2005 May Comic Auction
| Sale Number: | 816 |
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| Auction Date: | May 18th at 12 PM CT through May 20th |
Featured Collections
The Northern Lights Collection
The Larry Jacobs Collection
The Random House Archives
Session 1
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Adventure Comics #33 (DC, 1938) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. This was only the second issue of this title's decades-long run (following the name change from New Adventure). The Creig Flessel cover got things off to a suitably adventurous start; the many features inside the book include an outing for Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's Federal Men as well as a humor filler by Bob Kane. Gerber "only" gave this issue a "6," but the fact that CGC has only certified two unrestored copies of the book to date leaves us to believe that there aren't many others out there. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $600; VF 8.0 value = $1,100. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #34 (DC, 1939) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. Fred Guardineer's safari cover scene is a nice warm-up for the many adventure tales in this third issue of the title (after the name change from New Adventure). Lead story honors went to wealthy adventurer Barry O'Neill; in this issue the character faced off once again with his Asian archrival Fang Gow. Also of note are Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's Federal Men and some gag features by Bob Kane. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $600. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 5.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #37 (DC, 1939) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. Not only do we really enjoy Creig Flessel's covers for this series, we admire his originality -- it seems that each scene was radically different from the next. Here, Flessel brings quite a bit of drama to, of all things, a hippo attack. Inside the comic, Fred Guardineer's "Anchors Aweigh" (which, as the name might indicate, starred Navy men) has the heroes finally meeting their mysterious archfoe, El Diablo. Also of note are some Bob Kane humor features. The issue is a Gerber "7," and our offering is one of only two unrestored copies that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $400; FN 6.0 value = $600. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 5.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #41 (DC, 1939) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. We wish Leo O'Mealia had done more comic book work -- we loved his covers for Detective Comics, and look at the shark scene he did for this issue! This book is also a key for Sandman fans, as Wesley Dodds had only his second Adventure outing here. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $1,084. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 4.5, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #42 (DC, 1939) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. This issue's Sandman cover was only the second by Creig Flessel to feature the character, and Flessel's use of greytone is impressive indeed. The comic's interior features include art by Wayne Boring and Bob Kane. The book is a Gerber "7". Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $2,031; VF 8.0 value = $4,739. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #43 (DC, 1939) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Fred Guardineer's dramatic cover whetted kids' appetites for an issue chock full of adventure tales, the most notable of which is one of the earliest appearances of the Sandman, with art by Bert Christman. Characters such as playboy adventurer Barry O'Neill and amiable boxer Socko Strong round out the lineup. CGC notes, "Centerfold detached at bottom staple only." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $930; VF 8.0 value = $2,015. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 6.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #44 (DC, 1939) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. This was the third cover appearance of the Sandman -- the character was so new, we bet some kids looked at this Creig Flessel cover and thought this was a villain being shown. Inside the comic, Sandman was drawn by Fred Guardineer. That's the only superhero story in the book, but there's a host of adventurers like Cotton Carver, Barry O'Neill, and Skip Schuyler braving various dangers. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $4,739. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #45 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. This issue's cover by Fred Guardineer gives us a hero worthy of the series' name, and it's a nice break from the usual costumed do-gooders. The star of the book hadn't changed, though -- it was the Sandman, drawn inside this issue by Creig Flessel. Bob Kane contributed both humor and adventure features to the issue. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $930; VF 8.0 value = $2,015. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.5, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #47 (DC, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. This FN/VF specimen is the highest-graded copy of #47 that CGC has certified to date, and the only one graded above 5.0. A typically great Creig Flessel cover whets your appetite for all things Sandman. The hero's interior story has art by Ogden Whitney (yes, the same guy who later drew Herbie, ACG fans). Plus there's Bob Kane art on a humor feature, and the usual plethora of adventure tales. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,431; VF 8.0 value = $3,340. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #48 (DC, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is one of the key issues of Adventure's run, in fact it's a key DC issue, period. It's the very first appearance of early superhero the Hourman, whose powers last for one hour from the time he takes a dose of Miraclo. Hourman went on to become a charter member of the Justice Society as well as starring in this title for many an issue. The caped hero is drawn on the cover and inside the comic by Bernard Baily. Among the book's other stories is a tale featuring Hourman's future JSA colleague the Sandman (drawn by Ogden Whitney). The other "name" artists include Bob Kane and Paul Gustavson. Overstreet lists this key issue among the top 30 most valuable comic books of all. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $6,700. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #49 (DC, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Hourman's second appearance came in this issue, which also featured the last generic cover, a pirate-themed (always a crowd pleaser...) beauty by Creig Flessel...or is it Leo O'Mealia? Interior artists include Bernard Baily and Bob Kane. This is the second highest-graded copy to be certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,638. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #50 (DC, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. The Hourman is in quite a jam on this Bernard Baily cover! Baily also drew the Hourman story inside the book, while Creig Flessel drew the story featuring the title's other star, the Sandman. This is one of only two copies of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,638. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #51 (DC, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Creig Flessel's distinctive style graces the Sandman cover of this early Golden Age issue, which features interior stories of Sandman and of Hourman. Flessel, Bernard Baily, and Joe Shuster are among the contributing interior artists. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2197; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,549. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #52 (DC, 1940) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Feast your eyes on only the third cover appearance for Hourman. The scene of Rex "Tick-Tock" Tyler in action is brought to you by Bernard Baily, who also drew the accompanying story. There's also a Sandman story with art by Creig Flessel and a Federal Men adventure scripted by the group's co-creator, Jerry Siegel. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $462. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 4.0, 6 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #53 (DC, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Every Golden Age hero worth his salt had a kid sidekick, and Hourman finally got one of his own with this issue in the form of Jimmy "Minute Man" Martin. The cover and Hourman story were both drawn by Bernard Baily. Also contributing were Creig Flessel (drawing the Sandman) and Bob Kane (drawing a gag feature). Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,444. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #54 (DC, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Hourman gets an assist from his young helpers, the Minute Men of America, on this Bernard Baily cover. Inside the comic are an Hourman adventure drawn by Baily and a Sandman yarn with Creig Flessel art. On the non-super-powered front, Howard Purcell drew the adventure of rough-and-tumble explorer Mark Lansing, one of many adventure-minded types who populate the issue. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $693. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #55 (DC, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. We think that the Hourman is body-slamming this fellow for attempted sabotage, though it may also be for crimes against fashion. Bernard Baily drew the scene as well as the story featuring Hourman. Besides Hourman and Sandman (the latter with Creig Flessel art), there are plenty of other he-men on hand -- there's not one milquetoast in the group that includes Barry O'Neill, Mark Lansing, Cotton Carver, and Steve Conrad. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $693. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 5.5, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #56 (DC, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Co-stars Hourman and Sandman are the featured attractions once again in this issue. Hourman is drawn by Bernard Baily (who also drew the cover) and Sandman is rendered in the issue by Creig Flessel. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,444. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #57 (DC, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. "Tick Tock" Tyler, aka Hourman, is drawn by Bernard Baily, both on the cover and inside the comic. The other big star of the book, Sandman, benefited from Creig Flessel art, and there's a whole slew of other adventures to boot. This is the second highest-graded copy known to man, or at least to CGC. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,444; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,222. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #58 (DC, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Soapbox racing in the urban jungle? Good thing Hourman's there to save the day on Bernard Baily's cover. Inside these covers are a Sandman story and the first appearance of Paul Kirk, Manhunter (not a superhero, but a private eye who tracked down missing persons), who became a regular in this series. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $693; VF 8.0 value = $1,444. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #59 (DC, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Hourman and Sandman were two busy gents from 1941 on -- not only did they fight crime in these pages, but they were charter members of the Justice Society as well (in fact, this issue has an ad for All-Star Comics #3, the JSA's debut). In this issue the two were handled by top artists Creig Flessel (Sandman) and Bernard Baily (Hourman feature and the cover). Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $693; VF 8.0 value = $1,444. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #60 (DC, 1941) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. Creig Flessel was one of the best, and his cover for this issue has an original viewpoint as well, showing the moment after the villains have been polished off (as Sandman grinds a well-polished wing tip into one of the mugs). An Hourman feature by Bernard Baily is also here, plus the usual assortment of adventure characters. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1014. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 5.5, 5 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #62 Big Apple (DC, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Starman, who had first appeared in the previous issue, made his second appearance here, drawn both on the cover and inside the book by Jack Burnley. The series' two established stars, Sandman and Hourman, are here as well, drawn by Creig Flessel and Bernard Baily, respectively. Only one copy of this issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,200; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,850. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #63 (DC, 1941) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. This was only the third outing for Starman, who is portrayed on the cover by Jack Burnley. Other heroes on hand are Hourman (drawn by Bernard Baily) and Sandman (drawn by Creig Flessel). Only one copy of this issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $576. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 6.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #64 (DC, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. Starman knew how to put his gravity rod to good use, as Jack Burnley's cover demonstrates. This title's "Big Three" of Starman, Hourman, and Sandman all appear in this issue, with art by Burnley, Bernard Baily, and Creig Flessel, respectively. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $576; VF 8.0 value = $1,200. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 6.5, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #66 (DC, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. True-blue DC fans remember the Shining Knight, a 6th-century hero who was revived from suspended animation in 1941 -- this issue to be exact. It's the origin and first appearance of the character, who would go on to be a member of the Seven Soldiers of Victory (Generation X comic fans might also remember him from the All-Star Squadron). The character profited from being rendered by top artist Creig Flessel. Other pencil-wielders in the issue are Jack Burnley (cover and Starman feature) and Bernard Baily (Hourman). There's also a Sandman story with Paul Norris art. Note that the only copy that bested this one in CGC's census is just half a grade higher at 7.5. CGC notes, "From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $705; VF 8.0 value = $1,470. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #67 (DC, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. This issue has the origin and first appearance of the Mist, a villain who used his "inviso-solution" to evil effect. Except when Starman managed to stop him, that is. Other stories include the Shining Knight, making only his second appearance and drawn by Creig Flessel. There's also an Hourman adventure drawn by Bernard Baily. Jack Burnley drew not only the Starman story, but also the very impressive cover (called classic by Overstreet) that features that hero. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,200. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #68 (DC, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Starman soars to the rescue, thanks to his anti-gravity rod. That cover image is by Jack Burnley, as is the story featuring Starman. Other characters appearing are the Shining Knight, Hourman, and Sandman; artists include Creig Flessel and Bernard Baily. CGC notes, "From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $576; VF 8.0 value = $1,200. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #69 (DC, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Sandy the Golden Boy made his first appearance in this issue, which was also the debut of the Sandman's new "superhero" look. The story was drawn by Paul Norris, and if you want to read it, you have to buy the original issue, as this important story has never been reprinted! And while that's the biggest news about this book, the rest of the issue is impressive as well, with a Starman cover and story (both drawn by Jack Burnley), the Shining Knight (drawn by Creig Flessel), Hourman (drawn by Bernard Baily), and more. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,250. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.5, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #70 (DC, 1942) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. The Federal Men were an Adventure Comics standby, in fact, they first appeared in #2, when the title was still called New Comics and Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster (who created the group) were doing story and art. But the group of FBI agents made their final appearance in this issue. Still going strong were Starman, the Shining Knight, Hourman, and Sandman, drawn by Jack Burnley, Creig Flessel, Bernard Baily, and Paul Norris, respectively. The cover is by Burnley. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $576; VF 8.0 value = $1,200. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #71 (DC, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. A couple of key firsts for Hourman are found in this issue -- for one, it's the first appearance of his Miraclo Machine, which would let him power up without taking pills. For another, Jimmy "Minute Man" Martin, while already a sidekick of sorts to Hourman, actually donned a costume starting in this issue. The other top characters and artists in the issue are Starman by Jack Burnley (seen on the cover as well), the Shining Knight by Creig Flessel, and the Sandman drawn by Paul Norris. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $555; VF 8.0 value = $1,156. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #72 (DC, 1942) CGC VG- 3.5 Cream to off-white pages. When Simon and Kirby joined DC, it was quite a landmark event. This issue's Sandman story has S&K's very first work for the company, coming just a couple of issues after the character had been revamped (getting a more superhero-like costume and the addition of sidekick Sandy). The other artists (and characters in the issue) are certainly no slouches -- among them are Jack Burnley (Starman), Creig Flessel (the Shining Knight) and Bernard Baily (Hourman). Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $2,058. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 3.5, 6 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #74 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Simon and Kirby not only drew this issue's Sandman cover and story, they were also responsible for the Manhunter feature, the second story for the character. Confusingly, the hero was named Rick Nelson in the previous issue but renamed Paul Kirk here, even though he had nothing to do with the "Paul Kirk, Manhunter" who had appeared in this title previously! At any rate, S&K weren't the only top creators involved here -- Jack Burnley drew a Starman story and Bernard Baily drew an Hourman yarn. There's also a Shining Knight story, drawn by Louis Cazeneuve. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,778; NM- 9.2 value = $2,400. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #76 (DC, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. The fertile imaginations of Simon and Kirby never cease to astound -- the use of a projector on this issue's cover is unlike anything we've seen on a comic book. The artistic duo also drew the interior feature starring the Sandman and Sandy, and a Manhunter story as well. Other heroes in the issue include Starman (Jack Burnley art), Hourman (Bernard Baily art), and the Shining Knight. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,156. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #80 (DC, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Two great runs of an artist and a character came to an end with this issue -- it was Simon and Kirby's last Manhunter story and Jack Burnley's last Starman story. The issue also features an action-packed Sandman cover (and story) by S&K, an Hourman story by Bernard Baily, and a Shining Knight tale drawn by Louis Cazeneuve. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $555; VF 8.0 value = $1,156. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 6.5, 6 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #81 Crowley pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. If you want to enjoy the fantastic Sandman and Sandy stories by Simon and Kirby, you pretty much have to acquire the original comics, as they haven't been reprinted in 20 years, and there's never been a collection of the stories in book form. In this issue, S&K produced both the cover and Sandman's interior feature. Meanwhile, Starman, who had been drawn by Jack Burnley since his feature debuted, got a new artist -- luckily it was the skillful Mort Meskin. The book's other big star, Hourman, remained in the trusted hands of Bernard Baily. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $744. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.5, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #82 (DC, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Simon and Kirby wrote and drew a Sandman Christmas story for this issue, as well as the book's cover. Other features include Starman with Mort Meskin art, Hourman drawn by Bernard Baily, the Shining Knight, and Manhunter, CGC notes, "From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $744; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,147. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #83 (DC, 1943) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Hourman made his last Golden Age appearance in this issue. Having been replaced in All-Star Comics as well, Hourman wasn't seen in a comic again until one of the JLA/JSA team-ups of the Silver Age. His farewell appearance was drawn by his regular artist, Bernard Baily. This issue has plenty more to offer, with a Simon and Kirby cover as well as interior art by S&K on the Sandman story. Also appearing in the issue are Starman, the Shining Knight, and the fellow you see on the cover inset, brainy youngster Genius Jones. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $744. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #84 (DC, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. We're sure this issue's Simon and Kirby cover grabbed your attention the way it grabbed ours, so we'll just let you know that S&K also drew the accompanying story inside the book. This issue also had the debut of the "Mike Gibbs, Guerrilla" backup feature; Gibbs' stories were set in occupied Europe, where the hero waged an undercover war against the Axis occupation forces. Other features in the book include Starman and the Shining Knight. This is not just the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date, it's the only one graded above 6.5. CGC notes, "From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,147: NM- 9.2 value = $1,550. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #85 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Here's an exceptional, pedigree copy of an issue that CGC has certified higher than 7.0 on just two occasions to date. Simon & Kirby did some of their most memorable work on Sandman; in this issue providing cover and interior art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $744; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,147. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #86 (DC, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This Golden Age issue not only has a Sandman story by Simon and Kirby, there are also adventures of the Shining Knight, Starman, and Manhunter. CGC notes, "From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $744. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #87 (DC, 1943) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white page. For some reason this issue is about as hard to find, especially in nice grade, as any 1940s issue of the title. Gerber rates it "scarce", and CGC hasn't certified a higher grade than this 6.5. Simon and Kirby provide cover and interior art on the Sandman series. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $357; VF 8.0 value = $744. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.5, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #88 (DC, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. World domination? Master race? Dream on, Nazi -- freedom-loving good guys Sandman and Sandy have other plans for you and your swastika-wearing ilk. Simon and Kirby show their mastery of comic art here, with a static scene that's as effective in its own way as S&K's usual hyperkinetic action. In addition to the Sandman story by S&K, this issue has Starman, Shining Knight, and Manhunter features. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,147; NM- 9.2 value = $1,550. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.0, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #89 (DC, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages. Why count sheep when you can count crooks? And count on the Sandman and Sandy to round 'em up. The distinctive style of Simon and Kirby graces both this issue's cover and the accompanying story. The book also has adventures of the Shining Knight, Starman, Manhunter, and more. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $357; VF 8.0 value = $744. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #90 (DC, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Like many issues of DC's second-oldest comic series (originally New Comics, then New Adventure Comics), #90 has few representatives in CGC's census - just five unrestored copies to date. Simon and Kirby cover and story art is featured. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $744. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #92 (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. DC's second incarnation of Manhunter had enjoyed a nice run in this title, but this issue was his last appearance of the Golden Age; he wouldn't be seen again until the 1970s. However, the book's star, the Sandman, continued to fight crime, drawn on the cover by Simon and Kirby and inside the book by Gil Kane. Other features include Starman and the Shining Knight. CGC notes, "From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $925; NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.0, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #93 (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The distinctive style of Simon and Kirby graces this issue's Sandman cover, and while S + K didn't draw the character's story, it was in excellent hands, with Gil Kane doing the honors. Also appearing are the Shining Knight and Starman, plus the humorous adventures of brainy superhero Genius Jones. CGC notes, "From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $925; NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #94 (DC, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue's Simon and Kirby cover can't help but grab your attention (the design is so striking that Jack Kirby revisited it decades later on the cover of Captain America #198)! The tale of the Sandman and Sandy inside the book was drawn by Gil Kane. There's more superhero action courtesy of the Shining Knight and Starman. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $600. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, 6 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #95 (DC, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. The Sandman, a powerless captive? Not so fast, Emperor-san! No doubt you recognize the distinctive style of Simon and Kirby on this issue's cover. Inside the comic, the Sandman and Sandy are joined by Starman, Genius Jones, and the Shining Knight. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $600. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 7.5, 6 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #96 (DC, 1945) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Simon & Kirby cover art, and interior art by a young Gil Kane mark this issue from 1945. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $288; VF 8.0 value = $600. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 5 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #97 (DC, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. A great Sandman vs. aliens cover by Jack Kirby looks nicer than the CGC-assigned grade, but some foxing is evident on the back cover. Gil Kane provided interior art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $600. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 7.5, 5 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #98 (DC, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This issue's surreal cover is something straight out of a strange dream... but what would you expect from those specialists in slumber, the Sandman and Sandy? Gil Kane drew the Sandman story inside the comic. CGC lists Simon and Kirby as artists for the issue, while the cover has been attributed to both Kane and Kirby. The Shining Knight and Starman are among the backup features. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $600. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #99 (DC, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Overstreet doesn't identify this issue's cover artist, but Gerber's The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books credits Jack Kirby. The Grand Comic Book Database Project offers another possibility, Gil Kane. CGC notes, "From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $600. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 7.5, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Adventure Comics #100 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. This comic has the first post-World War II work by Jack Kirby, who had to interrupt his comic-drawing duties to serve in the war. Kirby drew this issue's cover as well as the layouts for the Sandman story. Other features in the issue include the Shining Knight and Starman. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,675. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.2, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. The Sandman made his first appearance in this issue, which also tells the character's origin (this being a Stan Lee story, radiation was involved, natch). But the grainy villain isn't the only focus of the issue -- it's also time for love letters in the sand, as not one but two of Peter Parker's romantic interests make their debuts. One is Betty Brant, J. Jonah Jameson's put-upon secretary, the other is Midtown High cutie Liz Allen, and both are impeccably characterized by artist Steve Ditko. This NM copy has none of the "Marvel chipping" that can be such a thorn in the collector's side on these Silver Age books. Get this: unlike some of the other early Amazing issues, no grade higher than 9.4 has been assigned for #4 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $3,800. CGC census 4/05: 8 in 9.4, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
The Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. In the early run of this title, each issue offered a tougher villain than the one before, and this one has Marvel Comics' number one menace, Doctor Doom, the first time the Latverian was seen anywhere but the pages of Fantastic Four. The twist: Von Doom actually wants to recruit Spider-Man for a supervillain team-up, thinking the Webhead is a bad guy! Spidey's having none of it, of course. The Fantastic Four also put in an appearance before all is said and done. While the previous issues had kept the superhero plots and the soap opera stuff largely separate, it all comes together here when Flash Thompson's ill-conceived plan to dress as Spidey leads to capture by Doom (and even more popularity for Flash back at school). On the bright side, this was the story where Peter Parker realizes that Betty Brant really digs him. Somehow, the creative team of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko manage to cram all of that into a 21-page story, no wonder their tenure on this title is the stuff of legend. You won't find a nicer specimen -- no copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $2,900. CGC census 4/05: 5 in 9.6, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
The Amazing Spider-Man #16 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Daredevil crossed over into another character's title for the very first time here -- you can tell just how early it is since he's still wearing his original costume. DD joins up with Spidey to do battle with the Ringmaster. Meanwhile, Peter Parker keeps hearing good things about Mary Jane Watson, but he's not interested in being introduced. If he had only known! The cover and interior art are by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 2/05: 10 in 9.4, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
The Amazing Spider-Man #66 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Mysterio spends this issue luring Spider-Man into a fiendish trap, and we also see a glimpse of Norman Osborn, who has just remembered that he's the Green Goblin! John Romita Sr. drew this issue's cover, as well as providing interior breakdowns for Don Heck to finish. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 3/05: 13 in 9.6, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
The Amazing Spider-Man #84 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The Schemer harbors a grudge against the Kingpin, but why? And why does something about the Schemer look familiar to the Kingpin's wife? The story climaxes in a three-way dust-up between Spidey and the two villains. John Romita Sr. drew this issue's all-out action cover, as well as providing finished pencils over John Buscema breakdowns. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 3/05: 10 in 9.6, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Atomic Comics #1 Rockford pedigree (Green Publishing Co., 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The DC fan could have been forgiven for thinking this was a National Periodical Publication: the cover swipes Detective Comics #8, the logo resembles that of a certain Action-packed mag, and there are two ex-DC characters appearing, namely the Radio Squad (whom we know from More Fun Comics) and Barry O'Neill (who appeared in Adventure Comics). So if you collect Golden Age DC, this oddity should be on your shopping list as well. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 $1,219; NM- 9.2 value = $1,625. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.0, 7 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Avengers #3 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. The first team-up between the Hulk and the Sub-Mariner. Jack Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $330. CGC census 3/05: 11 in 7.5, 57 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Batman #6 (DC, 1941) CGC Apparent VG/FN 5.0 Slight (P) Off-white pages. Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson teamed up for both the cover and the interior art of this issue. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: cover cleaned, cover reinforced." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $423; VG 4.0 value = $846; FN 6.0 value = $1,269. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #7 (DC, 1941) CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Moderate (P) Off-white pages. Combine a bullseye cover and a Joker appearance, and you've got one great Batman issue. The Joker story climaxes in a face off between the Dynamic Duo and the Leonardo of the Larcenous Laugh himself -- atop a moving train, no less. The book has a Bob Kane cover and Kane, Jerry Robinson, and George Roussos art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, spine splits sealed, cover cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $423; VG 4.0 value = $846; FN 6.0 value = $1,269; VF 8.0 value = $2,856. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #19 (DC, 1943) CGC FN- 5.5 White pages. Though the Caped Crusader was drawn by a lot of top artists in the course of the Golden Age, Dick Sprang was the best of the bunch in the minds of many. If you agree, take a strong look at this issue, as it was Sprang's first work on Batman -- he handled both the cover art and all Batman features on the interior. Oh by the way, also on hand inside the book is that Madman of Mirth, that Funny Man of Felony, that Crafty Clown of Crime, the Joker himself. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $600. CGC census 1/05: 8 in 5.5, 23 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #20 (DC, 1943) CGC FN+ 6.5 White pages. This eye-catching cover by Dick Sprang is the first time the Batmobile appeared on a comic book cover! There's also a story featuring that Leonardo of the Larcenous Laugh, the Joker. Plus: could Bruce Wayne lose custody of Dick Grayson to an unscrupulous relative? Find out in a nail-biting backup feature. Interior artists in this issue include Jack Burnley, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $693; VF 8.0 value = $1,444. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, 22 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #24 (DC, 1944) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. This issue marks the first appearance of Professor Carter Nichols, who can send people through time by using hypnosis! Make sense? Well, even if it doesn't, he was a character who reappeared on many occasions in the Golden and Silver Age, with a time travel story the invariable result. This time around, the Prof sends Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson to ancient Rome, as seen on this cover, drawn by Dick Sprang. Another story in the issue has the Dynamic Duo meeting Tweedledum and Tweedledee. The interior art is by Sprang and Jerry Robinson. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $462; VF 8.0 value = $963. CGC census 3/05: 6 in 6.5, 22 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #27 (DC, 1945) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Jack Burnley's heartwarming Christmas cover scene was termed "classic" by Overstreet. No argument here, and we hope St. Nick is weighed down that heavily when he lands on our rooftop this winter! Inside the issue, the Dynamic Duo takes on that Bumbershoot Bandit, that Fowl Felon, that Man of a Thousand Umbrellas, the Penguin. There's also art by ace Bat-artist Jerry Robinson. Overstreet notes, "Very minor amount of glue on cover." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $600. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #30 (DC, 1945) CGC VG- 3.5 Off-white pages. Penguin story. First appearance of the talkative character known as Ally Babble. Dick Sprang cover. Sprang, Jerry Robinson, and George Roussos art. CGC notes, "4 pieces of tape on cover." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $308. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 3.5, 26 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #36 (DC, 1946) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. Penguin appearance. Last in the series of Alfred solo stories. Dick Sprang cover. Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $228; FN 6.0 value = $342. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 5.0, 28 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #40 (DC, 1947) CGC VG/FN 5.0 White pages. Joker appearance. Jack Burnley cover. Dick Sprang art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $308; FN 6.0 value = $462. From the Northern Lights collection.
Batman #41 (DC, 1947) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. This issue has this title's first science fiction cover and story. There's also a story featuring that Bumbershoot Bandit himself, the Penguin. The cover and interior art are by Jim Mooney. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $519. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 7.5, 15 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #46 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The Joker's back, and this time the Hoodlum Harlequin is committing crimes with a greeting card theme. Dare we say that's the hallmark of a madman? But there's much more for the busy Dynamic Duo in this issue -- good ol' Professor Carter Nichols sends them back in time once again, where they meet Leonardo Da Vinci. And then there's the story alluded to on Win Mortimer's cover, in which Batman quells a prison mutiny only to become an advocate for prison reform. The issue's interior art is by Dick Sprang. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $519; VF/NM 9.0 value = $797. CGC census: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #53 (DC, 1949) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. That Funny Man of Felony, the Joker, is back in this issue, and this time the theme for his crime spree is objects that begin with "ha" or "ho" (as in ha-ha and ho-ho, get it?). The Dynamic Duo are, as always, not amused. The issue has a Jim Mooney cover, with interior art by Mooney, Bob Kane, and Lew Schwartz. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $255; VF 8.0 value = $531. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 6.5, 8 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #55 (DC, 1949) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. Joker appearance. Dick Sprang cover. Sprang, Bob Kane, and Charles Paris art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $318. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 5.5, 11 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #56 (DC, 1949) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Penguin appearance. Dick Sprang and Charles Paris cover. Sprang and Jim Mooney art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $158. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 4.0, 15 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #59 (DC, 1950) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white to white pages. First appearance of Deadshot. "Batman in the future" cover and story. "Joker from the future" appearance. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $237. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 5.5, 8 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #60 (DC, 1950) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white to white pages. Dick Sprang, Bob Kane, and Lew Schwartz art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $158; FN 6.0 value = $237. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 5.0, 8 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #61 (DC, 1950) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Slight (A) Off-white pages. Origin of Batplane II. Penguin appearance. Win Mortimer cover. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $87; VG 4.0 value = $174; FN 6.0 value = $261. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #64 (DC, 1951) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Batman and Robin face "The Candid Camera Killer!" No, Allen Funt didn't turn homicidal, rather it's a crazed millionaire whose gun shoots people and also photographs them at the same time. The Dynamic Duo not only have to thwart that sicko in this issue, they also take on supervillain Killer Moth. The issue has a Win Mortimer cover and Dick Sprang art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 7.5, 7 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #70 (DC, 1952) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Win Mortimer cover. Bob Kane and Curt Swan art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $186; VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.5, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #72 (DC, 1952) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Win Mortimer cover. Bob Kane, Lew Schwartz, Dick Sprang, and Jim Mooney art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $186; VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #73 (DC, 1952) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white to white pages. Joker cover and story. Dick Sprang cover and art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $255. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 5.5, 5 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #74 (DC, 1952) CGC FN 6.0 White pages. Joker appearance. Used in Parade of Pleasure. Win Mortimer cover. Dick Sprang art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $186. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #83 (DC, 1954) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Dick Sprang cover. Sprang and Sheldon Moldoff art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $177; VF 8.0 value = $369. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #85 (DC, 1954) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. In this wild Batman issue, mistaken identities rule the day! As seen on Sheldon Moldoff's cover, a bad guy wants to wipe out the actors who are auditioning to play Batman, unless the real Masked Manhunter can rescue them in time. Things get even hairier in the issue's Joker appearance, which finds Batman trapped in Joker's body and the Fiendish Funster in the Caped Crusader's body! The interior art is by Moldoff as well. There's certainly no mistake about the identity of this copy -- it's the highest-graded copy of #85 that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $369; VF/NM 9.0 value = $565. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #87 (DC, 1954) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Win Mortimer cover. Sheldon Moldoff art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $177; VF 8.0 value = $369. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #90 (DC, 1955) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Win Mortimer cover. Sheldon Moldoff, Charles Paris, and Dick Sprang art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $153; VF 8.0 value = $311. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #95 (DC, 1955) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Featuring a minstrel named Sam Strong, who composes "The Ballad of Batman" and manages to help the Dynamic Duo. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $311. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 8.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #97 (DC, 1956) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. The second appearance of Ace the Bat-Hound (with cover billing, no less) makes this issue a must for Batman Family aficionados. But there's more, including a story featuring that Jeering Jester of Crime himself, the Joker! This issue is from the period when superheroes weren't in vogue, and as such it's less often seen than issues from other eras. Our copy is the highest-graded one that CGC has certified to date, and the only one graded above 7.5. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $311; VF/NM 9.0 value = $473. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #98 (DC, 1956) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Win Mortimer cover. Dick Sprang and Sheldon Moldoff art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $153; VF 8.0 value = $311. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.0, 7 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Batman #117 (DC, 1958) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Curt Swan and Ray Burnley cover. Sheldon Moldoff and Charles Paris art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $233. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Batman #120 (DC, 1958) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. First appearance of the Dynamic Duo's hovering "Whirly-Bats." Curt Swan cover. Sheldon Moldoff art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $233. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 8.0, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
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 2005 GD 2.0 value = $2,650; VG 4.0 value = $5,300; FN 6.0 value = $7,950. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 5.5, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Detective Comics #6 (DC, 1937) CGC GD 2.0 Brittle pages. Hailing from the dawn of DC, here's only the sixth issue of the series that later gave the company its name. This being the pre-superhero era, the series lived up to its title, with sleuths like Gumshoe Gus plying their trade. The cover is by Creig Flessel and showcases the series' early headliner, Speed Saunders. That character's story in the book was also drawn by Flessel. The other prominent creators involved were writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster; the future Superman creators produced both the Slam Bradley tale here and the story featuring the Spy. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $688. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 2.0, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Fantastic Four #49 (Marvel, 1966) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. While this is the second installment of what's often referred to as the "Galactus Trilogy," it's the issue in which the senses-shattering action kicks into high gear, and also the first cover appearance for both Galactus and the Silver Surfer. The story's by Stan Lee, and the art's by Jack Kirby, natch. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $423; NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 3/05: 21 in 9.0, 22 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Journey Into Mystery #112 (Marvel, 1965) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Remember the Hulk versus Thor battle in Avengers #3? If not, you can pick up a copy in this very auction, but such shameless plugs aside, that clash of titans is presented in expanded form in this issue. There's also a Tales of Asgard backup feature detailing the origin of Loki. Both of the features as well as the cover were drawn by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $515; NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 3/05: 12 in 9.0, 21 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
More Fun Comics #7 (DC, 1936) Condition: VG+. With this issue, More Fun was born, having changed over from New Fun due to the addition of New Comics to the burgeoning DC line. Reduced in size, this issue (and the next) would appear as magazine size, and display paper covers. The spine of this unrestored copy exhibits light scuffing, with a small 3/4" split at the top and bottom, and is still tight on all three staples. The margins contain a handful of small tears, but no chips or creases are evident. The interior pages are off-white and very supple. Considering the rarity and age of this book, it's a miracle it has survived so long in nice shape. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $1,560. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #11 (DC, 1936) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Issue rated "rare" by Gerber, and CGC has certified a higher grade (7.5) for just one copy to date. Vincent Sullivan is the cover artist, and also contributed interior art along with Joe Shuster, Leo O'Mealia, and Creig Flessel. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,635; VF 8.0 value = $3,900. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #12 Lost Valley pedigree (DC, 1936) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Vincent Sullivan, Joe Shuster, Leo O'Mealia, and Creig Flessel are among the artists in this issue, which also features a Dr. Occult story. Just two unrestored copies have been certified by CGC to date, and this one is easily the nicest. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,290; VF 8.0 value = $3,100. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #13 Lost Valley pedigree (DC, 1936) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. This is an early issue of DC's first-ever series, which began as New Fun Comics. Among the features in these pages is Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's character Dr. Occult (who hadn't taken on his "superhero" look yet). There's also art by Creig Flessel, Leo O'Mealia, and Vincent Sullivan, plus a biography of Fred Astaire, complete with photo. The cover is by Sullivan. This issue isn't often seen in any condition (it's a Gerber "7"), and Overstreet doesn't list values for grades above VF. Our offering is the highest-graded copy in CGC's census; the distant runner up is a distinctly no-fun GD/VG. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,185; VF 8.0 value = $2,850. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #14 (DC, 1936) CGC FN 6.0 Light tan to off-white pages. This perhaps the best existing copy of a very significant comic, the first appearance of a Superman prototype by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The character in question, known as Dr. Occult, had in fact appeared in previous issues of the series, but this issue saw him get super strength, the power of flight, a blue costume, and a red cape! Reportedly, Siegel and Shuster had already conceived the idea for Superman and were giving their concept a tryout of sorts. This October 1936 issue preceded Action Comics #1 by over a year and a half. The issue is a Gerber "7," and high-grade copies probably do not exist -- Overstreet doesn't list values for grades above VF, and this copy is the highest-graded one that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $5,550. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #15 Lost Valley pedigree (DC, 1936) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. This was the second installment of the three-issue "Superman tryout", with investigator Dr. Occult wielding superpowers and clad in red and blue (and of course, written and drawn by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster). And this one's the scarcest of the three according to Ernie Gerber, who gave this issue his "8" rating. Siegel and Shuster also contributed the Calling All Cars feature, which would appear in this series for many years under the name Radio Squad. And how about the Vin Sullivan cover, which posited a field goal-kicking mule 40 years before the movie "Gus" immortalized the idea! Not only is this the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date, it's one of only two that have been slabbed thus far, the other being a sorry FR/GD 1.5 copy. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $1,490; FN 6.0 value = $2,235. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 5.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #16 (DC, 1936) CGC VG 4.0 Cream pages. This issue has the last of the three stories in which Dr. Occult wore red and blue and wielded super-powers -- an obvious "Superman tryout" for Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, who hadn't yet unveiled the Man of Steel (while Dr. Occult continued to appear in the series, this was the end of his "super" phase). Siegel and Shuster also contributed the Calling All Cars feature (later called Radio Squad), and a host of other adventure and humor strips rounded out the issue. The Christmas cover (and what an odd scene it is!) was drawn by Vin Sullivan. The issue is a Gerber "7." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $1,490. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 4.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #18 Lost Valley pedigree (DC, 1937) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. This issue's cover would be unacceptable in this day and age, but Vin Sullivan's rendering was considered a fairly innocent gag 70 years ago. So we'll look past it to focus on a host of positives in this Platinum Age issue. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster contributed a Dr. Occult feature (though his brief "superhero" phase was at an end) as well as the radio-equipped cops of Calling All Cars. There's also the work of ace Creig Flessel in the issue. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $900; VF 8.0 value = $2,150. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #19 (DC, 1937) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Off-white pages. The back cover of #19 has an ad for Detective Comics #1; that shows you how old this issue is (it's part of DC's very first series, which was New Fun before it became More Fun). The front cover illustration is by Vin Sullivan; inside the comic is work by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster (writing and drawing their creation Dr. Occult) as well as Creig Flessel. CGC notes, "3 small pieces of tape on interior cover. Small piece of tape on centerfold." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $300; VG 4.0 value = $600. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 3.0, 6 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #22 (DC 1937) CGC VG+ 4.5 Light tan to off-white pages. DC's oldest comic series was its flagship long before Action Comics #1 signaled the dawn of the Golden Age of Comics. Some of the most influential scripters and artists of comics' early days contributed to this issue, including Creig Flessel, Vincent Sullivan, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, and Leo O'Mealia. Just two copies of this Gerber "scarce" issue have been certified by CGC to date, with the highest grade earned thus far a modest FN 6.0. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $552; FN 6.0 value = $828. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 4.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #23 (DC, 1937) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Gorgeous copy belies its age - over 67 years old! The issue rates a Gerber "rare", and this is the only copy of #23 to be certified by CGC to date. Vincent Sullivan cover and art, with additional interior art from Joe Shuster, Creig Flessel, and Leo O'Mealia. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,009; NM- 9.2 value = $2,500. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #24 Lost Valley pedigree (DC, 1937) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Nice, high-grade copy of a book that rates a Gerber "scarce". Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's superhero prototype Dr. Occult is featured. Artists include Vin Sullivan (cover and interior), Creig Flessel, Leo O'Mealia, Whitney Ellsworth, and Joe Shuster. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,518. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
More Fun Comics #25 (DC, 1937) CGC VG 4.0 Cream pages. Vincent Sullivan cover and art. Creig Flessel, Joe Shuster, Leo O'Mealia, and Whitney Ellsworth art. Dr. Occult story. CGC notes, "One inch tear on centerfold." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $552. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 4.0, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
More Fun Comics #26 Lost Valley pedigree (DC, 1937) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. While Christmas covers were quite common in the world of comics, we don't remember the last time we've seen a Thanksgiving cover! The "revenge of the turkey" scene is courtesy of artist Vincent Sullivan. Inside the comic, there's an adventure of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's quasi-superhero Dr. Occult (a Superman prototype according to some), plus art by ace Creig Flessel. This book is a Gerber "7," and it's the first time we've offered a copy of #26. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $552; FN 6.0 value = $828. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 5.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
More Fun Comics #28 (DC, 1938) CGC VG+ 4.5 Slightly brittle pages. Vincent Sullivan cover and art. Creig Flessel, Joe Shuster, Leo O'Mealia, and Whitney Ellsworth art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $500. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 4.5, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #29 (DC, 1938) CGC VG+ 4.5 Light tan to off-white pages. Dr. Occult story by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Vincent Sullivan cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $500. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 4.5, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #30 Lost Valley pedigree (DC, 1938) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. This was the first non-funny cover in this series; one of DC's top cover artists, Craig Flessel, delivered a nice punch-up with an exotic backdrop. Inside the comic, there's more art by Flessel as well as an adventure of superhero-esque character Dr. Occult, written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Joe Shuster. The issue is a Gerber "7," and our offering is the highest-graded copy (and the only one graded above 3.0) that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $750; VF 8.0 value = $1,375. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #32 (DC, 1938) CGC VG 4.0 Light tan to off-white pages. Interior front cover is an ad for Action Comics #1. Last Dr. Occult. Vincent Sullivan cover, with Joe Shuster, Bernard Baily, and Bob Kane art. Highest-graded copy so far by CGC for issue #32. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $500. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 4.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #34 (DC, 1938) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Zoiks! This never happened to Johnny Appleseed! Cover artist Vin Sullivan has quite a flair for comedy -- check out the pooch in the corner who's just as scared as his fruit-filching buddy. The interior of this issue boasts the work of some big-name artists: Joe Shuster (teamed as ever with writer Jerry Siegel), Bernard Baily, and even Bob Kane, who drew a couple of gag features. Overstreet 2005 NM- VF 8.0 value = $1,375. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #36 (DC, 1938) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Creig Flessel cover, with Bob Kane, Joe Shuster, and Bernard Baily art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $750; VF 8.0 value = $1,375. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #37 (DC, 1938) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Creig Flessel cover. Bernard Baily, Joe Shuster, and Bob Kane art. CGC notes, "Very small amount of dried glue on cover." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $750. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 5.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #41 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. An early Golden Age issue is always nice, and the Mile High copy doubly so. The many characters starring in the book include Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's Radio Squad (cops who communicate through the miracle of radio), Bernard Baily's Buccaneer, naval lieutenant Bob Neal, French Foreign Legion ace Wing Brady, a gag feature by Bob Kane, and the last installment of the Masked Ranger feature. Also of note is one of the only basketball-themed Golden Age covers we can ever remember seeing (looks like Monte Towe versus Shawn Bradley!). This is the only unrestored copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #42 (DC, 1939) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. In our book, Creig Flessel ranks among the best cover artists of all time; presumably the only reason he's not even more popular is that the early DC books he did covers for are so hard to get hold of! Inside this issue, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster contributed a "Radio Squad" feature which included a character named Bobby Kane -- wherever did they come up with that name? This is one of only two copies of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $636; VF 8.0 value = $1,166. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #44 (DC, 1939) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Creig Flessel cover. Bob Kane, Bernard Baily, and Joe Shuster art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,166; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,583. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #46 (DC, 1939) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. DC's oldest comic series is a daunting challenge to complete, but these offerings can help you get started or even help complete your run. Creig Flessel cover. Joe Shuster and Bernard Baily art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $636; VF 8.0 value = $1,166. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 7.0, 5 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #47 Cosmic Aeroplane pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. This unusually colorful cover was penciled by Fred Guardineer, his first for this title. Interior artists include Joe Shuster, Bob Kane, and Bernard Baily. CGC has certified two nicer copies to date, but only one with a grade higher than 8.0. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,166. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #49 Cosmic Aeroplane pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Nice copy from a notable pedigree. Fred Guardineer cover. Joe Shuster and Bernard Baily art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,166. CGC census 1/05:1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #51 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. The Spectre, who would make his first full appearance in the following issue, is seen in costume in a one-panel ad in this comic. That makes this the last pre-superhero issue of the series, but there are plenty of non-super powered heroes in these pages. There's also the last installment of the Buccaneer feature -- could it have been discontinued to free up artist Bernard Baily for the Spectre? -- plus Lt. Bob Neal, Wing Brady, and too many others to mention. The cover is by Sheldon Moldoff. CGC notes, "Last 2 pages are siamese." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,538; NM- 9.2 value = $7,000. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #52 (DC, 1940) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. This issue, the origin and first appearance of the Spectre, is on Overstreet's list of the ten most valuable comic books, and it was quite a special day when we laid eyes on this unrestored copy. The eerie superhero had a bluish-gray cape in his very first appearance; he would have a green cowl in the next issue and forever after. The character, writer Jerry Siegel's follow-up to Superman, has been an enduring figure throughout the history of DC, with every generation of comic fans getting to know him, both as a member of the Justice Society and as star of his own title several times in decades to come. The book's cover and interior art are by the artist most associated with the character, Bernard Baily. Gerber's Photo-Journal gives this comic a scarcity rating of "8," and CGC's census bears out everything we've heard about the scarcity of the book. Only two unrestored copies have been certified with higher grades by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $5,350; VG 4.0 value = $10,700. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 3.0, 2 higher.From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #53 (DC, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This issue, the second appearance of the Spectre, is currently #23 in Overstreet's ranking of the most valuable comic books, and the high ranking has to do with the hero's presence as well as the scarcity of the book -- it's a Gerber "8." The Spectre appears in costume on the bondage cover and again at the end of the story, both of which were drawn by Bernard Baily. This book features the start of the Captain Desmo feature (the pilot's previous aerial heroics had been in the pages of Adventure Comics) and a host of other stories as well. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $18,400. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #54 Larson pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The earlier issues of this title were cool enough, but beginning with his cameo appearance in #51, the Spectre made More Fun Comics something special, and led the way to the intros of other classic Golden Age superhero characters in subsequent issues. Bernard Baily's cover is an Overstreet "classic", and the issue itself is rated "scarce" by The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books. Add the ingredients of a renowned pedigree, and the highest-graded copy to date as certified by CGC, and this becomes one of the premier offerings of the sale! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $19,000. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #55 Nova Scotia pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This issue has "key" status owing to the first appearance of Dr. Fate, who was soon immortalized as a charter member of the Justice Society. The cover, featuring another JSAer-to-be in the Spectre, is by Bernard Baily. This issue is listed among the 100 most valuable comic books by Overstreet. Both Overstreet and Gerber list this issue as "scarce," which should have you reaching for your bid sheet -- that and the fact that our offering is a 9.2 pedigree copy! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $21,000. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #56 (DC, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 White pages. This hard-to-find issue (a Gerber "8") is one of the most valuable books of More Fun Comics' run. It features the first cover appearance (and second appearance overall) of Dr. Fate, the Golden Age hero who soon joined the Justice Society. The Howard Sherman cover received Overstreet's "classic" designation. Dr. Fate's origin story concludes in this issue. Another first here is the debut of jungle adventurer Congo Bill, a cult favorite who popped up in many a DC title in ensuing years (and we can't resist mentioning that he later became Congorilla). The book's interior artists include Bernard Baily. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,839. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 6.0, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #57 (DC, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Putting together a complete run of More Fun would be a tall order to say the least, but we're doing our best to help you with a wide selection of these hard-to-find books.This one's a Gerber "7." It contains very early appearances of the Spectre, Dr. Fate, and Congo Bill, who had first appeared shortly before, in #52, 55, and 56 respectively. The cover and the Spectre feature were drawn by Bernard Baily. CGC notes, "From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2,379. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #58 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. You can see from the grade and our scan how nice-looking this comic is, so let us take this opportunity to stress how early it is -- the fact that it has an ad for Batman #1 and All-Star Comics #1 speaks volumes here. This NM copy is a great showcase for the Bernard Baily cover -- when the Spectre isn't even the most ominous-looking guy in the picture, that's pretty spooky indeed. Baily and writer Jerry Siegel teamed up for the Spectre story. Also in this issue are some of the earliest appearances of Dr. Fate and Congo Bill. This is not only the highest-graded copy that CGC has certified to date, it's the only one graded above 9.0. CGC notes, "From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $5,300. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #59 (DC, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Many consider the work Bernard Baily did on the Spectre covers for this title were his most distinctive. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,098; VF 8.0 value = $2,379. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #60 (DC, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The Spectre has never looked more fearsome than on this Bernard Baily cover... come to think of it, he's never looked better than on this 9.2 copy! The Spectre's adventure inside the book was also drawn by Baily. Another future Justice Society hero, Dr. Fate, gets a story too, with art by Howard Sherman. If jungle types are more your cup of tea, note that there's a Congo Bill feature as well. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $5,300. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #61 (DC, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. DC's occult heroes dominate this issue: while Doctor Fate gets cover billing, the Spectre stars in the lead story. The cover is by Howard Sherman; other artists include Bernard Baily (drawing the Spectre) and George Papp (drawing Congo Bill). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $4,900. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #62 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The Spectre was a nearly omnipotent superhero, and Bernard Baily's cover for this issue showcases the character's overwhelming power. The other heroes in this issue are not too shabby in their own right; among them are Dr. Fate and Congo Bill. Even the Spectre with all his power wouldn't be able to find a better copy of the issue than this one -- ours is not just the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, it's the only one graded above 9.0. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $4,100. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #63 (DC, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The awesome power of the Spectre is on display on this cover by Bernard Baily. And there's more Spectre inside the book, by Baily once again. This issue marked the final outing for Navy Lieutenant Bob Neal, who had been a regular feature in the title, but there are plenty of other great characters here as well, like Congo Bill, the Radio Squad (drawn by Fred Ray), and of course Doctor Fate. This is the only graded above 9.0, and the highest-graded copy overall, that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $4,100. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #64 Larson pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. The Spectre was for all intents and purposes omnipotent, as Bernard Baily's cover reminds us! In addition to the Spectre feature, this issue gives us a number of other heroes including Congo Bill and the Spectre's JSA colleague Doctor Fate. Artists include Baily and Fred Ray. This copy is from the famous pedigree collection of Lamont Larson. CGC notes, "Mis-cut." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,908. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #65 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This Bernard Baily effort has received Overstreet's "classic cover" designation, and how can you dispute it? While some of the other Spectre covers which have the hero growing taller than a building blow us away in their own right, this smaller-scale scene really sums up the ominous nature of the character. Factor in the issue's scarcity, extremely high demand, and the Mile High pedigree, and you've got a unique item. While it's hard to get your mind off of the Spectre while staring at this cover, we'll note that Dr. Fate, Congo Bill, and plenty of other heroes also appear in the issue. CGC notes, "From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $4,900. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #66 Larson pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. The Spectre is one powerful fellow, as a couple of lawbreakers discover on Bernard Baily's cover. Inside the comic, the Spectre is joined by Doctor Fate, Congo Bill, and many others. This copy is from one of the most famous of all pedigree collections, the one assembled by Lamont Larson. As usual, the Larson copy is among the very best available; the only one graded higher to date is just one notch higher at 9.0. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue on cover. From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,908; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,004. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #67 (DC, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. This comic, a Gerber "7," features the first telling of the origin of the mysterious Dr. Fate. The other star of the book, the Spectre, is featured both on this Bernard Baily cover and inside the book. Two backup features had their final installments in this issue: Biff Bronson and Congo Bill -- of course, it was hardly the last hurrah for Congo Bill, who would continue on in the DC Universe in years to come. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $2,031; VF 8.0 value = $4,739. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #68 Larson pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Doctor Fate makes a house call to a mad scientist's lab here -- his diagnosis is acute evilness, and his prescription is a hunk of machinery, thrown right at the bad guy's head. Our kind of superhero! The cover and the Doctor's story were drawn by Howard Sherman. The title's other star, the Spectre, also appears, drawn by his regular artist Bernard Baily. Also, adventurer Clip Carson moved over from Action Comics to take up residence in this title; his story was drawn by George Papp. This issue is from the famed pedigree collection of Lamont Larson. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,538. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #69 (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Howard Sherman drew both this issue's cover featuring Doctor Fate and the story starring the same hero. That other Justice Society stalwart, the Spectre, also appears, drawn by his regular artist Bernard Baily. This superb VF/NM copy has that pedigree-type look about it. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,369; NM- 9.2 value = $3,200. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #70 (DC, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Dr. Fate took over this title's covers from the Spectre with issue #68. But for a bindery cut at the front top and a small tape tear along the spine, the copy would have earned a higher grade. Very nice-looking book otherwise. Bernard Baily and Fred Ray art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,538. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 7.5, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #71 (DC, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Overstreet and Gerber's The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books identify this surreal gem as a "classic" cover, but do not name the artist. The Grand Comics Database Project credits Howard Sherman, who handled the Dr. Fate story art on the interior. The issue also features the origin and first appearance of Johnny Quick. Writer Jerry Siegel and artist Bernard Baily teamed up on the Spectre story. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,548; VF 8.0 value = $3,612. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.5, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #72 (DC, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. The Nazi war cover - the only one for this title - is by Howard Sherman; interior art by Sherman, Bernard Baily, and George Papp. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $726; VF 8.0 value = $1,513. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 7.5, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #74 (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Here are the second appearances of two pretty famous superheroes, namely Aquaman and Green Arrow. Other highlights are Dr. Fate (drawn on the cover and inside the comic by Howard Sherman), the Spectre (drawn by Bernard Baily), and the fleet-footed Johnny Quick. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,850; NM- 9.2 value = $3,850. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #77 (DC, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Simply sparkling colors on this high-grade copy highlight George Papp's cover starring Green Arrow and Speedy, the duo's first cover. Papp, Howard Sherman, Bernard Baily, and Mort Meskin art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,275; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,963. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #78 (DC, 1942) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. When Green Arrow debuted, one of his main gimmicks was that his car, the "Arrowplane," was equipped with a catapulting seat, demonstrated nicely on this George Papp cover. This was a very early appearance for the character, who had first appeared in issue #73 of this title and didn't take over the cover until #77. This issue's other features include the Spectre (drawn by Bernard Baily), Doctor Fate, Aquaman, and Johnny Quick. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $612; VF 8.0 value = $1,275. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 5 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #79 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. A 9.4 copy of a 1942 comic is always a welcome sight, even more so when it's one of these tough-to-find More Funs. There's quite a lineup of artists and characters, with Green Arrow and Speedy by George Papp (who drew the cover as well), the Spectre by Bernard Baily, Johnny Quick by Mort Meskin, Dr. Fate by Howard Sherman, and Aquaman by Paul Norris. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,650. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #80 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Green Arrow does his best William Tell impression on this George Papp cover, and inside the book there's a host of other heroes, including Doctor Fate, Aquaman, Johnny Quick (with Mort Meskin art), and the Spectre (with Bernard Baily art). Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,275. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #81 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Here's the nicest copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date, in fact it's the only one graded above 9.0. The impressive roster of features includes Green Arrow by George Papp (who drew the cover as well), Dr. Fate drawn by Howard Sherman, and Johnny Quick drawn by Mort Meskin. And we haven't even mentioned stars Aquaman and the Spectre. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,725. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #85 (DC, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Normally, plummeting to the ground with your hands and feet tied up would be cause for alarm. But if you're pals with Green Arrow, it's no biggie -- see this issue's George Papp cover for evidence. More Fun had quite an impressive roster of characters in those days; features include Doctor Fate, Aquaman, Johnny Quick (with Mort Meskin art), and the Spectre. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $831. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #86 (DC, 1942) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. An often-forgotten aspect of Johnny Quick's powers was that, unlike the Flash, when Johnny got up to top speed, he could take off and fly! See him in action here, on a cover illustration by Mort Meskin (one of only three More Fun cover appearances for Johnny). Meskin drew the accompanying story as well. The other superheroes appearing here are Green Arrow, Doctor Fate, Aquaman, and the Spectre. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $399; VF 8.0 value = $831. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #87 (DC, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This issue saw the last appearance of the Radio Squad (originally created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster), a feature that had been a constant in this title since #11, when it was known as Calling All Cars. The concept (police communicating by radio) was quite a novelty when it debuted in 1936, when not every city had a police radio system! Also of note here is Johnny Quick's second More Fun cover appearance. Inside, there's a great lineup of heroes, including Green Arrow, Doctor Fate, Aquaman, and the Spectre. The cover and the Johnny Quick story are by Mort Meskin. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $831; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,278. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #88 (DC, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. The lineup of heroes in More Fun was tough to beat -- two enduring DC heroes in Aquaman and Green Arrow, two Justice Society guys in the Spectre and Doctor Fate, plus fleet-footed Johnny Quick, who profited from the art of Mort Meskin in this issue. The cover is by Cliff Young. CGC notes, "Light tanning interior front and back cover." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $831. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #90 (DC, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Not only does Cliff Young's cover give us Green Arrow and Speedy in superhero action, DC managed to put it a "buy war bonds" plug as well. Green Arrow stars in the lead feature, too, also drawn by Young. Other heroes in the book are Doctor Fate, Aquaman, Johnny Quick (drawn by Mort Meskin), and the Spectre. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,278; NM- 9.2 value = $1,725. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #91 (DC, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Green Arrow, Johnny Quick, Aquaman, the Spectre, and Dr. Fate appear. Cliff Young cover. Interior artists include Mort Meskin. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $261; VF 8.0 value = $544. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #92 "D" Copy pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Green Arrow, Doctor Fate, Aquaman, Johnny Quick, and the Spectre appear. Cliff Young cover. Interior artists include Mort Meskin. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $261. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.0, 5 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #93 "D" Copy pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. It's old-fashioned fun as Green Arrow and Speedy meet "The Man from the Mauve Decade" (that's the 1890s, in case you were wondering). The cover is by Cliff Young, who also drew the accompanying story. While earlier issues of this title mixed in a few adventure-type characters, this one's an all-superhero affair -- how do Doctor Fate, Aquaman, Johnny Quick, and the Spectre strike you? Note that while Overstreet calls this the first appearance of Dover and Clover, that comedic duo didn't debut until the following issue. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $261; VF 8.0 value = $544. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #95 (DC, 1944) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. Green Arrow, Doctor Fate, Aquaman, Johnny Quick, the Spectre, and Dover and Clover appear. Artists include Mort Meskin. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $261; VF 8.0 value = $544. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.5, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #97 (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Finally, a true challenge for Green Arrow -- some archers of the villainous variety (in tailored suits, no less)! Check it out on Cliff Young's cover. Another highlight of this issue is the artistic team-up of Mort Meskin (pencils) and Joe Kubert (inks) on the Johnny Quick feature. Other characters here are the Spectre (drawn by Bernard Baily), Aquaman, Doctor Fate, and the comedic antics of Dover and Clover. It's the first time we've ever offered a copy of this issue, which is a Gerber "7." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $835; NM- 9.2 value = $1,125. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #100 (DC, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Since when does a guy swimming in money need rescuing? At any rate, Johnny Quick is taking care of it (he can fly, don't forget). The cover is by Mort Meskin, who also drew Johnny's story inside the book. Also appearing are the Spectre (with Bernard Baily art), Green Arrow, and Aquaman. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $756. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 7.5, 5 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #101 (DC, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The first appearance of Superboy makes this a DC key by any measure! Especially because most of the story revealed new details of Superboy's origin (and therefore Superman's as well). Making his final appearance in this title was the Spectre, after being the star of the book for nearly 50 issues. He's drawn by Bernard Baily as ever. Green Arrow, Johnny Quick (with Mort Meskin art), and Aquaman also appear. It's interesting to note that Superboy didn't get a cover mention, while the comic relief duo Dover and Clover are billed on the cover but don't appear inside! That leads us to speculate that the Superboy feature was a last-minute addition here, most likely originally planned for another title. One mystery about this key issue is who drew the all-important Superboy story, which has never been conclusively attributed. The cover, featuring Green Arrow, is by Cliff Young. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $9,437; NM- value = $13,000. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
More Fun Comics #102 (DC, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Superboy fans take note: this is the character's second appearance, and our copy is the best you're likely to find! While the Boy of Steel is the undisputed star attraction from the point of view of today's collector, DC saw it differently back then, with wacky twins Dover and Clover getting cover billing (it was a key issue for the duo, as it's their first cover appearance). Henry Boltinoff drew the humor scene. The rest of the superhero roster is pretty impressive too, with Aquaman, Green Arrow, and Johnny Quick stories on hand. There aren't many high-grade copies that have come to light -- this is one of only two that have been graded above FN by CGC, and a total of only six have been slabbed to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,700. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.2, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #1 (DC, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. DC's second science fiction title debuted in 1951 with an impressive lineup of contributing artists, most of which would contribute to the long-running title for another decade. Carmine Infantino might be remembered more for his work on Flash and on the Adam Strange feature in this title years later, but his cover here ranks with his best efforts. Infantino gets sterling support from Frank Frazetta, Alex Toth, Virgil Finlay, and Howard Purcell on interior art. Our offering comes close to the highest-graded copy (at 9.0) that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2,004; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,402. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #2 (DC, 1951) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. For the second issue of the title, Carmine Infantino again delivers a dynamic cover. He also contributes interior art, along with familiar names Murphy Anderson, John Giunta, and Irwin Hasen. This is a nice copy of an early 1950s DC issue, books that are not that easy to find in grades as high as this. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $267; VF 8.0 value = $757. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.0, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #3 (DC, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Carmine Infantino had a knack for a 3-D effect on his cover work for these early issues, and it is all the more effective on this, one of the highest-graded copies CGC has certified to date. Infantino and Gil Kane provide interior art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $977; NM- 9.2 value = $1,350. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #6 (DC, 1952) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. This copy of an early issue of MIS displays nicer than the assigned grade. Carmine Infantino cover, with Infantino, Bob Oksner, John Giunta, and Jim Mooney art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $96; FN 6.0 value = $144. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 5.0, 9 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #7 (DC, 1952) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Early issue of the title impresses with a Gil Kane cover, and art by Alex Toth, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, and John Giunta. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $144. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.0, 6 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #8 (DC, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Carmine Infantino created a doozy of a cover for this issue, and also drew the Knights of the Galaxy feature, the last one in the series. Murphy Anderson and Bob Oksner provided additional interior art. CGC has awarded a higher grade to just one other copy of #8. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $605; NM- 9.2 value = $825. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #9 (DC, 1952) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Murphy Anderson's covers defined the "look" of DC Silver Age titles as much as did his more famous mates Gil Kane and Carmine Infantino. Infantino, John Giunta, and Bob Oksner contribute art in this issue. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $144. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.0, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #10 Bethlehem pedigree (DC, 1952) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Great alien cover, credited to Murphy Anderson. It's just begging for a cover blurb that reads "I Was Tried By An Alien Jury!" or something similar. Anderson also contributed interior art for this issue. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $384. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 8.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #25 (DC, 1955) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. The first Code-approved issue of this title. Interior highlights include "Interplanetary Insurance" by Carmine Infantino, and there's also great art by Murphy Anderson. This issue may be deceptively scarce; currently this is the only copy certified by CGC. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $99. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Mystery in Space #53 (DC, 1959) CGC Apparent FN 6.0 Cover Trimmed Off-white pages. Issue is notable for the debut of the Adam Strange feature in the title, and Gil Kane commemorated the event with a cool robot cover. Kane and Carmine Infantino provided interior art. CGC notes, "Top edge of cover trimmed." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $153; VG 4.0 value = $306; FN 6.0 value = $459. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #54 (DC, 1959) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. The second installment of Adam Strange in the title repeated the winning formula of a Gil Kane cover, with Carmine Infantino interior art. Tough issue to find in much better grade than this; only one copy has earned nicer than VF- 7.5 to date from CGC. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $135; VF 8.0 value = $360. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, 8 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #55 (DC, 1959) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. One of the most striking of all the great covers in the run is this grey tone beauty penciled by Gil Kane. Carmine Infantino, Mike Sekowsky and Sid Greene did the interior. This is about as nice a copy as you will find; the two copies currently ranking ahead of it in CGC's census managed a barely better VF- 7.5. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $114; VF 8.0 value = $285. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #58 (DC, 1960) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Gil Kane cover. Kane and Carmine Infantino art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $163; VF/NM 9.0 value = $249. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #76 (DC, 1962) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $134; NM- 9.2 value = $180. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 3 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #86 (DC, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Carmine Infantino cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $145. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #87 (DC, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Hawkman winged into Mystery in Space beginning with this issue for his third try-out stint (after two shots in The Brave and the Bold). The cover and interior art are by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $280. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #88 (DC, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Robot cover. Adam Strange and Hawkman stories. Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $250. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #89 (DC, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The Adam Strange and Hawkman double feature continues here. The cover is by Murphy Anderson, and the interior art's by Anderson and Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $240. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Mystery in Space #91 (DC, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Sensational copy stands alone at the top of CGC's census for issue #91. Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson combined talents for the cover and interior art on Adam Strange. Sid Greene also contributed interior art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
New Adventure Comics #12 (DC, 1937) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. The first issue of this title, the numbering of which continues from New Comics, is a Gerber "scarce", and only one copy has earned a higher grade from CGC to date. Whitney Ellsworth cover and Joe Shuster art are featured. CGC notes, "Cover detached from bottom staple only." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $1,016. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 4.5, one higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
New Adventure Comics #16 (DC, 1937) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. The first intentionally non-funny cover of the run is on this issue, another Gerber "scarce". This is the nicest copy CGC has certified to date, and the only one graded above 3.5. CGC notes, "Very small piece of tape on interior cover. From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,068. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
New Adventure Comics #19 (DC, 1937) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Creig Flessel adds his distinctive touch to the cover, and Joe Shuster provided interior artwork on this Gerber "rare" issue. CGC notes, "Small piece of tape on cover." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $712. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
New Adventure Comics #20 (DC, 1937) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Even with his early humorous covers, Creig Flessel's style stood out. The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books rates this a "scarce" issue, but then most issues from pre-1940 are! Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,068. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 5.5, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
New Adventure Comics #24 (DC, 1938) CGC VF 8.0 Light tan to off-white pages. The gorgeous cover is by Creig Flessel. Joe Shuster contributed interior art. Easily the nicest copy CGC has certified to date of #24, the book rates a Gerber "scarce". Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,469. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
New Adventure Comics #28 (DC, 1938) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. A "scarce" issue, according to Gerber, CGC lists just this one copy in its current census. Fred Guardineer, Leo O'Mealia, Bob Kane, and Joe Shuster art. CGC notes, "From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,469. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.5, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
New Adventure Comics #29 (DC, 1938) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. Before 1940 cover artist Creig Flessel was comic's pre-eminent front man. He's backed in this issue by Fred Guardineer, Joe Shuster, and Bob Kane. CGC has certified just two copies of this Gerber "scarce" book to date. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $534; FN 6.0 value = $800. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 5.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
New Adventure Comics #31 (DC, 1938) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. The final issue of this title; the name would change to the decades-spanning Adventure Comics with the next issue. Leo O'Mealia, Bob Kane, Fred Guardineer, and Joe Shuster are the featured artists. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $534. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 4.0, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
New Comics #1 (DC, 1935) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Here's a piece of DC history -- the first issue of only the second series DC ever published, appearing more than a year earlier than Detective Comics #1! This title ran 11 issues before turning into New Adventure Comics. Thereafter it became Adventure Comics, and this series that began in the Platinum Age made it all the way to the Modern Age, with a lifespan of 48 years and 503 issues. This key first issue is ranked among the 100 most valuable comic books by Overstreet. You may be surprised to learn that the book has Walt Kelly art, DC not being a publisher he's usually associated with. There's also art by Sheldon Mayer and Whitney Ellsworth. The cover is by Vin Sullivan. Overstreet doesn't list values for grades above VF for the book, and according to CGC's census, only one copy of the issue has been graded higher than our offering. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $8,700; VF 8.0 value = $20,000. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
New Comics #4 (DC, 1936) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. We were wowed by the sight of a Platinum Age book in CGC 9.2 condition! It certainly beats the pants off of the second highest-graded copy in CGC's census, which checks in at 5.5. Overstreet was so pessimistic about the possibility of a high-grade copy that the Guide doesn't list a value above VF. As for the book itself (a Gerber "7" by the way), it offered 84 pages of entertainment for a dime, with a mix of adventure yarns and gag features. The cover is by Vincent Sullivan; highlights include a Federal Men story by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster (who would go on to create Superman), several features drawn by Sheldon Mayer, and a partial adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $5,000 (highest value listed by Overstreet). CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
New Comics #5 (DC, 1936) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Overstreet notes "issue rarely occurs in Mint", and CGC agrees - this is the highest-graded copy to be certified to date. Gerber rates the issue "scarce". DC legend Whitney Ellsworth did the cover, and the even more legendary Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster teamed up for an interior story. Gerber rates the issue "scarce". CGC notes, "From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $5,000. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
New Comics #6 (DC, 1936) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This Gerber "rare" issue is a real find in this condition. Overstreet doesn't even list a higher grade value than 8.0. Whitney Ellsworth's cover art was a staple of the Platinum Age DCs, and the co-creators of Superman, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, cut their teeth here well before Action Comics #1. CGC notes, "From the Collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $5,000. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 8.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
New Comics #8 (DC, 1936) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. CGC has certified just one copy of this Gerber "scarce" issue to date with a grade above 5.5, and here it is! Whitney Ellsworth cover, with a Jerry Siegel story and Joe Shuster art. CGC notes, "From the Collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $3,400. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
New Comics #9 (DC, 1936) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Another opportunity for one of the earliest comic books from DC (or anyone else! It's a Gerber "scarce" issue, and our copy is the nicest copy CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $3,400. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.5, none higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
New Comics #11 (DC, 1936) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. One of the more desirable issues of this run, which would change to New Adventure Comics with the next issue, is this Whitney Ellsworth-drawn Christmas cover issue, which The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books rates "rare". CGC notes, "Very small amount of dried glue on cover." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,470. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.0, one higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
New Fun Comics #1 (DC, 1935) Condition: GD. One of the most historically important comic books ever published, New Fun #1 is the genesis of DC. Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, DC's creator, hit upon the novel idea of filling his first book with all new material, as opposed to the strip reprints other publishers were using for their comics. This idea would take years to catch on with everyone else, resulting in a pool of talent, including Bob Kane, Jerry Siegel, and Joe Shuster, drifting toward DC's doors. The concept paid off in spades. An incredibly interesting book by itself, New Fun #1 is oversized, measuring 10" x 15", and is very rare. Almost all copies are either restored, or beat up with low page quality. This particular one is something to behold, exhibiting no restoration, and off-white to white pages. The spine is cleanly split, but the cover has no missing pieces, and exhibits average wear usually found on VG to FN copies. A three-inch tear extending from the middle spine on the back cover, and a small stain on the back and front, are the only other defects worth noting. The interior is in remarkable shape, with little wear and superb page quality. Despite the defects, it's safe to say this book ranks among the best existing unrestored copies. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $6,650. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
New Fun Comics #6 (DC, 1935) Condition: VG. This final issue of New Fun contains the first installment of Siegel and Shuster's Dr. Occult, a strip that would eventually introduce the famous Superman prototype in More Fun #14. Considered by many collectors to be as rare as the elusive New Fun #2, this issue has little wrong with it from a structural standpoint; the cover is tight on all three staples, the spine has some fraying, and there are four small tears on the margins of the front and back. The book has some rippling through the middle, due to humidity exposure. This one ranks among the best existing unrestored copies of #6 around. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $6,300. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Sea Devils #2 (DC, 1961) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Russ Heath cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $218; VF/NM 9.0 value = $334. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Strange Tales #104 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. It's the first appearance of one of the cult villains in all of comics, Paste-Pot Pete! Know this: it's not so much his paste-pot you have to worry about, but rather his paste-gun, as the Human Torch discovers to his peril here (to the dismay of PPP fans everywhere, the villain was later renamed to become the ultra-boring "Trapster"). Of course, the cover and interior art are from the fertile mind of Jack Kirby. The backup features are true "strange tales," with art by Steve Ditko and Larry Lieber. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $223. From the Northern Lights collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Superboy #1 (DC, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Here's the issue that started off a thirty-year run for this title, a run that endured even through those difficult pre-Silver Age days when superheroes were largely out of fashion. Maybe DC's formula for the book had something to do with it -- in the early days of this title, there were no super-powered villains (young Lex Luthor, etc.) and Superboy wasn't whisked off to the future to join the Legion of Super-Heroes every three hours. Instead, less flashy (but well-written) tales were the order of the day, usually with a subtle moral for young readers. The Boy of Steel's debut issue features a Wayne Boring cover and John Sikela art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $8,709; NM- 9.2 value = $12,000. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.From the Northern Lights Collection.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Tales of Suspense #41 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. In Iron Man's third appearance, Shellhead takes on the evil of... Doctor Strange! No, calm down, it's not that Doctor Strange, who debuted in Strange Tales a scant two months later. Enjoy this villain while you can, because Marvel never used him again for obvious reasons. Jack Kirby drew the cover and the Iron Man story, while Steve Ditko and Larry Lieber each added an eerie backup feature. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $672. CGC census 3/05: 6 in 7.5, 18 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Tales to Astonish #2 (Atlas, 1959) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. This one's got everything you could want in an Atlas comic, starting with a UFO cover by Steve Ditko (and one of the most ominous ones you'll ever see, at that!) and continuing with interior art by Atlas stalwarts John Buscema, Don Heck, and Joe Sinnott! There's even Matt Baker art in these pages - since most sources put the year of his death at 1959, this is likely one of the last stories he drew. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $171; VF 8.0 value = $485. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, 4 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Whiz Comics #123 (Fawcett, 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Pete Costanza cover. Kurt Schaffenberger and Basil Wolverton art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $141; VF/NM 9.0 value = $203. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Whiz Comics #126 (Fawcett, 1950) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Kurt Schaffenberger and Basil Wolverton art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $75; VF 8.0 value = $141. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Whiz Comics #132 (Fawcett, 1951) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Captain Marvel, Ibis the Invincible, Golden Arrow, and Lance O'Casey appear. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $75. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.0, 1 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
X-Men #95 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Death of Thunderbird. Third appearance of the new X-Men. Count Nefaria appearance. Gil Kane cover. Dave Cockrum art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 3/05: 61 in 9.2, 90 higher. From the Northern Lights Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Crime SuspenStories #2 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1950) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. In the story "Dead-Ringer," a criminal finds out that he looks exactly like a millionaire who has amnesia, giving him the idea to rub out the rich man and take his place. But his plan goes horribly wrong... Johnny Craig drew that story as well as the cover, which is in a similar vein. The book also has interior art by Graham Ingels and Jack Kamen. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $840. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Crime SuspenStories #3 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This issue's story "Blood Red Wine" is doubly notable -- for one, it adapts Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado,"and for another, it marks the beginning of a "Haunt of Fear" section in this series, hosted by the Old Witch. The story has Graham Ingels art; the issue's other artists are Johnny Craig (who also drew the cover), Harvey Kurtzman, and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher.
Crime SuspenStories #4 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Who wouldn't be creeped out by Johnny Craig's cover, or any other cover featuring two-headed, pickled freaks? Craig also provides interior art for the issue, with a story that puts a whole new twist on the mystery tradition known as the locked-room murder. There's also art by Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, and Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 9.8, none higher.
Crime SuspenStories #8 Gaines File pedigree 3/11 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Jack Kamen drew this issue's tale "A Trace of Murder," in which a jealous husband kills his wife, and another jealous husband across town does the same, and some young pranksters at the cemetery decide to switch the two gravestones... Also notable is a story hosted by the Old Witch and drawn by Graham Ingels. The issue's other artists are Johnny Craig (who also drew the cover) and George Roussos. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $485. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.6, 2 higher.
Crime SuspenStories #8 (EC, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Old Witch appearance. Johnny Craig cover. Craig, Jack Kamen, George Roussos, and Graham Ingels art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $367; NM- 9.2 value = $485. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.0, 6 higher.
Crime SuspenStories #25 Palo Alto pedigree (EC, 1954) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Jack Kamen cover. Kamen, Reed Crandall, Bernie Krigstein, and George Evans art. Comes with the Palo Alto certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $120; VF/NM 9.0 value = $178. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, 5 higher.
Extra! #1 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1955) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. There was plenty to like about this "New Direction" EC title. For one thing, it had exciting stories starring globetrotting reporters, and for another, the issues were always chock full of Johnny Craig stories and art. This debut issue has a Craig cover as well as two stories drawn by Craig. John Severin and Reed Crandall rounded out the artistic lineup. Though these New Direction books were usually Comics Code-approved, this issue wasn't, probably because some of the art was a bit too "good girl" for the Code's taste. Our offering is the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $280. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Frontline Combat #2 (EC, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Jack Davis drew this issue's gripping lead story "Bouncing Bertha," in which soldiers in Korea have to abandon their tank, but don't lose their will to fight (well, one of them does...). The book also features the art of Harvey Kurtzman (who also drew the cover), Jack Davis, Wally Wood, and the team of John Severin and Bill Elder. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $398; NM- 9.2 value = $525. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 4 higher.
Haunt of Fear #6 (EC, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Features EC's first of several unauthorized adaptations of Ray Bradbury stories). Art by Johnny Craig (cover), Graham Ingels, Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, and Jack Davis. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $315; VF/NM 9.0 value = $463. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, 6 higher.
Haunt of Fear #10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This issue's lead story was reportedly the first time Graham Ingels signed his work "Ghastly." Ingels is the "artist of the issue" here, and the lead story he drew is an excellent EC comeuppance tale, as a sleazy undertaker who specializes in price-gouging finds the tables turned. This issue also has art by Al Feldstein (cover), Jack Kamen, and Jack Davis, plus an unusual collaboration between Davis and Johnny Craig. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $610. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.2, 6 higher.
Haunt of Fear #13 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1956) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The story "Wolf Bait" takes the reader to the steppes of old Russia, where wolves chase a horse-drawn sleigh, and the passengers decide they can only save themselves from a pack of wolves by sacrificing one of the group. And the one they throw to the wolves is... the issue doesn't say, how's that for an EC twist! That memorable tale was drawn by Jack Davis, with Graham Ingels' cover offering a preview. The issue also has interior art by Ingels, Jack Kamen, and Johnny Craig. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $460. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Haunt of Fear #27 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. "Somber time ... and the livin' is E.C." Don't blame us for that groaner, it's a direct quote from the Old Witch, who introduces a very disturbing story entitled "About Face." Meanwhile, fellow horror host the Crypt-Keeper has a cannibalism story to tell. And the series' third GhouLunatic, the Vault-Keeper, not only tells a terror tale, he's seen perusing a copy of Seduction of the Innocent. The issue's artists are regulars Graham Ingels (who also drew the cover), George Evans, Jack Kamen, and Reed Crandall. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $320. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Impact #1 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This issue's story "Master Race," with art by Bernie Krigstein, is no doubt the most memorable story in any "New Direction" EC comic. Krigstein's technique has been subjected to much analysis over the years due to its innovative storytelling. The subject matter, involving concentration camps, was the reason this issue was not approved by the Comics Code. In addition to the Krigstein feature, there are stories with art by Reed Crandall, George Evans, and Graham Ingels. The cover, a scene from "Master Race," is by Jack Davis. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $240. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Impact #1 Gaines File pedigree 6/12 (EC, 1955) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue was not approved by the Comics Code because of a concentration camp story with art by Bernie Krigstein. In addition to the Krigstein feature, there are stories with art by Reed Crandall, George Evans, and Graham Ingels. The cover's by Jack Davis. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $128. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, 6 higher.
Impact #5 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1955) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Last issue of the title. Jack Davis cover. George Evans, Joe Orlando, Graham Ingels, and Bernie Krigstein art. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.2, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Mad #1 (EC, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. It's hard to believe that there was a world without Mad at one time, but indeed, from the dawn of time through late 1952, mankind was deprived of it. But starting with this very issue, the combination of Harvey Kurtzman's sense of humor with the artistic talents of Wally Wood, Jack Davis, and Bill Elder made comic history. Only a handful of copies have been graded higher than this one in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,083; NM- 9.2 value = $6,700. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 9.0, 6 higher.
Mad #2 (EC, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Comedy, thy name is Melvin! At least according to the Usual Gang of Idiots, who followed up their Melvin cover on #1 with this issue's John Severin-drawn Tarzan parody "Melvin!". Bill Elder and Wally Wood joined the fun by working under the pen names Melvin Elder and Melvin Wood for this issue. Another highlight is Jack Davis' cover and accompanying story, a baseball tale that combines horror and humor (this was EC, after all). Melvin Overstreet's 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,329; NM- 9.2 value = $1,750. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.0, 9 higher.
Mad #2 (EC, 1952) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. Jack Davis cover. Davis, John Severin, Bill Elder, and Wally Wood art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value =$242; FN 6.0 value = $363. CGC census 3/05: 6 in 5.0, 41 higher.
Mad #5 (EC, 1953) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Low distribution issue, pulled from many newsstands. Humorous William Gaines biography. Blackhawk parody. Bill Elder cover and art. Wally Wood, John Severin, and Jack Davis also contribute interior art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $304. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 4.0, 21 higher.
Mad #6 (EC, 1953) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Slight (A) Off-white pages. "King Kong", "Tarzan", and "Casey at the Bat" parodies. Popeye cameo. Harvey Kurtzman cover. Kurtzman, Wally Wood, John Severin, Bill Elder, and Jack Davis art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $59; VG 4.0 value = $118; FN 6.0 value = $177; VF 8.0 value = $443.
Mad #11 (EC, 1954) CGC Apparent VF/NM 9.0 Slight (P) Cream to off-white pages. Basil Wolverton cover. Interior art by Wolverton, Wally Wood ("Flash Gordon" parody), Jack Davis, and Bill Elder. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: cover cleaned and pressed, staples cleaned." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $59; VG 4.0 value = $118; FN 6.0 value = $177; VF 8.0 value = $443; VF/NM 9.0 value = $652.
Mad #12 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Archie and Jughead find Mr. Weatherbee chasing Betty and Veronica around his desk? And just then, Blondie strolls by holding a copy of "How To Break Into Burlesque?" Maybe Chic Young and Bob Montana called their lawyers when they saw this, but more likely they laughed out loud at Bill Elder's parody "Starchie" just like the rest of us. The Mad crew didn't stop there, though -- they lambasted Lancaster in "From Eternity Back to Here!" and went on to pull off what has to be the only "Mark Trail" parody ever attempted. The artists drawing all of this weren't just any old shmendricks, either: try Jack Davis, Wally Wood, and Bernie Krigstein. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Mad #12 Gaines File pedigree 6/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. With an Archie parody from Bill Elder and a "From Here To Eternity" parody from Bernie Krigstein, this issue provided plenty of yucks. EC stalwarts Wally Wood and Jack Davis contribute as well. One of the select copies from William Gaines' vaults. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.4, 5 higher.
Mad #14 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue's contents (besides an early appearance of the always-puzzling word potrzebie) include a Mandrake the Magician parody drawn by Bill Elder and artistic contributions by Wally Wood and Jack Davis, as well as some hard-to-recognize Russ Heath artwork on a Plastic Man parody. This is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher.
Mad #14 (EC, 1954) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Only Mad could satirize something that was funny in the first place... and pull it off! Witness the adventures of "Plastic Sam" and his sidekick "Wheezy Wunks" in this issue. The art on that story is one of the only Mad efforts by Russ Heath. The issue also has the art of Bill Elder (Mandrake the Magician parody), Wally Wood, and Jack Davis. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $353. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, 7 higher.
Mad #15 (EC, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Check out Mad's brand o' humor in a parody of "The Wild One." Also of note here are the comic-strip parody "Gasoline Valley" and a Pot Shot Pete strip by Harvey Kurtzman. Manning the drawing boards were Wally Wood, Bill Elder, and Jack Davis. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, 4 higher.
Mad #19 (EC, 1955) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Mickey Mouse parody. Bill Elder, Jack Davis, and Wally Wood art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $300. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 8.0, 12 higher.
Mad #21 (EC, 1955) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. First appearance of Alfred E. Neuman (on fake ad on cover). Art by Bill Elder (Popeye parody), Jack Davis, and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $300. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 8.0, 8 higher.
Mad #22 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1955) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This "Special art issue" is a rare single-artist Mad, with Bill Elder supplying all of the issue's interior art (that's Elder wigging out on the cover, too). The Picasso-esque cover is by Harvey Kurtzman. Only one copy of this issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. Note that while CGC has certified this comic as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 12/04: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Mad #22 (EC, 1955) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. "Special art issue." Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. All interior art by Bill Elder. CGC notes, "'Will Elder' written on 1st page in marker." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $300. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 8.0, 18 higher.
Mad #23 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This last comic book issue of Mad (before the switch to the magazine format still published today) certainly has a thought-provoking cover! Inside, there's art by Jack Davis and Wally Wood to tickle your funnybone with. Although CGC recognizes this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies the lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Panic #9 (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The Panic crew followed up this issue's fake scandal-sheet cover showing Superman, Dick Tracy, and Smilin' Jack with a parody of another popular strip character in the story "Rx Migraine, M.D." The issue's art is by Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $145. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Panic #10 (EC, 1955) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Al Feldstein cover. Bill Elder and Jack Davis art. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $135. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, 4 higher.
Magazines
Shock Illustrated #2 (EC, 1956) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This was one of the last non-Mad EC publications, and while a #3 was printed, #2 was the last issue of this title to actually make it to newsstands. The cover's by Rudi Nappi, and if you only know that artist from his classic "Hardy Boys" book covers, see how he handles darker material here (the scrawl on the mirror reads "Help me. Stop me. Don't let me do this again!"). The issue's interior art is by Reed Crandall, Al Williamson (with an Angelo Torres assist), Graham Ingels, and George Evans. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Shock SuspenStories #11 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This suspense-packed issue features stories of two very jealous husbands, and neither the one in Jack Kamen's contribution "Three's a Crowd" nor the hubby in Johnny Craig's "The Tryst" is a particularly stable type... The comic also features a Craig cover, a science fiction story drawn by Reed Crandall, and another stellar contribution by Wally Wood. Only one copy of this issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate is included with this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $385. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #21 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Wally Wood provided the art for this issue's story "Terror Ride," in which two newlyweds come upon an amusement park that's all dark and boarded up. But they decided to try a ride anyway... The issue also boasts art by Al Feldstein and Graham Ingels. The cover is by Feldstein. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,330. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, 2 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #22 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Johnny Craig provided the art for "The Curse of the Arnold Clan," in which a fellow searching his attic for a Halloween costume finds out some very disturbing information about his family history. The costume party he attends has a little in-joke for EC fans, as one of the partygoers is dressed as EC's Pre-Trend superheroine, Moon Girl. This issue also has art by Feldstein, Graham Ingels, and Jack Kamen. The cover is by Feldstein. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,040. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 9.6, none higher.
Tales From the Crypt #23 Gaines File pedigree 1/10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This is a beautiful and near-immaculate copy, with art by the EC horror greats Al Feldstein, Graham Ingels, Johnny Craig, and Jack Davis (his first work for this title). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $810. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #25 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. This book's Jack Kamen-drawn tale posits a nerd who would do anything to be loved by his dream girl... be careful what you wish for, especially when the story's called "Loved to Death!" Filling out the usual stellar lineup of creators are cover artist Al Feldstein, plus Jack Davis, Wally Wood, and Graham Ingels. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $810. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #27 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. This is the first issue of this series to feature Joe Orlando art. Orlando drew the story "Madam Bluebeard," featuring a widow whose seven husbands have all met "accidental" deaths. The issue also has a Wally Wood cover, and interior art by Jack Davis, Graham Ingels, and Jack Kamen. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 9.6, none higher.
Tales From the Crypt #30 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. In this issue's lead story "Gas-tly Prospects," a claim-jumper who resorts to murder finds his victim just won't die. Jack Davis drew the tale, which is previewed on Davis' cover scene. Other artists represented are Joe Orlando, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels. When it comes to collecting ECs, you can't beat the Gaines File copies, and this one is certified as copy 1 of 12, making it the best of the best. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Tales From the Crypt #31 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This issue features the first artwork Al Williamson did for EC (though another story was published first). The immensely talented Williamson quickly took his place among the company's regulars, and speaking of the EC staff, Bill Gaines and crew make an almost Mad-like appearance in a humorous tale drawn by Jack Kamen (and starring Kamen as the main character!). The issue also features the artwork of Jack Davis and Graham Ingels. Images from the issue were used in the book Parade of Pleasure. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $660. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Tales From the Crypt #33 (EC, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. EC fans finally learned the origin of the Crypt-Keeper in this issue, and it's gruesome stuff -- those are his parents on Jack Davis' cover; we kid you not. The origin story was drawn by Davis as well, and the issue also has art by George Evans, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $687; NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 9.0, 8 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #42 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Staking his claim to this issue's cover was Jack Davis, one of EC's most prolific artists. On this title alone Davis created 18 of the 27 covers, and contributed interior story art on 23 issues. He gets help from Jack Kamen and Graham Ingels in this issue, as well as from Bernard Krigstein, whose story "The Bath" looks at a cleanliness-obsessed tyrant who gets his just deserts. While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate is included with this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $560. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Tales From the Crypt #46 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The final issue of this title starts with a sobering editorial that begins, "You may never read this magazine." Forced to shut down its line of horror and crime comics, EC produced this one last issue, the content of which had originally been produced for a planned fourth horror title to be called Crypt of Terror. The editorial warns that the issue might never be printed, and even then might not make it to newsstands. The comic did make it to readers, but distribution of this final issue was low. All of this overshadowed stories and art which were up to EC's usual standard, with a Jack Davis cover and interior art by Davis, George Evans, Joe Orlando, and Graham Ingels. This is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $660. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher.
Three Dimensional EC Classics #1 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1954) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to 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 Wally Wood, Bernard Krigstein, George Evans, and Graham Ingels. According to Overstreet, this book is "rare in high grade due to unstable paper." The two pairs of 3-D glasses that came with the comic are included here. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $270; VF 8.0 value = $563. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 7.0, 7 higher.
Two-Fisted Tales #34 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Jack Davis not only delivered a rip-roaring cover for this issue, he was assigned the lead story, in which a beaten-down ol' cowpoke just wants to reach Betsy before he dies... but who is Betsy? The four battle tales are all from different eras; in addition to Davis' Western yarn, there's a Wally Wood-drawn story set in the Dark Ages, a French Foreign Legion story with John Severin art, and a World War I duel-in-the-skies tale drawn by George Evans. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $280. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Vault of Horror #23 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Jack Davis did double duty on this issue, and one of the two stories he drew was the soap-themed "99 44/100% Pure Horror." The issue also has art by Johnny Craig and Graham Ingels, plus a bio of the "Ghastly" one himself. The cover is by Craig. By the way, this book received that pre-Code badge of honor, a mention in Parade of Pleasure. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $535. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 9.8, none higher.
Vault of Horror #24 Gaines File pedigree 4/11 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This issue spotlights Johnny Craig with a mini-biography and photo. Craig, who unlike most of the other EC regulars wrote his own stories, comes through with the cover of this issue as well as the lead story "A Bloody Undertaking." This issue also includes the artistic stylings of Graham Ingels, Joe Orlando, and Jack Davis. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $535. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Vault of Horror #25 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Two con men put on a fake seance... but is it really fake? That's the "hook" of the story drawn by Johnny Craig in this issue (the cover is also by Craig). And that's just a warm-up for the horror tale drawn by Graham Ingels in the same issue. It's called "Collection Completed," and we're not talking about a run of ECs, either. The issue also has stories drawn by Jack Davis and Jack Kamen. This is the highest-graded copy that CGC has certified for this issue to date. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $535. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher
Vault of Horror #27 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. The slimy beast enveloping some poor soul on this cover predates the popular 1958 movie "The Blob," starring a young Steve McQueen. Nothing "slimy" about this copy, though -- it's as pristine as you'll ever find! The usual great art can be found inside, by Johnny Craig, Jack Davis, George Evans, and Graham Ingels. While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $430. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Vault of Horror #28 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1953) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Jack Davis drew this issue's story "The Chips Are Down." It's about the two greedy co-owners of a sawmill who drive the third partner to suicide. But they soon get what's coming to them... other assets of the book are a Johnny Craig cover and interior art by Craig, George Evans, and Graham Ingels. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $430. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 9.8, none higher.
Weird Fantasy #10 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Mutants are feared, hated, and persecuted by their fellow man! Something out of a Marvel mag, you say? Actually, EC did it first; witness this issue's story "The Mutants," superbly rendered by Wally Wood. The issue also features an Al Feldstein cover and the art of Jack Kamen and Joe Orlando, plus a second story with Wood art. This is the nicest copy we've ever offered of this issue, and tied with one other copy atop CGC's census. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $595. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Weird Fantasy #15 (#3) (EC, 1950) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. Al Feldstein cover. Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kamen, and Wally Wood art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $120; FN 6.0 value = $180. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 5.0, 6 higher.
Weird Fantasy #16 (#4) Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Harvey Kurtzman's story in this issue from 1950 takes place in 1970. It predicts: "Television is now everywhere! Every country in the world, every home, every person, watches television!" In addition to that prophetic piece, the issue has an Al Feldstein cover and art by Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kamen, and Wally Wood. The issue was mentioned in Seduction of the Innocent, oddly enough not for any pierced eyeballs or the like, but for using the slangy contraction "we'da" for "we would have." Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $870. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Weird Science #17 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A pretty grim and scary corpse-filled cover by Wally Wood is the sort of thing that outraged legions of parents and earned this issue a place in the notorious Parade of Pleasure, which decried the sex and violence prevalent in comics at the time. Despite the controversy, it's easy to appreciate the quality of the stories inside and the remarkable state of preservation of this comic. This issue has interior art by Wood, Jack Kamen, and Al Williamson. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $520. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Weird Science-Fantasy #25 Gaines File pedigree 8/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Assigning art duties for this issue's cover (and cover story) must have been a no-brainer -- how could you give a prehistoric story to anyone but the master of that category, Al Williamson? And what a beautiful job he did with it, too! Other artists in the issue are Wally Wood, Bernie Krigstein, and Joe Orlando. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $520. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Weird Science-Fantasy #29 (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Russ Cochran called this issue's Frank Frazetta cover "the most outstanding cover ever put on a comic book." Have a good look at our cover scan and see if you don't agree! The interior artists are top-of-the-line as well: Al Williamson, Wally Wood, Reed Crandall, and Joe Orlando. This was the last issue of this title before the name change to Incredible Science Fiction. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,000. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Memorabilia
Barney Google Fox Trot Sheet Music (Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1924). The comic strip hero for ne'er-do-well lovers everywhere, Barney Google debuted just a few years before this best-selling musical tribute was released. The short, wisecracking character was a sports enthusiast and gambler who was frequently henpecked by his "wife three times his size" because of these habits. But it wasn't until his sidekick, Spark Plug, came along in 1922 that Barney warranted a song about his exploits. DeBeck himself approved the lyrics of this tune and even contributed the cover. Many people bought the music even though they couldn't read it or had no instrument, just because of the cover. It included extra verses, mostly nonsense, a common practice of lyricist Billy Rose. Measures 8.5" x 12.25". Name and date in ink on cover, small amount of paper loss on back cover, otherwise in Excellent condition.
John Broome - Original Script for Detective Comics #355 (1966). This is John Broome's original script for this Silver Age issue, which featured Batman battling the Hangman. The entire story is here, on sixteen typewritten pages with many handwritten corrections in pencil. In a couple of cases, Broome provided diagrams suggesting a panel arrangement to artist Carmine Infantino. A copy of the comic book is included with this lot.
Pop-Up Books Promotional Display (Blue Ribbon Books, undated). Blue Ribbon pioneered the term "Pop-Up," zeroing in on the surprise and unexpectedness of turning a page and confronting gaping jaws, leaping mice, and flapping wings. This gorgeous cardboard display for Blue Ribbon Pop-Up Books is truly rare and in stunning condition. It's a full-color display featuring Popeye, Mickey Mouse, Buck Rogers, and Mother Goose, just a few of the popular titles produced by Blue Ribbon. The display measures 11" x 23" and is in Excellent condition.
