. This issue also contains artwork by future Fiction House artist Bob Lubbers. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $255.

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America's Greatest Comics #5 (Fawcett, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. A Fawcett superhero showcase, this title featured Captain Marvel, Spy Smasher, Bulletman, and Commando Yank, and, here a very colorful cover. Square bound issues have a very poor survival rate, evidenced by the fact just two copies of the issue have been certified by CGC to date, our offering easily the highest-graded. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $675; NM 9.4 value = $875.

2163

Babe Ruth Sports Comics #2 File Copy (Harvey, 1949) Condition: VF-. The Bambino himself brings you this comic book loaded with stories about baseball, including some "how-to" pointers for all the kids want to be the next big star at the stadium. We wonder how many future stars really did see this fun comic! Bob Powell lends an able hand in illustrating this issue. This attractive copy, from the Harvey Comics files, really should be sent to CGC, as only one FN/VF 7.0 copy currently resides in their census report. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $164.

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Baseball Comics #1 (Will Eisner Productions, 1949) Condition: Apparent VF tape on inside spine. Will Eisner brings his distinctive touch to this beautifully done baseball comic, featuring his "Rube Rooky of the Major Leagues" character. This was to be a new direction for Eisner and part of an ongoing series; however, the idea was scrapped after just one issue, leaving fans waiting for the advertised second "World Series" number out of luck. In fact, this single issue wound up being later reprinted as a Spirit Section. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $70; VG 4.0 value = $140; FN 6.0 value = $210; VF 8.0 value = $438.

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Baseball Heroes nn (Fawcett, 1952) Condition: VG/FN. Take a peek inside the Baseball Hall of Fame in this interesting and informative scarcity from 1952. The emphasis is on the history of the game, and the players who made it great; like Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Pop Anson, Mel Ott, Christy Mathewson and more. A great book for the sports-minded collectors out there. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $156; FN 6.0 value = $234.

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Bill Boyd Western #1 (Fawcett, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. For a few years this title ran simultaneously with Hopalong Cassidy, which must have stroked the ego of the white-haired hero of movies and TV. This is the highest graded copy of this title that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $425; NM 9.4 value = $550.

2167

Bill Boyd Western #9 Hawkeye pedigree (Fawcett, 1950) Condition: FN/VF. Good old Bill was the kiddie's favorite Western star, if only for his years as Hopalong Cassidy. Here he stars in his own series, and he graces this photo cover along with his horse Midnite. Inside, there's a story featuring Bill's peddler pal, Crowbait. This attractive copy features rich cover color and smooth, flat surfaces, with nice off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $42; VF 8.0 value = $81.

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Black Cat #6 File Copy (Harvey, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Simon and Kirby, Lee Elias, and Bob Powell ensured a high degree of quality on the interior artwork of this issue, which features the origin of the Red Demon and a Scarlet Arrow appearance. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $302; NM 9.4 value = $380.

2169

Black Cat #5 File Copy (Harvey, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Light tan to off-white pages. Harvey's "good girl" heroine had a run of five years from 1946-51. Having artists such as Bob Powell, and Simon and Kirby contributing to interior artwork, as here, certainly aided in the relative longevity. One of just five unrestored copies of issue #5 to be certified by CGC to date, our offering looks even better than CGC's grade. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $224.

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Black Cat #8 File Copy (Harvey, 1947) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. For your consideration, a positively ravishing copy of this issue. Lee Elias on the cover, with Elias, and Simon and Kirby on the interior make for an exciting presentation, but the near-pristine condition of this book from 1947 is the real attraction here. Just a handful of unrestored copies have been certified by CGC to date, none graded higher than this prize. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $330.

2171

Black Cat Mystery #33 File Copy (Harvey, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. You're in for an electrifying good time with this terrific issue! First, the shocking electrocution cover by Lee Elias will send chills down your spine! Next, check out the great interior art by Rudy Palais and Bob Powell, who were both turning out some of their best work during this period. Note that this issue caused the censors to cry out -- it was used in Parade of Pleasure, that other important book that claimed all our troubles were caused by kids reading comic books! Finally, look at the condition of this copy; it's a never-read file copy! In fact, CGC currently lists only one copy graded higher. So what are you waiting for? Pull the sw... er, submit your bid! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $250.

2172

Black Cat Mystery #33 File Copy (Harvey, 1952) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This "shocking" (sorry..) electrocution cover was cited in Parade of Pleasure, who opined that Harvey should have printed a disclaimer, "Kids, don't try this at home!" The super-prolific Harvey cover artist Lee Elias was the culprit here. Rudy Palais and Bob Powell helped with the interior art. This lovely file copy displays nicer than the CGC grade would suggest, with a brilliant red background accentuating the corruptive cover art. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $150.

2173

Black Cat Mystery #52 File Copy (Harvey, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. A nice sharp book as you would expect from a Harvey File copy. The contents reprint issue #34, with interior art by Joe Certa, Bob Powell, and Rudy Palais. It's got a pretty disturbing cover too. This copy is tied with two others for the top CGC-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $140.

2174

Blackhawk #9 (Quality, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages One of the great comics published during the 1940s, Blackhawk outsold most competitors at its peak, a feat that can certainly be attributed to the talented group of individuals who brought him to life. Will Eisner created him, although Bob Powell played a significant role in shaping the Polish flyer and his diverse team of fighters. Offered here is the first issue of that seminal series (previously Uncle Sam) that DC would take over in 1957. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $2,250.

2175

Blackhawk #9 (Quality, 1944) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. For all intents and purposes, this is Blackhawk "#1" -- issues #1 through 8 of this title were Uncle Sam Quarterly. Chop-Chop may not be politically correct by today's standards, but who can find fault in this charming Al Bryant cover? Bryant is on hand in the interior, as well. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $720.

2176

The Black Terror #8 Pennsylvania pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. A classic Schomburg World War II cover highlights this high-grade beauty, with the Black Terror knocking an enemy missile out of the air with his bare fist, while his sidekick Timmy shows off his proficiency with firearms. Nearly perfect, this copy shows only some very minor spine stress. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $640.

2177

Blue Beetle #1 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1939) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Fox Comics found their most popular and longest-running character in the Blue Beetle, whose origin story is revealed in this debut issue. Lou Fine drew the distinctive cover of the Beetle disarming a rather poorly dressed mug in a green and yellow checkerboard suit. Some people just don't seem to have any sense of style! This issue reprinted several earlier stories from Mystery Men, much as Superman #1 reprinted from Action. Will Eisner wrote, and Charles Nicholas drew, the material inside, which included Eisner's magician hero Yarko the Great. This attractive rare comic ranks as highest graded unrestored copy by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $3,000.

2178

Blue Ribbon #18 Rockford pedigree (MLJ, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Only one month before Pep Comics would introduce Archie to comicdom and begin transforming MLJ away from the superhero genre, this issue featured perhaps the best cover in its 22-issue run. The paper quality and color were often sub-par on early MLJ books, but the colors here are deep and striking. Only one other copy has received a higher grade from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $531.

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Blue Ribbon #21 Rockford pedigree (MLJ, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The first MLJ title, copies of this and other issues are not that easily found in high-grade. In fact, CGC hasn't certified another copy of this issue at all. Given that the last few issues of a title's run are often less common, this is likely one of the finest copies of issue #21 in existence. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $531; VF/NM 9.0 value = $753.

2180

Boy Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This landmark first issue -- the first two issues were Gleason's Captain Battle -- launches the careers of Crimebuster and Iron Jaw, as well as Young Robin Hood and Bombshell. Bob Wood, Charles Biro, and Dick Briefer are among the Golden Age greats in evidence here. Only one copy in CGC's current census outgrades this spectacular specimen from the illustrious Mile High collection of Edgar Church. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,900.

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Boy Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. It's not only a super-desirable cover from Charles Biro, with Hitler, Mussolini, and Tojo divvying up the globe as the Crimebuster and Bombshell crash their Axis party, it's the wondrous Mile High copy. CGC hasn't certified a nicer copy to date, and it's unlikely a nicer copy exists, so bid accordingly! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,500.

2182

Boy Explorers #1 (Harvey, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Simon and Kirby loved the "kid strip" vehicle and rode it right over from Timely and DC to Harvey in 1946 with this title. The premiere issue featured the first appearance of the Boy Explorers. This copy is one of just five of issue #1 that have been certified by CGC to date, only two of which earned slightly higher grades than this striking copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $750.

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Brenda Starr #14 (#2) Mile High pedigree (Four Star, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Now this is "good girl" at its goodest! Jack Kamen, who (along with Matt Baker) practically defined the term, created this cover, and we are eternally grateful. Bondage, tattered dress, shapely blond... it just doesn't get better than this (just kidding, Ms. Steinem). This stunning copy has intense colors with a near-perfect spine, secure staples (no stress at all) and exact centering. It's an ideal example of why comics from this legendary collection are so highly desired, even in absence of the other aforementioned attributes. Just three copies of the issue have garnered VF 8.0 or better from CGC to date, with this offering easily the highest-graded. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $975.

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Brenda Starr V2#8 (Four Star, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. The early issues of this title are in demand for their "good girl" artwork. Moreover, several of the issues are "uncommon" or "scarce," so it shouldn't be surprising that this beautiful copy currently happens to be one of only two of this issue showing up in CGC's census. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $400; VF/NM 9.0 value = $578.

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Brenda Starr V2#11 (Four Star, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This water-cooler romance gives girl reporter Brenda Starr something to write about (a scoop for a snoop!). Only two copies of Brenda Starr Vol. 2, #11 surveyed by CGC have earned a higher grade than this spectacular specimen. It's truly a superior comic. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $413; VF/NM 9.0 value = $587.

Books

2186

Brenda Starr Girl Reporter Hardcover, Signed (Whitman Publishing Co., 1943). This is the first novel that was based on the enduring character Brenda Starr. After 60 years, she's still getting her columns in by deadline. This book is in Very Fine condition while the dustjacket is in about Good condition. The thing that makes the dustjacket special is the fact that it is signed by Brenda's creator, the late Dale Messick. A unique piece that will make the day of one lucky bidder!

Golden Age (1938-1955)

2187

Captain Marvel Adventures #nn (#1) (Fawcett, 1941). CGC Apparent FN- 5.5 Extensive (P) Off-white pages. Shazam! The Big Red Cheese blasts out of Whiz Comics into his own title, with scripts by Joe Simon, interior art by Jack Kirby, and a cover by C.C. Beck. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cover cleaned, interior pages lightened, reinforced." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $2,600; VG 4.0 value = $5,200; FN 6.0 value = $7,800.

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Captain Marvel Adventures #2 (Fawcett, 1941). CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Slight (P) Off-white pages. The use of metallic gold ink on this C.C. Beck cover makes this landmark issue even more special. George Tuska provides the interior artwork, and Billy Batson clobbers a Nazi! CGC notes, "Restoration includes: spine split sealed to cover, cover cleaned, cover reinforced." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $416; VG 4.0 value = $832; FN 6.0 value = $1,248; VF 8.0 value = $2,600.

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Captain Marvel Adventures #6 (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: GD/VG. Great cover with an iconic image of the Big Red Cheese in flight, with his namesakes arrayed below him. This is a solid lower-grade copy, perfect for reading. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $115; VG 4.0 value = $230.

2190

Captain Marvel Adventures #7 (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: VG-. A fun early issue, in solid but lower grade condition. Cap wasn't fighting the Nazi or Japanese armies in this issue, but he eagerly took on the supernatural and criminal threats at hand. Great stories and artwork. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $230.

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Captain Marvel Adventures #8 (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: GD/VG. Super patriotic cover, with Captain Marvel and the combined fighting forces of the United States ready to take the battle to the shores of our enemies. Wartime superhero comics just don't get much better than this. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $115; VG 4.0 value = $230.

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Captain Marvel Adventures #9 (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: VG-. This issue has the distinction of having the first Captain Marvel scripts by Otto Binder, the writer most closely associated with the character. A solid copy in average condition, it's sure to please any collector who actually reads their comics! Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $230.

2193

Captain Marvel Adventures #10 (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: VG-. Fun cover with Captain Marvel saving a grateful American woman and child from execution by ruthless Japanese soldiers. A solid comic, and nice-looking for the grade. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $230.

2194

Captain Marvel Adventures #11 (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: GD/VG. Captain Marvel rolls back the armies of Germany and Japan on this cover -- if only it had really been so easy! This solid copy has good paper quality and no major defects, just typical wear for the grade. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $89; VG 4.0 value = $178.

2195

Captain Marvel Adventures #13 (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: VG. This issue has a two-page Captain Marvel pin-up. It also has Cap battling the "Diamond-Eyed Idol of Doom!" A respectable lower-grade comic, with the same great stories and art as expensive high-grade copies. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $178.

2196

Captain Marvel Adventures #14 (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: VG. Wild cover art, with a gigantic Captain Marvel towering high above the snow-topped peak of mount Fuji, preparing to smite the Japanese war machine like a vengeful demi-god. This issue also has interior art by Marc Swayze. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $178.

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Captain Marvel Adventures #15 (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: VG/FN. This issue has both cover and interior art by Marc Swayze. Comic cards on the back cover make their first appearance with this issue. A decent mid-grade copy with a bit of surface soiling, but excellent structural integrity and great paper quality. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $178; FN 6.0 value = $267.

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Captain Marvel Adventures #22 (Fawcett, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. A would-be bomber gets caught in the act as Captain Marvel patrols the shipyard to prevent sabotage. This issue has cover and interior art by C. C. Beck, and features the beginning of the Monster Society of Evil and the first appearance of the menacing Mr. Mind -- actually, he's just a voice on the radio so "appearance" isn't quite right, but you get the idea. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $581; VF/NM 9.0 value = $828.

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Captain Marvel Adventures #41 (Fawcett, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white page. The Big Red Cheese visits Dayton in this issue. Akron must have been closed. This is easily the highest-graded CGC-certified copy to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $400.

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Captain Marvel Adventures #50 (Fawcett, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Billy Batson gets to kayo the bad guys instead of his alter-ego Captain Marvel on this great action-packed cover. This very attractive book is one of the highest graded copies CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $310.

2201

Captain Marvel Adventures #51 (Fawcett, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Captain Marvel tries to tame a bucking bronco on a cover that is bright with deep colors. The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books rates this issue a "6" which means it is uncommon, especially in this shape. Believe it or not, this comic grades slightly higher than the Mile High copy! Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $247; NM 9.4 value = $310.

2202

Captain Marvel Adventures #66 (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This issue sports a very early Atomic War cover. This is also the last issue for the Cult of the Curse serial which began in issue #61. This beautiful copy is by far the nicest CGC has graded to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $350.

2203

Captain Marvel Wheaties Premium #nn (Fawcett, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. A cool Wheaties giveaway comic, these were taped to cereal boxes. Overstreet says "All copies were taped at each corner to a box of Wheaties and are never found in Fine or Mint condition," giving values for only grades of GD, VG, and FN. CGC notes, "All copies were taped on 4 corners." But obviously, both Overstreet and CGC are wrong, as this copy was only taped on three corners, and it was removed so carefully from the box that it earned a supposedly unattainable grade of VF. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $400, but no value is yet listed for VF 8.0.

2204

Casper the Friendly Ghost #8 Ohio pedigree (Harvey, 1953) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. This wonderful comic from the Ohio collection is the second Harvey issue of Casper the Friendly Ghost. The adorable cover scene is the perfect expression of Casper's character: cute, funny, and a little mischevious, while always good-natured. This comic is a nice copy for the grade. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $139.

2205

Catman Comics #32 (Holyoke Publications, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Here's an L.B. Cole cover you can sink your teeth into. Catman and Kitten's vivid red-and-orange costumes offer stark contrast against the murky ocean depths, and the shark's white belly adds yet another range of color. This specimen is absolutely beautiful -- it's the highest-graded copy in CGC's most recent census. As an added collector's bonus, this is the last issue of Catman Comics. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $519.

2206

Champ Comics #25 (Harvey, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The final issue of the run that started as Champion Comics is listed as "scarce" in The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books. Our offering is the nicer of only two copies to be certified by CGC to date, and sports a blinkingly bright, newsstand-fresh orange cover to light up your collection. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $314; VF/NM 9.0 value = $445.

2207

Colossus Comics #1 (Sun Publications, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Light tan to off-white pages. This oddity never really got off the ground, folding after this one and only issue. We often wonder about the unfulfilled destinies of Colossus, Lucky Lucifer, Tulpa of Tsang, Lum Sims, and Blond Garth. Rated "scarce" by Overstreet and Gerber, this copy looks better than most any book from 1940 has a right to. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $1,512.

2208

Crackajack Funnies #9 (Dell, 1939) CGC Apparent FN- 5.5 Slight (P) Cream to off-white pages. Red Ryder makes his first appearance in the comic books with this important issue. He graces the cover, too, drawn by series creator Fred Harmon. Old-time cowboy star Tom Mix is also featured in this early issue. CGC notes "restoration includes: color touch, tear seal, cover reinforced." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $157; VG 4.0 value = $314; FN 6.0 value = $471.

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Crackajack Funnies #35 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1941) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. A really attractive cover graces this pre-war Mile High. From the estate of the late Edgar Church, this is a chance for one lucky bidder to pick up an affordable book from the most famous collection in comic book history! Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $312.

2210

Crack Comics #1 (Quality, 1941) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. This issue features the origin and first appearance of the Black Condor by Will Eisner and Lou Fine, as well as a slew of other main attractions including Madame Fatal, the first cross-dressing superhero in comics. It's also got an oddly humorous "yellow-peril" cover. This was one of Quality Comics' first titles. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $964.

2211

Crack Comics #2 (Quality, 1940) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Lou Fine's incredible feature, the Black Condor ("the Man Who Can Fly!") swoops in on this flashy cover, dominated by a deep red background. Lou wasn't the only heavy-hitter in this terrific issue, though; there's plenty of great art inside by Bob Powell, Paul Gustavson, Gill Fox and more. This modestly graded copy actually looks pretty nice, with most of the wear noticeable along the spine. This is the only copy to have been graded by CGC at present, so you may not want to wait for a better one to come along! Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $478.

2212

Crack Comics #36 (Quality, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Captain Triumph, one of Quality Comics' lesser-known heroes, takes center stage on the cover of this issue. He would later inhabit a spot in the DC universe. This is the highest graded copy yet certified by CGC for this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $290.

2213

Crack Comics #55 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Artist Reed Crandall shows his muscle on this comical Captain Triumph cover in this absolutely wonderful copy of Crack #55. As always, Edgar Church does not disappoint: Strong colors and sharp corners are among this Mile High copy's highpoints. To date, no other copy has received a higher grade from CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $180; NM 9.4 value = $225.

2214

Crime Does Not Pay #23 Pennsylvania pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Labelled #23, this is really the second issue of this, the first, crime title. The first few issues of this title are very difficult to locate in any condition, let alone high grade. This issue is even listed as "scarce" by Gerber and Overstreet. This copy is tied with one other for the highest CGC-graded copy. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,157; NM 9.4 value = $1,500.

Platinum Age (1897-1937)

2215

Dan Dunn Secretive Operative 48 "Gangsters' Frame-Up" (Whitman Publishing Co., 1937) Condition: FN/VF. Dan Dunn was the original hard-nosed detective in comics; he was the prototype for Dick Tracy. This is the second Dan Dunn book and is considered to be quite rare. It was just listed in Overstreet this year. Prior to that, the last copy sold by a national dealer was in about Very Good condition, and sold for over $700. This may very well be the best known copy of this cardboard covered rarity. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $144; VF 8.0 value = $250.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

2216

Daredevil Comics #22 Rockford pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Only one copy of this Golden Age classic has been certified by CGC to date, and this is it! From its colorful Charles Biro cover to its inclusion of a Basil Wolverton-drawn interior story, Daredevil Comics #22 -- bearing the prestigious Rockford pedigree -- is too good to pass up. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $236.

2217

Daredevil Comics #24 Rockford pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Charles Biro's graphic cover displays a puppet show these kids will never forget. Norman Maurer and Dick Briefer illustrate interior stories. This is the highest grade yet assigned by CGC for this issue to date, and its prestigious Rockford pedigree makes this copy of Daredevil Comics #24 even more collectible. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $331; NM 9.4 value = $425.

2218

Dell Giant Comics - Donald Duck Fun Book #1 (Dell, 1953) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Disney collectors, you've hit the jackpot with this one! Overstreet notes that Donald Duck Fun Book -- chock full of games, puzzles, cut-outs, and other activities -- is "very rare in unused condition; most copies commonly have defaced interior pages." Only two copies certified by CGC to date have earned higher grades than this beaut, and its Dell File Copy status makes it even more desirable. Plus, the airbrushed cover is a wonderful sight to behold. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $384.

2219

Diary Loves #2 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This is the first issue of this title, the previous issue was called Love Diary. This copy has the distinction of being from the pedigree of pedigrees, the Mile High collection, and has the additional attraction of cover and interior art by Bill Ward. A fun romance series, the cover subtitle invites readers to enjoy "glimpses into the intimate secrets of girls in love." A testament to this comic's scarcity in high grade, this is currently the only copy listed in CGC's census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $160.

2220

Dick Cole #9 Mile High pedigree (Curtis, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. A great L.B. Cole cover and a stunning Mile High pedigree; what more could you want. This title just doesn't turn up in high-grade, so you're looking at a one-of-a-kind item. As you would expect, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $225.

2221

Doll Man Quarterly #12 Rockford pedigree (Quality, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. What a tough copy to find in high-grade! The mostly white cover is the main reason, but our offering shines bright and clean. Just one other copy of the issue has received a higher grade from CGC to date. Bill Ward contributes art with his "Torchy" feature. The Rockford Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the lot. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $258.

2222

Donald and Mickey Christmas #nn File Copy (Firestone, 1943) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. This fun Christmas giveaway comic was sponsored by Firestone (dealers and stores). It contains reprints from Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #32 by Carl Barks. This nice file copy looks like it should grade higher than FN+, but CGC notes, "Centerfold detached." But despite the defect, there are currently no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $225.

2223

Donald Duck #29 (Dell, 1953) Condition: FN+. Carl Barks drew this funny fishing gag cover, featuring a hungry Donald and a happy stowaway. Inside, alas, no stories by the Good Duck Artist, but lots of fun material anyway with Don and his nephews, including appearances by Uncle Scrooge and Grandma Duck. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $36.

2224

Don Winslow #52 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. No disrespect intended to Officer Don Winslow, but his comic was overall a fairly forgettable series. However this issue would still be pretty desirable, even without the attraction of its Mile High pedigree, for it's super-cool cover image featuring "The Ghost of the Fishing Ships!" This cover would be at home in any pre-Code horror collection. You may as well forget about ever finding a nicer copy -- to date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $95.

2225

The Durango Kid #5 (Magazine Enterprises, 1950) Condition: FN/VF. Frank Frazetta's great outdoor feature "Dan Brand and Tipi" (later known as White Indian) is featured in a seven page story called "Trees of Death", making this comic a must for fans of the renown artist. The Durango Kid himself, Charles Starrett, is featured on this issue's photo cover. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $108; VF 8.0 value = $207.

2226

Dynamic Comics #16 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Snake torture...headlights and bondage...a vulture waiting in the wings...it's hard to beat these quirky Cheslers! As an added bonus, this book contains a marijuana story -- for those who are into that sort of thing. As you would expect with a Mile High, this is the highest CGC-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $388; NM 9.4 value = $500.

2227

Exciting Comics #58 "D" Copy pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue sports a beautiful airbrushed cover by Xela, aka Alex Schomburg, depicting a sweet young lass in a swimsuit (Judy of the Jungle) swinging out of the way of a charging rhino. The colors are incredible, highlighted by the fresh gloss and sharp edges on this near-mint masterpiece. The Black Terror is also featured inside, but just try to pry your eyes away from that cover! Currently, this copy is the highest graded issue #58 to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $600.

2228

Exciting Comics #65 Okajima pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Sharp cover colors and a near-perfect spine immediately draw attention to this unbelievably beautiful copy of Exciting Comics #65, bearing the respected Okajima pedigree. Only one other copy in CGC's current survey outgrades this sparkling specimen. And then there's Alex Schomburg's thrilling cover illustration, guaranteed to elevate one's pulse. Artists Ruben Moreira and George Roussos also contribute. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $550.

2229

Famous Crimes #1 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Fox books from this era are less likely than most to endure the rigors of time to emerge in nearly perfect shape, so that makes this book an anomaly. Fox's two most famous characters, the Blue Beetle and Phantom Lady, are featured in this first issue of a title that ran for five years. This may be one of the more affordable Golden Age #1 Near Mints in the auction. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $550.

2230

Famous Funnies #210 (Eastern Color, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Frank Frazetta's Golden Age artwork has been some of the most collected since the dawn of comic book collecting. This book is a great indication of just why he is considered one of the masters of the form. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,400.

2231

Famous Funnies #210 (Eastern Color, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. The Frazetta run of Famous Funnies covers have always been highly prized by collectors. This is an exceptionally high-grade copy from that run, displaying great color and virtually no wear. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,400.

Platinum Age (1897-1937)

2232

Famous Funnies: Carnival of Comics #nn (Eastern Color, 1933). CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Widely regarded as the second comic book ever published, Famous Funnies: Carnival of Comics was sold by M.C. Gaines to a host of retailers including Kinney Shoe Stores, John Wanamaker, and Milk-O-Malt as a promotional giveaway. This "carnival" contains reprints of strips starring Joe Palooka, Mutt and Jeff, Reg'lar Fellers, and other favorites. This is the highest grade CGC has assigned to this ultra-rare issue. Extremely minor cover wear keeps it from grading even higher, a remarkable feat given its age of over seven decades! Here's your chance to own a piece of history. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $7,990; NM 9.4 value = $10,500.

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Famous Funnies: Carnival of Comics #nn (Eastern Color, 1933) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. It would be years before Action Comics #1 would usher in the Golden Age of Comics in 1938. That's what makes this giveaway from 1933 so significant; virtually every comic book ever published came after this one. In fact, only one came before this milestone book. As a bonus, this offering includes the mailing envelope from The Wheatena Corporation that transported this comic to the lucky recipient nearly 70 years ago. Pretty cool stuff, indeed, and this is a solid grade for a book Overstreet doesn't even list a NM 9.4 for. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $2,740; VF 8.0 value = $5,480.

2234

Famous Funnies: Carnival of Comics nn (Eastern Color, 1933) CGC GD+ 2.5 Light tan to off-white pages. Generally regarded as the second comic book, this was packaged by publisher M. C. Gaines for promotional giveaways in 1933. Gerber's The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books lists this as "rare," with only 11 to 20 copies estimated to exist. A very historically significant comic book. This copy has the wear that is associated with the grade but is still an appealing tight copy. There is a small crack in the CGC slab on the upper left corner. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $913.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

2235

Fawcett Movie Comic #nn Pioneer Marshal Hawkeye pedigree (Fawcett, 1950) Condition: FN/VF. Monte Hall's 1950 oater from Republic gets the comic book treatment in this issue. Lots of stills from the film are also included inside, picturing Hale and his co-stars Paul Hurst, Nan Leslie, and Roy Barcroft. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $75; VF 8.0 value = $144.

2236

Felix the Cat #1 (Dell, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Look what Felix has pulled out of his bag of tricks: this mind-numbingly gorgeous copy of his first Dell issue! Featuring all new stories, Felix #1 is graced with the art of the one-and-only Otto Messmer. A mere single copy in CGC's current survey has received a higher grade. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $292; NM 9.4 value = $375.

2237

Fight Comics #60 (Fiction House, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This incredibly beautiful example of Fiction House's Fight Comics has pounced its way to becoming one of the two highest-graded copies of this issue currently certified by CGC. Joe Doolin earns his stripes with this lively Tiger Girl cover, with the legendary Matt Baker drawing Tiger Girl (and Kayo Kirby) inside. Jack Kamen also contributes to this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $210.

2238

Fighting Yank #18 Mile High pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This cover is a wonderful example of Alex Schomburg's post-Timely work, as the Fighting Yank thwarts a dastardly kidnapping attempt. Fresh, vivid, and sharp, as you have come to expect from an Edgar Church copy. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $433; NM 9.4 value = $560. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC.

2239

Flip #2 (Harvey, 1954) CGC FN- 5.5 White pages. This satire comic "inspired" by the original Mad features some frantic art by Howard Nostrand and Bob Powell. Only one other copy of issue #2 has received a higher grade from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $69.

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Forbidden Worlds #2 Bethlehem pedigree (ACG, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The fire-beasts on this Ken Bald cover pack a lot of punch opposite the dark, moody background colors. George Klein is one of several artists contributing interior tales. This sharp Bethlehem pedigree book sings with rich colors and off-white pages. This is the second-highest grade awarded to date by CGC to any copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $587; NM 9.4 value = $760.

2241

Forbidden Worlds #6 White Mountain pedigree (ACG, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. No other copies of issue #6 currently certified by CGC outgrade this gem. It maintains tremendous cover gloss and white pages, and its giant gorilla cover is quite gripping -- as the damsel in distress on the cover will surely attest. To top it off, the legendary Al Williamson provides interior artwork. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $525.

2242

Forbidden Worlds #9 Bethlehem pedigree (ACG, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The ghosts of an Indian warrior and a frontiersman appear locked in combat for all eternity on the cover for this early ACG mystery comic. Inside, this issue has an atomic explosion story. This high grade Bethlehem pedigree comic is a choice one. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $325.

2243

Forbidden Worlds #17 Bethlehem pedigree (ACG, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Don't turn your back on your Werewolf girlfriend if you know what's good for you! Obviously this guy didn't listen. Very pretty copy as you expect from this famous pedigree. This is the only CGC-graded copy, and thus it is also the highest-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $127; VF/NM 9.0 value = $169.

2244

Four Color #30 Bambi's Children (Dell, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Here's an amazing specimen of a Golden Age Disney comic. The colors are overwhelmingly vivid, and its high grade is particularly impressive given the predominance of white on the covers. Note the simple but bold back-cover illustration. This beauty is outgraded by only one copy under CGC's current certification. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $392; VF/NM 9.0 value = $584.

2245

Four Color #95 Roy Rogers - Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1945) Condition: VG+. The early Four Color issues featuring the King of the Cowboys have an appealing simplicity of cover design, as here with Roy decked out, guns drawn, standing against a stark red background. Checking CGC's latest census, we find no copy listed of this issue, Roy's fourth Four Color appearance. Displaying very nicely for the modest grade, our offering has high-grade off-white pages. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $75.

2246

Four Color #108 Donald Duck (Dell, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Donald Duck, with Huey, Dewey, and Louie, star in "Terror of the River" by Carl Barks. Donald's seventh self-titled comic features a wondrous 52 pages of brilliant stories and art. This great comic is on a lot of collectors' want lists... is it on yours? An impressive high-grade copy, it even has white pages. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,469; NM 9.4 value = $2,000.

2247

Four Color #108 Donald Duck "Terror of the River" (Dell, 1946) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. The Donald's (Duck, not Trump) seventh self-titled comic features a wondrous 52 pages by Carl Barks and a colorful eye-catching cover by Carl Von Buettner. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $375.

2248

Four Color #137 Roy Rogers - Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1947) Condition: VF. Western comics from the forties just don't turn up in this condition. Just ask CGC, where the fine folks haven't certified a single copy to date of this issue, the eighth issue devoted to Roy Rogers. With photo covers fore and aft, this uncertified book from a very respected pedigree just begs closer inspection. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $162.

2249

Four Color #269 Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1950) Condition: FN+. Cowboy star Johnny Mack Brown stars in this long, 52-page story called "Law for the Badlands on the cover, and "The Red Arrow Rustlers" on the inside. At any rate, it's a rousing good tale, featuring art by Tarzan artist Jesse Marsh, with photo front and back covers. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $75.

2250

Four Color #438 Annie Oakley - File Copy (Dell, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Queen of the Wild West Annie Oakley makes the transition from legend to the comics with this first issue, published as part of the Dell Four Color series. Soon to follow was a television series that ran for two years in the mid 1950s, starring Gail Davis. This pretty copy is bested by only one other to date by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $200.

2251

Four Color #584 Johnny Mack Brown - Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1954) Condition: VG/FN. Johnny Mack Brown and the "Killer's Trail." Great story and art. Johnny Mack Brown photo cover. There is a small "7/27" written in the "M" in the logo type. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $14; FN 6.0 value = $21.

2252

Funny Pages V2#10 (Centaur, 1938) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Whether Gerber's "rare" or Overstreet's "scarce" is more accurate, you will have a problem locating another copy of this book. CGC has certified only three total copies of this issue with this one being the nicest; even better than the Mile High copy which is a FN- 5.5. This book also features the first appearance of the Arrow, by Paul Gustavson. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $900.

2253

Funny Pages V2#11 (Centaur, 1938) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Ask any long-time collector of Golden Age comic books; they all will tell you that Centaurs are always hard to come by. Here's a nice book featuring the second appearance of the Arrow, a character that no doubt inspired DC's Green Arrow a few years later. This early comic still notes on the cover "no newspaper reprints", which many comics were still using to fill their pages at that time. Art in this issue was provided by Jack Cole, Paul Gustavson, and Bill Everett. Of the four copies of issue V2 #11 currently listed by CGC, this book comes in at second highest graded. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $345.

Platinum Age (1897-1937)

2254

Funny Picture Stories #2 Lost Valley pedigree (Comics Magazine, 1936) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. A very seldom-seen comic, Gerber calls this comic "rare," estimating that only 11 to 20 copies still exist, and recommending "if you find one... grab it really quickly because you will likely never get another chance." The Clock makes an appearance in this early comic, along with other "thrilling stories of adventure, mystery, west." This issue has art by Bert Christman. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $345; VF 8.0 value = $719.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

2255

Gabby Hayes Western #nn "Double Cross Brand" (Fawcett, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Like the Gene Autry comics from 1950, these little books were offered by mail from Quaker Oats in a set of five. This gem copy looks like it just arrived, fresh and sharp. It remains the only copy to be certified by CGC at this time. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

2256

Gabby Hayes Western #nn "Fence Post Mystery" (Fawcett, 1951) CGC Qualified NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. In 1951, Quaker Oats offered a set of five different small-sized comics featuring grizzled cowboy star Gabby Hayes; this incredible copy is from that set. CGC notes "cover never glued on." This copy is the only one currently certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

2257

Gabby Hayes Western #nn "Accidental Sherlock" (Fawcett, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This is a promotional comic, originally offered by mail from Quaker Oats in a set of five. It's a real humdinger of a copy, too, dad-blast it! Or at least that's what Gabby might say about it! It's the only copy to have been certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

2258

Gabby Hayes Western #nn "The Frame-Up" (Fawcett, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Here's another rare promo comic from Quaker Oats, featuring the world's most outrageous cowboy star. Yessirree bob! This beautiful copy is the only one to have been graded by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

2259

Gene Autry Comics #2 Rockford pedigree (Fawcett, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This vivid cover displays an eye-catching use of primary colors: The red logo and Gene's red shirt pop out at the reader against the bright blue background. CGC has awarded a higher grade to only one copy of issue #2. A small glitch at the upper spine and slightly rounded front corners keep this beauty from scoring higher. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $950.

2260

Gene Autry Comics #6 Fawcett File Copy (Fawcett, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Gene Autry "shore" looks happy on this Till Goodan cover -- maybe that's because this is the second-highest graded copy of this issue certified by CGC at this writing. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $500.

2261

Gene Autry Comics #nn "Secret of Lost Valley" (Dell, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Quaker Oats issued a series of five different Gene Autry comics in 1950; this copy is one of the best of the lot. This is one of only two graded copies currently certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $140.

2262

Gene Autry Comics #nn "Bond of the Broken Arrow" (Dell, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This is one of the five Quaker Oats-issued comics from 1950. This is the highest of only two graded copies currently certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $140.

2263

Gene Autry Comics #nn "Phantoms of the Cave" (Dell, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Quaker Oats issued a series of five different Gene Autry comics in 1950; this is a sharp copy of one of those premium issues. This is the highest of only two graded copies currently certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $140.

2264

Great Comics #1 (Novack, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Fantastic cover by L. B. Cole of an underwater knife fight. Generally regarded along with Alex Schomburg as one of the pre-eminent Golden Age cover artists, L. B. Cole covers are revered for the diversity of themes, and are always dramatic and eye-catching. It's fun to compare this cover to the art for Cat-Man #32, the fish are almost identical! This astounding condition of this copy is worthy of the wonderful cover art. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $420.

2265

Green Lama #3 (Spark Publications, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The title had a short run of just eight issues, but the sterling art of Mac Raboy (cover and interior) and Jerry Robinson ensured we would be appreciative decades later. CGC has certified just three unrestored copies of the issue to date, and this attractive copy comes so close to the NM- 9.2 grade that to date it rests atop CGC's census. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $541; NM 9.4 value = $700.

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Green Lama #6 Rockford pedigree (Spark Publications, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Dramatic, powerful and direct -- a great piece of cover art by Mac Raboy, complete with a giant crumbling Swastika about to be hurled off the face of the earth by our eponymous flying Tibetan mystic. This issue has the additional attraction of great interior art by Mac Raboy. Green Lama only lasted for a handful of issues, but the title certainly had more than its fair share of great covers. This is the highest graded copy of the four issues of this comic currently certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $700.

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Green Lama #7 (Spark Publications, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Remarkable! This near-perfect specimen of Green Lama #7 receives CGC's highest grade to date for this issue. Its simple, yet effective Christmas card cover -- "craft tint" painted by Mac Raboy and "signed" by the title's stars -- adds additional appeal to Raboy fans and to collectors of holiday-related comic books. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $390.

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Green Mask #1 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This stunning offering, CGC's highest-graded copy of an "uncommon" Fox premiere issue, is from (feign surprise for effect, please...) the most renowned of all comic pedigrees, Edgar Church's Collection, more commonly known as the Mile High Collection. Combine a Lou Fine cover with the Mile High pedigree, and you have sheer Golden Age magic. The origin of the Green Mask and Domino are featured. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $4,800.

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Hit Comics #10 (Quality, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 White pages. This Golden Age beauty sports a Lou Fine cover and Quality/EC legend Reed Crandall's first work in comics (a four page Old Witch story). The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books rates the issue as "uncommon", and to date CGC has not certified another copy. The vibrant cover color and page quality supercedes the modest grade. Don't overlook this nugget! Overstreet 2002 FN 6.0 value = $558.

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Hit Comics #23 (Quality, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Reed Crandall might have been better known for his brilliant work on Blackhawk, but Quality was wise enough to use him on other characters and titles. Here he created the action-packed cover in addition to providing interior art, where he is joined by impressive mates, Fred Guardineer, Klaus Nordling, and Al Bryant. This is the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date of issue #23, one of only three unrestored copies to be certified at all. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $600.

2271

Hopalong Cassidy #3 (Fawcett, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. This early issue of one of our favorite range riders features a nicely colored line-drawn cover; these would be phased out by issue #5 in favor of photo or painted (sometimes both) covers. This sharp example has the distinction of being the only copy of issue #3 listed in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $236.

2272

Hopalong Cassidy #18 (Fawcett, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Hoppy never looked better than on this colorful photo cover. This gem is not only the highest-graded copy of issue #18 in CGC's latest census, it's the only copy currently certified. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $200.

2273

Jackpot Comics #2 Chicago pedigree (MLJ, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This is an outstanding copy from the Chicago collection. Finding MLJs in this shape is practically impossible. If you aren't already familiar with the Chicago pedigree, then you should definitely look into it. These books are nice! To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $869; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,235.

2274

Jackpot Comics #2 (MLJ, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. MLJ books languished for years in obscurity by collectors. Recently they have enjoyed resurgent popularity, and many books published by MLJ are now in high demand. Featured in this book are Steel Sterling, Black Hood, Mr. Justice, and Sergeant Boyle. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $417.

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Jackpot Comics #3 Rockford pedigree (MLJ, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Carl Hubbell's cover packs a lot into a relatively small space: two superheroes, one woman in bondage, one fire-breathing lizardman, and one ghoulish villain. Irv Novick draws this issue's Steel Sterling tale, and Warren King handles the Black Hood art chores. This pedigree copy is the finest specimen of the issue in CGC's most recent census. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $650.

2276

Jamboree Comics #2 (Round, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. This funny animal book may not be familiar to most, but it sports one of the most colorful covers we have seen in a while. The characters, although generic, are pleasantly designed; the colors are vivid and the black backgrounds flawless. To date, there are no higher-graded copies listed by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $150.

2277

Joe Louis #2 (Fawcett, 1950) Condition: VF-. Champion boxer Joe Louis was affectionately known as the "Brown Bomber" and the "Dark Destroyer" during his years in the ring. Here's a document of the great athlete in comic book format, with a nice photo cover of the champ in action. Of interest to collectors of Black memorabilia is the ad for a series of "race" paperback novels by authors like Ann Petry, Chester Himes, William Garner Smith, and more. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $230.

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Johnny Mack Brown #2 Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1950) Condition: VF+. Famous movie cowboy Johnny Mack Brown knew how to deal with "Tenderfoot Trouble," and you can read all about it if you bid high on this pretty pedigree book. The photo covers (front and back) look as fresh as the day they were printed, and the book is flat and supple. Overstreet 2003 VF value = $89.

2279

Johnny Mack Brown #3 Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1951) Condition: VF/NM. Johnny Mack Brown in "Tombstone Treachery," and "The Pretender," two great action stories, with great story and art. Johnny Mack Brown photo cover and back cover. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $94; NM 9.4 value = $120.

2280

John Wayne Adventure Comics #1 (Toby Publishing, 1949) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white to white pages. This fine John Wayne collectible has the distinction of featuring the very first photo cover in comics. And what a photo to feature; the Duke riding tall in the saddle on the colorful front cover, plus a black and white pose in buckskin (promoting Wayne's movie "The Fighting Kentuckian") for the back. This is an attractive copy that appears nicer than the CGC-assigned grade; some very minor water stains on the back cover keep it from grading higher. Still, it is topped by only three copies in CGC' s current census. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $471.

2281

John Wayne Adventure Comics #4 (Toby Publishing, 1950) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. This brightly colored comic features a photo of the Duke himself; a look inside will reveal artwork by the highly prized team of Al Williamson and Frank Frazetta. This issue is considered "uncommon" by Gerber's Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books; at this writing, this is the only copy of issue #4 to be graded by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $426.

2282

Jumbo Comics #19 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Silver Age DC comics are well-known for the frequent gorilla covers that editors felt boosted sales, but Fiction House seems to have figured out the same trick many years earlier. This great cover by Bob Powell has one of the biggest and most fearsome gorillas you're likely to find on a comic cover. Bob Powell not only did the cover, but also provided interior art for this issue. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $234.

2283

Jumbo Comics #94 (Fiction House, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This is a beautiful comic! The cover's gradated background colors lead the eye down the image, although it's hard to look at anything but the fabulous form of Sheena. Matt Baker and Jack Kamen contribute interior artwork. This beauty is the highest-graded copy of Jumbo #94 currently certified by CGC. You'll ask, Where's the pedigree? Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $225.

2284

Junior #11 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The best of the "good girl" books to ever see print were undoubtedly published by Fox Features. This unbelievable headlight cover by Al Feldstein is a perfect example. Fox books were usually printed on the cheapest paper available, so are rarely found in ultra-high grade like this copy. This is far and away the highest graded copy yet certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $850.

2285

Li'l Abner #63 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Al Capp's most famous creation never looked so good as on this Mile High copy, which checks in at an amazing NM+ 9.6, even more impressive because of the preponderance of white background on the cover. Wolf Girl makes an appearance, but how could we or Abner look at another woman when the scrumptious Daisy Mae is strutting her considerable stuff. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $200.

2286

Liberty Comics #11 (Green Publishing Co., 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Don't let this goofy cover fool you; this is a scarce book, offered here in near perfect condition. It's notorious for the cross-dressing panels contained in one of the stories featuring cover star Wilbur. Making this book even more desirable is the gorgeous Bill Woggon art. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $165.

2287

The Lone Ranger #3 (Dell, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This is a knockout copy of an issue CGC has certified on only one other occasion, and that copy can't hold a candle to our offering. The black background behind the logo is particularly striking, black normally showing flecks after so many years. The Ranger, Tonto, and Silver be stylin' on this sharp book from 55 years ago. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $300.

2288

The Lone Ranger #13 Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1949) Condition: VF-. A great-looking copy from the Hawkeye pedigree, this should nicely fill that slot in your Western collection. Hi-yo, Silver -- away! Overstreet 2003 VF value = $97.

2289

The Lone Ranger #18 Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1949) Condition: VF+. A great grey tone illustration of the Lone Ranger making short order of a few tough hombres graces this issue's cover. Two long Ranger stories are featured inside, along with an instalment of "Young Hawk". The back cover features a stunning line-art illustration of Chief Joseph Napoleon of the Nez Perce tribe. All in all, it makes for a great comic, in superb condition. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $97; VF/NM 9.0 value = $136.

2290

The Lone Ranger #20 (Dell, 1950) Condition: VG/FN. The Lone Ranger gets a tip from a passing prospector on this interesting greytone/painted hybrid cover. This issue has an earlier "Young Hawk" Indian boy story. It has great page quality, and an overall appearance that is nicer than the grade might suggest. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $26; FN 6.0 value = $39.

2291

The Lone Ranger #32 (Dell, 1951) Condition: VG/FN. Don't let our grading fool you; this is a very attractive book. Some stress lines can be seen on the front and back covers, and the last page has a 3" tear, keeping the grade below FN. With this issue painted covers began. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $18; FN 6.0 value = $27.

2292

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #1 (Dell, 1941) CGC VG- 3.5 Off-white pages. What's up, Doc? Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Elmer Fudd all make the transition from Warner Brothers cartoons to comic books with this historic issue. Win Smith, one of the first artists to work on Mickey Mouse, drew the Bugs Bunny story. This title enjoyed a long run, lasting until 1962. There would be several revivals, leading up to the present series published by DC. CGC has certified just four copies of this milestone issue to date. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $2,076.

2293

March of Comics #20 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1948) CGG NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Fans of Walt Kelly and Carl Barks (and who isn't?) are doubly rewarded with work from both of the masters in and on this issue. Kelly created the cover; Barks provided interior art. This is an uncommonly high-grade copy of an issue Gerber rates "uncommon", and the first time we have offered the issue for bidding. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $4,200.

2294

March of Comics #41 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Of the many Donald Duck comic books to be distributed free through shoes stores across the country, only the first three were written and drawn by the great "duck man" himself, Carl Barks. This is the third of that trio, featuring the "Race to the South Seas" story. Another great funny animal artist, Walt Kelly, did the piano gag cover. CGC notes that someone has written the name "Carl Barks" in ink on the inside cover. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $2,265; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,982.

2295

Marge's Little Lulu #4 (Dell, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Poor Tubby! We're not sure which is more objectionable - having to dance with an icky girl, or the threat of getting a lollipop stick poked up his nose! Of course Lulu is blissfully oblivious, and that's a big part of her charm. This is a very nice-looking comic for the grade. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $209.

2296

The Marvel Family #1 (Fawcett, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Holy moley! This remarkably beautiful key issue is bested in CGC's latest census by only one copy. Its rich cover colors shine line a beacon, and the cover borders and corners are incredibly sharp. A true gem. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,031.

2297

The Marvel Family #2 (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. A cover to "Marvel" by C. C. Beck, with Captain, Captain Jr., Mary, Uncle and the three Lieutenants headlining the second issue. Only two copies have been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $875.

2298

The Marvel Family #2 (Fawcett, 1946) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Sing along with the Marvel Family! Uncle (Dudley) Marvel's tickling the ivories, and those three Lieutenant Marvels vocalize pretty darn well. And look at that great Captain Marvel merchandising advertised on the back cover! This a very solid copy, with a sturdy spine and off-white pages, perfect for the new or casual Captain Marvel collector. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $228; VF 8.0 value = $475.

2299

Master Comics #42 Lost Valley pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Did you know Elvis Presley was an avid reader of comic books? One of the King's favorite characters was Captain Marvel Jr., and it has been said that Elvis modeled his "look" on the classic Mac Raboy version. This copy features two of World War II's most notorious bad boys, Hermann Goering and Joseph Goebbels getting their collective kiesters kicked and spanked by our young hero on the cover. This attractive copy of issue #42 is bested by only one other in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $120; VF 8.0 value = $235.

2300

Master Comics #47 (Fawcett, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Now that this stunning Mac Raboy Captain Marvel Jr. cover has caught your eye, look closer, and you'll see why this is the highest-graded copy of Master #47 currently certified by CGC. Vivid cover colors and minimal spine stress earmark it as something special. This issue marks the sole appearance of Adolf Hitler as the villain Corporal Hitler Jr. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $328; NM 9.4 value = $420.

2301

Military Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. In Blackhawk's second appearance, he gets a new costume. Will Eisner created the cover, and Jack Cole, Al McWilliams, Chuck Cuidera, and Bob Powell contribute solid art for the interior. The wondrous Mile High copy is one of only two copies of issue #2 to have received a grade higher than FN/VF 7.0 to date. The CGC casing has two small cracks, one on each side and not visible from the front. Neither crack threatens the integrity of CGC's preservation of this book. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,316; NM 9.4 value = $3,000.

2302

Military Comics #5 Pennsylvania pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Blackhawk flies solo on this cover against the knife wielding "Scavengers of Doom". With great art by Bob Powell, Chuck Cuidera, and Dave Berg, this issue is a must own for the serious Quality collector. This is the highest graded copy of this tough black covered issue that CGC has slabbed to date! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,725.

2303

Military Comics #14 (Quality, 1942). CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Four words: Blackhawk by Reed Crandall. Need more convincing? Klaus Nordling, Fred Guardineer, and Al McWilliams each contribute to this issue, which also launches a solo feature starring Private Dogtag, "the world's dumbest soldier." Far and away the highest-graded copy of #14 CGC has yet to certify. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $975.

2304

Military Comics #22 San Francisco pedigree (Quality, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. A faceless aggressor has Blackhawk, Olaf, and Chuck backed up against a wall on this tense cover. This issue has the last Blackhawk story with Reed Crandall art, it also has artwork by Fred Guardineer. Hailing from the San Francisco pedigree collection, this sharp copy will give it's future owner some serious bragging rights. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $725.

2305

Military Comics #24 (Quality, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Blackhawk remains an underrated character from the Golden Age, who always had a strong creative team behind him, and enjoyed success throughout the 1950s while most other heroes faded away. This is a very attractive copy with minimal wear, perfect for any Blackhawk collector. There are several cracks in the CGC case on the back. Only three copies have been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $394.

2306

Modern Comics #45 (Quality, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Al Bryant turns in a great, if somewhat generic portrait of the Blackhawk team on the cover of this second issue of Modern Comics (it was, of course, previously known as Military Comics). This outstanding copy boasts creamy smooth colors on a flawless flat surface, with sharp corners and edges all around. CGC ranks this one as tops in their current census report. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $420.

2307

Modern Comics #49 Big Apple pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Here's a sterling Big Apple copy of a key early Blackhawk book. CGC's assigning of NM grading is particularly impressive, since the cover was (and is) so predominantly white. This issue is notable for the first appearance of Fear, Lady Adventuress. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $420.

2308

Modern Comics #60 (Quality, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Reed Crandall handles the Blackhawk art and Bill Ward takes care of the Torchy art in this beautiful high grade copy of this issue. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $279; NM 9.4 value = $350.

2309

Monte Hale Western #36 Hawkeye pedigree (Fawcett, 1949) Condition: VF. A Western movie star of the 1940s, Monte gained his own comic book title in 1948, after Fawcett discontinued Mary Marvel. Gabby Hayes was featured in backup stories for several years. This issue doesn't show up at all in CGC's census, so higher grades than ours are likely difficult to find. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $112.

2310

Mysterious Adventures #1 (Story Comics, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Here is a nice copy of the first issue for one of the most horrific pre-Code horror titles around. This cover by Walter Johnson has an eerie voodoo doll and graveyard scene, with some pretty impressive "headlights." The "Adventures" logo lettering looks oddly familiar -- something seems strange about it.... An above-average copy, there are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $356.

2311

Mystery Men Comics #14 Rockford pedigree (Fox, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. The Blue Beetle didn't have any super-powers; mainly he went around beating the crap out of criminals or shooting them with his trusty Colt .45, but sometimes he'd do something truly heroic like saving a policeman's life, as he does on this cover. Interior artists in this comic include George Tuska, Dick Briefer, and Bob Powell. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $381.

2312

National Comics #30 Rockford pedigree (Quality, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Uncle Sam and Buddy ride a bomb addressed to Adolph and company, foreshadowing a classic scene in the film "Doctor Strangelove." Reed Crandall gets credit for the patriotic cover art. An attractive, solid, mid to high-grade copy of a classic wartime Quality comic. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $288; VF/NM 9.0 value = $407.

2313

Our Gang #17 Dell File Copy (Dell, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The Little Rascals are joined by Benny Burro and other funny-animal favorites, all in one lovable package. This gorgeous Dell File Copy sparkles with rich color, and, as a bonus, contains Carl Barks art. Highest grade yet assigned by CGC for this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $242; NM 9.4 value = $310.

2314

Phantom Lady #2 (Ajax/Farrell, 1955) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Phantom Lady had quite a career, beginning with Quality Comics, moving to Fox Features, before being published by Ajax, and later moving on to DC Comics. Here, during her brief stint with Ajax she began to target Soviet evildoers; on this cover the Commies are even aided by one of the most poorly-drawn sharks to ever adorn a comic book cover. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $255; VF 8.0 value = $531.

2315

Planet Comics #1 Toledo pedigree (Fiction House, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Here is the first issue of Fiction House's popular science-fiction comic book series. This key issue is notable for it's fantastic Will Eisner and Lou Fine cover art. The Origin of Auro, Lord of Jupiter, was told on the interior pages, as well as other tales featuring Flint Baker, Spurt Hammond, Buzz Crandall, and the Red Comet. Featured artists include Dick Briefer and Alex Blum. Planet Comics is, perhaps, Fiction House's most sought-after title. It featured a plethora of exciting covers such as this, and was the longest running Golden Age title of its genre. This Toledo pedigree copy has a clean cover with rich color, tight staples, and a nice spine. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $7,500.

2316

Planet Comics #1 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Two of the all-time great Golden Age artists, Will Eisner and Lou Fine, combine talents on the cover of the premiere issue of this legendary title. Beautiful colors on the cover, and the grade looks even better when you check CGC's census for the issue. Only two unrestored copies have earned grades higher than VF 8.0 to date. Auro, Lord of Jupiter begins with this issue, along with Flint Baker and the Red Comet. CGC notes, "1 1/2 inch tear on 1st seven pages." Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $3,213; VF 8.0 value = $7,500.

2317

Planet Comics #2 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. If this cover doesn't get your attention, you must see in shades of gray! The Lou Fine art is compelling enough, but the unusually brilliant and varied colors must have made the second issue of Fiction House's groundbreaking science fiction title stand out among the other Golden Age titles. Harder to find than the first issue, Overstreet and Gerber rate this "scarce". And, sure enough, CGC has certified only two other copies of issue #2 with higher grades than this. Add the collector allure of this beauty, and the result is a book that typically fetches higher-than-Overstreet values. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $1,269.

2318

Planet Comics #3 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Fiction House was way ahead of its time with this title, and Will Eisner was way ahead of most every other comic book artist, as this cover attests. The publisher would continue to attract some of the industry's very best artists throughout the 1940s, a blueprint for the great EC endeavors years later. You'll have a task finding a better copy; CGC has certified only two others at higher grades to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,875.

2319

Planet Comics #4 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC FN/VF Cream to off-white pages. Gale Allen and the Girl Squadron begin in this issue, and Fiction House was years ahead of the "good girl" craze that didn't bloom fully until the late 1940s. Bob Powell, Charles Sultan, and Arthur Peddy were among the interior artists working on this issue. Just two copies have been awarded higher grades by CGC to date, only one of which topped VF 8.0. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $783; VF 8.0 value = $1,631.

2320

Planet Comics #21 Rockford pedigree (Fiction House, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Reef Ryan shares cover billing with Princess Vara, who increases the appeal of this Dan Zolnerowich drawing immeasurably. The Lost World and Hunt Bowman begin. This Gerber "uncommon" issue, like all the early issues of the title, is rarely found in a higher grade than this gem. CGC has so far certified only one other copy of the issue in higher grade. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $869.

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Planet Comics #27 (Fiction House, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. It looks like the "Fire-Eaters of Asteroid Z" have got Gale Allen's attention on this eye-catching cover. This issue of Planet Comics has a great line up of artists, including Graham Ingels, Lee Elias, Jim Mooney, Joe Doolin, and Fran Hopper. This copy has nice color and a fantastic spine, with just a touch of minor wear along the top edge and corners. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue on cover." To date, there are only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $638; VF/NM 9.0 value = $907.

2322

Planet Comics #29 Rockford pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. A member of the green warrior-horde shows off his good taste in damsels; now it's up to the Space Rangers to prevent the green meanie from finding out whether she's "less filling"! Joe Doolin's cover anchors an issue blessed with superb interior art by Graham Ingels, Lily Renee, and Lee Elias. The Rockford copy ranks as the fourth highest-graded copy of issue #29 that CGC has seen to date, missing tying for second place by just a half-grade. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $638; VF/NM 9.0 value = $907.

2323

Planet Comics #43 (Fiction House, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Futura begins in this issue of a Fiction House favorite, Planet Comics. It's also got the continuing features of Space Rangers, the Lost World, Auro, the Star Pirate, Gale Allen, and Mysta. Top artists in this comic include Lily Renee, Ruben Moreira, and Murphy Anderson. This comic's condition is as stunning as the artwork it contains; to date, only one copy has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $900.

2324

Planet Comics #47 Rockford pedigree (Fiction House, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. One of Joe Doolin's best covers is not that easily found in high-grade, owing to the black-of-space background that tends to accentuate the tiniest of flecks and other wear. Our sharp specimen comes close to the NM- 9.2 grade of the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date of issue #47. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $381; VF/NM 9.0 value = $541.

2325

Planet Comics #48 (Fiction House, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. You like big robots? We've got a big robot on this Planet Comics cover; it straddles the city and towers high above the clouds. Some of the artists contributing to this issue include Lily Renee, George Evans, Fran Hopper, and Murphy Anderson. This beautiful copy is sure to please even the most discriminating collectors; there is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $700.

2326

Planet Comics #49 (Fiction House, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. A dramatic underwater cover with a beautiful but obviously evil mermaid breaking into some poor fellow's bathysphere. This issue's Star Pirate story has Murphy Anderson art, plus Auro Lord of Jupiter by George Evans, and Lost World by Lily Renee. This beautiful comic looks like it should have a pedigree name attached to it... but it doesn't! There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $700.

2327

Planet Comics #50 (Fiction House, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This great issue of Planet starts things off with an alluring "headlight" cover. George Evans does the art for this issues "Lost World" story. Other stories inside are illustrated by Murphy Anderson and Maurice Whitman. This sharp copy has clean, tight staples, and sharp corners. There are dust shadows along the top edge of the front and back cover, but that doesn't detract from the attraction of this choice Fiction House science fiction comic. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $381.

2328

Planet Comics #53 (Fiction House, 1948) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Here's one of the leggiest of all bondage covers in the Lost World series! In fact, this issue made it to that infamous tome, Fredrick Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent. There's art in this issue by Matt Baker and George Evans, too, but you'll have a hard time getting past this beautiful cover! Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $183; VF 8.0 value = $381.

2330

Planet Comics #58 Rockford pedigree (Fiction House, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. A mis-cut cover keeps this copy from earning a higher grade. Just three copies of issue #58 have garnered CGC grades exceeding VF+ 8.5, and it's doubtful the cover colors are nicer than this. Judging by the perennial popularity of this title, these later issues just may be undervalued. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $381.

2331

Planet Comics #61 Lost Valley pedigree (Fiction House, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. A flying girl with a ray gun blasts the heck out of an invading rocket ship as New York stands by in ruins on this wild cover illustration. The colors are bright and girl looks pretty, but why is she barefoot? A couple of future EC regulars were featured artists this issue, Graham Ingels and George Evans. This copy of issue #61 is bested by only one other in the current CGC census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $525.

2332

Planet Comics #63 (Fiction House, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This pretty copy comes from near the end of this title's long run. It's an especially nice Lost World cover, featuring a raging dinosaur; an attractive, leggy damsel in distress, and a weird insect-man, all framed against a pink background. CGC lists this copy as second highest graded issue #63 to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $525.

2333

Planet Comics #65 Cosmic Aeroplane pedigree (Fiction House, 1951) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. This beautiful, pedigreed copy is actually the very nicest copy that CGC has graded so far. This attests to the extreme rarity of these later issues, and their ridiculously low value in the price guide. This pink-covered issue is especially beautiful, with a great cover image of a shapely blonde. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $144; VF 8.0 value = $288.

2334

Police Comics #1 (Quality, 1941) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. This historic issue marks the first appearance of Jack Cole's pliable hero, Plastic Man. Also debuting is the ever-popular Phantom Lady, along with the somewhat lesser-known Firebrand (by Reed Crandall), who scores the coveted first cover spot. Other contents of note include Chic Carter by Will Eisner, The Mouthpiece by Fred Guardineer, and the ever-explosive Human Bomb. CGC notes a small piece of tape on the back cover of this copy, which otherwise remains solid and attractive. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $1,422; FN 6.0 value = $2,133.

2335

Police Comics #2 (Quality, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Gill Fox brings us a Firebrand cover on this second issue of Police Comics; however, it was Jack Cole's pliable hero Plastic Man who would become the breakout star of this series. This issue's Plas tale has him smuggling opium! Reed Crandall and Will Eisner also are among the artists featured. This sharp copy is just this side of perfect, with only the least amount of wear noticeable, primarily on the back cover's lower right corner. This book tops the list of current CGC graded copies of issue #2. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,850.

2336

Police Comics #5 (Quality, 1941) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. Jack Cole's fantastic creation, Plastic Man, makes his first cover appearance here, entering in a typically twisted fashion via a keyhole. Gill Fox drew this cover, but it's Cole art inside, along with Reed Crandall, Paul Gustavson, and Fred Guardineer. Other features include Firebrand, #711, and the Human Bomb. This is the infamous issue where Plas is "forced" to smoke marijuana! Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $364.

2337

Police Comics #7 Rockford pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. A very psychedelic cover by artist Gill Fox that features a bulletproof Plastic Man? Early issues of Quality comics have always been in high demand, and this copy with art by Reed Crandall, Jack Cole, Fred Guardineer, and others is just spectacular. Of all the copies of #7 slabbed by CGC, this is head and shoulders above the rest. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,840.

2338

Police Comics #10 (Quality, 1942) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Light tan to off-white pages. An early appearance of Eel O'Brien, a.k.a. Plastic Man -- he's "New-Different" according to the cover blurb. (No kidding!) Also featured are Firebrand, Phantom Lady, and the Human Bomb. This issue has art by Will Eisner. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $381; VF 8.0 value = $795.

2339

Police Comics #28 (Quality, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. A clever Jack Cole Plastic Man cover highlights this issue, which also features the Spirit by Will Eisner. This copy is nearly perfect other than for two tiny tears at the single staple. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $463.

2340

Popular Comics #44 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1939) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. You might have never before paid Dell's oldest comic book title any mind, but this Mile High copy could convert you! A Gerber "uncommon" issue, our copy is the nicer of just two copies that CGC has certified to date of #44. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $255; NM 9.4 value = $325.

2341

Prize Comics #12 (Prize, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This fun comic book features a rather different line-up of heroic features, including the Black Owl, the Green Lama, Power Nelson, Voodini, and Twist Turner (love that name). The Black Owl saves the Panama Canal from foreign terrorists on this pre-World War II cover. As a bonus, you get Dick Briefer's classic Frankenstein feature. Just one other copy of issue #12 has earned a higher grade from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $438; VF/NM 9.0 value = $619.

2342

Public Enemies #2 Mile High pedigree (D.S. Publishing, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This issue was featured in Frederick Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent. It has a very cool cover scene, and great, vivid colors as we have all learned to expect from the prestigious Mile High pedigree. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $129; VF/NM 9.0 value = $172.

2343

Punch Comics #18 (Chesler, 1946) CGC VF 8.0. Grandstanding Golden Age publisher Harry "A" Chesler blurbed his periodicals as the "world's greatest comics," and while that is open to debate, the condition of this jewel is beyond reproach -- a mere two copies in CGC's current survey outgrade it. Punch regulars Master Key, Captain Courage, Rocketman, and Punch and Cutey appear, and look -- it's a bondage cover! Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $413.

2344

Rangers Comics #15 Pennsylvania pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. These wild "good girl" bondage covers from Fiction House are hot! This wartime classic has the added attraction of Graham Ingels art inside, along with other talented house artists. This book is exceptionally rare; as a Gerber "8", only 11-20 copies are estimated to exist in any condition. This excellent copy has a near-perfect spine and no significant defects. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $385.

2345

Rangers Comics #17 Pennsylvania pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) Qualified NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. As with most of Fiction House's Golden Age comic books, this issue had impressive art, from the Art Saaf bondage-cover to interior stories from George Tuska and Lily Renee. The seemingly near-pristine book gets a "Qualified" grading from CGC, who notes, "Centerfold detached." Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $78; FN 6.0 value = $117; VF 8.0 value = $224; VF/NM 9.0 value = $305; NM 9.4 value = $385.

2346

Rangers Comics #31 (Fiction House, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This choice issue of Rangers Comics features a titillating bondage/headlight cover, and interior art by Bob Lubbers and John Celardo (among others). Not a common book in such high grade, there is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC, and only five issues total have been currently certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $240.

2347

Real Life Comics #1 Denver pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Think you'll find a nicer copy of Real Life #1? Not in this life! This high-grade winner has no equals, or betters, in CGC's current census. Alex Schomburg's cover depicting a rich historical tapestry is so exciting, you'll barely notice the tiny chip from the upper spine that keeps this pedigree copy from a higher grade. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $600.

2348

Real Western Hero #75 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Hopalong Cassidy splashes into action on this pinup-quality painted cover, joined by three other "bronco-busting cowpunchers of movie fame" -- Monte Hale, Gabby Hayes, and Tom Mix. Big Bow and Little Arrow also appear. This attractive Mile High pedigree book has received the highest grade for this issue in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $172; NM 9.4 value = $215.

2349

Red Dragon Comics #9 "D" Copy pedigree (Street & Smith, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. The use of a limited but pronounced color palette makes Red Dragon's battle all the more interesting on this cover. Its white background not surprisingly shows minor dirt, but a sturdy spine (with only one staple, in the center), off-white pages, and vivid colors enable this Golden Age pedigree book to be outgraded by a mere two copies. Chuck Magnon, Immortal Man bows in this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $463.

2350

Red Ryder Comics #6 Edgar Church (Mile High) pedigree (Dell, 1942). CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Fred Harman delivers a stylish campfire cover, earmarking the first issue of Red Ryder Comics to be published by Dell. This astonishing specimen leads the pack in CGC's latest survey, with no copy grading higher -- but what else would you expect from an Edgar Church (Mile High) pedigree? Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $575.

2351

Red Ryder Comics #15 Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1943) Condition: FN/VF. Besides Fred Harman's most famous character and title namesake, several popular comic strip features of the day enlivened this run, including here Cap'n Easy, King of the Royal Mounted, Dan Dunn, and Myra North. Like virtually all Western titles, this is one you can take home without consulting your accountant first. Here's a very pretty copy, and immediately available for reading (careful!). Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $75; VF 8.0 value = $178.

2352

Red Ryder Comics #17 Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1944) Condition: VF-. This fun Fred Harman cover features Red Ryder, Little Beaver, Alley Oop, King of the Royal Mounted, and Captain Easy. A beautifully glossy and colorful cover, with an impressive variety of stories inside. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $178.

2353

Red Ryder Comics #21 File Copy (Dell, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. This early issue comes from the time when back-up strips like Alley Oop and Captain Easy were featured along with Fred Harman's newspaper strip reprints. The cover features a nice line drawing by Harman of Red and his sidekick Little Beaver. Of the two copies of issue #21 currently in CGC's census, this book ranks highest. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $210.

2354

Red Ryder Comics #22 File Copy (Dell, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Here's another nice early issue featuring newspaper strip reprints of Fred Harman's classic cowboy Red Ryder, along with King of the Royal Mounted, Alley Oop, Captain Easy, and others. This sharp, glossy copy is very attractive and colorful. It tops the CGC list as highest graded copy of issue #22 to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $210.

2355

Red Ryder Comics #112 Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1952) Condition: FN. This dandy comic is cover to cover western-themed stories with art by Fred Harman. This mid-grade gem has wonderfully fresh and white paper quality. CGC has yet to evaluate a single copy of this issue, an indication of it's probable scarcity in any grade. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $15.

2356

Red Ryder Comics #117 (Dell, 1953). CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The vivid colors on this stunning Fred Harman cover are as sharp as Red Ryder's shooting eye, and the interior pages are a solid off-white. This book is absolutely gorgeous, with only one copy grading higher in CGC's latest census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $60.

2357

Red Ryder Comics #nn (Dell, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This scarce giveaway issue may turn up now and again, but never in this sparkling condition. It was published by Dell to promote Red Ryder's own line of gloves and mittens. Promotional comics like this, printed with regular paper covers, were quick to show the slightest amount of wear and handling; this copy looks picture-perfect. Not only is this the highest graded copy to date by CGC, it's the only one to be certified at this writing. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $220.

2358

Rex Allen Comics #3 (Dell, 1951) Condition: VF+. Here's a high-grade copy of an early issue featuring one of the most popular cowboys of the early 1950s. Well worth a look and a bid; these Westerns don't turn up in this condition often. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $53; VF/NM 9.0 value = $69.

2359

Rex Allen Comics #6 (Dell, 1952) Condition: FN-. Tough cowboy star Rex Allen is ready for trouble in this cool issue, which features photo front and back covers. The interior art is nice, and the stories are a hoot to read. The front cover has a 1.5" x 1.75 grease pencil mark, otherwise this is a very attractive copy. Overstreet 2003 FN value = $21.

2360

Rex Allen Comics #13 (Dell, 1954) Condition: VF. Rex Allen wears the most wildly colorful cowboy shirt yet on this photo cover; he seems to be sneaking out the window from his own book in embarrassment! Seriously, this is all good stuff, with the action running non-stop all the way to the back cover. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $40.

2361

Rex Allen Comics #14 Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1954) Condition: VF. Our high-grade (and near high-grade) Western title copies from this pedigree represent some the best buys in our auction. Take a peek inside (no slab to crack, by cracky!) and check out the quality of the Dell artistry from the day, always consistent and true-to-life; Rex and his other movie/TV cowboy rivals all look so realistic, it's like watching them on film. This is a pretty copy you'll find hard to top. Why try? Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $40.

2362

Roly Poly Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (Green Publishing Co., 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Weird? Oddball? You bet! This comic features a western themed cover drawn by Everett Raymond Kinstler featuring three characters that are dead ringers for Archie, Veronica, and Jughead, while inside the Black Hood appears - and this comic isn't even published by MLJ. Pretty confusing, eh? However, one thing you can be sure of is that this is a very nice-looking high grade comic, from Edgar Church's legendary collection. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $175.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

2363

Roy Rogers and Trigger #123 File Copy (Dell, 1958) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Roy is looking good in his fancy Western shirt on the cover of this colorful issue. Inside, you'll find some great art by Alex Toth; and the back cover features an ad for Roy's own line of children's clothing and toys, as modeled by some lucky young lad seen petting Roy's horse, Trigger. This very attractive copy currently ranks as best in the CGC census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

2364

Roy Rogers Comics #12 Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1948) Condition: VF. Roy and his faithful dog Bullet take a moment to enjoy the fall colors on this pretty photo cover. On the back is a candid shot of Roy and his horse Trigger. The color and gloss on this issue is just this side of breathtaking. Inside, the art looks to be by Jesse Marsh; there's also a Chuck Wagon Charlie tale. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $97.

2365

Roy Rogers Comics #21 Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1949) Condition: VF/NM. The photo of Roy Rogers atop trusty horse Trigger is amazing; Roy looks like he is defining gravity as Trigger raises up high in the air! There's a great pin-up of Roy on the back cover, too. This is one pretty comic book, partners; glossy covers with rich color and supple, off-white pages. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $117; NM 9.4 value = $150.

2366

Roy Rogers Comics #46 Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1951) Condition: FN. With his six-gun in hand, Roy looks ready for action on this issue's photo front cover; on the back cover, he teams with Trigger for a musical moment. Once again. Dell delivers another fifty-two pages of wild west fun. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $27.

2367

Roy Rogers Comics #117 Hawkeye pedigree (Dell, 1946) Condition: VF-. Roy Rogers and Trigger find themselves face to muzzle with "The Spooks of Howling Mesa," in a full-length Western thrill ride! Photo cover and back cover. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $162.

2368

The Sad Case of Waiting-Room Willie #nn (American Visuals Corp., 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This is a scarce 16-page promotional comic written and drawn by Will Eisner, creator of The Spirit, designed to campaign against the nascent movement to promote socialized medicine in the United States of America. A cool piece of pre-Red Scare patriotic propaganda, promoting the virtues of capitalism. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $460.

2369

Sad Sack Comics #1 (Harvey, 1949) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Any comprehensive discussion about Harvey comic titles would soon lead to George Baker's creation, who was a civilian when this premiere issue was published. This issue featured an infinity cover and the first appearance of Little Dot. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $344.

2370

Sad Sack Comics #2 File Copy (Harvey, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Just because we have offered a goodly number of Harvey File copies over the past few auctions, don't get the idea there is an endless supply! This may be the last auction for a while that we have such beautiful issues of this title to offer, so get your bidding hat on. The second issue also marks the second appearance of the irrepressible Little Dot. George Baker contributes cover and interior art, with help from stalwart Harvey artist Bob Powell. One other File Copy has earned the only higher grade from CGC to date for issue #2. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $300.

2371

Sad Sack Comics #3 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. The January 1950 issue featured a Santa Sack (Sad Sack in Santa garb) in the logo, since it hit the newsstands around holiday seasontime. As with the first two issues of the title, this comic had a Little Dot back-up feature. George Baker was responsible for this and most other covers of the title into the 1970s. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $165.

2372

Sad Sack Comics #4 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. We have been fortunate to have been able to offer several Harvey File copies of this title for the past few auctions, and these books have proved very popular. So bid early and often! The colors on this particular issue are especially varied, drawing from the full rainbow spectrum. With just one other Harvey File copy of issue #4 receiving a higher grade from CGC, this is close to the finest copy in existence. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $120.

2373

Sad Sack Comics #5 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. One of just three copies of the issue to be certified by CGC to date, the mostly white cover means few have survived the 53 years in high grade. This is the second-highest grade listed in CGC's most recent census. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $94; NM 9.4 value = $120.

2374

Sad Sack Comics #7 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. If red's your color, you've come to the right lot! This Harvey File copy is the highest-graded copy of #7 that CGC has certified to date and the reddest cover you're likely to ever see. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $120.

2375

Sad Sack Comics #8 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. The Harvey File copies of this title offered in recent Heritage auctions have proved extremely popular among bidders, and there's no reason to suspect our additional offerings will be received any differently. And why not? These books have the same qualities as the most renowned pedigrees; bright, fresh cover colors, impeccable spines, sharp corners, and exemplary page condition. Very few copies of these early issues have been nice enough to warrant CGC certification. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $120.

2376

Sad Sack Comics #10 File Copy (Harvey, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Another stunning, red cover for you Sackophiles, with at least a fair amount of the "stunning" coming from the condition of this nugget from the Harvey Files. Don't waste the opportunity to nab one of the last vestiges of this title from the Harvey files; we're running low on our supply! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $120.

2377

Sad Sack Comics #12 File Copy (Harvey, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This George Baker cover is only one attractive aspect of the comic. The colors on this copy are blinding and the corners are razor sharp. We're not sure why this one didn't grade out higher. As it is, only one copy to date has been CGC-graded higher than tis one. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $80.

2378

Sad Sack Comics #12 File Copy (Harvey, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Light tan to off-white pages. This blinding yellow cover seems to belong to a NM 9.4 or better, but a slight impact dent along the front spine keeps this at the CGC-assigned grade. Betcha won't find another 9.0 that looks this good! Don't miss your opportunity for one of these super Harvey File copies. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $65; NM 9.4 value = $80.

2379

Shadow Comics V3#8 "D" Copy pedigree (Street & Smith, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. If the gorilla cover doesn't grab you, the superb condition of this book will -- rife with cover richness and off-white pages, only one other copy currently certified by CGC has outgraded this beaut. The fact that this copy carries the prestigious "D" Copy pedigree makes it even more collectible. Villains in the issue include Monstrodamus, Thor, and Adolf Hitler. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $600.

2380

Shadow Comics V3#10 "D" Copy pedigree (Street & Smith, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This cover radiates with color, and the stark yellow background enhances the graphic image in the foreground. Doc Savage joins the Shadow Comics lineup with this issue. A healthy spine and sharp corners make this copy all the more attractive to Golden Age collectors. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $465; NM 9.4 value = $600.

2381

Shadow Comics V3#12 (Street & Smith, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Behold: one of the most phantasmagorical covers of the Golden Age. The ghoulish Thade menaces the reader, and the Shadow's shadow cast over the logo grips the eye and doesn't let go. This issue also includes a Doc Savage adventure. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $330.

2382

Shadow Comics V7#10 "D" Copy pedigree (Street & Smith, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. It's the Shadow versus flying saucers on this unusual cover by the legendary Bob Powell. Doc Savage is featured in an interior tale. This is a beautiful copy, with rich color, a sturdy spine, and sharp corners, a great example from a fine pedigree, and easily the highest-graded copy of the issue to be certified by CGC to date. You will have a challenge finding this issue in any grade! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $625.

2383

Shield-Wizard Comics #1 Denver pedigree (MLJ, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This blockbuster issue features the origin of both the Shield and the Wizard. The flag cover is by Irv Novick, who had created the Shield a few months earlier for Pep Comics #1. That makes him the first patriotic superhero in comics, debuting more than a year before Captain America! Novick's career had an impressive beginning, and he outlasted virtually all his peers, working on Batman and The Flash well into the 1980s. This impressive copy currently ranks as the second-nicest unrestored copy in CGC's census for this premiere issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $6,300.

2384

Silver Streak Comics #18 Rockford pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This issue of Silver Streak Comics has the first appearance of the The Saint, and publisher Lev Gleason was pretty proud to have licensed the character because he put a big banner across the cover touting that the radio, movie, and pulp hero's comic stories were written by creator Leslie Charteris. This Rockford pedigree copy looks great; the only defects we can see are thin bands of dust shadowing and stress at the staples. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $438; VF/NM 9.0 value = $619.

2385

Smash Comics #1 (Quality, 1939) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Overstreet notes this to be the "First Robot on the cover of a comic book (Bozo)", which by extension makes this the first cover to have both a robot and a gorilla on the cover, not to mention the first fight of a, well, you get the gist. Will Eisner art is featured in this very early Quality title, which lasted more than ten years. An attractive copy of a key issue, it ties with the Mile High copy as best in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,738; NM 9.4 value = $3,600.

2386

Smash Comics #1 (Quality, 1939) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Bozo the Robot, here wrestling with a gorilla, has the distinction of being featured on the very first robot cover in comic book history. Bozo was the Iron Man belonging to Hugh Hazard, whose origin story is featured. Will Eisner also submits a story, "Espionage", featuring Black X. Other features include Hooded Justice, Chic Carter, and Wings Wendall. This is one of only eight copies of issue #1 currently graded by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $600.

2387

Smash Comics #3 Edgar Church (Mile High) pedigree (Quality, 1939) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Bozo the Robot takes center stage -- center cover, actually -- in this remarkably beautiful copy of an early Golden Age series. Edgar Church's reputation for excellence stands with this wonderful specimen. Its colors are brilliant and its pages are supple; it would grade even higher were it not for minor spine stress and slight border wear. Bar none, this example of Smash #3 displays CGC's highest grade for all copies currently certified. As a bonus, it includes the first installment of Will Eisner's John Law series. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $750.

2388

Space Squadron #5 Okajima pedigree (Atlas, 1952) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. This great octopus-like alien cover manages to put three members of the Space Squadron in peril at the same time. Coming from the Okajima pedigree this copy has beautiful off-white pages. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $276.

2389

Sparkler Comics #39 Mile High pedigree (United Features Syndicate, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Tarzan Sparkler issues with Burne Hogarth covers are are among the most treasured. This masterpiece of a cover features Tarzan piercing a dinosaur in the eye with an arrow as only he can do. This Mile High copy has all the attributes that you have come to expect from the world's finest pedigree. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $500.

2390

Sparkler Comics #50 Mile High pedigree (United Features Syndicate, 1945) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Eleven years after landing his first cartooning job, Burne Hogarth began drawing the "Tarzan" newspaper strip. It was a match made in comic heaven, as this cover attests. This peerless copy is graded so high that Near Mint has to look up to it. Of course, no other copy (just three others to date) that CGC has certified to date of this issue can touch this one. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $275.

2391

Speed Comics #43 File Copy (Harvey, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The robot cover comes courtesy of one of the Golden Age's most prolific artists, Al Avison. Another all-time great, Joe Kubert, contributes interior art for this issue of one of Harvey's oldest titles. Only one copy of #43 has earned NM 9.4 plaudits from CGC to date, and that's not much nicer than our quality offering. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $407; NM 9.4 value = $525.

2392

The Spirit #22 (Quality, 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Will Eisner is one of the greatest comic artists of all time and this classic, super-sultry cover shows why. The New York Legislative Committee used this cover in their investigation of comic books during the 1950s. This last issue of the title is also one of the most scarce. This copy features a strong spine, deep cover colors, and nice corners. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $318; VF/NM 9.0 value = $452.

2393

Spy Smasher #11 Rockford pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. The final issue of the Fawcett title featured a colorful war cover. This is the highest-graded copy of #11 to be certified by CGC to date, and the only unrestored copy scoring higher than FN+ 6.5. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $500; VF/NM 9.0 value = $713.

2394

Startling Comics #46 (Better Publications, 1947). CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Startling's Fighting Yank may have had little to do after World War II, but cover star Lance Lewis, Space Detective has his hands full. And this Graham Ingels bondage cover also delivers an eye full. Only one copy in CGC's current census is graded higher than this stunning specimen. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,100.

2395

Startling Comics #50 (Better Publications, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Lance Lewis, space detective, has his hands full on this colorful airbrushed cover by Golden Age master Alex Schomburg. This is by far the best copy of this issue graded by CGC, and would look great in any Golden Age collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $685.

2396

Steve Canyon #1 File Copy (Harvey Publications, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. Milton Caniff's second most famous comic strip character (Terry of "Terry and the Pirates" was his earliest and most popular) earned a comic book gig just one year after Caniff created him in 1947. The premiere issue featured the trademark Caniff style on the cover and on story art, with Bob Powell also contributing interior art. The Harvey File Copy bears the highest grade CGC has awarded yet for issue #1. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $225.

2397

Strange Worlds #1 (Avon, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Avon presented some of the earliest sci-fi titles, and, showing its pulp heritage, placed great emphasis on its covers to sell books. Gene Fawcette provides the "good girl" cover here, with Joe Kubert and John Giunta showing off their stuff with story art in this issue. This great looking copy currently is tied with one other as highest graded to date by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,275.

2398

Strange Worlds #3 (Avon, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This sci-fi rarity includes art by a host of luminaries: Frank Frazetta, Wally Wood, Al Williamson, Roy Krenkel, and Joe Orlando -- wow! Malu, Slave Girl Princess also appears. This astounding copy of Strange Worlds #3 ranks among the highest-graded specimens in CGC's most recent survey. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,225.

2399

Stuntman Comics #1 (Harvey, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Stuntman is one of Simon and Kirby's ambitious post-war efforts, bubbling with patented S&K energy. This key first issue relates the origin of stuntman, the title hero. CGC notes, "'Jack Kirby' written on 1st page in marker." Only four copies of this key issue have earned a higher grade from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $682.

2400

Sunset Carson #1 (Charlton, 1951) Condition: VG/FN. Sunset Carson (real name: Winifred Maurice Harrison) starred in a few "B" westerns for Republic during the 1940s, with a few co-starring roles supporting Smiley Burnette, and a handful of later roles in various genre films including at least one science-fiction movie. This scarce comic book published by Charlton only ran four issues before it, like Sunset's career, took a nose dive. Today, these comics are extremely hard to find. A check with CGC shows only one graded copy of issue #1, and that one is in poor condition! Here's a prime candidate for slabbing. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $170; FN 6.0 value = $255.

2401

Super-Magic Comics #1 (Street & Smith, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Charles Sultan's Blackstone the Magician cover boasts a mesmerizing use of primary colors, which remain lustrous and hypnotic. This issue features the origin and first appearance of Rex King, Man of Adventure. And this astounding specimen is, bar none, the highest-graded copy currently certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $369.

2402

Supersnipe Comics V2 #7 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Here's one of the cooler covers from the run of Supersnipe with our hero skiing through space. When you factor in that this copy is from the legendary collection of Edgar Church, this is a book collectors will be vying for in the auction. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $400.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

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Tarzan's Jungle Annual #6 File Copy (Dell, 1957) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. This Dell Giant featured two of the most famous to draw the Lord of the Jungle over the years; Jesse Marsh and Russ Manning. Marsh created the stunning painted cover here. Dell File copies are just about the only source for square bound copies of this quality. There weren't many newsstand copies this nice in 1957! And these issues are so undervalued. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $150.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

2404

Terrific Comics #6 Mile High pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Continentals are very tough to find, and in this condition are exceedingly rare. Making this issue even more desirable is the fact that it boasts an early L. B. Cole cover. This copy is bright and fresh with great color and eye appeal. This specimen is tied with one other for the highest CGC-graded copy. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,007; NM 9.4 value = $2,600.

2405

Terry and the Pirates #7 File Copy (Harvey, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Very nice copy from Harvey's files. Condition would be near perfect, except for a small tear at the bottom left corner. Milton Caniff's artwork on this title inspired and influenced a generation of cartoonists. This issue also contains a "Man in Black" story by Bob Powell. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $110.

2406

Terry and the Pirates #13 File Copy (Harvey, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. Near perfect copy from Harvey's files. Milton Caniff provide a saucy cover for this issue. This copy also holds the distinction of being CGC's highest graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

2407

Terry and the Pirates #15 File Copy (Harvey, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Well, it seems the gals love Terry, and you should too. And what's not to love? This is the highest graded copy by CGC! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

2408

Terry and the Pirates #18 File Copy (Harvey, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This seems to be a virtually perfect copy. Even though it is the highest graded copy by CGC, that grade seems conservative. Bob Powell art and a cool Dragon Lady cover add to the desirability. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

2409

Terry and the Pirates #19 File Copy (Harvey, 1949) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. Virtually unimprovable copy from the Harvey files. Of course, it's a CGC highest graded too. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

2410

Terry and the Pirates #20 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. Even though this the highest graded copy by CGC, it's hard to figure why it's not a ten.This is a truly high grade comic book. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

2411

Terry and the Pirates #22 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This is another premium condition issue of Milton Caniff's classic title. Another CGC "highest graded" too. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

2412

Tex Ritter Western #8 (Fawcett, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Tex Ritter was one of the original singing cowboy stars of early films; he also enjoyed much success as a recording artist (he was the first country music star to sign with Capital Records), and on early television. And yes, he was the father of late actor John Ritter. This nice photo cover comic is the only copy of issue #8 to be graded by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $185.

2413

The Thing! #4 Bethlehem pedigree (Charlton, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Al Fago's garishly colored ghoulish cover attracts the eye and doesn't let go. This title is sometimes overlooked by horror and EC collectors, but smaller publisher Charlton, known for exploiting trends, frequently pushed the graphic envelope in The Thing!. This high-grade copy bears the noted Bethlehem pedigree. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $300; VF/NM 9.0 value = $425.

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The Thing! #8 White Mountain pedigree (Charlton, 1953) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Think it's bad when your relatives come to visit? This poor guy's ancestors are crawling out of a mirror in this creepy Bob Forgione cover. A near-perfect pedigree copy bolstered by deep colors, shiny cover gloss, off-white pages, and sharp corners. The back-cover ad is an additional bonus. The Thing! is sometimes overlooked by horror and EC collectors, but smaller publisher Charlton, known for exploiting trends, frequently pushed the graphic envelope in this title. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $425; NM 9.4 value = $550.

2415

The Thing! #16 (Charlton, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This is one of the best pre-code titles with lots of excessive violence. This issue is no different with a great "injury to eye" panel. To date, only two copies have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $300.

2416

Thrilling Comics #1 (Better Publications, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Only three months after Best Comics #1 became Better Publications' first comic book, this title was launched in the early days of the Golden Age. The premiere issue featured the origin and first appearance of Dr. Strange, not to be confused with the Silver Age Marvel Master of the Mystic Arts. This glossy, gorgeous copy tops CGC's current list as highest graded. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,400.

2417

Thrilling Comics #9 (Better Publications, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Alex Schomburg practices his knots, and provides the magnificent bondage cover for this book. Even with cream colored pages, it is hard to believe that this sharp book didn't grade higher when it was slabbed! A great addition to one lucky bidder's collection. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $381.

2418

Thrilling Comics #68 (Better Publications, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Princess Pantha is amazed by the magic sounds coming from a radio on this beautiful airbrushed cover by Alex Schomburg. There are also two pages of art by Frazetta inside as well. This is the highest graded copy of #68 that CGC has certified to date. Put together the condition and the artists, and this is a book you shouldn't wait to put a bid down on! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $550.

2419

Thun'da #1 (Magazine Enterprises, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Revered as the only comic book to be entirely drawn, cover and interior, by the peerless Frank Frazetta, this issue features the origin of the title character. Our copy is bested in grade in CGC's census by one other copy of this premiere issue. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $869; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,235.

Platinum Age (1897-1937)

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Tip Top Comics #2 (United Features Syndicate, 1936) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This early strip reprint book has the second comic book appearances of Tarzan (by Hal Foster), Li'l Abner, Fritzi Ritz, Ella Cinders, Captain and the Kids, and more additional features than you can shake a stick at. An amazingly clean and bright comic, especially considering the vintage of this book. To date, this is by far the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,221.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

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Tip Top Comics #39 Mile High pedigree (United Features Syndicate, 1939) CGC Qualified VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages, Incomplete. Cool Tarzan cover, with Hal Foster art inside. Other features inside include Li'l Abner, Captain and the Kids, Fritzi Ritz, Ella Cinders, and Joe Jinks. CGC notes, "2 large pieces cut out of 24th page, affects story. Incomplete." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $50; VG 4.0 value = $100; FN 6.0 value = $150; VF 8.0 value = $300.

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Tip Top Comics Bound Volume #3 (United Features Syndicate, 1939) Condition: GD/VG. This volume makes most squarebound books pale in comparison. The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide lists this book as being very rare, and it is easily understandable. This book, along with two other volumes, were sold only at the 1939 World's Fair and bound by the publisher in pictorial boards. This is Volume #3 and contains Tip Top issues #25-#36. Six of the issues have Tarzan covers. Being bound has kept the covers looking extremely bright and reflective. This is, in all likelihood, the only copy you will ever see of this book, so grab this one while you have the chance. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $117; VG 4.0 value = $234.

2423

Tom Mix Comics #1 (Ralston-Purina Co., 1940) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white to white pages. Here's a book that was featured on the want lists of many early comic book collectors. Jim Harmon's Nostalgia Catalog, published in 1973, gave this comic a big write-up. Originally offered as a mail-in premium by Ralston Wheat Cereal, it's truly a rare find today. Gerber estimates that only 11-20 copies exist; of the three copies listed in CGC's current census report, this book ranks as the highest-graded unrestored copy. A mailing label remains on the back cover, showing the original owner's name and address. Only one lucky bidder will be the next owner; will it be you? Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $1,050.

2424

Tom Mix Comics #2 (Ralston-Purina Co., 1940) CGC Apparent VG/FN 5.0 Moderate (P) Off-white pages. Here's another tough-to-find comic that Gerber's Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books rates as rare. It's so hard to come by that CGC doesn't even list any other graded copies to date. CGC notes "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, spine splits sealed, reinforced." The original mailing label remains on the back cover. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $106; VG 4.0 value = $213; FN 6.0 value = $319.

2425

Tom Mix Comics #3 (Ralston-Purina Co., 1941) CGC Apparent VG- 3.5 Slight (P) Cream to off-white pages. Tom saves the day again, rescuing Wrangler Jane from a fiery death on the cover of this uncommon premium comic from Ralston-Purina. The book retains its original mailing seal, but has lost the address label; CGC notes "Restoration includes: tear seals, spine splits sealed, reinforced." It still looks fairly solid, sharp, and flat despite its modest grade. This issue doesn't turn up that often (CGC has graded just this one copy to date), so this is the one to go for, Tom Mix collectors! Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $66; VG 4.0 value = $132.

2426

Tom Mix Comics #4 (Ralston-Purina Co., 1941) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Tom saves his buddy Wash from a stampede by lassoing his foot and dragging him to safety on this scarce issue's cover; Wash shows up again (in "blackface" photo) on the back cover to tell the readers that "Ralston am scrumptious!" It's odd to look at this kind of portrayal of Black Americans, typical of the time, in today's much more sensitive and enlightened age. This copy is bested by only one other in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $197.

2427

Tom Mix Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Ralston-Purina Co., 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. That Tom Mix must have been quite a guy. A movie star back in the silent days, his popularity was still going strong when these Ralston premiums were originally offered by mail. It was mainly due to a radio program which carried on the late actor's name and character (Mix died in 1940). This issue features a great action cover, with Tom hoisting an angry Indian warrior over his head. This uncommon issue remains a tough find; CGC has graded only this one copy to date. One more thing -- the mailing label on the back cover reads "E Church, 2331 Julian St., Denver Colo." Is this the only Mile High comic to actually list the street address for Edgar Church? Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $197.

2428

Tom Mix Comics #6 (Ralston-Purina Co., 1941) CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Moderate (P) Cream to off-white pages. The cover of this issue features a great illustration of Tom on his horse Tony, all reared up on hind legs in response to explosions at the near-by dam. Foreign terrorists, perhaps? CGC notes "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seal, reinforced." It's another uncommon issue, and the only copy of issue #6 to be graded by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $66; VG 4.0 value = $132; FN 6.0 value = $197; VF 8.0 value = $400.

2429

Tom Mix Comics #7 (Ralston-Purina Co., 1941) VG+ 4.5 Slightly brittle pages. Two box tops from Ralston-Purina products was the "price" of admission for this Tom Mix promotional series. This issue is distinguished by a richly colorful cover and the beginning of the Li'l Injun series. No other copies of this rarity are currently certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $132.

2430

Tom Mix Comics #8 (Ralston-Purina Co., 1942) CGC Apparent VF- 7.5 Slight (P) Off-white pages. By the time of this eighth issue of Ralston-Purina's Tom Mix premium, the usual Western themes had given way to more exotic fare, like this jungle action cover. One thing, though -- is the leaping tiger pictured on the cover going after the frightened native, or the straw hat popping off his head? At any rate, here's another hard to find comic that Gerber rates a "6", or "uncommon." CGC would surely agree, as this copy is only the second issue #8 to be graded to date. CGC notes "Restoration includes: color touch, piece added, reinforced." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $66; VG 4.0 value = $132; FN 6.0 value = $197; VF 8.0 value = $400.

2431

Tom Mix Comics #9 (Ralston-Purina Co., 1942) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. A wild bar-room brawl scene is the featured illustration on this issue. It's another uncommon promotional comic book that Gerber referred to as having 50-200 copies left in existence; in fact, CGC has graded only this copy to date. And despite the modest mid-grade rating, this is a nice looking book; the black background shows very little wear. CGC does list three small pieces of tape on the interior back cover. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $132.

2432

Tom Mix Comics #10 (Ralston-Purina Co., 1942) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. By the time of this issue, what had been primarily a Western adventure book shifted emphasis to the more timely events of the day, hence this World War II cover depicting our hero as an American soldier fighting off an entire submarine filled with blood-thirsty Japanese. The title changed as well, becoming Tom Mix Commandos Comics. Featured in this issue is the origin of Tom Mix Commandos, plus the debut of Speed O'Dare, Navy Flyer. This nice copy boasts great cover color, and CGC lists only this copy of issue #10 in the current census report. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $165.

2433

Tom Mix Comics #11 (Ralston-Purina Co., 1942) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. The next-to-last issue of the Ralston-Purina giveaway issues, this was another war-themed comic featuring Tom and company blasting away on machine guns as a wide-eyed Wash speeds their jeep past exploding shells. This very colorful and attractive copy ranks as the highest graded issue #11 to date by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $110; FN 6.0 value = $165.

2434

Tom Mix Comics #12 (Ralston-Purina Co., 1942) CGC Apparent FN- 5.5 Moderate (A) Cream to off-white pages. This is the last issue in the Ralston-Purina series, and they pulled out all the stops for this wild sci-fi/war cover. It shows Tom fighting off hordes of colorful flying dragons, listed as being the "Terrible Talons of Tokyo." It's a good thing Japan didn't really have such trained monsters at their command! CGC notes "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforced." This copy is the only issue #12 to have been graded by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VG 2.0 value = $55; VG 4.0 value = $110; FN 6.0 value = $165.

2435

Tom Mix Comics Group (Ralston-Purina Co., 1940-42). One of the most desirable prizes in the world of Western comics collecting is this series of comics featuring the early cowboy star Tom Mix. They were available as a mail-in offer from the cereal company Ralston-Purina, who were sponsors of the very popular Tom Mix radio program. This group gathers together all twelve hard-to-find issues: Book #1 (GD-, with a 1/32 page coupon out), Book #2 (GD-, coupon clipped), Book #3 (GD, coupon out), Book #4 (VG-), Book #5 (VG-), Book #6 (VG-), Book #7 (VG-), Book #8 (VG), Book #9 (GD/VG), Book #10 (title changes to Tom Mix Commandos Comics, with World War II stories; VG), Book #11 (VG), and Book #12 (VG). Most of these were mailed with white tape which is still on the right side of the covers, although some have the tape removed. This is a rare chance to get all of these great western collectibles at one time. Overstreet 2003 value for group = $1,355.

2436

Tom Mix Western #1 (Fawcett, 1948) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Tom Mix began his career many years before this first issue of the comic bearing his name was published. Born in 1880, Mix entered films in 1910, after working as a professional rodeo cowboy. He was the first movie cowpoke to always play himself, and he started the trend of wearing flashy outfits no real working cattlehand would dream of putting on. The silent film era was Tom's time of glory; as talkies took over, Mix retired. His name and character were used in a popular long-running radio series, from which the comic book was spun off. This issue, complete with photo cover, began a run that would last 61 issues. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $300.

2437

Tom Mix Western #7 (Fawcett, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. The cover proclaims Tom Mix "the Most Famous Cowboy of the West", and in 1948, with a popular radio program based on his exploits, he was most famous indeed. Of course, by 1948, he had been dead for eight years! No matter to comics fans, though, as this great series proves. This issue features a photo cover, plus art by C. C. Beck. And the condition is choice; CGC ranks this as the highest graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $290.

2438

Tom Mix Western #13 Double Cover (Fawcett, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. We offer a rare double cover copy of this classic movie cowboy title; the outside cover grades as VF 8.0, and the interior cover is an astounding NM 9.4. And the cover is a real beauty, too -- a painted illustration of Tom upon his horse Tony, firing off a round from his trusty six-shooter. This issue is one that doesn't show up too often, as witnessed by CGC -- this copy is the only one they have certified to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $210.

2439

Tom Mix Western #29 (Fawcett, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Great photo cover. Slim Pickens makes an appearance. Far and away the highest-graded copy CGC has yet to certify of issue #29. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $121; NM 9.4 value = $150.

2440

Top-Notch Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (MLJ, 1939) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. This historic MLJ first issue features the origin and first appearance of the Wizard. The enticing cover by the Unknown Artist is backed by interior art by Jack Cole, Edd Ashe, and Jack Binder. Gerber rates this a "scarce" book. As you would expect with most Mile High books, this is the highest CGC-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $3,902; VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,851.

2441

Top-Notch Comics #1 (MLJ, 1939) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. An MLJ milestone, this issue came just one month after the publisher's first comic book, Blue Ribbon Comics #1, and featured the origin and first appearance of the Wizard. The enticing cover by the Unknown Artist is backed by interior art by Jack Cole, Edd Ashe, and Jack Binder. Gerber rates this a "scarce" book. CGC notes, "Writing on 1st page in pencil. Puzzle filled in on 25th page in pencil." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $578; VG 4.0 value = $1,156.

2442

Top-Notch Comics #45 Mile High pedigree (MLJ, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. This is the last issue of this title as it becomes Laugh Comics with the next issue. This is the only copy of this issue that has been graded by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $276; VF/NM 9.0 value = $388.

2443

True Sport Picture Stories V4 #8 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. This is a great book for any collector of African-American memorabilia, with its Joe Louis cover and story. There is a lot of black on this cover, and the Mile High copy is pretty much as pristine as the day Edgar Church pulled it off the stands. This just happens to be the only copy of this book yet certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $121; NM 9.4 value = $150.

2444

Two-Gun Kid #3 Mile High pedigree (Marvel, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This third issue bears an incredible action-packed cover, featuring the Kid defending a stagecoach from bandits. Inside, we find more great art, this time from Russ Heath, plus an appearance by Annie Oakley. And of course, this copy is from the legendary Edgar Church collection, which makes it one of the best examples you're likely to ever encounter. CGC shows this to be the highest-graded copy of #3 to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $350.

Books

2445

Walt Disney Presents Fantasia nn (Western, 1940) Condition: FN-. This is the program that was sold at movie theater's to accompany the movie "Fantasia". It is lavishly illustrated and tells of both the making of the movie and the musical score. Cleaner than most, this program just has some mild creasing and slight foxing. Definitely a must for the serious Disney collector!

Pulps

2446

Weird Tales (Pulp) Group (Popular Fiction, 1940) Condition: Average VG-. Here is an excellent run of six consecutive issues of this tremendously collectible pulp title. All have wonderful cover art from Margaret Brundage. The lot consists of the issues from January 1935, February 1935, March 1935, April 1935, May 1935, and June 1935. All appear to have been trimmed on the open edge only, probably to facilitate reading more than for any aesthetic reasons; the magazines are a lot easier to page through with a smooth outer edge. Notable contents include the first professionally published story by Robert Bloch, several Robert E. Howard stories, and the story "Out of the Eons" by H. P. Lovecraft under the name of Hazel Heald. These pulps all have wonderful paper quality, off-white and completely supple; they have the appearance of very strong VG+ copies, but we've knocked the grades down a bit for the outer edge trimming. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value for group = $595.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

2447

Western Picture Stories #1 (Comics Magazine, 1937) CGC Apparent VG/FN 5.0 Slight (P) Off-white pages. Here's the "holy grail" for collectors of Western comics. This scarce offering is the very first all-Western themed comic book published. Will Eisner, listed on the cover as "Bill Eisner", and Ray Burnley were among the artists on this early effort. CGC notes "Restoration includes: tear seal to cover." For a book this old, it still looks remarkably fresh and vibrant. Only one other copy outranks this one in CGC's current census, with no other copies listed. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $174; VG 4.0 value = $348; FN 6.0 value = $522.

2448

Western Picture Stories #4 (Comics Magazine, 1937) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. Here's the hardest to find of the four issues published of this very first Western-themed comic. Gerber lists this as an "8", meaning only 11-20 copies exist. And CGC has only seen one other copy to date, a VG/FN 5.0. Ray Burnley is listed as an artist on this issue, and a Caveman Cowboy story is featured. At any rate, this is a rare chance to own a book from this historic Western title. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $160.

2449

Western Roundup #7 File Copy (Dell, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Here's a generous bounty of Dell Western tales featuring lots of great cowboy stars. Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Johnny Mack Brown, Rex Allen, and Wild Bill Elliott are all pictured on the cover of this square bound giant. Of the two copies of issue #7 currently graded by CGC, this one ranks best. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $170.

2450

Western Roundup #9 File Copy (Dell, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Kids in the 1950s all seemed to love Westerns. Maybe it was the way old "B" films were shown on early television all afternoon, not to mention all the great Western TV series' of the time, like "Have Gun Will Travel". At any rate, these Dell Giants, filled to the brim with tales starring Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Johnny Mack Brown, and others, were all the rage in 1955. Most of these square bound issues fell apart with repeated reading; isn't it nice that the fine folks at Dell stashed back a few copies for us to enjoy now? And this copy tops the list on CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $170.

2451

Western Roundup #21 (Dell, 1958) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Here's another big batch of Western thrills featuring some of the most popular screen cowboys of the day, including Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Making their final appearances here were Rex Allen and Johnny Mack Brown. Russ Manning, Dell's best Western artist, is featured this issue. And this square bound copy fares well in the current CGC census; there is only one higher-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $150.

2452

Whiz Comics #2 (#1) (Fawcett, 1940) CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Slight (P) Cream to off-white pages. Holy Moley! The origin and first newsstand appearance of the Big Red Cheese himself, Captain Marvel. This book, listed as "uncommon" by Gerber, is one of the most desirable of all Golden Age comics, and was sure to be found on every major collector's want lists. The story behind this issue is the stuff of legends; how during the planning stages, the character and title went through several name changes (Captain Thunder, Flash Comics, Thrill Comics) before finally being released as Whiz Comics #2 instead of #1 (confusing early fans for years); and how actor Fred MacMurray was the model for Captain Marvel (there is a resemblance on this first cover, drawn by C. C. Beck). This is the starting point for one of the most popular and successful comic book characters of all time. CGC notes "Restoration includes: spine splits sealed to cover, cover and centerfold reinforced." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $7,000; VG 4.0 value = $14,000; FN 6.0 value = $21,000; VF 8.0 value = $40,000.

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Whiz Comics 3 (#2) (Fawcett, 1940) CGC Apparent VF- 7.5 Slight (P) Off-white pages. This is the second appearance ever of Captain Marvel. C.C Beck did the cover art as well as some of the interior. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: cover cleaned, cover reinforced." Only a handful of this issue have been CGC-graded with only three restored and no unrestored copies graded higher than this one. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $444; VG 4.0 value = $888; FN 6.0 value = $1,332; VF 8.0 value = $3,000.

2454

Whiz Comics #3 (Fawcett, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Here is another cover by C.C. Beck and some of the interior art as well. This issue also has the first appearance of Beautia Sivana. Very few of these early Whiz comics have been CGC graded. This is the second highest unrestored CGC-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $936.

2455

Whiz Comics #4 (Fawcett, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Captain Marvel saves a babe from a strange looking land-octopus. C.C. Beck sure had his imagination working on this cover. This issue also features the first appearance of Daniel Doom and has a brief origin of Captain Marvel retold. Currently, this is the highest unrestored CGC-grade copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $861.

2456

Whiz Comics #5 (Fawcett, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. C.C. Beck does the cover and some interior art as well on this issue which features the first appearance of Carol Braddock. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $717; VF 8.0 value = $1,494.

2457

Whiz Comics #6 (Fawcett, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. We're not sure what kind of creature this is on the cover but it looks like Captain Marvel has his work cut out for him. C. C. Beck handled the cover and worked on the interior as well in this issue. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,582; NM 9.4 value = $2,050

2458

Whiz Comics #7 (Fawcett, 1940) CGC Apparent VF- 7.5 Slight (P) Off-white pages. Dr. Voodoo stories begin with this issue. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: cover cleaned, cover reinforced." Only two unrestored copies of this issue have received higher grades from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 G 2.0 value = $178; VG 4.0 value = $356; FN 6.0 value = $534; VF 8.0 value = $1,113.

2459

Whiz Comics #25 (Fawcett, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. This classic issue features the origin and first appearance of Captain Marvel Jr.; it also marks the first time a story was continued in different titles, as the story (featuring a battle with Captain Nazi) began in Master #21, and continues again in Master #22. Art for this issue is by C. C. Beck (who drew the wonderful cover), and the popular and talented Mac Raboy, who would become Captain Marvel Jr.'s main artist. This attractive copy shows some shadowing along the edges, but this is still a real beauty. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $3,600.

2460

Whiz Comics #47 Pennsylvania pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. As usual CC Beck does the great cover and art on this issue of Whiz. Captain Marvel's origin is retold in this issue along with some new information about Billy Batson. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $350.

2461

Wonder Comics #11 (Better Publications, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The formidable covers on many of Better/Standard/Nedor's have kept collectors fascinated and salivating for decades. Most fans think of Alex Schomburg's work, of course, but feast your eyes on this campy masterpiece from Graham Ingels. Who's that costumed dude with the luscious babe anyway? You won't find a CGC-higher graded copy, according to CGC's most recent census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $675.

2462

Wonder Comics #14 (Better Publications, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Alex Schomburg gives us a bit of "good girl" bondage art on this futuristic Wonderman cover. Inside, you will find art by Bob Oksner and Al Camy. This is one heck of a sharp copy, with great color and flat surfaces. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $675.

2463

Wonder Comics #16 (Better Publications, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg presents another great science-fiction themed cover, this time the girl gets to rescue the guy, who's all chained up in a manner that would make scratching his nose rather difficult! This issue marks the last appearance of Grim Reaper, as well as a Spectro story. Only one other copy of issue #16 grades higher in CGC's current census report. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $675.

2464

Wonder Comics #17 Aurora pedigree (Better Publications, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. If we were to mention "Classic Schomburg (as Xela) airbrush cover for Better Publications," it's a good bet the vision conjured would be this very cover. Frank Frazetta contributes several interior pages. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $541; NM 9.4 value = $700.

2465

Wow Comics #2 Rockford pedigree (Fawcett, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Simon and Kirby's Mr. Scarlet cuts a swath through a passel of hooligans in this second issue, a book Overstreet rates as "scarce". Really nice colors attest to the pedigree, and this copy is surpassed in grade by only one other in CGC's most recent census. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,494.

2466

Wow Comics #3 Rockford pedigree (Fawcett, 1941) CGC VF+ Off-white pages. Many of the issues of this title are relatively uncommon, which makes a copy in this nice of a condition truly scarce. Only one other copy of the issue has been graded higher by CGC, according to the most recent census data. And this is a surprisingly reasonably valued book by Overstreet's latest guide. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $719; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,022.

2467

Wow Comics #17 Rockford pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Mary Marvel battles Mary Batson in this issue, but it's all fun and games on this Jack Binder cover. This is the only copy of issue #17 that CGC has graded thus far, and only a couple of dents and stresses keep it from claiming Near Mint status. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $388; NM 9.4 value = $500.

2468

Wow Comics #34 Okajima pedigree (Fawcett, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. A cute cover featuring Mary Marvel and the perpetually hapless Uncle Marvel, this time being saved from a charging bear. In addition to Mary and Uncle Marvel, other interior features in this issue include Commando Yank, Phantom Eagle, and Mr. Scarlet. A very nice-looking comic for the grade. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $115.

2469

Yellow Jacket Comics #8 (Frank Comunale Publishing Co., 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. It's not widely acknowledged, but Yellow Jacket Comics #6-10 had a recurring backup feature of horror stories narrated by an old witch, the stories were called "Tales of Terror" and it was certainly the first horror series in comics. It's unknown if EC honchos Bill Gaines or Al Feldstein ever saw "Tales of Terror" in Yellow Jacket Comics, but they could well have served as inspiration for EC's own horror comics. Here is a beautiful copy of this Golden Age superhero book, with one of the earliest horror stories in comics. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $388; NM 9.4 value = $500.

2470

Young King Cole V3#4 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. See the bespectacled, dapper, detective Young King Cole hold a tiger at bay with only a flaming torch - and his bow-tie doesn't even get singed! Other features in this 52 page gem include Toni Gayle the Glamorous Detective Model and Dr. Drew the Zoo Man. A simply beautiful copy of this uncommon comic, it's just as colorful and fresh as you'd imagine a Mile High comic should be. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $85.

2471

Young King Cole V3#5 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Young King Cole tackles an armed home invader on this cover, as Toni Gayle the glamorous detective model looks on. The cover and interior art are by Alden McWilliams. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue, and this beautiful copy will probably remain at the top of CGC's census (for this issue) for a long time to come. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $85.

2472

Young King Cole V3#6 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The sneaky criminal on this cover is about to get a goldfish bowl to the back of his head, but as embarrassing as that would be, it surely beats getting shot in the back. (Which is probably what that dirty rat would do to our brave girl, given the chance.) It almost goes without saying, as this is a comic from the Mile High collection, but we'll say it anyway -- this comic is a real beauty, with clean, bright, freshness that transcends the nominal grade of Near Mint. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $85.

2473

Young King Cole V3#10 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Young King Cole may be a celebrated crime-fighting detective, but even this well-dressed gumshoe can't get any respect when the nice men in white coats come to take him away to a quiet place with friendly doctors. Maybe they object to fashion sense - a red striped bow tie with a lime green suit? The man must be mad! Definitely a great cover, drawn by the inimitable L. B. Cole. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $145; NM 9.4 value = $180.

2474

Zegra Jungle Empress #5 (Fox, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Far and away the highest-graded copy of Zegra #5 currently certified by CGC. If the gleaming cover colors don't hold your eye, then the Jungle Empress surely will. This is the last issue of the series. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $407; NM 9.4 value = $525.

2475

Zip Comics #5 (MLJ, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. MLJ did not wait until the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, they went ahead and put Steel Sterling into action anyway. Here, Steel smashes the enemy in a thrilling Charles Biro cover, highlighting this exceptional comic, which also features art by Mort Meskin. This beautiful copy doesn't look its age; there are currently no higher graded copies listed by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,650.

2476

Zip Comics #6 (MLJ, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Though noted chiefly for his work at Lev Gleason, Charles Biro lent his hand to a few MLJ books and rendered this action-packed Steel Sterling cover. MLJ books are some of the hottest titles around at the moment, and there just are not enough to go around. This high-grade beauty will be a sure highlight of your collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,400.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

2477

Humbug #5 Kurtzman File pedigree (Humbug, 1957) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Harvey Kurtzman mad a name for himself at EC, but later broke away to pursue his own publishing efforts. This copy of the Kurtzman-edited Humbug comes from Kurtzman's personal collection, and is in great condition. Interior artists include Jack Davis, Russ Heath, and Al Jaffee. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $110.

2478

Humbug #7 Kurtzman File pedigree (Humbug, 1958) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. A bathing beauty gets some unwanted attention from floating metallic orbs on this cover. This lovely high-grade copy of Humbug from Kurtzman's collection contains plenty of Mad-style satire with artwork by Jack Davis, Bill Elder, and Russ Heath. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $110.

2479

Humbug #9 Kurtzman File pedigree (Humbug, 1958) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. A nice high-grade copy of Harvey Kurtzman's post-Mad humor comic, from Kurtzman's own collection. Edited by Kurtzman, this issue has interior art by Jack Davis, Bill Elder, and Al Jaffee. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $110.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

2480

Mad #11 Kurtzman File pedigree (EC, 1954) CGC VG 4.0 Light tan to off-white pages. This cover by Basil Wolverton is a virtual classic. The Life magazine cover parody is especially appropriate considering that Wolverton's image of Lena the Hyena, who was purported to be the world's ugliest woman, was selected for inclusion in Al Capp's "Little Abner" comic strip in the pages of Life. This comic, from the collection of Harvey Kurtzman, has interior art by Wolverton, Jack Davis, Wally Wood, and Bill Elder art. The Jack Davis story has art reprinted from Crime Suspenstories #12, with new dialogue written by Kurtzman. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $122.

2481

Mad #16 Kurtzman File pedigree (EC, 1954) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. This issue's cover design that makes it resemble a folded newspaper. Note the headline near the bottom, "Comics Go Underground," and the accompanying photo -- it looks like a caricature of publisher Bill Gaines surreptitiously selling comics to a juvenile delinquent! Interior artists for this issue include Bill Elder, Wally Wood, and Harvey Kurtzman. This copy comes from the personal collection of Harvey Kurtzman. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $38; VG 4.0 value = $76.

2482

Mad #20 Kurtzman File pedigree (EC, 1955) CGC VG+ 4.5 Light tan to off-white pages. This issue of Mad has a cover designed to look like a classroom composition book -- the perfect camouflage for reading Mad at school! This copy from Harvey Kurtzman's files has artwork by Jack Davis, Bill Elder, and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $76.

2483

Mad #21 Kurtzman File pedigree (EC, 1955) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Light tan to off-white pages. This issue of Mad from Harvey Kurtzman's personal files is notable not only for its pedigree, but also for having the first cover appearance of Alfred E. Neuman in one of the fake ads. It also has interior artwork by such luminaries as Wally Wood, Bill Elder, and Jack Davis. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $38; VG 4.0 value = $76.

2484

Mad #23 Kurtzman File pedigree (EC, 1955) CGC VG- 3.5 Light tan to off-white pages. A very simple cover, but great contents! This issue from Harvey Kurtzman's personal collection has the distinction of being the last comic book format issue. It has interior art by Jack Davis and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $76.

2485

Two-Fisted Tales #23 Kurtzman File pedigree (EC, 1951) CGC VG+ 4.5 Light tan to off-white pages. Here's the sixth issue of Two-Fisted Tales, with great cover art by series editor Harvey Kurtzman. This issue also features Kurtzman's "Kill!", a gripping tale about hand-to-hand combat in Korea. Other stories in this issue are illustrated by Jack Davis and Wally Wood. This comic comes from Harvey Kurtzman's personal collection. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $50.

Memorabilia

2486

Hopalong Cassidy Wild West trading cards group of 25 (Post Cereals, 1951) Condition: Average FN. From the set of 36 premium cards offered in 1951, comes these 25 cards, all measuring 2.5" x 2", with a fill color western scene on the front, and a description and picture of Hoppy on the back. Included cards are #1, 4-7, 11, 12, 14-20, 22, 24-29, 31-33, 35, and 36. Most are in nice condition, with two a little ragged - #17 (wrinkled and stained), and 27 (creased). Hake's Price Guide to Character Toys estimates these cards to be worth from $10-40 each.

2487

F.O.O.M. Memorabilia Poster (Marvel Comics, 1973). Are you a Marvelite Emeritus? You will be when you become a "Friend Of 'Ol Marvel" and bid on this poster. These 22" x 28" posters were shipped folded, but other than that, this poster in in excellent shape for being 30 years old. So let's start bidding, Titanic True Believers!

Golden Age (1938-1955)

2488

Buster Brown Memorabilia Comic-related Shoe Store Pins (Buster Brown Shoes, 1936). This is a pair of pins that were given away at Buster Brown Shoe Stores. One pin is from 1936 and pictures Tige the dog, the other is from 1940 and pictures Buster Brown and they both have on them the saying "You can't Buster Brown! Hose Supporter." Both pins are very clean with only some trivial rust on the back.

2489

Superman Memorabilia Comic-related "Supermen Of America" Signed (DC, 1961). This is the 1960s version of the famous "Supermen of America" membership kit. It comes complete with all three pieces in excellent condition; the greeting letter from Clark Kent, the membership button, and the decoder card. Also of note is that the decoder card has been signed by the late Kirk Alyn who played Superman in the movie serials. A stunning addition to one lucky bidder's collection!

2490

EC Reunion Dinner Pin Comic Memorabilia (AACC, 2000). This is the limited edition commemorative pin that was given away in San Diego in 2000 to members of the American Association of Comic book Collectors at their annual dinner. It was the reunion of all the remaining EC creators! This pin is still on the card and is in perfect shape. To top it off there were only 200 of these pins made. If you weren't there, now's your chance to add this pin to your collection ghoulunatics!

Memorabilia

2491

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. - T.H.R.U.S.H. Rifle (Ideal, 1966). Just when you think we couldn't come up with anything cooler than what we already have, we rise to the occasion... yet again. Most kids in the mid-60s wished they could join agents Napoleon Solo (Robert Vaughn) and Illya Kuryakin (David McCallum) as an operative of U.N.C.L.E. This T.H.R.U.S.H. rifle made that all the more possible. Just finding a T.H.R.U.S.H. gun in itself is a major coup but... in the box?!? You can probably search the world over and not find a nicer example of this rare toy. The gun is still strapped into the box with its original strap, and is un-played with. It even has the original ammo clip that could easily be removed from the box. The only flaw is a crack at the muzzle end of the barrel. Other than that, this piece is immaculate. The paint is unfaded and unscratched. The box itself is very nice and squared with very little wear. Bid fast and furious for this one, this will easily be the centerpiece of your U.N.C.L.E. collection. It's amazing that, as cool as this gun is, it actually managed to survive 37 years without some kid wanting to go undercover and prying it out of the box!

2492

Premium Rings Group Here's a really nifty set of six nostalgic kid's rings, the kind you had to send in boxtops for back in the good old days! Included in this set is the Roy Rogers Microscope ring from the 1950s; the 1950 Gene Autry Horseshoe ring; the 1940s Chex Agent Decoder ring; a laf-pack compass ring, with the original package; the Lone Ranger 1949 Movie Film ring complete with film strip; a 1960s monster "flicker" ring with images of the Creature from the Black Lagoon and Mr. Hyde; plus a Lone Ranger Safety Scout enameled pinback badge. All are in excellent condition.

2493

Kelloggs Pep Buttons Group (Kelloggs, 1943-46). Kids during the World War II era were treated to these cool little pin-back buttons courtesy of Kelloggs Pep breakfast cereal. Two different sets are represented in this group of nine. First was the Military Insignia set issued in 1943, from which, we have the 96th Bombardment Squadron, and the 53rd Bombardment Squadron. From the more popular Comic Character set of 1945-46, we have Orphan Annie, Sandy (Annie's dog), Judy (from "Gasoline Alley"), Tess Trueheart (from "Dick Tracy"), the Inspector (from "Katzenjammer Kids"), Rip Winkle (Winnie's dad), and Spud (from "Winnie Winkle"). All are in nice condition, although the Insignia buttons show a little extra wear, typical of the set.

Original Comic Art

2494

Olivia DeBerardinis Test Lithograph, Signed by Bettie Page (Robert Bane Galleries, 1992). After artist Olivia DeBerardinis completes a painting, several small lithographs are printed to make sure everything looks good on paper. Here is one such test print. The thing that makes this one particularly special is that it has been signed by 50s pin-up queen Bettie Page! A great print that is easily worthy of the finest art collections! Overall size of this lithograph is 8.5" x 10".

2495

Dave Berg - Binder of Preliminary Sketches for Mad's Dave Berg Looks at You (Mad, 1987). Here is a very interesting item, a yellow ring-binder full of Dave Berg's original gag sketches for the paperback collection Mad's Dave Berg Looks at You. A fascinating insight into the creative process of one of Mad's funniest and most beloved creators. There are approximately 65 pages in this binder.

Music Memorabilia

2496

Aerosmith and Kiss - Sleeptrain Amphitheatre (Bill Graham Presents, 2003). Two classic groups and the up and coming Saliva are touted on this gorgeous poster that measures 13" x 19". Since this particular poster was intended to be given out only to VIP boxholders at the Marysville, CA concert, you might want to nab your copy now! This one is in primo condition.

2497

Artists Rights Today! Music Memorabilia Ticket (Bill Graham Presents, 1987). A.R.T. as it was called was a group formed to help 60's poster greats Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, Alton Kelly, Wes Wilson, and Mouse gets the rights back to their artwork. This is an unused ticket to a benefit for the A.R.T. foundation that featured the following artists Jerry Garcia, Maria Muldaur, John Cippolina, Nick Gravenites, and Country Joe MacDonald plus others. A great ticket from a great benefit!

2498

Chuck Berry Music Memorabilia Poster "The Fillmore" (Tea Lautrec Litho, 1968). A trippy poster by artist Lee Conklin promoting a show with Chuck Berry and the Steve Miller Band. This poster comes from Bill Graham's numbered series and carries the designation BG135. This poster measures 14" x 21".

2499

Big Brother and the Holding Company Music Memorabilia Poster "Journey to the End of Night" (Bindweed Press, 1967). A Peace benefit show that featured Janis Joplin and her mighty band Big Brother and the Holding Company playing with the Steve Miller Blues Band. Very tough to find, this poster from U.C.S.F. is sure to look good in one bidder's collection! This poster measures 13.5" x 18.5".

2500

Big Brother and the Holding Company - Music Memorabilia, Avalon Ballroom Handbill (Family Dog Presents, 1966). This is a very rare, smaller size early San Francisco handbill. This one carries the designation of FD19 and advertises two different shows. The first show is Big Brother and the Holding Company with the Oxford Circle. The second show is Bo Diddley with the Sons of Adam. This handbill is also frequently called "Dollar Bill" because of the Alton Kelly/Mouse art making it look like a piece of money. It is in near-perfect shape and measures 3.5" x 8.5".

2501

Blues Assortment - Miscellaneous Music Memorabilia, Handbills (various). A batch of five different handbills that feature greats of the Blues. The first is B. B. King in Vancouver, B.C. on November 5th 1974. It is NM and measures 5.5" x 8.5". The second is a circular shaped postcard from the Retinal Circus in Vancouver, B.C. featuring Muddy Waters. It is 7" across and is NM. Next is John Lee Hooker at the Hayward Theatre in Hayward, California on February 13, 1972. It's NM, signed by artist Mark Twain Behrens, and measures 4.75" x 7.25". Up next is the April, 1970 Matrix calander that features T. Bone Walker. It is signed by Mark Twain Behrens. Last, but not least, is the March, 1970 Matrix calander which features Charlie Musselwhite, John Lee Hooker, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGee. It is signed by Mark Twain Behrens, is NM, and measures 5.5" x 7". This is a lot that won't give you the blues, as long as you're the high bidder.

2502

David Bowie Music Memorabilia Handbill (Bill Graham Presents, 1973). From the October of '73, and all the way from Mars, comes this double-sided David Bowie handbill. This was during his now legendary "Ziggy Stardust" period when his fans would try and out-dress even him. A thin paper handbill in near perfect shape this is the perfect addition to either a Bowie or Rock collection.

2503

James Brown - Music Memorabilia, Bell Auditorium Handbill (1968). A beautiful handbill for the man we call "The Godfather of Soul." James Brown is a performer known worldwide, and his music has been covered in every style from Metal to Country. This show was held in Augusta, Georgia at the historic Bell Auditorium, showcase for most of the Soul shows in Augusta in the 1960s. Like early Country music posters and handbills, Soul music handbills were printed in very small quantities and are highly prized by music and Black Americana collectors alike. In near-perfect shape, this is the best surviving copy. The handbill measures 8.5" x 10.5", and is framed to an overall size of 14" x 17".

2504

Butterfield Blues Band - Music Memorabilia Posters, Fillmore West (Tea Lautrec Litho, 1970). One of the last posters from Bill Graham's famous numbered series, this poster, BG261, features art by Norman Orr. The groups listed for this show are the Butterfield Blues Band, Buddy Miles Express, Quartermass, and the Incredible String Band. The poster is mint and measures 14" x 21".

2505

Cream - Music Memorabilia, Fresno Handbill (Baba Love Company, 1968). Britain's first supergroup was a band called Cream. The name was intended to imply that the members were the cream of the British Blues crop. Combining Eric Clapton from the Yardbirds, and Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker from the Graham Bond Organization, Cream was more than qualified for the title. This handbill is for a show at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California with the band Blue Cheer. It is in perfect condition, and measures 7" x 11".

2506

Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young Music Memorabilia Poster "CSNY2K" (Rose Garden, 2000). A great poster for a CSNY show in Portland, Oregon. This was their Y2K tour and as the band always seems to be in conflict, it could be one of their last! In excellent shape this poster measures 13" x 17".

2507

Deep Purple Music Memorabilia Handbill (Selland Arena, 1973). From central California comes this Union Jacked handbill. This was Deep Purple's first headlining tour of the U.S. and the first time audiences saw the new Fleetwood Mac, with Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham, the show also featured the late Irish guitar legend Rory Gallagher. In excellent shape this handbill, measuring 9" x 11", would be a great addition to any fine Rock and Roll collection!

2508

Doors - Music Memorabilia, Fresno Fairgrounds Handbill (James C. Pagni Co., 1968). One of the most celebrated rock acts of all time, the Doors, with frontman Jim Morrison, have been memorialized in books, movies, and even plays. This handbill is extremely rare, fewer than ten are known to exist. It is from a period when the band was at the peak of their popularity, just after "The Soft Parade" came out. The show is called "Happening No. 3" and also features a band called the Shag. If you're a Doors fan or a Rock and Roll collector, then this is a piece you don't want to miss! The size of the handbill is 5.5" x 8.5", and the condition is perfect.

2509

The Doors Music Memorabilia Poster "Happening #3" (James C. Pagni Co. Presents, 1968). The Doors in Fresno, California playing at the fairgrounds with The Shag. The fact that there are fewer than 10 of these posters known to exist makes this a truly rare offering. The Doors were on their first headlining tour in the summer of '68 in support of their first and second albums and at the peak of their musical powers. The poster is in rough shape with creases, tackholes, and minor damage at the corners. Still this rare poster, with a great image, would be an excellent addition to any Rock and Roll collection!

2510

Electric Flag Music Memorabilia Poster "Blues Bash" (Tea Lautrec Litho, 1968). What a line up! For a week in July of 1968 the Fillmore in San Francisco was boppin to some of the hottest groups of the day. Electric Flag, Buddy Guy, Blue Cheer, Ike and Tina Turner, and Freddy King kept the audience swinging and swaying into the wee hours. This poster is part of the Bill Graham numbered series and carries the designation BG127. In excellent shape in measures 14" x 21".

2511

Duke Ellington - Music Memorabilia Poster, "The World's Most Honored Musician" (Daystar Presents, 1974). A splendid poster by artist Gary Grimshaw for a Duke Ellington show in Michigan. To even begin to list the Duke's accomplishments would use up our allotted space, but suffice it to say, the title of "World's Most Honored Musician" says it well. The poster is Mint, signed by artist Gary Grimshaw, and measures 11" x 17".

2512

Family Dog Presents Music Memorabilia Postcards Group (Family Dog Presents, 1967). A batch of five postcards from Woodstock nation! The Family Dog was one of the biggest rock promoters of the sixties, having dance halls in both San Francisco and Denver. These Near Mint postcards come from both venues. The featured groups are Blue Cheer, Canned Heat, Sons of Champlin, Big Brother and the Holding Company, and Bo Diddly amongst others. While the size varies slightly most rock postcards measure 4.75" x 7".

2513

Jerry Garcia Band Music Memorabilia Poster "Still a Great Dance Hall" (Great Impressions, 1988). One of the early posters from when the Fillmore re-opened in 1988. This is a calendar poster for May 1988 and features such timeless groups as Jerry Garcia, Santana, Leon Russell, and Joy of Cooking. This poster is from the Fillmore numbered series and bears the designation F12. In excellent shape, this poster measures 12" x 19".

2514

Bill Graham Presents - Memorabilia Poster #99, "6 Days of Sound" (Tea Lautrec Litho, 1967). Here is a poster that invites you to spend the end of 1967 at the famous Winterland in San Francisco. Featuring such famous acts as Chuck Berry, The Doors, Big Brother & The Holding Company, Jefferson Airplane, and the Quicksilver Messenger Service, this is an incredible relic of American history. This poster measures 14" x 21" and is framed and ready to hang.

2515

Bill Graham Presents Music Memorabilia Tickets Group (Bill Graham Presents, 1967). A unique offering, six tickets from the Fillmore and Winterland in San Francisco. The tickets are basically small versions of the posters with the date they were good printed along the bottom. Since people might carry the ticket in their wallet before going to the show finding ones in such exceptional shape can be tough. The featured groups include The Doors, Buffalo Springfield, Pink Floyd, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jethro Tull, and a Santana/Grateful Dead shared ticket. The Doors ticket is very hard to come by in any condition.

2516

Bill Graham Presents Music Memorabilia Postcards Group (Bill Graham, 1966). Are you a child of the sixties? Have you wanted to start collecting the Bill Graham postcard series? Then this lot is for you! There are 25 different postcards in this group, the postcards were mini versions of the posters that were sent out to announce upcoming shows. This group features bands such as The Grateful Dead, The Butterfield Blues Band, John Mayall, Jefferson Airplane, Love, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Moby Grape, The Byrds, The Mothers, Chuck Berry, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Buffalo Springfield, The Who, Santana, Traffic, and lots more! All these postcards grade Near Mint as they were never mailed and are certain to thrill the bidder that wins them.

2517

Grateful Dead - Memorabilia Poster by Daniel Clyne, Aragon Ballroom (Iris, 1970). Roll away the dew and let everyone know that you're playin' in the band with this groovy poster that combines underground comix with the psychedelic music scene. On the music end, we have The Grateful Dead, It's A Beautiful Day, and Rare Bird. On the underground side is the Bijou Comix Show with Robert Crumb, Skip Williamson, Jay Lynch, Gilbert Shelton, and the artist responsible for this poster -- Daniel Clyne. While San Francisco psychedelic-era posters are relatively easy to find by comparison, these sister posters from Chicago's Aragon Ballroom are next to impossible. Keep on truckin'.

2518

Jethro Tull - Poster, Aragon Ballroom (Iris,1970). A dramatic close-up portrait of Ian Anderson playing the flute fills this poster by Chicago underground artist Dennis Clyne (drawn when he was 15 years old). This Aragon Ballroom poster is in fairly rough condition, with tape at the corners, and some creases. But with only 200 ever made, there are very few that have survived at all. Other groups on the bill included White Lightning, Brotherhood Rush, and Cactus. The poster is framed to an overall size of 21" x 26", with an image area of 17" x 22".

2519

B.B. King, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Tower of Power - Poster, The Showplace, Portland, OR (Double Tee Concerts 1999). This powerful concert featured one of the Godfathers of Blues (B.B.), one of the best of the new generation of young bluesmen (Kenny Wayne), and the legendary Oakland R&B group Tower of Power. Sharp, striking, colorful poster is 13" x 17" and in excellent condition.

2520

Metallica - The Fillmore Poster (Bill Graham Presents, 2003). An eerie, but spectacular poster measures 13" x 19". One of the premier bands of the past fifteen years at the most famous concert venue of all - what could be better? The poster is impeccable, and touts future concerts by CKY, Systemic, The Depression, and Death Angel.

2521

Stanley "Mouse" Music Memorabilia Postcards (Family Dog Presents, 1967). A batch of three postcards featuring art by "Mouse" from when the Family Dog was doing shows in Denver. The extra bonus is that "Mouse" has signed all three and added his dancing mouse character! The groups include Sons of Champlin, the Other Half, Allman Joy (became the Allman Brothers), and Van Morrison. A great group for one lucky bidder!

2522

New Artists Music Memorabilia Posters Group (Various). A little starter set of recent Rock and Roll posters from around the country. Included in this batch are posters from Willie Nelson with The Dead and Neil Young and Crazy Horse (#163 of 250), Hank Williams III, Mose Allison with Richie Havens (signed by the artist), Fatboy Slim, and Linkin Park. All of the posters are in excellent shape except for maybe a small ding on one of the corners. The size of the posters varies between 11" x 17" up to 14" x 19". So don't wait start collecting new posters with this group right here!

2523

Otis Redding Music Memorabilia Poster "The Fillmore" (Bill Graham Presents, 1966). Wow! A stunning poster that not only promotes the late soul great Otis Redding but his opening acts during his three night stand at San Francisco's legendary Fillmore Auditorium, they included The Grateful Dead, Johnny Talbot, and Country Joe and the Fish. Because this poster is part of the Bill Graham numbered series it carries the designation of BG43. In excellent condition this is a poster that will only get tougher to find as the years go by! This poster measures 14" x 22.5".

2524

Santana and Grateful Dead - Music Memorabilia, Set of Tickets (Bill Graham Presents, 1968). A complete set of four tickets designated BG134. The tickets cover the two different shows advertised. The first is Steppenwolf, the Staple Singers, and Santana. The second is Sons of Champlin, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and the Grateful Dead. They feature great art by Lee Conklin, and the bottom of each ticket tells you its valid date. The tickets are in superb condition.

2525

Virgin Megastore Promos Music Memorabilia Posters Group of 5 (The Firehouse, 1998). In 1998 the San Francisco Virgin Megastore started their own rock poster series with the help of artists Ron Donovan and Chuck Sperry at the Firehouse. Offered here is a group of hand-screened promo posters for record releases. Included in this lot are promos for Madonna, U2, The Beastie Boys, Limp Bizkit, and Hole. These were limited edition giveaways and lots were seen just blowing down the streets of San Francisco, so don't wait to long to add these to your collection!

2526

The White Stripes Music Memorabilia Posters Group of 7 (Various). Truly the most popular band in the land The White Stripes are everywhere! Leno, Letterman, SNL, and just about every music magazine cover, Jack and Meg White have a sound that kids of all ages are really into. This group of seven posters are by poster legends Dennis Loren and Gary Grimshaw. The shows cover locations from all over the world, from Rome to France to Detroit, and all the posters have been signed by the artists! All the posters are in perfect shape. Our last batch of posters for The White Stripes went quickly, so don't miss out on this one!

2527

Skip Williamson Concert Poster (undated). Rock out in Chicago's Aragon Ballroom! This cool concert poster, circa 1968 features an interesting line-up including Al Kooper, the Byrds, and the Second City group of improv comedians. Underground comix mainstay Skip Williamson provided the wacked-out artwork. This piece was printed in green and black on goldenrod stock measuring 18" x 20"; it has been matted to 20.5" x 22.5". The poster was stored folded, and their is a crease, otherwise this is in excellent condition.

2528

Young Rascals Music Memorabilia Handbill (Bill Graham Presents, 1966). A very rare handbill from the early days of the San Francisco rock scene. This near perfect handbill features the groups the Young Rascals and Quicksilver Messenger Service, the art is by Wes Wilson. The paper handbills were printed in very small quantities, usually less than 200, and it would be surprising if more than a small handful survived. This one is most likely the best one in existence, so you won't want to miss out on bidding on this piece!

Silver Age (1956-1969)

2529

Adventures Of Jesus #nn - Second and Third printings (Gilbert Shelton, 1963-78). If you missed out on the First Edition of Adventures of Jesus, which sold in our November Signature Auction for a record price of $10,925, here is an opportunity to acquire the next best thing. These mimeographed papers represent the earliest efforts of Underground pioneer Frank Stack (aka Foolbert Sturgeon), and were some of the same cartoons subsequently printed in Gilbert Shelton's The Austin Iconoclastic Newsletter. These early editions were only passed out to friends and fellow students. Each printing consists of seven single-sided pages which measure 8.5" x 11". In addition to the Second printing (done in 1963), this lot also includes two copies of the subsequent 1978 printing. Jay Kennedy refers to the 1978 printings as "Facsimile Editions." Also included is a very sharp VG/FN copy of The Austin Iconoclastic Newsletter, which is extremely bright and colorful. All of these pieces were stored together for decades in Playboy Editor William Helmer's footlocker. This lot includes extensive documentation as to the authenticity of the pieces, including correspondence between William Helmer and Gilbert Shelton. This is where it all started. Behold!

Bronze Age (1970-1979)

2530

Air Pirates Funnies #1 (Hell Comics Group, 1972). This is the tabloid-size, newspaper stock version of Air Pirates Funnies features a great Bobby London cover depicting Uncle Same trading Richard Nixon to Mao Tse Tung. This classic features the pirates focusing on Nixon, Walt Disney, and the war in Vietnam. A clean copy with just minimal wear along the edges.

2531

Artistic Comics #nn (Golden Gate, 1973) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The pen of Robert Crumb is never idle, so here is a plump edition of doodles, sketches, and various notes to himself for all the world to enjoy. It's the first of many more sketchbook editions to come; however this edition was the only one to be presented as an actual comic book (as opposed to a book edition, such as the German-produced "Ledger" hardcovers). By the way, the character on the cover marked as Sandra "X" is based on Crumb's real-life sister, who at one point renounced her last name! This beautiful copy looks fresh and glossy. This Underground comic is not listed at this time in the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide.

2532

Can O'Beans Group (Independent, 1972) Condition: Average FN. Here are two of the tougher Underground comix to track down. Greg Scott got a few friends together back in 1972 and published these black and white 8.5" x 11" books loaded with oddball comic strips, weird ads, photos, and who knows what somewhere in Nebraska, giving most copies away to friends. A few made their way into head shops with the other Undergrounds of the day, but not many. As a result, these oddities are rarely seen by even the most hardcore UG collectors. Grab these while you can!

2533

Carload O'Comics #nn (Belier Press, 1976) Condition: NM-. One of the earlier collections of Robert Crumb's work this book is on many collectors want lists. This book reprints stories from many of Crumb's tougher to get comix, and is an unread copy. Don't wait, bid now, and add this to your bookshelf! After all it's the "Creme de la Crumb!"

Modern Age (1980-Present)

2534

Cherry Poptart #1, First printing (Last Gasp, 1982) Condition: NM-. In the early 80s Undergrounds were on a bit of a decline. With slowing sales and many of the early artists going to the "other side" (doing "legitimate" art), one girl stepped up to save the genre. Who's that girl? Why Cherry, of course! This is the book that launched one of the most successful titles in the history of Undergrounds. With over 100,000 copies in circulation through 10 printings, its sales are probably second only to Zap #1 in terms of total books sold. The thing that makes the first printing special is the story "Vamperonica" by Larry Todd. This story so closely resembled Archie comics that it made the publisher nervous of lawsuits. The result: the story was replaced with the second printing, making first prints very desirable! Only a small ding at the bottom of the spine keeps this book from grading even higher.

2535

The Complete Crumb Comics Volume 1 Signed and Numbered (Fantagraphics Books, 1987) Condition: NM. Here's the hardcover version of the first in the series of volumes that have become an institution on collectors' bookshelves. The Complete Crumb Comics Volume 1 reprints stories from some the Crumb brothers earliest works. To top it all off, this copy is numbered 602 of 1,000 and is signed by Robert Crumb!

Bronze Age (1970-1979)

2536

The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #1 German edition First printing (Rip Off Press, 1975) Condition: FN. Something for the collector of the oddball, a German Freak Brothers #1! This was printed about 1975 and is translated to German. Not knowing how many would sell right away overseas, these were printed in smaller quantities than the English version, making them much tougher to find today! There is a small split at the very top of the spine, less than an eighth of an inch, and a few small spine wrinkles. Still it is in much better condition than most copies that turn up.

2537

The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #2 Pink Page edition (Rip Off Press, 1973) Condition: FN+. This is the fifth printing of Freak Brothers #2, but it is also called the Pink Page edition. In 1973 there was a paper shortage and to keep the presses rolling, the folks at Rip Off Press had to use whatever paper they could find. Printed in smaller quantities than the pressings around them, they have become highly prized by Underground collectors. This has a few dings on the spine but is still a very collectible copy.

Modern Age (1980-Present)

2538

Fire Sale #nn Presentation Copy First printing (Rip Off Press, 1990) Condition:VF/NM. In June of 1989 the comic book world almost lost one of its brightest stars when the home of Larry Todd (Dr. Atomic, Cobalt 60) burned to the ground. When the word had spread that Larry was now homeless, and pretty much penniless, Underground artists from near and far wondered what they could do to help, the result is this comic. Fire Sale is a collection of short stories by Underground artists that was published by Rip Off Press, who donated the proceeds to Larry for his bills. This is one of the limited edition "presentation copies" that were given to the artists and friends of Larry's. It has the Rip Off Press gold embossed seal on the cover, helping make this a modern Underground rarity! There are two trivial wrinkles in the cover by the stamp that were probably caused by the embossing process.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

2539

Ghost Mother Comics #1 (Pirate Press, 1969) Condition: VF. A tough to find, in any shape, Underground by John "Mad" Peck. "Mad" Peck was one of the kings of Undergrounds in the mid-west with his series of titles by Pirate Press. Containing art by Justin Green and S. Clay Wilson, as well as "Mad" Peck, this book will be a centerpiece in one lucky bidders collection.

Bronze Age (1970-1979)

2540

Grim Wit #1 First printing (Last Gasp, 1972) Condition: NM. Another title from The Rip Off Press that emulates the good old EC style. This time the artist is Underground legend Richard Corben. This is the tough to find first print that has a matte finish cover.

2541

High Times #1 Second printing (Trans-High Corporation, 1974) Condition: NM. A perfect copy of the magazine that changed the way America looked at, and thought about, drugs. The first issue was available only at head-shops, and a few other "free thinking" places. When they got a distribution deal starting with issue two there was a big demand by the public for copies of number one. With issue number three they simultaneously released these "second prints" of number one. Unique and collectible even the second prints are tough to come by, so don't miss out on your chance to bid!

2542

Jesus Meets the Armed Services nn First printing (Rip Off Press, 1970) Condition: VG+. Rarely offered for sale, first printings of Jesus Meets the Armed Services is one of the toughest of the early Undergrounds. It has gone through multiple printings and has been translated into three languages. This copy is very solid with no tears or tape, just some creasing and general wear, and would be a centerpiece of any good Underground collection!

2543

Jesus Miscellaneous Comics Group (Rip Off Press, 1969) Condition: FN. Religion has been the subject of all kinds of satire over the years, so when Undergrounds came into existence in the late-60's the artists knew they had a viable target. Foolbert Sturgeon (Frank Stack) was one of the first to tackle this subject matter with his out-of-print Jesus comics. Included in this lot are The New Adventures of Jesus in Fine minus condition (first printing), Jesus Meets the Armed Services in Very Fine/Near Mint condition (third printing), and a copy of The Best of Rip Off Press Volume #3 in Fine condition (first printing). So don't wait start reading some of the funniest Undergrounds ever published by bidding on this lot!

2544

Kids' Liberation Coloring Book nn (Last Gasp, 1971) Condition: FN. One of the very first publications by one of the major producers of Underground comix, Last Gasp, was this odd little item. It's in fact an Underground comic for children, as twisted as that sounds! The inside cover states that this book contains "stories, fairy tales, cartoons, flipbook, paper dolls, and a special book of switcheroo cartoons," and the whole thing is dedicated to battered children of the world. That's all well and fine, but we must warn you: the back cover by Trina is the paper doll page, and it's an illustration of a nude little boy and girl! It was in no way intended to titillate, but in today's ultra-politically correct atmosphere, this is bound to upset someone! Other artists involved were Bill Griffith, Larry Welz, Kim Deitch, Justin Green, Johnny Chambers, Sally Cruikshank, Julie Wood, and Bob Inwood. The "switcheroo" booklet is still attached to the inside back cover. Like all Undergrounds, this book is not listed in the Overstreet Price Guide.

Modern Age (1980-Present)

2545

Kustom Komix #1, Numbered 106 of 300 (Firehouse Kustom Komix Co., 2000) Condition: NM. A self-published comic by San Francisco poster artist Chuck Sperry. He and his fellow artists run a poster company called the "Firehouse". They are known for there excellent graphics and hand silk screened posters. This is a completely hand silk screened, hand assembled comic. Each page is printed on poster stock of virgin white paper and the book measures 12" x 18". If you're a fan of Cars, Girls, and Guns then you'll love this book. It is numbered 106 of 300 and is signed by the artist.

Bronze Age (1970-1979)

2546

Man From Utopia #1 (San Francisco Comic Book Company, 1972) Condition: NM. One of the few Undergrounds that is 100% Rick Griffin art. This magazine-sized Underground has original covers, but the guts are reprints of mostly unpublished work from earlier in Griffin's career. If you're a fan of either his Undergrounds or his Rock poster art, then this is a book that belongs in your collection.

2547

Mockobcknn nn (Ike Horn, 1974) Condition: VF. Now here's a strange bird for you. Published in 1975 on newsprint, this oddball Underground rarely shows up in even the biggest collections. Apparently, the title (which translate to "Moscow Duck review", or something like that) was inspired by a news article about the Hornocker's pet duck who was abducted in Moscow, Idaho. Sure, that sounds logical! This was no doubt a class project from the University of Idaho. Published by artist Ike Horn, the print run was a mere 1,500, many of which wound up in the hands of students and friends. It's a rare one indeed. This Underground comic is not listed in the Overstreet Price Guide.

2548

Mr. Natural #2 (Apex Novelties, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Robert Crumb's best, most fully developed character (other than himself, who gets plenty of space in his own stories) has got to be that all-knowing sage, Mr. Natural. Here's his second solo book, with a terrific cover inspired by one of Crumb's favorite comics while growing up, Little Lulu. Natch is teamed with his usual stooge, Flakey Foont, as well as Big Baby, one of Crumb's most "disturbing" characters. This second edition copy retains the original fifty cent price tag. As is the case for most Undergrounds, this title is not listed in Overstreet's Comic Book Price Guide.

2549

Mr. Natural #2 Unused Cover - Second printing (Apex Novelties, 1971) Condition: NM. A collectible that even many of the most die-hard Crumb collectors don't have - an unused cover. This cover is from the second printing of Mr. Natural #2. It has been folded but never attached to a comic and there is extra border as it has never been trimmed down to comic size. An awesome addition to any Underground collection!

Original Comic Art

2550

Chuck Austen - Original Art Cover for Strips #5 (Rip Off Press, 1990). This is a name that fans of Marvel's X-Men titles will recognize. Chuck Austen has been writing many of the X books for Marvel these last couple of years. This cover is a wraparound and comes from his early Underground work as an artist for Rip Off Press. The left image is the back cover and the right image is the front cover. In excellent shape, and signed by the artist, this piece has very little use of white-out. The overall size of this piece is 14" x 17".

2551

Mark Bode and Larry Welz - Original Illustration "Zara Tungi vs Captain Guts" (Unpublished, 1990). A one of a kind piece by Underground legends Larry Welz (Cherry, Yellow Dog) and Mark Bode (Cheech Wizard, TMNT) that pits two of their main characters at the time against each other. Zara Tungi ran in both Penthouse and Penthouse Hot Talk and Captain Guts appeared in his own title and in Cherry Comics. The illustration shows the two ready to rumble in the squared circle with the audience cheering them on. It's in excellent shape and has no white-out at all. Its overall size is 14" x 22", and it would be a great addition to any Underground art collection!

2552

Chris Ware - Original Art Print, "Rocket Sam" 115/130 (undated). A limited edition print #115 of 130, signed by Chris Ware. Measuring 16" x 26" and printed in black and grey, this poster was originally published in Chicago's alternative paper New City. A wonderful piece -- wry, and superbly designed and executed.

2553

Chris Ware - Original Art Print, "The Constellations" (undated). A gorgeous print, signed by Chris Ware at the lower left border. Measuring 11.5" x 29" in overall size, with a 10.25" x 27" image area, and printed in black and blue, the print also has the notation "printed by Steve W." penciled in at the lower right corner. Another terrific piece -- whimsical, and superbly designed and executed. Jimmy Corrigan, Quimby the Mouse, and the other Acme characters all appear as constellations in the night sky! Fun!

Modern Age (1980-Present)

2554

Pork #nn Second printing (Co-op Press, 1974) Condition: NM. It's all S. Clay Wilson in this Underground classic. Pork is probably second only to Snatch Comics in its ability to really push the limits of respectable society with its sexy, caustic humor.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

2555

Radical America V3 #1 First printing (Rip Off Press, 1969) Condition: NM-. One of Gilbert Shelton's earlier efforts this is the continuation of a magazine that was run by the "SDS." Featuring art by Shelton, Rick Griffin, Skip Williamson, S. Clay Wilson, and others, the first printing was printed in much smaller quantities than the second. Desired by both 60's Political and Underground collectors alike, this is a book you won't want to miss out on!

Modern Age (1980-Present)

2556

R. Crumb Checklist Softcover (Boatner Norton Press, 1981) Condition: VF. The essential book for every Crumb fan! Not only does it reprint classic early Crumb brothers artwork, it also provides a complete checklist of his art had appeared to that date. Now you can know what issues of the Berkeley Barb or East Village Other that you're looking for. This copy is unread, with just a couple of minor stains across the top of the book that keep it from grading even higher! A great reference work that no collector should be without.

Bronze Age (1970-1979)

2557

Richard Corben Comics Group (Various, 1972) Condition: NM. Two comics by Underground legend Richard Corben that pre-date his Heavy Metal days. This lot includes Fever Dreams #1 in Near Mint condition (first printing), and Fantagor #1 in Very Fine condition (first printing). Two comics that would be a great addition to any Underground collection!

2558

Robert Crumb Group (Apex Novelties, 1968) Condition: NM. For those of you not yet collecting Undergrounds, here's a great starter set for you. It features six different comics, all with Robert Crumb art. Included are Home Grown Funnies (sixth printing), Motor City Comics #1 (fifth printing), Motor City Comics #2 (third printing), Big Ass Comics #1 (fourth printing), Big Ass Comics #2 (second printing), and the Illustrated Checklist to Underground Comix (first printing).

2559

Robert Crumb Group (Apex Novelties, 1968) Condition: VF. A group of four Undergrounds for the Crumb fan. This lot includes Best Buy Comics #1 in Fine/Very Fine condition (second printing), Big Ass Comics #2 in Fine condition (first printing), Mr. Natural #2 in Very Fine/Near Mint condition (first printing), and The Peoples Comics in Near Mint condition (first printing). These books are a great way for you to start collecting Undergrounds or add to your existing collection!

2560

Skull Comics #1 First printing (Rip Off Press, 1970) Condition: NM-. The first Underground comic where the stories are EC spoofs with an Underground feel to them. With art by Sheridan, Hayes, and Irons this tough to find book will thrill one lucky bidder!

Silver Age (1956-1969)

2561

Snatch Comics Group (Apex Novelties, 1968) Condition: NM. A complete run of what many consider the raunchiest comic ever produced. The printings of the issues vary, but these books have been out-of-print for well over 20 years now. Issue #1 is a fourth printing, but the first Print Mint press. Issue #2 is a sixth printing and is very clean. Issue #3 is a second printing, and another Print Mint first. If you don't have these examples of raunchiness in your collection, then your raunch index is too low!

Bronze Age (1970-1979)

2562

Tales from the Tube #1 (Print Mint, 1973) Condition: NM. One of the most important artists to emerge from the 1960's was Richard Alden (Rick, dude!) Griffin. After working as an artist for Surfer magazine in the early-60s he moved from Southern California to San Francisco. There he discovered hippies, drugs, and Bill Graham. He quickly became celebrated for his rock concert posters that featured beetles and surfing eyeballs. This Underground brings the best of those worlds together, combining psychedelia with surfing. In nearly perfect shape, this magazine sized comic came inserted in an issue of Surfer magazine. Cowabunga, man.

Modern Age (1980-Present)

2563

There's No Business Hardback (Black Sparrow Press, 1984) Condition: VF/NM. This is a very cool, very scarce limited edition hardcover from Robert Crumb's Black Sparrow Press run in the early 1980s. On the last page, under the colophon, this book is noted as being the "Artist's copy" in red ink, with the signatures of both Robert Crumb and Charles Bukowski. It also includes a copy of the promotional broadside. Unlike most hardcover copies, this one is unnumbered. A choice copy of the hardbound edition, once owned by Robert Crumb!

Silver Age (1956-1969)

2564

Ten Nights at the Bijou Flyer (No Publisher, 1968). Jay Lynch produced this wild full color flyer for the Fifth Annual Seminar of Film Techniques which was held at Chicago's Loyola University in 1968. It's a mini poster loaded with great panel illustrations which look a lot like Lynch's Underground Comix art. Each panel looks like a different comic book; some (like "Sex in the Sinema") are quite risque! This 13" x 16" piece was originally folded to be mailed; otherwise, it is in excellent shape, matted in a 17" x 20" frame.

2565

Robert Crumb - Uncut Sheet of R. Crumb Trading Cards (Kitchen Sink, 1991). Calling all Crumb fans! Here's a nice piece that includes practically all of Crumb's popular characters, including Mr. Natural, Fritz the Cat, Eggs Ackley, Mister Snoid, the Keep On Truckin' guy, plus a few we can't really mention here. This was a 36-card set published by Denis Kitchen in 1991, adding great color to the usually black and white drawings. This uncut sheet measures a whopping 24.75" x 16.5", and was signed by Crumb in the lower margin. There's a tiny bit of scuffing on the Crumb self-portrait, plus a small wrinkle or two. Still, this great item is sure to please any fan of the Man!

2566

Chris Ware - Signed and Numbered Print "Big Tex" #94/130 (undated). From the twisted mind that brought you Jimmy Corrigan and other Acme Novelty Library items comes this fantastic three color limited edition print by the multi-award winner (Harvey, Eisner, Ignatz Awards, plus the Reuben Award for Excellence). It's a strange tale of a boy and his son, and a bullet with someone's name on it. Ware's work has a distinctive look, mixing poster graphis with comic strip images, and this print showcases his efforts at their best. You may not always understand his work, but you can't deny the power of his graphics. This signed 16" x 26" print is in excellent shape.

2567

S.Clay Wilson and Skip Williamson - Underground Comix Hall of Fame Poster Group of 27 (Bucktown Pub, 1992). A big batch of 27 copies of the poster for the second annual Underground Comix Hall of Fame ceremonies held in Chicago, with a wild jam illustration by S. Clay Wilson and Skip Williamson. Printing in black and yellow on white, which measures 22" x 14". All posters are unfolded an in excellent condition.

2568

Skip Williamson - Poster for First Annual Underground Comix Hall of Fame Group of 55 (Bucktown Pub, 1991). As depicted on this poster, the underground cartoonists of the 1960s and 70s tossed a cultural bomb into the safe, for-children-only world of comic books. Things would never be the same again! To celebrate these iconoclastic visionaries, the Underground Comix Hall of Fame was formed, and this poster, printed in black and red on white, advertised the event in and around Chicago. The poster measures 14" x 22"; all have been stored flat and kept in excellent condition. Paper your game room with a touch of the underground!

2569

Dan Clyne - Poster for 3rd Underground Comix Hall of Fame Group of 85 (Bucktown Pub, 1993). Dig this wild poster, man! Dan Clyne throws in the whole shebang here, drawing his own creation Hungry Chuck Biscuits alongside UG superstars like Mr. Natural and his creator, R. Crumb; Gilbert Shelton's Wonder Wort Hog (reading a copy of Shelton's own Furry Freak Brothers), and more, all having a high ol' time. It's all for the third annual Underground Comix Hall of Fame ceremonies held back in 1993 in Chicago. This group lot will allow you to corner the market and become a "dealer", baby! The rolled posters measure 17" x 22", and they are all in primo condition, dude. Dig?

2570

Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers Print by Gilbert Shelton 60/250 (Rip Off Press, 1983). A beautiful high-quality limited edition print featuring a classic image of the three perennial hippy dope fiends; Fat Freddy, Freewheelin' Franklin, Phineas, plus Fat Freddy's Cat. With vivid day-glow colors, this print is of exceptional quality, clean, and measures 20" x 20." Signed by underground great Gilbert Shelton, this print is number 60 of 250. This is the perfect item to add some class to your blacklight room!

Bronze Age (1970-1979)

2571

Zap Comix #6 (Apex Novelties, 1973) CGC NM+ Off-white to white pages. An early edition of the ground-breaking underground anthology Zap is what we have here, dudes. This in fact could well be a first printing; the records aren't too clear. We do know that the fifty cent editions were quickly replaced by a seventy-five cent edition, leaving only two or so printings with the lower cover price. We get the usual zonked-out Zap crew in this issue: R. Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Rick Griffin, Robert Williams, and Gilbert Shelton, who drew the mind-bending cover. This copy looks to be near-perfect. Underground comic books are not listed in the Overstreet Price Guide.

Session 3

Golden Age (1938-1955)

3001

Action Comics #1 (DC, 1938) CGC VG- 3.5 Cream to off-white pages. Featuring the introduction of Superman, this book single-handedly raised the comic industry from a second-rate medium of strip reprints to a legitimate business whose sales would eventually surpass even the best selling magazines. Action #1 is the holy grail of comic books, lusted after by virtually anyone who considers themselves a collector. Naturally, since it's from 1938, high-grade copies are next to impossible to find, even if you could afford one! In fact, according to CGC's most recent census, just four unrestored copies have been certified at grades higher than FN- 5.5. Some light staining here keeps this copy at mid-grade. But, that's a solid grade for this historic issue. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $76,000.

3002

Action Comics #18 (DC, 1939) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. The power of this Fred Guardineer aerial battle cover will knock you right out of the sky. The origin of the Three Aces and possibly the first X-ray vision in Superman are just a couple of the added bonuses in this comic. These early Action Comics are tough to find especially in nice shape. This copy is the second highest CGC-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $912.

3003

Action Comics #27 (DC, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Here is a very respectable copy of an early issue of Action. The cover, by either Paul Cassidy or Joe Shuster, portrays a familiar scene, Superman protecting an endangered Lois Lane. This is a cover that can be easily recognized from across a convention hall floor! The interior is rich with the offerings of classic DC Golden Age pencilers Bernard Baily, Sheldon Moldoff, Bob Kane, and Fred Guardineer. To date, only two unrestored copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $729; VF 8.0 value = $1,519.

3004

Action Comics #82 (DC, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Even the mighty talons of a giant eagle can't stop the "Man of Steel" on this powerful cover by Jack Burnley. Of the eight copies CGC has slabbed so far no other copy comes close in terms of condition; the next closest copy is a 9.0. With blazing white pages this book will appeal to Superman collectors everywhere! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $850.

3005

Action Comics #87 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Hey, look -- Superman thinks it's raining! This cover is from the era when Action covers were simple, and very often, humorous. This book has artwork by Mort Meskin, and is the kind of comic to make any red-blooded collector proud. Just two copies of #87 have received higher grades from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $657; NM 9.4 value = $850.

3006

Action Comics #94 (DC, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A beautiful copy with nice square corners. Just a small amount of surface wear on the back cover keeps this copy from a higher grade; not that you could get much higher. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC, so grab this one while you can. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $800.

3007

Action Comics #109 Ohio pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Now this is a goofy cover; pretty typical of DC's of this time period. What is not typical is the quality of this copy. Beautiful colors, sharp corners, and a flawless spine highlight the book. It's easy to see why to date only one copy has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $700.

3008

Action Comics #110 Ohio pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. We're not sure why Superman looks worried on this cover since he's impervious to bullets. Maybe he is just crushed because his favorite nursery rhyme characters have turned against him. You'll be crushed if you don't grab this beauty while you can since this is the highest CGC-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $700.

3009

Action Comics #112 Ohio pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC NM 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Here's a cover for you chess fans out there. Looks like Superman has Mr. Mxyztplk in check. Say Mr. Mxyztplk three times fast and then place your bid on this beauty. Only one copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $700.

3010

Action Comics #150 Palo Alto pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Wayne Boring gives us a humorous cover for the 150th issue of this landmark series. In addition to Superman, this issue also features Tommy Tomorrow, Congo Bill, and the Vigilante. This is the highest CGC-graded copy certified to date, even better than the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $600.

3011

Adventure Comics #40 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent NM- 9.2 Slight (A) Off-white to white pages. This elusive rascal remains one of the toughest key Golden Age DC comics around. It contains the very first Sandman story, predating the story that saw print in New York World's Fair 1939, published a month and a half earlier. Bert Christman, who later met his death in World War II, was the artist on this feature; while Creig Flessel drew the stunning cover. This incredible copy looks as fresh as they come, and has the distinction of having two pedigrees -- it's from the legendary Edgar Church Mile High horde, and also once made up part of actor Nicolas Cage's collection. CGC ranks this copy as finest in the current census, with no unrestored copies coming closer than FN/VF 7.0. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: very small amount of color touch, glue on spine of cover." What it doesn't mention are corners sharp enough to pop a balloon, with colors that practically glow. What a beauty! Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $12,429; VF 8.0 value = $29,000; VF/NM 9.0 value = $43,500; NM 9.4 value = $58,000.

3012

Adventure Comics #58 Larson pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Golden Age collectors appreciate the significance of the Larson pedigree, and this gem does not disappoint -- its dynamic cover colors and white pages are spellbinding. Bernard Baily's captivating boxcar-rescue cover, featuring Hourman, is one of many creative highlights: Howard Purcell, Jack Lehti, Ed Winiarski, and Chad Grothkopf join Baily inside for story and art contributions. This issue also marks the first appearance of Manhunter (Paul Kirk). Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,356; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,928.

3013

Adventure Comics #85 (DC, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Sandman (and Sandy) invade "The Amazing Dreams of Gentleman Jack," who seems able to live a life of luxury and leisure within the confines of his prison cell. Joe Simon and Jack Kirby had a real knack for drawing engaging cover scenes. This attractive comic is a very nice copy for the grade. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $738; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,049.

3014

Adventure Comics #92 "D" Copy pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. A tense cover scene from Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, as Sandman apparently walks into an ambush.... Sandman -- look around the corner - quick! This issue has the last Manhunter story in this title. Despite a rounded lower right corner, this pedigreed comic is bested in the current CGC census by just three other copies of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $600.

3015

Adventure Comics #94 (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. A cameraman with an agenda gets Sandman and Sandy in his sights on this fantastic Joe Simon and Jack Kirby cover. It's one of the rarer issues in Adventure's long run, a Gerber "scarce." One of the corner posts has broken loose in this CGC holder. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $850; NM 9.4 value = $1,100.

3016

Adventure Comics #100 (DC, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. A milestone 100th issue. Sandman travels back to 70,000 B.C. to find...these guys? One of the last Simon and Kirby covers of the title has Sandman and Sandy in the ancient kingdom of Atlantis. Also featuring Starman and the Shining Knight, this is a very attractive copy with no notable defects, just an accumulation of very minor handling and/or storage wear. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $800; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,138.

3017

Adventure Comics #105 (DC, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The Boy of Steel has an advantage over the other kids, doesn't he? George Papp and Mort Meskin art. Only four copies of this issue have earned a higher grade from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $381; VF/NM 9.0 value = $541.

3018

Adventure Comics #116 Ohio pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Superboy must have been having a rather slow day, as he finds time to rescue a train that has jumped the tracks -- a toy train, that is! The happy expression on the young lad looking on will mirror your own if you are lucky enough to be the winning bidder on this gem! A check with CGC shows this copy to be tied with one other as the highest-graded copy of issue #116 to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $775.

3019

Adventure Comics #118 Ohio pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. An awesome illustration of Superboy putting out a burning building kicks off this issue, which features art by Golden Age great Jack Burnley. This pretty book is one that doesn't surface too often; CGC currently lists only three copies of issue #118, with just one copy grading higher. The only wear to be found seems to be a slight bit of shadowing and a 3/16" tear on the back side; it's worth noting that the bottom staple does show a tiny bit of stress. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $597; NM 9.4 value = $775.

3020

Adventure Comics #125 (DC, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Superboy lends a helping hand, or in this case, lung, on this spotlessly clean copy's cover. This is a real beauty of a book, with flawless edges and corners, and vivid, glossy colors. It's hard to imagine finding a better copy; CGC must agree, as this copy currently ranks best in their census report. In fact, the only other copy graded to date is a VG+ 4.5! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $675.

3021

Adventure Comics #133 Ohio pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This issue's cover features an eye-catching image of Superboy stopping a flaming meteor from falling to Earth, while his approving teacher looks on. We would like to know how the teacher is holding up that giant report card, though! This copy tops the current CGC list by a mile, with the next-best copy coming in at a mere VG+ 4.5! Wow! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $560.

3022

Adventure Comics #134 Ohio pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Superboy stars in another knock-out issue of Adventure Comics, this time with a story about boxing. This incredible copy has apparently been taken very good care of; it's a real beauty! It is by a long shot the finest copy to have been certified by CGC to date; the next-best copy only ranks a FN- 5.5! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $560.

3023

Adventure Comics #141 (DC, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Superboy loses his super-powers in this issue, but he seems pretty able to cope on this well-drawn cover! The color on this issue's cover is just astounding, and the edges all look sharp and tight. Does someone have a time machine out there? CGC lists this copy as best in their current census report. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $560.

3024

Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #18 Bethlehem pedigree (DC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. One of the more difficult DC titles to find in high-grade, only seven of the forty-six issues are even represented in CGC's census at this writing. Just one copy of issue #18 has been CGC-certified, and this pedigree copy is likely the nicest copy in existence. This is a brilliant copy of one of DC's near-forgotten heroes, with art by Carmine Infantino and Gil Kane. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $165.

3025

All-American Comics #16 (DC, 1940) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. All-American #16 is widely regarded as one of the scarcest DC key issues, and ranks fifth on Overstreet's top ten list of most valuable Golden Age comics. This spectacular cover by Sheldon Moldoff introduces the Green Lantern, a significant addition to DC's stable of heroes. Overstreet lists this as a "rare" book; Gerber, in his The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books calls it "scarce." Either way, it rarely shows up in any grade, much less in unrestored condition. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $17,420.

3026

All-American Comics #24 (DC, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Green Lantern goes south of the border to put the kibosh on some militant banditos. This issue has many notable features: illustrations and origins of Doctor Mid-Nite and Sargon the Sorcerer in a house ad, Sisty and Dinky become the Cyclone Kids, and the Ben Webster feature ends. Nearly all of this comic's wear is confined to the back cover. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,900.

3027

All-American Comics #54 (DC, 1943) CGC Apparent NM- 9.2 Slight (P) Off-white pages. Making his smashing debut in issue #16, our emerald crusader promptly took over the title and made it his own. This book has the look of a pedigree but can be had without the pedigree price. CGC notes "Restoration includes: cover cleaned and pressed.". Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $569; VF/NM 9.0 value = $810; NM 9.4 value = $1,050.

3028

All-American Comics #54 (DC, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. On this cover Green Lantern and Derby - ahem - Doiby Dickles take on some thugs in faraway Egypt. This lovely copy has no pedigree designation, but it certainly has the looks to hang with the "big boys." To date, this is the highest unrestored CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $810; NM 9.4 value = $1,050.

3029

All-American Comics #62 (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Taking the law into their own hands, this cover features Green Lantern and Doiby Dickles, "Da Distrik Attoiney" -- isn't that Brooklyn vernacular just precious? The cover and interior art are by Paul Reinman. A beautiful comic, to date no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $735; NM 9.4 value = $950.

3030

All-American Comics #70 (DC, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. You might suspect that Green Lantern used his magical power ring to preserve the condition of this Golden Age gem. With its crisp cover, tight spine, and gobs of gloss, it is unbeaten in CGC's current survey. Paul Reinman provides the cover and the interior GL tale; Joe Kubert illustrates the Sargon the Sorcerer adventure; and Mutt and Jeff, Dr. Mid-Nite, and Hop Harrigan are on hand to boot. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $950.

3031

All-American Western #108 Hawkeye pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Alex Toth did some incredible artwork for the cover and the interior. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $260.

3032

All-Flash #21 (DC, 1945) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. This issue of All-Flash features a Martin Nodell cover with an interesting premise - the Fastest Man Alive vs. the Slowest Man Alive! Hmm, who will win? You'll be a happy winner with this book, a pretty copy with great color and nice surface appearances. There is a small distributor scribble above the Flash, but it's not too distracting. There's a fun "Captain Tootsie" ad on the back cover drawn by C. C. Beck, too. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $183. From the Cleveland Collection.

3033

All Star Comics #1 (DC, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. High on any self-respecting Golden Age collector's list is this milestone premiere issue of one of the most legendary titles of all. E. E. Hibbard (the Flash), Sheldon Moldoff (Hawkman), Bernard Baily (Hourman and the Spectre), and Creig Flessel (Sandman) render the definitive versions of their superhero subjects. You can find copies of this book, but you will find it difficult to find a nicer copy than this. To date CGC has awarded a higher grade to only five copies, and just one of those topped 9.0. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $3,540; VF 8.0 value = $8,500.

3034

All Star Comics #1 (DC, 1940) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. This important key book currently ranks 64th among the top Golden Age comics as listed by Overstreet. Of course, issue #3 would be the one to really shake things up, but don't discount this first issue. The now-forgotten DC hero Ultra-Man makes his only appearance here, alongside early stories of the Flash, the Spectre, the original Sandman, Hour-Man, Hawkman, and more. Artists include Sheldon Moldoff, Craig Flessel, and Bernard Baily. It's not a bad looking copy, although CGC notes the centerfold is detached. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $2,360; FN 6.0 value = $3,540.

3035

All Star Comics #3 (DC, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. No true comic fan would dispute the importance of this book. It serves up the origin and first appearance of the Justice Society of America, topped off by a Red Tornado cameo. This copy has a few, very small chips out of the spine, and a small hole on the top right of the cover. This is truly an opportunity not to be missed, as this book is rarely offered in even the mid-grade CGC has assigned here. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $10,000.

3036

All Star Comics #6 (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Johnny Thunder enters the ranks of the Justice Society of America in this great early issue of All Star. The cover by E. E. Hibbard shows honorary member the Flash looking on, along with the rest of the heroic crew. In another two issues, the guys would have to make room for their first female member, Wonder Woman. This copy exhibits really deep color and smooth, flat surfaces with blazing white pages; only three copies of issue #6 grade higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,738; NM 9.4 value = $3,600.

3037

All Star Comics #8 (DC, 1942) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Is it possible to overstate the importance of the issue that introduced Wonder Woman to comicdom? No! Sooo....this is the issue that gives us the origin and first appearance of the Amazin' Amazon! A troika of Golden Age DC artists supreme, Sheldon Moldoff, Jack Burnley, and Bernard Baily contribute to the issue, and superheroes abound, but the one that really matters is - not to overstate, mind you - Wonder Woman. A DC and Golden Age biggie, this issue ranks number 21 in value in the 2003 Overstreet's Top Golden Age Books listing, and could easily advance several positions in coming years. If you've had your eye on the issue, but were waiting for a less-than-high-grade, but still-pretty-nice copy, your wait is over. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $8,000

3038

All Star Comics #15 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Sheldon Moldoff, Bernard Baily, Howard Sherman, and Simon and Kirby contributed art on this issue, which features the origin and first appearance of Brain Wave. More importantly, our two favorite superheroines, Wonder Woman and Hawkgirl appear, to balance the usual over-abundance of testosterone. The Mile High copy graded a bit below two other copies of the issue (9.2 vs. 8.5), but you can bet the page quality and that Mile High "look" make this copy more desirable and collectible than the others. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,550; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,200.

3039

All Star Comics #18 (DC, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Justice Society of America gets in a sticky situation on one of the wildest covers ever to grace All Star, featuring a giant insect trapping our heroes. Only the Atom seems able to fight back against this multi-color menace! This issue sports a nearly perfect black background cover, with only the tiniest bit of wear apparent along the spine. This copy ranks highest among the copies of issue #18 graded by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,100.

3040

All Star Comics #20 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1944). CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. "The Movie That Changed a Man's Life" is this issue's multi-part JSA epic, with chapters starring Hawkman, the Spectre, the Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite, Starman, and Johnny Thunder, and cameos by Dr. Fate and Sandman. With Hop Harrigan and Fat and Slat fillers, this All Star issue is chock full of fun. A mere one copy of this Golden Age classic has been graded higher in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,100.

3041

All Star Comics #31 (DC, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Consistently interesting covers characterized this title, but few were stranger than this science fiction cover featuring "The Globe Being from Space," drawn by Martin Nodell. Marty also handled interior artwork for this issue. A great addition to any All-Star collection! Of the 25 copies currently in CGC's census, only three were ranked higher than this attractive copy, and none were graded better than VF+. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $775.

3042

All Star Comics #35 (DC, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Cool-looking hour glass cover featuring The Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Dr. Mid-Nite, the Atom, and Wonder Woman. Johnny Thunder makes a cameo appearance. Joe Kubert's early artwork is also featured inside this comic. Irwin Hasen cover and interior art. Other artists include Lee Elias and Paul Reinman. Only four copies of this issue have earned a higher grade from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $738; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,050.

3043

All Star Comics #38 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Alex Toth's first of only two covers for this illustrious title shows why his work is so prized by collectors. Black Canary begins in this issue, known as the "JSA death issue." At FN+, this copy presents quite well from the front, appearing a higher grade; however, a small piece missing on the back cover's spine bottom accounts for keeping the book at an upper mid-grade certification. Result: a bargain pedigree book for your consideration. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $546.

3044

Batman #1 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent VF+ 8.5 Slight (P) Cream to off-white pages. Bob Kane's most famous contribution to comics had been introduced in Detective Comics #27 a year earlier, and like Batman's predecessor, Superman, one comic title wasn't big enough to accommodate fans' clamor for the new superhero. The historic premiere issue featured a cover and story art from the duo of Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson, and additional story art from Sheldon Moldoff. The first appearances of the Joker and the Cat (Catwoman) add even more significance to the issue Overstreet lists as the sixth most valuable Golden Age comic book. Just three other unrestored copies have earned higher Apparent grades, and no unrestored book has earned a grade higher than VF+ 8.5 from CGC to date. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: spine split sealed, cover cleaned, cover and centerfold reinforced." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $6,767; VG 4.0 value = $13,534; FN 6.0 value = $20,300; VF 8.0 value = $49,060.

3045

Batman #1 (DC, 1940) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Not only does this historic issue feature the origin of Batman, but it contains the first appearance of his arch-nemesis, Joker, as well as the first appearance of Catwoman. Few covers are as recognizable as this classic representation by Bob Kane; and few historic comics are as desirable as Batman #1. More often than not, when you can find this book at al, it has been restored. This copy is unrestored, and in an affordable grade. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $13,534.

3046

Batman #3 (DC, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Black covers are always a wonder to behold when in high grade...ah, here comes one now! The smudges and creases that would show up so clearly are noticeably absent on this high-grade wonder. Catwoman also models her costume for the first time in this issue, becoming the first costumed villainess in comics. You will be hard-pressed to find a more appealing copy of this early book. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $8,250; NM 9.4 value = $11,000.

3047

Batman #5 (DC, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Robin watches with approval as Batman controls the scales of justice in this classic pinup cover by Bob Kane. First appearance of the Batmobile with its bat-head front -- and a Joker appearance, too. The cover retains much gloss and teems with bright colors, and the spine is quite healthy. Overall, a solid example of a classic early Golden Age book. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $1,401; VF 8.0 value = $3,150.

3048

Batman #6 (DC, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This lively Jerry Robinson cover illustration of Batman and Robin really pops against the vibrant background. Only five copies of this Golden Age book outgrade this colorful specimen in CGC's latest census. CGC notes, "Small tear on 1st 8 pages." Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value: $2,750.

3049

Batman #7 (DC, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. This extremely solid specimen flirts with high grade and is bested in CGC's latest survey by only a handful of copies. The Bob Kane-drawn bull's-eye cover adds extra impact. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $1,269; VF 8.0 value = $2,750.

3050

Batman #9 (DC, 1942) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. Great spotlight cover, by Jack Burnley. This issue has the first Batman Christmas story, and the Joker is also featured. The cover's black background is nice and dark, showing very little wear. The CGC holder has cracks on the left and right sides near the bottom, and another crack on the side near the top right corner. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $672.

3051

Batman #11 (DC, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. You'll draw the winning hand if you are the lucky bidder to win this prize! It's the classic Joker playing-card cover, drawn by Fred Ray and Jerry Robinson. Both the Joker and that other great Batman villain, the Penguin show up inside. This pretty copy still retains a good bit of cover gloss, and the spine looks smooth and nice. While there may be a few copies of this great issue to grade higher (CGC lists four to date), this one shouldn't be missed. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $4,250.

3052

Batman #12 (DC, 1942) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white to white pages. Batman and Robin ride in on a 1942 version of a Hummer on this sharp World War II-era cover. Art in this issue is from the talented hands of Jerry Robinson, George Roussos, and Jack Burnley. The Joker also shows up this issue. This copy looks pretty nice, although a look at the back reveals a slight spine roll; in fact, CGC has used a magazine sized holder on this copy. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $888.

3053

Batman #13 (DC, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Jerry Robinson offers one of his typically understated masterpiece covers for this early issue. This predominantly black cover is tough to find in high grade, evidenced by the fact that to date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Jerry Siegel (co-creator of Superman) appears in a Batman story. The Joker also appears in this issue, which has artwork by Robinson, George Roussos, and Jack Burnley. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,500.