Pinocchio Courvoisier Gallery Prints and Original Cover (RKO, 1940). With the tremendous box office success in 1938 of "Snow White," Walt Disney Studios decided to try and market their animation art. Disney felt that since so much talent, time, and effort went into the creation of each illustration, they should be marketed as true works of art and not just trivial movie memorabilia. So Disney's marketing department made arrangements to sell its art through the Courvoisier Gallery, located in San Francisco. Disney's animation masterpiece, "Pinocchio," represented the highest achievement that had ever been accomplished in the animated arts. It is believed that this rare set of prints was sent from the Courvoisier Gallery to select theaters to correspond with the initial release of the film. This set comes with the original cover that's dated February 7, 1940 and was sent to the Center Theater, believed to be the grand "twin sister" theater of the famous Radio City Music Hall. Measures 13" X 15". The cover shows some signs of age, outer soiling and edge wear, but each of the four prints are in Excellent condition.
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse and the Beanstalk Print (Another Rainbow, 1987). Originally released as part of the feature "Fun and Fancy Free," "Mickey and the Beanstalk" is the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, with the role of Jack split into three and played by Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. To save Happy Valley from extinction, our heroes must rescue the singing harp from a selfish giant. At the top of the stalk, high above the clouds, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck approach the castle of the giant in this first-class print which was published by Another Rainbow Publishing Company. This print is number 2 in the Comic Book Library series and measures 24" x 36". In Excellent condition.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Banner and Promotional Newspaper (Walt Disney Enterprises, 1938). The promotional newspaper headline reads: "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Welcome You to Toytown." It heralds a full-page illustration of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in two colors (black and red), and also advertises gift boxes of 7-roll Seven Dwarf Fruit Drops for only 10 cents! This advertisement and banner were both created for the Miscellaneous 5 & 10 Cent Store in Ochlochnee, Georgia to promote "Toytown," its in-house toy department. The promotional newspaper is 8 pages and measures approximately 11.5" x 17.5". You'll find some overall tanning, otherwise it is in Excellent condition. The banner features all seven Dwarfs and is printed in dark blue and red and measures 18.5" x 24". There is some edge wear, otherwise this piece is in Very Good condition.
James Bama - Doc Savage: Phantom City 94/150 (Graphitti Designs, 1992). Arabian thieves set one fiendish trap after another for Doc Savage and his mighty five. Only "Doc," with his superhuman mental and physical powers, could have withstood this incredible ordeal of endurance, which led to a fight to the death in the Phantom City. James Bama's portraits of the famous pulp hero appeared on the covers of the best-selling Doc Savage book series and set the look of the character for generations. The poster measures 15.75" x 24," with an image area of 11.5" x 18.5". Signed and numbered by James Bama. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
James Bama - Doc Savage: World's Fair Goblin Print 47/150 (Graphitti Designs, 1992). James Bama, the ultimate Doc Savage artist, drew the covers for the first 67 paperbacks for Bantam using Steve Holland as a model. Bama later concentrated on fine art, but he is fondly remembered for his incredible Doc covers. Bama is quoted as saying he liked to keep his Doc Savage heroic, unruffled, and "never looking like he was in trouble." In World's Fair Goblin, a thing called Maximus runs amok among the sophisticated scientific marvels of the fair, striking stark fear into the cringing fairgoers. The Man of Bronze battles the brilliant brain that controls the monster, an evil genius capable of creating an army of huge horrors. The poster measures 15.75" x 24," with an image area of 11.5" x 18.5". Signed and numbered by James Bama. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
James Bond Secret Agent 007 Attache Case (Multiple Toymakers, 1964). Spend the day playing with spyware, chasing imaginary Russian spies, and saving the world with this cool toy! You'll have everything you need with this fully equipped special assignment attache case, which features a secret agent pistol with silencer and scope, a code book, fake money, and passports, and the black case with a combination lock that will "blow up" if a foreign spy enters the wrong combination (it sets off a paper cap). The box has some slight edge wear, but the items are all included, and the whole toy is in Very Good condition. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Mary Marvel Wrist Watch (Fawcett, 1948). Here is a Mary Marvel Wrist Watch that's in Excellent condition in a nice, full-color cardboard box. This Swiss watch was issued in 1948 by Fawcett Publications. It appears to have had moderate use, but is still in nice condition, with light scuffing on most surfaces and some lost thread on the longer side of the watchband; the crystal is still very clear, and the graphics boast bright colors. It features a classic pose of Mary Marvel flying in that unmistakable C. C. Beck style. The box is in Excellent condition with moderate overall wear. Includes the "Marvel Watch Guarantee" certificate. A rare and wonderful Fawcett item.
Mary Marvel Statuette (Kerr Co., 1946) Condition: NM. This lovely Mary Marvel statuette with its original box was one of a set of four "All Plastic Marvel Family Statuettes" produced in 1946 which consisted of Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr., Mary Marvel and Hoppy the Marvel Bunny. This painted solid plastic figure includes Mary's name on the front of the base and copyright Fawcett Publications Inc. on back. A fabulous C.C. Beck-designed box features a scene on one panel of Captain Marvel holding the Mary Marvel statue while one other panel depicts all four statuettes. The box measures 4" x 7" x 2.5", and the statuette measures 1.5" x 2.5" x 6.25" tall. There appears to be some repair work to the ultra-delicate plastic cape, near the collar. There are probably less than 20 of these Mary Marvel statuettes in existence -- don't miss this rare opportunity to own one!
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (F. Warne & Co.). We believe this undated book to be one of the earliest editions, though not the first edition, of this children's classic. It has brown paper-covered boards with a color pastedown picture of Peter on the cover. The endpapers feature twelve individual animal portraits. The book is in Good condition. It has loose hinges, and there's a child's handwriting (with the date 1917) on the front endpaper. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Popeye Westinghouse Mazda Lamps Advertising Display Sign (Westinghouse Lamp Co., 1934). Popeye, OIive Oyl, and Wimpy are the centerpieces of this brilliant Westinghouse Mazda Lamp sign from 1934. Printed on cardboard, this colorful display measures 20.75" x 31" and is die cut in the shape of a light bulb. The white is fading over the entire piece, and there has been some limited restoration, especially in the fading white areas. You'll find a crease at the bottom portion, and some light water staining on Popeye's face and Olive's neck, otherwise the work is in Good condition.
More Adventures of Rupert (Daily Express, undated). The cover of this lovely Daily Express Publications edition features Rupert, Algy Pug, and Bill Badger playing at the edge of a castle. Includes the stories, "Rupert and the Cartwheels," "Rupert and Odmedod," "Rupert and the Wrong Presents," "Rupert and the Old Ruin," "Rupert and the Little Plane," "Rupert and the Sea Serpent," " Rupert and the Fire," and "Rupert at Sandy Bay". The spine, corners and edges are worn, and there are several creases on the corners of the front and back covers. The interior pages are clean and bright, and the spine is tight. The price has been clipped.
More Adventures of Rupert (Daily Express, 1937). Rupert, Algy Pug, and Bill Badger sit on a stone bridge on the cover of this beautiful edition from Daily Express Publications. Includes the stories, "Rupert and the Snow Machine," "Rupert and the Flying Bottle," "Rupert in the Floods," "Rupert and the Little Men," "Rupert, Algy and the Smugglers," "Rupert and the Chinese Cracker," " Rupert and Dog Toby". The corners are worn, with some rubbing on the edges. Some light foxing to covers and some pencil markings on the inside front cover. The interior pages are clean and bright, and the spine is tight. A good gap-filler for your Rupert collection.
The New Rupert Book (Daily Express, circa 1938). This Rupert hardcover book from Daily Express Publications features the stories, "Rupert and the Daffodils," "Rupert, Edward and the Paper-Chase," "Rupert in Mysteryland," "Rupert and the Ruby Ring," "Rupert and the Cuckoo Clock," "Rupert and Ping-Pong," "Rupert and Peter," and "Rupert and Bill in the Treetops". There is no publishing date listed, but the "This belongs to" page has a presentation inscription dated "Xmas 1938". The front and back covers have some edge wear, chipping, and small patches of the color rubbed off near the corners. The corners are worn through to the board. The spine is good and the book is tight. Some thumb prints on the first page, but generally a good clean copy internally.
More Rupert Adventures (Daily Express, 1943). Rupert and his assorted friends grace the cover of this "War Economy Standard" book from 1943. The covers have some edge wear and rubbing and some slight creasing at the corners. The first page has the "Book Belongs to" filled in with pencil writing, and the frontispiece has been colored in with crayon. The contents are tight, and quite clean, with sparkling color. A great copy of this early edition!
Rupert in More Adventures (Daily Express, 1944). In the branches of a tree, overlooking the sea, Rupert and his friends frolic on the cover of this Daily Express Publication from 1944. The spine is complete, with some rubbing to spine ends and some minor creasing to the front and back covers. The contents are bright and clean. The ownership plate has been completed in pencil. Contains the stories, "Rupert and Rollo," "Rupert and the Old Map," "Rupert and the Tiny Flute," "Rupert and the Mystery Voice," "Rupert and the Yellow Cloak," "Rupert and Snuffy," "Rupert and Granny Goat," "Rupert's Rainy Adventure," "Rupert's Strange Party," and "Rupert and the Dutch Doll".
Mr. Spock Model Kit (AMT Corporation, 1968). The first officer of Star Trek's starship Enterprise is presented here in this plastic model kit produced by AMT Corporation. The box is still sealed in its original plastic, but has some blunted edges, a couple of warped areas at the left and right edges, and a crease in the box at the right and upper edges. The assembled model stands over six inches tall and features the popular, pointed-eared Spock in a life-and-death confrontation with a giant space serpent. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella in Chains Sculpture (Lanich/Allen, 1999). Designed and created by Lynn Lanich and Troy Allen, this one-of-a-kind sculpture of Vampirella stands over 11" tall with a base that measures 4" x 7.5". Crafted from Sculpey clay and cast in resin, this piece is truly unique; a certificate of authenticity attests to the fact that this is the only copy ever produced. Vampi's chains are real, her skimpy outfit is crafted from vinyl, and her arm band and bikini insignia are 14kt gold leaf. Overall the condition of this piece is very good, with only a few paint chips and some wear on Vampi's left manacle where the chain attaches. A snake and skull accompany the dark lass from Draculon, to help set the mood of the scene when set up for display. Vampirella may be restrained by chains, but she remains dangerously beautiful!
Vampirella Limited Edition Poster 42/500 (Warren Publication, 1976). Gorgeous Vampi limited edition poster by Jose Gonzalez. Edition 42 of 500. Printed in black and red on semi-glossy white paper. Measures 22" x 28". Some slight wear at the upper and lower center edges. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Warren Publishing Posters Group of 3 (Warren Publishing, 1973) Average: VF+. Three incredible posters from Warren Publishing, each measuring 20" x 28". The first poster is a reproduction of Vampirella #23, featuring the Cobra Queen, the second is an Uncle Creepy poster, and the third is a Cousin Eerie poster. All the art was painted by Manuel Sanjulian. Some slight edge wear on poster edges. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Winnie the Pooh Illustrated Edition - Vancouver pedigree (Perks Publishing, 1944). Number 706 in the Mary Perks book series. A. A. Milne's text is illustrated by Mary and Wallace Stover. 24 pages. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Yellow Kid Print. Hully Gee! The Yellow Kid was America's first comic character superstar and made the comics a permanent part of our culture. William Randolph Hearst, the publisher of The New York Journal, was well aware of the Yellow Kid fever in New York City, and finally lured Outcault away from Joseph Pulitzer's The New York World and put him to work at a much higher salary, drawing the Yellow Kid for the Journal. R. F. Outcault and the Yellow Kid demonstrated that the Sunday comics could sell newspapers and other forms of merchandise, and firmly established the comics as an integral part of the American newspaper. A beautiful offset print based on the advertising poster from the turn of the century, this full-color 15.5" x 21.5" photo offset print is in Excellent condition.
Bettie Page Vintage Photographs, Group of 9 (undated). The Queen of hearts, Bettie Page, is spotlighted in all her glory in nine gorgeous color photo prints taken by a member of a private camera club. The photographer lensed Bettie back in the fifties and the Tennessee tease struck her usual super-hot and photogenic poses while the shutterbug snapped merrily away. Each color print has an image area of 7.5" x 9", and each is in Excellent condition. All nine photo prints were mounted within plastic protective sleeves which are arranged in a three-by-three grid on a plywood display stand. The stand has an overall size of 24" x 31".
Overstreet Price Guide #1 First Printing (Gemstone, 1970) Condition: VF. This is the original white-cover first printing of the very first Comic Book Price Guide... who could have dreamed back in 1970 that this guide to collectibles would itself become a collectible! Then again, the original owner of this copy must have had an inkling, because it's in excellent shape, with the only negatives being slight discoloration along the edges of the covers and a minor bend (not a crease) on the back cover. It's impressive that the staples are tight and the centerfold secure, as the book was well over 200 pages and, given its thickness, probably never should have been staple-bound in the first place! The prices are, of course, an entertaining read for any comic lover of today -- Action Comics #1 was priced at an "exorbitant" $300 in Mint condition, but we're kicking ourselves for not stocking up on Showcase #4 ($12 in Mint), Suspense Comics #3 ($5), or Famous Funnies #209 ($4, though #210-216 are listed at $10!). Don't miss out on the book that helped make comic fandom what it is today. Note that the current Overstreet Guide only lists GD, FN, and NM values for this item. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $900; NM value = $1,800. From the collection of Chris Bell.
TV Guide Group (Various, 1952-78) Condition: Average VF. For many years, the most popular magazine in America was TV Guide. This lot is a nostalgic treasure trove of television history, consisting of 79 issues of that beloved magazine. Most copies are in excellent condition, and while there are no copies of well-known collector's items like the Superman or Elvis covers, there's plenty of great stuff here for fans of the ol' Boob Tube. In addition, there's another 17 copies of publications like TV Dial from the early 1950s. Featured on the covers are stars like Jackie Gleason, Red Skelton, Jimmy Stewart, Bob Hope, Doris Day, and many others. Several issues are Christmas specials; most copies originated from Pittsburgh or Cincinnati. Find out what was on! From the collection of Chris Bell.
Carl Barks - Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge Print (Another Rainbow, 1987). Donald Duck and his nephews take to the high seas in this splendid reproduction of the cover from Carl Barks' Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #108 (Sept. 1949). This first-class print was published by Another Rainbow Publishing Company, as number 1 in the Comic Book Library series. This print measures 24" x 36" and is in Excellent condition.
Carl Barks - Carl Barks Billeder Fra Andeby Exhibition Poster (Egmont, 1994). In May 1994, Barks went overseas for the first time in his life. On the occasion of an exhibition of his oil paintings which opened at the Copenhagen National Museum, he went on a promotion tour which led him through 11 European countries in 7 weeks. You could say the old man personally performed his own story, "A Duck's Eye View of Europe," (from Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #273) and added some speed to it! This 22" x 33" poster (the text translates to "Pictures From Duckburg") is from the Carl Barks Exhibition held at the Nationalmuseet in Copenhagen that ran from June 1-20, 1994. In Excellent condition.
Carl Barks - Walt Disney's Donald Duck in Sheriff of Bullet Valley Print (Another Rainbow, 1987). An outstanding example of Carl Barks' ability to combine cartoon and dramatic elements, the cover to Four Color #199 (Oct. 1948) is simple -- dramatic figures framed against a solid background with no unnecessary clutter or information to get in the way. Donald is stalwart in protecting nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie behind the badge of "The Sheriff of Bullet Valley." The boys stand behind, surprised but unruffled by the experience, expecting "Unca Donald" to make sure everything is okay in the end. The cover from Carl Barks' Four Color #199 (Oct. 1948) is the subject of this first-class print from Another Rainbow Publishing Company. Number 4 in the Comic Book Library series, this print measures 24" x 36" and is in Excellent condition.
Carl Barks - Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge Print (Another Rainbow, 1987). The cover from Carl Barks' Uncle Scrooge #39 (Sept. 1962) is the subject of this first-class print from Another Rainbow Publishing Company. Number 3 in the Comic Book Library series, this print measures 24" x 36" and is in Excellent condition.
Carl Barks' Blizzard Tonight U.S. Progressive Proof Set 1 of 5 (Another Rainbow, 1993). There will be no cold little ducks in the home of Donald Duck tonight thanks to the inventiveness of converting a rubber Summer Fun Play Boat into a bed-size hot water bottle! Huey, Dewey and Louie snuggle, and Donald is content. Carl Barks' fifth miniature lithograph in a continuing hand-signed and numbered limited edition series was taken from a 1973 oil painting. This is one of only five U.S. Progressive Proof Sets. Each is numbered "1 of 5" and comes in a custom box, hand-crafted and gold-foil stamped. The box contains nineteen prints, each permanently housed in its own Mylar sleeve. Each color is run off followed by a Progressive to show how that color looks combined with all the colors that preceded it. The last "prog" -- the final print -- is signed by Barks. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. In Excellent condition.
Buck Rogers Kellogg's Giveaway (Kellogg Co., 1933) Condition: GD/VG. The very first Buck Rogers book, issued by Kellogg's as a radio premium. This attractive copy would grade higher but for a 3" x 1" torn area on the back cover and some very minor penciling on the front; otherwise the book appears VG+. Great color illustrations throughout the book are by artist Dick Calkins. The original mailing envelope is not included. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $100; VG 4.0 value = $200.
The Fine Art of Walt Disney's Donald Duck (Another Rainbow Publishing, Inc., 1981). Fans of Carl Barks will adore this hardcover edition featuring glossy prints and fold-outs of the work of "the good Duck artist." Autographed by Barks himself, and limited to 1,875 copies, this deluxe McDuck Edition is number 1465. The slipcase has one flaw: a tiny, narrow area of color loss due to a 1/2" scratch on the back cover -- since we've seen another copy of the book with the same flaw, this may well have affected a large part of the print run. The book has a bit of foxing on the front papers. No Barks collection is truly complete without this entertaining, comprehensive reference book.
Fantasia Window Card (Buena Vista, 1956). A reissue window card poster for the classic 1940 animated film, this item packs a lot of color and charm into its 14" x 22" size. Original issue cards from this film are quite scarce; this attractive later example will fill that hole in your Disney collection very nicely. Overall condition is Very Fine, with only a slight dust shadow to the right of the card. That and a few flyspecks are all that keep this item from a obtaining a higher grade.
Will Eisner - P'Gell Serigraph Print 29/250 (Kitchen Sink, 1990). This is the first serigraph ever produced by legendary cartoonist Will Eisner (creator of The Spirit and inventor of the graphic novel). This thin-waisted femme fatale with a cigarette-holder is P'Gell, one of The Spirit's most dangerous and enticing foes. This serigraph was shot from the original art of a classic 1947 "splash page." Eisner oversaw the creation of ten new hand-pulled colors in the fine arts tradition. Published by Kitchen Sink Press in December 1990, the large 22" by 30" image was issued in an edition of only 250, each signed and numbered by Eisner. It has been sold out for many years and rarely appears in the marketplace. In Excellent condition.
Will Eisner - Skinny Bones Serigraph Print 120/200 (Kitchen Sink, 1995). This image, simultaneously dangerous and sexy, depicts Skinny Bones, who first graced the cover of issue #22 in the original The Spirit comic book series (1950). Will Eisner modeled this dagger-wielding femme fatale after sultry actress Lauren Bacall. In 1995, Eisner authorized Kitchen Sink Press to publish the image as a 12-color silkscreen image, reproduced directly from his original artwork. Each of the dozen custom-mixed colors was hand-pulled on a silkscreen art press, and only perfect prints were selected and signed by the comics legend. This serigraph is printed on a heavy acid-free deckle-edge paper measuring 28" x 40". This is No. 120 of an edition of 200 (fewer than Eisner's other Kitchen Sink Press serigraph, "P'Gell") and is signed by Eisner in the lower right corner. In Excellent condition, this will look spectacular matted and framed.
Will Eisner - The Spirit: New Adventures Limited Edition Print Set, Group of 4 (Kitchen Sink Press, 1997). Will Eisner's renowned Spirit character is explored in these collaborative limited edition prints. Taken from the covers of The Spirit: New Adventures, these four prints are printed on heavy quality paper and measure 13.75" x 22," with a 10.75" x 18" image area. Each print edition is limited to only 250 copies. The prints include: The Spirit: New Adventures #1, with art by Dave Gibbons (190/250), #2, penciled by Will Eisner and inked by award winning Xenozoic Tales creator, Mark Schultz (133/250); #3, with the Spirit fit to be tied in this portrait by award-winning British cartoonist Brian Bolland (168/250), and #4, penciled by Will Eisner and inked by William Stout (57/250). All prints are signed and numbered by Will Eisner and the collaborative artist. In Excellent condition.
Gill Fox - Police Comics #1 Cover Color Printer's Proof Original Art (Quality Comics, 1941). Premiering in the fall of 1941, Police Comics #1 featured few police, but lots of crimefighting super heroes! First and foremost it had the first appearances of the pliable Plastic Man, Nazi-fighter Firebrand, the Human Bomb, and the mysterious Phantom Lady. As bold and brilliant as the day it was peeled off the press, this color printer's proof was taken from Gill Fox's personal archives. The vivacious color and historic resonance that this little treasure contains make this a must have for Quality Comics fans! The image area measures 7.5" x 10.75". You'll find only one small smudge along the upper left corner, otherwise this piece is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Frank Frazetta - Famous Funnies Portfolio Prints, Group of 8 (Russ Cochran, 1975). In 1953 and 1954, while working as an assistant to Al Capp, Frank Frazetta drew a series of eight covers for Famous Funnies comics #209 through #216. These eight covers, all featuring the character Buck Rogers, have made these issues valuable collector's items. This portfolio was reproduced from the original drawings, with the colors added by Frazetta. Far superior to the comic book versions, these eight prints were printed on heavy stock without type or logos. They represent some of the finest artwork ever created for the comics medium. The prints range from 12.5" x 13" to 12.5" x 17". Some very light wear to the outside envelope, otherwise the envelope and the prints are in Excellent condition.
1998 Outer Galactic Comic-Con Signed Print by Harvey Kurtzman #160/500 (Starbur Graphics, 1984). The great Harvey Kurtzman paints a portrait of life at an interstellar comic book convention -- the nerd gets the girls, so this must be science fiction! A classic Kurtzman piece, with vivid colors. The print measures 17.5" x 26.75" and is in Excellent condition with light edge wear and some creasing at the top right corner. Signed and numbered by Harvey Kurtzman in the lower margin.
John Lustig - Last Kiss #4 Signed Art Print (Special Grant's Pass Edition, 1996). For some time now, veteran comics writer John Lustig (best known for his wonderfully creative scripts for Walt Disney comics like Ducktales and others) has been involved in a pet project involving old romance comics from the 1950s and '60s. John replaces the old, stilted dialogue, and adds clever new captions to stir things up. This funny framed and matted piece is no exception; as we wonder how Bill will react to the shocking revelation "I Flushed Our Love Down the Drain!" And after all poor Bill has been through, the brain transplant and everything! Crazy, kids! Nice color image specially created for a well-known art-collecting couple known for their dealings with a certain "Good Duck Artist." The image is 6.5" x 9", and is in Excellent condition.
Hajime Sorayama - Female Nude Erotic Print (undated). Bob Guccione, Editor in Chief and publisher of Penthouse magazine, wrote: "Hajime Sorayama is an artist of extraordinary talent, wondrous imagination and impeccable skill. The fact that he tilts toward the erotic redoubles my belief in sex as a serious communication medium." Hajime Sorayama is world-famous for his intense, hyper-illustrated style, and is sometimes described as an imaginative modern-day Vargas. His conceptual originality and futuristic visions transcend the erotic form, and he maintains a growing number of mainstream admirers. This print is number 35 out of 64, and the quality is so amazing, you will think you are looking at the original art illustration. The print measures 15" x 20" and is attractively matted. In Excellent condition. Signed by Hajime Sorayama.
Hajime Sorayama - Female Nude Erotic Print (undated). Intensely erotic, artistically extreme, Hajime Sorayama has taken the art of eroticism to its most seductive and possibly shocking level. There is a frightening intensity to Sorayama's work, as if there were a provocative need to both arouse and shock the viewer, coupled with a painstaking perfectionism and technical brilliance few artists ever achieve. This sensuous print is number 25 out of 64, and the quality of this image will stun you. The art measures 15" x 20" and is attractively matted and framed. In Excellent condition. Signed by Hajime Sorayama.
Ken Steacy - Star Wars Galaxy Lithograph Print 11/50 (Star Wars Galaxy, 1994). Darth Vader never looked so awesome or so maleficent as in this spectacular Ken Steacy artwork from Star Wars Galaxy. This art was also used as the cover on the Star Wars Galaxy 1 trading card box, and for the cover to The Art of Star Wars Galaxy book. Printed on a sheet of 19" x 28" French Arches paper, this print is signed and numbered 11/50. Includes a drawing of Uncle Scrooge as Darth Vader which was signed by Ken Steacy at the bottom right corner. In Excellent condition. Includes an official Lucasfilm embossed stamp at the bottom left corner.
Bernie Wrightson - The Edgar Allan Poe Portfolio (Christopher Enterprises, 1976). Who better to take up the task of illustrating the twisted and bizarre works of Edgar Allan Poe than that modern master of the macabre, the inimitable Bernie Wrightson. From the artist who brought you Swamp Thing, Creepshow, and a host of other ghoulish goodies comes this paralysis-inducing portfolio: eight scenes representing some of the Master's most terror-filled tales. You'll thrill to see the killer ape from Murders in the Rue Morgue, and your pulse will quicken as you gaze upon the climactic scene from A Cask of Amontillado. Can you bear to gaze upon the horrific sight of The Premature Burial or The Masque of the Red Death? We warn you, gentle reader, these images, rendered in all their painterly beauty, will forever sear themselves into your memory, and... well, we warned you. Eight full-color plates, measuring approximately 12" x 16" each, in an illustrated envelope, this portfolio is numbered 740 out of 2,000 and is signed by the artist. An exceptional piece, in Excellent condition.
Magazines
Blazing Combat #2 (Warren, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Frank Frazetta cover. Alex Toth, Gray Morrow, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall, Alden McWilliams, Al Williamson, Angelo Torres, and John Severin art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Blazing Combat #4 (Warren, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta cover. Wally Wood, Alex Toth, Russ Heath, Gene Colan, John Severin, George Evans, Reed Crandall, Angelo Torres, and Dan Adkins art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 1/05: 7 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Castle of Frankenstein #1 (Gothic Castle Printing, 1962) Condition: VG. Larry Ivie cover. Centerfold is detached. Note that this copy was printed without a top staple. Jerry Weist's Comic Art Price Guide lists values of $25 in Good and $30 in Fine condition. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Comix International #1 (Warren, 1974) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Low distribution. Cover and all art by Richard Corben. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Comix International #2 (Warren, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Richard Corben, Esteban Maroto, Wally Wood, Reed Crandall, and Bernie Wrightson art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Comix International #3 (Warren, 1975) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Richard Corben, Jeff Jones, Esteban Maroto, and Jose Gonzalez art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Comix International #4 (Warren, 1975) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This book is listed in Overstreet as having two versions -- one with an extra Richard Corben story. As CGC did not note which version this is, we must assume it's the one without the extra. Still, there's a Corben cover and at least two stories by the Goremaster -- maybe three! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Magazines
Comix International #5 (Warren, 1977) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Spirit story with Will Eisner art. Also art by Richard Corben, Jose Gonzalez, and Esteban Maroto. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Crazy Magazine #17 (Marvel, 1976) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Bicentennial issue. "Baretta" parody. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $16. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #1 Pacific Coast pedigree (Warren, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Warren Publishing's concept for its first full-length horror comic magazine was to fill its pages with the work of the best artists available. And hardly anyone would dispute that the goal was accomplished -- not only does the issue have what is believed to be the last comic book story Frank Frazetta ever produced, it has the work of Joe Orlando, Al Williamson, Reed Crandall, Angelo Torres, and Gray Morrow. Reportedly, Jack Davis was chosen to illustrate the first issue's cover to "soften the blow" a bit with a lighthearted image -- soon thereafter, more horrific covers ruled the day. This debut issue is also the first appearance of host character Uncle Creepy. This pedigree copy is the only 9.6, and the highest-graded copy overall, that CGC has certified for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #2 (Warren, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Frank Frazetta cover. Frazetta, Angelo Torres, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall, and Al Williamson art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.2, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #3 (Warren, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta cover. Art by Jack Davis, Angelo Torres, Reed Crandall (Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart"), Gray Morrow, and Joe Orlando. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 4/05: 5 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #3 (Warren, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta cover. Art by Jack Davis, Angelo Torres, Reed Crandall (Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart"), Gray Morrow, and Joe Orlando. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 1/05: 11 in 9.4, 5 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy (Magazine) #4 (Warren, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. "Origin" of Uncle Creepy. Frank Frazetta cover. Al Williamson, Angelo Torres, Gray Morrow, Reed Crandall, and Joe Orlando art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #7 (Warren, 1966) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta and Roy Krenkel cover. Frazetta, Alex Toth, Joe Orlando, Angelo Torres, Gray Morrow, Reed Crandall, and John Severin art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #9 (Warren, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Warren assembled an unbelievable array of artists for this issue -- are Frank Frazetta (cover), Alex Toth, Wally Wood, and Steve Ditko enough for you? No? How about Roy Krenkel, Gray Morrow, Johnny Craig, Joe Orlando and Reed Crandall? Still not enough to make you want to bid? OK, then how about the first published comic book art by the great Bernie Wrightson (in a drawing on the letters page)? Comic artists don't get any better than this group, folks. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #10 (Warren, 1966) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta cover. Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Gray Morrow, John Severin, Angelo Torres, Joe Orlando, Johnny Craig (as "Jay Taycee"), and Rocke Mastroserio art. Also has the first published work by Frank Brunner (fan club sketch). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 1/05: 7 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #12 (Warren, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Gray Morrow cover. Steve Ditko, Joe Orlando, Angelo Torres, Manny Stallman, and Jerry Grandenetti art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #15 (Warren, 1967) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. This issue's Frank Frazetta cover was painted on plywood -- legend has it that the artist was faced with a deadline but found himself without any art board to paint on, and dealt with the situation by taking a piece of plywood off of his floor! This is one of the best "artist issues" of Creepy's entire run, with interior art by Neal Adams, Steve Ditko, Joe Orlando, Jerry Grandenetti, Johnny Craig, and Gil Kane. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #16 (Warren, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Frank Frazetta cover. Neal Adams, Jeff Jones, Steve Ditko, Gil Kane, and Reed Crandall art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #17 (Warren, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta cover. John Severin, Joe Orlando, and Tom Sutton art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #23 (Warren, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Tom Sutton cover. Sutton, Alex Toth, and Angelo Torres art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #25 (Warren, 1969) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Ernie Colon, Reed Crandall, and Dan Adkins art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #26 (Warren, 1969) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Basil Gogos cover. Steve Ditko, Tom Sutton, Gray Morrow, Jerry Grandenetti, and Ernie Colon art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #27 (Warren, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Frank Frazetta cover. Steve Ditko, Reed Crandall, Tom Sutton, Angelo Torres, and Ernie Colon art. "Loathsome Lore" written by Forrest Ackerman. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 8 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #28 (Warren, 1969) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. A scintillating cover by Vic Prezio is rendered in blazing colors on this pristine gem. Tom Sutton, Ernie Colon, and Tony Tallarico art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #33 (Warren, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Pat Boyette cover. Boyette, Tom Sutton, and Jack Sparling art. Biography of Boyette with photo. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #37 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Ken Barr cover. Tom Sutton, Syd Shores, Mike Royer, Ernie Colon, and Pat Boyette art. Last page has the first use of color in a Warren magazine. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #39 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Uncle Creepy and Cousin Eerie appear in first story. Basis Gogos cover. Frank Brunner, Dave Cockrum, Pat Boyette, and Pablo Marcos art, Marcos' first published work in the U.S. Nicest copy yet certified by CGC. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #40 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Vaughn Bode and Larry Todd cover. Tom Sutton, Dave Cockrum, Pablo Marcos, and George Roussos art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #41 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Issue #41 has the reputation of being one of the hardest Creepys to find, which most ascribe to a lower-than-usual print run (the issue is "scarce" according to Overstreet). Another factor may well be that unlike the issues preceding and following this one, this one has art by Wally Wood, Richard Corben, and Bruce Jones! The cover is by Kenneth Smith. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #52 (Warren, 1973) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Manuel Sanjulian cover. Reed Crandall and Esteban Maroto art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #54 (Warren, 1973) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Reed Crandall, Tom Sutton, and Richard Corben art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #57 (Warren, 1973) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Manuel Sanjulian cover. Richard Corben art (in color). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #64 (Warren, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Larry Todd and Vaughn Bode cover. Richard Corben, Esteban Maroto, Howard Chaykin, and Tom Sutton art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #68 (Warren, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Christmas (horror) issue. Ken Kelly cover. Bernie Wrightson frontispiece. John Severin art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $26. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #75 (Warren, 1975) CGC NM+ 9.6. Includes the story "Thrillkill," drawn by Neal Adams, which was named the best Warren story ever by the book The Warren Companion. The story was Adams' last work for Warren. Also includes art by Alex Toth, Bernie Wrightson, Wally Wood, and John Severin. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #77 (Warren, 1976) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Christmas (horror) issue. Manuel Sanjulian cover. Alex Toth, Bernie Wrightson, Richard Corben, and John Severin art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #79 (Warren, 1976) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Manuel Sanjulian cover. Alex Toth, John Severin, and Russ Heath art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #81 (Warren, 1976) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Ken Kelly cover. Esteban Maroto, Paul Neary, and John Severin art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $12. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #82 (Warren, 1976) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. All Esteban Maroto issue. 1976 yearbook. Only copy certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #85 (Warren, 1977) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Monster theme issue. Ken Kelly cover. Carmine Infantino, Walt Simonson, and Martin Salvador art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $12. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #89 (Warren, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. War theme issue. John Severin, Alex Nino, and Carmine Infantino art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $12. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #90 (Warren, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Enrich Torres cover. Art by Carmine Infantino, Jose Ortiz, and Rafael Auraleon. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $12. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #91 (Warren, 1977) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. 1977 Yearbook. Frank Frazetta cover. Bernie Wrightson, John Severin, Wally Wood, Alex Toth, Jeff Jones, Neal Adams, and Russ Heath art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $14. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #92 (Warren, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta cover. John Severin, Richard Corben, Russ Heath, and Esteban Maroto art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $12. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #94 (Warren, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. "Weird Children" theme issue. Dick Giordano, Alfredo Alcala, and Alex Nino art. Don Maitz cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $12. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #95 (Warren, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Apes theme issue. Don Maitz cover. Bernie Wrightson, John Severin, and Esteban Maroto art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $14. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #98 (Warren, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Carmine Infantino and Dick Giordano art. Attila Hejje cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $12. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #100 (Warren, 1978) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Russ Heath, John Severin, Pablo Marcos, and Alex Nino art. Color insert with Luis Bermejo art. Bob Larkin cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy #101 (Warren, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Special "jaws of death" issue. Richard Corben cover. Corben, Alex Nino, Alfredo Alcala, and Pablo Marcos art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy (Magazine) #113 (Warren, 1979) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This is a stunning copy of the all-Bernie Wrightson issue. It's doubtful you'll find a nicer one - CGC has certified no higher grade to date for the issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy Annual 1971 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. You can't beat this issue's lineup of artists -- how do Neal Adams, Steve Ditko, Alex Toth, Johnny Craig, Reed Crandall, Tom Sutton, Pat Boyette, and Angelo Torres strike you? The cover is by Kenneth Smith. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 4/05: 4 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Creepy Yearbook 1969 (Warren, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Frank Frazetta, Neal Adams, Johnny Craig, Angelo Torres, Dan Adkins, and Rocke Mastroserio art. H. B. Harris cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Neal Adams cover (depicting Bruce Lee). Jim Starlin and Dick Giordano art. Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, is featured. Origin of Sons of the Tiger. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 1/05: 7 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Devilina #2 (Atlas-Seaboard, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Warren had Vampirella, Marvel had Satana (Satan's daughter), and Atlas-Seaboard countered with Devilina (Satan's sister). This second and final issue of the title had a low print run according to Overstreet. As usual for Atlas-Seaboard, this issue did have some "name" artists, with Frank Thorne and Jack Sparling among the contributors. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Dracula Lives! #8 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Luis Dominguez cover. Gene Colan, Paul Gulacy, Pablo Marcos, Dick Giordano, and Mike Esposito art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #3 (Warren, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta cover. Interior art by Steve Ditko, Jack Davis, Alex Toth, Gene Colan, Johnny Craig (as "Jay Taycee"), Angelo Torres, Al Williamson, Joe Orlando, and Rocke Mastroserio. Debut of "Dear Cousin Eerie" letters page. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #5 (Warren, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta cover. Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Reed Crandall, Al Williamson, Joe Orlando, Angelo Torres, and Rocke Mastroserio art. Wally Wood frontispiece. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 1/05: 6 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #6 (Warren, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Gray Morrow cover. John Severin frontispiece. Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Reed Crandall, Angelo Torres, Johnny Craig (as Jay Taycee), and Rocke Mastroserio art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #7 (Warren, 1967) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta cover. Interior art by Gray Morrow, Gene Colan, Steve Ditko, Dan Adkins, Johnny Craig, and Jerry Grandenetti. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #7 (Warren, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta cover. Interior art by Gray Morrow, Gene Colan, Steve Ditko, Dan Adkins, Johnny Craig, and Jerry Grandenetti. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 1/05: 6 in 9.6, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #9 (Warren, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Dan Adkins cover. Roy Krenkel, Steve Ditko, Neal Adams, Gene Colan, and Jerry Grandenetti art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #10 (Warren, 1967) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. The striking cover by Gray Morrow is enhanced by the pure white background of this exemplary copy, one of just two to have earned 9.8 status from CGC to date. Artists include Steve Ditko, Neal Adams, Gene Colan, Joe Orlando, Dan Adkins, and Roy Krenkel who provides a monster gallery frontispiece. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #10 (Warren, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Gray Morrow cover. Roy Krenkel, Steve Ditko, Neal Adams, Gene Colan, Joe Orlando, and Dan Adkins art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 1/05: 6 in 9.6, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #12 (Warren, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Dan Adkins cover. Roy Krenkel frontispiece. Interior art by Jeff Jones, Tom Sutton (Edgar Allan Poe adaptation), Johnny Craig, Joe Orlando, Ric Estrada, and Al McWilliams (Robert Bloch adaptation). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #14 (Warren, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Wally Wood, Dan Adkins, Alex Toth, Reed Crandall, Angelo Torres, and Al McWIlliams art. Vic Prezio cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #16 (Warren, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Richard Corben and Bruce Jones offer fan page art in this issue. Far and away the finest copy that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #20 (Warren, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher" with art by Tom Sutton. Also art by Reed Crandall and John Severin. H. B. Harris cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #21 (Warren, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Steve Ditko, Jerry Grandenetti, Tom Sutton, Ernie Colon, Rocke Mastroserio, and Tony Tallarico art. Vic Prezio cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #22 (Warren, 1969) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Big-name artists Neal Adams (frontispiece), Steve Ditko, Roy Krenkel, Al Williamson, Tom Sutton, and Ernie Colon all contributed to this issue. And while Vic Prezio doesn't have the same name recognition as the others, his underwater cover illustration is a winner! Also of note is that the issue's fan page has a drawing by Len Wein, who was actually an aspiring artist before he found his true calling as a writer. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #27 (Warren, 1970) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Vaughn Bode and Jeff Jones cover. Tom Sutton, Ernie Colon, Mike Royer, and Jack Sparling art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #28 (Warren, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Pat Boyette cover. Boyette, Tom Sutton, Dan Adkins, and Jack Sparling art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #29 (Warren, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Ken Kelly cover. Jack Sparling, Tom Sutton, and Rich Buckler art. First published comic book story by Doug Moench. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #30 (Warren, 1970) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Basil Gogos cover. Pat Boyette, Jerry Grandenetti, and Jack Sparling art. Fan page has an illustration by Arthur Suydam. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #31 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Richard Corben cover. Tom Sutton art. Jeff Jones illustration on "Fan Fare" page. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #32 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Richard Corben cover. Corben, Tom Sutton, and Jack Sparling art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #34 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Boris Vallejo cover. Tom Sutton and Mike Royer art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #34 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Boris Vallejo cover. Tom Sutton and Mike Royer art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, 4 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #36 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. All this issue's Enrich Torres cover shows is a hand, but what a scary one it is! Inside the comic, there's art by Dave Cockrum (one of only a handful of stories he drew for Warren) as well as Pablo Marcos, Bruce Jones, and Esteban Maroto. Steve Skeates, who wrote several of the stories in this issue, is profiled on the "Fan Fare" page. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #42 (Warren, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The 1972 Eerie Yearbook. Square bound. Neal Adams, Steve Ditko, Reed Crandall, Johnny Craig, John Severin, and Angelo Torres art. Luis Dominguez cover. Frank Frazetta back cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #75 (Warren, 1976) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Esteban Maroto art. Jose Bea cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #80 (Warren, 1977) CGC MT 9.9 Off-white pages. This lot may well be the highlight of the sensational run of Warren magazines we're offering in this auction. These mags are hard to find in high grade, period, so even a NM- copy is a nice treat, with a 9.6 or 9.8 usually the very best available, and a 9.9 all but unheard-of... except for this one. Among the features of #80 is the origin of Darklon the Mystic. It's got a Ken Kelly cover; the interior artists include Jim Starlin and Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $26. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.9, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #81 (Warren, 1977) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta cover (all of the issue's stories are based on the cover illustration). Richard Corben and Carmine Infantino art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #86 (Warren, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The 1977 Eerie Yearbook. Cover and all interior art by Richard Corben. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #87 (Warren, 1977) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta cover. Richard Corben and Alex Nino art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #89 (Warren, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. The grade doesn't lie; this is just about as perfect a copy as you could hope to find. Malcolm McNeil cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $14. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #93 (Warren, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Don Maitz cover, with art by Alfredo Alcala, Jose Ortiz, and Alex Nino. Highest grade yet awarded by CGC for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $14. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #95 (Warren, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Vampirella and Pantha appear in Rook story. Eight page color story art by Pablo Marcos. Additional art by Carmine Infantino, Alfredo Alcala, and Alex Nino. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #96 (Warren, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Carmine Infantino, Walt Simonson, and Alfredo Alcala art. Jordi Penalva cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #97 (Warren, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. The 1978 Eerie Yearbook. Neal Adams and Richard Corben art. Val Mayerik cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #98 (Warren, 1979) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Russ Heath art. Patrick Woodroffe cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $14. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #99 (Warren, 1979) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. First Horizon Seekers. Art by Alfredo Alcala, Jose Ortiz, and Pablo Marcos. Highest-graded copy of #99 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $14. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #100 (Warren, 1979) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Jim Starlin and Alfredo Alcala art. Jordi Penalva cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #101 (Warren, 1979) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Return of Hunter II. Art by Jim Starlin and Alfredo Alcala. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $16. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #103 (Warren, 1979) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Paul Gulacy, Val Mayerik, and Lee Elias art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $14. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie #104 (Warren, 1979) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Kirk Reinert cover. Paul Gulacy, Alfredo Alcala, Pablo Marcos, and Rudy Nebres art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $14. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie Annual 1971 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Fans who missed the earliest issues of this title got a chance to catch up with this selection of the best stories from the first ten issues or so of the title. The impressive lineup of artists includes Gene Colan, Johnny Craig, Rocke Mastroserio, Dan Adkins, Gray Morrow, and Angelo Torres. The cover is by Kenneth Smith. Note that there is a large piece missing from the side of the CGC slab, not affecting the magazine inside. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Eerie Yearbook 1970 (Warren, 1970) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Art by Steve Ditko, Jack Davis, Gene Colan, Angelo Torres, Tom Sutton, Dan Adkins, and Rocke Mastroserio. Cover is a montage of Frank Frazetta images from other covers. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Epic Illustrated #2 (Marvel, 1980) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Richard Corben cover. Adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "Almuric" with Tim Conrad art. Also art by Steve Bissette, Rick Veitch, Jim Starlin, P. Craig Russell, Howard Chaykin, and Ernie Colon. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $7. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Famous Monsters of Filmland #1 (Warren, 1958) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This copy is tied for the highest grade CGC has certified for this key monster mag, which Jerry Weist's Comic Art Price Guide notes is "extremely scarce in conditions above a strict Very Fine." When this first Warren monster magazine hit newsstands, it not only started the monster-mag genre, it was the first taste of success for Warren (their only previous publication was a short-lived Playboy knockoff called After Hours). The combination of monster-flick photos and Forrest Ackerman's text found favor with fans, and the series was off to a run that lasted 35 years. Also of note is a two-page Frankenstein parody by Bill Elder and Harvey Kurtzman. By the way, the masked fellow on the cover is publisher Jim Warren himself! Weist's book, published in 2000, lists values of $550 in Fine and $1,500 in Near Mint condition for this premiere issue; in the meantime, top-grade copies have been exchanging hands for multiples of that amount. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.0, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Famous Monsters of Filmland #1 (Warren, 1958) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Legend has it that this first Warren monster magazine sold out within a matter of days after hitting newsstands. This look at horror movies past and present, with plenty of monster-flick photos, plus text by Forrest Ackerman, started an entire genre, and the series was off to a run that lasted 35 years. Also of note is a two-page Frankenstein parody by Bill Elder and Harvey Kurtzman. By the way, the masked fellow on the cover is Warren himself! Jerry Weist notes in his Comic Art Price Guide that #1 "is extremely scarce in conditions above a strict very fine." Weist's book, published in 2000, lists a Fine value of $550 for this issue.
Famous Monsters of Filmland #25 (Warren, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. King Kong issue. Photo cover. Vincent Price and Forrest Ackerman articles. Jerry Weist's Comic Art Price Guide lists a Near Mint value of $200. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 8.5, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Famous Monsters of Filmland #27 (Warren, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Bela Lugosi and King Kong articles and photos. Jerry Weist's Comic Art Price Guide lists a Near Mint value of $175. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Famous Monsters of Filmland #135 (Warren, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Basil Gogos cover. "Godzilla versus Bionic Monster" filmbook. Jerry Weist's Comic Art Price Guide lists a value of $40 in Near Mint condition. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Famous Monsters of Filmland Yearbook #nn (Warren, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Basil Gogos cover. Jerry Weist's Comic Art Price Guide lists a Near Mint value of $25. Not listed in Overstreet. CGC census 4/05: 5 in 9.6, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Foom #1 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Photos and biographies of Stan Lee, John Buscema, and Roy Thomas. Fantastic Four article and index. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Foom #2 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Jim Steranko cover. Mike Ploog back cover. Incredible Hulk index and article. Photos of John Romita Sr., Marv Wolfman, and Mike Esposito. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $42. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
The Haunt of Horror #1 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Bob Larkin cover. Alfredo Alcala frontispiece. Ralph Reese, Walt Simonson, and Vincente Alcazar art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $20. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Magazines
Heavy Metal #16 (HM Communications, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Richard Corben, Gray Morrow, and Alex Nino art. Not listed in Overstreet. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Heavy Metal #27 (HM Communications, 1979) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Angus McKie cover. McKie, Richard Corben, Bernie Wrightson, and Walt Simonson art. Not listed in Overstreet. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Horror Monsters Group (Charlton, 1961-62) Condition: Average FN. Issues #1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 are included here. Jerry Weist's Comic Art Price Guide assigned these issues a total value of $190. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Hulk (Magazine) #17 Massachusetts pedigree (Marvel, 1979) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Earl Norem cover. Gene Colan and Bob Wiacek frontispiece. Ron Wilson, Alfredo Alcala, and Bill Sienkiewicz art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $12. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
The Journal of Frankenstein #1 (New World Enterprises, 1959) Condition: GD. This prozine is one of the earliest monster mags, edited by Victor Frankenstein III (or so the cover would have you believe). The book has a small tear running through almost all interior pages and amateur tape repair on the inside back cover. Jerry Weist's 2000 Comic Art Price Guide lists a value of $25 in Good condition. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Legion of Monsters #1 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Neal Adams cover. Gray Morrow, Dan Adkins, Dave Cockrum, Val Mayerik, and Ralph Reese art. Dracula and Frankenstein's monster are featured. Note that a small plastic peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Mad #29 White Mountain pedigree (EC, 1956) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Al Feldstein's first issue as editor. Don Martin's first issue as a regular. Also art by Jack Kamen, Basil Wolverton, Jack Davis, and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $213; VF/NM 9.0 value = $319. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 8.5, 3 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Mad #35 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1957) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. It was Mad's fifth anniversary, and the "usual gang of idiots" celebrated with a star-studded wraparound cover my Norman Mingo. Inside was a Cinderella parody, and stellar art from the likes of Wally Wood, Reed Crandall, Joe Orlando, Don Martin, and Dave Berg. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $270. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Mad #37 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1958) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue starts things off with a fun New Year-theme cover by Norman Mingo. Ernie Kovacs and Wally Wood present a "Believe It Or Not" parody, and CGC's label notes indicate the presence of "realistic comic heroes." Other artists contributing to this issue include Mort Drucker, Joe Orlando, Don Martin, and Dave Berg. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Magazines
Mad #53 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1960) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Kelly Freas cover. Wally Wood, Mort Drucker, Dave Berg, Bob Clarke, and Don Martin art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Mad Follies #nn (#1) (EC, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Norman Mingo cover. Includes the Mad paperback book covers that came with the issue. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $181; VF/NM 9.0 value = $278. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Mad Follies #4 (EC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Bob Clarke cover. Frank Frazetta back cover. Includes "Mad Mobile." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $155. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Mad Follies #4 White Mountain pedigree (EC, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Bob Clarke cover. Frank Frazetta back cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $155. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.2, 3 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Mad Follies #6 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Includes Mad mischief stickers. Al Jaffee art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Magazines
Mad Monsters #2-9 Group (Charlton, 1961-64) Condition: Average FN+. Issues #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 are included here. Jerry Weist's Comic Art Price Guide assigned these issues a total value of $200 in Fine and $320 in Mint condition. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Mad Special #15 (EC, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Contains comic book The Nostalgic Mad #3. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Marvel Comics Super Special #1 Kiss (Marvel, 1977) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Featuring the rock group Kiss. The ink used to print the issue contained drops of the band members' blood! Kiss history, discography, and pin-up. Spider-Man, the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and Doctor Doom appear. Alan Weiss and Gray Morrow cover. Weiss, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, and Rich Buckler art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.4, 7 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Marvel Preview #2 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Collectors are becoming aware of this long-undervalued Bronze Age key. It features the first telling of the Punisher's origin, pre-dating the origin stories in the comic books. It also contains the first appearance of Howard Chaykin's character Dominic Fortune, who popped up again and again in Marvel comics in the ensuing years. Also in the issue is an interview with Don Pendleton, whose long-running character Mack Bolan (aka the Executioner) is a kindred spirit to the Punisher. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Monster Parade #1-3 Group (Magnum Publications, 1958) Condition: Average GD+. Jerry Weist's Comic Art Price Guide calls this monster mag "one of the rarest and most sought after of all early Famous Monsters copies." The title only lasted for four issues total, and this lot includes issues #1 (unaccountably called V2#6 in the indicia), 2, and 3. The magazines are square bound, with painted covers (#1 has a partial photo cover). Notable content includes a feature on that famous cinematic turkey "Plan 9 From Outer Space" (#2) and a seven-page comic story in a very Atlas-esque vein (#3). Weist's guide lists a total value of $275 in Good and $600 in Fine condition for these three issues. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Monsters of the Movies #4 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Werewolf issue. Bob Larkin cover. Mike Royer art. Not listed in Overstreet. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
More Trash from Mad #nn (#1) (EC, 1958) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Kelly Freas cover. Insert with 8 color pages. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $150; VF/NM 9.0 value = $230. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
More Trash from Mad #3 White Mountain pedigree (EC, 1960) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Norman Mingo cover. Includes 6 color and 4 black and white "Mad Textbook Covers" and 2 Alfred E. Neuman official seals. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.From the collection of Chris Bell.
Magazines
More Trash from Mad #6 White Mountain pedigree (EC, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Includes "TV Guise" booklet (TV Guide parody). Norman Mingo cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
On the Scene Presents Super Heroes #1 (Warren, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Feature on the 1966 "Batman" movie. Photo cover showing Batman, Robin, the Joker, Catwoman, Superman, Captain America, the Phantom, Flash Gordon, and Captain Marvel. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Planet of the Apes (Magazine) #1 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Adaptation of the original movie. Bob Larkin cover. Mike Ploog and George Tuska art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 12 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Planet of the Apes (Magazine) #8 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Earl Norem cover. Mike Ploog and Alfredo Alcala art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $20. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Planet of the Apes (Magazine) #17 (Marvel, 1976) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Bob Larkin cover. Tom Sutton and Alfredo Alcala art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Playboy Group (HMH Publishing Co., 1954-1957) Condition Average FN/VF. This group of early issues begins with the sixth issue overall, dated May 1954. Included here are May, July, September, and December 1954; January, February, April, May, August, and September 1955; February, March, April, May, June (VG; piece missing from back cover), July, August, and September 1956; and January and February 1957. Highlights include the serialization of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 (5/54), nudes by famed photographer Weegee (5/54), and pictorials of Bettie Page (1/55 and again in 5/55) Jayne Mansfield (2/55 and again in 2/56 and 2/57), Marilyn Monroe (9/55), and Anita Ekberg (8/56) The condition averages FN/VF, with many as nice as VF+; the exception is the February 1957 issue which has a coupon cut from an interior page. Still the nicest-looking lot of Playboys from this era that you're likely to find. The Playboy Collectors Guide and Price List, fifth edition, lists a total value for these issues of $2,200, while the second edition of Collectible Magazines lists a total value of $2,500. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Playboy V1#1 (HMH Publishing, 1953) Condition: FN+. This issue started a multimedia phenomenon and made Hugh Hefner a household name. It's the very first Playboy magazine, which caused a splash by featuring some 1949 nude photos of Marilyn Monroe, but also held readers' interest thanks to a canny mix of features, including jokes, cartoons, and pictorials, but also a piece by Ambrose Bierce, a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle, a jazz article, and an article commending college football's return to the one-platoon system. The mag's introductory text says, "If we are able to give the American male a few extra laughs and a little diversion from the anxieties of the Atomic Age, we feel we've justified our existence." This issue isn't easy to find in any condition, and this is a very nice-looking copy with some very minor staining on the cover and first few pages the only negative. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Punch Magazine Bound Volume (Punch, 1847-49). This massive, gilt-edged bound volume collects Vols. 13, 14, 15, and 16 of the seminal British satire publication Punch, which combined text and cartoons and was published from 1841-2002. This quarto volume is in Very Good condition. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Pussycat #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Called "scarce" by Overstreet. Bill Everett cover. Everett, Bill Ward, and Wally Wood art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $265. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.2, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
The Rampaging Hulk #8 (Marvel, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Painted cover by Ken Barr. Herb Trimpe and Alfredo Alcala art. Terry Austin frontispiece. The Avengers guest-star, in a story set prior to Avengers #1. Includes a pin-up gallery of famous Hulk guest stars, with art by George Perez. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $14. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
The Rampaging Hulk #9 (Marvel, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Avengers appearance, set prior to Avengers #1. Earl Norem cover. Sal Buscema and Tony DeZuniga art. Includes a portfolio and chronology of Shanna the She-Devil. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $14. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
The Rook #1 (Warren, 1979) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Richard Corben cover. Lee Elias, Rudy Nebres, Alex Nino, and Alfredo Alcala art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Savage Sword of Conan #1 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Marvel called upon fantasy artist supreme Boris Vallejo for the inaugural cover of this title. Conan, Red Sonja, and Blackmark stories are featured. John Buscema, Neal Adams, and Esteban Maroto contributed interior artwork. CGC hasn't assigned a higher grade to date for this issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 1/05: 9 in 9.8, none higher.
Savage Sword of Conan #5 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Adaptation of the Robert E. Howard story "A Witch Shall Be Born." Boris Vallejo cover. John Buscema art. Jeff Jones frontispiece. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $20. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Savage Sword of Conan #16 (Marvel, 1976) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Earl Norem cover. Barry Smith, John Buscema, Alfredo Alcala, Richard Corben, Roy Krenkel, and Gene Day art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $15. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Savage Sword of Conan #202 (Marvel, 1992) CGC MT 9.9 White pages. Earl Norem cover. John Buscema and Ernie Chan art. King Kull backup feature. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $6. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.9, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Savage Sword of Conan Annual #1 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Enrique Badia Romero cover. Barry Smith art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $25. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Savage Tales #1 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. While much has been written about the near-simultaneous debuts of Marvel's Man-Thing and DC's Swamp Thing, it should be noted that Man-Thing was the first to appear, and his origin and first appearance is in this very magazine. This black-and-white "adult" issue, which was not subject to the Comics Code, also has the first Conan story to appear outside of the main Conan the Barbarian title (with art by Barry Smith). The remaining artists are heavy-hitters one and all, with John Buscema (the cover and a Ka-Zar story), Gray Morrow, Gene Colan, and John Romita Sr. all contributing. This is the only 9.8, and the highest-graded copy overall, that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $225. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Savage Tales #1 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This groundbreaking black and white magazine from Marvel gave us the origin and first appearance of Man-Thing by Gray Morrow and the first Conan appearance outside of his own comic with art by Barry Smith. John Buscema provided the cover and interior story art for the Ka-Zar feature. Additional art by Gene Colan and John Romita Sr. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $225. CGC census 1/05: 8 in 9.4, 6 higher.
Savage Tales #2 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Part one of the Conan story "Red Nails," by Roy Thomas and Barry Smith. King Kull story with Bernie Wrightson art. John Buscema cover. Other artists include Al Williamson, Gray Morrow, and Frank Brunner. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Savage Tales #2 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Part one of the Conan story "Red Nails," by Roy Thomas and Barry Smith. King Kull story. John Buscema cover. Other artists include Al Williamson, Bernie Wrightson, Gray Morrow, and Frank Brunner. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.4, 3 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Savage Tales #3 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Conclusion of the Conan story "Red Nails," by Roy Thomas and Barry Smith. Pablo Marcos cover. Other artists include Jim Steranko, Esteban Maroto, Al Williamson, and Frank Brunner. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Savage Tales #4 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Featuring Conan. Neal Adams cover. Adams and Gil Kane art. Black Knight reprint with Joe Maneely art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Savage Tales #5 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Conan, Brak the Barbarian, and Ka-Zar are featured. Neal Adams cover. John Buscema and Jim Starlin art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Savage Tales #8 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. John Buscema art. Steve Fabian cover. Featuring Ka-Zar. Shanna the She-Devil appearance. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $14. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Savage Tales #10 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Boris Vallejo cover. Ka-Zar story with Russ Heath art, inked by Neal Adams and the "Crusty Bunkers." Shanna the She-Devil story with Ross Andru art. Original John Jakes text story. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $16. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Shock Illustrated #3 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1956) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This magazine was not only the last issue of a short run, but was also EC's last attempt to remain a player in the crime/horror market -- and it's a true rarity too; there are only 100 known copies, they were given out at the EC offices in New York. Apparently the rest of the print run was destroyed because Bill Gaines couldn't afford to have them bound. The arresting painted cover art is by Rudy Nappi, interior art is by Reed Crandall, George Evans, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels. This is one of the rarest EC books, and the few copies that exist rarely come on to the open market... don't let this one get away! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,350. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Spectacular Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. This Marvel experiment with a magazine format only lasted two issues and reportedly didn't sell well at the time. But collectors of today certainly appreciate it, especially since it has a John Romita Sr. cover, with interior art by Romita and Jim Mooney. Plus there's an update of Spider-Man's origin, with Larry Lieber and Bill Everett art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Spectacular Spider-Man #2 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. This magazine wasn't a big seller when Marvel brought it out, but its two-issue run is sought after these days, particularly this second issue with its superb painted cover by John Romita Sr. The interior art's by Romita and Jim Mooney. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $180. CGC census 2/05: 29 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
The Spirit #3 (Warren, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Will Eisner cover, colored by Richard Corben. Eisner art. 8 pages are in color. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
The Spirit #7 (Warren, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Will Eisner cover, colored by Ken Kelly. Eisner art. Includes 8 pages in color. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
The Spirit #8 (Warren, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. "Headlight" cover by Will Eisner, colored by Ken Kelly. Eisner interior art. Includes 8 pages in color. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Squa Tront #5 (Jerry Weist, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. EC fanzine. Johnny Craig cover featuring the Old Witch. Frank Frazetta, Al Williamson, Reed Crandall, Wally Wood, George Evans, and Harvey Kurtzman art. Jerry Weist's Comic Art Price Guide lists a Near Mint value of $45. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Tales of the Zombie #3 Massachusetts pedigree (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Boris Vallejo cover. Pablo Marcos art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Tomb of Dracula #6 (Marvel, 1980) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Last issue of the title. Howard Chaykin cover. Lilith story with art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Also art by Gene Colan and Marie Severin. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $10. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #2 (Warren, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Vampirella's Cousin Evily made her first appearance in this issue. The mag has interior art by Tom Sutton, Mike Royer, and Ernie Colon. The painted cover is by Bill Hughes. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #4 (Warren, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This early Vampi issue boasts a Jeff Jones and Vaughn Bode cover. The interior artists include Tom Sutton, Jack Sparling, Ernie Colon and Mike Royer. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $145. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #5 (Warren, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Frank Frazetta was reportedly given free rein in choosing the subjects of the covers he did for Warren, and the resulting efforts by the great Frazetta rarely (never?) disappointed. This issue has Frazetta's second Vampirella cover. The issue's interior artists include Tom Sutton, Jeff Jones, Mike Royer, and Jack Sparling. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #6 (Warren, 1970) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Not only is this the only 9.8 copy of #6 yet certified by CGC, as of this writing it's the only 9.8 certified of any of the first seven issues of the title! The mag has a fantastic "good girl" horror cover by Ken Kelly, plus interior art by Jerry Grandenetti, Jack Sparling, Mike Royer, and Dan Adkins. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #7 (Warren, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta's painting "Sun Goddess" adorns the cover of this issue. The magazine's interior art is by Frazetta (one illustration), Tom Sutton, Billy Graham, Ernie Colon, and Jerry Grandenetti. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 1/05: 6 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #8 (Warren, 1970) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Vampirella, who had served as host of this title's horror tales, made her debut as a serious character in this issue. Another first here was Archie Goodwin's debut as writer -- Goodwin's writing and editing would make quite an impact on the Warren line. The mag has a Ken Kelly cover, with interior art by Tom Sutton, Jack Sparling, George Roussos, Frank Frazetta (one page), and "Tony Williamsune" (Tony Tallarico and Bill Fraccio). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #8 (Warren, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Vampirella appeared as a serious character for the first time in this issue -- she had appeared as a narrator and in a couple of light-hearted stories up to this point. The issue is also significant for being the first of the series that Archie Goodwin contributed to as a writer -- Goodwin became one of the most important creators of the Warren line. Also seen here are the first appearances of Conrad and Adam Van Helsing. The artists include Ken Kelly (cover), Tom Sutton, Jack Sparling, George Roussos, Frank Frazetta (a one-pager), and "Tony Williamsune" (Tony Tallarico and Bill Fraccio). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #9 (Warren, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. It's a testament to Wally Wood's skill and popularity that a panel from "Woody's" interior story was blown up to make the issue's main cover image, relegating a Boris Vallejo painting to an inset. The mag's interior art is by Wood, Jeff Jones, Tom Sutton, Barry Smith, and Jerry Grandenetti. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #10 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Bill Hughes cover. Interior artists include Neal Adams, Wally Wood, Ralph Reese, and Frank Brunner. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #12 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Jose Gonzalez drew Vampirella for the first time in this issue, making it the "first of the 'classic' Vampirella strips" according to The Warren Companion. The issue also featured the first of Manuel Sanjulian's many great covers for Warren. The issue also has the art of Frank Brunner, Jeff Jones, and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #12 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Features the first time Jose Gonzalez drew Vampirella. Manuel Sanjulian cover (his first cover for Warren). Other artists include Frank Brunner, Jeff Jones, and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #12 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Features the first time Jose Gonzalez drew Vampirella. Manuel Sanjulian cover (his first cover for Warren). Other artists include Frank Brunner, Jeff Jones, and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Vampirella #13 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Manuel Sanjulian cover. Jose Gonzalez art. Anti-smoking back cover with Frank Frazetta art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Magazines
Vampirella #14 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Esteban Maroto's first work for Warren. Other artists include Mike Ploog, Jose Gonzalez, Tom Sutton, and Sam Glanzman. Manuel Sanjulian cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 2/05: 6 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #15 (Warren, 1972) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. This issue was the first of the series to be drawn entirely by Spanish artists (with the exception of a Richard Corben frontispiece). And what superb artists they were! The best known of the group are Manuel Sanjulian (who drew the cover), and Jose Gonzalez, who drew the main Vampirella feature. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #15 (Warren, 1972) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. This issue has a Manuel Sanjulian cover and interior art by Richard Corben and Jose Gonzalez. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #16 (Warren, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. First full Dracula appearance in this title. Manuel Sanjulian cover. Richard Corben and Dave Cockrum self-portraits. Also art by Pat Boyette, Jose Gonzalez, and Esteban Maroto. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #17 (Warren, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Enrich Torres cover. Interior art by Jose Gonzalez, Esteban Maroto (the beginning of the "Tomb of the Gods" feature), and Jerry Grandenetti. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #19 (Warren, 1972) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Cover artist Jose Gonzalez also drew one of the issue's interior stories, which has an appearance by Dracula himself. There's also a text feature about the creation of Vampirella. Other artists in this square bound issue also include Wally Wood, Neal Adams, Reed Crandall, Jerry Grandenetti, and Ernie Colon. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #20 (Warren, 1972) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Dracula appearance. Bondage cover by Luis Dominguez. Jose Gonzalez and Esteban Maroto art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.2, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #21 (Warren, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Enrich Torres cover. Jose Gonzalez, Esteban Maroto, and Rich Buckler art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #22 (Warren, 1973) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Issue has Warren's first color section, featuring a preview of the Dracula magazine. Esteban Maroto and Jose Gonzalez art. Enrich Torres cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #24 (Warren, 1973) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Enrich Torres cover. Jose Gonzalez and Esteban Maroto art. Debut of the "Vampi's Vaults" fan page. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #25 (Warren, 1973) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Enrich Torres cover. Interior art by Esteban Maroto (color section) and Jose Gonzalez. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #28 (Warren, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Eight-page color insert. Enrich Torres cover. Jose Gonzalez art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #41 (Warren, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Enrich cover. Esteban Maroto and Jose Gonzalez art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #43 (Warren, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Ribas cover. Jose Gonzalez art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #49 (Warren, 1976) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. First appearance of the Blood Red Queen of Hearts (Vampirella's enemy). Issue also has an adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Oblong Box." Enrich Torres cover. Esteban Maroto art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #50 (Warren, 1976) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Manuel Sanjulian cover. Jeff Jones, Jose Gonzalez, and Esteban Maroto art. One panel of Will Eisner art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #50 (Warren, 1976) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Manuel Sanjulian cover. Jeff Jones, Jose Gonzalez, and Esteban Maroto art. One panel of Will Eisner art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 2/05: 5 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #56 (Warren, 1976) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Enrich Torres cover. Jose Gonzalez art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, one higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #57 (Warren, 1977) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Enrich Torres cover. Esteban Maroto, Jose Gonzalez, and Dick Giordano art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #59 (Warren, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Enrich Torres cover. Jose Gonzalez, Carmine Infantino, and Alex Nino art (Nino's first work for Warren). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #60 (Warren, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Enrich Torres cover. Jose Gonzalez and Esteban Maroto art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #63 (Warren, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. 1977 Yearbook. Enrich Torres cover. Bernie Wrightson, Jose Gonzalez, and Esteban Maroto art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #67 (Warren, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover featuring actress Barbara Leigh. Color insert with Esteban Maroto art. Also art by Jose Gonzalez, Russ Heath, Alex Nino, and Paul Neary. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: in , higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #73 (Warren, 1978) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Bob Larkin cover. Gonzalo Mayo art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $38. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #74 (Warren, 1978) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. 1978 Yearbook. Photo cover featuring actress Barbara Leigh. Jose Gonzalez and Esteban Maroto art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #75 (Warren, 1979) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Jose Gonzalez cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #76 (Warren, 1979) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover featuring actress Barbara Leigh. Russ Heath, Alex Nino, Jose Gonzalez, and Val Mayerik art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #77 (Warren, 1979) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover featuring actress Barbara Leigh. Russ Heath art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #82 (Warren, 1979) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Jose Gonzalez cover. Gonzalez and Val Mayerik art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #84 (Warren, 1980) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Steve Harris cover. Rudy Nebres and Val Mayerik art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.4, 4 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #85 (Warren, 1980) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Paul Gulacy cover. Jose Gonzales and Alex Nino art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #86 (Warren, 1980) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Terrance Lindall cover. Val Mayerik art. Has anti-Khomeini editorial by Jim Warren on the back cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #90 (Warren, 1980) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Alex Toth, Pablo Marcos, and Rudy Nebres art. Enrich Torres cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #91 (Warren, 1980) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. 1980 Yearbook. Enrich Torres cover. All interior art by Jose Gonzalez. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #92 (Warren, 1980) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Enrich Torres cover. Rudy Nebres art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #98 (Warren, 1981) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Enrich Torres cover. Esteban Maroto art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #101 (Warren, 1981) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Noly Panaligan cover. Jose Gonzalez frontispiece. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, 3 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #103 (Warren, 1982) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Lower print run than previous issues according to Overstreet. Enrich Torres cover. Jose Gonzalez and Esteban Maroto art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.4, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #104 (Warren, 1982) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Jose Gonzalez cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Vampirella #113 (Harris, 1988) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. First issue to be published by Harris. Very low print run according to Overstreet. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $206; VF/NM 9.0 value = $316. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 8.5, 7 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Web of Horror #1 (Major Magazines, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The publisher Major Magazines gave Warren some early competition in the black-and-white horror field with this short-lived title. There's certainly impressive young artistic talent to be found in the debut issue, with Jeff Jones (cover), Bernie Wrightson, Mike Kaluta, and Ralph Reese all contributing. Making his first appearance was Webster, the spider who "hosted" the mag. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Web of Horror #2 (Major Magazines, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The few copies of this short-lived mag that turn up are treasured by the fans who manage to get their hands on them, and that's mostly because it has early work by some fantastic artists. This second issue has a Jeff Jones cover and interior art by Bernie Wrightson, Mike Kaluta, and Ralph Reese. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Worst From Mad #2 White Mountain pedigree (EC, 1959) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This square bound issue reprints Mad #35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40. The 33 1/3 rpm record "Meet the Mad Staff" is included here. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $525. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Worst From Mad #10 White Mountain pedigree (EC, 1967) CGC NM/M 9.8 White pages. The Gaines File copies aren't the only pedigree collection to have socked away pristine Mads -- here's a fantastic copy of this square bound special. And yes, the bumper sticker that came with the issue is included here. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Session 2
Original Comic Art
Ken Bald - Judd Saxon Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 10 (King Features Syndicate, 1959-62). Ken Bald's talent for realistic illustration made the Judd Saxon feature one of the best of the new wave of photo-based action-adventure strips. The strips were dated 1-5-59, 1-29-60, 9-24-60, 11-11-60, 11-22-60, 12-7-60, 12-27-60, 1-2-61, 5-3-61, and 9-1-62. The image area of each daily measures approximately 18.5" x 5.25", and aside from aging zip-a-tone film and a few lettering corrections that have slipped off in a few panels, the art is in Very Good condition.
Ken Bald - Judd Saxon Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 10 (King Features Syndicate, 1960-62). Visual drama is the hallmark of this group lot of Judd Saxon dailies. Ken Bald was one of the best of the new wave of strip artists that entered the field in the late fifties. The strips were dated 1-22-60, 1-27-60, 7-25-60, 9-26-60, 10-1-60, 11-17-60, 12-10-60, 11-21-60, 12-24-60, and 10-1-62. The image area of each daily measures approximately 18.5" x 5.25", and aside from aging zip-a-tone film, the art is in Very Good condition.
Ernie Bushmiller - Fritzi Ritz Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-30-25 (N.Y. World Press, 1925). The young Ernie Bushmiller must have been the envy of all young male artists in 1925. At the age of 20, he was given the job of drawing the shapely comic strip flapper, Fritzi Ritz, when its originator, Larry Whittington, decided to leave his three-year-old comic creation. This daily, titled "Made to Order," was published on June 30, 1925. The image area is 19" x 5". The art has some overall tanning, the upper left corner is missing, and there are creases along the left and right edges, otherwise the art is in Good condition.
Ernie Bushmiller - Nancy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 12-23-41(United Feature Syndicate, 1941). What do you get a guy named Sluggo for Christmas? -- Why, boxing gloves of course! Somehow Sluggo knew what he was about to get; he had already constructed a ring for his post-Christmas bouts! The image area of the daily measures 21.5" x 4.75", and the art is in Excellent condition. Join the ranks of the "Bushmiller Society" with a bid on this splendid Nancy daily!
Ernie Bushmiller - Nancy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-14-44 (United Feature Syndicate, 1944). A couple of branches, some string and voila! Sluggo puts his hard head to good use in this inventive daily by Ernie Bushmiller. The image area is 19" x 5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-7-34 (Chicago Tribune, 1934). Many strip aficionados feel that Caniff's best work was done on Terry, and it's hard to argue that opinion after experiencing the sheer fun of the early years. This daily was only the fifteenth strip published. Terry, Connie, Dale, and Pop Scott set sail for adventure -- and what a run Terry had! The daily's image area measures 20" x 6". At some point the strip was cut apart through the right side area of panel two and the art has since been carefully glued to a support board; otherwise the daily is in Very Good condition.
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-26-38 (The Chicago Tribune, 1938). General Klang puts the moves on Normandie while Terry exits from his hide-out in this daily titled "Scattered Forces." Normandie is often cited as the very first in the long and glamorous cortege of "Caniff girls;" and is this period is also celebrated as the first sign of Caniff's growing artistic sophistication. The areas of blue wash were used to indicate to the printers where to drop in a mechanical gray tone pattern. The daily has an image size of 20" x 5.5". There are glue stains in the borders mostly outside of the art area; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-23-39 (Chicago Tribune, 1939). Sensational brushwork is the highlight of this daily as that no-goodnik and low-life, Weazel, flatters and plies a dancer for information about the dame named Sanjak. There's three sensational "good girl" panels to admire in this episode! The image area of the strip is 20" x 6" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-1-40 (Chicago Tribune, 1940). More action-packed drama from one of the Kings of adventure cartooning; Milton Caniff's draftsmanship was always first-rate. As to the convincing ambience of his strip Caniff revealed, "I have never been to China, so I go to the next best place, the Public Library. From its picture file, and with careful clipping of every scrap of data on things Oriental, combined with a dash of Encyclopedia Brittanica, I am able to piece together a pretty fair background of Far East lore." The image area of the daily is 20" x 6", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-19-40 (The Chicago Tribune, 1940). American heiress Raven Sherman, cracked the whip in this daily titled "After Dinner Stint;"she shanghaied Captain Blaze and Pat Ryan into actually doing the dishes to pay for their meal! Captain Blaze, Pat Ryan, Raven Sherman, and April Kane all appear. The daily has an image size of 20" x 6", and is in Excellent condition. Comics historian Maurice Horn once noted on Caniff's artistic evolution, "Where Noel Sickles used his black and white contrasts to endow a scene with atmosphere, Caniff used them to suffuse the action with a subtle, all-persuasive mood. There is between Sickles and Caniff the same difference as exists between assonance and harmony, shape and form."
Milton Caniff - Steve Canyon Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-19-60 (Field Syndicate, 1960). Milton Caniff set up another dramatic cold war imbroglio for this suspenseful daily. The image area measures 21.5 x 6.5". There is a moderate use of white-out, used for art corrections, and a light stain in the upper right corner of the final panel; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. Milton Caniff was a universally acclaimed master of the adventure strip!
Milton Caniff - Steve Canyon Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-16-66 (Field Syndicate, 1966). Milton Caniff staged this dramatic daily in war-torn Vietnam. Steve appears in the final panel. The image area is 21.75" x 6.75". There is some yellowing to the zip-a-tone film; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Milton Caniff inscribed and signed the daily in the last panel, at the lower right. Milton Caniff's storytelling has influenced untold numbers of cartoonists and this will make a splendid example for your collection.
Al Capp Studio - Li'l Abner Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-2-48 (United Feature Syndicate, 1948). Who would break up the merry fun and games at a cook-out with the Shmoos, those loveable creatures from the Li'l Abner strip? Desperate Government agents, that's who. In 1948 the Shmoos became a nation-wide craze, and created a huge merchandising campaign. As a result, these strips remain highly sought after, even today! The image size of this hilarious daily measures approximately 22.5" x 6.25", and the condition of the art is Excellent. Al Capp's Li'l Abner epitomized modern satire at its most trenchant -- make sure to put your bid in today!
Al Capp Studio - Li'l Abner Daily Comic Strip, dated 7-27-49 Original Art (United Feature Syndicate, 1949). He's a real-life, hundred percent Hamerican boy, and he's upset at the spies who think all Americans is dumb as statues! This daily, titled "Yokum Doodle Dandy," ran on July 27, 1949, and features a half-clad Abner in an all-American slug-fest with some enemy agents. It's hillbilly justice as only Al Capp can dee-liver! The art has an image area of 22.5" x 6.25" and is in Excellent condition.
Al Capp Studio - The Shmoo Model Sheet Original Art (undated). When the Shmoo first appeared in Li'l Abner in August 1948, they were a seeming miracle. The adorable creature laid eggs, gave milk and died of sheer ecstasy when looked at with hunger. The Shmoo loved to be eaten by humans and tasted like any food desired. The character's remarkable success catapulted Al Capp to an all-new level of wealth and fame. Licensed Shmoo merchandise was a huge phenomenon in the late 40s and early 50s, spawning a wide variety of dolls, toys, and more. Here is a model sheet from the Al Capp Studio that shows the lovable little character in different poses. Drawn in pen and ink and pencil, the image area measures 8" x 11," and is in Excellent condition. The Shmoo continues to garner attention and prove collectible more than a half century after its debut.
Ernie Chan - Conan Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-18-79 (King Features Syndicate, 1979). In this thrilling Sunday, Conan is attacked by giant bats in the desert. The image area measures 21" x 9.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. Ernie Chan (earlier named Chua) began his career as an assistant to Tony DeZuniga, during Tony's work on romance features, and Ernie was the third Filipino talent to work at DC, but he soon moved over to Marvel where he established himself as a fan-favorite with his inking over John Buscema's pencils on Conan. Shortly thereafter Ernie handled the complete art chores on the Conan comic strip, and this Sunday is a splendid example of his talent..
Roy Crane - Wash Tubbs Daily Comic Strip Original Art, 7-7-24 (N.E.A. Syndicate, 1924). "Worms ain't noted fer their beauty yet they ain't ferocious". Wash Tubbs' boss spouts off about the fact that "tough guys" might look ugly, but they're really harmless, when a hulking malcontent shoves his way into the scene, in this Wash Tubbs daily from July 7, 1924. Drawn within three months of the strip's first publication on April 21, 1924, this brilliantly staged, four-paneled strip features prime early Roy Crane art! The image area of this art is 24.5" x 6". There is some very light spotting at the bottom of the second panel, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Phil Davis - Mandrake the Magician Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-10-40 (King Features Syndicate, 1940). Lee Falk's second-most-famous creation (after the Phantom) headlines this stylish daily by Phil Davis. Mandrake enters the abode of a Mata Hari type, much to the suspicion of her manservant. Elegant linework and sturdy storytelling make for a gorgeous piece of comic strip art. The image area measures 20.5" x 4.5" and the art is in Excellent condition, with some light discoloration. This isn't just cool -- it's magical!
Billy DeBeck - Barney Google Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-16-31 (King Features Syndicate, 1931). The comic strip in which Barney Google lived debuted on June 17, 1919 as Take Barney Google, F'rinstance. Creator Billy DeBeck, who actually started the strip to finance a legitimate art career, soon changed it to Barney Google. The short wisecracking character was a sports enthusiast and gambler who was frequently henpecked by his wife "three times his size". As it played out in the strip, Barney was in the wrong place at the right time, just standing around outside of the Pastime Jockey Club. As the end result of a physical argument, a man flew out the window right on top of our hero. Feeling that Barney had saved his life he gave him one of his horses, which, of course, was Spark Plug. That was all the spark that was needed to set the strip on fire, and Sparky became a fixture in a continuing love-hate relationship that has endured for many years. It's Spark Plug vs. Pony Boy in this daily from 1931, and the horseshoes are flying! The image area measures 17.75" x 4.5" and the work is in Excellent condition.
Stan Drake - Heart of Juliet Jones Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-12-53 (King Features Syndicate, 1953). Juliet and Eve take center stage in this early daily, drawn only seven months after the feature began. Stan Drake's realistic figure drawing and detailed pen work set a new standard for the soap-opera strips. The image area of the daily measures approximately 20" x 5.25", and aside from yellowed Zip-a-tone film, the art is in Excellent condition.
Stan Drake - Heart of Juliet Jones Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-23-58 (King Features Syndicate, 1958). Political speech writer Vic Wells is tormented by dreams about Juliet's failed political campaign. Stan Drake's talent for lighthearted humor is showcased in this daily. The image area of this daily is 18" x 5.25". The zip-a-tone has yellowed and the paper has aged slightly; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Stan Drake - Heart of Juliet Jones Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 4 (King Features Syndicate, 1958-59). Stan Drake's facility with a pen shines in this group lot of early Juliet Jones dailies. Eve Jones stars in each one and Juliet appears in two of them. The strips were dated 1-9-58, 1-24-59, 3-11-59, and 4-16-59. The image area of each daily measures approximately 18" x 5", and aside from aging Zip-a-tone film, and lettering corrections, the art is in Very Good condition.
Stan Drake - Heart of Juliet Jones Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 5 (King Features Syndicate, 1959-62). Portraits of gorgeous girls are the highlights of this fabulous group lot of Juliet Jones dailies. Stan Drake was the pre-emminent trailblazer for the photo-realistic soap-opera strip artists that followed. The dailies in this lot were dated 3-27-59, 12-13-61, 1-17-62, 2-2-62, and 2-20-62. Juliet, Eve, Pop, and Pelion all co-star. The image area of each daily measures approximately 16" x 4.75", and aside from some yellowing of the zip-a-tone film in a few panels, the art is in Excellent condition. The super-fine pen work by Stan Drake is always a treat.
Carl Ed - Harold Teen Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-1-23 (Chicago Tribune, 1923). Is that some hair on your chin, or is this just April the first? Harold's little sister gives him an April Fool's Day to remember, in this "mannish" Sunday from 1923. Super-snappy line work by Carl Ed on America's original teen supreme. The image area measures 19.25" x 17". There is some overall tanning, and scattered staining, especially along the bottom half, and two tears (one at the top left edge, and the other in the center on the right), otherwise the art is in Good condition. Someone took a crayon and some watercolor and added little touches of color to the art, but Hot puppies, it's still swinging!
Lou Fine - Adam Ames Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-26-59 (Hall Syndicate, 1959). Lou Fine's incredible draftsmanship allowed him to bring a new level of realism to the action-adventure newspaper strip. His portraits had a subtlety in their depiction of facial expressions that was first-rate. The image area of this daily measures 13.25" x 3.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. Don't this scarce example of a Lou Fine newspaper strip pass you by! From the collection of Gill Fox.
Bud Fisher - Mutt and Jeff Daily Comic Strip Original Art (Star Co., 1912). The first successful daily comic strip, Mutt and Jeff initially appeared under the title A.Mutt on the sports pages of the San Francisco Chronicle on November 15, 1907. By 1915, when Mutt and Jeff creator Bud Fisher left the Hearst papers for the Wheeler Syndicate, the strip had become a national sensation, inspiring a series of animated cartoons and making Fisher the highest paid cartoonist in the country. A precursor to Laurel and Hardy, Mutt and Jeff were two working-class everymen -- drinking, gambling, and getting in hot water with their wives. This daily from 1912 is full of stars and moons -- coming out of the back of Jeff's head, when Mutt clocks him with a foot stool! The image area measures 26" x 7". Some overall tanning, and several tears at the top of the art which extend into the image area, otherwise in Good condition.
Bud Fisher - Mutt and Jeff Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-1-22 (H. C. Fisher, 1922). The original "odd couple," Mutt and Jeff, are at each other's throats once again, in this daily from 1922. With friends like these... who needs enemies? This entertaining (and painful) daily is chock full of the graphic symbols Fisher used to convey ideas, such as dotted sight-lines, hovering question marks, and of course, floating stars connoting pain. The overall art size of 30.5" x 12", with an image area of 29" x 8.5". The art has some overall aging and pin holes, outside of the image area, otherwise in Excellent condition.
Bud Fisher - Mutt and Jeff Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-27-27 (H. C. Fisher, 1927). Mutt's wife tries to get the law to separate her irascible husband from his irksome pal, Jeff, in this daily from 1927. In the end, the judge makes an out of court settlement with Mutt and Jeff at a local saloon, in "The Higher Court Gets Dizzy". The overall art size of 30" x 11", with an image area of 29" x 8.5". The art has some overall aging along the extreme edges, otherwise it is in Excellent condition.
Hal Forrest - Tailspin Tommy Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-25-38 (Bell Syndicate, 1938). In the wake of Charles Lindbergh's landmark crossing of the Atlantic, tales of aviation and aviators gripped the public imagination like never before. Comic strips leapt in to quench reader demand, but the first, and according to many the best, was Tailspin Tommy. Written by Glenn Chaffin and illustrated by Hal Forrest, Tommy was a rip-roaring adventure yarn that spawned several reprint books, a radio series, a dozen Big Little Books, and even a movie serial. In this Sunday from September 25, 1938, Tommy and his crew search the floor of a hidden valley to find the victims of a stranded plane. This beautiful strip has an image area of 22" x 14". The title stat exhibits some slight discoloration, and there is a small stain at the bottom left corner, otherwise this piece is in Very Good condition.
Hal Forrest - Tailspin Tommy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-3-39 (Bell Syndicate, 1939). His chute entangled on a cliff, Tommy dangles two thousand feet above a gorge! As he clings to the precarious ledge, which shelters a nest of young eagles, the angry mother launches a vicious attack! This genuine cliffhanger by Hal Forrest is heartily rendered by the hand of a real master. Titled "Out of the Frying Pan Into...," this daily from June 3, 1938 will take your breath away! The art has an image area of 26" x 7," and exhibits some overall tanning, otherwise it is in Excellent condition.
Hal Forrest - Tailspin Tommy Daily Comic Strip Original Art (Bell Syndicate, undated). By a strange twist of fate, the bullet intended for Tommy struck Ben Snoot, the very man who had arranged for Tommy's assasination! Hal Forrest keeps the action going, and the lines brisk, in this daily titled "The Danger is Not Over!," and dated October 6 (year unidentified). This beautifully rendered piece has an image area of 26" x 7". There is some overall tanning to the work, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Hal Foster - Prince Valiant Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-22-37 (King Features Syndicate, 1937). Hal Foster's beautifully detailed Prince Valiant saga debuted on February 13, 1937. This sensational top tier came from the twenty-eighth Sunday published! In this, Val's fourth adventure, titled "The Fake Quest," Sir Osmond and Baron Baldon, two officers of the palace guard, picked Gawain as the victim for their ransom plot. The schemers hoodwinked Gawain and Val into accepting a false quest, namely the restoration of Eeriwold Castle, held by a "terrible ogre," to the Lady Morvyn. Gawain was captured in this ambush and taken to another hidden castle, but Val escaped. Each panel of this tier was cut into separate pieces and given to fans. As a result, two of the panels were autographed and inscribed to two notable fans. Panel two is inscribed "To Don Maris with Best wishes, Hal Foster," while panel three reads, "To Caz, Hal Foster." C.E. "Caz" Cazedessus Jr., publisher of the fanzine ERB-dom, may have re-united these panels as each of them has his distinctive stamp on their back sides. The conjoined panels have an image area of 26" x 15.5". Other than the taping together of the three panels and some minor edge wear, the art is in Excellent condition.
Gill Fox - Bernie Blood Daily Comic Strips Original Art, Group of 5 (Stars and Stripes, undated, circa 1940s). Private Gill Fox (later promoted to Corporal!), H.Q. 63rd Division, drew these babe-filled dalies for Stars and Stripes, featuring the misadventures of bumbling private Bernie Blood. Maybe the reason that some curvy gal appears in every strip is that Fox was exceptionally good at drawing them, and maybe it was because the G.I.s demanded it, but either way, the real benefactor is the winner of this lot, who will be the proud owner of some of the best good-girl art ever produced. The image area on the strips measures 21" x 6", and the art is in Very Good condition, with moderate aging and some creasing at the corners. A cornucopia of good-girl art, yours for the taking! From the collection of Gill Fox.
Gill Fox - Bernie Blood Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 5 (Stars and Stripes, undated, circa 1940s). Sex and the military would not seem to be easy bedfellows, but Private (later Corporal) Gill Fox managed to work a smokin' babe into just about every installment of Bernie Blood for Stars and Stripes. Most likely the G.I.s appreciated his efforts. These five strips feature not only that unflappable cad Bernie, but also his equally amorous pop, who is seen chasing after a lovely gal with a butterfly net in one strip. Amazingly, there's also a topless gal in one strip; apparently the censorship standards at S&S were a lot laxer than in mainstream America! The image area measures 21" x 5.5" and the art is in Excellent condition, with moderate overall aging. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Gill Fox - Bernie Blood Cartoon Original Art (Stars and Stripes, circa 1945). "She may look clean, but she can be a load of trouble!" So it was that Bernie Blood was alarmed to discover that his hot date for the evening was none other than the poster girl for an Army one-sheet warning G.I.s about the dangers of venerial disease. D'oh! Gill Fox added this inscription at the bottom of his drawing, "To Don, my comrade at arms, my art director and my friend, I give this original of the most reprinted cartoon of WW II." Gill recalled his popular Bernie Blood military feature in an Alter-Ego interview, "I did a panel called Bernie Blood, and he was completely taken with women. I remember a general came in one day, looked over my shoulder, and saw the panel I was drawing was suggestive about women, He said, 'That's good. That's good for morale.' I felt good about that because I didn't know how this would be received. Some of it was risque." The image area of the art measures approximately 7.5" x 10", and the art is in Excellent condition. Gill fought the good fight to to win the war against the Axis and also the one against disease! From the collection of Gill Fox.
Gill Fox (attributed) - Joe Dope Panel Page "How to Load a Truck" Original Art (undated). Will Eisner's best known character may well not be the Spirit, but a humble little guy he created for the United States Army. Joe Dope was seen by servicemen everywhere, as he was featuring in maintenance pamphlets, posters, comic strips and more from World War II through Korea and on into Vietnam. This page, while done very much in the classic Eisner style, bears the look of work by Gill Fox. You be the judge! The page is drawn in ink on bristol board, with an image area of 7.25" x 10". It's in Excellent condition -- unlike the poor truck being loaded under Dope's supervision! Oof! From the collection of Gill Fox.
Gill Fox - Editorial Cartoon Original Art (Stars and Stripes, circa 1945). Looks like for this sad-eyed soldier has his work cut out from under him, as he gets the news that redeployment ends during the second World War. The European based U.S. Army newspaper, Stars and Stripes, gave servicemen all the news they usually read and a chance to air their views on everything from army regulations to women. At the time this fantastic work was completed, artist Gill Fox was handling art chores for the publication, as well as editorial work and graphic design. This pen and ink and ink wash illustration was drawn on a sheet of 15" x 20" illustration board, with a 10" x 15" image area. There is some aging apparent along the extreme edges, otherwise the work is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Gill Fox - Stars and Stripes Panel Cartoon Original Art (undated, circa 1940s). While in France during the second world war, Corporal Gill Fox drew this lovely cartoon of two grunts enjoying the view, as two gorgeous gals shower in the snow. "Isn't it amazing how you get accustomed to the cold?" one asks. Fortunately, you don't have to feel the chill to enjoy this beautifully-rendered piece by the most talented grunt in the Army. The image area measures 7.5" x 9.75" and the art is in Very Good condition, with moderate overall aging. Head out to the U.S.O. show and snag this Fox-y masterpiece! From the collection of Gill Fox.
Gill Fox - "Taylor Drysdale" Sports Cartoon Original Art (undated). Taylor Drysdale, Michigan's best, is out to win another title at the Nuremberg Swimming Meet. Gill Fox's look at top University of Michigan backstroker, Major Drysdale is superb, with its smooth, clean lines and crayon textures. The illustration was drawn during the war for Stars and Stripes, when Fox covered sporting events in Germany. The art has an image area of 9" x 10" and is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Gill Fox - Jeanie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 5 (New York Herald Tribune, 1952). Two New York City gals travel to rural Eastport to do a little summer stock theatre, and encounter a handsome, pig-totin' country boy, in these five Jeanie dailies from 1952. These five strips ran from July 17 - 19, 21, and 22, 1952. Selma Diamond and Gill Fox created the tribulations of Jeanie, the cosmopolitan cutie, and the feature ran from 1952 to 1953. The image area for each strip measures approximately 16" x 4.5". Some edge wear, slight aging, and tape stains along the edges, outside of the image area, otherwise the strips average a Very Good condition. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Gill Fox - Jeanie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 5 (New York Herald Tribune, 1952). All's fair in love and Jeanie would just love to be a great actress! Posing as a maid to get on the payroll of stage star Kay Bates, Jeanie hopes her position will help her attain a part in the actress' last play. Artist Gill Fox and writer Selma Diamond concoct a screwball scenario with emphasis on the zany misadventures of this star-to-be. The strips are consecutive, running from August 11 - 15, 1952. The image area for each strip measures approximately 16" x 4.5". Some edge wear, slight aging, and tape stains along the edges, outside of the image area, otherwise the strips average in Very Good condition. Here's your cue to bid on some vintage Gill Fox art! From the collection of Gill Fox.
Unknown Artist - Favourite Funnies Comic Album Cover Original Art (undated). What's all this, then? Looks like jolly good fun as eight classic comic characters, including Raggedy Ann and Andy, Bugs Bunny, Woody Woodpecker, Sylvester and more gather 'round for the cover to a British comics annual, just the thing for a lucky young lad or lass to receive for the holidays. This very colorful watercolor and ink cover art is on heavy illustration board measuring 13" x 18.5", with an image area of 11" x 15.75", and is in Very Good condition. What a great item for lovers of funny animal comics!
Frank Godwin - Rusty Riley Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-3-56 (King Features Syndicate, 1956). Rusty and his pal take matters in hand, in this daily from January 3, 1956. Frank Godwin's luxurious penmanship brings class to even the slightest background details in this brilliant strip. The image size of the daily is 18.5" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Frank Godwin - Rusty Riley Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-3-56 (King Features Syndicate, 1956). Buster Bunko is not an ordinary tramp. He's the slickest con man ever to escape from state prison! Spotting some movie magazines on the porch, he makes his play to get some free grub. One of the last great penman, Frank Godwin had forty years experience as an illustrator, painter, and cartoonist when he started work on the Rusty Riley strip. His skill at portraying recognizable and realistic characters, animals, and lush outdoor scenes made Rusty Riley one of the most beautiful comic strips ever produced. This strip, dated 6-3-56, is a great example of his skill as an cartoonist. The image area measures 23" x 16.5," with some light editorial markings in blue pencil, and a slightly aged word balloon replacement in the first panel, otherwise image area. The work is clean, with some slight signs of aging overall, but the page is a beaut nonetheless.
Frank Godwin - Rusty Ryan Daily Comic Strip Original Art (undated). Frank Goodwin's mastery with a pen is evident in this handsome daily. An experimental vertical take-off and landing airplane is the highlight of this continuity. The strip is undated and numbered A-11. This early Rusty Ryan strip was a "prototype" version of Godwin's later strip, Rusty Riley. The image area of the strip measures 27.5" x 6.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. You can't top Frank Godwin for detailed pen work!
Rube Goldberg - Editorial Cartoon Original Art (undated). Rube Goldberg made his name with a series of cartoons depicting hilariously elaborate machines, and so great was his fame that his name became a synonym for any kind of outlandish device. Just as notably, he also pioneered the modern era of political cartooning, and was such a beloved figure in cartooning that the National Cartoonist Society named their annual award for excellence "The Reuben" in recognition of his importance to the art form. "Getting the Hook" casts a wary eye on the attitudes of the business community. This drawing is executed in ink and crayon on coquille board, the traditional media of the editorial cartoonist. The image area measures 11" x 12" and the art is in Excellent condition with light overall aging.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-31-43 (Chicago Tribune, 1943). Mrs. Pruneface removed her make-up and then spied her tampered-with bag -- hoo-boy -- the trouble was about to begin for her nosey pal! Chester Gould's dramatic and iconic characterizations were showcased in this suspense-filled daily. Gould showed once again that crime is a frightening business to be in. The strip measures 21" x 7" and is in Excellent condition. This daily will be a welcome addition to any comic strip connoisseur's collection!
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-28-43 (Chicago Tribune, 1943). A murder has occurred, or was it self-defense? Questions abound, and you can bet Tracy will be called in to answer them! A memorable daily from Chester Gould, with his trademark character work and grisly details (hard to imagine a dead body with a hole in its head and a pool of blood appearing on the modern newspaper comics page!), gorgeously rendered. The image area measures 20" x 6"; a text paste-up in the final panel has browned considerably, but otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-12-44 (Chicago Tribune, 1944). Instead of rubbing out Dick Tracy for a fee of five G's, Flattop took Tracy hostage and used him to extort ten times that amount from the crime bosses who had ordered the hit. Out of all the players in this deadly drama, Tracy acts the coolest! The daily has an image area that measures 20" x 6" and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-25-44 (Chicago Tribune, 1944). Flattop escapes, and Tracy gets an earful from the Chief -- and meanwhile, Flattop objects to Vitamin's grocery order. A terrific daily with both Tracy and one of the classic villains -- Flattop -- all dramatically drawn by their creator, Chester Gould. The image area measures 20" x 6" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-15-44 (Chicago Tribune, 1944). This chilling daily featured one of Dick Tracy's most vicious foes, the Brow. The Brow was ruthless in pursuing his plans and an ominous close-up of his torture device was spotlighted in panel three. Dick Tracy starred in a heated interrogation scene in the final panel. The image area of the daily is 20" x 6" and the art is in Excellent condition. For a Dick Tracy art collector, it doesn't get much better than this! From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-24-44 (Chicago Tribune, 1944). The Brow was trapped like a rat and he was out of bullets. Dick Tracy was hot on the trail of the killer and the only things the Brow had to fight Tracy with were old lighting rods -- the stage was being set for Tracy to get speared! The daily has an image area that measures 19.75" x 6" and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-14-47 (Chicago Tribune, 1947). Influence and Vitamin Slim take it on the lam, and Tracy wakes up with a headache in this eventful daily from the prolific pen of Chester Gould. A very cool and moody example of post-war Tracy. The image area measures 19.75" x 6" and the art is in Excellent condition with only moderate overall aging.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-13-47 (Chicago Tribune, 1947). Once again, Dick Tracy proved he had the Sharper Image on crimefighting with his new gimmick, the "Dick Tracy ring-camera!" Chester Gould filled his feature with a panoply of hi-tech gadgets, goodies such as the two-way wrist radio, the space coupe, and the atomic light. In this charming Sunday, Dick used his new toy to take a group portrait of B.O.Plenty and Gravel Gertie with their newborn baby, Sparkle Plenty. The image area of the strip is 27" x 18". Each panel of the Sunday was glued to a larger support page; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. A tear sheet of the strip, printed in a tabloid format is included in this lot.From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-5-47 (Chicago Tribune, 1947). Two great portraits of Dick Tracy were the highlights of this handsome daily. Meanwhile, Mumbles revealed a secret compartment in his trick guitar to his mob -- very slick! The image area of the strip is 19.5" x 6" and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-23-49 (Chicago Tribune, 1949). In pursuit of Pear-Shape, the police pinch Pedro, who promptly plotzes. Meanwhile, the lions get a feast in the grisly last panel. You could not ask for a more iconic shot of Tracy than the one that graces the second panel, and the strip is filled with Chester Gould's eye-catching design and character work. This one would add spice to any collection. The image area measures 19.75" x 6" and the artwork is in Excellent condition.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-11-51 (The Chicago Tribune, 1951). In this daily titled "No Trust," Crewy Lou and the Sphinx were up to no good with their baby photography business, but Dick Tracy wasn't fooled. Bonnie Braids and Tess joined Tracy in the final panel. The daily has an image area that measures 16.5" x 5" and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art dated 7-21-52 (Chicago Tribune, 1952). The Dick Tracy and B.O. Plenty families enjoy a vacation visit, blissfully unaware of the murderous plans of Tonsils. Dick looks very relaxed in his Hawaiian shirt. The daily has an image area that measures 16.5" x 5" and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-9-53 (Chicago Tribune, 1953). Dick Tracy has been catching crooks for over 70 years, so you can imagine what he thought of Odds Zonn's attempted bribe of a half-million dollars! As soon as Tracy escaped his frigid death trap, he was certain to throw that blood money into an evidence box! The daily has an image area that measures 16.5" x 5" and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-11-54 (Chicago Tribune, 1954). Mrs. Green escapes Sticks and Dewdrop's death trap of a flaming bass drum and foils their kidnapping plot. Chester Gould was a master at creating powerful and compelling action for his Sunday pages. Gould's fifties villains have been described by aficionados as less bizarre, but more sadistic than the earlier foes. The image area of the strip is 27" x 18". Each panel of the Sunday was glued to a larger support page; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-22-53 (Chicago Tribune, 1953). 3-D Magee takes a powder after conning his suicidal girlfriend into believing that he is going to jump first, or so he thinks; the jilted jumper makers her play at cutting off 3-D's escape! Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery have thrilled readers worldwide. Measuring approximately 27.5" x 19", the piece was drawn using Chester Gould's common method of adhering the individual panels to a larger support paper. There is some staining in the title logo area; otherwise the Sunday is in Very Good condition. No comic strip collection would be complete without a first-rate example of Chester Gould art, and here's your chance to nab one! From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 12-24-53 (Chicago Tribune, 1953). Dick Tracy and his family are joined by the Sam Catchems in this joyous Christmas Eve celebration. Dick Tracy, Bonnie Braids, Tess, Junior, Sam, and his wife -- the gang's all here! The daily has an image area that measures 16.5" x 5" and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-16-54 (Chicago Tribune, 1954). Open Mind Monty has riddled a Dick Tracy decoy with sniper shots -- shades of Marvel comics' Life Model Decoy! All in all, it's a rather chilling assassination attempt crime scene. As comics historian Richard Marschall pointed out in America's Great Comic-Strip Artists, Dick Tracy's villains were the personification of evil. To Gould's way of thinking, if crime was ugly, criminals should have been presented as ugly. If the city, infested with miscreants, provided scant haven for decent folk, it should have been pictured as icily neutral, and so Gould's setting often served as backdrops for the action. The image area of the strip is 27" x 18". Each panel of the Sunday was glued to a larger support page; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-27-54 (Chicago Tribune, 1954). Dick Tracy got a crime-stopping break when Open Mind Monty and Dewdrop knocked their phone receiver off the hook; Tracy was able to trace their address. A sensational scene of Dick Tracy using his 2-way wrist radio is featured in panel three. The daily has an image area that measures 16.5" x 5" and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-14-59 (Chicago Tribune, 1959). Dick Tracy turned the tables on Flyface in this rock-em, sock-em daily. It would be hard to imagine such a hard-hitting fight scene involving a shotgun getting by today's syndicate editors! The daily has an image area that measures 16.5" x 5" and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-26-58 (Chicago Tribune, 1958). Cuba's greatest detective, Wunbrow, always gets his man -- or woman. Presumed dead, Wunbrow miraculously survived a flood and piloted a makeshift raft to police headquarters with a skewered Miss Egghead on board. Dick Tracy and Sam Catchem pitched in to help the Cuban police force in those pre-Castro days and it's fun to see the boys operate in exotic locales. The image area of the strip is 27" x 18". Each panel of the Sunday was glued to a larger support page; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-30-60 (Chicago Tribune, 1960). Little Boy Beard was spotlighted in this sixties Sunday. Tracy and crew had rescued the abandoned little shaver from an old war tank. Meanwhile arch-villains Ogden and Spots hatched a deadly scheme involving Fresh and Burpie Upp. Dick Tracy, Sam Catchem and Chief Patton also appear. This star-studded strip is brimming with characters! The image area of the strip is 27" x 18". Each panel of the Sunday was affixed to a larger support page; otherwise the condition of the art is Excellent. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-16-61 (Chicago Tribune, 1961). Ex-mayor Happy Voten can't keep his hands off of his secretary's bearded baby -- it's a clear case of a "Mini-Me" brand of narcissism. Soon Happy Voten is toting Little Boy Beard through his guard dog training compound -- not the best environment for a toddler to be in! The Crimestoppers feature at the top of the Sunday drives home the point, "Children! You can't tell a bad man by his features or clothing! Accept no gifts from strangers. Dick Tracy." Chester Gould's storytelling was always hallmarked by its rich characterization, and lively action featuring a mix of humor, tension, pain, and joy. The image area of the strip is 27" x 18". Each panel of the Sunday was glued to a larger support paper; otherwise the condition of the art is Excellent. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-25-62 (Chicago Tribune, 1962). Talk about crimestoppers -- Dick Tracy dropped a payload of napalm on the vicious Fifty-two gang when they fired at his helicopter! To paraphrase Lt. Bill Kilgore from "Apocalypse Now", Dick loved the smell of napalm in the morning. It smelled like -- victory! Dick Tracy makes Dirty Harry look like a wimp in this Sunday. Check out the baddies jumping to their deaths in panel nine -- chilling! The image area of the strip is 27" x 18". Each panel of the Sunday was glued to a larger support page; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-26-67 (The Chicago Tribune, 1967). The original concept behind Dick Tracy, Chester Gould's obvious talent as a cartoonist, and his intricate, innovative, and entertaining plots, characterization and dialog, mix into a combustible concoction that involves a reader in the stylistic, semi-realistic world of Gould's cops and robbers. The head of the security staff for the Circling Bros. Circus is in Tracy's office with a dossier on one of his former circus freaks -- Haf-and-Haf! A visual depiction of the painful origin of Haf-and-Haf's disfigurement hallmarks this dynamic page by a master storyteller. The image area measures 20" x 13.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-25-75 (Chicago Tribune, 1975). The charred wreckage of Vera Alldid's car undergoes minute scrutiny by Dick Tracy and his men in their search for the kidnapped Lizz. A disheveled Dick Tracy oversees the effort, and the final eerie frame of Lizz laying alone in a pool of blood at an empty gas station will haunt you. Chester Gould's penchant for gritty, violent realism is showcased here in full force. The art has an image area of 22" x14.5" and the strip has its original logo paste-up. The art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - 1968 National Campers and Hikers Convention Parade Float Production Original Art (1968). In June 1968, the Woodstock, Illinois Woodchucks Camping Club, with Chester Gould's approval, constructed a float named "Woodstock, the Home of Dick Tracy" which was entered in the National Campers and Hikers Convention parade. It was constructed at the McHenry County fairgrounds and when completed was autographed by Gould. This lot includes the original production art, an original Dick Tracy drawing along with photostats of Moon Maid, and color keys. The lot also includes photos of the float solo, and with Chester Gould standing by the float. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Sketch Original Art (circa 1973). A dapper Dick Tracy sporting a pencil-thin moustache is the centerpiece of this brilliant Dick Tracy pen and ink sketch. "The American comic strip has sold more newspapers than any other feature in American journalism," claims Tracy, "And there's no substitute!" This specialty illustration is in Excellent condition, with an image area of 8.5" x 11". From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Specialty Drawing Original Art (undated). Drawn on the back of a Blatz Beer place matt, this unique Chester Gould sketch features Dick Tracy and T.V. Wiggles. We can only imagine that some fan got the thrill of a lifetime when Gould elaborated on his autograph with a sketch of the fan's favorite villain. The drawing is inscribed, "Yours on the spot, T.V. Wiggles. Best Wishes, Dick Tracy and Chester Gould". The art was drawn in blue pen and measures 11" x 16". In Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Illustration Original Art (Chicago Tribune, undated). "Yes, thank goodness some things don't change! Like the law of gravity, dawn in the east, and human nature!" This dapper Dick Tracy illustration by creator Chester Gould has an image area of 8.5" x 11" and is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Gene Hazelton - Yogi Bear Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-14-61 (McNaught Syndicate, 1961). Yogi may be smarter than the average bear, but his plain mug can break a camera at the speed of light! Gene Hazelton detailed all of the bears' Jellystone antics in this early Yogi Sunday. Boo Boo and Ranger Smith also cameo. This uproarious Sunday strip measures 24.5" x 17.5" and is in Excellent condition.
George Herriman - Krazy Kat Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-9 (King Features Syndicate). Considered by many aficionados to be the greatest cartoonist of the twentieth century, George Herriman is among an elite group of comic strip artists whose work, for many, has crossed over into the realm of fine art. Admired in his day by such literary luminaries as E.E. Cummings, William Randolph Hearst, and Gilbert Seldes, Krazy Kat went beyond a mere gag-a-day amusement. Seldes referred to Herriman as, "the counterpart of Chaplin in the comic film." Herriman filled his work with an abstract surrealism. His playful reinvention of the title logo treatment, and his use of panel backgrounds as "stage sets" influenced many cartoonists, especially Will Eisner on his Spirit feature; such delightful Krazy Kat examples are in high demand among collectors. This superb Sunday featured many of the major Krazy characters: Ignatz, Offisa Bull Pup, Mrs. Kwak Wak, and Krazy herself, singing a whimsical song! Measuring approximately 14.25" x 22.5" overall, the piece is in Excellent condition, and was signed by Herriman in the final panel. Celebrate the joie de vivre with a George Herriman Krazy Kat original!
George Herriman - Embarrassing Moments Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-10-30 (King Features Syndicate, 1930). George Herriman's last assigned feature was the daily panel Embarrassing Moments. It was a standard gag cartoon that probably struck many chords among readers, because Herriman's trademark lettering and illogically placed quotation marks preserved an individuality. Check out the Krazy Kat-esque cat at the lower right. The image area measures 7" x 7" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Bill Holman - Smokey Stover Sunday Comic Strip with Spooky Topper Original Art, dated 2-19-50 (Chicago Tribune. 1950). Smokey Stover's wife, Cookie, came up with an effective solution for Smokey's raucous snoring, and it's not too far removed from an actual sleep apnea syndrome machine! The panels of this Sunday are loaded with Bill Holman's madcap visual puns. The Spooky "topper" was attached to the bottom of the Smokey strip, and it's all about sleeping too! The image area of the combined strips measures 24" x 16.25" and the art is in Very Good condition, with only a few light stains, and one pasted-on panel at the lower left.
Kelly Jarvis - Tom and Jerry Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 27 (Editors Press Service, 1989 - 1993). Here's a chance to acquire an instant collection of uproarious Tom and Jerry Sundays. All of the regular cast members appear -- Tom, Jerry, Tuffy, Spike, and Tyke. Each strip has an image area that measures 20" x 14" and most have been signed by Kelly Jarvis. The strips were cut between panel tiers one and two, and sometimes between other panels, and the Sundays have since been rejoined with tape on the back of the pages; otherwise they average a Very Good condition.
Kelly Jarvis - Tom and Jerry Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 28 (Editors Press Service, 1989-1993). Kelly Jarvis drew these twenty-eight slam-bang Tom and Jerry Sundays and the gags featured a rotating cast of Tom, Jerry, Tuffy, and Spike. Each strip has an image area that measures 20" x 14" and most have been signed by Kelly Jarvis. The strips were typically cut between panel tiers one and two, and sometimes between other panels, and the Sundays have since been rejoined with tape on the back of the pages; otherwise they average a Very Good condition.
Kelly Jarvis - Tom and Jerry Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 72 (Editors Press Service, 1989-94) Tom, Jerry, Tuffy, Spike, Tyke, Screwy Squirrel, and Butch -- wow, all of your MGM Tom and Jerry cartoon favorites are here in this jumbo group lot! Most of the strips have an image area that measures 18" x 5.5", while seven smaller dailies have an image area of 15" x 4.5". The art averages an Excellent condition, and most of the dailies have been signed by Kelly Jarvis.
Walt Kelly - Pogo Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-5-56 (Hall Syndicate, 1956). In the expansive canvas of the Sunday strips, Walt Kelly's Pogo indulged in wild fantasies of pratfalls, pie fights, comic confrontations, and other classic elements of physical comedy. With his totally alive Iinework, expertly turned line widths, and shadows, Kelly effortlessly created perfect cartoons. Churchy and Albert get themselves into a real stew, in this stirrin' Sunday from February 5, 1956. The image area measures 23.5" x 16" and the art is in Excellent condition. Here's your opper-toonery to own a perfect Pogo Sunday!
Walt Kelly - Pogo Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-19-58 (The Hall Syndicate, 1958). Walt Kelly's Pogo ran from 1948 to Kelly's death in 1975. It featured Pogo Possum, his friends Albert Alligator, Churchy La Femme, and Howland Owl, as well as a variety of other anthropomorphic critters in Georgia's Okeefenokee Swamp, melding slapstick and farce with pointed satire. Kelly, a former Disney artist, had an extraordinary gift for verbal and physical humor, as can be seen in this daily from February 19, 1958. The image area measures 16" x 4.5," and the art is in Excellent condition.
Walt Kelly - Pogo Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-2-61 (Hall Syndicate, 1961). Considered by many to be the apex of comic strip art, Walt Kelly's Pogo entertained a generation of fans with its gentle good humor and its pointed observations on American politics and society. Offered here is a classic strip, featuring Churchy La Femme and Howland Owl breaking the laws of language and comic borders. Measuring approximately 20" x 6" overall, the art has a 18.5" x 5.25" image area. There is a fold in the center of the art (folded when sent to the syndicate), between the second and third panels, otherwise this strip is in Excellent condition and is signed by Kelly in the fourth panel.
Walt Kelly - Pogo Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-3-65 (The Hall Syndicate, 1965). From the beginning, Pogo was special: it was a humor strip, but it was nearly as detailed as the soap opera strips. It was genius, from the gags and absurd plot complications, through the marvelous and creative art, to the sophisticated political satire. Pogo was also brilliantly drawn. Time in the Mouse Factory and a brief career in comic books honed Kelly's talent for cartooning to a fine degree. This daily from June 3, 1965 has an image area of 18.5" x 5," and the art is in Excellent condition.
Walt Kelly - Pogo Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-30-65 (Hall Syndicate, 1965). Pogo waxes roth about Ol' Natural Ghastly, who claims to be a member of the fam'ly, freeloads an' does nix. In 1949, Walt Kelly hooked up with the Hall Syndicate and soon, the Okefenokee denizens were appearing in nearly 600 newspapers and a few dozen best-selling paperbacks, forever ensconced as one of the all-time great comics.The image area is 20" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Walt Kelly - Pogo Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-14-66 (Hall Syndicate, 1966). Walt Kelly had an ear for wordplay that made Pogo's extensive dialogue pop and sizzle. Like his contemporary Al Capp's Li'l Abner, Pogo was drenched in a kind of Southern dialect, but whereas Capp's characters' cornpone made them sound illiterate and uneducated, Pogo's characters' ungrammatical speeches were alive with novel coinages and cleverly-structured wordplay. Unsurprising in someone who understood the music of language so well, Kelly was a poet and lyricist as well as a master of slapstick. While Pogo and Mouse discuss big changes, Churchy and Porky make a fish tale of their own, this daily from March 14, 1966. The image area measures 18" x 5," and the art is in Excellent condition.
Walt Kelly - Pogo Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-11-67 (Hall Syndicate, 1967). Uncle Charlie makes a lot of mistakes, but in the end he flies with the best of them! Once again, Walt Kelly dishes out an equal helping of the wit and charm that made this strip so popular. Kelly's blue penciling peeks out from beneath his inks. The image area is 20" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Walt Kelly - Pogo Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-6-67 (Hall Syndicate, 1967). It's summertime in the swamp, leading Pogo and Porky to ponder the true value of just such a warm, lazy day. Getting to read these great strips on a laid-back summer Sunday was a real treat back in the 1960s; here's the chance for some lucky bidder to relish this delightful dose of swamp-critter logic all year 'round! The image area of the art measures approximately 25" x 17". The title logo stat is original, and quite a bit of blue pencil remains on this Excellent-condition page.
Frank King - Gasoline Alley Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-18-41 (The Chicago Tribune, 1941). Frank King's hugely popular Gasoline Alley comic strip features the life of Skeezix, who grows up during the run of the strip. Skeezix made his first appearance in 1921 as an infant on the doorstep. In 1941, he was a 20 year old fellow who works in a garage "with a pert sweetheart, a host of friends, and a few enemies". Skeezix goes out on the town on his first full $25 pay check in this daily titled, "Paid in Full". The art has an image area of 20" x 5.5" and aside from some light soiling at the bottom right, is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kirby and Wally Wood - Sky Masters Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-18-59 (George Mathews Adams Service, 1959). Shortly after the success of DC's Challengers of the Unknown title, Jack Kirby and Wally Wood briefly left the comic book field to bring their combined talents for science fiction to comic strip syndication. A contract dispute over this feature led to a feud between Jack Kirby and DC editor Jack Schiff. In a way, the fallout over the Sky Masters contract ensured the King's return to mighty Marvel. Wood ladeled the black ink onto Kirby's pencils for an unbeatable science fiction look. The image area of this daily is 5.5" x 18" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Joe Kubert - Tales of the Green Berets Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 2 (Chicago Tribune, 1967). By the mid-sixties Joe Kubert had established himself as the premier war comic book artist, so it was only natural that he was drafted by The Chicago Tribune syndicate to draw the comic strip based on Robin Moore's bestselling book, The Green Berets. The two consecutive strips in this lot were dated 9-25 and 9-26-67. The images in panels two and three of the first daily, and panel one of the second daily were created using photostats with original art touches extending the images to their borders. The image area of each daily measures approximately 15" x 4.5". Aside from a few lettering corrections, the dailies are in Excellent condition.
Fred Lasswell - Snuffy Smith Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-26-52 (King Features Syndicate, 1952). Riddles gets duped into some manual labor in this amusing and gorgeously-drawn Snuffy Smith daily. The image area measures 19" x 5" and the artwork is in Excellent condition with only moderate aging overall.
Larry Lieber - Spider-Man and Hulk Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 78 (King Features Syndicate, 1979-1999). Larry Lieber spent nearly two decades drawing the Spider-Man and Hulk comic strips, and this sensational lot features 78 of those dynamic dailies -- 76 Spider-Man strips and two Hulk strips! Most of the strips feature Peter Parker and Mary Jane, with Spidey appearing in costume in many of the episodes. Other guest stars included Doctor Octopus, Kingpin, Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, Robbie Robertson, and more. This is a great way to acquire an instant Spider-Man comic strip collection. The four Spider-Man and two Hulk dailies from the seventies and eighties have an image area of measuring approximately 14" x 4.25". The majority of the lot consists of Spider-Man dailies from 1998 and 1999. These dailies have an image area of 13" x 4", and all of them were signed in their lower border by Larry Lieber. All of the dailies are in Excellent condition. Face Front and bid, Marvelites!
Larry Lieber - The Amazing Spider-Man Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 15 (Register and Tribune Syndicate, 1980-81). Fifteen Sunday strips written by Stan Lee, with art by Larry Lieber are showcased in this spectacular lot. The web-head's cast of characters are all here, including J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane, Aunt May, and Dr. Octopus. These strips also feature the origin of Dr. Octopus, and follow his romance with Aunt May. The image area of each strip measures 21" x 9.5", and they average an Excellent condition. This is a top-notch art lot for the true-blue Spider-Man fan.
Stanley Link - Tiny Tim Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-2-35 (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, 1935). In 1933, a Chicago-based animator by the name of Stanley J. Link began to develop a comic strip about a curiously shrunken boy whose small point of view made a big difference in the lives of his friends and family. The strip was called Tiny Tim, and not soon after its Sunday feature debut, the boy who could make his body smaller than a bird's using a mystical amulet worn around his neck, became a great favorite with children and adults alike. This Sunday from June 2, 1935 finds Tim in the cave of the Boogaboo men, following a giant man of iron. The image area measures 19" x 12.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Stanley Link - Tiny Tim Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-25-41 (The Chicago Tribune, 1941). Over the years, Stanley Link's Tiny Tim has been somewhat lost in the annals of history. Even so, the diminutive scamp lives forever in the hearts of comic lovers and collectors, despite the fact that he's been absent from the funny pages of major newspapers since the 1950s. Tiny Tim proves to be more than a couple of diamond thieves can handle, in this Sunday strip from May 25, 1941. The image area measures 19" x 12.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Stanley Link - The Dailys Daily Original Art Comic Strip, dated 11-29-49 (Chicago Tribune, 1949). There's no room in the Daily household for a seal, so Dan decides to take it down to the icy river to live. But the river is hopping with excitement! It seems a child has fallen through the ice! Stanley Link's comic strips contributed mightily to the vitality and appeal of the newspaper-strip medium. This daily from November 29, 1949, has an image area measuring approximately 20" x 6" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Stanley Link - The Dailys Daily Original Art Comic Strip, dated 11-30-49 (Chicago Tribune, 1949). When Stanley Link's charming, often winning, feature Tiny Tim eventually folded, Link started a family strip called The Dailys, which he drew until shortly before his death in 1957. In this daily from November 30, 1949, Dan Daily happens upon a crowd of people gathered to try to help a kid who has fallen through the ice. The image area measures approximately 20" x 6" and the art is in Excellent condition. Good-hearted drama by Stanley Link.
Stanley Link - The Dailys Daily Original Art Comic Strip, dated 12-1-49 (Chicago Tribune, 1949). On Thursday, December 1, 1949 readers of the daily The Dailys comic strip opened their comic section to this dramatic scenario -- a venturesome child has broken through the thin first freeze of the river! Dan Daily has a plan that involves some rope, and a seal! This daily has an image area measuring approximately 20" x 6" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Gus Mager - Hawkshaw the Detective Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-3-37 (United Features, 1937). During a time when Gus Mager was drawing his strip Oliver's Adventures for another syndicate, he signed his Hawkshaw the Detective Sundays only as "Watso." Hawkshaw was a lampoon of Sherlock Holmes, and he acted out the far-fetched plots found in dime novels and detective yarns. Starting in 1931 Hawkshaw served as the topper strip for The Captain and the Kids. The image area of this Sunday measures 20.5" x 13.5". The corners and edges outside the image area show some minor wear and tear; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Russ Manning - Star Wars Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-17-79 (L.A. Times Syndicate, 1979). Legendary artist and writer Russ Manning inspired innumerable science fiction fans and creators throughout his career. Magnus, Robot Fighter was his very own creation, and in it his talent blossomed -- cementing his place as one of the most revered figures in comics history. A few years before his death, Manning was commissioned by George Lucas to write and draw the Star Wars comic strip from 1979-1980. His talents were stretched to the limit during much of this period, as he also was still doing the Tarzan Sunday pages (until Gil Kane was signed on to take over.) Manning continued drawing the Star Wars strip until his health forced him to turn the project over to Al Williamson. C-3PO and R2-D2 are left behind, as Luke is taken back to base by Stormtroopers, in this strip dated October 17, 1979. The image area measures 14" x 4.5," and the art is in Excellent condition.
George McManus - Bringing Up Father Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-4-43 (King Features Syndicate, 1943). With a clean bill of hearing from his doctor, the only place Jiggs can find peace of ear from Maggie's warbling is on the rooftop! A perfect example of the Jiggs-Maggie dichotomy! The art measures 18" x 5". There is some slight aging apparent, and some very light stains along the center, otherwise this piece is in Very Good condition.
George McManus - Bringing Up Father Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-21-46 (King Features Syndicate, 1946). Jiggs would have brought home two dumbbells, but Maggie's other brother was out of town! You can almost hear the back of Jiggs' head ringing now! This uproarious daily displays the hallmarked art deco pen stylings of George McManus and features stylish portraits of Jiggs and Maggie. The image area of the daily is 18" x 5.5". Some glue residue from a missing paste-up in the first panel, and the zipatone has aged, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Dale Messick - Brenda Starr Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-18-42 (Chicago Tribune, 1942). The big cooking contest is coming, but Brenda's rival Pat O'Hair has thrown a monkeywrench in the works -- she got chef Elmer Creamsauce to promise to hold the affair on her yacht, even though he gets terribly seasick -- ! The usual mix of humor and soap operatics makes this a highly enjoyable installment of the long-running series, gorgeously rendered by creator Dale Messick, who sadly passed away just a month or so prior to this auction. This Sunday strip is in two pieces, both of which have been assembled by gluing various panels to a common backing board. There is moderate edge wear, a few small pin-holes, and some staining in the upper margin, but for the most part the artwork is in Very Good condition. As an interesting "extra" the bottom panel still has the Tribune's production paperwork glued to it; in case you were wondering, the negatives for this strip were made on Aug. 26th, 1942, at 9:32 a.m. Signed by Messick in the penultimate panel.
Arthur "Pop" Momand - Keeping Up with the Joneses Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-9-32 (Associated Newspapers, 1932). In its early days, the Keeping Up with the Jones strip was mostly concerned with the social climbing efforts of the McGinis family, as they struggled to emulate the lavish lifestyle of the Jones family. In the grim climate of the Great Depression however, cataloguing the free-spending ways of the wealthy was no longer a crowd pleaser, and creator Arthur "Pop" Momand transformed his strip into a more conventional domestic scenario. Little Bino's single-minded desire for ice cream comes back to haunt him in this charming Sunday strip from October 9, 1932. The art is in two separate pieces, each with an image area of 19" x 10". There is a bit of aging along the outside edges, but otherwise, the art is clean and in Excellent condition.
Arthur "Pop" Momand - Keeping Up with the Joneses Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-19-34 (Associated Newspapers, 1934). Here's a fish tale that you'll remember! Aloysius McGinis and his pal, Elmore, have a little trouble catching the big ones -- only to find out that it's all "A Matter of Location". This delightful Keeping Up with the Jones Sunday strip by Arthur "Pop" Momand, was published on August 19, 1934. The art is in two separate pieces, each with an image area of 18" x 9.5". There is a bit of aging along the outside edges; otherwise the art is clean and in Excellent condition.
John Cullen Murphy - Prince Valiant Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-4-84 (King Features Syndicate, 1984). When Hal Foster retired from drawing the Prince Valiant strip in 1970, Foster picked John Cullen Murphy to be his successor. Murphy went on to draw the strip for 34 years, nearly equalling Foster's own reign on the feature's art. Murphy never tried to imitate Foster's style; his use of a pen line rather than a brushed one gave the feature an entirely different feel , yet the quality of the art remained impressive. In this rousing Sunday, Val narrowly avoided being killed by the beast in the hills. Aleta, the twins, Galan, and Dunstan also appeared. The image area of the Sunday measures 13" x 19" . The three tiers of the strip were cut apart and later rejoined with tape on the back of the paper; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. A terrific Prince Valiant Sunday by John Cullen Murphy!
Russell Myers - Broom-Hilda Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 12-7-70 (Chicago Tribune, 1970). Despite her comical repulsive appearance, crass self-indulgence, and habitual irritability, Broom-Hilda is an endearing character who clearly casts an enchanting spell on her millions of faithful readers. She's got tough skin, too! This daily has an image area of 21" x 6" and is in Excellent condition. Signed by Russell Myers at the bottom left.
Russell Myers - Broom-Hilda Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-27-71 (Chicago Tribune, 1971). Beginning on April 19, 1970, Broom-Hilda was a hilarious and often surreal strip about a 1500-year-old cigar-chomping, green-skinned, mean old witch whose best friends are a buzzard and a troll. This unusual single-panel daily, from less than a year after the strip's debut, shows a Holmes-and-Watson team making their way through the moors, unaware of the horrors that lie ahead. The mechanical tones used to depict the fog have yellowed somewhat, and are loose in places, but overall the artwork is in Excellent condition. The image area measures 21" x 6".
Russell Myers - Broom-Hilda Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-1-74 (Chicago Tribune, 1974). The Old Year outraces the New Year to the finish line, and that love-starved sorceress, Broom-Hilda stands ready to give each icon a cigar-flavored New Year's kiss -- yecch! Russell Myers' whimsical humor is showcased in this panoramic panel. The image area is 21" x 6", and the art is in Excellent condition. Russell Myers inscribed the daily at the upper left, "Happy New Year and best wishes to Chris Paolini from Russell Myers!"
Martha Orr - Apple Mary Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-4-37 (North American Syndicate, 1937). Apple Mary handled everything on her car with TLC, but she neglected one little thing -- to fill 'er up! After Martha Orr left the feature in 1940, it was retitled Mary Worth, and the strip has continued on to this day, reigning as the Queen of soap-opera strips. However, The Comic Art Price Guide notes, "Of the 15, 695 Mary Worth dailies and Sundays the current studio artists estimate that only 1,000 survived the trashcan." Martha Orr's terrifically detailed costumes and backgrounds captured a challenging time in American life. The image area of the strip measures 20" x 5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Richard Felton Outcault - Yellow Kid and Buster Brown Hand-Colored Sunday Comic Strip Art Original Art, dated 11-3-07 (American-Journal-Examiner, 1907). Here's a sensational piece for comic strip art collectors -- the original art for the November 3, 1907 Buster Brown Sunday, titled "Strange Things Do Happen To." This remarkable Sunday featured a rare crossover between two of R.F. Outcault's greatest creations; Outcault's promethean creation, the slum kid Mickey Dugan, who was dubbed the Yellow Kid, and the merry prankster, Buster Brown. The Yellow Kid appeared in the Buster Brown feature on only four occasions, twice in 1907, and twice again in 1910. This beautiful, hand-colored original features a double-portrait of two of the oldest and most irascible tykes in comic strip history. Yellow Kid originals are exceptionally rare. Only one Hogan's Alley original starring the Kid is known to exist, while only two of the Buster Brown strips co-starring the Kid have surfaced. Richard Felton Outcault was so celebrated for his creations of the Yellow Kid and Buster Brown, that upon his death, newspapers credited him as the creator of the comic strip itself. In 1894, Outcault began illustrating scenes that detailed humorous aspects of tenement life in New York City for Joseph Pulitzer's New York World. Mickey Dugan, the Yellow Kid, was a slum kid with a bald head and big ears, and he was the star of Hogan's Alley. When the strip made its transition into a Sunday color panel, the Kid wore a bright yellow nightshirt which was emblazoned with his biting slang. As the Kid's popularity soared, a bidding war over Outcault's creation broke out between Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. The Kid had become the first comics merchandising super-star. By 1896, Outcault had relocated to Hearst's New York Journal. Pulitzer countered by continuing Hogan's Alley, with World staff artist George Luks as the replacement artist. Meanwhile, Outcault drew his version of the Kid at the Journal under the title of The Yellow Kid. The Kid raised the ire of censors and was labeled "vulgar" by his critics. In 1898 Outcault walked away from The Yellow Kid feature, but he didn't abandon the Kid forever. In 1902, Outcault created his other famous infant terrible, Buster Brown, for the New York Herald. This rascal was a middle-class terror. The world Buster lived in was a far cry from the Yellow Kid's slums. Buster was a nattily attired boy who hid the mind of a devilish trickster under his angelic appearance. When Outcault jumped ship with Buster Brown from the New York Herald to William Randolph Heart's Denver Post, another lawsuit erupted. In 1906, once again the courts ruled that Outcault could continue to draw his character at another paper, but he couldn't use the Buster Brown name. As a result, Outcault resorted to using episodic titles such as "Strange Things Happen To," aside a portrait of Buster. Outcault's cartoons appealed to both adult and child readers. Comic strip historian Richard Marschall has pointed out, "Whether it was the pathos in Hogan's Alley or the high-society milieu in Buster Brown, whether the political comments were tucked away in labels in the Yellow Kid or in Tige's sarcastic remarks, there was material enough to attract older readers while the children laughed at the mayhem and pranks. In this way Richard Felton Outcault established more than the raw popularity of the newspaper cartoon and color comic section; he ensured its appeal would be universal." The image area of this hand-colored Sunday measures approximately 18" x 25". There are several stress cracks in the illustration board, and the upper left and right, and lower right corners have been restored with replacement pieces of paper; otherwise the overall condition of the art is Good. Yellow Kid art in any condition is ultra-scarce, so don't hesitate to bid on this historic masterpiece!
Alex Raymond - Flash Gordon with Jungle Jim Topper Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-6-38 (King Features Syndicate, 1938). In this thriller, Jungle Jim finds himself high atop the mountains of India. Even out of his jungle element, Jim Bradley proves himself a force to reckoned with. This Jungle Jim topper has an image area of 20" x 9.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. The lower portion of this magnificent Sunday is the matching Flash Gordon strip. Meanwhile, on Mingo, Ming the Merciless' dragnet pulls in Zarkov and Dale Arden as Flash escapes capture via an underground tunnel network. This episode showcases Alex Raymond's flawless draftsmanship and features all the signature elements of the Flash Gordon feature: a futuristic cityscape, heroic action, a panel spotlighting the beautiful Dale, Flash himself, and most importantly, Raymond's astounding artistry! The overall size of the Flash strip's image area is 20" x 16", and the condition of the art is Excellent. Combined, the two strips have an image area of 20" x 28". Flash fans -- don't let this spectacular episode get past you without a bid!
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-9-49 (King Features Syndicate, 1949). Crowd control was the name of the game in this scene, and the drama of Alex Raymond's staging of a showdown rivals that of any film director. The image area is approximately 18.5" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-12-49 (King Features Syndicate, 1949). Alex Raymond created stirring drama in this continuity with his masterful portrayal of facial expressions and his use of starkly shadowed forms. The overall image area of the daily measures 18.5" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. This thrilling daily hails from the fourth year of the Rip Kirby strip. Exquisite draftsmanship by Raymond, as always!
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-13-50 (King Features Syndicate, 1950). Three terrific close-ups captured the "eureka moment" of when Rip nailed down a clue. Crisp inking and flawless figure work, as usual, from the master, Alex Raymond. The image area is approximately 18.5" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-2-52 (King Features Syndicate, 1952). Girls, girls, girls! -- Rip calls around town searching for a clue as to the whereabouts of ladies' man Ricky Lambert. Alex Raymond's talent for "good girl" art is showcased in this gorgeous daily -- even the telephone operator is a dish! The strip's image area is 20" x 5.25", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-17-52 (King Features Syndicate, 1952). Three action-packed panels showcase Rip on the hunt, with his pistol drawn. Rip Kirby dailies don't come much more thrilling than this superb example! The image area is approximately 20" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-9-52 (King Features Syndicate, 1952). Rip Kirby's arch-rival, the Mangler, lays out his accomplice with a wicked right cross. Alex Raymond's varied points of view capture the impact of the haymaker as it's delivered. The image area of the strip measures 20" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-16-52 (King Features Syndicate, 1952). Miss Pagan Lee makes her way to a parade, oblivious to a deadly sniper on the roof above the celebration. Gorgeous artwork from the remarkable Alex Raymond. The image area of the daily measures 20" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-16-52 (King Features Syndicate, 1952). Amy has been shot, but Rip has recovered the rifle -- and soon he'll get his man! The legendary Alex Raymond created a moody atmosphere in this continuity, highlighted with terrific portraits of Rip Kirby in all three panels. Some of the text paste-ups in the first panel have fallen off, and the paste-up sheet has aged somewhat; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. The image area measures 20" x 5.5". You know you want this gorgeous Raymond art -- so let 'er Rip!
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-13-53 (King Features Syndicate, 1953). One look at this gorgeous daily from 1953, and you'll understand why Alex Raymond is considered one of the all-time greats. Mrs. McCreedy, Captain Stone, and the lovely Miss Honey Dorian all figure into this beautifully-drawn daily by the modern master. The image area measures 22" x 6.75", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-16-54 (King Features Syndicate, 1954). Mr. Haskin tries to shake down Clarence Twickham for a bribe to provide a murder alibi for Twickham's gal, Jenny. Alex Raymond's staging of the tense scene fills it with heart-rending emotion. The image area of the strip measures 20" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-16-54 (King Features Syndicate, 1954). It's wedding bells for the Crusher, and Desmond serves as his best man. Rip cameos in the backgrounds. Alex Raymond's mastery at drawing facial expressions is spotlighted in this fine daily. The image area of the strip measures 20" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-31-55 (King Features Syndicate, 1955). Kismet is in dire straights, but the ever-observant Rip Kirby has deduced her dilemma. Alex Raymond draped his figures in shadow to create a powerful mood of suspense and tension, and yet he still managed to display his dazzling draftsmanship. Two superb portraits of Rip are highlights. The image area of the daily measures 20" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-5-56 (King Features Syndicate, 1956). Rip Kirby stars in all three panels of this handsome daily. The curvaceous Miss Wells strikes a proud pose in panel two, to the delight of "good girl" art fans everywhere. Alex Raymond's sleek, and simplified figure drawing had an elan that even the next wave of "photo-realistic" soap opera comic strip artists couldn't beat! The overall image area of the daily measures 20" x 5.75", and the art is in Excellent condition. This strip was drawn less than six months away from Raymond's tragic death, and his draftsmanship remained flawless.
Frank Robbins - Johnny Hazard Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-20-75 (King Features, 1975). Haz and Totie are in a bit of a sticky wicket as two murderous skin divers come not to rescue the duo, but to drown them! Frank Robbins detailed all the action with his hallmark chiaroscuro style. The spectacular storytelling is crystal-clear in this thriller. The image area is 21" x 9.25", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Paul Robinson - Etta Kett Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-7-34 (King Features Syndicate, 1934). Etta Kett and her beau, Wingey, turn the tables on a moocher in this jazzy Sunday from 1934. Paul Robinson's feature was filled with flowing lines and handsome staging. The image area measures 25.5" x 20". Some tanning, and soiling especially on the top portion of the strip, which has been folded between the second and third tier; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Jim Scancarelli - Gasoline Alley Daily Comic Strip Original Art Group (Tribune Media, 1989). Take a little time to revisit some old friends with this big batch of original art dailies from Gasoline Alley as the gang get back together for their 50th high school reunion. See how kind the years have been to Skeezix and crew in these 67 daily episodes of one of America's most popular comic strips -- one in which the characters actually aged in natural time. The strips run from May 22 through to August 19, 1989, with only a few days missing. Big, clean line art from Jim Scancarelli; the image area is approximately 15.5" x 5", and all the strips, drawn in ink on bristol board, are in Excellent condition.
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-3-53 (United Feature Syndicate, 1953). You take a little nap, and when you awaken, the world around you has changed in puzzling ways -- or so it seemed to Snoopy. Peanuts strips featuring Snoopy are always in high demand with art collectors. As comic historian Richard Marschall noted in his book America's Great Comic Strip Artists, "After Peanuts became a sensation, the sudden popularity of Snoopy -- energized in his fantasies as the Red Baron, the happy dancer, a friend of birds -- resulted in a quantum leap in Peanuts' visibility." This strip is printed on page 132 of Fantagraphic Books' The Complete Peanuts 1953 to 1954. The image area of the daily is 27" x 5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three, and a few minor stains in panels one and four, the art is in Excellent condition. Don't pass up this chance to win a terrific Snoopy daily!
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-27-54 (United Feature Syndicate, 1954). When Snoopy hitched a free ride in Schroeder's toy dump truck, the bold beagle paid for his effrontery -- with a swift dumping! Charles Schulz was the dominant comic artist of his time, a front-runner in the comic strip for over forty years, nearly half of the field's lifespan. He once said, "I'm not interested in simply doing gags, I'm interested in doing a strip that says something and makes some comment on the important things of life." This daily is printed on page 207 of Fantagraphics Books The Complete Peanuts 1953 to 1954. The image area of this strip is 27" x 5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three, and a few small stains in panel three, the condition of the art is Excellent.
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-30-54 (United Feature Syndicate, 1954). World champion fussbudget Lucy Van Pelt, came on strong in the 1954 Peanuts Sundays. In one of Charles Schulz's first forays into a weekly continuity, Lucy was mentored by her golf coach Charlie Brown, and in this climatic scene, Miss Van Pelt was but one hole away from capturing the "Women's State Amateur Golf Championship!" This remarkable strip was one of the few times full-figured adults with their heads shown, were seen in Peanuts! If panel three were isolated, who among the legion of Peanuts aficionados would ever guess that it appeared in a Sunday? Astounding! As it turned out, Lucy gave up her shot at the title when she remembered it was time for her nap -- the little gal had her priorities set! This Sunday showcased Charlie Brown and Lucy in nearly every panel. The strip is reproduced on page 221 of Fantagraphics Books' The Complete Peanuts 1953 to 1954. The image area of the strip measures 22.5" x 15.25", and the art is in Excellent condition. This extraordinaryPeanuts Sunday is certain to pique the interest of every comic art collector!
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-25-55 (United Features Syndicate, 1955). Lucy Van Pelt, the brassy fussbudget, has big dreams on how she'd spend a million bucks -- and the little gal has quite the sweet tooth. In the earlier Peanuts strips, the gang still thought and talked like kids; over the years the cast began speaking almost as adults, touching on such grand topics as theology, psychology, and philosophy. Here, Lucy is only thinking of mass quantities of marshmallows and ice cream! Charlie Brown tried to talk sense to Lucy, but you know how that goes. The image area of the daily is approximately 27" x 5". The strip was folded between panel tiers two and three and the paper shows moderate signs of aging; otherwise it is in Very Good condition. Be sure to put your bid in on this wonderful gag featuring first-rate, fifties portraits of Charlie Brown and Lucy Van Pelt!
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-25-62 (United Feature Syndicate, 1962). In this priceless Sunday, Lucy conquered Linus with "kindness." The little fussbudget put on an quite an act of passive-agressive helpfulness with all of her TV tips. When Linus finally relented and turned control of the TV over to Lucy, her true, crabby nature returned with a vengeance. Poor Linus could only "sigh." -- this superb Sunday showcased a truly classic performance by Lucy Van Pelt! The image area of the strip measures 22.5" x 15.25". The artwork was folded horizontally and vertically through the center of the strip, some paper aging is apparent, and panel six had a whited-out lettering correction; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. Peanuts art from the sixties is highly treasured by a generation of Baby-Boomers -- don't let this terrific example starring Lucy and Linus slip by without a bid!
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-10-62 (United Feature Syndicate, 1962). Linus gets a letter from home that brings a tear to his eye during a school lunch break, and Charlie Brown utters his famous: "Good Grief!" in response. This sensational daily from October 10, 1962 features two prime Peanuts characters, beautifully drawn by Charles Schulz during a prime period of the strip. The page measures approximately 28.5" x 7", with an image area of 27" x 5.5". The art was folded between the second and third panels; otherwise it is in Very Good condition.
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-8-72 (United Feature Syndicate, 1972). Marcie greeted Peppermint Patty warmly as "Sir" when the two girls met again, a year later, at their summer camp. Theirs was a unique friendship, and it became a mainstay in the later years of the strip. Charles Schulz once recalled, "Years ago, I developed the character Peppermint Patty because I happened to be walking through our living room. I saw a dish of Peppermint Patties and I thought that would make a good name for a character, so I drew a face to match the name. One day I sent her to camp and a little girl came into her tent one night and said, 'Sir, my stomach hurts.' That was Marcie. Now I think Marcie and Peppermint Patty are as much of the strip as any of the other characters." The image area of this daily is 27" x 5.5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three, and some mild paper aging, the condition of the art is Very Good. Charles Schulz inscribed and signed the art in the upper border, "For Gary with every best wish, Charles Schulz." Here's a chance to own an fantastic original featuring two of the beloved Peanuts girls!
Elzie Segar - Popeye Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-9-36 (King Features, 1936). If you can't kill them with bullets, kill them with laughs -- and Popeye's foot soldier does just that in this daily from the storyline, "You Can't Expect April Showers From War Clouds." Comics historian Richard Marschall crystallized the unique appeal of Elzie Segar's strip when he wrote, "Most of the adventures in Thimble Theater were of the farcical variety. The 1930s saw, in comics, the widespread use of the humorous-continuity mode. Plot lines ran for months, with gags at each day's finale, and -- in Segar's case -- wildly delineated character types and absurd situations." The image area of the strip is 20.5" x 4.5". The zip-a-tone film has slipped off several panels leaving a mild glue residue stain; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Add some laughs to your art collection with this hilarious Elzie Segar daily!
Elzie Segar - Looping the Loop Daily Comic Strip Original Art (Chicago American, 1918). Elzie Crisler Segar was working for William Randolph Hearst's Chicago American, in his unique cartoon feature, Looping the Loop, a thin vertical hodgepodge of current events in the Windy City, when this strip was drawn. During this time Segar matured as an artist and humorist, Looping the Loop brought him his first success, attracting the personal attention of Hearst and his New York staff. This exquisite strip has an image size of 4" x 20," and is now being signed by Segar with his distinctive signature. There is some slight aging overall, and very minimal staining at the bottom left edge, otherwise this art is in Excellent condition. Own a piece of Segar history, from his first big-time success!
Joe Shuster Studios - Superman Sunday Color Printer's Proof dated 1941 (McClure Newspaper Syndicate, 1941). An interesting item, this is a color printer's proof used in the newspaper production process in 1941. In Excellent condition, this 10.5" x 13.75" beauty features the Man of Steel in full-tilt action throughout, as he battles a battalion of hurricane cars! Attractively matted and framed, this historic artifact has been signed by Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel in the top margin.
Joe Shuster Studios - Superman Sunday Color Printer's Proof dated 1941 (McClure Newspaper Syndicate, 1941). Up, up, and away! Offered here is a color printer's proof used in the newspaper production process in 1941. Superman nabs Lex Luthor and then turns him over to the cops. In Excellent condition, this 10.5" x 13.75" artifact has been attractively matted and framed, as well as being signed by Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel in the top margin.
Noel Sickles - Scorchy Smith Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-16-36 (NEA, 1936). Jungle action is the focus of this daily and Scorchy is featured in the final two panels. Noel Sickles was in full command of the chiaroscuro technique he developed with his friend Milton Caniff. Their work revolutionized adventure strip cartooning. The daily has an image area of 24" x 5.25", and the art in Excellent condition. No adventure strip art collection is complete without a Noel Sickles original!
Noel Sickles - Scorchy Smith Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-20-36 (NEA, 1936). Noel Sickles' approach to storytelling became the model for a legion of comic book artists constantly battling deadlines and the need to produce believable adventure yarns. Sickles use of stark shadows added to drama of this showdown scene. The daily has an image area of 24" x 5.25", and aside from a minor stain in the last panel, the art in Excellent condition.
Noel Sickles - Scorchy Smith Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-03-36 (NEA, 1936). Scorchy turns the tables on a band of murderous desperadoes in this rip-roaring action scene -- this is Noel Sickles at his most masterful. His staging, characterizations, and cartooning techniques inspired scores of cartoonists and illustrators, and his storytelling shines in this sensational daily. The strip has an image area of 24" x 5.25", and aside from a few minor stains, the art in Excellent condition.
Noel Sickles - Scorchy Smith Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-07-36 (NEA, 1936). ). In this thriller, Chris Eberling rushed into a burning building to rescue Scorchy. The daily showcases Noel Sickles' confident brush-strokes and mastery of composition. The strip has an image area of 24" x 5.25", and aside from a few minor stains, the art in Excellent condition.
Kemp Starrett - Vignettes of Life Sunday Comic Strip Original Art (Ledger Syndicate, undated). A biting satire on the trials and tribulations of the bridal path are brought together in this scintillating Sunday strip. Published by the Ledger Syndicate on June 2 (year unidentified), this illustration has a 19.5" x 26" image area. The fabulous brush and ink work by Kemp Starrett is a delight to the eyes. Some pencil editorial notations along the edges, outside of the image area, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Cliff Sterrett - Polly and Her Pals Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-23-58 (King Features Syndicate, 1958). Ma and Pa Perkins take a Sunday promenade with Kitty. When Ma demands to know why Pa is keeping his hands in his pockets instead of tipping his hat or shaking hands with their friends, Pa uncorks one of his side-splitting punch lines. Cliff Sterrett's hallmark art deco style, with its bold patterns and solid black shapes, adds a jaunty visual rhythm to this Sunday. The image area of the strip measures 24" x 17.5". The title logo is the original stat, and aside from some glue staining in that logo, the art is in Excellent condition.
Al Taliaferro - Donald Duck Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-16-56 (King Features Syndicate, 1956). Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewie, and Louie take center stage in this Al Taliaferro Sunday. Many fans regard Al Taliaferro as a supreme "duck artist," on a par with Carl Barks. The hallmark of a Taliaferro strip is a funny gag, finely delivered, and this side-splitter is no exception. The image area of the Sunday measures 20" x 14.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Riley Thomson - Uncle Remus and His Tales of Br'er Rabbit Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-5-58 (King Features Syndicate, 1958). Br'er Rabbit lays an egg when he buys a treasure map from swindler Mister Goose. Riley Thomson's brush work fills the "bill" in this lovely twelve-paneled strip printed in 1958. The image area measures 24" x 16". One small type correction paste-up is missing from the fifth panel, and there are some small stains at the lower edge, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Russ Westover - The Van Swaggers Sunday Topper Comic Strip Original Art (King Features Syndicate, 1934). Van slips his lovely wife Clara some truth serum and is flabbergasted at the result, in this Sunday Tillie the Toiler comic strip topper from 1934. Side by side with a Tillie the Toiler Fashion Parade designed by Miss Sydney MacGregor of Hudson, Ohio, this piece showcases Russ Westover at his best. The art has an image area of 20.5" x 9.5". There is some slight overall aging apparent, but the art is very clean and in Excellent condition.
Frank Willard - Moon Mullins Hand Colored Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 12-21-24 (Chicago Tribune, 1924). Big laughs are guaranteed with this uproarious Sunday featuring those two irascible rogues, Moon and Kayo Mullins. The art was hand colored, most likely by the artist Frank Willard. Much scarcer than an uncolored page, these hand colored pages are always in great demand by collectors. This early Sunday was drawn just over a year after the Sunday strip's debut on September 9, 1923. Check out how cute little Kayo looked! The art has an image area of 16.5" x 25.5". There has been a horizontal art patch added to the first panel, measuring a half-inch wide; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. Fans of early comic strip art will want to bid on this terrific Moon Mullins example!
Frank Willard - Moon Mullins Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-15-50 (News Syndicate Co., 1950). Lord Plushbottom starts a garden, but Kayo has some doubts about his horticultural skills. This delightful daily features a stunning shot of the diminutive hustler in its final panel, rendered in Frank Willard's inimitable pen. The image area measures 19.75" x 6" and the artwork is in Excellent condition with only light edge wear and overall aging.
George Wunder - Terry and the Pirates Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-8-47 (Chicago Tribune, 1947). Terry's DC-3 is skyjacked in this superbly inked Sunday. This strip hails from within the first six months of George Wunder's tenure on the feature and he was giving the strip his all. Could there have been a tougher assignment than following Milton Caniff on Terry? The image area of the Sunday is 25.5" x 17". Each panel of the strip has been carefully glued to a larger piece of support paper and the logo stat shows some glue staining; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
George Wunder - Terry and the Pirates Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-13-50 (Chicago Tribune, 1950). In this hot and heavy Sunday, Terry and MacPiper battle it out for the courting rights to Miss Branchwater, a young, rich filly from Texas. George Wunder moved the points of view around in each panel of this Sunday, continuing a storytelling tradition established for the feature by Milton Caniff. The image area of the Sunday is 25.5" x 17". The logo stat has some glue staining and each panel of the strip has been carefully glued to the support paper; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art (King Features Syndicate, undated). Blondie rejects Dagwood's opinion of her hat before he can even speak it. The daily is dated 11-28, although the year is not indicated. The image area of the daily is 17.5" x 4.5", and the condition of the art is Excellent.
Chic Young - Blondie Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-9-52 (King Features Syndicate, 1952). Dagwood and his sandwich -- that venerable American institution, is given a new twist when a thunderstorm assails the Bumstead home. Cameos by Blondie, Cookie, Alex, Daisy and her puppies lift this page into the classic category. The image area is 16.75" x 15". This Sunday has some very slight discoloration at the edges, and where the two panels were taped together. There are red editorial markings in each panel, but they do little to detract from the eye appeal of this Sunday; otherwise the strip is in Very Good condition.
Chic Young Studios - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-7-54 (King Features Syndicate, 1954). How do you shirr eggs? You shirr them on the sewing machine, of course! More morning yucks from the lathered lips of Dagwood Bumstead are here in this daily from May 7, 1954. The image area is 17.5" x 4.75", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Chic Young Studio - Blondie Sunday Comic Strip with Colonel Potterby and the Dutchess Topper Original Art, dated 1-13-63 (King Features Syndicate, 1963). From its final year of production comes this wry Colonel Potterby and the Dutchess topper, and as usual, the gag was delivered almost entirely in pantomime. The accompanying Blondie Sunday features a bit of an "odd-couple" situation as Dagwood's tiff with Blondie over her card-playing causes him to take Herb on not only as his card partner, but as his life mate -- scandalous! By the end of the strip Dagwood returned to the fold as he concluded,"I don't care what you say --women make the best wives." Outrageous! The art was cut into three tiers. The two Blondie tiers each have an image area that measures 17" x 7.5", while the Colonel Potterby strip has an image area that measures 18.5" x 9". There is some glue staining on the title logos and some tape residue stains outside the image area of the two Blondie tiers; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Neal Adams - The Brave and the Bold #79, page 3 Original Art (DC, 1968). A tense moment between Commissioner Gordon and the Caped Crusader on the mean streets of Gotham City is brought to you by the one and only Neal Adams. Stool pigeon Whitey Marsh has been killed by one "Monk Manville" at the behest of "The King," the mysterious ruler of Gotham's underworld. While media mogul Carleton K. "Kubla" Kaine looks on, Batman and Gordon argue a point. The third page to the Batman and Deadman story, "The Track of the Hook," written by Bob Haney, this thriller has an image area of 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Neal Adams - Strange Adventures #209, Deadman page 10 Original Art (DC, 1968). Comics legend Neal Adams both penciled and inked this spectacular page from the heart of his renowned Silver Age run on Deadman. This striking page showcases what fans love most about Adams' work -- an unparalleled mastery of perspective and anatomy. Five large panels feature Adams' revolutionary panel design filled with superb images of Deadman from every point of view. Deadman's nemesis, Eagle, performs a daring heist as Deadman stalks the circus-trained burglar -- could Eagle have been involved in Deadman's murder? The image area of the page measures 10" x 15". There is a closed tear that runs from the top of the page and enters into the word balloon in panel one. This does little to affect the enormous eye-appeal of this page; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. This page showcases Deadman in flight, from dramatic perspectives and his figure is rendered with dynamic realism -- in short, this thriller has everything a Neal Adams fan could want!
Art Adams and Tim Townsend - Fantastic Four #347 Advertisement Original Art (Marvel, 1990). With his action-packed pages, his richly designed characters and a seemingly superhuman attention to detail, Art Adams' illustrations evoke the pure fun and adventure of the earliest days of Marvel Comics. During the past two decades, Art Adams' fan appeal has exploded around the world -- making him one of comics' most popular illustrators. Inker Tim Townsend has forged his place among comicdom's top inkers with his enviable talent and his uncompromising attention to detail. This ad was created to promote Adams' new tenure as artist of the Fantastic Four, beginning with issue #347. The art has an image area of 10" x 14," and is in Excellent condition.
Mike Allred - Madman Painting Original Art (Caliber, 1991). Madman was introduced to many mainstream readers with this painted image for an ad, originally published in the Graphik Muzik title, circa 1991. This early Mike Allred painting was rendered in acrylic on paper, has an image area measuring 11" x 17", and is in Excellent condition. Frank Einstein made an appearance in the tale "Goulash" and he would soon evolve into Madman, once Allred realized that a costume and a brand name would make the feature complete. The art is in Excellent condition. It's time to wango-tango!
Pete Alvarado (attributed) - O'Malley and the Alley Cats #1 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1971). The cool cats from the Walt Disney film, "The Aristocats," are the stars of this charming cover. The image area of the art is approximately 12" x 17.5", and aside from a few minor stress bends in the paper, the art is in Very Good condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot. Duchess, J. Thomas O'Malley, Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse -- the gang's all here! Dig these cats, and all that jazz!
Brent Anderson and Will Blyberg - Kurt Busiek's Astro City page Original Art, Group of 10 (Image, 1996). Kurt Busiek's Astro City tells stories of human drama in a wildly superhuman world, and features a widely-varied cast of characters, including superheroes, super-villains, monsters, mad scientists, innocent bystanders and more. Astro City's focus is on life in a world of the fantastic, where anything from rampaging monsters to alien invasions can happen at any moment. Here are ten pages from six different issues, including issue #2 ("Everyday Life"), page 21; #3 ("Adventures in Other Worlds"), pages 6, 12, and 18; issue #7 ("Eye of the Storm"), page 15; #10 ("Show 'Em All"), page 18; #11 ("Serpent's Teeth"), and #13 ("In the Spotlight"), pages 3, 15, and 21. Each of the pages has an image area of 10" x 15" and all are in Excellent condition.
Murphy Anderson - Hawkman #15, page 1 Original Art (DC, 1966). The memories of two billion years seethe in his brain, and his overriding thought: destroy mankind! Hawkman and Hawkgirl face off against Makkar the Ancient -- the Scourge of the Human Race! This apocalyptic title splash page was penciled and inked by the legendary Murphy Anderson, who delineates the massive beast to scaly perfection, not to mention our happily hitched Hawk-heroes. A masterpiece from the Silver Age. The image area measures 10" x 13.25", and the art is in Excellent condition, with only minor overall aging. The logo stat is missing, with a glue stain left behind (and also the notation to "See Julie" -- Schwartz, that is!). Don't delay your bid, or this gem is liable to fly away.
Ross Andru and Mike Esposito - Joe Yank Complete 8-page Story "A Good Way to Die" Original Art (Standard Comics, circa 1953). Joe Yank, the devil-may-care G.I., always seems to end up on top of any combat situation, much to the chagrin of his Sergeant, Mike McGurk. War art veterans Ross Andru and Mike Esposito handle the fast-clipped storytelling with their supreme teamwork. Each page has an image area that measures 12" x 18". There are a few lettering correction paste-ups, some touches of white-out, and some minor edgewear; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Jim Aparo - Aquaman #41 pages 12 and 13 Original Art (DC, 1968). The Sea King defeats a monstrous creature, but the bystanders do not react as expected. Jim Aparo had paid his dues at Charlton Comics before following editor Dick Giordano over to DC; Aquaman was one of his first assignments at the company, and he proved he could handle action and excitement with the best of them. This two-page sequence is absolutely stunning, with four sprawling panels that thrillingly convey Aquaman's battle with the beast. The image area on both 10.5" x 15", and both pages are in Excellent condition.
Sergio Aragones - Groo: Houndbook Wraparound Cover Original Art (Dark Horse, 1999). Rufferto and Groo cut a swath through a horde of barbarians on this lighthearted masterwork by that legendary Mad-man, Sergio Aragones. The panoramic detail of this scene is both mind-boggling and rib-tickling. The image area of the wraparound cover is 21" x 15". The image was made on one sheet of paper that was then scored and folded in half; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Al Avison - All-New Comics #13 Green Hornet Cover Original Art (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, has an image area of approximately 12.5" x 18" overall, with 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!
Al Avison (attributed) - War Victory Adventures #3 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1943). Into the Nazi arsenal of death, leaps the courageous Captain Red Cross, courtesy of Al Avison and Harvey Comics. This star-spangled showpiece will get your blood pumping, as the good Captain enters a Ratzi stronghold, with bullets whizzing inches from his cowl, armed with nothing more than his nerve and a couple of pints of plasma! The image area measures approximately 11" x 15.5" and the cover has most of the original hand-drawn title logo. There is some glue residue along the top half of the art, and some edge wear, outside of its image area; otherwise this WWII treasure is in Very Good condition.
Al Avison - Dick Tracy Monthly #52 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1952). Who is this strange towering giant of a woman? Who is the evil little man who kills amid leaping flames of terror? These are the questions Dick Tracy asks, as he breaks into the scene on this cover from 1954. The comic book follows the storyline of Acres O'Riley and Brier Volts, and this cover by Al Avison is Chester Gould at his best. The drama, the action, the violence -- it's Gould all the way! The art has an image area of 14" x 19.5". Some glue residue from missing photostats, and some spotting around the logo photostat at the top, otherwise this art is in Good condition.
Al Avison, Rudy Palais, John Sink, and Tom Gill - Witches Tales #1, Complete Story Original Art, Group of 5 (Harvey, 1951). Truly a scarce opportunity, offered here is the complete interior art to the first issue of Harvey's infamous Witches Tales. The lot includes "The Monster of Mad Mountain," an 8-page story by Al Avison, "Voodoo Vengeance," a six page chiller by Rudy Palais, "Launched in Blood," a seven-page yarn by the vastly-underappreciated John Sink, and "The Dead Won't Die," a five pages tale filled with Tom Gill greatness. 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 then the signatures were whited-out. It seems there was a policy against identifying artists at Harvey in the 1950s. Each page has an image area of approximately 12" x 18," and all are in Excellent condition. Horror art from this period is much sought after, and complete interiors rarely come to market.
Dick Ayers - Men's Adventures #27, Human Torch page 6 Original Art (Atlas, 1954). Whether you're a comic newbie, have been around for a few decades, or fondly recall the Golden Age of comics, we all have one thing in common -- a deep admiration and fondness for the work created by Dick Ayers. With a career that has encompassed five decades in the business, his prodigious body of artistry, from pencils to inks to lettering, amounts to more pages than anyone can count. He himself has claimed to have created over 50,000 plus pages! Snagged from Men's Adventures #27, this is page 6 from the Human Torch story, "The Threat of the Jet". Not only is this page a tremendous example of this fine craftsman's work, which includes his pencils and inks, original art from this Atlas era are rare indeed! The image area measures 12" x 18," with some slight tanning overall, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Dick Ayers - Two-Gun Kid #90 Cover Original Art (Marvel,1967). This hard-hitting cover demonstrates the folly of taking on the Two Gun Kid man a mano. Silver Age Marvel covers always pack a whallop thanks to their large size. The image area of this superb slug-fest measures 13.5" x 20". The cover retains its original type stats, and aside from touches of white-out used for art corrections, the art is in Very Good condition.
Dick Ayers and John Tartaglione - Sgt. Fury Annual #3 Pin-Up Original Art (Marvel, 1967). Face front ya heroes-- it's Sgt. Fury comin' at ya -- big as life. Darlin' Dick Ayers penciled this hard-hitting life-sized portrait of the head-Howler and John Tartaglione detailed it down to the irises of ol' Nick's baby-blues! Dick Ayers signed this "Shell-Studded Scrap-Book" page at the lower left. The image area of the pin-up measures 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. Hoo-boy -- this masterpiece is a wahoo-ing work of war-mag wonderment!
Dick Ayers and John Severin - Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #59 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1968). Wah-hoo! -- it was D-Day for Dum Dum Dugan. Dum Dum's fellow howling commandos were there to lend the old walrus a helping hand in his battle against the nazi agent, Colonel Klaue, agent of 1,000 faces! Nick Fury, Izzy Cohen, and Percival Pinkerton guest star. John Severin's inks added the perfect finish to Dick Ayers' explosive pencils -- in short, this thriller was another Silver Age Marvel masterpiece. The cover has an image area of 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot.
Dick Ayers and John Severin - Sgt. Fury #81, Splash Page 14 Original Art (Marvel, 1970). Hang loose, Howler fans --- Dick Ayers has penciled a sensational splash that spotlights the whole squad. From bottom to top, this paratrooper scene features portraits of Dum Dum Dugan, Eric Koenig, Izzy Cohen, Sgt. Fury, Reb Ralston, and in silhouette, Gabe Jones, and Percy Pinkerton. John Severin added his distinctive inks to the splash and his mastery of light and shadowed forms added weight and volume to the figures. The image area of the page is 10" x 15", and aside from a few printer's oil stains, the art is in Excellent condition.
Dick Ayers - Wyatt Earp #31 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1972). Wyatt Earp dished out some tough frontier justice on this terrific cover, drawn by darlin' Dick Ayers. Wyatt Earp was one of Ayers' favorite features in the fifties and he had a chance to return to "the Marshall who tamed the West" with this Bronze Age masterwork. Don't let the issue number fool you, there were only five Bronze Age era Wyatt Earp covers; the numbering was continued from the fifties' series! The image area is 10" x 15". The cover retains most of its pasted-on type stats and word balloons, except for the word "too" which has slipped off the page at the lower left; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. Dick Ayers signed the page at the lower left. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot.
Dick Ayers and Vince Colletta - Sgt. Fury #108 page, Group of 5 (Marvel, 1973). Nick Fury, the head-howler led his commandos on another do-or-die mission. The men were sent on a rescue mission to free a trainload of prisoners before Dresden was bombed. Eric, a german howler, was appalled at the idea of the bombing. Dum Dum, Reb, Gabe, Percy, Izzy, Eric and Gabe all cameo. War artists Dick Ayers and Vince Colletta handled the action like decorated veterans. Although production notes indicate the art was used in issue #107, it actually appeared in #108. Each page has an image area of 10" x 15" and the art is in Very Good condition.
Dick Ayers and Vince Colletta - The Gunhawks #7 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1973). Reno Jones, the African-American gunslinger, took center stage in this blazing gun battle scene as he shot it out for his life. Dick Ayers signed the page at the lower right, in the border.The image area is 10" x 15". The cover retains most of its pasted-on type stats and word balloons, except for the letter "e" which has slipped off the title stat; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot. It was another wild Western, drawn in the magnificent Marvel manner!
Carl Barks - "Flying Dutchman" Oil Painting Original Art (1972). A half-page panel from 1959's Uncle Scrooge #25 served as the inspiration for this magnificent oil on masonite seascape -- Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie first sight the ghostly Fliegende Hollander flying across the stormy skies with its crimson sails set in "The Flying Dutchman." Carl Barks ultimately painted three different versions of this electrifying scene and this is the work numbered 23-72 (Fine Art #38). Barks must have enjoyed painting the ship's rigging and the storm-tossed seas, for the image recalls the nautical pages he drew for his first Donald Duck yarn, "Pirate Gold." This turbulent tableau spotlights the ducks, caught in the storm's fury, and the apparition of the Dutchman captures the force of its centuries-old curse -- the painting practically bowls viewers over with its raw power. In excerpts from conversations with Donald Ault from Carl Barks Conversations, Barks spoke of his career, "Things fell into place for me easier than for others because I often had a whole panorama in my mind of what the story would be before I even put anything on paper. I believe that as time goes by people will realize those paintings I've done are all based on stories. If I don't paint something I can take a little pride in, I don't want to paint it in the first place. I like to outdo my own expectations and outdo whatever the guy expected when he ordered the painting." The image area measures 24" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. The painting was signed by Carl Barks at the lower right. The flashing lightning, storm clouds, and gigantic waves make this dramatic painting quite unique when compared to Barks' more typically staid portraits with the ducks assuming iconic poses. This sensational painting will make a treasured showpiece for any Carl Barks collector!
Margaret "Gare" Barks - "The Opening" Painting Original Art (undated). Born in Hilo, Hawaii, Margaret "Gare" Barks became primarily a commercial artist, but painted about six landscapes a year until the late 1960s when she turned to her landscape subjects full-time. Her favored medium was oil paint, and Gare taught Carl Barks his oil painting technique when he retired from comic books. "The Opening" is a terrific example of Gare's oil preliminary painting. Gare and Carl Barks used prelims in their standard procedure to compose a scene for an oil painting and these color and design keys are fine art in and of themselves. A grid has been imposed on the image to aid in an accurate enlargement. The work was painted in oil on canvas and the canvas has been affixed to a sheet of paper. The image area of the painting measures 14" x 7.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Mark Beachum - Batman Illustration Original Art (undated). In a loose, splashy style, this expressive illustration washes color layer over color layer, culminating in a Darknight Detective like no other. Beachum's loose way with the painting medium is a very deliberate choice. He understands the power of both positive and negative space; making this 19" X 13" image an incredibly dramatic piece of work. Beachum is in complete control of his art skills. The art is in Excellent condition.
Simon Bisley - Judge Dredd Megazine #14, page 5 Original Art (Quality, 1992). Simon Bisley's singular artistic vision was unleashed, full throttle, on this wild shoot-out scene from England's Judge Dredd Megazine. With plenty of mondo-bizarre and gore-coated action, this page screams "Biz!" The painted artwork is sensational, with detail and depth that can only be appreciated by studying the original. The image area measures 10" x 13.25" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Simon Bisley and Kevin Eastman - Melting Pot Book Two page 23 Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1994). Simon Bisley is largely responsible for the success of painted graphic novels. 'The Biz' is the leader in that field and this moody masterpiece demonstrates why. Each panel was painted separately and then pasted-on to a 15" x 20" board. Ornamental designs were then added around each panel. A cropped version of the art was used in the graphic novel. The somberly hued figures capture the fatal results of a carnal plague started by Sade -- Lord Tyler is not amused. The art is in Excellent condition.
Simon Bisley and Kevin Eastman - Melting Pot page Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1994). Lord Tyler leads his minions into battle on this dramatic full-page image. Measuring 8" x 11.5", the art is in Excellent condition. Simon Bisley's sophisticated painting techniques ensure that Kevin Eastman's designs glow with vibrant colors and life-like textural effects. Savage combat rarely looked so good as it does here, courtesy of two modern masters of comic art!
Simon Bisley - The Melting Pot Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1994). This underwater sequence from the Melting Pot was given a full-blown painted finish by the amazing Simon Bisley. It spotlights beautiful figure work by one of the best in the "biz." This page measures 14" x 20" and is in Excellent condition.
Simon Bisley and Kevin Eastman - Melting Pot page Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1994). A cool, shadowy color palette contrasts with the red-hot combat of this action-packed full-page battle scene. The artwork measures 13.75" x 9.75" and is in Excellent condition. A virtual masterpiece of mutated futuristic battlefield violence.
Simon Bisley and Kevin Eastman - Melting Pot Book Three, page 12 Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1994). Lord Tyler fulfills a prophecy, as he casts a stone upon a lake, and makes his presence known to the denizens of the Council. Simon Bisley's art seizes readers and strikes them dumb with this fearsome announcement of Lord Tyler. It is as though a typhoon of art has been let loose and is sweeping all away, and a few moments are needed to recover from the page's impact, to surmount the expectation of the awful horror that has been sown. The image area of this painted page measures 12" x 17.5". Each panel has been collaged onto a support paper; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Simon Bisley and Kevin Eastman - Melting Pot Book Three, page 15 Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1994). Joshua witnesses the return of the evil Lord Tyler and his minions from hell and rushes to the sacred chamber of the All Fathers to tell them, in this wordless page by Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley. Those familiar with Bisley's original art will identify the telltale signs of the master's hand in the sprays of color, expressionistic brushwork, and splattering that fill this colorful page. The image area is 12.5" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Simon Bisley and Kevin Eastman - Melting Pot Book Four, page 62 Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1994). The Almighty God makes this appearance at the end of the four-part Melting Pot storyline. Simon Bisley's sophisticated painting techniques ensure that Kevin Eastman's designs glow with vibrant colors and life-like textural effects. This irreverent look at a reverent being has an image area of 9.25" x 12.75", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Simon Bisley and Kevin Eastman - Melting Pot Book Four, page 63 Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1994). For the finale of the four-part Melting Pot storyline, Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley bring God into the picture to wrap things up. This ethereal image maintains the full-blooded treatment of the amazing Simon Bisley, painting over Kevin Eastman's pencils. The grand staging of this gigantic chaos-filled moment is truly mind-boggling. The image area measures 9" x 12.75" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Simon Bisley - Judge Dredd page Original Art (undated). Simon Bisley has detailed this thriller in oil paint on paper, brushing in finely glazed surfaces and great splatter textures. A word to the wise -- never play "chicken" with Judge Dredd! The image area measures 10" x 13.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Simon Bisley - Heavy Metal Cover Original Art (1995). Production notes on the back of this exuberant painting indicate it was used as a cover for an issue of Heavy Metal. Simon Bisley pays grand homage to Frank Frazetta's 1966 Lancer cover for Conan the Adventurer with his own version of a brawny, brawling, sword-wielding barbarian being fawned over by pulchritudinous beauties. Contrasting warm and cool hues create a tactile three-dimensional modeling in the sinewy forms of this fantasy icon. The image area is 11" x 17", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Simon Bisley - Heavy Metal page Original Art, Group of 5 (Heavy Metal, circa 1999). A random sampling of Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley's Simon Coldwater work for Heavy Metal magazine. Everything in these five pages seems to be straining to the limit -- even the buildings seem to be about to bust a vein. Also note the little homage to co-creator Kevin Eastman in the orgy panel. Not for the squeamish, these "sex-ceptional" pages are sure to please fans of the Biz! The image area of each page measures approximately 8" x 11", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Simon Bisley - Psycho Bear Cover Original Art (2001). Dolly goes to meet her maker at the hands of this gun-totin', bandolier-wearing psycho teddy bear, who seems to have undergone a recent pre-frontal stuffing-otomy. We can't "pin" down the exact useage of this piece, though it was obviously used as a cover (note the largely blank top half), but we will say it's one of the coolest Bisleys we've ever offered. The art measures 12.5" x 21.25" and is in Excellent condition.
Simon Bisley and Kevin Eastman - Bodycount #2 Cover Original Art (Image, 1996). It's hot rods, hot babes, hot lead, and hot action as Raphael, Casey Jones, and Midnight hose down Johnny Woo Woo and his henchmen with a hail of heavy metal slugs! Bing, bang, boom! This acrylic on paper painting is finely detailed and augmented with all kinds of gnarly textures by a true master of splatter, the irrepressible Simon Bisley. The art is in Excellent condition and the image area measures 10" x 15". This is torrid Teenage Mutant Turtles action at its baddest, so bid accordingly!
Simon Bisley - Science-Fiction Illustration Original Art (1995). A sword-wielding space warrior is attacked the crab-queen of some swampy planet or other. Okay, we admit it, we can't figure out exactly where this humid horror show was published, but we do know that it is prime Bisley in almost every way, from the teeth-clenching musclebound hero to the multi-limbed insectoid monstrosity to the dank, steamy environment laden with skin-stripped skeletons. Need we say more? Bid, bid, bid, or this spider-monster-chick will haunt your nightmares for years to come. The art measures 11" x 17" and is in Very Good condition. There is light vertical crease running through the center of the piece, but for the most part it does not break the paint.
Patrick Block - Donald Duck "The Sap Is Running Through the Trees" Painting Original Art (1996). Patrick Block has illustrated Disney duck comics for well over a decade. Carl Barks picked Pat to illustrate "the Good Duck Artist's" last Donald Duck adventure script, "Somewhere in Nowhere." Carl Barks enjoyed Pat's free-wheeling, action-packed art style. This watercolor is a superb example of Patrick's talent. All pandemonium busts loose in the woodlands, and Donald plays the part of "the sap." The poor feller has run afoul of poison ivy, bees, a porcupine, a skunk, a snake, and a charging bear -- even now, a woodpecker is thinking of joining the fray! Run, Donald, run! Fortunately for Donald, three Junior Woodchucks are standing by to tend to his wounds -- oh the humanity! The image area is 20.5" x 12". the art is in Excellent condition, and Patrick Block has signed the art at the lower right.
Frank Bolle - Tim Holt #5, Splash Page 1 Original Art (Magazine Enterprises, 1949). A large portrait of Tim Holt is spotlighted in this splash page, drawn in the format of a "Wanted" poster by top-notch Western specialist Frank Bolle. The splash page has an image area of 12" x 17.5". A caption box at the bottom of the page has slipped off, leaving a glue residue stain and there is a tear along the left edge midway up the page, outside of the image area; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Frank Bolle - Tim Holt #31 Cover Original Art (Magazine Enterprises, 1952). Here's Frank Bolle's great cowboy 'n' Indians cover art for Tim Holt #31 -- or is it? A close examination shows that the cowboy seen on the published cover has been reworked (for another publication?) with white-out and ink to transform Tim Holt, cowboy, into a smiling, mustachioed, ranchero type. The artwork measures 8.75" x 13" and is in Very Good condition. The logo stat is a photocopy replacement. A copy of the published comic is included with the original art.
Frank Bolle - Tim Holt #27 Cover Original Art (Magazine Enterprises, 1952). Tim Holt battled the menace of the Strawman in this eye-catching "checkerboard" design detailed by Frank Bolle. The cover art has an image area of 7.25" x 10.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot.
Frank Bolle - Red Mask #44 Complete 7-page Story "The Death Hat" Original Art (Magazine Enterprises, 1953). The Black Phantom introduced the wild n' wooly tale of the "Death Hat" from inside Red Mask's cave; her yarn was filled with non-stop action, with gun battles and fistfights galore, all fought over a secret treasure map. Frank Bolle's art was crisp and lively, and the pages have an image area of 12.5" x 18". The art is in Excellent condition, and a copy of the comic book is included in this lot.
Wayne Boring - Self-caricature with Superman Illustration Original Art (1985). Wayne Boring and Superman offer their paint-slung birthday greetings to renowned cartoonist and super-fan Jim Ivey. Boring's version of the Man of Steel proved so dynamic, it was established as the DC "house style" during the 1940s and 50s. This superb specialty piece showcased the appeal of Boring's art style. Superman's massive chest and arms, thick waist, powerful jaw, and broad grin leave no doubt as to his incredible strength and fun-loving nature. Boring injected a touch of wild humor into the scene with his self-caricature as an "everyman" cartoonist standing aside his super-creation with sharpened pencils and a bottle of ink. Jim Ivey was the editorial cartoonist for the Orlando Sentinel for many years, and he opened his Cartoon Museum in Florida during 1967. This sensational ink and watercolor on paper drawing has an overall size of 9.5" x 12.5", and is in Excellent condition. The artist inscribed and signed the art along its left border, "From Superman and Wayne Boring '85." This wonderful piece is certain to be a treasured show-piece of any fan of Wayne Boring's Superman!
Western Publishing Artist - Bozo the Clown Paint Book Original Art (undated). Bozo started out as the star of the first "Read-Along" book from Capitol Records in 1946. As his popularity grew, the demand to see Bozo in person also grew, and eventually lead to the first televised Bozo on L.A.'s KTTV. Bozo went on to a sporadic, but persistent presence on TV up to the mid-1980s. This kaleidoscopic image has an image area of 9" x 11.5," with clean, sparkling colors. In Excellent condition.
Dan Brereton - Sgt. Rock Special #2 Cover Original Art (DC Comics, 1994). The talented Dan Brereton, best known for his work on the Nocturnals and Legends of the World's Finest, painted this war-torn cover for the second Sgt. Rock Special. That title commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Rich and vibrant, with colors so hot you can practically feel the incoming fire, this is a show-stopping DC war masterpiece. The image area of the cover measures approximately 11.75" x 17.75" and the art is in Excellent condition. Dan Brereton signed and dated the art in the lower right corner. This is sure to be a treasured showpiece for any Sgt. Rock fan, so bid accordingly!
Mark Bright and Jerry Acerno - Power Man and Iron Fist #117 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1985). Iron Fist stands ready to unleash his fists of fury when he discovers a desperate damsel in distress in a subway tunnel. Mark Bright's background details frame the tension in the scene a moment before Daniel Rand, aka Iron Fist, explodes into action. The image area of the cover is 10" x 15". The title logo stat was mounted on a acetate overlay, and the energy field around Iron Fist's hand was drawn on a separate overlay; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Mark Bright and Bob Layton - Power Man and Iron Fist #121 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1986). The Beyonder made a tour of New York and Power Man and Luke Cage were called upon to do crowd control. Mark Bright's cover captured the pause before the rumble started. This issue was part of the "Secret Wars II" saga, and a cover blurb touting the event is prominent at the upper right corner. The art measures 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Mark Bright and John Beatty - Power Man and Iron Fist #125 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1986). Power Man and Iron Fist went out swinging on the cover of their final issue. The boys battled the menace of Lumus, and once again found themselves standing on a slippery slope. Mark Bright's detailed scenario was brilliantly finished by top-notch inker John Beatty. The image area of the cover is 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition. Add some punch to your collection with this heavyweight!
Mark Bright and Akin and Garvey - Iron Man #208 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1986). It was a deadly game of tag as Iron Man raced to neutralize three nuclear warheads launched by A.I.M. -- Iron Man covers just don't come any more high-powered than this thriller. The talented inking team of Akin and Garvey added their fine polish to Mark Bright's super-charged scene. Marvel production artists eliminated the background details for the printed cover. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot. The image area of the cover is 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Mark Bright and Bob Layton - Iron Man #222 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1987). The power of Iron Man is exalted on this sensational cover as the Golden Gladiator cleans and jerks the fiery wreckage of a tanker with ease. Fan-favorite Bob Layton added a lustrous finish to Mark Bright's dynamic pencils. The image area of the cover is 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. Add this Marvel masterpiece to your collection!
Mark Bright and Bob Layton - Unpublished Iron Man #223 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1987). Iron Man battles the foe named Force in the open fields around Stark Industries. This cover is a highly detailed alternate version to the one used for Iron Man #223. Part of the image was inked on a separate vellum overlay. The image area of the cover is 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition. Part of the image was inked on a separate vellum overlay.
Mark Bright and Bob Layton - Iron Man Annual #9 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1987). Iron Man took the battlefront into the edges of outer space for this cover's slugfest. Sunturion and Stratosfire co-star. Bob Layton's crisp inking was ideally suited for this star-studded extravaganza. The image area of the cover is 10" x 15". The "Annual" blurb logo and special energy effects were rendered on two overlays and these are included in the lot; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Mark Bright and Joe Rubinstein - Solo Avengers #1 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1987). Avengers Assemble! Hawkeye and Mockingbird battle bullets with arrows and athletics. This spectacular cover features a sensational double-portrait of the two West Coast Avengers.The image area of the cover is 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Mark Bright and Al Williamson - Spider-Man Versus Wolverine Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1987). Spider-Man versus Wolverine -- who would win? -- the real winner was the reader! Two of Marvel's greatest characters went at it mano a mano and Mark Bright's pencils gave the readers a ringside view of the action. EC legend Al Williamson added his award-winning inks for the perfect finish on this battle royale. The image area of the cover is 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot.
Mark Bright and Sam de la Rosa - Firestorm the Nuclear Man #67 Cover Original Art (DC, 1988). The copy for this spotlit tableau read, " Raging, helpless, Ronnie struggles to free himself from Firestorm." Firestorm was born when high school student (and anti-nuclear demonstrator) Ronnie Raymond was merged with the personality of professor Martin Stein during a bomb blast next to a nuclear pile. Their two personalities were used to create the atomic energy being, Firestorm. Ronnie's frustrations were dramatically expressed in Mark Bright's powerful figure drawing.The image area of the cover is 10" x 15". The cover doesn't have its title or caption stats; otherwise it's in Excellent condition.
Mark Bright and Steve Mitchell - Batman #432 Cover Original Art (DC, 1989). Batman jumped from the fire into the frying pan as he battled his way past agents of the F.B.I. The raging inferno makes for a unique setting and Steve Mitchell's inks captured the dramatic lighting of this fiery scene. The image area of the cover is 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Mark Bright, Keith Giffen, and Romeo Tanghal - Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn #2, page 30 Original Art (DC, 1990). Legion swats Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern, down like an troublesome fly in this electrifying splash from "The Trial." Mark Bright's superb pencils capture the intense agony Hal suffers while caught in the crushing pressure of Legion's grip. The image area of the art is 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. This splash will make a sensational showpiece for any Hal Jordan fan.
Mark Bright and Klaus Janson - Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn #4 Cover Original Art (DC, 1990). Hal Jordan was caught in a crossfire as he faced a menacing gauntlet of power rings wielded by the Green Lantern Corps. Mark Bright's portrait of Hal Jordan continued a legacy of artistic excellence that Gil Kane and Neal Adams brought to the character. The image area of the art is 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot.
Pat Broderick - Batman Splash Page Original Art (DC, undated). Pat Broderick's moody montage of the Cowled Crusader patrolling the streets was most likely published as the inside front cover of an issue of Detective Comics. The splash was beautifully inked, except for a stop light at the lower right, which is still drawn in pencil. This light may have been left uninked for a special effect during the printing phase. The image area of the splash measures 10" x 12.5". The page was trimmed to the image at the top edge, and there is some edge wear; otherwise the art is in Good condition.
Pat Broderick and Rodin Rodriquez - The Fury of Firestorm #6, page 1 Splash Page Original Art (Marvel, 1982). The Pied Piper has gained possession of the legendary Pipes of Pan, and uses them to turn a crowd against Firestorm, in this splash page from 1982. The art has an image area of 10" x 15," and includes the original indicia and logo photostat art. The image of Professor Martin Stein is inked on an acetate overlay, which exhibits some tanning, the edges have been trimmed during the printing process, and there are some tape stains (outside of the image area), otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Joe Brozowski and Sam de la Rosa - Firestorm the Nuclear Man #69 Cover Original Art (DC, 1988). The Zuggernaut has the upper hand right now, but how long can he expect to keep the nuclear man down? Monsters and heroes are the staples of superhero comics and this striking cover features both! The image area of the cover is 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Frank Brunner - Castle of Frankenstein #13, "Carnak" Splash Page Original Art (1969). Frank Brunner's lush brush inking lent a romantic atmosphere to the "lost world" of Carnak. Even on this, only his second or third professional job, Frank Brunner's talent for fantasy art stood out. Soon he would establish himself as a renowned fan-favorite on such celebrated features as Howard the Duck, Dr. Strange, and in chillers for the Warren fantasy magazines. The image area of the splash measures 13" x 18" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Frank Brunner - Phase #1 "Sword of Dragonus" page 7 Original Art (Quartuccio, 1971). Frank Brunner used a delicate graytone technique to capture this demonic battle in the sword and sorcery thriller, "The Sword of Dragonus." Brunner's talent for fantasy art would later serve him well on such celebrated characters as Conan, Dr. Strange, and Howard the Duck. The image area of this page is 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. The art was inscribed and signed at the lower right by Frank Brunner. This pulse-pounding page is sure to be a treasured showpiece for any fan of the Brunner mystique!
Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia - Justice League of America #156 Cover Original Art (DC, 1978). The five living gods of Oceania -- Tangora the Wise, Ku the War-God, Mauri the Love-Goddess, Tane the Nature-God, and Rongo the Jester, have merged into one to become... the Fiend with Five Faces! They got Aquaman -- now they're coming for Superman and the rest of the Justice Leaguers! A dynamic double-whammy of boisterous Bronze Age by Rich Bucker and Frank Giacoia, featuring the World's Greatest Super-Heroes! The image area measures 10" x 15". Some fading on the original logo photostats, and some very slight staining is apparent; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
John Buscema - Avengers #52 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1968). The Grim Reaper has claimed victory over Goliath, Wasp, and Hawkeye -- only the Black Panther stood in his way. This milestone in Marvel lore featured the origin and first appearance of the Grim Reaper. The Black Panther was made an Avenger by the end of the epic, titled "Death Calls for the Arch-Heroes." John Buscema's heroic figure work lifted the Avengers title to new heights of glory and firmly established Big John as one of the crucial mainstays of Marvel comics. John Buscema's art set the standard for the House of Ideas after Jack Kirby departed in 1970. This sensational, large-sized cover has an image area of 13.5" x 19.5". There are numerous pasted-up art corrections and logo stats, as well as areas of white-out; overall the cover is in Very Good condition and has tremendous eye-appeal. Don't let this Silver Age Marvel masterwork slip past you, without a bid!
John Buscema and Joe Sinnott - Fantastic Four #135, page 2 Hand-Colored Original Art (Marvel, 1973). Flame on! -- the Human Torch and Dragon Man star in this superbly designed John Buscema Fantastic Four scene. Joe Sinnott's inks added a crisp finish to the art. When it came to the FF, most fans rated Joltin' Joe as its best Silver and Bronze Age inker. The image area of this piece is 10" x 15". The art has been hand colored with colored pencils and there are a few small printer's oil stains; otherwise the art is in Good condition.
John Buscema and Joe Chiodo - Kull the Conqueror #2, page 45 Original Art (Marvel, 1983). John Buscema's mastery of figure drawing is showcased in this Kull sword and sorcery battle. The balloons are paste-ons and the corners are clipped outside the art area; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. The image size is 10" x 15". Big John was a master draftsman and his talent is missed by today's comics industry. As an "art bonus," several John Buscema head studies are found on the back of the page, and three of them are partially inked.
Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger - Avengers #68 Splash Page 11 Original Art (Marvel, 1969). The Avengers' all-time greatest foe, the Adamantium terror known as Ultron-6, tunnels up through the floor of the United Nations building, intent on kidnapping Dr. Myron MacLain (Henry Pym in disguise), the creator of Adamantium. The ultimate Ultron is brought to you by the ultimate talents of Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger, from the story, "...And We Battle For The Earth," written by Roy Thomas. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Sal Buscema and John Romita Sr. - Captain America #148 page 14 Original Art (Marvel, 1972). Femme Force makes their move against the Red Skull's mega-robot the Sleeper, but they have to beat a hasty retreat under the burning force of his laser-eyes. Long-time Marvel staffer Sal Buscema gets a boost from the slinky inks of "Jazzy" John Romita Sr., crafting an action-packed page where the pulse definitely pounds. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Sal Buscema - Spectacular Spider-Man #134 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1988). Crazed ex-SHIELD agent Stan Carter, who became the villainous vigilante known as the Sin-Eater, stars alongside Spider-Man and Electro in this sensational montage by Marvel mainstay Sal Buscema. The image area of this cover is 9.5" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. Make yours Marvel with this scintillating Sal Buscema blockbuster!