3054

Batman #14 (DC, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. If the Joker or Penguin didn't show up in one of these early issues, Batman felt slighted! Here it's the Penguin on the Jerry Robinson cover and in the Jack Burnley interior story. Just one copy of issue #14 has earned a grade higher than VF+ 8.5, putting our offering in select company among copies still in existence. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,875.

3055

Batman #16 (DC, 1943) CGC Apparent VG 4.0 Slight (P) Off-white to white pages. This early issue of Batman has the first appearance of Alfred, and a Joker appearance. It also has artwork by Bob Kane. It's interesting to note that the cover artwork is a reverse of Jack Burnley's cover to Batman #9. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: spine split sealed to cover, cover and centerfold reinforced." The CGC holder is cracked through the top left corner on the back, and at the bottom left and right on the sides. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $489; VG 4.0 value = $978.

3056

Batman #23 (DC, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. A very desirable book with a classic Dick Sprang Joker cover. Looks like the Joker is about to be checkmated. High grade, black cover books are very difficult to find, as even the smallest amount of wear is instantly noticeable. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,356; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,928.

3057

Batman #24 (DC, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Batman and Robin sure seem to be having a good time riding a chariot in this action packed cover! Jerry Robinson did the cover art and Dick Sprang provided interior art -- great stuff from two of Batman's top artists. Professor Carter Nichols makes his first appearance in this issue. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,725.

3058

Batman #39 (DC, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Expect some unexpected hazards if your name is Batman... a dunk into icy water may teach him to stick to crimefighting, and give the recreation a pass! All kidding aside, this is a beautiful piece of cover art by Jerry Robinson. The cover blurb promises a conflict between Batman and Catwoman, which is always fun for fans. A beautiful comic, there are currently only three copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $694; VF/NM 9.0 value = $985.

3059

Boy Commandos #2 Pennsylvania pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Simon and Kirby's Hitler/Boy Commandos cover has been teleported from the newsstands of 1943 via the respected Pennsylvania pedigree. This beautiful copy, with its blazing yellow and red cover, is bested in grade by just one other copy (at NM 9.4) in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,200.

3060

Boy Commandos #11 (DC, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Infinity World War II cover. Jack Kirby and Joe Simon cover art. Only two other copies of issue #11 have received a higher grade from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $315; NM 9.4 value = $400.

3061

Comic Cavalcade #18 Ohio pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The valiant turkey doesn't stand a chance against the trio of Wonder Woman, Flash, and Green Lantern. E. E Hibbard gets credit for the cute Thanksgiving-season cover art, while Hibbard, H. G. Peter, and Paul Reinman contribute art for the interior. This is an uncommonly bright, colorful copy, square bound books from this era rarely survive in this condition. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,050.

3062

Congo Bill #6 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1955) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. DC's from the mid-1950s are nearly impossible to find in most any grade, and the Congo Bill title is as tough as they come. This issue has a terrific talking Gorilla cover and is as scarce as hen's teeth. In fact, Overstreet does not even list prices for Congo Bill above VF condition!!! Overstreet states: "rarely found in fine to mint condition." Rarely is right. There are only two CGC-graded unrestored copies to date, and the other copy is only a FN+ 6.5. Best of all, this one is from the "Edgar Church" collection and has white pages and bright cover colors. WOW! This is the nicest copy of this issue that you will ever have a chance to purchase. Ever. Nick Cardy cover and art. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $625.

3063

Detective Comics #11 (DC, 1938) CGC FN- 5.5 Light tan to off-white pages. Everyone loves Batman, and with good reason, but these pre-hero crime covers by Creig Flessel have a moody, detailed quality that earn them a place among our favorites. This issue has interior art by Flessel and Joe Shuster. Gerber calls this comic "scarce" and estimates that only 21 to 50 copies still exist. There is currently only one unrestored copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC, and that one copy was certified at only FN 6.0. CGC notes, "Centerfold detached. 1 piece of tape on interior cover." This is the first copy of this comic that we've had the pleasure to offer at auction. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $1,575.

3064

Detective Comics #27 (DC, 1939) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is number two on Overstreet's Top 100 Golden Age Comics list, behind only Action Comics #1. Batman's creator, Bob Kane, just 22 years old when this issue hit the stands, handled cover and interior art on this issue which introduced the Caped Crusader and Commissioner Gordon. A nice cover image with good colors, there is a small piece out of the top right edge. Even at this grade, CGC has certified just four other unrestored copies with higher grades, none higher than Very Fine. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $62,000.

3065

Detective Comics #89 (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue features the second appearance of Batman's swashbuckling nemesis, the Cavalier of Crime, rendered here in Dick Sprang's inimitable style. The Crimson Avenger ends his long run in this title, but the Boy Commandos soldier on. This amazing copy is almost unimprovable, with virtually no visible wear. There are currently only three copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $810; NM 9.4 value = $1050.

3066

Detective Comics #94 (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Are you building a Detective run? Do you like high-grade Batmans? Then this book is for you! Of the over 15 copies graded by CGC, only two have graded higher. Combine that with a great cover by Jerry Robinson and interiors by Dick Sprang, and this book is a winner. Don't be washed away in the stream of bids this book will generate; get your bid in now! Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $675; NM 9.4 value = $875.

3067

Detective Comics #115 Big Apple pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. A Batman and Robin adventure about the man who lived in a glass house. An interesting cover and one of the nicest copies to be graded by CGC. This is a beautiful copy with the only imperfections being a slight mis-cut and mis-fold; a condition problem common to Detectives of this period. To date, this is the highest grade assigned to this issue by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $840.

3068

Detective Comics #116 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Robin Hood appears along with Batman and Robin on this classic mid-1940s cover. This is one of the very best Batman covers from this time period, and this copy happens to be in exceptional condition. Just some minor wear at the spine keeps it from a higher grade. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $456; VF/NM 9.0 value = $648.

3069

Detective Comics #117 (DC, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. This issue, featuring Dick Sprang art, has very sharp, square corners and excellent centering. This beautiful copy is tied with one other for the highest CGC graded copy of this issue to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $840.

3070

Detective Comics #119 Crowley pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Outstanding comic from the famed Crowley pedigree, featuring Batman and Robin. To date only two copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $456; VF/NM 9.0 value = $648.

3071

Flash Comics #31 (DC, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Shelly Moldoff creates one doozy of a dragon for this Hawkman cover, and also contributes interior art. You're not likely to find a more flattering replication of the monster because this copy is the nicest of just three of issue #31 that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,325.

3072

Flash Comics #43 (DC, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Hawkman takes a couple of thugs to school on this cover, teaching them not only their A, B, C's, but also a few lessons from the school of hard knocks. The Flash also makes an appearance in this book, as well he should, seeing as how this series bears his name. Sheldon Moldoff provides art for this issue. This stunning high-grade Golden Age book is perfect for those that demand the very best. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,075.

3073

Flash Comics #62 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Take one look at this comic and you'll have nothing to say except "Wow!" The first Hawkman story drawn by Joe Kubert is virtually eclipsed by the stellar condition of this incredible comic. This is by far the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue to date, and among the highest graded of all Golden Age comics. Flash and Hawkman seldom looked better than they do on this gem-like Mile High comic. If you want the best, here it is! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,275.

3074

Flash Comics #68 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. The Mile High copy of #68 blows away the other two copies of the issue currently in CGC's census. E.E. Hibbard's cover is complemented by interior art from Joe Kubert. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $475; VF/NM 9.0 value = $675.

3075

Flash Comics #104 Diamond Run pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Joe Kubert's classy cover highlights this issue, which, as the final issue of a historic run, gave a clear sign that the Golden Age was drawing to an end. Curiously, the origin of the Flash was retold in this issue. Of course, the World's Fastest Human would return after a seven-year hiatus in Showcase #4 and kick off the Silver Age of Comics. The highest grade CGC has assigned a copy of this issue to date is VF+ 8.5...oh, whataya know? Here it is! Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $4,300; VF/NM 9.0 value = $6,450.

3076

Flash Comics #104 (DC, 1949) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. Joe Kubert was really beginning to get his distinctive art style down on this great Hawkman cover. Against a blood-red background, and surrounded by phantom yellow images, the winged one comes out swinging. Of course, this is the famous final Golden Age issue of Flash Comics, featuring the origin of Flash retold; in another ten years, issue #105 would be released with the title shortened to The Flash. This scarce issue is always in hot demand; we think you'll be pleased with this nice copy despite its modest grade. In fact, it is topped by only four higher-grade copies in the current CGC census. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $1,274.

3077

Green Lantern #1 (DC, 1941) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. One of the most significant comic book characters from the Golden or any other Age, Green Lantern got his own title book in the Fall of 1941, about one year after his initial appearance in All-American Comics #16. And, as in the case of that issue, the first issue of Green Lantern is listed as "scarce" by Gerber in his The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books. That means there are estimated to be 50 or fewer copies of this issue in existence. Howard Purcell provided the classic cover, with interior contributions from one of the Emerald Crusader's co-creators, Martin Nodell. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $8,625.

3078

Green Lantern #8 (DC, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Golden Age DC mainstays Sheldon Mayer and Howard Purcell team up for the striking cover that Overstreet deems "classic". Hop Harrigan begins in this issue, which Gerber designates as "uncommon". This is the highest-graded copy of issue #8 that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,356; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,928.

3079

Green Lantern #14 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. We won't call this Sphinx cover a classic, but it's certainly memorable, popular, and ultra-cool! Even cooler is the peerless pedigree, and unbelievable condition of this great Golden Age comic, which rests among the most elite, upper reaches of the comic book grading scale. Consider for a moment just how famed comics from the Mile High collection are, and then consider how few comics from even that exclusive horde have earned grades of NM/MT 9.8 or higher. It should come as no surprise that this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue to date; for perspective, the second highest certified copy of this issue is currently graded only VF 8.0. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,600.

3080

Green Lantern #24 (DC, 1947).CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The original Golden Age series is hard enough to find in grade, but this blinding red cover amplified the imperfections, making this issue even harder than others to find. So, when we say, "This is the highest graded copy CGC has certified to date, " your response (besides "Swwweeeet!") should be "How much?" Don't tarry; get that bid in today! Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,049; NM 9.4 value = $1,360.

3081

House of Mystery #3 Spokane pedigree (DC, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Evil ventriloquist dummies have pulled the strings of fans for years, and this killer cover by Bob Brown and Ray Burnley is no exception. This glorious specimen glows with cover gloss and rich colors, the latter of which are maintained inside on its white pages. This rarity ranks among the highest-graded copies currently certified by CGC, and it bears the prestigious Spokane pedigree. Ruben Moreira, Curt Swan, and George Roussos also contribute to House of Mystery #3's tales of terror. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $570; NM 9.4 value = $740.

3082

House of Mystery #4 White Mountain pedigree (DC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Early issues of DC's first horror title are rarely found in this condition. Okay, hardly any books from any pre-Silver-Age title are found in this condition. The White Mountain pedigree is one of our favorites, and this copy shows why. This is far and away the nicer of only two copies of issue #4 that CGC has certified to date. Ruben Moreira's cover art was perfect for the genre, and DC utilized him on most of the first 75 covers, and nearly as many interior art assignments for the title. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $525.

3083

Miss Beverly Hills of Hollywood #5 Edgar Church (Mile High) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 . "The Great Lover" Bob Hope encounters Bev in this star-studded issue, which also includes Montgomery Clift, Dennis Day, and Rhonda Fleming. The partial photo cover is particularly noteworthy, as is this copy's illustrious Mile High pedigree. This high-grade gem is the only copy currently under CGC's census. Overstreet VF 8.0 value = $230; VF/NM 9.0 value = $315.

3084

More Fun Comics #25 (DC, 1937) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. A great football cover, from back in the rough and tumble leather-helmet days. This early issue has story and art from Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster who would soon unleash Superman upon the world, and features a Doctor Occult story; the character is considered to be a Superman prototype. This issue also has art from such luminaries as Creig Flessel, Leo O'Mealia, and Vin Sullivan. There is currently only one unrestored copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $828.

3085

More Fun Comics #30 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1938) CGC Apparent NM 9.4 Slight (A) Off-white pages. Cool oriental cover by Creig Flessel, it's the first non-humor cover in this series. This issue has a Doctor Occult appearance by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Doctor Occult is considered by some to be a partial prototype for Siegel and Shuster's more famous creation, Superman. Gerber calls this issue "scarce" and estimates only 21 to 50 copies still exist. To date, this is by far the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. The second closest certified copy was graded only FN/VF 7.0 (unrestored). CGC notes, "Restoration includes: spine split sealed to cover." Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $750; VF 8.0 value = $1,375; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,763; NM 9.4 value = $2,150.

3086

More Fun Comics #43 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent NM- 9.2 Slight (P) Off-white pages. The intrepid young lad on this cover may be armed with a shotgun, but it looks to us like he'd be well advised to drop the firearm and start climbing - fast! This great early Golden Age DC comic is beautiful to behold, and is quite a prize despite the purple label. It has interior art by Bob Kane, as well as a story by Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover, tear seal to cover." To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $636; VF 8.0 value = $1,166; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,533; NM 9.4 value = $1,900.

3087

More Fun Comics #62 (DC, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The Spectre gets a grip on crime with a rare smile on his face on this great Golden Age cover by Bernard Baily. Perhaps he is amused by the checkerboard red and black pants one thug is wearing! As always, these early More Fun issues with Spectre covers are tough to find; this attractive copy should please anyone who's been on the lookout. Only the Mile High copy grades higher than this beauty in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,625; NM 9.4 value = $3,400.

3088

More Fun Comics #71 (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet denotes this surreal cover as a "classic sci-fi Dr. Fate cover," but we are left to identify the artist for ourselves. Could be Howard Sherman, who drew the interior Dr. Fate story. Could be Bernard Baily who did several earlier issues. Johnny Quick's origin and first appearance are featured. Just one other copy of this issue currently is graded higher than this copy. And to top it all off, Gerber estimates this to be a "scarce" issue! Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,100; NM 9.4 value = $6,800.

3089

More Fun Comics #78 (DC, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. George Papp's Green Arrow covers had begun the previous issue, and this one shows sidekick Speedy doing his best Robin imitation, getting the tar beat out of him. Bernard Baily, Mort Meskin, and Jerry Siegel contribute interior art. Just one other copy of issue #78 has received a higher grade from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,300.

3090

More Fun Comics #94 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Many collectors consider this pedigree on a par with the Mile High pedigree. In this case, CGC rates the San Francisco copy at the top of its census for issue #94. Cliff Young provided the cover art here, with Mort Meskin helping out with interior work. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $925.

3091

More Fun Comics #95 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Cliff Young's Green Arrow covers for DC's oldest comic series were distinctive enough, but couple that with the Mile High copy, and Mr. Young's handiwork is downright stupefying. This is a Gerber "uncommon" issue, and CGC has certified just four unrestored copies to date, with only a NM- 9.2 certification preventing this from being the highest-graded. Mort Meskin contributes interior art. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $713; NM 9.4 value = $925.

3092

Mr. District Attorney #7 (DC, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The district attorney always gets his man!. Dan Barry art. You are looking at highest-graded copy yet assigned by CGC for this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $ 224; NM 9.4 value = $280.

3093

Mr. District Attorney #11 (DC, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Highest grade yet assigned by CGC for this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $127; VF/NM 9.0 value = $169.

3094

Mystery in Space #4 Bethlehem pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This electrifying Carmine Infantino cover delivers quite a jolt, enhanced by its vivid red background. Some of galaxy's brightest stars join Infantino: art by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson appears inside, as does a Simon & Kirby reprint from Real Fact Comics #1. While a mere one copy in CGC's current census grades higher, it's hard to imagine how this pedigree comic can be improved upon. It supernovas with luminous cover gloss and off-white pages, its corners are sharp, and only a few tiny areas of spine stress keep it from blasting into the top position. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $950.

3095

Mystery in Space #13 (DC, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. You can always count on Murphy Anderson for his unmatched ability to render intriguing sci-fi covers, and the talented "Murph" certainly delivers here. Interior stories feature artwork by a galaxy of luminaries including Gene Colan, Gil Kane, and Mort Drucker. This stunning specimen has rocketed above all other copies currently certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $525.

3096

New Book of Comics #1 (DC, 1937) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. Listed as "rare" by Overstreet, this book is the first regular size comic annual, and the second DC annual. It contains reprints of New Comics #1-4, and More Fun #9 with the Federal Men. Dr. Occult appears in costume by Siegel and Shuster. There is also art by Shelly Moldoff and Sheldon Mayer. This book is so difficult to find in nice condition that Overstreet does not even list a Near Mint price anymore. Gerber gives this book a scarcity rating of "8" calling it "rare" and saying, "If you find one of these, grab it really quickly because you will likely never get another chance." The fact that this book has nice page quality makes it even more desirable. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $6,000.

3097

Sensation Comics #35 San Francisco (DC, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. An extremely pretty underwater city is the focus of this H. G. Peter cover illustration. The book was part of the Tom Reilly collection found in San Francisco in the early 1970s. It had been purchased for Tom while he was in the military during World War II, and appears to have gone unread, as Tom never returned. As such, it remains a beautiful copy; it's tied with one other as highest graded to date by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $550.

3098

Sensation Comics #40 "D" Copy pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages . This beautiful example of Sensation Comics is known as the "D" Copy, and sports a charming cover and art by H.G. Peter. This is currently the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $550.

3099

Sensation Comics #47 (DC, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. H.G. Peter, who defined the look of our Amazon princess, did the cover for this issue. Of all the DC/All American titles, those featuring Wonder Woman seem to be among those that are the hardest to find, especially in grade. This copy is sure to make the grade-conscious collector proud. To date, only one copy of this issue has received a higher grade from CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $485.

3100

Sensation Comics #48 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Wonder Woman never looked better than she does on this pretty Near Mint copy of Sensation, plucked from the legendary San Francisco collection. Like many books from this primo horde, the Gilboy distributor's mark ("G") is neatly pencilled on the cover; it can be found within the logo's first "S". The San Francisco books were owned by Tom Reilly and span the years 1939 to 1945; most of the later books (including this copy) were purchased by his family for him while Tom was in the military; and they went unread. At any rate, this lovely copy ties with one other as best in the current CGC census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $485.

3101

Sensation Comics #58 (DC, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The ultimate Golden Age heroine, Wonder Woman, is again featured on the cover of this issue. This high-grade book is in immaculate condition, with incredible page quality, sharp corners and a solid spine. According to the latest version of the CGC census, this is the nicest copy that they have graded. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $450.

3102

Sensation Mystery #115 (DC, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. A startling Johnny Peril cover by Gil Kane leads off the penultimate issue of Sensation Mystery, with work by Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, Bernard Sachs, and Frank Giacoia inside. This stunning copy shrieks with cover gloss and has received the highest grade currently awarded to this issue by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $258; VF/NM 9.0 Value = $367.

3103

Star Spangled Comics #8 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. The brilliance of the pedigree's cover is matched by Simon & Kirby's art. S&K also provide interior art, as does Hal Sherman. Besides the regular Newsboy Legion/Guardian and the Star-Spangled Kid features, this issue has the origin of TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite. This is the second highest-graded copy of the "scarce" issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,122; NM 9.4 value = $2,750.

3104

Star Spangled Comics #26 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The dramatic cover is by Simon and Kirby, who also double-up with interior art in this issue. Only five copies of the issue have been certified by CGC to date, and this gorgeous copy is far and away the highest-grade copy in CGC's census for issue #26. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,225.

3105

Star Spangled Comics #113 (DC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. It may not be Custer's last stand, but Tomahawk is surrounded by Indians on the cover of this high-grade DC. With a Robin story, and 10 pages of Frazetta art inside, this may be the most desirable of the later issues. Of the copies that CGC has reviewed, this copy stands above all others. One look and you can see why! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $475.

3106

Strange Adventures #1 (DC, 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This key first issue contains an adaptation of "Destination Moon", with a preview of the movie. This hybrid photo/greytone cover has always stood out in the minds of collectors as something of a classic. With stories by Edmond Hamilton, David Reed, and Gardner Fox, this seminal issue got Strange Adventures off to a good start -- good enough that it would eventually become one of the most successful sci-fi titles of the 1950s. The additional attraction of Dick Sprang art didn't hurt either. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $2,125; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,188.

3107

Strange Adventures #1 Windy City pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. A "Destination Moon" movie adaptation starts this fantastic title of thrilling science-fiction stories. This unique photo/wash hybrid cover, from the George Pal movie is pure eye candy. With stories by Edmond Hamilton, David Reed, and Gardner Fox, and art by Dick Sprang. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $750.

3108

Strange Adventures #5 (DC, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. DC's first science fiction series has a distinctive look, owing to consistently fine artwork from a group of artists that stayed with the publisher for many years. Most of the art during the 1950s was provided by just a few; namely, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino, and Murphy Anderson. And editors Whitney Ellsworth and (later) Julius Schwartz had a knack for inventive cover themes. Only four copies of this issue have earned a higher grade from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $553; VF/NM 9.0 value = $814.

3109

Strange Adventures #8 (DC, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Win Mortimer gave us one of the earliest DC gorilla covers on this issue. Interior art included work by Gil Kane and Alex Toth. This high-grade copy is one of the nicest to be certified by CGC to date of issue #8. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $553; VF/NM 9.0 value = $814.

3110

Strange Adventures #9 (DC, 1951) VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. The first appearance and origin of Captain Comet is the highlight of this amazing issue of Strange Adventures, and as if that's not enough to lure you, there's artwork by Carmine Infantino, Gil Kane, and Murphy Anderson. This cover is absolutely stunning: The vibrant logo colors rocket off the page against the pitch-black space background. This high-grade specimen's interior pages also sparkle with off-white-to-white sharpness. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,301; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,926.

3112

Strange Adventures #10 Bethlehem pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson had begun contributing interior art two issues earlier; with this issue Carmine Infantino would join the fray to form a mighty threesome that would give DC's first science-fiction title superb story art for years to come. This is a nice pedigree copy that gives a first impression of a higher grade. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $195; VF 8.0 value = $553.

3113

Strange Adventures #11 (DC, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Captain Comet takes on monsters "from the dawn of time" who dare to invade the 20th century -- silly reptiles! Murphy Anderson, Carmine Infantino, and Gil Kane provide top-notch artwork for this early DC science fiction comic. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $376; VF/NM 9.0 value = $538.

3114

Strange Adventures #12 (DC, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Captain Comet rides off on the back of a horned dinosaur on this cool cover. It's from a great early issue of DC's long-running science fiction title; this one features art by Gil Kane, Murphy Anderson, and Alex Toth. CGC notes that this issue is slightly mis-cut; it's still a beautiful copy which ranks as best in CGC's current census report. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $700.

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Strange Adventures #13 (DC, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This fantastic cover shows Captain Comet protecting a pensive damsel from the evil of the Stone Men From the Stars. This terrific issue features artwork by DC legends Carmine Infantino, Alex Toth, and Gil Kane. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $538; NM 9.4 value = $700.

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Superman #1 (DC, 1939) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. Superman's original title vehicle, Action Comics, couldn't tell all the tales that needed to be told about the Man of Steel, so this title was launched a year after Supe's first appearance in 1938. At this date fewer copies of this issue have been certified by CGC than copies of Action Comics #1, and, believe it or not, only four unrestored copies have earned higher grades from CGC to date. Remarkably, just two unrestored copies have graded above FN- 5.5, and none higher than VF 8.0, putting our offering in rare company among other issues of this historic comic book. The origin of the Man of Steel is retold here by creators Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel, and Shuster provides a pin-up for the back cover. Ranked by Overstreet as the fourth most valuable Golden Age comic book, it features one of those covers that quickens the heartbeat of any serious comic book collector. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $32,000.

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Superman #1 (DC, 1939) CGC GD 2.0 Tan to off-white pages. A truly historical book, Superman #1 arrived scarcely a year after the Man of Steel's first appearance in Action #1, proving his meteoric rise in popularity. Superman's appearance heralded the start of the superhero genre's popularity, and his own series was the first comic devoted to a single character. Superman #1 is one of the most sought-after books in our hobby, and it is extremely rare to own one in unrestored condition. Despite having a detached centerfold and cover, the book has rich colors and presents well in the CGC holder. Considering that Superman #1 is listed as the third most valuable comic by Overstreet, this copy is relatively affordable in it's present condition. CGC notes, "Cover and centerfold detached." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $16,000.

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Superman #2 (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent VG/FN 5.0 Slight (P) Cream to off-white pages. Joe Shuster's cover art confirms this is one of the earliest of the long-running title. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: cover and centerfold reinforced." This could be the copy to fill in a troublesome gap on your Superman #1-50 shelf. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $1,067; VG 4.0 value = $2,134; FN 6.0 value = $3,200.

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Superman #3 (DC, 1940) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white pages. Some of these earlier issues seem harder to find than even the first issue. With the distinctive look and feel of the Man of Steel's creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, here is a solid mid-grade copy that could come in a bit under the radar of some collectors. Don't let that someone be you! Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $1,436.

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Superman #4 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Slight (A) Cream to off-white pages. Creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster co-produced this early issue, which featured a Lex Luthor (with red hair!) appearance. Of the slight restoration, CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of glue on spine of cover." One unrestored copy, at VF+ 8.5, may look a little better than this, but no other restored copy comes close. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $548; VG 4.0 value = $1,096; FN 6.0 value = $1,644; VF 8.0 value = $3,700.

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Superman #5 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent FN- 5.5 Slight (A) Off-white pages. Superman was still getting his kicks showing off on the covers of these very early issues. Who could blame him? The newness of his first appearance in Action Comics #1, only two years previously, meant there were still members of the public who could be impressed by his ripping steel bars from windows. A red-headed Lex Luthor makes his fourth appearance in this issue. Joe Shuster, Wayne Boring, Paul Cassidy, and Paul Lauretta all contribute art to this issue. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of glue on spine of cover, tear seal to cover." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $430; VG 4.0 value = $860; FN 6.0 value = $1,290.

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Superman #6 (DC, 1940) CGC VG- 3.5 Off-white pages. The simple but striking cover is by Fred Ray. Inside, you will find the first splash page in a Superman comic. This issue is tough to find in high grade; in fact the nicest copy in CGC's census to date rated only a VF- 7.5. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $600.

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Superman #7 (DC, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Great Caesar's Ghost! This could be Perry White's first appearance, according to Overstreet. Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring divvy up the cover and interior art chores on this nice copy of an early issue from 1940. According to the latest CGC census, only three copies have earned higher grades to date, none above VF/NM 9.0. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $900; VF 8.0 value = $1,875.

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Superman #8 (DC, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. One of the more colorful of the early issue covers is this Wayne Boring and Joe Shuster collaboration. The issue features a full-page ad for All Star Comics #3. While you're coveting our run of early Superman, take a close look at this copy, in a near high-grade that's not that easy to find. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,794.

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Superman #9 (DC, 1941) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. A simple but very dramatic and effective cover with Superman bursting through the yellow field of the background, as drawn by Fred Ray. Hey -- Supes is the "world's greatest adventure-strip character," what more did fans of the day need to entice them to plunk down their hard-earned dimes? Inside, readers were treated to stories with art by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $861.

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Superman #10 (DC, 1941) Condition: GD/VG. Supe's lifelong nemesis, Lex Luthor, makes his 5th appearance in this issue and his first appearance sans hair. Compare some of the values for early Superman issues to early 60s Marvels and realize what a bargain these books remain. And this one's ready to read! Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $287; VG 4.0 value = $574.

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Superman #11 (DC, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Most of this title's earliest covers were models of simplicity. Fred Ray shows how even a minimalist approach can be effective with this cover, displayed gloriously on this high-grade copy. No copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,910; NM 9.4 value = $2,475.

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Superman #12 (DC, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. This issue is highlighted by a wonderfully patriotic Fred Ray cover. Interior art is by John Sikela. This copy has some minor dust shadowing, but this white cover has withstood the ravages of time impressively well. Great colors, great spine, it's a great comic -- you'll have a hard time finding a nicer one. There are currently only two unrestored copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $645; VF 8.0 value = $1,344.

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Superman #13 (DC, 1941) CGC Apparent VG/FN 5.0 Moderate (P) Off-white pages. Superman can take out a German gunboat with a single punch, but he evidently didn't arrive on the scene soon enough to save that stricken freighter seen sinking in the background. We give Supes a demerit for tardiness. Jimmy Olsen and Lex Luthor both appear in this issue. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cover cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $215; VG 4.0 value = $430; FN 6.0 value = $645.

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Superman #14 (DC, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. The greatest of all superheroes stands tall and majestic on this classic cover by Fred Ray. This issue is a perennial favorite among collectors, the iconic cover image hits on many sub-genres of collecting, including black covers, patriotic covers, flag covers, Superman covers, Fred Ray covers... the list goes on and on. Vivid cover colors accent the jet-black background beautifully. Undoubtedly one of the finest and most desirable Golden Age Superhero covers of all time. There is currently only one unrestored copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,950.

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Superman #15 (DC, 1942) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Great cover art by Fred Ray, with Superman in a classic pose as he repels a sinister power ray. But we have to wonder if Supes shouldn't stop posing, and get busy saving the car that's gone off the damaged bridge, and is about to plunge into the river below? With super-speed, it may not be too late.... But kidding aside, this early Superman comic shows some stress to the spine and lower staple, but is clean, bright, and colorful. To date, this is the highest unrestored CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,344.

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Superman #16 (DC, 1942) CGC VG 4.0 White pages. Every man needs a woman, and the Man of Steel is no exception! This issue marks the first cover appearence of Lois Lane for this title (and second after Action #29), here seen strolling arm in arm with Clark Kent, but still day-dreaming about you-know-who. This early issue features art by John Sikela and Ed Dobrotka, with stories written by Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel. It's a solid copy with a slight bit of spine roll, noticeable on the back cover. The inside page quality is exceptional. CGC VG 4.0 value - $338.

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Superman #17 (DC, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Wartime tyrants Hitler and Hirohito find themselves at the mercy of the Man of Steel on this cover by Fred Ray, picturing a scene that Americans could only dream of. One of the great Hitler/Hirohito covers of the Golden Age. There is currently only one unrestored copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $756.

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Superman #18 (DC, 1942) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. Fred Ray created a terrific patriotic cover for this issue, proclaiming "War Savings Bonds and Stamps Do the Job on the Japanazis!" CGC has certified just three copies of issue #18 as nicer than this, only one of which scored higher than VF+ 8.5. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,056.

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Superman #19 (DC, 1942) CGC Apparent VF/NM 9.0 Slight (A) Off-white to white pages. An early issue of an American icon. A great Jack Burnley cover shows the Man of Steel helping a family in distress. John Sikela, Ed Dobrotka, and Joe Shuster provide interior art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: tear seal to cover. (Right edge cover trimmed)." This is currently the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue; the best unrestored copy is certified only FN/VF 7.0. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $338; FN 6.0 value = $507; VF 8.0 value = $1,056; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,503.

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Superman #20 (DC, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. These valiant sailors have lost their ship and now the enemy (Germans?) are shelling their lifeboat -- the dirty rats! But thankfully Superman arrives just in the nick of time, on this exemplary cover by Jack Burnley. This attractive copy has slight spine roll and staple stress, but remains in excellent condition for a popular comic of this vintage. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $507; VF 8.0 value = $1,056.

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Superman #21 (DC, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Jack Burnley sure could crank out quality cover art. This one is bright, cheerful, and fun, in contrast to some of the grimmer war covers of the period. This issue has story and art by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, with additional artwork from Ed Dobrotka and John Sikela. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $800.

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Superman #21 (DC, 1943) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. A dramatic and clever cover drawn by Jack Burnley. It seems this is not a very common book in grade, there are currently only three unrestored copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. This comic's CGC holder has a small crack on the right edge, near the top. CGC notes, "Centerfold detached from top staple only." Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $256; FN 6.0 value = $384.

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Superman #22 (DC, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. One of the more innovative early Superman covers is this masterful rendering by Jack Burnley. The creators of the greatest superhero of all, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster contributed to this issue as well. This sharp offering is the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date of issue #22. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,138; NM 9.4 value = $1,475.

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Superman #23 (DC, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. We've seldom seen such an angry-looking Superman as he does on this classic periscope cover by Jack Burnley, striking fear into the hearts of the Nazi sub-mariners who have sunk an Allied cargo ship. The Germans can only helplessly watch as the Man of Steel swims to exact grim vengeance. An above-average copy of a classic issue, this comic is very fresh and attractive. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $938.

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Superman #24 (DC, 1943) CGC VG/FN 5.0 White pages. This comic is a collector's favorite for its classic flag cover by Jack Burnley, it's bold, optimistic, and very patriotic. The cover looks great on this example, it's clean, bright, and colorful. CGC notes, "Slight foxing on pages." Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $390; FN 6.0 value = $585.

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Superman #25 (DC, 1943) CGC Apparent VF/NM 9.0 Slight (P) White pages. This issue features two of DC's stellar artists, Jack Burnley on the cover, and Fred Ray on the interior, amazingly Ray's only super-hero story ever. Clark Kent joins the army in the 1943 issue. This copy looks almost as nice as the highest-graded unrestored issue #25 yet certified by CGC, which came in at NM- 9.2. It is clearly the nicest restored copy, and the restoration is slight. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: cover cleaned, cover and centerfold reinforced." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $128; VG 4.0 value = $256; FN 6.0 value = $384; VF 8.0 value = $800; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,138.

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Superman #26 (DC, 1944) CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Moderate (P) Off-white pages. Jack Burnley had a great run of covers for this title; Overstreet calls this one a "classic war cover" while CGC expands on that to describe this as a "Nazi war cover." Jerry Siegel and Bill Finger wrote the stories and Joe Shuster and Ira Yarbrough did the art in this issue. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, piece added, tear seals, cover cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $183; VG 4.0 value = $366; FN 6.0 value = $549; VF 8.0 value = $1,144.

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Superman #27 (DC, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. A cute cover image, showing the unlikely situation of Lois Lane putting Superman to work typing at her desk! This copy looks beautiful for the grade; the only notable defect we can find is a short crease on the back cover - it's otherwise a real stunner. There are currently only three copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $750.

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Superman #28 (DC, 1944) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white to white pages. Superman joins the ranks of demi-gods on this cute tongue-in-cheek Wayne Boring cover. Lois Lane, Girl Reporter solo stories begin in this issue. A solid, colorful copy with just a few unobtrusive defects typical for the grade. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $240; FN 6.0 value = $360.

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Superman #29 (DC, 1944) CGC FN 6.0 White pages. The three branches of the US Armed Forces -- Army, Navy, and Marines -- get some well-deserved attention from a flower of American womanhood (Lois Lane) on this charming patriotic cover. This impressively colorful and vibrant copy, with impressive white pages, is rather dramatically miscut. The wartime cover artist goes unmentioned in Overstreet and in The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books, but the The Grand Comics Database Project suggests Fred Ray. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $360.

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Superman #30 (DC, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Don't get distracted by the eye-catching yellow cover drawn by Jack Burnley. The real hook in this issue is the origin and first appearance of that mischevious extra-dimensional imp, Mr. Mxyztplk, who would become better known under the slightly modified spelling of Mr. Mxyzptlk. The character was inspired by a combination of the name of Al Capp's Joe Blyfstyk and the devilish antics of Bugs Bunny; he had previously appeared earlier in the "Superman" newspaper comic strip dated 3-7-44. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,438.

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Superman #30 (DC, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. A funny Jack Burnley cover with Lois Lane in the unlikely position of giving Superman the brush-off in favor of Clark Kent. This key issue has the origin and first appearance of Mr. Mxyztplk in comic books. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $690; VF 8.0 value = $1,438.

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Superman #31 (DC, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. The Man of Tomorrow has a go at the "Test Your Strength" game, and who can blame him? After stoically stifling his tongue and minding his manners day after day while dealing with the shenanigans of Lois Lane, Mr. Mxyzptlk, and other inferior Terrans, a guy's just gotta cut loose once in a while! This bright, colorful cover is part of a copy that is bested in grade by only one other in CGC's most recent census, and just barely at that! Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $625.

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Superman #32 (DC, 1945) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. This cover is a favorite of collectors and always in high demand. Overstreet doesn't call this cover a "classic," but it's pretty close to the top on our list of favorite Superman covers. The awesome image of Superman getting blitzed by a bunch of lightning bolts, exclaiming that "It tickles!" is unforgettable. This copy has moderate wear to the spine, but remains solid and very collectible. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $300.

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Superman #33 (DC, 1945) CGC FN- 5.5 White pages. On first impression, this pretty book belies the CGC-assigned grade, and it has white pages! Closer inspection reveals overall cumulative wear, primarily around the edges and nothing glaring, to keep this at a mid-grade certification. Wayne Boring provided the cover art; Mr. Mxyztplk the interior comic relief and Superman aggravation factor. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $300.

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Superman #34 (DC, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. This bright copy has the earmarks of one of the famous pedigrees, with its condition and page quality. CGC's highest-graded copy to date of issue #34 is NM- 9.2, and our offering comes tantalizingly close. Jack Burnley provides the cover in his distinctive style. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $625; VF/NM 9.0 value = $888.

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Superman #35 (DC, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Jack Burnley did this whimsical cover of Superman and Lois. Like so many comic books from the War years, it's not easy finding high grade copies of #35. CGC's highest-awarded grade to date is VF/NM 9.0. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $625.

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Superman #36 (DC, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. Lois Lane makes one of several cover-starring appearances here. The issue also has a Mr. Mxyztplk story. Like many of the title's Golden Age issues, CGC has yet to award a NM 9.4 grade to #36, but this high-grade copy is sure to please. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $625.

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Superman #37 (DC, 1945) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Some issues are relatively common, but hard to find in nice condition. Take this issue (pleeeese!); CGC has certified just one copy nicer than FN+ 6.5 to date. The Prankster makes an appearance on the Stan Kaye cover, and in an interior story. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $300.

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Superman #38 (DC, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Wayne Boring's whimsical cover spotlights an issue that boasts an atomic bomb story and an appearance by Lex Luthor. The CGC-assigned grade here is the second-highest yet according to its latest census. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $625; VF/NM 9.0 value = $888.

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Superman #39 (DC, 1946) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Slight (A) Off-white to white pages. At this grade, our offering is nicer than any other restored copy and looks better than all but two unrestored copies. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: tear seals to cover." Wayne Boring provides one of his many covers for this title. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $100; VG 4.0 value = $200; FN 6.0 value = $300; VF 8.0 value = $625.

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Superman #40 (DC, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. One of our favorite Wayne Boring covers has Supes pondering whether it would be wrong to send Mr. Mxyztplk and super-brat Susie to another county with a flick of his finger. Three copies have received higher grades from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $625.

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Superman #41 (DC, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Wayne Boring gets credit for this cover, one of hundreds he would do of this and other Supes-associated titles. The Prankster makes a featured appearance. Our copy is not far off the 9.0 grade currently ranking as CGC's best for issue #41. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $500.

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Superman #42 (DC, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Wayne Boring has Lois putting the Man of Steel through figurative hoops on the cover, but you know Supes digs it. He must; he could always fly away. White covers from the Golden Age have generally fared poorly in battles against yellowing, browning, and aging over the years. So, this copy is a rarity at VF 8.0. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $500.

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Superman #43 (DC, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Unmistakingly Wayne Boring, this cover typifies the cutesy style of most of this title's covers from the forties. Joe Shuster and John Sikela help with interior art. Like most early Supe issues, you just can't find copies much nicer than the CGC grade here. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $500.

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Superman #44 (DC, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Toyman appears on the Wayne Boring cover, and annoys Superman on the interior. Just two copies of the issue have earned higher grades from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $500.

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Superman #45 (DC, 1947) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. Jack Burnley is the cover artist for the issue that features an appearance of Lois Lane as "Superwoman". Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $240.

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Superman #46 (DC, 1947) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Overstreet speculates this issue may have Superboy's first appearance in the title. Mr. Mxyztplk also makes one of his uninvited visits. This copy ranks favorably with CGC's highest-graded copy to date (VF+ 8.5). Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $500.

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Superman #47 (DC, 1947) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. This clean mid-grade Superman comic has one of the "humorous" covers that seemed to be popular with editors, and perhaps fans too -- but dropping a juggling pin on his head? C'mon! The villainous Toyman makes an appearance in this issue, which has a pleasingly bright white cover background, and above-average paper quality. A nice copy from a fun time period. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $240.

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Superman #48 (DC, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. If this Wayne Boring cover looks unusually spiffy, it could be because you haven't seen a nicer copy of issue #48. Only one other CGC-certified copy has been graded higher. Supe's first time travel comes in this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $500.

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Superman #49 (DC, 1947) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. John Sikela, frequent renderer of Superboy over the next decade, was the featured artist in this issue. Just two copies in CGC's most recent census have higher grades, only one better than VF- 7.5. CGC notes, "Very small amount of dried glue on cover." Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $240; VF 8.0 value = $500.

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Superman #50 (DC, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Where else ya gonna go for such nice early Supes? This is the highest-graded of just five copies of #50 that CGC has certified to date. Wayne Boring on the cover and Win Mortimer on the interior add to the appeal of this highly collectible offering. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $500.

3169

Western Comics #24 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Chances are, you've never seen this issue before: This near-perfect gem from the Edgar Church archives is the only copy currently certified by CGC. The Wyoming Kid has a showdown with his evil twin on this striking Howard Sherman cover. Leonard Starr's Nighthawk is also included in the issue. This is an absolutely beautiful comic! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $140.

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Wonder Woman #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Wow -- here's the top copy in CGC's current census rankings and it's not even a pedigree copy! This major DC key issue has the origin of Wonder Woman retold in more detail than originally described in All Star Comics #8. Both the cover and the interior art are courtesy of H. G. Peter. If you are in search of the best, then look no further. This major DC key issue has bone-white pages and colors that just leap off of the cover, the only noticeable defects on this fabulous book are very minor edge wear and a slightly rounded corner on the open edge. To date, this is the highest unrestored CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $22,500; NM 9.4 value = $30,000.

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Wonder Woman #26 (DC, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Great cover by H. G. Peter, with the indomitable Wonder Woman breaking free from one of the glass tubes that were a staple of pulp and comic book covers during the 1940s and 50s. Wonder Woman comics are a tough find in this kind of condition; it seems they didn't get the attention or care from collectors as other DC superhero comics of the time. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $531; VF/NM 9.0 value = $753.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

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Action Comics #252 (DC, 1959) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. A key issue from 1959, the origin and first appearance of Supergirl is featured. Curt Swan provided the cover art, Al Plastino interior art. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $417; VF 8.0 value = $1,185.

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Action Comics #372 (DC, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Neal Adams turns in another wild cover for this issue, picturing Superman as a masked wrestler. No one drew expressions quite like this guy! Curt Swan, Jack Abel, and Kurt Schaffenberger were also featured artists. To date, this is tied with two others for the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $35.

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Adventure Comics #256 (DC, 1959) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This issue features the origin of Green Arrow drawn by Jack Kirby and, at least according to the Grand Comics Database, inked by his wife Roz (!). Oh, and did we mention the Superboy cover by Curt Swan? No other copy of this key issue has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $406.

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Aquaman #21 (DC, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Nick Cardy did many covers through the years for DC, but this one featuring Aquaman as "The Fearful Freak from Atlantis" has got to be his strangest! Nick handled the interior art this issue as well; let's hope Aquaman looks a little better by the end of the story. This is still a sweet-looking comic, with unblemished black backgrounds and vibrant undersea colors. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $70.

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Aquaman #23 (DC, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Aquaman becomes a father with this issue. Do you think he passed out cigars underwater? No matter, Aquababy was a real cutie! Nick Cardy ably handled the cover and art chores. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $70.

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Aquaman #25 (DC, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Aquaman's son grows up to look just like his old man on this cover, drawn by Nick Cardy. Nick's career in comics goes back to 1939, but by the 1970s he was one of DC's main cover artists. His mid-sixties work on the Aquaman series was among his best. This copy is very sharp and glossy. There are currently only two copies of issue #25 that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $70.

3178

Batman #181 (DC, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This issue has the first appearance of Poison Ivy, introduced on a fetching cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson, who also drew the poster centerfold of Batman and Robin in this issue. The interior story art is by Sheldon Moldoff, Joe Giella, and Sid Greene. There are currently only three unrestored copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $225.

3179

Batman #200 (DC, 1968) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Our favorite Dark Knight detective marks his milestone 200th issue with a great cover featuring the Dynamic Duo, drawn by Neal Adams (his first work on the Caped Crusader), framed by a montage of classic covers beginning with number one. Since it's a party, let's have not one, but three great villains appear -- the Joker, the Penguin, and the Scarecrow. Catwoman must not have received her invitation! Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $133; NM 9.4 value = $170.

3180

Batman #212 (DC, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Commissioner Gordon seems to have a real mystery on his hands, but the Caped Crusader seems to have all the answers. What a know-it-all. Veteran artist Frank Robbins shows off his versatility by writing the story, with Irv Novick doing the cover and interior art on this, the last 12-cent issue. It's tough to find a comic in such high grade when it's got as much black on the cover as this one does. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $45.

3181

Beware the Creeper #5 (DC, 1969) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. It's too bad this late-sixties title didn't last more than six issues. It was a lot of fun, and seemed tailor-made for the talents of artist Steve Ditko. This is the next-to-last issue, drawn with Mike Peppe. A striking copy, notable for clean, unspoiled black backgrounds. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $65.

3182

Beware the Creeper #6 (DC, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Offered here is the last issue of this short-lived title. Gil Kane drew the cover, Steve Ditko, Jack Sparling, and Mike Peppe all contributed interior art. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $65.

3183

The Brave and the Bold #58 (DC, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This is Metamorpho's second appearance, after being introduced in the previous issue of The Brave and the Bold. Metamorpho was an attempt by DC to duplicate the quirky style of offbeat heros like Marvel's Fantastic Four and Spider-Man that were making a serious dent in DC's audience at the time. Ramona Fradon's great cover and art helped build the fan base that would eventually earn this oddball character his own title. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $110.

3184

The Brave and the Bold #70 (DC, 1967)CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This is a team-up? Batman and Hawkman tear each other to shreds on this wild cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella, with interior art by the legendary Johnny Craig. As an added bonus, the back cover ad spotlights the best Aurora model kits of the mid-1960s. Only two specimens in CGC's current survey rank higher than this beauty! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $60. From the Cleveland Collection.

3185

The Brave and the Bold #73 (DC, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Looking for the perfect Carmine Infantino-drawn, one-eyed aquatic beast cover? You've got it! The Atom joins Aquaman in this classic undersea team-up. This unbelievable copy is unbeaten in CGC's current survey. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $55. From the Cleveland Collection.

3186

Captain Action #3 (DC, 1969) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. This fun comic, based on the action figure by Ideal (read: doll for boys), features great interior art by Gil Kane and Wally Wood. Kane and Dick Giordano drew the striking cover. This is a sharp, clean copy. There is a neatly stamped arrival date placed on the back upper left corner, which is where these things should be placed! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $85.

3187

Captain Action #4 (DC, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Next-to-last-issue of the father-and-son action (figure) team. Gil Kane drew the cover and interior art. To date, this gorgeous copy is tied for for first place in the latest CGC survey. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $65.

3188

Captain Action #5 (DC, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The fifth, and last issue of this toy-related title. It must have seemed like a good idea at the time to base a comic on an action figure; the concept did work fine a few years later with G. I. Joe. Gil Kane drew the cover, Kane and Wally Wood handled the interior art. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $85.

3189

Challengers of the Unknown #48 (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. An eerie cover, "The Doom Patrol becomes a grim burial squad in 'Twilight of the Challengers!'" This is one of those intriguing covers that makes you want to buy the comic even if you'd never read an issue before. Bob Brown did the cover and art. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $38.

3190

Detective Comics #306 (DC, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. High grade DC's from this time period are so much more difficult to find than Marvels. This issue is no exception. With only three copies CGC-graded higher than 9.0, this copy is the highest graded to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $95.

3191

Detective Comics #349 (DC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This copy is powerful in every way imaginable: Its stellar condition ranks it the highest-graded copy current under CGC's eye; it features the return of DC's answer to the Hulk, the pummeling Blockbuster; and it sports a Joe Kubert cover and Carmine Infantino interior art. Don't let this one slip by. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $60. From the Cleveland Collection.

3192

Doom Patrol #104 (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Look out -- Elasti-Girl and Mento are getting married, and you can be sure that chaos will ensue. Superman, Batman, Teen Titans, Flash, and Wonder Woman do their best to celebrate the heroic nuptials by making cameo appearances. The usual suspects, Bob Brown did the cover art, and Bruno Premiani did the interior art. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $55.

3193

Doom Patrol #105 (DC, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This issue features the return of one of the Doom Patrol's most interesting enemies -- Mr. 103, a man with the ability to control the entire range of periodic elements. Hey, the world's strangest heroes deserved equally strange villains. The innovative Robot-Maniac backup series ends in this issue. Bob Brown drew the cover, while Bruno Premiani did the interior art. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $55.

3194

Doom Patrol #106 (DC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. DC's own band of mutants may not have had the exposure that a certain group over at Marvel had, but the stories were sure a lot of fun. This issue features a Bob Brown cover, with Bruno Premiani interior art. A Negative Man solo series begins with this issue. To date, this is the highest universal CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $55.

3195

Doom Patrol #107 (DC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Beast Boy, currently featured in the new animated Teen Titans series, is featured on the cover of this issue. Bob Brown was the cover artist, and Bruno Premiani did the interior art. To date, this copy is tied as the highest CGC-graded issue #107. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $55.

3196

Doom Patrol #108 (DC, 1966) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. With this issue DC's offbeat super-team gets the jump on the "death" craze that would overtake the comics industry many decades later. When all of the individual Doom Patrol members are taken captive by coordinated enemy attacks, the Chief sends Beast Boy to investigate, but Logan only finds the dead bodies of his friends. Readers of the day had to wait an anxious month to learn the resolution to this dark storyline. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $45; NM 9.4 value = $55.

3197

Doom Patrol #110 (DC, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This wild Bruno Premiani cover features a double helping of Beast Boy, one of the stars of the current animated Teen Titans television series. You gotta love the test-tube teeth in the monster's mouth! There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $55.

3198

Doom Patrol #111 (DC, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. From outer space comes Zarox-13 to bedevil those poor Doom Patrollers! This is another black background cover, always a tough find in high grade. Bob Brown drew the cover, and Bruno Premiani did the interior art. To date, this book is tied with only one other as the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $45.

3199

Doom Patrol #112 (DC, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Gorilla cover alert! This particular simian is wearing a nice yellow suit jacket, too. Bruno Premiani was responsible for the cover and interior art. This book exhibits deep color and nice gloss; an arrival date was neatly stamped on the back cover. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $45.

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Doom Patrol #114 (DC, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. An experiment in time warps goes wrong, spawning Kor, a Neanderthal man who menaces the city with a powerful sonic weapon. Thankfully, the Doom Patrol are up to the task of defeating Kor and putting things right. This issue also has a backup story featuring a solo Beast Boy adventure. Unsurprisingly, Bob Brown drew the cover and Bruno Premiani took care of the interior art. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $45.

3201

Doom Patrol #117 (DC, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A really intense cover with its dramatic perspective and blinding yellow background. The Chief becomes estranged from the Doom Patrol due to his relationship with a reformed former enemy, but the shared threat of Black Vulture brings them all back together in the end. The cover is by Bob Brown, the interior art is by Bruno Premiani. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. This is the best existing copy on record; to date, it is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $45.

3202

Doom Patrol #118 (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. By the late 1960s, DC was turning out some pretty strange covers, like this one with the split-personality face, drawn by Bob Brown. Bruno Premiani was the artist for the interior pages. This copy looks newsstand fresh; to date, this book ties with one other as the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $45.

3203

Doom Patrol #119 (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The psychedelic cover art on this issue reflects the themes of mind control and fanaticism in the story inside, in which the Doom Patrol are confronted by an evil, mystic guru, Yaramishi Rama Yogi. Bob Brown and Bruno Premiani continue their run of covers and interior art, respectively. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $45.

3204

Doom Patrol #121 (DC, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The "Death of the Doom Patrol" happens this issue (at least until the 1987 Vertigo revival series). Joe Orlando drew the cover, and series regular Bruno Premiani drew the story. This is the last Silver Age issue to feature new stories; reprints would take over until last issue #124. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $120.

3205

80 Page Giant #2 Jimmy Olsen Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Who's the Man of Steel's best buddy? Why, none other than Jimmy Olsen, who gets the eighty-page treatment here. It's a great square-bound volume, filled with fun tales illustrated by Curt Swan and others. To date, this sharp copy from the Pacific Coast collection has been bested by only one other in CGC's census for issue #2. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $330.

3206

80 Page Giant #9 The Flash Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The Scarlet Speedster gets a career-spanning retrospective in this square-bound eighty-pager, crammed with great Silver Age stories by Carmine Infantino. Flash comes up against great foes like Gorilla Grodd and Captain Boomerang, and the ground-breaking "Flash of Two Worlds" story is included. It's a super-sharp copy from the Pacific Coast collection. To date, CGC lists only one higher graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $220.

3207

The Flash #105 (DC, 1959) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Running into the pages of his own magazine (resuming the numbering of the Golden Age Flash series) is DC's fastest man alive. This key issue features the first appearance of the Mirror Master and a retelling of the Flash's origin. Carmine Infantino provides the cover and interior artwork. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $1,155.

3208

The Flash #157 (DC, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Poor Flash! He's gone from being the fastest man alive to the oldest man alive when he battles the Top. Gardner Fox provided the story, while Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella took care of the art. Dexter Myles appears in this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $105.

3209

The Flash #160 (DC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This great Silver Age 80 Page Giant (G-21) gave readers reprinted tales of the Golden Age Flash and Johnny Quick, as well as a reprint of the first appearance of Kid Flash. The stories inside feature art by Carmine Infantino, Lee Elias, and Mort Meskin; the cover is by Infantino and Murphy Anderson. Only two copies of the book have been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $150.

3210

The Flash #177 (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Considering the size of his noggin on this cover, you'd think the Flash would have the brain power to figure out why passersby are gawking, but we guess he's just got a lot on his mind. But seriously folks, it's hard not to love this unforgettable cover image, drawn by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito -- who also do the interior art. This high grade copy is a real stunner. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $80.

3211

Green Lantern #1 (DC, 1960) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. The Flash ushered in the Silver Age of comics, and another updated DC Golden Age super-hero kept the momentum going before Marvel was even in the starting blocks. The revamped Green Lantern was practically assured instant success with scripting by John Broome and art by Gil Kane, who arguably turned in the best work of his illustrious career on this character. Kane was more than ably aided by Murphy Anderson and Joe Giella. G.L.'s origin is retold here, and the Guardians of the Universe make their first appearance. Just one other copy of this premiere issue has earned a higher grade from CGC to date. And this key book seems to be undervalued compared to other keys from the period. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $4,200.

3212

Green Lantern #29 (DC, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Interesting cover featuring a Green Lantern who's not all there... poor guy - but at least he still has the hand that wears his power ring. This issue has the first appearance of the villain Black Hand, and the Justice League makes an appearance. Gil Kane handles the cover and interior art. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $150.

3213

Green Lantern #40 (DC, 1965) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. It's Lantern vs. Lantern as the Silver Age G.L. confronts the Golden Age version of himself in this great issue, featuring "The Secret Origin of the Guardians!" novel-length story. Gil Kane provided the excellent cover and interior art. Additionally, this is the issue that first presents the Crisis in the DC Universe. But the real star of the show is the outstanding condition of this copy; it's as fresh and clean as they come. It should go without saying that this is the highest graded copy certified by CGC to date. "In brightest day, in darkest night, no 9.8s shall escape my sight..." Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $650.

3214

Green Lantern #40 (DC, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. It's Green Lantern vs. Green Lantern as the Silver Age meets the Gold in this mid-sixties classic. It's the second S.A. appearance of the Golden Age Green Lantern, as well as the first appearance of Crisis. Gil Kane, Sid Greene, and Murphy Anderson were the artists on this great issue. This copy is sharp and the colors vibrant in this pretty copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $650.

3215

Green Lantern #52 (DC, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This issue features a great face-off cover of GL and Sinestro drawn by Gil Kane, who also drew the interior art. The Golden Age Green Lantern also makes a crossover appearance. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $110.

3216

Green Lantern #54 (DC, 1967) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Green Lantern faces another terrible threat from the "Menace in the Iron Lung" on the cover of this cool issue. Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson provided the cover, while Kane handled the interior art. This glossy copy is loaded with deep rich color, with a smooth, crisp spine. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $85.

3217

Green Lantern #56 (DC, 1967) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Our emerald hero blindly battles against an alien creature that looks uncannily like a pink version of Fantastic Four's the Thing. It's a Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson cover; Kane also contributes the interior art. This black-background cover shows very little wear, but plenty of gloss and attractive color. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $85.

3218

Green Lantern #59 (DC, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Future Green Lantern Guy Gardner makes his first appearance in this issue; he would take on the power ring after Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson are cover artists this time out, with Kane and Sid Greene on the story pages. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $260.

3219

The Inferior Five #1 (DC, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. For those of you who like a dose of humor along with their superheroes, the Inferior Five series is made to order. This first issue (after a run of Showcase appearances) was written by long-time comics fan E. Nelson Bridwell, and he managed to cram a lot of inside jokes onto every page. The art was by Mike Sekowsky and Mike Esposito. To date, this is by far the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue, with the next highest copy a distant 7.0. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $60.

3220

Justice League of America #1 (DC, 1960) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. DC revived the all-star team concept with the JLA, the Silver Age equivalent to the Justice Society of America. After a three issue try-out run in The Brave and the Bold, this first of 261 issues was born. Gardner Fox (writer), Murphy Anderson, Mike Sekowsky, and Bernard Sachs (artists) brought it to life. Included in this issue is the origin and first appearance of the three-eyed villain Despero. This solid, unrestored copy will look very pleasing in your collection. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $2,578.

3221

Justice League of America #54 (DC, 1967) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Atom, and the Manhunter from Mars get dealt a bum hand when they tangle with the Royal Flush Gang on this eye-catching cover by Mike Sekowsky and Murphy Anderson. The interior art is by Sekowsky and Sid Greene. There are currently only three copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $70.

3222

Justice League of America #57 (DC, 1967) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Flash, Hawkman, and Green Arrow do their part to back the United Nations on this cover, under the proclamation "Man, Thy Name Is -- Brother!" A great example of 1960s political activism at its best. Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson drew the cover, while Mike Sekowsky and Sid Greene took care of the interior art. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $56; NM 9.4 value = $70.

3223

Justice League of America #58 (DC, 1967) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. At the top of this comic it describes itself as "The Ultimate Utmost in Comic Magazines," and who's going to argue? Not us! This 80 Page Giant contains three full-length classics, reprinting Justice League of America #1, 6, and 8. Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene provide the cover art here. There are currently only three copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $85.

3224

Justice League of America #59 (DC, 1967) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Implausibly, the word "impossible" appears no less than three times on this cover! A coincidence? Impossible! Mike Sekowsky pencilled the cover, and teamed with another Golden/Silver Age artist, Sid Greene, for interior art. Gardner Fox, one of the all-time great comic book scripters, authored the story. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $56; NM 9.4 value = $70.

3225

Justice League of America #60 (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Batgirl makes an early guest appearance on this issue's cover, which features the JLA as human bees. The story inside was written by Gardner Fox; with Mike Sekowsky, Sid Greene, and Murphy Anderson handling the artwork. To date, this is tied with one other as the highest CGC-graded copy of issue #60. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $70.

3226

Justice League of America #61 (DC, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Here's a bizarre cover concept: the faces of the Justice League members split with their villainous counterparts (the Penguin, Lex Luthor, and others)! The image of Superman and Luthor together is particularly disturbing! Mike Sekowsky and George Roussos drew this oddball cover; Sekowsky and Sid Greene did the interior art. To date, this is tied for the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $50.

3227

Justice League of America #70 (DC, 1969) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The Creeper, one of DC's more mysterious and offbeat characters, guest-stars in this issue. Neal Adams drew the stylish cover, Dick Dillin and Sid Greene were responsible for the interior art. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $50.

3228

Justice League of America #72 (DC, 1969) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Joe Kubert turns in a striking cover for this last 12¢ issue, featuring Hawkman as... a pillar of salt! And Hawkgirl is understandably upset! Denny O'Neil wrote the story, which was illustrated by Dick Dillin and Sid Greene. This is a sharp, tight copy with great cover gloss. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $50.

3229

Sea Devils #29 (DC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This title may be best remembered for its Russ Heath art, but as seen in this issue, Howard Purcell ably succeeded Heath on the series, down to the "wash" effect on the covers. Only one copy in CGC's current survey grades higher than this winning specimen. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $60. From the Cleveland Collection.

3230

Showcase #8 The Flash (DC, 1957) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream pages. The second Silver Age Flash appearance also featured the origin and first appearance of Captain Cold. Carmine Infantino was just getting warmed up for a long, prosperous run as the artist of the adventures of the Fastest Man Alive in this tryout issue. CGC has yet to award a grade higher than VF 8.0, so nab this one while you can! Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $1,600; FN 6.0 value = $2,400.

3231

Showcase #10 Lois Lane (DC, 1957) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. Like the #8 issue of this title, this one can be tough to find in high-grade, evidenced by CGC's current census which shows just one copy grading above VF 8.0. Wayne Boring provided the cover and interior artwork for Lois' second tryout issue. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $648.

3232

Showcase #10 Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane (DC, 1957) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. Oh, that nosy Lois -- her curiosity has unleashed Kryptonian trouble! This Showcase appearance also unleashed her own long-running title. A solid copy of an early Silver Age DC. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $432; FN 6.0 value = $648.

3233

Showcase #12 Challengers of the Unknown (DC, 1958) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. Jack "King" Kirby prepared for his upcoming stint at Marvel and an uncommonly (especially for him) long run on the Fantastic Four with his brilliant work on the Challengers. This terrific cover dazzles the eye with yellow, orange, and red, contrasted nicely by the purple logo. Our copy displays as a higher grade, CGC's final assessment based on a subtle accumulation of light wear around the edges and some faint moisture spots on the back cover. This could be the prettiest FN- book you will find. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $400.

3234

Showcase #18 Adam Strange (DC, 1959) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. By the late 1950s and early 1960s Carmine Infantino had become DC's premier artist, largely as a result of his inspired work on the Flash and on Adam Strange, who was introduced in the pages of this DC tryout title before beginning his long run in Mystery in Space. But before Carmine, Gil Kane and Mike Sekowsky (cover and interior respectively) rendered Mr. Strange with appropriate aplomb. This was his second appearance. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $300.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

3235

Showcase #19 Adam Strange (DC, 1959) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Adam Strange gets his own logo for the first time in his third tryout issue of this title. Gil Kane and Mike Sekowsky again provide the cover and interior art respectively. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $327.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

3236

Showcase #43 Doctor No (DC, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is the first Silver Age DC movie adaptation, with Norman Nodel art, featuring the smash-hit James Bond novel and film, "Doctor No." Originally published as British Classics Illustrated #158A, the version offered in Showcase is actually a censored version of the original, with all racial skin color and any dialogue that might be considered racially demeaning having been deleted. Due to its enormous cross-over appeal, this is one of the rarest issues of Showcase in the run, and this is a stunning copy. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $442; NM 9.4 value = $575.

3237

Showcase #56 Doctor Fate and Hourman (DC, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This issue marks the first Silver Age appearance of the Justice Society of America's long-time foe, the Psycho-Pirate. And who better to meet this challenge than two seasoned veterans of the JSA: Doctor Fate and Hourman! Murphy Anderson illustrated this Gardner Fox story. This attractive copy is topped by only two others to date in CGC's census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $180.

3238

Showcase #61 The Spectre (DC, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Here's the second appearance of the Silver Age Spectre, with art by Murphy Anderson. This cover has to be one of the all-time great cosmic battle scenes, as a red devil in blue shorts and jeweled belt slams the entire planet Earth atop a slugging Spectre's hooded head. Wow, that's gotta hurt! The inky black background of this cover shows nothing but stars, with not a single crease marring the smooth spine. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $190.

3239

Showcase #62 Inferior Five (DC, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Here they are for the first time, the goofiest gang of would-be world savers in the entire DC universe -- the Inferior Five! The Joe Orlando cover counts off our hapless heroes -- Awkwardman, the Blimp, Merryman, Dumb Bunny, and White Feather. Orlando and Mike Esposito supply art to E. Nelson Bridwell's script, which reveals the unlikely origin of the Five. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $120.

3240

Showcase #63 Inferior Five (DC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. DC's Daffiest Combo returns for a second Showcase appearance, this time coming up against a green gentleman who looks a lot like a certain character over at the competition (namely the Hulk). Joe Orlando drew the cover; Orlando and Mike Esposito were the story artists. There is currently only one copy of this issue with a higher CGC grade. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $65.

3241

Showcase #65 Inferior Five (DC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The third appearance of the not-quite-fearless Five, with a biting satire of Marvel's X-Men featured in the E. Nelson Bridwell story. Mike Sekowsky and Mike Esposito provided the cover and story art. This sharp looking copy is bested by only one other in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $65.

3242

Showcase #75 The Hawk and The Dove (DC, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. As the Vietnam war raged on during the late 1960s, America's youth often felt divided on what stand to take -- pro-war? Peace at all costs? This series by Steve Ditko (art) and Steve Skeates (story) attempted to plug in to those feelings; featuring the origin and first appearance of the Hawk and the Dove. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $160.

3243

The Spectre #1 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. That ghostly guardian of justice, the Spectre, finally gets his own title with this book by Murphy Anderson. The character, of course, debuted back in the early Golden Age in More Fun Comics. This black-cover beauty looks as though it was just snagged off the rack at the corner drugstore! To date, CGC lists only one higher-graded copy of issue #1. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $175.

3244

The Spectre #2 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. If you are a perfectionist then this copy is for you. Perfect centering, perfect spine, perfect corners; need we go on? Tied with one other for the best copy CGC has graded to date on this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $105.

3245

The Spectre #2 (DC, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Well, he's not exactly living, so it seems a bit odd that the evildoer on this cover demands "Die Spectre! Again, and Again, and Again!" Like, dude - isn't the Spectre already dead? Whatever -- the Neal Adams cover and interior art, and attractive grade, make it easy to ignore such twists of logic. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $105.

3246

The Spectre #3 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Here is another colorful Neal Adams cover with a crossover from Wildcat. Adams did the interior art as well. No other copy has received a higher grade from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $105.

3247

The Spectre #4 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. These issues with Neal Adams covers and art are arguably the best of the run. This copy is also the best as no other copy has been CGC-graded higher to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $105.

3248

The Spectre #5 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Great Neal Adams cover and art on this issue coupled with a super sharp copy make this one you can't pass up. Only a handful of copies have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $105.

3249

The Spectre #6 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Here is yet another dark cover that is tough to find in very high grade as evidenced by the fact that there is only one copy that has received a higher grade from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $65.

3250

The Spectre #7 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Another stunning beauty from the Pacific Coast collection. If you don't own any of these books, you are really missing out on some of the nicest Silver-Age comics in existance. Only two copies of this issue have received a higher grade from CGC at this time. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $65.

3251

The Spectre #8 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. These dark and ominous Spectre covers look especially stunning in high grade, and this one is no exception. No other copy has been graded higher to date by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $65.

3252

The Spectre #9 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. With a Nick Cardy cover and Berni Wrightson art, here is another dark cover that is tough to find in super high grade. No other copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $75.

3253

The Spectre #10 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This is the last issue of the run and you may never find a nicer copy. This is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $65.

3254

Strange Adventures #217 (DC, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Adam Strange blasts off from earth on this Neal Adams cover, as the spaceman from Rann takes over from Deadman as the main feature in Strange Adventures. The contents for this issue reprint the origin and first appearance of Adam Strange, and Atomic Knights reprints with Murphy Anderson art also begin. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $20.

3255

Strange Adventures #218 (DC, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This is the second issue of Strange Adventures after Adam Strange took over as the main feature, and it's also the last 12 cent issue. Neal Adams does the cover art and Mike Sekowsky draws the Adam Strange feature story. The backup stories are Atomic Knights with Murphy Anderson art, and Interplanetary Insurance, Inc. drawn by Carmine Infantino. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $18.

3256

Superman Annual #7 Green River pedigree (DC, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This issue reprints the origin of the Batman/Superman team and some Superman dailies from 1955. A beautiful square-bound copy, CGC notes: "Date stamp on cover." To date, only one other copy has received a higher grade from CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $165.

3257

Superman #210 (DC, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This underwater cover by Neal Adams has Superman faking the death of Clark Kent, and he sure has Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane bamboozled. An Aquaman cameo continues this issue's watery theme. Interior art is handled by Curt Swan and Jack Abel. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $50.

3258

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #80 (DC, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. It looks like Lois has gotten hip to woman's lib, and she's giving Superman a taste of her newly independent personality on this cover. Could this be... "Splitsville for Lois and Superman!" Neal Adams did the cover art for this issue, but Kurt Schaffenberger continues his wonderful run of interior art. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $40.

3259

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #23 (DC, 1957) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Jimmy Olsen collectors know how tough these early issues are to get in any grade, let alone high grade. Only one copy has received a higher grade from CGC at this time. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $164; NM 9.4 value = $210.

3260

Teen Titans #13 (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. A heartwarming Christmas issue, this cover has Mr. Big and Mr. Scrounge exchanging good holiday wishes in front of a Christmas "tree" adorned with the defeated members of the Teen Titans! Nick Cardy gave readers the gift of exceptional cover and interior art. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $55.

3261

Teen Titans #20 (DC, 1969) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This issue of Teen Titans has a Nick Cardy cover, like most, but it also has the distinction of a story scripted by Neal Adams, who penciled most of the interior art. Cardy's contribution in this issue is limited to the cover art and interior inks. This issue is somewhat controversial because the story and art were hastily redone shortly before publication, due to DC management's objection to strong themes involving race relations and social justice in the original story. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $60; NM 9.4 value = $75.

3262

World's Finest Comics #181 (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Superman and Batman find themselves in the role of prey on this Irv Novick cover, illustrating a story titled "The Hunter and the Hunted!" What could lead to such a startling turn of events? Well, if you haven't read this story before you'll have to find a cheap reading copy because you wouldn't want to risk damage to this NM+ 9.6 beauty by cracking it out of the CGC slab for a read! To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $32.

3263

World's Finest Comics #183 (DC, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Normally the best of friends, Batman and Superman don't always get along, as witnessed by this issue. Neal Adams drew this finger-pointing cover; Ross Andru and Mike Esposito take on the interior art chores. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $35.

3264

World's Finest Comics #184 (DC, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. DC cranked out many "imaginary" tales during the 1960s; here's one featuring the World's Finest team of Superman, Batman, and Robin. This all-star effort examines the "death" of Batman, and Robin's attempt to take his place. Curt Swan, Mike Esposito, and Jack Abel are this issue's artists. To date, this book is tied with one other as the highest CGC-graded copy of issue #184. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $32.

Bronze Age (1970-1979)

3265

Batman #237 (DC, 1971) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. An eerie Neal Adams cover with Batman, Robin, and the robed figure of Death! A cover blurb calls this "A Haunting Halloween Novel," and the story features the first appearance of the Reaper. Neal Adams also does the interior art for this 48 page issue. Denny O'Neil wrote the story, which was based on an idea by Bernie Wrightson with an plotting assist from Harlan Ellison. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $85.

3266

Batman #238 (DC, 1972) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. This comic is also known as 100 Page Super Spectacular DC-8. It has a great wraparound cover by Neal Adams, featuring Batman, Robin, the Doom Patrol, Plastic Man, Aquaman, Sargon, and the entire Legion of Super-Heroes. Contents include Golden Age Plastic Man, Atom, and Sargon reprint stories. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $102; NM 9.4 value = $130.

3267

Batman #242 (DC, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. A very simple but dramatic and effective cover art by Mike Kaluta, with the grim figure of Batman looming over the tombstone of Bruce Wayne. The interior art for this issue is by the able team of Irv Novick and Dick Giordano, and there's a solo Robin backup story with art by Rich Buckler. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $40.

3268

Batman #248 (DC, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Michael Kaluta renders another dramatic image for this, the second of only four covers he drew for Batman. Denny O'Neil wrote the story, and Bob Brown and Dick Giordano took care of the interior art for this issue. A beautiful high-grade Bronze Age DC comic, there are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $32.

3269

Challengers of the Unknown #74 (DC, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Shades of The Exorcist - this Challengers of the Unknown cover by Neal Adams certainly looks like it was inspired by that classic horror movie. Deadman maintains the supernatural theme by making an appearance in this issue, which has interior art by Adams, George Tuska, and Bernie Wrightson. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $35.

3270

Detective Comics #419 (DC, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. For this issue Neal Adams draws a spooky underwater cover of a drowned man weighted down by "The Slaying Statues of Batman." Irv Novick, Dick Giordano, and Don Heck provide interior art. In addition to the feature Batman story, this big 52 page issue also has a backup tale starring Batgirl. There are currently no copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $38.

3271

Detective Comics #421 (DC, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Batman's got himself mixed up in the middle of a prison riot, and looks to be in a pretty bad spot on this tense Neal Adams cover. Frank Robbins and Don Heck provide interior art for this issue, which also has backup tales of Batgirl, Mysto, and Alfred. This is a beautiful example of a tough 52 page Bronze Age comic. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $38.

3272

Detective Comics #422 (DC, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue is from the time period when Neal Adams seemed to be doing the cover artwork for virtually every comic DC published, and here he gives us a cover scene featuring the beautiful Batgirl in the act of revealing her secret identity. Bob Brown, Dick Giordano, and Don Heck are the artists for this issue, and Denny O'Neil and Frank Robbins scripted the stories. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $38.

3273

Detective Comics #423 (DC, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Talk about dramatic perspective! This Mike Kaluta cover shows Batman perched high atop a city smokestack, taking aim with a rifle and squeezing off a shot! The art in this issue is by Bob Brown, Dick Giordano, and Don Heck. Also in this issue is a Batgirl backup story. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $38.

3274

The Forever People #1 (DC, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Jack Kirby introduces Vykin, Serafin, Big Bear, Mark Moonrider, and Beautiful Dreamer to the DC universe, with Darkseid and Superman both putting in an appearance to help these Fourth World-ers make their debut. Here is a beautiful high-grade copy featuring the Forever People's first appearance. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $75.

3275

House of Secrets #92 (DC, 1971) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This is the classic Berni Wrightson cover that brought the Swamp Thing onto the scene. Jeff Jones and Mike Kaluta apply their considerable artistic talents to some interior artwork. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $555; NM 9.4 value = $725.

3276

Sandman #1 (DC, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Jack Kirby dusts off another old DC character from his Golden Age past for his final collaboration with long-time partner Joe Simon, with this, the first appearance of the Bronze Age Sandman. And while the title would later move on to other talented hands and interpretations, this final Simon and Kirby book holds a special place among their fans. This near-flawless copy is just what you've been dreaming of. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $50.

3277

Sandman #1 (DC, 1974) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. One of the greatest creative teams in the history of comics, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, teamed up one last time to bring you this first Bronze Age Sandman. Of course, they had paired up on the character during the Golden Age for a run of popular stories in Adventure Comics, but this remake was a little different. Gone was kid side-kick Sandy, and the mood of the story took on a darker, more nightmarish feeling. Kirby would continue the title for a few more issues with little success; it would be up to Neil Gaiman to really breathe new life into the character in 1989. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $50.

3278

Shazam! #1 (DC, 1973) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. The Golden Age and Captain Marvel maestro, C.C. Beck, brings his creation back to life with this first revival since the Golden Age. The cover prominently features Superman while Mary Marvel and her brother, Captain Marvel Jr. make interior appearances. The origin of Billy Batson and his alter ego is told. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $30.

3279

Tarzan #207 (DC, 1972) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This is the first DC issue of Tarzan, with cover and interior art by the immensely talented and popular Joe Kubert. The origin of Tarzan is told in this issue, and John Carter of Mars also gets his origin revealed in this issue's backup story. An unbelievably nice copy of a fun Bronze Age key issue. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $50.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

3280

Alarming Tales #4 (Harvey, 1958) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Jack Kirby and Bob Powell art highlight this beauty that looks as if it came off the rack yesterday. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $135.

3281

Black Cat #65 Pacific Coast pedigree (Harvey, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This is the last issue of the run. That plus the fact it is a square bound issue at a time period when no one was doing a very good job manufacturing high quality square bound books make this tough to find in very high grade. Compare the number of CGC-graded copies of the last three issues of this title with the rest of the run and you know you better grab this while you can. This is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $170.

3282

Black Cat #64 Pacific Coast pedigree (Harvey, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Here is another square bound issue that is tough to find in high grade. This is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue to date. You may not get another chance at one this nice. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $170.

3283

Blue Beetle #2 Pacific Coast pedigree (Charlton, 1967) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages . This Steve Ditko masterpiece features his spin on the Blue Beetle, with Ted Kord as the "new" Blue Beetle. Magnificent example from the king of Silver Age pedigrees. Of course, it is the highest graded on the most recent CGC census too. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $65

3284

Captain Atom #78 Pacific Coast pedigree (Charlton, 1965) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages . First issue of this title. Steve Ditko is at his best with science fiction, and these comics are great examples. This copy is from the fabled Pacific Coast Collection and is tied for fourth place on CGC's latest census. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $87; NM 9.4 value = $110.

3285

Captain Atom #79 Pacific Coast pedigree (Charlton, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Another steller Steve Ditko Charlton. This copy is the second highest-graded by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $65.

3286

Captain Atom #80 Pacific Coast pedigree (Charlton, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages . This copy has been awarded the highest grade to date for this issue by CGC. No wonder, it's a Pacific Coast copy, the greatest Silver Age collection ever discovered. Classic Steve Ditko art adds to the desirability. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $65.

3287

Captain Atom #85 Pacific Coast pedigree (Charlton, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages . Steve Ditko is his typical, masterful self, providing the cover and interior artwork. This is the highest-graded copy in CGC's most recent census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $60.

3288

Captain Atom #88 Pacific Coast pedigree (Charlton, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Tough issue to find from Steve Ditko's second tour at Charlton. This issue also contains art by Jim Aparo. It is also the highest-graded on the most recent CGC census, too. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $60.

3289

Captain Atom #87 Pacific Coast pedigree (Charlton, 1967) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages . This issue features an exceptional Steve Ditko cover. Interior art by Ditko and Jim Aparo. At 9.8, it is tied for the highest grade on CGC's most recent census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $60.

3290

Captain Atom #89 Pacific Coast pedigree (Charlton, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Tied as the highest-graded copy on CGC's most recent census. Classic art by Steve Ditko and Jim Aparo, too. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $60.

3291

Casper's Ghostland #10 (Harvey, 1961) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. It is so difficult to find these Harvey Giant Size comics in high grade because of the square bound spine, which was often not square, even when originally purchased. Here is a copy that is about as close as you can get. To date, it is the only copy CGC has certified. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

3292

Dell Giant #29 Marge's Little Lulu and Tubby in Hawaii - File Copy (Dell, 1960) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Tubby and Iggy provide musical accompaniment for Little Lulu as she does a sultry hula dance on this charming Hawaiian themed cover. This issue has interior art by fan favorite Irving Tripp. As the CGC grade indicates, this is a spectacular copy of this issue. The spine, corners, and edges all appear virtually perfect. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $190.

3293

Dell Giant - Vacation in Disneyland #1 - Dell File Copy (Dell, 1958) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. This jaw-dropping Dell File Copy far and away outgrades all Vacation in Disneylands certified by CGC at this writing. The resplendent colors, sharp corners, and crisp spine are utterly amazing. Disney and Dell collectors should not overlook this jewel! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $190.

3294

Double Dare Adventures #1 Pacific Coast pedigree (Harvey, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Joe Simon and Jack Kirby art highlight these off-beat superhero adventures with the origins of Bee-Man and MagicMaster. This is square bound perfection on tis copy. This is the highest grade CGC has assigned to this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $80.

3295

Double Dare Adventures #2 Pacific Coast pedigree (Harvey, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages . Elusive issue from Harvey's super hero line. Absolutely gorgeous copy, CGC's highest, and only, graded to date. Great story by Al Williamson and Reed Crandall on the inside. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $60.

Magazines

3296

Famous Monsters of Filmland Group (Warren, 1966-70) CGC VF/NM 9.0. Here is a group of six issues of Famous Monsters of Filmland, all CGC certified at VF/NM 9.0 with page quality ranging from White to Off-white. The issues included in this lot are #39, 41, 53, 55, 61, and Yearbook #nn (1966). The CGC holders for issue #61 and the Yearbook have cracks. Overstreet does not yet list values for this magazine.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

3297

Fighting American #1 Pacific Coast pedigree (Harvey, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages . This is a near perfect copy with striking color and overall freshness. Originally created in the 1950s by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, this character is considered by many to be one of their finest collaborations. At 9.6, no copy has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $65.

3298

Flash Gordon #1 Pacific Coast pedigree (King Features Syndicate, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Offered here is a bright, fresh, glossy copy from the fabled Pacific Coast Collection. This is also Flash Gordon's first Silver Age comic. Al Williamson provides the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $75.

3299

Four Color #775 Sir Lancelot and Brian - Circle 8 pedigree (Dell, 1957) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. The attributes of this superlative copy of this Dell TV tie-in are many. Tucked away inside, behind this gorgeous photo cover, is artwork by John Buscema. The cover colors and gloss are deep and resonate, and the interior pages are a crisp off-white. Making the book even more desirable is its Circle 8 pedigree. No other copy currently certified by CGC has received a higher grade than this near-perfect jewel. Overstreet NM 9.4 value = $135.

3300

Four Color #812 The Big Land File Copy (Dell, 1957) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. At 5' 5", actor Alan Ladd may not have been a big man, but his impact on Hollywood was huge. At home in the role of hard-boiled detective, he was also a natural as the tough cowhand. Here's a great example of one of Ladd's Western roles, playing a Texas cattleman. This Dell Movie Classic edition is a beauty, with a great photo cover. CGC lists this copy of #812 as the highest-graded to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $130.

3301

Four Color #870 Little Beaver - Double Cover - File Copy (Dell, 1958) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages . Here's an unusual item -- a double cover copy from the Dell files. CGC notes that the first cover grades 9.0, and if that's not good for you, the interior cover grades an 9.4. The star is Red Ryder's Indian sidekick, Little Beaver; in the movies, this role was played by a young Robert Blake. The cover features a nice painted illustration. This copy ranks highest in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $45.

3302

Four Color #913 "The Left Hand of God" - File Copy (Dell, 1958) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Paul Newman, his blue eyes blazing in this handsome photo cover, portrays William "Billy the Kid" Bonney in the 1958 film from which this Dell Movie edition is based. Newman had previously played Billy in an episode of "Philco Television Playhouse" in 1955. This sharp and attractive book is CGC's highest graded copy of #913 to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $135.

3303

Four Color #916 Red Ryder Ranch Comics File Copy (Dell, 1958) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. This issue marks the last of a long and successful run. Red Ryder first appeared in comic books with the ninth issue of Crackajack Funnies in 1939 before launching his own title in 1940, which continued to run for 151 issues before this last (and only) Four Color issue. It sports a vividly colored painted cover of Red fighting both gunfire and a punishing windstorm. This extremely sharp Dell file copy currently ranks as CGC's highest graded #916. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $50.

3304

Four Color #1129 "Pollyanna" (Dell, 1960) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Hayley Mills photo cover. Tied with one other copy for highest-graded of this issue by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $83; NM 9.4 value = $105.

3305

Gomer Pyle #2 (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Shazam! It's our favorite Marine. Even Sgt. Carter would be proud of this copy. It is the nicest CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $70.

3306

Help! Group (General Promotions Co., 1960-65) Condition: Average FN+. This lot of Help! consists of issues #1-12, 21 (anniversary issue), 22-26, and V2#1-8. All are chock-full of Kurtzman-style satire and parody, with art by the likes of Bill Elder, Arnold Roth, Jack Davis, Gilbert Shelton, and many, many others. An impressive stack of vintage humor magazines from the mad, mad, mind of the great Harvey Kurtzman.

3307

A Medal For Bowzer #nn (American Visuals Corp., 1966) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This is a very weird, very rare little 8-page promotional comic. Written and drawn by the great Will Eisner, creator of The Spirit, this comic deals with the curious subject of medical experimentation on animals. In fact, this comic is pro-animal experimentation on the grounds that legitimate research is preferable to the summary destruction of stray animals. Cute little Bowzer even survives the untried pneumonia cure tested upon him, and earns his medal of recognition. Whatta dog! Whatta comic book! Giveaways like this are nearly impossible to find, especially in this grade. To date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $155.

3308

Movie Classics "El Dorado" - File Copy (Dell, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Here's one for the many fans of beloved actor John Wayne. He's pictured on the cover of this issue with Robert Mitchum, his co-star in the classic Howard Hawks movie "El Dorado". This sharp copy currently ties with one other as best, as ranked by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $170.

3309

Richie Rich #1 (Harvey, 1960) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Harvey had quite a lineup of funny books in the late 1950s and early 1960s: Casper, Little Dot, Little Audrey, Wendy, Spooky, Hot Stuff, Little Lotta, Baby Huey, and Sad Sack to name several. But Richie Rich, who first appeared in Little Dot, became the most popular of all, spinning off a seemingly endless string of associated titles, deemed necessary because one (or two or three...) titles weren't enough to quench the thirst of fans of "The Poor Little Rich Boy." This one is the big one, the premiere issue of Richie's first title. This looks like a nice copy for the grade. There are currently only three copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,050; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,575.

3310

Space War #1 Bethlehem pedigree (Charlton, 1959) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Dick Giordano's meteoric U.N. Space Patrol cover launches this important Charlton Silver Age series (the cover also features an illustrated promo for a contest to win a "Buster Crabbe" swimming pool, certainly not the standard comics cover fare). Pulsating colors, sharp corners, and off-white to white pages illuminate this high-grade rarity. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $185.

3311

The Spirit #1 Pacific Coast pedigree (Harvey, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Offered here is a bright, fresh, glossy copy from the fabled Pacific Coast Collection. Will Eisner's masterful art graces the cover and interior stories. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

3312

The Spirit #2 Pacific Coast Pedigree (Harvey, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Tough to find second issue of this Will Eisner masterpiece. The nearly perfect condition is verified by CGC, as this is the highest-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $70.

3313

Spyman #1 Pacific Coast pedigree (Harvey, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages . Artistically important comic containing Jim Steranko's first professional work. Neal Adams contributes art for an ad, and Reed Crandall rounds things out. It's also a CGC highest-graded copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $80.

3314

Spyman #2 Pacific Coast pedigree (Harvey, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages . Cool comics featuring very early Jim Steranko art. This is CGC's highest-graded copy to date too. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $50.

3315

Strange Suspense Stories #75 Pacific Coast pedigree (Charlton, 1965) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. First issue of Steve Ditko doing Captain Atom on this long-running title. This issue also reprints Ditko's origin story for the lead character. This copy is the highest-graded on the most recent CGC census, too. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $165.

3316

Strange Suspense Stories #76 Pacific Coast pedigree (Charlton, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Terrific example from Steve Ditko's prime period. Our offering is the highest-graded copy of #76 in the most recent CGC census, with the next highest being 9.0. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $75.

3317

Strange Suspense Stories #77 Pacific Coast pedigree (Charlton, 1965) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages . Terrific example from Ditko's prime period. Many advanced collectors laud the "Pacific Coast Collection" as the finest Silver Age collection ever to surface. The comic offered here give credence to those claims. It is, of course, the highest graded on the most recent CGC census too. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $75.

3318

Thrill-O-Rama #1 Pacific Coast pedigree (Harvey, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Beautiful copy of this obscure Silver Age comic. Joe Simon handles the art on this eye-popping cover, Bob Powell art on the inside. This is the only copy of the issue to be certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $60.

3319

Thrill-O-Rama #3 Pacific Coast pedigree (Harvey, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Tough to find Silver Age comic. Bob Powell lends his talents to the interior art. This is also the highest graded copy in CGC's latest census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $32.

3320

Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck #1 (Gold Key, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. As fresh as it was when it rolled off the presses in 1965! The paper cover stock used on many Gold Key giants was prone to damage, but this copy barely has any cover wear, save for a minor glitch at the top spine. The colors maintain their vibrancy as well. This is among the highest-graded specimens in CGC's most recent census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $100.

3321

Unearthly Spectaculars #1 Pacific Coast pedigree (Harvey, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Scarce first issue of this quirky superhero/sci-fi mix comic. This is a beautiful comic from this storied pedigree. The vibrant purple cover looks as if it were just printed yesterday. This is the only copy of this issue to be certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $45.

3322

Unearthly Spectaculars #2 Pacific Coast pedigree (Harvey,1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This is one of those offbeat books that is so rare it often goes overlooked by collectors. The interior art is by such masters as Wally Wood, Al Williamson, and Gil Kane. CGC's only certified copy of this elusive book. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $50.

3323

Western Roundup #24 File Copy (Dell, 1958) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This compilation square bound Dell Giant issue of Western tales features many early TV stars of the time, including Ward Bond (Wagon Train); Dale Robertson (Wells Fargo); and Rin Tin Tin. Of course, there's good old Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, too! Fan favorite Russ Manning provided some of the art for this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $150.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

3324

All Select Comics #2 (Timely, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This wild World War II cover by Alex Schomburg will make your head spin if you aren't careful! It's full of dizzy action, including a collapsing bridge loaded with enemy trucks and tanks, all being crushed by our oversized heroes Captain America, Human Torch, and Sub-Mariner. The Red Skull makes an appearance inside, no doubt to bedevil Cap and Bucky. Only one copy of this issue ranks higher among the books graded to date by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $2,250.