John Byrne and Bob McLeod - Amazing Spider-Man #189 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1979). Who was the mystery menace, all wrapped up like a mummy on the cover to Amazing Spider-Man #189? It turned out he was none other than J. Jonah Jameson's son, John, the tragic sometimes-villain known as Man-Wolf. John Byrne continued the legacy of artistic brilliance established for the web-spinner by Steve Ditko and John Romita Sr. right on into the Bronze Age. Ever respectful of his artistic forefathers' work, Byrne penned a production note along the right border that read: "Michelle: Ditko lighting on Spider-Man's back." Byrne's art featured a perfect blend of bravura draftmanship, complexity, and storytelling clarity, and he soon became a fan-favorite. Byrne's Spider-Man covers are extremely scarce. The Overstreet Price Guide credits Byrne with only four Amazing Spider-Man covers, and only two of those were drawn in the Bronze Age. After this thriller, Byrne would not pencil another Amazing Spider-Man cover until 1985, when the Bronze Age had passed. John Byrne's dramatic cover scene captured the wall-crawler poised for action as he rushed to the aid of his biggest critic, Daily Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson. The image area of the cover measures 10" x 15" and the cover retains its original stats. Aside from some very minor printer's oil and glue residue stains that do little to affect the beauty of this cover, the art is in Excellent condition. If you've always craved a John Byrne Spider-Man masterwork for your art collection, look no further!
John Byrne and Bob Layton - Incredible Hulk Annual #7, page 8 Original Art (Marvel, 1978) From the story "The Evil That is Cast," written by Roger Stern, comes this beautiful John Byrne page starring X-Men's the Angel. Although the Hulk is not present in this page, we have the feeling he might be nearby. The page measures approximately 10.75" x 16"; the top corners have been cut off, but this does not affect the image area. The second panel has been cut in, with masking tape applied to the back of the board. Signed in the lower margin by Roger Stern. Overall condition is Excellent.
John Byrne and Bob Layton - X-Men #113 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1978). Face front True Believers, and feast your eyes on John Byrne's scintillating first-published X-Men cover, as inked by Bob Layton. What a premiere! -- the X-Men launched an all-out battle royal against Magneto in the thriller, "When Falls Magneto." The tableau showcased Cyclops, Colossus, Banshee, Storm, Wolverine, Phoenix, and Nightcrawler as the team launched their supreme offensive against Magneto. John Byrne remarked in Ron Goulart's The Great Comic Book Heroes, "When I started doing comics I realized that I didn't have the sense of power that say, Jack Kirby has, or the understanding of anatomy that Gil Kane has. So, I decided that I'd try to make my work a little different -- try to make it stand out because it was subtle, because an expression or pose or gesture had a certain degree of subtlety." It was on the X-Men title that John Byrne solidified this approach. He not only drew the feature, but also contributed to plot and characterization, and was a key factor in the growing popularity of Phoenix and Wolverine. The image area of the cover measures 9.75" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. Don't miss out on your chance to win this John Byrne milestone!
John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein - Amazing Adventures #6 X-Men Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1980). John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein recreated a Marvel-ous moment from the lives of the original X-Men on their cover for Amazing Adventures #6. The Blob and his band of cut-throats surrounded the original Children of the Atom in "Carnival of Death!" Byrne's showdown was inspired by the 1963 Stan Lee-Jack Kirby thriller, "Beware of the Blob," which was first printed in X-Men #3. It's important to note, that at this same time John Byrne was also drawing his renowned covers for the new X-Men, so here's a chance for a true-blue X-Men fan to add a cover featuring the original team to his portfolio of Byrne art, drawn during that key period! The image area of this masterwork measures 10" x 15". The cover retains its original masthead and logo photostats, and the art is in Excellent condition.
John Byrne and Terry Austin - X-Men #136, page 17 Original Art (Marvel, 1980). Just when things seemed to be looking up for Jean Grey and the X-Men, the team was suddenly whisked away from beneath the gazes of Jean's parents in the final page from "Child of Light and Darkness." Cyclops, Phoenix, the Beast, Wolverine, Colossus, Professor X, Wolverine, Storm, and the Angel all appeared. John Byrne and Terry Austin received tremendous fan acclaim for their efforts on the Dark Phoenix saga. This key page was the lead-in to one of the most dramatic moments of Marvel's Modern Age. Professor X had just engaged the evil Dark Phoenix in a psi-war, and had finally managed to subdue her (with help from Jean Grey's own subconscious). With dramatic plot twists such as that, it is obvious why many Marvelites regard the Dark Phoenix saga as the pinnacle of the Chris Claremont and John Byrne team. The image area of the page is 10" x 15". Aside from some minor paper aging, and a caption lettering paste-up at the bottom of the page, the art is in Excellent condition.
John Byrne and Terry Austin - X-Men #137, page 17 Original Art (Marvel, 1980). The die was cast for the "Fate of the Phoenix" when the X-Men prepared for an all-out rumble with the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, with the mysterious Blue Area of the Moon serving as the battleground. This page showcased a magnificently detailed panoramic scene of the Blue Area, as well as a superb group portrait of the X-Men, starring the Beast, Storm, Colossus, Marvel Girl, Cyclops, and the Angel. The image area of the page measures 10" x 15". Aside from some paper aging on several lettering corrections, done as pasted-on word balloons in the final panel, the art is in Excellent condition. John Byrne has signed the art in the first panel. To quote from Stan Lee's introduction to the trade paperback X-Men: Dark Phoenix, "Wonderment beckons, and the entire Universe will be our arena!" This page is sure to be a treasured showpiece for any X-Men fan!
John Byrne and Terry Austin - The Uncanny X-Men #141, page 15 Original Art (Marvel, 1981). John Byrne and Chris Claremont hit another one out of the park on this 2-issue story arc, "Days of Future Past," (Uncanny X-Men #141-142), near the end of their amazing run on the series. In it, they bring us into a dark future where the Sentinels have obliterated nearly all superheroes and a few remaining send an adult Kitty Pryde back to the present to prevent this nightmare from happening. In this page from issue #141, reality twists inside-out for Kitty Pryde, as she comes face-to-face with older, wiser self. The image area measures 10" x 15," and aside from some trimmed edges and corners (done during the printing process), and the art is in Excellent condition. Signed by Chris Claremont and John Byrne.
John Byrne - Fantastic Four #250, page 15 Original Art (Marvel, 1983). Not since the days of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the trailblazers of the Marvel Universe, has someone so perfectly captured the intense mood, cosmic style and classic sense of adventure of Marvel's first family of super heroes, the Fantastic Four. Writer/artist John Byrne launched the Fantastic Four into realms where few creators before had dared to go. In this page from the Byrne production, "X-Factor," the Sentinel of Liberty bats around a Skrull disguised as Nightcrawler and is suddenly taken from behind by another Skrull under the guise of Colossus. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition. A truly breath-taking page from Byrne's five year run on Marvel's flagship title.
John Byrne and Jerry Ordway - Fantastic Four #277, page 1 and 2 Original Art (Marvel, 1985). Ben Grimm returns from the other side of the universe, and Stephen Strange hones in on a manifestation of evil one hundred miles north of New York City, in the first two pages of "Back From Beyond," written by John Byrne. John Byrne's pivotal early 80s run on the Fantastic Four is widely considered as classic and reminiscent, in the best way, of the essential Lee/Kirby era. The image area of each page measures 10" x 15". The edges of both pages has been trimmed during the printing process, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Signed by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway.
John Byrne and Al Gordon - Fantastic Four #293, Splash Page 30 Original Art (Marvel, 1986). The Fantastic Four stand before a towering statue of themselves in a time-warped Central City plaza. This final page from Fantastic Four #293, puts the F.F. smack dab in the middle of an alternative world where they are worshipped as gods. This is the very last splash page from the very last issue of John Byrne's monumental and legendary 60 plus issue run. The image area measures 10" x 15," and aside from trimmed edges at the top and bottom, the art is in Excellent condition. Signed by John Byrne and Al Gordon.
John Byrne and George Perez - Action Comics #600, page 30 Original Art (DC, 1988). Darkseid, Desaad and the Parademons transport back to Apokolips, leaving Superman and Wonder Woman in an Olympus rigged with powerful explosives set to detonate at any second. A tense moment for the Man of Tomorrow and the Amazon Princess, set against the pageantry of Mount Olympus, from the historic 600th issue of Action Comics. This John Byrne and George Perez collaboration is from the John Byrne story, "Different Worlds," written by John Byrne. The special effect lines were drawn on a separate clear acetate overlay. The art has an image area of 10" x 15" and is in Excellent condition. The page was signed by John Byrne and George Perez.
John Byrne and Al Milgrom - Marvel: The Lost Generation #7 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 2001). John Byrne and Roger Stern's chance-taking 12-issue maxi-series, Marvel: The Lost Generation, was created with supreme care, with smart dialogue and great characterization. The title refers to Marvel's "lost generation" of Cold-War-era heroes -- from the disappearance of Captain America at the end of World War II to just before Reed Richards and Company became the Fantastic Four. They're "lost" because most of them were created specifically for this series. This classically-designed cover art features Prince Namor, Captain America, the Human Torch and Bucky, as well as new characters such as Pixie, Knight Templar, Katyusha, Vulcan, and Nocturne. With an image area of 10" x 15," this art is in Excellent condition. The masthead is a recent photocopy replacement.
Thomas Canty - Vampire Book Preliminary Sketch Original Art (undated). This opulently-dressed vampire is about to put the bite on a comely lass in this tight and evocative pencil preliminary by celebrated cover artist Thomas Canty. We couldn't pin down the exact book this goes with, but lush piece all the same. The artwork measures 8.5" x 11" and is in Excellent condition.
Nick Cardy - Aquaman #11, Splash Page 1 Original Art (DC, 1963). Aquaman, Aqualad, and the newly-introduced Mera dodge an assault of submarines fired like missiles through the sky. Great waves, what a jam! Fortunately, the King of the Seven Seas is uniquely equipped to deal with such aquatic adventures. The estimable Nick Cardy pencils and inks this historic page, which marks the very first appearance of Mera, the titian-haired beauty who would soon become Aquaman's wife. A simply stunning Silver Age gem, in Excellent condition with only minor overall wear. Signed by Cardy in the lower margin.
Nick Cardy - Aquaman #11, page 16 Original Art (DC, 1963). Sharks alive! Aquaman, Mera, and Aqualad confer with a friendly Water Sprite, who is then pursued by the evil Leron, who has disguised himself as a killer shark. This historic issue featured the first appearance of the beautiful Mera, whom Aquaman would later wed. Nick Cardy's art featured an superb scene of the imposing shark amid expressionistic underwater waves. The image area of this half-page measures 13" x 12" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Nick Cardy - Action Comics #438 Cover Original Art (DC, 1974). Lois goes berserk and becomes... "A Monster Named Lois Lane!" in this wild Nick Cardy cover. As she puts a hold on Superman, the crowd cheers! It's not easy being a superhero! This dynamic DC cover measures 12" x 17.5", with an image area of 10" x 15"; all the masthead stats are original, although it appears a line of copy is missing from the box announcing the Atom as this issues' backup feature. There's a light bit of rubber cement staining, but the overall condition is Excellent.
Arturo Cazeneuve - Green Hornet #12 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1943). The Green Hornet swings to the rescue in this vertigo-inducing cover drawn by Arturo Cazeneuve. The figure of the Hornet swinging on the wrecking ball was drawn on separate paper and glued onto the background scene; both pieces are original art. The top third of the board, including the Hornet's left hand, the figure pushing a large mine on the right side, and the Hornet's word balloon, are recent photostat replacements and there is a moderate amount of white-out; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. The image area of the cover measures 13.5" x 18.5". Don't miss your chance to bid on this thrilling cover from the great Golden Age title!
Joe Certa (attributed) - Durango Kid #12 Cover Original Art (Magazine Enterprises, 1951). It took grit, guts, and men like Steve Brand, alias the Durango Kid, to battle the money-hungry owlhoots of the old West. Joe Certa's fine inking adds a smooth finish to his thrilling pencils for this explosive cover. The image area of the art measures 7.5" x 10.5", and aside from missing issue number and price stats, the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the comic book (which has a superb Frank Frazetta Dan Brand story within) is included in this lot.
Ernie Chan - Unexpected #134 Complete 4-page Story "Dressed to Kill" Original Art (DC, 1972). Carl Wessler, a veteran writer of macabre tales from the EC days, offered up his suspenseful thriller, "Dressed to Kill" for DC's title, Unexpected. Ernie Chan lavished his pages with texture and detail. The image area of each page is 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. A Bronze Age collector would be hard-pressed to fine a more striking DC mystery yarn than this one!
Ernie Chan - Ghosts #11 Splash Page 1 Original Art (DC, 1973). Years of working alongside Tony DeZuniga on countless romance stories gave Ernie Chan the drive and technique to render this sensational splash page. The illusion of depth and realistic background detail can be studied for hours. The staging of the page sets up the story hook for "Next Stop is Nowhere" perfectly. The image area of the page measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Ernie Chan and Bill Draut - Tales of Ghost Castle #3, pages 1-5 Original Art (DC, 1975). Ernie Chan, one of the first Filipino cartoonists to break in at DC, teamed with veteran DC artist Bill Draut to create the art for the Bronze Age ghost story, "The Demon is Here To Stay." The lot includes the first five pages of the story and page one features a superb portrait of DC's horror-host, Abel. Every panel is dramatically staged and loaded with period piece details. The image area of each page is 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Ernie Chan and Fred Carrillo - Swamp Thing #24, pages 8 and 9 Original Art (DC, 1976). He's unpredictable, his disposition is unstable, he's easily antagonized, and his potential for destruction is truly immense! He's Thrudvang and he's on a berserk rampage, in this earth-shaking, metal-twisting splash page from the final issue of the original Swamp Thing series. These two pages from the story, "The Earth Below," written by Len Wein, have a combined image area of 21" x 15". There are some editorial markings in blue pen, and a tape stain at the top of each page (outside of the image area), otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Sid Check - Tomb of Terror #14, Complete 5-page Story "Death Sentence" Original Art (Harvey, 1954). This decidedly EC-esque tale will leave you paralyzed with fright, as you watch a hideous science discovery transform a man into a jelly-like mountain of red-gashed flesh. The "weird science" acident makes John Dean grow and evolve, and change his form and life into shapeless"Blob"-like entity. Check's detailed art shows the influence of his friends, Wally Wood and Al Williamson. The pages have an image area of 12" x 18" and are in Excellent condition. This is one of Check's best, so don't miss out!
Don Christensen (attributed) - Beany and Cecil #5 page Original Art, Group of 9 (Dell, 1963). Only page five of this ten-page laugh-riot is missing from this lot, titled "Little Red D.J." D.J. tried to hijack Beany and Cecil's birthday presents disguised as Little Red Riding Hood and ended up being treed by the Big, Bad Wolf for his efforts. The image area each page measures 12" x 16". The art has numerous pasted-on art corrections; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. Two copies of the comic book are included in this lot.
Western Publishing Artist - "Cinderella and Her Animal Friends" Golden Book Illustration Original Art, Group of 2 (Western Publishing Company, 1987). Billed as "a book about kindness," this Golden Book focused on Cinderella's love for animals. This lot includes the full-color original art for a double-page spread (pages two and three) and also page eight of the story. Jaq and Gus, the mice, Bruno the dog, and Lucifer, the cat all guest-star. The image area of pages two and three combined is 15" x 10", while the image area for page eight measures 7.5" x 10". The art is in Excellent condition. Also included in the lot are two copies of the book.
Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger - X-Men #102, page 14 (Marvel, 1976). While the rest of the X-Men battle Juggernaut, Storm thinks back to her origin story, and the tragic death of her mother. Dave Cockrum was making history with these pulse-pounding pages, retro-fitting a modestly-popular super-team into one of the best-selling comics on the planet. This page packs in all the action and drama you could possibly want, all polished up with slick Sam Grainger inks. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the page is in Excellent condition.
Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek - The Uncanny X-Men #163, page 7 Original Art (Marvel, 1982). Binary is being experimented upon by the Brood and they realize that she isn't human, but that her mind remains defiant and sane. They wonder why, but are interrupted in their musings by Wolverine, who crosses his fingers and wrecks everything in sight, freeing Carol. Presented here is page 7 from the Chris Claremont story, "Rescue Mission". Dave Cockrum instills this page with his succulent linework, and Wiacek thrills with his fluid inks. The image area measures 10" x 15" and three of the corners have been trimmed during the printing process, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Signed by Dave Cockrum.
Dave Cockrum - Nightcrawler #1, page 5 Original Art (Marvel, 1985). With his legendary stints on The Legion of Superheroes and Uncanny X-Men, the pantheon of characters that Dave Cockrum created are beloved to this day. Legend has it that DC rejected the Nightcrawler character as "too funny looking". When Cockrum left DC for Marvel he brought along his sketchbook, and when an international team of mutants was needed for the relaunch of the X-men in 1976, Nightcrawler, Cockrum's flunked demon from hell, was quickly revamped into Nightcrawler, the misunderstood mutant from Germany. From the first issue of the four-issue mini-series, Kitty and Illyana look on as Kurt gets whisked away to another dimension. The art has an image area of 10" x 15". The corners and the top edge have been trimmed in the printing process, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Signed by Dave Cockrum.
Dave Cockrum - Aurora Comics Lord Dinosaur Unpublished Cover Original Art (Aurora, 1973). Having produced comic booklets to accompany their superhero-related model kits, Aurora seems to have entertained the notion of publishing their own comic book, featuring a character named Lord Dinosaur, or "T. Rex, the Man with the Dinosaur Brain!" This action-packed Dave Cockrum cover showcases a fully-inked figure study of T. Rex, with a pencil-only background featuring a prehistoric vista complete with belching volcano and several Thunder Lizards duking it out. There are several tissue-paper overlays, including a color guide, and two different title variants, one calling the book Lord Dinosaur and another, Aurora Comics. The paper measures an overall 11.75" x 17.5" and the art is in Very Good condition, though the overlay sheets have some edge wear and small tears. The fact that the book most likely never saw print will make this a unique showpiece for any Aurora or Dave Cockrum enthusiast.
Gene Colan and Syd Shores - Daredevil #57 page 7 Original Art (Marvel, 1969). DD is ready to propose to Karen, but there's trouble: the disappearance of Paxton Page and -- surprise! -- a butler hiding in the curtains. It's a tribute to the titanic talents of "Gentleman" Gene Colan that even a fairly innocuous scene like this bristles with that Mighty Marvel energy, and there's plenty o' great shots of ol' Hornhead, who appears in every panel. If you've got a hankerin' for some Silver Age Daredevil, this may just be the page for you. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition. Be a Bidder Without Fear and pick up this choice page!
Gene Colan and Dick Ayers - Captain America #130, half-page 12 and 13 Original Art (Marvel, 1970). A school Dean was "shielded" from some disgruntled students when the Sentinel of Liberty came calling to save the day. This scene has all that you could ask for in an action-thriller page! This remarkable piece is made of the conjoined half-pages numbered 12 and page 13 from Stan Lee's story, "Up Against the Wall!" They have a combined image area of 10" x 15". Apparently, this art was originally drawn as one page, but was cut into two half-pages when it went to press. There are some light, scattered stains on the art; otherwise it is in Very Good condition.
Ernie Colon and John Romita Sr. (attributed) - Vault of Evil #7 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1973). Here's a scene you've never seen in any romance comic! This fearful cover is one of the most soul-searing fright-fests ever, enough to make the hairs on the back of your head stand on end. Brought to you by Ernie Colon and John Romita, Sr., the image area measures 10" x 15". There is some slight scattered staining, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Includes the original masthead photostats. Signed by John Romita Sr.
Richard Corben - "Bloodstar" Production Art (The Morning Star Press, 1976). In 1976, The Morning Star Press released Bloodstar, an adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "The Valley of the Worm" produced in comic form. The author, John Jakes, wrote additional material to flesh out the story, but Richard Corben did the final written version, all the breakdowns, and designed the characters. This page consists of four panels of photostat art mounted onto board, with the word balloon type pasted into the balloons. The image area measures 10.5" x 15". There is some overall tanning, and the stats are fading in spots, otherwise the work is in Very Good condition.
Richard Corben - Scorpion Fleer Ultra Spider-Man Ultra Print Original Art (Fleer Entertainment Group, 1995). One of the most enduring cult favorite artists in comics, Richard Corben, turns his creative energies to this formidable rendering of one of Spidey's greatest adversaries - the Scorpion! Painted in brilliant hues of orange, purple, and green, Corben's impressionable image captures the essence of this classic Spidey foe. The image area measures 11.5" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition. Includes a Fleer Ultra Spider-Man Ultra Print of the Scorpion by Richard Corben.
Chase Craig (attributed) - Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #63 Bugs Bunny, page 2 Original Art (Dell, 1947). Beaky Buzzard tries to make like Tarzan and ends up pulling a George of the Jungle instead! Bugs Bunny tried to warn Beaky, but some 'toons just won't listen. This sensational Golden Age Dell art will make a welcome addition to any Bugs Bunny fan's collection! The image area of the page measures 16" x 23", and the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the comic book is included in the lot.
Chase Craig (attributed) - Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #67, page 1 Original Art (Dell, 1947). If he could read, he'd know that the sign says t' keep out! But of course he's illegible an' can't read! Bugs dives into a dandy crop of new carrots -- courtesy of Elmer Fudd -- in this gigantic page from 1947. With a whoppin' 16" x 23" image area, the upper and lower sections are two separate pieces that have been taped together at the back. The art is nice and clean and is otherwise in Excellent condition. The lot includes three copies of Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #67. Hop to it, and bid now!
Chase Craig (attributed) - Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #69 Bugs Bunny, page 2 Original Art (Dell, 1947). Elmer Fudd heads West for the summer and so, for Bugs, the trill of stealing Elmer's carrots is gone. Crisp, detailed inks bring the Warner Brothers cartoon stars to life. Beaky Buzzard makes a cameo. The image area of the page measures 16" x 23", and the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the comic book is included in the lot.
Johnny Craig - Vault of Horror #14 Cover Original Art (EC, 1950). Here's a cover drawn to terrorize all you fan-addicts -- to make the blood freeze in your veins. For spine-tingling chills, few artists created a horror-mood to match the depth of Johnny Craig's EC works. Caleb Standish sweated bullets as he awaited the results of the "Voodoo Vengeance" against his cheating wife, Sally. Johnny Craig was a meticulous draftsman and a gifted writer-editor as well. He outlined his psychological approach to his chillers, "Fear is inside a person. Some people are afraid of some things, some are afraid of other things. But whatever they're afraid of is inside them." Craig's favorite horror themes included voodoo, zombies, personality transference, and above all, the psychological aspects of fear. This early cover, the third in the series, was a first-rate effort spotlighting many of Johnny Craig's noted themes. The image area of the cover measures 13.5" x 19.5". The cover has replacement stats of the title logo and caption box; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Don't be haunted by the killer horror cover that got away, bid today!
Johnny Craig - War Against Crime #6 Complete 10-page Story "The Woman Who Loved Life" Original Art (EC, 1949). Talk about a femme fatale -- Midge Calhoun plied her husband, a policeman, for helpful insights onto how to launch her career in crime! Johnny Craig captured all of the soon-to-be-forbidden allure of this gorgeous "bad girl" -- she was as tough as diamonds and just as cold -- until the shocking finale! Each page has an image area of 13" x 18". Page one has a missing caption box lettering correction at its lower left; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Johnny Craig - War Against Crime #7 Complete 9-page Story "The Scavenger Siren" Original Art (EC, 1949). It was the thrill of life in the fast lane that changed a formerly honest waitress, Toni Basset, into gangster Mike Mollet's murderous moll. After just a taste of crime, Toni was well on the road to ruin. Johnny Craig was one of the best at drawing cold-heart beauties and Toni Basset was one of his most chilling. Each page has an image area of 13" x 18". The title logo, made of a newspaper print collage has yellowed; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Johnny Craig - Haunt of Fear #15 (#1) Complete 8-page Story "The Wall" Original Art (EC, 1950). From the very first of his tales of terror, Johnny Craig homed in on domestic discord as a tried-and-true plot "spring board." This motivation for bad behavior gave his yarns a grounding in reality that served well as the basis for Craig's "psychological studies." The advertising-crisp finish of Craig's highly polished art served as the perfect foil for the dirty deeds of his characters. The passions and fears of his characters emotional states often dissolved this cool slickness as the stories unfolded. This yarn is a classic study in guilt, recalling such classics as "The Tell-Tale Heart" and Crime and Punishment. As an "art bonus" several of the pages have Johnny Craig pencil studies of figures and heads on the backs of the pages. These superb sketches give an insight into Craig's careful and methodical approach to drawing. Each page has an image area of 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Johnny Craig - Haunt of Fear #5, Complete 7-page Story "Seeds of Death" Original Art (EC, 1951). "Seeds of Death" was a tale of a love triangle gone murderous. Johnny Craig's talent for drawing beautiful women is a highlight of this chiller. EC historian Bill Mason commented, "In 'Seeds,' Johnny Craig applied an original graphic conception to familiar material and created a masterpiece of dramatic pacing and narrative design." Each page has an image area of 13" x 18" and the art is in Excellent condition. As an "art bonus" page two of the story contains several detailed Craig pencil sketches and panel composition studies. This gripping tale will make a fine addition to any EC fan-addict's collection, so bid accordingly!
Johnny Craig - Crime SuspenStories #20, Complete 8-page Story "Fire Trap!" Original Art (EC Comics, 1954). Wealthy Martin Simmons had it all -- an immense estate, a stable of horses worth at least half a million dollars... and an unfaithful wife intent on his demise. Sparking jealously and murder, her infidelity ends in the fiery flames of justice -- Johnny Craig style. Lots of great art is here for you Craig fans, with dramatic staging and deep shadows serving as the hallmarks of eight terse pages of bliss and bloodshed. Don't miss the gruesome scene of dead Bill being pulled out of the cellar floor! The image area measures 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Johnny Craig - Drusilla and the Vault-Keeper Sketch Original Art (undated). Fasten your drool-cups EC fan-addicts! Johnny Craig spotlighted the pulchritudinous Drusilla and her foul friend, the Vault-Keeper with a superb double-portrait. Drawn in graphite pencil on newsprint paper; the overall size of the art measures 8.5" x 11". The art has a minor tape residue stain above Drusilla's head; otherwise it is in Excellent condition. Signed by Johnny Craig at the lower right.
Johnny Craig - Vault Keeper Sketch Original Art (undated). Don't ask the Crypt Keeper who he's dug this fresh grave for, ghoul-lunatics -- you might not like his answer! Johnny Craig has rendered a detailed pencil portrait of the Keeper. It was most likely done as a tight preliminary study for one of Craig's fabulous commissioned paintings. Craig was a consummate craftsman, and strove for perfection in all of his works; this drawing is superb. The graphite pencil on vellum sketch has an image area of 8" x 11". There are a few pieces out of the upper edge of the vellum, well outside of the image area; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. It would be a grave mistake to pass by this sensational sketch!
Johnny Craig - Iron Man #14 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1969). EC alumnus Johnny Craig applied his highly polished line to Marvel's armored Avenger for the thrilling cover to Iron Man #14. Craig's gleaming art fit the Golden Gladiator like a iron glove; it was a real shame that Marvel only assigned him four Iron Man covers to pencil. Iron Man rescued the gorgeous Janice Cord from a near-fall only to find himself faced with the towering menace of the Night Phantom. Spooky! When it came to his art, Johnny Craig was a perfectionist and in a conversation with comics historian Mark Evanier he revealed why, "I had no formal art training, no art training in any real sense. I learned to draw by trial-and-error, and I continued to work the same way. I was never satisfied by the first version I did, or the second, and often not the third. I'd draw things over and over, roughing them out, correcting them until I got them close to the way I wanted. I usually wasn't satisfied with what I ended up handing in, either, but I had to hand something in." The cover has an image area of 10" x 15" and retains its original logo stats. Aside from a few minor stains in the logo, and at the bottom of the page, the art is in Very Good condition. Although this yarn was written by Archie Goodwin, Marvel writer and editor Roy Thomas has signed the art in the upper left margin. With only four examples in existance, a Johnny Craig Iron Man enthusiast would be wise to bid on this Siver Age beauty!
Johnny Craig - EC Background Sketch Original Art (1994). An unusual piece, this nicely detailed pencil sketch on tracing paper is by EC stalwart Johnny Craig, and represents the library background to a piece that will ultimately feature the Vault Keeper and Drusilla; the outline of their figures is seen at the center of the image. The image area measures 8.5" x 11" and the art is in Very Good condition, with some edge wear and minor tearing, none of which affects the artwork.
Reed Crandall - Crime Suspenstories #2 Complete 6-page Story "Return Blow" Original Art (EC, 1954). Writer Carl Wessler mined James M. Cain's "The Postman Always Rings Twice" leit-motifs for this noir thriller of seduction and murder. Only this time, the postman returned murder most foul to its sender. Reed Crandall's mastery of figure drawing and background illustration were a superb fit for the Crime Suspenstories yarns. Every panel is a masterwork of realistic illustration. Each page has an image area of 13" x 18" and the art is in Excellent condition. A superb story for hard-boiled fiction aficionados, EC fan-addicts, and Reed Crandall enthusiasts!
Mel Crawford - Doctor Solar, the Man of the Atom #2, page 1 Original Art (Gold Key, 1961). This historic page features the first appearance of Harbinger, a character who was popularized during Valiant's revival of the Gold Key heroes. What would happen if a giant magnifying lens orbiting above the Earth focused the sun's rays down at a polar icecap? That's the question the inquisitive Professor Harbinger asks in this sci-fi science lesson from 1962. This is page one of the four-page story, "The Melting Point," written by Paul Newman. The image area measures 12.75" x 18.25" and aside from one glue stain in the third panel from a missing type paste-up, the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Davis - Tales From the Crypt #39 Cover Original Art (EC, 1953). Jack Davis' spine-tingling cover for the blood-curdler, "Undertaking Parlor," ranks as one of the most memorable horror covers that EC ever dished up for its fan-addicts. Once seen, no EC reader would ever forget this pulse-pounding scene of little kids running for their lives from a knife-wielding lunatic, beneath a full moon in a graveyard! Jack Davis' unique blend of horror and humor was ideally suited for such over-the-top chiller-dillers! Jack Davis recalled his early days of looking for his niche at EC; he initially tried to land a spot as a romance artist! "Al Feldstein gave me my first horror story, probably because my romance work was such horrible stuff." This cover exemplifies the Jack Davis hallmarks: his loose and scratchy line work, and a knack for exaggerated expression, in both the faces and body language of his figures. As Davis himself put it, "I'm a cartoonist, not an illustrator." The end result was storytelling with an emotional impact that was visceral. Small wonder that Dr. Frederick Wertham cited a Jack Davis yarn in his infamous anti-comics screed, Seduction of the Innocent. The image area of the cover is 13.5" x 19.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. Tuck your drool cups under your quivering chins fan-addicts, and begin the bidding!
Jack Davis - Vault of Horror #33, page 3 Original Art (EC, 1953). Jack Davis detailed this chilling page about a gang of kids' morbid fascination with crime and punishment. The tykes' mind-set seems to bother Frank Bundage, the local candystore owner who questions the gang's reading habits. Check out the comics rack shown in the final panel. There are copies of Mad and Tales from the Crypt on display, next to the newspaper. While the yarn was about the kids' own version of justice and capital punishment for a "crime," in a way this page foreshadows EC's own future troubles with the Senate Investigation, distributors, and the Comics Code Authority! The image area of the art is 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Davis - Vault of Horror #38 Complete 7-page Story "Coffin Spell" Original Art (EC, 1954). To quote the Crypt-Keeper, "Ghastly greetings, you old ghoulish gluttons!" This Jack Davis chiller-thriller spotlighted two grisly grave robbers desperate to make a buck. When the demented diggers unearthed eight vampires, their doom was sealed. This macabre yarn was written to Jack Davis' strengths. Every panel is imbued with a spooky atmosphere and illuminated with eerie lighting effects. Jack Davis' cross hatched inking never looked more refined or impressive than in "Coffin Spell." He was in complete control of his storytelling, a master of the pen and brush. If you've been craving a first-rate Jack Davis horror yarn for your collection, this is the one for you! Each page has an image area of 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Davis - Piracy #2 Complete 6-page Story "Kismet" Original Art (EC, 1954). Comics and EC historian John Benson wrote, "Piracy is somewhat of an oddity in the EC line. Though often erroneously considered to be a New Direction title, it was launched five months before that series began." Indeed, this pre-code hair-raiser contained hard-hitting and gruesome scenes that included the horror of a mass-drowning of chained slaves and a final vicious strangulation scene. Because of the trappings needed to create the atmosphere and some authenticity, Aces High, Valor, and Piracy were more difficult to do. Jack Davis delivered a compelling period piece, seasoned with murder, mutiny, and "kismet." Davis' hallmarked cross-hatching and bold spotting of black shapes created high drama with real impact. Each page has an image area of 13" x 18". There are numerous pasted-on lettering corrections on the word balloons and captions; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Don't miss out on this saga of the sea, ships, plunder and...Piracy!
Jack Davis - Mad Magazine #29 page Original Art, Group of 5 (EC, 1956). Celebrate the joys (and tribulations) of a summer at Camp Pot-Re-Zee-Bee with the original art from Jack Davis! These pieces sport the usual super-slick Davis inks and lush duo-tone shading. The pages vary in size from 19" x 7.25" to 17.5" x 25" and all are in Excellent condition, with minor overall wear. Mad art is always a blast, so treat yourself to this "Camp" classic.
Jack Davis - TV Western Illustration Original Art (undated). "Hah! Noon!"Jack Davis lampooned the set of a TV Western showdown using the hallmarked loose and expressive approach he perfected while working at EC and on Mad. Davis' panoramic shoot-out has an image area of 15" x 11" and was rendered in grey tones. The piece includes a red acetate overlay that was used to indicate to the printer where to drop in a flat color, and the art is in Excellent condition. Saddle up and bid!
Dan Day and David Day - The Conan Saga #66 Inside Back Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1992). Hither comes the black-haired, sullen-eyed Cimmerian, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the earth under his sandled feet. Stomping right out of the Hyborian Age, this intricate, multi-levelled tapestry of lines and textures graced the inside back cover to The Conan Saga #66, courtesy of brothers Dan and David Day. The image area measures 10" x 15.25," and the art is in Excellent condition. Signed by David and Dan Day.
Sam Schwartz (attributed) - Archie, Jughead, and Reggie Cover Original Art (Archie, undated). The three amigos -- Archie, Jughead, and Reggie are showcased in this gag. Archie wonders what Reggie's full-sized pool has that his kiddie pool doesn't. Leave it to Jughead to come up with the answer -- girls in bikinis. The image area of the cover is approximately 14" x 13". The paper was trimmed right to the image; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. A classic!
Dan DeCarlo (attributed) - Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #19 Fashion Page Pin-Up Original Art (Archie, 1962). Betty flaunts her beautiful hourglass figure in this swinging sixties fashion pin-up page. From beachwear to evening gowns, Betty's wardrobe was complete. The image area of the page is 12" x 17.5". Betty's name has slipped of the page; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot.
Bill Vigoda (attributed) - Jughead #127 Cover Original Art (Archie, 1965). Jughead's home-movie narration was about to be cut short by his crippled stunt-man -- Archie! This art was trimmed to the image area and has a size of 14" x 13.5". There are small glue stains across the cover; otherwise the art is in Good condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot.
Tony DeZuniga - Arak, Son of Thunder #39 Complete 22-page Story "Beware the Beasts of Neverwhere!" Original Art (DC, 1984). Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Ernie Colon, DC's most successful sword and sorcery series was Arak, Son of Thunder. Thomas remained writer on the series throughout its run, penning 50 regular issues and one annual, ending with a cover date of November, 1985. Arak, the last of the native American Quontauka tribe, and Valda, the Iron Maiden, face off against some mythical creatures in a mystical story of intrigue, caliphs, and wazirs. The image area of each page measures 10" x 15". The edges of each page have been trimmed in the printing process, and the two panels on page 22 are photostats, otherwise the art averages in Excellent condition.
Ray Dirgo - The Jetsons #8 Cover Original Art (Charlton, 1972). Got Milk? George Jetson and family replenish the Milky Way with a bottle of their private stock -- crazy! Clean lines and a snappy cartoon style are the hallmarks of this Ray Dirgo cover. The image area is 12.5" x 19", and the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot.
Jayson Disbrow - Valgar Gunnar on Gyro, 3-page Story Original Art (Fantagraphics, 1980). Jay Disbrow's space opera was a delightful amalgam of the influences of Alex Raymond and L.B. Cole -- a winning combination, if ever there was one! His detailed gray tone art recounts the episode of the magic crystals in the true cliff-hanging serial fashion! The image area of each page measures a whopping 14.5" x 24", and the art is in Excellent condition. When daring deeds are done, they'll be done by Valgar Gunnar!
Walt Disney Studios - "The Chain Gang" Layout Sketches Original Art, Group of 3 (Walt Disney Productions, 1930). The Mickey Mouse short film, "The Chain Gang," consists of Mickey and some other characters in prison being guarded by Pegleg Pete. When a jail-break takes place, Mickey is on the run and is tracked by some bloodhounds, including (in his first appearance) Pluto. These three drawings in graphite and red pencil show Pegleg Pete, an exterior of prison, and a portly inmate who looks suspiciously like a certain Porky Pig. The image area of each drawing is approximately 10" x 8" and all three drawings are in Excellent condition.
Walt Disney Studios - "The Country Cousin" Pencil Animation Drawings Original Art (Walt Disney, 1937). This series of seven sketches comes from the Academy Award-winning cartoon, "The Country Cousin," directed by Wilfred Johnson, and animated by Art Babbett and Les Clark. In this fan-favorite, country mouse Abner is invited to move to the big city by his cousin, Monty. Abner soon learns that the hidden dangers of city life are not for him. In the sequence shown in these drawings, Abner is reacting to his own reflection in a giant Jello mold. This is the famous cartoon where Abner crawls into a glass of wine and gets "tipsy", a scene later cut from most prints. These seven sketches are all drawn on standard five-hole 12" x 10" Disney animation sheets. They are fine-tuned with graphite over red pencil. This is an example of how Disney animation art was used to stretch and squeeze a character out of shape and then put him back to regular height and model sheet stature. The sheets are all in Excellent condition, with only minor age discoloration along the edges. For Disney collectors, winning this fabulous lot will create a smile as wide as a country mile!
Walt Disney Studios - "The Whalers" Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Model Sheet Original Art (Walt Disney, 1938). This model sheet features portraits of both Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Also pictured are the pelican and the whaling boat, key elements in the plot of the cartoon. Donald Duck followed in the wake of Mickey's debut. Soon Donald was playing the explosive foil to Mickey. Mickey stands approximately 4.25" tall, While Donald is 3.5" tall. The art is drawn in red pencil. There is a fold vertically in the paper; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. You'd have to be sillier than the Goof to miss out on landing this prize catch.
Walt Disney Studios - Donald Duck Sticker Fun Cover Original Art (undated). Donald Duck appears pleased by the enormous size of his birthday gift -- what could be inside? The acrylic on board painting has an image area of 11" x 14", and the art is in Excellent condition. What do you want to bet Donald threw a tantrum after he opened the package?
Walt Disney Staff Artist - Donald Duck Sketch Original Art (undated). Donald Duck was drafted in World War II, and his allegiance to his country won him an Oscar for his anti-Nazi propaganda film, "Der Fuhrer's Face". Donald's gloriously unrepressed character and straight-forward way of dealing with the world is succinctly expressed in this pen and ink and watercolor sketch drawn by an unidentified Disney artist. Whether he's being hotheaded or selfish, understanding or kind, everybody loves Donald Duck! The image area measures 11.5" x 9.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Walt Disney Studios - Donald Duck Illustration Original Art (undated). Donald Duck is about to be lassoed and hog-tied by three desperadoes -- wak! Those masked riders look a lot like Huey, Dewey, and Louie. The acrylic on board painting has an image area of 15.5" x 8.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Walt Disney Studios - Donald Duck and Pluto Illustration Original Art (undated). Here's quite a study in contrasting personality types -- playful Pluto and flustered Donald! This acrylic on board illustration has an image area of 15" x 7.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. Don't miss out on this double-portrait of two of Disney's most popular cartoon stars.
Walt Disney Studios - Jiminy Cricket Illustration Original Art (undated). Jiminy Cricket strikes a relaxed pose atop a pair of Mousketeer ears in this colorful painting; perhaps he's playing conscience again! Jiminy was originally designed by animator Ward Kimball at the direction of Walt Disney himself, who felt something missing from the "Pinocchio" film. Apparently, Jiminy was it, because many fans thought he stole the movie. In the film, Jiminy's voice was provided by Cliff "Ukulele Ike" Edwards, a radio actor of the thirties and forties. This acrylic on board illustration has an image area of 16.5" x 8.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Walt Disney Studios - Mickey Mouse Club Illustration Original Art (undated). In this jolly scene the members of the Mickey Mouse Club enjoyed an impromptu jam session by the Disney animated cartoon stars. Huey, Dewey, Louie, Mickey, Minnie, Jiminy, Donald, and Pluto all make the scene. The illustration has an image area of 17" x 9.5", and the art is in Very Good condition.
Walt Disney Studios - Mickey Mouse Club Illustration Original Art (undated). Up to his usual tricks, Pluto dips into the Mickey Mouse Club mailbag in this hilarious scene. This brightly colored acrylic on board painting has an image area of 16" x 9", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Walt Disney Staff Artist - Disneyland Certificate of Appreciation Original Art (Walt Disney Productions, undated). Mickey Mouse and company express their appreciation for your visit to "The Happiest Place on Earth," on the Disneyland Certificate of Appreciation souvenir flyer, which was awarded to visitors to the park. This original art was reproduced on the flyer, and features Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck, Goofy, Baloo the Bear, Jiminy Cricket, Dumbo, and others. Lovingly hand-painted in beautiful detail on illustration board, the image area measures 16" x 14" and the art is in Excellent condition. This lot includes an original Disneyland Certificate of Appreciation.
Walt Disney Studios - Disney Villains Montage Original Art (undated). This superbly airbrushed piece features many of Disney's hallmarked villains; the art was most likely done for a poster distributed by the company, probably sometime in the 1990s. Cruella De Vil, Captain Hook, Black Pete, Big Bad Wolf, Chernabog, the creature from "Fantasia"'s "Night on Bald Mountain" sequence, and more, all appear in this moody, yet colorful artwork. The image area measures 20" x 25", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Walt Disney Staff Artist - "Walt Disney Song Book," page 73 Original Art (Walt Disney, 1969). The snazzy Scat Cat and his band of swingin' jazz cats are here in this memorable illustration from 1969. Taken from Disney's 20th full-length animated masterpiece, "The Aristocats," this pencil and watercolor illustration was used in the Walt Disney Song Book. The art has an image area of 12.5" x 4.5" and is in Excellent condition.
Western Publishing Artist - "Snow White Finds a Home" Golden Book Illustration Original Art, Group of 2 (Western Publishing Company, 1987). Billed as "a book about helping," this Golden Book focused on Snow White's first meeting with the Seven Dwarfs. This lot includes the full-color original art for the endpapers, and page eight of the story. Page nine was penciled on the same sheet of paper as page eight but was not painted. The image area of the endpaper illustration measures 7.5" x 10", while the image area of pages eight and nine combined is 15" x 10". The art is in Excellent condition. Also included in the lot are a color copy of pages eight and nine and two copies of the book.
Robert Gregory - Donald Duck #163 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1975). This in-your-face illustration of Uncle Donald and his nephew was used as the cover for Donald Duck #163, which was published by Gold Key in 1975. Exceptionally nice, clean inking is the hallmark of this noxious narrative. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the work is in Excellent condition. Includes a copy of Donald Duck #163.
John Carey - Winnie the Pooh #1 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1976). Here's a hunny of a cover from 1976, featuring the most loved bear in the world, Winnie the Pooh, and his friends Piglet, Tigger, Kanga, and the Roo of the Hundred Acre Woods. The image area measures 10" x 14" and the cover is in Excellent condition.
John Carey - Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #457 Cover Original Art (Gold Key/Whitman, 1978). Uncle Donald seems to be having trouble getting up on his water ski, meanwhile his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie coast along like real pros.The image area of this water sport-acular measures approximately 10" x 15", and aside from some corner wear, outside of the image area, the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot.
Walt Disney Studios - King Neptune Model Sheet Original Art (circa 1932). The King of the Sea becomes enraged when lustful pirates threaten violence and rapine against his innocent mermaids. Creatures of the deep rise to do Neptune's bidding and soon the pirate ship lies on the ocean floor. Peace and harmony are restored. This original pencil model sheet of King Neptune himself was produced for Walt Disney's fifth "Silly Symphony" cartoon short, "King Neptune," which was released on September 10. 1932. The Disney Studio was being distributed by United Artists, hence the film number "SS# 5 U.A." The art still has the original Hyperion Studio stamp on it. Drawn in graphite on two-holed Disney Studio animation paper, it measures 8.5" x 11," and is in Excellent condition.
Walt Disney Studios - The Grasshopper and the Ants Model Sheet Original Art (circa 1934). 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 in various poses. The art is drawn on a 8.5" x 11" sheet of animation paper. Some aging is apparent, but overall the work is in Excellent condition. Hop to it and get your bid in now!
Steve Ditko - Amazing Spider-Man #10, page 6 Original Art (Marvel, 1964). Hang onto your web-spinners -- here's a spectacular page from issue #10 of The Amazing Spider-Man! In the midst of their crime wave, Fancy Dan, the Ox, and Montana (otherwise known as the Enforcers) terrorize a rival underworld crew. The Enforcers kick some tail to establish the Big Man as Manhattan's gangland leader. Panel three spotlights Spider-Man as he patrols the alleys searching for a clue to the Big Man's identity. Topping off this already sensational masterwork, is a scene featuring J.Jonah Jameson as he heckles New York's finest. Steve Ditko's command of thick-and-thin line inking was superb on this page. The lighting effects added drama to each and every scene, and Ditko's talent for capturing the emotions of his character's was unparalleled. Artwork such as this earned Steve Ditko a well-deserved spot in both the Will Eisner and Jack Kirby Halls of Fame for comic book artists. The image area of the art is 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. Add a fantastic Steve Ditko Spider-Man page to your collection!
Steve Ditko - Amazing Spider-Man #22, page 6 Original Art (Marvel, 1965). Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man was in his civilian identity of Peter Parker at an uptown art gallery when a heist was perpetrated by the Clown and his masters of menace -- the Ring-Master's troupe! J.Jonah Jameson, and Betty Brant cameo. Ditko's unparalleled talent for super-folk costume design was showcased in the snappy suits worn by the Clown, Cannonball, Princess Python, and the Gambonnos. Steve Ditko's inks seldom looked finer than during this year of the Silver Age. The image area of the page is 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Steve Ditko and Don Heck - Tales of Suspense #47, page 22 Original Art (Marvel, 1963). Just eight issues after his debut, Iron Man faces... the Melter! And in order to beat him, Tony Stark will have to become... Aluminum Man! This last page of the story features a great shot of ol' Shellhead, and a nice wrapup of the plot. "It's mighty frustrating," muses Stark, "I can't be sure whether the Melter drowned or escaped to menace me another time!" Hmmmm, we wonder... Don Heck leans heavy on the brush in rendering Steve Ditko's snappy pencils, and the result is broadly dramatic in the Merry Marvel manner. The image area measures 12.5" x 18.5" and is in Excellent condition, with light overall wear. C'mon, sock it to Shellhead! You know you want to.
Dave Dorman - Barbarians in Combat Fantasy Painting Original Art (1986). Best known for his wonderful paintings illustrating the "Star Wars" universe, Dave Dorman is one of the world's leading science-fiction/fantasy artists. This early painting, according to Dorman, "was based on a small Frank Frazetta pen sketch and was done at a time in my youth when I was teaching myself how to paint." This is a terrific piece that showcases Dorman's early promise. Measuring approximately 24" x 20" overall, this piece is in Excellent condition and is signed by the artist at the lower right.
Mort Drucker and Bob Oksner (attributed) - Adventures of Bob Hope #69, page 7 Original Art (DC, 1961). Who better to portray the riotous adventures of Bob Hope for the comic books than super-caricaturist Mort Drucker? While perhaps less loaded with sight-gag detail than Mort's Mad art, this charming page still exhibits the expressive and much imitated Mort Drucker inked line. Always ready to entertain a beautiful babe in a racy sports car, Bob is whisked away to a spooky mansion, straight out of the "Addams Family." Long time Bob Hope artist Bob Oksner may have had a hand in the penciling of this page. The image area of the art is 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. The page has been signed in the lower right margin by Mort Drucker.
Martin Egeland and Howard Shum - Aquaman #12 Cover and Pages Original Art, Group of 10 (DC, 1995). Mera stuck a sultry pose for the cover to "Return of the Queen." Peter David wrote this heart-breaker and Martin Egeland's "good girl" art was plentiful since the lovely Dolphin co-starred in the ill-fated love triangle. The lot includes the cover and pages 9-11, and 14-20 of the story. The image area of each page is approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. All but one of the pages were signed by Martin Egeland.
Hy Eisman (attributed) - Bunny #20 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1971). Bunny and Frederic are directly in the path of Esmy's Rube Goldberg-esque cake attack on this funky cover from 1971 -- the Queen of the In-Crowd never looked better than on this waaay-outasite cover ! The art has a 13" x 19" image area. There are a few stains from missing word balloon paste-ups, and some tape stains along the left edge; otherwise this mind-basting cover is in Excellent condition. The cover has its original logo, title type, and indicia paste-ups. A copy of Bunny #20 is also included.
Will Eisner - Spirit Splash Page 1 Original Art, dated 11-10-46 (Des Moines Register and Tribune Syndicate, 1946). The late Will Eisner is celebrated as one of the comic book field's most important artists. From the dawn of comic books in the thirties until his life's end in 2005, Eisner never rested on his laurels, and kept working to further his art. Small wonder that the comics field named an annual awards ceremony after the cartooning titan. The Spirit was a unique hybrid, both a syndicated strip and a comic book! Eisner often filled the splash pages of his feature with radical title logo treatments -- each was a unique masterpiece of design. He once noted that his approach to the logos had been influenced by George Herriman's Krazy Kat with its playful backgrounds. This stunning montage sets the scene for an Spirit adventure in South America, and the overlapping map, Spirit logo-marker, symbolic skull, and background figures open the yarn in a way typical of Eisner. Will Eisner taught the techniques he had developed in masterworks such as this in his seminal textbook, Graphic Storytelling. The image area of the page is 13" x 16", and the condition of the art is Excellent.
Lee Elias - Black Cat Mystery #44 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1953). Steady yourself for the impact of Lee Elias' oily illustration of a man knee deep in black gold, in this unforgettable cover from 1953. Elias adds his magic touch to this moment of revelation, with his excellent staging and slick linework. The cover has an 11" x 15.5" image area. The logo at the top is a replacement, but all the other type is original. There is some slight aging around the bottom of the logo; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Lee Elias - Tomb of Terror #7 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1953). A simple but evocative composition from the underrated Lee Elias, that adopts the classic "killer p.o.v." as we see the terrified maiden trying to escape from whatever creature possesses these thick, gnarled hands. A truly wonderful pre-code horror cover. As an added bonus, all the stats are original, making this far more "complete" than many of the original covers still available. A terrific piece, not to be missed! Measures 13" x 17", with an image area of 9" x 13". Beautifully matted and framed and in Excellent condition.
George Evans - Shock SuspenStories #8 page 4 Original Art (EC, 1953). EC fan-addict Bill Mason's comments about George Evans' guilt-ridden thriller said it well, "'Sleep No More' is a well-written variation on E. A. Poe's 'Tell-Tale Heart' -- updated and set in a very Hitchcockian boarding house. George Evans gives it the full treatment with visual reminders of Mr. Finner's eccentricity -- silly clothes, a Dresden china lamp, smoke rings, a face that goes from almost young to almost old, almost handsome to almost ugly -- to the bloodspots and brushmarks. Al Feldstein's esteem of Evans -- 'His work was realistic and controlled and we would therefore give him the slicker things to do.' -- does scant justice to the inventiveness and originality of Evans' piece for Shock." Panel five showcased Evans' superb talent for rendering attractive "good girl" art. The image area of the page measures 13" x 18". There was a lettering correction in panel two; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
George Evans - Vault of Horror #33 Splash Page 1 Original Art (EC, 1953). George Evans' art had an understated quality that was perfect for ECs horror tales that often built from a solid grounding in reality to their full-blown nightmarish "twist endings." In this splash for "A Slight Case of Murder," Doctor Swanson tried to convince a skeptical small-town sheriff he knew the identity of Hilldale's serial killer. Evans' points of view, lighting schemes, and detailed backgrounds are limned with his lush inks. The portrait of the Vault-Keeper is a stat. The image area of the page measures 13" x 18". There are a few small stains in the panel gutter between panels one and two; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
George Evans - Aces High #7 Cover Specialty Piece Original Art (1990). EC's "New Direction" title Aces High was a dream assignment that played to George Evans' artistic strengths and passions. Aces High captured the sense of wonder that infused the flying corps of World War I. Unfortunately the title ran but five glorious issues. In 1990, a fan commissioned George Evans to create a new cover scene to show what would have been, had the title continued its storied run. The result was this explosive, full-color, mixed-media masterwork. Included in the lot is a photocopy of a letter from George Evans commenting on the historical and technical details of the dogfight. Evans wrote, "The scene is of a Sopwith Camel of the RNAS equipped with wing-mounted Lewis machine guns killing a Zeppelin in a high altitude attack. I've put it as a night scene for artistic purposes, but one Canadian, Lt. Culley, actually did pursue a Zeppelin up to the 18,000-19,000 foot level, and unable to climb any higher, stood on his tail firing upward. He hit the big gasbag and it caught fire. Culley then landed his wheeled-plane in the sea, near a British ship and was picked up, his 'Camel' hoisted back aboard." The cover has an image area of 10.5" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. George Evans signed the art at the lower right. Long after the titles had folded, the stalwart EC fan-addicts kept the legacy of the company alive with sensational commissions, and here is a chance to win one of the best!
Bill Everett - Marvel Comics #1 Sub-Mariner, page 12 Original Art (Timely, 1939). A show-stopping masterwork from the dawn of the Golden Age, this page must rank as the most historically significant and treasured piece of original comic book art known to survive -- it's the final page of the Sub-Mariner's origin story from Marvel Comics #1! William Blake Everett (1917-1973), broke into comics in 1938, working for one of the first companies to print original stories for comic books, Centaur Publishing. In 1939, Bill Everett joined Lloyd Jacquet's Funnies Incorporated shop as the art director when former editor Jacquet and a few other talents broke away from Centaur. Everett created the Sub-Mariner as an eight-page feature originally printed in a giveaway comic book titled Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1. The Overstreet Price Guide notes that this comic book was probably not distributed outside of advance copies, and estimates that only eight copies are known to exist. The Sub-Mariner character proved so marvelous that Jacquet repackaged Everett's origin story a few months later, with four additional pages added, for young pulp publisher Martin Goodman's title, Marvel Comics #1. So it was that Prince Namor became Marvel's first super-hero. This imaginative and beautifully rendered origin story is considered by Golden Age aficionados to be an unparalleled highlight of the early super-hero comics. The twelve-page thriller told the origin of the Sub-Mariner, "an ultra-man of the deep who lives on land and in the sea, flies in the air, has the strength of a thousand men, and is a youth of dynamic personality, with quick thought and fast action." In the slam-bang finale, the yarn ended with a splash, as the Sub-Mariner destroyed a lighthouse beacon light, flew aboard an enemy plane, disposed of the pilot with one terrific blow, and dove into the ocean with a solemn vow to continue his crusade against all surface men! Namor's cousin Dorma also starred. The image area of the page measures approximately 9" x 13.75" on 10" x 15" Craft-Tint duo-tone paper. The duo-tone shading remains vivid, and the art is in Excellent condition. Bill Everett signed the art in the lower right of panel seven. Everett took great pride in his work. He said, "I didn't want to swipe from anybody; it had to come from me. It was all Everett. Storytelling was my strong point." Everett remains one of the most talented and beloved comic book artists to ever work in the field. His original artwork is scarce and highly prized. This remarkable page is the earliest Bill Everett piece to ever come to light, and is the only complete page known to exist from a key Golden Age comic book. Don't miss your chance to own one of the oldest and most important pieces of art ever offered for sale -- Bill Everett's Marvel!
Bill Everett - Daredevil #1, page 13 Original Art (Marvel, 1964). Events moved fast in the fabulous first issue of Daredevil. In the thriller, "The Origin of Daredevil," Golden Age legend Bill Everett proved up to the demanding task, as can be seen in this action-packed page. Battling Murdock is murdered in panel tier one, setting the stage for Matt Murdock's motivation to become Daredevil. Foggy Nelson and Matt Murdock graduate from law school in panel tier two and the boys open their law office and hire the beautiful Karen Page in panel tier three -- Face front, true believers, Marvel history was made in every panel! Bill Everett's lush inking was showcased at its finest, especially in his stunning portrait of Karen. The image area of the page is 12" x 18". The first two panels of the page were drawn directly on the paper, while the final six panels of original art were pasted onto the page and the art extended slightly out to the panel borders. There are a few touches of white-out; otherwise the art is very clean, and in Very Good condition. This page is sure to be a treasured showpiece for any Silver Age Marvel fan!
Gene Fawcette - Adventures into Darkness #13 Complete 4-page Story "Death Dives Deep" Original Art (Standard Comics, 1954). The Standard Comics editors and art directors were so enamored with Alex Toth's design-oriented approach to comic art, that his work soon set a "house style" for Standard. The versatile Gene Fawcette has no problem fitting in with that program, as he delivers an elegantly spare art style that cuts right to the essence of the shapes and design of each comic book page. In this chiller, free-lance diver Ned Jayson pays for his cold-blooded betrayal of fellow treasure hunter Remon Tamarro, fifty fathoms down. Each page has an image area that measures 12" x 18". Panel three of page three has a piece of yellowed tape across its lower left corner; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Each page was signed in blue pencil by Gene Fawcette. This yarn is a beauty!
Lou Fine - Advertising Illustration Original Art (undated). The outbreak of laughter at a joke's punchline was caught perfectly in this expertly staged farm scene. Lou Fine's draftsmanship allowed him to focus on the nuances of his subjects' facial expressions and body language. Equally impressive to the visual information that Fine imbued his illustration with was the visual shorthand he used to suggest the background forms. This massing of forms and use of implied edges is the mark of a sophisticated artist. The image area is 8.5" x 7.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Lou Fine - Advertising Illustration Original Art (undated). After his brilliant Golden Age comic art career, the supremely talented Lou Fine entered the lucrative advertising and comic strip markets. Clients soon took notice, as Lou established himself among the top artists in the field, equal to such celebrated draftsmen as Stan Drake, Ken Bald, Bob Lubbers, and Creig Flessel. Lou's facility with a pen was showcased in this festive ski scene. The illustration was drawn with Lou's renowned sensitive and light touch. The image area is 9" x 7.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Lou Fine - Advertising Illustration Original Art (undated). Lou Fine's mastery of figure drawing was spotlighted in this scuba diving illustration. Textures were expertly suggested in the rough rocks and metallic luster of the car and scuba gear. The image was drawn with an economical line that captured the essential information in the scene. Fine pioneered a realistic approach that blazed a trail for the "photo-realistic" art styles used on such soap-opera newspaper strips as The Heart of Juliet Jones, Dr. Kildare, and Ben Casey. The image area is 8.5" x 7.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Fitzgerald - "The Comic Characters in Review" Illustration Original Art (1934). Here's a piece of comics history as seen through the eyes of a contemporary cartoonist of those times. Fitzgerald presented an illustration of twenty two of the most popular comic strips of the time. Popeye, Jeff (of Mutt and Jeff), Little Orphan Annie and Sandy, Andy Gump, Skeezix, Felix, Jiggs, Simp O'Dill, Maw Green, and others all appeared. The image area measures 7.5" x 22", and with some slight aging overall, the art is in Very Good condition.
Owen Fitzgerald - Here's Howie #10, page 19 Original Art (DC, 1953). A man-chasing WAC has no problems chasing her date-to-be through a deadly military obstacle course. Owen Fitzgerald's loosely inked lines add to the zany good fun of the yarn. Fitzgerald handled the art on several of DC's humor titles, such as Ozzie and Harriet, The Adventures of Bob Hope, and The Adventures of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. The image area of the page is 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Creig Flessel - Detective Comics #11, pages 32 and 33 Original Art (DC, 1938). A collector would be hard-pressed to find a DC piece of an earlier vintage than this one! It's so early that it pre-dates Action Comics #1 by five months! Creig Flessel detailed two exotic scenes from the Far East for Whitney Ellsworth's text thriller, "Incident in Algiers." Flessel had honed his talents in the pulps, illustrating yarns for The Shadow, Crime Busters, and Adventure, and made his way over to DC comics in 1936 after he answered a help-wanted ad in the newspaper. These two finely detailed scenes captured the same heady allure of the pulp magazines. Detective Comics #11 listed Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, the man who founded the company as its editor. Not too long after this issue was printed, Major Nicholson was relieved of his duties at DC, and Flessel moved on to drawing the adventures of the Golden Age superhero, the Sandman in 1939. Another bit of fascinating lore associated with this text is that the protagonist of the yarn was named "Sergeant Bill Gaines." Comics pioneer Max Gaines's son, Bill, would have been about 15 years old at the time, and the senior Gaines' company, All-American Comics, had close ties to DC. Perhaps this was a bit of an in-joke, or a tip of the literary hat to young Bill! The image area of the double page spread is 9.5" x 14". There is some minor aging and a bit of the pasted up type has been worn off paragraph three of the story; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Gill Fox - Police Comics #11 Preliminary Cover Sketch Original Art (Quality Comics, 1942). Plastic Man sprang from a test tube to squirt "mud" in a mad scientist's eye in this memorable Golden Age cover by Gill Fox. This detailed pencil preliminary for the finished Police Comics #11 cover has an image area that measures approximately 8.5" x 12", on 11.5" x 15" paper. The paper has several pieces out of its edges and numerous tears and creases; overall the art is in Fair condition. The drawing has numerous color notes written to the engraver and a printed cover proof is included in this lot. The proof has a tear and a color break at the top center of the cover, its lower left corner has eroded away, and the proof was affixed to a backing board; but overall the proof is in Good condition. The character line-up running down the left edge features portraits of The Spirit (his first appearance on a cover), Manhunter, #711, Chic Carter, and the Human Bomb. These sensational pieces give an invaluable insight into the creative process for Quality Comics' titles. This preliminary is a scarce, uninked Golden Age masterwork; don't miss your chance to win it! From the collection of Gill Fox.
Gill Fox - Police Comics #9 Cover Recreation Original Art (undated). Gill Fox produced this stunning recreation of his famous Plastic Man cover from Police #9, as Plas proves he has a good head on his shoulders. Where many artists attempt to re-think or alter the layout of their original design, Fox has taken great pains to make this as close as possible to the original cover, making this the next-best-thing to owning the Golden Age original. Although undated, this was probably done sometime in the last decade or so, and is absolutely gorgeous. The artwork measures 13.75" x 14.5" and is in Excellent condition. You're going to have to be flexible to win this baby! From the collection of Gill Fox.
Gill Fox - Feature Comics #60 Cover Original Art (Quality, 1942). The original miniscule superhero, Doll Man, makes good use of a pocket knife, rendering this gas-mask-wearing Kraut helpless. Patriotism was the order of the day, and Gill Fox, who was also the editor of Feature Comics at the time, offers up an action-packed image that virtually commands the kids of the era to snatch this issue off the stands. Feature also featured a bevy of other characters, and the head-shots highlighting this diverse cast are all original art, with the only exception (Lala Palooza) being a stat that has gone missing. The Feature logo has browned noticeably, but is still intact, and the art is in Very Good condition overall, with some blunting at the corners, a fair amount of white-out and general aging; the image area measures 8.5" x 12". This amazing cover has never been offered for public sale before, having been kept in the files of artist Gill Fox since its publication. Given that, and considering the general scarcity of Golden Age superhero covers in general, this is an opportunity you cannot afford to ignore. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Gill Fox - National Comics page Original Art, Group of 6 (Quality, 1943). Six pages from two different "Kid Patrol" stories by Gill Fox are showcased in this lot. Sunshine unwillingly becomes the guiding hand of Mother Haggard, and her vicious gang of killers, in two pages from National Comics #33. Also included are four pages from the story, "Kid Patrol and the Thing From Mars," including the title page, from National Comics #35. The image area of each page measures 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Gill Fox - Hand Colored Adventure Illustration Original Art (undated). It's vicious combat mano a mano in the boiler room of a ship. An alert fire stoker deftly blocked the foot-thrown knife of his assailant using a wooden foot stool. He now stands poised and ready to deliver some pay-back and bust some chops with his coal shovel. This all-out action scene may have been created by Gill Fox during the Golden Age; it may be an unpublished piece. The image area of this hand colored thriller measures 13" x 13", and aside from some minor edge wear, outside of the image area, the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Gill Fox - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Illustration Original Art, Group of 23 (Random House, 1990). Battling evil on, off and beneath the streets, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles rule! The quartet of humanoid turtles, trained by their mentor Splinter in ninjitsu, pull together in order to face the menace of Shredder and the Foot Clan. Twenty three full-color illustrations by Gill Fox, featuring the Turtles, Splinter, Shredder and April O'Neil are featured in this lot. The image area for each piece ranges from 8" x 8" to 14" x 18.5". These illos are beautifully airbrushed on illustration board, with the black line art printed on acetate overlays. They're all protected with a plastic covering and are in Excellent condition. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Ramona Fradon and Charles Paris - Metamorpho #1, page 5 Original Art (DC, 1965). Transformed by the Orb of Ra, Rex Mason gained a power to shape-shift, and also had the ability to transform his body into any element, or combination of elements. These powers came with a terrible side-effect, he was cursed to look like a freak. Rex Mason used his powers heroically for the benefit of humanity as Metamorpho, the Element Man. Charles Paris, celebrated for his inking on Batman, added his fine finishes to Ramona Fradon's pencils for this page from "Attack of the Atomic Avenger". The image area of the page measures 13" x 18", and Ramona Fradon signed the page at the lower left of panel three. The paper has aged slightly and the page was folded in half horizontally; otherwise the art is in Good condition. Add a Silver Age sensation to your collection!
Ramona Fradon - House of Mystery #232 page Original Art, Group of 7 (DC, 1975). Marathon dance contest promoter, Orville Branch, had a rather nasty habit of turning his fellow man's desperation into a quick profit -- that is, until the day his greed made him an unwilling participant in "The Last Tango in Hell". Written by David Michelinie, this group contains pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, and 14. The image area of each page measures 10" x 15". There is some scattered staining, and blue editorial markings, otherwise these pages average a Very Good condition.
Frank Frazetta - "Came the Dawn" Illustration Original Art (EC, 1956). As legendary comics publisher EC began to retrench in the wake of the infamous Kefauver Senate Hearings on Juvenile Delinquency, Bill Gaines found himself with a backlog of stories that were in various stages of production. Gaines contacted all the artists involved and told them to finish and deliver the stories, for which they would be paid. All the artists delivered, except for Frank Frazetta, who elected to keep the story he was working on (a Picto-Fiction adaptation of "Came the Dawn" from Shock SuspenStories #9) without getting paid for it. Consequently, the story has been broken up into individual panels, one of which is offered here. Measuring approximately 9" x 9.5" overall, with an image area of approximately 8" x 5.75", the piece shows a man smoking a pipe (a thinly-veiled caricature of Frazetta himself), and a woman sleeping in the foreground. Rendered on grid paper, most of the art is inked, with the exception of the woman's head, which gives the piece a softer and more unworldly feel than it might otherwise possess. There is some blue pencil marking at the top of the piece, which does not affect the art in any way. In Excellent condition, the piece was signed by the artist at the lower right.
Frank Frazetta - Playboy Magazine, "Li'l Abner's Gals" Pictorial "Stupefyin' Jones" Illustration Original Art (Playboy Enterprises, 1957). The number one selling point in the "Li'l Abner" Broadway show, was the shapely image of Julie Newmar. Without uttering a word or singing a note in a musical comedy, she once again ran away with the proceedings, at least in the hearts of many red-blooded American males. It was her awesome presence as Stupefyin' Jones that pegged Julie Newmar for film and TV stardom. This comely cartoon by Frank Frazetta appeared in the May, 1957 issue of Playboy, in a photo pictorial feature, "Li'l Abner's Gals," subtitled, "They're Broadway's Most Beautiful and the Most Fun, Too," by Al Capp. The image area measures 8" X 12.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Frank Frazetta - Playboy Magazine, "Li'l Abner's Gals" Pictorial "Daisy Mae" Illustration Original Art (Playboy Enterprises, 1957). In the May, 1957 issue Playboy printed a photo pictorial featuring "Li'l Abner's Gals," subtitled, "They're Broadway's Most Beautiful and the Most Fun, Too," by Al Capp, with photos by Friedman-Abeles. The pictorial featured Edith Adams (Daisy Mae), Carmen Alvarez (Moonbeam McSwine), Tina Louis (Appassionata Van Climax), and Julie Newmar (Stupefyin' Jones). Frank Frazetta provided the line art to this feature, (he was still ghosting for Al Capp's studio at the time), and this lovely image of Li'l Abner's main squeeze is about as good as it gets! The image area measures 8.25" X 11.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Frank Frazetta - African Hunter, Lion, and Female Nude Studies Original Art (undated). Master fantasy artist Frank Frazetta demonstrated his unparalleled draftsmanship with these detailed studies of human and animal figures in action. Frazetta is renowned for his works illustrating the stories of E.R. Burroughs and R.E. Howard, and was featured in the May, 1976 issue of American Artist magazine. The studies were drawn in pen and ink, with touches of watercolor in two of the figures. The image area measures 7" x 9" and the art is in Excellent condition. The drawing was signed in the lower right corner with the full Frazetta signature.
Frank Frazetta - Warrior Color Preliminary Original Art (undated). A sword-slinging warrior prepares to strike in this spectacular color preliminary painting by master fantasy painter Frank Frazetta. The image area measures 6" x 6.5", and the piece is roughly twice the size of many of Frazetta's other color prelims. The figure unleashes his coiled fury, and the atmospheric background lends the scene an air of menace-laden mystery; it's nothing short of a gem-like masterwork by Frazetta. The artwork has been tastefully matted, and is in Excellent condition.
Frank Frazetta - Cheerful Nude Girl Sketch Original Art (undated). A darling little sketch of a smiling nude girl by Frank Frazetta. She's obviously uninhibited, but still a little bit shy -- and just adorable! Won't you give her a good home? This drawing measures 2.5" x 6" and is in Excellent condition.
Kelly Freas - Analog Science Fiction and Fact Magazine Cover Original Art (Dell, 2001). The cover illustration for the June, 2001 edition of this long-running science fiction magazine, this intriguing illustration is for the Adam Troy Castro story "Sunday Night Yams at Minnie & Earl's." Infinity covers are always popular, and this is a colorful twist on the usual design. Don't miss out on this terrific acrylic piece, which measures 15" x 20". The artwork is in Excellent condition.
Kelly Freas - Painting Original Art (undated). Hugo award winner Kelly Freas illustrated an exploding cosmic event -- perhaps it was the "Big Bang." The acrylic on paper painting has an image area of 11" x 7.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
Kelly Freas - "The Arts And Man" Book Cover Original Art (Viking, undated). Kelly Freas painted this cover for "The Arts and Man" by Raymond S. Stites in acrylic on board. His surreal montage symbolized the realms of ideas and culture. The cover has an 8" x 7" image area, and is in Excellent condition. Kelly Freas signed the art at the lower right with his initialed monograph.
Kelly Freas - "Sea Changes" Analog Cover Painting Original Art (2001). Kelly Freas painted this light-hearted aquatic scene for a story written by Amy Bechtel. The yarn spotlighted a veterinarian who got involved with a family that had an pair of unusual sea creatures who hatched a bunch of mysterious eggs. The acrylic on board painting has an image area of 12.75" x 17", and was signed by Freas at the lower right. The art is in Excellent condition.
Kelly Freas - Analog, February, 2003 Cover Original Art (2003). This winsome cover was created for the story "Shootout at the Nokai Corral" by Rajnar Vajra, which appeared in the February, 2003 issue of Analog. When John "Silver" Davies accompanied Sheriff Chou Larker into the Sunstone Saloon and Grill and all heck broke loose, Vajra established himself as an ambitious writer who had forged his own brand of science-fiction. Freas' acrylic painting measures 15" x 20", with an image area of 10.5" x 16.5", and is in Excellent condition.
Kerry Gammill and Greg Adams - X-Men Adventures Season II #6 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1994). When the X-Men animated series came out, Marvel, never slow to miss a potential tie-in, put out the new title X-Men Adventures, which did adaptations of the cartoon series. Since the cartoon series itself was adapting three decades of X-Men stories, longtime readers tended to get odd feelings of deja vu. Gambit graces this over-the-top cover from the sixth issue, in a forceful image by Kerry Gammill and Greg Adams. The art has an image area of 10" x 15" and is in Excellent condition. Part of the art is on an acetate overlay. Includes the original masthead photostats. Signed by Gammill.
Keith Giffen and Wally Wood - All-Star Comics #61 Splash Page 1 Original Art (DC, 1976). Once, he worshipped the Justice Society of America, now he demands their destruction! The man-monster named Vulcan takes aim at the JSA in "Hellfire and Holocaust." Powerfully penciled by Keith Giffen and superbly inked by Wally Wood, it's a fiery bombshell starring two of the JSA's most celebrated members, Dr. Fate and Green Lantern. Wally Wood added a new luster to these Golden Age heroes with his polished inks on this Bronze Age gem. The image area of the splash is 10" x 13.5", and it has some missing type paste-ons and minor wear; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Keith Giffen and Brian Garvey - New Gods #9 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1995). Darkseid and Highfather loom over the smoking debris of a battlefield, while Lightray ponders "At what price, victory?" Keith Giffen broke into the comics field at Marvel during the seventies with a Jack Kirby-influenced style. He quickly became a fan-favorite for his art on Marvel's Defenders and DC's Legion of Super-Heroes and Justice League. Giffen is celebrated for such characters as Ambush Bug, Lobo, The Heckler, and Trencher. He extended the larger-than-life legacy of Kirby's New Gods into the nineties with this dramatic scene. The image area of the cover is 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. Keith Giffen has signed the art in the upper panel border. Here's a chance to acquire a magnificent cover that showcases the Fourth World saga -- bid today!
Adrian Gonzales and Jerry Ordway - All-Star Squadron #14, Splash Page 2 and 3 Original Art (DC, 1982). Per Degaton has altered world history, and brought the Justice League of America, the Justice Society of America and the All Star Squadron together to battle the villains of Earth 3. This majestic double page spread is from Book Two of the monumental adventure, "Crisis on Earth-Prime!," which began in Justice League of America #207. The All Stars face Degaton sitting on his granite throne, against a panoramic coliseum full of people, in page 2 and 3 of "The 'Mystery Men' of October," written by Roy Thomas. The image area measures 21" x 15". The edges have been trimmed in the printing process, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Jose Gonzales - "La Lucha Por La Libertad" page 12 Original Art (undated). Two sophisticated and adventurous beauties make the scene in this delightfully decadent scene conjured up by Spanish "good girl" master, Jose Gonzales. Gonzales pursued a career as a pin-up artist, and that has dovetailed nicely with his cartooning career. Gonzales has also drawn a large body of cheesecake gags for the international market -- the man knows how to draw girls! The image area of the page is 15.5" x 18.5". The word balloon type is pasted-on lettering; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Girls just want to have fun, and you will too with a winning bid on this gem!
Jose Gonzales - "Otra Mujer" page 4 Original Art (undated). A Jean Harlow look-a-like has an off-screen romance with a married man in this beautifully penciled page by the great Jose Gonzales. Heartbreak occurs when David abandons Jane for another woman. Soap-opera art has never looked more breathtaking. The image area of the page measures 15.75" x 23". The word balloon type is pasted-on lettering; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Even gorgeous movie stars have their love problems!
Jose Gonzales - Axel, page 2 Original Art (undated). Jose Gonzales, celebrated in America as the Vampirella artist, started his career in 1956 as a seventeen year-old, drawing Rosas Blancas and Brigette for Editorial Toray. Gonzales spent over a decade working on girls' romance features for the Fleetway publishing house, where honed his mastery at limning the female form. Gonzales' women are Mediterranean beauties; his men, suave continental lotharios. As a result, his work has an appealing exotic eroticism. This bordello scene is a quintessential example of Gonzales' unparalleled skill. The image area of the page is 14.5" x 20". The word balloon type is pasted-on lettering, and the balloon in the final panel has slipped off the page; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Jose Gonzales - Katherine Hepburn Portrait Original Art (1980). Jose Gonzales has rendered a highly detailed portrait of movie star Katherine Hepburn, as she appeared in the 1930s. The degree of detail in this work is super-fine; Gonzales even rendered the tiny shadows cast across Katherine's eyes by her eyelashes, and yet the linework remains free and easy, and not at all fussy or labored; this pencil portrait is truly the work of a master draftsman! The image area of the portrait measures approximately 12" x 14", and the art is in Excellent condition. Perfect for fans of Katherine Hepburn or fans of sensational drawing!
Jerry Grandenetti (attributed) - Black Magic #3 Cover Original Art (DC, 1974). One of the great individual stylists of comic books, Jerry Grandenetti established himself as an innovator in the field, and was especially suited for stories in the war, mystery, and horror genres. He excelled at creating dramatic scenes from unusual angles and skewed perspectives, while still maintaining a realistic style. A panic-stricken patient discovers that his cure may be worse than his disease, on this cover from 1974. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Robert Gregory (attributed) - Scamp #1 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1967). Scamp answers a startling phone ring with a few rousing watch-dog barks -- this cover is so expressive you can practically hear the precocious pup! The image area of the art is approximately 10.5" x 12.5", and aside from a few minor stress bends in the paper, the art is in Very Good condition. A copy of the 1967 second printing of Scamp #1 is included.
Robert Gregory (attributed) - Mickey Mouse #151 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1974). Here's a wonderful group portrait of three of the top Disney stars -- Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto. The cover's image area is 11.5" x 15.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot.
Mike Grell and Bob Wiacek - Superboy #224 Splash Page 14 Original Art (DC, 1977). The Boy of Steel takes a little unexpected space trip, in this stellar splash page from Superboy #224. Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes encounter Pulsar Stargrave, a villain who convinced Brainiac 5 that he was the Coluan's long-lost father, in Jim Shooter's story titled "When Stargrave Strikes!" The image area measures 10" x 15," and aside from some tape stains at the top and bottom edges (outside of the image area), the work is in Excellent condition. Signed by Mike Grell at the bottom right.
Peter Gross - Books of Magic page Original Art, Group of 18 (DC, 1999). When Harry Potter first gained worldwide fame, fans of this eclectic DC series cried foul, as many elements of the more famous boy wizard's adventures were already in use in the amazing adventures of Tim Hunter. This lot contains outstanding artwork from three different issues, including the final issue of the series. Included are: #60, pages 2-4, 8, 9, 13, 15, 19, 22; #74, page 7; and #75, pages 4, 5, 10-15. Peter Gross has a finely detailed style that is enormously appealing, and makes good use of various inking techniques. The page have an image area of 10.5" x 16" and are in Excellent condition, with only minor overall wear. A magical lot!
Tom Grummett and Ray Kryssing - Robin #2 Cover and Pages, Group of 18 (DC, 1993). Robin takes on Shotgun Smith, the Speedboyz, Mr. Badwrench, and the Cluemaster in these hard-hitting pages from Robin #2 . The Spoiler cameos in the final panel. The lot includes the cover and pages 1-3, 5-7, 10-14, and 16-22. The image area of each page is approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Tom Grummett, Karl Kesel, and Doug Hazelwood - Superboy #7 Cover and Pages Original Art, Group of 21 (DC, 1994). Worlds collided in issue #7, as Superboy teamed with the heroes of the Milestone imprint, in the yarn "Menace 2 Societies." Rocket and Static co-starred on the cover which was inked by Karl Kesel. Doug Hazlewood inked the story pages and most of the story, except for pages 10 and 22, is included in this lot. The image area of each page is approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Tom Grummett - Superboy/Robin: World's Finest Three #1 page, Group of 28 (DC, 1996). Superboy and Robin teamed to battle the twin menaces of Metallo and Poison Ivy in this action-packed group lot. Included are pages 1-16 and 18-28 of the tale. Tom Grummett's detailed art moves the yarn along at a frenetic clip. The image area of each page is approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. This was the thriller where the two Young Justice partners first met.
Frank Harry - Little Boy Blue Splash Page 1 Original Art (DC, circa 1948). Who was little Boy Blue? He was Tommy Rogers, aged 12, and he donned the crime fighting costume of Little Boy Blue in Sensation Comics #1, in 1942. Tommy launched his crime-fighting career when he overheard his father, district attorney Dan Rogers, talking about the troubles he was having prosecuting a mobster, since his key witness had gone missing. Tommy was inspired by reading about the adventures of Wildcat, in that same issue of Sensation! Likewise Wildcat had been inspired by reading about Green Lantern -- weird! Little Boy's final appearance in Sensation Comics was in issue #82, 1948, and this splash has a production note, "written off 9-30-49." DC staffers were ordered to cut up older pages in the 1970s and the canny employees did as ordered, but they carefully cut each page between the panel gutters when possible and saved the art from oblivion. The image area of this page measures 13" x 18". The lower tier was cut from the page and later conjoined with tape on the back of the art; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Harvey Studios - Harvey Promotional Calendar #56 Production Art (Harvey, 1953). Harvey Comics super-stars Joe Palooka, Sad Sack, and Dick Tracy took center stage to promote the entire Harvey line of comics in this poster featuring a June, 1953 calendar. The pasted-up production art is mounted on a gigantic support board and has an image area of 17" x 22". Some of the type is mounted on an acetate overlay. A few of the stats have slipped off the comic book covers along the right side of the design, and the board has edge wear outside of the image area; otherwise the piece is in Good condition. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Irwin Hasen (attributed) - Unpublished Green Lantern Splash Page 1 Original Art (DC, circa 1949). As the Golden Age came to a close, Green Lantern's title was canceled with issue #38 in 1949. The splash page to "The Secret of Happy Valley" has a production note, "written off 9-30-49." As with other written-off stories from this era, this page was rescued from certain doom by DC staffers who, when ordered to cut the original art pages in half, did so rather carefully. This page was cut at the top of page, three and a half inches from the top panel border, mostly through the plane's wing and tail. A story number, GL37C, may indicate that the yarn was slated to appear in the third story slot of Green Lantern #37. Perhaps it was bumped by the new feature, Streak. The image area of the art is 13" x 18". Other than the page being cut into two pieces, the art is in Very Good condition.
Russ Heath - Our Army at War #210, Splash Page 1 Original Art (DC, 1969). Here's a bit of a rarity -- a Russ Heath DC war full-page splash featuring Sgt. Rock and Easy Company. The DC war books developed a unique format where the yarns typically opened with a multi-paneled page one, followed by a double-page spread on pages two and three. There just aren't very many full page one splashes after late 1968. Sgt. Rock was joined in a raft by the Easy regulars, Little Sure Shot, Ice Cream Soldier, Bulldozer and Jackie Johnson. Rock is mocked by messages in bottles, all penned by that calligraphical clown, "the Graffiti-Writer." The image area is 10" x 13.25". There is a faint stain where the indicia has slipped off at the bottom of the page; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Russ Heath - Our Army at War #225 Splash Page 1 Original Art (DC, 1970). In this split-panel splash, Iggy and Gus of Easy Co. contrast their war-time hardships with the lifestyles of the civilians back at the home-front. Frank Sinatra cameos in panel two of this Russ Heath battle classic. Another highlight of the page is the somber portrait of Sgt. Rock on watch, with his built-in "combat antennae," in the first panel. The splash has an image area of 10" x 13.25". Aside from a mild stain outside the image area where the indicia has slipped off the page, the art is in Excellent condition. Nothin's ever easy for Easy!
Don Heck - Tales to Astonish #47, complete 13-page Ant-Man Story, "Music to Scream By" Original Art (Marvel, 1963). In this off-beat Silver Age yarn, Trago the jazz trumpeter learns to hypnotize listeners with his jazz music. Ant-Man and the Wasp have their hands full battling Trago's crime-wave, and Ant-man's faithful ant, Korr, lays down his life near the end of this tear-jerker. Wild and wacky stuff. Don Heck captured all the drama in this superbly rendered change-of-pace story.The image area of each page is 12.5" x 18.5", and aside from a few lettering corrections, the art is in Excellent condition.
John Heebink and Jim Mooney - Soulsearchers and Company #14 page Original Art, Group of 8 (Claypool Comics, 1995). John Heebink's unique, lively style and wonderful command of facial expression and emotion have led him through a range of comic book assignments, including Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, and Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD Included here are eight pages from Peter David's comedy-adventure yarn in Soulsearchers and Company #14. Included in this lot are pages 2, 5, 8, 13, 17, 20, 22, and 26. The image area of each page measures 10" x 15," and the art is in Excellent condition. Each page is signed by Peter David and Jim Mooney.
Mike Hoffman - Warrior Rescuing Maiden Illustration Original Art (2003). Mike Hoffman's visions of cave girls, monstrous creatures, and warrior maidens evoke the best in fantasy art. Simply put, the work of Mike Hoffman is hot, and getting hotter all the time! In this lustrous Hoffman pencil sketch, a warrior tries to free a captured blonde from a raging gorilla. The image area measures 16" x 13" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Mike Hoffman - Jungle Man Illustration Original Art (2004). Well schooled in Frank Frazetta's subject, Mike Hoffman captures the master's skill and spirit, in this brutish jungle warrior captured in mid-leap. With vigorous and varied line work, Hoffman employs a large range of values, and punches the darks effectively in his modeling to give a high contrast. This graphite drawing has an image area of 8" x 11" and is in Excellent condition.
Mike Hoffman - Nude Jungle Girl Illustration Original Art (2003). This sensuous graphite drawing of a lovely lady perched provocatively on a moss-covered ledge, was crafted by Mike Hoffman, the artist that brought us books such as Sorceress, Squid Girl, Tura Satana, and Ballad of Utopia. Informed by the work of Frank Frazetta, Mike Hoffman's drawings of buxom women, brawny men, battle scenes and monstrous creatures are sure handed, confident, dynamic and well rendered. The image area measures 16" x 13" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Mike Hoffman - Tarzan vs. Leopard Men Illustration Original Art (2004). The King of the Jungle defends his shapely companion from a pack of leopard skinned marauders, in this luxurious Mike Hoffman sketch. Hoffman's lush and organic graphite illustrations spring from the same source as his inspiration, Frank Frazetta. His women exude sensuality, and his figures look as if they've been caught in movement. The artwork measures 8.5" x 11" and is in Excellent condition.
Mike Hoffman - Nude Girl Illustration Original Art (2004). An alluring color illustration of a naked brunette rendered in the spirit of Frank Frazetta by Sorceress artist Mike Hoffman. Luscious and totally naked, perched on a rock, this queen of desire surveys her terrain with a calm resolve. The artwork measures 8.5" x 11" and is in Excellent condition.
Iger Studios Artist - Strange Mysteries #14, Complete 8-page Story, "Horror in the House" Original Art (1953). Spinster Sarah Grimm wants her wealthy Uncle Abner to bite the big one so she can inherit his money. Fear, greed and hate all mix into one revolting salad of despair, and in the end murder would have triumphed, if it hadn't been for a tiny engraving left on the murder bullet! Drawn by an artist in the Iger stable, this eight page tale is a wickedly illustrated masterpiece, full of drama, mystery, and shadows, filled in with a myriad of finely inked textures. The image area of each page measures 12" x 18" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Iger Studios Artist - Journey Into Fear #17, Complete 8-page Story, "Make Mine Horror" Original Art (Superior-Dynamic, 1954). Here's a witches brew that will chill you! Mix one part murder with two partners who hate each other, add a dash of bitterness, and let stand for twenty-five years, then open and you'll find this horrific eight pager! Drawn by an Iger Studio artist, these eight spooky pages will take you into a hidden room of horror, filled with shadows, and the cold chill of revenge. The image area of each page measures 12" x 18" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Carmine Infantino and Bernard Sachs - Green Lantern #88, 13-page Golden Age Green Lantern Story "The Menace of the Marching Toys" Original Art (DC, 1949/1972). A caption in Green Lantern #88 explained: "This Golden Age Green Lantern story was originally scheduled for the July-August, 1949 issue of (the old) Green Lantern -- but the magazine ceased publication with the previous issue. At long last we are happy to present this nugget from the golden past." Unlike other "written off" DC art from this era, the splash page of this yarn has remained intact and was uncut. Each of the other pages from the tale was cut into thirds, with a cut between each panel tier. The top tier of page eight is missing, otherwise the story is complete. Nearly as impressive as the story itself, are the many detailed pencil sketches on the back of these pages. The influence of Jack Kirby can be seen on the young Carmine Infantino in these sketches. The image area of the conjoined art is 13" x 18". Other than most of the pages being cut into three pieces, some edge wear, and some paper aging, the art is in Very Good condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot.
Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella - The Flash #139, pages 1-7 Original Art (DC, 1963). Professor Zoom, the Reverse-Flash from the 25th Century, made his debut in this romp. The splash page kicked the "Menace of the Reverse-Flash" off in grand style, as the two Flashes raced through a futuristic cityscape. Carmine Infantino's sleek, streamlined stylings were the perfect fit for the Silver Age Flash; Infantino's talent revitalized the entire superhero genre. The opening pages of this yarn showcased scenes of a time capsule satellite, Barry Allen dining with his girl, Iris West, the Flash costume-ring in action, and the Flash sprinting on his cosmic-powered treadmill. The image area of the first six pages of the thriller measure 13" x 18". Page seven is a two-thirds page with the bottom of the paper left blank where a house ad was to appear, and it has an image area of 13" x 11.5". Aside from moisture damage to the lower right area (with page seven being the most affected of the pages), causing a slight rippling to the paper, the art is in Very Good condition. This is a superb group for a Silver Age Flash fan!
Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene - Detective Comics #367, page 11 Original Art (DC, 1967). The Darknight Detective puts some judo moves on the evil Doc Hastings, but then gets caught in a magnetic field and whirled upward off his feet. Absolutely classic 1960s Infantino, the very model of the "new look" which inspired the TV series. Infantino packs every panel with crisp action and heroic images of the Bat-guy, kicking caboose and taking names. A classic of the era, and a real coup for any collection. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition with only minor overall aging. Holy Original Art, Batman, you can't afford to miss out on this one!
Carmine Infantino and Gene Day - Star Wars #37, page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1980). Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader receive instructions on their impending duel, while R2D2 looks on. A highly dramatic title splash page from the comic that many fans dared to say was as good as the film; in fact, this issue was release at almost exactly the same time as "The Empire Strikes Back" was blasting into theaters. Clean artwork from Carmine Infantino gets a high polish from inker Gene Day, producing a page that is drenched in drama. The image area measures 10" x 14", and the art is in Excellent condition, with some browning of the text paste-ups. Bid now, and May the Force be With You!
Graham Ingels - Gunfighter #12 Splash Page 1 Original Art (EC, 1950). Old Jasper Smith was just a town bum with no money and no clean clothes. Men jeered at him, mocked him as they came and went from the trading post town of Eagle Rock. But when a letter from his daughter and Gunfighter arrived at the same time, it broke through the surface! Old Jasper's pride and Gunfighter's roaring sixguns joined forces against "The Bandits of Eagle Rock!" This blazing splash page by Graham Ingels has an image area of 12" x 18," and includes the original title photostat. The splash is in Excellent condition.
Daan Jippes - "Ducks in a Row" Cover Original Art (undated). Daan Jippes' clever gag shows off the teamwork of Huey, Dewey, and Louie as they get their ducks in a row. The Junior Woodchucks get three times the comprehension out of their reading material by multi-tasking. Their Uncle Scrooge would applaud that; meanwhile Donald Duck gets a smile out of their participation in his reading hour. The talented Daan Jippes worked closely with the master, Carl Barks, handling art chores on the Junior Woodchucks stories scripted by Barks in the 1970s. The image area of this cover is 11" x 14.5", the art is in Excellent condition, and Daan Jippes has signed the art at the lower right.
Jeff Jones - Tarzan Portrait Oil Painting Original Art (undated). Jeff Jones made his way into the New York comics and illustration scene in the late 1960s, along with Bernie Wrightson, Mike Kaluta, and Barry Windsor-Smith. The loose-knit group of talented newcomers was sometimes referred to collectively as "the Studio." Unlike his comrades, Jones mostly shied away from comic book work, and concentrated on illustration and fine art. Offered here is a Jeff Jones portrait of Tarzan, the Lord of the Jungle. The oil on canvas painting has an image area of 15"x 19.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jeff Jones - Oil Painting Original Art (undated). Combining classical illustrative techniques with a contemporary sensibility, Jeff Jones has established himself as one of the most celebrated fantasy painters of the modern era. Drawing on 19th-century masters of illustration for inspiration, Jones often paints portraits set in a bygone age and thus conjures up an alternate reality for his viewers. This painting, which measures approximately 35" x 26," and is in Excellent condition, spotlights a proud warrior resting his blade before the next battle. A superb work by a modern master.
Jeff Jones - Warriors Sketch Original Art (undated). Jeff Jones' spontaneous line seems to be alive in this striking figure study of two warriors. Sporadic, yet perfectly placed blacks are contained within the frame of Jones' linework, giving a fresh, almost tangible life to these images. Drawn in ink on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper, this work is in Excellent condition, and is signed with the "J" monograph at the lower right. Jeff Jones' mastery of lively ink drawing is showcased in this terrific figure sketch.
Bill Justice - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Illustration Original Art (undated). Bill Justice enjoyed a 42-year career with the Walt Disney Studios, joining the Walt Disney Studios in 1937. His first assignment was to work on the classic, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Bill's animation credits include over 20 feature films and 80 short subjects, including "Pinocchio," the "Pastoral Symphony" segment of "Fantasia," "Dumbo," "Bambi," "Saludos Amigos," "Cinderella," "Alice in Wonderland," "Peter Pan," "Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree," and "Lady and the Tramp," to name a few. He received four Academy Award nominations for directing, and was inducted as a Disney Legend in 1996. Presented here is a lovely pen and watercolor sketch of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The image area measures 10" x 11" and the art is in Excellent condition. Here's your chance to own a piece of art by a Disney Legend!
Mike Kaluta - The Shadow #1, page 17 Original Art (DC, 1973). "You call it bedlam... another might call it blasting powder... and I call it vengeance--" We don't know exactly what the Shadow is talking about, but we do know this is one powerfully dramatic page from the silky pen of Mike Kaluta, pulling out all the stops for the first issue of his landmark series resurrecting the pulp-hero favorite. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition. Who knows what bidder will go home with this page? The Shadow knows....
Mike Kaluta - Bold Adventures #3 Cover Original Art (Pacific Comics, 1984). Spitfire mapped out his assault on both the Allies and the Axis during this dramatic planning session! With a plan to fight both sides of the war, Spitfire had better consider every possible counter-attack. Mike Kaluta's skill and passion for drawing detailed aircraft was spotlighted on this masterwork. The image area of the cover measures 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. Mike Kaluta inscribed and signed the art in the upper left border, outside of the image area. Add a piece of World War II action-adventure to your art collection with this striking Mike Kaluta cover.