3325

All Winners Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Here's one of the most desirable of the Golden Age Timelys. Alex Schomburg packs seven superheroes onto the cover. The All Winners Squad makes its first appearance in a text story by a teenager named Stan Lee. Bill Everett and Carl Burgos render their classic versions of the Sub-Mariner and the Human Torch (and Toro!) respectively. Joe Simon and Jack Kirby present Captain America. And the Angel and Black Marvel make their only appearances in the title. And if that isn't enough, only four copies of this issue have earned a higher grade from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $5,400; VF 8.0 value = $13,500.

3326

All Winners Comics #4 (Timely, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. Al Avison turns in some of his best work on this classic World War II cover, depicting Captain America and Bucky, Human Torch and Toro, the Destroyer, and the Whizzer, all teaming up to wipe out America's enemies. Inside, you'll find more great art by Bill Everett and Carl Burgos. Only two higher-grade copies appear in the current CGC census report. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $1,008.

3327

All Winners Comics #13 (Timely, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Timely Comics knew that in order for their books to stand out on the crowded newsstand racks, they had to give a little more for that hard-earned dime. The solution: let Alex Schomburg draw as many covers as possible! Schomburg was not one to let even an inch of space go wasted; for example, this incredible World War II cover. The All Winners Squadron (Captain America and Bucky, the Human Torch and Toro, Sub-Mariner) team up to topple the invaders as only they can. This choice copy is bested by only two higher-graded issues #13 in the current CGC census. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $844.

3328

Blonde Phantom #14 (Timely, 1947). CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Since Blonde Phantom offers a gender twist in the male-dominated superhero comics market, it's only fair that her title also dishes out male bondage. This is an absolutely gorgeous comic, among the highest-graded copies of issue #14 surveyed by CGC -- note its rich cover colors and sharp spine. Artist Syd Shores illustrates the stunning cover and interior artwork, and Miss America (her last appearance in this title) and the Sub-Mariner join the cover star inside. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $772; NM 9.4 value = $1,000.

3329

Blonde Phantom #16 (Timely, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The Blonde Phantom comics helped define the term "headlights," but that isn't the only reason to love this high-grade Timely. Inside is a Captain America story by Don Rico, making this issue the most in-demand of all Blonde Phantom issues. Harvey Kurtzman's "Hey Look" also appears in this great Timely comic. There are currently only three copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,060; NM 9.4 value = $1,375.

3330

Captain America Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1941) CGC Apparent VF/NM 9.0 Slight (P) Off-white pages. The United States had not yet entered World War II, but the first issue of one of the most beloved superhero comics of the Golden Age showed Captain America already taking the fight to our enemies in Europe, with Hitler receiving a terrific punch in the face! This comic features the origin and first appearance of Captain America and Bucky by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Perennial nemesis the Red Skull also makes his first appearance. Undeniably one of the most important comic books of all time, this issue is currently ranked at number six in Overstreet's list of the Top 100 Golden Age Books. This key book from Edgar Church's famous cache has only slight professional restoration and still enjoys the fresh, nearly perfect appearance expected of a Mile High pedigree book. This comic was also once part of the collection of noted comic enthusiast and actor Nicolas Cage. There are currently only two unrestored copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch, glue on cover, cover cleaned." Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $20,300; VF 8.0 value = $49,060; VF/NM 9.0 value = $82,030; NM 9.4 value = $115,000.

3331

Captain America Comics #3 (Timely, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Light tan to off-white pages. This third issue is famous for several reasons; it has a text story by Stan Lee, which was his first work for Marvel, and it has a classic cover by Alex Schomburg, replete with a blonde that is not only bound, but confined within a glass tube -- a staple devise of the early Golden Age. Another element contributing to this cover's "classic" status is uber-villain the Red Skull, as he's busy tying up the hapless Bucky. Interior art from Joe Simon and Jack Kirby add another dimension of excellence to this wonderful comic. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $3,000.

3332

Captain America Comics #5 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. The fifth issue from the legendary run of ten produced by the tremendous team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, this book is fast-paced action all the way. This has got to be the first "evil clown" cover in comics! A real honey of a copy, with bright color and gloss; CGC does note that "'Jack Kirby' written on 1st page in marker." Only two copies grade higher in CGC's current census report for issue #5. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $4,000.

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Captain America Comics #7 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. The dynamic team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby do it again with this great issue. Start off with the classic World War II bondage cover, drawn by Kirby with Syd Shores; factor in an appearance by the Red Skull; then consider the wonderful condition this book is in. It all adds up to one heck of a comic book! Only four copies of issue #7 grade higher than this glossy beauty according to the current CGC population report. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $4,000.

3334

Captain America Comics #8 Rockford pedigree (Timely, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Seldom has death been so close to Cap and Bucky as in the Tomb of Horror! Not even ten issues in, and Captain America Comics was already getting really weird! Jack Kirby had Cap fighting Nazis on this great cover even before America entered WWII. This Rockford pedigree book shows signs of wear around the edges but still has the colorful, attractive appearance this pedigree is known for. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $1,269; VF 8.0 value = $2,800.

3335

Captain America Comics #20 (Timely, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Syd Shores hands in a dynamic World War II cover for this issue. Al Avison drew the Cap stories inside. As a bonus, the good folks at Timely threw in a seven page Sub-Mariner tale for your amusement. This gorgeous copy ranks at the very top of CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,000.

3336

Captain America Comics #32 (Timely, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The cover is clearly Syd Shores', but it sure looks like Syd had been studying Alex Schomburg's WWII covers before creating this bombastic scene. The Human Torch appears in this issue. This bright copy might have vied for CGC's highest-graded issue #32 (only two have earned higher grades to date), but for the slightly miscut cover. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,735; NM 9.4 value = $2,250.

3337

Captain America Comics #39 Okajima pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Terrorists are trying to blow up the Boulder Dam! Captain America and Bucky to the rescue, please! Another great Alex Schomburg World War II cover, loaded with flying fists, swinging baseball bats, and stinging bullets. Syd Shores art can be found on the inside, along with a Human Torch story. This pretty copy is tied with one other as highest-graded to date by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,753; NM 9.4 value = $2,250.

3338

Captain America Comics #42 (Timely, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. World War II may not be over, but Captain America and trusty sidekick Bucky would still find time to chase domestic crooks in-between kicking Nazi booty. This action-packed cover is by Alex Schomburg. Cap's crime-busting ally the Human Torch makes an appearance inside as well. This sparkling copy exhibits great gloss and color, with just the least amount of stress around its single staple. A check with CGC's current census report shows this copy just one grade away from the top spot. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,063; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,507.

3339

Captain America Comics #43 Crowley pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. It's 1944; World War II is still raging, but that doesn't keep Captain America from smashing crime right here in the good old U.S.A., as evident on this action-packed cover! Inside, you'll find a Human Torch story. This incredibly well-preserved copy looks fresh and sharp, with only the slightest bit of wear noticeable along the staple. To date, this copy ranks highest in CGC's census report. There is a small crack in the protective holder along the lower left edge. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,950.

3340

Daring Comics #11 "D" Copy pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. The amazing Alex Schomburg gives us another masterpiece of Golden Age comic art on this cover. With an incredible amount of intricate, detailed action, and impossible distortion of scale, Schomburg presented American comic fans with a heart-pumping scene of the Sub-Mariner, Human Torch, and Toro giving the Axis powers a big-time smackdown. This choice pedigree book, currently the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue, has an appearance by the Destroyer inside. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.

3341

The Human Torch 2 (#1) (Timely, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This series began as Red Raven, but after only one issue, Timely decided upon a title change. It's hard to argue against the decision; this premiere issue of Marvel/Timely's quintessential superhero ranks as one of the most coveted comic books of all time. Our copy has earned the third-highest grade CGC has awarded to date for the historic issue. Alex Schomburg created the first of his 21 memorable covers for this title, and the interior featured the work of Bill Everett and Carl Burgos. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $20,000.

3342

The Human Torch #4 (#3) Rockford pedigree (Timely, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. We won't go into the complicated numbering system that confused early collectors of this title; let's just say that this is in fact the third issue, and it's chock full of fiery action. Start off with the colorful cover illustration by Alex Schomburg; on the inside you'll find the Patriot's origin story (in text), as well as forty pages of Human Torch art by Carl Burgos. There's also a Bill Everett Sub-Mariner tale, which should cool you down after all that hot Torch action! Finally, check out the wonderful condition of this book, which comes from the famous Rockford collection. A check with CGC shows no other copies of this issue graded at this time. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $2,600; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,000.

3343

The Human Torch #11 (Timely, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Cover artist Alex Schomburg turns in a blazing, colorful illustration depicting the title heroes storming their way through a Nazi oil refinery. The Sub-Mariner looks on, showing his approval. According to CGC, this copy is bested by only one unrestored issue #11 to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,056.

3344

The Human Torch #14 (Timely, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Here's another great WW II cover by one of our all-time favorite cover artists, Alex Schomburg. This time, the Human Torch comes to the rescue of some unfortunate slaves pushing a heavy turnstile. It's a wildly colorful cover as only Timely was turning 'em out. This issue was the first to sport Timely's new "Atlas" globe logo on the cover; there's a Sub-Mariner story inside, too. This copy ties with one other as the highest graded issue #14 to date by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,056; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,503.

3345

Jungle Tales #5 Mile High pedigree (Atlas, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This issue of Jungle Tales must have been one of the last books purchased by Edgar Church, original owner of the legendary Mile High horde, as Gerber states that the collection ended with 1954-dated comics. Russ Heath drew the four-panel cover, and Syd Shores contributed interior art. It's very attractive, with extremely bright colors, and glossy surfaces. Grab up a bit of comics history with this great copy, which appears to be the best available; CGC lists only this one book in the current census report. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $260.

3346

Kid Colt Outlaw #4 Aurora pedigree (Marvel, 1949) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Kid Colt's ego takes center stage on this sharp-shootin' cover, which also includes an early, pre-Atlas use of a "Marvel Comic" logo. Kid Colt Outlaw #4 includes an anti-Wertham editorial and an appearance by Tex Taylor. This handsome specimen shines with cover gloss, razor-sharp corners, and off-white pages, and is CGC's highest-graded copy of this issue to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $240.

3347

Kid Colt Outlaw #10 Mile High pedigree (Marvel, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Judging from this cover, Kid Colt has a lesson to learn about choosing the company he keeps. This awe-inspiring Mile High pedigree book explodes with rich color. It's earned its distinction of being the highest-graded copy of Kid Colt #10 currently certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $190.

3348

Kid Komics #3 (Timely, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. It's another amazing cover by Alex Schomburg, and this copy displays it in full, rich Technicolor. Issue #3 isn't cited as particularly uncommon, but to date CGC has certified just six copies, only two of which scored grades higher than VF+ 8.5. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue cover." Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $869.

3349

Marvel Comics #1 (Timely, 1939) CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Extensive (P) Off-white to white pages. The first Timely continues to be one of the most sought-after and elusive comic books of all. It's almost impossible to overrate the significance of the issue that introduced the Human Torch by Carl Burgos, the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett, Angel by Paul Gustavson, Ka-Zar, and other characters to the Golden Age of Comics. The cover is by pulp artist Frank R. Paul. You will be hard-pressed to find a nicer copy, unrestored or restored, of the historic book. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $18,750; VG 4.0 value = $37,500; FN 6.0 value = $56,250.

3350

Marvel Comics #1 (Timely, 1939) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Marvel/Timely followed DC into the Golden Age of Comics some 18 months after Action Comics #1, but this historic book has rivaled its competitor in demand, value, and significance for decades, at times over the years even being valued higher than the book Superman made famous. Timely's Big Three superheroes; the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett, the Human Torch by Carl Burgos, and the Angel by Paul Gustavson make their first appearances in the issue, the dynamic cover for which was created by pulp artist Frank R. Paul. One of the few books that single-handedly defines the eyebrow-raising factor of a collection could be yours! Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $37,500.

3351

Marvel Mystery Comics #3 Larson pedigree (Timely, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The Larson copy just happens to be the highest-graded CGC-certified copy among the handful of unrestored copies of this early Timely issue. The genius of Alex Schomburg was already present on this mesmerizing cover, and inside Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, and Paul Gustavson rendered their classic Sub-Mariner, Human Torch, and Angel respectively. While this remarkable book has CGC's blue Universal Grade label, CGC does note, "Very minor amount of glue on spine of cover." This is a most attractive copy of a Gerber "uncommon" book. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $12,750; NM 9.4 value = $17,000.

3352

Marvel Mystery Comics #9 (Timely, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. So much to say about this issue and this copy, and we're restricted to this space? One has to start with the classic Alex Schomburg cover, the second-ever featuring the Sub-Mariner. It's a quintessential Timely/Marvel superhero battle, as Subby takes on the Torch from the cover right through 22 thrill-packed pages. Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, and Paul Gustavson render their signature superheroes, the Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch, and the Angel, just as we like them rendered. Overstreet notes this to be a "scarce" issue, so this highest-CGC-graded copy is extra-special. As of CGC's most recent census, the next-nicest unrestored copy has earned just a FN+ 6.5 rating. Feast your eyes on one of the pearls of this sale, then hazard a bid on Golden Age Greatness! Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $16,000.

3353

Marvel Mystery Comics #11 (Timely, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Can you imagine how dynamic this and others of Alex Schomburg's wartime covers would have been without the large logos and side panels cramping his space? Even a "normal" issue of this title, one that rates no special mention in Overstreet, is stuff of comic legend, with Schomburg's cover, and Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, and Paul Gustavson working inside on the Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch, and the Angel respectively. This beauty is the highest-graded specimen CGC has certified to date of issue #11. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $4,200.

3354

Marvel Mystery Comics #12 (Timely, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Jack Kirby takes a turn as cover artist this issue, and he created a classic image featuring the Angel coming to the rescue of a damsel in distress. "The pygmies had planned a horrible torture for the girl -- could the Angel be in time?" We certainly hope so! And we hope you are in time to rescue this incredible copy from the hands of another collector, because this is the one to have. To date, no other copy of issue #12 has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $4,800.

3355

Marvel Mystery Comics #13 (Timely, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. "Sensational New Feature" the Vision (by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby) gets a start with this early issue, and Sub-Mariner gets to try out a new costume (at least for the next couple of issues). Gotta love that blazing cover; an added bonus is the black and white ad on the back cover promoting the very first issue of Human Torch. And don't forget the interior art by Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, and Bob Oksner.Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $1,401.

3356

Marvel Mystery Comics #21 (Timely, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. This issue, besides hosting a number of great Golden Age artists -- among them Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, and Alex Schomburg (who drew the wild-looking Nazi Floating Fortress on this early World War II cover) -- it also marks the first appearance of the Patriot. In addition, there's a nifty Sub-Mariner pin-up on the back cover. Timely sure gave kids their dime's worth back in 1941! Of all the unrestored copies of issue #21 graded to date by CGC, this copy is bested by only two others. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $690; VF 8.0 value = $1,438.

3357

Marvel Mystery Comics #28 (Timely, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. What a wild bondage cover this issue has! A pretty young girl is being lowered into a vat of acid by some ghoulish looking pop-eyed creatures as the Human Torch comes flying in to the rescue! It's of course by Alex Schomburg, that master of the Golden Age action cover. There's plenty of great stuff inside, too -- stories and art by Mickey Spillane, Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, and more. This attractive, glossy copy looks like it should have graded even higher than the CGC-assigned grade, but we'll not quibble, it still ranks in a tie with two others as the second-highest graded issue #28 to date, with only a VF+ copy beating it out of the top spot. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,144.

3358

Marvel Mystery Comics #31 (Timely, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This incredible copy features a World War II cover by Al Gabriele drawn and published not long after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Starring the Human Torch, it depicts some extremely vile-looking Japanese soldiers, all who seem to have taken a file to their teeth to make them sharp and menacing. Inside, you'll find stories written by Mickey Spillane and others, with art by Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, Bob Oksner, and Al Fagaly. The color and gloss on this issue's cover has to be seen to be believed; of the five copies of issue #31 currently listed in CGC's census report, this one is easily the best, with the next highest copy listed as VF-. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,428; NM 9.4 value = $1,850.

3359

Marvel Mystery Comics #35 (Timely, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Those battling heroes, the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner, finally find some common ground as they team up to help whip America's enemies on this wonderful action-packed World War II cover by Alex Schomburg. There's also the usual great line-up of talent inside -- stories and art by Micky Spillane, Ed Robbins, Syd Shores, Bob Oksner, and more. And of the six copies of issue #35 currently listed in CGC's census report, this copy ranks as second highest. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,006.

3360

Marvel Mystery Comics #87 (Timely, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. This dialogue-packed cover features a not-quite-a shotgun wedding scene, but it's sure close - revolver wedding, anyone? There are an interesting number of different themes going on here, with elements of superhero, crime, and "good girl" comics. It's certainly a nice "headlight" cover, drawn by Syd Shores. Inside readers were treated to the first Captain America and Golden Girl team-up. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,250.

3361

Mystic Comics #5 (Timely, 1941). CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Only two copies in CGC's current census are graded higher than this copy of the Golden Age Timely classic. The Black Marvel kicks into Axis saboteurs in this riveting Alex Schomburg cover. Interior tales feature the Black Marvel's origin, plus adventures of the Blazing Skull, the Black Widow, the Sub-Earth Man, and the Moon Man. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,900.

3362

Mystic Comics #6 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. A mere two copies of this early Timely outgrade this handsome specimen. The origins of the Challenger and the Destroyer are revealed this ish, which features art by Jack Binder. Jack Kirby and Alex Schomburg offer this Nazi-crushing cover, revealing the wrath of the Destroyer. Nazis, beware! Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $2,250.

3363

Sub-Mariner Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Timely's aquatic anti-hero makes a splash with the first issue of his own comic series. Alex Schomburg gets credit for the iconic cover art, while the Sub-Mariner story has art by his creator, Bill Everett, and the Angel back-up feature is by Paul Gustavson. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. A very nice copy of a key book! Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $20,000; VF/NM 9.0 value = $30,000.

3364

Sub-Mariner Comics #2 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Timely at its finest, with one of comics' most distinctive characters battling Nazis in a great Alex Schomburg cover. The Sub-Mariner's creator, Bill Everett, offers 40 pages of stellar interior artwork. Paul Gustavson adds 20 pages on the Angel feature. According to the current CGC census data, only one copy of this issue that has received a higher certified grade. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $3,400; VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,100.

3365

Sub-Mariner Comics #2 (Timely, 1941) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. There's plenty of Golden Age goodness in this comic, starting with the frenetic Alex Schomburg cover art and a helpful caption reading "Sub-Mariner rammed the torpedo down the Nazi sub's hatch!" That should teach those dirty goose-steppers a lesson! Plus, the Angel gets a 20 page story, and Bill Everett provides interior art for this issue. The back cover shows a great ad for Captain America #6. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $1,008; FN 6.0 value = $1,512.

3366

Sub-Mariner Comics #9 (Timely, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This issue features a great American flag cover by one of the very best cover artists of the era, Alex Schomburg. It's a typically over the top cover with more WW II action going on than many comic books could muster within an entire issue! As a bonus treat, there's a three-page story inside by Basil Wolverton. This pleasing copy is bested condition-wise by only two others to date by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,413.

3367

Sub-Mariner Comics #15 (Timely, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The Sub-Mariner ups his size in order to help out the troops on this typically manic World War II cover by Alex Schomburg. Even the Angel helps out, coming out from his cameo circle and firing a shot into the Axis soldier about to plant a bayonet into Subbie's back! Wow! This is a sharp copy, still glossy and flat. CGC shows no higher graded copies of issue #15 to date. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,428; NM 9.4 value = $1,850.

3368

Sub-Mariner Comics #15 (Timely, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. A giant Sub-Mariner helps the troops battle the hordes of the rising sun on this colorful cover by Alex Schomburg. With the bright colors this cover has, it isn't surprising that with over half a dozen copies viewed, there is only one (slightly) better copy slabbed by CGC to date. A great Timely that will thrill one lucky bidder! Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,006.

3369

Sub-Mariner Comics #23 (Timely, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. It's crossover time, as the Human Torch and Namora drop by to give Sub-Mariner a hand. It's the second appearance of Namora, with her first being in Marvel Mystery #82. Stories and art are by Bill Everett, Ken Bald, and Al Bellman; the wacky cover art featuring half fish/half human villain the Shark is by Syd Shores. This sharp copy is in a three-way tie for first place in the current CGC census report. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $719.

3370

Teen Comics #26 Mile High pedigree (Marvel, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Patsy Walker headlines this early Marvel teen-humor title. The cover is a joy: It teems with gloss, it ensnares the eye with its rich colors, and subtle art effects (shading and the checkerboard jacket) give the collector lots to look at. An extremely tiny imperfection at the top spine keeps this near-perfect Edgar Church pedigree book from grading even higher -- still, it is CGC's highest-graded copy, with no competitor coming close. To top it all off, Harvey Kurtzman's "Hey Look" appears inside! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $110.

3371

USA Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Joe Simon and Jack Kirby proved they could hang with Alex Schomburg when it came to creating morbidly outrageous, yet hypnotically appealing Nazi/WWII covers, as the Defender charges toward Nazi thugs on this cover, hellbent on stopping the molten lava from turning the Allied commander into a baked potato. This title would later become another vehicle for Captain America, but in this premiere issue the stars were Mr. Liberty, Rockman by Basil Wolverton, the Whizzer by Al Avison, and the Defender. A clean, bright, vivid copy of this key issue. It's sure to impress you and your comic collecting friends. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $8,250.

3372

USA Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Light tan to off-white pages. Jack Kirby had created his most famous red, white, and blue clad superhero, Captain America, earlier in the year and Cap would appear in this title beginning with issue #6. In this premiere issue the star of the Simon and Kirby cover is another super-patriot, the Defender, who rushes to save a bound Allied officer from scalding with a lava-like substance by monstrous Nazis. Kirby's depiction of Nazis was particularly opinionated given that America was still months from entering the war when this comic was published. This is one of the major Timely issues from the early years of the Golden Age of comics. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $3,300.

3373

USA Comics #3 (Timely, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books gives Jack Kirby credit for this Captain Terror cover, which does display absurd elements of lunatic villainy and torture that King Kirby was fond of employing (as artistic depiction, that is). CGC opts for Joe Simon, Kirby's usual partner in artistic endeavors during the Golden Age. Other well-known contributors to this issue were artists Syd Shores and Mike Sekowsky, and a fuzzy-faced Stan Lee, author of the Rocketman story. This bright, colorful-covered copy bears the highest-grade CGC has assigned to date for this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,400.

3374

USA Comics #4 (Timely, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to Off-white pages. Major Liberty makes his only cover appearance here as well as his last appearance in this title after only four issues. Al Gabriele delivers a great cover here, done in the detailed style for which Timely is famous. Syd Shores contributes interior artwork. Gerber rates this as a "scarce" issue. To date, this copy is tied with one other as the highest CGC-graded copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,750.

3375

USA Comics #4 (Timely, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Major Liberty gets his only cover spotlight; in fact, this issue would mark his final appearance after only four comic issues, but Al Gabriele makes certain the patriotic character doesn't go quietly with this wartime action cover. Syd Shores contributes interior artwork. Gerber rates this as a "scarce" issue, and just three other copies manage to eke past the one you see here with slightly higher grades from CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,494.

3376

USA Comics #7 (Timely, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Alex Schomburg fills the sky and sea with action in this bombastic Japanese war cover, that earns an Overstreet "classic" designation. Marvel Boy says, "Hello, goodbye!" in his one and only appearance, Secret Stamp begins in this issue, and Basil Wolverton offers his "Disk-Eyes the Detective" feature. Gerber gives this an "uncommon" scarcity rating, and CGC has certified only three unrestored copies to date, no other as nice as this. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $861; VF 8.0 value = $1,794.

3377

USA Comics #15 "D" Copy pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This jewel of a comic book looks as if it should belong in Tiffany's, the legendary store where this cover action takes place. And what a cover, loaded with incredible fast-paced action featuring Captain America and Bucky. Alex Schomburg manages to cram every inch with guns, knives, punches, and more -- check out that spiked ball Bucky uses against one of the crooks! There's more going on on this cover than in many complete books! This sharp copy looks pretty incredible, too -- it's one of only two copes of issue #15 graded by CGC to date, both NM 9.4. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,275.

3378

USA Comics #15 (Timely, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Alex Schomburg offers his usual senses-filling artistry to the cover, in this case a postwar tableaux of jewel robbery. Just a superb copy here, with only a tiny nick in the top left corner keeping this baby from perfection. Only two copies have been CGC-graded to date, and both are NM 9.4. If you like the best, this is it! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,275.

3380

Young Allies Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Out from the shadow of Captain America, young Bucky is feeling his oats, or Wheaties, on this cover by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, in which he decks the Red Skull and Adolph Hitler with one blow. This premiere issue features the origin and first appearance of the Young Allies, those lovable, bungling kids, who, with the exception of Bucky and Toro, manage to get tied up and/or manacled in most every issue in the five year run. This issue also features the first meeting between Captain America and the Human Torch. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of color touch on cover." Minor indeed! CGC still used its blue Universal Grade label in certifying! Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $3,600.

3381

Young Allies Comics #4 (Timely, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This Red Skull cover is considered "classic" by Overstreet, and we see no reason to disagree. It's got guns, bombs, grasping hands, bondage, and a "torture tank" -- and that's not even taking into account the Red Skull, Toro, Bucky, or the rest of the Young Allies! The cover imagery is almost surreal - disjointed, nightmarish, and illogical. For example, who's dropping a bomb on the Red Skull's bunker, and why are Knuckles and Whitewash Jones tied to the bomb? And who gave the leg-manacled Bucky access to a Tommy gun? Perhaps these questions were never meant to be answered... but they sure make for great cover artwork! This stunning beauty is currently the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $4,700.

3382

Young Allies Comics #17 (Timely, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. After World War II ended, so did the famous war covers of Timely, replaced by a new breed of villain. Here we see our young heroes thwarting an attempted heist of...cigarettes? Is it possible Phillip-Morris bankrolled this team? Such a fine example for youth -- defend that shipment of smokes at all cost! Alex Schomburg drew the frantic cover, with Mike Sekowsky, Bob Powell, Syd Shores and others inside. This pretty copy is flat, sharp, and clean-looking; however, CGC notes a very minor amount of glue on the cover. Only one other copy of issue #17 grades higher than this one in CGC's current census report. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $850; NM 9.4 value = $1,100.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

3383

Amazing Fantasy #15 (Marvel, 1962) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. Fantastic Four #1 may have ushered in the Marvel Age, but many would argue this is the most important Marvel book of all. The origin and first appearance of Spider-Man is here, along with the first appearances of Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko created the cover for the ages, and Ditko began his run as Spidey's interior artist. Stan Lee's storytelling was rarely better. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $3,789.

3384

Amazing Fantasy #15 (Marvel, 1962) CGC Apparent PR 0.5 Cream to off-white pages. Stan Lee and Steve Ditko bring everyone's favorite Web-Slinger to life in this issue, with the first appearance of the spectacular Spider-Man! This historic issue also features the first appearance of Aunt May and Uncle Ben, and tells Spider-Man's origin. Jack Kirby did the cover for this issue, but Steve Ditko did all of the interior artwork. It's fun to note the people standing on the rooftops on the cover as they gawk at the wall-crawler. A low-grade but not unappealing comic, this has the makings of a great filler copy until you can find (or afford) a better copy. CGC notes, "Right and bottom edge trimmed (13th page missing, affects story. Incomplete.)" Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $1,263.

3385

Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Wow! A stunning copy with razor-sharp corners, a beautiful spine, and deep colors. Next to Amazing Fantasy #15, this is the second-most-demanded Silver Age comic. This is the first Fantastic Four crossover into another title, as Spider-Man tries to join their group. The cover is by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, but interior art is all by Spider-Man's co-creator, Steve Ditko. To date, only three copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. You better grab this one while you can, as you may never get another opportunity to get one of the nicest copies in existence. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $32,000.

3386

Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. As striking and effective as Jack "King" Kirby's covers consistently were, he always seemed even more inspired when tackling a first issue/first appearance assignment. With this famous cover, he and Steve Ditko seemed to know they were onto something really big. Ditko's most popular work started with his inking of the cover of the prequel, Amazing Fantasy #15. But from the start it was Ditko's interior art on Spider-Man that gave the character and the stories such a distinctive look. After the first issue, Ditko would handle pencils on the covers as well. By the time he stepped aside after issue #38, Ditko's brilliant work, along with Stan Lee's creative writing, had assured Spidey's place among comic superhero icons. High-grade copies of this book have been in tremendous demand, and CGC's most recent census lists only a handful of copies (from over 600) that have earned a higher grade than our offering. An awe-inspiring copy of one of the Silver Age's greatest comic books. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $32,000.

3387

Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Face front true believers, here's the first issue of your favorite web-slinger's own comic title... 'nuff said! In addition to Spidey's second appearance, this Silver Age key issue offers a retelling of Spider-Man's origin, the first Fantastic Four crossover, and the first appearances of both J. Jonah Jameson and the villainous Chameleon. We probably don't need to mention it, but just for the record, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko take care of the cover art, while Steve Ditko does the interior art solo. And of course, Stan Lee wrote the story. This is a very attractive copy, and may be a great bargain due to the purple label. CGC notes, "Right edge trimmed." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $842; VG 4.0 value = $1,684; FN 6.0 value = $2,526; VF 8.0 value = $9,350.

3388

Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages. The first issue of the most popular superhero in comics over the past forty years was a breath of fresh air in 1963. A superhero to identify with! He had angst, he was bullied, he had pimples...shoot, he was a nerd like us! The Fantastic Four paved the way for the Marvel Age, and guest-appeared in this premiere issue. Stan Lee scripted the story (duh!), Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko teamed up for the cover art, and Ditko provided interior art. J. Jonah Jameson and the Chameleon make their first appearances here, and Spidey's origin is retold as well, in case anyone had forgotten that story from seven month's earlier, in Amazing Fantasy #15. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $2,526; VF 8.0 value = $9,350.

3389

Amazing Spider-Man #2 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. Many of Spider-man's most persistent villains were introduced in the early issues of his comic series. Here, in the second issue, the Vulture makes his diabolical debut, and Spidey was in for years of recurring battles with this strange foe. The Terrible Tinkerer also makes his first appearance. Steve Ditko raised the bar for excellence with his cover and interior art in this issue. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $843.

3390

Amazing Spider-Man #3 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. An outstanding early issue of Amazing Spider-Man, it has Spidey's first full-length story and features the debut of Otto Octavius, better known as Doctor Octopus. Doc Ock is a considerable challenge, but the Human Torch makes a brief appearance, so at least the web-slinger gets to see a friendly face in this issue. As usual, the cover and interior art are by the inimitable Steve Ditko. A Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko rounds out the highlights for this issue. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $618.

3391

Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. By this fourth issue of Amazing Spider-Man, artist Steve Ditko's fluency with the Wall Crawler was solidifying -- so what a time for Spidey to meet his most slippery menace, the Sandman! This specimen's tremendously tight spine bears only a hint of stress at its top, and its colors remain remarkably bright; in fact, it bears the highest grade of all copies of this issue currently surveyed by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,000.

3392

Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. This power-packed issue features the origin and first appearance of the Sandman, along with the first appearances of both Liz Allen and Betty Brant. With cover and interior artwork by Steve Ditko and an attractive CGC-certified grade, we ask "how can you go wrong?" Just take a look at the four-panel cover art and enjoy the sweet feelings of Silver Age nostalgia. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,457.

3393

Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A terrific copy of one of Steve Ditko's great early Spidey covers. The Fantastic Four's arch-nemesis, Doctor Doom, crosses over to do battle with our favorite web-slinger. This copy has received the second-highest grade assigned to this issue by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,500.

3394

Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. It wasn't enough that Spidey had a nearly endless stream of brand-new supervillains crawling out of the woodwork, eager to challenge the young web-slinger. He also had to deal with other superheroes' enemies as well -- in this case, the Fantastic Four's formidable foe, Doctor Doom. This is, in fact, Doctor Doom's first appearance outside of Fantastic Four, and the FF make a cameo appearance in this issue. Of course, this early issue's cover and interior art are by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $456.

3395

Amazing Spider-Man #6 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Steve Ditko's rendering of the Lizard's first appearance is a Spidey fan fave, but issue #6 has always seemed tougher to find in high grade than other early issues. Less than 5% of the unrestored copies CGC has certified to date of issue #6 have earned a grade as high as NM 9.4. Just one copy has earned a higher grade than our prize. The Marvel Age of Comics at its best! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,300.

3396

Amazing Spider-Man #6 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Notoriously difficult to find in nice shape due to the dull grey background colors which tend to smudge easily, Amazing Spider-Man #6 was once listed in a Comicbook Marketplace article of the "Top Ten Most Difficult Marvels To Find In High Grade." This copy has a nice clean cover and great eye-appeal. First appearance of the Lizard, with Steve Ditko cover and interior art. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,185.

3397

Amazing Spider-Man #7 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. An immediate hit with fans, the Vulture was the first Spider-Man villain to come back for a rematch. This story, "The Return of the Vulture" boasts some of Steve Ditko's finest artwork. With Spidey's new monthly schedule, the Marvel Age of comics was really kicking into high gear. A very good looking mid-grade comic, this may be a great buy for one lucky collector. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $773.

3398

Amazing Spider-Man #8 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. In addition to the usual superior work from Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, this issue contains an FF/Spidey backup story. Bright, beautiful colors stand out on this super sharp high grade gem. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,500.

3399

Amazing Spider-Man #8 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This action-packed "Tribute to Teenagers" issue features Spider-Man's blockbuster battle with the Living Brain, and also presents a Jack Kirby/Steve Ditko Fantastic Four backup story. And if that's not enough to grab your attention, then how about a boxing match between Peter Parker and Flash Thompson, or a guest appearance from the Human Torch? A great comic, no matter how you look at it. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,137; NM 9.4 value = $1,500.

3400

Amazing Spider-Man #9 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. One of Spidey's main foes, Electro, makes his first appearance and has his origin in this gorgeous high-grade issue. Steve Ditko did the cover and art chores for this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,600.

3401

Amazing Spider-Man #10 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Here is the first appearance of the Big Man and the Enforcers. Super sharp corners with just a tiny chip near the very top right corner; otherwise this copy would be just about un-improvable. To date, only a handful of copies have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,500.

3402

Amazing Spider-Man #13 Massachusetts pedigree (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Here we have the first appearance of Mysterio and the typical great cover and art you have come to expect from Steve Ditko. This is the second highest grade assigned to this issue by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.

3403

Amazing Spider-Man #13 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. In this early issue, Spider-Man comes face-to-face with Mysterio for the first time! Fabulous cover and interior art by Steve Ditko (of course). Always an intriguing villain, Mysterio was a movie stuntman before he became a supervillain. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $595.

3404

Amazing Spider-Man #14 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. With the possible exception of the premiere issue of this title, issue #14 may be the most popular, in-demand issue of all. The Green Goblin makes his first comic book appearance, and the Incredible Hulk makes a guest appearance in an issue that has skyrocketed in value in recent years. At this writing CGC has certified 562 unrestored copies, with just seven copies (all at NM+ 9.6) outscoring our beauty. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,800.

3405

Amazing Spider-Man #14 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. You want a key issue? We've got a key issue! Presented here is the fantastic debut of the most evil Spider-Man villain ever: Norman Osborn, better known as the Green Goblin. Special appearances by the Incredible Hulk and the Enforcers, all rendered by classic Spider-artist Steve Ditko, make this an irresistible issue. This colorful copy has great eye-appeal; the CGC grade lets you know you're bidding on a great copy of an important comic. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,080; NM 9.4 value = $2,800.

3406

Amazing Spider-Man #19 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The Sandman, that shape-shifting super-villain, teams up with the Evil Enforcers to bedevil poor Spider-Man in this Steve Ditko-illustrated issue. Good thing the Human Torch is in town to lend a hand! This white-page wonder is a real winner; in fact, we can't help but think that CGC might have made a mistake when they assigned the 9.2 grade to this near-flawless, glossy copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $525.

3407

Amazing Spider-Man #28 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Origin and first appearance of the Molten Man as drawn by the ever sensational Steve Ditko make this beauty a must-have. If you collect Spidey, then you know how incredibly difficult this issue is to find in high grade. This is the second highest grade assigned to this issue by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $725.

3408

Amazing Spider-Man #32 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. One of the Silver Age's grand masters, Steve Ditko, contributed to this high-grade copy of one of the most popular titles around. CGC notes "10/4 written in pencil on cover". This arrival date is near invisible. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $285.

3409

Amazing Spider-Man #33 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Steve Ditko was really at the top of his game in 1966 with the perfect composition of this classic cover. Many fans consider this to be one of the best covers of this time period, and it is possibly one of the best covers of Spider-Man's entire career. Did we also mention the great story inside? To date, only four copies have been certified with a higher grade from CGC. This copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $285.

3410

Amazing Spider-Man #36 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue is harder to find in this grade than most from the same period, probably because of the predominantly white cover. Just three copies have earned a higher grade, all at NM+ 9.6. The Looter makes his first appearance in this issue, with cover and interior art from Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $285.

3411

Amazing Spider-Man #37 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Norman Osborn -- aka the Green Goblin -- is introduced in this issue, chock full of patented Stan Lee/Steve Ditko excitement and soap opera. This stellar copy radiates with vibrant cover colors and off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $285.

3412

Amazing Spider-Man #48 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. The Vulture's back -- but he's not the original Vulture we all know and hate. The bird's-eye view on this classic John Romita Sr. cover offers an exciting perspective on the premiere of the second Vulture. Currently ranks as one of the highest-graded copies CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $175.

3413

Amazing Spider-Man #50 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Presented here is the first appearance of one of the most enduring and popular villains in the Marvel Universe, the criminal Kingpin of Crime. Many fans believe this to be one the most memorable covers from the entire run of Spider-Man, and possibly the best by John Romita Sr. The deep reds and oranges are stunningly beautiful on this incredibly high-grade Silver Age key. The near perfect spine, the razor-sharp corners, and the vivid colors make this astonishing book a must for all collectors. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $650.

3414

Amazing Spider-Man #64 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. This spellbinding copy is unbelievably beautiful, with no other specimens ranking higher in CGC's current survey. It may be impossible to select the "best" John Romita Sr. Spidey cover, but this gem, with an aerial battle between the Wall Crawler and the Vulture, ranks among the most memorable. This is why they call Spider-Man "amazing"! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $95. From the Cleveland Collection.

3415

Amazing Spider-Man #64 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. John Romita is considered by many to be the consummate Spider-Man artist. This cover image presents a strong argument for that sentiment. His detailed backgrounds and dynamic vantage points added a depth to the characters that are the standard subsequent artists tried to follow. This copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $95.

3416

Amazing Spider-Man #66 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Mysterio is one of Spider-Man's greatest, and most interesting, villains. This white-covered comic just does not turn up for sale in high grades very often. Only a handful of copies have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $95.

3417

Amazing Spider-Man #67 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. You've got to hand it to Mysterio -- he knows how to shake up Spidey! Only two copies in CGC's current survey grade higher than this remarkable specimen. John Romita Sr. provides the imaginative cover and the interior art. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $95. From the Cleveland Collection.

3418

Amazing Spider-Man #73 (Marvel, 1969)CGC NM+ 9.6 Spidey's had better days: Man-Mountain Marko's giving him a what-for on this eye-catching cover by John Romita Sr. But you'll have one of your better days once you own this stunning copy. A mere three copies grade higher on CGC's current census. And if you need another incentive, this issue marks the first appearance of Spider-foe Silvermane. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $95. From the Cleveland Collection.

3419

Amazing Spider-Man #74 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Only one copy in CGC's current survey ranks higher than this high-grade gem. John Romita Sr. is in perfect form here, particularly on the cover, with its moody, symbolic background of mastermind Silvermane downing a power potion. Look out, Spidey! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value $95. From the Cleveland Collection.

3420

Amazing Spider-Man Annual 4 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This issue features a great battle between Spider-Man and the Human Torch. The black background on the cover of this copy makes the other colors just radiate, and it is super-hard to find in this high-grade condition. The CGC case has a three inch crack on the back at the top. This copy comes with a certificate of authenticity stating it is from the Edenwald Collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $150.

3421

The Avengers #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Earth's mightiest heroes assemble for the first time in this key Silver Age issue from Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Dick Ayers. It's a treat seeing the surly Hulk alongside the team during his oh, so brief stint in the Avengers. This solid copy commands a great deal of cover gloss and color richness; the reds pack tremendous impact. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $2,043.

3422

The Avengers #4 (Marvel, 1964 CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. Over recent years this issue has been gaining in stature and becoming one of the most sought-after of all Silver Age comics. It's easy to see why, with the first Silver Age appearance of the beloved Golden Age super-patriot, Captain America. It's only appropriate that Cap's creator, Jack "King" Kirby, was there to reintroduce him with this tremendous cover. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $435.

3423

The Avengers #24 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Jack Kirby did the cover and Don Heck and Dick Ayers the interior. Only four copies have been CGC-graded higher to date. This copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $70.

3424

The Avengers #24 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Why are the bad guys shooting only at Cap? He's the only one with a shield for crying out loud! Those villains were so stupid! A beautiful copy here that comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $70.

3425

The Avengers #32 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. We love those Giant-Man covers, especially when they were done by Don Heck. Another beautiful high-grade copy that comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $55.

3426

The Avengers #50 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white page. This stunning copy has a John Buscema cover and art and a Roy Thomas story. This is the highest CGC-grade certified for this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $45. From the Cleveland Collection.

3427

Captain America #102 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The Sleeper is the enemy du jour in this issue, but with a bit of help from Agent 13, Captain America manages to battle through the Red Skull's Exiles and deactivate the robotic Sleeper. This second issue of Cap's Silver Age series sports a Jack Kirby cover, with interior art by Kirby and fellow Golden Age veteran Syd Shores. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $70.

3428

Captain America #110 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Few Silver Age issues of Captain America scream "classic" more so than this one: Rick Jones becomes the new Bucky and the Hulk punches his way into the title, all courtesy of comics master Jim Steranko. The cover colors are electrifying, and this specimen is outgraded in CGC's current survey by only four copies. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90. From the Cleveland Collection.

3429

Captain Marvel #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Boy, this is a pretty copy of an important book. Eye-popping color, in particular the deep rich blue star-filled background which gives the white and green costumed figure of Captain Marvel a faux 3-D effect. The art in this issue is by Gene Colan and Vince Coletta. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $150.

3430

Captain Marvel #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Did Mar-Vell protect this stunning specimen with his mega-bands? You might think so: It's a nearly flawless copy, its bright cover gloss exploding with the intensity of a nova. Spinning out of Marvel Super-Heroes #12, Captain Marvel headlines his own space-spanning title, courtesy of writer Roy Thomas and artists Gene Colan and Vince Colletta. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $150.

3431

Captain Marvel #2 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The Space-Born Super-Hero with the crazy green and white cosmic costume jumps into the fire on this dynamic cover by Gene Colan. His fiery foe here is Super Skrull, that famous nemesis of the Fantastic Four. This sharp copy is glossy and fresh, with clean black backgrounds. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $50.

3432

Captain Marvel #3 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Here's another stellar book starring Marvel's "Space-Born Super-Hero", as drawn by Gene Colan. This is the "green" cover, and the color is intense and bright. It's an immaculate copy, as the grade will testify; to date there have been no higher-graded copies certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $30.

3433

Daredevil #1 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. As Phase One of Marvel's Silver Age resurgence was winding down, Stan the Man and Company had one last inspiration. The result was this title. Jack Kirby again was tapped for the cover, assisted more than ably by Timely veteran Bill Everett, who inked Kirby's cover pencils, then did all the interior art on this premiere issue. Long undervalued compared to the other early Marvel Silver Age titles, values jumped over the past year, undoubtedly helped by the movie. This is the highest-graded copy of this issue we have offered to date. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,200.

3434

Daredevil #1 (Marvel, 1964) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. First slam-bang issue of one of Marvels most enduring characters "The Man Without Fear," Daredevil. Bill Everett did the cover art and interiors; Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four have guest-shots, and Foggy Nelson and Daredevil's girlfriend Karen Page make their first appearances. This issue tells the origin of Daredevil and how he became a blind crimefighter. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $549.

3435

Daredevil #2 (Marvel, 1964). CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Numerous hallmarks make Daredevil's second appearance a must-have: Spider-Man's foe Electro sizzles into DD's series, the Thing sneaks in for a cameo, Jack Kirby illustrates the crackling cover, and Joe Orlando draws the interior tale. The energetic cover colors maintain their vibrancy on this sharp and desirable copy. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $400; VF/NM 9.0 value = $575. From the Cleveland Collection.

3436

Daredevil #3 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This is just a beautiful copy of the third issue of Daredevil, one of Marvel Comics' most popular characters for nearly 40 years. In fact, of the nearly 140 copies that CGC has graded, only six have graded higher! A great addition to one lucky bidders collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $450

3437

Daredevil #3 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Jack Kirby does the cover, and EC veteran Joe Orlando takes care of the interior artwork. This issue features the origin and first appearance of The Owl. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $450.

3438

Daredevil #4 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. An awesome Jack Kirby cover spotlights the first appearance of the Purple Man. EC veteran Joe Orlando and Vince Colletta handle the interior art. A beautiful copy sure to please even the most discriminating of Marvelites. There are currently only three copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $400.

3439

Daredevil #5 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Daredevil undergoes a minor costume change in this issue that has a Jack Kirby cover, and interior art by Wally Wood. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $153.

3440

Daredevil #9 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Wally Wood provided a great cover and interior art with a lot of medieval castle background settings for Daredevil in this issue. This copy has a crisp spine and satiny flat surface with deep colors that contrast nicely with the light background. This copy comes with a certificate of authenticity stating it is from the Edenwald Collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $190.

3441

Fantastic Four #2 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white to white pages. The FF were still operating in street clothes in this action-packed second issue that introduced the villainous shape-shifting aliens known as the Skrulls. This was also the last issue to feature the 10-cent cover price. Produced by the powerhouse team of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, this is a crackerjack tale that helped cement the growing popularity of the "new" Marvel comics. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $594.

3442

Fantastic Four #25 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Featuring the first battle between the Hulk and the Thing, this issue is always in demand. The Avengers make a crossover appearance, Captain America appears for the second time in the Silver Age, and you get that great Jack Kirby art. This is a tough issue to locate in very high grade due to the dark purple and yellow cover. Only a few copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC at this time. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $575.

3443

Fantastic Four #39 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Daredevil and Dr. Doom star with the FF gang in this mind controlling issue. This copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. It is tough to find this issue above 9.0 due to the dark cover. Grab this one while you can. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $140.

3444

Fantastic Four #44 (Marvel, 1965). CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The FF's having a bad-hair day, thanks to Medusa, and her fellow Inhuman Gorgon -- stomping into his first appearance -- is making things even worse! This gorgeous specimen, with artwork by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott, ranks among the highest-graded copies in CGC's most recent census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $110. From the Cleveland Collection.

3445

Fantastic Four #47 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Here we go with another Jack Kirby eye-popping cover, loaded with deep, rich color and gloss. This copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $110.

3446

Fantastic Four #48 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Few Marvel Silver Age comics command more notice than this landmark issue. It's the first appearance of both the Silver Surfer and Galactus, with the Watcher guest-appearing as well. This issue introduces one of the great storylines in comic book history, with spellbinding Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott art. It's hard to imagine finding a better-condition copy back in 1966, when this issue hit the stands, let alone now. This is one sharp comic. 'Nuff said! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,350.

3447

Fantastic Four #48 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. A fantastic specimen, with the first appearances the star-spanning Silver Surfer and... "The Coming of Galactus!" Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Joe Sinnott were at their FF peak with this landmark issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,350. From the Cleveland Collection.

3448

Fantastic Four #59 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Dr. Doom and the Silver Surfer guest-star in this issue, which also features the Inhumans. Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott are your artistic team this time out, and Stan the Man Lee scribed it all for your pleasure. Also very pleasing is this pretty copy, loaded with great color and gloss. To date, only two copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $100.

3449

Fantastic Four #59 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Black Bolt makes a dramatic cover appearance while his compatriots, the Inhumans, also appear inside. Meanwhile, the Fantastic Four and Silver Surfer have the unenviable task of battling a cosmically-powered Doctor Doom. Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott put in their usual stellar effort on the art for this book. While not recognized as a pedigree collection by CGC, this comic does come with a document certifying it as part of a high-grade group of vintage comics known as the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $100.

3450

Fantastic Four #67 (Marvel, 1967). CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. "Him" -- later to be known as Marvel's bronze-skinned, Bronze Age hero Warlock -- emerges from the cocoon in this memorable FF tale by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Joe Sinnott. Only two copies currently under CGC's purview grade higher than this wonderful specimen. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $140. From the Cleveland Collection.

3451

Fantastic Four #71 (Marvel, 1968). CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott's action-packed cover packs quite a wallop, as does the condition of this high-grade jewel. The interior colors are astonishingly rich on stark, white pages. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $60. From the Cleveland Collection.

3452

Fantastic Four Annual #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Marvelites delighted to see this 72 page book hit the stands in 1963. Jack Kirby got some help from stalwart inkers Steve Ditko and Dick Ayers, and Stan Lee re-presented the origin of the FF, and included sure-fire attractions Sub-Mariner and Dr. Doom to fill this annual. Even Spider-Man gets in the act, with one of his earliest appearances. At this grade, you can have a sparkling copy that CGC's census lists inferior to only three other copies. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,050.

3453

Fantastic Four Annual #2 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Dr. Doom gets the origin-story treatment in this great square bound volume, crammed from cover to cover with Jack Kirby art. And if the Stan Lee stories aren't enough, there's six villain pin-up pages for you to peruse. Perfect! This copy looks pretty near to perfect itself, with its unblemished white cover and bright colors. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $385; NM 9.4 value = $500.

3454

Fantastic Four Annual #4 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Fantastic Four's fourth annual included the origin and first Silver Age appearance of the original Golden Age Human Torch, and a reprinting of the two-issue battle between the Hulk and the Thing, originally presented in Fantastic Four #25 and 26. The CGC case has two small cracks, visible only from the back and sides (one on each side). Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $135.

3455

Fantastic Four Annual #4 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This classic issue features the origin and first Silver Age appearance of the Golden Age Human Torch, as well as the first appearance of Quasimodo. This issue is in excellent condition, with a nice square spine and rich colors on a glossy cover. This copy comes with a certificate of authenticity stating it is from the Edenwald Collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $135.

3456

The Incredible Hulk #1 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. "Fantasy As You Like It!" was a bold enticement in 1962, especially from a comic publisher that was still lagging way behind industry leader DC five years into the Silver Age. But, as the world was to learn, with Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the highly improbable was possible! Without any try-out (even Spidey had his one-shot try-out in Amazing Fantasy), the Hulk burst onto the scene with his own comic book title. He lasted all of six issues before being relegated to high profile guest appearances in other Marvel titles, then gaining co-starring status in Tales to Astonish. By 1968, of course, the Monster had his own title again, and became one of the most enduringly popular Marvel characters of all. Jack Kirby provided one of his most memorable covers for this premiere issue, and handled the interior art as well. One of the harder Marvel Age keys to find in high-grade, evidenced by CGC, whose latest census shows just one unrestored copy grading as high as NM 9.4. Our offering comes with a certificate of authenticity for The Edenwald Collection. And this beauty has white pages! Let the bidding begin! Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $6,950; VF/NM 9.0 value = $12,975.

3457

The Incredible Hulk #2 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white to white pages. Thank goodness for the Hulk. How humiliating to be conquered by lowly Toad Men. This is the first time that the Hulk is colored green. A beautiful spine on this copy that would grade much higher if not for the typical Marvel chipping on the right edge. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $400; FN 6.0 value = $600.

3458

The Incredible Hulk #3 (Marvel, 1962) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. In this issue, the Hulk goes berserk! Wait, that's every issue. Greenskin battles it out with the U.S. army on this colorful Kirby cover. Beautiful spine on this copy; only a small Marvel chip in the top right corner keeps this from a higher grade. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $400.

3459

The Incredible Hulk #4 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Early issue stars the Hulk in two feature-length stories with vintage cover and interior art by Jack "King" Kirby. Compared to other Marvel Silver Age keys, this issue is less often found in high grade. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $979.

3460

The Incredible Hulk #5 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. This classic early issue features a killer cover by Jack "King" Kirby and the introduction of Tyrannus, the Subterranean Monarch! Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $345.

3461

The Incredible Hulk #109 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The Hulk goes to the Savage Land and gets to meet with Ka-Zar and his loyal sabre-tooth tiger, Zabu. It's a fairly minor point of interest, but we can't resist mentioning that Ka-Zar is one of Marvel's oldest characters, dating back to the dawn of Marvel comics with a story in Marvel Comics #1, and even further back in time, with a scarce pulp series, appropriately titled Ka-Zar, which was published by Martin Goodman's Red Circle Magazines. Herb Trimpe and John Severin did the cover and interior art for this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $65.

3462

The Incredible Hulk Annual #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Jim Steranko provides us with a terrific cover illustration for this first annual collection, this time featuring the Inhumans in a 51-page story with art by Marie Severin and Syd Shores. The blinding color on this cover really looks great, and the square bound spine shows no sign of wear. Sharp corners are evident as well; the only real defect being a light date stamp in the "H" of the title. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $120.

3463

Journey into Mystery #114 (Marvel, 1965) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. You would be hard pressed to find a cooler Silver Age comic than this one, which features the origin and first appearance of the Absorbing Man! Crusher Creel's ability to "absorb" Thor's power made him the perfect adversary for the god of thunder. Jack Kirby and Chic Stone created a spectacular cover that reflected the awesome story within. This is a colorful copy with only minimal surface wear that keeps it out of the higher grades. This copy comes with a certificate of authenticity stating it is from the Edenwald Collection. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $75; VF/NM 9.0 value = $105.

3464

Journey into Mystery #121 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Great action-packed cover with the Absorbing man smacking around our favorite thunder god. This is a super sharp copy with square corners. Only a handful of copies have been graded higher by CGC at this time. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $110.

3465

Journey into Mystery #124 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The final issue of this title (revived a few years later for a short run, and again in the mid-1990s for another short run) before it became Thor featured a guest appearance by Hercules. Jack Kirby did the cover and interior art, so you know it's got to be cool! A certificate of authenticity for The Edenwald Collection is included. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $125.

3466

Marvel Tales #17 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. A reprint volume featuring Spider-Man, Thor, and the Human Torch. Steve Ditko is among the artists featured inside. This is a near-perfect copy of a nice square-bound book; corners this sharp and clean were hard to come by even at the newsstand. This copy is the highest graded issue #17 to date by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $20.

3467

Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD #3 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Jim Steranko conjures up images of haunted castles and ghostly hounds on this great atmospheric cover. Steranko and Dan Adkins were the interior artists. This copy displays lots of great color and gloss. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $70.

3468

Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD #4 (Marvel, 1968) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The origin of S.H.I.E.L.D. is recapped in this issue, which features one of Jim Steranko's fantastic pop-art covers. The surprising thing is how much Steranko could do with so few colors; most artists of the day would have used every color in the rainbow. Sometimes less is more! Frank Springer handles the inside story art, from a Roy Thomas script. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $56; NM 9.4 value = $70.

3469

Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD #6 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This spectacular cover is one of our favorites of Jim Steranko's. In beautiful shape, this copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $45.

3470

The Silver Surfer #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. From the pages of Fantastic Four #48, issued over two years earlier, which introduced us to Galactus and his herald, the Silver Surfer, this title burst on the scene. John Buscema and Gene Colan provided the art, while Stan Lee gave us some of his best writing. This spectacular copy has been bested in grade by only one other copy, according to CGC's most recent census. Included is a certificate of authenticity for The Edenwald Collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $625.

3471

The Silver Surfer #2 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. John Buscema obviously loved doing the art for this title as evidenced by the maturity of his style during his time on it. This cover displays his mastery of anatomy and facial expressions as seen in the crowd below the battle being waged with the member of the Badoon. This copy has a nicely aligned square spine with a deep shade of blue that is often absent from this issue's cover background. This copy comes with a certificate of authenticity stating it is from the Edenwald Collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $250.

3472

The Silver Surfer #4 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. John Buscema brings us this awesome Thor and Silver Surfer confrontation. Giant size squarebound issues like this low distribution issue, are tough to find in this grade. This copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $560.

Bronze Age (1970-1979)

3473

The Silver Surfer #14 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. John Buscema draws the Silver Surfer's confrontation with Spider-Man on this powerful cover. To date, only four copies have been CGC-graded higher. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $120.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

3474

Spectacular Spider-Man #2 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Here's a copy of the short lived magazine-sized, full color (for this issue, anyway) Spider-Man book. Art is by John Romita Sr. and Jim Mooney; the Green Goblin is featured in a long story, as well as on the cool cover. Only two copies of this issue grade higher to date by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $150.

3475

Spectacular Spider-Man #2 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.2 White pages. Wow! The John Romita painted cover is only one of the highlights of this magazine-sized comic. This second issue upgraded to interior color, with Spidey's most sinisterly colorful villain on hand for the occasion: the Green Goblin! This sharp specimen is among the highest-graded copies in CGC's current survey. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $150. From the Cleveland Collection.

3476

Strange Tales #115 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Stan Lee does it again, pitting one of Spider-Man's coolest villains, the Sandman against the Human Torch. Of course Spidey drops in to help out. But... the rest of the story is the origin of Dr. Strange, in a story drawn by Steve Ditko. A Marvel Masterpiece, and a beautiful one at that! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $575.

3477

Strange Tales #147 (Marvel, 1966) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Great Bill Everett and Don Heck art. This copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $37; NM 9.4 value = $45.

3478

Strange Tales #149 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. More great Bill Everett art in this beautiful high graded issue. Only one copy has received a higher grade from CGC to date. This copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $45.

3479

The Sub-Mariner #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Prince Namor never looked as good as he does here, on one of the prettiest copies of issue #1 you're likely to see any time soon. The edges of this copies look sharp enough to slice skin; it may be a good thing that it's encapsulated! To date, CGC shows no higher-graded copies of this issue. This Silver Age debut featured art by John Buscema, and retold Sub-Mariner's origin. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $225.

3480

The Sub-Mariner #2 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner trades punches with Triton of the Inhumans in a battle royale on this gorgeous underwater cover from the pencil of John Buscema. And there's plenty more Buscema art on the pages inside. Deep blues and purples against a rich black background predominate on the cover, making this a difficult comic to find in very high-grade. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

3481

Tales of Suspense #42 Green River pedigree (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. A robot cover... no wait -- it's Iron Man! That's better than any robot. Fun vintage Cold War themes as Iron Man does battle with deadly Communists. The eye-catching Jack Kirby cover is backed by story art from Marvel's other main artist, Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $374; NM 9.4 value = $485.

3482

Tales of Suspense #59 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Jack Kirby renders a most dramatic and classic cover of Captain America busting through a wall as Iron Man stands nearby to introduce him. The Captain America and Iron Man double feature series begins with this issue, which also contains the first Silver Age Captain America solo story with Don Heck art. As an added bonus, the Avenger's butler Jarvis makes his first appearance within these pages. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $375.

3483

Tales of Suspense #82 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. We love the great contrasting use of green and yellow on this cover producing a great effect. It is especially stunning on this beautiful high grade copy that also comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $60.

3484

Tales of Suspense #89 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. In addition to the incredible condition of this Silver Age gem, this issue treats us to the introduction of Iron Man's foe the Melter... he's a "mysterious" guy - and a "monstrous menace" too. This copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $60.

3485

Tales to Astonish #41 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. This issue's cover harkens back to the horror format that was popular just a few issues before. The monster insect approaching the miniature man was a formula that Silver Age collectors just couldn't get enough of. This copy is in excellent condition with a gorgeous spine and nice flat surface. This copy comes with a certificate of authenticity stating it is from the Edenwald Collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $340.

3486

Tales to Astonish #49 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Henry Pym finally figures out that "bigger is better," and ditches his persona of Ant-Man to become the much more impressive Giant-Man. A wild Don Heck cover pits Giant-Man and the Wasp against the curious Living Eraser, a villain who -- you guessed it! -- actually erases his opponents. It was an interesting idea, but the Living Eraser never managed to make much of an impact in the Marvel Universe. This issue has a nice line-up of artists, consisting of Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Larry Lieber, and George Roussos. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $280.

3487

Tales to Astonish #55 Green River pedigree (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Here is another of Jack Kirby's great Giant-Man covers he did for this title. Dick Ayers provides the interior art. This copy exhibits very nice sharp corners with only a few very minor spine stresses keeping this from a NM grade. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $105; NM 9.4 value = $135.

3488

Tales to Astonish #70 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Sub-Mariner and the Incredible Hulk begin in this issue and start alternating cover features two issues later. This copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $120.

3489

Thor #128 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This issue teams Thor with Hercules against "The Power of Pluto!" Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta provided another classic cover and interior art for this Silver Age title that has continued to rise in popularity in recent years. Brilliant shades of red and green explode from the clean surface of this awesome copy. This copy comes with a certificate of authenticity stating it is from the Edenwald Collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $90.

3490

Thor #132 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. It's a thunderous outer-space cover with Thor in a classic pose, as drawn by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta (who not-so-coincidently also did the interior art). This issue has the first appearance of Ego the Living Planet in a cameo on the last page. It's a choice Silver Age Marvel comic in high grade, so what's not to like? Nothing -- that's what! This copy comes with a certificate of authenticity stating it is from the Edenwald Collection.Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $75.

3491

Thor #155 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Thor's hammer is the featured star on this dynamic cover; it almost pops off the page as it rears back to bust a beastly bad guy. Jack Kirby drew the cover and interior artwork. This copy displays lots of great color and gloss. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $50.

3492

X-Men #2 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. The second issue of Marvel's popular mutant title sports an interesting cover by Jack Kirby that depicts the entire team and Professor X surrounding the Vanisher, who makes his first appearance in this book. Usually a tough issue to find in high grade, the red area on this copy is bright, rich, and deep. This is an extremely nice copy of a very important book. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,500.

3493

X-Men #2 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. This issue is hard to find in high grade because of the deep red background and overall dark appearance of the cover. This copy is an excellent example with intense colors and a clean, tight condition. This issue features the first appearance of the Vanisher, and the second appearance of the X-Men, one the most important super teams of all time. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $456.

3494

X-Men #7 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This is the issue in which Professor X appoints Cyclops as the leader of the X-Men, and soon they must battle Magneto and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. This issue also has the first appearance of the mutant-detection device Cerebro, and an x-cellent Jack Kirby cover (interior art by the King as well!). To date, only two certified copies have received a higher grade from CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $450.

3495

X-Men #8 Massachusetts pedigree (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Along with Amazing Spider-Man, this has become the most popular Marvel title of the early 1960s. One of those mostly white covers that can be tough to find in a grade this high, only a few copies that CGC has certified to date have succeeded in earning a higher grade. Jack Kirby provided the cover and story art in this issue, in which Unus the Untouchable makes his first appearance. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $450.

3496

X-Men #9 (Marvel, 1965) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This early X-Men comic has the first meeting between the X-Men and the Avengers, plus the first appearance of Lucifer, with cover and interior artwork by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. This great copy presents very well, giving the impression of a comic nicer than the grade, but close inspection reveals just a touch of overhang wear at the top. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $345; NM 9.4 value = $450.

3497

X-Men #10 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Here's a nice copy of a minor key issue, it has the first Silver Age appearance of Ka-Zar, Zabu the sabretooth tiger, and the Savage Land in which they dwell. The cover is by Jack Kirby and the interior artwork is by Kirby and Chic Stone. Ka-Zar's history with Marvel goes back a long way: he was featured in Marvel Comics #1, and first appeared even earlier, in the pulp novels published by Martin Goodman under the Red Circle imprint. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $475.

3498

X-Men #15 (Marvel, 1965) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages. An appearance by the mysterious Sentinels, and the origin of the Beast highlight this fun-filled entry in the X-Men saga, with dandy art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Very nice copy with white pages. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $87; VF 8.0 value = $209.

3499

X-Men #21 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A bright, white background highlights the Jack Kirby cover on this attractive Silver Age issue of the ever-popular X-Men, in which the mutant heroes battle the evil Lucifer and his mechanical minions. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $160.

3500

X-Men #24 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This issue features the first appearance of the Locust. Werner Roth's dynamic cover is vibrantly displayed on this copy's sharp, clean, and flat surface. This copy comes with a certificate of authenticity stating it is from the "Edenwald Collection." Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $160.

3501

X-Men #25 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The X-Men face the menace of El Tigre in this issue, which is highlighted by Jack "King" Kirby's cover art. These early issues rarely show up in nice condition, especially with black covers. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $160.

3502

X-Men #30 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The Warlock takes a special interest in Marvel Girl as he plots to overthrow the world and kidnaps the telekinetic lass. Fortunately the X-Men are able to rescue their damsel-in-distress and foil the Warlock's nefarious plans. Nice high grade on the dark color cover. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $160.

3503

X-Men #32 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Juggernaut is back with a vengeance in the tale appropriately titled, "Beware the Juggernaut, My Son!" Werner Roth really delivered on the powerful cover image for this issue. This copy comes with a certificate of authenticity stating it is from the Edenwald Collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $120.

3504

X-Men #37 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The X-Men's rogues' gallery puts the mutant team on trial in this Don Heck-illustrated adventure. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $120.

3505

X-Men #40 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Frankenstein is waiting to pounce on the X-Men as they round the corner, in the "Mark of the Monster." 'Nuff said! No other copy has been grade higher by CGC to date. This copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $120.

3506

X-Men #40 Northland pedigree (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The X-Men meet Frankenstein in this issue, while Mary Shelley spins in her grave (Just kidding). Actually, in this story the monster is not "really" Frankenstein, but an android built by aliens - of course! Somehow writer Roy Thomas and artists Don Heck and George Tuska make this tale plausible, and even immensely enjoyable! This comic received the second-highest CGC grade for this issue to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $120.

3507

X-Men #48 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Cyclops and Marvel Girl are featured on the cover of this issue, and what a nice cover it is. Only a handful of copies have received a higher CGC grade than this one. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $105.

3508

X-Men #60 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Fans of Neal Adams often consider his artwork on this title as among his finest efforts. This issue, which introduces Sauron, is considered by many to be the cream of the crop. This copy is in itself as breathtaking as the art within; it's so fresh, glossy, and rich-looking, that it's hard to believe it to be thirty-four years old. A certificate designating this issue as part of the "Edenwald Collection" is included. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $110.

Bronze Age (1970-1979)

3509

Amazing Spider-Man #93 Massachusetts pedigree (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This issue features a great cover and interior art by John Romita Sr. Romita's extreme perspective contrasts nicely with the in-your-face action going on between the Prowler and Spider-Man. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $70.

3510

Amazing Spider-Man #94 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Aunt May goes ga-ga over "Beetle"-mania -- can Spider-Man save her in time? Spider-Man's origin is retold in this landmark early-Bronze Age issue, featuring a striking John Romita Sr. cover and interior artwork by Sal Buscema. A fantastic copy, CGC-outgraded by only three others to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $120. From the Cleveland Collection.

3511

Amazing Spider-Man #97 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Marvel took a chance with this drug-related story line and the Comics Code Authority refused to put their stamp of approval on this issue. This high grade knockout will pretty up your Marvel Bronze Age stash. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $150.

3512

Amazing Spider-Man #97 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. John Romita Sr. cover art, with interior art by Gil Kane, telling the second installment in this drug story series. Without Comics Code Authority approval, Marvel stepped out on a limb and published these issues anyway. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $150.

3513

Amazing Spider-Man #100 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This anniversary issue features a classic cover by John Romita Sr., and interior art by Gil Kane, with just about every villain that Spider-Man ever fought. The black background on this issue's cover makes this a tough comic to find in high-grade. This copy has clean edges, sharp corners, and a clean, fresh overall appearance. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $275.

3514

Amazing Spider-Man #100 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. One of the best Spider-Man covers ever with white on black sketches of practically every major Spider-Man character. A fantastic anniversary issue with John Romita Sr. and Gil Kane art, this is truly an unforgettable issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $275.

3515

Amazing Spider-Man #101 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Few of Spider-Man's villains ever earned their own title, but Morbius defied all odds. After his first appearance in this book he made countless appearances in many Marvel titles, including a run of solo tales. If you are one of the elitist type of collectors that will not settle for second best then you really need to get ready to bid on this one. This book is an immaculate 9.8 with absolutely no visible defects. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. This copy is sure to bring some spirited bidding, so buckle up and hang on tight. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $200.

3516

Amazing Spider-Man #119 White Mountain pedigree (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Spidey faces off with the Hulk in this epic battle book. This is the first of a two-part story that pits two of Marvel's juggernauts against each other. Bright, fresh colors on this beautiful pedigree copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $85.

3517

Amazing Spider-Man #122 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. In the pulse-pounding follow-up to the death of Gwen Stacy, the Goblin gets his lethal comeuppance and Spidey must face the loss of his One True Love. Remarkably grim for the comics of the day, this issue scarred the psyches of a generation of Marvelites! Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. take care of the artwork for this issue. An impressive high-grade copy of a key Bronze Age issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $230.

3518

Amazing Spider-Man #129 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Gerry Conway and Ross Andru bring the ultimate assassin, the Punisher, to life on this key Marvel Bronze Age issue. This classic cover showcases the Punisher's skull costume which has become one of the most recognized in all of comics fandom. Also featured herein is the first appearance of the Jackal. Of the 925 copies of this issue in CGC's current census, only one has earned a higher certified grade than this gorgeous comic. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $260.

3519

Amazing Spider-Man #129 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. The Punisher makes his first appearance in this issue, and the Marvel Universe would never be the same again. In retrospect, it's a bit surprising the impact this character would later make, earning his own feature film (with another in the works!), and a near-multitude of comic titles bearing his name. The Jackal makes his first appearance in this issue too, but no one gets too excited about him, poor guy. A gorgeous copy of this Bronze Age key. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $260.

3520

Amazing Spider-Man #129 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. At the time, we suspect that the powers-that-be at Marvel had no idea what an impact they were going to have when they introduced the Punisher. This assassin went on to take the Marvel universe by storm, becoming one of their most popular characters, and getting countless permutations of his own title. This book also contains the first appearance of the Jackal. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $260.

3521

Amazing Spider-Man #171 - 35 Cent Price Variant (Marvel, 1977) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This is one of the rare 35 cent price variants that was only released to a few cities, while the rest of the country received 30 cent versions. Very few of these scarce variant editions exist, and the CGC census bears that out with only 4 copies having been graded so far. This is the second highest CGC-graded copy to date. Ross Andru cover and interior art, with a guest appearance by Nova. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $20.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

3522

Amazing Spider-Man Group (Marvel, 1977-1984). Group lot of 17 CGC-graded Amazing Spider-Man issues. Issue #'s and (CGC-grades) are: 171 (NM+ 9.6); 174 (NM 9.4); 178 (NM+ 9.6); 179 (NM 9.4); 228 (NM+ 9.6); 236 (NM+ 9.6); 237 (NM+ 9.6); 240 (NM+ 9.6); 242 (NM+ 9.6); 243 (NM/MT 9.8); 251 (NM+ 9.6); 251 (NM/MT 9.8); 252 (NM 9.4); 253 (NM 9.4); 254 (NM 9.4); 255 (NM/MT 9.8); 256 (NM/MT 9.8). Average page quality for this lot is Off-white to white pages. Each copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value for the lot= $235.

Bronze Age (1970-1979)

3523

Conan The Barbarian #1 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Little did comic fans know at the time, but this comic book adaptation of an obscure pulp fantasy character would, in time, launch a virtual franchise of comics, books, and films devoted to this character. A certain future Governor of California even got his turn playing Conan in the movies! In addition to the origin and first appearance of the grim Cimmerian, this book also includes the first appearance of Kull, and has exceptional artwork by the very talented Barry Windsor-Smith. This is a beautiful, top-grade copy of this popular 1970s comic with great paper quality. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $325.

3524

Daredevil #73 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Ol' Horn Head must face down Madame Masque and the Zodiac, with some assistance from Nick Fury. Gene Colan and Syd Shores contribute art to this story that is continued from Iron Man #35. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $22.

3525

Doctor Strange #2 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This cover features "Doctor Strange versus the Dynamic Defenders," but hold on -- isn't Doc a member of the Defenders? Oh, whatever! The first five issues of Doctor Strange's second series started off in grand style with artwork by a young turk at Marvel named Frank Brunner. A nearly-flawless Bronze Age Marvel comic. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $30.

3526

Fantastic Four #98 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This cover harkens back to Kirby's horror covers for the Atlas titles of the 1950s and early 1960s. The cover colors are extra bright due to the deep black background, and the spine and corners are crisp. This copy comes with a certificate of authenticity stating it is from the Edenwald Collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $40.

3527

Fantastic Four #100 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. "This is it!" shouts the cover blurb, and in the case of Fantastic Four #100, that's no hyperbole. FF-enemies galore -- Dr. Doom, Sub-Mariner, the Hulk, and the Sandman, just for starters -- take on Marvel's fab Four in this classic by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Joe Sinnott. Anniversary issues are prized by collectors, and this beautiful specimen is outgraded by a mere single copy in CGC's current survey. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $125. From the Cleveland Collection.

3528

Giant-Size X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. What can we say about this landmark comic that hasn't been said before? Of course, it has the first appearance of the new X-Men. And the first appearance of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Thunderbird. And it has a great Gil Kane cover and Dave Cockrum art. And you know the impact this Bronze Age key made upon the Marvel universe, and beyond. This copy is clean and sharp -- simply beautiful. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.

3529

Giant-Size X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1975) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This book not only introduces new X-Men Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Thunderbird, it set the stage for the pre-eminence of the Marvel Universe over the next several decades, and was the beginning of one of the strongest franchises in the history of comics. For many people, the Modern Age begins right here. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $587; VF/NM 9.0 value = $869.

3530

The Incredible Hulk #181 (Marvel, 1974) CGC 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Few characters from the Bronze Age have had as much success infiltrating public awareness outside of the comic market as Wolverine has. The two recent "X-Men" movies have only added to the character's success, which was originally established by Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum, John Byrne, and later by Frank Miller. His first full appearance in this issue certainly caught the immediate attention of the "Marvel maniacs" of the day, and helped him secure a spot in the line-up of an updated group of X-Men. This copy is bright, colorful, flat, and tight; sure to satisfy the most discriminating collector of high-end keys. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.

3531

Iron Fist #14 (Marvel, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. This great comic featured the first appearance of Sabretooth, by the creative team that is recognized for making the X-Men one of Marvel's best-selling titles: Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Even though Sabretooth started out fighting Iron Fist, he has been the Wolverine's nemesis for many years, and had a big role in the first "X-Men" movie. A choice copy of a key issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $140.

3532

Kull the Conqueror #21 - 35 Cent Price Variant (Marvel, 1977) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This is one of the rare 35 cent price variants that was only released to a few cities, while the rest of the country received 30 cent versions. Very few of these scarce variant editions exist and the CGC census bears that out. This book features Ernie Chan art and a Gil Kane cover. The book value is still low on these variants, but serious variant collectors know the true market value, as prior sales will attest. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $10.

3533

X-Men #66 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This issue marks the end of original X-Men stories; fans would have to survive on reprints until Giant Size X-Men #1 and X-Men #94 reinvent the team we now know and love. The Hulk drops by to wish the old crew a fond farewell, or at least provide some fun diversion. This copy looks as if it was printed last week, rather than in 1970. The certificate of authenticity included will explain why -- this comic is from the well-maintained Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $100.

3534

X-Men #94 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The comic that established the team that would become one of Marvel's most important properties. This is the second appearance of the new team and the beginning of a long-running dynasty that is still going strong. The characters who debuted in Giant Size X-Men #1, Nightcrawler, Storm, Thunderbird, and Colossus make their sophomore appearances, while Cyclops, Wolverine, and Banshee add some much-needed experience to the mix. Gil Kane penciled this classic cover, and interior artist Dave Cockrum inked this beauty. A stunning copy of one of the five most significant books of the Bronze Age. Nearly perfect, this is a fantastic copy of a highly sought-after key issue from the most collectible title of its era. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 = $950.

3535

X-Men #111 (Marvel, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This late-1970s issue is from one of the best runs of the series, featuring story and art from John Byrne and a cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. And what a fantastic copy it is! To date no copy of this book has graded higher. Features Wolverine, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, and Storm. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $70.

Modern Age (1980-Present)

3536

Daredevil #181 (Marvel, 1982) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. It doesn't get any better than this, at least not for this issue. This is the highest grade certified by CGC to date and this one has white pages to boot! This copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $22.

3537

Daredevil #181 (Marvel, 1982) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The great Frank Miller does the story and art for this "Death" of Elektra issue. Everyone has got to have one of these and you may as well get a nice one. This copy comes with a certificate stating it is from the Edenwald collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $22.

3538

Ray Bradbury Chronicles #2-7 Group (Byron Preiss, 1992) Condition: Average VF/NM. This set of hardback volumes retells many of Ray Bradbury's famous short stories as illustrated by science fiction, comic, and fantasy artists. Artists include Wally Wood, Richard Corben, Harvey Kurtzman, Bernard Krigstein, Jack Davis, Al Williamson, Jack Kamen, Matt Wagner, Dave Gibbons, P. Craig Russell, Mike Mignola, and many more. Volume #2 is missing its dust jacket but the other volumes are all close to Near Mint and appear unread. All six volumes are numbered and signed by their creators, including signatures from such notable artists as Mike Mignola, Jim Steranko, Al Williamson, and Richard Corben. The numbers are as follows: Volume #2 is 1175/1200, Volume #3 is 96/1000, Volume #4 is 768/1000, Volume #5 is 769/1000, Volume #6 is 325/1000, Volume #7 is 225/1000.

3539

Wolverine Comics Group (Marvel, 1982-89). This is a nice lot of very high-grade Wolverine comics. It consists of Wolverine (Limited Series) #1 graded CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages, Wolverine #1 graded CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages, and Wolverine #10 graded CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. They have artwork by Frank Miller, John Buscema, and Bill Sienkiewicz. All were written by Chris Claremont. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value for group = $115.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

3540

Amazing Spider-Man #40 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1966) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. When we say that this classic comic is "from" Stan Lee, we mean it! Writer Lee, with artist John Romita Sr., offer the origin of the Green Goblin in this solid copy from Lee's own -- and important -- collection. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $37; VG 4.0 value = $74.

3541

Amazing Spider-Man #44 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1967) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. John Romita Sr.'s Amazing Spider-Man covers are known for their eye-catching appeal, perfectly evidenced in this sterling example, with Spidey challenging the Lizard (in his second appearance) in a dismal sewer. This is a very solid copy from one of the most important collections you'll encounter. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $26.

3542

Amazing Spider-Man #45 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1967) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. The creepy Lizard crushes in on the wounded Wall Crawler in this electrifying cover by the legendary John Romita Sr. If the fact that this copy originated from the files of Stan Lee isn't enough to grab you, this is a solid, conservatively graded specimen with minimal spine wear and dazzling cover color vibrancy. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $26.

3543

Amazing Spider-Man #54 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1967) CGC VF/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. Doctor Octopus appearances in key Silver Age Amazing Spider-Man issues should become hot with Doc Ock's appearance in 2004's Spider-Man 2 movie, so don't let this one escape your grasp. A crisp file copy from the collection of Spidey's co-creator! Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $20; FN 6.0 value = $30.

Bronze Age (1970-1979)

3544

Amazing Spider-Man #93 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1968) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. John Romita Sr. does it again! Romita's powerful cover, with its downshot perspective into an elevator shaft, heightens the drama surrounding Spidey's latest peril. This crisp copy's interior also includes the first appearance of Arthur Stacy. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $18.

3545

Amazing Spider-Man #90 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1970) CGC FN+ 6.5. Tragedy has always shadowed Spider-Man, and this issue is no exception. Witness: the death of Captain Stacy, father of the Web-Slinger's girlfriend Gwen, with art by Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. This sturdy copy would be a welcome addition to any collection in itself, but its origin in the Stan Lee files makes it even more a collector's item. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $24.

3546

Amazing Spider-Man #107 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1972) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Spidey finds himself in another bind in this danger-filled John Romita Sr. cover. This stunning copy from the files of Stan Lee would grade even higher were it not for minor spine stress. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $34; VF/NM 9.0 value = $45.

3547

Amazing Spider-Man #108 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1972) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. John Romita Sr.'s Spidey-in-motion illustration makes this cover almost feel animated. This change-of-pace tale features Flash Thompson's post-Vietnam struggles and introduces Sha-Shan. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $34; VF/NM 9.0 value = $45.

3548

Amazing Spider-Man #109 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1972) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Do you believe in magic? Flash Thompson does, after Doctor Strange -- Master of the Mystic Arts -- saves his neck! Of course, everyone's favorite Wall Crawler helps, too. This crisp copy from Stan Lee's files features John Romita Sr. art. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $34.

Modern Age (1980-Present)

3549

Amazing Spider-Man #200 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1980) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. The Web-Slinger's roots are re-examined in his double-sized anniversary edition from Stan Lee's personal files. This is a tight, extremely solid copy sporting a very conservative grade. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value $7.

Silver Age (1956-1969)

3550

The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1966) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. What could be bigger than a Spider-Man/Avengers crossover? An appearance by Ol' Jadejaws himself, the Incredible Hulk, that's what! That all-new tale is backed up by two Doc Ock reprints. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $39.

3551

The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1967) FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Sizzling!! No other word can more aptly describe this awesome Larry Lieber cover. The jet-black background provides startling contrast allowing special guest star the Human Torch to pop right out at the reader's eye. Flame on! Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $36.

3552

The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1968) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. John Romita Sr. deftly employs color and concentric circles to create a dizzying sensation in this spellbinding cover for an extra-length tale revealing the story of Peter Parker's parents. A very solid copy from the files of Spidey co-creator Stan Lee. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $33.

3553

The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #6 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1969) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Spider-Man is assaulted by a sextet of his most insidious foes in this dynamite cover by John Romita Sr. The interior tale reprints the "Sinister Six" story from Annual #1. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $15.

3554

Fantasy Masterpieces #2 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1966) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. The origin of the fearsome Fin Fang Foom is but one of the monster tales in this double-sized treat, featuring the work of Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Don Heck. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $8.

3555

Fantasy Masterpieces #3 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1966) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Reprints of the Golden Age Captain America highlight this giant collection of the best from Marvel's past, with an energetic Jack Kirby cover touting the interior tales. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $8.

3556

Fantasy Masterpieces #4 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1966) VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. A pulse-pounding Jack Kirby cover breathes new life into these Marvel tales from yesteryear, in this copy from the files of Stan Lee. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $8.

3557

Fantasy Masterpieces #7 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1967) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. The legendary Human Torch vs. Sub-Mariner clash from 1940s Marvel Mystery #8 is reprinted, along with a Golden Age Captain America tale and other goodies from Marvel's rich past. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $12.

3558

Fantasy Masterpieces #10 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1967) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. The All Winners Squad -- Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch, and friends -- join forces for the first time in this much-demanded reprint from All Winners Comics #19. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $12.

3559

Fantasy Masterpieces #11 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1967) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. This final issue of Fantasy Masterpieces contains the origins of the Human Torch's "flaming sidekick" Toro and the armored adventurer the Black Knight, plus adventures of Captain America and the Sub-Mariner. Wow! Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $8; FN 6.0 value = $12.

3560

Millie The Model #117 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Millie The Models are auction rarities, and the fact that this copy comes from the important collection of Stan Lee makes it even more collectible. This one's got big hair, international intrigue, humor, Stan Goldberg art, and rich, vivid cover colors. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $12; VF 8.0 value = $26.

3561

Millie The Model #118 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Fashion plate meets rugrat in this eye-catching Stan Goldberg cover (Goldberg's art is evidenced inside, too). A solid specimen from the archives of none other than Stan Lee. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $26.

3562

Millie The Model #119 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. At this stage of the run of Millie, the book walked the line between the humor and romance genres, but in the case of this Silver Age treat, the scale tips more toward romance. Sob! Poor, Millie! This issue hails from the files of Stan Lee. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $26.

3563

Millie The Model #120 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1964) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Millie quits the modeling biz? Will the next issue of this comic be titled Millie The Career Girl? That's unlikely, but you'll have to read the Stan Goldberg-illustrated story to learn what happens next. This sharp copy of a hard-to-find Silver Age classic is from the lauded Stan Lee files. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $12; VF 8.0 value = $26.

3564

Millie The Model #121 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1964) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. From supermodel to starlet, Millie shifts careers (wait... didn't she change jobs last ish?). This is a striking specimen, bursting with rich cover colors, from the files of Stan Lee. Stan Goldberg provides the cover and interior artwork. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $12; VF 8.0 value = $26.

3565

Millie The Model #122 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Both Stans -- writer Stan Lee and artist Stan Goldberg -- sign the cover of this Goldberg-drawn classic. This beauty boasts vibrant colors and a healthy spine, as well as a romance comic-inspired cover "shocker." Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $26.

3566

Millie The Model #123 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1964) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. An interesting color choice -- a red "color hold" dropshadow behind the yellow "Millie" title -- makes this logo leap toward the reader's eye. And Stan Goldberg's striking cover teases the reader with the model's latest dilemma: She's now a has-been! This Silver Age rarity is a true find, from the files of Stan Lee. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $12; VF 8.0 value = $26.

3567

Millie The Model #124 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1964) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. The New York World's Fair was the rage in 1964, and its famous icon -- the World's Fair globe -- appears on this wonderful Stan Goldberg cover. Millie's on the cover, too, and so is a treacherous rival who covets the title "Miss World's Fair." Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $12.

3568

Millie The Model #125 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Millie gives boyfriend Clicker the kicker in this compelling cover illustrated by Stan Goldberg. This attractive copy from Stan Lee's files is kept from a higher grade by minor spine stress. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $26.

3569

Millie The Model #126 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1965) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Thoroughly nasty Millie? There's got to be a reason why Millie is so chilly to gal pal Chili, but you'll have to read this Stan Goldberg-drawn gem to learn why. A sterling example of a hard-to-find Silver Age Marvel, from the files of Stan Lee. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $26.

3570

Millie The Model #127 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1965) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Love, exciting and new, come aboard, we're expecting you! Millie cruises the high seas for romance, and the captain apparently has his eye on more than nautical navigation. The cover and interior art are by Stan Goldberg, and this solid copy comes from the files of Stan Lee. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $12.

3571

Millie The Model #128 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1965) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Millie says "yes" to Clicker, but will she say "I do"? This "heart-tugging" issue features art by Stan Goldberg and hails from the important collection of none other than Stan Lee. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $12.

3572

Millie The Model #129 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1965) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Millie sees red as neo-model Scarlet Mayfair runs away with the runway. This solid file copy from the Stan Lee collection features art by Stan Goldberg. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $12.

3573

Millie The Model #130 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1965) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Here's a rarity for Millie The Model issues: a multi-panel cover! Artist Stan Goldberg delivers the goods -- and the heartache -- in this Silver Age classic. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $12; VF 8.0 value = $26.

3574

Millie The Model #131 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1965) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Stan Goldberg offers another "bombshell" cover dilemma for Marvel's favorite model (pre-Mary Jane Watson, that is). This copy from Stan Lee's files is rich with vivid colors. Don't let this rarity slip by. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $12; VF 8.0 value = $26.

3575

Millie The Model #132 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1965) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This copy of Millie #132 has a lot to offer: A teary-eyed cover image by Millie-master Stan Goldberg, the unique history of originating from Stan Lee's files, and vibrant colors and sharp interior pages. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $26.

3576

Millie The Model #133 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1965) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Check out Millie's new 'do! She's got a new rival, too. This Stan Lee File Copy pulsates with rich colors -- and don't overlook the amazing art by Stan Goldberg. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $9; VF 8.0 value = $21.

3577

Millie The Model #134 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1966) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Like the blurb says, "Take a close look at this cover!" Then you'll find an eye-catching Stan Goldberg illustration that will appeal to collectors of Silver Age Marvels and collectors of romance comics. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $21.

3578

Millie The Model #135 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1966) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Millie gets a go-go girl makeover in this swingin' issue featuring Marvel's grooviest fab four -- not the Fantastic Four, but the Gears, comics' answer to the Beatles and the Kinks. This cover is a pop-culture masterpiece, courtesy of artist Stan Goldberg. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $21.

3579

Millie The Model #136 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1966) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. While "girls on skis" may not be a collecting genre, that may change once collectors spy this spellbinding cover for Millie The Model #136. Nobody draws slopes like Stan Goldberg! This copy is from the collection of Stan "The Man" Lee. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $9.

3580

Millie The Model #137 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1966) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. You've got to hand it to Marvel during the Silver Age -- the publisher stayed on top of current trends. Beatles clones "The Gears" make the scene with Millie in this groovy ish, a wonderful copy from the files of Stan Lee. The cover and interior art are by Stan Goldberg. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $9; VF 8.0 value = $21.

3581

Millie The Model #138 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1966) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. From Stan Lee's files comes this solid and desirable copy of Millie The Model #138. Its striking, fashionable cover by Stan Goldberg may not instantly earmark this as a Silver Age Marvel title, but the arrow-shaped blurb announcing the return of ex-boyfriend Steve Saxon bears Lee's unmistakable flair for hyperbole. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $9.

3582

Millie The Model #147 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1967) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. The blonde bombshell go-goes to London for a "mad-mod" fashion show, with Bill Williams art. This issue, from the important Stan Lee collection, is appealing to collectors of Marvel's Silver Age rarities, romance comics, and even fans of Austin Powers. Yeah, baby! Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $6; FN 6.0 value = $9.

3583

Millie The Model #148 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1967) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Millie and her gal pals sport the latest Piccadilly Circus fashions at Mardi Gras in this fab book from the important Stan Lee collection. Millies are uncommon in the auction circuit, so don't let this rarity pass you by. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $9.

3584

Millie The Model #149 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1967) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Dee-Dee, the "Skipper" to Millie's "Barbie," makes a swingin' appearance in Millie #149, which features art by Bill Williams and Stan Goldberg. You'll flip over her, promises one of several cover blurbs bearing the voice of master promoter Stan Lee, from whose collection this attractive copy originates. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $9; VF 8.0 value = $21.

3585

Millie The Model #150 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1967) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Millie gets the lei of the land during her Hawaiian holiday in this anniversary issue from the Stan Lee collection. Bill Williams and Stan Goldberg offer the artwork in this attractive copy that boasts intensely bright cover colors. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $21.

3586

Millie The Model #154 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1967) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Millie The Model undergoes a facelift this issue, abandoning its romance approach for an Archie-like art style. This beautiful copy of #154 emerges from Stan Lee's files maintaining rich cover gloss and very minor spine stress -- and it features Sol Brodsky artwork, too. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $29.

3587

Millie The Model #155 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1967) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Ever seen Millie #155 before? Probably not, as Millies of this era are hard to find -- and when you consider that this copy comes from the collection of Stan Lee, it becomes even more alluring. Sol Brodsky offers interior artwork to this issue. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $9; VF 8.0 value = $20.

3588

Millie The Model #156 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1967) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. The men make a fashion statement in this funny Millie cover. This crisp, color-rich copy hails from the collection of Stan Lee and features art by Sol Brodsky. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $9; VF 8.0 value = $20.

3589

Millie The Model #157 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1968) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Here's an unusual Silver Age Marvel book from the files of Stan Lee. Sol Brodsky delivers flawless Archie-like art, and the fashionably funny cover is worth the price of admission. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $9.

3590

Millie The Model #158 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1968) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Here's an eye-popper! This gorgeous file copy from Stan Lee is rife with color richness and cover gloss. Sol Brodsky is on hand for deliriously marvelous artwork. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $20.

3591

Millie The Model #159 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1968) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. The gag on this Millie cover may not be politically correct by today's standards, but the visual parodies of 1960s' music groups -- including "The Beats," "The Mamas and the Paupers," and "Peter, Paul, and Zelda" -- are riotous. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $9.

3592

Millie The Model #162 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1968) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Sol Brodsky's art is a highlight in this Marvel teen-humor gem from the files of Stan Lee. When you examine more than one of these "new" Millie covers, you'll notice that the small figure of Millie above each logo changes with each issue's cover. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $9; VF 8.0 value = $20.

3593

Millie The Model #163 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1968) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Nehru jackets, miniskirts, and mop-top musicians -- it's the swingin' sixties, man! This fab and funny Millie book is a Stan Lee File Copy, and features the art of Sol Brodsky. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $20.

3594

Millie The Model #164 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1968) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. A funky music group finds a muse in miniskirted Millie on this gorgeous Sol Brodsky cover. Millies are difficult to find in high grades, and the fact that this copy originated from the files of Stan Lee makes it all the more collectible. You'll go "Wow-ee!" (and "Yugga! Yugga! Yugga!") over this one! Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $20.

3595

Millie The Model #165 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1968) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. These funky 1960s fashions might make you think that the "G" in cover artist Stan G. stands for "groovy," but it's Stan Goldberg, in all his glory. As always, his in-demand artwork is outtasite! Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $20.

3596

Millie The Model #166 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1969) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Groovy, baby! It's Marvel's famous fashion plate, in her happenin' late-1960s' mode. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $20.

3597

Millie The Model #167 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Issues of late-1960s, "new" Millie The Model are hard to find in any condition. This drop-dead gorgeous specimen is in amazing shape, and is the only copy currently in CGC's survey -- and the fact that it's a Stan Lee File Copy makes it even more collectible. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $30.

3598

Millie The Model #168 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1969) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. If the Stan Goldberg art doesn't have you cheering, this copy's condition will. Its ultra-tight spine, off-white pages, and vibrant cover gloss are as attractive to the eye as is Mille herself. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $20.

3599

Millie The Model #169 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. It's rare that Millie issues graded this high appear in the market, and you can thank the files of Stan Lee for this baby resurfacing. A funny four-panel cover gag by teenmeister Stan Goldberg makes this issue even more desirable. Overstreet NM 9.4 value = $30.

3600

Millie The Model #170 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1969) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Just like with Barbara Eden's bare midriff in I Dream of Jeannie, Millie's navel is nowhere to be seen on this cover. But that's all that's missing from this gorgeous copy: The spine is nearly flawless, the pages are sparkling off-white, and there's tons of cover gloss. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $20.

3601

Millie The Model #171 Stan Lee File Copy (Marvel, 1969) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. It's hard to say what will attract your eye first: Millie's groovy miniskirt and green hosiery or the dynamic cover gloss of this beauty, the highest-graded copy currently in CGC's census. Millie #171's art by Stan Goldberg sizzles -- don't overlook this late-Silver Age rarity. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $25.

Session 4

Original Comic Art

4004

Ham Fisher - Original Art for Joe Palooka Sunday 1-30-44 (McNaught Syndicate, 1944). A rare "Fisher's Wartime Whoppers" World War II Sunday, featuring soldier Joe out in the cold with a "dream" girl. Nice "good girl" art, probably from the hand of Mo Leff, Fisher's long-time assistant who previously had worked for Al Capp. The strip is in two pieces, with the topper and first two rows of panels on the first 18.75" x 13.75" piece, and the last two rows on the 18.75" x 9.5" second. Together, they measure 18.75" x 23". There's a dark smudge on one panel, along with a few stains, minor yellowing and soiling. Some notes have been written in the margins in black and blue pencil. Still, a very attractive and desirable piece of wartime art.

Memorabilia

4005

Carl Barks - Limited Edition Walt Disney's Donald Duck Mini Lithograph "Dude for a Day" 64/100 (Another Rainbow, 2000). This extremely rare mini print of a duded-up Donald is from a 1975 painting by the legendary Good Duck Artist, Carl Barks. It originally accompanied a bone china sculpture, both of which were limited to 100 pieces. This framed and matted print comes with a nice booklet, filled with color photos about the production of the figure (which, alas, does not come with this lot) and a 1991 interview with Barks.

Original Comic Art

4006

Ken Bald - Original Comic Strip Art for Judd Saxon Dailies, Group of 3 (King Features Syndicate, 1960-1961). "Judd Saxon" began on April 18, 1957 and would run for barely five-and-a-half to six respectable years, ending in August 1962. As pop culture would rediscover in the heyday of the night time soaps on television, greed is an easily understood motivation. The hero, Judd, began in the strip as a low level functionary but with great desire. The "business" of these strips usually concerned revolutionary formulas, false sales estimates, victimized investors or inventors, comely daughters, canny shop foremen, traitorous vice presidents, and cold-hearted girlfriends. Strip creator, Ken Bald, was just hitting his stride with these three great strips, dated 8-9-60, 1-3-61, and 4-19-61. Each strip measures approximately 6.5" x 22" with an image area of approximately 5.25" x 18.5". There is some slight aging apparent, specifically along the extreme edges, and around portions of the art where the zip-a-tone has yellowed.

4007

Dan Barry - Original Comic Strip Art for Flash Gordon Dailies, Group of 3 (King Features Syndicate, 1959 -1962). Although Alex Raymond is most closely associated with Flash Gordon in the minds of comics aficionados, the man who devoted more of his professional life to the strip than any other was Dan Barry. In 1951, the "Flash Gordon" daily strip was revived, and Barry was its artist. Barry remained with the strip for nearly four decades. These three "Flash Gordon" strips date 1-9-59, 12-2-59, and 8-14-62. Each strip measures approximately 5.5" x 17.5" with a 4.5" x 15" image area. The pieces have some slight discoloration from aged zip-a-tone, but are in overall excellent condition.

4008

Wayne Boring - Original Comic Strip Art for Superman Sunday dated 9-17-50 (McClure, 1950). This gorgeous Wayne Boring "Superman" Sunday strip features Superman and Lois Lane in nearly every panel. The inking on this piece is sumptuous, with very fine brushwork, attention to background detail, and snappy "spotting" of the black areas, for maximum eye-appeal. The power of Wayne Boring's Man of Steel is augmented with skillful inks -- it's a sensational combination! The condition of the art is immaculate, not a touch of white-out or correction of any kind is apparent. The photocopied Superman title logo color-matches the original art paper. The image area is 20" x 14.25" and the piece is double-matted to an overall size of 26" x 20". A super piece!

4009

Rich Buckler and Larry Lieber - Original Comic Strip Art for the Hulk Group (Marvel/Register and Tribune Syndicate, 1979). From the short-lived newspaper strip starring our favorite green-skinned goliath comes five pages of art. There are three dailies drawn by Rich Buckler: the first measures 17.5" x 6.5", with an image area of 14.25" x 4.5"; the second page is 17" x 9.25", image area 14" x 4.5"; the third page is actually two pages glued together, with a correction drawn on the second page showing through a cut hole in the first 17" x 11" sheet, with a total image area of 14" x 4.5". Two Larry Lieber pages follow: the first is a daily on a 17" x 7.25" page, image area 14.5" x 4.5", which is missing some lettering paste-ups; the second Lieber page is a Sunday, measuring 23" x 10.75", image area 21" x 9.5". It's a great group of art for the Hulk fan!

4010

Raeburn Van Buren - Original Comic Strip Art for Abbie an' Slats Group of 159 Strips (United Features Syndicate, 1946-70). For those collectors looking for something with a little weight, try this incredible hefty batch of Sunday originals by the talented artist Raeburn Van Buren. "Abbie an' Slats" began as an offshoot project for Al Capp, of "Lil' Abner" fame in 1937; he scripted the strip until 1945, when his brother Elliot Caplin took over. The strip ran until 1971, not one of the heavy hitters, but a modestly popular strip, especially with rural readers. This massive collection of 24" x 17" originals consists mostly of strips from 1960 to 1970, although there are a few pages from 1946 and 1953 included. A couple of pages are missing the title panel, and some strips used the occasional stat; however, most of these pieces are in excellent condition. You may never get another chance to see this many original pages of newspaper art together, let alone something as well drawn as this lovely strip.

4011

Raeburn Van Buren - Original Comic Strip Art for "Abbie n' Slats" Group of 190 Strips (United Features Syndicate, 1942-70). This long running strip was first developed and written by Al Capp, of "Lil' Abner" fame. The artist was Raeburn Van Buren, whose illustrations had appeared in many magazines like Saturday Evening Post. The strip ran from 1937 until Van Buren's retirement in 1971. This incredible stack of strips includes a total of 190 pieces of art; many are from 1948, with additional strips from 1946, 1949, 1960, 1963, 1966, 1967, and 1970. Most of the 20.5" x 7" strips are in excellent condition, although some panels were stated images from earlier strips. The stats are beginning to darken, and a few strips are missing items. Still, this is a great opportunity to get a treasure trove of art from one of the best in the business. A bonus strip is included from 1942; it features the artist himself, in a pitch for war bonds.

4012

Raeburn Van Buren - Original Comic Strip Art for Abbie an' Slats Group of 200 Strips (United Features Syndicate, 1950-71). A massive treasure trove of original daily strips from one of the finest artists to toil away for the newspapers. Van Buren got his start in magazine illustration; he entered into a partnership with Al Capp (who wrote the strip as a moonlight gig away from his "Lil' Abner") to produce this long-running strip that veered from slapstick humor to soap opera, all with a rural flavor. These 200 strips begin in the early 1950s, including 1953, 1957, and 1959; but the real bulk of the work here is from 1960 to 1970. Three strips are missing the last panel, and a few strips used a stat or two which have turned a little brown. Most of these, however, are in excellent shape. This is a wonderful chance to collect an artist whose work is due a new recognition and admiration by today's fans.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

4013

Raeburn Van Buren - Abbie an' Slats Newspaper Comic Strip Proofs Group (United Features Syndicate, 1939-70). This incredible group of approximately 150 Sunday strip proofs provides a virtual history of one of the most beautifully illustrated comic strips of all time. Raeburn Van Buren began his career as a magazine illustrator, and his fine line portraits, particularly of pretty young women, make this huge batch of strip proofs a visual feast. We begin with tabloid Sunday pages from 1939-41, which are in color; midway through 1941 they switch to black and white, and a half page format. Most of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s are represented here, with a few strips duplicated. They are, for the most part, in great condition, although some show signs of aging and improper storage. Some have notes written in margins or on the back, a couple may have a logo or panel cut out, and many have been signed by Van Buren. Whether you are a casual fan, a comics historian, or just a lover of great art and entertaining stories, this lot should easily fit the bill.

Original Comic Art

4014

Ernie Bushmiller - Original Comic Strip Art for Nancy Daily dated 11-14-42 (United Feature Syndicate, 1942). Sometimes less is more and Nancy was one of those rare strips that could convey a great sense of humor in as few words as possible. With this piece you not only get three panels of Nancy but you also get a Fritzi Ritz appearance. This clean page measures 5.5" x 21".

4015

Ernie Bushmiller - Original Comic Strip Art for Fritzi Ritz Daily, dated 6-13-33 (United Features Syndicate, 1933). Before Nancy, Ernie Bushmiller's main comic concern was Fritzi Ritz, one of a number of beautiful young ladies who populated the comics pages in the 1920s and 30s. This nice pre-Nancy piece, with a "table tennis" theme, will be a welcome acquisition for the lucky collector who wins it. The art measures 22.25" x 6" on lightly tanning board, and is in excellent condition. It has been personally signed "To my friend Morris Weiss" by Bushmiller.

4016

Milton Caniff - Original Comic Strip Art for Terry and the Pirates Daily (Chicago Tribune, 1935). In the annals of comic strip art, "Terry and the Pirates" stands alone. A masterpiece of storytelling coupled with crisp, elegant artwork, Milton Caniff virtually invented the adventure strip. This sterling entry features Mr. Krunch trying to exert his will over his pretty prisoner. Expert used of black shadows and panel layout give this piece power and menace. Measures 6.75" x 21", in excellent condition with some edge wear at the top.

4017

Al Capp - Original Comic Strip Art for "Li'l Abner" Daily (United Features Syndicate, 1940). Here's a great example of a daily Li'l Abner strip, from a prime period. "Li'l Abner" has been referred to as the greatest comic strip of all time; at the time this daily appeared in 1940, he had over 20,000,000 avid readers following his adventures. As often happened in the strip, the Yokums found themselves out of their beloved Dogpatch; this time they descend on Washington, D.C. to pay a visit to the "presy-dunt". This large daily has been matted to a size of 26" x 9.5"; the art itself measures 22" x 5.75". There is a small tear through the last panel (through Mammy Yokum's word balloon) that has been repaired, but the piece still looks to be in excellent condition. Fine examples of Al Capp art like this are hard to come by; this one is exceptionally nice, with Abner in all three panels.

4018

Al Capp - Original Li'l Abner Sketch (undated). Offered here is a superb sketch from the hand of a comic strip master. Li'l Abner, the good-hearted but dim-witted hero of Dogpatch was the creation of cartoonist Al Capp. As the strip's popularity grew, Capp relied more and more on his studio to produce the daily and Sunday pages, making originals by the strip's creator unusually rare. The piece offered here, measuring approximately 9" x 12" on heavy board and rendered in bold black marker, is inscribed, "To Vivian, Al Capp". An interesting note is that the "Vivian" in the inscription is actually Vivian Berg, widow of the late Dave Berg of Mad Magazine fame. This is a spectacular piece, and one that Capp obviously spent some time on, as one can still see the preliminary pencil drawing underneath the black marker lines.

4019

Billy DeBeck - Original Comic Strip Art for Barney Google Daily dated 11-2-34 (King Features Syndicate, 1934). Before he had to share his turf with newcomer Snuffy Smith, Barney Google did just fine and dandy holding his own. Barney never could stay out of trouble and between being hounded by his imposing wife or having a bit of mayhem at the racetrack he was always in some sort of bind. This strip is a perfect example of how Barney was always in hot water and being done by his originator can only add to the appeal of this piece. This piece is matted and image area measures 17" x 4.5"

4020

Billy DeBeck - Original Comic Strip Art for Barney Google and Snuffy Smith Sunday dated 4-21-40 (King Features Syndicate, 1940). While Barney Google sure held his own when it came to popularity, the strip really blossomed when his equally diminutive hillbilly cousin Snuffy Smith was introduced. The combination of "big city" Barney and "back woods" Snuffy always made way for some unexpected hilarity. In this strip the boys want to get a gander of the new school marm and end up with more than they bargain for. This piece is very clean and will display beautifully. It measures 12" x 18.5".

4021

Floro Dery - Original Comic Strip Art for Amazing Spider-Man Sunday Group (Marvel/Register and Tribune Syndicate, 1985). Filipino artist Floro Dery is best known today as a top design artist in Los Angeles. His work has appeared in "Transformers: the Movie" and "The Little Mermaid", along with many others. From 1982 to 1992, he was the artist on the Sunday Spider-Man strip written by Stan Lee. Here are two nice examples from 1985, both with some cool web-slinging action done in Dery's attractive style. Page size for the first strip is 22.75" x 11", with an image area of 22" x 10.5". There are two additional pieces of board taped to the top of the second strip making it 23" x 11.75". Both pages are in nice condition.

4022

Stan Drake - Original Art for The Heart of Juliet Jones Dailies, Group of 2 (King Features Syndicate, 1965). In 1953, looking for a new outlet for his creative talent, Stan Drake decided to try newspaper comics. He joined forces with Elliot Caplin and King Features Syndicate to create "The Heart of Juliet Jones", a successful soap opera strip. Drake amazed his readers with his thorough mastery of blocking and lighting, his display of movement and subtle emotions. Here are two strips, dated 8-21-65 and 10-13-65, which demonstrate Drake's ability to accurately portray the human experience in the restricting format of sequential panels. The art measures approximately 5.5" x 22.5" with a 5" x 18" image area. There is some slight aging apparent, but overall the work is in excellent condition.

4023

Bud Fisher - Original Comic Strip Art for Mutt and Jeff daily, dated 12-14-23 (King Features, 1923). Comic's original Dynamic Duo, "Mutt and Jeff" was one of the most successful strips of its time, appearing in newspapers around the world for 75 years. In the example offered here, Jeff proves that he is, indeed, a true fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, when Mutt invites him to meet "Watson". We assume Jeff is in for quite a shock. Measuring a generous 30" X 11" overall, this piece is in excellent condition and is signed by the artist in the last panel.

4024

Bud Fisher - Original Comic Strip Art for Mutt and Jeff Daily dated 4-27-24 (King Features Syndicate, 1924). Mutt and Jeff is generally credited as being the first regularly appearing daily comic strip. This long-running strip, featuring carefree Mutt and a certifiably insane Jeff as his sidekick, was a reader's favorite for decades. This strip managed to maintain the attention of readers from 1907-1982 before disappearing. Our offering is an early piece done fully by the strip's creator. Grab yourself a piece of 'toon history with this one. This piece measures 30" x 10.5" and is very clean and bright.

4025

Bud Fisher - Original Comic Strip Art for Mutt and Jeff Daily dated 1924 (King Features Syndicate, 1924). While Mutt and Jeff were at most times bosom buddies in this strip, Jeff actually turns to drastic measures to beat (literally) Mutt out on a date with a duchess. An interesting note, this piece has been altered seemingly to run in a UK newspaper. Dollar signs have been scratched out and replaced with pound signs. A few other words have been altered in the same way. This large piece measures 11.5" x 30".

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Bud Fisher - Original Comic Strip Daily Art for Mutt and Jeff (Bell Syndicate, 1925). Those classic comic strip pals Mutt and Jeff take a tour of the country, stopping off in Butte, Montana in this early four panel gag from Bud Fisher. Note the cash balance listed in the last panel; the same figures appear in pencil in the upper margin, where Fisher was checking his addition! From the days when daily strips took up a lot more space in the papers, this page measures 30" x 10.75", with an image area of 29" x 8.5". There's a little aging evident along the edges on this otherwise fine condition piece.

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Bud Fisher - Original Comic Strip Art Daily for Mutt and Jeff (Bell Syndicate, 1926). This early strip has a bit of history connected to it, in the fact that this was the first widely popular six-day-a-week panel strip. It wasn't the very first, but it was the one that people took to, appearing in 1,200 papers at the time. The original focus was Mutt's obsession with horse racing; in fact, the strip ran in the sports section in the early pre-comics page days. This example touches on Mutt's gambling, as he turns down an offer to invest some winnings on shares of U. S. Steel stock, settling for another deal made in an alley! Great stuff, from one of the founding fathers of the newspaper comics, Bud Fisher. The art measures 30" x 10.5", with an image area of 29" x 8.5"; there's some very light soiling, but overall this piece is in very nice condition.

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Charles Flanders - Original Art for Lone Ranger Daily dated 3-17 (undated). The Lone Ranger turns some captured dynamiters over to the town sheriff, and hightails it out into the desert, along with Tonto, in this daily Lone Ranger comic strip. The art is undated, by the artist is certainly well known; Charles Flanders, who worked on the strip for many years, from 1939 to 1971. The art measures 6.75" x 19" with a 5" x 18" image area. The work is in great condition, with some slight aging around the zipatone. Hi-yo-Silver! Away-y-y!

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Richard Martin Fletcher - Original Comic Strip Art for Surgeon Stone Group (Chicago Tribune, 1949). Dick Fletcher was a cartoonist known primarily for his work on DC's Gangbusters comic book. But from 1946 until 1951 he drew this largely forgotten strip about the world of health care; it fits in well with other medical-themed strips such as "Dr. Bobbs", "Rex Morgan, M.D.", and TV tie-ins like "Ben Casey" and "Dr. Kildare". Included in this group are four Sunday full-page originals from the month of October, 1949, each measuring 17" x 23". Other than the logo stats beginning to darken and a few small stains, these pieces are all in excellent condition.

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Hal Foster - Comic Strip Panel (King Features Syndicate, Undated). Hal Foster was one of the more amiable artists of his day and usually rewarded fan letter writers with a panel that Foster himself would clip from one of his original pages. This is one such example of his generosity. This large panel features the Prince himself in mortal combat against a viking warrior and is signed by Foster. This piece is matted and image area measures 7.5" x 8.5".

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Paul Fung - Original Comic Strip Art for Dumb Dora (Newspaper Feature Syndicate, 1931). Dumb Dora can be considered a distant cousin to the more popular and better known Blondie; in fact, Fung took over the "Dora" strip from Chic Young, who went on to create the "Blondie" strip for King Features. Dora is also among the group of comic strip ladies who were found in every week's Sunday supplement, like Fritzi Ritz; they were young ladies of leisure with no visible means of support (unlike such hard workers as Tillie the Toiler and Winnie Winkle). This nice example from 1931 has Dora and boyfriend Rodney cavorting at the beach. The art measures 17.5" x 15.5", with an image area of 17" x 13.5"; and is in two sections that have been taped together. Other than some light aging, this piece is in excellent condition.

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Paul Fung - Original Comic Strip Art for Dumb Dora Daily, dated 2-28-31 (Newspaper Feature Syndicate, 1931). Boyfriend Rodney makes a big announcement in this amusing Dora daily from 1931. Fung took over this strip only a year earlier from "Blondie" creator Chic Young. He went on to become Cliff Sterrett's assistant on the popular "Polly and her Pals" strip. The artboard measures 21.5" x 7", with an image area of 17.75" x 4". There's a small amount of yellowing noticeable along the edges, plus some penciled notations at the top and bottom, however, the art area is clean and in great condition.

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George Gately - Original Comic Strip Art for Heathcliff Daily dated 7-17-74 (McNaught Syndicate, 1974). Nope, Garfield was not the original feline trouble-maker. That claim to fame belongs solely to Heathcliff. This long-running strip still enjoys popularity in the papers and cartoons. This daily, featuring our cat watching a literal cat-fight over his affection, is signed "To Morris - Best wishes, from "Heathcliff and George Gately".

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Frank Godwin - Original Art Comic Strip Art for Rusty Riley Sunday (King Features Syndicate, 1959). Few newspaper strips look quite as nice as Rusty Riley. Artist Frank Godwin was a master with the brush, as seen in this lovely example. Like Raeburn Van Buren, Godwin had a long career as a book and magazine illustrator which preceded his work on Rusty In fact, he even had an earlier strip, "Connie", which ran from 1922 to 1944. "Rusty Riley" began in 1948 (after Godwin had spent a little time drawing comic books, including Wonder Woman) as a male counterpart to "Little Orphan Annie". In time, it developed into an ongoing saga about the world of horse racing. While there are no animals in this example, there is plenty of fine portrait art by one of the last of the "old masters". The art size is 23.75" x 16.5", and is in very nice condition.

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Rube Goldberg - Original Art for Editorial Cartoon dated 8-30-48. (No publisher, 1948). A powerful example of editorial cartooning by the modern master of the form, Rube Goldberg, who was such a force in cartooning that the National Cartoonist Society has named their annual award for excellence "The Ruben" in recognition of his importance to the art form. This drawing is executed in ink and crayon on coquille board, the traditional media of the editorial cartoonist. The idea is instantly grasped visually, and the piece includes a caption copy in the upper left corner in the border of the piece to be used to augment the visuals. This piece is in splendid condition with small areas of white paint touch-ups. The art paper is 14.5" x 20" with an image area of 13" x 14.25". Signed "Rube Goldberg" in the lower left corner.

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Chester Gould - Original Comic Strip Art for Dick Tracy Sunday (Chicago Tribune, 1976). Chester Gould is one of the most famous of all American cartoonists. The success of his great detective strip "Dick Tracy" will long out-live Gould, who retired from the strip in 1977, and passed away in 1985. This nice Sunday original is from Gould's last year on the strip. Although the action is centered around Tracy's female assistant Lizz, Tracy does appear in stat form in the logo panel. Gould personally signed this page in red ink in the upper right margins. The bottom tier of panels was drawn on a separate sheet of bristol and taped from behind. Together the two pieces measure 22.5" x 16.25". There are a few light stains in the margin areas, but overall this piece is in very nice condition.

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Russ Heath - Original Comic Strip Art for The Lone Ranger (King Features Syndicate, circa 1979-1981). Russ Heath excels at illustration in the Western genre, and in this "Lone Ranger" daily, he also displays his rarely surpassed ability to render beautiful women. As usual, there is no evidence of white-out, and the art is in excellent condition. The syndicate copyright, formerly placed between panels 2 and 3, has fallen off this strip. Images of the Lone Ranger, Tonto, and an exquisite example of "good girl" art in the person of Diablo, make this daily a "triple-collectible". On 5.75" x 17" art paper, with an image size of 4.5" x 15". Better be quick on the draw on this one, buckaroos!

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George Herriman - Original Comic Strip Art for Krazy Kat, dated 12-21-19 (Hearst, 1919). In all the history of comics and comic strips, a precious few creators can claim to have crossed the line from "popular art" into "fine art". Winsor McCay, certainly; Frank Frazetta, arguably; and George Herriman, definitely. An early practitioner of "word jazz", Herriman was unconstrained by the ordinary conventions of language and created a patois all his own. The influence of Herriman's semantic creativity can be seen most clearly in the strip's most honored descendant, "Pogo", by Walt Kelly, who adopted the linguistic freedom of "Krazy Kat" to great effect. To "Kat" afficionados, "brick" strips, or those strips that show Ignatz hurling a brick at the lovestruck Krazy, are certainly the most desirable. This strip has a satisfying "brick" ending, as well as appearances by most of the regular cast, including Joe Stork, Offisa Bull Pup and others. A wonderful piece of art, the page measures approximately 16.25" x 18.25" overall, and is signed by the artist in the lower center.

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George Herriman - Original Comic Strip Art for Krazy Kat Daily, dated 8-23-33 (King Features Syndicate, 1933). Krazy Kat and Mrs. Kwekk Wekk, a noisy waterfowl, discuss the virtue of giving up gossip because it's an "unkoot hebit," in this sprightly daily strip by George Herriman. A final cameo by the scandalous Ignatz, completes this zany little package. Herriman's unpretentious style, skittering in every direction, has a prickly quality that is a joy to perceive. The art measures 6" x 21" with an approximate 4.25" x 20" image area. Some slight aging is apparent, but nothing that diminishes the excellent overall quality. Signed by George Herriman.

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Walter Hoban - Original Comic Strip Art for Jerry on the Job Daily (Int'l Feature Service, 1930). This little tyke couldn't have been too old, but here he is -- "on the job", as it were; however it seems Jerry's real job is to knock people off their feet in the last panel of every strip! He does it here again, sending a sweet young lady flying out of the frame with a simple (and, to him, logical) comment! This piece measures 25" x 6.5", with an image area of 24" x 5.5", and is in excellent condition.

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Walt Kelly - Original Art Daily Comic Strip Art for Pogo (Hall Syndicate, 1961). Howland Owl prepares for a Congressional "battle of the minds", with hardly-able assistance from Churchy in this four panel masterpiece from the late, great Walt Kelly. Many cartoonists like to poke fun at Washington politics, but few could match Kelly's deft handling of the subject, or match his fantastic way with a brush. This piece measures 20" x 6", with an image area of 18.5" x 5". Outside of a tiny discoloration above the last panel, it is in perfect condition.

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Walt Kelly - Original Art Daily Comic Strip Art for Pogo (Hall Syndicate, 1965). Pogo and Howland ponder the mysteries of base-seven mathematics in this cute four panel strip from 1965. We think Pogo has it pretty well figured out in the last panel! It's another beauty from the mind and brush of Walt Kelly, one of the best-loved cartoonists of his generation. The page measures 20" x 6.5", with an image area of 18.5" x 5". The page is in excellent condition.

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Walt Kelly - Original Comic Strip Art for Pogo Sunday dated 5-16-65 (Hall Syndicate, 1965). We would be lyin' if we tried to tell you that the lion featured on this cute Walt Kelly page was the usual star of the strip. And as for the real star, well, Pogo is nowhere to be found. But no matter. You'll love this page anyway, because it is simply wonderful. And don't despair too much about the absent possum, 'cause we still have ol' Albert Alligator in the last panel to pick things up! This third-page Sunday original measures 25.5" x 19", with an image area of 23.25" x 16". A small portion of the logo stat along the "P" has been lost, and there's a slight crunch at the lower left corner that could be straightened out by framing. With that in mind, it's still a magnificent piece in great condition.

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Walt Kelly - Original Art Panel Page for Pogo Peek-A-Book "Sufferin on the Steppes" page 5 (Simon and Shuster, 1958). Walt Kelly's beloved character Pogo wasn't just in the newspapers, or the occasional comic book; Kelly released a series of trade paperbacks throughout the 1950s and 60s filled with not only Sunday strip reprints, but also brand new material, like the story this choice page is from. "The Man From Sufferin on the Steppes" was Kelly's version of the Pogo gang as Russians, sort of a swampy Dr. Zhivago (although that famous film would not be released until 1965). This page features the main characters Pogo, Howland Owl, and Albert the Alligator, all cavorting in the snowy Soviet "train" station. The page is drawn in ink and blue pencil on a 12" x 16" sheet of heavy paper, with an image area of 9" x 14.5". It is in excellent condition.

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Walt Kelly - Original Christmas Illustration (Undated). Absolutely nobody could draw anthropomorphic animals like Walt Kelly, and this is a perfect representative piece. This charming, detailed ink and watercolor portrays a cute-as-a-button musical trio belting out a Christmas carol. This is one you will definitely want to hang on your wall. It comes matted and framed and the image area measures 8.5" x 6.5".

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Walt Kelly - Original Art Complete Five Page Story for Jack Acid Society Black Book, "Hayfoot-Strawfoot" (Simon and Schuster, 1962). Kelly loved to poke holes in big pompous windbags; heavy right-wing posturing also got his goat. The John Birch Society is a notorious right-wing organization formed in 1958 whose motto is "Less government, more responsibility, and -- with God's help -- a better world." Well, Kelly saw through this, and created the Jack Acid Society Black Book in response. In this opening salvo, Kelly's main character -- a near-blind mole who sees only what he wants to -- states his position. As always with Kelly, this is beautifully drawn and lettered. The pages measure 11.5" x 19", with an image area of 9.25" x 16.75". The type stat on page one is beginning to come loose, but the pages are all in excellent condition. And remember, "We have met the enemy, and he is us!"

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Frank King - Original Art Comic Strip Art for Gasoline Alley Sunday dated 4-14-46 (Chicago Tribune, 1946). Hand colored originals such as this were often given to fans and friends by the strip artists. This fun piece by Frank King is very colorful indeed and humorous. The strip features Avery, one of Walt Wallet's running buddies. A funny and great gag! The art paper size is 19" x 23", with an image area of 17" x 21". The art is in good condition, but please note there are numerous minor paper creases along the edges of the page, along the borders outside of the art area. There are several closed and mended tears, including one that runs through the second tier of panels from the left edge to near center of the page, for approximately 7 inches. This was closed with tape on the back of the paper. As a provenance note, a stamp on the back of the art paper indicates this piece was once in the collection of Phil Seuling.

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Harold H. Knerr - Original Art for The Katzenjammer Kids Sunday dated 1-5-35 (King Features Syndicate, 1935). The Katzenjammer Kids continue to create headaches for all they meet with their slapstick pranks. Even a Secretary of War in a remote jungle is not safe! The art area is 20.5" x 16.25" in a 28.5" x 24.5" matt. Knerr's use of lively patterns and super animated cartoon figures are hallmarks of the Katzies' comic strip legacy, and this example is in lovely condition.

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Larry Lieber - Original Comic Strip Art for The Hulk, Group of 5 Sundays (Tribune Syndicate, 1980/82). There's no skimping on Hulk-action in these five outstanding Sunday strips -- ol' Greenskin appears in every single one of them, bouncing bullets off his chest, stomping through the streets, and throwing trees at werewolves! Larry Lieber brings years of experience to these tightly-packed bursts of excitement, and the Hulk-aholic in you will sing his praises! Five strips (6-8-80, 8-24-80, 2-14-82, 4-11-82, and 5-2-82), each measuring 23" x 11", in excellent condition.

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Larry Lieber - Original Comic Strip Art for Spider-Man Daily, Group of 25 (King Features, 1992-93). Here's a wallopin' webful of super-cool "Spider-Man" strip art by the sibling team of Stan Lee and Larry Lieber. These 25 strips include several installments of the "Spidey-Sneaks" storyline, and several with Daredevil appearances. Spidey appears in costume in virtually every strip. A great collection. 25 strips, each measuring 4.5" x 13.5" in excellent condition.

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Larry Lieber - Original Comic Strip Art for Spider-Man, Group of 100 Daily Strips (King Features, 1990s). Larry Lieber spent the better part of decade drawing the "Spider-Man" comic strip, and we've got a bunch of them right here -- this thick lot of original art features no less than 100 strips from the long-running series. Most of these strips feature Peter Parker and Mary Jane, with Spidey appearing in costume in about 20 strips. Other guest stars include Daredevil, Doctor Doom, J. Jonah Jameson, and more. This is a great way to start your comic art collection, and will make you the envy of all your friends! 100 strips, each measuring 13.5" x 4.5" and in excellent condition.

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Larry Lieber and Dan Barry - Original Comic Strip Art for Spider-Man, Group of 100 Daily Strips (King Features, 1980s/90s). Thinking about collecting some "Spider-Man" newspaper strip art, but aren't sure how to start? Here's an amazing "instant collection" featuring the original artwork for 100 daily strips starring everyone's favorite Web-Slinger! Spider-Man appears in costume in about half of the strips, and there are also guest appearances by Doctor Doom, Hobgoblin, the Beast (of X-Men fame), Matt Murdock, and more. Mary Jane is featured in about a third of the strips, and there is are several strips from a storyline where Peter was a masked circus performer. Most of the strips are by the great Larry Lieber, but there are also five strips by Dan Barry. This is truly a fistful of art and should pop to the top of your bid list. 100 strips, each measuring 13.5" x 4.5" and in excellent condition.

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Larry Lieber and Dan Barry - Original Comic Strip Art for Spider-Man Daily Strip, Group of 25 (King Features, 1990-94). A really nice collection of 25 original strips, all of which feature Spider-Man in costume. The Beast and Hobgoblin show up in various strips, as well as Mary Jane. Most of the strips are by Stan Lee's brother Larry Lieber, but there is also one by Dan Barry. 25 strips, measuring 4.5" x 13" in excellent condition.

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Winsor McCay - Original Comic Strip Art for Little Nemo in Slumberland dated 8-25-07 (The New York Herald Co., 1907). A true pioneer in the fields of animation and comic strip art, Winsor McCay was one of the most popular cartoonists of the early 20th century. He first gained real popularity with his "Dream of the Rarebit Fiend", but it was "Little Nemo in Slumberland", first published about a year after "Fiend", that solidified his place in comics history. More fantastic than The Wizard of Oz, more oddly beautiful than Alice in Wonderland, "Nemo" told the story of a little boy's adventures in the Land of Dreams. Published by The New York Herald until 1911, disagreements with management caused McCay to take his baby and run to "The American", a Hearst paper, where the strip, now retitled "In the Land of Wonderful Dreams", ran until late 1913, when McCay was assigned to do "serious" cartooning and editorial work. It was truly the end of an era. The piece offered here is actually made up of two pieces. The top panel measures approximately 22.5" x 17" and the bottom panel measures approximately 22.5" x 11.75", for an overall size of approximately 28.5" x 22.5". In very good condition, and signed by the artist in the last panel, there is some discoloration around the edges and a few notations in the margins, but these minor issues do not detract from the beauty of the art in any way. This was McCay at the height of his talents; a true master creating his signature work. An exhibition of McCay's comic strip art was presented at the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 1966, and no less an artist then the celebrated Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are, has cited McCay as an influence on his own work. After nearly a century, McCay's work is as alive and vibrant today as it was when it was first published. Uniquely inspired, few, if any, have come close to reaching the standard set by Winsor McCay.

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Dale Messick - Original Comic Strip Art for Brenda Starr dated 1-12-41(The Chicago Tribune, 1941). Rendered in Dale Messick's fine, delicate style, this is a beautiful example of vintage Brenda Starr at her best. From a very early point in the run (the strip debuted in 1940), it's easy to see why readers fell in love with the feisty girl reporter, and why millions still read her adventures on a daily basis. The strip is done in two pieces, each one measuring approximately 23" x 14.5" overall. In very good condition, there is a small chunk out of the upper left corner of one page, which does not affect the art in any way.

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Otto Messmer - Original Comic Strip Art for Felix the Cat dated 5-29-44 (King Features Syndicate, 1944). While Pat Sullivan is generally credited with being the genius behind Felix the Cat it was, in all reality, a young Otto Messmer that single-handedly brought our magical cat to life in his first cartoon in 1919. This is a chance to add to your collection a piece that was wrought from the hand of this feline's creator. This piece measures 20" x 6.5" and is free of any white-out.

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Bob Montana - Original Comic Strip Art for Archie dated 5-9-48 (Archie, 1948). It's hard to imagine ever finding a more classic representation of the ever-adorable Betty Cooper. This exceptional example, dated "5-9," is from the legendary creator of "Archie", Bob Montana. One wonders how Archie Andrews could have been so blind to the many attractive qualities of the love-struck Betty while he chased Veronica Lodge. This strip manages to slap the viewer in the face with several of those assets. The third panel shows Betty, clad only in a towel, stepping out of the shower. In the fourth, she is attired in lingerie while she considers the dress she will wear to impress the brain-dead object of her affections. Finally, in the last panel we find Betty in the soaking wet dress, a prime candidate for even the most intimidating wet T-shirt contest. Bob Montana was the consummate artist on the Archie titles and his version of Betty Cooper remains the standard by which subsequent artists were judged. She was the wholesome, all-American girl next door, the girl that every mother wanted her son to marry. But beneath the subdued exterior brimmed a feminine essence that would have transfixed the most discriminating male. This work of art will be the highlight of any collection of Archie memorabilia. This piece measures approximately 15" x 22". The title panel and first panel of this comic strip are missing, but their absence doesn't diminish the integrity of the story. A similarly weighted piece of illustration paper has been carefully attached to the missing area with museum quality tape.

Golden Age (1938-1955)

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Platinum Age Creators Signature Group Memorabilia Comic-related (Unpublished, 1933). The calling card of Mrs. Carl Moon, who worked as a newspaper reporter, signed by three very influential comic creators. The signatures are George McManus ("Bringing Up Father"), Sidney Smith ("The Gumps"), and John Hix ("Strange As It Seems"). Finding signatures of these gentlemen can be very tough, let alone finding them all together! So don't wait to bid or you might lose out.

Original Comic Art

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Frank Robbins - Original Comic Strip Art for Johnny Hazard Dailies, Group of 3 (King Features Syndicate, 1957-1960). In 1944, King Features and artist Frank Robbins launched Johnny Hazard, a popular series which ran until 1977. The strip required lots of accurately drawn aircraft and weaponry, gorgeous gals, mature plotting and art, and Robbins was up for the task. His artwork was exemplary. These three strips are dated 1-1-57, 4-7-58, and 3-3-60. The first two strips are drawn at a larger size, approximately 7" x 23" with a 5.5" x 20" image area. The third strip is drawn at a smaller 5.25" x 16.5" with a 4.25" x 15" image area. The smaller piece shows some slight aging, but overall the work is in excellent condition.

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Bud Sagendorf - Original Comic Strip Art for Popeye Sunday dated 4-24-66 (King Features Syndicate, 1966). Not too many strips lasted as long and held readers captive like Popeye the sailor. He first appeared as an innocuous, one-shot character in "Thimble Theatre" and was soon running the show. This strip, with an armed Bluto, has lots of adventure and also feature the lithe Olive Oyl. This large piece is in beautiful condition and measures 23" x 16.5".

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Jose Luis Salinas - Original Comic Strip Art for The Cisco Kid Daily 11-27-52 (King Features, 1952). Though the character had been popular in numerous films and on television, it wasn't until 1951 that the Kid got his very own comic strip (based, it seems, directly on the popular TV series), lavishly illustrated by the great Jose Luis Salinas. Salinas's work on "The Cisco Kid" is very much in the magazine-illustration tradition, with textured brushwork, and a high level of detail. This excellent three-panel daily features an iconic image of Cisco and Pancho, as well as a clandestine meeting in a dark room. 6" x 21", in excellent condition.

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Jose Luis Salinas - Original Comic Strip Art for The Cisco Kid Daily 12-15-52 (King Features, 1952). By the time this comic strip debuted in 1951, the Cisco Kid had a legion of fans, most recently spawned from the highly successful television series, one of the earliest color programs ever filmed. This strip is based on the TV version, and features the amusing interplay between the Kid and his rotund sidekick Pancho. Here, Cisco consults Pancho on a piece of evidence he has discovered. The lush artwork was head-and-shoulders above most of what was appearing in the papers at that time. Measures 22.5" x 7", in excellent condition, the mechanical tones have yellowed over the years, but this only adds eye-appeal to the detailed artwork.

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Jose Luis Salinas - Original Comic Strip Art for The Cisco Kid Daily (King Features, 1952). Equally adept at action and comedy, Mr. Salinas here demonstrates that he can draw pretty girls as well. Exquisite inking makes this piece a beauty in every way. 6.75" x 22.5" in excellent condition, the zip-a-tone has yellowed and there is light creasing at the corners.

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Various Artists - Misc. Original Art and Prints Group (various). Here's a real mixed bag of goodies, including some newspaper strip proofs (two 1950 Sunday "Tarzan" proofs by Burne Hogarth, one full page and one tabloid; 24 1951-53 Sunday proofs by Bob Lubbers, with an additional twelve photocopies by Lubbers); editorial cartoons (one 1970s piece by Len Norris on 15" x 12", with an image area of 10.5" x 8", plus a 13.25" x 18.25" cartoon by Bob Dunn); two Sunday strip originals ("Just the Type" by Bob Dunn from 1963 measuring 19.75" x 14.5", and a "They'll Do It Every Time" by Dunn and Scaduto from 1983, measuring 22.5" x 14.25", both in excellent condition); plus a signed and numbered print of a classic Burne Hogarth "Tarzan" page from 1941, #540 of 1000 folded, with tape remnants along the borders. This is a fun group of material for the newspaper comics fan.

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Wally Wood - Original Comic Strip Art for Cannon (1972). Legendary Wally Wood was among the most versatile and talented of all comic book and strip artists. From 1970 to 1974 Wood wrote and drew "Cannon," an adventure comic strip for a newspaper distributed exclusively to military bases. "Cannon" is male animal fantasy, with beautiful, busty women, hard drinking men, fast cars, big guns and an unshakable belief in the fist. This installment features Cannon being briefed on a new assignment, and Weasel saying good-bye to his girl. The strip is on two boards, each measuring 18" x 14". Excellent condition overall, with some blunting at the corners.

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George Wunder - Original Comic Strip Art for Terry and the Pirates Sunday (News Syndicate, 1954). This handsome Sunday original features an appearance by one of the best-known characters ever to grace the strip in its long run -- the Dragon Lady herself! The ultimate bad girl of the funnypages, she shows up in three panels. This is of course, an example of the later Terry as drawn by George Wunder, who took over the strip from orignal creator Milton Caniff in 1946. Wunder continued to draw the strip until it ended in 1973. This Sunday page has been made up entirely of individual panels which have been glued in position on a 27.5" x 18.5" sheet of bristol board. One piece of type has vanished from panel one, and there are a few light stains here and there, but overall, this is a nice piece of art.

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Chic Young - Original Comic Strip Art for Blondie Daily (11-14-33). The neighborhood ladies are trying to coordinate their attire for the big party, and -- naturally -- Dagwood gets caught in the middle. A charming early daily from this timeless series, drawn by Blondie's creator, Chic Young. Measures 5.5" x 21", in excellent condition, with a light scratch in the third panel.

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Chic Young - Original Comic Strip Art for Blondie Sunday dated 8-19-56 (King Features Syndicate, 1956). This middle-ages piece is chock-full of action a la "America's Funniest Videos" with Dagwood taking glee in everybody else's mishaps. This artwork is a great piece by the artist/writer that brought the strip to life. This Sunday piece is actually two in two pieces of board put together and measures 17" x 20".

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Neal Adams and George Tuska - Original Splash Page Art for Challengers of the Unknown #74 (DC, 1970). DC did some innovative projects in the 1970s. This Challengers and Deadman crossover employed the talents of Denny O'Neil as writer, and Neal Adams and George Tuska as artists. This page has a great Adams panel of Deadman, and the rest of the panels were drawn by veteran George Tuska, who has autographed the page under the world balloon in the first panel. The art paper is 11" x 16" with an image area of 10" x 13.25". The condition of the art is excellent, with the original Deadman logo stat, and minimal use of white-out. A small piece of paper is out of the right upper corner, outside the art area. Some minor blue pencil editorial and lettering correction lines are apparent. There is no indicia and no glue stain where the indicia would have been affixed. This is a great DC Bronze Age art example from a fondly remembered story. Neal Adams Deadman!

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Neal Adams, Original Panel Page Art from Amazing Adventures #7 page 7 (Marvel, 1971). The Inhumans get the star treatment on this stellar page by Neal Adams. Adams was at his best and most prolific during the early 1970s, doing work for both Marvel and DC. This sharp 10.75" x 16" page showcases his fantastic ability to draw the human figure in extreme action. There are a couple of stains present on the bottom and right side of the sheet; otherwise, this page is in excellent shape with very little white-out.

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Neal Adams - Preliminary sketch for Superman vs. Muhammad Ali (DC, 1978). Nice pencil sketch of the ultimate super hero. Drawn by the man who revamped DC's entire look in the late Silver Age -- Neal Adams. 11.5"x 9.25", pencil on paper.

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Neal Adams - Original Illustration for Darkling Lords (No Publisher, circa 1988). Neal Adams has created this dramatic illustration of Antiburon of the Samari Sharkmen as a conceptual design for the TV series, "Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light," and Hasbro's related toys. The Darkling Lords were the heavies of the series and each character had a distinctive hologram on his chest. The overall size of the piece is 17.5" x 25". A "Darkling Lord" title logo has been affixed to the upper left of the piece. The illustration is mounted on blue art paper, and Neal Adams has signed the piece in gold pen at the lower border of this art paper. Rendered in color markers with the glowing white highlights on Antiburon's armor airbrushed in white paint.

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Neal Adams Original Preliminary Sketches for Superman vs. Muhammad Ali (DC, 1978). Neal Adams once said, "People criticized this story, saying, "Why did you want to do this Superman vs. Muhammad Ali -- it's ridiculous." Not for one second is this story ridiculous -- it's a terrific story. It was a pleasure doing it. As far as I'm concerned, Superman and Muhammad Ali are the greatest. Two Jewish boys from Cleveland, Ohio, and the Black heavyweight champion of the world -- that's what it's all about." Here is an insight into his creative process on that great comic, a 12" x 16" sheet of vellum layout paper with Adams's sketches of Superman, which he then would later enlarge and transfer to the final comic page. Seven images are worked out in pen, sometimes with lettering. The condition of the vellum is very good, but there is a piece out of the right side edge which does not affect the image area.

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Arthur Adams - Original Cover Art for Doctor Strange Classics #3 (Marvel, 1983). Known for his highly detailed rendering style, this cover by Arthur Adams shows the artist at the top of his form, expertly integrating multiple characters and evocative backgrounds into a cohesive whole. A stunning piece from the early years of this great artist's career. 11" x 17", in excellent condition, with staple holes at the top left corner and very light creasing at the corners which does not affect the artwork. Signed by Adams in the lower right corner. NOTE: This is not the published cover, but appears to be an alternative, unpublished piece.

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Ross Andru and Bill Everett - Original Art for Marvel Feature #1, page 15 (Marvel, 1971). From the story that introduced the dynamic Defenders to a breathlessly waiting world comes this power-packed page featuring all three main characters; the Savage Sub-Mariner (inked by his creator, the legendary Bill Everett), the ever-Incredible Hulk, and the Sorcerer Supreme, Dr. Strange. Measuring approximately 10.5" x 15.75" overall and in excellent condition, this is Marvel history at its finest!

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Ross Andru and Bill Everett - Original Art for Marvel Feature #3, page 17 (Marvel, 1971). One of the earliest appearances of the mighty Defenders, this issue pitted Marvel's greatest non-team against the villainy of the evil Xemnu, the Living Titan (a No-Prize to all those that remember Xemnu's original appellation was "The Hulk" way back in Journey into Mystery #66). A beautiful Bronze Age treasure, this 10.5" x 16" gem is in excellent condition.

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Ross Andru and Sam Grainger - Original Art for Creatures on the Loose #18, page 1 (Marvel, 1972). In the three short days he's been on Mars, Gullivar had fought great crimson barbarians, rescued a beautiful princess and now faces the gatekeeper of the Martian hell, the dreaded Phra himself! From the George Effinger and Gerry Conway story, "Wasteland.. on a Weirdling World!," comes a page you cannot escape, penciled by Ross Andru and inked by Sam Grainger. The art measures 11.5" x 17.5" with an 11" x 15" image area. Includes the credit box for this issue. The art has some smudging along the bottom edge, some blue pencil lines and white-out usage, but overall it's in excellent condition.

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Ross Andru and Jim Mooney - Original for Marvel Team-Up #7 (Marvel, 1973). The mighty Thor swings his mystic hammer, Mjolnir, and Spider-Man spins his sticky webs in the midst of battle with a vicious troll named Kryllk, the Cruel, in this page from Marvel Team-Up #7. Ross Andru livens up the storyline, which was written by Gerry Conway, with his incredible action pencils and Jim Mooney's inks are sublime. The art measures approximately 10.5" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. There are tape stains in the middle of each corner and a small stain in the fourth frame, but overall the work is in excellent condition.

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Ross Andru and Don Perlin - Original Art for Marvel Team-Up #15, page 6 (Marvel, 1973). Peter Parker is witness to the hair-raising spectacle of a motorcycle stunt show starring the Ghost Rider, in this page penciled by Ross Andru. Don Perlin handles the inks, and balances the lines with plenty of nice blacks. A tense, thrilling spectacle that also features a cameo of Roxanne Simpson, the love of Johnny Blaze's life. The art measures approximately 10.75" x 15.75" with a 10" x 15" image area. The art has a tape stain in the middle of all four corners, created during the printing process, but otherwise it's in excellent condition.

4080

Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia - Original Art for Doc Savage #6, page 1 (Marvel, 1973). This stupendous splash page comes from the second part of the adaptation of the classic pulp story "The Monsters" and features a gigantic hand gripping the airborne transport of Doc Savage and his crew. The inset panel has a great shot of Doc, Monk, and Ham. A superb Bronze Age title splash, from the much-admired Ross (Spider-Man) Andru. 10.5" x 16" with moderate white-out.

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Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia - Original Art for Doc Savage #7, page 9 (Marvel, 1973). Bronze Age Man of Bronze! Adapted from the classic pulp story "Brand of the Werewolf," this page features some great shots of Doc and members of the Famous Five. Rendered with fittingly stoic power, this Ross Andru page would be a treat for any Savage collector. 10.5" x 16" with moderate white-out, and some tape in the margins and along the lower right corner.

4082

John Henri - Original Cover Art for Speed Comics #30 (Harvey, 1944). Captain Freedom battles scaly monsters from the Death Chamber for Prisoners of War in this everything-but-the-kitchen-sink cover by Al Avison. The art measures 15" x 22", with an image area of 11.5" x 15.5". The logo and issue number are recent replacements, but all the artwork is original. Some tanning around the edges and light use of white-out are evident, but do not detract. A spectacular piece all around.

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Al Avison - Original Cover Art for All-New Comics #13 (Harvey, 1946). The Green Hornet strikes again on this cool cover by industry great Al Avison. Star of both the silver screen and radio, the Hornet was a Harvey stalwart for many years. This cover, in excellent condition, measures approximately 15" x 19.5" overall, with only minor notations in the margins. The logos and titles have been recreated and attached, but the art is all original. This is a great piece for anyone who has ever thrilled to the adventures of the Green Hornet!

4084

Al Avison - Original Cover Art for Black Cat Mystery #35 (Harvey, 1950s). Boy, talk about having a bad day! This gem from the Harvey archives shows the end of humanity in the aftermath of an atomic explosion. Rendered in the bold, chunky style that was his trademark, artist Al Avison brings a feeling of both horror and despair to this minor masterpiece. Harvey published some of the best, most bizarre horror comics of their day, ofttimes outdoing even rival EC in terms of sheer, twisted imagination. Measuring approximately 15" x 21.5" overall and in excellent condition, this classic cover perfectly sums up the 1950s fear of atomic devastation, a topic that was surely on the minds of every post-war American.

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Al Avison, Rudy Palais, John Sink, and Tom Gill - Original Art for Witches Tales #1, Complete Book (Harvey, 1951). Truly a rare opportunity, offered here is the complete interior art to the first issue of Harvey's infamous Witches Tales. Included is "The Monster of Mad Mountain," an 8-page story by Al Avison, "Voodoo Vengeance," six pages by Rudy Palais, "Launched in Blood," a seven-pager by the vastly-underappreciated John Sink, and "The Dead Won't Die," five pages of Tom Gill goodness. There's also a one-page strip, "Ghosts of Famous Pirates," by Tom Hickey. An interesting note: The John Sink, Tom Hickey, and Tom Gill stories were originally signed by the artists, but the signatures have been whited-out. It seems there was a policy against identifying artists at Harvey in the 1950s. The pages measure approximately 19" x 14.5" overall, and are all in excellent condition. Horror art from this period is very desirable, and complete books rarely come to market. This could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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Al Avison - Original Cover Art for Witches Tales #3 (Harvey, 1951). With a witch on one side, and a horde of screaming, hooded bird men with pitchforks and torches coming at her on the other, what's a captive girl to do? Al Avison delivers the ghastly goods on this cover from 1951. Measuring 12" x 18", this fabulously horrendous image is the stuff of nightmares, and is in excellent condition. The logo and indicias at the top are recent photocopy replacements.

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Al Avison - Original Cover Art for Witches Tales #7 (Harvey, 1952). An archaeologist and his ravishing assistant open a big box of trouble on this unnerving cover by Al Avison. The person who picked up this book certainly got his 10 cents worth with this preternatural production gracing the cover! The overall art measures 13" x 19". Even with a little wear around the extreme edges, it's still a beautiful display of great 1950s Harvey horror at its finest. The logo and indicias at the top are recent photocopy replacements.

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Al Avison - Original Cover Art for Witches Tales #12 (Harvey, 1952). Her body arched in horror as she felt the slimy strands vibrate. Then she saw the monster slide out onto... "The Web of the Spider!" Oh, what a tangled web Al Avison weaves in this cover for Witches Tales #12! Avison captures the true terror of the moment in the panic-stricken eyes of the spider's prey as she struggles against her horrible fate. A sticky sensation from the illustrious Harvey horror days, this 14.5" x 18" image is sure to stick with you. There is some slight aging around the bottom three edges, but overall the art is in excellent condition. The logo and indicias at the top are recent photocopy replacements.

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Al Avison - Original Cover Art for Witches Tales #14 (Harvey, 1950s). When will these scientists learn? Those Jekyll-and-Hyde potions lead to nothing but heartache for everyone involved. Nevertheless, this intrepid egghead takes the plunge and gulps down a bubbling concoction, transmutating him into one of the ugliest critters ever to grace a 1950s horror cover -- and that's saying something! Harvey stalwart Al Avison draws this hyperbolic hoot of a cover, earning every nickel of his paycheck. The page measures 14" x 18", with an image area of 11" x 16", some of which is covered by the matte. The logo and masthead text are a recent replacement. A monster mash you should not pass up!

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Dick Ayers - Original Art for Tales to Astonish #53, page 12 (Marvel, 1963). The pandemonius Porcupine dogs the winsome wasp with a remote-controlled quill in this cool page by Silver Age legend Dick Ayers. Goofy 1960s fun, in which we find out that Giant-Man lives in *gasp* New Jersey, this 13.5" x 20.75" gem is in excellent condition.

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Dick Ayers - Original Art for Strange Tales #113, page 2 (Marvel, 1963). As Johnny Storm tries to impress his girlfriend, Doris Evans (in her very first appearance), Dorie's father fires his gardner, Sam Smithers, who is soon to become the pandemonius Plantman. Talk about a freewheelin' feast of fabulous firsts! This 13.5" x 20.25" page is in excellent condition and features some of Ayer's finest work for Mighty Marvel.

4092

Dick Ayers and Tony DeZuniga - Original Art for The Original Shield #1, Complete 12-page Story, "End Game" (Archie, 1984). Tony DeZuniga's inks add a great finish to Dick Ayers's exciting pencils of the first patriotic superhero, The Shield. The Shield takes down Boroff in this tale, scripted by Martin L. Greim. The art paper is 11.25" x 16" with an art image size of 10" x 15". The condition of the art is excellent, the corners of the art paper were cut off outside of the art area in a production process. A great star-spangled character!

4093

Dick Ayers - Original Cover Art Recreation of Strange Tales #87 (1996). A masterful recreation of the original cover that he inked over Jack Kirby's pencils, this is Dick Ayers at his finest. A stunning portrait of Grogg, this 14" x 22" masterpiece is in excellent condition and can be yours for a fraction of the price of the original.

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Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna - Original Cover Art for Thunderbolts #20 (Marvel, 1998). It's the Thunderbolts vs. the new Masters of Evil in this energized illustration penciled by Mark Bagley and inked by Scott Hanna. The action is clear and raw -- a moment frozen in mid conflict, both teams squarely positioned, success or failure still uncertain. Bagley's clean, forceful pencils are perfectly matched with Hanna's unfussy inking. The art measures 11" x 17" with a 10" x 15" image area. In excellent condition.

4095

Mark Bagley and Art Thibert - Original Art for Ultimate Spider-Man #12, pages 2 and 3 (Marvel, 2001). This double-page spread combines great action, a terrific use of Ultimate Electro, and Ultimate Enforcers, Ox, Fancy Dan, and Montana, and a refreshingly unconventional approach to super-hero storytelling. Mark Bagley pencils some of the best work of his career. His skinny and gangly Spider-Man is one of the best renditions of the character ever. Brian Michael Bendis' storyline is perfectly realized by Bagley and inker Art Thibert. Measures 17" x 21" with a 14.25" x 19.25" image area. In excellent condition, signed by Mark Bagley.

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George Baker - Original Cover Art for Sad Sack #1 (Harvey, 1949). If you would like to own a holy grail in comic collecting, then grab this unbelievable piece while you've got a chance. There can only be one first issue of a title, and this one is definitely a trophy piece. In the early years, our hopeless hero was a civilian, and these issues are harder to find. But a cover? Fugetaboutit! The logo stat is a reproduction, but the artwork is all Baker. This page measures 10.5" x 16".

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George Baker - Original Cover Art for Sad Sack #2 (Harvey, 1949). This is one of the funnier titles in Harvey's line-up, and one of the most enduring. Sad Sack learns a sad lesson at the hands of a couple of juvenile gunfighters. The stats are replacements, but the image is pure George Baker. This clean piece measures 11" x 16.5".

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George Baker - Original Cover Art for Sad Sack #10 (Harvey, 1950). From the original run of Sad Sack comics comes this wonderful "out of the Army" cover by series creator George Baker. The Sad Sack comics were "loved by millions" as the cover states, and their popularity remains strong today. The upper section of this cover -- the logos and type -- were missing from this art and have been professionally replaced; the "Sweeping Victory" blurb and the Harvey logo are originals. The size of this piece is 12" x 14.75".

4099

George Baker - Original Cover Art for Sad Sack Comics #164 (Harvey, 1965). An offbeat offering from George Baker's long-running Sad Sack Comics series, with supernatural overtones. While Sarge pricks pins in a Sad Sack voodoo doll, the real Sack gets it in the end. The overall art size is 11.5" x 14.5". The art is in excellent condition and is signed by George Baker.

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George Baker - Original Cover Art for Harvey Comics Hits #88 (Harvey, 1965). Little Sad Sack is T-boned by the richest kid in the world, Richie Rich, on this bombastic cover by George Baker. Baker's highly unique cartoon style makes for an interesting take on two of Harvey Comics' most famous wunderkinds. Their vehicles typify the difference between apples and solid gold oranges, and Baker squeezes the scene for every penny. The overall art size is 11.5" x 14.5". The art is in excellent condition and is signed by George Baker.

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George Baker - Original Art for Sad Sad Sack World (Harvey, 1965). Sad Sack and Sarge try their hand at entertaining the troops by becoming a singing group! Looks like the "G. I. Burps" won't go hungry tonight! Wildly angular art in the Baker tradition, this cover illustration adorned an unidentified issue of Sad Sad Sack World. Apparently it was intended to be for Sad Sack Army Life Parade #11, as noted on the upper margin in pencil, but changed at the last minute. At any rate, it's a great gag illustration featuring one of America's most beloved servicemen. The piece measures 14.5" x 18", and is in excellent condition.

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George Baker - Original Cover Art for Sad Sack Army Life Parade #7 (Harvey, 1965). An army official is "mortar-fied" by a load of wet cement in this mute magnum opus by George Baker. Created for an army newspaper in World War II, Baker's lovable loser, Sad Sack, has had a long lifespan, creating humor and havoc for over sixty-five years. Measuring an overall 14.5" x 18", this work is very clean and in excellent condition. Signed by George Baker.

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Darryl Banks and Terry Austin - Original Cover Art for Green Lantern #91 (DC, 1997). It's not easy being the keeper of the power ring -- somebody's always trying to scam it from you, one way or another. Case in point: the villain on this outstanding, dramatic cover is trying to cut the ring right off Kyle's hand! Cool use of large figures and heavy blacks makes for a truly cool modern cover. Cover measures 12" x 17", in excellent condition.

4104

Ken Barr - Original Painting, "Winged Man with Woman" (undated). This painting has the look of a fantasy/science fiction paperback cover, but we haven't been able to pinpoint the publication this was used for. Despite the winged man's fearsome talons and eerie glowing eyes, the shapely redhead in his arms considers him more angelic than threatening. Great detail and composition, this painting would look great framed an hanging on the wall in someone's spacy love nest. The piece was painted on thick illustration board and measures 19.75" x 30". There are two half-inch tears at the top edge, near the center.

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Terry Beatty - Original Cover Art for Scary Monsters Magazine #19 (1996). A collection of oversized critters highlights this terrific wraparound cover by DC inker Terry Beatty. Godzilla, Gorgo, and the Monster of Piedras Blancas all make appearances on this beautiful fully-painted artwork. Measures 20" x 15", with an image area of 17" x 11.5", in excellent condition.

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C.C. Beck - Original Cover Art for Captain Marvel Adventures #2 (Fawcett, 1941). Captain Marvel burst onto the comic scene in 1940 like the proverbial bolt of lightning. His popularity spawned several spin-off characters and comic titles that sold millions of copies monthly. C.C. Beck has always been considered the consummate artist for Captain Marvel. His very clean style was perfect for a hero that was almost like a big soft teddy bear who was, nevertheless, an intimidating force against evil. The significance of this classic work of art can not be overstated. High grade copies of the first few issues of the Captain Marvel titles are highly regarded and sell for thousands of dollars. This may be the earliest original cover art featuring this character that will ever surface. It is certainly one of only a handful of covers from this time period that are known to exist. Captain Marvel Adventures #2 was first advertised as #3 when Fawcett originally considered Special Edition Comics the real #1. Thus, this cover art has the issue #3 on it. The image was rendered on a heavy piece of illustration board that is in excellent condition which measures approximately 14.75"x19.25". It has been professionally double-matted to an overall size of 17"x22". The face of Captain Marvel is a paste-up piece of original art by Beck that is obviously a redraw. There is moderate use of corrective white out and very light staining around the text stats. This incredible piece of comic history with be the pride of any collection. SHAZAM!

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C. C. Beck and Pete Constanza - Original Cover Art for Whiz Comics #17 (Fawcett, 1941). Captain Marvel, the red-clad hero affectionately known as the Big Red Cheese, was Fawcett Publication's answer to Superman. First introduced in the pages of Whiz Comics, in February of 1940, Captain Marvel soon graduated to his own title. This cover, from Whiz Comics #17, was penciled by C.C. Beck and inked by Pete Constanza on illustration board. An iconic image of the World's Mightiest Mortal smacking an enemy tank, by the two artists most closely linked to the character. The overall art size is 15" x 20" with a 11" x 16" image area. This unique comic treasure is in absolutely incredible condition, with very little signs of aging, mostly along the extreme outer edges of the art. Includes the original logo and indicia paste-ups.

4108

Julie Bell - Original Colossus Painting (Marvel, 1993). Julie Bell handles the musculature and reflective surfaces of the X-Man, Colossus, with relish! The subject plays to her strengths as an artist. Note the facile handling of contrasting hard and blended edges in the painted background forms, so as to create deep space, as Colossus punches a hole through the stone and wood wall. The low light scheme used in this scene enables the lustrous Colossus's metallic skin to gleam. The overall art board size is 12" x 16" with an image size of 10" x 14". The condition of this painting is excellent; it is signed "Julie '93" in the lower right corner.

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Howard Bender and Alfredo Alcala - Original Art for America vs. the Justice Society, pages 28 and 29 (DC, 1983). Per Degaton holds the entire Justice Society at bay in this remarkable two-page splash by Bender and Alcala. Outstanding artwork, and an iconic shot of the whole team. Two pages, each measuring 11" x 16". Both pages are in excellent condition with heavy use of white-out.

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Dave Berg - Original Self-Portrait (undated). When Dave Berg's around, you know there's always humor afoot! With his trademark pipe and sly grin, this superb self-portrait seems to have many levels of hidden meaning. We'll leave it to you to properly divine them. Or maybe Dave was just a big Monty Python fan? Rendered in black marker and color pastels on textured paper, this 12" x 17.5" beauty is in excellent condition, and is boldly signed by the artist in the lower right.

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Dave Berg - Original Art for Meet Merton #2, page 22 (Toby Press, 1954). The best laid pans of mice and Mertons...You can tell that things are going to end badly for someone in this, the penultimate page from a classic Merton story. Dave Berg, the MAD-man behind "The Lighter Side of...", brings the full force of his humor and talent to bear in this great 1950s page. Measuring approximately 14" x 20.5" overall and in excellent condition, this page is signed by the artist in the lower left.

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Dave Berg - Original Art for Meet Merton #2, page 23 (Toby Press, 1954). Merton's arch-rival Christopher gets his rightful comeuppance in this final story page by beloved artist Dave Berg. Best known for his "The Lighter Side of..." feature in Mad Magazine, Berg applied his comedic talents to the pages of teen humor titles like this one during the 1950s. Long held in Berg's private collection, these pages have never before been made available to the public. Measuring approximately 14" x 20.5" overall, this page is in excellent condition and is signed by the artist in the last panel.

4113

Dave Berg - Original Cover Art for Meet Merton #3 (Toby Press, 1954). A popular, yet hard-to-find, teen humor series from the 1950s, this series was graced by the incomparable talents of the great Dave Berg, better known for his work with Mad Magazine. This cover not only demonstrates Berg's sly humor, but also his skill at rendering beautiful women. Measuring approximately 14.25" x 20.5" overall, with an image are of approximately 14.25" x 14.25", and in excellent condition, the piece is signed by "Davy Berg" in the lower left.

4114

Dave Berg - Original Cover Art for Meet Merton #4 (Toby Press, 1954). Poor Merton! Looks like he's not getting lucky tonight! It must be the argyle socks. Meet Merton was 1950s teen humor at it's best, graced with the incredibly beautiful art of Dave "The Lighter Side of..." Berg. This killer cover, which measures approximately 14.25" x 20.5" overall, with an image area of approximately 12.25" x 12.25", is in excellent condition and is signed by the artist, "Davy Berg", in the lower left.

4115

Dave Berg - Original Art for Mad's Dave Berg Looks at People, pages 19-22 (Signet, 1966). "Out of the mouths of babes..." That saying has never been truer than in this hilarious four-panel sequence rendered by Dave Berg, one of the most accomplished satirists of the 20th-century. Measuring approximately 14.5" x 23" overall, and in excellent condition, this is a page to which any parent can truly relate.

4116

Dave Berg - Original Art for Mad's Dave Berg Looks at People, pages 112-115 (Signet, 1966). Dave Berg takes another uncompromising look at people and their behavior in this dead-on strip from one of his popular paperback collections. Berg's genius was in his ability to take a common situation and distill the humor from it, as is beautifully represented in this classic four-panel piece. In excellent condition, the piece measures approximately 14" x 23" overall.

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Dave Berg - Original Art for Mad's Dave Berg Looks at Things, pages 19-22 (Signet, 1967). Pity poor Kenny. He's run up against one of the most common problems of modern life, a broken television set. In this classic four panel gag, Berg manages not only to take a shot at the TV generation, but also lampoons Madison Avenue, Steve Reeves, media violence,and salacious imagery for good measure! No one poked fun at American life like Dave Berg, whose "Lighter Side of..." strip was eagerly anticipated in every issue of Mad Magazine. Measuring approximately 14.25" x 23" overall, this piece is in excellent condition and is fully ready to occupy a place of honor in even the finest collection.

4118

Dave Berg - Original Cover Art for Mad's Dave Berg Looks at Modern Thinking (Warner Books, 1969). In his trademark plaid jacket, Dave Berg finally gets a punch(card) in the mouth! One of the greatest satirists of the Twentieth Century, Berg held up a mirror to American society and had us rolling in the aisles with his dead-on observations of our habits and foibles. This cover, rendered in pen and ink and watercolor, is in excellent condition and measures approximately 12.75" x 18.25" overall, with an approximate image area of 11" x 10.25". A copy of the published cover is attached to the board, which does not affect the art in any way.

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Dave Berg - Original Cover Art for Mad's Dave Berg Looks at the Neighborhood (Warner Books, 1984). The cover for another collection of Dave Berg's pithy, pointed observations on people and their habits, this piece certainly serves as a window into the creative mind of a great artist. Boldly rendered in ink and watercolor, this piece measures approximately 15" x 20" overall, with an active image area of approximately 5.5" x 12.25", and is boldly signed by the artist in the lower left. A copy of the published cover has been affixed to the board, but this does not affect the art in any way.

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Dave Berg - Original Illustration (1986). Although Dave Berg was best known as the artist/writer of "The Lighter Side of..." for Mad Magazine, he never stopped his efforts to improve himself as an artist. A frequent experimenter with bold artistic styles, Berg produced a handful of nude figure studies like the one offered here. Rendered in pastel on textured paper, the effect is stunning. Measuring approximately 12.75" x 19.75" and in excellent condition, the piece has been signed and dated by the artist in the lower right.

4121

Simon Bisley - Original Cover Art for Judge Dredd: Mega-City Vice #3 (1990). Seems like there's always some cybernetically-enhanced creep lurking around the fringes of Mega-City trying to make trouble; luckily, Judge Dredd is here to pack a roundhouse punch and bust the guy's solinoids. As always, Simon Bisley's art is outrageous, overstuffed, and in-your-face, with knuckles made of concrete and bulging biceps about to burst with coiled power. This is a great cover for any Judge Dredd fan, and there are a lot of them. The artwork measures 9" x 11", and has been mounted on a sheet of 11.5" x 16" illustration board.

4122

Simon Bisley - Original Art for Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special #1, page 10 (DC, 1991). The Easter Bunny puts a hit out on the big man, Santa Claus, and in this edgy page by Simon Bisley, Lobo meets the the fluffy culprit for the first time. The art measures 11" x 17" page with a 10.25" x 15.75 image area. Simon's inks skid, splatter, zig zag, and spew all over this frantic page. Great shots of Lobo round out a perfect piece of Bisley at his best. In excellent condition.

4123

Simon Bisley - Original Art for Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special #1, page 11 (DC, 1991). The Easter Bunny puts a hit out on the big man, Santa Claus, in this biting page by Simon Bisley. In this potent commentary on the commercialism of the holidays, Lobo learns that the rabbit wants the fat boy skragged. Bisley's art is in complete sync with the Lobo mythos, and especially in this irascible artwork. The art measures 11" x 17" with a 10.25" x 15.75 image area. In excellent condition.

4124

Simon Bisley - Original Art for Dark Horse Presents: Aliens #1 "Reapers" (1992). It's a little alien-on-alien action in this astounding page from Simon Bisley. From the believably weird extraterrestrial design to the muted color palette, this page showcases Biz at his best. A real stunner. Measures 10" x 14.75", in excellent condition.

4125

Simon Bisley - Original Painted Comic Art page (circa, 1996). This is an ultra-vivid and surreal comic piece by Simon Bisley. This fine artist is celebrated for his craftsmanship on the titles Heavy Metal, Batman/Lobo, and Hulk/Wolverine and many others. This spooky cabal scene, featuring a six-eyed monk has very visually tactile painted textures that put you in that alien world! The overall art paper is " 13.5 x 21". The art extends to the edges of the paper. There are 4 very small pushpin holes in the corners of the paper.

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Simon Bisley - Original Illustration, "Women Are From Venus" (Galaxy Publishing, 1998). If you can look past the pure, unfiltered savagery and violence of this one pager by Simon Bisley, you'll discover the true horror behind the madness is not in the apocalyptic battle between two blood-thirsty knights, but in the fact that the violence is being manipulated by a boy and a girl, competing to be the victor in a video game. This cruel, ten paneled page originally appeared in the first issue of the now defunct Forbidden Zone magazine in 1999. Simon Bisley painted this 10" x 14" image on a sheet of 12.5" x 16" gessoed illustration board, in acrylics and ink. In incredible condition. Signed by Simon Bisley.

4127

Simon Bisley - Original Art for Heavy Metal, March, 1999 (Heavy Metal, 1999). Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley's homicidal, action series, "Simon Coldwater," was published in Heavy Metal magazine in 1999. Written by Kevin Eastman, this outrageous adventure was painted in acrylics and ink by Bisley in the final publication. Here is the original line art that the Biz created for the strip, complete with the underlying pencils and white-out. For those interested in the production process, these drawings were photocopied, and Bisley painted over the photocopies to create his final art. This work measures 11.5" x 16" with a 10.5" x 15.5" image area. In excellent condition.

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Simon Bisley - Original Art for Heavy Metal, March, 1999 (Heavy Metal, 1999). Simon Bisley teamed up with writer, Kevin Eastman, to produce one of the most excruciatingly violent adventure stories ever, with the publication of "Simon Coldwater," in Heavy Metal. Bisley created the pages in black and white line, which he photocopied and painted over in the final art. Here is the original line art that he created for the strip, complete with the underlying pencils and white-out. This work measures 11.5" x 16" with a 10.5" x 15.5" image area. In excellent condition.

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Simon Bisley - Original Art for Heavy Metal (Heavy Metal, circa 1999). Trouble has come a-calling for Simon Coldwater in the form of this nunchuck wielding bad girl! Some poor patron of the Crazy Crease pub has lost his head to her. A great page from a Heavy Metal painted feature. The art paper size is 11.75" x 16.5", with an image area of 10.5" x 15.5". The art is in excellent condition. The art is layered with ink and paint, on a thick art board, with a great use of pattern on this page, Check out the cool icons between the panels in the page's "gutter"!

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Simon Bisley - Original Art for Heavy Metal (Heavy Metal, circa 1999). Simon Coldwater karate kicks the heads off of two cops in this ultra-violent page from a Heavy Metal painted feature. The art paper size is 11.75" x 16.5", with an image area of 10.75" x 16". The art is in excellent condition. The art is layered with ink, and paint, on a thick art board, with a controled splattered paint effect, to add texture. The art extends to the top edge of the art paper, so that there is no border area at the top of the painting.

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Simon Bisley Original Art for Heavy Metal, (Heavy Metal, circa 1999). Simon Coldwater busts up the bar in this scene from a Heavy Metal painted feature. Simon Bisley has painted only three stories of the Coldwater series for Heavy Metal . They were: January, 1999 ("Flashback"), and March, 1999 ("Fisting"), and Summer, 2000 ("Inflated Ego"), and each was written by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman. This page features a gnarly, full page image of Simon Coldwater losing his cool and firing up a bar brawl -- better clear out! The art paper size is 11.75" x 16.5", with an image area of 10.5" x 15.5". The art is in excellent condition. The art is layered with ink, and paint, on a thick art board, with a controled splattered paint effect, to add texture.

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Simon Bisley - Original Art for Heavy Metal (Heavy Metal, circa 1999). Simon Coldwater is about to rumble with a pack of crazies in this Heavy Metal painted feature. The art paper size is 11.75" x 16.5", with an image area of 10.5" x 15.5". The art is in excellent condition. The art is layered with ink and paint, on a thick art board, with an excellent technique of painted deep shadows and form, to create a vivid 3-D quality in the characters.

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Simon Bisley - Original Art for Heavy Metal (Heavy Metal, circa 1999). Simon Coldwater knocks back a few cold ones in this sleazy bar scene from a Heavy Metal painted feature. The art paper size is 11.75" x 16.5", with an image area of 10.75" x 15.75". The art is in excellent condition. In true "Biz" fashion, the art is layered with ink and paint, on a thick art board.

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Simon Bisley - Original Art for Heavy Metal, Vol. 23 #1, March 1999 (Heavy Metal, 1999). Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley combine their unique talents to form this ultra-violent offering -- a page from the series, "Simon Coldwater," which was published in the March 1999 issue of Heavy Metal magazine. Bisley's ability to transfer unrestrained chaos onto the surface of paper is universally known, and yet he also has a lyrical side. Examine this page, and you'll discover Bisley's sense of color and design skills can't be beat. Painted in acrylics and ink, the art measures 11.75" x 18.25", with an image area of 10" x 15.5". The art is in excellent condition.

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Simon Bisley - Original Art for Heavy Metal, Vol. 23 #1, March 1999 (Heavy Metal, 1999). Here's a unique item, that has some history to it. Before Simon Bisley painted the series, "Simon Coldwater," for Heavy Metal, he worked out the art in pen and ink, which was photo-copied, and then painted over to produce the final art. Here is the original black and white line art, for your pleasure and discomfort. Be sure to note all the gory details... something we're sure pleases Bisley to no end. The art measures 18.25" x 11.75", with an image area of 10" x 15.5". The art is in excellent condition, with some limited white-out usage.

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Simon Bisley - Original Art for Heavy Metal, March, 1999 (Heavy Metal, 1999). After the world-wide success of "Slaine", "Dredd", and the series ,"Bodycount: A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventure," Simon Bisley painted a new series for Heavy Metal, entitled "Simon Coldwater", which was scripted by his frequent collaborator in mayhem, Kevin Eastman. This page features a major punch-out scene and a tiger catsuit costumed beauty from the story entitled, appropriately... "Fisting." Ouch. The art paper size is 18.25" x 11.75", with an image area of 10" x 15.5". The art is in excellent condition. The art is layered with ink, and paint on a thick art board, and it is signed Simon Bisley 7-'98 in the lower border.

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Simon Bisley - Original Art for Heavy Metal (Heavy Metal, circa 1999). Simon Bisley has an effective method for painting his Heavy Metal, feature, "Simon Coldwater". He first does an detailed pen and ink page, which he later transfers and uses as the basis for his final, finished painted piece of art. This lot is one of those highly detailed pen and ink pieces. The art paper size is 11.5" x 16.5", with an image area of 10.5" x 15.5". The art is in excellent condition, except for a faint stain on the lower portion of the vertical divider border line between panels 1 and 2, near the goggled creature's drooping head tentacle. There are no dialogue or captions. None are needed!

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Simon Bisley - Original Painted Comic Art page (circa 1996). This is a highly finished comic page painting on paper by Simon Bisley. Simon Bisley is world renowned for his painted work for Heavy Metal, Satanika, and Monster Massacre among many other titles. Beautiful use of warm and cool hues in the figures' forms to give the work deep volume, and make the color sing. The overall art paper is " 13.5 x 21". The art extends to the edges of the paper. There are 4 very small pushpin holes in the corners of the paper. A horned warrior woman dresses for combat in this colorful and highly finished panel page.

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Steve Bissette and Rick Veitch - Original Art for 1941: The Illustrated Story (Heavy Metal, 1979). This ribald adaptation of Steven Spielberg's movie, "1941," is a colorful piece of eye-popping illumination, which varies from the original in many ways, not the least of which is its flagrant use of politically incorrect attitude and language. Stephen R. Bissette and Rick Veitch teamed up to produce a page brimming with zoot suits, military police, and perturbed army officers. This page is chock full of little details, including a Popeye cameo in the first panel. The art was created in mixed media on a sheet of 13" x 16.25" illustration paper. In excellent condition, it is signed by Steve Bissette.

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Steve Bissette - Original "Faces of Death" Portfolio Illustration (1982/87). This piece has an interesting history. It was originally published as as the back cover to Bizarre Adventures #33 as a portrait of Varney the Vampire, an original character that Bissette and writer Steve Perry created for that issue's Dracula story, "The Blood Bequest." The art was later reworked by Bissette (partially to repair damage done to it by Marvel's production staff, who folded it into thirds in order to ship it back to him), changing it to a character of his own design; the 12/87 date reflects these revisions. In this form, the art was printed both in Bissette's self-published portfolio "Faces of Fear," and also in Tundra's "The Year in Fear" Calendar (1991). It is an exquisite piece, highly evocative and truly terrifying. Bissette's layering of several different media is unique and fascinating to examine, giving the image an immediacy and tension that is palpable, especially the creature's deep, soulless eyes. A true stunner. The artwork measures 13" x 19"; the creases are still noticeable, and the midsection of the page has sustained some impact creasing, but overall these do very little to detract from the power of the this outstanding artwork.

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Wayne Boring and Frank McLaughlin - Original Art for Captain Marvel #23, page 21 (Marvel, 1972). In the midst of a heated battle with the warring Megation, Rick Jones finds a pair of Nega-Bands and soon becomes... Captain Marvel! This page covers this amazing transformation, and it's all brought to you by penciler Wayne Boring and inker Frank McLaughlin. The art measures 10.5" x 15.75" with a 10" x 15" image area. Some blue line pencils shows, and there is some limited white-out usage, and tape stains on each edge from the printing process, but overall, the work is in marvelous condition.

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Martin Branner - Original Daily Comic Strip Art for Winnie Winkle (Chicago Tribune, 1924). America's first honest working girl of the comics was Winnie Winkle. Originally sub-titled "The Breadwinner", she toiled her days away in the office, supporting her parents and kid brother Perry. The strip was a success for Branner, who had been a star of early Vaudeville. "Winnie" was his third newspaper strip, and the first one to click; it managed to survive for many years before ending in 1996. This example, from the third year of the strip, shows Winnie's "fawthaw" to be a bit on the lazy side. The art measures 22" x 6.5", with an image area of 20" x 5.75". It's a little discolored from age, but is in fine condition.

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Frank Brunner and Ernie Chan - Original Art for Marvel Premiere #9, page 26 (Marvel, 1973). As the Ancient One looks on helpless, Dr. Strange fights his way through an attacking horde of demonic Shadowmen. They swarm over him like lice and are resistant to his magic bolts. A numinous page conjured up by penciler Frank Brunner and inker Ernie Chan. The art measures 10.5" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. The art is in excellent condition. Signed by Ernie Chan.

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Frank Brunner - Original Cover Art to Wildstar #3 (2001). The great Frank Brunner draws this dynamic underwater scene in which an unsuspecting diver is about the feel the razor-sharp bite of a hungry tiger shark. The genius is in the details, and Brunner renders the abundant marine life with stunning detail and accuracy. This stellar cover is a true gem by one of the great comic books artists of the age. The art measures 13" x 19", with an image area of 11" x 17", and signed by Brunner in the lower right corner.

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Raeburn Van Buren - Original Pin Up Art, "Southern Exposure" (Unpublished, 1939). Nice pin-up of a leggy young beauty stretched out across the Florida panhandle, drawn in pencil and ink on illustration board by "Abbie an' Slats" artist Raeburn Van Buren. Beautiful women's faces were a specialty for Van Buren, and he sure doesn't disappoint here. The board measures 22" x 15", and is starting to show its age. A 1.5" x 3.5" piece of the upper left corner has separated, but is still with the lot, and does not affect the image area. The art itself looks good, and would frame nicely.

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Guy Burwell - Original Illustration, "Claws of the Santa" (Mirage, 1992). 'Tis the season to be slaughtered! This ninja star-flingin', nunchuk-twirlin', sai-swingin' free-for-all, full of teen turtles and holiday cheer, is brought to you by artist Guy Burwell. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have their three-fingered hands full of ninjas in fake fur on the mean streets, while a large, inflatable Santa hovers above. Painted in watercolor on a sheet of 14" x 17" bristol board, the image area is 11" x 16". The work is in excellent condition, signed by Guy Burwell at the bottom right.

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John Buscema and Joe Sinnott - Original Cover Art for Thor #263 (Marvel, 1972). The Thunder God defeated -- helpless before the monstrous power of the Odin-Force Unleashed! But One shall save him... and we'll guarantee you'll never guess who! Boy, these covers pretty much describe themselves, and why not, when they're created by two of the most talented guys ever to punch a timeclock at Marvel comics -- namely John Buscema on carbon, and Joe Sinnott manning the ink-brush. This spectacular cover pulses with energy as the Mighty T. stumbles before the awe-inspiring power of this Asgardian onslaught. Buscema's power-packed layouts are sweetened by Sinnott's supple, precise linework to create a cover image that can't be beat. Measures 11" x 17", with an image area of 9.75" x 15", in excellent condition.

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John Buscema and Rudy Nebres - Original Art for Savage Sword of Conan # 53, page 7 (Marvel, 1980). Conan makes his presence felt in the town in this outstanding page of original artwork by the legendary John Buscema. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this page is the extensive notes written by scripter Roy Thomas in the margins (and on the back side), instructing inker Rudy Nebres to "correct" certain aspects of the artwork where Buscema "didn't follow (the) plot." Either way, it's a stunning example of the Cimmerian at his best, and a classic bit of art featuring this archetypal character. The artwork measures 11" x 17", in excellent condition overall, with some creasing at the upper left corner that does not affect the artwork, by Crom.

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John Buscema and Armando Gil - Original Art for Conan the Barbarian #165, pages 2 and 4 (Marvel, 1984). The man from Cimmeria loots a sacred temple with the help of a one-armed friend, and takes its treasure. Along with the loot, Conan takes a mirror which he gives to a bashful young woman who has a crush on him. The art measures 11" x 16.5" with a 10" x 15" image area. The panels are filled with shots of Conan on the beat and Buscema art at its adventurous best. Some slight aging is apparent, especially on page 4. The top, left and bottom corners of each page has been trimmed during the production process. The word type and balloons are pasted-up. In excellent condition overall.

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John Buscema - Original Art for Conan the Barbarian #173, pages 14 and 19 (Marvel, 1984). John Buscema holds the artistic reigns on these two pages from Conan the Barbarian #173. Strong layouts, and clean, loose linework will thrill you, as Buscema wields his mighty talent on pages 14 and 19 of this tale of maleficent magic and revenge. The art measures approximately 11" x 17" with a 10" x 15" image area. The edges have been trimmed in the production process, but otherwise these spectacular pages are in excellent condition.

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John Buscema and Marie Severin - Original Art for Weirdworld, page 6 (Marvel, 1982). From the further chronicles of Tyndall, the elf, comes this page, penciled by John Buscema and inked by Marie Severin. Features cameos by Velanna and Mud-Butt. A mystic, masterful fantasy masterpiece measuring 11" x 17" with a 10.5" x 15" image area. The art has some slight aging apparent, and crop marks at the top and bottom, but overall the work is in excellent condition.

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John Buscema and Tom Palmer - Original Art for The Avengers #255, page 1 (Marvel, 1985). Spectacular splash page by the immortal John Buscema from the classic "The Legacy of Thanos!" This starry splash features the distaff Captain Marvel heading back to the Sanctuary II to check on its status. Moderate white-out, but generally excellent condition. 11" x 16.5".

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John Buscema and Tom Palmer - Original Art for The Avengers #255, page 16 (Marvel, 1985). The Vision figures prominently in this outstanding page by the legendary John Buscema, as he details his plan for world domination to the Wasp. Buscema creates a nicely eerie atmosphere and Palmer's inks give it all a polished look. A great piece by an artist that left us far too early. The page measures 11" x 16.5" and is in excellent overall with a light crease in the top right corner.