Mike Kaluta - The Shadow, page 116 Original Art (DC, 1989). When DC Comics began its The Shadow series in 1973, William M. Kaluta's innate sense for the noir world of the 1930s and its imagery fell out of his pencil -- the mood flowed from some source inside and enhanced the pages of this all-too-short-lived series. This ornate page may have been part of a new, original story created by Kaluta for The Private Files of The Shadow, a DC hardcover collected volume, reprinting the original The Shadow comic book series. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kamen - Weird Fantasy #6, Splash Page 1 Original Art (EC, 1951). Cold War jitters provided the springboard for this science fiction thriller involving nuclear holocaust and artificial life. This distopian tale was titled, "..And Then There Were Two!" The sensational splash featured the opening scenes of the yarn. Fabled "Iron Gods" on remote coral islands were found to be autonomous robots with their own artificial intelligence. Jack Kamen detailed the compelling design of these mechanical marvels. How fitting that his one of his sons, Dean Kamen, inherited the Kamen imagination and grew up to become an inventor of note with his real-world designs for such technological landmarks as a portable drug infusion pump, the Ibot Transporter, and the Segway -- in the Kamen household, science fiction became science fact. Thank you, Jack Kamen! This page featured a gorgeous dry-brush technique, a distinctive Jack Kamen specialty. The image area of the page measures 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. Enjoy a sense of wonder with this Jack Kamen science fiction masterpiece!
Gil Kane and Vince Colletta - Green Lantern #70, page 3 Original Art (DC, 1969). The Emerald Gladiator takes some rather extreme measures to eliminate a gravity-sucking cyclopean space creature -- he baits the creature with a passing comet and then poisons the meal with the monster's own waste products! Definitely one of the wildest GL stories ever, this spindly space critter is a cool design from the legendary Gil Kane, who was winding down his long run on the book. The image area measures 10" x 15" and is in Excellent condition.
Gil Kane and Vince Colletta - Green Lantern #70, page 4 Original Art (DC, 1969). GL metes out lethal justice (with the approval of the Guardians) to a jellyfish-like space critter, and then heads home to Earth. Gil Kane was wrapping up his tenure on Green Lantern with some wildly inventive visuals, and the space creature seen here is highly eccentric and cool. VInce Colletta lays down plenty of black ink to keep things bold and brave. A Silver Age classic to be sure. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition, with minor overall aging.
Tom Palmer and Gil Kane - Man-Thing #10 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1974). Snakes alive! The muck-encrusted Man-Thing takes a mental blast from this Medusa-headed malfeasant, in a spectacular Bronze Age thriller that proves it's a jungle out there. Tom Palmer "light boxed" Gil Kane's pulse-pounding pencils onto a sheet of cover stock paper for a super-clean finish. As a result, this art is strictly Tom Palmer's ink work; the Gil Kane penciling was done on another sheet of paper which is not included in this lot. "Man-Thing: The Movie" is on its way, so pick up this humid horrorshow in honor of its impending release. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition, with only a slight discoloration of the title stat and a missing text caption ("Nobody Dies Forever!") which has slipped off and left behind a glue stain. Don't miss out on this mighty Marvel Bronze Age masterwork!
Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. - Captain America #145 page 5 Original Art (Marvel, 1972). Talk about a dream team! Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. -- each a legend in their own right -- join forces on this high-powered page of Bronze Age art. Sharon and Val are tossing insults back and forth, and Fury is getting fed up -- after all, Hydra is on the loose, and SHIELD needs to spring into action! Glorious gals (good and bad), gung-ho guys, and the one-and-only Captain America, as only Kane could delineate them, with the sweet gloss of Romita's supple inks. The image area measures 10" x 15" and is in Excellent condition, with light overall aging. Make Mine Marvel, and make yours the highest bid!
Gil Kane and Mike Esposito - Marvel Team-Up #5, page 18 Original Art (Marvel, 1975). Spider-Man and the Vision battled the menace of the Puppet Master in "A Passion of the Mind." Mighty Mike Esposito's inks put a perfect Bronze Age finish on Gil Kane's powerful pencils. The image area of the page is 10" x 15". Aside from a few printer's oil stains, common in Marvel art of this era, the art is in Very Good condition.
Gil Kane - Tonto Aurora Comic Scenes Instruction Booklet Cover and Story Original Art, Group of 6 (Aurora Plastics Co., 1974). Gil Kane's cover showcases a fantastic icon of the American West -- the Lone Ranger's faithful friend, Tonto. Tonto and Scout rescue Indian Princess Fawn from a band of owlhoot kidnappers and thereby prevent a Native American range war from erupting in the accompanying five-page thriller. The art has an image area of 10" x 15", and is in Excellent condition. The lot also features a 10" x 15" photostat of the cover, and it has all the logo and other type paste-ups intact. A second photostat of the cover scene, without logos, is also included. Gil Kane's art has never looked more exciting!
Sam Kieth - Marvel Comics Presents #122 pages 4 and 5 Original Art (Marvel, 1993). Wolverine versus Venom -- the mere concept guaranteed a wild and wooly battle royale, and Sam Kieth delivered the goods with verve. His manic double-page showdown for "Nightmares End (Claws and Webs)" was nothing less than a modern Marvel milestone. The image area of these conjoined pages is 20" x 15". The pages were taped together on the back, and the word balloons and captions are stick-ons; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Dale Keown and Marie Severin - The Incredible Hulk #367, page 2 Original Art (Marvel, 1990). This thrilling yarn featured the debut of Dale Keown's dynamic penciling for Marvel on the Hulk title. In the conclusion of the "Countdown" storyline, a very weak Hulk, tainted by the Leader's radiation poison, searches deep inside himself for help from Bruce Banner. This page hails from the Peter David's story, "Countdown: Madman." The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Hank Ketcham Studio - Dennis the Menace Illustration Original Art (NCS, 1970). There's something fishy about a pre-school kid who is nineteen years old! The Hank Ketcham Studio produced this adorable drawing as a full-page illustration for the National Cartoonists Society. Signed "Warm Greetings to N.C.S. from Dennis the Menace and Hank Ketcham, Dennis' poor ol' Dad." The art has an image area of 8.5" x 10". There is a slight tear along the top quarter of the page at the left, and some very slight aging apparent, otherwise this piece is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Hank Ketcham - Dennis the Menace Sketch Original Art (undated). Dennis the Menace, the little devil's advocate, in a rare moment, pauses in this mischevious sketch, done in black, red, and blue marker. Overall size is 18" x 24". There is one small stain at the extreme lower right edge, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky (attributed) - Fantastic Four #3, page 13 Original Art (Marvel, 1963). Face front, true believers -- here's the earliest Fantastic Four page to ever reach the marketplace! "The Menace of the Miracle Man" was the milestone yarn in which the Fantastic Four first donned their costumes -- and they were designed by Sue Storm herself. Just two pages prior to this one, the ever-lovin' Thing modified his costume for battle by throwing away a fancy helmet and tearing off his shirt, bellowing, "I'm gettin' outta this monkey suit so I can move!" The Thing wasted no time, charging hard at the Miracle Man, who gestured hypnotically -- and suddenly the ground seemed to swallow bashful Benjamin up. A flamed-out Johnny Storm was drawn as an original art paste-on, done as a correction, in panel four. Sue Storm starred throughout the final panel tier and her scene featured her as the Invisible Girl fading away and tagging along with the fleeing Miracle Man. The page has an image area of 12.5" x 18.5". Aside from the pasted-on original art in panel four, some touches of white-out on the Thing's face in the same panel, and a tape residue stain at the lower right of the page, the art is in Excellent condition. Jack Kirby signed the page in black ink in the lower left border. Don't miss out on this early piece of Marvel lore!
Jack Kirby and Syd Shores - Captain America #102 Cover with Letter from Jack Kirby Original Art (Marvel, 1968). Captain America had his hands full battling the original series of Sleepers during World War II. The Sleepers were robot-like, automated weapons of mass destruction. The menace of the Red Skull reared it's ugly head again in the sixties and Cap's arch-rival was now armed with an even more dangerous, state-of-the-art Sleeper. Sharon Carter, SHIELD's Agent 13, stands down in the background as the Sleeper hurls the Star-Spangled Avenger as though he were a mere rag doll. Two legends of Golden Age Marvel teamed to created this magnificent Marvel masterpiece. Jack 'King" Kirby's dynamic pencils were given the perfect Golden-Silver Age finish by Syd Shores. The image area of the art measures 13.5" x 20". The cover has been pieced together using numerous carefully done paste-ups. The main image of the Sleeper and Captain America was glued to a larger support paper, and the art extended slightly along the bottom and left edges. Captain America's right hand and left foot were corrected using original art paste-ons. The cover retains its original type and logo stats, and there is a minor crease in the logo between the words "Captain" and "America." The paper shows some signs of mild aging, with touches of white-out used to crisp up the inking. The paper was cut to the exact image area and then the art was glued to a matt board. Given all that, the cover still retains incredible eye-appeal, and overall the condition is Very Good. In addition to the cover, this lot also contains a two-page, signed letter from Jack Kirby to the fan who bought this cover. The letter was written on December 22, 1972 and Kirby answered this fan's questions about the comics industry in the 1940s, the topic of "gangs," other forms of entertainment competing with modern comics, and slumping comics sales. Apparently this fan was writing a term paper about comics and he was lucky enough to get his research right from the "King!"
Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Fantastic Four #9, page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1962). Prince Namor plots "The End of the Fantastic Four!" in his undersea lair, watching the TV news from the comfort of his sea-shell chair. This historic page marks only the third Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner, a glorious title splash boldly rendered by the unbeatable team of Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; note the superb details of his underwater chamber, including the framed photo of his beloved Sue Storm. The image area measures 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition with light overall aging. It doesn't get any better than this, True Believers, so get in your bids on this Silver Age classic.
Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Fantastic Four #10, page 5 Original Art (Marvel, 1963). The House of Ideas revolutionized (some say saved) the entire comics industry in the sixties, thanks to the titanic talents of one of the most beloved teams ever to do superhero features -- Smilin' Stan Lee and Jack "King" Kirby. In this famed page, the pair of publishing powerhouses were confronted with an unannounced, drop-in visit by one of their most fearsome supervillains, the dreaded Dr. Doom, in "The Return of Dr. Doom." Yikes! One of the charms of the early Marvel tales was the way Stan and his batty bullpen reached out to the fans and readers, creating an sense of intimacy, while playing with the reality of the universe they had created for their characters. The first panel showcased Stan and Jack, surrounded by their famed co-creations Thor, Ant Man, and the Hulk. As the two struggled to create a new menace, Dr. Doom suddenly entered the room to hijack the meeting with a plot to trap the Fantastic Four! The image area of the page measures 12.5" x 18.5", and aside from a small tape residue stain at the lower right, outside of the image area, the art is in Excellent condition. Face Front, and put your bid in on this magnificent Marvel milestone!
Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Fantastic Four #11 Splash Page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1963). The Fantastic Four met their adoring Manhattan fans in "A Visit with the Fantastic Four." Big Apple Marvelites lined up outside a crowed drugstore to buy the latest issue of the World's Greatest Comic Magazine, even as the famous quartet walked among them. One of New York's Finest got into the act as he read a copy on his beat. "Hey Charlie look! I just got the latest copy and my letter's on the fan page," shouts an elated true believer. The reproduction is so super-sharp on the photostat of the fan page that you can actually read the letters -- and one of them was penned by G.B.Love, renowned publisher of the Rockets Blast Comic Collector! Scenes such as this helped create an illusion of reality for the Marvel superheroes. They lived in a real American city and interacted with real people and celebrities. Fans might even run into them if they found themselves in the concrete canyons of Manhattan. Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers teamed to make the whole scene exciting. Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben all cameo at the upper right. The image area of the splash is 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. Be sure to put your bid in on this famous piece of Marvel lore!
Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Fantastic Four #12, Splash Page 14 Original Art (Marvel, 1963). Jack Kirby's love for science and science fiction infused each of his yarns with mind-boggling concepts and machines, later dubbed "Kirbytech." The Fantastic Four often used their super-powers to tweak Reed Richards' inventions; the Thing served as a human hoist or nearly invulnerable test pilot, the Human Torch acted as a living welding torch, and Reed himself would stretch his fingers into nearly inaccessible places to wire together his gizmos. The Fantastic Four were at the forefront of America's technological advances in the sixties -- anything seemed possible! The Navy actually tested Transonic rocket sleds at China Lake,California. General "Thunderbolt" Ross, the Hulk's antagonist, co-starred in panel one. Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers set the pace for the early Marvel masterworks and this splash is a doozy. The image area of the page is 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko - Fantastic Four #13, page 13 Original Art (Marvel, 1963). The Watcher tells Ben Grimm and the Red Ghost about his people and their history of observation. "But now, I have broken the silence of centuries in order to save your people from savagery!" Boy -- communism was such a bad idea it required extraterrestrial intervention! This issue marked the historic debut of the Watcher, poking his bald head into our affairs for the very first time. Not too many Silver Age comics had textured inks of Steve Ditko layered over the powerhouse pencils of Jack Kirby, but this is one of 'em, and the results are as spellbinding as always -- check out the cool aliens and the outstanding portrait of the Thing in panel five. The image area measures 12.5" x 18.5" and the art is in Excellent condition, with only some overall edge wear, and a light crease in the lower right corner. Re-live the glory days of the Silver Age with this celebrated Kirby/Ditko collaboration!
Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Fantastic Four #17, page 6 Original Art (Marvel, 1963). The relentless Doctor Doom was at it again when he plotted his attack on the Fantastic Four in "Defeated by Doctor Doom." In this scene from the thriller, Doom tagged each member of the Fantastic Four with a homing device. The Torch was soon stalked by a rather goofy looking and bothersome lighter-than-air "follower." Outrageous scenes such as this soon set mighty Marvel apart from its more conservative Distinguished Competition. The imagination of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee knew no bounds in the early sixties -- their collaborations were sheer brilliance. Dick Ayers inks complemented Kirby's power-packed pencils and he was a valuable teammate on this yarn. The image area of the page is 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Fantastic Four #19, page 10 Original Art (Marvel, 1963). Rama-Tut (who was later revealed to be Kang the Conqueror by way of a time paradox) ruminates on his origin in this moody page from Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. A man of the year 3000, he became bored with the idyllic life of the future and fashioned a time machine in the shape of a sphinx, in order to become the absolute ruler of mankind. Even through the stylization inherent in his style, Kirby always maintained absolute believability by amassing huge amounts of detail -- you were never lost in Kirby's universe, and usually you were thrilled to the edge of your chair. This page is no exception. The image area measures 12.5" x 18.5" and is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta - Fantastic Four #40, page 11 Original Art (Marvel, 1965). Daredevil lent a helping hand to the Fantastic Four in the epic "Battle of the Baxter Building." Wally Wood had just redesigned DD's costume and inker Vince Colletta may have adjusted Jack Kirby's pencils to convert DD's original yellow and black costume into the new red one. In this show-stopping page, Dr. Doom had stripped the FF of their super-powers; the Thing had been transformed back into Ben Grimm, and Reed Richard's "kirby-tech" gizmo restored the Torch's flame in the nick of time. This superb action page featured Dr. Doom in every panel as well as sensational portraits of the whole FF team and Daredevil -- it's nothing less than a Silver Age gem! The art measures 12.5" x 18.75" and is in Excellent condition. As Stan Lee himself would add, "Keep the faith, hang loose, and think Marvel!
Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta - Fantastic Four #40, page 17 Original Art (Marvel, 1965). It's Clobberin' Time! Dr. Doom pushed the Thing into a blood rage in this slam-bang scene from "Battle of the Baxter Building," and nothing, but nothing, would stop the Thing from getting his mitts on Dr. Doom. The page hails from one of the greatest battle scenes in all Marvel lore! Jack Kirby's dynamic art was ideally showcased in the "twice-up" format of the early Marvel art. Three superb portraits of Dr. Doom doing his worst are a highlight of this page. The art measures 12.5" x 18.75" and is in Excellent condition. This block-bustin' page showcased the brand of thrilling "King" Kirby action that made the Fantastic Four "the World's Greatest Comic Magazine!"
Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta - Thor #132, page 10 Original Art (Marvel,1966). The Grand Commissioner of the Rigelian Colonizers took center stage in this scene from the space thriller, "Rigel, Where Gods May Fear To Tread." In the mid-sixties Jack Kirby evolved the Mighty Thor away from being a New York based superhero fighting run of the mill super-villians like Mr. Hyde and the Cobra into an unbounded cosmic adventurer who traveled through space or mythic realms to battle larger-than-life menaces. Thor was spotlighted in the final two panels of this page, as he readied to unleash the power of Mjolnir, the Uru hammer. Kirby's superb storytelling and spectacular character designs were finished with Vince Colletta's distinctive inks. Jack Kirby's plot notes were written in in pencil along the upper border of the page. The image area of the art is 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Journey into Mystery #69 Gruto Splash Page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1961). When it came to creating wild n' wooly monsters, few comic book artists could come even close to the "King." This floating head "reaction-shot" montage from "Gruto the Creature from Nowhere" must rank as one of Kirby's most arresting pre-hero Marvel images. Monsters such as Gruto were eventually cross-bred with traditional super-heroes to create Marvel's revolutionary Silver Age formula of heroic monsters pitted against attractive anti-heroes. The success of the brainstorm spoke for itself as characters such as the Hulk, the Thing, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and the X-Men captured the imagination of Silver Age readers and fandom and are now world-famous. Dick Ayers' virile inks proved perfect for Kirby's monster masterpieces. The image area of this splash is 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kirby and George Klein - Tales of Suspense #24, page 2 Original Art (Marvel, 1961). Kindly King Linus enjoyed his pastime of clocks while Claudius Zemu, the tyrannical ruler of a neighboring Kingdom, plotted an invasion. George Klein's inks added a crisp finish to "the King's" detailed scenes. Check out the fantastic designs Kirby created for the King's clocks. The image area of the art measures 12.5" x 18.5" and is in Excellent condition. Pre-hero Marvel art doesn't come any more striking than this beauty!
Jack Kirby and George Klein - Tales of Suspense #24, page 4 Original Art (Marvel, 1961). An assassin was about to murder King Linus with a shiv when the Comic Code Authority came to the rescue. Studying the original art, a reader can detect the faint, erased pencil lines of the would-be killer's uninked weapon! King Linus had his own way of dealing with the intruder. George Klein's silky-smooth inks gave a glimpse of the artistic greatness that might-have-been had he stayed on at Marvel when they launched their superheroes. Instead, Klein made his way to DC and lent his superb inks to Curt Swan's Silver Age pencils. The image area of the art measures 12.5" x 18.5" and the art is in Excellent condition. Be sure to get your bid in on this Kirby masterwork before the clock runs out!
Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Tales of Suspense #30, page 2 Original Art (Marvel,1962). This scene of ruthless greed sets the stage for the chilling events about to unfold in "The Ghost Rode a Roller Coaster." Walter Burke's innovative rides just weren't engineered to be scary enough for Charlie Harris, so he kept pushing the ailing engineer to work more --- trouble loomed around the next project. Dick Ayer's inks added a crisp finish to Kirby's powerful pencils. The image area of the page is 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky - Tales to Astonish #40, Splash Page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1963). Tales to Astonish was the home of the Silver Age Sub-Mariner and the Incredible Hulk, but before that it was inhabited by Henry Pym as Ant-Man. Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky (then assistant to Stan Lee), produced this Ant-Man splash page together in 1963, and it is the only Kirby/Brodsky Ant-Man splash page known to exist. The art has an image area of 12.5" x 18.25" and is Excellent condition. The logo type at the top is a recent photocopy replacement.
Jack Kirby and Bill Everett - Strange Tales #73, page 6 Original Art (Marvel, 1960). The huge telepathic ant, Grottu, is covered with an avalanche of sugar, and smothered by his own army of merciless soldier ants. Never again would this nightmare threaten our world! Two powerhouse artists, Jack Kirby and Bill Everett, present this art for the final page of the story, "Grottu, King of the Insects!," written by Stan Lee. Rare in beauty, but also in the fact that Everett hardly ever inked the King's work! The image area measures 12.5" x 18.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kirby and John Severin - Strange Tales #138 Cover (Marvel, 1965). Wah-hoo -- "Sometimes the Good Guys Lose", but not on the day when the indomitable Nick Fury battled the hordes of Hydra and squashed their plot to drop the Betatron bomb! Two comics legends, Jack Kirby and John Severin, teamed to detail this unforgettable Marvel masterpiece, and ol' Nick out-Bonded James Bond in this Cold War thriller! This was the only Nick Fury cover that the two titans, Kirby and Severin, collaborated on, and its power is undeniable! The cover was carefully pieced together using several art patches, but they do little to affect the overall eye-appeal of this cover. There are several small and faint stains in the center and at the lower left, and the issue number box is a replacement; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. The image area of the cover is 13.25" x 20"; the paper has been trimmed right to the image area. Face Front, and don't yield-- back SHIELD!
Jack Kirby - Adventure Comics #86 Sandman Story, page 4 Original Art (DC, 1943). Jack Kirby and Joe Simon were a busy team during the mid-1940s, especially during their tenure at DC Comics. In addition to the Sandman, they had a real hit with their Boy Commandos book; plus they were still producing "The Newsboy Legion" stories for Star Spangled Comics. In order to make it all happen on schedule, Jack and Joe would sometimes work apart on different projects. This page, from the June-July 1943 issue of Adventure Comics, is considered by most art experts to be solo Kirby. It's a prime page as well; a young boy who yearns for long pants (can anyone remember when it was standard for young boys to wear short pants until a certain age?) dreams the Sandman pays him a visit, ending with the boy in bed thinking "Only a dream..." in the final panel. This page is completely unrestored; as such, there is some age damage to the illustration board in the form of chipping and discoloration along the edges. The 13" x 18" image area is unaffected by this, and remains in Very Good condition. Your dream of finding a Jack Kirby Golden Age Sandman page has come true -- begin bidding!
Jack Kirby and Wally Wood - Challengers of the Unknown #7, page 1 Original Art (DC, 1959). The scarcely-seen but always fascinating combination of Jack Kirby and Wally Wood bring to vivid life this "Dr. Cyclops"-esque scenario in which the Challengers have been shrunken down to the size of action figures. "The Isle of No Return" was an science-fiction fan-geek's paradise, with freeze-rays, x-ray beams, and miniaturization. A stunning title splash from two of the geniuses of the field. The image area measures 13" x 18" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kirby and Joe Simon - Stuntman #1, page 9 Original Art (Harvey, 1946). When they returned from the war in 1945, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby set up shop again packaging books for a string of publishers beginning with Harvey Comics for whom they created Boy Explorers and hero/aerialist, Stuntman. Mixing adventure with a heaping helping of humor, Simon and Kirby's Stuntman, is some of the finest post-war costumed adventure. Fred Drake (a.k.a. Stuntman), works his way through the mystery of "The Crime On Cauliflower Row," the second story in Stuntman #1, using only his wits, and eight nimble knuckles. The image area of this art is 13" x 18.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kirby and Joe Simon - Stuntman #1, page 6 Original Art (Harvey, 1946). Don Daring does his Sherlock Holmes routine, fingering Glassjaw as the killer. Prime Simon & Kirby from this short-lived (three issues) superhero mag, the boys were at their best here, with Jack Kirby providing the powerful pencils while Joe Simon laid down a detailed ink line. You could do a lot worse than this cool piece. The image area measures 13" x 18.75" and the art is in Very Good condition, with some chips missing at the corners.
Jack Kirby (attributed) - Harvey Hits #6 The Phantom Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1958). Both The Overstreet Price Guide and The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books attribute this cover to Jack Kirby, but the Jack Kirby Checklist does not list it. In any case, the Phantom has struck a rather Kirby-esque pose. The Phantom has found buried treasure in an airtight undersea cave and a larcenous diver seems a mite rattled to see the Ghost Who Walks. It's intriguing to see the Simon and Kirby style applied to the Lee Falk icon! The cover image measures 11.5" x 17" and a few lettering stats have slipped off the cover; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Jack Kirby - Pin-Up Illustration Original Art (undated). The dynamic central figure of this thriller harkens back to an early Jack Kirby creation, the pre-hero Marvel character Doctor Droom, who was featured in the first few issues of Amazing Adventures. The Humpty Dumpty-esque feller riding a hoverpad behind him is a dead ringer for Egg-Head from Captain Victory, while the demonic minions lining the borders are classical Kirby creations. This may have been a specialty commission that Kirby completed at the specific request of a fan; in any event, it's quite a stunner, not least of which because of it's large size (18" x 22.5"), as well as its bold inks. A great piece for any Kirby collector! The artwork is in Excellent condition, with only minor blunting at the corners.
Kevin Kobasic and Greg Adams - Deathlok #28 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1992). The Infinity Crusade dealt with the battle against Warlock's repressed feminine, "good" side, the Goddess, who started a religious crusade with the purpose of destroying the universe. She enlists several noble and spiritual heroes to her cause, leaving it up to the hard cases to save the universe -- meaning they have to fight teammates and friends in the Goddess' army. In this issue of Deathlok #28, the Goddess attempts to recruit Deathlok, in "The Visitation". The art has an image area of 10" x 15" and is in Excellent condition. Signed by Greg Adams.
Warren Kremer - Richie Rich #4 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1961). In November 1960, Harvey began publishing Richie Rich, a book which was an instant hit with the fans and eventually became a gold mine for the company. Many other series and spin-offs featuring the character have been published since. This nugget is a very early cover of Richie Rich, drawn by the artist most commonly associated with the character -- Warren Kremer. The overall size is 9.5" x 14" with a 7" x 10.5" image area. The art shows some slight signs of aging, especially along the top area behind the logo and indicia paste-ups. Still, none of this detracts from the wealth of charm and eye-appeal of this rare gem. A real prize for fans of the poor little rich boy, this is the earliest Richie Rich cover known to exist!
Roy Krenkel - Tarzan and the Primitive Illustration Original Art (undated). Working initially in comic books, Roy G. Krenkel soon moved into cover illustration and fine art. Roy was influenced by early pen and ink masters J. Allen St. John, J.C. Coll, Norman Lindsay and Franklin Booth, and he inspired generations of fantasy artists with his portrayals of futuristic cities, prehistoric beasts, Mongol hordes, jungle men, and bodacious beauties. This 9" x 6.5" pen and ink features the Lord of the Apes, drawn by one of the artists who portrayed him best. The art is in Excellent condition.
Roy Krenkel - Female Nude Sketch Original Art (undated). Few artists understood human anatomy as well as than Roy G. Krenkel. A master draftsman with a pencil, or pen and brush, his oeuvre has enlightened and inspired many fantasy artists and fans. Krenkel's classic approach to his craft combined a masterly hand with the sensitive soul of a fantasist, which allowed him to produce delicate masterpieces such as this undated nude. This influential artist's works have been steadily sought after. The image area of the drawing measures 5" x 8" and the art is in Excellent condition. The art was signed with the "RGK" monograph at the lower right.
Roy Krenkel - Female Nude Sketch Original Art (undated). Roy G. Krenkel's artwork was a major inspiration to his friends and collaborators, Frank Frazetta and Al Williamson, and his influence still resonates in the fantasy illustration field to this day. Many of his sketches have never been published and his work has been treasured by collectors for many years. Presented here is an undated nude, perfectly captured in pencil by a master's hand. Drawn on a 9" x 12" sheet of sketch paper, the art is in Excellent condition.
Roy G. Krenkel - Cro Magnon Hunter Illustration Original Art (undated). Roy G. Krenkel's knowledge of the past, both artistic and historic were brought into play when Ace Books hired him to produce covers for their early 60s revival of the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs. It was this canon of three dozen books that would start a revival of fantasy fiction in that decade. This expressive pen and ink image by the hand of a fantasy master resonates with an informal energy. Krenkel's power is in his innate sense of the physicality of his subjects, both animate and inanimate. The image area measures 7.5" x 6.25" and the art is in Excellent condition. Signed with the "RGK" monograph at the lower left.
Roy G. Krenkel - Giant Illustration Original Art (undated). To fantasy master, Roy G. Krenkel, drawing up his own ideas, with no one to please but himself, was much more interesting than getting paid to illustrate commercial stories. Best known for his Ace paperback covers, Krenkel preferred working on fantasy drawings at his own pace, his commercial assignments were taken simply to keep bread on the table. This pen and ink drawing is delicately rendered, in lines that seem almost etched in ink, almost like a lithographic print. The image area measures 5" x 7.5" and the art is in Excellent condition. Signed with the "RGK" monograph at the lower right.
Joe Kubert - Flash Comics #97, Hawkman page 7 Original Art (DC, 1948). Joe Kubert was but 21 or 22 years old when he drew this thrilling Hawkman page from the yarn, "The Call to Crime." Sheldon Mayer tutored a crew of talented young cartoonists to bring a new look to DC comics. Among the group were Alex Toth, Carmine Infantino, Frank Giacoia, and Joe Kubert. Kubert recalled his stint on the Golden Age Hawkman feature, "We were young kids, and Shelly was an incredibly sensitive person who recognized in others those things that he felt in himself. He recognized in me and the other guys a love for what we wanted to do. We expressed that love with the effort that we put into the work we did." Hawkman stars in four of the panels of this dynamic page. The image area of the page measures 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Joe Kubert - All American Men of War #47, page 6 Original Art (DC, 1957). It's hard to keep a good soldier down as this wounded G.I. proves in a thrilling scene from "Battle Freight." Joe Kubert's expressive inks always benefited from the larger paper size of the early Silver Age stories. The image area of the page is 13" x 18". The paper shows signs of aging; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Joe Kubert - Our Army at War #193 Cover Original Art (DC,1968). Sgt. Rock was the ultimate WWII topkick -- ready to fight in any war theater, be it the frozen forests of Belgium or, as in this cover, the scorching sands of North Africa. Joe Kubert's expressionistic inks proved perfect for this smoldering scene of extreme battle fatigue in "Blood in the Desert" -- and yet, the Rock would not fall! The cover image measures 10" x 15". The cover retains its original title logo and word balloon lettering, and the art is in Excellent condition. This lot contains two more "art bonuses" you won't want to miss: two gorgeous "printer's proofs," almost always the most brilliant examples of all the printed covers. The printer's proofs each measure an overall 6.75" x 10.5", and they are trimmed right to the image area. Don't balk on the bidding for this DC Silver Age war classic!
Adam Kubert and Bill Reinhold - Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance #12 Splash Page 8 Original Art (Marvel, 1992). The original Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, thought he had finished with the hellfire and brimstone part of his life long ago. But when Lilith, the ageless spirit of Evil, began to awaken her demon descendants, Johnny Blaze found himself side-by-side with the new Ghost Rider in a desperate fight to save the world from destruction. The two battlers of darkness are blown out of a tent full of explosives, in the bombastic page by Adam Kubert and Bill Reinhold. The image area measures 11.75" x 18" and the art is in Excellent condition. Signed by Bill Reinhold.
Harvey Kurtzman - Pencil Comp for Little Annie Fanny (Playboy Ent., undated). As the Comics Code gutted sales of EC Comics, several of EC's top artists left to work for Hugh Hefner and Playboy magazine. Former EC artists Harvey Kurtzman, creator of Mad magazine and godfather of Underground comix, teamed with longtime collaborator Will Elder (and sometimes Frank Frazetta, Russ Heath, and Jack Davis) to create "Little Annie Fanny," a cartoon full of soft-core nudity and sexual double entendres, but also full of political and social commentary that the Comics Code would not allow. Offered here is a unique glimpse into the creation of an Annie adventure: one of Kurtzman's original black and white layout drawings. Drawn in ink and pencil tone, this layout measures 9" x 12" overall, with notes and quick sketches in the margins, showing Kurtzman's strict control over the strip's production.
Harvey Kurtzman - Color Comp for Little Annie Fanny (Playboy Ent., undated). Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder's buxom "Little Annie Fanny" starred in 107 sexy and satirical adventures in Playboy magazine from 1962 until 1988. The "Annie" stories are unmatched in composition, rendering and exhaustive detail, and many of them stand the test of time, remaining funny and on-target thirty and forty years after publication. Here is a color comp by Kurtzman, finished in watercolor, which measures approximately 7" x 10". With all the detailed coloring in this color sketch, you can see just how much time and effort was expended in crafting each episode. Kurtzman material from this strip is very rare, so don't miss this unique opportunity!
Dave Kyle (attributed) - "The Hidden Universe" Book Cover Original Art (Fantasy Publishing Company, Inc., 1950). The Associated Fantasy Publishers were among the small, pioneering book publishers of the late 1940s and early 1950s. These publishers included Arkham House, Avalon Company, Gnome Press, Hadley Publishing Company, New Era Publishing Company, Prime Press, Shasta Publishers, and Fantasy Publishing Company, Inc. (FPCI). Hannes Bok, John Giunta, Damon Knight, and Dave Kyle were among the contributors as illustrators and cover artists. This pen and ink illustration by Dave Kyle has an image area of 9.75" x 13". The art has some tanning overall, and one small stain on the lower right planet, otherwise it is in Excellent condition.
Greg LaRocque and Joe Rubinstein - Marvel Team-Up #143 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1984). Caught between the women of Elysia and the men of Mahkos, Spider-Man and Starfox take on the powerful and belligerent leader of the Mahko clan, Will-Killer, on this power-packed cover. Penciler Greg LaRocque and inker Joe Rubinstein wrap it all up in a silhouette of the other great hero of the storyline -- Captain Marvel! The image area measures 9.75" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Bob Layton - Iron Man #128 Unpublished Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1979). Tony Stark's terrible struggle with alcoholism came to a head in Iron Man #128. The story, "Demon in a Bottle," which was plotted by Bob Layton and written by David Michelinie, is considered by many to be the greatest Iron Man story ever written. The Armored Avenger fought his battle with the bottle during one of the most famous Iron Man storylines of all time, which ran in issues #121-130. Here is an alternative unused cover for this reknowned issue, featuring pencils and inks by Bob Layton. The image area measures 10" x 15," and the work is in Excellent condition.
Jim Lee and Scott Williams - The Uncanny X-Men #273, page 27 Original Art (Marvel, 1991) Jean Grey attempts to locate the various missing X-Men using Cerebro, only to face a psychic attack by the Shadow King, in page 27 of Chris Claremont's story, "Too Many Mutants". Jim Lee is known for his stylized, detailed and dynamic style. With the help of long-time collaborator, Scott Williams, Lee's artwork quickly gained enthusiastic fan popularity. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition. The Shadow King image in frame one has been inked on acetate and attached to the art. Signed by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.
Tanino Liberatore - Outre Sketch Original Art (2000) Tanino Liberatore's women are arousing, tender, aggressive, beautiful and violent. This sketch is the perfect vehicle to display the skills of Liberatore. A fascinating delineation by the Italian master of hyper-real ultra violence, whose work has appeared in premiere comic magazines (Heavy Metal), album covers and, more recently, film work. Although the work of Liberatore could be called realistic, this Italian comic artist has elements that go far beyond the traditional boundaries of the realistic genre. There can be no dispute about the fact that Liberatore is a unique, original artist and the master of his own style. This pencil drawing measures 12" x 16.5" and is in Excellent condition. Signed by Tanino Liberatore.
Larry Lieber and Matt Fox - Tales of Suspense #43, Story page 2 Original Art (Marvel, 1963). A greedy space traveller has his sights set of the brightest jewel in the galaxy -- the Venusian diamond horn -- a gem so precious that the Venusians won't even touch it! With the help of a few sleeping gas pellets, the horn is within his reach! Matt Fox's linear inking gives Larry Lieber's pencils an almost woodcut look that's hard to forget. The image area of the art measures 12.5" x 18.5". There is a crease in the art board at the right center, and some water staining at the bottom right corner, the art is in Very Good condition.
Rob Liefeld and Al Vey - Checkmate #3 Cover Original Art (DC Comics, 1988). Just out of high school, Rob Liefeld landed his first professional comic book work at DC Comics, penciling this cover for Checkmate #3. Soon after that, he was tapped to do the art chores for a five issue Hawk and Dove mini series. The series was a moderate success, and Liefeld was already starting to make waves and get noticed. Literally dressed to kill, this Checkmate agent is doing what he does best, dealing destruction. Any way you look at it, this cover by Liefeld means business! The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Harry Lucey (attributed) - Betty and Big Ethel Cover Original Art (Archie, undated). Computer dating works -- Big Ethel landed a night on the town with a handsome hunk -- of artificial intelligence! The image area of this cover measures 14" x 14". The cover was trimmed right to the image area, and there are a few glue residue stains; otherwise the art is in Good condition.
Bob White (attributed) - Betty and Veronica Cover Original Art (Archie, undated). This lighthearted Archie cover spotlights Betty, Veronica, and Mr. Lodge. The image area of this piece is 14" x 12.5". The art was trimmed right to the image, and there are minor glue residue stains along the bottom and right edges; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Don't miss out on this superb double-portrait of Betty and Veronica!
Western Publishing Artist - Mr. Magoo #5 Cover Original Art (Dell, 1963). Kitty's in the bird cage and birdy is handed a fish dinner. Oh, Magoo you've done it again! The cover image is 10.5" x 15.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the comic is included in this lot.
Jack Manning - Uncle Scrooge #200 Complete Story Original Art, Group of 3 (Whitman, 1982). Three complete stories starring the world's richest duck are grouped in this super-spectacular lot. The yarns include "Marooned in Space," an eleven-pager with cameos by Gyro Gearloose and Grandma Duck, "The Isle of Ill Will", a ten-pager co-starring Moby Duck, and "Convention Blues", an eleven-pager with appearances by the nefarious Beagle Boys and Madam Mim. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot. The image area of the art measures 12.5" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. Over thirty pages of Uncle Scrooge art!
Kenny Martinez, Kevin West and Dan Davis - Troublemakers page Original Art, Group of 8 pages (Acclaim, 1998). The Troublemakers are something of a modern cliche: a group of kids with a variety of genetically engineered powers. But as another modern cliche says: It's what you do with it that counts. And writer Fabian Nicieza, and artists Kenny Martinez, Kevin West, and Dan Davis do it good, in these eight pages from three issues of Troublemakers. The group includes Troublemakers #12, pages 2, 4, 6, 11, 18 and 20; #13, page 4; and #15, page 9. The image area of each page measures 10" x 15" and the pages are in Excellent condition.
Rocco Mastroserio - Eerie #8, Complete 8-page Story, "Wolf Bait" Original Art (Warren, 1967). When James Warren launched his Comics Code-free black and white fantasy titles, Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella, a host of comic book artists were inspired by the new-found freedom and produced first-rate artwork. Rocco Mastroserio, a workhorse for Charlton, drew several outstanding chillers for Warren. "Wolf Bait" was plotted by Texas fan-legend Buddy Saunders, scripted by super-scribe Archie Goodwin, and rendered by "Rocke." The greytone effects Rocke laid down glow with a rich warmth. This hard-boiled yarn involves a Jim Thompson-esque small town sheriff who just happens to be a werewolf. The story features some sensational "good girl" art, a superb transformation scene, and two great portraits of Cousin Eerie. The image area of each page measures 12" x 17" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Val Mayerik and Mike Esposito - The Haunt of Horror #1, page Original Art, Group of 3 (Marvel, 1974). Ares is many things to many people... husband, son-in-law, pack-mate. His wife suspects that he is cheating, but Ares has a little problem when the full moon rises, because he's a bona fide werewolf! This hairy situation is brought to you by penciler Val Mayerik and inker Mike Esposito, in "His Own Kind," written by Roy Thomas. The image area of each page measures 10" x 15" and each is in Excellent condition.
Val Mayerik - Science Fiction Illustration Original Art (1979). A striking piece, this is an unpublished work by Val Mayerik. The artist recalled, "I actually did the piece in 1976 but did a few revisions ... in '79 and thus dated it then. I did that piece along with two other fantasy pieces in '76 in preparation for my move to New York City early in '77. I wanted a few strong illustrations to present to art directors in the city to try and obtain book and magazine cover assignments. One of the companion pieces did make it onto the cover of an early Heavy Metal issue. The painting (offered here) never saw print but every once in a while some small publishers would express an interest in maybe including it in a portfolio of my painted work." Measuring a large 24" x 36" and in Excellent condition, the painting was signed by the artist at the lower left.
Val Mayerik and Al Williamson - Punisher #61 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1991). From the "Crackdown" storyline, written by Mike Baron and Marc McLaurin, comes this explosive cover for The Punisher #61, in which Luke Cage (Power Man) fights side-by-side with the Punisher, turned African-American in this famous storyline. Val Mayerik's superb figure work was crisply inked by EC alumnus Al Williamson. The cover has a 10" x 15" image area, and the art is in Excellent condition. The cover includes the original indicia paste-up and an acetate overlay with the logo and title paste-ups.
Todd McFarlane - Spider-Man #6, page 16 Original Art (Marvel, 1991). With his wildly popular run on Spider-Man, artist Todd McFarlane set a record for the highest selling single comic book ever - a record that stands to this day - and later went on to create the multimedia phenomenon known as Spawn. His pencils and covers for Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man, and Spider-Man ultimately launched Todd's career into comic book superstardom. Todd enhanced Spider-Man with his trademark style, popularizing a new way of rendering webs, transposing the character's human body to spidery positions and adding spider-looking eyes. With this page from Spider-Man #6, you see how the legend of Spider-Man grew, and the legend of Todd McFarlane began. The image area is approximately 12" x 18" and the work is in Excellent condition. Signed by Todd McFarlane at the bottom right.
Shawn McManus - The Big Book of Freaks, Complete 3-page Story "Annie Jones" Original Art (Paradox Press, 1996). The eventful life of Annie Jones, the most famous of the Bearded Ladies, is depicted in this outstanding three-page story by Shawn McManus. Annie Jones went to work for P.T. Barnum at an early age, and was even kidnapped by a bizarre phrenologist for a time, who claimed Annie was his own child. The story moves at a brisk clip. The image area of the each page measures 14.5" x 18.5", and each page is in Excellent condition.
Frank McSavage - "Woody Woodpecker How to Draw and Color Book" Cover Original Art (Whitman, 1957). During the 1950s (and into the 1970s) Whitman Publishing Company released a number of storybooks, coloring books, and puzzles featuring Walter Lantz characters. These items featured wonderful cover art, and many of these covers were drawn by Frank McSavage, who was an animator at Walt Disney from 1936 to the late 1940s. This art has an image area of 14" x 17.5". There is some slight staining from where the original logo type is missing, and a very small stain at the bottom left edge of the art, otherwise this piece is in Very Good condition. The lot includes a copy of Woody Woodpecker How to Draw and Color Book.
Angel Medina, Bob Dvorak, Tom Baxa and Jeff Albrecht - Dreadstar page Original Art, Group of 15 (First, 1989-90). Peter David began writing Dreadstar with issue #41 with art by Angel Medina, continuing Jim Starlin's cosmic story of Vanth Dreadstar and his freedom fighter's war with the Instrumentality. This group of pages includes Dreadstar #45, pages 4, 5, 7, and 9; #46, pages 16, and 17; #47, page 9; #49, pages 7, 13, and 17; and #50, pages 10, 11, 12, 33, and 40. All the art is penciled by Angel Medina and inked by Bob Dvorak, Tom Baxa and Jeff Albrecht. The image area of each page measures 10" x 17" and the pages are in Excellent condition. Each page is signed by Peter David and Angel Medina.
Otto Messmer - Felix the Cat #1 Complete 11-page Story "Rainbow's End" Original Art (Dell, 1948). Felix follows the rainbow in search of gold, and everyone wants to help him spend it! Absolutely Messmer-izing artwork from the creator of Felix, from the debut issue of the Cat's own title. The image area measures 12.75" x 18.5", and the artwork is in Very Good condition.
Otto Messmer - Felix the Cat #15 Complete 12-page Story "Ocean Blues" Original Art (Dell, 1950). Felix cast his fishing line into the ocean and when he landed a big one, he was pulled away on a madcap adventure. Just as Carl Barks was dubbed the "Good Duck Artist," so was Otto Messmer crowned with the honorarium of "Good Cat Artist." Otto created Felix in 1922 and revolutionized the field of "character animation." In 1923 King Features Syndicate debuted Felix's long-running newspaper strip. The image area of each page of this hilarious "fish tale" measures 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Frank Miller and Klaus Janson - Daredevil #182, page 25 Original Art (Marvel, 1982). Frank Miller had a long and glorious reign on his seminal feature, Daredevil. Miller's hard-hitting writing, and gritty, "crime noir" art style (with an assist by the talented Klaus Janson) are definitely present on this bullet-ridden page from 1982. Page 35 from the continuing Elektra storyline, "She's Alive," is short on dialogue, but long on action. The Punisher is cold-blooded, ruthless, and absolute. The page has an image area of 10" x 15". Three of the corners were cut, outside of the image area, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Frank Miller and Klaus Janson - Amazing Spider-Man Annual #15 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1981). It's always a special event when an key Frank Miller cover is offered for auction -- and especially so when the cover hails from one of Frank Miller's most beloved periods -- the years when Marveldom assembled first thrilled to Miller's ground-breaking storytelling in Daredevil at the close of the Bronze Age. This sensational Spider-Man cover features all-out action, as the wall-crawler is spotlighted on the front page of the Daily Bugle. A Pulitzer Prize-worthy shot captured Spider-Man as he narrowly dodged being blown to bits by the Punisher's deadly fire. Miller's rendition of Punisher, here, and subsequently in the pages of Daredevil, was a key factor in catapulting the character from his back-up status into a full-blown, fan-favorite and major player in the Marvel Universe. Miller's Marvel covers were both innovative and iconic. They served as a creative arena where he developed new storytelling techniques. This beautiful cover is a perfect case-in-point. Drawn on Craft-Tint paper, the cover capitalizes on a duo-tone shading effect to create the illusion of a newspaper photograph. And who is reading the Bugle? -- only Doc Ock, who sips a cup of steaming java while reading about the war between Spidey and the Punisher.
Sheldon Moldoff - Crime Patrol #7, Complete 8-page Story, "The Rocket in the Ruins!" Original Art (EC, 1948). Only a frail girl stands between a madman and the destruction of gay Paris. Crime Patroler Madelon will die willingly to save the City of Lights! Set high in the Cottian Alps linking France and Italy, this international tale of intrigue is a true treasure for fans of Sheldon "Shelly" Moldoff. Moldoff's firm brush work and elegantly placed noir blacks are balanced with an attention to detail that thrills! The image area of each page measures 13" x 18". The title type has slipped off the top of each page, leaving a slight stain, outside of the image area, otherwise these pages average in Excellent condition.
Bob Montana - Top-Notch Laugh Comics #31 Cover Original Art (MLJ, 1942). Black Hood, Pokey Oakey, Snoop McGook, Suzie, and the Three Monkeyteers all make their presence known on this outstanding Bob Montana cover. Sure, the Black Hood and his motorcycle are the center of attention, but we can't help being drawn to Suzie's ample charms; she can point her camera at us any day! Montana's virtuoso inking ties it all together nicely. One interesting element of the artwork is Snoop McGook's "see-through" hat, which Montana apparently added at the last moment, getting rid of the unnecesary lines in the production process. As an added bonus, the back side of the cover features a few doodles, and a fully inked image of a hooded man. This Golden Age gem has an image area of 11.5" x 17", and the art is in Excellent condition. The logo is a well-done recreation. MLJ leads the way, so add this stunner to your portfolio!
Gray Morrow - Adventure Comics #415 Complete 7-page Story "Zatanna -- Kill or Be Killed" Original Art (DC, 1972). Gray Morrow brings his photo-realistic stylings to this tingly tale of magician babe Zatanna escaping from a nether-dimension only to find herself up against her father and his gigantic demon-creatures. It all turns out to be the work of the elemental menace called Allura, who is finally revealed and defeated. Morrow, a master of good-girl art, crafts a sultry and sexy Princess of Prestidigitation, and the story moves at a frantic clip. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition, except for the last page, which has two missing paste-ups, one of which leaves behind an oval hole in the page. Still, some stunning Morrow art here. Dib won dna niw!
Gray Morrow - Perry Rhodan #32 Paperback Book Cover Painting Original Art (Ace, 1973). Gray Morrow painted this scintillating space scene for a Perry Rhodan, Peacelord of the Universe paperback. In "Challenge of the Unknown," the Zalites are coppery skinned aliens with copper-green hair while the Watchdogs are telepathic marinoid methane-breathing creatures from another world who establish themselves on Zalot for some mysterious purpose. Gray Morrow's talent for fantasy and science fiction shines in this acrylic on board cover painting. The overall size of the board is 19" x 24.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jimmy Murphy - Toots and Casper Christmas Illustration Original Art (undated). Jimmy Murphy's Toots and Casper comic strip achieved a pleasant balance of character-based humor and narrative suspense, and introduced American readers to a domestic continuity, with a touch of drama and romance. Toots, Casper, Buttercup, and Spare-Ribs share equal space in this engaging holiday scenario, hand-drawn and colored by Murphy. The image area is 8" x 5.25," and aside from some aging along the extreme edges, the art is in Excellent condition.
National Cartoonist Society - Illustrations Original Art and a 1955 Annual Dinner Program, Group of 16 (1955-67). Illustrating a theme of "What's Wrong With Campaign '68?", this lot includes fifteen original drawings with a theme of the 1968 Presidential campaign; the artists participating included Fred Neher, P.J.Moriarty, Tony Tallarico, Brad Anderson, Alfred Andriola, John Milt Morris, Warren King, Dick Ericson, Charlie McGill, Morrie Brickman, Al Kilgore, and Henry Scarpelli. Also included in the lot are two illustrations with a golfing theme by Jeff Keate and Don Orehek; a Bil Keane Family Circus illustration celebrating the NCS' twenty-first anniversary (1967); and a large illustration of the Yellow Kid from 1965 (artist unknown). In addition to all that, the lot includes a 1955 NCS Annual Dinner program. The cover featured a Russell Patterson cutie holding out a "Reuben" sculpture. Inside the contours of the cutie's body are inscribed the NCS members' names. This fun-filled program outlined the night's menu and activities. The back of the program was inscribed in pen, "April 16, 1955 Reuben no. 1 -- Willard Mullin, th' guy who won th' door prize." Willard Mullin had won the very first "Rueben" sculpture, for his outstanding 1954 sports cartooning. The size of the originals range from approximately 4.5" x 7.5" to 15" x 18.5", most are the larger size, and the drawings average an Excellent condition. The NCS Dinner program is approximately 8.5" x 16.5", and aside from some wear, it is in Very Good condition. Any fan of the National Cartoonists Society will love this jam-packed lot of cartoon artistry! From the collection of Gill Fox.
Howard Nostrand - Witches Tales #21, complete 5-page Story, "Dead End" Original Art (Harvey, 1953). Howard Nostrand would have fit in comfortably on the artist roster at EC comics -- his art work was almost an even blend of the stylings of Jack Davis and Wally Wood, with a little Will Eisner added in for effect. The twist ending of "Dead End" is very much in same jugular vein as one of Al Feldstein's or Johnny Craig's "suspenstories." In short, if a reader didn't know the source of this yarn, chances are he'd swear it was an EC story! That's how solid it is. The image area of each page is 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. A superb catch for any collection!
Kevin Nowlan - The Incredible Hulk #298 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1984). What hope do mere mortal men have against the most powerful creature to ever walk the planet? In this striking cover by Kevin Nowlan, the Green Goliath has a little motivation in the form of Nightmare, the supreme ruler of the Nightmare Realm. With an image area of 10" x 15", the art is in Excellent condition. Includes a copy of The Incredible Hulk #298. Say your prayers, and face down the living engine of destruction known as the Hulk by Kevin Nowlan!
Frederick Opper - Cartoon Illustration Original Art (circa 1921). Frederick Opper, pioneering cartoonist and creator of Happy Hooligan, outlines the plight of housing for the poor, with his biting satire of the Housing Shortage Investigation Committee. A fat cat landlord shows no pity towards Tessie Toughluck, and a caption refers to Tessie's "Nell Brinkley hair," as a clueless, or corrupt, committeeman turns a blind eye to the scene. The "Brinkley Girls" were glamorous icons of privileged and stylish American women, much on the order of the "Gibson Girls," so Opper's caption gives an added ironic spin to Tessie's situation. The image area of the panel measures 12.5" x 12.5", and the art has a few small stains, and light wear; otherwise it is in Very Good condition. Superb pen work by a giant of American cartooning. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Jerry Ordway - DC Challenge #12 Cover Original Art (DC, 1986). The limited series DC Challenge had a fun premise: a different writer/artist team was assigned to each issue, and they would try to end each respective story with a cliffhanger that the next issue's team would have to solve. The real fun came in the fact that almost the whole DC universe appeared in the course of the series, with everyone from Batman to B'wana Beast joining the fun. This final issue is the one that was supposed to tie up all of the loose ends (yeah, right)! This cover by Jerry Ordway featured a great cast of DC favorites, including Superman, Deadman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Adam Strange, Doctor Fate, and of course the villainous Darkseid. The image area measures 10" x 15," and the art includes the logo and title type which are on acetate overlays. The cover is in Excellent condition.
Joe Orlando - Vault of Horror #40 Complete 6-page Story "An Harrow Escape" Original Art (EC, 1954). Joe Orlando delivered a first-rate art job on this sea-faring chiller; each panel of the yarn is carefully composed and beautifully detailed. It was a shame that the Vault of Horror title ended with this issue because Joe Orlando was in full command of his graphic storytelling and primed to deliver more classics! Orlando's crisp inking shows the influence of editor Johnny Craig's approach to horror. Vampires and shipwrecks are the highlights of this noxious little novelette. Several of the pages have Orlando pencil sketches on their back sides. Each page has an image area of 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. Don't let this EC gem escape without a bid!
Paul Pelletier, Ramon Bernado, Josh Hood, Eric Battle, Todd Nauck, Staz Johnson, Doug Hazlewood, and Dan Davis - Superboy page Original Art, Group of 27 (DC, 1994-98). Here's a galaxy-jumping group of 27 pages, featuring the Boy of Steel in action. At the invitation of the mysterious Kindred Marx, Superboy becomes a regular attendee of The Event Horizon, a dimension-hopping party frequented by super powered beings from all known planets, in the 1994 series, Superboy and the Ravers. This selection includes Superboy and the Ravers #2, page 7; #3, page 21; #4, page 6; #5, pages 16, 18, and 21; #6, pages 2, 5, 6, and 8; #10, pages 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8; #13, pages 18, 19, and 20; #14, page 7; #16, page 2, 5, and 7; #18, pages 11, and 13; and #19, page 18. From Superboy, included here are issue #26, page 20; and #29, page 20. The image area of each page measures 10" x 15" and all the pages are in Excellent condition.
George Perez and Mike Esposito - Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #9, page 15 Original Art (Marvel, 1975). Hard on the heels of the successfully launched Master of Kung Fu monthly comic came the black and white Deadly Hands of Kung Fu magazine, featuring (throughout the greater portion of its enviable run) two essential strips, "Master of Kung Fu," and the "B"-movie flavored "The Sons of the Tiger". The "Sons of the Tiger" was everything a low budget, "high concept" martial arts movie should be, really. Three wildly disparate martial arts students -- philosophical Lin Sun; street-hardened Abe Brown; and smug, shallow film star, Bob Diamond, are improbably thrown together when their aged sensei is brutally slain by a clandestine ninja cult. This ambitiously-staged drama sequence by George Perez and Mike Esposito is immediate and visceral. The image area measures 10" x 15," and the art is in Excellent condition.
George Perez and Dick Giordano - Crisis on Infinite Earths #1, page 5 Original Art (DC, 1985). The alternative world hero, Lex Luthor Jr., flies low over the approaching wall of anti-matter as it dissolves everything it touches -- including Super-Woman, one of the Crime Syndicate! George Perez's detailed pencils are given the Dick Giordano touch with a crisp ink finish. The image area of the art is 10" x 15". The corners of the paper, and the top edge have been cut, and there are two aged crop marks -- all outside of the image area; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Some special effects, and the image of Super-Woman in the last panel are inked on a separate vellum overlay. Signed by Marv Wolfman and Dick Giordano.
George Perez and Dick Giordano - Crisis on Infinite Earths #1, page 20 Original Art (DC, 1985). Crisis on Infinite Earths was a sweeping 12-issue series which included just about every hero and villain ever published by DC, saw trillions of lives snuffed out, and even dared to picture the deaths of two of DC's most beloved characters. The Monitor's beautiful assistant, Harbinger, makes a play to get the Psycho-Pirate back in action, in this page from the story, "The Summoning." Soon, Roger Hayden will don his enchanted Medusa mask, to release the emotion-warping powers of the Psycho-Pirate! The image area of the page measures 10" x 15". There is some tape staining on three edges, and the top edge and three corners have been trimmed; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. The page was signed by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Marv Wolfman.
George Perez and Dick Giordano - Crisis on Infinite Earths #2, page 13 Original Art (DC, 1985). Crisis on Infinite Earths condensed the DC multiverse into a single universe. Crisis is key to understanding the DC continuity, as well as being possibly the most significant crossover series of all time. This fine page is page 13 from issue #2, from the story, "Time and Time Again!" The image area measures 10" x 15", the art is in Excellent condition, and the page was signed by George Perez and Marv Wolfman.
George Perez and Bruce Patterson - Wonder Woman #8, page 4 Original Art (DC, 1987). George Perez provided the necessary clout to make the launch of Wonder Woman Volume 2 #1 a major event in February 1987. Perez set a new direction for DC's first lady, purifying the concept and jettisoning Roman mythology references in favor of Greek ones. The tone of the book was decidedly humanist, as opposed to feminist, as Diana played the role of stranger in a strange land. The major contrast that the Post-Crisis era heroine introduced was that of a warrior preaching brotherhood and peace. This page features Wonder Woman in action, with cameos of Batman, Flash, Dr. Fate, Martian Manhunter, Superman, and Captain Marvel. The art has an image area of 10" x 15," with some slight glue staining on the text photostat at the left, otherwise it is in Excellent condition. Signed by George Perez.
George Perez - Avengers Group Sketch Original Art (circa 1978). The Avengers have assembled in this early George Perez sketch. The roll call included Hellcat, the Beast, Hawkeye, Black Widow, (the Swordsman and Mantis in a framed painting), the Hulk, Wonder Man, (Ms. Marvel, in another framed painting), the Black Panther, and the Black Knight. Drawn in black ink on poster board, the image area of the large sketch measures 28" x 11". The poster board shows signs of aging and edge wear; otherwise the art is in Good condition.
George Perez - Avengers Group Sketch Original Art (circa 1978). Face front Marvelites, here's a impressive line-up of mighty Avengers. Making the scene are Captain America, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, the Vision, Yellowjacket, the Wasp, Hercules and Thor. Pictures in framed paintings on the wall showcase Moondragon, Red Wolf, and the Whizzer. Drawn in black ink on poster board, the image area of this sensational sketch measures 28" x 11". The poster board shows signs of aging and edge wear; otherwise the art is in Good condition.
Don Perlin and Pablo Marcos - The Defenders #89, Splash Page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1980). While the passers-by at Kyle Richmond's building strive to maintain their composure, Valkyrie and Hellcat take an exhausted Bruce Banner to a place to rest. Although he has a Hulk-sized hangover, he's in the capable hands of two of the mightiest Defenders! This first page to the yarn, "A Death in the Family," was penciled by Don Perlin and inked by Pablo Marcos. The page has a 10" x 15" image area. The art is in Excellent condition, and was signed by Pablo Marcos.
Pines Staff Artist - Adventures of Mighty Mouse #133, Complete 9-page Story, "Mighty Mouse in The Flying Mousers" Original Art (Pines, 1957). Mouseville is thrown into a panic when a flying saucer full of space cats whines down out of the sky -- but these space cats are friendly, and give the kids Martian candy! When some villainous Earth cats see an opportunity to "copy cat" the aliens, they kidnap some mice and things get a bit hectic for the Mouse of Tomorrow! The image area of each page measures 12" x 18" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jeff Pittarelli - Boris Karloff as Frankenstein Illustration Original Art (2003). A self-professed illustrator of the unreal, Jeff Pittarelli's monochromatic creations give a timeless quality to their subjects. Pittarelli has been painting for nearly 20 years in the realm of horror, sci-fi and fantasy, and worked for just about everyone including Chaos Comics, Image and Marvel. Painted and airbrushed in pencil and ink, this electrifying image measures 14" x 17" and is in Excellent condition. Signed by Jeff Pittarelli at the right.
Mike Ploog - Twisted Tales #2, page 4 Original Art (Pacific Comics, 1983). "If it had hair on it, they asked me to draw it," says Mike Ploog, who 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, but he was still drawing comic pages back in 1983, when he illustrated this page for the Bruce Jones story, "Over His Head". The art has an image area of 11.5" x 17.5," and is in Excellent condition.
George Pratt - World War I Soldier Sketch Original Art (1990). A war-weary rifleman readies himself for battle in the trenches. This drawing is done in the spirit of George Pratt No Man's Land A Postwar Sketchbook, the moving two-tone sketchbook of ink and watercolor studies of World War I soldiers and trench scenes, which was accompanied by war related prose and poetry. These were powerful images by the celebrated artist of Enemy Ace, the acclaimed graphic novel, and here is a chance to own an original. The image area of this ink on paper drawing measures approximately 5" x 6.5", the art is in Excellent condition, and it was signed with the "P" monograph. Make war no more!
George Pratt - "Enemy Ace" Sketch Original Art (1991). George Pratt is a successful painter and author, whose work is in private collections in the United States, Canada, Europe, India, and Japan. He received a BFA cum laude in Drawing & Painting from Pratt Institute, where he later taught for seven years. His first novel, Enemy Ace: War Idyll, has seen four American editions, has been translated into eight languages, and was on the required reading list at West Point Military Academy. This preparatory sketch for Enemy Ace: War Idyll, has an image area of 8" x 11.5" and is in Excellent condition.
George Pratt - Lovers Sketch Original Art (undated). George Pratt is a world-renowned painter and illustrator. He first achieved acclaim for his 1990 graphic novel Enemy Ace: War Idyll, published by DC Comics. After War Idyll, Pratt wrote and painted a second graphic novel for DC, Batman: Harvest Breed. Pratt's work has also appeared in such publications as Heavy Metal and Epic Illustrated. In addition to his work in the comic industry, George Pratt is involved in fine art painting, and has also done work as a documentary filmmaker. This loose pencil sketch has an image area of 11" x 8.5" and is in Excellent condition.
Antonio Prohias - Third Dossier of Spy vs. Spy, Complete 8-page story "Operation: Big Tow" Original Art (Warner Books, 1972). It's all here in black and white -- Antonio Prohias' stylized poke at the Cold War, which never fails to astound with its Rube Goldberg-esque storylines. In this episode, the White spy's bridge work causes the Black spy a lot of pain! Each page measures has an image area of 6.5" x 11.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Antonio Prohias - Spy vs. Spy Complete 10-page story "Operation: One-Way Trick" Original Art (undated). Hired in 1960 by Mad magazine, Antonio Prohias created his popular "Spy vs. Spy" series, and drew the unique wordless Cold War feature until he retired in 1990. In this episode from the "Joke and Dagger department," White's scheme to snatch Black's plans with a colossal boomerang was shattered by a diabolical counter-measure! Each page has an image area of 6.5" x 11.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Gordon Purcell and Terry Pallot - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine/The Next Generation #1 pages Original Art, Group of 10 (DC, 1994). DC Comics and Malibu Comics cooperated on this crossover, and this was the first time that two major companies combined licensed properties. Mike W. Barr and Michael Jan Friedman co-plotted the story, "Prophets and Losses," and Gordon Purcell and Terry Pallot are responsible for all the artwork. Parts 2 and 3 of the mini-series were published by Malibu Comics. From the landmark crossover book comes pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 15. Pages 10 and 11 are a magnificent stellar starscape double-page spread, suitable for framing! Each page is signed by Gordon Purcell.
Howard Purcell - Strange Adventures #200 The Enchantress, page 7 Original Art (DC, 1967). The Enchantress is caught in the grip of a gigantic pin-headed monster -- or is it all an illusion to cover a jewel robbery? This nifty page shows Howard Purcell at his best, even indulging in multiple rendering techniques (panel four is pencil on pebbleboard, which has been glued to the larger backing board) to produce an exciting sequence. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Rick Berry (as Rakeland) - "The Fulfilments of Fate and Desire" Book Cover Original Art (1990). Calanthe, (accompanied by his friend) plays a game of knife-toss -- a game that someone else seems to already have lost! This striking painting served as the cover for The Fulfilments of Fate and Desire by Storm Constantine and its sterling composition and amazing color palette make it a handsome piece of art all on its own. The image area is 18.5" x 25.5" and the painting is in Excellent condition.
Ron Randall - Conqueror of the Barren Earth #3 page Original Art, Group of 24 (DC, 1984). Once the earth was green and fertile, but then the sun cooled and expanded, becoming a red giant -- and turning its third planet into a blasted wasteland! Now several kinds of humanity trek the vast desert reaches, fighting striving -- some still dreaming of a world united again! This short-lived (4 issues) post-apocalyptic series by writer Gary Cohn and artist Ron Randall featured a beautiful protagonist in a world filled with lizards, aliens, and barbarians. This terrific lot of artwork features almost the complete contents of the story "The Warrior" -- only page 10 is missing from the 25-page story. The image area measures 10" x 14" and is in Excellent condition overall with moderate aging.
David Roach (attributed) - Unpublished Jack Kirby Tribute, New Gods Cover Original Art (1994) Darkseid and Orion face off as the Gods battle between their profiles. Working from a photocopy of a Jack Kirby 1978 pencil drawing, artist David Roach inked Kiby's tableau onto a sheet of a paper with the help of a light box in 1994. Thus, there are no pencils under these inks and the page is super-clean. "Posthumous collaborations" such as this one have become commonplace since Kirby's death in 1994, thanks to tribute magazines, repackaging efforts, "inking contests"and fanzines dedicated to "the King." As often is the case, the piece even has an inked facsimile of Jack Kirby's signature dated "'78." The image area of the cover is 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jerry Robinson and George Roussos - Batman #13, page 4 Original Art (DC, 1942). Hold on to your cowls, Bat-fans! Here's a sensational Golden Age page from "The Batman Plays a Lone Hand" featuring the Batman's arch-rival, that Harlequin of Hate, the Joker, as drawn by his co-creator Jerry Robinson! Assisting Robinson with the art was George "Inky" Roussos and the two artists created a stark vision of underworld life that rivaled that of Chester Gould's Dick Tracy feature. Robinson recounted his role in the creation of the Joker in a Jim Amash interview for Alter-Ego magazine: "All heroes in literature had a memorable antagonist: in the Bible, David had Goliath -- Sherlock Holmes had Professor Moriarty, etc. Once I got on that streak, I realized I wanted a bigger-than-life villain. My first thought was to create one with a sense of humor. Good characters have contradictions in their character. The Joker is a villain with a sense of humor, which gives him an extra dimension." Two superb scenes spotlighting Batman, Robin, and Commissioner Gordon are featured in the final two panels of this page. The image area of the page measures 13" x 18" and the art is in Excellent condition. Batman art of this vintage and quality is scarcely seen in the marketplace; don't miss your chance to bid on what is sure to be a prized showpiece of any comic book art collection!
Roger Robinson and James Pascoe - Weapon X #21 Complete 22-page Story, "Countdown to Zero: Part 3" Original Art (Marvel, 2004). It all comes to a head in this issue, the third installment of the "Countdown to Zero" story arc: Agent Zero is the original Maverick, and the impostor Maverick is actually Bolt from the New Warriors. Confused? Well, it really won't matter when you point your peepers at this incredible lot of highly dramatic pages featuring everybody's favorite X-Man, Wolverine, who maintains his reputation as the cuddliest and most sweet-natured of all superheroes. There's plenty of gunplay, secret hideouts, and high drama to go around. Artist Roger Robinson kicks out the jams on these 22 pages, making this a real treat for any Logan fan. The artwork is in Excellent condition, with pencil layouts on the reverse side of each page. The image area of each page measures 10.5" x 15.5".
Marshall Rogers - House of Mystery #274, Complete 8-page Story "Hell Park" Original Art (DC, 1979). Big time evangelist Willy Gunther takes a horrific ride on the ferris wheel of the soul in this eight pager from 1979. The layers of Gunther's hypocrisy are peeled away when he answers an invitation by Gordan Sledge, producer of pornographic horror films, to visit him at "Hell Park," a nightmarish amusement park which caters to the dark side of human nature. Written by J.M. De Matteis, the art was handled by Marshall Rogers with a deft hand and crisp line work. The image area of each page measures 10" x 15". Some blue line editorial markings in the word and type balloons are scattered throughout the pages, along with some limited white out usage, the pages are in Excellent condition. This is superb early Marshall Rogers work, and the artist has signed each page.
John Romita Sr. and Jim Mooney - Amazing Spider-Man #82, page 3 Original Art (Marvel, 1970). Peter Parker's money problems often caused him to cruise the streets looking for action as the amazing Spider-Man. In this page, Peter hoped to snap a few Daily Bugle-worthy crime photographs to earn some coin, but all he got for his efforts was a suit full of soot. John Romita Sr. and Jim Mooney's storytelling skills were at their peak in the seventies. This Bronze Age masterwork is brimming with panels of Spidey doing his spider-thing -- wall-crawling, web-slinging, and musing over his perpetual bad luck! Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson appeared in the final panel, and he was drawn with his characteristic cigar-chomping grimace. Some blue under-penciling shows from beneath the inks. The image area of the page is 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.
John Romita Sr., John Buscema, and Jim Mooney - Amazing Spider-Man #85, Splash Page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1970). The Kingpin was in a towering rage and running hard; he feared the Schemer had seized his beloved wife Vanessa as a hostage. Two of Marvel's top-talents, John Romita Sr. and John Buscema, teamed to pencil this sensational splash page, and Jim Mooney added his own talents to the mix as a finisher extraordinaire. John Romita's immense talent as a "good girl" artist is showcased in the striking full-figure portrait of the elegant Vanessa. Capping off the splash are appearances by Spider-Man and the Schemer. This splash has it all -- 'nuff said! The image area of the page is 10" x 15". A title caption box is missing at the top of the page; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
John Romita Sr., Tony Mortellaro, and Jim Starlin - Amazing Spider-Man #114, page 3 Original Art (Marvel, 1972). Hammerhead is poised to win a gang war in Manhattan and take over the rackets -- that is, unless Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus can defeat him. In this pulse-pounding page, Hammerhead takes a right-hand shot from the wall-crawler and even with Spidey's amplified spider-strength, the gangster walks away unhurt -- now that's a hard head! Doctor Octopus cameos in the final panel and plans his counter-attack. The image area of the page is 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. Don't let this chance to win a jazzy John Romita Sr. Spider-Man page swing past you!
John Romita Sr. - Aurora Comic Scenes Captain America Cover and Complete 5-page Story Original Art (Aurora Plastics, Inc., 1973). The Red Skull has a doomsday device, and it's up to Cap to stop him from using it! The original artwork for the comic booklet that accompanied Kit no. 192 is by the legendary "Jazzy" John Romita Sr., and it's a rare treat to see him cut loose on a character he rarely drew in the course of his day job. These pages are frenetic and loaded with the usual Romita finesse, made double-cool by the fact that he inked them himself. This lot consists of seven pieces: the original cover art (Cap's head is a pasted-up stat), the actual production cover (a stat of the cover art, plus logo, text, etc.), and the five pages of the story, one of which (page 4) was also for use as a backdrop to the model kit. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition, with some tape stains in the margins.
John Romita Sr. - Shanna the She-Devil #4 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1973). She's bold, she's beautiful, and she's your best hope of stopping a rampaging rhino before he reaches the nearby crowd! She's Shanna, the She-Devil! Here's the leopard lady, given the Joltin' John Romita Sr. touch, and as you can see, she's a real beauty. The image area measures 10" x 15," and the art includes all the original logo, word and type balloon paste-ups. There is some slight staining from a missing word balloon, otherwise the cover is in Excellent condition. Trust us, Shanna has seldom looked better!
John Romita Jr. and Dan Green - Uncanny X-Men #307 Double Page Splash Original Art (Marvel, 1993). The Beast looks particularly ferocious as he battles side-by-side with his fellow Avenger, Captain America. John Romita Jr. was at the peak of his storytelling skills when he drew this spectacular double-page splash for "Bloodties Part Four: Night and Fog." Dan Green's sharp inks add a crisp finish to JRJR's power-packed pencils. The two make for an art team supreme. The image area of the conjoined pages is 21" x 15". The pages were taped together on the back, and the word balloons and captions are stick-ons; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Ross - Kurt Busiek's Astro City #4 Cover Original Art (Homage, 1995). Brian Kinney moves to Astro City with dreams of becoming a teen superhero sidekick. He gets a job as busboy at Bruiser's, a beer joint run by retired superhero K.O. Carson. This cover by Alex Ross, gives us a "real-world" view of the inside of the dive, with Brian front and center. Astro City was created by Kurt Busiek, with several of the characters designed by Alex Ross. Together, the tow were also the creative team behind Marvels, the 1994 fan-favorite miniseries. The image area of the cover measures 12" x 18.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Saviuk and Vince Colletta - Green Lantern #105, Hand Colored Splash Page 1 Original Art (DC, 1978). The Emerald Gladiator scans the ground and sky for the vanished Airwave II, and can't shake the feeling that he's very near. What he doesn't know is that his cousin is now a disembodied entity, floating near Hal Jordan, but helpless and silent! The image area of the art measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition. The original art has been professional hand colored with markers. The art includes the original indicia photostat paste-ups. Signed by Alex Saviuk.
Alex Saviuk - Web of Spider-Man #64 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1990). It was all-out action, Marvel-style, as Spider-Man faced off against "Acts of Vengeance", and the off-beat gang included the Trapster, Titania, Goliath, Graviton, and the Brothers Grimm --sufferin' web-shooters! Alex Saviuk's use of contrasting line weights in his inks kept all the action crystal-clear and in focus! A character strip at the top of the cover showcased portraits of Mary Jane, Green Goblin II, J. Jonah Jameson, the Chameleon. Robbie Robertson, and Nick Katzenberg. This was the issue that Peter Parker lost his job at the Daily Bugle. The image area of the cover measures 9.5" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. A terrific cover for the Spider-Fan!
Henry Scarpelli - Date with Debbie #7 Cover Original Art (DC, 1970). While Debbi is all about atmosphere and romance, Buddy's interest is focused solely on food -- and junk food at that. Imagine ignoring a gorgeous gal like Debbi for a bag of greasy chips! This lot includes the hand colored guide for the cover, a printer's proof of the cover, and a copy of the comic book. The image area is 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. Relive the coming of age antics of the disco era with this superb Bronze Age DC cover!
Henry Scarpelli - Binky #73 Cover Original Art (DC, 1970). Binky stops short to ogle a cutie, even though he already has one in tow -- bad boy! With his lively and crisp inking, Henry Scarpelli was the perfect artist for DC's teen humor titles. This lot includes the hand colored guide for the cover, a printer's proof of the cover, and a copy of the comic book. The image area is 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Kurt Schaffenberger - Magic Agent Unpublished Cover Original Art (ACG, circa 1962). John Force, Magic Agent, pulled a Houdini and made good his death-defying escape from a Red Chinese train. Magic Agent combined two genres, magic and Cold War spy yarns, into one outrageous combination. Only ACG wunderkind Richard Hughes would dream up such an unprecedented cross-pollination of genres! Kurt Schaffenberger's polished line adds the perfect touch of "magic realism" to this thriller. The image area measures 14" x 21" and aside from a few tape residue stains beneath the logo, the art is in Very Good condition. The title logo is a replacement. Add some artistic magic to your collection with this superb Silver Age spectacular!
Sam Schwartz - Archie's Pal Jughead #113 Complete 6-page Story "Just A Perfect Friendship" Original Art (Archie, 1964). Archie and Jughead pledge an undying friendship to each other and then the hilarity begins as Archie is put through the paces taking a lot of lumps meant for Jughead. The tables are turned at the end of the yarn, though. Terrific, crisply inked artwork is the highlight of this laugh-riot. The image area of each page is 12" x 17.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Bart Sears and Joe Rubinstein - Justice League Europe #7 Cover Original Art (DC, 1989). Following Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC debuted a new Justice League title, which proved successful enough that the group opened a branch in Europe, hence Justice League Europe debuted in April 1989. The team operated in conjunction with the United Nations and had bases around the globe. In the late 80s and very early 90s the League regained a measure of lost respect, prominence, and credibility as a series. This cover to Justice League Europe #7, features the Blue Beetle, Captain Atom, Booster Gold, Power Girl and Elongated Man in a very Joe-Kubert-esque line style, penciled by Bart Sears and inked by Joe Rubinstein. The image area measures 10" x 15". One word balloon is missing, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Includes the original masthead, which is on an clear acetate overlay.
Mike Sekowsky and Sid Greene - Justice League of America #60, pages 23 and 24 Original Art (DC, 1968). The Tiny Titan, Atom, takes control of Queen Bee's magno-nuclear rod and turns the tide of the war with Queen Zazzala the Immortal, in the final two pages from "Winged Warriors of the Immortal Queen!" Superman, Batman, Batgirl, Green Lantern, and the Flash all make cameos. The image area of page twenty-three is 10" x 15," and page twenty-four is a half-page, with an image size of 10" x 7.25" (the rest of the page was left open for an ad). The panels on page twenty-four have been glued to a support paper, and the glue has left a stain between the two tiers, otherwise the pages average a Very Good condition.
Mike Sekowsky and George Roussos - Atom #38 page Original Art, Group of 2 (DC, 1968). Two veteran comic book pros, Mike Sekowsky and George Roussos, teamed to create the art for the final issue of the Silver Age Atom. Between them they had over sixty tears of experience when they were handed this assignment. After this issue, the Mighty Mite shared his title with Hawkman, as was advertised at the bottom of page twenty-four. This lot contains pages nine and twenty-four. The image area of each page is 10" x 15". Aside from aging stats, and a missing stat of the Atom on page twenty-four, the art is in Excellent condition.
John Severin - Two-Fisted Tales #39, Page 1 Original Art (EC, 1954). On a dusty, baked-mud street in Shanghai, New Mexico, Black Jack Slaughter receives a hand-delivered letter, the contents of which send him galloping out of town on a tall, grey horse called Shadow. This first page for the story, "Slaughter!," aptly proves that John Severin is a craftsman, with an incredible eye for detail and a gritty style that was well suited to westerns. The image area measures 9" x 12" and the art is in Excellent condition.
John Severin - Battle Ground #20 Cover Original Art (Atlas, 1957). This cornered G.I. is in a bit of a sticky wicket -- a savage fire-fight seems inevitable -- what tension! John Severin's preternatural attention to costume details and accurate portrayals of weaponry made him the undisputed master of war comic cartooning. Severin's big and beautiful Atlas war cover has an image area that measures 13.25" x 20" and the page has been trimmed right to the image area. The cover was carefully collaged together using numerous art patches, but they do little to intrude on the overall eye-appeal of this drama. Several of the type elements have slipped off, including the issue number box and cover date, and there is a glue residue stain at the lower left, where a caption box has slipped off the art; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. This cover is sure to be the pride and joy of any war comics fan or John Severin enthusiast!
John Severin - Quick-Trigger Western #17 Cover Original Art (Atlas, 1957). Hands up, hombre- it's the law! Yee-haw -- take a gander at who this bushwackin' owlhoot is modeled after -- none other than the artist himself, jaunty John Severin! This detailed showdown scene was rendered on gloriously over-sized art paper; the image measures a whopping 13.25" x 20". The page was trimmed right to the image area, the cover retains most of its original logo and type stats, but the Comics Code Authority stamp is a replacement. The type captions at the upper left and the reversed price sticker logo have slipped off the art, and there is some minor glue staining in a few spots; otherwise the art has plenty of eye-appeal, and is in Very Good condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot. John Severin signed his cover just above the gunman's right forearm. Be sure to take your best shot at this Atlas masterwork!
John Severin - Sgt. Fury Annual (King-Size Special) #5 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1969). Sgt. Fury faces court martial, as well as the "Fangs of the Desert Fox" on this outstanding cover by comic book hall-of-famer John Severin. The central image of Fury is worth the price of admission alone, but the scenes on either side are equally dramatic, with Severin's detailed inking a standout. The image area measures 10" x 15" and is in Very Good condition. There is one missing text box with accompanying glue stain, a couple of tape repairs, and a horizontal crease in the lower quarter of the page, but overall this still presents very nicely, is in Very Good condition, and would be an asset to any collection. Howl along with Sarge and his Howlers and get your bids in early!
John Severin - Our Fighting Forces #132, page 12 Original Art (DC,1971). Gunner and Sarge were re-united with their old K-9 comrade , the Pooch, in "Pooch! The Winner." John Severin managed to catch the melancholic mood as the men left the Pooch behind to join their new teammates, Johnny Cloud and Captain Storm. The image area of the page is 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. A must-have item for any Pooch fan!
John Severin - Monsters on the Prowl #16 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1972). King Kull returns to battle the "Serpent-God of Lost Swamp!" and John Severin is there to depict the scene in his usual inimitable style. A powerful hero and a big scary monster... what more do ya want?!? This undersea battle is rendered on Craft Tint duo tone paper, which was then glued onto a backing board. The backing board has a large chunk missing on the left edge (we believe the Serpent-God himself took a bite out of it), which does not affect the artwork. Otherwise, the piece is in Very Good condition, with an image area of 10" x 15".
John Severin - Cracked #111 Cover Original Art (Globe, 1973). Sylvester P. Smythe either has E.S.P. or John Severin has seen the movie, 'cause Sylvester seems to know something his fellow passengers don't -- Bon voyage, folks! John Severin's acrylic on board painting has an image area of 14" x 12", and the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the magazine is included in the lot.
John Severin and Jack Kirby - Jack Kirby Collector #25 Back Cover Original Art (Two Morrows, 1999). Two comic book hall-of-famers were involved in the creation of this dynamic pin-up of Jack Kirby's western hero, Bullseye. Working from a reproduction of Jack's pencils which came from Kirby Unleashed, John Severin inked the image on a 10" x 13.5" piece of vellum. Severin was so faithful to Kirby's art, that he even included a facsimile of "the King's" signature, and then added his own signature below that. Intended as tributes to Kirby, the Jack Kirby Collector has become celebrated for such "posthumous collaborations." There are no Kirby pencils beneath these Severin inks, yet the work simply would not exist without Jack Kirby's obvious contribution. The vellum was mounted to a larger support paper, with glue and tape, and there is some glue staining around the edges of the image, and some rippling to the surface of the vellum; otherwise the art is in Good condition.
Marie Severin and John Romita - Not Brand Echh #3 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1967). From the heart of the Silver Age comes this uproarious cover from mirthful Marie Severin, spotlighting the origins of Charlie America, the inedible Bulk, and the mighty Sore! Not Brand Ecch lampooned mighty Marvel's world-famous creations and true believers everywhere ate it up and begged for more. Much of this cover's image was created using photostats. The central figures were grouped on a large photostat, but there are patches of original art corrections in each of these figures. The background details were extended with original art to the edges of the cover image. The original art patches are found on Sore's cape, to the left and under his hammer arm, on Charlie America's trashcan lid shield, and on the Bulk's backside where his suspenders are attached to his pants, and also on his mop-top hairdo above his eyebrows and ear. The two caption blurbs under the title logo are original hand-lettered art. The Marvel character box at the upper left with the weary stork carrying the baby heroes is also original art. John Romita may have had a hand in the art corrections as he has signed the page at the lower left. Marie Severin has signed the cover at the lower right. The cover has an image area of 13" x 20" and the top edge of the paper was trimmed right to the image area; otherwise the art is in Good condition. A photocopy of Marie Severin's cover rough art as it existed before the photostat of the main figures was laid on top is included in this lot. Make yours Marvel with this side-splitting Not Brand Echh cover!
Jim Silke - Rascals in Paradise #3 Cover Original Art (1994). Jim Silke took the comic-book field by storm in 1993 with the Dark Horse Comics release of Rascals in Paradise. Unknown to most comic-book aficionados, however, Silke is a genuine entertainment industry Renaissance man. The Grammy-winning art director for Capitol Records has also been the publisher/editor of Cinema, a glamour photographer, and a writer of screenplays and novels... in short, he's done it all. Easily the most famous comic-related work Jim ever did, this fantastic and large painting was done for the cover to the third issue of the book that put Silke's name on the comic book map! The image are measures 15" x 20," and the work is in Excellent condition.
Dave Sim - Cerebus #2, page 14 Original Art (Aardvark-Vanaheim, 1977). In 1977, an unknown Canadian named Dave Sim imperceptibly started a revolution in the comic industry, with the publication of Cerebus #1. With its humble beginnings as a lampoon of Barry Smith's work in the barbarian genre, over time Cerebus grew in readership and influence. Cerebus realizes that the Eye of Terim, one of the five spheres of the gods, is within his grasp, in this page from his second issue. The vast majority of early Cerebus pages are tightly held in private collections (despite the fact that Sim used to sell them at conventions for $10 apiece!), and opportunities such as this should not be treated lightly.
Dave Sim - Cerebus #2, page 9 Original Art (Aardvark-Vanaheim, 1977). Initially, the formula was simple: place an aardvark character in a setting that would allow creator Dave Sim to draw as much as possible like comics artist Barry Smith, whom he greatly admired. Since Smith was best known for his work on Conan the Barbarian, a Conan-like setting, full of wizards and monsters and swords and taverns and ancient royal courts and beautiful wenches was chosen. Cerebus has joined a band of marauders, and skirmishes with another band of mercenaries, in this page from the second issue. The art has an image area of 10" x 15" and is in Excellent condition. An early, hard-to-come-by page from this graphic epic!
Dave Sim - Cerebus #7, page 16 Original Art (Aardvark-Vanaheim, 1979). "Damned albino confused Cerebus so badly I forgot to dismember him!" Thus speaks the Earth-pig, Cerebus, in the midst of yet another misadventure with Elrod of Melvinbone. Having heard about the "Festival of the Black Sun," Elrod (a sly parody of Michael Moorcock's Elric) went to their temple to participate, unaware that the priests there were death worshippers. Well worth your attention, this finely crafted page has an image area of 10" x 15" and is in Excellent condition. A truly amazing page from early in his career, showcasing Sim's ever-sharpening art skills.
Dave Sim - Cerebus the Aardvark #15, page 13 Original Art (Aardvark-Vanaheim, 1980). While investigating "The Pits," looking for Palnu Underground revolutionaries, Cerebus, Lord Julius and Baskin are captured by "The Eye of the Pyramid". From the fifteenth issue of Dave Sim's 300-issue magnum opus, this early page is pure Dave Sim. Few comic books have told so complicated a story, and no comic book in North America has ever done it with a creator doing nearly everything for so long. Along the way, Sim has given his fans a fascinating read in religion and politics and a unique artifact in the world of popular culture. The image area measures 10" x 15". In Excellent condition.
Dave Sim - Cerebus #28, page 14 Original Art (Aardvark-Vanaheim, 1981). Cerebus the Earth-Pig finds himself in a surreal, dreamlike environment, conversing once again with Suenteus Po, this time in the Eighth Sphere, in this page from Cerebus #28. The typeset panels have darkened from glue, but the art is as sharp as ever, and given the scarcity of Cerebus pages available to the buying public, this is an opportunity that should not be missed. The art has an image area of 10" x 15" and is in Excellent condition. Dave Sim signed the page: "To Bud Plant, Best Wishes from Dave and Cerebus".
Joe Simon - Black Cat #2 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1946). The second issue of the sultry superheroine's solo book features an iconic head-shot of the brainy beauty, surrounded by a bevy of smaller figures playing out her action-packed lifestyle, giving you ten cats for the price of one! Black Cat was really Hollywood stunt woman Linda Turner, who donned a sexy costume to fight crime; she debuted in Pocket Comics #1, predating Wonder Woman by more than four months. This gorgeous cover is a Golden Age classic, and one of the more recognizable from the era. The image area measures 12.5" x 18.25"; the art is in Excellent condition, with some blunting at the corners and light glue stains in the lower quadrant. The logo and text paste-ups are all recent recreations. Nine lives -- nine times the thrills! Take this Cat home with you!
Barry Smith and Tom Sutton - The Avengers #99, page 12 Original Art (Marvel, 1972). "Whom the Gods Would Destroy ... First They Make Mad!" -- writer Roy Thomas' story title aptly summarizes this melodramatic page, set during a quiet moment in the Avengers' non-stop action. While Thor and the other Avengers attempt to determine the cause of Hercules' amnesia, Hawkeye speaks of wedding plans with a completely unprepared Scarlet Witch -- unfortunately within earshot of the Vision, her current paramour. This early Barry Smith art has a distinctively Jack "King" Kirby flair. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the work is in Excellent condition.
Barry Smith and Joe Sinnott - The Avengers #100, page 12 Original Art (Marvel, 1972). Ares, the Olympian god of war, has used the Black Knight's ebony blade to take control of Olympus and plans to use the Earth as a stepping stone to invade Asgard. In this majestic page from 1972, Ares has his lackeys hurl Hercules out of Olympus, while the Black Knight recounts the events leading up to their final war with Warhawk. This is page 12 from the story, "Whatever Gods There Be!," written by Roy Thomas. Barry Smith added some inked details of his own to this page after Joe Sinnot had inked it. The artwork in the final panel is a recap scene and some of its images were created using photostats. The image area of the art measures 10" x 15". There is a light tanning to the art overall, some small scattered stains (mostly outside of the image area), otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Barry Smith - Marvel Comics Presents #80, "Weapon X, part 8" page 5 Original Art (Marvel, 1991). It's payback time as Wolverine has breached the security of the "Weapon X" facility. Kidnapped and drugged, Logan was subjected to a series of sadistic medical experiments designed to create the perfect soldier, Wolverine. In this tense scene Logan is about to exploit his adamantium-laced skeleton to exact a satisfying revenge on his tormentors. Barry Smith's "Weapon X" saga was a key ingredient in the success of the recent "X-Men" movies. Smith's art and writing was at an all-time peak. The "Weapon X" series proved to be a modern classic, comparable to The Dark Knight Returns, Watchman, and "the Dark Phoenix saga." The image area of the page is 10" x 15"and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Sparling - Secret Six #4, page 22 Original Art (DC, 1968). General Pao defects to the U.S., and the world is buzzing... while the Secret Six, having done their job, look on. An interesting layout and bold inks from the underrated Jack Sparling make this one eye-pleasing splash from the Silver Age. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jim Starlin and Steve Leialoha - Warlock #12, page 1 Splash Page Original Art (Marvel, 1976). The scene: Mama Alpha's Cabaret, upon a world called Sirus X, once known as Homeworld. The characters: Mama Alpha, Pip the Troll and the golden being named Adam Warlock. This celestial splash page is from 1976, and writer/artist Jim Starlin was at his absolute best, elevating Warlock to an utterly unique, compelling character with gripping characterization, thought provoking philosophy and theology, and good old superhero bustem' up action. Starlin's art here is superb, heavy on brooding shadows, with a striking panel composition and an enthralling set. The art has an image area of 10" x 15," and is in Excellent condition.
Jim Starlin - Marvel Graphic Novel #1 The Death of Captain Marvel, page 39 Original Art (Marvel, 1982). The emotionally charged The Death of Captain Marvel set the standard in using superheroes to tell realistic, human stories. As Mar-Vell comes to terms with his fate, heroes gather by his side to pay a moving, final farewell to one of their own. Inspired by his own father's death from cancer, writer and artist Jim Starlin used superheroes to write a very human story about the pain and anguish that comes hand in hand with a disease that devastates millions of ordinary people. The image area of the art measures 11.75" x 11.5". There are some aged crop marks attached to the art on three sides (outside of the image area), otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Jim Starlin - Warlock Special Edition #4 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1983). When Jim Starlin took over the Adam Warlock project in the mid-Seventies, he turned the concept into something that made his reputation. Like few comics creators actually do, Starlin actually broke new ground for the medium. He created a tale more akin to Greek tragedy, where the protagonist, due to a character flaw, must inevitably move forward to his own destruction. This wraparound cover art was drawn for the cover of Warlock Special Edition #4, which reprinted Warlock, issue #12 - 15. With an image area of 19" x 15.5," this stupendous art is undeniable confirmation that Jim Starlin is one of the best all-around artists in comics. The cover is in Excellent condition and it has its original logo photostats.
Jim Starlin - Dreadstar #18 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1985). Jim Starlin -- the very name conjures images of Captain Marvel, Adam Warlock, Thanos, Eros and dozens of other space faring heroes and villains in the Marvel Universe, and epic battles that span galaxies and rend lives, tales of such grand vision the Hubble telescope couldn't spy them all. While Stan Lee might be credited for single-handedly populating the Marvel Universe's version of Manhattan, Starlin populated the galaxy. On this cover from Dreadstar #18, cosmic swashbuckler Vanth Dreadstar's cat-man friend, Oedi, battles to end the destructive galactic war between the two superpowers, the Instrumentality and the Monarchy. The image area measures 10" x 15". The logo and price tags are recent photocopy replacements; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Jim Steranko - Eerie #25 Cover Painting Original Art (Warren, 1970). More than any other comics creator, the signature of Steranko conjures up the thought of cutting-edge "noir imagery," cinematic storytelling, and narrative experimentation. His most celebrated comic book work was for Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD for Marvel Comics, where he drew lasting acclaim for his innovations in sequential art in the Silver Age of comic books. Steranko infused surrealism into the medium. This enigmatic painting from 1970 is the one and only cover painted by Jim Steranko for Warren Publishing. Measuring 14" x 20," and in Excellent condition, its sombre tones and visual tension perfectly aligns the design with the emotion -- a Steranko hallmark! This cover should certainly appeal to any fan of Steranko, whose entrance into the world of comics heralded new ways of telling a story, dynamic new designs in illustration and layout, and paved the way for more ambitious formats.
Tom Sutton - Complete Story Original Art, Group of 3 (Various, 1977-1995). Tom Sutton excelled at the horror and fantasy genres, working for nearly every comics publisher at some point in his career. This spook-tacular group lot contains the art from three yarns for three different publishers. "Subway Stop," was a nine-pager shocker that appeared in Charlton Comics' Haunted #31 in 1977. Tom hand colored page seven of the story. "A Walk Up Avenue U" was written by Don McGregor and this six-page chiller appeared in Eclipse magazine #6, in 1982. Next up, is an eerie eight-pager titled "The Monster Maker" which saw print in 1991's Grave Tales #2 from Gladstone Publishing. This thriller-diller was written by James Van Hise. The last page in this spectacular lot is the title page for "Enter the Fanatic Stage Center" from Harlan Ellison's Dream Corridor #2, published in 1995 by Dark Horse. Each page has an image area of approximately 10" x 15". The marker inking on "The Monster Maker" shows signs of bleeding and many of the pages have pasted-on balloons and captions, and some of slipped off the pages; otherwise all of the art averages a Very Good condition.