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Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito - Original Art for Marvel Team-Up #46, page 1 (Marvel, 1976). Spidey has good reason to be disoriented -- he's been tossed about in time and now finds himself plopped back in Times Square -- but when? And why does he have Deathlok on his tail? This nifty title splash page has everything you could possibly want from a Bronze Age splash, including a large image of Spidey and plenty of detail, rendered with style and panache by Smilin' Sal Buscema. The page measures 10.5" x 16" and is in excellent overall condition, with some light glue stains in the indicia.

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Sal Buscema and Alfredo Alcala - Original Art for Hulk Annual #8, page 10 (Marvel, 1979). Five hundred meters below the Canadian Parliament, lies a top secret section of the Ministry of Defense, who is monitoring the latest movements of the Incredible Hulk. This arena of controlled pandemonium is brought to you by penciler Sal Buscema and inker Alfredo Alcala. From the story, "Sasquatch!," written by John Byrne, comes this tenth page which measures 10.5" x 15.75" with a 10" x 15" image area. There is one slight cut at the top left, created during the printing process, and some very slight staining along the extreme bottom edge, otherwise this art is in excellent condition.

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Sal Buscema and Dan Green - Original Art for The Avengers #193, page 1 (Marvel, 1980). All things considered, I'd rather be in Pittsburgh -- or so Iron Man and Wonder Man thought before they met up with this walking pile of molten slag. Powerful splash page credited to Buscema (layouts) and Green (finished art). The powerful image of the molten monster is especially eye-catching, and the inking is bold. A truly terrific Bronze Age title splash. Page measures 10.5" x 16", and is in excellent condition.

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Sal Buscema and Al Milgrom - Original Art for Rom #18, page 1 (Marvel, 1981). The child is evil -- but only the stalwart Space Knight ROM seems to know it, and now he must contend with the Uncanny X-Men, who have unwittingly come to the child's aide. Full-blooded title splash page by Marvel workhorse Sal Buscema. Wolverine, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Nightcrawler, and Storm make up the X-contingent. Bold inks by Al Milgrom tie it all together. The page measures 10.75" x 16", and is signed by Buscema.

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Sal Buscema - Original Art for The Spectacular Spider-Man #217, Complete 30-page Story, "Higher Ground" (Marvel, 1994). The first saga to deal with the Spider-Man clone issue was called "Power and Responsibility," and it ran through all four core Spider-Man books. From the fourth and final chapter of the storyline, comes "Higher Ground," written by Tom DeFalco and penciled and inked by Sal Buscema. Dr. Judas Traveller is fascinated with the nature of evil, and pits Spider-Man against his clone to analyze what might happen. The art measures 11" x 17" with a 10" x 15" image area. In excellent condition, complete with original title type and indicia paste-ups, each page is signed by Sal Buscema.

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John Byrne - Original Art for Space: 1999 #5, pages 13 and 14 (Charlton, 1976). Charlton Comics began publishing its Space: 1999 comic book, based on Gerry Anderson's science fiction television series, in 1976, and John Byrne worked on many of its early issues. From the story, "Gods of the Planet Olympus," written by Nicola Cuti, comes this double-page spread, penciled and inked by John Byrne. These two pages are a fantastic display of early Byrne art, featuring Commander Koenig and a native Olympian, set against a breathtaking panorama of towering spaceships and long lost civilizations. Page 13 measures approximately 11.5" x 14" with a 10" x 13" image area. Page 14 measures approximately 11.5" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. There is some type replacement, white-out usage, and slight staining sporadically, but generally the art is in excellent condition.

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John Byrne - Original Art for Powerman #48, page 15 (Marvel, 1977). Luke Cage -- the "dude with the steel-hard skin" -- finds the pretty lady who's taking potshots at him is stronger than she looks -- much stronger! Super-cool Bronze Age action by one of the masters of the era -- the beloved John Byrne, who brought power and excitement to every book he drew. 10.5" x 16", in excellent condition with light use of white-out and a few blue-pencil editorial notations. The back side of the the artwork features several light pencil sketches, including two images of X-Men favorite Nightcrawler. A great page any way you slice it!

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John Byrne and Terry Austin - Original Art for X-Men #116, page 6 (Marvel, 1978). In the Savage Land, the X-Men battle pterodactyls and long-haired savages, who are giving them a run for their money. Outstanding page by the dream team of Byrne and Austin features Cyclops, Wolverine, Colossus, and Banshee. Panel 9 is a stat, but the original art is underneath. A great action page from this classic period in the book's history. Page measures 10.5" x 16", in excellent condition, with trimmed corners and light staining along the right edge. Signed by Chris Claremont in the bottom margin.

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John Byrne and Joe Sinnott - Original Art for Fantastic Four # 210, page 3 (Marvel, 1979). Ma Grimm's favorite son Benjy prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice so the rest of the team can escape (and presumably re-name themselves the Fantastic Three), but Johnny will have none of it, and does his flame-on bit to save the big lug. Extremely cool outer space page is pulsing with action, artfully choreographed by John Byrne, who turned his stint on FF into the stuff of legends. And certainly no artist on earth could ask for a better inker than the legendary Joe Sinnott, who delivers the goods in spades. A truly exceptional page from this classic run. The page measures 10.5" x 16" and is in excellent condition. Signed by Byrne on the back of the artwork.

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John Byrne - Original Cover Art for Dazzler #36 (Marvel, 1984). Marvel's cutest mutant might just be Alison Blair, aka Dazzler. She certainly isn't seen in her best light on this cover illustration, though. In fact, she's down in the sewers, drenched, and covered in filth! No matter, this is still a great piece of art from one of Marvel's most popular artists, John Byrne. This page, in excellent shape, measures 11" x 17" on a stock Marvel artboard. The image measures 9.75" x 15", and is signed by Byrne next to the pricecode box. Despite the layer of goo she's covered in, Dazzler still looks pretty cute!

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John Byrne and Bob Wiacek - Original Art for Alpha Flight #25, page 1 (Marvel, 1985). North-Star stands accused -- how will the stalwart young hero plead? An iconic image of this fan-favorite character, rendered by his creator, John Byrne. A stark, well-designed splash page sure to please any original art collector. The piece seems to be missing a patch over North-Star's head (possibly to change the position or expression) leaving behind a telltale glue stain. Otherwise, the page is in great shape, with trimmed corners and very slight aging at the edges. Measures 11" x 17". Signed by Byrne in the lower margin.

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John Byrne - Original Art for Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #8, page 37 (DC, 1990). John Byrne takes a turn on the Society of Sin, in this stupendous, antagonist packed page from 1990. They're all here... both generations of evil, including the original Brotherhood of Evil - the Brain, Monsieur Mallah, Madame Rouge, General Immortus, and Garguax, plus evil upstarts Houngan, Phobia, Warp, Plasmus, and Trinity. Byrne handles each character with the same loving detail, and the end result is spectacular. The art measures 12" x 15" with a 9" x 13" image area. With the exception of some glue residue along the extreme bottom portion, the work is in immaculate condition. Signed by John Byrne.

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Art Capello - Original Cover Art for Secret Romance # 23 (Charlton, 1973). Art Capello's romance comic work is filled with the same overblown romantic angst that catapulted Roy Lichtenstein to fame in his million dollar Pop Art paintings, thus returning forlorn melodrama to its comic book roots! Note the crying girl iconography. The art page is 14" x 22.5" with an image area of 12.25" x 19". The title logo and word balloons are pasted-on stats and there is mild glue discoloration around those areas. A Susan Dey stat has browned. Save yourself a million dollars by buying this Capello rather than a Lichtenstein.

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Hector Castellon - Original Cover Art for The Six Million Dollar Man #3 (Charlton, 1976). In 1976 Charlton Comics began publishing The Six Million Dollar Man comic book, based on the popular, late 70s television series. Hector Castellon brings us this unforgettable cover illustration of the bionic man, Steve Austin, in a flashy showpiece indicative of a feature film poster. This iconic image was painted in watercolor on a sheet of 12" x 18" illustration board and has a 10" x 15" image area. In excellent condition, it is signed by Hector Castellon.

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Joe Certa - Original Art for Witches Tales #15, Complete 7-page Story, "The Well of Mystery!" (Harvey, 1952). This tale of two college chums, greed, and two hundred year old revenge, by Joe Certa, is introduced by a crone that looks amazingly similar to EC's Old Witch. These pages are packed with a lot of detail and texture, and the story rambles from a college campus in England, to a mansion on an island in the West Indies. The overall page size is 15" x 22" with a 12" x 18" image area. The art is outstandingly well-kept for its age, and shows only a minimal amount of aging.

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Joe Certa - Original Art for Thrills of Tomorrow #17, Complete 5-page Story, "Solitary" (Harvey,1954). Not unlike the plot from the film, "Blast From the Past", a scientist prepares for survival against a nuclear attack, only to have a twist ending thrown at him as he emerges from a forcefield-protected house decades later. Joe Certa illustrates the story with heavy drama and stark lighting effects on the characters. The art paper is 15" x 22" with an image area of 12" x 18". The condition of the art is excellent, with minor white-out touches on each page, except for the last page which must have been modified to mollify the Comics Code Authority. The production notes indicate this story was to appear in Tomb of Terror #17, but that title ended with issue #16, so this story was used in another Code approved Harvey title, Thrills of Tomorrow. A very Twilight Zone-like story with strong art by Certa and some inspired futurist scenes.

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Ernie Chan - Original Art Pin Up of a Northern Barbarian (No Publisher, 1976). The subject matter of this gigantic drawing is one closely associated with artist Ernie Chan -- this bare-chested, sword-wielding barbarian looks like he could be the father of Conan the Barbarian (who was often inked by Chan in the pages of Conan's monthly comic book, and black and white magazine The Savage Sword of Conan). This muscular horn-helmeted warrior is drawn in black marker with red, green, and blue accents. This impressive pin-up measures a giant 22" x 28" and was drawn in person at the San Diego Comic-Con.

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Travis Charest - Original Art for Wildcats/X-Men #1, page 16 (Wildstorm, 1998). Zealot, a cold and deadly beauty, and Wolverine, a Canadian agent with a tough hide, a keen nose, and a smart mouth, stand together against Daemonite-Nazi conquerors. This spectacular, 16-paneled page is bursting with action, and Travis Charest's insurgent linework and attention to detail. Set in World War II Europe, it's a nearly wordless page, garnished with plenty of ink wash, which adds another dimension. The overall art size is 11" x 17", it is in excellent condition and is signed by Travis Charest.

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Travis Charest - Original Illustration, "Red Star" (undated). We've done the research for this extraordinary piece, but we've been unable to find out exactly what it was used for. But the fact is, this is a magnificent work of art, by one of the finest artist to work in the comics arena. Travis Charest is responsible for this awe-inspiring illustration, drawn in graphite and white pencil, on a sheet of textured paper. From the alluring ladies, exquisitely rendered, to the minute details of the arcane machinery, to the special effects in the background, this approximately 13" x 18" illustration, is a beaut. In excellent condition. Signed by Travis Charest.

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Howard Chaykin - Original Art for Heavy Metal Magazine, page 15 (Heavy Metal, 1980s). Howard Chaykin's full-throttle adventure strip, "Cody Starbuck," was serialized in several issues of Heavy Metal magazine in the early 80s. Chaykin's loose, gestural style brought a refreshing approach to comic storytelling, and his skill with various different media was allowed to prosper in his full-color work for the magazine. Chaykin's magic touch with ink, marker and colored pencil is brilliant represented here in this action-packed page. The art measures 15" x 21" with a 10.5" x 14" image area. Some aging is apparent, especially around the edges where the tape has slightly yellowed. Otherwise, the work itself is in excellent condition. Includes a word type overlay on acetate.

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Mark Chiarello - Original Batman Illustration (undated). You won't soon forget this magnificent interpretation of the Dark Knight detective by Mark Chiarello, with its rich, intense, contrasting colors. Chiarello paints this stark image in a flat poster-like style in watercolor, on illustration board, creating a visage of Batman like no other. The art measures 12.5" x 16.5" with a 10.5" x 13.5" image area. Signed by Mark Chiarello.

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Frank Cirocco - Original Cover Art for Star Reach (Star Reach, 1979). Frank Cirocco's cosmic cover painting for this issue of Star Reach, is a far out spectacle of blazing energy, bursting out of the talented mind and fingers of one of the early "ground-level" artists. A colorful calvacade of deep violet, midnight blue and golden orange, fills this 11.5" x 15.5" image, painted in watercolor and ink. The art is in excellent condition and signed by Frank Cirocco.

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Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein - Original Banshee Illustration (undated). Here's that sonic screamer, Sean Cassidy, aka Banshee, penciled by the original "New" X-Men artist, Dave Cockrum, and inked by Joe Rubinstein. This work was used in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe and measures approximately 10" x 15.5" with a 10" x 15" image area. Very clean, with a some slight staining along the top left corner, but in excellent condition overall. Signed by Joe Rubinstein.

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Gene Colan - Original Art for Gunsmoke #76, Complete 5-page Story "The Sheriff's Secret!" (Marvel, 1963). Sheriff Dixon and Deputy Nevada were never very far from each other's side, and the townspeople were getting irate -- until they learned "the Sheriff's Secret!" An unusual sagebrush tale written by Stan "the Man" Lee, and featuring early post-EC/pre-hero artwork by the inimitable Gene Colan. These pages measure 14" x 20.5", and feature a fair amount of edge wear, including corner creases and small tears, none of which affects the artwork.

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Gene Colan - Original Art for Tales to Astonish #75, page 9 (Marvel, 1965). Back in the days when he was still laboring under the nom du comics Adam Austin, Gene Colan redefined Namor, the Prince of Atlantis for a new generation of fans. In the page offered here, Namor, bearing an injured Dorma, confronts the treachery of the perfidious Krang, Atlantis' evil warlord. Stunningly rendered, many feel that this was Colan at the peak of his creative powers. Measuring approximately 13.5" x 21" overall, this page, while exhibiting some evidence of whiteout, is in excellent condition.

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Gene Colan and Dick Ayers - Original Art for Captain America #134, page 1 (Marvel, 1970). Two goons who should know better take on Captain America and his stalwart companion the Falcon. Too bad the prey are mere small fry -- the evil Stone-Face is the villain the duo really want to tackle. A spectacular title splash page from the last days of the Silver Age, artfully rendered by Gentleman Gene Colan and his stalwart ink-slinger Dick Ayers. Colan Cap pages are not impossible to find, but great title splashes like this one are tough -- they tend to nestle in private collections and never emerge, so don't ignore this rare opportunity. You know you love Cap, and you know you love Colan -- so what's the problem? Get that bidding finger nimble and pick up this pretty page of the most patriotic hero of all. 10.5" x 16", with very little white-out.

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Gene Colan - Original Cover Art for Tomb of Dracula #65 (Marvel, 1978). This lot contains two pieces, one is a blue pencil "cover rough" on 8.5" x 11" Marvel comics stationery weight paper with the Marvel Comics 575 Madison Ave. address printed along the right edge of the paper. It includes a note, "No fangs on Drac." The other piece is a full sized, fully detailed pencil with a title logo stat.The art paper on the penciled cover is 11" x 17", with an image area of 9.5" x 15". The condition of the art and stat is excellent. Gene Colan has signed the penciled cover in the lower right corner. Besides being a beautiful example of Colan's pencil art of a cover, this lot is a rare example of the creative process of how a Marvel cover is developed from an idea and brought to completion. A first rate lot for a Gene Colan Tomb of Dracula fan! This image is very similar to the inked version finally used, perhaps Tom Palmer, the inker, may have lightboxed these pencils.

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Gene Colan and Alfredo Alcala - Original Art for Rampaging Hulk #24, page 8 (Marvel, 1981). Hah! Hulk beat soldiers with their own stupid weapon! Ol' Greenskin takes on a battalion of grunts who really should know better by this point. Colan's sterling storytelling is augmented by Alcala's luscious inks, and there's plenty of zip-a-tone to go around, so don't fight over it. Page measures 11" x 17" and is in excellent condition.

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Gene Colan and Dick Giordano - Original Cover Art for Nathaniel Dusk: Lovers Die at Dusk #1 (DC, 1984). Private investigator, Nathaniel Dusk, walks the mean streets of Depression-era New York City, brought to us by writer Don McGregor and artist, Gene Colan. In this cover for the first issue of the mini-series put out by DC Comics in the mid-eighties, Colan teams up with legendary inker, Dick Giordano, to produce a dramatic cover that is hard to forget. The art measures 12" x 18" with a 10" x 15" image area. The work has some smudging and limited white-out usage, but overall it's in excellent condition.

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Den Beauvais - Original Cover Art for Aliens vs. Predator: Booty (Dark Horse, 1995). The eternal battle between two of the cinema's favorite malevolent extraterrestrials rages on in this wonderful painted cover from the Dark Horse one-shot. A great image that highlights the strengths of both of these alien species, while a hapless human tries to survive the encounter. 15" x 22.5", in excellent condition.

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Steve Muffatti - Original Art Complete Five Page Story for Little Dot #2, "Uncle Alp" (Harvey, 1953). Dot sure has her little hands full dealing with her rather eccentric relatives! Case in point -- Uncle Alp, who prefers climbing to walking, even if it means scaling twenty-story buildings! More funny stuff from Steve Muffatti; this cute five pager will give even the biggest sourpuss a giggle. The art measures 14" x 21", with an image area of 12" x 18". All the pages are in excellent condition, although the "Little Dot" logo stat is missing from page one.

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Steve Muffati - Original Art Story for Little Dot #2, Complete 5-page Story, "Dog's Life" (Harvey, 1953). The Polka Dot Princess scores in this lovely tale of a dog who follows Little Dot to school one day... with the usual crazy results! Beautiful, clean-line art, plus the adorable Dot make this a super item for the Harvey collector, or anyone who appreciates "little kid" comic art. The pages measure 14" x 21", with an image area of 12" x 18". The "Little Dot" logo stat is missing, otherwise the pages are all in excellent shape.

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Marty Taras - Original Art for Casper #19, Complete 5-page Story "Horse Laughs" (Harvey, 1954). Casper wants a pony, so naturally he goes to Scotland, where he discovers a rambunctious ghost horse who's a real nightmare -- in fact, that's his name! By the end, Nightmare is not just Casper's new horse, he's also his new friend. Awww! Yes, this is the historic first appearance of Nightmare the Ghost Horse, and that tuff li'l spectre Spooky also shows up on the first page. How could you not add this to your collection? A nifty tale with terrific artwork by Marty Taras (not Sid Couchy, as we presumed earlier.) Five pages, each measuring 14.5" x 22.5", with an image area of 12" x 18". Excellent condition, with very little white-out.

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Warren Kremer - Original Cover Art for Little Lotta #20 (Harvey, 1959). The times were decidedly different and Harvey had no qualms about running a title based on a tremendously obese girl who ate anything that wasn't nailed down. On this cover our rotund wonder is delighted at her Christmas stocking that is jam-packed with food. This highly-displayable piece, though missing the title stat, is in great shape and measures 10" x 13.5".

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Johnny Craig - Original Art for Crime Patrol #15, Complete 8-Page Story, "Murder Writes a Policy" (EC, 1950). There's no escaping the long arm of the law, especially when a life insurance policy is involved, as Hubert Stonely finds out in this tale of murder, mayhem and madness. Brilliantly rendered by Johnny Craig, this 8-page stunner is in excellent condition, with pages measuring approximately 15" x 22" overall. Many early EC stories have been broken up, making this a rare find indeed.

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Jack Davis - Original Art for Haunt of Fear #12 (EC, 1952). What's Cookin'? That's the question posed by this southern-fried terror tale from the Haunt of Fear, basted and broiled by with culinary creativity by the illustrious Jack Davis. This is the final page of the story -- always a plus for original art collectors -- and features some gut-wrenching moments, including the broiling of Charlie Marsin and the fiery decimation of Eric Edwards, who exacts his revenge in typical EC fashion. A superb piece by one of the best of the EC gang. Measures 15" x 22", with an image area of 13" x 18"; in excellent condition overall, with a small chip out of the lower left corner.

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Jack Davis - Original Art for Humbug #11, Complete One Page Story (Humbug, 1958). Great "gag" page drawn by illustrator extraordinaire; Jack Davis. In the late 1950s, Mad editor Harvey Kurtzman started Humbug to compete with his former employers at Mad. This short lived satirical publication also utilized many of the Mad artists, including Jack Davis. Original art from the magazine is very rare, and highly prized by collectors. 20" x 14", pen and ink on illustration board, in excellent condition.

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Jack Davis - Original Panel Page Art for Humbug #7, page 9 (Humbug Publications, circa 1958). After Harvey Kurtzman left Mad magazine, he later launched his own magazine of satire, Humbug, which lasted but 11 issues. Here, he teams with one of his favorite collaborators in comedy, artist Jack Davis. Featured in this top-notch example is Davis' mastery of caricature utilizing his renowned fine pen and ink cross-hatching. The type is on photostatted strips which have been pasted atop the art board. Fragments of the type have fallen off in panels one and two. The art board is 14.5" x 20" with an image area of 12. 5" x 16". Production notes indicate that this is page 9 of Humbug #7. A side-splitting parody of the stereotypical rich Texan golfing with his caddy.

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Alan Davis and Mark Farmer - Original Art for Showcase '95 #12, pages 8 and 9 (DC, 1995). Far beyond the Promethean Galaxy, at the end of all things, lies the Source Wall which imprisons the mighty lord of dread Apokolips, Darkseid, but Maitresse is determined to set him free. Penciled by Alan Davis and inked by Mark Farmer, this colossal splash page spans two pages and several galaxies. The art measures 16.5" x 23" with a 15" x 21.5" image area. Clean, bright art in excellent condition.

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Billy DeBeck - Original Comic Strip Art for Barney Google Daily, dated 6-24-31 (King Features Syndicate, 1931). Barney Google is sympathetic to his beloved little racehorse, Spark Plug, at the beginning of this wry daily from 1931, but the mood changes quickly when the critter gets stubborn. Billy DeBeck is out of the gate running with these three beautifully textured panels from the Golden Age of cartoon strips. The combination of DeBeck's quick wit and snappy linework makes this daily a prize winning champion. The art measures approximately 5.5" x 18.25" and is in great condition, even with some minor aging apparent. Signed by Billy DeBeck.

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Dan DeCarlo - Original Cover Art for Archie (undated). Archie hits a human speed bump, and gives Mr. Weatherbee some food for thought in this slapstick cover scenario by Dan DeCarlo. This loony situation is heightened by the priceless reactions of Betty and Veronica in the distance. This art was created by DeCarlo for an unidentified Archie publication, and is a brilliant example of the ageless Archie charm. Measuring approximately 12.5" x 13", there is a stain in the lower left corner from a missing paste-up, and some slight aging apparent along the left edge. Overall, the work is in great shape, and is signed by Dan DeCarlo.

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Dan DeCarlo - Original Cover Art for Archie Comics (undated). Eat your heart out, Tiger Woods! Riverdale's favorite son, Archie, and his friends take to the green in this well-staged extravaganza by Dan DeCarlo. Mr. Weatherbee has more than the game on his mind, as Betty and Miss Grundy look on, in this delightful piece by a major artistic visionary of the Archie franchise. The issue is unidentified, but if you happen to be an Archie fan, you're sure to want to own this piece for your personal collection. Measuring approximately 13" x 14" overall, this piece sits inside a beautiful matte, ready for framing. The work is in excellent condition, with some slight staining along the bottom edge and some minor discoloration from a missing paste-up at the bottom left.

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Dan DeCarlo - Original Cover Art for Archie (Archie, circa 1980s). Dan DeCarlo illustrates this whimsical skiing dog gag featuring the Archie gang. This cover image is 13" x 12.75" and has a 21.25" x 21" matte. The condition of the art is very good with only some minor glue stains in the caption box area located in the lower left corner. These snappy DeCarlo portrayals of Veronica, Archie, Hotdog, and Jughead should please an Archie fan in the market for an original. Note the perfect line weights used in the inking of the figures and background details! Beautiful.

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Tony DeZuniga - Original Cover Art for Arak, Son of Thunder #43 (DC, 1985). The son of Thunor is up to his thighs, fighting animal-headed warriors in this savage sensation by Tony DeZuniga. This unrestrained extravaganza measures 11" x 16.5" with a 10" x 15" image area. The art has some very limited white-out usage, but overall it's in excellent condition. Includes all original logo, title and indicia paste-ups, and a piece of overlay art on acetate, which was used in the printing process.

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Ray Dirgo - Original Cover Art for Hanna-Barbera Parade #10 (Charlton, 1972). This is a real treasure for Hanna-Barbera collectors! Featured on this cool cover are all your H-B favorites, including Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, Quick-Draw McGraw, Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Top Cat, Magilla Gorilla and more! Measuring approximately 14.25" x 22.5" overall and in excellent condition, this piece appeals to the child in all of us.

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Ray Dirgo - Original Cover Art for The Jetsons #15 (Charlton, 1972). Daughter Judy is nowhere to be seen, but the rest of the Jetson family are all featured on this airy cover from the comic book version of everyone's favorite future family. Clean lines and a nice cartoony style are the hallmarks of this great Ray Dirgo cover. 14" x 22.5", with an image area of 12.5" x 19", in excellent condition.

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Ray Dirgo - Original Cover Art for Top Cat #15 (Charlton, 1973). Top Cat and his crew enjoy a little fresh fruit on this clean-line keeper from artist Ray Dirgo. Best known for his work on The Flintstones, Dirgo drew many of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon comics. This piece is exceptionally clean, hardly a pencil line to be seen, with only a tiny bit of white-out used. The page measures 14.25" x 22.5" with an image area of 12.5" x 19". It is in excellent condition, with all its original type stats still in place. By the way, did you know the animated television series "Top Cat" ran for only thirty episodes?

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Ray Dirgo - Original Cover Art for The Flintstones and Pebbles #24 (Charlton, 1973). We never knew they had cameras in the stone age, let along water-spewing gag cameras, but Barney finds out the hard way on this amusing Charlton cover based on the classic Hanna-Barbera characters. Dirgo, who provided many, many covers for the HB-based Charlton books, had a clean, crisp style that recall the animation style of the original TV series. This excellent cover measures 14" x 22.5", with an image area of 12.5" x 19". All of the title and masthead stats are original, and the piece is in excellent condition overall.

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Ray Dirgo (attributed) - Original Cover for Scooby Doo #8 (Charlton, 1976). The members of Mystery, Inc. get the beejeebers scared out of 'em with some help from Scoobert, in this hysterical cover. Hanna-Barbera's lovable gang gets the full treatment in this 11.5" x 17.5" art with a 10" x 15" image area. The work has some amount of white-out usage, and some slight staining along the upper middle portion, but overall this is a perfect piece for any fan. The Scooby and Daphne art has been redrawn and covered with another piece of art.

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Ray Dirgo - Original Cover Art for Yogi Bear #12 (Charlton, 1971). Boo-Boo wants a bite of Yogi's bratwurst, but there's no easy way to get food away from that lovable bear! Cute cover in the classic style by Charlton artist Ray Dirgo. The artwork features some minor overall discoloration, and Yogi's head is an art patch that has browned somewhat more that the backing board. The logo and masthead stats are all original. Art measures 14" x 22.5", with an image area of 12.5" x 19".

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Ray Dirgo - Original Cover Art for Quick Draw McGraw #5 (Charlton, 1970s). McGraw accompanies Baba Looey in a Mexican hat-dance, but the fast-talking sidekick doesn't seem to realize that you're supposed to dance around the sombrero, not inside of it. A cute gag for this cartoon great, ably rendered by Charlton workhorse Ray Dirgo. 14" x 22.5", with an image area of 12.5" x 19", in excellent condition overall, with all original logo and masthead stats.

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Ray Dirgo - Original Logo Art (Charlton, 1970s). Original art for the Charlton "bullseye", with Fred Flintstone. This unique piece was likely used for dozens of comic covers featuring our favorites citizens of Bedrock. 16" x 8.5", gauche on illustration board.

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Ray Dirgo - Original Cover Art for Summer Picnic #3 (Charlton, 1970s). The Hanna-Barbera cartoon gang is out in full force and having fun at their summer picnic in this fun-filled cover by Charlton's Ray Dirgo. Yogi Bear, the Flintstones, Magilla Gorilla, Yakky Doodle, Wally Gator, and many more fill out the corners of this jam-packed image. A few of the text paste-ups are missing (with corresponding glue stains), and Yogi is an original art patch, but all of the logo and masthead stats are original. For a Hanna-Barbera collector, this all-star cover is a must-have. 14" x 22.5", with an image area of 12.5" x 19", in excellent condition overall.

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Disney Studios - Original Animation Art Model Sheet for Cannibal King from Trader Mickey (Disney, 1931). What we have here is a bit of history that the fine folks at Disney would just as soon you never saw and something they would just as soon forget. This is the model sheet for the Cannibal King from "Trader Mickey" from 1931. This short was Disney's take-off on the movie "Trader Horn" released the year prior. The reason for Disney's refusal to show this 'toon any longer is that it features some extremely stereotypical natives that are quite harsh, even for Disney. A couple of poses feature the King wearing a girdle for a crown and one sketch of him laughing over a copy of Ballyhoo, a popular parody magazine of the day. This one will be a rare treat for any animation enthusiast or the seeker of Black Americana. There is a Walt Disney Productions stamp on an unobtrusive, blank portion of the page. This piece comes to you matted and the image area measures 8.5" x 11.5".

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Disney Studios - Original Animation Model Sheet for The Wise Little Hen (undated). Released on June 9, 1934, Disney's "Silly Symphony," "The Wise Little Hen," was a retelling of the old children's story with Donald Duck and Peter Pig unwilling to help the Wise Little Hen with her crops. A milestone short film, featuring the debut of Donald Duck, in his trademark sailor suit, which he would wear throughout his career. This model sheet was created by Disney artists as a guide for the animators, and features the Hen, Peter Pig, and Donald Duck, in various poses. The art is drawn on a 9.5" x 12" sheet of paper. Some aging is apparent, but overall the work is in great condition.

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Walt Disney Studios Original Animation Art Sketch, "Bugs in Love" (undated). This charming sketch of two ladybugs skating across the water appears to be from the 1932 "Silly Symphonies" animated short "Bugs in Love". We do know that these characters were used later in the "Silly Symphonies" newspaper strip (and later still, in the back pages of Walt Disney's Comics and Stories) as Bucky Bug and girlfriend June. At any rate, it's a great little sketch from the House of Mickey. On a piece of 12" x 9.5" paper, hole-punched at the bottom; it is in excellent condition.

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Disney Studios - Original Key Animation Drawing for Woodland Cafe (Disney, 1937). This energetic sketch was made by one of the many talented artists in the Disney Studios animation department for the lively "Silly Symphony," "Woodland Cafe," which was released on March 13, 1937. "Woodland Cafe" features a nightclub which is staffed and frequented entirely by insects. Everyone dances, even the snails, as the orchestra plays jazz on their flower instruments. This key animation drawing is drawn in graphite and colored pencils on a sheet of 10" x 12" animation paper. The work is in great condition, with some animation markings along the edge.

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Disney Studios - Original Animation Production Art for Pinocchio (undated). The classic 1940 Walt Disney feature film, "Pinocchio," featured one of the most sought after, and most rare characters in animation -- The Blue Fairy. This exceptional clean-up drawing was created by Disney animators, who handle the subtleties of the beautiful fairy with a incomparable skill par excellence. The animators captures the subtle characteristics of her femininity, and beauty, in this soft, excellently rendered character study. The art measures 10" x 12", and has a slight aging apparent, but generally this work is in excellent condition. Let your conscience by your guide, and buy this lovely work!

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Disney Studios - Original Animation Storyboard Frame for The Grasshopper and the Ants (undated). A frivolous grasshopper tempts an unsuspecting ant, in this storyboard frame from Disney's "Silly Symphony," "The Grasshopper and the Ants," which was released on February 10, 1934. This small sketch is a potent piece of animation history that you're sure to cherish. The art is drawn in pencil on a 6" x 7" sheet of paper, and has a 4" x 5.5" image area. Some aging is apparent, but overall the work is in great condition.

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Disney Studios - Original Animation Model Sheet for Lullaby Land (undated). A baby falls asleep and dreams of a land where powder puffs and binkies grow on trees, and all the standard nursery paraphernalia comes vividly to life, in the Disney "Silly Symphony," "Lullaby Land," which was released on August 19, 1933. You'll go ga-ga over this delightful 8.5" x 12" model sheet, filled with lots of cute babies doing all sorts of infantile things. The animators were certainly inspired by this sweet study of roly poly nurslings in motion. The art is drawn in pencil, and mounted onto a larger 9.5" x 12" board. Some aging is apparent, but overall the work is in great condition.

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Disney Studios - Original Background Layout for Mickey Mouse Short Film (undated). Mickey Mouse's short cartoons became so popular that people would first ask ticket takers if they were "running a Mickey" before they would purchase admission. Soon, theaters were displaying posters that read "Mickey Mouse playing today!" It was not uncommon for patrons to sit through a feature twice to see him again. The '30s was Mickey Mouse's Golden Age - 87 cartoon shorts starring the multi-talented mouse were produced by Walt Disney during that decade. He played everything from fireman to giant killer, cowboy to inventor, detective to plumber. Technically and artistically Mickey Mouse cartoons were far superior to other contemporary cartoons and gave life to an entire family of animated characters: Minnie Mouse, Clarabelle Cow, Horace Horsecollar, Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck, Peg-Leg Pete, and many others. This background layout sketch for an unidentified Mickey Mouse short cartoon measures 9.5" x 12", and is drawn in graphite and colored pencil. The opposite side has an interesting sketch of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, obviously used. Some aging, but overall in great condition.

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Walt Disney Studios -Original Art Animation Art "Dancing Flowers" (undated). Three color pencil sketches make up this lovely page of art. They were prepared for a Silly Symphonies color animated short, probably "Woodland Cafe", which was released in 1937. It's a 12" x 10" sheet of paper, peghole-punched at the bottom, with a separate stapled piece of 4" x 2.5" paper marking this as unpublished art not to be removed from the studio. The art is wonderfully executed in pastel tones, showing an insect dancing with a pair of bell-shaped purple flowers. A bonus second page features a splash of dew. Great, early art from the best animation studio ever.

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Disney Studios - Original Animation Sketches for Touchdown Mickey, Group of 4 (Disney, 1932). It's the big game with Mickey's Manglers vs. the Alley Cats, and Mickey Mouse struggles to take his team to victory. Disney released "Touchdown Mickey" on October 15, 1937 and it was one of the first sports-oriented and probably the first team sports-oriented cartoon. This sequential series of four animation drawings are marked #14, #17, #21 and #23, and follow Mickey as he makes his play. The art is drawn in pencil on sheets of 9" x 12" animation paper.

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Walt Disney Studios - Original Production Art (Undated). Walt Disney's first great feature-length production from 1937 is the subject of this piece of storyboard art from an undetermined production, probably dating from the 1960s or 70s. The familiar scene of the wicked queen in her disguise as an old hag is classic Disney stuff . She holds up the tainted fruit she plans to offer to Snow White in this scene, as she says to herself, "Ah! A poisoned apple! Sleeping death!" This drawing, in colored pencil on cream colored 12.5" x 10.5" paper, is mounted on another sheet of blue 14.5" x 13" paper, which has been attached to a piece of 17" x 14" cardboard. The cardboard has been torn off next to the number 9. Under the original drawing is another piece of 12.5" x 1" paper written with the caption "What will the character do to get what it wants?". The drawing has been signed by an unknown animator. The piece shows some wear and a few light stains, but overall it is in very nice condition.

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Walt Disney Studios - Big Bad Wolf Original Art Character Sketch (Disney, 1934). This has got to be one of the most charming, colorful character preliminaries around. This sketch features our big bad wolf all gussied up as Lorelei the mermaid. This is a very tight portrait and looks just as bright as it must have when it was wrought 70 years ago. This piece comes to you exquisitely framed with an image size of 6.5" x 7".

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Walt Disney Studios - Original Animation Cel from The Big Bad Wolf (Disney, 1934). Cels from early Disney shorts are getting harder to find but you've found one here. This colorful piece comes from The Big Bad Wolf which was a sequel of sorts the the extremely popular The Three Little Pigs. This hilarious offering features the our wolf in fairy godmother's clothing. How often do you think you'll get a chance to pick up a cel of the wolf in drag? Here's your chance. There is no chipping or flaking evident and this remains a very clear image. It is beautifully framed and the image size measures 6.5" x 6.5".

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Disney Studios - Original Animation Model Sheet for The Grasshopper and the Ants (undated). Released on February 10, 1934, Disney's "Silly Symphony," "The Grasshopper and the Ants" was the story of a grasshopper who fiddles and plays through his day, tempting some of the worker ants to play with him, unaware that winter is coming and food will soon be scarce. This model sheet was created by Disney artists as a guide for the animators, and features the Grasshopper and the Ants in various poses. The art is drawn on a 9.5" x 12" sheet of animation paper. Some aging is apparent, but overall the work is in great condition.

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Steve Ditko, Original Art for Amazing Spider-Man #6, Page 8 (Marvel, 1963). From the glory days of Marvel's Silver Age comes this magnificent page of Spider-Man art by Steve Ditko. The Lizard, in his first appearance, figures prominently in this action-filled 13.5" x 19.5" page that includes a nice underwater sequence. Ditko's fine linework is nicely contrasted by areas of solid black. Note the shot of Spider-Man framed in black on the fourth panel. Very little white-out was used on this page; it can be seen primarily in a few word balloons and on the emblem on Spidey's back. Because of the constant collector demand for early Ditko art, plus the fact that he preferred to hang on to his own artwork, very few pages seem to turn up on the market these days. This one is sure to thrill any serious collector of original comic book art; not to mention all the thousands Spider-Man fans who would love to own a page of this caliber. Don't let this incredible piece get away, true believer! Good luck finding a page from an earlier issue, let alone something this nice.

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Steve Ditko - Original Art for Journey Into Mystery #83, page 2 (Marvel, 1962). A majestic lion, king of the jungle, gets doused with a bit of radioactive energy in this rousing page by Steve Ditko. While the mighty Thor slugs it out in the first portion of this acclaimed issue, this page from Ditko's feral tale is a quiet sleeper that is sure to thrill you. From the story, "When the Jungle Sleeps," this untamed extravaganza is pure Ditko, and sure to be a welcome addition to your collection. The overall page size is 13.5" x 21" with a 12.5" x 18.5" image area. The work is in excellent condition, with a very minimal amount of white-out.

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Steve Ditko - Original Cover Art for Ghostly Tales #90 (Charlton, 1971). After Ditko left Marvel, he did some work for upstart publisher Charlton, including the stunning, supernatural cover offered here. Reminiscent of his work on Dr. Strange, this creepy classic is a great example of the artist at the peak of his creative powers. Measuring approximately 14" x 22.5" overall and in excellent condition, this is an opportunity to own a very cool Ditko cover without having to mortgage the house!

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Steve Ditko - Original Cover Art for Haunted #7 (Charlton, 1972). Just what is it that makes this cover great? Is it the beautiful woman with the steely eyes and the bouffant hair? No. Is it the Long-haired hippy dude cowering in the doorway? Of course not. As anyone can plainly see, what makes this Steve Ditko cover amazingly cool is the spider, man! Measuring approximately 14.25" x 22.5" overall and in excellent condition, this is a piece that any Ditko fan would be proud to own.

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Steve Ditko - Original Cover Art for Ghostly Haunts #34 (Charlton, 1973). From the twisted, yet fertile, imagination of Steve Ditko comes this bizarre cover for one of Charlton's supernatural thriller magazines. After being attacked by a giant fish, cat and bird, do you think this guy's likely to give up his membership in P.E.T.A.? Boldly illustrated by the hand of a master, this 14.25" x 22.5" gem is in excellent condition, missing only the title stat from the bottom of the image.

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Steve Ditko - Original Art for Unidentified Mystery Story, 2 pages (Charlton, 1976). Few artists have left as large a mark upon the field of comics as the legendary Steve Ditko. Reknowned for his work on Spider-Man and Dr. Strange, Ditko turned his sights to smaller projects in the 1970s, turning out cracking good stories for Charlton and other smaller publishers. The two pages offered here involve a greedy lawyer, the ghost of a Native American medicine man, and a kid who obviously knows more than he's telling. We haven't been able to determine exactly what book this story comes from, but the masterful style of "Sturdy" Steve is evident in every panel. Here's your chance to acquire a great example from a legendary talent at a reasonable price! In excellent condition, the pages measure approximately 10.5" x 15.75" overall.

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Luis Dominguez - Original Cover Art for Weird War Tales #28 (DC, 1974). An exceptional cover by the underrated Luis Dominguez depicts a squadron of soldiers in deep, deep trouble. This time-honored horror situation is well-rendered by Dominguez, in an interesting mixture of line art and gray tones, bringing the horror to its absolute boiling point. A beautiful cover that is truly -- say it with me -- suitable for framing. The logo and masthead elements are all xeroxed replacements which are affixed to an acetate overlay. The piece measures 11" x 17.5", and in excellent condition. A VF copy of the printed comic book is also included.

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Dave Dorman - Original Trading Card Art - Captain America/Batman (DC/Marvel, 1990s). The Darknight Detective and the Sentinel of Liberty duke it out on the ultimate symbol of America -- the Statue of Liberty. This spectacular fully painted piece by Dave Dorman was used in a trading card set jointly issued by DC and Marvel. Highly dramatic, with a powerful use of color and composition, this is a Dorman painting that is not to be missed. Also includes the preliminary pencil sketch (8.5" x 11") used to work out the body positions of the two heroes. The painting measures 12" x 17", and is in excellent condition.

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Dave Dorman - Original Cover Art for Star Wars: Dark Empire II Trade Paperback (Dark Horse, 1995). Ever wonder why you see so little Dave Dorman Star Wars art on the market? It's because George Lucas is a big fan of Dorman's work, and buys most of it directly from the artist after publication. Here's a rare piece that never made its way to Skywalker Ranch, and presents you, the bidder, with the extremely rare opportunity of owning your own piece of art from the greatest science fiction series of all time, by one of the greatest SF artists of all time. This spectacular piece was used as the wraparound cover for the Dark Horse trade paperback Dark Empire II, and features the prominent visage of our hero, Luke Skywalker, along with the Millenium Falcon, and several of the empire's deadlier machines. 20" x 14" in outstanding condition.

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Dave Dorman - Original Cover Art for Star Trek: Debt of Honor (Marvel, 1992). Dave Dorman's striking cover for the hardback graphic novel Debt of Honor was an immediate hit with "Trek" fans, and its easy to see why -- the perfectly captured likenesses of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock are complemented by the majestic image of the Enterprise streaking through space at warp speed. A superb piece by one of the great science fiction painters of the last two decades. This stunning piece measures 16" x 20" on thick illustration board and is in excellent condition.

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Dave Dorman - Original Predator 2 Box Art (Dark Horse, 1993). This outstanding Predator painting by the uber-talented Dave Dorman was used as the box art for a limited edition cold-cast porcelain statue of the hulking extraterrestrial, released by Dark Horse in 1993. Armed to the (long sharp) teeth, this aggressive alien straddles a river of molten lava, defying all comers to meet him face-to-ugly-face on the field of battle. Dorman outdoes himself on this fantastic painting, bringing one of the most famous cinematic monsters to vivid life. The painting measures 16" x 20" and is excellent condition, with some very slight blunting at the corners.

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Dave Dorman - Original Art for Aliens: Tribes (Dark Horse, 1992). Dave Dorman considers his work for Dark Horse's 1993 hardcover, Aliens: Tribes, to be a landmark of his career. Written by writer/artist, Steven R. Bissette, this book has twenty four interior paintings by fan favorite, Dorman, for which he won a 1993 Eisner Award for "Best Painted Work." This horrific 10" x 15" image was painted in oil on a sheet of gessoed 11" x 16" illustration board. Signed by Dave Dorman at the bottom left.

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Bill Draut - Original Art for Spyman #3, pages 16-20 (Harvey, 1967). Which came frist, Marvel's Ultron or Harvey's Id? Both were robots who developed evil, quasi-human personalities, both could control men's minds, both had sexy female robot counterparts, but the Id debuted more than a year before Hank Pym's crazy creation. Offered here is the last chapter from the very last Spyman story, which tells the origin of this robotic rapscallion. You'll also see the death of Tania, and learn the secret of Spyman's Emergency Bomb Hand. How is all this possible in a mere five pages, you ask? You'll just have to win this lot to find out, Effendi! Measuring approximately 14.25" x 23" overall, these pages from Harvey's ill-fated Thriller line are in excellent condition.

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Mort Drucker - Original Art for Mad (EC, circa 1960s). No one can caricature like Mort Drucker! He practically reinvented the whole field. His Mad movie lampoons are legendary. This "Vicejoy" art parody is drawn on Craftint pattern 202 Strathmore board. A developer brings out the mechanical gray shading pattern on the paper.The art paper size is 17.75" x 24.5", with an image area of 16.5" x 19.75". The art is in excellent condition. The dialogue in the word balloons is done with paste-on typeset strips. The type has fallen off of the first word balloon in panel 3. Mort Ducker has signed the piece in the last panel.

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Kieron Dwyer and Hilary Barta - Original Art for Superman: The Dark Side #1, pages 8 and 9 (DC, 1998). Based on Jack Kirby's seminal DC Comics series, The New Gods, Superman: The Dark Side is an Elseworld rumination on the hypothetical addition of Kal-El into the New Gods mythos. Sent out from his dying homeworld Krypton, baby Kal-El's rocket is diverted from its course towards Earth, landing on Apokolips. There, he is found and raised by Darkseid, and molded into a killing machine for the battle between Apokolips and its sister world, New Genesis. Released in 1998, this two-page splash was drawn by penciler Kieron Dwyer and inked by Hilary Barta. It features baby Kal-El meeting Darkseid for the first time. The work is stupendous and has to be seen up close to be truly appreciated. The overall page size is 17" x 21" with a 16" x 20" image area that is clean and slick.

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Kieron Dwyer and Hilary Barta - Original Art for Superman: The Dark Side #1, pages 24 and 25 (DC, 1998). Rocketed from the doomed planet Krypton, the infant Kal-El's ship crash-lands on Apokolips, forever changing the history of the DC universe. From the first issue of the popular Superman: The Dark Side miniseries, comes this stunner penciled by Kieron Dwyer and inked by Hilary Barta. The Last Son of Krypton, decked out in his finest, goes to the arena against Kalibak, watched carefully by Darkseid, Granny Goodness, and their cohorts. The overall size is 17" x 21" with a 15.5" x 20" image area. The work is exceptionally clean and bright, with some printer notations in marker along the extreme top edge. This stupendous page has great action and a tremendous shot of the Man of Tomorrow in his battle armor.

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Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley - Original Art for Bodycount, page 1 (Image, 1996). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle creator, Kevin Eastman, melted his layouts with madman Simon Bisley's bone-crushing finishes and the result was a four-issue limited series, called Bodycount. As the crow flies, the city appears below as seen in a fish-eyed angle -- a view rarely seen in comics. This 9.75" x 15.25" image is illustrated on a sheet of 11" x 17" illustration paper, and is full of little details and interesting textures. The art is in excellent condition.

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Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley - Original Art for Bodycount (Image, 1996), pages 2 and 3. Bodycount was a TMNT black and white 4 issue, limited series. Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird kick-started independent comics with their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Bodycount featured Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley art. Simon Bisley was much inspired by Richard Corben and Frank Frazetta and rocked the comics world with his equally visceral art style. A savage portrait of Raphael at war, making his moves with his twin sai blades! YOW! The art paper size is 11" x 16.5", with an image area of 9.5" x 12.25". The art is in excellent condition. There are some great Bisley sketches on the left border, outside of the main art area, and also on the back of the art paper. They add a great deal of additional charm to this original.

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Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley - Original Art for Bodycount, page 12 (Image, 1996). To sleep, perhaps to dream... of nightmarish images of chainsaws and demonic animals glaring. This wicked, hallucenogenic nightmare was penciled and designed by Kevin Eastman and polished off by Simon Bisley for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles limited series, Bodycount, which was published by Image Comics in the late 90s. The art measures 11" x 17", and has a 10" x 15.5" image area. The art is in excellent condition.

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Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley - Original Art for Bodycount, Book 1, page 20 (Image, 1996). Kevin Eastman teams up with Simon Bisley to create this page from Bodycount, a 4 issue limited series, produced in the late 90s. Turtle Raphael leaps into the fray, sai blades raised, teeth clenched -- a reptile ready to do some damage! It's a quintessential picture of a popular character, done in a style that rocks off the Richter scale. Bisley's vein-bulging, steroid-pumped musculature and attitude make this black and white image one you won't soon forget! The art measures 11" x 17", and is in excellent condition.

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Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley Original Art for Bodycount (Image, 1996). Bodycount was a TMNT black and white 4 issue, limited series, and had super-explosive action. Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird blazed a new frontier for self-publishers years ago, and showed the world the potential of independent comics with their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Bodycount had 25 to 30 pages of Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley art per issue. Simon Bisley began his art career on a British series, "The ABC Warriors". After convincing his editors at Fleetway to let him cut loose, and wanting to break away from the pack, he developed his own insanely wicked painting style. Inspired by Richard Corben and Frank Frazetta, he went to town on his series "Slaine!", and exploited this hyper-kinetic art style. His inks add much drama and grit to Kevin Eastman's pencils on the Bodycount series. The art paper size is 11" x 16.5", with an image area of 10" x 15". The art is in excellent condition.

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Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley - Original Art for Melting Pot Limited Series (Kitchen Sink, circa 1993). Frequent collaborators Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley teamed on the 4 issue Melting Pot limited series. Eastman penciled and Bisley painted the finished art. This is page 39 of one of the books. The art paper is 11" x 17" with an image size of 10" x 15.5" . The art is in excellent condition. Mayhem rules with Eastman and Bisley at the helm!

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Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley - Original Art for The Melting Pot, page 41 (Kitchen Sink, 1994). This bizarre science fiction story is given the full-blooded treatment by the amazing Simon Bisley, painting over Kevin Eastman pencils. The nearly full-page vista of a gigantic, violent battle scene is counterpointed with some interracial hanky-panky, and the result is mind-numbing. Beautiful work by one of the best in the biz. This page measures 13.5" x 21.25" and is in excellent condition.

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Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley - Original Art for The Melting Pot, page 42 (Kitchen Sink, 1994). Sex, sex, sex, that's all these aliens think about -- meanwhile the world around them is coming to a holocaustic end. A tremendous page of original art by Bisley and Eastman, with the large final panel especially nice. The page measures 13.5" x 21.5", and is in excellent condition.

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Hy Eisman - Original Cover Art for Bunny #3 (Harvey, 1967). Never one to miss a trend, Harvey produced this Archie knockoff, with outstanding good-girl art by Hy Eisman, exemplified in this crisp cover from the third issue. Forget about the lame joke and concentrate on Bunny's bikini, and all the swingin' chicks dancing around the pool. Now bid! Cover measures 14.5" x 21.5", with an image area of 13" x 19.5". The logo and matte are missing, with resulting glue stains, and there is some water damage and creasing in the lower right corner.

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Hy Eisman - Original Cover Art for Bunny #10 (Harvey, 1969). She's hip! She's mod! She's boss! She's Bunny, the queen of the in-crowd! Hy Eisman's zoovy cover for the tenth super groovy issue is irresisti-bubble! A bubbly, funky bash from the late 60s. The art size is 15" x 21.5" with a 12" x 18" image area. The art show some slight signs of aging, and has some white-out usage, but overall is in excellent condition. One type paste-up is missing at the right edge. Includes the original logo, title type and indicia paste-ups.

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Will Elder - Original Art for Panic #10, page 5 (EC, 1955). Bill Elder, one of the geniuses behind Mad, contributes a parody of Roy Crane's popular Captain Easy and Wash Tubbs to EC's other humor mag, Panic. Here, Captain Izzy and Washt Upps get involved in a fight they'll never forget. Measuring approximately 14.75" x 20.5" on Craftint Doubletone Drawing Board, this page is in excellent condition and is a superb example of Elder's rare gift for parody.

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Lee Elias - Original Cover Art for Witches Tales #17 (Harvey, 1952). This cover features a great fanged beast, closing in on two hapless young beach-goers, tongue flailing, claws ready to rip.... a scaly monstrosity yanked from the mind and pencil of Lee Elias. This pageant of juicy linework by Elias is a compelling display of his mastery with a brush and ink. The cover asks the question: "What is the meaning of the twisted eternity found in 'Dimension IV'?" and illustrates the interior story, about an intelligent dinosaur from another dimension who comes to modern Earth, with more on his mind than survival. The overall page size is 13" x 18.5" with a 10" x 15" image area. The work is very clean and clear, with some slight aging apparent. The interior image area is clean, and there is a framed overlay with some notes written on it for the printer. The logo and indicias at the top are photocopy replacements.

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Lee Elias - Original Cover Art for Witches Tales #26 (Harvey, 1954). A mountaineer's horror scales new heights when his alpine efforts bring him to accidentally open a hidden tomb, in this captivatingly cruel cover image by Lee Elias. Stunning black and white linework and rich inks characterize Elias' beautiful work. The art measures an overall 14.25" x 19" with a 10.5" x 15.75" image area. Some aging is apparent, especially along the extreme edges, but the work is in excellent condition overall. The logo, headline type, indicia, and type box are recent replacement photocopies.

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Lee Elias - Original Cover Art for Chamber of Chills #10 (Harvey, 1952). A truly twisted piece from one of Harvey's greatest artists, this killer cover has all the creepy hallmarks of a true Elias classic. These two goofs obviously haven't read enough horror comics, or they'd know that weird-looking caves are always the head and mouth of some oversized monster! From the bizarre imagery to the innovative use of zipatone, it's all here. Measuring approximately 12" x 18" overall, this piece is in excellent condition, although some type stats have been replaced.

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Lee Elias - Original Cover Art for Chamber of Chills #11 (Harvey, 1952). Lee Elias was one of Harvey's most prolific artists during the 1940s and '50s. While he is best remembered for his work on the Black Cat stories, it is his work on the tales of horror that really showcased his superior artistic ability. Due to Harvey's practice of removing title stats to be used for subsequent issues, Heritage Comics has had this awesome piece professionally restored so as to present it in a way that best reflects the original intent of the artist. The title mast area and lower right text box are replaced stats. The hooded head of the villain was originally outlined with a blade so that the title stat could fit behind it. There was also some white out painted around the original text box stat. This great piece is in excellent condition and measures 12.75" x 17.75".

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Enrich - Original Unused Cover Art for Vampirella #109 (Warren, 1982). This is a beautiful example of the work of a master colorist. Enrich (Enrique Torres) is considered by many to be the finest Vampirella artist, an appellation well-supported by this brilliant work. Measuring approximately 17" x 23.25" overall with an image area of 14.75" x 19.25", this piece is in great condition and is a finished, fully realized vision of this unused cover image. Enrich's brilliant use of light and shadow is apparent in this piece, as Vampirella is being eye-balled from all angles. Rendered on unstretched linen.

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Enrich - Original Splash Page Art (Warren, 1970s). Very detailed pencil piece from one of the most heralded of Vampirella's creators. We have seen several similar drawings by Enrich and Sanjulian from this time period. Typically they are either a cover preliminary, or the finished art for an inside cover, or contents page, from an issue of Vampirella. This particular drawing is not a recognizable cover, so we believe it is was likely used as an interior splash. 10.75" x 8.25", pencil on paper.

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Martin Epp - Original Art for All New Comics, Group of 6 Pages (Harvey, 1943). From the May 1943 issue of the block-busting All New Comics, comes these six pages from the story, "Destiny Flight of the Elsie-F." Filled with great panoramic layouts full of fighting planes and air battles, these crisply inked pages are sure to thrill. In fact, it's the "Air Story of the Month." Pages 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are here. The art measures 14" x 22" with a 13" x 18" image area. Some slight aging, but in excellent condition overall.

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George Evans - Original Art for Piracy #6, Complete 6-page Story "The Skipper" (EC, 1955). Ambition and greed turn to madness, death and destruction in this seafaring tale expertly rendered by the underrated George Evans. First mate Richard Carson lusts for a captaincy of his own, and arranged a tragic disaster to rid himself of his superior officer, but nobody gets off lightly in an EC story, and Carson's comeuppance is fittingly ironic. Evans had the most realistic style of all the EC bullpen, and the stunning attention to detail and accuracy always lent his stories a disturbing verisimilitude, and this chilling tale showcases him at the top of his form. Measuring 15" x 21.5", the pages are in excellent condition, with minor aging at the edges; several panels have elements pasted-in, especially on the last page where it appears the order and content of several of the captions was changed during the editing process. A tidy tale of maritime madness, this is a must-have for any EC collector.

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Stephen Fabian - Original Pin Up Art (Unpublished, 1975). Sometimes it's fun to be a barbarian; just ask these guys. They may well be fighting to the death against this shapely lass, but hey -- they get to see her topless! All kidding aside, this highly detailed pen and ink illustration in the Robert E. Howard mode is by "Hugo"-award winning science fiction and fantasy artist Steve Fabian. The piece has been professionally framed to an overall size of 19" x 22" with the image area being 10" x 14".

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Al Feldstein - Original Splash Page Art for The Crypt of Terror #18 (EC, 1950). If you have a need for a piece from the dawn of EC then this one fits the bill. Crypt of Terror was the first of the EC New Trend horror titles to hit the stands and this actually comes from the second issue of that title. While touted for his penchant for curvy ladies, Al Feldstein could also churn out horror work like nobody's business and this early portrayal of the Crypt Keeper does not fail to please. This is a beautiful piece of early EC history. The artwork comes to you matted and image area measures 17.5" x 12.5"

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Virgil Finlay - Original Pulp Illustration for Famous Fantastic Mysteries 3/43 (Popular Publications, 1943). This incredibly detailed little pen and ink illustration by Virgil Finlay was used to illustrate the story "Ark of Fire" by John Hawkins for the March 1943 issue of Famous Fantastic Mysteries (page #37). The illustration has plenty of white-out along the bottom, and there's a bit more on the floating eyeballs. It measures 5" x 4.5" and is triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 15.25" x 14.75". A copy of the pulp is included with this piece of artwork.

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Ramona Fradon Original Cover Art for Super-Friends #10 (DC, 1977). How fun is this Fradon cover? Wow! All the major DC superhero characters are being menaced by monsters! The art paper is 11.25" x 17.25" with an image area of 9.75" x 15". The condition of the art is beautiful with the original logo title stat. There is a minor glue stain where a caption box, probably UPC code box, has been removed in the lower left corner to reveal the art. Great bat-shadow on the cave wall.

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Ramona Fradon & Sergio Aragones - Original Art for The Amazing World of DC Comics #10, Complete 6 page story (DC, 1976). David V. Reed wrote this tale, lampooning the great DC scripter Bill Finger, as "Phil Binger", poking fun at his tardiness in delivering scripts on deadline. Finger, however, was a great writer, and is considered by many to be the co-creator of The Batman. He was also much beloved by comic book artists for his "visual" scripts with giant props. This story eventually saw print in DC's fanzine. The House of Secrets character, Cain, makes a cameo as a narrator on pages 1 and 6 (comics legend Sergio Aragones drew the Cain image on the splash page). The art paper is 11.5" x 17.75" with an image size 10" x 15". The art is in excellent condition. There is a beautiful pencil drawing of the composition on page one worked out on the back of page 2. An interesting insight into intercompany politics at DC!

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Frank Frazetta and James Gurney - Original Animation Art for Fire and Ice (No Publisher, 1983). Celebrated sword-and-sorcery artist Frank Frazetta teamed up with animation director Ralph Bakshi for this high-energy animated fantasy. Frazetta was so involved in the film, that he trained the "key" animators how to draw as close as possible to his own dynamic style. This lot contains not only an animation cell, but the art to a painted background by noted Dinotopia artist James Gurney as well, creating a scarce complete animation "set-up" from the film. Fire and Ice tells the tale of a prehistoric battle of the elements as the ruler of the Ice World, Nekron, wages a war against the fire people using a massive, advancing glacier and armies of subhuman monsters as his weapons The script was written by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway. The overall art size is 11" x 14", with an image area of 9.5" x 13". The art is in excellent condition and comes as two elements, the figures are photostatted on a clear cell and painted on the reverse side of cell with acrylic cel paint, and the background is painted on the illustration board in watercolor. There are some production notes on the bottom border of the background painting, outside of the art area.

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Frank Frazetta, Original Cover Art for Tim Holt #21 (Magazine Enterprises, 1951). By the time of issue #21, Tim Holt became less of a vehicle for its title cowboy star, and began featuring different characters on the covers. Chief among them was the popular Ghost Rider, who began in issue #6 as the tamely-named Calico Kid. Well, Tim wasn't going to stand still for this! He, in turn, became the Red Mask, Western vigilante. This fantastic cover by Frank Frazetta combines both wild west heroes in a sort of yin-yang design, with Ghost Rider and his horse standing out against a jet black background, and Red Mask on a white field, his six-gun smoking. Very little white-out appears to have been used on this 13" x 18" masterpiece which is in excellent shape, although one of the paste-up type stats placed on the bar between the two figures is missing. This remarkable cover has been professionally matted and framed using conservation plexiglass; the complete piece measures 21" x 28".

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Frank Frazetta - Original Preliminary Sketch for John Carter and the Savage Apes of Mars (1971). This stunning watercolor study was created as Frazetta planned the piece that would become the cover for The Science Fiction Book Club's 1971 release of The Gods of Mars/The Warlords of Mars. Striking in its simplicity, this vibrant piece offers a rare glimpse into the creative mind of a great artist. Unlike many other prelims that have survived, this one still has a variety of the artist's sketches in the margins, showing other possible choices. With an image are of approximately 11.25" x 6", the piece is in excellent condition and is signed by the artist in the lower left.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Sketch, "Death Dealer" (Undated). Out of the cold mist and shadow rides a mysterious warrior, clad in armor and ready for battle on his black horse. A sketch on an 8.5" x 5.5" piece of paper featuring one of Frazetta's most famous characters. The paper has, unfortunately, been stained by a coffee spill. Still, this little masterpiece, drawn in ink and colored pencil, would hold an honored place in any collection of original art.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Preliminary Sketch for Death Dealer #3 (undated). Probably one of Frazetta's most unforgettable images is the powerful "Death Dealer," a menacing, shadowy figure holding a bloody axe, high above a mass of snarling demons. Only a master painter like Frazetta could bring style and grace to creatures so grim. This version of the Death Dealer was painted in oils in 1986. This rough color sketch measures 5" x 6.75" and is attractively matted. Painted in oil, the rich, vibrant color scheme is there, along with a very loose interpretation of the demon horde below. It's sort of a short-hand version of the final piece. The work is in excellent condition, with some minor stains along the edges, obviously made by Frazetta himself, when painting this sketch. Here is a rare opportunity to own a small part of this iconic masterpiece. Signed by Frank Frazetta.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Sketch "Woman With a Scythe Study" (Undated). This small pencil and watercolor study for Frazetta's well-known "Woman With a Scythe" painting features a big change over the finished piece. On this version, the woman's face is replaced by a skull, turning her into Lady Death! This is an interesting concept, and this 4" x 5" study (on a 6" x 8" piece of paper) is pretty detailed and frightening. It's a grim yet beautiful image, as only Frank Frazetta could produce. He has signed a single "F" in the lower right corner.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Preliminary Sketch, "Boxer" (undated). Big things really do come in small packages! Consider this color sketch by Frank Frazetta - a 3" x 5" preliminary drawing on a sheet of 6.5" x 9.75" sketch paper. With its brilliant, subdued swashes of pink and ochre, this figure is poised, ready for the fight. A moody rendering, complete with Frazetta's creation process intact, a formulative interpretation of a more polished work to come. The paper shows some slight aging, and there is a small piece of tape at the bottom, but the painted image is in excellent condition. The colors still glow as if only recently painted. Signed by Frank Frazetta.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Illustration, Riders on Horseback (undated). Spectacular brush-and-ink illustration of a horse race, with a frenzied crowd in the background. Fat, chunky brushstrokes lend an almost abstract quality to the piece, and the fury of the pounding hooves is amply conveyed. A truly gorgeous piece from master Frazetta. 8" x 8".

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Frank Frazetta - Original Sketch of Cute Nude (undated). A cute, button nosed redhead, stands in all her glory, drawn just the way God, and Frank Frazetta, made her, tan lines and all. This curvaceous cutie is lovingly rendered in pen and ink, with a light watercolor wash, by the man who knows how to render a lovely lady. The expression on her face is one that would incite any passionate art lover's desire -- a mixture of innocence and chagrin, as if we had just happened upon this shapely lass unexpectedly. The art is drawn on a sheet of 8" x 9.25" paper. There is a light crease on the lower left corner, but the work overall is in excellent condition. Signed by Frank Frazetta.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Sketch of Two Cavemen and a Dinosaur (undated). The mist clears, and two primitive men get a glimpse of the terrifying visage of a Tyrannosaurus Rex on the prowl, in this gripping image by Frank Frazetta. A striking vision of terror and beauty, beautifully handled in pen and ink and lush watercolor, by Frazetta, who is renowned for his images of prehistoric scenarios. The art is drawn on a sheet of 7.75" x 9.5" paper. There is a thin strip of art that has been repositioned along the left edge, but it does not distract from the beauty of the overall piece. In excellent condition; signed by Frank Frazetta.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Sketch, "Lion Hunt" (Undated). Frazetta delivers the goods in this quick study of an African hunter and his prey, a roaring lion. The few lines used to create this little gem manage to convey all the power of a charging wild beast. This ink sketch on buff paper measures 7.5" x 4.5", and has been professionally matted to a size of 11.5" x 8.5".

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Frank Frazetta - Original Sketch, "Dark Woman" (Undated). Frank Frazetta has a knack for simply putting his pen to paper, and creating magic. Take this sketch: just a quick study of a female nude, but every line is perfect. She looks as if she could walk off the page; that is, if she had legs! This pen and ink sketch is on buff paper, measuring 4" x 4.5", and has been matted to a size of 8" x 8.5". This is a wonderful item from the Picasso of the comics.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Sketches of Nude Studies (undated). Emotional and expressive, these fine sketches were formed by the hand of Frank Frazetta, with a quick gesture of his pen. Stirring and forceful human figures, in ink, are expressed full-blown from the mind and pen of this master artist. The art was drawn on a sheet of 4.5" x 5.75" sketch paper and matted. In excellent condition. This beautiful page is signed by Frank Frazetta.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Sketches of Fighting Figures (undated). The agony of defeat flows from this tense image by Frank Frazetta. Frazetta's uncanny ability to express motion and emotion in a few simple lines was never better represented than in this stimulating 4" x 3" image. Drawn by Frazetta on a sheet of sketch paper and matted, it's a bold example of Frazetta's pure line unleashed. In excellent condition. Signed by Frank Frazetta.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Sketches of Female Nudes (undated). Once again, fantasist Frank Frazetta proves his prowess with pen and ink in these lovely gesture drawings. If you ever wanted an example of Frazetta's talent for lines and ladies, this is it. Frazetta brings a luscious lustre to these simply-placed pen and ink lines, and the results are very satisfying. Drawn on a sheet of 4" x 5" sketch paper, the art is in excellent condition and matted. Signed by Frank Frazetta.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Sketches of Nude Male Figures (undated). In lines that seem to flow effortlessly across the paper, Frank Frazetta instills power and grace into these multiple nude male figure drawings. Frazetta's control of motion, and skill for capturing the essence of movement is finely expressed in these pen and ink sketches, which are sure to thrill any fan of the great fantasy master. The art is drawn on a sheet of 5.5" x 9" sketch paper, and matted. In excellent condition, signed by Frank Frazetta.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Sketch of The Defiant One (undated). A massively made, bearded warrior, with a huge, bloodied knife in hand, puts his wits and strength to the task of defending himself from a horde of savages, in this edgy pen and ink drawing by Frank Frazetta. Frazetta finds the forms of his figures in a restless line, which perfectly locks them in place. The art was drawn on a sheet of 5.5" x 10" sketch paper and matted. Signed by Frank Frazetta.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Sketches of Four Men and a Horse (undated). Taken directly from the mind and hand of a maestro of human motion, comes these delightful pen and ink sketches by Frank Frazetta. Two male figures are caught in the moment of trying to subdue a wild horse, and Frazetta captures this dramatic tableau of man versus beast sensationally, with a stroke of his pen. Two other male figure studies are here also, as Frazetta practices his skills at drawing the human body, in moments of violence and tranquility. The art measures 7.5" x 4.25" and is matted. Signed by Frank Frazetta.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Illustration, "Valor" (1972). How many of you haven't seen this memorable image? This spirited scenario was crafted by Frank Frazetta, probably the greatest name in fantasy/sword and sorcery art. Born in 1928 in Brooklyn, he studied fine art in New York and started work as an assistant to John Giunta. After a long career in the comics industry, he began to paint covers for Eerie and Creepy magazines, the Ace paperbacks for Tarzan and the Lancer Conan series of novels. This urgent pen and ink struggle between two men, with a frightened maiden looking on, was created in 1972, and it measures 9.75" x 10". The art is in incredible condition, and has been attractively matted and framed.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Art Illustration (1993). In an interview Frazetta said, "The pencil is a lost form...the artists true vision...I can smudge...I can erase lines, I can make the pencil talk." A cropped version of the female figure seen in this drawing was used on the cover of the art book, Frazetta : Illustrations Arcanum (Illustrators Artbook Series), a collection of previously unpublished pencil drawings, published by Verotik, in 1994. The image area of this drawing is 19" x 13" and the piece has been professionally matted and framed in a 19" x 25.5" frame. Minor indentations in the paper can scarcely be seen on the left side of the paper, near the second and third tentacles of the octopus-like creature. Frank Frazetta produced a series of pencil drawings based on monsters and demons in the 1990s, and this is one of most compelling of that series.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Color Preliminary Sketch "Masai Warrior" (undated). This magnificent color study in graphite and color pencil was the preliminary sketch used for the painting "Masai Warrior," by Frank Frazetta. Notable in its finely crafted details and clean color, this 4" x 4.25" sketch captures the spirit of this noble warrior. Frazetta's simply crafted drawing is a study of strength and psychological insight. In excellent condition. Signed by Frank Frazetta.

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Frank Frazetta - Original Art Illustration "Masai Warrior" (circa 1960). This remarkable 22" x 45" oil on stretched canvas painting is one of legendary illustrator Frank Frazetta's own personal favorites. It was the first of a series of African warrior paintings, which were among Frazetta's largest canvases. For many years it could be found hanging in the Frazetta family home; in fact, this was originally presented to Frank's wife Ellie as an anniversary gift. In time, the piece was eventually sold, but Frazetta missed it so much that he felt compelled to recreate it; the newer version now hangs in the Frazetta museum in E. Stroudsburg, PA. This magnificent portrait of a proud native warrior is the original first version, and unlike the majority of Frazetta's highly stylized and soft focus work, this is an incredibly detailed, photo-realistic and life-like image. To gaze at it is to feel the warm African breeze, to hear the shrill cries of the fierce warriors, and the distant roar of the wild beasts. A true masterpiece from an American master artist.

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Paul Fung Jr. (Attributed) - Original Cover Art for Blondie #16 (Harvey, 1950). The first fifteen issues of this title were published by the David McKay Company; this cover is from the very first Harvey issue. The Harvey logo and type stats are missing, the Blondie logo is coming loose, and there are numerous rubber cement stains; however, this important issue's cover art still retains a lot of pizzazz, and should thrill any serious Blondie or Harvey Comics collector. Size is 11" x 15.5".

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Paul Fung, Jr. (attributed) - Original Cover Art for Blondie and Dagwood Family #1 (Harvey, 1965). The buck stops right here, on top of poor Dagwood, and his spouse, the lovely Blondie, seems to take it all in stride. This screwball cover image gives us a glimpse into the erstwhile relationship of America's favorite couple, and it is certainly striking. The overall art measures 9.25" x 13" with a 6" x 8" image area. Although there is some slight white-out usage, and aging apparent, the art is in great condition.

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Sal Gentile (Attributed) - Original Cover Art for Teen-Age Love #82 (Charlton, 1972). This "glory days" montage cover is in excellent condition. The title logo and Shirley Jones blurb are photostats. The type inside the star shaped caption is pasted-on, and some very mild discoloration is apparent as well as minor white-out touches. The mod 1970s fashions, such as the fella's tunic and the gal's tiger striped suit, are delightfully captured in this star-crossed couple's attire. The art paper is 14.25" x 22.5" with an image area of 12.5" x 19". Romance comics were Charlton's best sellers! Own an original.

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Keith Giffen, Ernie Colon, and Bob Smith - Original Art for Cosmic Boy #1, pages 1-7 (DC, 1986). The headstrong Legionairre gets his own title, where a vacation back in time to contemporary New York goes wrong. Plenty of action, plus the sexy Night Girl shows up to help Cos out. An early assignment for the terrifically talented Keith Giffen, with Colon and Smith pitching in with solid inks, this lot features the first seven pages of the story. Pages 5 and 6 have acetate overlays used in the printing process to produce special effects. Page 6 also has one statted panel, with original art underneath. Pages measure 11" x 16.5" with light to moderate white-out, and are generally in excellent condition.

4288

Alberto Giolitti and Giovanni Ticci - Original Art for Star Trek #4, page 9 (Gold Key, 1969). The stoic Mr. Spock is possessed by an alien life force, and the villagers find his behavior quite disturbing. Outstanding, moody artwork by the head of Italy's Gilotti studios. 11" x 16", in superb condition with virtually no white-out.

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Alberto Giolitti and Giovanni Ticci - Original Art for Star Trek #7, page 19 (Gold Key, 1970). Racked with pain, Kirk and Spock search for an alien antidote. A great piece for fans of the classic "Trek" troika, this page features cool shots of Kirk, Spock, and McCoy. Measures 11.25" x 16.5", in excellent condition, with very little white-out, and a tiny crease in the upper left corner that does not affect the art. Beam me up, Scotty!

4290

Dick Giordano - Original Cover Art for Richard Dragon Kung-Fu Fighter #9 (DC, 1976). Dick Giordano, who set the style for inking at DC in the 1970s and beyond, both penciled and inked this high-kicking cover. His supreme mastery of creating form and volume with linework by the use of "thick and thin" lines on the edges of forms, is at its most refined on this cover. His experience, gleaned by working with Neal Adams, no doubt helped Dick Giordano in the creation of this high action cover. This cover sports a very well color-matched title logo photocopy, as well as the original stat for the caption blurb. Art paper is 11.25" x 17" with an image area of 9.75" x 15". A very faint glue residue discoloration is found over the figures and foreground areas, possibly due to a resized stat that was applied to the cover, but the piece is still very attractive with the actual original art now revealed. A great wall piece.

4291

Frank Godwin - Original Comic Strip Art for Rusty Riley Sunday, dated 5-31-53 (King Features Syndicate, 1953). Illustrator Frank Godwin had been working as an artist for many years prior to Rusty Riley. He was a poster artist during World War I; he illustrated many books (such as Swiss Family Robinson and Treasure Island); was featured in popular magazines (Collier, Redbook, Liberty); worked in advertising (Coca-Cola); and had a successful earlier strip with "Connie", which ran for almost twenty years. The experience shows in the fine detail found on this lovely Sunday page. Godwin excelled in drawing people and animals; you'll see great examples of both here. For those who appreciate the work of a master artist working at his peak, this page is for you. The art measures 23.5" x 17"; the logo stat in the first panel is beginning to yellow somewhat, but the overall condition of this piece is excellent.

4292

Stan Goldberg and Henry Scarpelli - Original Cover Art for Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #7 (Archie, 1994). Reggie takes a spin in this beach blanket bonanza, penciled by Stan Goldberg and inked by Henry Scarpelli. The art measures 11.75" x 17" with a 10" x 14" image area. In excellent condition, it includes the original logo and indicia paste-ups.

4293

Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier - Original Art for Action Comics #704, page 16 (DC, 1994). Superman is getting more and more angry. Who is playing mind games with him? Can Lois Lane even believe he ever came back from the dead? Desperate to prove his identity, Superman engages in a reckless brawl with his new suspect, the Eradicator. Page 16 from the story, "Eradication Day!," written by David Michelinie, features the Man of Steel in the mood for some destruction, set against a backdrop of desolation. The piece measures 11" x 17" with a 10.25" x 15.75" image area. Signed by Denis Rodier.

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H. B. Harris - Original Cover Art for Creepy 1969 Yearbook (Warren, 1969). For those of you just dying to have a fine-art painted illustration of a slobbering, hideous ghoul, boy, have we got a deal for you! This well-executed, yet completely horrible painting once graced the cover of a Creepy Yearbook. In fact, we've included a copy of the magazine for you to enjoy along with this totally creepy piece. The matted painting measures 13.5" x 17.5", and is in excellent condition. Guys, we don't advise you tell your wife about this one, just get it and enjoy it in private!

4295

Tony Harris - Original Starman Poster Art (1995). At a whopping 21.5" x 28.5", this is one of the largest Starman pieces we've ever seen, a stunning image of Jack Knight armed to the teeth and ready to rock, beautifully drawn by his co-creator and chief artist, Tony Harris. Check out the cool little Hellboy head-sketch on the left side. It's a mammoth piece, done at the height of Starman's popularity, and ol' Jack Knight has never looked better. Condition is excellent with one small (.5") tear at the right margin, which does not affect the artwork. Actual image area is 19" x 25".

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Russ Heath - Original Art for Our Army at War #249, Complete 14-page Story "The Luck of Easy" (DC, 1972). Through the capable scripting of Bob Kanigher, the '70s DC war stories explored many aspects of armed combat, but probably the favorite among the young readers of the time was the all-out action blitz, and this sizzling tale certainly qualifies. In attempting to help a young peasant and his pregnant wife, the estimable Sgt. Rock and his grizzled band of soldiers brave one Nazi assault after another, before arriving at a poignant denouement. Rendering it all with a curator's eye for historical accuracy is the legendary Russ Heath, who balances photo-realistic detail with deep, expressionistic use of black. Quite simply, nobody does it better. Fourteen pages, each measuring 10.5" x 16", in excellent condition, with very little white-out. Try your luck and win this four-star story!

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Russ Heath - Original Art for Our Army at War #257 Group (DC,1973). This sterling group of pages is from one of the most coveted issues of Heath's fabled run on the Sgt. Rock character. Heath brought a "magic realism" to the DC war stories, his storytelling, lighting schemes, and staged action reminds one of the gritty realism of a Sam Fuller war film. This story was written by Sgt. Rock's creator, Robert Kanigher, as Rock sees action in the Pacific. Shot down and parachuting from his USA air-transport, Rock is forced into battle with Japanese gunners isolated on a remote isle, engaging in hand to hand combat, and even hang-gliding, in this tale of "The Castaway." The story is almost complete, missing only page 4. Heath rarely used white-out in his art, so the condition of the pages is excellent. There are minor tape residue stains midway on the left and right borders of each page where production hands had taped each of the pages together. The art area is not affected in most cases. 10.5" x 16" art paper with an image area of 10" x 15", the indicia box type on page one is clean and unstained. Included is a dynamic double-page splash sequence on pages 2 and 3, a staple storytelling device of the DC war comics.

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Russ Heath - Original 2- Page Splash for Our Army at War #279 (DC, 1975). The dynamic double-page splash story sequences were a distinctive feature of the 1970s DC war books, and Heath originals of them are a wonder. Heath demonstrates a sublime use of scale in his storytelling here, both in the close-ups of the costume details of the opposing army commanders in panels 2 and 3, and in the contrasting extreme long shot selected to fully exploit the drama of the colossal explosion in the "Mined City." Note the use of expressive lighting and textures in that explosion cloud as it blooms within the town. Outstanding! The art paper size is 10.5" x 16" with an image area of 10.25" x 15". The art is in excellent condition. Panel one on the second page is a stat that was resized and positioned over the original art which lies beneath the stat.

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Russ Heath - Original Art for Sea Devils #10, page 6 (DC, 1962). The dam has burst! And the Sea Devils -- knowing they can't escape -- don their scuba gear in order to meet the deluge head-on. This action-packed half-page of original art is by the legendary Russ Heath, and makes good use of his impressive storytelling skills, as well as his eye for detail. These three power-packed panels are Heath at his best! Twice-up Heath artwork is hard to come by, so don't delay in bidding on this Silver Age gem. The bottom portion of the page (which probably was a blank used for ad space) has been trimmed off of this piece, bringing the measurement to 14" x 13". Condition is excellent, with some brown stains in the first panel and minor creasing at the top right corner, which does not affect the artwork. You'll have a "devil" of a time finding a better Heath page from this era, so bid while you can!

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Russ Heath - Original Art for Unknown Soldier #211, Complete 6-page Story, "In Country" (DC, 1978). Larry Hama, writer, and Russ Heath, artist, tell the compelling story of short-timer Luthor in "In Country," a complete 6-page "Viet-Nam Scrapbook" feature story. The art and title stat are in excellent condition. The art paper size is 10.75" x 15.75" with an image area of 10" x 15". The vivid realism and perfect control of detail displayed in this war tale demonstrate why Russ Heath is a comic book legend amongst war comic collectors.

4301

Russ Heath - Original Art for The Big Book of Hoaxes, Complete 3-page story, "Fritz Kreisler: Manufacturing Musical Masterpieces" (DC/Paradox Press, 1996). Lushly illustrated by comic's legend Russ Heath, this 3-page masterpiece tells the story of Fritz Kreisler, a virtuoso violinist at the turn of the century who forged compositions by some of history's greatest composers. Fooling both the general public and the critics alike, Kreisler made a name for himself that lasts to this day. These wonderful pages, each measuring approximately 13.25" x 17.5", are in immaculate condition and will certainly complement any collection.

4302

Russ Heath - Original Art for "Rick Slade" (undated). A one-page treasure from a true comics legend, this piece was most likely published in a mid-70s issue of National Lampoon. It's history notwithstanding, this is a classic piece from a classic artist, full of the grace and attention to detail that characterizes Heath's work. Measuring approximately 14.25" x 21.5" overall, the piece is in very good condition, lacking just a couple of text paste-ups in the first panel. Russ Heath's art from this period is highly prized by collectors. Don't let this one get away.

4303

Russ Heath - Original Art for The Punisher #91, Complete 22-page Story, "Fortress Miami: Part 3, The Silk Noose" (Marvel, 1994). From the streets of Miami to the jungles of Bosqueverde, the Punisher spreads his own special brand of justice in this stunning complete book, illustrated by comics legend Russ Heath. In excellent condition, the pages measure approximately 11" x 17" each. Complete books, especially those by artists as renowned as Heath, are becoming more and more scarce in today's market. Don't let this opportunity pass you by!

4304

Russ Heath Original Art Pin Up of The Silent Knight (No Publisher, undated). Russ Heath drew this beautiful illustration of DC's The Brave and the Bold sword and sandal character, The Silent Knight. As always, Heath's careful pen line shows no hesitation or corrections, a true master! And, as often is the case, he exhibits his skill at rendering the beautiful female form. The overall art paper size is 11.75" x 17.25". The condition of the art is great, except there is some slight moisture damage at the bottom of the paper with a barely noticeable effect on the image, and also a very, very slight darkened area, due to light exposure. Framed under glass, these conditions would scarcely be noticeable at all. Russ has signed the piece in the lower left corner and dated it '73. A heroic image of this scarcely seen Golden Age character.

4305

Russ Heath Original Art Print of The Silent Knight (No Publisher, 1973). Russ Heath watercolored this beautiful print of DC's The Brave and the Bold noble character, The Silent Knight. As always, Heath's careful pen line provides the perfect framework for his coloring. And, as often is the case, he exhibits his adeptness at drawing beautiful damsels. The overall print paper size is 11.75" x 17.25". The condition of the art print is excellent. Russ has signed the piece in the lower left corner and dated it '73. A colorful image of this Golden Age character.

4306

Russ Heath and Harvey Kurtzman - Original Layouts, Color Comps and Pencils for Little Annie Fanny, Chapter XI (Playboy Ent., 1963). Born of the mutual admiration between the editors of Playboy and Mad, Little Annie Fanny was a groundbreaking strip that skewered modern society through the lens of Annie, a buxom blonde beauty whose wide-eyed wonder and naiveté made her the perfect protagonist to take on such high-profile targets as the Ku Klux Klan, the space program, Christmas, women's lib, Miss America, the FBI, and much more. Created by EC guru Harvey Kurtzman and lovingly rendered by Bill Elder and Russ Heath, Annie is fondly remembered by an entire generation that grew up on her sexy, yet wholesome, charms. Offered here is a unique glimpse into the creation of an Annie adventure: seven pages of Kurtzman's original black and white layouts, rendered in pencil and pen-and-ink, seven pages of Kurtzman's fully painted color comps, and six pages of Russ Heath's original pencils (page 4 is missing). The layout pages measure approximately 8.5" x 11.25" overall, with copious notes and editorial markings in the margins. The cover bears the date, "12-63", while the interiors show Kurtzman's strict control over every aspect of the strip's production. The color comps measure approximately 7.25" x 9" and are painted in extremely loose watercolor. The penciled pages, however, are the real treasure. Tightly rendered by Russ Heath on vellum, these pages show Russ' trademark attention to detail and his fabulous rendering of the female form. Measuring approximately 21" x 15.5" overall, the pages are in very good condition, with minimal edge wear. Some pages have been carefully pieced together with tape, and all have been folded at one time, but the pages still retain a very attractive quality and are quite representative of a superb collaboration between comic titans.

4307

Don Heck - Original Art for Tales to Astonish #38, Complete 8-Page Story, "I Found the Impossible World" (Marvel, 1962). A tale about greed, deceit, and foolishness, John Fleming finds a better world only to have it slip through his grasp in this masterful story by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Don Heck. In excellent condition, these pages measure approximately 13.75" x 20.5" overall.

4308

Don Heck - Original Art for Tales of Suspense #51, page 11 (Marvel, 1965). Against the villainy of the traitorous Scarecrow and the evil Commie hordes stands Iron Man, defender of freedom, liberty, and the American way! Pencilled by "Dashing" Don Heck, this is a great page showing Ol' Shellhead in the first version of his red-and-gold armor. The page, which measures approximately 13.5" x 20" overall, is in excellent condition.

4309

Don Heck and Vince Colletta - Original Art for Captain Marvel #9, page 8 (Marvel, 1969). Young Kree officer, Captain Mar-Vell, does a transformation out of his earth identity to soar heavenward, in this outstanding page from 1969. From the story, "Between Hammer and Anvil," comes this stellar page penciled by dauntless Don Heck and inked by Vincent Colletta. The art measures 10.5" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. In excellent condition.

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Gale Heimbach - Original Painting of the Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1988). This bold painting by Gale Heimbach of the Fantastic Four's battle with the Sentry is based on a photocopy of an unused cover for Fantastic Four #64, which was originally penciled by Jack Kirby. Retaining Kirby's dynamic design and concepts, Heimbach does a wonderful job rendering the scene with rich color and fine brushstrokes. Examine the fine metallic surfaces of Pogo Plane, as well as the tropical light of the Sentry's outpost isle, and the fiery assault of the Human Torch. The work is painted on a 13" x 20" masonite panel with an image area of 12" x 19", and is in excellent overall condition. A perfect item for a Fantastic Four fan.

4311

Gale Heimbach - Original Cover Art for Cinefantastique - Rocketeer (1991). Beautiful rendition of Dave Stevens' adventure hero the Rocketeer, sumptuously illustrated by artist Gale Heimbach in the style of a vintage movie poster. All the great details are here, including Cliff's sporty airplane, his best girl Betty, and of course the Bulldog cafe, all integrated with the heroic figure of the Rocketeer. A tasty piece of nostalgia, and a fine addition to any Rocketeer collection. 18" x 23.5" on masonite, with some discoloration at the edges.

4312

Gale Heimbach - Original Cover Art for Green Hornet #13 (Now Comics, 1990). The Green Hornet and his manservant Kato strike a heroic pose in front of an impressive cityscape in this outstanding cover from the popular Now Comics series. The deep colors and striking composition give this piece tremendous eye-appeal. Perfect for the Hornet-aphile in your life! 16.25" x 22.25", with an image area of 13.25" x 19". Excellent condition overall, with a 3" tear at the top that has been repaired.

4313

Gale Heimbach - Original Painting of Harley Quinn (1990s). Heimbach has painted a sensuous portrait of the Joker's femme fatale gal-pal, the deadly Harley Quinn. The dominoed doll sprawls across this 30" x 20" image, teasingly caressing her man-killer .45 automatic. The condition of the painting is very good and the piece is signed and dated. Heimbach's pin-up dramatically captures the charm of this Batman rogue.

4314

Tenny Henson and Bob Smith with Kurt Schaffenberger - Original Art for Shazam #32, pages 2 and 5 (DC, 1977). Mr. Tawny tries out for the Detroit Tigers (naturally), but Mr. Mind has other plans. These two amusing pages show Mr. Tawny in his baseball uniform, as well as having a great flying shot of the Big Red Cheese. Two pages, each measuring 10.5" x 15.75". The art is in excellent condition, with moderate white-out and blue-pencil editorial corrections. The face of Capt. Marvel on page 2 is a paste-over, with art added by Kurt Schaffenberger.

4315

Tenny Henson and Bob Smith with Kurt Schaffenberger - Original Art for Shazam! #32, pages 7 and 8 (DC, 1977). From "Mr. Tawny's Big Game," written by E. Nelson Bridwell, comes these two pages of the World's Mightiest Mortal competing in an otherworldly baseball game. Great shots of Captain Marvel on both pages and page 8 features Uncle Marvel. Clean, fun pencils by Tenny Henson and inks by Bob Smith, with Kurt Schaffenberger Captain Marvel art added. The art measures 10.5" x 15.5" with a 10" x 15" image area. Each page has some slight aging apparent along the extreme left and right edges, and tape residue at the center of the top and bottom, but overall the work is in excellent condition.

4316

Vic Herman - Original Art for Sad Sack #1, Complete 2-Page Story, "Li'l Dot Bakes a Cake" (Harvey, 1949). Here's something you don't see everyday. From the debut issue of Harvey's Sad Sack comes the very first appearance of the most obsessive-compulsive character in comics, Little (or Li'l) Dot. This is a very different Dot from the little girl with all the aunts and uncles that we've come to know and love. In fact, it wouldn't be until 1953, and a complete makeover by the legendary Warren Kremer, that Dot would appear as we know her today. This set of historically important pages come from the Harvey archives and measure approximately 14" x 20" overall. In excellent condition, this is truly a remarkable find, and potentially a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

4317

Vic Herman - Original Art for Little Max #1, page 20 (Harvey, 1949). Li'l Dot displays a lack of understanding of basic biology on a visit to her Grandma's house. This outstanding page by Vic Herman features the rarely-seen first incarnation of that dot-obsessed gal, who was taller, skinnier, and older than the the better-known sprite that followed. Harvey art from the '40s is much tougher to find, and this is from a #1 issue as well, making it doubly desirable! The art measures 14" x 20.5" and is in superb condition; interestingly, Herman signed the last panel, but his signature was eliminated with white-out.

4318

Vic Herman - Original Art for Little Max #3 Complete 2-page Story "Lil Dot Has Her Picture Taken" (Harvey, 1950s). Before the cute little dot-obsessed urchin there was the tall, gangly, bad-tempered Li'l Dot. In this cute two-page story, Dot's mother takes her to get her picture taken, and chaos rules. Packed with gags, this is a lot of laffs for the buck. Two pages, each measuring 14" x 20.5". The artwork is in excellent condition, with general aging, and a light crease at the top right corner.

4319

Vic Herman - Original Art for Little Max #3, Complete 2-Page Story, "Permanent Wave" (Harvey, 1950). Before Dot got a makeover by Warren Kremer and gained her obsessive-compulsive fascination with dots (as well as a plethora of uncles and aunts), she was a pigtailed little girl with big ideas who seemed to be a magnet for trouble. This adorable two-page example is a rare opportunity to see Little Dot as her creator, Vic Herman, originally conceived her. Measuring approximately 14" x 21" overall, this story is in excellent condition.

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Vic Herman - Original Art for Little Max #4, Complete 2-page Story "Sunday Coat" (Harvey, 1950s). Li'l Dot proves her resourcefulness in this amusing two-page story from her run in Little Max. Admiring a dressy green coat in a store window, she finds a way to create a duplicate using materials she finds at home -- including the dog! Herman's simple, cartoony lines bring this brisk adventure to life. Two pages, each measuring 13" x 20.5", in excellent condition.

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E. E. Hibbard - Original Art for All-Flash Quarterly #2, page 51 (DC, 1941). A truly outstanding early Golden Age splash, this is the title page for Chapter Four of this fast-moving story. Although lacking an image of the Scarlet Speedster himself, this is nevertheless an action-packed collage of cops and bad guys facing off in tense conflict. Beautifully rendered in pen and ink by the great E. E. Hibbard, with blue wash adding to the eye-appeal. This is one of the earliest title-splash pages we have offered, and is an amazing artifact from the very earliest years of the Golden Age, and a lovely piece of artwork in its own right. The tips have been clipped from all four corners, and there is a small .75" tear in the top left corner, which does not affect the artwork. Light aging and overall wear, this is a beautifully-preserved artifact from the dawn of comics. Measures 15" x 22", with an image area of 12" x 18".

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Tom Hickey (attributed) - Original Art Complete 15 - Page Story, "Time of Decision" (Harvey, circa 1950s). Overstreet lists this comic as an ROTC recruitment promotional comic, but does not list the precise publication year. Judging by the art style, it appears to be circa 1950s, possibly late 1940s. The lot contains several printed copies of the comic, as well as a set of book mock-up photostats of the uninked pencils. This makes for an interesting look at the creative process. At some point, the title of the story was changed from "When the Chips are Down" to its published title of "Time of Decision". The art paper is 14.5" x 20.5" with an image size of 11.5" x 17" . There are minimal signs of paper aging, minimal use of whiteout, and some of the word balloons have paste-on corrections, which have slipped off. The art is in great condition otherwise.

4323

Tim and Greg Hildebrandt - Original Preliminary Sketch for Tandy (Platt and Munk, 1971). A Home for Tandy was a charming story of an elf, written by Audrey and Harvey Hirsch. This penciled sketch, drawn on thin overlay paper, was an early version of the front and back covers of this scarce fantasy book. Although this is in black and white, the detail for the front cover is sharp and clear. The page size is 17.5" x 11.5"; it has been matted to a size of 20" x 16". Hildebrandt originals don't turn up every day, so don't let this unusual piece pass you by.

4324

Walter Howarth - Original Cover art for Maverick Comic Album (British, ca.1962). For fans of the classic western television series "Maverick", this beautifully rendered cover is made to order, especially if you prefer Roger Moore to the actor he replaced, James Garner. This 15.75" x 21.25" fully painted illustration by top English western artist Walter Howarth was produced for a series of hardcover annuals popular in the UK. The artboard is fairly nice condition, except for a little wear noticeable at the corners, and some damage to the white press-on type which is beginning to flake off. It's still an impressive piece, and highly desirable to any collector of TV Western memorabilia.

4325

Carmine Infantino - Original Art for Star Wars #28, page 27 (Marvel, 1979). From the original run of Star Wars comics comes this great page by veteran artist Carmine Infantino. Darth Vader is featured prominently on all panels. The page measures 10.5" x 16", with an image area of 10" x 15". Infantino used zipatone sheets with interesting effect on this page, dropping in white-out to create the light sabre blade in panels three and four. He uses a grease pencil to make the effective-looking smoke trails in panel one. This dramatic page features the death of Valance the Hunter, a cyborg character done in by the dread Dark Lord. The page is in excellent shape, with white-out used sparingly between the panels.

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Carmine Infantino - Original Art for The Brave and the Bold #194, page 19 (DC, 1982). The gorgeous Professor Wye uses her charm and psychological research to persuade Batman and Flash to reveal their secrets, in this splash page by Carmine Infantino. Cameos by Dr. X and the Rainbow Raider. The art measures 10.5" x 15.75" with a 10" x 15" image area. There is some limited white-out usage, but the work is in excellent condition overall.

4327

Graham Ingels - Original Art for Saddle Justice #4, Complete 9-page Story "Desperado from Durango!" (EC, 1948). The most fascinating aspect of this formative EC story is seeing the development of the grotesque art stylings that would soon make Graham Ingels a superstar among EC fanatics all over America. This exceptionally violent tale follows the exploits of "Reckless Ruggles," a mentally disturbed desperado dubbed "a crooked man with a crooked smile." One of the earliest complete EC stories we have offered, this sagebrush gem is a must for your EC collection. Nine pages, each measuring 15" x 22", with an image area of 13" x 18.5". Excellent condition overall.

4328

Graham Ingels - Original Art for Crime Suspenstories # 5, page 1 (EC, 1951). Who better to render this terrifying tale of magic and malevolence than "Ghastly" Graham Ingels, EC's premier horror artist? Providing a stunning shot of Ventar the Great sawing a man in half, as well as a creepy portrait of the Old Witch, this page is a must for any fan of magic and horror. Measuring approximately 15" x 22", this page is in excellent condition, save for one missing letter in the title, a minor flaw that does little to detract from this stunning piece.

4329

Graham Ingels - Original Art for Crime Suspenstories #5, page 6 (EC, 1951). A twisted tale of a master magician and his insane assistant, this is certainly "Ghastly" Graham Ingels at his best. When Molto the assistant betrays the Great Ventar, he learns that vengeance always comes to him who waits. Measuring approximately 14.75" x 22" overall, this is a superb example from the artist many feel was the best of a very talented stable at EC Comics. Don't miss this opportunity to add this "killer" page to your collection.

4330

Graham Ingels - Original Art for Piracy #5, page 1 (EC, 1955). Best known for his horror work, "Ghastly" Graham Ingels was equally adept at genres that did not require rotting flesh and decaying corpses, as evidenced in the piece offered here. From the short-lived "New Trend" title, Piracy, this exquisite first page is Ingels at his best. An action-packed tale of a man who finds courage in a most unusual place, this 14.75" x 22" stunner is in excellent condition. A superb example of Ingels' craft, the page is signed by the artist in the first panel.

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Klaus Janson - Original Art for Detective Comics #550, Complete 7-page Story Chapter (DC, 1985). In this story arc, "Night Olympics Part II," by acclaimed script-writer Alan Moore, Black Canary is shot with an arrow by Pete Lomax, a street punk. Green Arrow is now after him. The art paper is 11" x 16" with an art image size of 10" x 15". The condition of the art is great, but the corners of the pages were cut off, outside of the art area, during the production process. There is some white-out on the pages, used as minor touch-ups, and to add effects to the art. Janson provides some beautiful images of the Black Canary in costume.

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Chuck Jones - Original Cover Art for The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book (Neiman Marcus, 1978). This great cover by Chuck Jones is executed with the traditional animator's medium: a clear cel surface painted with acrylic cel paint. The background blue is a sheet of blue art paper. Wile E. Coyote has sprung into action, pepper mill in hand, ready to devour the hapless Roadrunner -- but alas, he has been fooled by an Acme weathervane, bought at Neiman's, no doubt! The overall art size is 21" x 16". The condition is excellent, and it is signed Chuck Jones in the lower right corner. A unique piece by the master animator and cartooning legend, Chuck Jones!

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Joe Jusko - Original Art for Edgar Rice Burroughs Collection 2, "Lair of the Assassins" (FPG, 1995). Originally painted for Joe Jusko's second ERB trading card set, "Lair of the Assassins" from Swords of Mars was published as card #78 in this commercially and critically successful series. With the dynamic use of light and shadow for which Jusko is rightly famed, this stunning image seems to leap right off the page. One can almost feel the wind as it whips through John Carter's hair, or feel the cold light from the skies twin moons. With an image area of approximately 8" x 11" and in excellent condition, this piece is signed by the artist in the lower left.

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Joe Jusko - Original Art for Tarzan Trading Card (undated). A very cool Joe Jusko painting used for a Tarzan card series. This has a brilliant sense of composition, as the skull in the foreground imparts a sense of lingering dread, while the tense, coiled muscles of the Jungle Lord signal his mastery of the situation. The bronzed figures are nicely offset by the cobalt sky, and bleached white of the skull brings it immediately to the viewer's attention. A superb piece by a master painter. Measures 10" x 13", in excellent condition, with a small paint chip in the top right corner.

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Joe Jusko - Original Art for Vampirella: Blood Lust #1 page 15 (Harris, 1997). This amazing piece comes from a beautifully delineated book that Joe Jusko wrought with a near-photographic quality. Vampi's delectable form is painted in such a way as to leave you staring at this piece in desire. Every panel of this page is a masterpiece unto itself. This piece comes with a copy of the unpainted pencils and measures 12.5" x 18".

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Mike Kaluta - Original Title Page Illustration "Curse of the Crimson God" (1975). This small, exquisite pen-and-ink drawing was produced for the first publication of "Curse of the Crimson God," a Robert E. Howard story (which was discovered in his files by L. Sprague de Camp, long after Howard's death, and published posthumously) featuring a rarely-used Howard character called Kirby O'Donnell; the story was more widely read when de Camp re-wrote it as a Conan story and published it under the title "The Bloodstained God." Given the obscurity of the story in its original form, this title page is a fascinating artifact, and Kaluta's delicate non-representational images are quite lovely. The piece measures 5" x 7.5", and is in excellent condition.

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Bob Kane and Greg Theakston - Original Trading Card Art - Batman (DC, 1997). Originally created as part of a proposed trading card set, this stunning piece, featuring the Dynamic Duo in pitched battle against the Clown Prince of Crime, was one of the last projects Bat-creator Bob Kane worked on before his death in 1998. Inked by Greg Theakston, the project ended with Kane's death and, although unpublished, this piece stands as a lasting tribute to the incredible skills of a legendary creator. The artwork measures 15.5" x 12" and is in excellent condition, with a light crease at the top left corner. It is signed by Kane in the lower right.

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Gil Kane - Original Sketch (Unpublished). It's not easy to draw a larger-than-life sized head in perfect proportion, not unless you happen to be an artist with the skill and experience of Gil Kane! This portrait is drawn in black marker on buff colored art board, and the piece measures 28" x 22". This undated piece is signed with the fabled "GK" initialed monograph, and is thought to be a portrait of Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars, or possibly Kane's own creation, Blackmark. The art, which was drawn in person at the San Diego Comic Con, is in excellent condition.

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Jack Keller - Original Cover Art for Dragin' Wheels #58 (Charlton, 1972). There's no thrill quite like the roar of a drag car race, and Charlton was quick to cash in on the frenzy for the fast-wheeling action! This exciting cover by Jack Keller has all the elements of the NASCAR experience! 14" x 22.5", with an image area of 10" x 16". Moderate white-out, and one text burst is missing at lower left. The logo and masthead stats are all originals.

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Jack Keller - Original Cover Art for Hot Rods and Racing Cars #120 (Charlton, 1972). If there's one thing you have to remember in a NASCAR race, it's never to blow your cool, baby! Otherwise you might end up a "Sore Loser!" You can practically smell the burnt tire rubber as this trio of racers peel out. Nice lean lines by Jack Keller, this would be perfect for the race car fanatic in your life. 14" x 22.5", with an image area of 10" x 15", very little white-out, and editorial notations in the margins.

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Jack Keller - Original Cover Art for Attack! #11 (Charlton, 1972). Sgt. Hilyard is in a tight spot in this outstanding Charlton by Jack Keller. Clean lines and high emotions make this a top-notch combat cover. 14" x 22.5", very little white-out, and all logos and masthead stats are original. Light water damage in the lower right corner, does not affect the artwork.

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Ken Kelly - Original Oil Painting "The Ice Mammoth Cometh" (1991). Considered by many to be one of Kelly's finest works, this is truly a "mammoth" painting. Depicting a group of prehistoric hunters as they desperately attempt to kill an enraged wooly mammoth, Kelly says, "This painting, particularly the mammoth, required lots of research. I wanted to show the terror and courage of these early men being caught outside their den by this exaggeratedly large, monstrous animal." The precision of the artist's brushstrokes and his attention to exacting detail make the animal's hide and fur appear real to the touch. The power of the awesome, dangerous beast is evident as he picks up his attackers and flings them around like toys. The deep, rich colors of the mammoth contrast with the icy crags, which glow against the stormy blue-greys of the threatening sky. Oil on board, this monster of a piece measures a massive 52" x 37" and is signed by the artist in the lower left corner.

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Ken Kelly - Original Conan Illustration (undated). The King of the Barbarians -- Conan himself, proudly displays the severed head of his most recent foe. Rendered in pen and ink on illustration board by Frazetta protege, Ken Kelly. 15" x 9".

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Ward Kimball - Original Animation Art Model Sheet for Max Hare from Tortoise and the Hare (Disney, 1935). This splendid piece features the boisterous and over-confident Max Hare, AKA the Blue Streak, from the Disney short "The Tortoise and the Hare". For years there has been speculation that Max might have been a prototype or at least an inspiration for Bugs Bunny. The common factor is that Chuck Thorsen, an early animator, designed Max and also an embryonic Bugs. Whatever the facts are, this is still a beautiful piece of early Disneyana that will be sure to thrill any lover of animation. This piece is framed and matted and the image area measures 9.5" x 12".

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Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers, Original Art Panel Page from Strange Tales #102 (Marvel, 1962). This issue of Strange Tales features the first appearance of the Wizard, who is seen on this fantastic page kidnapping the Human Torch and taking his place in the last panel. It's the first page of part two, and features a nice masthead with a Torch logo stat. Kirby signed the huge 14.5" x 22.5" (image area: 12.5" x 18.5") page under the last panel. The thin artboard has held up well over the years, with only one corner getting a little creased. Demand for Silver Age Marvel art from the King is always high and the supply of nice pages is dwindling at a rapid rate; don't let this great page slip by, true believers!

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Jack Kirby and Joe Simon - Original Cover Art for Star-Spangled Comics #8 (DC, 1942). The Newsboy Legion and the Guardian, in their second appearance, are featured on this fantastic Joe Simon and Jack Kirby cover illustration. The Newsboys were one of S&K's great "Dead End"-style kid gangs; teamed with policeman-turned masked hero the Guardian, they inhabited over fifty issues of this long-running title. This cover may make you a little dizzy; it's a wild perspective view of the gang straddling two tall buildings, making a human bridge for the Guardian as he battles two gun-wielding bad guys. The shot of the Guardian, sailing through the air, is Jack Kirby at his Golden Age best. This large, 16" x 21" board, with an image area of 12.5" x 17", appears to have been restored to near-perfect condition; the stats may be replacements. The art is clean, with only a light bit of pencil rub and very little white-out. It's a very beautiful piece, one that is sure to be the highlight of some lucky bidder's collection!

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Jack Kirby - Original Cover Art for Black Cat Mystic #59 (Harvey, 1956). Kirby's contributions to the comic book industry have been well documented. Yet when you see some of his more obscure work you still can't help but marvel at the love that he must have felt for the medium. Regardless of the assignment, he put his heart into the project and turned out another great image such as this one that shows a "strange boy" "erasing himself from sight!" Kirby's sci-fi art has always been popular, and this piece contains all of the elements that make them so much fun to look at. This piece is in great condition with minor staining and use of white-out. There is a very small piece missing from the bottom right corner and some pin holes in the top margin area. A few of the stats were missing, and so Heritage Comics has had this exciting piece professionally restored in order to present it in a way that best reflects the original intent of the artist. The replaced stats include the text box at the bottom, the comics code, the "Strange Suspense Tales" blurb, the "Thrill Adventures" logo, the "Cat" part of the title immediately below the logo, the Sept. stat, and the 10 cent stat. The overall size of this large piece of art is 14.25" x 22" with an image area of 13" x 18.5".

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Jack Kirby and Joe Simon - Original Art for Bullseye #1 & #3 (Mainline, 1954). This group contains 4 pages from one of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby's non-superhero endeavors. First up is page 6 from the first issue that shows how the young Bullseye acquired his name. Next up we have three pages from the 3rd issue, pages 7, 9, and 13. Page #7 has one panel replaced with a stat and page #9 has three panels replaced. What is significant is that page #9 portrays the torture/branding of the young Bullseye by Yellow Snake. Any artwork by Jack "King" Kirby is ever in demand and this is an affordable way to get a representative bit of his formidable body of work. These pages measure 13" x 19.5".

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Jack Kirby - Original Art for Alarming Tales #4, Complete 5-page Story "Forbidden Journey" (Harvey, 1957). Young Joey longs for the adventure of the rocket ships which blast off near his home, but he finds there's just as much adventure on his home planet as there is beyond the stars. Superb artwork by Jack Kirby is filled with dragon-monsters, sleek starships, and cool machinery -- like you'd expect any less from the King. An early Silver Age gem that will surely thrill any Kirby collector. As a bonus, this lot also includes the contents page for this issue, which contains an odd prelude to this story, drawn by someone other than Kirby, as well as the photostatted "dummy" for this issue, which contains all the stories from AT #4 mocked up into book format. A nice package of artwork from the earliest days of the Silver Age. Pages measure 14.5" x 23", and are in generally excellent condition, though they do have moisture damage in the upper left corner (does not affect art), and light edge wear.

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Jack Kirby - Original Art for Journey into Mystery #68, page 7 (Marvel, 1961). Look into the eyes of Spragg, the Living Hill, and despair! It sure looks bad for the human race in this eye-catching splash page. Kirby and Ayers turn in their usual stunning job, making this a real treasure for the Silver Age Marvelite. Measuring approximately 13" x 20.25" overall and in excellent condition, you can't beat the eye-appeal of this one!

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Jack Kirby - Original Art for Journey into Mystery #68, page 12 (Marvel, 1961). World conquerors were a dime a dozen in the early days of Marvel, but few matched Spragg, the Living Hill, for sheer audacity. A...hill with mental powers beyond belief, Spragg sets out to hypnotize the world into submission. Does he succeed? What do you think? This Kirby Klassic measures approximately 13.25" x 19.75" overall and is in excellent condition. The Living Hill commands you to bid!

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Jack Kirby - Original Art for Journey into Mystery #80, page 1 (Marvel, 1962). How great an artist was Jack Kirby? He could even make the shadow of a housecat look menacing, as on this dynamic page from the early days of Marvel. Inked by "Darlin'" Dick Ayers, this is Silver Age goodness at its finest. In excellent condition, this page measures approximately 13.75" x 22.25" overall.

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Jack Kirby - Original Art for Journey Into Mystery #81 (Marvel, 1962). This fantastic splash page features what has to be one of the biggest robots this side of the Transformers! Or is it some kind of enormous computing machine? Or both? This outstanding piece was drawn by the team of Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. It's a great page, measuring a full 14" x 21.75". It is quite clean and, for the most part, white-out free. As Kirby's pre-hero "big foot" monster-era material grows in value every day, this fine Cold War sci-fi splash will command considerable interest among serious collectors. Signed by Jack Kirby.

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Jack Kirby - Original Art for Journey into Mystery #109, page 9 (Marvel, 1964). Purchased directly from Jack "King" Kirby himself and long held in a private collection, offered here is a page from one of the most sought-after Thor stories of all time. In Marvel chronology, this story takes place shortly after the events in X-Men #7, which would make this not only the fifth appearance of Magneto overall, but also his first appearance ever outside the pages of the X-Men. And what an appearance it is! The Master of Magnetism vs. the God of Thunder and his amazing Uru hammer! Four big panels grace this 13.5" x 21.25" beauty, which is in excellent condition, barely enough to contain all the action Kirby crams into this dynamic page. C'mon, you know you want it.

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Jack Kirby and Chic Stone - Original Art for Journey Into Mystery #109, page 6 (Marvel, 1964). Doctor Don Blake is not making much time with his pretty nurse Jane, but a superhero's work is never done -- and the Mighty Thor has some investigating to do! This classic Silver Age story boasts the first Magneto crossover, and the artwork showcases the King at his energetic best, not to mention the slick, smooth inks of Mr. Chic Stone. A truly stunning page with iconic shots of the Thunder God. This page measures 13.5" x 21", and is in excellent condition overall, with very minor creasing at the corners.

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Jack Kirby and Chic Stone - Original Art for Journey Into Mystery #109, page 13 (Marvel, 1964). This historic issue features the very first crossover appearance by the X-Men's arch-nemesis Magneto, and this superlative page by King Kirby (with an able assist from ink-slinger Chic Stone) features a stunning portrait of the magnetic menace. The Scarlet Witch and her brother Quicksilver make an appearance in the last two panels, and there's plenty of Kirby machinery to tickle your eyeballs as well. What more do you need? Silver Age gems from historically important stories don't come along every day, so get your bidding mojo working, baby! The page measures 13.5" x 21", and is in excellent condition overall, with very minor creasing at the corners and staple holes in the top margin.

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Jack Kirby - Original Art for Journey into Mystery #109, page 12 (Marvel, 1964). In a story that takes place shortly after the events in X-Men #7, the villainous Magneto faces the pulsating power of the Mighty Thor! In this power-packed page, Thor has reverted to his human identity of Dr. Don Blake, and must endure the insidious attacks of Magneto without his fabled Asgardian strength! Is this the end of Thor? What do you think? A stunning page, long held in a private collection after being purchased directly from "The King" himself, this 13.5" x 20.5" beauty is in pristine condition and is signed by the artist in the first panel.

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Jack Kirby - Original Art for Strange Tales #90, page 2 (Marvel, 1961). Surely doom awaits us all as Orrgo the Unconquerable comes to Earth! Appearing on the stands the same month as Fantastic Four #1, this little gem shows Jack "The King" Kirby at the peak of his monster-creating powers. Measuring approximately 13.5" x 20.75" overall and in excellent condition, this is a killer page from a fondly-remembered title.

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Jack Kirby - Original Art for Tales of Suspense #27, page 4 (Marvel, 1962). In this Lee/Kirby classic, Inspector Koraz goes "On the Trail of the Witch", and finds much more than he bargained for. Brilliantly rendered by the Team Supreme of Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers, this classic page measures approximately 13.25" x 21.5" overall and is in excellent condition.

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Jack Kirby & Russ Heath - Original Art for Tales of Suspense #28, page 9 (Marvel, 1962). A rare team-up between two of the industry's most talented artists, this exquisite page with Jack Kirby pencils and Russ Heath inks shows the final showdown between one man, the savior of the human race, and Titan, the Amphibian from Atlantis. A spectacular piece, measuring approximately 13.5" x 21.5" overall, this page is in excellent condition.

4361

Jack Kirby and Bob Powell - Original Art for Tales to Astonish #66, page 5 (Marvel, 1965). The evil Madame Macabre tries to tempt Giant Man over to the Dark Side, but to no avail in this thrill-packed page by Jack Kirby and Bob Powell. Measuring approximately 13.5" x 21" overall and in excellent condition, this page showcases a rare collaboration between two giants.

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Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Original Art for Two-Gun Kid #58, page 2 (Marvel, 1961). Two-Gun Kid has faced a lot of slimy characters in his career as an Old West crimebuster, but this antediluvian antagonist is a shoe-in for his most unusual. Clay Harder and his horse, Cyclone, find themselves face to fang with "The Monster of Hidden Valley!," a primordial beast direct from the fertile minds of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Kirby handles the penciling and Dick Ayers the inks on this magnificent representation of comic art at its best. The art is in exceptionally good condition, with no white-out, and no apparent aging. There's not much here to indicate that this work is over forty years old! The art measures 13" x 20" with a 12.5" x 18.5" image area.

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Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Original Art for Two-Gun Kid #58, page 12 (Marvel, 1961). The Two-Gun Kid meets the Monster of Hidden Valley in this wild and wooly western by the Team Supreme of Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Mixing the best of Kirby's mastery of both the Western and Monster genres, this is a unique page from a fondly remembered story. Measuring approximately 13.5" x 20.25", this page is in excellent condition, and will certainly dress up even the finest ranch or chuckwagon.

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Jack Kirby and Mike Royer - Original Art for Mr. Miracle #15, page 16 (DC, 1973). Mister Fez and Jammer take Scott Free and his main squeeze, Big Barda, by surprise, knocking them cold with a beam that jams their brain waves. The Super Escape Artist, Mr. Miracle, was one of Kirby's best-loved '70s series, and collectors of JK artwork always make a bee-line for pages of this inescapable quality. No one since Joe Sinnott made the King look as good as Mike Royer, whose smooth, slick inks brought out every molecule of energy in Jack's pencils, transforming these Fourth World follies into powerhouse pages packed with pure pandemonium. 10.5" x 16", in outstanding condition, with no white-out that we can detect, some tape in the margins, and a very small amount of paper loss below panel three that does not affect the artwork. You don't need a Mother Box to figure out that competition on this gem is going to be fierce!

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Jack Kirby and Mike Royer - Original Art for Omac: One Man Army Corps #6, page 15 (DC, 1975). That great science fiction cliche -- brain-swapping -- gets the Kirby treatment in this too-cool chapter title page from Kirby's last great Fourth World series, Omac. Slick inks by trusty Mike Royer perfectly complement the King's genius, which makes even a scene of a guy lying on a bed visually exciting. Title pages by Kirby are always highly coveted, so don't let the lack of an Omac appearance keep you from bidding on this Bronze Age gem. 10.5" x 16", in superb condition, with virtually no white-out.

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Warren Kremer - Original Cover Art for Little Lotta #12 (Harvey, 1958). Back in the days before the PC police, one of the funniest titles around was Little Lotta. Always incapable of saying "no" to a snack, she has to resort to working out to keep her girlish figure... not. This appealing piece, despite missing a couple of stats, is still an exceptional cover that will display well on any wall. This piece measures 10.5" x 13.5".

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Warren Kremer (Attributed) - Original Cover Art for Stevie #1 (Mazie, 1952). As the comics world went teen-ager crazy in the early 1950s with the popularity of titles like Archie, in came Mazie and her young friends. Mazie's number one beau was Stevie, and his own book lasted six issues, with this cover appearing on issue #1. Before long, the whole gang moved over to Harvey Comics. This nicely drawn cover showcases one of the top reasons for checking out the Mazie gang -- namely the tight sweaters that make sweet Mazie stand out in any crowd! Cue in the wolf whistles, please! This piece measures a whopping 15.75" x 22.5", with an image area of 14.5" x 21". Some type stats are recent replacements and the corners show a little rough handling, but overall this cover remains in very nice condition.

4368

Warren Kremer - Original Cover Art for Little Audrey and Melvin #2 (Harvey, 1962). Cutie pie Little Audrey shows her somewhat dim-witted boyfriend Melvin a new way to win at croquet on this amusing early cover. The Harvey logo stats are missing, revealing a partially made correction, and the Comics Code stamp is also absent; otherwise, this 9.5" x 13.5" (image area: 7" x 10.5") artwork is in very good condition.

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Warren Kremer - Original Cover Art for Hot Stuff #55 (Harvey, 1963). Years before a certain Little Mermaid, Hot Stuff goes "Under the Sea" in this charming cover by Harvey Superstar, Warren Kremer. Measuring approximately 9.75" x 13.25" overall, with an approximate image area of 7" x 7.5", this piece displays significant glue residue around the outside of the piece, where stats and logos would have been pasted. The art, however, is untouched and in excellent condition.

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Warren Kremer - Original Cover Art for Hot Stuff #105 (Harvey, 1965). Our devilish hero always manages to find himself in some sort of dilemma due to his inability to "flame off." On this beautiful cover, Hot Stuff has no choice but to take a much needed flying lesson. This page is in great condition with all stats present. It measures 13.5" x 9.5" and the image area measures 10.5" x 7".

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Warren Kremer (Attributed) - Original Cover Art for Devil Kids Starring Hot Stuff (Harvey, 1963). An early, unidentified Hot Stuff cover, missing all logo and type stats, and marked on the back "June 3, 1963." On a 9.5" x 13.5" board, with an image area of 7.25" x 7"; this clean and classic image of our favorite little demon would look great under glass.

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Warren Kremer - Original Cover Art for Little Dot (Harvey, 1968). The spotty li'l darlin' is rockin' out to her portable phonograph, and every note has a dot all its own. An outstanding image by Harvey's best cover man, Warren Kremer. Harvey cartoon covers are always desirable, and is one of the funnest Dot covers we've offered. Unusually, this cover has been inked on acetate, and is mounted on a backing board with masking tape. Measures 11" x 14.5", in excellent condition.

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Warren Kremer - Original Cover Art for Casper #200 (Harvey, 1975). A spook-tacular piece, this is the original cover art for the landmark 200th issue of Casper's home title. This wonderful rendering by Harvey mainstay Warren Kremer features Casper, Spooky, the Ghostly Trio, Nightmare and Wendy, and is a real find for any fan of the Friendly Ghost. Measuring approximately 9.75" x 14" overall, with an image area of approximately 6.75" x 10.25", this cover has virtually all the logo and title stats intact and is accompanied by the original hand-colored color guide. A great piece for the young or young-at-heart.

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Warren Kremer - Original Art for Little Dot #5 (Harvey, 1953). Everybody loves Little Dot Polka, the most obsessive-compulsive girl in comics! This great cover, by Harvey mainstay Warren Kremer, is a classic example of the humor and whimsy that made Harvey such a huge success for several decades. Measuring approximately 10.25" x 13.25" overall, this piece is in excellent condition. The original title stats are missing (common in Harvey art from this period, as the publisher re-used stats rather than replace them), and there are some minor editorial makings in the margins, but none of this detracts from the art itself. Long thought lost, these early Harvey covers are real treasures!

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Carlo Vinci (attributed) - Original Art for Casper, the Friendly Ghost #8, Complete 5-page Story, "Watch the Birdie" (Harvey, 1953). At the beginning of Casper's comic book career, he was still considered Paramount Picture's famous star, and in this five-pager, his film roots are still showing. The plumper, lumpier little ghost in this strip is closer to the screen version than the more stream-lined spirit that Harvey produced in later years. A down-on-his-luck press photographer gets the opportunity of a lifetime, when Casper offers to help him get some good pictures. Carlo Vinci is our best guess as the artists here, and his beautiful, simple linework keeps the action clear. The pages are 14" x 20" with a 12" x 18" image area. These five pages are clean and bright, with some sporadic blue pencil lines showing through, although they are not obtrusive. The first page has some slight staining in the first and second panels from correction overlays.

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Warren Kremer - Original Art for Little Lotta #13 (Harvey, 1957). Renowned for her vast appetite and her super-strength, Little Lotta Plump was Little Dot Polka's best friend and the hero of Bonnie Dell. Seen here voraciously devouring a stalk of bananas, Lotta amused and delighted a generation of fans. This cover, measuring approximately 9.75" x 13.25" overall, is in very good condition. There is some glue staining at the top, where stats and logos have been removed, and some use of white-out, but this is common for Harvey art of this period. Nonetheless, this is an appealing cover for fans of Lotta, Dot or Harvey comics in general.

4377

Warren Kremer - Original Art for Spooky #34 (Harvey, 1959). Drawn by the man who defined the Harvey house style, this great Warren Kremer cover shows Spooky, the Tuff Little Ghost, at his very best. Complete with all its original logos and stats (save for the Comics Code Seal missing from the upper right corner), this piece is a rarity for Harvey art from this period, as the publisher is known to have re-used stats, stripping them from one piece to use on another. Measuring approximately 10.5" x 14.25" overall, this piece displays some use of white-out and some editorial notes in the margins. These minor flaws do little to detract from the overwhelming eye-appeal of this piece, however, making this a real treasure for the child inside all of us.

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Warren Kremer - Original Art for Hot Stuff #2, pages 11-13 (Harvey, 1957) A rare, early appearance of Harvey's Little Devil (Hot Stuff had debuted just one month before, one of the only Harvey characters to be introduced in his own comic), stories like this set the tone for Hot Stuff's adventures, most featuring fairies, ogres, giants, and the like. In excellent condition, these pages measure approximately 14" x 20" overall, and should be a really "hot" item!

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Warren Kremer - Original Promotional Art for Spooky, the Tuff Little Ghost (undated). Warren Kremer demonstrates his magic touch in these two promotional art illustrations. In the first piece, everyone's favorite metaphysical malefactor shows who's the boss in a twist on the genie in the bottle. In the second, Spooky frightens himself in a one page story labeled "Sleepwalker." Both pieces of art measure 14.5" x 23". The solo Spooky image has a 7.75" x 16" image area. The comic strip has an 11.75" x 21" image area. The comic strip art has some slight aging apparent along the extreme edges, but both of these choice Kremer showpieces are in great shape.

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Warren Kremer - Original Art for a Childrens Casper Book (Harvey, 1970s). Complete story featuring Casper, the friendly ghost; probably done as a art for a childrens book, or possibly a coloring book. The lot consists of 12 pages of illustration paper, each with two story pages. Approximately one-third of the artwork is composed of photo-stats, and two-thirds original drawings. Overall, the artwork is very clean and in excellent condition. 22.5" x 14" (12 sheets).

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Warren Kremer (attributed) - Original Art for Flat-Top #1, 2 Complete 5-page Stories, "High Moon" and "Legal Eagles" (Harvey, 1952). Mortie daydreams in class about a disastrous trip to the moon, in the whimsical "High Moon," and in the second story, "Legal Eagles," Mazie and her friends conceive and execute a devious, legally-binding way to get their favorite guys to take them to the school dance. Both stories are beautifully rendered in sleek, flowing lines in an ultra clean style, that's as smooth as silk. The art measures 13" x 20" with a 12" x 18" image area. "High Moon" include the original logo type paste-up, but that paste-up is missing from the first frame of "Legal Eagles." Some slight aging is apparent, but the art is in excellent condition overall.

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Warren Kremer - Original Art for Harvey House Ad (Harvey, 1977). Harvey began publishing the "Harvey Famous Cartoon" characters in 1952, with the publication of Little Audrey #25; this large promotion piece was prepared for the twenty-fifth anniversary of that occasion. As the many cartoon figures depicted on this page -- Casper, Hot Stuff, Stumbo the Giant, Sad Sack, Blondie and Dagwood, Richie Rich, Little Dot and more -- are all in pencil, this piece may not have been published. The Harvey logo and jack-in-the-box are fully inked, however. Drawn on tracing paper measuring 17.5" x 23.5" and taped to piece of illustration board, this piece shows a few storage problems; the board is curling at the corners and splitting, and the type stats are starting to come loose, particularly the "Nationally Distributed..." line at the bottom of the page. But the pencilled art all looks in great condition.

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Joe Kubert - Original Art for Our Army at War #224 (DC, 1970). This is a prime example of Joe Kubert's 1970s era expressionistic drawing, with bold brushwork used to create lighting effects and mood. The art paper is 10.75" x 15.75" with an image area of 10" x 15". The art is in excellent condition, with only a few small, carefully cut-out and replaced correction areas, which is typical of Kubert's working method. They are so carefully done, they are scarcely visible from the front. War torn portraits of Sgt. Rock, Wildman, and Little Sure Shot, a wonderful DC war piece!

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Adam Kubert, Matt Banning and Tim Townsend - Original Art for Uncanny X-Men #375, page 18 and 19 (Marvel, 1999). From the story, "I am Not Now, Nor Have I Ever Been....," written by Terry Kavanagh, from a plot by Alan Davis, comes this soaring double-page splash penciled by Adam Kubert. Kubert has designed a page that locks every element together, so that the eye flows along from frame to frame in a continuous flow. Well designed pencils are followed by marvelous inks by Matt Banning and Tim Townsend. The art measures 17.25" x 21.25" with a 14" x 19.75" image area.

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Alan Kupperberg and Frank Springer - Original Art for The Invaders #29, page 30 (Marvel, 1978). It's as plain as the "A" on Captain America's hood, that this Invaders page, penciled by Alan Kupperberg and inked by Frank Springer, is a crackerjack creation. From the Don Glut story, "Attack of the Teutonic Knight!," comes this slambang page which features Sub-Mariner, Captain America, the Human Torch, Union Jack and Spitfire. The art measures 10.5" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. The top two corners were slightly trimmed in the production process, and there is some tape residue at the top and bottom edges, but overall the art is in excellent condition.

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Harvey Kurtzman - Original Art Print of Mad # 1 Cover Concept (Another Rainbow, 1991). This Regular Edition print of Harvey Kurtzman's cover concept painting for Mad # 1 is print number 216/750. It has been signed by Harvey Kurtzman and comes with a certificate of authenticity, and an 18 page booklet on "A History of the Madmen". The print paper size is 10.5" x 10.5", with an image area of 9" x 6.5". The print is in excellent condition and is made with fine archival quality paper. Perfect for the Mad and Kurtzman fan.

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Bob Larkin - Original Cover Art for Powerman #75 (Marvel, 1981). Luke Cage and Iron Fist face off against a horticultural horde in this incredibly vibrant cover by the great Bob Larkin. Larkin was a prolific cover artist for Marvel's black-and-white magazines in the late '70s/early '80s, and never failed to impress with his color-rich palette. Here the powerful foreground composition is offset by the eerie purple visage that peers over the horizon, literally surrounding our heroes with evil. Although Larkin covers occasionally come to market, it is rare to find superhero work by the artist, so don't pass up this rare opportunity. 14.5" x 22" on heavy illustration board, with some creasing in the lower right corner, and light overall wear. A spectacular piece that deserves a hallowed spot in your collection!

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Bob Larkin - Original Cover Art for Saga of Crystar: Crystal Warrior (Marvel, 1984). A stunning cover painting by the great Bob Larkin for this short-lived Marvel science fiction series. As always, Larkin employs vivid, powerful colors to produce an image that is both arresting and eye-catching. Larkin art can be tough to obtain, so snatch up this powerful painting for your collection. 15" x 22", with an image area of 10.5" x 16" on thick illustration board, excellent condition overall.

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Bob Larkin - Original Illustration for the Six Million Dollar Man (undated). Steve Austin, aka the Six Million Dollar Man, gets caught in the crosshairs in this incredibly realistic illustration by Marvel artist Bob Larkin. It's done in grey acrylics on illustration board, with the crosshair on a separate acetate overlay. The piece measures 22" x 15", with an image area of 13" x 12". It's in excellent condition.

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Jim Lee and Joe Rubinstein - Original Art for Uncanny X-Men # 257, page 14 (Marvel, 1990). Jim Lee and Joe Rubinstein team to produce this very cinematic story page. The art paper is 11.25" x 17" with an art image size of 10" x 15". The condition of the art is excellent. The page has a few red color holding lines and the word balloons are paste-ons. Excellent big city scenes in the rain give the page that noir feel, great for this chase sequence.

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Jim Lee - Original Art for Punisher: War Journal #9, pages 25 and 30 (Marvel, 1989). Two pages from the story, "Guilt Trip," by writer Carl Potts, featuring the Punisher and Black Widow. Jim Lee handles the art chores with his dynamic style and amazing flair for action. Filled with rich blacks and textures. The art measures 11" x 17" with an 11" x 17" image area. In excellent condition.

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Larry Lieber - Original Spider-Man Art (Marvel, 1960s). This lot includes two pages of pencil roughs for an unknown issue of a classic Spider-Man adventure featuring the Red Skull. 11.5" x 17.25".

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Larry Lieber - Original Art for The Rawhide Kid #48, Complete 17-Page Story, "The Bounty Hunter" (Marvel, 1965). In the days of the Old West, a man's worth was measured by the strength in his arm and the speed of his draw. And no man was more feared, or respected, than Johnny Bart, the Rawhide Kid. In this 17-page stunner, the Kid meets a man almost as good as himself when he crosses paths with Marko the Manhunter. In excellent condition, these pages measure approximately 14.25" x 22" overall. Don't let this one slip by yuh, pard!

4394

Larry Lieber - Original Cover Art for Rawhide Kid #77 (Marvel, 1970). Johnny Bart, a.k.a. The Rawhide Kid, won't draw his pistol, much to the consternation of his trigger-happy antagonist in this dramatic cover by Larry Lieber. From Lieber's cover story, titled "The Reckoning!," this cover art is a great representation of this artist-writer's prodigious output. The overall art measures 11.5" x 17" with a 10" x 15" image area. Includes all the original logo, title type, and indicia paste-ups. The logo art is pieced together from several photostats. Some blue-line pencil shows under the inked art -- a wonderful insight into Lieber's creative process. In excellent condition. Signed by Larry Lieber.

4395

Larry Lieber and Frank Giacoia - Original Cover Art for Rawhide Kid #95 (Marvel, 1972). The Rawhide Kid makes his play on this blazing cover penciled by Larry Lieber and inked by Frank Giacoia. Lieber is also the writer of the interior story, titled "Renegades of the Wild North!" The overall art measures 11.5" x 17" with an image area of 10" x 15". Includes all the original logo, title type, and indicia paste-ups. The logo art is pieced together from several photostats, and the word balloons are paste-ups. Some staining is apparent at the top and bottom portions of the art, and there is a small amount of white-out, but on the whole, the work is in great condition. Signed by Larry Lieber.

4396

Larry Lieber - Original Cover Art for Rawhide Kid #100 (Marvel, 1972). The Rawhide Kid and his brothers find themselves in the midst of an ambush, on this cover to the story, "Gunfight at Fury Falls." Direct from the one hundredth issue of The Rawhide Kid comes this pistol-whipping cover extravaganza, from the brush of Larry Lieber. The overall art measures 11.5" x 17" with a 10" x 15" image area. Includes all the original logo, title type, and indicia paste-ups. Some blue-pencil lines and slight white-out use. In excellent condition, and signed by Larry Lieber.

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Larry Lieber and Mike Esposito - Original Cover Art for Two-Gun Kid #121 (Marvel, 1974). Lawyer Matt Hawk, disguised as the Two-Gun Kid, and his horse, Thunder, headline this novel-length cover story for "The Guns of Wild Bill Taggert." Penciled by Larry Lieber, and inked by Mike Esposito with such rustic style, you can almost smell the sweat and leather. The overall art measures 11.5" x 17" with a 10" x 15" image area. Includes all the original logo, title type and indicia paste-ups. With the exception of some staining along the extreme edges, and several small stains in the bottom third of the art, the work is in great condition. Signed by Larry Lieber.

4398

Larry Lieber - Original Art for Kid Colt #121, Complete 5-page Story "Hogan's Hiding Place" (Marvel, 1964). Larupin' Larry Lieber (writer and artist on this sagebrush tale) must have been reading plenty of O. Henry when he thought up this tale of a two-bit thief who thinks he can escape the law by joining the army -- the bitterly ironic conclusion is very much in the "surprise ending" tradition, and lends spice to this back-up tale from Kid Colt. Lieber turns in his usual spirited work, providing five action-packed pages of frontier drama. Five pages, each measuring 13.5" x 21", in excellent condition with minor aging at the edges.

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Larry Lieber, Frank Giacoia, and Vince Colleta - Original Art for Marvel Super-Heroes #20, page 21 (Marvel, 1969). They could have been kings together! Co-rulers of an enslaved planet! But, no, Dr. Doom is having none of that! Dr. Doom and Diablo are having at it, penciled with might by Larry Lieber's talented hand, and inked by Frank Giacoia and Vince Colleta. A page from the story, "This Man, This Demon," which was written by Lieber and Roy Thomas. The overall art size is 11" x 17" with a 10" x 15" image area. Lieber penciled some story notes along the borders, which Merry Marvelers may find intriguing. Some staining around Doom's zip-a-tone, and smudging along the edges, but in excellent condition.

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Larry Lieber, Frank Giacoia, and Vince Colleta - Original Art for Marvel Super-Heroes #20, page 23 (Marvel, 1969). Lovely Valeria, agonizes over the actions of her lost love, the man she once knew as Victor, in this thrilling page, penciled by Larry Lieber and inked by the combined talents of powerhouses, Frank Giacoia and Vince Colleta. This is the second to the last page of the story, "This Man, This Demon," which was written by Lieber and Roy Thomas. The overall art size is 11" x 17" with a 10" x 15" image area. You'll find some story notes by Lieber along the borders, which make for interesting reading. Some staining around the zipatone, and smudging along the edges, but still in excellent condition.

4401

Larry Lieber - Original Hulk Back Cover Art (undated). This magnificent visual of Bruce Banner and his hulking alter-ego was illustrated by Larry Lieber for the back cover of an unidentified publication. Drawn in light blue-pencil and inked on a sheet of 11" x 16" bristol board, this stellar piece is extremely clean and in excellent condition.

4402

Larry Lieber - Original Art for The Amazing Spider-Man, Group of 3 pages (Marvel, 1960s). Three exciting Spidey pages of unknown useage, these were penciled by Marvel workhorse Larry Lieber. Plenty of action as Mary Jane Watson (in go-go boots, yeah, baby!) gets rescued by her future husband. Also, in the mix, a page of Spidey tackling a gang of armed men, and a final page, which is more loosely sketched, giving you a feel of how comics are developed. Larry Lieber pencils these pages, and while they were never inked or published, they are certainly collectible. All these pieces are drawn in pencil on a sheet of 11" x 17" paper, mounted onto a larger sheet of 11.75" x 18" illustration board. In excellent condition.

4403

Steve Lightle - Original Cover for Flash #1,000,000 (DC, 1998). Steve Lightle picks up the pace in this cover image from DC's specialty series. Stark black and whites define this fleet-footed image of the 853rd Century Flash. Lightle's nimble pencils and inks are a quick study in dynamic action - a brilliant image of the Fastest Man Alive, in any century! This gem measures 12" x 17.5", is in excellent condition, and is signed by Steve Lightle.

4404

David Lloyd - Original Art for Warrior Magazine #7, page 15, "V for Vendetta" (Quality, 1982). A groundbreaking strip, and one of the stories that first introduced Alan Moore to comic readers, V for Vendetta is the story of one man's fight against a fascist government that has taken control after the Third World War. Illustrated by the incomparable David Lloyd, this is certainly one of the high points of comics literature. Measuring approximately 16.5" x 22.25" overall, with an image area of approximately 11.5" x 16.5", and in excellent condition, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of art from this landmark series.

4405

Moe Marcus and Rocco Mastroserio - Original Art for Chamber of Chills #16, Complete 6-page Story, "The Wax Man!" (Harvey, 1952). What age would you like to reach? 100? 200? 300? Better not set your mark too high until you read this gruesome tale of "The Wax Man!" Caleb Wainright gets a taste of an elixir of life, which makes him feel young, even though his body has aged three hundred years. A quick makeover at the wax museum and voila! He looks two hundred and fifty years younger. This gooey tale of maliciousness and murder is drawn by Moe Marcus, and the work certainly has a lot of style. The overall size is 15" x 22" with a 12" x 18" image area. Some slight aging is apparent, but these well-kept pages are still impressive.

4406

Sheldon Mayer - Original Art for Sugar and Spike #85, Pages 1, 15 and 17 (DC, 1974). It looked just like the little jungle-gym in the playground that all the big kids climb on... only this thing went up 98 stories into the sky! So, of course, Sugar and Spike set out to find the top... and bring half the city with them! Three pages from "The Mystery of the Giant Jungle-Gym!", a rough and ready adventure by Sheldon Mayer measuring 10.5" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. The art consists mostly of photocopies, with some original art, such as the Bear and Spike through the panels, sporadically placed. There is some slight aging apparent on most of the pages, and some blue pen editorial markings on pages 1 and 15, but otherwise the work is in excellent condition.

4407

Val Mayerick and Sal Trapani - Original Art for Man-Thing #2, page 32 (Marvel, 1974). There are winners. And there are losers. But more tragic than any of these is that special breed for whom victory holds no meaning. Ted Sallis, a.k.a. Man-Thing, obliviously meanders back into the swamp, in this final page of issue 2 of the Man-Thing comic book. Val Mayerick pencils and Sal Trapani inks this tragic page from 1974. The art measures 10.5" x 15.75" with a 10" x 15" image area. Some tape residue at the left and right edges and at the bottom edge, and sporadic white-out usage, but overall in excellent condition.

4408

Val Mayerik - Original Art for Fear #15, page 9 (Marvel, 1970). We're tired of Giant Sized Man-Thing jokes, and won't be perpetuating them here. This exciting page has the slimy two-eyed monster watching as his friends are drawn into the yawning gap of a dimensional rift. Packed with exposition, this is a nifty page with plenty of bang for your bidding buck, and Mayerik keeps the energy level high. Measures 10.5" x 16" in excellent condition.

4409

Val Mayerick - Original Art for Savage Sword of Conan #84, pages 20 and 23 (Marvel, 1983). A giant demon terrorizes herdsmen and eats their flocks and abducts their women on the nicely rendered page 20, and later in this Cimmerian tale, Conan hacks his way out of a gripping situation in a savage graytone, or ink wash art, found on page 23. The artwork measures 11" x 17" with a 10" x 15" art image area and is in pristine condition. The lettering is on paste-up balloons and captions.

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Ralph Mayo - Original Art for Date With Danger, Complete 7-Page Story, "The Betrayal" (Standard, 1952). A tense seven-page spy thriller complete with a romantic sub-plot fuels this terrific time-capsule piece from Standard Comics. It's sharply drawn, with crisp linework and brisk pacing, as the action plays out aboard a European train. The pages measure 15" x 22", with an image area of 12" x 18". A small type correction on page one is missing, however, these pages remain in nice condition.

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Clifford McBride - Original Comic Strip Art "Napoleon" (LaFave Syndication, 1939). Dogs have long been a favorite subject for the comics. Here's an early star of the medium, "Napoleon", who first arrived on the scene in 1929. This L-shaped panel, cut from a page of Sunday art and matted, has been made even more attractive by the use of watercolors. The entire piece measures 15" x 13.5"; the image area is 11" x 9.5". This piece would be a welcome addition to any fan of both comic strips and dogs, and who doesn't enjoy both, hmm?

4412

Gerald McCann - Original Art for Unpublished 3 Rocketeers 5-page story, "The Space Monster Who Never Lived" (Harvey, undated). Here's a real treat for all you Harvey fans out there! Offered here is what appears to be a completed, but never published, 3 Rocketeers adventure. Discovered in the Harvey archives, the art is identified at the top as being intended for Blast Off #5. Of course, Blast Off never had a fifth issue, being a one-shot title published during Harvey's brief "Thriller" period in 1965-66, but it is historically interesting to note that material past that initial issue was planned. Fully finished save for the logo stat that would have gone on the first page, this never-before-seen treasure is in excellent condition, with pages measuring approximately 14.5" x 23" overall. The 3 Rocketeers appeared in only a handful of Harvey titles besides Blast Off, including Race to the Moon and Unearthly Spectaculars, so this is a significant find for fans of "Figures" Faraday, Sgt. "Beefy" Brown, and Capt. Kip McCoy!

4413

Todd McFarlane - Original Art for All-Star Squadron #47, page 3 (DC, 1985). "The Secret Origin of Dr. Fate" is detailed in this issue of the fan-favorite series. Toy mogul McFarlane was just cutting his teeth in comics when Roy Thomas hired him to replace Jerry Ordway on the series. This page foreshadows the mirrored layouts that McF used in the followup series Infinity, Inc., with nice profile shots of Doc Fate. A great early page by one of the 500-pound gorillas of comics. 11" x 16.5" in excellent condition.

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Todd McFarlane and Tony DeZuniga - Original Art for Infinity, Inc. #36, page 1 (DC, 1986). The "new" Hourman bursts onto the scene in this stunning title splash page from the fan-favorite Infinity, Inc. series. It was here, on this nostalgic book spun-off from the earlier All-Star Squadron, that Todd McFarlane honed his talents on his way to high-profile gigs with Marvel, and to forging the creator-owned Image Comics. This page demonstrates McFarlane's creative anatomy and in-your-face storytelling, along with Tony DeZuniga's solid inks. Taped to the back of the page is an amusing note from Roy Thomas to DC's Greg Weisman, complaining about David Weiss's lettering. Page is in excellent condition, but does have a "soft" crease all along the left edge, and a smaller crease in the top right corner. A powerful early page by one of the most successful comic book artists in the business.

4415

Frank McLaughlin - Original Art for The Phantom #30, Group of 5 Pages (Charlton, 1969). Native superstition...or cold, hard fact? That's the question Koto asks about the Ghost Who Walks in this stunning collection of pages from The Phantom's Charlton run. Complete except for page 3 which is missing, these killer pages tell the story of a young man who returns to the jungle after receiving an education abroad. Of course, you'll also see the Phantom battle a rampaging bull elephant, just for good measure! In excellent condition, the pages measure approximately 14" x 21" overall, except for page 4, which has had a portion of the top trimmed, resulting in an overall measurement of approximately 14" x 18.5". Fortunately, this trimming does not affect the art in any way. Phantom art is very popular and very desirable, so don't miss this opportunity to add this great piece to your collection.

4416

George McManus - Original Comic Strip Art for Bringing Up Father Sunday (King Features Syndicate, 1924). George McManus' beloved strip starring Jiggs and Maggie is believed to be the first American strip to achieve world-wide fame. It began in 1913, and inspired a wealth of merchandising products, book collections, even feature-length motion pictures. This example is actually the bottom half of a Sunday page that has been partially hand-colored. McManus was known to hand-color his originals with water colors, and give them to friends; we're not sure if this example was for a gift or if it was done as a guide for the printer -- some colors are noted in pencil (check the sleeves of the first man in panels #7 and #8). At any rate, this is a pretty piece. It measures about 17" x 9", and is in very nice condition.

4417

George McManus - Original Comic Strip Art for Bringing Up Father Sunday, 12-8-29 (King Features Syndicate, 1929). Here's a fantastic full page of magnificent McManus art from one of the peak periods of the "Bringing Up Father" strip. It includes the "topper" strip, "Rosie's Beau", which features a short tale of a mustache. This is followed by the main strip involving Jiggs' poker winnings (it's all counterfeit!) and Maggie's predicaments when she finds it. The art on this piece is just incredible; there's more fine-line detail in just one panel here than you're likely to find in an entire modern Sunday comics section! This huge piece is actually two pieces taped in the back to make one large page which measures 16.75" x 21.5". Other than a whisper of age discoloration, this piece is remarkably fresh looking, especially considering the fact that it is nearly seventy-five years old!

4418

Shawn McManus - Original Art for Daredevil #351, Cover and Complete 22-page Story, "Helping Hands" (Marvel, 1996). Daredevil spends a night stopping small time hoods, including the Vice Agent, who cons other criminals into breaking the law in this awe-inspiring issue. Brought to you by writer John Rozum, this extravagant affair is really grand but on a small scale... just another day in the life of our blind do-gooder. These remarkable pages are fully-fleshed out by artist Shawn McManus, who brings a gritty realism to the look and feel of this story. His drawings bring the world of Matt Murdock to life, complete with all the ragged edges and little details that make it all seem so real. Overall page size is 11" x 17" with an image area of 10" x 15". Beautiful pages that are so clean, they look like the ink just dried. If you want a great Daredevil story by a brilliant creative team, this is what you're looking for.

4419

Shawn McManus - Original Cover for Dr. Fate #10 (DC, 1990). This sad, emotional moment appeared on the cover of Dr. Fate #10, for the story, "The Death of Innocence, Part One: Denial," which was written by J.M. De Matteis. Shawn McManus handles both the pencilling and the inking on this dramatic scenario, and brings us a fully realized scene of great angst and sadness. The art measures 11" x 17" with a 10" x 15" image area, and is in supreme condition. Includes the original title type and indicia paste-up.

4420

Shawn McManus - Original Art for Spider-Man Unlimited #10, page 50 (Marvel, 1995). Against a brooding skyline of skyscrapers and dark, gathering clouds, the Scarlet Spider glides smoothly along, his thoughts drifting back to Ben Parker, whose haunting image hovers in the sky above. This haunting splash page is penciled and inked by Shawn McManus, a master of black and white balance, and character detail. The art measures 11.25" x 17.25" with a 10.25" x 15.75" image area. Some slight discoloration in a couple of the text boxes is from aged photostats, but overall the work is in excellent condition.

4421

Otto Messmer - Original Art for Felix the Cat #13, Complete 12-page Story "Felix Has a Blowout" (Dell, 1950). America's first superstar of animated cartoons was not Mickey, but rather this little black cat. He was always billed as "Pat Sullivan's Felix", but in reality, he was created in the 1920s by Sullivan employee Otto Messmer, who worked on not only the early silent cartoons, but also the newspaper strips and the series of original stories published by Dell Comics in the 1940s and '50s. This charming tale features Felix's attempt at throwing himself a birthday party, despite an ol' wolf who wants to crash the "blowout." Funny animal antics seldom look better than the stylized brushwork of Messmer. The pages average in size to 15" x 22", with an image area of 12.75" x 18.5"; some pages have been trimmed a little, but all the art is in fine condition.

4422

Jerome Moore - Original Cover Art for Star Trek: The Next Generation #6 (DC, 1990). Geordi's former lover must feed by taking life energy from other beings, and on this cover, she does just that! Talk about not being able to be friends with your ex! This dramatic image was created by Jerome Moore and measures 11" x 17" with a 10" x 15" image area. Includes all the original title type and indicias. In excellent condition.

4423

Gray Morrow and Vincente Alcazar - Original Art for World's Finest #248, Complete 6-page Story "The Vigilante: All the Dummy's Men" (DC, 1978). An exciting installment of the "Dummy" storyline, this pits the Vigilante against the height-challenged villain who is trying to frame him. Gray Morrow's photo-realistic style serves this gritty tale well, with dramatic use of black and a high level of detail. Page one has light water damage, and all the word balloons are paste-ups, but overall this tense tale is in terrific condition. Six pages, each measuring 10.5" x 16". Signed by Morrow and Alcazar in the splash panel.

4424

Gray Morrow - Original Green Goblin Trading Card Art (Fleer/Skybox, 1996). This vivid, colorful painting of the Green Goblin by the legendary Gray Morrow, was used in the Fleer/Skybox Spider-Man Premium '96 set, card number 83. The Goblin pulls off his rubber mask to reveal the demented visage of Norman Osborn beneath. Morrow uses a bright color palette, including a sunburst-yellow background, to created a comic-book feel, while still retaining his trademark photo-realistic rendering style, resulting in a finished painting that is chock-full of eye-appeal. The painting measures 15" x 20", and comes with a tissue overlay with some editorial comments written in pencil (Morrow seems to have made all the requested corrections). Excellent condition overall, with light blunting at the corners.

4425

Gray Morrow - Original Illustration of The Scarlet Spider (No Publisher, 1940). Gray Morrow paints The Scarlet Spider in action on this rooftop confrontation. Morrow worked on the 1960s animated Spider-Man cartoon and this piece is reminiscent of his work on that fun series. The art board is an overall size is 15" x 20.25". The condition of the art is great. Gray Morrow has signed this painting along a rooftop edge in the center of the design.

4426

Gray Morrow - Original Art for How To Draw Comic Book Heroes and Villains, page 2, ''Drop Dead Gorgeous" (Watson-Guptill, 1995). The title says it all, as Gray Morrow demonstrates his facility with feminine figures and line. This 12" x 19" illustration with a 11" x 13" image area, is a tempting visage of vixens, warriors, society ladies and semi-nudes, fresh from the practiced hand of a master illustrator. In excellent condition. Includes a overlay in marker on a sheet of tracing paper, to indicate color for the printer.

4427

Gray Morrow - Original Art for How To Draw Comic Book Heroes and Villains, page 61, ''Characters" (Watson-Guptill, 1995). Gray Morrow shows us the process of drawing menacing characters using films as an inspiration. A wonderful look into the creative process, by a seasoned professional comic artist. This page has an overall size of 12" x 19" with an image area of 10.5" x 13.5" and is in exquisite condition.

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Gray Morrow - Original Art for How To Draw Comic Book Heroes and Villains, page 79, ''Attractive Women" (Watson-Guptill, 1995). Variety truly is the spice of life, and Gray Morrow demonstrates this with a full page of lovely faces, a display of the creative process involved with creating comics. This page has an overall size of 12" x 19" with an image area of 10.5" x 13.5". In excellent condition.

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Gray Morrow - Original Art for How To Draw Comic Book Heroes and Villains, page 80, ''Good Girl Art" (Watson-Guptill, 1995). Advice and demonstration by Gray Morrow, demonstrating the process of drawing women from pencils to inks. A great instruction into the fine art of drawing fine women. This page has an overall size of 12" x 19" with an image area of 10.5" x 13.5". In excellent condition.

4430

Gray Morrow - Original Art for How To Draw Comic Book Heroes and Villains, page 114, ''The Kick and the Jump" (Watson-Guptill, 1995). Gray Morrow shows us action tips on drawing characters jumping and kicking. An insightful look into drawing exciting comics, by a talented artist. This page has an overall size of 12" x 19" with an image area of 10.5" x 13.5" and is in excellent condition.

4431

Gray Morrow - Original Illustration for Movie Poster (c.1970). Gray Morrow paints this tremendous poster image featuring actor Broderick Crawford and a host of other actors amidst a backdrop of violence and destruction. It is the original art for the One Sheet poster for the 1970 theatrical film, "Hell's Bloody Devils," directed by Al Adamson and photographed by Laszlo Kovacs. This illustration is painted in watercolor and ink on a sheet of 15" x 20" illustration board. In incredible condition. Signed by Gray Morrow.

4432

Steve Mufatti - Original Art for Casper #17, Complete 5-page story, "Ghosts on the Loose" (Harvey, 1954).One of the first animators to work on the Casper cartoon series, and the artistic mentor of Harvey legend Warren Kremer, Steve Mufatti was an important contributor to the early days of the Harvey humor line. This 5-page gem, which also features an early appearance by the Ghostly Trio, showcases an early look for Casper, one that would be refined by Kremer soon after. Early Casper art such as this is extremely rare, making this story extremely desirable. The pages measure approximately 14.25" x 22.5" each and are in excellent condition.

4433

Steve Mufatti - Original Art for Casper, the Friendly Ghost #17, Complete 5-page story, "The Spirit of '54" (Harvey, 1954). Following the format established in the popular Casper cartoons, the Friendly Ghost looks for a friend at Christmastime, but finds that he scares people because he's a ghost. Of course, things work out for the best in the end, with Casper making a wonderful Christmas for a lonely little boy. The Ghostly Trio also make an early appearance in this holiday classic. Measuring a big 14.25" x 22.5" overall, these pages are in such excellent condition, it's scary.

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Steve Mufatti - Original Art for Little Audrey #26, Complete 6-Page Story, "Tiger Hunt" (Harvey, 1952). Little Audrey, Harvey's answer to the enormously popular Little Lulu, has a dream about an African safari in this delightful five-page story. Replete with African wildlife, terrible puns, and native stereotypes that will make most modern readers cringe, this is from very early in Audrey's Harvey career, a career that would span more than two decades. Measuring approximately 14.5" x 21" overall and in excellent condition, this is a tasty bit of 1950s goodness.

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John Cullen Murphy - Original Art for Big Ben Bolt Dailies, Group of 3 (King Features Syndicate, 1957-1958). These three exquisitely rendered daily comic strips by John Cullen Murphy are full of drama and excitement, drawn by a comic strip veteran, whose career has spanned a lifetime. Murphy handles all the details, from the wisp of a fur-coat, to the controls of a small airplane, with equal finesse, proving his mastery of this medium. Whether it's a dark brooding sky or an emotionally charged moment of intense stress, the work is startlingly clear and well-crafted. One strip is dated 7-31-57. The other two strips are sequential, dated 12-31-57 and 1-1-58. The art measures approximately 5.75" x 19" with a 5.25" x 18" image area. There is some yellowing around aged zip-a-tone, and one small strip of type missing from a word balloon in the 1-1-58 strip, but otherwise, these pieces are in excellent condition.

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Scott Musgrove - Original Cover Art for Fat Dog Mendoza #1 (Dark Horse, 1992). You'll thrill to this outrageous cover image of that conversing canine, Fat Dog Mendoza, and his friends, taking on the world. Creator Scott Musgrove's over-the-top art is filled with the infamous red dog and his pal, The Whoosh, bursting forth into another adventure! The art is painted in brilliant acrylics on a sheet of 10" x 15" illustration board. In excellent condition. Signed by Scott Musgrove.

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Scott Musgrove - Original Illustration (undated). Parodying the current gritty style of other Dark Knight illustrators, Scott Musgrove brings his distinctive technique to this piece -- a poke in the cowl of one of comicdom's superstars, the Batman. This hysterical rendition features Fat Dog Mendoza and his pock-marked faced pal, The Whoosh, as noir crime-fighters, standing, as is customary, over a grave marked "Fat Dog." The art is painted in acrylics on a sheet of 10" x 15" illustration board. In excellent condition. Signed by Scott Musgrove.

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Scott Musgrove - Original Illustration of Fat Dog Mendoza and Friends (undated). Fat Dog Mendoza and his pals make a perilous journey into the unknown, in this oversized image by weird, wild Scott Musgrove. This big illustration measures 22" x 17.25" and has a 16" x 21" image area. Which is just fine when you see all the things that Musgrove has packed into it. Fat Dog nervously chews the tip of his tail, and his friends are all trying for a bit of success in surviving this crazy scenario. Meanwhile, a multi-legged, octopus-like creature threatens them from the depths. This masterpiece is painted in acrylics on illustration board, and in excellent condition. Signed by Scott Musgrove.

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Alex Nino - Original Art Horror Illustration (10-22-92). A war among skeletons is the subject of this gorgeous and evocatively-rendered commissioned illustration by Alex Nino. Every detail of this mossy bog and its skeletal inhabitants has been exquisitely inked by this popular DC horror artist. Pencil notations in the margins include "Commission for Alex" and the artist's signature and date. Very clean, with virtually no white-out. Measures 22.5" x 14.25".

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Alex Nino - Original Art for a Portfolio Plate (Unpublished). Alex Nino uncorks a surreal alien vision so otherworldly, it seems Lovecraftian in scope! Multi-eyed biomorphic life forms float in space, invading free-falling mechanical and architectural elements, all executed with Nino's clean, crystal clear ink lines, patterns, and textures. Look carefully, near the center of the design, and pity the poor spaceman being swallowed alive by a vicious space beast. The art paper is 24" x 20" with an image area of 22.5" x 18.5". The art is in very good condition with a few very minor, unobtrusive paste-on corrections, and some white-out. A sensational piece of art that combines the science fiction, horror, and fantasy genres!

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Alex Nino - Original Art for a Portfolio Plate (Unpublished, 1979). Alex Nino presents a more friendly vision of alien interaction in this starship maintenance scene. Space, light, and gravity are all cosmically bent in outer space as a rocket ship hurtles to the stars. Nino combines subtle crosshatching modelling in his figure work with the starkness of mechanical forms illuminated in space. The art paper size is 25.25" x 19.75" with an image area of 22.75" x 18.75". The condition of the art is excellent, with small touches of white-out applied to achieve lighting effect. The piece is signed and dated 1979. Margin notes in pencil indicate the piece is titled "Lockout".

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Alex Nino and B. Wilson - Original Art Sketch (Unpublished, 1976). This decorative and somewhat psychedelic image of a woman holding forth a leering skull was penciled by B. Wilson and inked by comics master Alex Nino, with his distinctive flourishes. The image is a striking example of an iconography prevalent in the 1970s popular culture. The art paper is buff colored and measures 22" x 28". It is in fine condition with only the slightest edge wear to the paper. The piece is signed by Nino on the left and Wilson on the right, and was drawn in person at the San Diego Comic Con.

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Kevin Nolan - Original Wonder Woman Illustration (DC, undated). With her great strength, power of flight, and bullet-deflecting bracelets, she's got star-studded style like no other -- she's Wonder Woman, the Amazing Amazon. Originally created by the unconventional Dr. William Moulton Marston as "psychological propaganda for the new type of woman who should rule the world," Wonder Woman has done just that, whether battling evil fascists or ensnaring villains with her magic lasso. Illustrated with crisp, clean lines, these two 11" x 17" pieces feature villains Cheetah, Mars, the God of War, and Dr. Psycho. The first piece has a 10" x 13" image area, and the second has an approximately 2.25" x 7.75" image area. They were used to promote the "Adventures of the DC Universe" four-page giveaway, based on the animated television series, at the Warner Brothers stores. Both pieces are in excellent condition.

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Howard Nostrand - Original Art for Flip #1, Complete 5-page Story "Vas You Dere?" (Harvey, 1954). This short-lived (2 issues) Mad knockoff featured some nifty artwork by Harvey regulars Nostrand and Powell, and none niftier than this lively riff on the question of who really discovered America. Howard Nostrand eases back on the Jack Davis emulation, and contributes five pages of surprisingly detailed (and appropriately goofy) artwork for this story of the dispute between Chris Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci. The splash panel on page one is worth the price of admission alone, and Nostrand even throws in a Wally Wood-esque Queen Isabella in a tight-fitting dress. Five pages, each measuring 15" x 22", with an image area of 12" x 18". Pages are in excellent condition, with light-to-moderate use of white-out and general aging. The first page has small chips out of three corners which do not affect the artwork.

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Howard Nostrand - Original Art for Flip #1, Complete 5-Page Story, "V...for Wampire" (Harvey, 1954). Real vampires aren't born, they're made...at good old Vampire U. Pretty Vanessa just wants to do her "field work" and graduate, but she can't seem to find a real man to have a "drink" with. Done in a brilliant parody of Jack Davis' humor style, Howard Nostrand gives this story just the right degree of creepiness. The pages, which are in excellent condition, measure approximately 14.75" x 22" overall.

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Mitch O'Connell - Original Cover Art for Speed Racer (1988). Speed gives the "thumb's-up" to a very sexy Trixie in this colorful painting based on the fan-favorite cartoon series. Nobody will dare call Trix a tomboy after getting a look at this stunner! We can't pin down exactly where this superb cover was used, but it's a must-have for SR collectors everywhere! 15" x 21.5" in excellent condition.

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Joe Oriolo - Original Cover Art for Felix the Cat #83 (Harvey, 1958). Felix always seemed to find himself in a bind, but his fans sure had a blast watching him try to get back out of whatever fix he had gotten himself into. On this cover he is perilously close to getting a whooping but due to his ingenuity and prowess with a brush, he might just get away. This great piece is missing the title stat, but is in otherwise beautiful condition. This page measures 9" x 14".

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Joe Oriolo - Original Art for Felix the Cat #98, Complete Book (Harvey, 1958). This delightful collection of stories constitutes the complete comic content of Felix #98. One of the earliest animation superstars, Felix the Cat was created by Otto Messmer for the movies, and went on to star in comic strips, television, and comic books from several different companies. These Harvey stories were drawn by Joe Oriolo, who had previously been Messmer's assistant. This lot includes: "A Stroll in the Park (Prologue)" (1 page); "The Saddest Soldier" (5 pages); "The Iron Monster" (5 pages); "The Washout" (5 pages -- these four chapters actually make up one long story); "Inky and Dinky" (3 pages); and "Tee Vee Serial" (2 pages). Also included are the color guides for pages 1, 8, and 9. The artwork measures 14.5" x 22.5", with an image area of 12" x 18". The Felix logo is missing from page 1, but the pages are generally in excellent condition.

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Joe Oriolo - Original Cover Art for Felix the Cat #100 (Harvey, 1961). This landmark cover is just begging to be on some lucky collector's wall. If you can't have the artwork to the first cover (and we sure haven't seen it) then this is the next best thing. Unfortunately, the stats are missing, but this is still a piece that begs to be appreciated. The artwork is clean and measures 10.5" x 13.5".

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Joe Oriolo - Original Art for Felix's Nephews Inky and Dinky #2, Complete Stories, Group of 4 Stories (Harvey, 1957). The world's most famous cat, Felix, and his two nephews, Inky and Dinky, have a sweet, tasty adventure in this fifteen page story, "Candy Land," which was drawn by Joe Oriolo. Our feline heroes get into one sticky predicament after another, with the visual candy-coating of Oriolo's generous talent with a pencil and ink. There is a 2 page solo Felix story, a one page Inky and Dinky adventure, and the final story features Kitty in a five page story called "Food for Thought," which also has an appearance by Felix. A final bonus is the original ashcan book, featuring all these pages. The art measures 14.5" x 23" with a 12" x 18" image area. This work is only slightly aged, with some missing title paste-ups in some of the first frames, but overall the whole group of pages is in excellent condition.

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Joe Orlando - Original Art for Mad #99, Complete 4-page Story (EC, 1965). Four pages of biting satire from Mad Magazine, drawn by Joe Orlando. This funny take-off on the greeting card industry should strike a chord with anyone who's had to deal with picking out an appropriate card for a relation, co-worker, etc. Page one measures 19" x 20.75", with an image area of 16.75" x 16". Pages two through four all measure 19" x 26", with image areas of 16.5" x 22.5". All pages seem to be missing a few type stats, with the remaining stats beginning to come loose; the artboards are in great condition otherwise. And the Orlando art is excellent.

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Joe Orlando - Original Cover Art for Secrets of Haunted House #20 (DC, 1980). A fabulous example of Joe Orlando's pen and ink illustration talent. Orlando brought new life to DC's line-up when he launched his horror-mystery-fantasy titles as an editor in the 1970s. Thankfully for comic art fans, he kept his hand in the art end by producing covers. The art paper is 11" x 17" with an image area of 9" x 14.5". The condition of the art is excellent. The logo stat is original and the piece is signed by Orlando in the lower right, under the skulls. Joe Orlando was one of the premiere EC artists and always one of the consummate comic book artists thereafter. This is a nice little horror gem.

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George Perez and Terry Austin - Original Art for X-Men Annual #3, page 26 (Marvel, 1979). The unbeatable team of George Perez and Terry Austin make the most of nine exposition-filled panels featuring the top X-guys, including Wolverine, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, and Colossus. Perez is a master of clarity in detail, and Austin is an uber-inker of the highest order. Can you live without this page? We think not. 10.5" x 16", in excellent condition; panel 7 has been tipped in. A great page from two master artists. Signed by both men in the bottom margin.

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George Perez - Original Cover Art for Wonder Woman Annual #2 (DC, 1989). A superb, iconic image of the Amazon Princess by the legendary George Perez, complete with golden lasso motif. Perez is a master of the female form, and nowhere is this more evident than when he's drawing Wonder Woman. This powerfully sexy image would make a great addition to any WW collection. 11" x 17", in excellent condition.

4455

George Perez and Al Vey - Original Art for The Avengers #4, page 4 (Marvel, 1990s). There's plenty going on in this outstanding Avengers page by the great George Perez, as the Assembled Ones make a mess of things and get some unwanted press coverage as a result. Perez is a master of storytelling, and packs his panels with a high level of detail which never seem cluttered. Vey's solid inks accentuate the killer pencils. The artwork measures 11" x 17" in excellent condition. A superb page by a living legend, signed by Perez in the lower left margin.

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George Perez and Joe Rubinstein - Original Art for The Infinity Gauntlet #2, page 21 (Marvel, 1991). This page from Jim Starlin's cosmic epic features great images of Quasar, Epoch, Pip the Troll, and even a cameo by ALF on the tellie. Joe Rubinstein's bold inks are the perfect complement to George Perez's pencils and story staging. The art paper is 11" x 17" with an image area of 10" x 15". There are some blue-pencil production notes, as well as a note in red ink to "remove red line" as the energy field around Quasar, eyeball highlights in panel three, and smoke from Pip's cigar were rendered in a red line for a production special effect. The image of ALF is a paste-on which remains white with no discoloration. Overall, the page is excellent condition, and is autographed by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein in the bottom border.

4457

George Perez - Original Cover Art for New Teen Titans Archives (DC, 1998). George Perez has assembled the Teen Titans together for this dramatic cover image! The art is in exceptional condition, no white-out, or paper quality flaws, with super-clean inking. All of the Titans are in full costume and having lots of fun, judging by the smiles on their faces. The art paper is 11.25" x 17" with an image area of 9.75" x 14". George Perez has signed the piece twice, once inside the circular form, and again in the lower right corner of the page. A treasure for any George Perez fan.

4458

George Perez - Original Shi Poster Art for Crimson Plague (1996). George Perez shows his mastery at drawing the beautiful female form as Shi faces off against Crimson Plague in this dramatic design. The image was used as the basis for a poster given out at The New York International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Creators Convention in 2003. George Perez excels at creating a totally unique body type, face, and even individualized body language for each of his characters. As a superbly talented artist, he does not rely on a formula or schemata for his figure work. The art paper is 12" x 17.5" with an image area of 11" x 16". George has signed the piece in the lower right corner and autographed it again, below that. The condition of the art is excellent, no paper damage or white-out at all. A gorgeous piece of art featuring two lovely heroines in action!

4459

Don Perlin - Original Cover Art for Fightin' Army #106 (Charlton, 1972). Only in a '70s war comic would you find a character named "Jigger Bates," but that's exactly who's facing off against a sword-wielding samurai twice his size. Wonder who'll win? This excellent cover has plenty of drama, and a nice clean style by hard-workin' Don Perlin. 14" x 22.5", with an image area of 12.5" x 19". Excellent condition overall with moderate white-out. The logo and header stats are all original.

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Joe Phillips - Original Painting for Blade Runner (Malibu, 1992). For fans of the 1994 Harrison Ford film, this beautiful double-page art sample is a must-have. Fully painted with airbrush, watercolors, and colored pencils, it really captures the neon-lit night atmosphere of the film. All the lettering has been added on an overlay; the illustration is done on a 22" x 15.75" piece of heavy board. We hope this excellent sample got someone the job!

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Mike Ploog and Allen Milgrom - Original Art for Kull the Conqueror #13, page 2 and 3 (Marvel, 1974). Mike Ploog's take on the Atlantean exile, Kull, the Conqueror, is a muscle ripping, vein-popping, masterpiece. From the story, "Torches from Hell," written by Steve Englehart, come these two sequential pages, penciled by Mike Ploog and inked by Allen Milgrom. The art measures 11.5" x 17.5" with a 11" x 15" image area. The art has some smudging along the left edge with some editorial notations along the margins, but overall the work is in excellent condition.

4462

Mike Ploog - Original Production Art for "The Thing" (Universal Studios, 1981). Mike Ploog first came to the attention of comic book readers in the mid-1970s when his work appeared in a number of Marvel Comics' horror publications. Today, Ploog is one of Steven Spielberg's top storyboard artists. Back in 1981, he was hired by director John Carpenter to storyboard his feature film, "The Thing," a remake of the 1950s classic film, "The Thing From Another World." Ploog conjured up incredible storyboards depicting the creatures in the film, encouraged by special effects supervisor, Rob Bottin, to take the monsters to the extreme. Ploog would come up with a walking mouth, and Bottin would say, "Put some eyeballs on it!" and Ploog would respond, "You can't put eyeballs on a mouth!" These horrifying images are drawn in colored pencil on a sheet of 10.25" x 21.5" paper, and attractively matted. In excellent condition, and signed by Mike Ploog.

4463

Howard Post - Original Art for Casper #17, Complete 5-page Story, "Boo Year" (Harvey, 1954). Not only is this a very early Spooky story (the Tuff Little Ghost debuted less than a year before), and not only is it illustrated by the legendary Howard Post (best known for his work on Hot Stuff), but it is also very likely the inspiration for the blockbuster movie, "Ghostbusters". Professor Catchem, hunter of ghosts, unveils his ghost catching net and electronic ghost trap in this story, and sets out to capture Spooky. Do you think maybe Dan Aykroyd read this issue? There is a glue stain at the top of the first panel, where the title logo would have been, but otherwise these 14.25" x 22.5" pages are in excellent condition.

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Howie Post and Wally Wood - Original Art for Anthro #6, page 22 (DC, 1969). Catfight! Nima and Embra are going at it tooth and nail (literally!), while the men-folk just watch and munch on chicken legs. Howie Post provides the pretty pencils while Wally Wood lays his lush inks on top, making these lethal ladies look extra-luscious. A fun and exciting page from this often-lighthearted series, with the twin talents of Post and Wood making it well worth the gelt. The page measures 10.5" x 16"; it is in excellent condition, with a light crease along the bottom edge and moderate use of white-out.

4465

Bob Powell - Original Art for Witches Tales #5, Complete 10-page story, "The Spell of the Black Gloves" (Harvey, 1951). Offered here is a truly bizarre story about witchcraft, murder, revenge, and a very special pair of black gloves! Lushly rendered by Bob Powell (whose signature has been whited-out on the first page, as was Harvey's custom), this 10-page beauty is great example of the horror stories coming out of the Harvey offices in the early 1950s. The pages, which are in very good condition, measure approximately 14" x 19.5" overall, display some use of white-out, but this hardly detracts from the extreme eye-appeal of this classic story.

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Bob Powell - Original Art for Witches Tales #6, Complete 7-page Story "Servants of the Tomb" (Harvey, 1952). One of the oddest and creepiest Harvey horror tales we have yet offered, "Servants of the Tomb" tells of a coven of creatures who have been sealed in a chamber below the earth, tasked with preparing for burial the bodies of the dead. When their newest "customer" turns out to be a legendary giant of a murderous disposition, these underdwellers raise him from the dead and send him out to kill those who live above. Bob Powell pulls out all the stops, rendering this grisly gothic with large dollops of black ink and a stunning amount of detail. This one's a keeper, and you'd be well-advised not to pass up on bidding, or you might just find yourself a locked in that tomb with the other servants... For some reason, the pages have been trimmed to several different sizes, mostly in the 15" x 19.5" range; on several pages the trim is very close to the artwork, and on page four a tiny portion of the bottom two panels has been trimmed completely off. Otherwise the pages are in excellent condition, with moderate use of white-out.

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Bob Powell - Original Art for Black Cat #34, Complete 7-page Story "Jack of Horror" (Harvey,1952 ). Bob Powell uncorks his wildest use of perspective and dramatic points of view for this 7 page gem of a story, "Jack of Horror". The blue ink washes, originally used to indicate color effects to the production staff, add a nice enhancement to the mood and space in this original art. The pages are in excellent condition, with a "large art" paper size of 15" x 19.25". Great textures and fine-lined inking throughout the story. Minimal use of white-out. Great pre-code immolation scene on the last page. Everything you could want in a Bob Powell horror story!

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Bob Powell, et al - Original Art for Warfront #1 Group (Harvey, 1951). This lot consists of twenty pages of interior art for the first issue of Harvey's best war comic of the Korean War era, Warfront. Three of the issue's four stories are represented here, plus the inside front cover production page (which includes a text story), plus one page from the center spread which has had a 2" x 11" piece removed from the top of the page. The Bob Powell story ("Korean Combat") is incomplete; it features eight of the original nine 12.75" x 20" pages including the splash. "Taps for Texas Jim" is a complete six-page story featuring art that appears to be drawn by Lee Elias. The pages measure 14.5" x 20", with an image area of 12" x 18". Next is "Glory Road", a complete four-page story with unidentified art, possibly by Al Avison The pages are 14.5" x 20", with an image area of 12" x 18". The center spread page features four nice classic war images depicting Seoul, Guadalcanal, Battle of the Bulge, and D-Day by an unidentified artist. The image area for this one is roughly 12.5" x 16". This is a great opportunity to obtain some historic war comic art by some of Harvey's best artists.

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Bob Powell - Original Art for Warfront #9, Complete 7-Page Story, "Traitor" (Harvey, 1952). Although written in the early 1950s, this tale of pathos and patriotism is every bit as relevant today as it was the day it was written. In excellent condition, these pages measure approximately 15" x 22" overall, with some use of white-out that does little to detract from the overwhelming eye-appeal of this minor masterpiece.

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Bob Powell - Original Art for Flip! #1, Complete 5-page story, "Alladin's Lamp-oon" (Harvey, 1954). Harvey's answer to the instantly-popular Mad comic was Flip! which, while boasting some serious talent such as Howard Nostrand and Bob Powell, never seemed to catch on like its EC counterpart. In fact, it folded after just two issues. Nevertheless, there was some great work presented within its four-color pages, work like the little gem offered here, a nutty take on the legend of Alladin. In excellent condition, these pages measure approximately 15" x 22" overall.

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Bob Powell and Howard Nostrand - Original Art for Flip #1, Complete 5-page Story "For the Love of Mike" (Harvey, 1954). The success of Mad spawned a legion of imitators, including this short-lived (2 issues) Harvey publication. Beautiful and buxom, Hortense can also change a tire in nothing flat, so it's no surprise she's soon juggling two suitors, the rich-but-boring Jules and the height-challenged gangster Goofball -- who to chose? A sexy screwball comedy by two talented art guys, Powell and Nostrand, this is five pages of hilarity that need a new home in your portfolio. 15" x 22", with an image area of 12" x 18". Excellent condition overall with moderate white-out (heavy in the margins). This is love??

4472

Bob Powell and Lee Elias - Original Art for Love Advice #1, Complete Stories, Group of 3 (Harvey, 1950). A real treat for fans of high drama and soapy love tales, this group contains three complete stories, featuring art by some of the best. The first story is a torrid, 9 page tale about a young woman who has to make a heartbreaking choice between "Love or Money," by Lee Elias. "My Selfish World," is an 8 pager, by an unidentified artist, about a actress whose self-centered life ends when she meets the kind of man who made her face reality. The first panel is a piece of replacement art, which is not attached, which reveals an interesting alternative pencil layout to the same frame. To round out this starry-eyed soiree, comes a 7 page reminiscence about the reformation of a manhater, titled "I Hated Men!," by Bob Powell. All this lovely art is labeled to be used for Love Advice, but the title was more than likely to have been changed to Love Lessons, which ran from 1949 to 1950. The art measures 15" x 19" with a 12" x 18" image area. The work shows some very minimal aging, and white-out usage, but overall the work is in excellent condition. Get out your tissues, you're in for a treat!

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Bob Powell and John Prentice - Original Art for First Love #69, Complete Stories, Group of 4 (Harvey, 1956). A real find for fans of romance art, this lot contains 4 complete stories, featuring so many gorgeous romance images. Among the group, is a 5 page tale, "Remember, I'm Your Girl", by George Roussos (attributed), "Bedeviled," is also a 5 page story, with magnificent art by John Prentice, who went on to take over Alex Raymond's Rip Kirby newspaper strip. This excellent work by him undoubtably served as suitable proof of his ability to work in the Raymond manner when the call came. "Doomed to Heartbreak" is another 5 page tale with Bob Powell art, and "No Love for Me" is a finely rendered romance story by Alden McWilliams (attributed). Finally, the contents page displays trademarks of a layout by Jack Kirby (attributed), which is entirely possible, since Kirby did do the covers for First Love #67-70. The art paper measures 15" x 19", with a 12" x 18" image area. The work shows some very minimal aging, and white-out usage, but overall, the work is in excellent condition. There is some great romance art in this lot, easily on a par with that done for DC or Standard's romance titles.

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Brad Rader and Mark Lipka - Original Art for Catwoman #11, pages 5 and 7 (DC, 2003). DC's revamped Catwoman series was a big hit with fans, and launched Selina Kyle into a new era of her illustrious career. The new series adopted a simpler animation-style look, typified by these two exceptional pages by Brad Rader. Both feature great shots of Selina in costume, with plenty of good-girl art and action. 11" x 17" in outstanding condition, with very little use of white-out. The word balloons are paste-ups.

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Brad Rader and Mark Lipka - Original Art for Catwoman #11, pages 14 and 17 (DC, 2003). There's a kitty in the control room, and she's wreaking all kinds of havoc! The newest incarnation of seminal Bat-baddie Catwoman casts Selina Kyle as more hero than villainess, and the tight, crisp artwork makes room for plenty of action. These two pages crackle with excitement. 11" x 17" in near mint condition. The word balloons are paste ups.

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Alex Raymond - Original Comic Strip Art for Rip Kirby Daily, dated 9-25-50 (King Features Syndicate, 1950). Here's a Rip Kirby daily, dated 9-25-50, which is a lead-in to a new storyline, drawn by the legendary Alex Raymond. Rip Kirby is considered to be the most successful comic strip private eye thanks to its tremendous story and art. Not following the usual paneled format, Raymond opens up this 5.5" x 18.5" image, and lets the characters flow together in a logical, free-flowing narrative. The art is especially nice, with the lovely Melody Lane in the center. The overall art size is 7.75" x 21". The work is in wonderful shape, with some slight aging along the edges. Signed by Alex Raymond.