Tom Sutton - Adult Comics Original Art, Group of 26 (1994-99). Tom Sutton drew these risque pieces using his erotic comics nom de plume of deMentia. One page was rendered in full color, in mixed-media. The image area of the pages range from approximately 10" x 12" to 10" x 15". The art averages an overall Excellent condition. The lot includes twelve story pages and eleven pin-ups, most of which were rendered on tracing paper. Also included are the original cover art for Buffy and Her Bosom Bondage Buddies #2 and a statted paste-up for a Bondage Obsession ad. For adults only, please!
Curt Swan and George Klein - Adventure Comics #360, page 11 (DC, 1967). Here's a fantastic Legion of Super-Heroes page from the story "The Legion Chain Gang!", penciled by legendary DC artist Curt Swan, and inked George Klein. The Swan/Klein artistic team was one of DC's best of the 1960s; this page certainly qualifies as a prime example of their work. In it, Legion members are imprisoned, and Star Boy, along with Phantom Girl, are determined to break them out. This 10.75" x 16.25" page has four holes punched in the margins, and a small piece of the lower left corner has been torn off, but none of this affects the image area. Some small stains in the last panel barely detract from this page's appeal. Overall condition is Excellent.
Eric Talbot and Simon Bisley - Melting Pot Book One, Splash Page 5 and 6 Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1993). Kevin Eastman's four-part series begins with the death of this unknown space explorer, whose battle-damaged starfighter crash landed on an unfamiliar planet, and the violence escalates from here. Eric Talbot put down the initial rendering, which was "finished off" by Simon Bisley, who unleashes a flurry of sprays and splatters, adding a veneer of grit to this dramatic moment. The image area is 18" x 23.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Mark Texeira - Masters of the Universe Mini-Comic, Cover and Complete 15-page Story "The Tale of Teela" Original Art (DC, 1982). According to Skeletor, Teela is a clone of the Goddess that Skeletor made 20 years ago. Skeletor turns Teela on her mother and they fight. The Goddess tries to fight without hurting Teela, and when she gets an opening she hugs her daughter and the two merge into one person! With their combined power they kick Skeletor out of the castle. This lot, which includes the cover, is in Excellent condition. The pages have approximate image area of 8" x 10.5".
Alex Toth - Green Lantern #37, page 7 Original Art (DC, 1948). Four hit men were about to rub out two dames. Then they made the costly mistake of mocking Streak, the Wonder Dog in "The Unexpected Guest." Streak belonged to Alan Scott, the Golden Age Green Lantern, and the Wonder Dog proved so popular he appeared solo on the covers of Green Lantern #34, 36, and 38! The Streak stories were drawn by comics wunderkind Alex Toth and written by Robert Kanigher -- all in all, there were only 45 pages of Streak drawn by the promising young artist. Kanigher and Toth's Streak served as a prototype for one of DC's most fondly remembered Silver Age titles, Rex the Wonder Dog. The image area of this page measures 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Toth - The Unseen #5 Splash Page 1 Original Art (Standard Comics, 1952). When Alex Toth left DC Comics in the early fifties, he found a new home at Standard Comics. Toth had perfected his storytelling approach and his page design and staging were the best in the comic book field. Standard Comics tried to adopted Toth's trend-setting techniques to all their titles, and his work became the model for Standard's "house style." Few artists could equal the work of the master himself. This fantasy page highlights Toth's sense of composition and striking use of shadows. Standard often numbered the premiere issues of their titles as number five, so this work actually hails from the first issue of The Unseen. This page was both penciled and inked by Toth so it is a superb example of his brilliance. A touch of Toth's blue pencils shows from beneath the inks. The image area of the art is 12" x 18" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Toth - My Greatest Adventure #77, page 5 Original Art (DC, 1963). It was touch-and-go when three young adventurers found themselves caught in the middle of a tribal skirmish in the thriller, "We Found the Super-Tribes of Tomorrow." Alex Toth had honed his design skills to an unparalleled ability to limn the essentials of a scene; his points-of-view and dramatic lighting during this phase of his career rival any filmmaker's storytelling. This page was trimmed at the top, and the surface was marked through with a crayon, most of which has since been erased, but the marks are still somewhat visible. The back of the paper was used to paste up house ads for a Batman Annual. Those photostat images have slipped off the paper, leaving glue residue stains behind on the back of the paper; otherwise the art is in Good condition. Finding Alex Toth DC art from the sixties has always been a real challenge, so any piece from that era that appears in the marketplace should be carefully considered by Toth enthusiasts.
Alex Toth, Jack Kirby, and Vince Colletta - X-Men #12, page 9 Original Art (Marvel, 1965). Two titans of comic art teamed to create this pulse-pounding page from a key issue of theX-Men. Issue #12 featured the origins of both Professor X and his evil stepbrother, Cain Marko, aka the Juggernaut. The tension on this page was palpable as the mysterious, revenge-crazed Juggernaut was about to reveal himself to the teen-agers for the first time. The unstoppable powerhouse waded through Professor X's defenses effortlessly -- it was practically a stroll in the park for him! Alex Toth penciled the page over Jack Kirby layouts, with Vince Colletta slinging the inks. Some blue underpenciling is evident and story plot notes can still be read in the margins. The art measures 12.5" x 18.5". Three of the page's margins have been trimmed closely to the borders of the image area; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Mighty Marvel action such as this seared the saga of "The Origin of Professor X" into the hearts and minds of every Silver Age fan wise enough to spent twelve cents on that issue. Here's your chance to acquire a treasured piece of Marvel lore, recapture a piece of your childhood, and own a cool piece of art-- Excelsior!
John Totleben - Swamp Thing #60, page 21 Splash Page Original Art (DC, 1987). With creative co-conspirators Steve Bissette and Alan Moore, John Totleben produced Swamp Thing for DC Comics -- now considered a hallmark series in the annals of comics history. Here is page 11 from the David Bowie-inspired story, "Loving the Alien," written by Alan Moore. Utilizing ink, paint, collage and photography, Totleben crafts an enigmatic surrealistic landscape, worthy of any museum wall. The art has an image area of 10" x 16," and is in Excellent condition. Signed by John Totleben at the bottom right.
Herb Trimpe and Frank Giacoia - Marvel Team-Up #111 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1981). Marvel Team-Up began 1972 and the title was Marvel's answer to DC's The Brave and the Bold, which had Batman paired with a different character each month. Marvel took their top star, Spider-Man, and featured the web-spinner in a similar team-up feature. In this cover from 1981, Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia pit web-head and the Devil-Slayer against a demon of Cthuluian proportions, while members of the Defenders look on. The image area of the cover measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Irving Tripp (attributed) - Little Lulu Title Page Original Art (Gold Key, undated). Little Lulu, Tubby, and Annie star in this page featuring Lulu's remarkable "New Year's Resolution" -- one which is sure to be impossible to keep! Writer John Stanley and artist Irving Tripp teamed to create one of the most beloved series of side-splitting stories ever done in Marge's Little Lulu. Their work together ran from approximately 1948-1961. Originally John Stanley created both the story and the art, but as the comic became more successful and Dell increased its publishing schedule, the finished art chores were turned over to Irving Tripp, with John Stanley writing and laying out the stories. The image area of this page is 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. Add a few chuckles to your art collection with this this charming Little Lulu page!
George Tuska and Frank Giacoia - Iron Man #15 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1969). Here it is, Shellhead fans! From the last 12 cent issue of Marvel's Iron Man saga, comes this measureless masterpiece by Marvel stalwarts, George Tuska and Frank Giacoia. The Red Ghost sends the Unicorn to snatch Tony Stark's new "cosmic ray intensifier," which will restore Ivan Kragoff's cosmic-spawned powers. The Red Ghost sics his cosmic-powered apes on Iron Man while he bathes in the rays of Stark's stolen device. Quite awesome, nyet? The cover has an image area of 10" x 15". Most of the main image was drawn on another sheet of paper and pasted-on a piece of support paper. There is some staining around the title type paste-up at the bottom, and some glue residue stains from a missing title type at the top. The cover has most of its original title stats and logo box paste-ups. There is a stain on the top ape from a redrawn piece of art; otherwise this cover is in Very Good condition. Don't miss your chance to own this majestic Marvel masterwork!
George Tuska and Vince Colletta - Iron Man #48, Complete 21-page Story "The Fury and the Inferno" Original Art (Marvel, 1972). Here's a Bronze Age art bonanza for any Iron Man fan -- twenty-one pages of George Tuska's galvanized art! Most Iron Man issues ran only eighteen to twenty pages in length, so this epic-length story gave readers and collectors alike a sensational "overtime bonus." The thriller is jam-packed with hallmarked scenes from the armored Avenger's life. Tony Stark tries to regain control of Stark Industries, and the tale opens with great shots of Iron Man in flight. Next up, is a terrific scene of Tony Stark packing his collapsible armor into his briefcase. Marianne Rodgers, Tony's fiancee at the time, guest stars in several romantic scenes. Of course she's gorgeous, and also demonstrates her uncanny e.s.p. powers. Corporate ne'er-do-well Simon Gilbert, sinister chairmen of the board of Stark Industries, dies while sabotaging the Stark plant. At the yarn's climax, as part of Firebrand's origin and revealed for the first time, Simon Gilbert turns out to be be the father of Iron Man's nemesis. George Tuska Iron Man versus Firebrand fight pages have proven to be highly sought after fan-favorites in the art marketplace and at the end of this thriller, there is a no-holds barred, eight page battle royale between Iron Man and Firebrand! And if all that weren't enough, a flashback sequence recounts the death of Kevin O'Brian, also known as the Guardsman. The image area of each dynamic page measures 10" x 15". The pages have printer's oil stains, typical of Marvel art from this era, a few lettering corrections, and areas of white-out where lettering or art corrections were made; otherwise the art averages a Good condition. Face Front, Marvelites, and bid!
George Tuska and Vince Colletta - Avengers #137 Splash Page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1975). The mighty Thor struck his best "We want you -- to join the Avengers" pose for national TV. Vince Colletta, no stranger to Thor, provided the ink embellishment on George Tuska's Bronze Age splash. The indicia appears to be for issue #110 and Marvel production artists must have modified the numbering and date for the final printed version. This was the issue where the Avengers' line-up changed to Thor, Iron Man, Yellowjacket, Wasp, Beast, and Moondragon. The image area of the splash is 10" x 14". Aside from a missing caption at the lower left, and a few small stains in the top panel tier, the art is in Very Good condition
George Tuska and Rich Buckler - New Teen Titans #1 Preview Ad Splash Page Original Art (DC, 1976). From page 22 of Super-Team Family #7 comes this thrilling news -- "You've seen the Teen Titans as they were, now take a look at how they're gonna be! Robin! Speedy! Wonder Girl! Kid Flash! The Guardian!" This spectacular advertisement for the new Teen Titans comic #44 ( or series relaunch #1) spotlighted the all-new Titans, plus "The Man Who Toppled the Titans!" -- Dr. Light! A terrific "art bonus" is found on the back of the page -- Rich Buckler penciled and partially inked a superb sketch of a brawny barbarian, and completely out of the current DC "house style." Crom! The image area of the splash measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Henry E. Vallely - "Polly What's-Her-Name" Cover Original Art (Goldsmith, 1935-40). Henry E. Vallely is considered the very best that Whitman had to offer with its Big Little Books. A prolific artist whose originals are scarce, Vallely's art can be found in such Big Little Books as Gang Busters Step In, Jack Armstrong and the Mystery of the Iron Key, Jack Armstrong and the Ivory Treasure, and The Story of Charlie McCarthy and Edgar Bergen. This cover has an image area of 10" x 12". There is some overall aging, otherwise this art is in Very Good condition.
William Van Horn - Uncle Scrooge Adventures #36 Cover Original Art (Gladstone, 1996). Scrooge and the boys encounter the bagpipe-playing ghost of a long-lost relation in this moody cover. It's from the story "The Diamond of Duncan McDonald", a lively tale you'll enjoy reading (we've included a copy of the comic). The cover art measures 11" x 17", with an image area of 10.25" x 15", and is in Excellent condition. Mr. Van Horn has signed the piece in pencil and dated it 6-4-95.
Ethan Van Sciver and Andrew Hennessy - Impulse #67 Cover and Page Original Art, Group of 12 (DC, 2000) The Zen Master of Speed, Max Mercury, gets a surprise party, while keeping a cranky, watchful eye on his young ward Impulse, in these pages from the story, "Surprise," written by Todd Dezago. Appearances by Jay (Flash) and Joan Garrick, Jesse Quick, J'onn J'onzz, the Martian Manhunter, Wildcat, Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E., Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Superman, Aquaman, Plastic Man, and Woozy Winks. The image area of each page measures 1.5" x 16," with the exception of the double page spread on pages 2 and 3, which measures 20.5" x 16". The art is in Excellent condition.
Rick Veitch and Al Williamson - DC Comics Presents #85, page 7 Original Art (DC, 1985). Delirious with an alien infection, Superman hallucinates this fanciful scene from the Alan Moore story, "The Jungle Line". A masterful Superman/Swamp Thing page, penciled by Rick Veitch and inked by Al Williamson, with an image area of 10" x 15". Three corners and the top edge have been trimmed during the printing process, otherwise this top drawer page is in Excellent condition.
Matt Wagner and Alfredo Alcala - Demon #1, Complete Unpublished 23-page story, "Direction from the Darkness" Original Art (DC, 1987). A true stunner, this seems to be an alternate version of the first issue of Matt Wagner's The Demon (1987), with (lightboxed) inks by Alfredo Alcala instead of Art Nichols, who was the inker of record on the first Demon mini-series. There are editorial notes written in blue pencil on several pages. Wagner's dynamic pencils and Alcala's moody inks are a terrific combination, bringing a tone of verisimilitude to the story that the published version lacks. Rendered on vellum art paper, these pages measure approximately 11" x 16.5" overall and are in Excellent condition.
Ed Waldman - Modern Love #2, Complete 8-page Story "Money Stood in the Way of My Happiness" Original Art (EC, 1949). It's a difficult choice between love and wealth for Janet Mason when her guardian, Aunt Mary's hidden agenda for success in marriage includes a groom with piles of money. Aunt Mary almost succeeds in blocking her niece's happiness, when she places wealth at the top of her list of marriage requirements. Inspired art by Ed Waldman stir up this sentimental story of love almost lost. The image area of each page measures 13" x 18". There is some slight staining from a missing paste-up on the first page and some other very minimal staining on the first and second pages, otherwise this work is in Excellent condition.
Warner Brothers Studios - Cottage Background Preliminary Drawing Animation Art (Warner Bros., undated). This quaint little cottage at the edge of a small ridge is courtesy of an unidentified Warner Brothers animation artist. The drawing, which measures approximately 11.5" x 9," is drawn in graphite on animation paper. There are two light creases at the left and the right, a small tear at the upper left corner, and a small piece of tape at the top center, otherwise the art is in Good condition.
Western Publishing Artist - "The Black Hole" Coloring Book Cover Original Art (Whitman, 1979). In the late 1970s, "The Black Hole" was the Disney Studio's all-out attempt to make a science-fiction epic, coming on the heels of "Star Wars". It was Disney's first big-budget space epic, and certainly one of the studio's finest science-fiction films. This impressive poster-like illustration features the U.S.S. Cygnus, Maximilian, V.I.N.C.E.N.T., and -- of course -- the Black Hole. The cover's image area measures 16.5 x 23.75," and the art is in Excellent condition. The lot includes a copy of The Black Hole Coloring Book. Here's your chance to own a piece of the big-budget science-fiction film that holds a significant place in Disney history.
Lloyd White (attributed) -Tubby Complete 4-page Story "The Witch's Coat" Original Art (Dell, 1958). Practical jokes often misfire as Wilbur discovers when he pranks good ol' Tubby. Iggy, Willy, and Eddie also co-star. The image area of each page measures 13" x 18.5", and aside from areas of white-out used to art correct Wilbur's shirt after he removed his coat, the art is in Excellent condition. An interoffice memo from Anne DeStefano to a color artist, dated July 30, 1957 is included in this lot. It read, "Re: Jan-Feb. Tubby - 'The Witch's Coat' strip. Please note color of Wilbur's jacket - pages 1-2-3-4 -- red stripes." This memo indicates the yarn was slated to run in Tubby #26, but it did not appear in that issue. Perhaps it was unpublished or ran in another publication. The legendary John Stanley wrote Tubby's yarns up until issue #35 in 1959, so John Stanley most likely wrote this side-splitter. A hilarious Tubby yarn from the fifties -- all we can add is -- Yow!
Doug Wildey - Cowboy Illustration Original Art (1971). Doug Wildey, famed creator of "Jonny Quest," was one of the best cartoonists ever to work in the cowboy genre. Among the many Western titles he was celebrated for were The Outlaw Kid, Wyatt Earp, and Rio. This detailed cowboy illustration has an "art bonus" of a finely rendered pencil portrait on the back of the page; the finished illustration may have been slated for Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr.'s The Movie Cowboy portfolio. Comics historian Ken Quattro outlined the circumstances of this portfolio in an interview with Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr. "Back in 1971, I was lucky enough to visit Doug at his home. We sat around in his studio talking about comics and cartoonists and all the while I was distracted by the dozens of beautiful pen, brush and ink drawings that were hanging on the studio walls. Many featured famous Hollywood actors and all of them were Western scenes. During a break in the conversation, I said to Doug, 'You know, you should really publish those. I'm sure they would sell very well!' 'Yeah,' Doug replied, 'everybody always says that, but nobody does anything about it.' So I said I would do it! And I walked out of his house with about two dozen Wildey originals under my arm and proceeded to publish what I ended up calling The Movie Cowboy a few months later." The image area of this superb drawing is 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. Saddle up and bid, cowboy fans!
Al Williamson - Journey Into Mystery #43 pages 17 and 18 Original Art (Marvel, 1957). Two-thirds of the brief three-page story "Secret of the Strange Stone" are offered here for your enjoyment -- a nifty post-EC effort by the legendary Al Williamson. Rural folk Henry and Martha discover a small glowing stone that seems to slowly disintegrate anything it shines on, until Henry hits on the final solution. Williamson's expressive pen work really brings this chilly tale to life. The image area measures 12.5" x 18.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Bill Woggon - Millie the Lovable Monster #2 Cover Original Art (Dell, 1963). She's big, she's green and purple -- she's Millie the Lovable Monster, and she's the cutest dragon you're likely to ever see! Chills will go up and down your spine when you see the lovely Millie decked out in her finest for her monster party! Bill Woggon, creator of Katy Keene, is the artistic genius behind this monstrous masterpiece, which has an image area of 15" x 21". There is some staining along the bottom edge, outside of the image area and along the top, where the hand-drawn logo has been attached, and some limited white-out usage, otherwise this work is in Excellent condition. The lot includes a copy of Millie the Lovable Monster #2.
Basil Wolverton - Illustration Original Art (undated). Amusingly, astonishingly, and utterly singular, Basil Wolverton created some of the most bizarre and fascinating drawings done in comics. A master of the absurd, he is, with Robert Crumb, comics' most individual "cartoon" style artist. It is unfair, however, to label him as just a "cartoon" artist. He produced some of the most surreal and disorienting science-fiction stories ever, and his so called "bigfoot" work exhibits a total mastery of drawing and rendering, just as Robert Crumb's does. His influence reached far, and can be seen in a generation of Underground and above ground artists such as Will Elder, Wally Wood, and of course, Crumb. This pen and ink drawing measures 10" x 7.25," and is in Excellent condition.
Basil Wolverton - Illustration Original Art (undated). Basil Wolverton's comic book work alone totals more than 1,300 pages, appearing in regular format comic books such as Spacehawk, Powerhouse Pepper and Plop!. His work appeared in publications as diverse as Mad, Life, Pageant, Outboard, Cracked, and Famous Monsters of Filmland. Wolverton was elected to the Will Eisner Hall of Fame in July of 2000, in recognition of his lifelong contributions to the contributions to the industry. He was also inducted into the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1991. You can see why he was called "The Rube Goldberg of the human anatomy," in this weird, wacky 11.5" x 7.25" illustration. There is one very small stain at the left, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Wally Wood - Weird Science #18 Cover Original Art (EC, 1953). Good Lord! -- a science fiction fan would be hard-pressed to find a more spectacular vision than this Wally Wood masterpiece. As a squadron of flying saucers dropped atomic bombs, the readers were treated to a detailed view into one of the saucers, with a close-up of its alien crew, as they did their fly-by. Scenes such as this were bliss for almost every fantasy-starved kid who went to the movies in the fifties. The theme of a horrific alien invasion reached its zenith with Topps' 1962 Mars Attacks trading cards, and Wally Wood had a hand in creating those too. Cold War fears helped make such inconceivable destruction seem almost inevitable. Choke! Added to this iconic image was a caption emblazoned with one of the most hallowed names in science fiction -- Ray Bradbury. William Gaines noted, "I should mention that Bradbury was wild about our adaptations. He was really very happy with them, every new one he saw he just kept raving about them." The image area measures 13.5" x 19.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. Comic fans marveled at the love and dedication Wally Wood poured into his EC science fiction work, and here's a chance to acquire one of his finest covers ever!
Wally Wood and Harry Harrison - Weird Science #12 (#1) Complete 7-page Story "Dream of Doom" Original Art (EC, 1950). The multi-talented Wally Wood showcased his talents for action, fantasy, and satirical storytelling in this thriller-diller from the premiere issue of Weird Science. Harry Harrison, later a celebrated science fiction writer, recalled of the Wood-Harrison art team, "For EC it was chiefly western romances, and somewhere along the line we talked Bill into trying to start a science fiction comic. I was always a science fiction fan, and Wally was interested in science fiction too. I gave Gaines a lot of it to read. We just wanted to do a science fiction comic since there was none out there at that time. We kept working on Bill, and he finally took a flyer on it." Caricatures of Al Feldstein, Bill Gaines, Johnny Craig, Harvey Kurtzman are a hilarious highlight of this nightmarish lampoon of the comics industry. Wood's art reveals the powerful influence that Will Eisner's art had on his early career and his use of lettered "sound effects" is integral to the story . Each page of "Dream of Doom" has an image area of 13" x 18". Panels five and six of page seven are vintage photostat art corrections; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Don't miss out on your chance to win this milestone of EC lore!
Wally Wood - "The Return of Conan" Hardback Book Cover Original Art (Gnome Press, 1957). The Barbarian King has pretty much mopped up the room with these heavily-armed soldiers, his triumph complete as the last one falls. This striking cover is by EC immortal Wally Wood, and was used for the hardback edition of The Return of Conan by Bjorn Nyberg and L. Sprague de Camp. The image area measures 13" x 15" and the art is in Very Good condition, with just a little light creasing just above Conan's head, and a little overall aging. Wally Wood did very little Conan-related artwork, so don't hesitate to snap up this savage beauty!
Bernie Wrightson - Frankenstein Hand Colored Inside Back Cover Original Art (circa 1960s). Bernie Wrightson injected some shocking humor into Victor Frankenstein's legendary man-monster experiment. Production notes on the back of the art board indicate the piece was used as an "inside back cover," most likely for a sixties fanzine. In a recent Alter Ego article, Wrightson recalled, "My mother took me to see a 'Frankenstein' movie when I was really young, and it affected me very deeply...That led to seeing all the other 'Frankenstein' movies, led to reading the book, and I developed a lifelong love affair with Frankenstein and anything associated with it." The image area of this hilarious scene measures 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Bernie Wrightson - Unpublished "Pit and The Pendulum" Edgar Allan Poe Portfolio Painting Original Art (1976). Jeff Jones served as the model for this nerve-racking scene from Edgar Alan Poe's horror yarn, "The Pit and the Pendulum." Page 231 of Christopher Zavisa's lavish monograph, Berni Wrightson: A Look Back displays the reference photograph taken of Jeff Jones and has a commentary on this macabre masterwork. "One of the first paintings completed for the Edgar Allan Poe Portfolio was 'The Pit and the Pendulum'. Wrightson experimented using an impasto technique -- painting with very thick, broad strokes. The colors were very dark, being made up primarily of blacks, and browns. When the painting was finished, it was then varnished with a high gloss to protect it. The result, when lit by the printers' lights was a glare making it impossible to reproduce. When informed of the technical limitations of his painting, Wrightson painted a second version which was dominated by great areas of dark green. Wrightson's original idea for the 'Pendulum' painting can be seen in the photograph of Jeff Jones as the hapless victim of the Inquisition. Wrightson painted Jones chained to a cold concrete slab awaiting the blade of the pendulum." The image area of this oil on illustration board painting measures 15" x 22" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Bernie Wrightson - Batman: The Cult #1, page 6 Original Art (DC, 1988). Bruce Wayne makes his way down to the basement of a dark, rundown house to meet face-to-face with the Joker. Tired of the Joker's shenanigans, and fed up with his antics, with every anger-ridden word, Bruce changes into the Batman! A harrowing page featuring the Clown Prince of Crime and the Dark Knight, released during the Batmania of the late 1980s, featuring Wrightson's sensational art. The image area of the art measures 11.5" x 17.5" and the page is in Excellent condition.
Tom Yeates - The Saga of the Swamp Thing #6 page "Sins on the Water" Original Art, Group of 17 (DC, 1982). Seventeen pages from the story "Sins on the Water," written by Marty Pasko. Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 20. The edges of each page have been trimmed during the printing process, otherwise the pages are in Excellent condition.
Vaughn Bode - Cheech Wizard Complete Story Original Art (Cavalier, 1969). This finished penciled story was done in 1969, the year that Deadbone Erotica replaced Crumb's Fritz the Cat in Cavalier magazine; this was also the year that Bode won a Hugo for best fanzine artist, turning the 28 year-old introvert into a popular underground artist. As fickle as fate sometimes can be, Bode died six years later at the age of 34. There is an irony in this well-finished story; Cheech creates a Frankenstein that is driven to blow out his "frontal lobe" with a pistola after the litany of comical conversation (amongst the Cheech rowdies) frustrates the poor monster to end his short-lived life. This large full-story was a gift to the great Berni Wrightson, who would occasionally be a guest artist for Bode's "Purple Pictography". Vaughn's odd-ball inscription on the back of this piece reads, "For Berni, to look at sometimes... or eat... its yours, sans sales tax, until the sun supernovas, then I want it back. Always, Vaughn Jan, 1971." As an aside, Bode refers to SU (Sorcerer's University) in this piece, but we think he was probably plugging his alma mater, Syracuse University, where he studied commercial art. The pencil-and-ink panels were done in sections, which were pasted onto a larger piece of illustration board (some are beginning to lift off) which is stained, with a tear on the right edge and a corner crunch, none of which affect the image area. Size is 21.5" x 15, and the overall condition is Very Good.
Vaughn Bode - Cheech Wizard Complete 1-page Story "Son of Cheops" Original Art (undated). Cheech Wizard encounters a rather foul-mouthed young girl (or does she only look young?) who shows him her discovery -- a mini-pyramid in the woods. Typically cosmic 'n' crazy, this Cheech strip is rendered in grey wash, in classic Bode style. Image area is 9.5" x 12.5"; tastefully matted to an overall size of 14" x 17". Excellent condition.
Robert Crumb - Maxwell Street Alley Blues Album Cover Original Art (Barrelhouse, 1972). If there is one thing Robert Crumb was passionate about in the 1970s, it was "da blooze." Here's an album cover featuring Big John Wrencher and his Maxwell Street Blues Boys with art and lettering from the one and only R. Crumb. Big John was a fixture of the Chicago blues scene, usually found playing the harmonica in the Maxwell Street area. Crumb supplies a nice, Art Deco-style portrait of the band, along with display lettering for the album's name, and text lettering for the song list. A wildly angled city skyline is also included in the graphics. A Paul Morris Gallery sticker on the back lists the piece (actually three pieces matted together) as ink, graphite, and white-out on paper, measuring 26" x 14 3/8". We can add that the combined art looks to be in Excellent condition.
Rick Griffin - Flying Eyeball Sketch Original Art (undated). The late artist Rick Griffin was well known for his work in the seminal Underground anthology title Zap Comix, as well as for his mind-bending poster designs during the halcyon days of the San Francisco Summer of Love. One of the most celebrated images re-occuring in Griffin's work was the Flying Eyeball; here's a fantastic sketch of that iconic image holding a Hopi mask, drawn in marker on lined school paper measuring 11" x 8.5". Other than a few smudges, it is in Excellent condition. Boldly signed in heavy pencil.
Greg Irons - The Legion of Charlies #1 Cover Original Art (Last Gasp Eco-Funnies, 1971). Although Greg Irons took a lot of heat for the sex and violence in his work, he was not shy to tackle social issues. On-the-edge killers were natural bedfellows for on-the-edge comics: neither respected the rules. The Legion of Charlies was one of the all-time classic undergrounds, and it compared the atrocities committed by the Manson Family to those perpetrated by American troops in Vietnam. Irons handled the art chores with his usual raw approach, and inked the image on Craft Tint board and then colored over that with marker. The cover's image area measures 6.25" x 9" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Greg Irons - Deviant Slice Funnies #1 Cover Original Art (Print Mint Press, 1972). Self-taught cartoonist Greg Irons arrived in San Francisco in early 1967, and roamed around the Haight-Ashbury, prolifically rendering acid-enhanced impressions in his sketchbook. He would later use these images in the creation of his rock posters. Apart from poster art, Irons became known as one of the seminal figures in Underground comix, but it was the art of tattooing that eventually became his all-consuming passion. "Greg was somewhat ahead of the game in that he could just flip through his sketch book and cop ideas. A lot of what he drew were bizarre conglomerates of urban decay," said his brother, Mark Irons. Which leads us directly to this gluttonous pen and ink, and watercolor illustration, created for the cover to the first Deviant Slice Funnies. Irons listed Mad artists, Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Elder, Wally Wood and Jack Davis as his earliest influences, and you can feel their inspiration in this decadent delineation from 1972. The cover's image area measures 8" x 11" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Greg Irons - Deviant Slice Funnies #1 Back Cover Original Art (Print Mint Press, 1972). The late, Underground great, Greg Irons, died in 1984, leaving behind a legacy of socially aware and gut-wrenchingly gritty comix. Together with Tom Veitch, his Vietnam strips were literally years ahead of their equivalents in other, more respectable media. Irons was a giant in fantasy tattoos as well, and also worked on the Beatles' classic animated film "Yellow Submarine". In 1972, he created this unforgettable cover illustration for Deviant Slice Funnies #1, featuring a limbless soldier without a face, as a parody of Time Magazine. Titled "Johnny Comes Marching Home" -- it's enough to make you wince! The cover has an image area of 8" x 12" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Denis Kitchen - Mom's Homemade Comics #1 Complete 4-page Story "South Pole!" Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1969). The title character to Denis Kitchen's first Underground Comix series, Mom's Homemade Comics, is featured in this soap-opera parody concerning the Wrodzelewski family. Funny thing is, Mom looks years younger than her "teen-age" daughter, Mary! The whole family hits the skids in this epic episode, as father gets laid off, older son Steve drops his bowling league, Junior can't find papers to roll his "pot" in, and the television set is busted! Great early art from one of the pioneers of Underground publishing. The pages have all been drawn to printed size, with an image area of approximately 6" x 9"; each page was then mounted to a second piece of illustration board for an overall size of 7" x 10". The art is in Excellent condition.
Dennis Kitchen - ProJunior Back Cover Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1971). Huzzah! It's time to fight V.D. with ProJunior as he warns us to "Beware of Venereal Disease!" The cover showcases Dennis Kitchen's wispy, yet firm, line work. The 9" x 13" pen and ink illustration was accented with watercolor. Kitchen's detail is impressive -- how did he ink those lines so thin? This biting satire was used as the full-color, back cover to ProJunior #1, an all-star salute to Don Dohler's wacky 1960s fanzine character who had "reverse eyes." The type in the balloon at the top of the image was done on an acetate overlay. There is some slight staining around the title lettering; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Denis Kitchen - Teen-Age Horizons of Shangrila Complete 5-page Story "I Was a Teen-Age... Hippie!" Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1970). "A shocking tale of today's kids that TELLS IT LIKE IT IS!" Or something like that! Denis Kitchen's tongue-in-cheek expose of the counter-culture is loaded with wild gags and fantastic fine-line art. The Harvey Kurtzman influence runs deep here, as Kitchen piles on the puns and "eyeball kicks" throughout these five wacky pages! The art is on Craft-tint board measuring approximately 9.75" x 12.5"; aside from a very minor amount of staining, all pages remain in Excellent condition. Far out!
Gilbert Shelton - Zap Comix #4, Complete 5-page Story "Wonder Wart-Hog Breaks Up the Muthalode Smut Ring" Original Art (Apex Novelties, 1968). Zap #4 stretched the Supreme Court's "community standards" doctrine, which allowed each community to define pornography in relation to the local consensus, beyond the limit. Between the front and back covers of this historic issue, the seeds of discontent were born. The police busted City Lights bookstore in San Francisco and in New York Zap Comix #4 was prohibited from being sold over the counter. Gilbert Shelton burlesques both the sexual dynamic of Superman and the lurid reputation of the Underground Comix in this five-pager from 1968. Like Clark Kent, Shelton's protagonist, mild-mannered reporter Philbert Desanex, hides a superpowered identity, in this case the ultraviolent right-wing crusader Wonder Wart-Hog ("The Hog of Steel"). Superman's heroic interventions become Wonder Wart-Hog's fascist totalitarianism, and the repressed sexuality of the Lois Lane/Clark Kent/Superman triangle comes uncorked with a hyperbolic vengeance. The sexual content and exaggerated violence of Shelton's story cannot hide its roots both in superhero comics themselves and in the comic that supplies the crucial link between the Code-approved comics and the undergrounds, Mad magazine. These five pages by Shelton have an image area of 9.5" x 14.5" and are in Excellent condition.
Gilbert Shelton - Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers "Dope" Pin-Up Original Art (Rip Off Press, 1972). A "before and after" shot of the Freak Brothers reveals it all -- before "turning on", the hairy housemates were poster boys for scouting, the church, and the American Way of Life. Now, they're burned-out losers, but at least Fat Freddy looks happy! This incredible piece served as the back cover to Freak Brothers #2, as well as a poster that at one time could be found at every "head shop" in the country. If you're looking for the ultimate example of Freak Brothers art by Gilbert Shelton, look no further, my friend! This is the one! The art measures 13.5" x 16", with an image area of 12" x 14.75". White-out use is evident in a number of areas, and there is some very minor soiling and tack holes along the border which does not affect the image. Overall condition is Very Good.
Art Spiegelman - Real Pulp #1 Complete 5-page Story "Pop Goes the Poppa" Original Art (Print Mint, 1971). "Vhen Vickedness Strikes -- Nearby iss Alvays... the Viper!" So begins this sordid tale of juvenile lust and murder, written and drawn by Pulitzer Prize winning artist Art Spiegelman (Maus). The Viper would reappear a number of times, particularly in the pages of Bijou; this early story is an all-time favorite of collectors. That Eddie -- Oy! Such a bad boy!! The art was drawn on heavy paper measuring 11" x 13.75", with an image area of 9.5" x 12.5". All pages were then mounted to illustration board. Condition on all is Very Good, with only minor soiling, mainly along the borders. All zipatone areas are beginning to show light discoloration. This is a highly desirable item, as very little Spiegelman art makes its way into the marketplace, let alone something of this vintage. Don't let this opportunity slip away -- bid!
Skip Williamson - Bijou #5 Complete 8-page Story "Voice of Doom" Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1970). Ragtime Billy, America's most beloved right-wing television personality, has been injected with a rare drug that turns his voice into a killing machine! Will the country perish with his next broadcast? Eight pages of goofy nonsense by one of the premier Underground cartoonists, Skip Williamson. These prime pages are packed with Williamson's trademark touches, and will be the highlight of any Underground original art collection. The art has been drawn on stiff illustration board, with an image area of 11" x 15"; most pages have been protected from the elements by a sheet of acetate taped top and bottom to each board. All are in Excellent condition.
S. Clay Wilson - "The Pirates Pay Day Pin-Up Original Art (1967). One of the rarest and most sought-after items by Underground legend S. Clay Wilson is his near-impossible-to-find portfolio of drawings, printed in Lawrence, Kansas by Charlie Plymell (print run = 100) before both made the move to San Francisco. Well, here's something even better than that -- an original page from that celebrated portfolio! It's one of Wilson's classic pirate portraits, a subject matter that Wilson had explored since the time of his earliest childhood drawings; this example represents the first of many to see print and be unleashed upon the Underground Comix market. This is an incredible find for S. Clay collectors; expect heavy bidding on this item! The art has been drawn on sketchbook paper measuring 13.75" x 11"; aside from a very small tear that does not enter the image area, this piece is in Excellent condition.
S. Clay Wilson - Zap Comix #3 Pirates Pin-Up Original Art (Print Mint, 1968). From that most legendary Underground comic title, Zap, comes this classic S. Clay Wilson illustration of Captain Edward St. Miquel Tilden Bradshaw and his crew, as they encounter some bloodthirsty (and how!) pirates. No one can turn out pages quite like Wilson (who dedicated the piece to his fellow Zap artist, Gilbert Shelton), loaded with detail in every inch. Scan the page (if you have the stomach) and observe just how many loose teeth and dismembered body parts litter the ship's floor! See how many odd tattoos you can spot, on some very odd places! Drawn in ink on paper measuring 17"x 12", in Excellent condition. Get all fired up over this one and bid, mateys!
S. Clay Wilson - Illustration Original Art (circa 1961). From the twisted mind of S. Clay Wilson comes a shocking look into his childhood. In a self-portrait, Clay illustrated one of the brutal beatings his father used to administer as he was growing up. Signed "Leo" on the front, this was how Clay signed his pieces before his underground days. This illustration is in black and red ink, with some pencil. It was also signed in pencil on the back, "S. Clay Wilson, circa 1961". The image fills the entire 9" x 11.5" piece of paper, has no white-out, and is in Excellent condition.
S. Clay Wilson - Pin-Up "The Possessed, Exorcists, Demons and Gurus in a Free-For-All" Original Art (1974). Stare into the black heart of depravity in this magnificent S. Clay Wilson extravaganza. Wilson holds back nothing in his portrayal of all things wicked (plus a few poor nuns, no doubt forced to commit acts too depraved to mention here) in this mind-blowing 17" x 11" drawing. It's in Excellent condition, with sparkling black ink laid over Wilson's blue-pencil sketch lines. You'll be haunted by this one, Underground fans; even more so if you fail to place a bid!
S. Clay Wilson - Pin-Up "The Psychopathic South Side Blade-freaks" Original Art (1970). "S. Clay Wilson's unfathomably beautiful, twisted, sadistic, and inhuman encyclopedia of variations in torture is dedicated to the exploration of humanity's darkest moments". So says Artforum about one of the most macabre visionarys to make his mark in Underground Comix. This piece has an added dimension with its use of red ink in addition to the black; it may have seen print in the UG classic Thrilling Murder Comics, in 1971. At any rate, it's more murder and bloodshed, as depicted by a truly unique talent. The image area measures 12" x 9", and is in Excellent condition. Watch out for those switchblades! Spoink!
S. Clay Wilson (as "Crank Collinwood") - Complete 1-page Story Original Art (1968). This little slice of S. Clay Wilson depravity is actually pretty tame compared to his more violent work; still, this one-page strip is sure to offend many! Drawn small for use in a digest-size book (this page saw print in Snatch Comics), this one may appear tiny, but believe us, it's got what Wilson collectors want! The page measures 5" x 7", and is in Excellent condition.
S. Clay Wilson - Captain Pissgums Keeps an Eye Out Sketch Original Art (2001). In yet another pub down the road, Captain Pissgums has a little trouble with an errant glass eye, in this raunchy sketch by S. Clay Wilson. One of the original infamous Zap cartoonists of the 1960s, S. Clay Wilson creates shocking, violent strips densely populated by pirates, dykes and demons. This pen and ink and pencil drawing has an image area of 10.5" x 7.75" and is in Excellent condition. Signed by S. Clay Wilson.
S. Clay Wilson - Complete 3-page Story "Whip Tip Tales" Original Art (1969). Two pirates are captured and face an interrogation -- one with a shapely female, the other with a hideous mate named "Booger" in this violent vintage two-pager. Only S. Clay Wilson could think up stuff like this! The pages measure 8" x 12"; outside of some light soiling on page one, all are in Excellent condition. This is classic S. Clay!
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Abortion Eve #1 (Nanny Goat, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. An early feminist comic discussing the pros and cons of abortion, with an original print run of 20,000. Lyn Chevle art is featured. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
All Canadian Beaver Comix #1 (Georgia Straight, 1973) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Artist Rand Holmes and his character Harold Hedd are featured in this title, which also sports a luridly fetching cover by Holmes. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
ArmadilloToons Comics #1 (Jim Franklin, 1969) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This Austin, Texas-produced Underground is a real toughie to track down, and is high on many collector's want lists. Here's a very nice copy, with interior art by Gilbert Shelton and Jim Franklin. This comic was listed with a value of $100 back in 1982, in the Official Underground and Newave Comix Price Guide by Jay Kennedy. CGC census, 3/05: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Beer Comix #1 (Public Publications, 1971) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Here's a Canadian Underground by Dave Geary that doesn't pop up too often. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Die Gretchen #nn (Speleo Press, 1973) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Fans of the old Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, Texas during the early 1970s might want to check this oddball Underground out. Rather than just Comix, it's filled with drawings, photos, and poster designs for the Armadillo and the Old Vulcan Gas Works. A scarce book; this is the finest copy we have ever seen. But we still don't know who Gretchen is, or why anyone would want her dead! CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Douglas Comix #nn (Douglas Records, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This is a highly sought-after Underground Comix-style catalog of books, films, and records produced by the Douglas Communications company in 1972, using a number of UG artists. When these rarities pop up, they tend to disappear fast, so get that bid in quick! Art by Denis Kitchen, Art Spiegelman, Jay Lynch, Skip Williamson, Bobby London, Vaughn Bode, and many more. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Everwuchawe #nn (Atlantis Distributors, 1973) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to Off-white pages. A rare one indeed for Underground fans. Art by Charlie Loving, Jay Gaulding, and Dennis Harper. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Felch Cumics #1 (Last Gasp, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8, White pages. This is it -- the single most depraved Underground of all time! Second printing of this filthy classic, featuring art by Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Robert Williams, Jay Lynch, Bill Stout, and others, all of whom should be ashamed of themselves! Bad boys! CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Fuktup Funnies #1 (Head Imports, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. For every well-know Underground Comic of the 1970s, there are several more like this. The cover art by Marty Nelson is very reminisant of Robert Armstrong, of Mickey Rat fame. CGC census, 3/10; 1 in NM, none higher.
Garbage Comix #1 (Krus McDonald, 1973) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. It's usually a safe bet to ignore the claim of "Collector's Item" on the cover of a comic book, but not in this case. Garbage Comix is the real thing; and very tough to find. Here's an attractive copy, in beautiful condition. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Ghost Mother Comics #1 (Pirate Press, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Here's a tough book to find, and as nice a copy as you're likely to see. Art by John "Mad" Peck and S. Clay Wilson. CGC census, 3/05" 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Gothic Blimp Works #1 (East Village Other, 1969) Condition: VG/FN. Here's the real jive on this particular item! This is the first issue of one of the best of the early Underground compilations, printed and distributed in New York in a tabloid format. Acting as editor was none other than cartoonist Vaughn Bode, whose work appears inside along with cover artist Robert Crumb, Jay Lynch, Spain Rodriguez, Art Spiegelman, Joel Beck, Kim Deitch, S. Clay Wilson, Larry Todd, and more -- a veritable who's who of the Underground! Distribution was scarce outside of the East Coast; as a result, all issues of Gothic Blimp Works have become very tough to come by. Most copies that survive have been folded and are quite ragged; this copy, while sustaining some edge wear (including a one inch tear in the right cover margin), is flat and fairly clean. As Mr. Goodbar says, "Dis is da stuff!"
Gothic Blimp Works #2 (East Village Other, 1969) Condition: VG. Hey! Wait a minute! This classic cover by Robert Crumb, showing one of his typical schoolgirl-type characters being assaulted by a slobbering wino, make this one of the most sought-after of all Underground Comix. There's plenty of great stuff between the covers, though -- artists like S. Clay Wilson, Spain Rodriguez, Kim Deitch, Jay Lynch, Art Spiegelman, and others all contribute material that has, for the most part, not been reprinted since. This issue is particularly tough to find, and when you are lucky enough to locate one, it's usually folded and ragged. While this copy does have slightly ragged edges, it is very flat and clean, having never been folded. Grab this goody while you can!
Gothic Blimp Works #3 (East Village Other, 1969) Condition:VF. "Hello... my name is "Ab Normal"! Robert Crumb's satiric look at middle-class America fronts this issue of Gothic Blimp Works, which also contains work by Kim Deitch, Willie Murphy, Jay Lynch, Spain Rodriguez, Vaughn Bode, Trina Robbins, and others. All issues of this landmark Underground tabloid are scarce; finding one in this kind of condition is practically unheard of! Never folded, clean, and sharp, with only the slightest bit of aging is all that will keep you from thinking you're somehow back in 1969! Don't let this one pass you by, or you'll feel like Mr. Natural does on this cover!
Gothic Blimp Works #4 (East Village Other, 1969) Condition: VF+. Spain Rodriguez contributes a far-out space fantasy illustration to this issue's cover. Inside, there's more great rarely-seen work by S. Clay Wilson, Trina Robbins, Mike Kaluta, Roger Brand, and Vaughn Bode. This is another beautiful unfolded copy, looking almost as fresh as when it first appeared back in 1969. Incredible!
Gothic Blimp Works #5 (East Village Other, 1969) Condition: VF-. These Gothic Blimp Works are so hard to find! Especially when they look this nice! This is another copy that somehow managed to be stashed away unfolded, with only the tiniest amount of wear noticeable along the inside page edges. Artists include Kim Deitch (cover), Jay Lynch, Justin Green, Spain Rodriguez, Bill Griffith, Trina Robbins, and more.
Gothic Blimp Works #6 (East Village Other, 1969) Condition: VG. This issue features Gilbert Shelton's "Radical Campus Freakout" cover, complete with nude (mostly) female students being chased by a band of horny-looking policemen! What a way to kick off a comic book! Inside, there's work by Robert Crumb, Vaughn Bode, Spain Rodriguez, Roger Brand, Bernie Wrightson, and more. This copy has at one time been folded, but the fold lines are light, and the overall condition is still pretty nice.
Gothic Blimp Works #7 (East Village Other, 1969) Condition: VF-. Zap Comix mainstay Robert Williams turns in a suitably freakish cover (note the elongated skull unearthed by the stunned anthropologist in the lower right corner). Inside, there's plenty of Underground fun with artists Art Spiegelman, Trina Robbins, Kim Deitch, Gilbert Shelton, Spain Rodriguez, S. Clay Wilson, and more. This beautiful copy shows only the slightest bit of wear along the inside page edges. Good luck digging up a better copy than this one!
Gothic Blimp Works #8 (East Village Other, 1969) Condition: VF-. This last issue of Gothic Blimp Works is also the hardest to find, due to low distribution. If you weren't in New York City back in 1969, chances are you didn't see this one. The cover is a famous "Mr. Natural" illustration by Robert Crumb, which has been used in a number of ways (like t-shirts); here it is in it's original presentation. The back cover reprints issue #2's cover art by Crumb, with an solicitation to subscribe; apparently no one did. Contributing artists include Spain Rodriguez, Vaughn Bode, Kim Deitch, and Harvey Kurtzman, who added to a jam called "Come the Revolution." This copy is flat and well-preserved.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Grunt Records #2 (Grunt Records, 1973) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Giveaway Underground comic promoting Grunt Records (home at the time of Jefferson Airplane/Starship, Hot Tuna, and others), featuring art by Greg Irons and Tom Veitch. CGC census, 3/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Grunt Records #nn (#1) (Grunt Records, 1972) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. This square-shaped promo comic was originally included in copies of a Jefferson Airplane album. Unlike issue #2, this one is somewhat scarce. Greg Irons provided the full-color art.
Insect Fear #1 (Print Mint, 1970) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. One of the things that make collecting Undergrounds so interesting is spotting the influence of other, older comics on the cartoonists of the 1960s and early '70s. Spain Rodriguez was obviously influenced by EC horror comics here, but he also managed to add a sci-fi twist to the works with the subject matter -- insects. Good stuff, with contributions by S. Clay Wilson, Gilbert Shelton, and Robert Crumb. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Jiz Comics #nn (Apex Novelties, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Here's one of the titles that really made the Underground notorious! Jiz Comics has to be one of the nastiest, filthiest, most perverted, and yes, funniest comics to come from the twisted minds of Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Spain Rodriguez, Rory Hayes, Victor Moscoso, and more. Second Printing. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
The Life and Loves of Cleopatra #nn (Rip Off Press, 1969) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Notorious early small format Underground, in a third printing. All printings are scarce! CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 7.5, none higher.
The Machines #nn (Syracuse University, 1967) Condition: VF-. This black and white pamphlet-sized comic was produced and printed during Vaughn Bode's Syracuse, New York college days, in 1967. Tough to find, this shows Bode working in the style he would become famous for.
Marching Marvin the Red Watcher #nn (Sunbury Productions, 1966) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. Joel Beck's second comic (after Lenny of Laredo in 1965), produced as a college comic book. Beck's early books like this are considered forerunners to the Underground Comix movement that began in earnest with the publication of Zap Comix a year after Marching Marvin. This first printing copy is rare and very desirable. NOTE: there is a very small crack in the CGC holder on the upper right side, near the hologram sticker. CGC census, 3/05: 1 8.0, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Miscellaneous S. Clay Wilson Underground Comics Group (Various, 1969-75) Condition: Average NM-. The gross-out king of Underground Comix, S. Clay Wilson, is responsible for these rather horrid books. Please don't blame us! If you're not faint-hearted, read on -- the lot consists of Bent; Pork; 2.; the untitled comic known as S. Clay Wilson Portfolio Comix; the low print-run minicomic Murder; and a FN+ copy of Drawings by S. Clay Wilson, which was limited to 1000 copies. But wait! That's not all! We'll also toss in some free tumblers, er, that is, a black and white print of Wilson's "Nightmare Living Room #2", an 8.5" x 11" card stock print in FN-. That should be enough Wilson depravity for anyone! Please take these away, now!
Mr. Natural #1 (Apex Novelties, 1970) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Second printing of the classic Robert Crumb solo comic. CGC census, 3/05:1 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Mr. Natural #2 (Apex Novelties, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Robert Crumb's classic solo comic book, featuring that all-knowing sage Mr. Natural and his chief follower, Flakey Foont. First printing, as noted on the CGC holder by the 10/71 date. CGC census, 3/05: 3 in 9.6, 4 higher.
Mr. Natural #3 (Apex Novelties, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Robert Crumb's man for all ages is at it again in this collection of New York Village Voice one-page strips. First printing. CGC census, 3/05: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Neurocomics, Timothy Leary #nn (Last Gasp, 1979) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Writer Pete Von Sholly produced this Underground Comix starring the late Dr. Timothy Leary, along with help from long-time UG artist George DiCaprio (father to actor Leo DiCaprio). CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Pagfeek Papers #1 (Kitchen Sink, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Oddball Underground by artist Mark Morrison. Original print run of 10,000 copies. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Powermowerman #1 (Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This isn't an Underground, but a rare educational giveaway comic featuring art by someone who would become a powerhouse among Underground artists -- Vaughn Bode. Disguised as a superhero comic, Powermowerman and his sidekick Clipper give handy tips on using power lawn equipment safely, while chasing a bad guy "the Scamp", who causes carelessness among hapless citizens. While it's believed this 16-page book had a large print run, few copies seem to turn up today, making this a scarce and highly desired comic -- especially in this kind of condition! CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
The Profit #1 (Go Broke Press, 1966) CGC FN+ 6.5 White pages. Artist Joel Beck paved the way for Underground Comix with his college-era publications like this one. His biting satire is coupled with a loose, sketchy art style reminiscent of Harvey Kurtzman. A classic. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 6.5, 2 higher.
Radical America Komiks #1 (Rip Off Press, 1969) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. A classic early compilation featuring Gilbert Shelton, S. Clay Wilson, Victor Moscoso, and Jay Lynch. The Freak Brothers and Wonder Warthog appear in stories by Shelton. First printing, with Lester Maddox's 2-tone saddle shoes on the cover. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Skull Comics #1 (Rip Off Press, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Second printing of this EC-inspired title, with art by Greg Irons, Dave Sheridan, Rory Hayes, Fred Schrier, and Jack Jackson ("Jaxon"). CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Sleazy Scandals of the Silver Screen #1 (Hollywood Heritage Press, 1973) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Original small-sized printing (with silver ink used on the cover) of this "Hollywood Babylon" style Underground, depicting the seamier side of Tinsletown. Art by Kim Deitch, Art Spiegelman, Spain Rodriguez, Bill Griffith, and more. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Slow Death #1 (Last Gasp, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. More EC-influenced funnies for you, this time with an ecological slant -- check out Greg Irons' cover of the Metromonster, devouring Mother Earth and reaching out to grab the Moon. Inside contributors include Robert Crumb, Gilbert Shelton, and Jack Jackson. First printing. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Sunpot #1 (Stellar Productions, 1971) Condition: VF/NM. Vaughn Bode's spacy classic, complete with insert map. This cool little black and white book is getting harder and harder to find.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Zap Comix #1 Cover Proof (Second Printing), Don Donahue File Copy (Apex Novelties, 1968). A cover proof to the comic that got Undergrounds going. The impact of Zap Comix on pop culture cannot be overstated. It truly changed the way comics would be produced forever. This cover has been held on to by the printer, Don Donahue, since 1968. In Near Mint condition, now is the chance for you to add this piece of Underground history to your collection! From the collection of Chris Bell.
Zap Comix #0 First Printing (Apex Novelties, 1967) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Robert Crumb's first attempt at creating a solo comic book almost didn't get published. He completed the art, handed it off to someone he thought he knew to publish it, and it was never seen again. After publishing another book as Zap #1, photocopies of this issue turned up, which Crumb re-inked and published as Zap #0. This is a scarce first printing, noted by the hairline mark in the lower part of the "Z". Jerry Weist's 2000 Comic Art Price Guide lists this edition with a VG 4.0 value of $350. CGC census, 3/40: 2 in 4.0, 10 higher.
Session 3
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Adventures Into the Unknown #33 (ACG, 1952) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. Ken Bald cover. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $60. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.0, none higher.
Adventures Into the Unknown #43 Northford pedigree (ACG, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Call it unknown, call it supernatural, or call it pre-Code horror -- the gent on Ken Bald's cover would probably say it's horror! This is the highest-graded copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Air Fighters Comics #1 (Hillman Fall, 1941) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Here is the premiere issue of a series that ran for 22 issues bearing this title, then another decade as Airboy. The cover spotlighted the Black Commander -- and we encourage you to cherish every panel of his story, as it was his only appearance. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $738. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 6.0, 4 higher.
Air Fighters Comics V2#8 (Hillman Fall, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Many of this title's covers were masterpieces of pure design (with pretty darn good drawing to back it up), but this malevolent image might be the most striking of all. Though the cover focuses on the Pacific theater of war, inside the comic the Nazi menace is also confronted. Fuje (aka Bob Fujitani) is among the issue's artists. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $394. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 8.0, 3 higher.
All-Negro Comics #1 (All-Negro Comics, 1947) Condition: FR/GD. This one-shot is a Gerber "9," or "very rare," and it's called "rare" by Overstreet as well. Note that it cost 15 cents back when a dime was the norm! This copy is FR/GD with brittle pages, but note that there aren't too many better ones out there -- Overstreet says, "seldom found in fine or mint condition; many copies have brown pages." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $684.
All Top Comics #10 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2. It's a bondage cover, a "headlight" cover, and oh yeah, an action cover too, with artist Jack Kamen serving up the combination. The lovely ladies aren't limited to the cover, not with Matt Baker contributing interior art. The lineup of characters includes Fox's biggest names, with Rulah the Jungle Goddess and Phantom Lady joined by token males Jo-Jo and Blue Beetle. And no copy has been graded higher than our offering by CGC to date, so what more can you ask for? Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,825. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
All Top Comics #12 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. All of Fox Features' brightest stars are on hand in this issue: Rulah, Jo-Jo, and the Phantom Lady all appear, and in addition to all of that skin, there's even a character who's usually fully dressed, the Blue Beetle. The issue's artists include Jack Kamen. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,091; NM- 9.2 value = $1,475. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Amazing-Man Comics #17 (Centaur, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Louis Glanzman cover. Bob Lubbers art. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $255; VF 8.0 value = $531. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.0, none higher.
Amazing Adventures #1 (Ziff-Davis, 1950) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. This issue's painted cover is by pulp artist Robert Gibson Jones. Inside is artwork by some of the industry's top talents, including Wally Wood (premier EC artist), Alex Schomburg (premier Timely cover artist), Murphy Anderson (premier DC science fiction artist and inker), and Ogden Whitney (premier ACG cover artist). Alex Schomburg's contribution to the interior art is quite unusual, as almost all of his other comic book work was limited to cover art. The CGC case has a crack at the top left on the back. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $481. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 7.5, 4 higher.
America's Best Comics #1 (Nedor Publications, 1942) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. This first issue doesn't turn up very often -- CGC has only certified three copies to date, and this is the first copy we've seen in a grade this nice. Could we be looking at an uncredited Alex Schomburg cover? You be the judge, but it does look like his work to us, and Schomburg did draw many covers for Nedor (aka Better, aka Standard). The series featured the top heroes from the company's other books, Exciting Comics, Thrilling Comics, and Startling Comics. The top stars were the Black Terror and Doc Strange, pictured on the cover with their sidekicks Tim and Mike, respectively. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $538; FN 6.0 value = $807. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 5.0, 1 higher.
America's Best Comics #8 (Nedor Publications, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg's cover was mighty wishful thinking back in early '44, when Allied troops could only dream of penetrating all the way to Berlin. That's the Black Terror, the American Eagle, Pyroman and Doc Strange stomping on a Hitler picture and Hermann Goering's nameplate, among other things. One of the characters inside the issue was the Liberator, a milquetoast who became a superhero when he drank an ancient potion; alas, this was his last outing in this series. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $548; NM- 9.2 value = $740. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
America's Best Comics #18 (Nedor Publications, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. It's Doc Strange, the Black Terror, and the Fighting Yank to the rescue on this bondage cover by (who else?) Alex Schomburg. All three heroes appear inside the comic, too, and they're joined by fellow Nedor stalwart Pyroman. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $875. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
An Earth Man on Venus #nn (Avon, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This science fiction one-shot boasts interior art by Wally Wood and a cover by Gene Fawcette. The issue is a Gerber "7". Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,700. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #1 (Archie, 1953) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. This series was seemingly around forever (pretty close: 1952-1991), and it's a neat treat to see the first issue, which is a square bound giant. Everyone knows that Reggie and Jughead were the pals and Betty and Veronica the gals, but did you know that Dave Berg of Mad fame contributed art to this first issue? The cover's by Archie veteran Bill Vigoda. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $231; VF 8.0 value = $481. CGC census (04/05): 1 in 6.5, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Atomic Comics #1 (Green Publishing Co., 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. What made you think this is a DC comic? Was it the cover art, which swipes Detective Comics #8? Was it the logo, which swipes Action Comics? Is it the presence of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's Radio Squad, which appeared in More Fun Comics for years? Or how about the story with Barry O'Neill, who used to be in Adventure Comics? OK, we agree, this one-shot is very DC-like. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $819; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,260. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 8.5, 12 higher.
Baseball Comics #1 (Will Eisner, 1949) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Will Eisner cover. Eisner and Jules Feiffer art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $142. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 4.0, 2 higher.
Baseball Heroes #nn (Fawcett, 1952) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. This one-shot features biographies of the greats enshrined in Cooperstown. The photo cover shows Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $494. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.5, 4 higher.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Believe It Or Not! by Ripley #nn (Simon and Schuster, 1929) Condition: VF. This Platinum Age artifact is a first printing, followed by many reprintings. The newspaper strip began in 1918 and is still running. Robert Ripley was already a newspaper phenomenon and a bestselling author when he released this collection of amazing facts. Doubtful you will find a nicer copy. 64 pages, paperback. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $240. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Blackhawk #11 (Quality, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. A great checkerboard cover sets this book off from the rest, and is further accentuated by the book's amazing Near Mint-plus grade. Perfectly white, with deep colors and a flawless spine and edges, the book is near-unimprovable. Reed Crandall provides interior art, while Al Bryant does the cover. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,125. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Blackhawk #18 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Reed Crandall's cover showing the Blackhawks in repose leaves a lot of open space, and that yellow surface would expose a lot of flaws on a lesser copy... not so with this Mile High specimen. It's the only copy of the issue graded above 9.0 by CGC to date. The cover is by Reed Crandall; the interior art is by Crandall and Bill Ward. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Blackhawk #20 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. In the postwar era, Blackhawk didn't need to save the free world from Nazis any more, but there were still damsels in distress who needed rescuing, as on this bondage cover by Reed Crandall. There's more Crandall art inside the comic, and a story drawn by Bill Ward, as well. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Black Magic #1 (Prize, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Jack Kirby was simply the best in the business -- look what he did with this cover, despite having little room to work with thanks to a huge logo and some space-eating word balloons. Kirby joined up with his usual partner Joe Simon for an interior story. There's also art by Mort Meskin, Bruno Premiani and Bill Draut. This is the highest-graded copy overall, and the only one graded above 9.0, that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,700. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
The Black Terror #14 (Nedor Publications, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Call them Better, call them Standard, call them Nedor -- this publisher's output will always be collected thanks to the great run of Alex Schomburg covers. This one's got Schomburg's usual mix of gap-toothed goons, a smiling hero, and a damsel in distress. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $625. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Blood Is the Harvest #nn Black and White Edition (Catechetical Guild, 1950) Condition: NM-. One of the most notorious give-away comics ever, this anti-Communist propaganda comic was produced at the height of the Cold War. Overstreet says there are only five known copies of this black-and-white version. In the story, a bystander, hearing that a "young martyr" is being honored by the Soviets, tells the reader the true story of that boy, namely that he turned in his own father to the police state, resulting in the execution of his family and everyone who lived on his street. The bystander concludes the issue by wryly asking, "What if the whole world were Soviet?" A letter detailing the provenance of this copy is included. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $700.
Blue Beetle #50 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Jack Kamen, one of the great cheesecake artists of the Golden Age, graced the Blue Beetle series with eleven covers during the late '40s, creating a run highly coveted by collectors. One look at this cover, and you may well be caught in the "headlights" as well. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Blue Beetle #50 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This issue's story is called "the Hairy Informer," but there's no hairy guy on the cover, thank goodness. Instead, it's typical Fox va-va-voom stuff, courtesy of one of the masters of good girl art, Jack Kamen. Place your bid as soon as you can, we'll leave the headlights on for you! Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $925; NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Blue Beetle #54 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Must... write... description but can't... stop... looking at... cover! Seriously, while many "good girl" cover fans would point to one of the Phantom Lady issues as the pinnacle of all things va-va-voom-ish, we'd say it's time for the stunning image that graces Blue Beetle #54 to get its due. What's surprising is that this cover hasn't been attributed to one of the usual "good girl" aces like Jack Kamen or Matt Baker; it certainly measures up to anything those two ever did. Dr. Fredric Wertham featured the issue in the book Seduction of the Innocent with the comment, "children call these 'headlights' comics." Not just children, Doc! Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $806; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,240. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8,5, 2 higher.
Blue Bolt #1 (Novelty Press, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. In the very next issue of this series, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby would collaborate on their first superhero, while in this premiere issue, readers were treated to the origins and first appearances of no fewer than six characters: Blue Bolt, Sub-Zero Man, White Rider and Super Horse, Dick Cole, Wonder Boy, and Sgt. Spook. This amazing issue also has the distinction of artwork by Paul Gustavson and Joe Simon! Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $930. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.0, 3 higher.
Blue Bolt #1 (Novelty Press, 1940) CGC GD 2.0 Cream to off-white pages. Origin of Blue Bolt by Joe Simon. First appearances of Sub-Zero Man, White Rider and Super Horse, Dick Cole, Wonder Boy, and Sgt. Spook. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $310. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 2.0, 4 higher.
Blue Ribbon Comics #14 (MLJ, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Mr. Justice, a ghost who has come back from the dead to fight crime, is the cover star of this issue. And while cover artist Sam Cooper may not be a big name, the list of interior contributors includes Mort Meskin, Irv Novick, Paul Reinman, and Charles Biro. This is the first time we've offered this issue, and our copy is the only one that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $544. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Boy Explorers #1 File Copy (Harvey, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Having created successful kid groups for both Timely and DC, Simon and Kirby did the same for Harvey with the Boy Explorers, who made their debut in this issue. The cover and interior art are by S&K. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $875. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Boy Explorers #1 (Harvey, 1946) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. First appearance of the Boy Explorers. Simon and Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $201. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.0, 8 higher.
Boys' Ranch #4 File Copy (Harvey, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Simon and Kirby art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $209; VF/NM 9.0 value = $305. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Boys' Ranch #4 (Harvey, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Simon and Kirby art. From the Harvey files. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $209; VF/NM 9.0 value = $305. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Brenda Starr #14 "D" Copy pedigree (Four Star, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Is it hot in here, or is it just us? Actually, it's just Jack Kamen, who delivered one of the most memorable "good girl" covers of all with this issue. The book Comics: Between the Panels named this one of the top ten "headlight" covers of all. And while we're discussing genres, any collector of bondage covers would be hard-pressed to pass this one up as well! Our pedigree copy is surpassed by only one other according to CGC's most recent census. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $816; NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Brenda Starr V2#3 Mile High pedigree (Superior, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. What's Brenda Starr doing on a horror/mystery cover? This was certainly the only such cover of this book's run, making the issue quite collectable. Overstreet speculates that Matt Baker may have been among the contributors. You won't be able to do better than this copy from the Edgar Church collection, which is the highest-graded copy that CGC has certified to date. CGC notes, "Very small amount of dried glue on last 3 pages." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $875. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Brenda Starr V2#11 (Superior, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This issue is scarce according to both Overstreet and Gerber. These are all-new adventures of the lady reporter, not strip reprints. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $637; NM- 9.2 value = $860. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Brick Bradford #7 (Better Publications, 1949) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Golden Age Western title. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $95. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Bruce Gentry #2 (Superior, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Bruce gets busy saving a busty babe from burning wreckage on this Kamen-esque cover, showing a hint of the cheesecake that was so prevalent in that era. This copy is eye-popping, as the NM+ grade implies. Perfect edges, flawless spine, and a cover that is clean and defect-free. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $410. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Buck Rogers #5 (Eastern Color, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Newspaper strip hero Buck Rogers was a seminal figure in the history of science fiction. Ray Bradbury has often cited the strips as an inspiration, and no doubt many other creators would as well. This issue's story was continued in Famous Funnies #80. Only one copy of this issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $600; VF/NM 9.0 value = $925. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Bulletman #8 (Fawcett, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Bulletman and Bulletgirl take on a confident villain known as Mr. Ego! Dave Berg contributed art to a backup feature. Note that the CGC slab has a 2 1/2-inch crack at the top rear, not affecting the comic. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $506. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher.
Captain Battle Comics #1 Denver pedigree (Magazine Press, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This premiere issue features the origin of the wolf-like superhero known as Blackout, drawn by Don Rico (the cover art is courtesy of artist by the catchy name of George Harrison). As of this writing, only the Mile High copy has been certified with a higher grade by CGC. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $888; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,369. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Captain Midnight #1 (Fawcett, 1942) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. Captain Midnight was a radio star who made it in other media too, including movies, TV, and even comics. This was his first Fawcett appearance, and his origin is told here as well. And Fawcett used a technique they employed many a time, namely putting their big seller, Captain Marvel, on the cover to introduce the newcomer. The book has Jack Binder art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $620; FN 6.0 value = $930. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 5.0, 3 higher.
Captain Midnight #62 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Captain Midnight, a radio star as well as a comic hero, soars into action. This is the only copy certified with a grade above 9.0 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $310. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Casper the Friendly Ghost #10 (Harvey, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. The Overstreet value for this milestone issue (the first appearance of Spooky) seem to be glaringly low. After all, Spooky #1 would not hit the stands for another 2 1/2 years; yet it boasts a Guide value double that of Casper #10. And note that the highest-graded copy certified as of this writing is a 9.0, making this file copy, which comes from the collection of a member of the Harvey family, one of the best available. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $174; VF/NM 9.0 value = $267. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Casper the Friendly Ghost #11 (Harvey, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Bill Hudson cover. This is the highest-graded copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. From the Harvey files. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $97; VF/NM 9.0 value = $149. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Casper the Friendly Ghost #12 (Harvey, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Bill Hudson cover. From the Harvey files. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $97; VF/NM 9.0 value = $149. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Casper the Friendly Ghost #13 (Harvey, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Light tan to off-white pages. Warren Kremer cover. From the Harvey files. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $87; VF/NM 9.0 value = $134. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Casper the Friendly Ghost #20 (Harvey, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This is the first appearance of Wendy the Witch, one of the best-known Harvey characters of all! Frankly, we're puzzled as to why the Guide value for this issue isn't much higher. If you're investing in Harvey keys, don't miss this one, as no copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $375. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher.
Catman Comics #27 (Continental, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. An L. B. Cole flag cover (with the Army, Navy, and Air Force all represented) is a great way to start off an issue, and there are more great artists inside the book, with Carmine Infantino, Bob Fujitani, Rudy Palais, and Don Rico all contributing. The origins of both Catman himself and his sidekick Kitten are detailed here. The issue is a Gerber "7," and one of only three copies that CGC has certified as of this writing (it's the highest-graded of the bunch). Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $888; NM- 9.2 value = $1,200. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Cave Girl #13 Bethlehem pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1954) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Bob Powell cover. Thunda story with Powell art. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $209. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Chamber of Chills #22 (Harvey, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Overstreet doesn't mince words when discussing Chamber of Chills: "About half the issues contain bondage, torture, sadism, perversion, gore, eyes ripped out, acid in face, etc." So this issue's fairly disturbing torture cover is par for the course. The scene is by Lee Elias; interior artists include Manny Stallman and Joe Certa. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $350. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
The Cisco Kid #7 (Dell, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Ernest Nordli cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
The Cisco Kid #41 (Dell, 1958) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Last issue of the title. Photo cover. Lee Elias art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Claire Voyant #2 (Pentagon, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. A dramatic and sexy cover by Jack Kamen graces this second issue of Claire Voyant. There's no Kamen art inside, but a lurid "good girl" cover like this should satisfy collectors' need for a Kamen fix. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $447; NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 4/05: 4 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Classic Comics #1 The Three Musketeers (Elliott, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is the Original Edition of this premiere issue, the first of a long, long series that soon changed its name to Classics Illustrated (and changed publishers from Elliott to Gilberton). For the Musketeers it was all for one and one for all, but in this auction, it's every man for himself -- get your bid in early! Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,356; VF 8.0 value = $3,164. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 7.0, 4 higher.
Classic Comics #5 Moby Dick (Gilberton, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. HRN 10. Conray Products edition. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $170; VF/NM 9.0 value = $245. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Classic Comics #7 Robin Hood (Gilberton, 1942) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. Original edition (HRN 6). Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $261. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 5.5, 1 higher.
Classic Comics #9 Les Miserables (Gilberton, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This is the original edition in the version with a slick paper cover (called 1A by Overstreet). You've read the Victor Hugo book, seen the musical, and can't stop humming "Master of the House," right? Then you need this 8.5 copy of the comic, one of the nicest copies CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $544; VF/NM 9.0 value = $835. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Classic Comics #11 Don Quixote (Gilberton, 1943) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Original edition. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $506. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 7.5, none higher.
Classic Comics #13 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Gilberton, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. HRN 15 (Long Island Independent edition). Overstreet speculates that this may be the first-ever horror comic. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $200. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Classic Comics #13 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Gilberton, 1943) CGC Apparent FN+ 6.5 Slight (P) Cream to off-white pages. Original edition (HRN 12). CGC notes, "small amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $123; VG 4.0 value = $246; FN 6.0 value = $369.
Classic Comics #26 Frankenstein (Gilberton, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. This is the Original Edition of this issue. Overstreet speculates that the book may be only the second horror comic ever. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $600. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 7.5, none higher.
Classic Comics #34 Mysterious Island (Gilberton, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Here's the original edition of this last issue as Classic Comics before the series became Classics Illustrated. The story is Mysterious Island, by the founder of modern science fiction, French writer Jules Verne. This is the only copy of the issue to be certified with a grade above VF+ by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $460. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Classic Comics Library Gift Box (Gilberton, circa 1943) Condition: Average FN/VF. Rare to find this complete set of second editions of the first five issues of Classic Comics in this special "Classic Comics Library Gift Box" format. The issues include #1 (The Three Musketeers), #2 (Ivanhoe), #3 (The Count of Monte Cristo), #4 (The Last of the Mohicans), and #5 (Moby Dick), with an average condition of FN/VF. The colorful, attractive box grades about VG+. Approximate Overstreet value for comics = $650. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Clue Comics #7 (Hillman Publications, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet refers to this issue's "classic torture cover," and it's all the more disturbing due to its similarities to real-life Nazi atrocities of the day. The hero of the scene is Boy King, ruler of a small European nation that has been overrun by the Nazis. This is the only copy of this issue graded above 9.2 by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Clue Comics #7 "D" Copy pedigree (Hillman Publications, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Tony DiPreta's cover and interior artwork gave this Hillman title a distinctive look, and Overstreet gives a "classic torture cover" designation to this one. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2; 1 higher.
Cocomalt Big Book of Comics #1 (Chesler, 1938) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. This promotional comic received a scarcity rating of "8" in Gerber's Photo-Journal. The comic certainly offered an eclectic mix: radio comedian Joe Penner (whose big catchphrase was "Wanna buy a duck?") shares the cover with six (not seven) dwarves, and inside there's everything from Little Nemo by Winsor McCay to the science fiction hero Dan Hastings (drawn by Fred Guardineer). There's also Jack Cole art in these pages. The cover is by Charles Biro. A glance at the back cover tells you how old this comic is -- it shows Frank Leahy before he became coach at Notre Dame and Hall of Famer Alex Wojciechowicz before he even started playing pro football! The highest grade CGC has assigned for this issue is a 7.5. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $645; VF 8.0 value = $1,344. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher.
Complete Book of True Crime Comics #nn (Wm. H. Wise & Co., 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. This whopping 132-pager contains re-bound issues of Crime Does Not Pay; according to Overstreet, #22 (the scarce first issue of that title) is among them. Artists represented here include Frank Giacoia, Bob Montana, Dick Briefer, and Norman Maurer. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $719. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.5, none higher.
Coo Coo Comics #28 (Nedor Publications, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Crackajack Funnies #9 Lost Valley pedigree (Dell, 1939) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Red Ryder, one of the most popular comic book cowboys, made his first comic book appearance in this issue after having early success in a newspaper strip. Also in the issue are popular characters such as Don Winslow of the Navy, Tom Mix, and more. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,106; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,703. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Crack Comics #1 Ashcan Edition (Quality, 1940) CGC VG 4.0 White pages. Ashcans are hand-produced comics made for purposes of securing a copyright, and by definition only a few copies at most exist of each, putting them among the rarest items the comic book collector can hope to acquire. This is the first time we've ever seen or heard of a Crack Comics ashcan, and the provenance of this one is impeccable, as it's from the collection of Gill Fox, who was an editor at Quality and also drew the covers of many of its comic books. The issue features the origin and first appearance of the Black Condor, with a story by Will Eisner and art by Lou Fine. There's also a slew of other attractions including Madame Fatal, who is a retired actor who fights crime disguised as an old lady! While the VG 4.0 Guide value for the regular comic is $940; this ashcan edition is not listed in Overstreet. CGC census 3/05 (for ashcan edition): 1 in 4.0, none higher. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Crack Comics #29 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Captain Triumph, who had first appeared two issues previously, was a hero who could merge with the ghost of his dead twin brother, gaining super powers in the process. He's drawn on the cover by Ruben Moreira of later DC fame, and inside the issue by Alfred Andriola, who's best known for drawing the Kerry Drake strip. The backup features include Jack Cole's Slap Happy Pappy. This is the first time we've seen a copy this nice of #29, and we don't expect ever to see one that even comes close to this Mile High copy. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Crack Comics #29 Rockford pedigree (Quality, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Ruben Moreira's cover depicts Captain Triumph in one of that hero's earliest appearances. The Captain is drawn inside the comic by Alfred Andriola, who's best known for drawing the Kerry Drake strip. The backup features include Jack Cole's Slap Happy Pappy. Comes with the Rockford certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $428. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Crime Reporter #3 Mile High pedigree (St. John, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This gem from the Mile High collection offers stunning "good girl" cover artwork by Matt Baker, with interior art by George Tuska. Seeing as how there are just four copies of this issue in the current CGC census, it seems this is not a common issue; bidders may be interested to note that the second-highest graded copy was certified at just FN 6.0. With only three issues in this title's run, you can pick up one-third of the series with this single issue! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $485. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Cyclone Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Bilbara, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. We're amazed by the whites on this Mile High copy! Take the back cover -- it's the same ad for a $1 desk we've seen on lots of comics from this era, but we're used to seeing at least a bit of edge tanning on the white ad. Not so here. The artists include Charles Quinlan of Catman fame and future Superman artist George Papp. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $850. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Dagar, Desert Hawk #23 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Bondage cover. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $268. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.5, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #1 - Daredevil Battles Hitler (Lev Gleason, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Adolf Hitler's photo appearance on this cover makes it one of the most memorable comics of the Golden Age. Inside, readers were treated to a Daredevil-Claw battle, and DD got an assist from Silver Streak, Lance Hale, Cloud Curtis, Dickey Dean, and Pirate Prince for his battle with Hitler. The cover is signed "Woodro," meaning Charles Biro and Bob Wood. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $8,820; VF/NM 9.0 value = $14,410. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.5, 4 higher.
Daredevil Comics #29 (Lev Gleason, 1945) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Charles Biro cover. The highest graded copy of this issue certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #34 (Lev Gleason, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Charles Biro cover. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $257; NM- 9.2 value = $340. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.0, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #38 Ohio pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Daredevil and his kid sidekicks the Little Wise Guys appear to have a bit of a sadistic streak on this cover. But what else would you expect from artist/editor Charles Biro and friends, who brought you Crime Does Not Pay? This issue has a retelling of Daredevil's origin. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $409; NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Dick Cole #6 (Curtis, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. L. B. Cole cover. Alden McWilliams art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $135. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher.
Doc Savage Comics #1 (Street & Smith, 1940) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Slight (P) Off-white pages. Street & Smith Publications introduced the good Doc to comics in 1940, first in Shadow Comics, then shortly thereafter in his own title here. This painted cover, unfortunately uncredited, certainly brought a pulp "feel" to the new genre. The issue is a Gerber "7." CGC notes, "Restoration includes: cover cleaned & pressed, cover reinforced." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $484; VG 4.0 value = $968; FN 6.0 value = $1,452; VF 8.0 value = $3,388. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Down with Crime #4 Crowley pedigree (Fawcett, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. They fought the law and the law won: some safecrackers eat lead on this pre-Code cover (and if that's not enough justice for you, some other crooks get perforated by Tommy guns on the back cover). The issue has interior art by Bob Powell. This is the highest-graded copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $180. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Dynamic Comics #17 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This series from the house of Chesler starred the appropriately named Dynamic Man. This particular issue was illustrated in Seduction of the Innocent. Not only is this Mile High book the best known copy, the only other CGC-graded specimen checks in at a modest 3.5. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $840. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Educational Projects Coloring Book #nn A Christmas Carol - Vancouver pedigree (Educational Projects, Inc., circa 1945) Condition: NM. Canadian publication, not listed in Overstreet. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Educational Projects Coloring Book #nn Action Stories of the Mounties - Vancouver pedigree (Educational Projects, Inc., circa 1945) Condition: NM. Canadian publication, not listed in Overstreet. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Educational Projects Coloring Book #nn Aladdin and the Magic Lamp - Vancouver pedigree (Educational Projects, Inc., circa 1945) Condition: NM. Canadian publication, not listed in Overstreet. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Educational Projects Coloring Book #nn Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Vancouver pedigree (Educational Projects, Inc., circa 1945) Condition: NM. Canadian publication, not listed in Overstreet. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Educational Projects Coloring Book #nn Three Musketeers - Vancouver pedigree (Educational Projects, Inc., circa 1945) Condition: NM. Canadian publication, not listed in Overstreet. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Educational Projects Coloring Book #nn Treasure Island - Vancouver pedigree (Educational Projects, Inc., circa 1945) Condition: NM. Canadian publication, not listed in Overstreet. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Exciting Comics #49 (Nedor Publications, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This issue of the Golden Age series features the last appearance of Kara, Jungle Princess, and a snazzy Alex Schomburg cover that has the Black Terror fighting crime -- with a fire axe! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $740. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Exciting Comics #51 (Nedor Publications, 1946) CGC NM 9.4. The Black Terror got to grow to enormous proportions on this cover -- why should Sub-Mariner and the Spectre have all the fun? The illustration is by Alex Schomburg, of course. This issue features the first appearance of Miss Masque, a wealthy socialite who -- you guessed it -- has a secret identity and fights crime. Also of note is that this issue features art by Al Hartley and Bob Oksner. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Famous Funnies #202 (Eastern Color, 1952) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Includes a one-page ad with Frank Frazetta art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $46. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Famous Funnies #209 (Eastern Color, 1953) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Most Frank Frazetta fans can rattle off the numbers 209-216 as being the run of Frazetta's Buck Rogers covers for Famous Funnies. So here's the first of that amazing run! Some spine stress and a slight crease on the back cover seem to have prevented this copy from receiving a higher grade, but the front cover image looks great, and that's what it's all about here. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $369. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 5.5, 29 higher.
Famous Funnies #216 (Eastern Color, 1955) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Buck Rogers never looked more spectacular than on the great run of eight covers by Frank Frazetta. This issue had the last Frazetta cover in addition to being one of the final issues of the long-running series. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $769. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.0, 4 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Fawcett Miniatures #nn - Captain Marvel Jr. and the Case of the Poison Press (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Wheaties giveaway. Bulletman also appears. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $195. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Feature Books #42 Blondie (David McKay, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $121; VF/NM 9.0 value = $173. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Feature Books #52 Mandrake the Magician (David McKay, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Mandrake "In the Land of X." This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $410. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Feature Comics #80 Crowley pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Featuring Doll Man. Al Bryant cover. Gill Fox and Tony DiPreta art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $235. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Feature Comics #107 Ohio pedigree (Quality, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Al Bryant cover. Paul Gustavson and Sid Lazarus art. This is the only copy of #107 that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $76. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0; none higher.
Fight Comics #12 (Fiction House, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Wow. While we love Dan Zolnerowich's covers in general, as soon as we saw this spectacular one it vaulted to near the top of our Fiction House favorites thanks to the amazing draftsmanship. The big baddie on the cover appears inside the issue too, menacing Rip Regan, Power-Man. A couple of other top artists contributed in George Tuska (drawing Shark Brodie) and Reed Crandall, who drew the story of prizefighter Kayo Kirby. We couldn't believe that there was no pedigree notation on this slab; the yellow covers front and back look amazing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Fight Comics #27 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Artist Dan Zolnerowich came up with a new twist on the bondage cover for this issue -- "girl on a propeller" is a visual you don't see often. Inside the comic, there's the work of two "name" artists in Nick Cardy and Lee Elias. You'd probably expect that this Mile High copy is the highest-graded that CGC has certified to date, and indeed it is, but we'll add that it's also the only one graded above 6.0. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $360. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Fight Comics #50 (Fiction House, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The allure of this Fiction House series is explained succinctly by Overstreet as, "Bondage covers, lingerie, headlights panels are common." Yesss! Most of the Fiction House covers of this period were by unsung Joe Doolin, who rendered the sexy Tiger Girl in bondage on this cover. Matt Baker drew the Tiger Girl and Kayo Kirby features, and there's also art by Lily Renee. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $265. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Fight Comics #50 (Fiction House, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Joe Doolin cover. Matt Baker art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $141. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, 4 higher.
Fighting Yank #1 Pennsylvania pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Having proven himself as a co-star of Startling Comics, the Fighting Yank took his three-cornered hat and patriotic punch-outs to his own title. This bondage cover sees the Yank in Pacific theater action. The issue boasts interior art by Jack Binder. It also has the last appearance of the Western hero known as the Rio Kid. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,731; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,666. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Fighting Yank #1 (Nedor Publications, 1942) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white to white pages. This premiere issue features art by Jack Binder. Also of note is the only appearance in this series of the range-ridin' Rio Kid. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $554; FN 6.0 value = $831. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 5.0, 4 higher.
Fighting Yank #10 Mile High pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This Alex Schomburg action cover has many a collectable element -- bondage, torture, and a whole passel of nefarious Nazis too. The cover colors on this Mile High copy look absolutely great. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $825. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Fighting Yank #12 Big Apple pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. If the wild image of Hirohito in bondage (by Alex Schomburg) on the cover of this issue isn't enough for you, how about the incredible page quality? This is another fantastic Big Apple copy, bested by only one other in the current CGC census for issue #12. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 12/04: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Fighting Yank #17 (Nedor Publications, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. The war may have been over, but the Fighting Yank still had foes to vanquish, including the mad scientist types on this Alex Schomburg cover. CGC notes, "Rusted staples." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $317; VF/NM 9.0 value = $484. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Forbidden Worlds #1 River City pedigree (ACG, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. How's this for a dream team: Frank Frazetta and Al Williamson! Those two all-time greats teamed up for this issue's lead story. The other two-headed monster here (the one on the cover) is courtesy of artist Ken Bald, and veteran hand Paul Reinman drew a story as well. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Forbidden Worlds #1 (ACG, 1951) CGC VG+ 4.5 Light tan to off-white pages. Al Williamson and Frank Frazetta art. CGC notes, "rusted staples." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $308. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 4.5, 14 higher.
Four Color #9 Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold (Dell, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. The word "genius" is bandied about a lot, but few comic enthusiasts would dispute Carl Barks' inclusion in that category. This milestone issue boasts Barks' very first Donald Duck story, "Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold." This is by far the most highly prized comic of this series' 1,300-plus issue run! Barks drew the cover as well as the interior art. Huey, Dewey, and Louie also appear. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $5,800; VF/NM 9.0 value = $9,813. CGC census 12/04: 2 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Four Color #27 Mickey Mouse (Dell, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. "Mickey Mouse and the Seven-Colored Terror" is the feature here -- it's only Mickey's second Four Color appearance (and his first in Series II). The interior art is by Ken Hultgren. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $629; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,015. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Four Color #69 Fairy Tale Parade (Dell, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Walt Kelly cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $187. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.0, none higher.
Four Color #141 Mickey Mouse (Dell, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. "Mickey Mouse and the Submarine Pirates." Harvey Eisenberg cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $158. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Four Color #157 Mickey Mouse (Dell, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. "Mickey Mouse and the Beanstalk." Donald Duck appearance. Harvey Eisenberg art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $242; NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Four Color #170 Mickey Mouse (Dell, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. "Mickey Mouse on Spook's Island." Harvey Eisenberg cover. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $136. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Four Color #182 Porky Pig (Dell, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. It's "Porky Pig in Ever-Never Land," with the lovely Petunia by his side! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Four Color #247 Flash Gordon (Dell, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $225. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Four Color #386 Uncle Scrooge - Double Cover (Dell, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Uncle Scrooge's first solo story, "Only a Poor Old Man," makes this issue a milestone in Duck history. Both this issue's cover and the interior art are by Carl Barks. This is the de facto Uncle Scrooge #1, as the character would appear in two more Four Colors before his own title began with #4. This story has deservedly been reprinted many a time, but of course there's no bigger thrill than owning the original. CGC notes, "1st cover 7.0, interior cover 9.0." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,304; NM- 9.2 value = $1,800.
Four Color #496 The Green Hornet (Dell, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The Green Hornet made his Dell debut in this issue, which features a painted cover. This is the highest-graded copy overall, and the only copy graded above 9.0, that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $385. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Four Favorites #14 Pennsylvania pedigree (Ace, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Features the Unknown SOldier and Captain Courageous. This is the only copy of this issue certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $275; NM- 9.2 value = $360. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Frank Buck #70 (Fox, 1950) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. First issue of the title. Wally Wood art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $196. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.5, none higher.
Funland #nn (Ziff-Davis, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. If you've never seen this one before, join the club... a club which includes CGC (this is the only copy that has been slabbed as of this writing)! As far as we know, this is the first time the publication date of 1952 has been nailed down, as Overstreet guessed "1940s," with Gerber venturing "circa 1949." And of course, puzzle-type comics are notorious for having cut-outs, puzzles filled in, etc., resulting in low grades, so this NM- copy of the square bound comic may well be the nicest one in existence. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Funnies #37 (Dell, 1939) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is the first time we've seen this issue here at Heritage, and it's the only copy that CGC has certified to date! The star of the book is Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars, and other features include Alley Oop and the flying ace known as Sky Ranger, The copy was obviously downgraded a bit due to a newsstand-type marking across the cover, but look at the whiteness of the cover, with no trace of yellowing, and those vibrant cover colors. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $231. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.0, none higher.
Gene Autry Comics #1 (Fawcett, 1941) CGC Apparent VF/NM 9.0 Extensive (P) Off-white pages. This is ranked as the most valuable Western comic book by Overstreet, at nearly double the value of runner-up Hopalong Cassidy #1. Both Gerber and Overstreet call this issue "rare." It's from the singing cowboy's brief Fawcett series that preceded his long run at Dell. Autry himself is pictured, guitar in hand, on the back cover photo. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: moderate amount (of) color touch, spine splits sealed, cover reinforced (back cover replaced with color copy)." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $774; VG 4.0 value = $1,548; FN 6.0 value = $2,322; VF 8.0 value = $5,418; VF/NM 9.0 value = $8,709.
Gene Autry Comics #3 Rockford pedigree (Fawcett, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Photo back cover. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $312; VF 8.0 value = $650. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 6.5, 3 higher.
Gene Autry Comics #4 (Fawcett, 1943) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Till Goodan art. Note that the CGC slab has two-inch cracks at both the rear upper left and rear upper right, neither affecting the comic itself. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $312. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 5.5, 8 higher.
Gene Autry Comics #6 File Copy (Fawcett, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Cowboy Gene shore looks happy on this Till Goodan cover. You'll be smiling, too, once you corral this stunningly crisp file copy into your collection. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $531. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher.
Gene Autry Comics #6 (Fawcett, 1943) Condition: VG+. Nice copy of the early series that preceded the longer-running series from Dell. Some dust shadowing and light stains along the edges, but the spine is solid and cover colors bright. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $170. CGC census 4/05: in 4.5, higher.
Gene Autry Comics #7 (Fawcett, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Till Goodan cover and art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $255; VF 8.0 value = $531. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 7.0, 2 higher.
Green Hornet Comics #37 (Harvey, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Simon and Kirby art is the biggest "draw" here (they contributed a Kid Adonis feature), but this issue also has the work of Bob Powell, Al Avison, and Bill Draut. The cover is by Avison. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $485. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.4, none higher.
Green Hornet Comics #47 (Harvey, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This issue was the last of the title's run. Its baseball-themed cover looks like the work of Al Avison to us. And a backup feature stars a character whose longevity almost matches the Green Hornet's, namely newspaper strip hero Kerry Drake. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $385. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Harvey Comics Hits #56 The Phantom (Harvey, 1952) CGC VF- 7.5 Light tan to off-white pages. Bondage and skull cover by Rudy Palais. From the Harvey files. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $154. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.5, 5 higher.
Haunted Thrills #3 (Farrell, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Includes a drug use story. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $177; VF/NM 9.0 value = $256. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Hickory #2 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. We're glad we finally got an issue of Hickory to offer to our legion of frantic bidders! This is the only copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date, and it's the Mile High copy to boot. The book features backwoods humor in the tradition of Li'l Abner. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Hit Comics #24 Rockford pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. So why is this book called Hit Comics? A Luftwaffe guy is about to find out on Reed Crandall's patriotic cover. The interior artists include Jack Cole (of Plastic Man fame) and Fred Guardineer. This issue marked the last hurrah for two recurring features that had been in the title since #1: the Strange Twins (one's a hero, one's a villain) and the Red Bee. Comes with the Rockford certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Hooded Menace #1 (Realistic Comics, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This unusual one-shot might look like typical exploitation fare from the mind of a comic book artist, but as Overstreet notes, it's "based on a band of hooded outlaws in the Pacific Northwest, 1900-1906." The issue is a "Gerber "7", and our offering is the only copy certified with a grade above VG+ by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $293. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
How Stalin Hopes We Will Destroy America #nn (Joe Lowe Co., 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. This great Cold War period piece is a 16-page giveaway comic that doesn't turn up very often -- it's a Gerber "7". And look at the grade -- we can't remember ever seeing a book with a paper cover certified 9.8 before. This is the highest-graded of the mere four copies that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Ibis The Invincible #1 (Fawcett, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Graceful figures and outstanding draftsmanship are two Mac Raboy trademarks, and they're showcased superbly on this cover. While Ibis' series only went on to a six-issue run, he's one of Fawcett's more enduring characters, as a longtime standby in the pages of Whiz Comics. This issue also has the art of none other than Dave Berg, drawing the adventure of Sir Butch, a fella from Brooklyn who goes back in time (we kid you not!). Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,072; NM- 9.2 value = $2,800. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Jamboree Comics #1 (Round, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Funny animal stories. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $285. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Jimmy Durante #2 Mile High pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Sinatra sang, "and James Durante's looks, they give me a thrill," and we love the old schnozzola too. But we never thought we'd see the schnoz in Western action on a comic book cover! How can you resist this one? This issue is also known as A-1 Comics #20. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $540. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Johnny Hazard #7 (King Features Syndicate, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. New stories, not reprints. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Jo-Jo Comics #7 (#8) (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This issue #7 is actually #8, since the previous issue was #7 too. It's also a #2 of sorts, as #1-6 were funny animal comics! Moving on to less confusing matters, we'll note that this title was a fine vehicle for "good girl" art, with the pioneering Matt Baker and Jack Kamen demonstrating their prowess at the genre. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $406; VF/NM 9.0 value = $623. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Jungle Comics #7 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Bob Powell drew this issue's bondage cover featuring Kaanga rushing to the rescue of his wife Ann Mason. The issue's interior artists include Powell, George Tuska, Arthur Peddy, Charles Sultan, and H. C. Kiefer. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $481; VF/NM 9.0 value = $741. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Jungle Comics #32 Double Cover (Fiction House, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. The nicest copy yet certified of this issue also has a double cover, meaning that if you collect Fiction House, this is definitely the copy you want to zero in on. Dan Zolnerowich drew the cover, featuring Kaanga and his better half, Ann Mason. The book's interior artists include Nick Cardy and H. C. Kiefer. CGC notes, "1st cover 7.5, interior cover 9.6." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $400. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Jungle Comics #109 (Fiction House, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. When Ann Mason's in trouble, her husband Kaanga is there on the double! The cover scene is by John Celardo; the issue's interior artists include the highly collectable Matt Baker. Fiction House fans take note, this is not only the highest-graded copy CGC has certified as of this writing, it's the only one graded above 8.5. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Junior #12 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Here's another glorious 'headlight" cover from Al Feldstein, and one of three covers in the series to take place in front of that same wooden fence. If we knew of a place with so many gorgeous girls (and so many gusts of wind) we'd be hanging out there too! If you're not familiar with Junior, suffice it to say that he was basically a takeoff on Archie, but done in Fox Features' typically lurid manner. The glimpse of a young lady's slip is pretty racy stuff for the 1940s. All of the interior art is by Feldstein as well. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $494. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 7.5, none higher.
Junior #15 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. On this Al Feldstein cover, something's wobbling all over the place! We're talking about the canoe manned by Junior, of course. Feldstein provided interior art in addition to this "headlight" scene. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $494. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 7.5, 1 higher.
Katzenjammer Kids #2 (David McKay Publications, 1947) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. A Gerber "6". This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Keen Detective Funnies V2#5 (Centaur, 1939) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. Paul Gustavson and Fred Guardineer art. Larry Field cover. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $134; FN 6.0 value = $201. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 5.0, 1 higher.
Keen Detective Funnies V2#9 Cosmic Aeroplane pedigree (Centaur, 1939) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This issue is a Gerber "6," meaning "uncommon." And the common, easy-to-find Centaurs are...? The star of the book is the Masked Marvel, who had first appeared just two issues previously. The Overstreet guide credits the cover to Ben Thompson. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $469. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.0, none higher.
Killers #2 (Magazine Enterprises, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. A comic that glorifies killers and touts "crime, terror, and bloodshed" is not exactly what Mom wanted to see Junior perusing. That's probably why this title disappeared from newsstands after two issues. This second issue is hard to find -- both Overstreet and Gerber call it "scarce." The hanging (and strangling, and what looks like beheading) cover by Ogden Whitney is about as brutal as they come... compared to that, the "hashish smoking" story inside the comic doesn't sound so bad! Whitney contributed interior art as well, as did "Ghastly" Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $853; NM- 9.2 value = $1,150. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
King Comics #7 (David McKay Publications, 1936) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. This is the only copy CGC has certified to date of this Platinum Age issue, and the only copy we've ever seen here at Heritage. The book's got all the top characters the King Features Syndicate had to offer, led by Flash Gordon (drawn by Alex Raymond) and Mandrake the Magician. And while those two aren't on the cover, look who is: Popeye, falling victim to a prank by the one and only Henry, to the amusement of Jiggs from the "Bringing Up Father" strip! And don't forget Eugene the Jeep, hanging on for dear life, and Wimpy, who deals with it like he deals with every situation -- by eating a burger. A minor (1/4-inch) spine split is evidently what caused this copy's modest grade, but when you consider the page quality, the snow-white front and back covers, the page quality, and the era this book is from, it's probable that no better copy of this issue exists. CGC notes, "3 pieces of tape on interior cover." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $180; FN 6.0 value = $270. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 5.0, none higher.
King Comics #10 (David McKay Publications, 1937) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. This is the only copy that CGC has certified to date of this Platinum Age issue, a Gerber "7." While the cover offered yet another Popeye and Henry team-up, there was also adventure fare inside, with King Features stalwarts Flash Gordon and Mandrake the Magician both appearing. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $180. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 4.5, none higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
King Comics #127 Mile High pedigree (David McKay Publications, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Characters include Popeye, Henry, and Flash Gordon. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Lady Luck #90 Ohio pedigree (Quality, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. The last issue of Lady Luck's short-lived title has the flat-out sexiest cover of the bunch! The character, who got her start in the Spirit newspaper sections, is drawn by Gill Fox on the cover and by Klaus Nordling inside the comic. The only copy graded higher in CGC's census is just a half-grade above this one at 8.5. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $406. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Large Feature Comic #4 Dick Tracy Gets His Man (Dell, 1939) Condition: Apparent FN. This second Dick Tracy comic book features the Blank in strips from 1937-38, and stars Junior, Pat Patton, and Chief Brandon. A respectable mid-grade copy; book has a considerable amount of color touch on the front cover, along the spine and in the dark blue bottom edge. There are two small pieces of tape on the centerfold. A hard book to come by in any condition. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $92; VG 4.0 value= $184; FN 6.0 value = $276.
Lars of Mars #11 (Ziff-Davis, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This issue has a cover that Overstreet calls "classic," and there's more good stuff inside the book, namely the art of Murphy Anderson and Gene Colan. This was the second and last issue of the title. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $406. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Lash LaRue Western #1 (Fawcett, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Fawcett scored a coup by gaining the rights to publish the comic book adaptation of this Western hero. Lash's popularity, garnered via a spate of Saturday matinee thrillers that would run and rerun for many years, translated into an impressive comic book run of 84 issues over twelve years. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,425. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher.
Lone Ranger American Dairy Association Giveaway #nn (Dell, 1955) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The Lone Ranger in "Milk for Big Mike." 5 x 7 inches, 16 pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 1/05: 14 in 9.6, 10 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Lone Ranger American Dairy Association Giveaway #nn (Western, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Lone Ranger in "Milk for Big Mike." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 1/05: 8 in 9.4, 24 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Lost Worlds #5 White Mountain pedigree (Standard, 1952) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. First issue of the title. Alex Toth and Jack Katz art. CGC notes, "Date stamp on 1st page." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $262. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Love Lessons #1 (Harvey, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. This cover's unusual metallic silver cover has a story behind it -- it seems the issue was printed with the title "Love Letters" and advertised as such, and then the title Love Lessons was printed on top of the finished covers. Presumably there was a conflict with Quality's Love Lessons book which hit newsstands around the same time. This is the first time we've seen any issue of this title here at Heritage; it's also the only copy that CGC has slabbed as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Magic Comics #14 Mile High pedigree (David McKay Publications, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. Mandrake the Magician gave this title its name, and he's among many characters featured inside the book. The cover is by Joe Musial. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $209. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 7.5, none higher.
The Marvel Family #7 (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Not only is the Marvel Family all present and accounted for here, wizened wizard Shazam also puts in an appearance in one of the stories. The issue has Pete Costanza art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $440. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
Mary Marvel Comics #1 Pennsylvania pedigree (Fawcett, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Mary's first comic of her very own also features the first appearance of Georgia Sivana, Dr. Sivana's teenage daughter. Alas, Georgia has her father's looks, and she has her father's evilness too! The cover is by Jack Binder. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,700. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Mask Comics #1 (Rural Home, 1945) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Slight (P) Off-white to white pages. This highly desirable book features a classic L. B. Cole cover. Covers by Cole are a well-established area of collecting, and are highly prized for his unique and colorful style. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover, piece re-attached with glue." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,825.
Masked Marvel #1 (Centaur, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Centaur comics aren't seen that often, period, never mind in such an excellent grade! This one stars a character who got his own book after appearing in Keen Detective Funnies. The cover is by artist Sam Gilman, whose comics career was brief but who went on to a long career as a character actor in Hollywood! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,200. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Master Comics #30 (Fawcett, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. It's pretty much straight-up good versus evil when Captain Marvel Jr. faces Captain Nazi. Mac Raboy drew the stirring flag cover and contributed interior art as well. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue on cover." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $544. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Master Comics #41 Pennsylvania pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Captain Marvel Jr. is the hero of the Army, Navy, and Marines, and if the Air Force had existed back then he would have been their favorite too. The patriotic cover is the work of Mac Raboy. Bulletman stars in a backup feature and also appears in the Minute Man story, where he's joined by Captain Marvel and Bulletgirl. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $840. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.2, higher.
Master Comics #55 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Though Mac Raboy was absent for this issue, an unidentified artist certainly did Raboy's tradition proud with his rendering of Captain Marvel Jr. Bulletman and Nyoka the Jungle Girl appear in backup features. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $265. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Master Comics #101 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1949) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. There was no better cover than this one in Master Comics' run -- it really grabs you. It grabs Captain Marvel Jr., that's for sure... Other characters in the issue are Bulletman, Tom Mix, and Nyoka the Jungle Girl. It's a delight to look at this Mile High copy and see the colors as they must have looked when this comic rolled off the press. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Master Comics #130 (Fawcett, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Captain Marvel Jr., Tom Mix, and Nyoka the Jungle Girl are featured. Kurt Schaffenberger cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Mickey Mouse Comic #4 (David McKay, 1934) Condition: FN/VF. This particular issue of the brief series (called Mickey Mouse Book 4 on the cover but Mickey Mouse Comic #4 by Overstreet) is quite significant. As Overstreet notes, it includes "the only known reprint of the infamous strip of 2/4/31 where the villainous Kat Nipp snips off the end of Mickey's tail with a pair of scissors." The situation: Kat Nipp, who calls himself "the toughest guy in the county," warns Mickey that he'll tie knots in the Mouse's tail if he catches him trespassing. Of course, Mickey does anyway, and when his tail has so many knots in it that there's no room to tie more, Mickey taunts him, leading the cat to grab for his scissors and do the deed. This book is a 52-pager, measuring 10 x 9 3/4 inches, and the strip reprints herein range from 1/21/31 to 12/5/31. We're amazed whenever we see a Platinum Age book that's in better than VG condition -- while this one has one abraded corner and a little edge stress on the back cover, the cover colors look great, and the pages are white without a hint of tanning. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $514; VF 8.0 value = $950. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Mighty Midget Comics Captain Marvel Adventures #11 (Fawcett, 1942) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Back cover is blank except for a war bonds seal. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $245. No CGC census data is available for the Captain Marvel issue, as CGC does not differentiate between the many different issues which are all numbered #11.
Mirth of a Nation #5 (Wise Publications, circa 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Here's a humor comic we had never seen before. It's not in the Overstreet guide, and it's the only copy of the issue to be certified by CGC. The comic's in an unusual format, 5" by 7 1/2", with art credited to Harry "A" Chesler, who would go on to become a well-known editor and publisher. This is one for the comic collector who thought he had everything! Not listed in Overstreet. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Mister Mystery #11 (Aragon Magazines, Inc., 1953) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. Bernard Baily cover. Basil Wolverton art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $162; FN 6.0 value = $243. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 5.0, 6 higher.
Motion Picture Comics #110 "When Worlds Collide" - Crowley pedigree (Fawcett, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The science fiction film "When Worlds Collide" is adapted here, with a little bonus cameo appearance by George Evans and Al Williamson, who weren't in the movie. The art is by Evans. This is the highest-graded copy (and the only one above FN+) that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Motion Picture Comics #110 "When Worlds Collide" (Fawcett, 1952) CGC VG- 3.5 Cream to off-white pages. George Evans art. Evans and Al Williamson make an appearance in the story. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $192. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 3.5, 5 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Movie Comics #1 (Fiction House, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Even if you didn't know that Movie Comics was a Fiction House series, the presence of a leggy ingenue with a gravity-defying skirt would clue you in! In addition to that great Bob Lubbers cover, the issue has interior art by Lubbers, John Celardo, and Fran Hopper. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $520; NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Mystery Men Comics #11 Allentown pedigree (Fox, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This pedigree copy tops CGC's census, and it's the only one that CGC has graded above 3.0 to date. The cover, which is by Joe Simon according to both Gerber and Overstreet, depicts a hero who appeared in comics for many decades (and for many publishers), the Blue Beetle. Also in these pages is the first appearance of the Green Mask's sidekick, Domino. Bob Powell and George Tuska both contributed interior art to the issue. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $925; NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
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 hybrid patriotic/underwater/war/science fiction cover scene features Uncle Sam and Buddy, 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 copy, with 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 Nick Cardy, Klaus Nordling, John Celardo, and George Tuska. Overstreet calls this issue "scarce." Not only is this the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, as of this writing it holds that title by a huge margin, with 7.5 the next-highest grade. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $3,000. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Nightmare #13 (St. John, 1954) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Matt Baker cover. Dan Barry, Bob Powell, and George Tuska art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $87; VF 8.0 value = $164. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 7.0, 2 higher.
Nyoka the Jungle Girl #2 (Fawcett, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This was the first issue under this title (formerly just Jungle Girl). And as you can see from the cover, Nyoka (who was a character from movie serials) was a lady who knew how to take care of herself. The interior art is by Clem Weisbecker. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $538; NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Our Gang #12 (Dell, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This sometimes-overlooked title features Carl Barks and Walt Kelly in many of the early issues - in this issue it's Barks. This striking copy is one of only two of the issue to be certified by CGC to date, and easily the highest-graded. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $340. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Our Gang #19 File Copy (Dell, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Carl Barks art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $165; VF/NM 9.0 value = $253. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Our Gang #20 File Copy (Dell, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Carl Barks art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $165; VF/NM 9.0 value = $253. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Pep Comics #10 (MLJ, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. This issue stars the Shield, who as we're always quick to note was America's first patriotic-themed comic book hero. He's drawn by Irv Novick both on the cover and inside the book. Also in these pages, top artist Mort Meskin drew an adventure of that defender of the First Amendment, the Press Guardian. Charles Biro's Sergeant Boyle (another patriotic hero) is among the other features. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $345; VF 8.0 value = $719. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher.
Pep Comics #12 (MLJ, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. America's first flag-themed superhero, the Shield, has his work cut out for him on this bondage cover by Irv Novick -- look at the creepy sculptor and what he's doing to the distressed damsel! At least the Shield's got some help from his sidekick Dusty the Boy Detective. In addition to the Shield story in this issue (also drawn by Novick), there's the work of Charles Biro and Mort Meskin, plus the origin and first appearance of Fireball, who was MLJ's answer to the Human Torch. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $863. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 7.5, none higher.
Pep Comics #38 (MLJ, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Alex Schomburg on Pep? You'd better believe it! This is one of only two covers the great Schomburg worked on for this title. While Archie doesn't appear on the cover, he's on hand inside the issue, drawn by his creator Bob Montana. The cover stars Hangman and the Shield (plus the latter's sidekick Dusty the Boy Detective), who are drawn inside the issue by Irv Novick and Bob Fujitani, respectively. There's also a Bentley of Scotland Yard feature with Gil Kane art and a Captain Commando story with an appearance by Hitler himself. This is the first time we've seen a copy of this issue, and ours is the only copy of #38 that CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $165; VF 8.0 value = $340. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.0, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Perfect Love #3 (Ziff-Davis, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. This book has that slick look that's so characteristic of Ziff-Davis publications. If you don't have a ravishing redhead to hold in your arms like this cover stud does (or even if you do), you can at least acquire a very lovely comic -- no copy of the issue has been graded higher by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Phantom Lady #16 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Matt Baker turned on the "headlights" for this truly memorable cover. And we'd be negligent if we didn't mention that negligee. A sexy classic! Even the title character, though relegated to an inset, adds a sultry gaze of her own. Inside the comic, true crime tales and, yes, even some negligee panels await. It's a must for Baker fans... and who isn't one? Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,588; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,444. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.5, 4 higher.
Phantom Lady #20 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. This stunning issue features a Matt Baker cover and two interior stories illustrated by Baker, the master of "good girl" art. It's hard to believe that the fetching Phantom Lady would have her series cancelled after a mere three more issues. But the reasons for her continuing popularity should be obvious -- what red-blooded comic collector could resist that sultry costume, and Baker's mesmerizing artwork? Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $426. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 6.0, 2 higher.
Phantom Lady #5 Bethlehem pedigree (Ajax / Farrell, 1955) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. That gorgeous gal with the perfect hair, Phantom Lady, is at it again in this first issue for Ajax-Farrell, apparently punching one bad guy so hard that his head seems to be coming off his body! There's plenty of great art on the inside from noted artist Matt Baker, and as an added lure, this copy carries a pedigree from the well-known Bethlehem collection. Only five copies of this issue have been certified by CGC to date; this copy ties with one other as best. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $719. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.0, none higher.
Picture News #6 Mile High pedigree (Lafayette Street Corp., 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Joe Louis cover and story. Only copy of this issue to be certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
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 2005 FN 6.0 value = $3,264; VF 8.0 value = $8,160. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 7.0, 5 higher.
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 three 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 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,269; VF 8.0 value = $2,936. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 6.5, 3 higher.
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 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,908. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 7.5, 2 higher.
Planet Comics #50 (Fiction House, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Science fiction with a tinge of horror (in the form of a skeletal hand) is on tap here, and outfitting the lovely copilot with "aerodynamic" space gear certainly didn't hurt. The issue's artists include Murphy Anderson and George Evans. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Planet Comics #52 (Fiction House, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Here's another great Fiction House cover, with an attractive gal front and center. Interior artists for this issue include George Evans and Maurice Whitman; Matt Baker's run would begin in the next issue. This issue has a noticeable bindery chip off the top left corner, but is otherwise virtually flawless. This could be a good deal for the collector who appreciates really nice comics and can live with one minor defect. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, 7 higher.
Planet Comics #53 (Fiction House, 1948) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Covers with upside-down women were something of a Fiction House specialty. Take this cover by Dan Zolnerowich, which shows nothing it shouldn't and everything it should! Bondage cover collectors should note that no less than four leggy lovelies are trussed up (with just one rough-and-ready hero to rescue 'em). It was enough to prompt Fredric Wertham to pluck this one off the rack -- the issue got a mention in Seduction of the Innocent. The impressive lineup of interior artists includes Matt Baker, George Evans, and Joe Doolin. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $186; VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 4/05: in 7.0, higher.
Planet Comics #59 (Fiction House, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Matt Baker, George Evans, and Graham Ingels art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 7.5, 8 higher.
Planet Comics #60 (Fiction House, 1949) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Even after nearly five years of creating all but three of this title's covers (Lily Renee did those three), Joe Doolin was showing no signs of running out of new ideas to combine space action, aliens, distractingly comely lasses, and gorgeous colors. Future EC contributors George Evans and Graham Ingels are among this issue's interior artists. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.0, 6 higher.
Plastic Man #3 "D" Copy pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Woozy Winks has a big problem: a reporter promises to reveal "What celebrated G-Man's stooge was a former pickpocket?" The answer, of course, is Woozy, but before the article's printed, the reporter's found dead, with Woozy the prime suspect! Time for Plas to do some sleuthing in this issue's lead story, drawn by Jack Cole. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,185; NM- 9.2 value = $1,600. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Plastic Man #4 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. When Plas sends the villainous Lobster to jail, the baddie's parents look so lonely that Woozy Winks moves in with them! But there's more to the two oldsters than meets the eye... There's also a Woozy solo story in the issue. Most of the art is by Jack Cole, with Bart Tumey and John Spranger also contributing. This copy from the Edgar Church collection is the highest-graded one CGC has certified to date -- no shocker there! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,200. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Plastic Man #6 Ohio pedigree (Quality, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This issue, everyone's favorite India Rubber Man takes on the likes of the Moon Wizard, Mother Goose, and the Grasshopper. There's also a Woozy Winks solo (mis)adventure. The art is by Jack Cole. Note that the CGC slab has a scratch (not a crack) on the front. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $388; VF/NM 9.0 value = $594. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Plastic Man #8 Ohio pedigree (Quality, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The "India Rubber Man" has a perp all tied up, leaving Plas's pear-shaped pal with nothing to do! Jack Cole provided both cover and interior art once again for this issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Plastic Man #9 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1947) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Hot and cold running... Plas? This cover scene could only be from the mind of the India Rubber Man's creator, Jack Cole. This is the only copy of the issue to be certified with a grade above 8.5 by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Plastic Man #13 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Jack Cole's exaggerated style of art came from a background in cartooning, and it provided an excellent offset to the ultra-earnest superheroes of that time. Readers had never seen anything like it before. This is the only copy of the issue graded above 8.0 by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Plastic Man #15 Ohio pedigree (Quality, 1949) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Our superb run of top-condition Plastic Man issues continues with this 9.6 gem, featuring Beau Crummel, who commits crimes and looks darn good doing it! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Plastic Man #17 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. When Plas stretches far above the Earth to grab onto a satellite, it's enough to make his sidekick Woozy! The cover and interior art are by the stretchy guy's creator, Jack Cole. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Plastic Man #17 Ohio pedigree (Quality, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Here's more entertaining Plas action courtesy of Jack Cole. If you're not "flexible" about the condition of your comics, you'll want a nice NM- copy like this one. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Plastic Man #18 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. It's no "stretch" to say that this is the best copy of this issue in existence. The cover and art are by the pliable hero's creator, Jack Cole. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Plastic Man #19 (Quality, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Take a trip to the "Plas"-tiocene era with this Jack Cole dinosaur cover, or better yet, get Jurassic to the auction room to put in a bid! This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Plastic Man #22 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Jack Cole's covers were just flat-out funny, and he came through once again here. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Plastic Man #24 (Quality, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Is Plastic Man recoiling from "The Black Box of Terror" here, or from Woozy Winks' odoriferous feet? Whatever the case, adventure and laughs are once again on the agenda. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Police Comics #2 (Quality, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Here, as in issue #1, it's quite obvious that Firebrand was meant to be the star of this title, and he not only took center stage on this cover by Gill Fox, but got the VIP treatment inside the issue by being drawn by Reed Crandall. But of course, the real star in the making was Jack Cole's Plastic Man. Overstreet notes, "Plastic Man smuggles opium"... true enough, but he only does it undercover to help bust an opium ring, so give him a break! Plas joins the police for the first time in this issue. Also of note is the second appearance of Phantom Lady. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2,061. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Police Comics #3 (Quality, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. In this early Plastic Man story, Plas was still switching back and forth to his original identity of Eel O'Brian if it could help him fight crime, an aspect of the stories that was soon abandoned. In addition to Plas (drawn by Jack Cole), Firebrand (drawn by Reed Crandall) and Phantom Lady are the headliners for this early issue of the series. Note that the only copy graded above this one by CGC is just one grade higher at 8.0. CGC notes, "Small piece of tape on 4 pages." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $693; VF 8.0 value = $1,444. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher.
Police Comics #4 (Quality, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Quality tried its best to establish Firebrand as a star, and he did have everything you look for -- he was a dashing millionaire playboy with a great costume and an interesting supporting cast, and he was drawn by one of the better artists of the day in Reed Crandall. But there was no beating the creativity of Jack Cole and his character Plastic Man, who became the breakout star. This issue begins the first multi-part story for Plas, as he takes on Madam Brawn. The issue's cover is by Gill Fox. This isn't just the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, it's the only one graded above VG! Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,225; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,888. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Police Comics #96 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Plastic Man takes on the sinister (and sexy) Black Widow in this issue, which has cover and interior art by Jack Cole. Among the backup features is a Spirit adventure with Will Eisner art. This is one of only two copies to be slabbed to date, with the other no real competition at 6.0. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $370. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Popular Comics #52 (Dell, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This issue is billed by Overstreet as having a "robot cover." While the menaces here may be more man than machine, our eyes are drawn to the colors of the fiery action around them, which have withstood the passing of time without losing their brilliance. Popular though these comics may have been, that doesn't make them easy to find in top grades today; NM is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for #52 to date, with only the revered Mile High copy equaling this one. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $375. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Power Comics #3 (Holyoke Publications, 1944) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Overstreet calls this issue's cover "classic," and it's from the pen of one of the best cover artists ever, L. B. Cole. The interior artists include Rudy Palais and Tony DiPreta. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $513; VF 8.0 value = $1,069. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 6.5, 4 higher.
Power Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Holyoke Publications, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. The Black Raiders, Miss Espionage, Merlin the Boy Magician, and Dr. Mephisto make for an eclectic mix, but the real draw here is a sensational cover by L. B. Cole. As of this writing, only one copy of this issue has received a higher grade from CGC. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $925. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 8.0, none higher.
Power Comics #4 (Holyoke Publications, 1945) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue features a distinctive cover by the great L. B. Cole. CGC notes, "From the collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $444; VF 8.0 value = $925. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher.
Punch Comics #18 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. This issue's bondage cover and hypodermic needle panels should be of interest to all collectors of such pre-Code phenomena. The hero seen on the cover is Master Key -- what might appear to be a ray of light is actually his X-ray vision. As for the book's condition, we love to sound like broken records if it means telling you that this Mile High copy is the highest-graded specimen that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $875. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Rags Rabbit Comics #11 (Harvey, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Light tan to off-white pages. First issue of the title. From the Harvey files. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $38; NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Ralph Kiner, Home Run King #nn (Fawcett, 1950) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $375. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Rangers Comics #6 Mile High pedigree (Fiction House, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Dan Zolnerowich drew this issue's bondage cover, and Rudy Palais and Joe Doolin contributed interior art. This Mile High copy is the only one graded above 7.5 by CGC to date. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue on cover." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Rangers Comics #21 (Fiction House, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Light tan to off-white pages. This is the first time we've offered this issue, which sports a dynamite Joe Doolin cover. Where has it been all our lives? If you like Suspense #3 and Shock SuspenStories #6, this cover in that same vein is a must for your collection! Also worth noting is that the issue has Lee Elias interior art and features the origin and first appearance of Firehair. The only two books that top this one in CGC's census are just a half-grade higher at 8.5. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $239. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Rangers Comics #37 (Fiction House, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. High adventure, an innovative perspective, and a tantalizing leg -- what more can you ask for? How about some Matt Baker interior art? Bob Lubbers and John Celardo also chipped in. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $265. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Rangers Comics #39 Okajima pedigree (Fiction House, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. A look at CGC's census shows only one 9.6 copy of this issue, with the runner-up at a distant 9.0! So take a strong look at this pedigree copy. The artists include Matt Baker and George Evans. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $265. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Real Life Comics #50 Mile High pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5. What if we told you that there's a Golden Age comic with an Alex Schomburg cover and Frank Frazetta interior art, and that we've got the Mile High copy? Don't call the men in white coats to cart us away, call our number to put in a bid! If this copy's grade seems low for an Edgar Church book, it's because the corners have taken a couple of minor hits; the important thing, though, is that the book has the sensational colors that only the Mile High books have. Don't miss this sleeper. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $164; VF/NM 9.0 value = $237. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Real Western Hero #70 (Fawcett, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Overstreet considers this to be the first issue. Tom Mix, Monte Hale, Hopalong Cassidy and the Young Falcon begin. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $305; NM- 9.2 value = $400. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
Red Ryder Comics #119 File Copy (Dell, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Fred Harman art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Rocket to the Moon #nn Spokane pedigree (Avon, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. You can't beat a science fiction cover in the unmistakable style of Wally W.., er, Joe Orlando, whose early work was strongly influenced by his boss Mr. Wood. The issue has interior art by Orlando as well. This one-shot was an adaptation of Otis Adelbert Kline's "Maza of the Moon". This is by far the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date; the only one above 8.0, in fact. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,400. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Roy Rogers Comics #28 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $87. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Rulah Jungle Goddess #17 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC Apparent VF/NM 9.0 Slight (A) Cream to off-white pages. First issue of the title. Jack Kamen cover. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $98; VG 4.0 value = $196; FN 6.0 value = $294; VF 8.0 value = $613; VF/NM 9.0 value = $944.
Sad Sack Comics #2 File Copy (Harvey, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Harvey's dot-obsessed girl, Little Dot, made only her second appearance in this issue. There's also a Flying Fool story with Bob Powell art, and of course the star of the book, Sad Sack, drawn by his creator George Baker. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $267; NM- 9.2 value = $360. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 4 higher.
Sad Sack Comics #3 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This Christmas issue features a Little Dot story in addition to the star, Sad Sack, who's drawn by George Baker. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Sad Sack Comics #4 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Sad Sack tries his luck as a teacher in this issue, which like all of the early issues portrayed the character's return to civilian life. As Overstreet notes, "relatively few of the first 21 issues were ever collected and (they) remain scarce due to this." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Sad Sack Comics #5 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. George Baker cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $114; NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Sad Sack Comics #6 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. This George Baker selection is a pristine copy if there ever was one! As Sad Sack's fans weren't crazy about his adventures as a civilian, the issues with him in civvies don't turn up in many collections; file copies are pretty much your only shot to get one in high grade. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.6, 1 higher.
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 tied for the highest-graded copy of #7 that CGC has certified to date, and it's the reddest cover you're likely to ever see. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Sad Sack Comics #8 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. George Baker cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.2, 4 higher.
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. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Sad Sack Comics #12 File Copy (Harvey, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Light tan to off-white pages. This blinding yellow cover would seem 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 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $78; NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.0, 7 higher.
Saint #1 (Avon, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Leslie Charteris' character the Saint, a hit in a number of different media, got his own comic book starting with this issue. And what better way to start than with a bondage cover by that notable portrayer of beautiful women, Jack Kamen? There's Kamen interior art as well. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $741; NM- 9.2 value = $1,000. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Seven Seas Comics #2 Big Apple pedigree (Universal Phoenix Feature, 1946) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to White pages. If swashbuckling pirates are your thing, then this book's for you. Once you get past the magnificent cover, there's great Matt Baker art to thrill you. And if condition is important to you, this is the one book to have; it's the highest-graded copy CGC has certified for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $910. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Shadow Comics #5 (Street & Smith, 1940) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. Doc Savage and Nick Carter also appear, plus there's a Horatio Alger tale! Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $212. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 4.5, 2 higher
Silver Streak Comics #1 Pay Copy (Lev Gleason, 1939) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is a very significant comic book, and ours is the most desirable copy of the issue you'll find! Not only is our offering tied for the highest grade that has been assigned to this issue, it's happens to be the "pay copy," used by Lloyd Jacquet of Funnies Inc. to keep a written record of which sum was paid to which creator who participated. The information (name, sum, date paid, and check number) is written in pen at the top of the first page of each respective story. Silver Streak #1 is the first comic book by one of the more successful Golden Age publishers, the company that would soon be known as Lev Gleason Publications (here still called Rhoda Publications with the abbreviation "YG" for Your Guide). The content for this comic was provided by Jacquet's "shop" of artists, which was known as Funnies Inc. and included Jack Cole and Bill Everett. The same shop had also produced Marvel Comics #1 just two months earlier, and that brings us to a peculiar feature of this issue -- it's got an ad for Timely's Marvel Mystery Comics #2 on the inside back cover! Also of note is that Silver Streak actually had metallic ink on the cover, a gimmick to stand out at newsstands. The issue is significant in terms of characters as well, as it has the first appearance of the Claw, drawn by Cole. Claw was one of the first supervillains in comics, period, and he was a formidable one indeed -- not only did he almost epitomize evil, not only was his goal nothing short of world domination, and not only did he have fearsome claws and fangs, he could also grow to enormous size! He'd prove to be quite a handful for many a Lev Gleason hero, most notably Daredevil who first appeared in this series a few issues later. All of this contributes to the issue's Overstreet ranking as one of the 100 most valuable Golden Age books; the catch is that it's harder to find than most of the others, earning Overstreet's "scarce" designation. Our offering looks superb -- the silver still gleams and the other colors look great as well. The fact that the Jacquet/Funnies Inc. pay copy of Marvel Comics #1 was sold for $350,000 a couple of years ago is, to say the least, a strong indication that pay copies command quite a premium, befitting a one-of-a-kind item. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $12,000; NM- 9.2 value = $16,500. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
Slam-Bang Comics #7 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This was the last issue of this title, with most of the characters (including Zoro, the Mystery Man) continuing on in the pages of Master Comics thereafter. We wish we knew the identity of this issue's cover artist -- he created a dynamite action scene that has a bit of "headlight" appeal as well. This book can't be very common -- it's the first copy we've seen and the only copy that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $975. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Slave Girl Comics #2 (Avon, 1949) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Is being a Slave Girl Princess good or bad? Confusing as the title may be, the pure exploitation cover makes this one well worth a look. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $431. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.0, 3 higher.
Smash Comics #1 (Quality, 1939) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Attention robot cover fans and gorilla cover fans: this book is one of the earliest examples of both genres! In fact, it's the first robot cover in comic book history according to Overstreet. The "Iron Man" on the cover is better known as Bozo the Robot, and his owner Hugh Hazzard is actually inside of him manning the controls (mind you, Bozo the Robot predated Bozo the Clown by several years). The great Will Eisner drew a story for this issue, "Espionage", featuring Black X. Also of note here are the first appearances of Hooded Justice (not to be confused with the "Watchmen" character, this is the hero later known as the Invisible Hood), Chic Carter of later Police Comics fame, and Wings Wendall. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,185; NM- 9.2 value = $4,400. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.0, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Smash Comics #37 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Doc Wackey is a mad scientist -- you never would have guessed, right? That's him on this issue's cover, and the fellow looking puzzled is Midnight, who counts the Doc among his sidekicks. Inside the comic, Midnight's story is drawn by Jack Cole, and there's also a story featuring the Ray and drawn by Reed Crandall. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $635. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Smash Comics #43 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Lady Luck may not be able to get the attention of Midnight (or even his nutty sidekicks Gabby the talking chimp and Doc Wackey), but she's got our attention! It's her only cover appearance in this series and the second appearance overall for the character, a high-society girl who brings some spice into her pampered existence by putting on a costume and fighting crime. The issue features a Reed Crandall cover and interior art by Paul Gustavson, Klaus Nordling, and others. A Golden Age book with a white cover that looks this nice would almost have to be a Mile High copy, and that's exactly what our offering is! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 3/05: 1in 9.4, none higher.
Son of Sinbad #1 (St. John, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. A twentysomething Joe Kubert drew this issue's bondage cover and provided interior art as well. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $342; NM- 9.2 value = $450. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Space Action #1 (Ace, 1952) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This Gerber "uncommon" issue features Lou Cameron art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $469. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Space Action #2 River City pedigree (Ace, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. You're looking at a spaceman's visor, and reflected in the visor is a monster. That means either a) you're a monster, b) a monster drew the cover, or c) -- and we strongly suspect it's c) -- this is one of the most inventive sci-fi covers you'll find. The cover artist hasn't been attributed, but we do know Lou Cameron contributed interior art. This is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $511; NM- 9.2 value = $685. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
Space Patrol #2 (Ziff-Davis, 1952) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. A tie-in with the TV show of the same name, this comic sports a painted cover by Norman Saunders. The interior artists include Bernie Krigstein. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $406. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Space Patrol #2 Mohawk Valley pedigree (Ziff-Davis, 1952) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Tie-in with the TV show of the same name. Interior artists include Bernie Krigstein. Comes with the Mohawk Valley certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $195; VF 8.0 value = $406. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher.
Sparkler Comics #39 Lost Valley pedigree (United Features Syndicate, 1944) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. A Tarzan cover by the great Burne Hogarth is always a delight, and there's more Hogarth art inside! And if variety is your thing, note that Ernie Bushmiller's Nancy appears in these pages as well. This pedigree specimen tops even the Mile High copy in CGC's census. Comes with the Lost Valley certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $585. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Special Edition Comics #1 Denver pedigree (Fawcett, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This is the first comic book entirely devoted to Captain Marvel, pre-dating Captain Marvel Adventures #1 -- the hero had of course been the star of Whiz Comics, but he had to share that title with other characters. Captain Marvel's signature artist, C. C. Beck, drew this now-famous cover in addition to providing spectacular interior artwork.This fabulous copy is nigh-flawless with a tight spine and rich cover tones. One of the best copies in existence of one of the most important Fawcett issues. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $13,000. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Speed Comics #41 (Harvey, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Light tan to off-white pages. Rudy Palais cover. Palais and Arturo Cazeneuve art. From the Harvey files. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $268. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher.
Speed Comics #42 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue boasts a Rudy Palais cover and Joe Kubert interior art. Captain Freedom is the cover star, with Harvey standby Shock Gibson also appearing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Speed Comics #42 (Harvey, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Captain Freedom may not have had super powers, but he sure packed a punch -- check him out on this Rudy Palais cover. Inside the comic, there's art by Palais and Joe Kubert. Other highlights are an adventure of Harvey's best-known superhero, Shock Gibson, plus a Girl Commandoes story, drawn by staff artist (and distaff artist) Jill Elgin. This file copy, which is from the personal collection of a member of the Harvey family, is the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Speed Comics #43 (Harvey, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Attention "robot cover" enthusiasts, this Harvey book has a 'bot complete with ray gun, all courtesy of Al Avison. The interior artists include Joe Kubert. Only one copy of this issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 12/04: 3 in 9.2, 1 higher. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Speed Comics #44 (Harvey, 1947) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Last issue of the title. Rudy Palais cover. Joe Kubert and Bob Powell art. From the Harvey files. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $132; VF 8.0 value = $268. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher.
Startling Comics #1 (Better Publications, 1940) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Captain Future, the Man of Tomorrow, got cover billing for this premiere issue, leading off a lineup of heroes that includes Mystico the Wonder Man (while sources disagree on who drew that feature, Overstreet calls it a Will Eisner and Lou Fine collaboration). Also in these pages is the self-explanatory hero the Masked Rider, plus there's a story with a drug use theme. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $524. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 4.0, 5 higher.
Startling Comics #15 (Better Publications, 1942) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Featuring the Fighting Yank and Captain Future. Jack Binder cover. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 4/05: in 7.5, higher.
Startling Comics #37 Mile High pedigree (Better Publications, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This book boasts a bondage cover by Alex Schomburg, in an exotic setting to boot! That's Pyroman throwing a punch on the cover; inside the book, his co-star the Fighting Yank throws his three-cornered hat into the ring as well. Other features include superhero Captain Future, as well as that seer of the future known as the Oracle. This is the first time we've ever offered this particular issue, and of course there's no better way to start than with the Mile High copy. Our offering is not just the highest-graded overall according to CGC's census, it's the only one graded above VF. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $535. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Startling Comics #41 Mile High pedigree (Better Publications, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. From the collection of Edgar Church comes yet another like-new yet decades-old comic book. CGC has certified just four unrestored copies of issue #41 to date, only two of which managed grades above VF- 7.5. The great Alex Schomburg offered a Pyroman/atomic bomb cover to coax a dime from the 1940s-era comic buyer, and Front Page Peggy begins in this issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $535. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Startling Comics #47 Mile High pedigree (Better Publications, 1947) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This one's got just about everything the Golden Age collector looks for: the most collectable cover artist of that era, Alex Schomburg, and a bondage cover with plenty of "good girl" appeal and ray guns to boot. Add to that white covers front and back that are absolutely unblemished, the fact that this is the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, and the cachet that goes with an Edgar Church/Mile High copy. Forget about ever finding a nicer one! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Startling Comics #49 (Better Publications, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Only one issue in the 53-issue run is rated more valuable than this one by Overstreet, and the #10 issue featuring the first appearance of the Fighting Yank just barely edges out #49. One look at this stunning, classic cover by Alex Schomburg (as "Xela") tells you why. Beautiful girl in bondage, a bad robot, a hero with a ray gun, an alien landscape... it doesn't get better than this! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $5,400. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Startling Terror Tales #10 Double Cover (Star Publications, 1952) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. What Pre-Code horror fan wouldn't want to go after this one? Exhibit A: a lurid cover by one of the best cover artists of all, L. B. Cole. Exhibit B: Wally Wood interior art. Exhibit C: our copy has a double cover! This was the first issue of this title, by the way. CGC notes, "1st cover 7.5, interior cover 8.0." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $456. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Steve Canyon #1 File Copy (Harvey, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The work of the great Milton Caniff is on display both on the cover and inside this issue. Steve Canyon's origin is among the stories told inside the comic. There's also a biography of Caniff and some art by Bob Powell. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $255. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.6, none higher.
Strange Mysteries #10 (Superior, 1953) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Used in Seduction of the Innocent. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $152. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Strange Worlds #1 (Avon, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Avon's experience in creating lurid paperback covers shone through in comic book covers like this one by Gene Fawcette. Joe Kubert (Kenton of the Star Patrol) and John Giunta (Crom the Barbarian) contributed interior art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,550. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.2, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Strange Worlds #5 (Avon, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This is the nicest copy we've ever seen of this issue, which has a Wally Wood cover and art by Wood and Joe Orlando. The featured character is Kenton of the Star Patrol. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
Super Comics #35 Rockford pedigree (Dell, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Dick Tracy cover. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $179; VF/NM 9.0 value = $260. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Super-Mystery Comics V6#3 (Ace, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. The cover is the point of interest here -- a guillotine, torture, a skeleton, a ghost, and a decapitated head are just a few of the horrific things on display! Gerber assigned this book a scarcity rating of 7 as well as the "classic cover" designation. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $150. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, higher.
Superworld Comics #1 (Hugo Gernsback, 1940) CGC Apparent FN 6.0 Moderate (P) Off-white pages. This issue is a Gerber "7" which is also called "scarce" by Overstreet. It has two names any sci-fi pulp fan will recognize -- cover artist Frank R. Paul and editor Hugo Gernsback. Inside are the origins and first appearances of Hip Knox and Super Hypnotist. Little Nemo also appears. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch, pieces added, cover & centerfold reinforced." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $677; VG 4.0 value = $1,354; FN 6.0 value = $2,031.
Superworld Comics #1 (Hugo Gernsback, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. This comic, edited by a big name in science fiction, Hugo Gernsback, has a Frank R. Paul cover and includes the the origins and first appearances of Hip Knox and Super Hypnotist. Little Nemo also appears. It's a Gerber "7," called "scarce" by Overstreet, and our offering is the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date! Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $2,031. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 6.0, none higher.
Superworld Comics #2 (Hugo Gernsback, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. This is the scarcest of the three Superworld issues according to Ernie Gerber, who gave it his "8" rating. Overstreet uses the term "scarce," and CGC's census bears that out, as only four copies of the issue have been certified to date, and just two of them are unrestored. The book has the first appearance of one of the all-time great comic book names, "Marvo 1-2 Go+, the Super Boy of the Year 2680." The cover is by pulp artist Frank R. Paul. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,200; VF 8.0 value = $2,600. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher.
Superworld Comics #3 (Hugo Gernsback, 1940) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. We're pleased to offer the complete three-issue run of this hard-to-find series here. Like the other issues, this one is termed "scarce" by Overstreet. You might recognize the work of cover artist Frank R. Paul from his pulp covers (or perhaps from his famous cover for Marvel Comics #1). And this copy's unrestored to boot. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $624. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 4.5, 2 higher.
Suspense Comics #12 (Continental Magazines, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Here's the highest-graded copy certified to date of this Gerber "8." This final issue of the title is graced by an L. B. Cole cover featuring Mr. Nobody. Inside the book, there's a Madame Nobody tale as well! Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,591; NM- 9.2 value = $2,150. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Syndicate Features V1#5 (Chesler, 1937) Condition: FN/VF. Until we laid eyes on this scarce Platinum Age item, we had no inkling that an issue #5 even existed, and indeed, Overstreet only lists V1#3 of the same series (which itself is seen very seldom). This four-page, tabloid-size, three-color flyer measures 22 1/2 x 17 1/2 when unfolded; all copies were folded so that they could be mailed. This issue, dated December 15, 1937, was circulated to newspaper editors to encourage them to carry the humor strip "Foxy Grandpa." Presented here are 12 sample "Foxy Grandpa" dailies and one Sunday (though not in color). Foxy Grandpa is quite an entertaining character - he's an old-timer who not only still has his wits about him, he's spry and even athletic! The text on the first page explains that the strip is undergoing a changing of the guard, from the character's creator Carl E. "Bunny" Schultze to new artist Charles Biro, who at this time was drawing the strip under Schultze's supervision (and who drew the strips presented here). There's even a charming line-drawn portrait of the two artists together with their character. While Biro's involvement with the Harry "A" Chesler packaging shop is well-known, many comic fans who know Biro best as the artist of Crime Does Not Pay and the like might be surprised by his deft comic touch in these funny newspaper strips, with a character who only ever saw comic book publication in the pages of Star Comics. While this issue isn't listed in Overstreet, note that issue #3 has Guide values of $1,350 in FN, $1,800 in VF, and $2,400 in VF/NM condition. Pass on this Platinum Age gem at your peril, as who's to say if one will ever turn up again!
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Target Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1940) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This issue boasts a veritable Who's Who of superhero artists: Joe Simon, Jack Cole, Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, and Tarpe Mills were the guys (and one gal) wielding the pencils with aplomb. The 9.6 says more than we can express about the condition of this pedigree gem. If you're shooting for the highest-graded known copy of this issue, you've hit your target dead center -- CGC's latest census backs us up on that score. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Target Comics #7 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1940) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Content, scarcity, and grade are the factors that drive the value of a comic book, and here's a gem that combines all three. The Spacehawk cover by the much-collected Basil Wolverton makes the issue desirable in itself, but other big names like Bill Everett (of Sub-Mariner fame), Carl Burgos (who created the Human Torch) and Tarpe Mills (creator of Miss Fury) also contributed to the issue, with Wolverton adding interior art as well. As for scarcity, the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide gives the book its seldom-used "scarce" designation, and Gerber's Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books assigns it a coveted "8." As for the condition, it's absolutely remarkable, with sharp corners, outstanding gloss, and fresh, deep cover inks which compliment the amazingly white interior pages. Of course, one would expect no less of a NM+ 9.6 comic that hails from the most celebrated comic book collection of all time, Edgar Church's Mile High collection! The next best certified copy is a very distant VF+ 8.5. This one would be the centerpiece of most any Golden Age collection. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $7,800. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Target Comics V7#12 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This eye-catching Western-themed cover features Bull's-Eye Bill by Jack Hearne. Other artists and features in this issue include Candid Charlie by Harry Fuller, the Cadet by Nina Albright, and Gary Stark written and drawn by Don Rico. And the condition? It's from the Edgar Church collection, hombres -- in a word: spectacular. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Television Comics #5 (Standard, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. While Howdy Doody #1 is considered the first TV comic, this book here was released just one month later, in February 1950, making it one of the very earliest in that category! This comic, the first issue of the title, is a Gerber "6," and we'd actually say it's more than just "uncommon" -- we've never had a copy to offer before, and this is also the only copy that CGC has certified as of this writing. We'll also note that the issue has the first appearance of Willy Nilly. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Terrors of the Jungle #10 (Star, 1954) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Last issue of the title. Rulah appearance. L.B. Cole cover. Jay Disbrow art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $222. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
3-D Dolly #1 (Harvey, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This copy looks fantastic, with pristine white covers front and back despite being over 50 years old. Both pairs of 3-D glasses that came with the issue are included here inside the comic. And while Dolly is the star, Richie Rich fans will want to have a look at this too, as it includes a redrawn version of Richie's first appearance in Little Dot #1. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $850. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.2, 3 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Thrilling Comics #1 (Better Publications, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. It's the origin and first appearance of Doctor Strange! No hoary hosts of Hoggoth here, mind you -- this is the adventurer who was more often called Doc Strange. Another feature that debuted here is Nickie Norton of the Secret Service. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $900; VF 8.0 value = $1,892. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher.
Thrilling Comics #34 (Better Publications, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This issue stars superguy Doc Strange, but also has a host of non-super-powered battlers like the Lone Eagle and Lucky Lawrence. The artists include Jack Binder. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $262; VF/NM 9.0 value = $399. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Thrilling Comics #50 (Better Publications, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Patriotic covers don't get much more stirring than this one by Alex Schomburg. Note the fact that Doc Strange doesn't greet the soldier empty-handed. The scene summarizes the thoughts of the postwar future of the returning soldiers which were on the minds of so many in late 1945. The interior features include the Commando Cubs (Better's answer to the Boy Commandos), drawn by Bob Oksner. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $425. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Thun'da #1 (Magazine Enterprises, 1952) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. How many comic books would you guess were drawn in their entirety (cover and interior) by Frank Frazetta? If you guessed one, you're correct, and this is it right here. Thun'da's origin story is recounted here. Considering the highest grade CGC has assigned the book to date is a 9.0, our offering is one of the better ones out there. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $913. CGC census 3/05: 6 in 8.0, 6 higher.
Tim Holt #38 Mohawk Valley pedigree - Double Cover (Magazine Enterprises, 1953) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Frank Bolle cover and art. CGC notes, "1st cover 8.0, interior cover 9.0." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $98; NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Tom Corbett Space Cadet #5 Spokane pedigree (Dell, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher.
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 2005 VG 4.0 value = $600. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 4.5, none higher.
Tom Mix Comics #4 (Ralston-Purina Co., 1941) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. Promotional comic, given away for two Ralston box tops. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $116. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 4.5, 3 higher.
Tom Mix Western #7 (Fawcett, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Includes a "Captain Tootsie" advertising page with art by C. C. Beck. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $245; NM- 9.2 value = $320. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 7 higher.
Tom Mix Western #8 (Fawcett, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Everett Raymond Kinstler went on to become a renowned portrait painter following his comic book career, and this cover gives you a look at his amazing talent. The issue has interior art by C. C. Beck. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $320. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Tom Mix Western #9 File Copy (Fawcett, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $164. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Tom Mix Western #19 (Fawcett, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $161; NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.0, none higher.
Tom Mix Western #25 (Fawcett, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $127; NM- 9.2 value = $165. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Top-Notch Comics #20 Mile High pedigree (MLJ, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. That's the Black Hood charging into action on this Al Camy cover, and he could do so knowing that the Wizard and Roy the Super-Boy had his back. Other "top-notch" heroes in the book include the Firefly, who has the proportional strength of an insect, the magician Kardak, and a guy with all the "intangibles," Bob Phantom. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,225. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Top-Notch Comics #26 Mile High pedigree (MLJ, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This Al Camy cover features the Black Hood, and oddly enough he's assisted by the Wizard's sidekick Roy the Super-Boy. While the Wizard is nowhere in sight on the cover, he is on hand inside the comic, in a story drawn by Paul Reinman. Also of note is that Archie's creator Bob Montana drew the St. Louis Kid feature. This isn't just the highest-graded copy that CGC has certified to date, it's the only one graded above 5.0. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Top-Notch Laugh Comics #29 Mile High pedigree (MLJ, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This is one of the more bizarre hybrids we've seen, starting with the cover, with the Black Hood yukking it up with "Pokey Oakey, the funny guy." No, we're not making this up! Pokey Oakey of Catfish Creek was the new star of the book, along with some other humor features, though the Black Hood did continue to conduct his grim business in these pages. We should note that the cover is by none other than Bob Montana, creator of Archie! This was only the second issue to be billed as Top-Notch Laugh Comics on the cover, and the series eventually became Laugh Comix (not to be confused with the same publisher's long-running Laugh Comics). While Gerber only assigned this issue a "5," we have a feeling it's a lot scarcer than that -- we hadn't ever seen one before today, and this is the only copy CGC has certified thus far. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
True Sport Picture Stories V3#11 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. After seeing this Bob Powell cover, we're not so sure about the "true" part of this issue's title, but what is true is that this copy's a Mile High book and the only copy that CGC has certified to date. Powell provided interior art as well. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
True Sport Picture Stories V4#10 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The skilled hand of Bob Powell produced this football cover featuring a lithe, Don Hutson-esque pass-catcher. The issue has Powell interior art as well. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Uncle Sam Quarterly #3 (Quality, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 white pages. Will Eisner art. George Tuska cover. This is the highest-graded copy the CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,275. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Underworld (True Crime Stories) #3 (D.S. Publishing, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Alden McWilliams cover and art. Overstreet notes, "extreme violence, mutilation." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $227. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #2 (Dell, 1942) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. While we've got just about everything a Dell fan can dream of in this auction, this book stands as one of the highlights. We see this issue, which features Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse, even less often than the sought-after #1! Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $1,142. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 4.5, 4 higher.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #33 (Dell, 1943) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. An infinity cover by Carl Buettner graces this issue, which has art by the great Carl Barks inside. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $288; VF 8.0 value = $624. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 6.5, 7 higher.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #115 (Dell, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Walt Kelly cover. Paul Murry art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Weird Chills #2 (Key Publications, 1954) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. If you ever needed an illustration of the notorious "injury-to-eye motif," here it is on a stunning cover by Bernard Baily that Overstreet calls "extremely violent." This shocker is enough all by itself to make the comic stand out, but another eyebrow-raising feature is a story featuring Hitler, and in a comic from 1954 at that! Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $225; VF 8.0 value = $469. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 7.0, 4 higher.
Weird Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Those legendary well-preserved Mile High colors are on display on this issue's cover, featuring the Dart and his sidekick Ace Barlow, the Amazing Boy. This is the highest-graded copy of the issue CGC has certified to date, and the only one graded higher than 7.5. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $775. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Western Adventures Comics #nn (#2) Ohio pedigree (Ace, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Look what the stagecoach brought us this week: a Western title we had never laid eyes on before. Gerber credits the cover to Max Elkan. It's the only copy graded above 8.5, and the highest-graded copy overall, that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Wham Comics #2 (Centaur, 1940) CGC VG- 3.5 Cream to off-white pages. Origins of Blue Fire and Solarman. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $216. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 3.5, 1 higher.
Whiz Comics #100 "D" Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. Back when comics were comics, a 100th issue wasn't celebrated with a holofoil gatefold cover or any such gimmickry -- they gave the hero a birthday cake! Captain Marvel had plenty to celebrate, as his series was one of the bestselling comics around. We hope Golden Arrow and Ibis the Invincible got pieces of the cake too, as they had been around since issue #1 as well. The issue's artists include Kurt Schaffenberger, Bernie Krigstein; there's also a half-pager by Basil Wolverton. The cover is by C. C. Beck. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $320. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Whiz Comics #101 (Fawcett, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This is the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date of this issue. The star of the show is of course Captain Marvel (drawn on the cover by C. C. Beck and inside the book by Kurt Schaffenberger), but also appearing are two other characters who had been in this book since the first issue: Ibis the Invincible and that skilled bowman of the Old West, Golden Arrow. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $265. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Wild Boy of the Congo #11 Mile High pedigree (Ziff-Davis, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Matt Baker cover. Everett Raymond Kinstler art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Wings Comics #6 (Fiction House, 1941) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Gene Fawcette cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $110. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 4.0, 3 higher.
Wonder Comics #15 (Better Publications, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. From the airbrush of Alex Schomburg comes a unique good girl/bondage/superhero cover. The book's interior artists include Bob Oksner. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.0, 3 higher.
Wonder Comics #15 (Better Publications, 1947) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. With far and away the best cover in this title's run, this issue will surely see some heated bidding. Alex Schomburg nailed it, creating one of his all-time classic covers for Nedor and giving us collectors one more reason to love comics. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $431. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 7.5, 7 higher.
Wonder Comics #18 (Better Publications, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg (as "Xela") used his airbrush to superb effect on this issue's cover. Inside the book, there's a Wonderman story with George Roussos art, as well as the first installment of the Silver Knight feature. This is the highest-graded copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $775. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Wonderworld Comics #5 (Fox, 1939) CGC VG- 3.5 Slightly brittle pages. Lou Fine cover. Will Eisner and Bob Powell art. CGC notes, "centerfold detached." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $362. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 3.5, 3 higher.
Wonderworld Comics #11 (Fox, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. The graceful figures on this cover could only be the work of the esteemed Lou Fine! There's also interior art by Fine on the lead story, which stars the Flame and tells the hero's origin story. Top artists Will Eisner and Bob Powell contributed to the issue as well. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $863. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Wonderworld Comics #18 Larson pedigree (Fox, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Interior cover has full page ad for The Flame #1 and Green Mask #1. Klaus Nording and Munson Paddock art. Highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $255. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.0, none higher.
Worlds of Fear #6 Crowley pedigree (Fawcett, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. On this cover by veteran artist Sheldon Moldoff, a spelunker finds out why the comic is called Worlds of Fear. This pre-Code horror book comes to us from the files of Fawcett editor Wendell Crowley. This is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $420. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
Worlds of Fear #8 Crowley pedigree (Fawcett, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A decade before the "Phantom Punch" that knocked out Sonny Liston, this spooky boxing ring was haunted by "The Phantom Gloves"! As for the pugilist on the cover, he'd forget about the rope-a-dope strategy if he knew who was seated at ringside. If you're seeing this great Sheldon Moldoff cover for the first time, join the club -- you just don't encounter these Fawcett horror books very often (this copy's from the collection of Fawcett editor Wendell Crowley). This is the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $375. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Zoo Funnies #2 (Charlton, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Notable for being one of the very first Charlton comics. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 1/05: 8 in 9.4, 6 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Zoot Comics #7 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Rulah, Jungle Goddess, made her first appearance in this issue, which also tells her origin story. Rulah soon became one of comics' most famous (or infamous) "good girl" characters, both in this title (which was renamed for her starting with issue #17) and in the pages of All-Top Comics. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $925; NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Pulps
Fantastic Adventures May 1939 (Ziff-Davis, 1939) Condition: FN+. This bedsheet format (8.5" x 11.25") pulp features a painted cover by Robert Fuqua of a man wrestling a robot by Robert Fuqua, the back cover has a picture of "The Man From Mars" by Frank R. Paul, while Julian Krupa contributed the many interior illustrations. The lead story is "The Invisible Robinhood" by Eando Binder (that's Earl and Otto Binder), other stories are by A Hyatt Verrill, Harl Vincent, and Ross Rocklynne. Oversize pulps like this are difficult to find in higher grades, but this copy is spectacular with it's rich cover colors and gloss, full unfaded spine, and supple cream to off-white pages. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $35. From the Collection of Chris Bell.
The Mysterious Wu Fang V2#1 Jan 1936 (Popular, 1936) Condition: FN-. Wu Fang attacks with a weird chemical light, on this great, weird menace/bondage cover by George J. Rozen. The featured story is The Case of the Green Death by Robert Hogan. This pulp has great color and gloss, a tight spine, and white pages with just a touch of foxing along the right edge. Very difficult to locate in such nice condition! The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $300.
Spicy Adventure Stories V2#4 (Culture, 1935) Condition: VG. H. J. Ward's incredible "white slave in bondage" cover is reason enough to collect pulps! This issue appears to have some amount of moisture damage, which is particularly noticeable on the back cover, but the front cover is colorful and fairly flat. The inside pages are tan but not brittle. Don't be outbid on this one, effendi! The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $175.
Detective Short Stories V1#3 (Red Circle, 1938) Condition: VG/FN. A wild "nude blond in bondage" cover will grab your eye with this pulp, the third issue of the title. Authors include Hugh B. Cave and Wyatt Blassingame. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $100.
Dime Detective Magazine V4#2 (Popular, 1932) Condition: VG+. An exceptional copy of a scarce pulp; with a cool "shrunken head/mad doctor" cover illustration by H. William Reusswig. An Erle Stanley Garner story is the highlight of the contents. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $125.
Doc Savage V27#5 (Street and Smith, 1946) Condition: VF/NM. This newsstand-fresh digest appears to have never been opened. "Fire and Ice" is the featured Doc Savage novel. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $20.
Doc Savage V25#6 (Street and Smith, 1945) Condition: VF/NM. Doc and the boys take on "The Wee Ones" in this doggone gorgeous digest. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $25.
Doc Savage V25#5 (Street and Smith, 1945) Condition: VF/NM. Here's a near-perfect copy of this digest issue, featuring the cover story "King Joe Cay." The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $25.
Doc Savage V26#5 (Street and Smith, 1946) Condition: VF/NM. This impeccably fresh copy even smells like new! The featured Doc Savage novel is "Measures for a Coffin." The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $20.
Doc Savage V26#2 (Street and Smith, 1945) Condition: VF/NM. This digest issue features a science fiction cover, as a glowing red blob knocks a plane out of the sky. The cover story is "The Thing That Pursued". This sharp copy could pass for brand new! The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $20.
Doc Savage V27#3 (Street and Smith, 1946) Condition: VF+. This digest is so nice and fresh, it looks as if it might have been a file copy! At any rate, this is one that would be hard to top. The featured Doc Savage story is "Death is a Round Black Spot." The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $20.
Doc Savage V26#5(err) (Street and Smith, 1946) Condition: VF+. A wild "severed hand" cover is the highlight of this exceptionally high-grade digest issue. The featured story is "Se-Pah-Poo." The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $20.
Doc Savage V25#3 (Street and Smith, 1945) Condition: VF+. An intriguing cover by Modest Stein illustrates the story "Rock Sinister." A wonderful copy, with vivid cover color and supple off-white pages. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $25.
Doc Savage V28#2 (Street and Smith, 1946) Condition: VF. An exceptional copy of this digest-style pulp, featuring the cover story "Death in Little Houses," plus a John D. MacDonald tale. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $20.
Doc Savage V27#6 (Street and Smith, 1946) Condition: VF. This beautiful digest copy contains a John D. MacDonald story, "The Dry Mouth of Danger." Featured novel is titled "Three Times a Corpse." The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $20.
Doc Savage V27#4 (Street and Smith, 1946) Condition: VF. A beautiful like-new copy of this digest issue, featuring the story "Colors for Murder." The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $20.
Doc Savage V24#3 (Street and Smith, 1944) Condition: VF. Doc takes matters into his own hands in this colorful Modest Stein cover illustration. How did these digest-style pulps survive in such great condition? The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $25.
Doc Savage V27#1 (Street and Smith, 1946) Condition: VF-. Here's an exceptionally clean copy of this digest issue, which features the novel "Terror and the Lonely Widow." The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $20.
Doc Savage V17#5 (Street and Smith, 1941) Condition: FN/VF. Doc is up to his sinewy neck in trouble on this colorful Emery Clarke cover, illustrating the story "The Green Eagle." A very well-preserved copy. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $45.
Doc Savage V18#3 (Street and Smith, 1941) Condition: FN+. Doc fights the law -- will the law win? Featured cover story is "The Invisible Box Murders." Very nice copy, fresh and supple. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $45.
Doc Savage V20#6 (Street and Smith, 1943) Condition: FN+. Has science gone berserk? Of course it has; this is a Doc Savage pulp after all... and a nice copy, too! Cover story is "Waves of Death." The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $45.
Doc Savage V24#6 (Street and Smith, 1945) Condition: FN. This issue features a bizarre Modest Stein cover full of submerged heads hanging from ropes, for the story "Strange Fish". The condition is excellent, save for a small piece missing from the lower right corner. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $25.
Doc Savage V17#2 (Street and Smith, 1941) Condition: FN-. Looks like Doc has planted himself right in the middle of another dangerous situation in ths cover for the story "The Golden Man". This copy looks sharp, with only some minor color flaking on the cover keeping this one from a higher grade. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $45.
Doc Savage V28#4 (Street and Smith, 1941) Condition: VG/FN. Doc's in high-flying trouble on the cover of this attractive issue. A very clean copy. The featured story is "Peril in the North." The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $45.
Doc Savage V20#5 (Street and Smith, 1943) Condition: VG/FN. Doc and a beautiful brunette encounter a dinosaur in this cool Emery Clarke cover. Featured story is "The Time Terror." The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $60.
Doc Savage V27#4 (Street and Smith, 1941) Condition: VG/FN. Doc uncovers another "weird menace" in "The Headless Men." A beautiful copy that would grade even higher except for a lightly chewed bottom right corner. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $45.
Doc Savage V8#3 (No Publisher, 0) Condition: VG. Doc injects a hypo into an ancient Egyptian on this cover, illustrating the story "Resurrection Day." The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $75.
Dynamic Science Stories V1#2 (Red Circle, 1939) Condition: VG. Norman Saunders turned in a wild cover depicting Adolf Hitler overseeing a group of horned devils capturing a man and a woman. This is the second and last issue of this title. Authors include Eando Binder, Manley Wade Wellman, and L. Sprague DeCamp. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $35.
Miscellaneous Pulps (Various, 1939-50) Condition: Average VG. Here's a very nice group lot of classic pulp magazines: Amazing Stories V22#9 (1948, bondage cover); Fantastic Adventures V12#6 (1950); G-Men Detective Stories V18#1 (1940, bondage cover); Marvel Science Stories V1#4 (1939, classic "nude in a tube" cover); three issues of The Spider -- V15 #4 (1938), V18 #1 (1939), and V18#4 (1939); Startling Stories V20#1 (1949) and V22#1 (two copies, 1950). The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG approximate value for group = $500.
Mystery Tales V3#5 (Red Circle, 1940) Condition: VG. A man and two nearly nude women are locked in a rapidly water-filled chamber -- just another day in Pulp Land! Last issue of this series. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $150.
Mystery Tales V3#4 (Red Circle, 1940) Condition: VG. Incredible J. W. Scott cover depicts a lovely young lass being threatened with a "hot poker" while a brass-brassiered queen looks on. Lots of lurid illustrations inside, too. The tanning pages are still quite supple, although the cover edges are beginning to appear slightly brittle. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $150.
Real Mystery Magazine V1#1 (Red Circle) Condition: VG. This great bondage cover by J. W. Scott depicts a topless woman shackled to a mad scientist's machine. Will the hero save our damsel in distress, and can he tear his eyes away from her long enough to fight? First issue of this short-lived title. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $150.
Spicy Mystery Stories V3#4 (Culture, 1936) Condition: VG. A bull's eye bondage cover by H. J. Ward assures you this is indeed Spicy stuff! Included is a Robert Leslie Bellem story. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $200
Thrilling Mystery V4#2 (Beacon, 1936). A nice "bloody" bondage cover by Rudolph Belarski kicks off this attractive copy. Stories by Jack Williamson, Edmond Hamilton, and Henry Kuttner are featured inside. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $50.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Out of This World #1 (Pulp) (Avon, 1950) Condition: VG. An interesting comic/pulp hybrid; it contains "32 pages of fantasy stories illustrated in full color." The stories included are "Crom the Barbarian" by Gardner Fox and drawn by John Guinta, and two stories illustrated by Joe Kubert -- just like Avon's Out of This World #1 comic book. Hmm, maybe there's a connection.... The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $50. From the Collection of Chris Bell.
Pulps
Astounding Science Fiction and Analog Digest Box Lot (Street and Smith/Conde Nast, 1946-66) Condition: Average FN. For those in need of good reading material, check out these 193 issues of Astounding Science Fiction and its later incarnation, Analog -- this is enough great Science Fiction to keep you occupied for a trip to Mars! Lots and lots of classic stories, not to mention classic painted covers, await the lucky high bidder who gets this impressive group. Many copies surpass the "Fine" condition mentioned in the header; in fact, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better copy of several. The only copy we've spotted in the group with a real condition problem is the November, 1946 issue, which has unfortunately had its back cover torn loose (so we're not counting it -- it's a bonus). As far as we can tell, there are no duplicates here, just issue after issue of amazing wonder and imagination. Blast off with those bids!
Maxwell Grant - The Living Shadow (Street & Smith, 1931) Condition: FN. Published under the Ideal Library imprint, this 245-page book was the first of only three titles published in this format; pictorial paper covered boards (hardcover) with no dust jacket. (The other two Ideal Library books were The Eyes of the Shadow and The Shadow Laughs). Written by Walter Gibson under the well-known pseudonym Maxwell Grant, this example is in great condition -- the pages are browning, but remain supple. Colorful bright front cover, a very clean and attractive copy. Who knows what price this fantastic book will realize at auction? The Shadow knows! From the collection of Chris Bell.
Shadow Pulp Digest Group (Street & Smith, 1944-46) Condition: Average VG. This lot consists of the Jan. 1944, April 1944, July 1944, Oct. 1944, March 1945, July 1945, and May 1946 issues of The Shadow digest pulp. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value for group = $175. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Weird Tales (Pulp) Jan 1934 (Popular Fiction, 1934) Condition: Apparent FN. This tantalizing pulp features a classic cover by Margaret Brundage. And the attractions don't end with the cover, as this issue features a Conan the Barbarian story by Robert E. Howard -- "Rogues in the House." This pulp has a clean, glossy cover and tight spine, with supple cream pages. The apparent grade is due to the open edge having been trimmed, this is otherwise a truly superlative copy. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $100. From the Collection of Chris Bell.
Weird Tales (Pulp) Nov 1935 (Popular Fiction, 1935) Condition: Apparent VG/FN. This issue of Weird Tales leads with a beautiful nude cover by Margaret Brundage. It's also got a Conan the Barbarian tale by Robert E. Howard -- "Shadows In Zamboula." There is also a Doctor Satan tale written by Paul Ernst. This pulp is clean and tight, with a full spine and cream pages. The spine is somewhat faded, and there is a faint crease at the top of the cover. "Apparent" grade is due to the open edge having been trimmed. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $100. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Weird Tales (Pulp) Dec 1935 (Popular Fiction, 1935) Condition: Apparent VG+. This Margaret Brundage cover features a shackled Conan the Barbarian receiving assistance from the lovely Zenobia, illustrating a scene from the tale "The Hour of the Dragon," by Robert E. Howard (of course). The story was the first chapter of a five-part serial. Other writers contributing to this issue include Clark Ashton Smith, Edmond Hamilton, and Paul Ernst. This pulp is in nice shape with a full, un-faded spine, and cream pages; defects include a water stain on the back cover, a vertical crease through the front cover, and the open edge has been trimmed (hence the Apparent grade). The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $75. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Weird Tales (Pulp) Feb 1936 Canadian Edition (Popular Fiction, 1936) Condition: FN-. Attractions like the Margaret Brundage Girl vs. Snake cover, a (reprinted) H. P. Lovecraft story, and a Robert E. Howard Conan the Barbarian serial chapter are normally nice enough, but for this pulp the excitement doesn't end there. This copy is in great condition, and even more interestingly, it's a Canadian variant. The bottom of the front cover notes "Printed in Canada," and, like Canadian-variant comics, the inside front and back covers are blank, instead of featuring the advertisements seen on the Stateside versions. The cover of this pulp is clean, bright, and glossy. The spine is tight and unfaded, with only a half-inch scuff near the bottom on the back edge. The pages are a fresh cream to off-white. Considering the smaller population of Canada, this variant is surely scarce, and this copy may well be the finest surviving example. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $60. From the Collection of Chris Bell.
Weird Tales (Pulp) March 1936 (Popular Fiction, 1936) Condition: Apparent VG/FN. A hooded sadist in red whips a shackled blonde on this Margaret Brundage cover. Inside is part four of a five-part Conan the Barbarian story by Robert E. Howard, entitled "The Hour of the Dragon." This pulp has a slightly faded spine, cream to off-white pages, and only light general wear, with no major flaws; the apparent grade is due to the open edge having been trimmed. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $75. From the Collection of Chris Bell.
Weird Tales (Pulp) Jan 1937 (Popular Fiction, 1937) Condition: Apparent VG. An eerie topless bondage cover by Margaret Brundage starts this issue off in style. And check out the hooded menace character, who seems to have a foot-fetish! Inside, the main attraction is the H. P. Lovecraft tale "The Thing On the Door-step." Other authors contributing to this issue include Paul Ernst, Henry Kuttner, and Seabury Quinn. This attractive copy has a piece of tape on the spine, and the open edge has been trimmed (hence the Apparent grade). The pages are cream, and supple. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value = $75.
Big Little Book
Big Little Book #763 Alley Oop (Whitman, 1935) Condition: FN+. Hard cover, 384 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by V. T. Hamlin. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $55; VF/NM value = $115.
Big Little Book #1473 Alley Oop and Dinny in the Jungles of Moo (Whitman, 1938) Condition: FN. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by V.T. Hamlin. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $55.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1130 Apple Mary and Dennie Foil the Swindlers (Whitman, 1936) Condition: FN. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Martha Orr. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $30.
Big Little Book #1192 The Arizona Kid on the Bandit Trail (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF/NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Peter K. Maple, and illustrated by Hal Arbo especially for the Big Little Book format. Cover art by Hal Arbo. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
Big Little Book #1083 Barney Google (Saalfield, 1935) Condition: VF+. Little Big Book. Hardcover, measures 6" x 4.5" x .75". Written and illustrated by Billy DeBeck. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $115.
Big Little Book #1459 Barney Baxter in the Air with the Eagle Squadron (Whitman, 1938) Condition: FN/VF. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Frank Miller. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $30; VF/NM value = $65.
Big Little Book #1443 Big Chief Wahoo and the Great Gusto (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF. This is the first Chief Wahoo Big Little Book. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Allen Saunders, and illustrated by Elmer Woggon. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $65.
Big Little Book #1414 Black Silver and His Pirate Crew (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 300 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written especially for the Big Little Book format. Illustrated by Juanita Bennett. Cover art by Henry E. Vallely. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $60.
Big Little Book #1447 Blaze Brandon with the Foreign Legion (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF/NM. 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $60.
Big Little Book #1430 Blondie Count Cookie In Too! (Whitman, 1947) Condition: NM-. Better Little Book. 288 pages; art by Chic Young. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $65.
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Big Little Book #1108 Bobby Benson on the H-Bar-O ranch (Whitman, 1934) Condition: VF. Based on radio serial. 300 pages. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $40; VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1432 Bob Stone the Young Detective (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 240 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". This book was written by Peter K. Maple and created especially for the Big Little Book format, with 76 posed photographs based upon Chester Weil's "Picture Crimes" feature. The cover artist is Henry E. Vallely. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book 1425 Brad Turner in Transatlantic Flight (Whitman, 1939) Condition: VF/NM. Better Little Book. 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
Big Little Book #1468 Brick Bradford with Brocco the Modern Buccaneer (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by William Ritt, and illustrated by Clarence Gray. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $65.
Big Little Book #1133 Bringing Up Father (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF+. Cover and art by George McManus, with 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $90.
Big Little Book #1417 Bronc Peeler the Lone Cowboy (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Fred Harman. Cover art by Hal Arbo. Bronc Peeler was the forerunner to Red Ryder. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $65.
Big Little Book #1470 The Buccaneer (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF. Photo cover, 240 pages. Written by Eleanor Packer -- adapted from the Paramount film. This book contains 76 motion picture stills from the film. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $75.
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Big Little Book #765 Buck Rogers in the City Below the Sea (Whitman, 1934) Condition: FN-. Hard cover, 320 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Phil Nowlan, and illustrated by Lt. Dick Calkins. Reprint of the first daily series, 1930-31, strips 583 through 732. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $165.
Big Little Book #1169 Buck Rogers and the Depth Men of Jupiter (Whitman, 1935) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Phil Nowlan, with art by Dick Calkins. Reprint of first daily series (1933), strips 1393 through 1514. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $190.
Big Little Book #1178 Buck Rogers and the Doom Comet (Whitman, 1935) Condition: VF/NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Phil Nowlan, with art by Dick Calkins. Note: author's name is misspelled (Nolan) on the title page. Reprint of the second daily series (1934), strips 1 through 90. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $180.
Big Little Book #1197 Buck Rogers and the Planetoid Plot (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM-. Dick Calkins art. 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $180.
Big Little Book #1194 Buffalo Bill Plays a Lone Hand (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF/NM. Hal Arbo art. 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1412 Calling W.I.X.Y.Z. Jimmy Kean (Whitman, 1939) Condition: VF/NM. "Calling W.I.X.Y.Z., Jimmy Kean and the Radio Spies," with 300 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $65.
Big Little Book 1128 Captain Easy Soldier of Fortune (Whitman, 1934) Condition: FN/VF. Roy Crain art. 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $40; VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1444 Captain Frank Hawks, Air Ace, and the League of Twelve (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF+. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Irwin Myers especially for the Whitman Big Little Book format. The cover title is different than title page "Captain Frank Hawks, Famous Air Ace, and the League of Twelve". Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $65.
Big Little Book #1424 Inspector Charlie Chan Villainy on the High Seas (Whitman, 1942) Condition: VF/NM. 432 pages. Flip pictures. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $90.
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Big Little Book #1478 Charlie Chan of the Honolulu Police (Whitman, 1939) Condition: VF/NM. This first Charlie Chan Big Little Book was adapted from the work of Earl Derr Biggers, and illustrated by Alfred Andriola. The cover title is different than title page, "Inspector Charlie Chan of the Honolulu Police". Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $85.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #766 Chester Gump (Whitman, 1934) Condition: FN. "Chester Gump Finds the Hidden Treasure." Sidney Smith art, with 320 pages. Reprinted from the Sunday pages beginning July 23, 1933 and ending November 26, 1933. The cover illustration is taken from the November 19, 1933 episode. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $40.
Big Little Book #1453 Chuck Malloy Railroad Detective on the Streamliner (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF/NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Thorp McClusky, and illustrated by Joseph R. Kress especially for the Whitman Big Little Book format. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
Big Little Book #1410 Clyde Beatty Daredevil Lion and Tiger Tamer (Whitman, 1939) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 300 pages. Written by Gaylord DuBois. This book was written and drawn specially for the Whitman Big Little Book format. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $75.
Big Little Book #1480 Coach Bernie Bierman's Brick Barton and the Winning Team (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF-. Second Printing; the second printing is identified by an overprinted logo on the cover, otherwise it is identical to the first printing. Hard cover, 300 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Bernie Bierman (who coached Minnesota to four national championships) and illustrated by R.M. Williamson, especially for the Big Little Book format. This is a transition book, published between Big Little Books and Better Little Books. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $25; VF/NM value = $55.
Big Little Book #1125 Dan Dunn on the Trail of the Counterfeiters (Whitman, 1936) Condition: FN+. Hard cover, 432 pages. Written and illustrated by Norman Marsh. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $40; VF/NM value = $75.
Big Little Book #1481 Dan Dunn and the Border Smugglers (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF/NM. By Norman Marsh. 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $75.
Big Little Book #1151 Danger Trails in Africa (Whitman, 1935) Condition: VF-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Written and illustrated by Martin Johnson. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $100.
Big Little Book #1484 Detective Higgins of the Racket Squad (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF/NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Written by Millard Thacksen, and illustrated by Herbert Anderson. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $60.
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Big Little Book #1124 Dickie Moore in the Little Red School House (Whitman, 1936) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 240 pages. Written by Eleanor Packer -- adapted from the Chesterfield Motion Pictures film. Includes 94 motion picture stills from the film. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $75.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #nn Dick Tracy and the Maroon Mask Gang (Dell, 1938) Condition: FN-. A Fast-Action Story. Soft cover; 196 pages. Written and illustrated by Chester Gould. Overstreet 2005 GD value = $35; FN value = $130.
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Big Little Book #1170 Dick Tracy on the Trail of Larceny Lu (Whitman, 1935) Condition: FN. Written and illustrated by Chester Gould. Reprinted from the daily Dick Tracy strip beginning August 3, 1934 and ending October 15, 1934. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $60.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Big Little Book #1420 Dick Tracy and the Hotel Murders (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Chester Gould. Reprinted from the Dick Tracy daily strip beginning March 8, 1936 and ending May 10, 1936. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $120.
Big Little Book
Big Little Book #1436 Dick Tracy and the Mad Killer (Whitman, 1947) Condition: FN/VF. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 288 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Helen Berke, and illustrated by Chester Gould. Reprinted from the daily strip beginning February 26, 1941 and ending May 16, 1941. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $50; VF/NM value = $100.
Big Little Book #1454 Dick Tracy on the High Seas (Whitman, 1939) Condition: FN+. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Chester Gould. Reprinted from the daily strip beginning January 9, 1938 and ending March 26, 1938. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $60; VF/NM value = $120.
Big Little Book #1482 Dick Tracy and the Wreath Kidnapping Case (Whitman, 1945) Condition: NM-. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 352 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Chester Gould. Reprinted from the Dick Tracy daily strip beginning February 4, 1943 and ending April 14, 1943. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $100.
Big Little Book #1495 Dick Tracy Returns (Whitman, 1939) Condition: NM-. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Storyline based upon Republic Pictures serial, "Dick Tracy Returns" (15 chapters). Picture was filmed from June 10, 1936 through July 18, 1934. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $120.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1438 Don O'Dare Finds War (Whitman, 1940) Condition: FN/VF. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Gaylord DuBois, and illustrated by Erwin L. Hess especially for the Whitman Big Little Book format. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $25; VF/NM value = $55.
Big Little Book #1107 Don Winslow, U.S.N. (Whitman, 1935) Condition: VF. By Lt. Comdr. Frank V. Martinek, 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF value = $45; VF/NM value = $90.
Big Little Book #1419 Don Winslow of the Navy Vs. the Scorpion Gang (Whitman, 1938) Condition: NM-. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Lt. Frank V. Martinek, and illustrated by Leon Beroth. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $90.
Big Little Book
Big Little Book #1166 Flash Gordon and the Monsters of Mongo (Whitman, 1935) Condition: VF/NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Don Moore, and illustrated by Alex Raymond. Reprinted from the Sunday pages beginning April 8, 1934 and ending November 18, 1934 -- strips #14 through #46. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $215.
Big Little Book #1171 Flash Gordon and the Tournaments of Mongo (Whitman, 1935) Condition: VF/NM. Alex Raymond art. 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $220.
Big Little Book #1190 Flash Gordon (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF. "Flash Gordon and the Witch Queen of Mongo." Cover and art by Alex Raymond, with 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $110; VF/NM value = $220.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1407 Flash Gordon in the Water World of Mongo (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Don Moore, and illustrated by Alex Raymond. Note: in this book Flash is described as a football star (page 10), whereas in Flash Gordon on the Planet Mongo he is described as a famous polo player (page 14). Reprinted from Sunday pages beginning April 12 and ending October 11, 1936 -- strips #120 through #145. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $190.
Big Little Book
Big Little Book #1424 Flash Gordon in the Jungles of Mongo (Whitman, 1947) Condition: FN/VF. By Alex Raymond, with 352 pages. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $60.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1443 Flash Gordon in the Ice World of Mongo (Whitman, 1942) Condition: FN. Hard cover, 432 pages. Left-handed "Flip-it" feature (Flash drives off an alien creature). Written by Don Moore, and illustrated by Alex Raymond. Reprinted from the Sunday pages beginning May 14, 1939 and ending January 21, 1940 -- strips #280 through #319. Cover art is adapted from Sunday page 5-14-39, frame 2. The spine art is from 5-14-39, frame 5. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $175.
Big Little Book
Big Little Book #1479 Flash Gordon and the Red Sword Invaders (Whitman, 1945) Condition: VF+. Hard cover, 352 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Don Moore, with art by Alex Raymond. Reprinted from the Sunday pages beginning December 2, 1934 and ending April 21, 1935 -- strips #48 through #65. The back cover illustration is taken from the December 9, 1934 page. The front cover is from the strip dated April 15, 1934. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $160.
Big Little Book #1484 Flash Gordon and the Tyrant of Mongo (Whitman, 1941) Condition: FN/VF. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Includes a "Flip-it" feature (Flash duels Ming to a draw). Written by Don Moore, and illustrated by Alex Raymond. Reprinted from the Flash Gordon Sunday pages beginning August 14, 1938 and ending May 7, 1939 -- strips #241 through #279. The cover art is adapted from the Sunday page dated 4-10-38, frame 5. The spine is from 3/5/38, frame 6. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $85; VF/NM value = $175.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1492 Flash Gordon in the Forest Kingdom of Mongo (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF/NM. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Don Moore, and illustrated by Alex Raymond. Reprint from Sunday pages beginning October 18, 1936 and ending August 8, 1937 -- strips #146 through #188. The front cover art is adapted from Sunday page 7-4-37, frame 5. The back cover is from 6-27-37, frame 4. The spine is from 6-13-37, frame 5. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $225.
Big Little Book #1108 Flying the Sky Clipper with Winsie Atkins (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF+. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated especially for the Whitman Big Little Book format by Dougal Lee. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
Big Little Book #1460 Foreign Spies Doctor Doom and the Ghost Submarine (Whitman, 1939). Better Little Book. Hardcover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Conrad Vane and illustrated by Al McWilliams. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
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Big Little Book #1175 Frank Buck Presents Ted Towers Animal Master (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF+. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Glen Cravath. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $60.
Big Little Book #1164 Freckles and the Lost Diamond Mine (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Merrill Blosser. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1451 Gang Busters in Action (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF/NM. By Isaac McAnally, based on "Gang Busters" by Phillips H. Lord. Has 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $75.
Big Little Book #1118 G-Man on the Crime Trail (Whitman, 1936) Condition: NM-. This first G-Man Big Little Book was written by Lou Hanlon, and illustrated by George Clark. The title page is different than the cover title, "The G-Man on the Crime Trail." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
Big Little Book #1434 G-Man and the Radio Bank Robberies (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Allen Dale, with art by Herbert Anderson. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
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Big Little Book #1168 G-Men on the Job (Whitman, 1936). Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Dick Blair, and illustrated by Milt Youngren especially for the Whitman Big Little Book format. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $25; VF/NM value = $55.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1426 Guns in the Roaring West (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM-. 300 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
Big Little Book #1418 Harold Teen Swinging at the Sugar Bowl (Whitman, 1939) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Written and illustrated by Carl Ed. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $65.
Big Little Book #1155 In the Name of the Law (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF/NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by William Engle, and illustrated by Henry E. Vallely especially for the Whitman Big Little Book format. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
Big Little Book #1435 Jack Armstrong and the Ivory Treasure (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Leslie N. Daniels, Jr., and illustrated by Henry E. Vallely. Cover art by Henry E. Vallely. First Jack Armstrong Big Little Book. The cover title is different than the title on the title page, "Jack Armstrong, the All American Boy, and the Ivory Treasure". The "Jack Armstrong" radio program, one of the longest-running radio series, was first heard on CBS on July 31, 1933 and sponsored by Wheaties. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
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Big Little Book #1102 Jack Swift and His Rocket Ship (Whitman, 1934) Condition: VF. Hard cover, 320 pages. Written by Hal Colson, and illustrated by Charles Farrell. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $115.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1498 Jane Arden the Vanished Princess (Whitman, 1938) Condition: NM-. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 300 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Russell Ross, and illustrated by Monte Barrett. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $60.
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Big Little Book #1179 Jane Withers in This is the Life (Whitman, 1935) Condition: FN. Hard cover, 240 pages. Written by Eleanor Packer -- adapted from the screen play and a story by Gene Towne and Graham Baker. This book has 89 motion picture stills from the 20th Century Fox film. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $40.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1466 Jim Craig State Trooper and the Kidnapped Governor (Whitman, 1938) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Written by Steve Saxton, and illustrated by Herbert Anderson. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
Big Little Book #1143 Jimmie Allen in the Air Mail Robbery (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF/NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Lt. Robert M. Burtt, with art by Capt. William G. Moore. "The Air Adventures of Jimmie Allen" was broadcast from Chicago from 1933 to 1936. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
Big Little Book #1428 Jim Starr of the Border Patrol (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF+. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Oren Arnold, and illustrated by H. Anderson. Cover art by Hal Arbo. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
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Big Little Book #1123 Joe Palooka the Heavyweight Boxing Champ (Whitman, 1934) Condition: FN/VF. Hard cover, 320 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Ham Fisher. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $80; VF/NM value = $125.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1138 Jungle Jim (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF. This is the first Jungle Jim Big Little Book. Written and illustrated by Alex Raymond. Hard cover, 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $120.
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Big Little Book #1139 Jungle Jim and the Vampire Woman (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Alex Raymond. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $120.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1442 Junior G-Men (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Morrell Massey, and illustrated by Henry E. Vallely. Cover art by Henry E. Vallely. The cover title is different than the title on the title page, "Junior G-Men and the Counterfeiters." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $60.
Big Little Book #1422 Junior Nebb on the Diamond Bar Ranch (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF. By Sol Hess, with 300 pages. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $30; VF/NM value = $60.
Big Little Book #1401 Just Kids (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF+. Based on the famous comic strip. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Ad Carter. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1055 Katzenjammer Kids in the Mountains (Whitman, 1934) Condition: VF. Hardcover; oblong format measures 8" x 3.75" x 1". Adapted from the Katzenjammer Kids newspaper strip by H. H. Knerr. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $120.
Big Little Book #1411 Kay Darcy and the Mystery Hideout (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF/NM. Hard cover, 300 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Irene Ray, (pen name for Margaret Sutton), author of the Judy Bolton books, and illustrated by Charles Mueller, especially for the Big Little Book format. This book was originally planned for 424 pages but was reduced to 300 pages to cut down on expenses. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
Big Little Book #1180 Kayo in the Land of Sunshine (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF/NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Frank Willard. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1198 Li'l Abner in New York (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Written and illustrated by Al Capp. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $110.
Big Little Book #1401 Li'l Abner Among the Millionaires (Whitman, 1939) Condition: FN/VF. Better Little Book. Art by Al Capp. 432 pages Overstreet 2005 FN value = $55; VF/NM value = $110.
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Big Little Book #1117 Little Annie Rooney and the Orphan House (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Brandon Walsh. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $65.
Big Little Book #1149 Little Big Shot with Sybil Jason (Whitman, 1936) Condition: FN/VF. This scarce book contains 103 motion picture stills from the Warner Brothers/Vitaphone Corporation film, "Little Big Shot." Hard cover, 240 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Overstreet 2005 FN value = $40.
Big Little Book #1162 Little Orphan Annie and Punjab the Wizard (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF. By Harold Gray, with 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $45; VF/NM value = $100.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1406 Little Annie Rooney on the Highway to Adventure (Whitman, 1938) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Written by Darrell McClure, and illustrated by Brandon Walsh. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $65.
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Big Little Book #1414 Little Orphan Annie and the Ancient Treasure of Am (Whitman, 1939) Condition: VF+. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". First printing. Written and illustrated by Harold Gray. Reprinted from the Little Orphan Annie daily strip beginning April 1, 1937 and ending June 10, 1937. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1416 Little Orphan Annie in the Movies (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Harold Gray. Reprinted from daily strip beginning September 5, 1935 and ending January 16, 1936. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1417 Little Orphan Annie in the Secret of the Well (Whitman, 1947) Condition: FN+. Better Little Book. Art by Harold Grey. 352 pages. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $35.
Big Little Book #1435 Little Orphan Annie and the Gooneyville Mystery (Whitman, 1947) Condition: FN. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 288 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Helen Berke, with art by Harold Gray. Reprinted from daily strip beginning January 1944 and ending March 18, 1944. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $35.
Big Little Book #1449 Little Orphan Annie and the Mysterious Shoemaker (Whitman, 1938) Condition: FN+. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Harold Gray. Reprinted from the daily Little Orphan Annie strip beginning March 8, 1936 and ending September 30, 1936. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $40; VF/NM value = $80.
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Big Little Book #1181 Lone Ranger and His Horse Silver (Whitman, 1935) Condition: VF+. Hard cover, 432 pages. Stories are almost word for word from Fran Striker's Lone Ranger radio scripts. Illustrated by Hal Arbo. This book contains two complete stories adapted from radio scripts: "The Adventure of the Stolen Cattle" (Script #233 which aired on July 27, 1934); and "The Adventure of the Bank Robbery" (Script #349 which aired April 26, 1935). Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $160.
Big Little Book #1407 Lone Ranger and the Dead Men's Mine (Whitman, 1939) Condition: FN+. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Probably written by Fran Striker, with art by Henry E. Vallely (not credited on title page). The story is adapted from the last Lone Ranger pulp, November 1937, titled "Death's-Head Vengeance". Overstreet 2005 FN value = $50.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1489 Lone Ranger and the Red Renegades (Whitman, 1939) Condition: NM-. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". The cover is redrawn from the second Lone Ranger pulp, released in February 1937. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $120.
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Big Little Book #1189 Mac of the Marines in Africa (Whitman, 1936) Condition: NM. Hardback, 432 pages. Great condition! Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $60.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1400 Mac of the Marines in China (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF+. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Mark Wilson, and illustrated by Frank J. Hoban. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $60.
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Big Little Book #1167 Mandrake the Magician (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF. Hard cover, 432 pages. Written by Lee Falk, and illustrated by Phil Davis. This is the first Mandrake the Magician Big Little Book. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $130.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book 1438 Mary Lee and the Mystery of the Indian Beads (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM-. 300 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
Big Little Book #755 Men of the Mounted (Whitman, 1934) Condition: FN. Hard cover, 320 pages. Written by Ted McCall, and illustrated by Harry Hall. Reprint of Canadian daily strip created in 1933. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $40.
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Big Little Book 1464 Mickey Mouse and the Stolen Jewels (Whitman, 1949) Condition: VF-. Better Little Book. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $75; VF/NM value = $150.
Big Little Book #1483 Mickey Mouse Bell Boy Detective (Whitman, 1940) Condition: VF. Hard cover, 352 pages. Written by Merrill de Maris, and illustrated by Floyd Gottfredson. Reprinted from the Mickey Mouse daily strip beginning August 19, 1940 and ending December 21, 1940. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $150.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1408 Mr. District Attorney On the Job (Whitman, 1941) Condition: VF-. Has corner flip animation, and 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $25; VF/NM = $55.
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Big Little Book #1113 Mutt and Jeff (Whitman, 1936) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 300 pages. Written and illustrated by Bud Fisher. This is a rare book. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $150.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book 1497 Myra North Special Nurse and Foreign Spies (Whitman, 1938) Condition: NM-. 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
Big Little Book #1115 Og Son of Fire (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF/NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Irving Crump, with art by Kevin Royt. This book was written and drawn especially for the Big Little Book format. The storyline was reprinted in The Funnies, where it became an ongoing feature. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #718 Once Upon a Time (Whitman, 1933) Condition: VF-. Softcover, with 364 pages. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $40; VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1445 Pat Nelson Ace of Test Pilots (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated especially for the Big Little Book format by Dougal Lee. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
Big Little Book #1427 Peggy Brown and the Runaway Auto Trailer (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM-. This is the first Peggy Brown Big Little Book, written by Kathryn Heisenfelt, and illustrated by Henry E. Vallely especially for the Big Little Book format. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $60.
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Big Little Book #1474 The Phantom and the Sign of the Skull (Whitman, 1939) Condition: NM-. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Lee Falk, and illustrated by Ray Moore. Reprinted from the third daily strip beginning April 12, 1937 and ending September 18, 1937. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $145.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1088 Popeye in Puddleburg (Saalfield, 1934) Condition: FN. E. C. Segar art. Hardcover, with 160 pages. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $65.
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Big Little Book #1113 Popeye Starring in Choose Your Weppins (Saalfield, 1935) Condition: VF/NM. An adaptation by Charles T. Clinton of the Max Fleischer cartoon. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $250.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1117 Popeye's Ark (Saalfied, 1936) Condition: VF-. Hardcover; measures 4.75" x 5.25" x .75". Written and illustrated by E. C. Segar. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $125.
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Big Little Book #1163 Popeye Sees the Sea (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF/NM. This is the first Whitman Popeye Big Little Book. Written and illustrated by E. C. Segar especially for the Whitman Big Little Book format by Segar. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $135.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1405 Popeye and the Jeep (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by E. C. Segar. Reprinted from the Popeye daily strip beginning March 3, 1936 and ending in June 1936. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $135.
Big Little Book #1450 Popeye in Quest of His Poopdeck Pappy (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF/NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by E. C. Segar. Reprinted from the Popeye daily strip beginning in July, 1936 and ending in September, 1936. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $135.
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Big Little Book #1176 Powder Smoke Range (Whitman, 1935) Condition: NM-. Photo cover; movie scenes with Hoot Gibson and Harry Carey. 240 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1496 Radio Patrol Outwitting the Gang Chief (Whitman, 1939) Condition: NM-. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Charlie Schmidt, and illustrated by Eddie Sullivan. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
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Big Little Book #1426 Red Barry Undercover Man (Whitman, 1939) Condition: VF/NM. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Will Gould, who also illustrated the cover. The storyline, titled, "The Song of the Flame," was taken from the daily Red Barry strip beginning May 9, 1937 and ending September 26, 1937. Much artwork was redrawn by Whitman artists. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1425 Riders of Lone Trails (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF/NM. 300 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $60.