4477

Alex Raymond - Production Art for Flash Gordon Big Little Book (undated). The four images on this sheet comprise four printed pages in the Flash Gordon Big Little Book. These four images are composed entirely of stats except for a few brush strokes in two of the panels to extend the image. Although not original artwork, these are the actual production pages used to shoot the book, and if you can't afford any original Raymond, this is a great way to add some of his work to your collection. The sheet measures 10" x 14", with each panel measuring 4.75" x 5".

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Nestor Redondo - Original Cover Art for Eerie #138 (Warren, 1983). Nestor Redondo was a master of refined brushwork. His ink work on comics is recognized as some of the most beautiful draftsmanship ever produced. Here is a fine example of his equally outstanding painted artwork, done for Warren Publishing's Eerie. Redondo conjures up an inspired vision of sublime beauty as this magical maiden calls forth the lightning and wind during her midnight stroll through a foreboding cityscape. Chromatic gray tones are contrasted with flashes of intense hue in this 24" x 30" stretched canvas oil painting. The condition is fine and the painting is signed and dated in the lower left corner. An electrifying and stunning beauty.

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Fred Rhoads - Original Art for Sad Sack and the Sarge #74, Complete Book (Harvey, 1968). Whether you know the name or not, when you think of the classic run of Sad Sack in the '60s and '70s, you are probably picturing the artwork of Fred Rhoads. Rhoads drew thousands and thousands of pages for the army's dumbest private, and his tight, clean style made every story a delight. Offered here is a delightful all-Rhoads issue of SSATS, 23 pages that constitute the entire comic content of this issue. Includes are: "Think Ahead" (1 page); "Our Army in Action" (5 pages); "Who's Smart?" (1 page); "Good Question" (1 page); "Swamped" (5 pages); "A Big Blast" (5 pages); and "General Confusion" (5 pages). Also included is a color guide for the the complete issue. The pages measure 12.75" x 19" and are in good condition, with some light creasing.

4480

Don Rico - Original Art Pin Up of Daredevil (No Publisher, undated). Here's a large Don Rico black marker drawing of the Golden Age Daredevil, a character he created. Looking as bold and fearless as ever, this drawing is thankfully free of his annoying sidekicks, the Little Wise Guys, who stole the spotlight and were responsible for pushing Daredevil out of his own comic book (darn kids). A very cool pin-up by one of the giants of comics' Golden Age, this piece has an overall size of 22" x 28 and was drawn in person at the San Diego Comic Con.

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Frank Robbins and Frank Springer - Original Art for The Invaders #14, page 7 (Marvel, 1977). The Spirit of '76, Dynamite and Ghost Girl introduce themselves to some bad guys, in this fist-flying festivity, penciled by Frank Robbins and inked by Frank Springer. The art measures 10.5" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. Nice, clean art with some blue pencil line and tape residue at the top and bottom, but otherwise in excellent condition.

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Frank Robbins and Frank McLaughlin - Original Art for What If? #4, page 26 (Marvel, 1977). Writer Roy Thomas asks the question, "What If the Invaders had Stayed Together After World War II?," and penciler Frank Robbins answers with this page featuring a retelling of the origin of the Human Torch. Highly styled linework is Robbins' specialty and Frank McLaughlin's ink finishing is bold and dynamic. The art measures 10.5" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. Some tape residue staining can be found at the top and bottom of the art, but overall this piece is in excellent condition.

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Walt Simonson - Original Art for Rampaging Hulk #2, page 15 (Marvel, 1977). Giant metal monsters are stomping through Paris in this outstanding page by Marshall Rogers, who laid down basic ink lines but did most of the shading/rendering in pencil, giving the page an unusual look. A very exciting and cool-looking page which also features Cyclops and the X-Men in their street clothes. 11.5" x 17.5", this has a vellum overlay that contains all the lettering for the page.

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John Romita Sr. - Original Cover Art for The Amazing Spider-Man #136 (Marvel, 1974). Among the finest Spidey vs. Goblin covers in the entire series run, and one of the few ever offered for public auction, this spectacular image is by the web-head's best-loved artist, the immortal John Romita Sr. Locked in mortal combat, Spidey and the Green Goblin tower over the cityscape, while below, their alter-egoes also crouch in angry confrontation. Originally Romita drew this cover on two separate sheets, which were combined in the printing process. Offered here is the original image of Spidey and the Goblin, which was inked on vellum. The foreground elements have all been re-created by a professional artist, and mounted on new backing board to replicate the finished cover. The logo, word balloons, and masthead elements are also replacements. Of special note is the fact that Romita illustrated the Spidey/Goblin image at twice-up size, which was quite rare for pieces from this time period. Considering that the battle between these two titans was the basis for the phenomenally successful "Spider-Man" feature film, and given Gobby's status as the Wall-Crawler's number-one foe, you could hardly do better than to add this classic image to your collection. Overall measurement is 13.25" x 17", with the original Spider-Man/Green Goblin image measuring 10.5" x 11.5". Signed by Romita on the right side.

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John Romita Sr. - Original Cover Art for Amazing Spider-Man #156 (Marvel, 1976). John Romita's impact on the Marvel universe of characters cannot be overstated. His work on Daredevil and Captain America alone would have ensured him a favored place in the hearts of Marvel fans. But his work on the Spider-Man titles has established a standard for the character that every subsequent artist has referenced. This is an awesome example of Romita's talent for filling space with minute detail without cluttering the image. Thirteen characters are present, including most of Peter Parker's supporting cast and the first appearance of Mirage. The precise inking by John Romita is a wonder to behold. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of lines have been applied side by side without diminishing the specific illustrative quality of each element. This fantastic image was rendered on vellum and applied to the illustration paper. All of the title and text stats are recent replacements. A 5" tear at the bottom right corner of the illustration paper has been professionally repaired. This piece measures approximately 12.75" x 18.5" and is in, otherwise, great condition.

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John Romita Sr. - Original Cover Art for The Cat #4 (Marvel, 1972). Today, mankind will fall beneath the hooves of the Man-Bull -- or so this oversize supervillain thinks, but he's yet to contend with that slinky, sexy crimefighter known as the Cat. This outstanding cover by the immortal John Romita Sr. is bursting with action, and proves an outstanding example of the kind of crammed-to-the-gills excitement kids came to expect in a Marvel comic. Some elements of the cover have been re-positioned; the image of the leaping Cat is a stat (the actual artwork in underneath), and the buildings in the background have been added on a separate section of board; also, the left arm of the screaming damsel has been cut out and re-positioned. The word balloons and the word "Stampede!" have been pasted on to the artwork. Still, the cover is a dynamic masterpiece in the mighty Romita style, and would complement any collection. 11.5" x 17.5", with a small tear at the top margin which does not affect the artwork.

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John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia - Original Art for Daredevil #16, page 16 (Marvel, 1966). Hornhead meets webhead in this dizzying spectacle, set high above the city. Penciled by one of the finest artists to work in the industry, John Romita Sr., and inked by faultless Frank Giacoia, this formidable page pits two sky-scraper scaling heroes against each other. From the sixteenth issue of Daredevil comes this soaring, six-paneled page, that is sure to thrill! The overall art measures 13.5" x 21" with a 12.5" x 18.5" image area. The art is in excellent condition, with some very slight smudging along the extreme edges. Signed by John Romita Sr.

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Alex Ross - Original X-Men / Batman / Daredevil Preliminary Illustration (undated). A trio of stunning pencil preliminaries dominate this 8.5" x 11" sheet, depicting some of the most popular superheroes in the industry. Batman and Daredevil, the Uncanny X-Men, and the Incredible Shrinking Man round out this great piece, which certainly gives you more bang for your buck! Alex Ross is perhaps the most popular artist in comics, and his originals command high prices. With the diversity of subject matter, this is sure to be a hot item, so keep your bidding finger ready! Page is in excellent condition, and has been tastefully matted.

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George Roussos - Original Art for Crime Patrol #16, Complete 7-page Story "Trapped in the Tomb" (EC, 1950). This early EC horror story is more concerned with treachery and betrayal than supernatural nastiness, but it's still a tidy little terror tale and a clear progenitor of the more agressive stories that were to come. The sharp artwork by frequent Batman inker George Roussos lends mood and meter to the proceedings, and he perfectly captures the arid atmosphere of the Egyptian setting. A very cool piece, and a historic early entry in the EC horror sweepstakes. Seven pages, measuring 15" x 22", all in excellent condition.

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Mike Royer - Original Illustration of Winnie the Pooh (Walt Disney Productions, undated). Veteran inker Mike Royer does the honor on this illustration, which was used to create a t-shirt for Walt Disney Productions. Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Piglet are all here, drawn by one of the finest inkers to work in the industry. The art is drawn on a sheet of 12.25" x 13.75" paper in red marker. There are notations all across the art, to indicate color for the production department. Signed by Mike Royer.

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George Rozen - Original Cover Illustration for the Shadow #138 "Double Death" (Street and Smith, 1938). The Shadow sees all (with the help of a body-piercing light) on this truly breathtaking painted cover from the best known pulp star of all time. This striking and highly detailed illustration is by noted artist George Jerome Rozen who (along with his twin brother, Jerome George Rozen) did the lion's share of covers for The Shadow, as well as other pulps and even work for Colliers and Saturday Evening Post. This beauty is one of his best; it measures 21" x 30", and has been professionally cleaned and restored to its original bright condition. Original pulp cover art for the Shadow rarely turns up on the market these days, with the last recorded sale taking place six years ago. Don't let the chance to own this stunning oil on canvas creation pass by.

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Manuel Sanjulian - Original Cover Art for Eerie #62 (Warren, 1975). Manuel Sanjulian is an acknowledged master of painted fantasy art. His skilled use of color and light imbue his works with a mood of mystery and tension. This painting conjures up the vision called forth in Eerie #62's caption, "A monster created by man... and a misfit, born of nature, clash in the Circus of Pain!" The vintage of this piece places it at the high point of the tidal wave of talent recruited from Spain for the Warren fantasy titles. Very few treasures could slake a Warren fan's desire as fully as this surreal and somber painted cover! The image size is 14" x 17.75" in an 18" x 22" matte. The condition of this painting is excellent, but there is a very small color flake out of the black border in the lower left corner of the piece where the ochre foreground meets the painted black border. Contrasting warm and cool color variations in the paint handling give this art exceptional eye-appeal.

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Marc Sasso - Original Trading Card Art (Fleer/Skybox, 1995). Created to be a pair of promo cards for the immensely popular Fleer/Skybox set, "DC vs. Marvel", this was the battle fandom had been waiting for: Captain America, the Sentinel of Liberty vs. Batman, the Dark Knight Detective. Finally these two titans would meet on the field of battle, and only one would emerge victorious. A rare and beautiful rendering of these two legendary characters, this painting measures approximately 18" x 12.5" on heavy board. In excellent condition, the piece is signed by the artist in the lower right.

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Scott Sava - Original Illustration, Green Hornet and Kato (circa 1990s). This highly finished Scott Sava painting (done with acrylics, water colors and pencil) epitomizes Sava's flair for coloring, texture, and Pulp Fiction imagery. The art board size is 16" x 22" with an image size of 13" x 19.75". The condition of the art is excellent. Scott has made a name for himself on many of Marvel's projects including Spider-Man: Quality of Life and this is a great example of his painting talent!

4495

Henry Scarpelli (Attributed) - Original Cover Art for Life With Archie #186 (Archie, 1977). Archie is in a dicey dilemma as the "Doll of Despair" in his hand attracts a toothy shark's ire. This action-packed cover has had the title stats replaced with photocopies. The original stats for the price, and Comics Code Authority stamp in the upper left corner, as well as a caption box in the lower left corner have fallen off, and have not been replaced. Some minor glue staining is apparent where these stats were originally located. A great diving theme cover is drawn on 14" x 21.5" art paper with an image size of 13" x 21".

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Kurt Schaffenberger - Original Art for Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #41, page 2 (DC, 1963). Kurt Schaffenberger was a very talented artist, as this page from the story "The Devil and Lois Lane!" shows. Note the clean brush strokes and masterful rendering of the characters. The Devil appears in most of the panels and looks like a character out of a Shakespearean production rather than the Lord of Hell. There is a tear at the top that has been repaired with some tape that is aging. However, overall, this piece is in great shape with only a minimal amount of white out and pencil marks. The page measures approximately 15" x 20".

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Alex Schomburg - Original Cover Art for Speed Comics #33 (Harvey, 1944). The collectibility of many Golden Age comics can be traced directly to the man who drew their covers: Alex Schomburg. He is unquestionably the finest cover illustrator to work in the industry during the 1940s. This outstanding Speed cover fairly boils with kinetic action, as Captain Freedom, Shock Gibson, and the Black Cat triumph over heavily-armed Axis thugs. The portrayal of the enemy may not exactly be politically correct, but the mastery of the artist is not in question. The artwork is so complex and rich that every examination rewards the viewer with a host of subtle nuances. Covers of this quality and vintage rarely leave the collections in which they are safely nestled, and the work of Alex Schomburg is even less likely to come to public auction, making this an opportunity not to be ignored. This wonderful piece of artwork is in excellent condition and is sure to be the gem of any collection. It was produced on a thick piece of illustration board that measures approximately 16.5" x 22.25". The image area measures 13.75" x 20.25". The title mast area and text circle are recent replacements.

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Alex Schomburg - Original Cover Art for Green Hornet #21 (Harvey, 1944). America's favorite World War II cover artist does it again with this magnificent action-packed illustration. The Green Hornet and his sidekick Kato stop the Japanese saboteurs, against the backdrop of a busy naval port with more going on in this one cover than many titles could produce in a year's time! Schomburg's use of white-out is particularly impressive here, creating highlights as the guns blast away, and speed lines as one gunman topples down the hatch. This massive Golden Age art board measures 15" x 20", with an image area of 12.5" x 18". The outer borders show some wear, with light soiling and damage to the lower corners, but the art area remains clean and problem free. WWII-era cover art like this doesn't come along too often, so get those funds ready -- you're going to want this one!

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Mike Sekowsky - Original Art for Brave and the Bold #29, page 3 (DC, 1960). In this, only the second appearance of the Justice League of America, Xotar, the Weapons Master, gloats over what he considers a sure victory. From the far future, Xotar consults a centuries-old book which, he feels, predicts his total triumph over the Justice League. Silly Xotar, doesn't he know the bad guys never win? This cool page by JLA-stalwart Mike Sekowsky is in beautiful condition and measures a big 14" x 21.25" overall, and is just waiting to be displayed proudly in your very own Hall of Justice.

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Mike Sekowsky - Original Art for Metal Men #34, page 20 (DC, 1968). Once again, the unique Metal Men are reactivated from their crypt to fight a horde of animated dummies, in this lustrous page by Mike Sekowsky. The final panel features most of the Men - Lead, Tin, Mercury, Iron and Gold. The art measures 10.75" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. Some slight white-out usage, blue line pencil marks and four holes in each of the corners created during the printing process, are the only things to mention, otherwise this work is in excellent condition.

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Mike Sekowsky - Original Art for The Unseen, Complete 7-Page Story, "Blood on the Speedway" (Standard, 1952). There's always a price to be paid for treachery and murder, as Ollie Martin finds out on the raceway in this slick story by fan-favorite Mike Sekowsky. Measuring approximately 14.5" x 23" overall, these pages are in excellent condition. A perfect piece for the original art collector or NASCAR enthusiast.

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Mike Sekowsky and Jack Abel - Original Art for Hi-School Romance #1, Complete 6-page Story, "Second Love" (Harvey, 1949). Being with Mark filled Janet with a strange restlessness she didn't understand. A young lady is torn between a commitment to her betrothed, and the man who really makes her life meaningful, in this six-page story penciled by Mike Sekowsky and inked by Jack Abel. The art measures approximately 13" x 20.5" with a 12" x 18" image area. The first panel of page one has been redrawn and replaced, and there is some slight aging apparent on every page, which makes the limited white-out use stand out. But overall, you'll find that the work is in exceptional condition for its age. Includes original title type.

4503

Val Semeiks and Bob McLeod - Original Cover Art for X-Men Unlimited #9 (Marvel, 1995). Wolverine faces off against a gigantic growling beastie, but frankly, we're betting on Logan in this match. Powerfully dramatic artwork by Semeiks, with bold inks by McLeod make this a gorgeous display piece. 11" x 17" on standard Marvel stock. Signed by Semeiks in the lower left corner.

4504

Brian Sendelbach - Original Cover Art for Loose Teeth #2 (Fantagraphics Books, 1992). Brian Sendelbach cranked out this mind-blowing image for the second issue of Loose Teeth, which was published by Fantagraphics Books, in 1992. This edgy, hand-painted acrylic illustration on board will have you frothing at the mouth, with its somber colors, smooth blends, and eerie resonance. The art size is 9.25" x 11.75" with an image area of 8.5" x 11". In excellent condition.

4505

Brian Sendelbach - Original Illustration of Beer Drinkers (1993). Brian Sendelbach's talent for illuminating the grotesque and unseemly guzzles out of this weird, wild illustration. The art measures 9.5" x 9.5" with an 8.25" x 8.25" image area. This devious depiction is a gruesomely original acrylic painting on illustration board. Even with some slight yellowing along the edges, the work is in excellent condition.

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John Severin - Original Cover Art for Combat Kelly and the Deadly Dozen #2 (Marvel, 1972). A highly underrated artist, John Severin shows his skill at both composition and rendering on this great Bronze Age cover, filling the page with a high level of detail while maintaining a photo-like clarity that brings the action vividly to life. Kelly's Killers take on Nazi-land when they raid a concentration camp -- blazing battle action! This killer cover is a bit rough around the edges, with creased corners, and several small tears, none of which affect the actual artwork. The word balloons and text blurbs are pasted-on, and one balloon has gone missing, leaving a light glue-stain behind. The piece measures 11.5" x 17.5".

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John Severin - Original Art for Cracked Magazine (Major Magazines, circa 1960s). Here is a gem of a watercolor illustration of Sylvester P. Smythe by John Severin, one of Cracked's top artists. The painting was executed on heavy Crescent 200 Illustration Board with very delicate tones of watercolor and outline in india ink pen line. The art board measures an overall size of 13" x 22". Overall condition is very good, but there is some minor edge wear, some slight aging to the paper near the borders, and a light creasing to the paper surface of the board by Sylvester's extended foot. A fun Cracked image by John Severin.

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Marie Severin - Original Art for Tales to Astonish # 92, page 3 (Marvel, 1967). The hunt is on for the Incredible Hulk! As Rick Jones and his teen brigade comb the world looking for the embattled Dr. Banner, Glenn Talbot tries to win the affections of the beauteous Betty Ross. And who is the mysterious man in the last two panels? A heapin' helpin' of Silver Age goodness awaits in this pulse-pounding page. Measuring approximately 13.25" x 19.75" overall, this page is in excellent condition.

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Marie Severin and John Romita, Sr., Original Art Pin Up of the Hulk (Marvel, circa 1975). Everyone's favorite not-so-jolly green giant, the Hulk (well, he may not really be a giant, but YOU tell him that!) comes flying out at you on this cool illustration. It was used by Marvel in their house subscription ads during the 1970s. The piece is nicely rendered in ink and signed by both artists on a sheet of vellum paper that measures 8.5" x 14", which has been taped to a backing board. The art itself measures about 5" x 6". The page is in excellent shape, and would look great framed with a green backing sheet; any fan of the Hulk would surely flip out over this one!

4510

Don Sherwood - Original Cover Art for The Partridge Family #6 (Charlton, 1972). For those of us that came of age in the 1970s, there is one image that will forever, for better or for worse, be burned into our memories. One symbol of the decade that we can never, ever forget. I'm talking, of course, about the Partridge Family. A single mother of five precocious kids, they all just happen to be major rock stars. Wow. Talk about a family that nobody could identify with. And yet, the show was a smash, spawning best-selling albums, lunch boxes, and, of course, comic books. For fans of the show, there's no better image than the one offered here: all six Partridges rendered by portrait-artist supreme, Don Sherwood. This 14.5" x 23" treasure is in excellent condition, and should make some lucky nostalgic bidder very happy.

4511

Bill Sienkewiecz - Original Art for Moon Knight #4, page 3 (Marvel, 1981). Sienkewiecz made his name on this fan-favorite series, and looking at this exciting page, it's not hard to see why! Offbeat, dramatic action, with a solid grasp of storytelling and rendering -- at this stage, he definitely shows a Neal Adams influence. A real rouser for the collector of this eclectic artist. Artwork measures 10.75" x 16", in excellent condition, with moderate use of white-out.

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Bill Sienkiewicz and Klaus Janson - Original Art for Moon Knight #7, page 11 (Marvel, 1981). As the Moon Knight and his crew hover in their strange, crescent-shaped chopper, all hell breaks loose in the city of Chicago below. Bill Sienkiewicz's loose, interpretative line quality is vitalized by Klaus Janson's beautiful inking, which gives a nice balance to the blacks and whites. The art measures 10.25" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. Some slight aging along the right edge and in the zipatone in the final frame, and at the bottom left, but in excellent condition overall.

4513

John Sikela - Original Art for Early Superman, page 11 (DC, undated). We cannot trace the exact issue this page hails from, though the story seems to be entitled "The Absent-Minded Professor." For many Golden Age fans, John Sikela's Superman was the finest rendition of the Man of Steel since his inception. Handsome and powerful, this Superman was definitely a man of action. This exceptional page features Supes re-making the landscape in order to put some no-goodniks off the track. Seems like the hard way of doing things, but who are we to argue with the Last Son of Krypton? This page measures 14.5" x 21", in excellent condition with very little white-out.

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Dom Sileo - Original Art for Little Dot, Pages 1-4 (Harvey, 1960). An almost-complete story, this charming "Little Dot" features Ms. Polka's lethargic Uncle Laze, and her attempts to get him to exert some kind of kind of forward motion. Sileo's artwork is crisp and amusing, very much in the Harvey tradition. An early Silver Age gem, these pages should please any Harvey collector. 14.25" x 22.5", with an image area of 12.25" x 18". The pages are in excellent condition overall with light use of white-out.

4515

Dave Sim - Original Panel Page Art from Cerebus #23, Page 18 (Aardvark-Vanaheim, 1979). Cerebus fans will want to take note of this attractive page of original art by Dave Sim. It's a tightly constructed page, featuring none of the "border tape" Sim was so fond of using. It's a superb piece with fine linework and rich areas of black. And to top it off, there's a rare shot of Cerebus in "drag", as the barbarian aardvark dons a wig in order to fool some witless warriors! The page measures 11.5 " x 17.5", with an image area of 10" x 15". It is in excellent shape on heavy illustration board.

4516

Joe Simon (attributed) - Original Cover Art for Pocket Comics #4 (Harvey, 1942). This cover to the fourth issue of Pocket Comics is brought to you by artist extraordinaire, Joe Simon, a master manipulator of human anatomy. This rare, 100-page, digest-sized comic book series began in 1941, and featured many of Harvey Comics' early heroes. The Black Cat and her hero friend take out a couple of Nazi spies in this slam-bang tableau from 1942. The image area is 9" x 12" and the art is beautifully matted. The logos at the top and the type strip at the bottom are recent photocopy replacements. In excellent condition.

4517

Walt Simonson and Alfredo Alcala - Original Art for Rampaging Hulk, Group of 2 pages (Marvel, 1978). At the tail end of the late 70s, the green-skinned Goliath appeared in his own black and white magazine, Rampaging Hulk, which ran for nine issues, ending in 1978. From Rampaging Hulk #2, comes a page penciled by Walt Simonson and finished by Alfredo Alcala, from the storyline, "And Then ..The X-Men," which was written by Doug Moench. Rendered in ink and painted in lush ink washes, this page is spectacularly realized. From Rampaging Hulk #3, comes another page penciled by Walt Simonson and finished by Alfredo Alcala in ink and pencil, from the story, "The Monster and the Metal Master!," also written by Doug Moench. Both pieces of art are in excellent condition, and include a type overlay paste-up on tracing paper.

4518

Smith - Original Illustration, "Mars Attacks" (1996). A vibrant, airbrushed illustration, featuring a Martian invader, by Smith. Measuring a whopping 15" x 20", this hand-painted art seems to be an homage to the original "Mars Attacks," card series, which has inspired wonder and fear since the 60s. The art is in excellent condition. Signed by the artist.

4519

Jack Sparling - Original Art for Fighting Forces! #1, Complete Stories, Group of 4 (Harvey, 1952). A real treat for fans of Korean war tales, this group contains four complete stories, featuring art by some of the Harvey war comic vets. The first story is a sea-going, five page tale, "Conway's Revenge", about a treacherous sea freighter accident, as drawn by Rudy Palais (attributed). Many of the word balloons in this story had paste-on lettering corrections and they have now slipped loose, "The Last Patrol," is a tough seven pager, by Joe Certa (attributed), featuring a booby-trapped camera death scene. The next tale is a very sharp six page story, "Do or Die!", by Bob Powell (attributed), showcasing a Korean foot soldier saga, with art very much informed by Bill Mauldin's "Up Front with Joe and Willie" style of art, and finally, a six page Jack Sparling air war tale, "Buddy System". The art paper measures 15" x 19", with a 12" x 18" image area. The work shows some very very slight aging, and white-out usage, but overall the work is in excellent condition. Korean land, sea, and air battle, all in one package.

4520

Jack Sparling, Bob Powell (attributed) and Jack Katz (attributed) - Original Art for War Battle # 5, complete book (Harvey, 1953). This complete issue of War Battles # 5 original art is a war comic lover's delight. It has the art to four dynamite complete stories. Offered here, are "20 Minutes to Live", an 8 page jet-jockey tale illustrated by Jack Sparling, "Tongue of Fire", a gritty 4 page flamethrower saga by Jerry Grandenetti (attributed), "The Immortal Sgt!", a 6 page rip-roaring Korean mountain battle yarn about Joe Hacker, an unstoppable fighting man, as rendered by Jack Katz (attributed), and "The Last Mile" a beautifully detailed 4 page Pacific Theatre sniper story with art by Bob Powell (attributed), with all the art in excellent condition, each page a "large art" paper size of 14.5" x 22.5". It's all-out warfare in this pre-code war book!

4521

Jack Sparling (attributed) - Original Art for Complete 16-page Story, "It IS Happening Here!" (Harvey, circa 1950s). This 16 page story tells the story of union worker Frank Spero and his African-American friend, Will Collins, and encourages racial tolerance and equal employment opportunity in the workplace. This early educational treatise on the topic was prepared for the Communications Center of Columba University by Harvey Comics, with input from the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. The original pages have many panels that were cut and pasted together on the art page and as the glue has aged, some of the panels are now slipping loose. Overstreet does not list this comic book. In addition to the original art, the lot comes with a color guide mock-up of the complete booklet. This may be the only copy of this comic story in existance, which would be a shame, as the theme is still timely today! A historical curiosity. The art pages are 20.5" x 14" with an image area of 12" x 18".

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Jack Sparling, Bob Powell, Bill Draut (Attributed) - Complete Original Art for True Bride-To-Be Romances #27 (Harvey, 1957). For fans of "good girl" art, look no further than this excellent Harvey romance comic. It's loaded from cover to cover with great gals, drawn by some of the best talent working at the time. This issue starts out with a terrific Jack Sparling nine page story, "My Prince Charming". A text page follows, made entirely of stats, after which comes two one-page pieces; "Your Help Wanted" by an unidentified artist, and a gag-style page, "What's in a Name", also unidentified. Bob Powell contributes a fine five page story entitled "How Could I Tell Him?". Last, there's a seven page story we believe is by Bill Draut called "Love Me Please!" Page size averages out to 15" x 20", with most image areas at 12" x 18". All pages are in great shape, although a few may have been trimmed slightly.

4523

Jack Sparling - Original Cover Art for Emergency! #5 (Charlton, 1977). As if the fire wasn't enough, these L.A. rescue workers have to face the danger of an attacking python! Charlton began publishing the Emergency! comic book series in 1976, based on the popular television program appearing on the air at the time. This cover for Emergency! #5 is hand-painted by comic vet, Jack Sparling, on a 13.5" x 19" sheet of illustration board. The image size is 10" x 15". There is some slight aging on the edges of the art, but overall, this work is in excellent condition. Signed by Jack Sparling.

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Jack Sparling - Original Cover Art for The Six Million Dollar Man #5 (Charlton, 1976). This dynamic watercolor illustration by Jack Sparling sparkles with the kind of slam bang action that made the original television series so exciting. Steve Austin slugs it out with a gang of motorcycle marauders, armed with only one portion of his bionic, six million dollar reconstruction - his fists. Although this artwork is labeled as the cover of The Six Million Dollar Man #5, the printed version varies in many ways, which leads us to believe this was the original cover, and the printed version was based on this art. The most notable difference is that the printed version maintains an ink line, and the cover color does not have the hand-painted look, which Sparling spent such time on. Sparling is given credit as the cover artist for this issue, so it seems he may have been requested to redo the art. It measures an overall 11.5" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. In excellent condition. Signed by Jack Sparling.

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Chris Sprouse and George Perez - Original Pin-Up Art for War of the Gods #2 (DC, 1992). Four harpies screech and gnash their teeth in this superb pin-up from War of the Gods #2 by Chris Sprouse (best known for his work on Supreme and Tom Strong), slicked-over with lustrous inks by the great George Perez. This piece is wicked-cool any way you slice it. Measures 11" x 17" on standard DC stock.

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Jim Starlin - Original Art for Hardcore Station (DC, undated). This could be an alternative cover illustration for Jim Starlin's six-issue limited series, Hardcore Station, which was first published in 1998. It is very similar in format to the art that was used in the printed version, with some minor changes. Chief Justice Max is the predominate character, hovering center-frame, gun ready. Behind him, a league of insect assassins moves forward, and below him, Synnar meditates. The art measures 12" x 17" with a 10" x 15" image area. Some slight pencil smudging along the left edge, but in excellent condition overall. Signed by Jim Starlin.

4527

Jim Starlin - Original Art for Strange Tales #178 (Marvel, 1975). One of the most dramatic pages from Jim Starlin's very first Warlock story in Strange Tales #178. Penciled and inked by Starlin, and later colored by Sam Parsons, this is a powerful image of Adam Warlock steeling himself against the onslaught of alien monsters, in defense of a fallen maiden. The artwork measures 7.75" x 11.5" and is in excellent condition.

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Joe Staton - Original Art for Green Lantern #137, Complete 17-page Story, "Time Times Two Equals Death" (DC, 1981). The Emerald Gladiator and Rick Starr, the Space Ranger, fight Gordanian hordes in this tale of time warps, amnesia, and Commander Krool, first ranking in the high order of the Psion Monarchy. Joe Staton pencils and inks this tale, written by Marv Wolfman. The overall page size is approximately 10.5" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. Some slight aging is apparent around the word balloons, and some staining can be seen around the crop marks on each page, but overall the work is in great condition. Includes all the original logo and indicia paste-ups. There are also word balloon overlays for each page. Every page is signed by Joe Staton.

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Joe Staton - Original Cover Art for Weird War Tales # 108 (DC, 1982). This cover recounts an all-out assault by the Creature Commandos on der Fuehrer himself. The lack of logo and blurb stats on the cover is a positive in this case, because the art is not obscured, and the entire tableau can be fully appreciated. The art paper is 11.5" x 17" with an image area of 10" x 15". The condition of the art is exceptional. Weird War Tales covers are always a lot of fun, and this one is right in lock-step with that tradition. Signed by Joe Staton and dated '81 in the lower right corner.

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Joe Staton - Original Art for DC Comics Presents #96 (DC, 1988). How many times do you see original art featuring the greatest comic book character of the '80s, namely Dan Mishkin's Blue Devil? Well, here's your chance to obtain two power-packed pages as the transformed Dan Cassidy teams up with Superman to fight the E.T.-enhanced cowboy Terra Man. Joe Staton's artwork is crisp and clean, with plenty of action. Two pages measuring 11" x 16", in excellent condition.

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Ken Steacy - Original Spider-Man Illustration (1996). If you want an image of Spider-Man that is suitable for framing, look no further! We're certain that once you see this fabulous full-color painting of Webhead in action, it'll stick to you like fresh webbing! A lustrous, shimmering, hand-painted picture of Spider-Man, poised above a manhole, which holds the promise of another great adventure. The artwork is painted in ink and acrylics on an approximately 11.5" x 15.5" sheet of illustration paper, with an image area of 10.25" x 11.25". This work is in excellent condition. Signed by Ken Steacy.

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Ken Steacy - Original Spider-Man Illustration (1996). Spider-Man poses for a moment, as he checks out what's below, in the intensely colorful illustration by Ken Steacy. The contrast between the brilliant orange background and Spidey's shadowy figure is stupendous, and as fans of Ken Steacy already know, his color pallette is always thrilling. The artwork is painted and airbrushed in ink and acrylics on an approximately 11.5" x 15.5" sheet of illustration paper, with an image area of 10.25" x 11.25". This work is in excellent condition. Signed by Ken Steacy.

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Ken Steacy - Original Spider-Man Illustration (1996). Ol' web-head swings past the Daily Bugle building in grand style, courtesy of Ken Steacy and his distinctive way with a brush and airbrush. Moody and colorful, this striking double-page spread of Spider-Man gliding effortlessly across the city is certainly eye-catching and memorable. From an unidentified production, this artwork measures 12.5" x 19.25" and is in excellent condition. Signed by Ken Steacy.

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Ken Steacy - Original Spider-Man Illustration (1996). We're uncertain of what project this art was painted for, but Ken Steacy limns an eerie subterranean maze for Spider-Man to explore in this painted piece. This colorful two-panel story sequence showcases Spidey's ability to sneak up on danger. Steacy's distinctive airbrush technique is ideal for these unusually lit environments. Especially nice is the light escaping the tunnel from the manhole cover. The artwork measures 12.5" x 19.25" and is in pristine condition. A very colorful wall piece!

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Ken Steacy - Original Spider-Man Illustration (1996). We're not exactly sure of the useage on this piece, but what we are sure of is that Ken Steacy paints a heckuva great Spider-Man, and somebody at Marvel needs to hire him on a regular basis. This outstanding two-panel progression features Spidey swinging past the Statue of Liberty, and Steacy's distinctive airbrush technique brings the scene vividly to life. Especially nice is the shimmer of light on the ocean and the massive brow of Lady Liberty as the Web-Slinger makes his way past. The artwork measures 12.5" x 19.25" and is in pristine condition. Signed by Ken Steacy.

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Ken Steacy - Original Spider-Man Illustration (1996). This exceptional image featuring Spider-Man in battle with one of his most famous foes, is brought to you by master illustrator, Ken Steacy. Steacy's iridescent and colorful interpretation of the wall crawler vs. the Hobgoblin is a knockout masterpiece that hums with energy. Painted in striking shades of turquoise, violet and rich blue, it has an almost gem-like appearance, painted in a way that makes the colors dazzle. The artwork measures 12.5" x 19.25" and is in excellent condition. Signed by Ken Steacy.

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Brian Stelfreeze - Original Cover Art for Shadow of the Bat #49 (DC, 1996). Commissioner Gordon and Batman are fully captured in this ultra-noir showdown atop a sooty, gritty rooftop. Stelfreeze's bold brush stokes and the leaden Gotham night sky, infused with a fiery orange atmosphere, add to the visual tension and foreboding mood of the painting. Rendering a night scene in color is a formidable challenge for any artist. Note Stelfreeze's masterful handling of Gordon's hands and face. The condition of the art is exquisite. The art board is 14.75" x 20" with an image area of 11.75" x 17". A marvelous Dark Knight Detective piece, signed along the left edge of Batman's cape.

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Tony Strobl (attributed) - Original Art for Donald Duck #200 (Gold Key, 1978). Fisherman Donald Duck is occupied while an uninvited guest makes off with his lunch, in this fanciful offering by artist Tony Strobl, used as cover art for Donald Duck #200. This work is well-designed and gracefully finished with clean, smooth linework. The art measures 11.75" x 18" and has a 10" x 11" image area. In excellent condition.

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Tom Sutton - Original Cover Art for Ghost Manor #8 (Charlton, 1972). A dank dungeon and a ghostly apparition -- what else would you expect in a Ghost Mansion? This slickly rendered, Ditko-esque cover is by the great Tom Sutton, and has all the hallmarks of his '70s output. A creepy classic. Cover measures 14" x 22.5", with an image area of 12.5" x 19", and is in excellent condition overall, retaining all its original logo and masthead stats.

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Tom Sutton (Attributed) - Original Cover Art for War Then and Now #1 (Charlton, 1974). This striking cover portrays the men of war, throughout all ages, banded together for one fearsome march. With this symbolic piece, mankind's fighting forces are represented with ultra-gritty detail. The Charlton logo and the title block, "Then and Now", are stats. A small type fragment has fallen off of the issue number box. The art paper is 14" x 22.5" with an image area of 12.25" x 19". A one inch tear in the upper right corner of the border barely enters the art area. Perhaps this cover was done for a European comic book edition as the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide lists War #1 as being published in July 1975, and this art's date precedes that. Additionally, there is a price of UK 6p listed, making an already fascinating image even more of a conversation piece.

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Arthur Suydam - Original Cover Painting for The New Adventures of Cholly and Flytrap: Till Death Do Us Part #1(Marvel, 1990). A dramatic painting, reminiscent of the poster for the 1981 film "The Road Warrior," starring Mel Gibson. (Although Mel had much better hair than the dominant figure in this painting!) Despite the superficial visual resemblance, Arthur Suydam's two main figures in this image are clearly opportunistic scavengers. The unfortunate bikers in their path would surely agree, if they could speak, while the vestiges of civilization appear to burn in the background. An impressive display of Suydam's mastery of brushwork, shading, composition, and color. This painting has an overall size of 18" x 24".

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Arthur Suydam - Original Art Illustration (undated). We're not sure who this odd creature might be, but doesn't he have a lovely garden? A double illustration, measuring 9.5" x 4" by the Heavy Metal artist, in ink and oil paint, matted to a size of 16" x 10.5". This piece seems to have been cut from top to bottom just to the left of the first figure, the cut going through his hand (ouch!), although this is barely visible and does not distract from this colorful and unusual fantasy illustration.

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Arthur Suydam - Original Illustration, "Pilot" (undated). A master of multiple medias, fantasist Arthur Suydam applies his wild, free-flowing imagination, and skill with organic mechanism, to this wonderful pencil sketch. Suydam's incredible ability to breathe life into these pencil lines and tones is amazing, and if you look close enough you might find a bit of an homage to Vaughn Bode. The art measures 11.5" x 16", and is well kept, with some slight wrinkling to the paper along the left and right edges, but it is nominal.

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Curt Swan - Original Art for World's Finest #73, page 12 (DC, 1954). Best known for his work as the pre-eminent illustrator for the Man of Steel, Curt Swan tackles the World's Finest Team in this stunning mid-50's gem. Superman has a little fun at Batman and Robin's expense, at the same time rescuing them from the crazed villain. Yep, those were the days, all right. Measuring approximately 14" x 22" and in excellent condition, this is a page that should be on any collector's wish list.

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Curt Swan and Dave Hunt - Original Art for Superman #390, pages 2 and 3 (DC, 1983). An alien spaceship encounters a comet -- with a humanoid passenger riding the fireball like a bronco! A spectacular two-page splash from the artist most associated with Superman -- Curt Swan. A solid craftsman with an un-flashy style, Swan is beloved by legions of Super-fans for his realistic, powerful portrayal of the Man of Steel. These two pages are Supe-less, but still showcase Swan's outstanding layouts and storytelling design, with slick inks by Hunt bringing it all together. Each page measures 11" x 16", with moderate white-out and trimmed corners.

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Tony Tallarico - Original Art for Jigsaw (Big Hero Adventures) #1, Complete Stories, Group of 2 (Harvey, 1966). This 16 page story introduces us to Gary Jason, an astronaut who is captured by aliens during a failed space flight. The aliens turn out to be friendly, robotic creatures. They patch up Jason's bruised and battered body using living tissue tape and the result is quite bizarre. Jason is now able to stretch various parts of his body to incredible length. Now he's Jigsaw, Man of a Thousand Parts! Tony Tallarico illustrates this oddball story, handling the weirdness with a startlingly clear artistic vision. The art measures 14" x 22.5" with a 12" x 18" image area. The second story introduces us to "Super Luck, America's Secret Comic Agent," in a two-pager with art by Tom Ward. The art is in great shape on both stories, with some white-out usage and discoloration from aged paste-ups, mostly on the title pages. Includes an ashcan of the first issue and color guides, both measure approximately 7" x 10".

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Tony Tallarico (attributed) - Complete 68-story for Harvey Pop #1, "The Cowsills" (Harvey, 1968). This lot has a plethora of Cowsills art and production art, original pages, color guides, poster layouts, lyrics pages, interviews with The Cowsills and so on! Who were the Cowsills? They were a musical family, Bill, Bob, Barbara, Susan, Paul, John, and Barry. Back in the early 1960's, four brothers who wanted to be The Beatles formed a band called The Cowsills. The original Cowsills featured Bill on guitar, Bob on guitar and organ, Barry on bass and John on drums.The Cowsills were a pop music success during the late '60s and in to the very early '70s, not only through their music, but also by appearing as guests on TV shows, and eventually hosting their own TV special. The Cowsills were asked to do a TV series, but the producers had already signed an actress to play the mother on the series so instead this production became known as The Partridge Family. The Cowsills split up in the early 1970s, but you can relive their 1960s glory days with this lot of art and production pages. The cover art is not included. The overall condition of the art is great with only minimal aging apparent on the paper.

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Tony Tallarico - Original Cover Art for Abbott and Costello #20 (Charlton, 1970). When Hanna-Barbera Productions began animating a cartoon series based on the comic duo, Abbott and Costello, in the late 60s, Charlton Comics was quick to publish a comic book based on the animated style. This cover from 1970 features pug-nosed Lou Costello in yet another unbelievable predicament, as Bud Abbott looks on with his patented expression of disbelief. It's the type of madcap scenario that makes this twosome so memorable. The art measures 11.25" x 17.25" with a 9.5" x 15" image area. Abbott's hand is replacement art, and there is a repair patch just above Costello's word balloon, which has been pasted on. In excellent condition, nonetheless. Features all the original logo and indicia paste-ups. Signed by Tony Tallarico.

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Marty Taras - Original Cover Art for Paramount Animated Comics #8 (Harvey, 1954). This cover dates back to the early ages of Harvey's foray into funny books. Baby Huey was one of the premier characters in Harvey's group and this cover is a must have. This page has all its stats still intact, and will display nicely. It measures 8.5" x 12".

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Dave Tendlar - Original Cover Art for Harvey Comic Hits #62 "Paramount Animated Comics" (Harvey, 1953). Here's an early and important Harvey cover. This is the fourth comic (after Little Audrey #25 and Harvey Comic Hits #60 and 61) to feature the "classic" Harvey characters. Baby Huey, Herman and Katnip (their second cover), and Buzzy the Crow appear in this issue. With the next issue, this title would become Paramount Animated Comics #3. The artboard measures 9" x 12", with an image area of 7" x 10.5". There's a bit of light soiling along the borders, and some of the type stats (including the issue number) are missing, and the title logo has begun to turn dark; even so, the actual artwork is in fine condition. For the true Harvey fan, this one is essential.

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Martin Taras - Original Cover Art for Baby Huey and Papa #1 (Harvey, 1962). Baby Huey fans should love this great cover of our favorite titanic tot helping out his fiery father as only he can! This first issue comes with a color guide prepared and hand-colored by the artist. The cover art measures 9.5" x 14", with an image area of 7" x 10.5". The top logo area has been professionally replaced; the remaining original art is in excellent condition.

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Marty Taras - Original Art for Casper, the Friendly Ghost #17, Complete 5-Page Story, "Snow Brawl" (Harvey, 1954). Baby Huey, the super-strong duck with the brain of an infant, lets mean old Mr. Fox have it in this tale of holiday hijinks. Illustrated by Huey's creator, Marty Taras, this story represents a rare early appearance of the dim-witted duck. In excellent condition, these pages measure approximately 15" x 22" overall.

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Martin Taras, Warren Kremer, Howard Post, Sid Couchy, et al - Original Art for The Friendly Ghost Casper #1, Complete Book (Harvey, 1958). Now here's something you don't see every day -- the complete original art for a wonderful Silver Age #1! The Friendly Ghost, Casper was Harvey's re-launch of the ghostly series, giving Caper and his pals a new forum for their light-hearted adventures. This lot features 22 pages of original art, and two text (stat) pages, which comprise the complete book of TFGC #1. Includes: Casper in "Lost and Foundling" (5 pages), with artwork by Warren Kremer; Spooky in "Dry, Dry Again" (5 pages), with artwork by Howard Post; Casper in "Boo Beard the Pirate" (5 pages), with artwork by Martin Taras; "The Ghostly Trio" (1 page), with artwork by Warren Kremer; "Nightmare" (1 page), with artwork by Sid Couchy; Wendy in "Getting His Goat" (5 pages), with artwork by Sid Couchy. A delightful collection of spectral silliness, and a rare opportunity to keep this premiere issue together! Page sizes vary from 14" x 20" to 14.5" x 22.5"; pages are in excellent condition with minor aging and edge wear, no tearing or major creasing.

4554

Bill Hudson - Original Art Complete Three Page Story for Little Audrey #26, "Casper the Ghost" (Harvey, 1952). Hold on to your hats, fans of the friendly phantom: here is a very early Casper story published by Harvey Comics, from the back pages of the second Harvey Little Audrey issue, #26. Casper got his start in the Paramount animated cartoon "The Friendly Ghost" in 1945. He first appeared in the comic books courtesy of St. John Publishing, which had acquired the rights to the Paramount characters in 1949. Casper spawned quite a few imitations: Homer, the Happy Ghost, Timmy the Timid Ghost, and others, but Casper was a true original. Harvey Comics picked up the rights to the Paramount gang in the early 1950s; this early story set the pace for many more to come. The pages measure 14.5" x 23", with an image area of 12" 18". Page one is missing a couple of type stats, which have left some stains; overall, the pages are in excellent condition.

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Marty Taras - Original Art for Paramount Animated Comics #4, Complete 5-page Story, "Tryin' Flyin'" (Harvey, 1953). Baby Huey dreams of flying, and his concentrated effort to remain aloft causes havoc for a hungry wolf, in this eccentric, aerial effort by Marty Taras. In a style reminiscent of the cartoon features, Taras keeps the fun flowing, in these five action-and reaction-packed pages. The overall page size is 15" x 22" with an image area of 12" x 18". Some aging is apparent, but the art is in excellent condition.

4556

Marty Taras - Original Art for Paramount Animated Comics #7, Complete 5-page Story, "TV or Not TV!" (Harvey, 1950s). Marty Taras creates another madcap masterpiece in this five-page story featuring Baby Huey. For most unattended children, the events of this strip could be dangerous, but Baby Huey is no ordinary baby! From climbing around on television antennas, to a stick of lit dynamite, to ten million volts of electricity, Huey holds his own in this hilarious misadventure. The overall page size is 15" x 22" with an image area of 12" x 18". Some aging is apparent, especially on the first and last pages, and the title type is missing, but the art is very clean and clear, and in great condition.

4557

Martin Taras - Original Art Complete Two Page Story for Little Audrey #26, "Herman and Katnip" (Harvey, 1952). From the second Harvey issue of Little Audrey comes this early tale of that street-wise mouse Herman, and his less-than-sharp adversary, Katnip the cat. This time, Herman has returned from the Wild West, ready to hog tie that ol' cat and treat his many micely cousins to the spoils. The art pages measure 14.5" x 23", with an image area of 12" x 18". Page one has the original logo stat in place, and both page are in excellent condition.

4558

Dave Tendlar - Original Art for Harvey Comics Hits #62 - Paramount Animated Comics #2, Complete 5-page Story, "Mouse Magic" (Harvey, 1953). Herman puts the mouse mojo on Katnip, in this bewitching five page tale told by Dave Tendlar. The fur flies in this furious fable by Tendlar, a former animator for Paramount Pictures, whose lively style makes this short story a zinger. The art size is 14.5" x 23" with a 12" x 18" image area. The art has some slight aging apparent, but overall it's in excellent condition. The title type paste-up is missing from the first panel. Hokus Pokus Kalamalekshun, you'll love to have this in your collection!

4559

Dave Tendlar - Original Art for Harvey Comic Hits #62, Complete 5-Page Story, "Big Stuff" (Harvey, 1952). The gruff-voiced Buzzy the Crow stars with nemesis Katnip in this typically twisted tale reminiscent of the Paramount cartoons. In this one, Buzzy tries to sell Katnip a book on how to stuff birds and animals -- first lesson, stuffing a crow! Hmmm, that sounds logical! The pages measure 14.5" x 23", with an image area of 12" x 18". The "Buzzy" logo stat is missing, but all the pages are in excellent condition.

4560

Dave Tendlar - Original Art for Harvey Comic Hits #62, Complete 5-Page Story, "Cat-omic Warfare" (Harvey, 1952). From the issue sub-titled "Paramount Animated Comics #2" comes this wacky early Herman and Katnip story. The 14.5" x 23" artboards have an image area of 12" x 18"; the art is clean and mirrors the look of the animated cartoons. Other than the "Herman and Katnip" logo stat, which is missing, these five pages are all in excellent condition.

4561

Mark Texiera and Tod Smith - Original Art for Masters of the Universe, Cover and Complete 15-page Story, "The Tale of Teela!" (DC, 1982). The origin of Teela, one of Eternia's greatest heroes, is far stranger than she suspects, as she will soon learn in "The Tale of Teela", written by Gary Cohn. He-Man, Skeletor, Man-at-Arms, and Teela are aptly illustrated by industry great Mark Texiera and inked by Tod Smith. Drawn at a "mini-size" image area of 8.5" x 10" on 11" x 17" bristol board, this art packs a lot into a little space. Texiera's layout and characters are full of life and Smith's inking fills the bill. These pages are crisp and clean with some nominal white out on each page. A masterful job by two great talents.

4562

John Totleben - Original Cover Art for Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan #18 (Dark Horse, 1998). Somewhere in the ravaged jungles of 24th Century Africa, Tarzan and his son Korak must face invading hordes of Vagas from the Earth's moon. This was the second issue in the "Tarzan vs. the Moon Men" arc, and Totleben provides a stunning cover image, as we look past Tarzan and Korak towards the and defiant (and really tall!) Vagas. A superb piece that would look great framed and on your wall. 11.75" x 18", canvas on masonite, and in excellent condition.

4563

John Totleben - Original Art for Swamp Thing #60, page 4 (DC, 1987). This unique splash page is from the notorious "Loving the Alien" story in which Swamp Thing is raped by an extraterrestrial. To highlight the bizarre nature of the story, artist John Totleben did much of the story in a "collage" format, piecing together xeroxed images and other elements, often drawing and painting directly on top of these. The result is certainly eye-catching. This piece, which was created on thick illustration board, measures 11.5" x 17" and is in very solid condition, with some discoloration in the margins and slight blunting at the corners.

4564

John Totleben - Original Art for Swamp Thing #60, page 13 (DC, 1987). This futuristic illustration with its pop-art sensibilities was created by John Totleben, to illustrate page 13 of Alan Moore's story, "Loving the Alien," which presented a tale of the Swamp Thing's assault by an alien. The artwork presented here is the same art used for the production, but there is no original art. What we have here consists of a photostat background with a pattern, and a overlay which holds the black line. The art measures 11.5" x 17" and is mounted onto a sheet of heavy illustration board. In excellent condition. Signed by John Totleben.

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John Totleben - Original Fantasy Painting (1980). This stunning image features a pensive (and nekkid) beauty being ministered to by a gangly giant in a lush, secluded glen. John Totleben made his name inking Steve Bissette on Swamp Thing, and later worked on the classic run of Miracleman. We contacted the artist to try and trace the origin of this artwork, and even he admitted that it was a bit of a puzzle: "My best guess is that this piece was done just for the hell of it -- no specific purpose for it, and unpublished as far as I know." Even so, Totleben's painted work is always highly desirable, and this one is exceptionally lovely. The artwork measures 10" x 15" and is in excellent condition.

4566

Herb Trimpe and John Severin - Original Art for The Incredible Hulk #145, page 21 (Marvel, 1971). Bruce Banner is a prisoner of the alien race that inspired the ancient Egyptians, and he makes a play for using their technology against them. Trimpe provides solid storytelling, and Severin gives it all a solid grounding in realism. Bronze Age artwork is all the rage these days, and this exemplary page would make a great addition to your collection. 10.5" x 16" in excellent condition.

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Herb Trimpe and John Severin Original Art for Incredible Hulk #149 (Marvel, 1971). Fan favorites Trimpe and Severin illustrate this story of a mysterious being calling himself the Inheritor who was created by the High Evolutionary and returns to Earth. Cool story page as Banner de-animates the Sphinx. Terrific Banner/Hulk transformation page. The art paper is 10.5" x16 " with an image size of 10" x 15". The art is in excellent condition.

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Herb Trimpe and Frank Giacoia - Original Art for Incredible Hulk Annual #6, page 16 (Marvel, 1977). Not even Dr. Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts and traveller of the astral planes, is prepared for the awesome sight of the exotic technology that awaits him in this spectacular splash page. Penciled by Herb Trimpe and inked by Frank Giacoia, this page is from the storyline, "Beware the Beehive!", written by David Anthony Kraft. This techno-packed page measures 10.5" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. Aside from two slightly clipped corners, and tape residue at the top and bottom, this page is in excellent condition.

4569

Herb Trimpe and Josef Rubinstein - Original Art for Iron Man #113, page 1 (Marvel,1978). When industrial Tony Stark speaks, people listen! This stark, ahem, interpretation of his press conference is covered by penciler Herb Trimpe and inker Josef Rubinstein, who deliver a spacious splash page featuring Tony Stark, Madam Masque and Jack of Hearts. The art measures 10.5" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. This work includes all the original title type, and word indicias. In excellent condition.

4570

Herb Trimpe, Keith Pollard and Joe Rubinstein - Original Art for Iron Man #113, page 11 (Marvel, 1978). A page from the story, "The Horn of the Unicorn!", written by Bill Mantlo, featuring Iron Man in and out of his hero duds. Penciled by Herb Trimpe and inked by both Keith Pollard and Joe Rubinstein, this page features some great shots of Iron Man in action. The art measures 10.5" x 15.75" with a 10" x 15" image area. You'll find some very minimal spots along the extreme left edge, the upper left edge has been trimmed, and tape stain residue at the top and bottom edge, but overall this work is in excellent condition.

4571

Herb Trimpe and Tom Sutton - Original Art for What If? #2, page 14 (Marvel, 1977). What If The Hulk Had Always Had Bruce Banner's Brain? The art paper is 10.5" x 15.75" with an image size 10" x 15". The art is in great condition, with slight yellowing to the zip-a-tone patterning used throughout the page. Thunderbolt Ross, Rick Jones, The Watcher and The Hulk all appear on this page.

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Herb Trimpe and Tom Sutton - Original Art for What If? #2, page 17 (Marvel, 1977). Writer Roy Thomas asks "What If The Hulk Had Always Had Bruce Banner's Brain?", which features the mind of Banner in the body of the Emerald Gladiator. Amazing Herb Trimpe pencils and powerful Tom Sutton inks. Great Hulk close-up and Trimpe's Gargoyle is unforgettable. Check out the retro transistorized short-wave sending set pasted to a thumbnail, in panel five! The art is 10.5" x 15.75" with an image size 10" x 15". The art is in excellent condition.

4573

Herb Trimpe and Mike Esposito - Original Art for Marvel Team-Up #110, page 12. Magma puts the pedal to the molten metal to teach two interlopers, Spider-Man and Iron Man, who's the boss. An intimidating image brought to you by penciler Herb Trimpe and inker Mike Esposito. Measuring 10.5" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. The work is in excellent condition. Top left corner has been trimmed.

4574

Herb Trimpe - Original Art for Godzilla #3, page 23 (Marvel, 1977). The art paper is 10.25 " x 15.75" with an image size 10" x 15". The art is in excellent condition with a few minor spots of discoloration, common to Marvel art from this period. Appearances by Iceman, Dum Dum Dugan, and Godzilla make this a cool cross-cultural page!

4575

Herb Trimpe - Original Art for Ghost Rider #50, Pin-Up (Marvel, 1980). Herb Trimpe executes this high flying tribute to one of his favorite Marvel characters, The Phantom Eagle, and the Ghost Rider is forced to wing-walk in a scene recounted from Ghost Rider #12. The art paper is 10.75" x 15.25" with an art image size of 10" x 15". Signed by Trimpe in the lower right corner. The condition of the art is excellent with all the title stats and blurbs intact.

4576

George Tuska - Original Art for Captain Marvel Adventures #2, Complete 12-page Story (Spider-Men From Mars) (Fawcett, 1941). This may be one of the earliest examples of a complete original Golden Age story to ever surface. The historical merits of this item alone will make it a treasured part of any collection. Add the fact that it contains some of George Tuska's earliest art on a really cool story that features Captain Marvel battling invaders from Mars, and you have something that is likely to attain "grail" status among collectors world wide. While George Tuska is most famous for his work on Iron Man, this early work has a diverse quality to it that is interesting to look at. His varied inking techniques become compositional elements that help "fill" the negative space left by his minimalistic style. These pages were rendered on rigid pieces of 15" x 20" illustration board that are in nice shape with minor corner wear. The first page has light staining on the top half and there are moderate printing notations and use of white out through out the story. An item of this caliber is unlikely to come along again.

4577

George Tuska - Original Art for Captain Marvel Adventures #2, Complete 12-page Story (Pirate Adventure) (Fawcett, 1941). One of the most popular characters in comics history, Captain Marvel sold more than a million copies per month during his heyday, before being put out of business by DC in 1953. Offered here is not only one of the earliest appearances of "The Big Red Cheese," but one of the earliest works by superstar artist George (Iron Man) Tuska. Identified on the boards as both "Marvel One Shot #3" and "Captain Marvel #3", the publishers obviously considered Special Edition Comics #1 as the first issue of this series. In excellent condition, these pages measure approximately 15" x 20" overall, and represent an important historical find in the area of Golden Age art. George Tuska has signed the lot in the upper right corner of the first page.

4578

George Tuska - Original Art for Captain Marvel Adventures #2, Story Page 14 (Fawcett, 1941). With the Captain Marvel comics just beginning to gear up, much of the artwork was farmed out to various shops, including Harry "A" Chesler's studio, which assigned the entire book of Captain Marvel Adventures #2 to a young George Tuska. This is certainly one of the earliest known pieces of original Golden Age art. Captain Marvel is featured in all but one of the panels that are confidently drawn with a minimalistic line. This page was rendered on a rigid piece of 15" x 20" illustration board that is in nice shape with minor corner wear. There are moderate printing notations and use of white-out.

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George Tuska and John Romita Sr. - Original Art for Iron Man #53, page 26 (Marvel, 1972). Yet another in the long tradition of blow-hard Marvel villains, the evil Raga menaces a pretty young gal and blathers on about his "power," so Iron Man dumps a tank full of water on him. Did '70s Marvel action get any better than this? Certainly Tuska never looked better than when he was being inked by papa Romita, and this page bursts with action. The image of Raga in panel three was inked on a piece of vellum and then pasted to the original board, but otherwise the page is in excellent condition, with some very minor creasing in the lower left corner that does not affect the artwork. The page measures 10.5" x 16".

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George Tuska and Mike Esposito - Original Art for Iron Man #60, page 2 (Marvel, 1973). The Masked Marauder and a couple of minions blast their way into Stark Industries Aerospace Division, George Tuska style, in this opti-blast from the past! Penciled by Tuska and inked by Mike Esposito, this page measures 10.5" x 15.75" with a 10" x 15" image area. Includes all the original title type and indicias. Some white-out usage and blue pencil is apparent, but overall the work is in excellent condition.

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George Tuska and Mike Esposito - Original Art for Iron Man #60, page 12 (Marvel, 1973). Tony Stark, the man who could make Howard Hughes his errand boy, takes Roxie Gilbert out for a night on the town. From the story, "Cry Marauder!," written by Mike Friedrich, comes this page penciled by George Tuska and inked by Mike Esposito. The art measures 10.5" x 16" with a 10" x 15" image area. There are some miscellaneous stains, especially in the top two panels and along the edges, some blue pencil lines, and white-out usage, but overall the work is in great condition.

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George Tuska - Original Art for Iron Man #62, page 15 (Marvel, 1973). Tony Stark gets an urgent call, and, moments later, Iron Man takes to the skies. Iron Fans love this run by George Tuska, and this outstanding page even has a bonus cameo by Daredevil (the dude without fear) to sweeten the deal. A great Bronze Age page for the discerning collector. Artwork measures 10.5" x 16" and, despite some noticeable creasing, presents very nicely. A word balloon is missing from panel four, and there is overall aging, but this is still a great-looking Tuska Iron Man page that needs a new home in your portfolio.

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George Tuska and Mike Esposito - Original Art for Iron Man #63, page 17 (Marvel, 1973). A colorful battle awaits you on this cataclysmic page of Iron Man vs. Doc Spectrum, penciled by George Tuska and inked by Mike Esposito. From the story, "Enter: Dr. Spectrum," written by Mike Friedrich, comes this compelling page of art, crackling with raw energy. The art measures 10.5" x 15.25" with a 10" x 15" image area. Aside from some staining in the bottom two panels, and a small piece of tape on the top edge, the work is in excellent condition.

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Unknown Artist - Original Cover Art for The Great Gazoo #7 (Charlton, 1974). Fans of the Flintstones either loved or hated The Great Gazoo, a political exile from the planet Zetox whose sole purpose on Earth was to give advice to Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble. A questionable meaning for existence, to be sure, but Gazoo (voiced by Harvey Korman) bore it gently. Offered here is a wonderful cover, wherein Gazoo helps Fred fish for mermaids. What Fred plans to do with a mermaid if and when he catches one remains to be seen. Measuring approximately 14.25" x 22.5" overall, this piece is in excellent condition.

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Charles Vess - Original Art for Stardust #3, page 15 (Vertigo, 1998). Neil Gaiman's marvelous fairy tale, Stardust, crafts a tale of mortals, faeries, and love, which was adapted by DC's Vertigo line in 1998. Gaiman's tale is wonderfully illuminated with full-color paintings by Charles Vess, who captures the mysterious, magical quality of the storyline with a flair. This illustration, rich in tone and atmosphere, is a brilliant example of the collaboration between these two fantasy masters. Measures approximately 12" x 14". Signed by Charles Vess and Neil Gaiman.

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Charles Vess - Original Cover Art for The Books of Magic Annual #3 (Vertigo, 1999). From "The Thousand Deaths of Timothy Hunter," written by Neil Gaiman, comes this smoldering image of Hunter, set on a flaming pedestal, surrounded by a mass of spectacled acolytes. Charles Vess created this startling, hand-painted image measuring 10.5" x 18" on a sheet of 12.5" x 19" illustration board. Painted in washes of watercolor and pen and ink, the work is in excellent condition and signed by Charles Vess.

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Ed Wheelan - Original Art for Speed Comics, Complete 5-page Story (undated). The great detective, Padlock Homes, is hot on the trail of the beautiful woman known as the Green Ghost, who is nearby, in a tiny submarine with three of the Fiendish Four. Another whimsical chapter of Ed Wheelan's "The Adventures of Padlock Homes," which was serialized in the back of Speed Comics. Wheelan has a long history of sequential storytelling, and his charming linework is a pleasure to behold. The art measures 11" x 14.5" with a 9.25" x 13" image area. The work has some aging, and each page has a small stain at the lower right corner, but overall the work is in great condition. Signed by Ed Wheelan.

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Doug Wildey - Original Cover Art for First Romance #45 (Harvey, 1957). Tears of passion are the order of the day, as the brunette on this cover despairs of competing with her bold, blonde rival for the object of their affections. "....how could I hope to compete with her beauty and position for his love?" The artwork is simple but effective, with nice facial details and fine brushwork. This page is in good condition with some white-out and adhesive stains evident. The title logo is a modern replacement, but some of the original mechanical lettering remains. Overall this cover measures 13.75" x 21.25".

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Al Williamson - Original Art for Eerie #3, story page 17 (Warren, 1966). There's something about lighthouses that has inspired hundreds of horror writers -- and this creepy tale from Eerie #3 is no exception; they really should make the guardrails higher on these things, as somebody always plummets to their death by pitching over the edge. The detailed, somber artwork is by EC genius Al Williamson, and he fills every panel with power and dread, pulling us into this dank tale with his mastery of the medium. In the bottom margin, Williamson has signed the piece, and personalized it "to Wally, best always." We can't confirm that this was signed to the great Wally Wood, but it seems highly likely, as the two were friends and contemporaries. (We have since learned that this piece was in fact signed for noted art collector Wally Harrington.) In any event, this is a stunning piece of art by one of the true legends of the field, and would certainly fill the bill of any collector looking for a quality Williamson horror page. The artwork measures 11.5" x 16.25" with virtually no white-out; there is light blunting at all four corners, but this has no affect on the artwork.

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Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott - Original Cover Art for Marvel's Greatest Comics #58 (Marvel, 1975). This dramatic cover was used for the reprint of Jack Kirby's story from Fantastic Four #76, wherein the FF battled the Psycho-Man's awesome android. Joe Sinnott's inks on Ron Wilson's pencils continued the legacy of excellence Sinnott had established with his inking on the Fantastic Four with Jack Kirby. Measuring approximately 11.5" x 17.25" overall and in very good condition, there is some discoloration present, but this does little to detract from the overwhelming eye-appeal of this great cover! Exceptional images of the Human Torch, The Thing, and Mr. Fantastic dominate this cover design.

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Stan Woch - Original Cover Art for Airboy # 41 (Eclipse, 1981). Airboy leads an assault in Afghanistan in this explosive cover. The cover is rendered ink, with some pencil used to add rock-like texture to the background. The art paper is 11" x 16.25", with an art image size of 10" x 15.75". In excellent condition, the logo and type elements are on an acetate overlay. A prescient cover, considering current events.

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Basil Wolverton - Original Art for Joker Comics (Timely, 1940s). This page, from an undetermined issue of Timely's Joker Comics, is by legendary humorist Basil Wolverton. Perhaps best known for his hilariously grotesque renderings, such as "Lena the Hyena," Wolverton established himself as a comedy genius in the early 1940s with his landmark strip, Powerhouse Pepper. The original art for these pages rarely surface for public sale, making this an especially significant opportunity for Wolverton collectors. A particularly desirable page, with the main character in every panel, this piece is in excellent condition and measures approximately 11.5" x 14.5". A unique opportunity to own a great piece by an acknowledged comic genius.

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Wally Wood - Original Cover Art for Weird Science #9 (EC, 1951). One of the finest artists to grace the pages of EC Comics, Wally Wood had a style that was instantly recognizable to his legion of fans. Whether he was drawing the most beautiful women or, as in this cover, the most horrific aliens, Wood always came through, with a flair and a panache that few could equal. Perfectly at home with virtually all of the genres EC published, Wood's genius shone through most brightly in his science-fiction work. One glance at the cover offered here, and it's easy to see that "Woody" had an imagination that just wouldn't quit, enabling him to render aliens that were truly alien, and spaceships that were truly out of this world. The cover offered here is an absolute gem. Measuring approximately 15" x 21.75" overall, this piece is in excellent condition, and, as a bonus, is signed by the artist, both in the art itself and in the border. Don't expect to see this cover surface for sale again for quite some time, as the lucky buyer will no doubt treasure it for years to come.

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Wally Wood - Original Art for Weird Science #9, "The Invaders", Page 5 (EC, 1951). This is the next-to-the-last page of a story which told of a group of humans who escape total war by taking an experimental rocket ship and making their way to another planet. The twist being of course that these were not "humans" after all, and the planet they approached was in fact Earth. The cover gave it away, showing typically hideous alien creatures instead of the handsome human-types in the story. You can guess what happens when the peaceful strangers arrive, only to be greeted by armed Air Force jets! This was from the second Wally Wood story in issue #9, plus he did the cover illustration; yet even with such a heavy workload, Wood maintains his usual high quality in this crisp page. The image area is 13" x 18" and the page has been professionally matted to a size of 17.5" x 23.25". It's a beautiful, thought-provoking piece by one of the best-loved artists of the medium.

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Wally Wood - Original Art for Weird Science-Fantasy #26, page 11 (EC, 1954). With the publication of Weird Science-Fantasy #26, EC Comics laid fiction aside and presented what they claimed was the factual case for the existence of UFOs. In conjunction with Major Donald E. Keyhoe, author of The Flying Saucers Are Real, the editors issued a challenge to the US Air Force to finally come clean with what they knew about the UFO phenomenon and lay the truth before the general public. As far as can be determined, the USAF did not rise to the challenge. The page offered here is part of the story which attempts to explain the reasons for the government's veil of secrecy. Masterfully illustrated by the legendary Wally Wood, this page raises intriguing questions... questions that remain unanswered today. Measuring approximately 14.25" x 22" overall, this page is in excellent condition and presents an opportunity to own a spectacular page from a landmark issue.

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Wally Wood - Original Art for Captain Action #1, page 5 (DC, 1968). An incredibly popular action figure from Ideal, Captain Action was the Hero of 1,000 Faces. With an assortment of costumes (sold separately, of course), CA could become a variety of heroes, from Superman and Batman to Spider-Man and the Green Hornet. Of course, this approach proved problematic when it came time to adapt the Captain's adventures in a comic book series. As published by DC for five issues in the late 1960s, Captain Action was now archaeologist Clive Arno, who gained the powers of various gods of mythology by holding one of several magic coins. The end of the toy line after only a few years wrote fini to the comic book series, unfortunately, but not before readers had a chance to thrill to the gorgeous artwork of Wally Wood, as in the page offered here recounting the first part of CA's origin. Measuring approximately 10.5" x 16" overall, and in excellent condition, this page is a true treasure for fans of Wally Wood's art, Captain Action, or both.

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Wally Wood - Original Art for Miracles, Inc. House Ad (Harvey, 1966). A rare portrait of a short-lived group, Miracles, Inc. was Wally Wood's contribution to the Harvey Thriller line in the mid-1960s. This house ad, which ran in Unearthly Spectaculars #2 features Klank, Thermo, Misfit, Reflex, The Professor, Una and Manlet. This ad, and the five page feature that ran in US #2, represent the totality of Wood's work on this feature. The next issue, which included the team's only other appearance, was drawn by fellow EC-veteran Joe Orlando. A cool little piece, this panel measures approximately 7" x 7" overall, and is in very good condition. There is some evidence of whiteout in the lower right, and some glue staining over the title, but the stunning art by Wally Wood is essentially untouched. A great piece for the Wood collector on a budget.

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Berni Wrightson - Original Art for Swamp Thing #6, Page 9 (DC, 1973). Berni Wrightson first entered the world of comics as a fan artist. His early pages were found in many a fanzine back in the late 1960s-early '70s, and if the truth be told, not all of them were that great. But there was something about even the lesser pieces Berni did that made him a name to watch. He sure didn't disappoint once he began working professionally for DC. His artwork began to show the kind of greatness that had all the fans going wild, coming to a climax with his ten-issue run on Swamp Thing. This wonderful, highly detailed 10.5" x 16" page from issue #6 ranks among his best from this period, and it's loaded with fantastic detail. Swamp Thing appears in every panel, and the robot shop scene in panel three is simply mind-blowing! There are a couple of small pieces of tape present, one on the left-hand side and another along the bottom. Otherwise this page is in excellent condition, with very little white-out.

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Berni Wrightson - Original Art for House of Mystery #19, Page 2 (DC, 1970). Berni Wrightson made his professional art debut in issue #179 of House of Mystery Within a dozen issues, he had become a master. This moody page is reminiscent of a 1940s film noir scene, with lots of heavy shadows and tension revealed on the faces as they jut through the darkness. This superb 10.5" x 16" page, in excellent condition, will be a fantastic addition to any collection of original art. Use of white-out is minimal; there are a couple of neat cuts made during production to the lettering on the last panel which have been taped on the back.

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Tom Yeates - Original Cover Art for The Saga of the Swamp Thing #16 (DC, 1983). In a truly bizarre, and highly symbolic, cover, Swamp Thing finds himself adrift in a sea of masks. Beautifully rendered by Swampy-artist par excellence Tom Yeates, this stunning cover is in excellent condition and measures approximately 11.25" x 18" overall, and is signed by the artist in the lower right.

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Tom Yeates - Original Art for The Saga of the Swamp Thing #2, Complete 17-page Story, "Something to Live For" (DC, 1982). Following the success of the "Swamp Thing" feature film, DC re-launched the comic book series in 1982. This story, written by Martin Pasko and illustrated by Tom Yeates, follows the look of the original series to a "T." These pages are moody, with a lot of stark shadows and textures. Yeates has captured a lot of the Wrightson style here, and added his own brand of quiet terror to the layouts and characters. "Something to Live For" features other characters Mr. Grasp, Harry Kay, Karen Clancy, and introduces vampire Stiv Slashers. Overall page size is approximately 11 x 16" with an image area of 10" x 15". These pages are in great shape with only some slight yellowing here and there around miscellaneous paste-ups. A cool, creepy masterpiece featuring one of the best horror heroes ever created.

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Tom Yeates - Original Art Illustration "Timewizard" (undated). An amazing painting by noted artist Tom Yeates (Tarzan, Swamp Thing), this 18" x 26" (image area 15.5" x 24") illustration was commissioned as the cover to "Timewizard". A note from the artist on the back informs us that this painting was completed in one twenty-four hour session! It's fantastic; you can almost feel the spray hit you as you look at the water pouring down. The corners have seen a little damage on this piece, but the art itself is in excellent condition, and will great under glass.

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Christian Zanier - Original Art for Dark Horse Presents Annual #1, Complete 8-page Story "Ghost" (Dark Horse, 1998). This beautifully-drawn story from DHPA is a little hard to follow without its word balloons, but the artwork speaks for itself -- eight pages of exquisite renderings of a girl who feels alienated from her family. Ghost is one of Dark Horse's more popular franchises, and this story fits in with its sexy style. Eight pages, each measuring 11" x 17", in excellent condition.

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Mike Zeck and John Betty - Original Art for Secret Wars #12, page 42 (DC, 1985). If you're looking for the most Marvel superheroes on a single page, this page will be right up your alley! The Hulk, Hawkeye, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Storm are prominently featured, while Capt. America, Cyclops, the Thing, Human Torch, Spider-Man, and others appear in the backgrounds of this outstanding page of art by Mike Zeck. The Secret Wars were so secret that Marvel even stamped the artwork "Shhhhh -- it's a secret!" The page measures 11" x 16.5", and is in excellent condition, with light aging at the edges, and trimmed corners.

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Mike Zeck and John Beatty - Original Art for Secret Wars #12, page 48 (Marvel, 1984). Here's something you don't see every day -- the very last page to an epic miniseries, as the Secret Wars draw to a close. The Avengers take their leave in the first panel, as do the Fantastic Four a few panels later, leaving Ben Grimm to ponder his existence on the crest of a mountain. Outstanding artwork by the popular team of Zeck and Beatty, this page measures 11" x 16.5" and is in excellent condition, with light staining in the margins, and trimmed corners.

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Mike Zeck and Phil Zimelman - Original Cover Art for The Ultimate X-Men (Marvel, 1996). Phil Zimelman renders the X-Men in action from a Mike Zeck drawing and design. Bold use of contrasting warm and cool hues add to the dynamism of the hard-charging heroes. The airbrush medium is used in this painting and is very effective in portraying Professor X's mental powers. The art board is 14.5" x 20" with an image area of 12" x 18". The condition of the art is excellent, and it is signed and dated along the right edge.

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Mike Zeck and Phil Zimelman Original Cover Art for Spider-Man Super Thriller #1: Midnight Justice (Pocket Books, 1996). Venom challenges Spider-Man to a deadly midnight battle at Manhattan's criminal court building amidst the worst snowstorm of the century. It's a desperate, no-mercy struggle, in which all the advantages seem to lie with Venom. Spider-Man and the Human Torch must stop Venom, or go down in the attempt! This beautiful airbrush painting captures the excitement of the novel in one dynamic image! The overall art board size is 14.25" x 20.75" with an art image size of 11" x 18.5". The condition of the art is excellent

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Mike Zeck and Phil Zimelman Original Cover Art for Spider-Man Super Thriller #3: Global Terror (Pocket Books, 1997). This highly finished Phil Zimelman painting (done with acrylics, water colors and airbrush) adds light, coloring, texture, and gloss to Mike Zeck's dynamic composition and fine drawing. The art board has an overall size of 13.5" x 21.5". The condition of the art is excellent. In the plot of this novel by Martin Delrio, a robbery points to a sinister scheme-- to launch two nuclear missiles at Latveria and thus spark a Third World War. Spider-Man tackles his long time nemesis and the villain behind the plot, Dr. Octopus, and that battle royale culminates with this image of Doc Ock taking on Spider-Man and Captain America! Phil Zimelman's use of the airbrush medium literally sparkles in rendering the Doc's metallic arms! Signed Zeck/Zimelman '96 under Captain America's head.

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Vaughn Bode - Original Art for Deadbone Erotica, "Rocket Broad, Test Pilot" (Cavalier, 1974). This incredibly beautiful page was originally part of a series that ran in three-page installments in the men's magazine, Cavalier. Bode was a gifted artist who had a totally original style. His influence runs deep today, many years after his tragic untimely death in 1975. The underground art movement known as graffiti in New York City is widely known for its use of Bode's images. This particular example features a lizard character, similar to his famous "Cheech Wizard" riding atop a nearly-nude buxom young lass as they both fly through the clouds. Looks like fun! Delicately drawn in ink, colored pencil, and watercolor on a 13.5" x 16.5" page, with an image area of 9.25" x 12.5" This page is in excellent condition. Dis here is da good stuff, folks!

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Robert Crumb - Original Pin Up Art for Art & Beauty, "The Three Graces" (Fantagraphics, 1995). Bob really loves the babes! With that somewhat sexist blanket statement, let us further enlighten you on the way Mr. Crumb's mind works. You see, his real love is drawing. Making that Rapidograph mechanical pen move across the page. He just can't stop! "If I'm not drawing, I'm nothing", Crumb has been quoted as saying. So he draws anything and everything, but one subject always stands out -- the female form. Here, he takes a classic painting by French artist Jean-Baptist Regnault, and renders his own version of the three lovely ladies meant to represent Beauty, Joy, and Charm. This piece was published in Crumb's Art & Beauty magazine; the original caption read "warmth of softly molded contours is one of the charms of this exquisite classic composition of nude figures." Plus, they had some Big Behinds, always a plus for Robert Crumb! This fine example of Crumb linework measures 10" x 13", and has been matted to an area of 13.5" x 16.5"; it is in excellent condition.

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Robert Crumb - Original Art Sketches, "Steamhead" (undated). A wonderful full page sketch of a man, with a bit of a "Raymond Burr" look to him, with a steam engine on his head. Also if you are a Fritz the Cat fan, on the back are a couple of gangster cat's, ala Fritz, rubbing out another cat. Overall size of this piece is 5.25" x 8.25".

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Robert Crumb - Original Art Sketches, "Survivor" (undated). A very eerie sketch from this underground master. The focus of this piece is on what appears to be some sort of concentration camp survivor while Jim, Mabel, Fritz the Cat, and an older looking gentleman look on. The back is a series of quick head sketches. Overall size of this page is 5.25" x 8".

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Robert Crumb - Original Art Sketches, "Fritz and the Boys" (1961). It's summertime, the bottle has run dry, and Fritz and the boys are out on the porch. What sets this piece apart from others is that it also has notes on color and texture on the page, probably from an art class. On the back are some spectacular finished head shots. Overall size of this piece is 5.5" x 8.25".

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Robert Crumb - Original Art Sketches, "Spanish Train" (1961). Several interesting angles of a train and its coal car make up the front, along with a topless blonde! The back has a sketch of "Mabel" with a young pirate boy. Overall size of this piece is 5.25" x 8.25".

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Robert Crumb - Original Art Sketches, "Long John Silver" (1961). Ahoy, matey! "Long John Silver" eyes a comely wench and a bottle in this sketchbook page by Crumb. Also featuring a bevy of head shots on the back, this piece will thrill the winning bidder. Overall size of this page is 5.5" x 8.25".

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Robert Crumb - Original Sketches, Toilet Monster (1962). A wonderful early Robert Crumb sketch page, it has a movie poster parody of the cheap horror flicks that were being churned out at the time by American International Pictures. The title text is partially obscured by a drawn tear line, but obviously would read "The Creature from the John!" There is also a Fritz-like cat, a volcano, and a few faces. The reverse side has many more facial caricatures. This piece is reproduced in Complete Crumb Comix Vol. 2. It measures 8.5" x 7" with art flowing to most edges. The paper has slight yellowing, but the art remains in excellent condition.

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Robert Crumb - Original Sketches, Mae West (1962). This two-sided page has on one side a lovely drawing of the famously provocative actress Mae West; on the other side are drawings of Fiske O'Hara, a stage, radio, and vaudeville actor, J. Harold Murray, a baritone in early musical films, and Joe E. Howard, who was a Broadway songwriter. There is also a selection of people's heads, anthropomorphic cats, a bird, and a logo for Arcade, the personal, unpublished comic series Crumb was producing at the time. This page measures 8.5" x 6.5" and is in excellent condition.

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Robert Crumb - Original Sketches, "The Inn" (1962). A really cool sketchbook page with an Escher influence. "The Inn" takes up the entire page, with roads and a tree in the background. On the reverse is a large candle along with many head shots and names of bands from the '20s and '30s that Crumb was listening to at the time. Overall size of this piece is 6.75" x 8.25".

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Robert Crumb - Original Art Sketches, "Little Billy Bean" (1962). "Billy" was the alter-ego for many of Crumb's insecurities. Especially those involving women. This strip tackles some of his issues with going up and talking to girls. The reverse side has several different head shots and a full length self-portrait. This early sketchbook page will be a great buy for one lucky bidder! Overall size of this piece is 6.75" x 8.25".

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Robert Crumb - Original Sketches, "Billy Bean gets KO'd" (1962). "Billy" gets in trouble again. Like Crumb himself in many of his later books, "Billy" is throwing himself at women and not always getting the reaction he wants! On the reverse is some head shots and great full figures of two old-timers gambling. Overall size of this piece is 6.75" x 8.5".

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Robert Crumb - Original Sketches (1962). This charming sketch of a baby in the style of an Ivory Soap advertisement is made humorous by the addition of "Chicken-fat" to parody the soap's slogan of purity. Upon reflection, Robert Crumb's rendering of soap lather does look a bit like lard -- yuck! The reverse side of this 6.75" x 8.5" page has a random assortment of Crumb's doodles, dominated by a full-figure drawing of a voluptuous Mabel asking, "Where's Manlove Bradley?" This great sketchbook page remains in excellent condition.

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Robert Crumb - Original Sketches, Della Fox (1962). One side of this notebook page has a wonderful tonal drawing of Della Fox, an actress and singer who was very popular on the late 19th-century American stage. Her diminutive but plump figure helped project the winning impression of a precocious child, and her "Della Fox curl" was imitated by girls across the country. Crumb notes her as the "originator of the spit-curl" under his drawing. The reverse side of this 6.5" x 8.5" page has several doodles, including two faces that resemble the characters of Jim and Mabel, who Charles and Robert Crumb were at the time featuring in their home-made comics.

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Robert Crumb - Original Index Card Note (Circa 1980). This index card note was sent by Robert Crumb to S. Clay Wilson -- from one Underground Comix legend to another! Written in Crumb's famous all-caps lettering style. Here he even stylizes the initial capital "H" that begins his message. And he ends it with a nice personalized by-line, "R. 'Keep on Stickin' It' Crumb," perhaps reflecting a comment Wilson had made to him. A short, fun note with personal comments on his relationship with his wife Aline, and talk about naughty girls! Such personal items as this rarely come up for sale.

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Robert Crumb - Original Illustration, "The Road to Success" (undated). Vintage Crumb commercial art; we see two Topps Chewing Gum salesmen talking to each other, with one looking as if he came from the Broadway production of "The Music Man". In his perfectionist way this piece, one of Crumb's first paying jobs, took a while to finish. He cut it apart and redid much of the lettering, to get it just right. There is tape at the top and the bottom edge of this piece and its overall size is 8" x 13".

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Robert and Charles Crumb - Original Art Sketches, "Fun with Jim and Mabel" (1962). Rather than the usual various doodles, these two pages from an early Crumb brothers sketchbook make up a four page story. A fun tale of UFOs, perfume, and shoplifting, featuring the ever-lovely Mabel. The Mabel figures appear to be drawn by Robert, while the Jim drawings are by Charles. A wonderful piece that shows how fully developed the Crumb talent had already become by 1962. Overall size of the pages is 6.75" x 8.5".

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Maxon Crumb - Original Illustration, "Busty Sculpture" (undated). Working mostly in pencil, Maxon has more of an art nouveau style than his older brother, the legendary underground artist Robert. This is a great chance to add a piece of Crumb art to your collection! Framed to an overall size of 12.25" x 12.5", it has an image area of 5" x 5.5".

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Maxon Crumb - Original Sketches, "A Pussy - Ice". Cold and kinky are two ways to describe this piece by Maxon. A naked woman huddles on the side of a snow covered hill in this intricate work of art. Framed to an overall size of 12" x 14", it has an image area of 4.5" x 5.5".

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Maxon Crumb - Original Art Illustration, "Bathing in the Ganges" (1985) From the hand of Robert's younger brother comes this provocative drawing of a woman taking her daily bath. Items from any of the Crumb brothers are always very popular, and this piece should make its winner very happy! Attractively framed, the overall size of this piece is 15" x 17" with an image area of 8" x 10".

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Val Mayerik and James Sherman - Original Art for American Splendor, Complete 11 page Story (Pekar, 1986). Harvey Pekar is file clerk at the local VA hospital. His interactions with his co-workers offer some relief from the monotony, and their discussions encompass everything from music to the decline of American culture and life itself. At home, Harvey fills his days with reading, writing and listening to jazz. His apartment is filled with thousands of books and LPs, and he regularly scours Cleveland's thrift stores and garage sales for more, savoring the rare joy of a 25-cent find. Somehow, this all served for the basis for the award winning film. Here in this story, "Hysteria", Harvey takes on his editor, and argues with his wife, Joyce Babner. The art paper is 11" x 17" with an art image size of 10" x 15". The condition of the art is excellent, but note that the artists have drawn the story on two different types of art paper. From The David Letterman TV show, to the Howard Stern radio show, to a film, Harvey Pekar is a unique voice, and it all started with his comics. Own an original story!

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Stanley Mouse - Original Art Pin Up "Pussy Galore" (No Publisher, 1965). Underground poster artist, and chief illustrator for the Grateful Dead, Stanley Mouse was a part of the huge California art scene that included Wes Wilson, Rick Griffin, and Victor Moscoso. This is an early sketch of a hot chick on a motorcycle, done in marker and colored pencil on bristol that measures 14.5" x 20". There's a bit at tape at the corners, but the overall condition of the piece is excellent.

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The Air Pirates - Original Art Illustration, "Air Pirates Defense Fund" (early-70s). For those not quite "in the know" the Air Pirates really helped to set the stage for the parody laws we have today. Thanks to their talent, twisted sense of humor, and willingness to parody Disney in ways that would make Walt blush they became icons of the underground when they were sued by the Disney corporation. During the lawsuit the Pirates, Dan O'Neill, Bobby London, Shary Flenniken, and Gary Hallgren would appear at shows doing sketches to raise money for their defense. They formed the Air Pirates Defense Fund to solicit donations from like minded folks as well. This is the original hand drawn sign for the Air Pirates Defense Fund. On heavy board in pen all the pirates have added their talents to this one of a kind piece. Check out the characters running from Hallgren's mouse with fangs! There is some corner damage, from use in the 70s, and one or two light water stains. Still this is a very unique piece that would be the center of any underground art collection. Overall size of this piece is 20" x 30".

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Spain Rodriguez - Original Art Panel Page for the Collected Trashman, Page 16 (Red Mountain Tribe Productions, undated). A really detailed page from underground great Spain as his hero Trashman breaks into the headquarters of L.A.P., the leadership aggression program. Although this is an isolated page from a longer story, it holds up well as a stand-alone piece. Overall size of this page is 13" x 15". Outside of a bit of light soiling along the outside edges, this page is in excellent condition; all the zipatone shading film remains intact, with no discoloration.

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Spain Rodriguez - Original Art Panel Page for the Mother Jones website, "Bin Laden's World" (Mother Jones, 2001). Long-time underground cartoonist and history buff Spain offers up this page that is both topical and informative, letting readers in on some of the stuff that may slide under the radar at CNN. Bin Laden's World is well drawn and scary! Because it's real life, this will put a chill down your back faster than any EC-style horror comic can. Overall size of the page is 14" x 17"; it's in excellent condition.

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Spain Rodriguez - Original Art Panel Page for the Mother Jones website, "Bin Laden's World" (Mother Jones, 2001). Another increment from the realistic Bin Laden's World. This educational, informative page was published in the comix page on the Mother Jones website and is one of the newest works from Zap Comix artist Spain. Overall size of this page is 14" x 17", and is in excellent condition.

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Bill Ward - Original Illustration (undated). Bill Ward shows us one of the huge perks of working at the Bannington School for Girls in this exceptionally erotic and insanely detailed illustration. Known for his almost impossible representations of amply-endowed women, Ward's work is highly sought-after by collectors worldwide. The piece offered here, measuring approximately 10.75" x 12.75" overall, is in very good condition and has been signed by the artist in the lower left. There is a 2" tear approximately 4" from the top on the right hand side, but tis does little to detract from this glorious piece of art.

Sale Number:	809
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Auction Date:	February 6th at 12 PM CT through February 8th

2004 February Comic Auction