Big Little Book # 719 Robinson Crusoe (Whitman, 1934) Condition: FN/VF. Soft cover, 360 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Adapted from the work of Daniel Defoe. Second printing, identified by the red-stained edges of the pages.This is a scarce book. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $40; VF/NM value = $80.
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Big Little Book #1122 Scrappy (Whitman, 1934) Condition: VF+. "Presented by Columbia Pictures and Winkler Film Corporation," with 288 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $110.
Big Little Book #1144 Secret Agent X-9 (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF. This is the first Secret Agent X-9 Big Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5".Written by Robert Storm (pseudonym for Max Trell who wrote these stories), and illustrated by Charles Flanders. Reprint of daily strip beginning March 30, 1936 through July 25, 1936. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1472 Secret Agent X-9 and the Mad Assassin (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF/NM. Charles Flanders art, with 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1127 Skyroads (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF/NM. By Lt. Dick Calkins. Art by Russell Keaton. 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $70.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1439 Skyroads with Clipper Williams (Whitman, 1938) Condition: NM-. "Skyroads with Clipper Williams of the Flying Legion." By Dick Calkins, with Russell Keaton art. 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
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Big Little Book 1152 Smilin' Jack and the Stratosphere Ascent (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM-. Zack Mosley art. 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $90.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1477 Smitty in Going Native (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF. Walter Berndt art, with 300 pages. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $30; VF/NM value = $60.
Big Little Book #1191 SOS Coast Guard (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by William Engle, and illustrated by Henry E. Vallely especially for the Big Little Book format. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
Big Little Book #768 The Spy (Whitman, 1936) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 300 pages. Adapted from the work of James Fenimore Cooper. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
Big Little Book #nn Tailspin Tommy in Flying Aces (Dell, 1938) Condition: VG/FN. Softcover, 196 pages. Fast-Action Story. Written and illustrated by Hal Forrest. Overstreet 2005 GD value = $40; FN value = $130.
Big Little Book #1110 Tailspin Tommy and the Island in the Sky (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF/NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Hal Forrest. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
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Big Little Book #1124 Tailspin Tommy the Dirigible Flight to the North Pole (Whitman, 1934) Condition: VF-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Written and illustrated by Hal Forrest. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1184 Tailspin Tommy in the Great Air Mystery (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF. Hard cover, 240 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5".This book contains 104 photographs from the Universal picture, starring Noah Beery, Junior. Adapted from screenplay by George Plympton and others. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1423 Tailspin Tommy and the Hooded Flyer (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM-. Written and illustrated by Hal Forrest. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1494 Tailspin Tommy and the Sky Bandits (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF/NM. Second Printing. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". The second printing is identified by the overprinted logo on the cover. This is a transition book between Big Little Books and Better Little Books. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
Big Little Book #769 Tarzan the Fearless (Whitman, 1934) Condition: VF/NM. Hardcover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Adapted from the book by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The cover is a scene from the Principal Pictures serial film titled "Tarzan the Fearless," starring Buster Crabbe. The interior contains 50 motion picture stills from the serial. The story deviates from film version. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $175.
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Big Little Book #770 Tarzan Twins (Whitman, 1934) Condition: VF. By Edgar Rice Burroughs, with 432 pages; this is the first printing, a second was issued in 1935. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $325; VF/NM value = $650.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Big Little Book #1180 New Adventures of Tarzan (Whitman, 1935) Condition: VF/NM. Herman Brix photo cover; book has movie scene illustrations. 160 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $155.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #2005 Tarzan The Mark of the Red Hyena (Whitman, 1967) Condition: NM. By George Elrick. Hardcover, with 260 pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $30.
Big Little Book #1156 Terry and the Pirates (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". First Terry Big Little Book. Reprinted from the first daily storyline beginning October 22, 1934 and ending January 19, 1939. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $50; VF/NM value = $100.
Big Little Book #1412 Terry and the Pirates Shipwrecked on a Desert Island (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Milton Caniff. Reprinted from the daily strip beginning January 25, 1935 and ending May 18, 1935. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1436 Terry and the Pirates the Plantation Mystery (Whitman, 1942) Condition: VF. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Includes a "flip-it" feature (Pat Ryan overpowers a criminal). Written and drawn by Milton Caniff. Reprinted from the daily strip beginning December 30, 1938 and ending April 19, 1939. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1446 Terry and the Pirates and the Giant's Vengeance (Whitman, 1939) Condition: VF. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Milton Caniff. Reprinted from the daily Terry and the Pirates strip beginning June 27, 1937 and ending September 5, 1937. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
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Big Little Book #1499 Terry and the Pirates in the Mountain Stronghold (Whitman, 1941) Condition: VF. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by Milton Caniff. Reprinted from the Sunday strip beginning September 1, 1935 and ending January 26, 1936. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1135 The Texas Ranger (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF/NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Leon Morgan, and illustrated by Hal Arbo, especially for the Big Little Book format. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
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Big Little Book #1140 Tim Tyler's Luck Adventures in the Ivory Patrol (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF+. Hardcover, 432 pages. Written and illustrated by Lyman Young. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1479 Tim Tyler's Luck and the Plot of the Exiled King (Whitman, 1939) Condition: NM-. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by author/artist Lyman Young. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $60.
Big Little Book #1172 Tiny Tim and the Mechanical Men (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF. Hard cover, 432 pages. Written and illustrated by Stanley Link. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $70.
Big Little Book #1420 Tom Beatty Ace of the Service and the Big Brain Gang (Whitman, 1939) Condition: NM-. 432 pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60.
Big Little Book #1144 Tom Mix in the Fighting Cowboy (Whitman, 1936) Condition: FN+. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Leon Morgan, and illustrated by Hal Arbo. Cover art by Hal Arbo. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $40; VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #720 Treasure Island (Whitman, 1934) Condition: VF-. First Printing 1933. Soft cover, 362 round-cornered pages. Classic size: 3.5" x 4" x 1.875". Edges of pages stained purple. Adapted from the work of Robert Louis Stevenson, by an unknown author, with art by Juanita Bennett. This is a scarce book. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $60; VF/NM value = $120.
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Big Little Book #1114 Uncle Don's Strange Adventures (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF+. Written by radio star, Uncle Don Carney. This book was written and drawn specially for the Big Little Book format. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $60.
Big Little Book #1458 Wimpy the Hamburger Eater (Whitman, 1938) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written and illustrated by E. C. Segar. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $120.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1103 Zane Gray's King of the Royal Mounted (Whitman, 1936) Condition: VF/NM. This is the first King of the Royal Mounted Big Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Written by Zane Grey and Romer Grey, with art by Allen Dean. This book was outlined by Zane Grey with text written by his son, Romer. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1452 Zane Grey's King of the Royal Mounted Gets his Man (Whitman, 1936) Condition: NM-. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Outlined by Zane Grey with text written by his son, Romer Grey. Illustrated by Allen Dean. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1486 Zane Grey's King of the Mounted and the Great Jewel Mystery (Whitman, 1939) Condition: NM. Better Little Book. Hard cover, 432 pages. Standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5". Written by Zane Grey and Romer Grey, with art by Allen Dean. This book was outlined by Zane Grey with text written by his son, Romer. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80.
Big Little Book #1465 Zip Saunders King of the Speedway (Whitman, 1939) Condition: NM. Hard cover, 432 pages. Written by Rex Loomis, and illustrated by Robert R. Weisman especially for the Big Little Book format. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $55.
Action Comics #27 (DC, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. Superman versus a lion is hardly a fair fight on this cover by Paul Cassidy! Inside the comic, Superman takes on Mr. and Mrs. Tweed, the corrupt owners of a home for wayward boys. Notable backup features include the Black Pirate by Sheldon Moldoff, and Tex Thomson with art by Bernard Baily. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $762. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 6.0, 6 higher.
Action Comics #37 (DC, 1941) CGC Apparent NM- 9.2 Slight (P) Off-white to white pages. Origin of Congo Bill. Fred Ray cover. Ray, George Papp, and Bernard Baily art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: cover cleaned, cover reinforced." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $156; VG 4.0 value = $312; FN 6.0 value = $468; VF 8.0 value = $975; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,500; NM- 9.2 value = $2,125.
Action Comics #47 (DC, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. This is Lex Luthor's first cover appearance in any title! In the issue, Luthor gains super powers and aims to get a "powerstone" that will make his powers exceed Superman's! Unless the Man of Steel can stop him, of course. The Superman story was drawn by John Sikela; the artists of the backup features include Mort Meskin and Bernard Baily. Some credit the cover to Fred Ray, others to Creig Flessel. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $600; VF 8.0 value = $1,250. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 6.5, 5 higher.
Action Comics #96 (DC, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This issue's underwater cover is from the drawing board of Wayne Boring. Inside the comic, we meet Mister Twister, an author who's committing crimes strictly as research for a new book (Superman busts him anyway). Other heroes appearing are Congo Bill, Zatara the Magician, and the Vigilante (the latter drawn by Mort Meskin). Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $444; VF/NM 9.0 value = $685. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 8.5, 4 higher.
Action Comics #112 (DC, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. When Mr. Mxyzptlk starts causing too much trouble, Superman suggests that the imp use his intellect for playing chess! He does so, but still figures out a way to combine chess with crime! Can the Man of Steel use his super-brain to outwit the pesky guy once again? The answers are found in these pages. CGC notes, "1-inch tear on last 2 pages." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $394. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 9 higher.
Action Comics #136 (DC, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. A Superman "good girl" cover? This Al Plastino effort is about as close as you're going to get! Also in this issue are a Tommy Tomorrow story with Curt Swan art and a Zatara story drawn by Joe Kubert. Wayne Boring leads things off with the Superman story. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $363. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.5, none higher.
Adventure Comics #32 (DC, 1938) CGC Apparent VG+ 4.5 Slight (A) Light tan to off-white pages. One of DC's first series, New Adventure Comics dropped the "New" starting with this issue, giving the series the title it would retain for the next 40 years plus. Creig Flessel's cover scene, a struggle in shark-infested waters, certainly lives up to the comic's new title. Inside the comic, the creators of both Batman and Superman contribute -- Bob Kane drew the adventure of Rusty and his Pals (an adventurer with kid helpers), while writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster collaborated on the long-running "Federal Men" feature. The issue is a Gerber "7." CGC notes, "Restoration includes: spine split sealed." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $422; VG 4.0 value = $844.
Adventure Comics #40 (DC, 1939) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. This amazing cover by Creig Flessel introduced the world to the ominous look of the Sandman, who made his Adventure Comics debut here (this is believed to be the first Sandman story to be created, with his New York World's Fair Comics appearance beating it to publication). This issue is called "rare" by Overstreet, and unrestored copies seem to be particularly hard to find. The best CGC-graded copy is only a 7.0, and only a handful have been graded higher than our offering. This issue is number 11 in the 2004 Overstreet list of the most valuable Golden Age books; you can't go wrong with this key issue. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $8,750. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 4.0, 5 higher.
Adventure Comics #51 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent VF- 7.5 Extensive (P) Off-white pages. Creig Flessel's distinctive style graces the Sandman cover of this early Golden Age issue, which features interior stories of Sandman and of Hourman. Flessel, Bernard Baily, and Joe Shuster are among the contributing interior artists. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cover reinforced, cover re-glossed, staples cleaned." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $338; VG 4.0 value = $676; FN 6.0 value = $1,014; VF 8.0 value = $2,197.
Adventure Comics #59 (DC, 1941) CGC VG- 3.5 Cream to off-white pages. Bernard Baily cover featuring Hourman. Sandman and Manhunter also appear. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $462. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 3.5, 4 higher.
Adventure Comics #67 (DC, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Jack Burnley got his just deserts with a "classic cover" designation from Overstreet for this Starman cover. This issue also features the origin and first appearance of the Mist. At this grade, this is a solid all-around copy; CGC has only certified three at a higher grade to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,200. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 7.5, 3 higher.
All-American Comics #16 (DC, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. One of the five most valuable comics of all, and the highest grade yet awarded for that book... do we have your attention? This is the origin and first appearance of the original Green Lantern, Alan Scott. According to Overstreet, the only comics more valuable than this one are the "big four" of Action Comics #1, Detective Comics #27, Marvel Comics #1, and Superman #1. The reason this book is valued higher than the first appearances of Wonder Woman, the Flash, etc. has to do with the scarcity; Overstreet calls the issue "rare," while Gerber gives it a 7, meaning "scarce." The interior art on this first Green Lantern story is by the character's creator Martin Nodell, who's credited as "Mart Dellon" inside the issue. Nodell and Bill Finger (who assisted on the scripting here) came up with an appealing hero who spends this first story finding out the extent of his new powers. His major vulnerability was not the color yellow, but rather anything made of wood! The cover art for this issue was the work of Sheldon Moldoff. Incidentally, the comic is far from an all-superhero affair -- the backup features include Mutt and Jeff as well as Sheldon Mayer's comic artist character Scribbly. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $28,050. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 5.5, none higher.
All-American Comics #17 (DC, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. DC icon Green Lantern made his second-ever appearance in this issue! And the book is just as scarce as the character's first appearance in #16 according to Gerber, who gave both books his "7" rating. Overstreet ranks this issue among the 100 most valuable Golden Age books. GL is drawn by Sheldon Moldoff on the cover; inside the comic the character is rendered by his creator, Martin Nodell. The backup features include Mutt and Jeff, Red, White and Blue, and Sheldon Mayer's Scribbly. This is the highest-graded copy of the issue, and the only one graded above FN/VF, that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $9,705; VF/NM 9.0 value = $15,853. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
All-American Comics #27 Cosmic Aeroplane pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This issue marked the first appearance of Doiby Dickles, Green Lantern's sidekick -- and GL would never be the same again! This auspicious introductory issue was created by some top talents; it was written by Bill Finger, with a Howard Purcell cover, and Irwin Hasen interior art. Trivia buffs will note that this issue was mis-numbered in the indicia, but bears the correct issue number on its cover. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $2,484. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher.
All-American Comics #51 Pennsylvania pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Topping CGC's census by a wide margin, this is the only copy certified with a grade above 8.0 by CGC to date. The heroes on hand include Green Lantern, the Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite, and pilot Hop Harrigan. There are also laughs courtesy of Mutt and Jeff as well as Sheldon Mayer's Scribbly. The cover's by Irwin Hasen. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,225. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
All-American Comics #102 (DC, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Here's the last issue of this long-running Golden Age superhero series. It's easy to see from this cover art that superheroes were being squeezed out due to the rising popularity of Western fare. Sales must have been slumping, as Overstreet calls this issue "scarce." Doctor Mid-Nite, the Black Pirate, and the Golden Age Green Lantern end their runs in this series; but with cover and interior art by the great Alex Toth, all we can say is, "what a way to go!" Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,756. CGC census 4/05: 4 in 7.5, 6 higher.
All-Flash #15 (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. No, that's not a box of bagged and boarded comics the Flash is reaching into, but rather his drawer of case files. And all three of the yarns were drawn by Martin Naydel, as was the issue's cover. The comic relief trio Winky, Blinky, and Noddy puts in an appearance in one of the stories. There's even a Fawcett-esque bonus on the back cover, it's a Captain Tootsie ad by C. C. Beck. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $722; NM- 9.2 value = $975. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
All-Flash #18 (DC, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. While the comics of All-American Publications carried the DC logo more often than not, this one actually bears the seldom-seen "AA" seal. Martin Naydel drew the cover as well as the Flash stories, and there's some comedy provided by Winky, Blinky, and Noddy (as guest-stars) and also Mutt and Jeff (in their own feature). Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $469. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 5 higher.
All-Flash #18 (DC, 1945) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Cover artist Martin Naydel, not to be confused with his namesake Mr. Nodell, did nearly half of the covers on this title's six-year run. A mid-grade book that presents well, plus CGC has certified only a handful of other copies with a higher grade. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $225. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 6.0, 6 higher.
All Star Comics #8 (DC, 1942) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white to white pages. Why is this issue on Overstreet's list of the 30 most valuable comic books? You wouldn't know it by looking at the cover, but it has the first appearance and origin of Wonder Woman! This comic was released with an unusual page count of 72 pages, with the Amazon's origin added on to the book-length Justice Society feature. That has led some to speculate that the story was originally intended for Sensation Comics #1, with a last-minute decision to give the character exposure in a popular, established series. Whatever the case, the new heroine caused a sensation, making this one of the key Golden Age books. On the JSA front, Dr. Fate gets a new helmet, and Starman and Dr. Mid-Nite become members. The Wonder Woman story is of course by H. G. Peter, the cover is by E. E. Hibbard, and the JSA story has the usual format of different artists drawing each chapter, with Sheldon Moldoff, Jack Burnley, and Bernard Baily among them. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $5,650; FN 6.0 value = $8,475. CGC census 4/05: 4 in 5.0, 10 higher.
All Star Comics #14 (DC, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. The Justice Society sprang into humanitarian action in this issue, delivering food to the starving patriots in occupied Europe. Doctor Fate even visits a German concentration camp in this story, which is dated December 1942. On the comic book front, this was the first All-Star issue to have Simon and Kirby art -- they produced the Sandman chapter, which also features the first appearance in this title of Sandy the Golden Boy. Sheldon Moldoff is among the issue's other artists; the book's cover is by Joe Gallagher. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,563; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,407. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher.
All Star Comics #18 (DC, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Justice Society takes on criminals who have the powers of insects! There are even some "spider men" among them, and behind it all is the evil King Bee. The sticky situation on the cover was drawn by Frank Harry, and the artists of the interior chapters include Sheldon Moldoff, Bernard Baily, and Howard Sherman, as well as one of only two All-Star contributions by Pierce Rice. A black background on a book this old usually spells trouble in the form of noticeable breaks in the color, but this is not your usual copy. In fact, it's the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,350. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
All Star Comics #24 (DC, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. We've seen Hitler covers before, but why is Otto von Bismarck joining him? It's because wartime propaganda was the order of the day for this issue, which features a look at all German aggressors throughout history. There's a whole bunch of extra JSA members here too, with Mr. Terrific making his only appearance with the group, and his Sensation Comics cohort, Wildcat, making one of only two appearances. The Flash and Green Lantern rejoin the group in this issue. Also of note is that Joe Kubert drew the issue's Hawkman chapter. And we can't resist mentioning C. C. Beck's Captain Tootsie ad on the back cover, featuring a blatant Sivana ripoff named Dr. Narsty. CGC notes, "One-inch tear on centerfold." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $988; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,519. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher.
All Star Comics #28 (DC, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. They say that great artists make their paintings "come to life," but in this issue some paintings literally come to life, as in battling the JSA! As for artists of the comic book variety, this issue's pencil-wielders include Joe Kubert, who drew the Hawkman chapter. The CGC slab lists Martin Nodell among the artists, but note that while Nodell did work on some early All-Star issues, the contributor here is actually the similarly named Martin Naydel, a prolific DC artist in his own right. The cover is by Naydel as well. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $756. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 7.5, 3 higher.
All Star Comics #54 Diamond Run pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The Justice Society suspects circus performers of being behind a crime wave, but the performers all have alibis -- how will they figure this one out? This issue's art is by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs, with Frank Giacoia, best known as an inker, displaying his penciling prowess in one chapter. Peddy and Sachs teamed up for the cover as well, and if you don't recognize the fellow holding Green Lantern and Flash aloft, that's the Atom, sporting a new costume that had debuted a few issues previously. A Johnny Peril backup feature rounds out the issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,475. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
All Star Comics #56 (DC, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. "The Day The World Ended" is not only the title of this story, it's how JSA fans felt a couple of months later when All-Star became a Western comic. At least this second-to-last issue had plenty of thrills as the JSA travels in time to the 31st century. This issue's cover is by Arthur Peddy, and the interior art is by Peddy and Frank Giacoia. Only one copy of this issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,475. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Batman #6 Allentown pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. If you wonder why people make such a fuss about pedigree collections, a look at this stunning Allentown book will tell you how nice a comic can look if handled with the utmost care over many decades. It's a superb showcase for a Jerry Robinson cover that's a collector's favorite in any condition. If only the best will do, this qualifies on every level; one of the icons among superheroes, historical significance, eye-catching cover by one of the premier Golden Age artists, respected pedigree, and the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has reviewed to date. Truly one of the rare gems in this auction. Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $6,500. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Batman #20 (DC, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. The first cover appearance of the Batmobile makes this an issue any Bat-fan would desire, especially since the image, drawn by Dick Sprang, is such a striking one. Inside the comic, there's a Joker story -- this time, the Brazen Buffoon of Crime is using a fake time machine in an elaborate swindle. And in a backup feature, Dick Grayson's uncle tries to get custody of the Boy Wonder! The issue's artists include Jack Burnley, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,444. CGC census 2/05: 6 in 8.0, 8 higher.
Batman #23 (DC, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This issue's Dick Sprang cover is a perennial favorite, as it captures the essence of both our heroes and their archfoe the Joker. Speaking of the Mirthful Menace, in the story he perpetrates "The Upside Down Crimes," and it concludes with an upside-down showdown, with Batman and Joker both wearing magnetized shoes and hanging from a metal ceiling! The interior art is by Sprang and Jerry Robinson. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue at centerfold." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,538; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,369. CGC census 2/05: 7 in 8.5, 8 higher.
Batman #35 (DC, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Catwoman returns in this story and shows her new costume for the first time (the latest of many changes). Meanwhile, in the cover story, Dick Grayson complains that comic book stories are too unrealistic, and he's given a chance to plot a story of his own. He cheats by writing about Batman and Robin! The cover is by Dick Sprang; the interior artists include Ray Burnley. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $713. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 7.5, 8 higher.
Batman #40 (DC, 1947) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. A comical Joker cover is the highlight of this issue, which sees the Madman of Mirth going on a crime spree with a "bad luck" theme (hence the black cat, broken mirror etc. on the cover). The book has a Jack Burnley cover and Dick Sprang interior art. CGC notes, "1-inch tear on 7th page." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $963. CGC census 2/05: 6 in 7.5, 17 higher.
Batman #41 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. What Batman fan wouldn't love this one? First of all, the zany "little green men" scene is this title's first science fiction cover -- what became a common sight during the 1950s was quite a novelty in 1947. The cover and interior art are by Jim Mooney. Then there's a Penguin appearance, in which the Man of a Thousand Umbrellas announces that he's opening a bird shop and going straight from now on. If you guessed that's just a ruse to cover up his latest crime spree, you know your Penguin! Jim Mooney drew the cover as well as both of the Batman stories. This Mile High copy is tied for the highest grade that CGC has assigned to date, and considering this issue's black cover, don't count on finding a better one. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,075. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Batman #43 Twilight pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. When the Penguin reads headlines about the Joker and the Catwoman and their respective exploits, he decides it's time to grab headlines for himself with another series of bird-based crimes! The Bat-action is brought to you by Jim Mooney, who drew the cover as well. And of course, we should note that no copy has been graded higher by CGC to date, so if you want the best, it's Twilight time! Comes with the Twilight certificate of authenticity. CGC notes, "Light tanning (on) interior front and back cover." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,075; NM- 9.2 value = $1,450. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 9.0, none higher.
Batman #50 (DC, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Two-Face is back! But wait, wasn't he cured of his evilness in Detective Comics #80? Indeed he was, but here, Harvey Dent's butler decides to commit crimes disguised as Two-Face, unbeknownst to his boss. Interestingly, this issue is the first time the character was Harvey Dent, he had been Harvey Kent in all previous stories. Was this a clerical error, or an effort to make Superman the only Kent in DC comics? The issue's cover and art are by Bob Kane and his collaborators Lew Schwartz and Charles Paris. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $575. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 7.5, 5 higher.
Boy Commandos #9 Hawkeye pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Simon and Kirby were never lacking for an original twist, and for this cover they even departed from their usual kinetic action, producing a war cover of powerful dramatic impact. Only one copy of this issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Boy Commandos #9 (DC, 1944) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Simon and Kirby cover. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $162. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.0, 9 higher.
Boy Commandos #16 (DC, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. After a successful start on Detective Comics, Simon and Kirby's team of youngsters wowed readers for six years in their own series. This issue is stunning, exhibiting a perfect spine and razor-sharp edges. This is the highest-graded copy by CGC as of this writing, and in NM 9.4, could be the nicest in existence. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $340. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Comic Cavalcade #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VG- 3.5 Off-white to white pages. This whopping 96-pager was headlined (as were all the early issues) by stars Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and the Flash... but don't miss the other half of the wraparound cover, which shows the supporting cast, including Wildcat and the Ghost Patrol, keeping pace. The issue's artists include Sheldon Moldoff (drawing the Black Pirate), Sheldon Mayer (drawing the semiautobiographical "Scribbly" feature), E. E. Hibbard (drawing the Flash) and H. G. Peter (drawing Wonder Woman). CGC notes, "1-inch to 2-inch bindery tears on every page." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $1,870. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 3.5, 10 higher.
Dale Evans Comics #4 Hawkeye pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This outing for the "Queen of the Westerns" has a photo cover and Alex Toth interior art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $350. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Date With Judy, A #3 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Teen character Judy Foster was a success in many media, starting in radio and continuing with a feature film, a TV show, and this comic series which ran for 13 years. Her blond boyfriend Oogie Pringle also appears on the cover, albeit with an uncharacteristic buzz cut. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Detective Comics #6 (DC, 1937) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Hailing from the very dawn of DC, here's the sixth issue of the series that later gave the company its name. This being the pre-superhero era, the series lived up to its title, with sleuths like Gumshoe Gus plying their trade. The cover is by Creig Flessel and showcases the series' early headliner, Speed Saunders. That character's story in the book was also drawn by Flessel. The other prominent creators involved were writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster; the duo who would go on to create Superman produced both the Slam Bradley tale here and the story featuring the Spy. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $1,376. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 4.0, 2 higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Detective Comics #7 (DC, 1937) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Considering that it's from the Platinum Age, this mid-grade copy has held up quite well; in fact, the only two copies graded ahead of it in CGC's census are just one grade higher at 6.5. The hard-boiled cover scene is courtesy of artist Creig Flessel, who also drew the Speed Saunders feature in the issue. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster provided story and art for both the Spy and Slam Bradley stories. And those are just a few of the many detective tales kids got for their dime! Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $2,064. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 5.5, 2 higher.
Detective Comics #10 (DC, 1937) CGC Apparent VF+ 8.5 Slight (P) Off-white pages. We're pleased to offer one-stop shopping for the Golden Age Detective fan, in fact technically this one's from the Platinum Age! Another fine Creig Flessel cover graces the issue. The interior art is by Flessel, Joe Shuster, and Sven Elven, among others. To our knowledge, this comic has never been reprinted anywhere, so don't miss the chance to own this book and experience the comic in that pre-Batman era when Slam Bradley, Speed Saunders, and Handcuff Hawkins ruled the mag. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: cover cleaned, cover reinforced." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $688; VG 4.0 value = $1,376; FN 6.0 value = $2,064; VF 8.0 value = $3,440; VF/NM 9.0 value = $4,620.
Detective Comics #11 (DC, 1938) CGC VG 4.0 Slightly brittle pages. Creig Flessel endowed his figures with a certain panache -- never more so than in his rendition of a dapper Speed Saunders on this wonderful cover, which stands as perhaps the best of Detective's pre-Batman run. Flessel also drew two interior stories; other artists include Joe Shuster and Sven Elven. According to Ernie Gerber, who assigned the book his "7" rating, this issue is harder to find than those immediately preceding or following it. CGC notes, "1 piece of tape on cover." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $1,050. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 4.0, 3 higher.
Detective Comics #14 (DC, 1938) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Moderate (P) Off-white pages. This is only the second time we've gotten our hands on a copy of this hard-to-find issue, a Gerber "7." In this pre-superhero issue, top billing went to detective Speed Saunders, seen both on this bondage cover and inside the issue, with Creig Flessel art in each case. And though Action Comics #1 was still a few months away, writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster were kept quite busy, namely by producing both the Spy and Slam Bradley stories for this issue. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cover cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $525; VG 4.0 value = $1,050; FN 6.0 value = $1,575; VF 8.0 value = $2,625.
Detective Comics #24 (DC, 1939) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. Just try and find another copy of this issue -- we dare ya! It's a Gerber "8," and an issue we haven't seen change hands in any forum recently. We're certainly taking a close look at this copy, as we've never had our hands on one before and don't know if we will again! The book has a bondage cover by Fred Guardineer. Inside the comic, there's Detective's first superhero, the Crimson Avenger, a Fu Manchu story, some Bob Kane humor features, and of course an array of sleuths including Slam Bradley and Speed Saunders. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $824. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 4.5, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #26 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. This is one of the few Detective issues that had eluded us up until now, but since we're believers in going straight to the top, we're offering the Mile High copy here. Evidently a smudge on the back cover kept this one from the usual tip-top grade, but other than that it's the kind of well-preserved Edgar Church book we know, love, and wish we owned. This was of course the last issue of this title before you-know-who's first appearance. Highlights here are a Fred Guardineer cover, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's Spy, some Bob Kane gag features, and a Fu Manchu story. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,875. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #32 (DC, 1939) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Batman was one tough customer in his first few appearances -- not only does he use a gun in this issue, he shoots two villains while they're asleep! Overstreet calls it the "first time a costumed hero used a gun in comic books." Bob Kane's dark character was already the star of the book in this, his sixth appearance, and while he didn't get full cover billing here, this was the first issue to have the "Batman head" logo on the cover. The main cover scene is by Fred Guardineer. The detectives in the issue include Speed Saunders (drawn by Guardineer) and Slam Bradley (with a Jerry Siegel story and Joe Shuster art). Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,857. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 5.5, 2 higher.
Detective Comics #33 (DC, 1939) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. This issue is the twelfth most-valuable comic book of all according to Overstreet, and it's the second most-valuable issue of the title, ranking behind only the hallowed #27. The reason for all the fuss comes in the first two pages of the book: the first-ever telling of Batman's origin story. A look at the cover is enough to tell you how early in Batman's career this is: he's wearing a gun holster on the cover. He's got the holster in several panels of the story as well, and he even has a gun drawn in a couple of panels! The cover and art are by the Caped Crusader's creator Bob Kane, reportedly with an inking assist by Sheldon Moldoff. The backup features include the usual complement of detective tales, including Speed Saunders (with Fred Guardineer art), Larry Steele, Slam Bradley, and the Spy. When you see copies of this book change hands, they're often restored books, so we were particularly pleased to see the blue label that adorns this one. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $11,475; VF 8.0 value = $29,000. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher.
Detective Comics #36 (DC, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. A blue label is a welcome sight here, as it seems that when this comic comes along, it's almost always a restored copy. This very early appearance of Bob Kane's Batman is also the origin and first appearance of Doctor Hugo Strange, the first in a long line of major villains that would battle Batman throughout the ages. Followers of Bat-firsts will be interested to note that in the story itself, Batman dons his distinctive finned gloves for the first time. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $2,322; VF 8.0 value = $5,418. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #38 Allentown pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The fourth most valuable issue in the illustrious title's long run is the one that introduced Robin the Boy Wonder as Batman's sidekick. Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson combined for the cover and associated on interior story art, while other well-known Golden Age artists Ken Ernst and Fred Guardineer also contributed interior art. This copy has so much going for it we may run out of space! Not only is it from the respected Allentown pedigree, this copy was also part of the Nicolas Cage Collection. Just four copies of #38 have earned grades higher than FN+ 6.5 from CGC to date, and our beauty is the only copy grading higher than 9.0. Truly one of the highlights of our sale! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60,000. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Detective Comics #39 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Slight (P) Off-white pages. Robin first appeared in the issue preceding this one, making #39 one of the earliest adventures for the Dynamic Duo. And the Boy Wonder is thrown right into the action, becoming a prisoner of the opium-smuggling tong known as the Green Dragon! Such intrigue was nothing new for Detective -- this was the title that featured Chin Lung and Fu Manchu in its early days, after all. Backup features include Slam Bradley, the Spy, Speed Saunders, and the Crimson Avenger. The cover and the Batman story are by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: cover reinforced." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $; VG 4.0 value = $581; FN 6.0 value = $1,162; VF 8.0 value = $1,743.
Detective Comics #42 (DC, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Batman gets to show his detective skills in this issue, as a series of murders takes place, and what all of the victims have in common is that their portraits were painted by the same artist. That story has art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson, as does the cover. More traditional detectives like Speed Saunders and Slam Bradley appear in the issue as well. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $750; VF 8.0 value = $1,563. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 6.5, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #45 (DC, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Nothing livens up a Detective issue quite like a Joker appearance, and this one's extra-special, as it was the fiend's first story appearance in this series (he had plied his villainous trade in the pages of Batman previously). So what's that Mad Master of Mirth, that Malicious Mountebank, that Hilarious Harlequin up to this time? He's undercover as "A. Rekoj," fooling some fellow criminals but not eluding the Dynamic Duo. Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, and George Roussos teamed up on the art. The book also has seven other tales of crimefighting, with the indefatigable Slam Bradley and Speed Saunders both making it 45 issues in a row. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2,243; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,622. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Detective Comics #54 (DC, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Batman and Robin go after some modern-day pirates in this issue, which has art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson (who teamed up on the bondage cover as well). Slam Bradley, Speed Saunders, and the Spy are among the issue's other features. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $963; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,482. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.5, 4 higher.
Detective Comics #58 (DC, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This is the first appearance of one of the best-known comic book villains of all, the Penguin! He's one of the few comic baddies who has truly become a household name, and that's thanks to his decades of comic book appearances as well as battling Batman both on TV and in the movies. And while the Penguin became more of a "comedy villain" in years to come, he was quite cold-blooded at the start -- a murderer, in fact! Artist Bob Kane reportedly got the idea for the character's visuals from the penguin used in the Kool cigarette ads, with writer Bill Finger contributing the gadget umbrellas that became the character's trademark. This issue's cover is by Fred Ray and Jerry Robinson; the interior art on the Batman story is by Kane, Robinson, and George Roussos. As this issue was from the early days when Detective Comics wasn't yet an all-Batman title, there's a host of backup features, including superhero the Crimson Avenger, gumshoe Slam Bradley, and also the last installment of the Speed Saunders feature which had been appearing in this title since issue #1. No copy of this key issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $6,200. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher.
Detective Comics #60 (DC, 1942) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages. The original Air Wave made his first appearance in this issue; the character (and later his son, the second Air Wave) would have a long career in the DC universe. You might be surprised to know that at the beginning, Air Wave could just tap into phone calls and radio broadcasts, not transport himself through them -- the Golden Age was a simpler time, eh? And let's not forget Batman, especially since he's got the Joker to deal with in this issue! The cover is by Fred Ray and Jerry Robinson, and the Batman story was drawn by Robinson and Bob Kane. This is the highest-graded copy that CGC has certified of this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $507; VF 8.0 value = $1,056. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.0, none higher.
Detective Comics #62 (DC, 1942) CGC FN- 5.5 White pages. The Joker's second cover appearance (in any title) makes this an issue to take note of, especially since artist Jerry Robinson came up with such a memorable image! The fiendish story is memorable in itself -- a deceased comedian's will calls for a competition among the nation's funnymen, and whoever comes up with the funniest joke inherits the fortune. The Joker's mad that he wasn't invited to join, and starts murdering the contestants! A job for Batman if ever there was one. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $786. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 5.5, 6 higher.
Detective Comics #67 (DC, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 White pages. It's the Penguin's first cover appearance, and inside the comic there's plenty of "fowl" play for the Bumbershoot Bandit. To wit: he goes undercover as "I. Waddle," and promptly begins training birds to commit his crimes for him. Enough excitement for one comic, you say? Well, those generous folks at DC also threw in a Boy Commandos story by Simon and Kirby, plus stories starring Air Wave, the Crimson Avenger, Slam Bradley, and many more. The cover is the work of Jerry Robinson. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $738; VF 8.0 value = $1,538. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 6.5, 4 higher.
Detective Comics #75 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This wartime comic has the Boy Commandos in action, drawn by the best artistic team around, Simon and Kirby. As for Batman and Robin, they take on the Robber Baron, a villain who commits robberies at high altitudes. The issue's cover is by Jerry Robinson; the interior art on the Batman story is by Jack Burnley. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $688; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,057. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #77 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. In this issue, the Dynamic Duo have to deal with the "Crime Doctor," Matthew Thorne. And what an unusual character he is: though he's a criminal, he'll stop in mid-crime if there's an injured person in need of medical attention! Also notable is a Boy Commandos feature by the great Simon and Kirby team. The cover and the Batman story were drawn by Bob Kane and George Roussos. CGC notes, "Small tape stain (on) back cover." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,110; NM- 9.2 value = $1,500. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #80 (DC, 1943) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. It's the third appearance of classic villain Two-Face, and in fact it's "The End of Two-Face" -- he decides to abandon his criminal career, and undergoes surgery to restore his handsome appearance. While a couple of Two-Face impostors would appear in future issues, this was the last appearance of the real Two-Face, Harvey Kent, until 1954 (his name was later changed to Harvey Dent, but that's another story). Two-Face would appreciate that this issue's cover is the work of two artists, Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson, as well as the fact that the duo of Simon and Kirby contributed a Boy Commandos story. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $781. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.5, 4 higher.
Detective Comics #85 (DC, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Two Mirthful Menaces? Two Grim Jesters? Two Brazen Buffoons? Well, there's really only one Joker, but in this issue he does have to deal with a copycat who's impersonating him to go on a crime spree. The real Joker's hopping mad about it, and he'll bust the phony even if it means siding with the Dynamic Duo! The issue's cover and Batman art are by Dick Sprang, and there's also a Boy Commandos story with art by the "King" himself, Jack Kirby. Also of note is that this was the last installment of the Spy backup feature, a Jerry Siegel/Joe Shuster creation that debuted way back in issue #1. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $756. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 4 higher.
Detective Comics #86 Crowley pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Robin's been taken prisoner by crooks! This is a job for ... Alfred? Batman's in the mix too, of course, and then it's up to the "Dynamic Trio" to find their way out of the mess together. The cover and art are by Dick Sprang. This copy, from the files of Fawcett editor Wendell Crowley, is bested by only one other in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $575; VF/NM 9.0 value = $888. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #91 Double Cover (DC, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. The Joker liked to go on crime sprees that had a theme to them, and so it was with this issue's "The Case Of The Practical Joker." The Master of Mockery employs banana peels not only on this Dick Sprang cover, but in the story as well. This issue also includes a Boy Commandos backup feature. CGC notes, "1st cover 4.0, interior cover 7.0." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $345; VF 8.0 value = $719. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 7.0, 8 higher.
Detective Comics #95 Twilight pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. While Batman was of course the star of Detective, this issue also has a Boy Commandos feature (with Jack Kirby), plus Air Wave and Slam Bradley adventures. As for the Caped Crusader, he takes on a villain who's known as Blaze by virtue of his red hair. The art on the Batman story is by Dick Sprang; the cover's by Bob Kane and George Roussos. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,000. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #96 (DC, 1945) CGC FN+ 6.5 White pages. This issue's spotlight is squarely on Alfred. Miffed that he can't join in the crimefighting, the Dynamic Duo's butler takes a vacation only to go into business as a private eye! He calls himself "Alfred Beagle" in the story; it's unclear whether this is supposed to be the revelation of his real name (as Overstreet construes it) or simply the name he assumes for his P.I. work, at any rate it's the first time the character used any last name at all. While Alfred didn't make the cover, we do get a funny scene from the drawing board of Dick Sprang. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $231; VF 8.0 value = $481. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 6.5, 10 higher.
Detective Comics #98 (DC, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. The Boy Wonder's in a fix, and only Batman can prevent murder on the girder! The great Dick Sprang drew both this cover and the Dynamic Duo's interior story, a serious tale which focuses on the plight of America's hoboes. Slam Bradley, Air Wave, and the Boy Commandos star in the backup features. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $481. CGC census 4/05: 5 in 8.0, 3 higher.
Detective Comics #102 (DC, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. A Dick Sprang Joker cover is always a guarantee of creativity and fun! And in this issue's Bat-story (also drawn by Sprang), the Prince of Pranksters really does steal an entire mansion, though not quite in the way depicted on the cover. Slam Bradley, Air Wave, and the Boy Commandos appear in backup features. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $719. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher.
Detective Comics #105 (DC, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Bruce Wayne has fallen victim to an embezzler, leaving him flat broke -- that means Batman and Robin are broke, too! The two need to find a way to make some money so that they can afford to chase crooks, and that means Alfred has to mow lawns! Check out the entertaining premise on Jack Burnley's cover; the story has art by Win Mortimer. Make sure your pockets aren't empty, then bid aggressively on this one, as it's the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $456. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.5, none higher.
Detective Comics #107 (DC, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Here's the second highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date of this issue, which has a Dick Sprang cover and Win Mortimer art. Joining Batman inside the comic are Air Wave, Slam Bradley, the Boy Commandos, and others. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $703; NM- 9.2 value = $950. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #112 (DC, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. A whopping 99 bucks are missing from the cash register! So how come "no crime has been committed?" We know but we're not tellin', so put in your best bid on this issue and you just might be the winner of the third-nicest copy CGC has seen to date. The issue's cover and Batman story are by Win Mortimer; there's also a Boy Commandos story by Curt Swan. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $703; NM- 9.2 value = $950. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Detective Comics #118 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. It's Joker time once again, and the Mile High copy of a Joker appearance, no less. In this issue, the Fiendish Funster has a "royal flush"- themed crime spree for the Dynamic Duo to try to foil. Dick Sprang drew the Jeering Jackanapes on the cover, while Howard Sherman supplied interior art for the Batman story. Other features include the Boy Commandos (with Curt Swan art), Slam Bradley, and Air Wave. The pristine, unsmudged yellow on this copy is a beauty to behold -- it's the highest-graded copy, and the only one graded above 9.2, that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Detective Comics #118 (DC, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. In this issue, the Crime Clown known as the Joker commits "royal flush"- themed crimes. Dick Sprang drew the Ace of Knaves on the cover, while Howard Sherman supplied interior art for the Batman story. Other features include the Boy Commandos (with Curt Swan art), Slam Bradley, and Air Wave. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $963; NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Detective Comics #128 (DC, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Say what you want about the Joker, but he's no dummy -- the Arch-Buffoon of Banditry is so dangerous because he's so smart and creative. Take this issue, when his gimmick is to announce that a crime's been committed before he commits it, making his job easier! The issue has a Dick Sprang cover, and it's got interior art by Ray Burnley. And as if that weren't enough, the great Jack Kirby drew this issue's Boy Commandos tale. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $600. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, 4 higher.
Detective Comics #132 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue's villain the Human Key is an escape artist who's an expert safe-cracker as well. The cover art is by Jim Mooney, who also provided the art for the Batman story. Other features include veteran Detective standby Slam Bradley and a Boy Commandos story with art by Curt Swan. This is not just the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, it's the only one graded above VF-. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Detective Comics #135 (DC, 1948) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson look up their old acquaintance Prof. Carter Nichols, the time travel specialist, and he sends them back in time to find out "The True Story of Frankenstein." There's also a Boy Commandos story with Curt Swan art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $237; VF 8.0 value = $494. CGC census 3/05: in , higher.
Detective Comics #142 (DC, 1948) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. After making his first appearance just two issues earlier, the Riddler had his second go-round here, and then didn't appear again for another 17 years! In this issue, the Emir of Enigmas stages a series of puzzle contests, with his goal being to rip off the contestants in various ways... a job for Batman, we'd say. The issue's cover and the art on the Batman story are by Dick Sprang; there's also a Boy Commandos adventure with Curt Swan art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $357. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 6.0, 2 higher.
Detective Comics #143 (DC, 1949) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages. Jim Mooney cover. Mooney, Curt Swan, and Howard Sherman art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $186; VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher.
Detective Comics #145 (DC, 1949) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages. Win Mortimer cover. Dick Sprang, Carmine Infantino, and Howard Sherman art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $186; VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 7.0, 3 higher.
Detective Comics #146 (DC, 1949) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Fine+ or no Fine+, this is the highest-graded copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. This issue's villain is a fellow named Numbers, who's as obsessed with the number three as Two-Face is with two! Dick Sprang drew both the Batman story and the cover; there's also a Boy Commandos story with art by Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $186; VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, none higher.
Detective Comics #147 (DC, 1949) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages While these late-1940s Detectives aren't officially "rare," they're a pretty hard-to-find part of this title's run -- this is the only copy of the issue we've ever offered, and the only unrestored copy CGC has certified to date. In the issue, Batman and Robin take on Tiger Shark and his underwater-based gang of crooks. What vehicle do the Dynamic Duo use, you ask? If you guessed Bat-Submarine, you're close -- it's the Sub-Batmarine. The cover and art are by Dick Sprang, and there's a Boy Commandos backup story with Carmine Infantino art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $186; VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.0, none higher.
Detective Comics #148 (DC, 1949) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Dick Sprang cover. Sprang and Carmine Infantino art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $186; VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #149 (DC, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. That Fearsome Fakir, the Joker, is back again, and this time his scheme is to use realistic sound effects to fool the authorities while he pulls off his crimes. The cover and art are by Dick Sprang. There's also a Boy Commandos story with Curt Swan art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $519. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher.
Detective Comics #151 (DC, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman, a long-running backup feature in this title, made his first appearance in this issue, which also relates his origin story. Naturally, there's also a Batman story here, drawn by Dick Sprang. And there's a great Jim Mooney cover to get things started. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $722; NM- 9.2 value = $975. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #152 (DC, 1949) CGC FN+ 6.5 White pages. Last installment of the long-running Slam Bradley feature. Jim Mooney cover. Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, and Carmine Infantino art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $186; VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #154 (DC, 1949) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. In this issue, Batman and Robin bust up an "Underground Railroad of Crime" that's been helping criminals escape. The art is a Bob Kane/Charles Paris collaboration, and the cover's by Jim Mooney. The issue also features an adventure of "Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman," with art by Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Detective Comics #161 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A Win Mortimer cover graces this issue. Among the backup features is an outing for Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman. This exemplar from the Edgar Church collection is by far the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, in fact the runner-up is in FN condition. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Detective Comics #174 (DC, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue's worth grabbing for the cover alone -- how often do you see Batman without his cape? In the story, Bruce Wayne suspects corruption in boxing matches (the very idea is absurd, eh?) and decides to investigate. The issue's cover is by Win Mortimer. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $538; NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #180 (DC, 1952) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. The Joker retires from a life of crime, thinking he's inherited millions... but wait, not only was he played for a sucker, not only is the money fake, he gets a tax bill that would make Willie Nelson blush! And those are just the first few twists in a tale illustrated by Dick Sprang. The cover is by Win Mortimer. Robotman and Pow-Wow Smith star in backup features. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $363. CGC census 4/05: 4 in 7.5, 2 higher.
Detective Comics #190 (DC, 1952) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Here's yet another early-1950s issue of this title that we're offering for the very first time, and like some others on these pages, it's the only copy of the issue to be certified to date by CGC. In this Bat-story, the Dynamic Duo faces one Dr. Sampson, whose amnesia gas causes the situation you see depicted here on the Win Mortimer cover. There's also a retelling of Batman's origin. Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman, appears in a backup feature, as does Robotman. CGC notes, "'150' written on 1st page in pencil." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $225; VF 8.0 value = $469. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.0, none higher.
Detective Comics #194 (DC, 1953) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Win Mortimer cover. Dick Sprang art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $317. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Flash Comics #6 (DC, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. It seems incredible, but issue #6 was only the second time the Flash appeared on the cover of his own title! And our 6.0 copy is the highest-graded one yet certified by CGC. Both the cover and the adventure of "The Fastest Man Alive" were drawn by E. E. Hibbard. The issue's other features include Hawkman and Cliff Cornwall (both drawn by Sheldon Moldoff), master of disguise "King" Standish (drawn by Harry Lampert), and Zorro-esque hero The Whip (drawn by Homer Fleming). Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,413. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 6.0, none higher.
Flash Comics #25 (DC, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. The lush rendering of Hawkman's wings as seen on this cover was a trademark of Sheldon Moldoff that subsequent artists never quite matched. Moldoff also drew the Hawkman story inside this issue. Other heroes on hand are the Flash (drawn by E. E. Hibbard), King Standish (drawn by Harry Lampert) and that humorous klutz, Johnny Thunder. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $357; VF 8.0 value = $744. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, 4 higher.
Flash Comics #54 Okajima pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. If you ever wanted to see Winky, Blinky, and Noddy modeling swimwear, this Martin Naydel cover is your big chance. Naydel also drew the Flash story inside the mag. Other features include Johnny Thunder, the Ghost Patrol, the Whip, and last but not least a Sheldon Moldoff-drawn Hawkman story. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $835; NM- 9.2 value = $1,125. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Flash Comics #59 (DC, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. We've heard of taking notes, but how about taking notes and bludgeoning bad guys with 'em? That's Hawkman's technique on this creative Sheldon Moldoff cover. The fellow playing the tune is the Pied Piper, who makes his first appearance in this issue (not the same Pied Piper whom the Flash battled in the Silver Age). The Hawkman story also has Moldoff art. Other features include the Flash and Johnny Thunder, as well as the feature Minute Movies, which had been around since issue #1 but had its last "showing" here. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $544. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Flash Comics #87 "D" Copy pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Black Canary made her second appearance in this issue, and while she was still technically a villainess in this early story, this time she helps Johnny Thunder fight some criminals -- and Johnny's so smitten with her that he's up for anything! The issue also has the first appearance of the villain known as the Foil (see his evil hand on this Everett Raymond Kinstler cover). The heroes in the book include Hawkman (with art by Kinstler), the Ghost Patrol (with Carmine Infantino art), the Atom (drawn by Chet Kozlak), and of course the title character, the Flash, drawn by E. E. Hibbard. This is the highest-graded copy of the issue, and the only one graded above 8.5, that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,600. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Flash Comics #92 (DC, 1948) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. This issue is Black Canary's first cover appearance and her first solo story (i.e. her first story without Johnny Thunder). Plus, it's the first appearance of detective Larry Lance, who became a recurring character in Black Canary's adventures, and the first appearance of the black canary-shaped locket she wore around her neck, which had handy devices hidden inside. The heroine is drawn by Carmine Infantino (in a style influenced by Milton Caniff) both on the cover and inside the book. This star-studded affair also features Flash (drawn by Lee Elias), Hawkman (drawn by Joe Kubert), and the Atom. Overstreet notes, "rare in Mint due to black ink smearing on white cover." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,035; VF 8.0 value = $2,243. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 6.5, 10 higher.
Green Lantern #1 (DC, 1941) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. The first issue of Green Lantern's solo title is ranked by Overstreet as one of the twenty most valuable comic books of all. The hero had more than earned his own book after successful appearances in All-American Comics, and this issue started a long and successful run -- except for taking the 1950s off along with most every other superhero, Green Lantern has been in near-continuous publication from the 1940s through the present day. The origin of Alan Scott, the Golden Age bearer of the ring, is retold in this issue, which features a cover by Howard Purcell and interior art by GL's creator Martin Nodell. The issue is a Gerber "7." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $8,925. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 5.5, 17 higher.
Green Lantern #9 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Sheldon Moldoff's cover scene shows us different approaches to crimefighting: Green Lantern delivers a blow as per Queensberry rules, while streetwise Doiby Dickles opts to sneak up from behind and stove his man's head in with a wrench. Inside the comic are multiple GL features, most by the hero's creator Martin Nodell, as well as a few yuks courtesy of Mutt and Jeff. When you see this copy with its white pages and perfect edges, your only question could be "San Francisco or Mile High"? It's the former, and not only is it the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, it's the only one above VF.Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,600. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Green Lantern #9 (DC, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Unlike his successor Hal Jordan, the Golden Age Green Lantern, Alan Scott, liked to use his fists when he could (Doiby Dickles, not having super powers, opts for a blunt instrument) -- check it out on Sheldon Moldoff's cover. Inside the comic are multiple GL features, most by the hero's creator Martin Nodell. There's also some levity courtesy of Mutt and Jeff. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,250. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Green Lantern #19 (DC, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Doiby Dickles versus Fate? Nothing against Doiby, but it's a good thing Green Lantern was around. Paul Reinman drew the issue's cover. The interior art is by GL's creator Martin Nodell. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,297; NM- 9.2 value = $1,750. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Green Lantern #26 (DC, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This seafaring cover is courtesy of Irwin Hasen -- Green Lantern had better have some tricks up his sleeve, because Doiby Dickles' monkey wrench won't be much help against this beastie! The interior art is by Hasen and Howard Purcell. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,550. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
Jimmy Wakely #4 (DC, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Those misguided souls who just look at catalog pictures and don't read the text have no idea that this nondescript-looking Western comic has art by Frank Frazetta, Harvey Kurtzman, and Alex Toth! As for conscientious types like you, we'll reward you further for reading this far by noting that this is one of only two copies CGC has certified to date, the other being a Fair(-ly pathetic) 1.0. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Leading Comics #3 Crowley pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The new series that's in comic stores now is helping revive interest in the Seven Soldiers of Victory, DC's "other" superhero team. In this issue, there's a tall order for the group, as they have to face Genghis Khan, Attila the Hun, and other villains from throughout history. The issue's artists include Mort Meskin, Creig Flessel, and George Papp. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,650. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
Leading Comics #3 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. While everyone knows and loves the Justice Society, the hardcore DC fan also digs the publisher's other Golden Age superhero team, the Seven Soldiers of Victory, aka Law's Legionnaires, who were the stars of this series. This issue, the group faces the villainous Dr. Doome (no relation to Dr. Doom or Dr. Droom), who uses a time machine to recruit some big-name helpers: Napoleon, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Nero, and Attila the Hun! The issue's artists include Mort Meskin, Creig Flessel, and George Papp. Comes with the Rockford certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $381; VF 8.0 value = $794. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, 6 higher.
Leading Comics #5 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The Seven Soldiers of Victory were the supergroup that starred in this title, and that's the Vigilante, a charter member of the group, roping his amigos on this Mort Meskin cover. In this issue's story "The Miracles That Money Couldn't Buy," a rich man decides that what you can't buy, you can still steal, and he busts five criminals out of the slammer to have them do just that. As luck would have it, here are five heroes (and their sidekicks) to thwart them. What a spectacular copy this is -- when you see the colors you'll know this could only be a Mile High or San Francisco book, and indeed, it's the latter. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Leading Comics #13 Crowley pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. That "other" DC superhero team, the Seven Soldiers of Victory, stars in this issue. This is the classic robot cover, and the colors seem to pop off the snow-white background. CGC currently lists only a couple of graded copies of this issue, and this is the higher of the two. In fact, this may very well hold out to be the nicest in existence. Its pedigree as part of the collection of Wendell Crowley (Fawcett Publications' general comic editor from 1944 to 1950) makes this historic copy a must have for the serious fan. It's also one of only two copies -- and the highest-graded one -- certified by the CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,275. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Leading Comics #14 (DC, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. With ace writer Grant Morrison having revived the Seven Soldiers of Victory for a new series, look for renewed collecting interest in the early appearances this oft-forgotten super-team. This was the group's last Golden Age appearance, as this series was converted to a funny animal book starting with the next issue. The cover (by Jon Small) is quite unusual for a DC book considering its darkened foreground. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
More Fun Comics #22 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1937) CGC VF 8.0 Moderate (P) White pages. This issue is a Gerber "8," and this is the first time we've offered a copy of #22 here at Heritage. It's also one of the earliest Mile High books we've had in our auctions. While Vin Sullivan's cover goes for laughs, the insides have the mixture of humor and adventure features that was typical of the time. Among the notable contents are two contributions by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, who hadn't yet rolled out Superman: a Dr. Occult story and one starring the Radio Squad. Creig Flessel handled art chores on a Pep Morgan story. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: spine splits sealed, cover cleaned, cover & centerfold reinforced, staples replaced." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $276; VG 4.0 value = $552; FN 6.0 value = $828; VF 8.0 value = $1,518.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
More Fun Comics #61 (DC, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white to white pages. DC's occult heroes dominate this issue: while Doctor Fate gets cover billing, the Spectre stars in the lead story. The cover is by Howard Sherman; other artists include Bernard Baily (drawing the Spectre) and George Papp (drawing Congo Bill). Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,014. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 5.5, 4 higher.
More Fun Comics #68 (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. That Justice Society stalwart Doctor Fate appears on this issue's cover, which is by Howard Sherman. Meanwhile, Bernard Baily drew an adventure of the book's other top hero, the Spectre. And this issue saw the debut of the feature starring adventurer Clip Carson, who moved over from Action Comics. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,369; NM- 9.2 value = $3,200. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
More Fun Comics #85 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. One look at this terrific copy, and you'll know why this pedigree, also known as the Tom Reilly collection, is considered by many as second only to the Mile High pedigree. More Fun is DC's oldest series, which started as New Fun Comics in 1935, and it offers a daunting challenge for the collector at any grade -- Overstreet notes that "all issues are scarce to rare." This is the only #85 that has earned a CGC grade higher than VF 8.0. George Papp created the Green Arrow/Speedy cover. Features include Doctor Fate, Aquaman, Johnny Quick (with Mort Meskin art), and the Spectre. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,725. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
More Fun Comics #89 (DC, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. The Green Arrow and Speedy practice their archery skills on some unfortunate criminals on Cliff Young's clever cover for this Golden Age title. The issue also features the origin of the Green Arrow and Speedy team. This is the highest graded copy certified by the CGC to date, and it's a sharp one. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $888. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
More Fun Comics #107 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This was the last superhero issue of this title and thus the last appearance in the book of Superboy, Green Arrow, Aquaman, and Johnny Quick -- the four regulars all moved to Adventure Comics thereafter, leaving this series an all-humor affair. Funny twins Dover and Clover drew cover honors here. The most notable artist of the issue is Mort Meskin, who drew the Johnny Quick story. This issue is a Gerber "7," it's one of only three copies that CGC has certified and the only one graded above 5.0 to date! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,025. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Mystery in Space #7 (DC, 1952) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Gil Kane cover. Alex Toth, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, and John Giunta art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $144; VF 8.0 value = $384. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.0, 6 higher.
New Adventure Comics #18 (DC, 1937) CGC Apparent FN 6.0 Extensive (A) Slightly brittle pages. A Gerber "8." Creig Flessel cover. Joe Shuster and Sven Elven art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, cover cleaned, cover reinforced, staples cleaned. (Tape stains interior cover.)" Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $356; VG 4.0 value = $712; FN 6.0 value = $1,068.
Picture Stories from the Bible New Testament Edition #1 Gaines File pedigree 3/9 (DC, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. A Gaines File copy of a DC comic? You'd better believe it, in fact the Gaines File certificate also expressly notes that this is a DC. And while it was Bill Gaines who preserved this comic in his files, the creator of this series was his father, M. C. Gaines, who founded EC with an eye toward producing just such Educational Comics fare. As for the story, you can't do better than adapting the most popular book of all time! Note that while Overstreet lists this issue as a 52-pager, the cover calls it a 48-page issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Real Fact Comics #6 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Believe it or not, this collection of (mostly) nonfiction stories features the first appearance of Tommy Tomorrow! Tommy is used here as a nondescript Everyman of the future, but in time he became a science fiction adventurer in the back pages of Action Comics as well as his own issues of Showcase. Interestingly, the letters page has the first published words of Harlan Ellison (who was still in his early teens at the time). There's also art in the issue by ace pulp illustrator Virgil Finlay. The flag cover is also worthy of mention, since the flag in question is being planted on Mars! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,475. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Sensation Comics #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This key comic is listed among the 30 most valuable comics by Overstreet, and our copy is one of the best you'll find. It's the second appearance of the number one superheroine in comics, Wonder Woman, in an issue released just one month after she was first seen in All Star Comics #8. Also making their debuts were two other DC heroes of note, neither of whom had super powers but both of whom packed a punch: Mr. Terrific and Wildcat. H. G. Peter drew the Wonder Woman story; the issue's other artists include Sheldon Moldoff, Irwin Hasen, and Howard Purcell. The number of existing copies of this issue is "less than average" according to Gerber. Coupled with Wonder Woman's ever-increasing popularity, that means this book will only become more sought-after with the passage of time. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $19,400; VF/NM 9.0 value = $31,700. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Sensation Comics #70 (DC, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. The game of "bullets and bracelets" was no big deal for Wonder Woman, but on this cover H. G. Peter has her playing cannonballs and bracelets! Inside the book there's more Peter art, as well as a humor feature drawn by Harry Lampert. Youngster Gil Kane (using an alias) drew the story featuring the boxer-turned-crimefighter known as Wildcat. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Star Spangled Comics #14 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Simon and Kirby's Newsboy Legion (and their long-suffering superhero pal, the Guardian) starred in this star-spangled mag. S&K also drew the corresponding story inside the book. Other features include the Star Spangled Kid, the Tarantula, TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite, and Robotman. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,600. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Star Spangled Comics #32 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. What is the Newsboy Legion (Tommy, Big Words, Scrapper, and Gabby) up to on this cover? Whatever it is, look for their super-pal the Guardian to have to step in to save the day at some point. This cover has been attributed to Gil Kane and does show the influence of the Legion's creators Simon and Kirby. The Star-Spangled Kid is the most prominent of the issue's other features. This copy from the famed Tom Reilly collection is the highest-graded that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $750. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Star Spangled Comics #69 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This issue has the first appearance of the long-running character Tomahawk. The white man who grew up among the Indians was a regular in this series and in World's Finest in the years to come, and even starred in his own title from 1950 to 1972. Other assets of the issue include a story with an atom bomb theme starring Robin (and mentioned on the cover, which is by Win Mortimer). Other characters on hand include Robotman and the Star Spangled Kid. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,350. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Star Spangled Comics #90 (DC, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. While this title featured Robin in "solo" adventures, Batman did put in a guest appearance on many occasions. The issue's Western-themed Dynamic Duo cover is by Win Mortimer. The issue's Robin story has Mortimer art, and there's also a story with a real Western hero, Tomahawk. It's drawn by Fred Ray. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $575; NM- 9.2 value = $775. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Strange Adventures #1 (DC, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This key first issue contains an adaptation of "Destination Moon", with a preview of the movie. This hybrid grey tone/photo 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 (who are credited on the cover, a rare honor for writers), 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 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2,040. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 8.0, 8 higher.
Strange Adventures #1 (DC, 1950) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. An unusual "colorized" photo cover made this issue stand out -- it shows a scene from the movie "Destination Moon", which is adapted inside the comic. It has stories by Edmond Hamilton, David Reed, and Gardner Fox, plus art by Dick Sprang. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2,040. CGC census 4/05: 4 in 7.5, 11 higher.
Strange Adventures #12 (DC, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Captain Comet, the star of this title, was drawn by Gil Kane on the cover and Murphy Anderson inside the book. The backup features are the work of Alex Toth and Carmine Infantino. CGC notes, "small stain on 13th page." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $376; VF/NM 9.0 value = $588. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Superman #3 (DC, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. While Superman couldn't yet fly when this early issue came out, he could leap with the best of them, to the delight of a youngster on a fantastic Joe Shuster cover. Inside the comic, the Man of Steel comes to the aid of more kids, busting a superintendent who exploits helpless orphans. The interior stories were all drawn by Shuster and scripted by the character's co-creator, Jerry Siegel. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $2,226; VF 8.0 value = $5,194. CGC census 2/05: 6 in 6.5, 7 higher.
Superman #4 (DC, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Superman's number one foe, Lex Luthor, made his second and third appearances in two different stories in this issue. We'll note, however, that the bald gent with the "oy vey" expression on the cover is not Lex -- remember, Luthor had red hair when he first appeared, and fairly shaggy hair at that! Also of note is the second mention of the Daily Planet -- Clark Kent had worked for the Daily Star in his first two years' worth of stories. The cover and most of the art are by Superman's co-creator Joe Shuster. CGC notes, "4-inch crease on centerfold. Small water stain inside front cover." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,704; VF 8.0 value = $3,976. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 7.0, 7 higher.
Superman #5 (DC, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to 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 a few to be impressed by his ripping steel bars from windows. Lex Luthor, with red hair no less, makes his fourth appearance in this issue. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $3,164; VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,082. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Superman #5 (DC, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. This issue has the fourth appearance of Lex Luthor, in fact it's the last of the few stories in which Lex still had hair. Both Superman's co-creator Joe Shuster and the next great Supes artist, Wayne Boring, drew stories for this issue. CGC notes, "Small tear at centerfold. Moderate tanning interior front and back cover." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $3,164. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 7,5, 6 higher.
Superman #11 (DC, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Though later decades had Superman moving mountains, pushing planets and whatnot, some of the most effective covers were the simpler ones of the early years, with exhibit A being Fred Ray's triumphant chain-busting cover for this issue. It's an image that later cover artists have paid homage to over the years. The primary colors on this copy look fantastic, and you're unlikely to find a nicer specimen, as this is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,222; NM- 9.2 value = $3,000. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
Superman #11 (DC, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 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. This copy has a couple of minor smudges, but overall the primary colors on the cover still look great. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,444. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 7.5, 6 higher.
Superman #11 (DC, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Fred Ray's cover, with the "Man of Steel" breaking his chains, is one of the most famous of this title's decades-long run. Though simple in composition, this is a powerful image with bright colors that is a pleasure to look at. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $693. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 5.5, 19 higher.
Superman #22 (DC, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. One of the more innovative early Superman covers is this masterful rendering by Jack Burnley. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the creators of the greatest superhero of all, contributed to this issue as well. This is the second-highest graded issue certified by the CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $844; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,297. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Superman #25 (DC, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Fred Ray penciled a number of Superman covers, but this issue features the only complete superhero story he ever drew. The tale, scripted by Mort Weisinger, was reportedly written expressly for the U.S. Army as a bit of advertising. Clark Kent joins the army in the story to research an article he's writing for the Daily Planet. The issue's other artists include Jack Burnley (who drew the cover). There's also a tale drawn by Joe Shuster that has Superman rescuing a comic book artist and then chiding him for submitting substandard art that's drawn by his assistants! Someone at DC was making a statement, we suspect. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $844; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,297. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Superman #25 (DC, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This issue features two of DC's stellar artists, Jack Burnley on the cover, and Fred Ray on the interior. Plus, in the only superhero story Ray ever drew, Clark Kent joins the army. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $844; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,297. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Superman #30 Crowley pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. That exasperating imp, Mr. Mxyzptlk, made his first appearance in this issue! The origin story of that prankster from the land of Zrfff is also told here. The comic-relief villain didn't earn cover billing, but we'll excuse that oversight since what did make the cover is a great character piece by Jack Burnley, with Clark Kent being number one in Lois Lane's heart for a change. This book is from the collection of Wendell Crowley, who was an editor at Fawcett... obviously he made sure to check out what the competition was doing. Then again, he may have filed this one away without thumbing through it, that would explain the amazing condition the book is in. This is the highest-graded copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $3,200. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Superman #32 (DC, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Wayne Boring's cover for this issue makes it a collector's favorite. Inside the issue, Superman takes on the Toyman and thwarts a smuggler named Ted Swan (no relation to Curt). The interior art is by Ed Dobrotka. Note that the highest grade CGC has certified for this book to date is just one notch higher at 8.5. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $663. CGC census 3/05: 8 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Superman #45 (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. "Dig" this crazy cover by the master of whimsy, Jack Burnley. As if that weren't enough, Lois becomes "Superwoman" in a story in this issue as well. Offered here is the second nicest copy of the issue graded to date by CGC. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $816; NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Superman #75 (DC, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Lois Lane makes a cover appearance here, with Al Plastino drawing her. In the issue, a gang of criminals gets hold of an "amnesia machine," and one of their victims is Lois. And as if she hadn't suffered enough for one issue, in another story the Prankster gives her a dose of super-laughing gas! The interior art is courtesy of Wayne Boring. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $850. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Superman #76 (DC, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. In this key issue, Batman and Superman learn each other's secret identities for the first time! The famous scene takes place in a cabin aboard ship which as fate (or writer Edmond Hamilton) would have it, is being shared by Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne. Flames light up the dark room just as the two are changing to Superman and Batman, and the rest is DC history, as the two would soon begin appearing in the same story in the pages of World's Finest. The story is also notable for being only the second time Curt Swan drew Superman -- he would go on to be one of the definitive artists for the character. Wayne Boring drew one of the issue's other Superman stories, and Win Mortimer provided the cover art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,741; NM- 9.2 value = $2,350. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.0, none higher.
Superman #85 (DC, 1953) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... Caspar Snelling? That's the fellow on the cover, a professor who constructs a robot likeness of himself, with super powers to boot; alas, he ends up accidentally wreaking havoc, and Superman has to step in. In another of the issue's stories, the Man of Steel takes on his arch-foe Lex Luthor. The issue has a Win Mortimer cover and Wayne Boring art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $340. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Superman #1-7 Plus Early Action Comics Bound Volume (DC, 1939). This bound volume not only includes Superman #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (each of which had four Superman stories), but also the Superman stories from Action Comics #14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, and 31 (without the backup features starring other characters) -- that's 40 Superman stories in all from 1939 and 1940! The only covers included are the front and back covers of Superman #1, which are in GD/VG condition. Tan edges, some one-inch tears in a handful of pages, and minor (1/4-inch) tears here and there, sometimes repaired with an unobtrusive piece of tape, are the only indications of the ravages of time and many re-readings, so there's nothing to deter your reading pleasure some 66 years later! This amazing bound volume would be well worth having for Superman #1 alone, which is the fourth most valuable comic book of all according to Overstreet! Finding and acquiring all of the individual comics would be quite a chore, and an extremely expensive one at that. Being able to page through the original stories like kids in 1939 did is quite a thrill that reprints can't come close to matching.
Tomahawk #5 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. We almost didn't recognize Tomahawk without his buckskin outfit on this Bruno Premiani cover! The book's interior art is also by Premiani; Leonard Starr drew a backup feature. We're pleased to bring you a number of Mile High books in this auction, and like so many from Edgar Church's hoard, this one's the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $475. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Western Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. That's the Wyoming Kid riding to the rescue on Howard Sherman's cover. The Kid heads up a group of range-ridin' heroes that includes the Vigilante (drawn by Mort Meskin) and Rodeo Rick (drawn by Howie Post). This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $400. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Western Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This issue has the first appearance of Nighthawk, the Western hero who righted wrongs all over the Arizona territory astride his steed Nightwind. His debut story has Charles Paris art. The issue's other range-riders are the Wyoming Kid (drawn by Howard Sherman on the cover and inside the book) and Rodeo Rick. Even one of the ads is of note -- it's a "Captain Tootsie" advertising strip with art by C. C. Beck. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $330. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Session 4
Memorabilia
Alice in Wonderland Wrist Watch with Porcelain Figurine and Box (Timex, 1960). Despite the worldwide popularity of "Alice in Wonderland," collectibles from Disney's "Alice" have always been among the most difficult to locate. This lovely 1960 Timex wrist watch is complete with the original box, display stand and a porcelain Alice figurine. As you would expect, the plastic Alice's (which Timex also used) are not uncommon -- but nice porcelain figurines are much more difficult to find. This watch, although used, has been well cared for. No need to ever "be late for a very important date!" From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Bambi Wrist Watch with Box (US Time Corporation, 1949). Store item by US Time Corporation. It comes with a green band in great condition, the face has some discoloration and a loose crystal. Comes complete in the original box. Overall grade is Very Good to Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Blondie Wrist Watch with Box (Danbros Watch Company, 1949). Just the right size for boys and girls of all ages! Box colorfully illustrated with characters from Blondie. Some wear, creases and light tears and tape on box. Watch is in Excellent condition. Includes original guarantee. This is the only known boxed example. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Bongo Wrist Watch with Box (Ingersoll, 1949). Never considered to be a major character by many Disney collectors, any collectible items featuring Bongo the bear are tough ones to find. Offered here is a gorgeous Bongo watch from the Ingersoll "Birthday Series" of 1949. The watch has apparently never been removed from its original box and shows absolutely no wear, and the original $6.95 price sticker remains intact. The colorful box is also complete and shows only light wear, primarily to edges and corners. It's so nice we can "bearly" stand it! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Bugs Bunny Alarm Clock with Box (Richie Premium. Corp., c. 1950). What's up, Doc? You're up with this Bugs Bunny Precision Alarm Clock with its original box! This alarm clock features an animated Bugs Bunny, his arm moves with every tick, and he bites his carrot once a second. Featuring a copyrighted time-telling dial, this splendid time keeper is in wonderful condition, with some minimal rusting along the metal crystal rim. The face and crystal are in Excellent condition. The scarce, wonderfully illustrated box is also in fantastic shape, with very little wear. Own this lovely time machine yourself -- bid now! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Bugs Bunny Wrist Watch in Box (Rexall, 1951). Bugs Bunny Wrist Watch in original box. Made exclusively for sale at Rexall Drugs. Original leather band with metal decoration. Nice overall quality; minor wear to case, including a tear at the lower right corner. Watch face crystal and band in Excellent condition. Swiss made. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Captain Marvel Watch with Box & Price Tag (Marvel Importing, 1948). In the 1940s, two crazes were sweeping America: superheroes and wristwatches. Occasionally they collided, with all the power and beauty of this scarce 1948 Captain Marvel wristwatch, produced by Fawcett Publications. In Mint condition in its original box. Few Captain Marvel watches have survived in perfect Mint condition, especially since youngsters were usually very excited about wearing a brand new character watch, not storing it away unused in its original packaging. Even the wrap-around price band showing the $5.95 original price is still undisturbed, attached to the red watch band exactly as issued. This is one of the scarcest character watches of the era to find in perfect condition in its original display box. The exceptional graphics of the interior are bright and clean, having been protected from light and all other elements since 1948. The interior box backdrop is in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Cinderella Watch with Display Box (U. S. Time Corp., 1960s). The most successful novelty watches were produced by U.S. Time (Timex), who collaborated and manufactured copyrighted watches for Walt Disney Productions. They reached their pinnacle in the 1950s and 1960s, producing a myriad of Disney character watches. This alluring Cinderella wrist watch comes complete with the original box, display stand and plastic Cinderella figurine. The dial features Cinderella with a castle behind her. The pink vinyl strip is here with the original price tag attached. The box has a bit of water staining on the cover and along the bottom edge of two sides, but the interior is clean with almost no wear. The plastic Cinderella is in Excellent condition. The watch is in never worn, Mint Condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Dale Evans Wrist Watch in Box (Ingraham, undated). Dale Evans wrist watch in original box. Chrome-plated expansion band. Very minor wear to box. Box and watch in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Dick Tracy Wrist Watch in Box (The New Haven Clock Company, 1935). Licensed in 1935 by Paul R. Gruen, Inc., for the New Haven Clock Company Watch Division, this Dick Tracy wrist watch is something special. In its original box, with its original leather band, it's a seriously cool timepiece. The crystal is intact with some scratching and yellowing. There is some minor loss to face, but the stem is tight, and the hands are intact. The leather band is worn, but complete. The scarce box has a bit of edge wear, but is still in Very Good condition. If you collect character watches, this would be a nice one to add to your collection. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Daisy Duck Wrist Watch with "Pink Lettering" Box (US Time Corporation, 1949). Very scarce Daisy Duck wrist watch in original box. Made by U.S. Time for the Walt Disney Corporation, this watch has a chromium casing with Daisy Duck on the face. Red leather watch band. Includes the original guarantee, stamped on February 10, 1949. Stamped "Daisy Duck" by the Ingersoll factory on blank area of the box end (indicating the original box is correct, and not a mis-matched Donald Duck box). In Very Fine condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck 1947 Rectangular Watch (Ingersoll, 1947). A companion to the rare Daisy Duck watch of the same year, many collectors find that, while this watch occasionally surfaces, locating one with a nice original band is a difficult task indeed. The colored plastic coating to the leather band cracks and wears easily with repeated wear. The example offered here has never been worn, and the band shows absolutely no wear! The original instructions are intact as is the original brown box. It should be noted that, because of the lack of color and "personality", Ingersoll non-illustrated boxes are, in the experience of many veteran Disneyana collectors, much more difficult to find. This one shows wear to extremities. With the unused watch, instructions and box, this is one irresistible package! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck Wrist Watch with Pop-Up Box (Ingersoll, circa 1950). One of the most challenging areas of Disneyana collecting remains the realm of wrist watches. While even many non-Disney collectors can readily identify some of the early ones, Ingersoll/U.S. Time/Timex produced a large number of character watch variations of the decades. This intriguing Donald Duck watch from U.S. Time dates from around 1950. While the unused Donald Duck watch would usually be the eye catcher, this one is housed in its original box - which features a nifty pop-up picture of Donald when the box is opened. Additionally, the box lid and edges include color pictures of Donald, Daisy and all three Nephews -- Huey, Dewey and Louie. The delicate pop-up picture of Donald has been carefully reattached by a single strip of tap on the bottom outside of the box. As a bonus, the original cardboard sleeve in which the box was packaged is also present. Unknown to many veteran Donald Duck and Disney watch collectors, you may not find another! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck Wrist Watch with "Pink Lettering" Box (Ingersoll, 1947). Distributed by Ingersoll in 1947, this Donald Duck watch is especially prized by collectors for its lovely (and very scarce) packaging. This one is just great. The watch is unused (with original price sticker still wrapped around watch band), still attached to the illustrated interior packaging and is housed in the notable "pink lettering" box. The lid of the exterior box shows just the lightest wear -- sharp printing, sharp images, sharp color; single edge tear and some additional edge wear to bottom portion of box. There are a couple of tears to interior packaging. This one has a great look to it. A place of honor on your Donald Duck shelf! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck Alarm Clock with Box (Elgin-Bradley, 1970s). Although manufactured somewhat more recently than many other watches in the Larry Jacobs Collection, this wonderful Donald Duck Alarm Clock is often overlooked by novice collectors of Disneyana. This one is in great shape, the clock almost glows with its sharp blue coloring and wonderful "hands moving" Donald. Large and attractive -- this one really stands out. It is complete with the original Elgin-Bradley box, which shows light wear to extremities. Makes a great display. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Gene Autry Wrist Watch in Box (Wilane Watch Corporation, 1948). Very nice Gene Autry wrist watch in original box. The watch appears in Excellent condition. The box has some edge wear and blunted corners, but the interior is Excellent. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Hopalong Cassidy Wrist Watch in Box (US Time Corporation, 1950). During the 1940s and 1950s most little boys played cowboys and indians. The movie screen, the radio, and the television screen offered cowboy shows, and "Hopalong Cassidy," played by William Boyd, was a favorite of many. Presented here is the Hopalong Cassidy watch in its original box. The box measures approximately 3.75" x 6.75" x 1" and, with very little wear, is in Excellent condition. The watch has a 1" diameter chrome case, red numerals and hands, a black and white depiction of Hoppy, and "Hopalong Cassidy" in black lettering on the face. Engraved "Good Luck from Hoppy" on the back. Although worn, the black leather band is original. The watch crystal and face are in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Howdy Doody Wrist Watch and Display (Ideal Watch Company, 1950s). Here is a stunning Howdy Doody watch in its original display box. The slightest edge wear doesn't dim the simply beautiful color and clarity on presentation. There is some slight discoloration in the crystal; otherwise the watch is in Excellent condition. The piece even comes with the original price tag, guarantee, and instructions! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Jiminy Cricket "Birthday Series" Watch and Pen with Box (Ingersoll, 1949). The 1949 Ingersoll line of Disney watches -- "luminous dial with luminous hands" -- featured somewhat larger character images than their 1948 line. This particular watch was part of their "Birthday Series". Locating high grade watches from this series is a challenge. And, although locating the original Birthday boxes is extremely difficult, finding the "Special Birthday Watches" featuring the bonus Mickey Mouse writing pen is a Herculean task. The Larry Jacobs Collection, however, has shortened the quest. Offered here is the scarce Jiminy Cricket Birthday Series watch, in the original box, with the original $ 7.95 price tag and the Mickey Mouse writing pen! The watch and pen are unused, while the box shows only light wear to edges/corners. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Joe Palooka Wrist Watch in Box (The New Haven Clock Company, undated). This very scarce Joe Palooka wrist watch comes in its original box. Watch has some minor face wear, but the leather band is in great shape. The box has some wear and tape along all four edges. Includes original guarantee! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Jose Carioca Wrist Watch in Box (Ingersoll, 1953). In 1941, while the Disney Studios were on strike, Walt Disney and a large entourage of his employees took a lengthy tour of South America to spread good will among our global neighbors, and to gather material for future animated projects. From this tour came two feature films, "Saludos Amigos" and "The Three Caballeros," and a new star -- Jose Carioca. This Ingersoll wrist watch features a snappy picture of Jose Carioca front and center. The watch face bears a bit of spotting, but the colors are bright and the image is clear. The band is in Excellent condition, and includes the original price tag. The box has a bit of shelf wear, but remains in great shape. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Li'l Abner Animated Wrist Watch in Box - Donkey Version (The New Haven Clock and Watch Co., 1951). This is the donkey version Li'l Abner Wrist Watch, manufactured by the New Haven Clock and Watch Company. Face of the watch is good, crystal is loose. It is marked " copyright USF 1951", and "Swiss Made". The case shows some very slight wear, but the colors still sparkle. The back of the band is marked "Genuine Pigskin". Overall length of the band mounted on the watch is 9" and the band is about 5/8 inch wide. Includes original price tag on band, and guarantee. The watch and leather band are unused and in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Li'l Abner Animated Wrist Watch - American Flag (The New Haven Clock and Watch Company, 1951). Produced by the New Haven Clock and Watch Company in 1951, the watch is a testimony to both Li'l Abner and to Al Capp's fierce patriotism. Housed in its original box, the watch is unused. With no wear to the crystal or band, the original $6.95 price tag remains intact. An "animated" watch, this version's American Flag proudly waves when wound. The box is colorful and fully intact; no corner separations. There is some scuffing/corner wear to box. A piece to make Daisy Mae proud! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Shmoo Wall Clock with Display Box (Lux Clock Company, 1948). Although Al Capp had always done a great job in merchandising Li'l Abner, the addition of the lovable Shmoo to the strip in the late 1940s proved to be a bonanza for the creator. From 1948, one of the earliest Shmoo items available was this nifty wall clock from the Lux Clock Company. From the Larry Jacobs Collection, this one includes the original instructions and the rare original display stand box -- complete with the color cardboard display backing! Clock itself appears to have been gently used and there is some light wear to both display stand and exterior box. From Dogpatch to your living room! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Shmoo Wall Clock Box Only (Lux Clock Company, 1948). For serious Li'l Abner collectors who already have a 1948 Lux Clock Company Shmoo Wall Clock, here's a great chance to upgrade your collection by adding an original box! With the interior color cardboard display and original instructions, it's just the right home for your wandering Shmoo. Having only very light overall wear, it'll be tough to top this one! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Little Orphan Annie Watch with Box (The New Haven Clock & Watch Company, 1935). For keeping your appointment with Daddy Warbucks, you can rely on this! The 70 year old timepiece has some discoloration and a scratch to the face, but it looks nicer than most 70 year olds we know, and the band is in great shape! The box has some edge wear and chipping, but the color remains bright and clean. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Little Orphan Annie Sport Watch in Box (The New Haven Clock Company, 1935). Harold Gray Little Orphan Annie wrist watch in original box. Manufactured by the New Haven Clock Company in 1935. Box in Excellent condition. Discoloration and scratches to face; crystal yellowed. Original lizard band. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Lone Ranger Wrist Watch with Box (The New Haven Clock & Watch Company, undated). Hi Yo Silver! Lone Ranger wrist watch with original box. Includes original guarantee. Box measures 3.75" x 6.75". In excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Lone Ranger Lapel Watch in Box (The New Haven Clock Company, 1940). Kemo sabe! What time you got? Handsome Lone Ranger lapel watch made by the New Haven Clock Company, in association with T.L.R., Incorporated, in 1940. In original box, which measures 3.5" x 3.75" x .75". The pentagon shaped watch case is black enamel with nickel plated sides. An unbreakable crystal sits over a two-tone dial. Crystal and face in Excellent condition. Back of watch bears an image of the Lone Ranger atop a rearing Silver in full color. Image is in beautiful condition. A real timekeeper! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Electric Mickey Mouse Clock with Price Tag (Ingersoll-Waterbury, 1933). In the Depression-hounded year of 1933, Walt Disney initiated the colorful and historic comic character timepiece industry. He granted a license to the Ingersoll-Waterbury Watch Company of Waterbury, Connecticut, to produce a timepiece line after his famous comic creation, Mickey Mouse. Soon selling for a cool $1.50 each were a Mickey Mouse pocket watch, an electric Mickey Mouse clock, and a windup Mickey Mouse clock. The Mickey Mouse timepieces were an immediate success, and brought the Ingersoll-Waterbury Watch firm out of bankruptcy. This electric Mickey Mouse clock was produced in 1933, and bears the original price tag of $1.50. The colorful illustrated band around the clock is complete. The clock itself bears some overall paint loss and scuffing, but the body contains no dents or cracks. The face has some aging apparent, but the Mickey figure and watch arms are tight and intact, in overall excellent condition. If it brought joy to someone during the depths of the Depression, image what it will do for you when it's been added to your collection! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Clock with Box (Bayard, 1940s). This lovely timepiece and box were produced by Bayard in France, one of the earliest licensed Disney clock makers, starting in the 1930s. The magnificent box, illuminated with sequential period graphics of a Mickey waking to the sound of his very own Bayard alarm clock. The original box is next to impossible to find, especially in this condition. With very little wear, it maintains its vibrant original color. The box has some staining along one corner, otherwise it's in Excellent condition. Add to this a gorgeous clock which is wonderfully animated with Mickey's mousey head rocking back and forth on the seconds. The clock has no dents or rust. With the exception of some light foxing on the clock face, and some light discoloration on the chrome crystal rim, the clock is Excellent original condition and working. This delightful pre-war French clock is a hum-dinger! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Alarm Clock with Box and Price Tag (Ingersoll, 1947). Housed in its original box, with the original price tag and warranty present, we can't imagine finding a more "mint" example of this one. Featuring one of the most attractive of all Disney clock boxes, it looks like it was purchased yesterday! With a very distinctive alarm, this one is both colorful and functional! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Bakelite Alarm Clock with Box and Price Tag (Ingersoll, 1947). Vintage wind-up alarm clock, in original box. It features Mickey's arms as the minute and hour hands. Luminous hands show some discoloration. The box and clock are in Excellent condition, it comes with the original $2.98 price tag. One of the nicest examples we've seen. A prized addition to any Mickey Mouse collection! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Wrist Watch with Box (Ingersoll, 1934). The Larry Jacobs Collection includes a wonderful assortment of Walt Disney watches. One of the most collectible is this delightful 1934 watch. Housed in its original box, the watch band shows only the slightest wear -- and features the Mickey Mouse link appliques on the leather band. With a crystal clear and and clear and unscratched crystal, the watch by itself would be a choice piece. The original box is colorful and unfaded. There is a single corner separation on the lid of the box, some light scuffing (somewhat more noticeable on the bottom of the box) and some bumping at corners. The word "Mel" is written just about the word "Mouse" on the box top. One of the most recognizable of all Disney watch boxes, this one makes a great display! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Letter to Watch Contestants (Walt Disney/New Haven Dairy, 1933-1935) Condition: VG+. During the years 1933-1935, a number of dairies offered promotional giveaway copies of Mickey Mouse Magazine. Different in format from the later K.K./Western publication of the same title, these small digest publications are difficult to find. Young readers were invited to enter a contest for which the winner would receive a New Haven Mickey Mouse Watch. Attached to the scrapbook page in which it was found, offered here is a Mickey Mouse letter sent to children who had entered the New Haven Dairy contest. Almost always discarded when received, such letters are virtually unknown. With a single fold (as mailed), it would be difficult to imagine a nicer one. Very obscure, very rare. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Birthday Wrist Watch with Box (Ingersoll, circa 1950s). To celebrate Mickey Mouse's 20th birthday in 1947, U.S. Time brought out two special series of Disney character watches. This watch is completely original, including the original band. The crystal and dial look brand new, as do the hands. The face is hardly aged, still with strong color. The blue band is still supple and glossy. Overall this piece is in Excellent condition. The box shows some light bit of shelf and edge wear, otherwise it is in Very Good condition. This 1947 Ingersoll Mickey Mouse watch is highly desired by collectors, and with its original box intact, it's certainly not to be missed. Includes original instructions and guarantee. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Wrist Watch in Box (Ingersoll, 1933). A very nice 1933 Mickey Mouse wrist watch manufactured by Ingersoll. Classic Mickey Mouse on the dial and three little Mickeys on the second dial. Metal band with images of Mickey on each side and clasp. Case has some wear and crayon markings. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Lapel Watch with Box (Ingersoll, 1938). Considered the most desirable watch among collectors, we present this rare, early Mickey Mouse lapel pocket watch in its original box. Made by Ingersoll in 1933, both the watch and box are in Excellent condition. Box measures 3.75" x 7" x .75". One of the finest known examples. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeers Wrist Watch with Stand-Up Display Box (Walt Disney Productions, undated). This darling "shock-resistant" Mickey Mouse wrist watch comes mounted on a stand-up cardboard Mickey Mouse figure, which presents itself when the box cover is removed. The Mickey stand-up figure is in wonderful condition, while the watch shows some signs of wear, primarily near the watch band's clasp where some splitting of the leather band is evident (it is still in one piece, however). The box cover shows only minor wear, mostly along the edges. An incredible piece of Mickey Mouse Club memorabilia. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Wrist Watch with Box (Ingersoll, c. 1946-47). This Mickey Mouse wrist watch is marked on the back "US Time" and the face of the watch is copyrighted with the initials WDP for Walt Disney Productions. The watch crystal has some slight abrasions, but the watch face is clean. The band is tight and glossy, and comes with the original price tag. The original guarantee card is also included. The box has some slight rubbing and wear, for an overall grade of Fine to Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Pocket Watch with Original Fob and Box (Ingersoll, 1930s). In the minds of many Disney collectors, this watch is at the top of their Disney collecting list. And, if you could only find one Mickey Mouse Pocket Watch -- this would be the one. The watch itself shows only very light wear, with a bit of browning around small figures on the small second hand disk. This long-stemmed example includes a complete Mickey on the back of the watch -- no noticeable rubbing, few very light surface scratches. The watch fob (some light surface scratches) is not only present -- but also still has its original leather band! The small separate Ingersoll Watch guarantee is complete and the box is in exceptional condition -- some light wear to corners, but bright with no fading and opens easily. While standard reference books generally show pictures of the inside of the box with the wording "Complete with Fob" printed below "Ingersoll Mickey Mouse Pocket Watch" on the inside of the lid, this one has a small cardboard strip insert with reads "Price $1.50 Complete With Fob" inserted over "Complete With Fob". We believe that the strip insert was only present in the earliest distributed watches -- and that later ones featured only the information printed on the lid. If correct, this almost certainly represents the earliest state of this major piece of Disneyana. Well worth a long look, strong consideration and a winning bid! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Wrist Watch in Display Box (Timex, 1958). During their issuing of literally dozens of different Disney watches in the 1950s, one of the most unusual and sought-after is the Mickey Mouse "hands only" watch from 1958. Not featuring a pictured figure of Mickey on the watch face, this one simply has Mickey's gloved hands at the ends of the two hands, with Mickey's name immediately above the hands. Housed in the original box, the watch appears to be unused, with the display stand and plastic Mickey figurine intact. The Timex warranty card and the cardboard sleeve which originally housed the scarce watch box is also present. "Hands down," one of the best! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Watch with Box (Ingersoll, 1938). Buoyed by their success with their Mickey Mouse watch line, Ingersoll was continually redesigning their watches to ensure continued high sales. Advertised as their "New Mickey Mouse Watch," this lovely 1938 watch is accompanied by its original box. The watch itself shows only slight band wear, while the complete box a couple of small edge tears to the bottom portion and some wear to corners and along edges. Nice bright image with no fading. One of the most attractive Disney watch boxes. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Minnie Mouse Wrist Watch with Display Box (Timex, 1960s). Although appreciated by Mickey for many decades, it was not until 1970 that Minnie was awarded her place in the pantheon of collectible watches. This lovely Timex piece from 1970 features a Mint Minnie Mouse wrist watch housed on the original display stand and in the original box! The manufacturer's $7.95 price sticker is still attached. Best of all, however, the inexpensively made color sculptured plastic picture of Minnie is present and is in pristine condition. There is just a bit of nicking at one corner of the display stand. Minnie may have waited a long time -- but it may be even longer before a nicer one is offered! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Minnie Mouse Wrist Watch with Display Box (Timex, 1958) Condition: NM. This fantastic wrist watch with display box features an adorable plastic statuette of Minnie Mouse and the original price tag, wonderfully presented on the integrated display stand. The box measures 4" x 4.5" x 6". Virtually flawless, the watch, statuette, and box all appear "like new" and grade Near Mint. The original guarantee card is also included with this lot. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Wrist Watch with Display Box (Timex, c. 1958). This Mickey Mouse wrist watch looks virtually new, and comes on a display that comes with a charming plastic Mickey Mouse figurine. Mickey stands 5" tall, and the box measures 4" x 4.5" x 6" overall. The original guarantee card is present. The box and display base show some minor wear, for an overall grade of Fine/Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Pluto Clock with Box (Allied Manufacturing, 1955). Produced by Allied Manufacturing, offered here is a large attractive Pluto Clock from 1955. Often overlooked by Disney watch and clock collectors, this is a wonderful example of this Pluto electric clock. Housed in its original packaging, complete with the original warranty and instructions, the colorful box lid features images of Pluto on all four sides! The clock shows only the slightest wear, most noticeable being the lack of the four small rubber or felt cushions on the bottom. There is some corner/edge wear on the box lid, a single thin mark near the bottom left hand corner and some overall light scuffing. Underappreciated and a great display piece. The Box and Clock grade Near Mint. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Porky Pig Wrist Watch with Box (Ingraham Co., 1949). Here is another of those harder to find character watches. A P-P-Porky P-P-Pig watch in its original b-b-box. The box retains some very minimal edge wear and paper loss on the bottom edge, while the vivid colors still shine. The interior card sleeve holding the watch is almost untouched, with some very slight tears along the slots which hold the watch. The watch itself is in Excellent condition with a nice dial and case. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Roy Rogers Expansion Band Wrist Watch in Box (Ingraham, 1950s). A rare Roy Rogers wrist watch in its original box, both in beautiful condition. This handsome wrist watch was produced by the Ingraham Company in the 1950s, and features Roy Rogers and Trigger on the face, and a chrome plated expansion band. The face and crystal have a slight bit of foxing, but the arms are intact and in working order. The chrome band still sparkles. The box has some very light wear, but is still in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Roy Rogers Wrist Watch with Box (Ingraham, Undated). This original Roy Rogers Wrist Watch #1860 was made by the E. Ingraham Co. of Bristol, Connecticut. It has a picture of Roy Rogers sitting on his famous horse, Trigger," with the horse reared up in their famous pose. The name Roy Rogers is printed on the face with the words "Made in U.S.A." across the bottom of the face. Comes complete with leather band on original card in original box. All contents in great shape. Box measures approximately 3.25" x 8.5". A great piece of history and a wonderful addition to a Roy Rogers' collection! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Smitty Wrist Watch in Box (The New Haven Clock Company, 1935). Here is a very scarce 1935 Smitty wrist watch in its original box. The box measures 4.75" long and is decorated with 10 colorful comic strip character images; there is slight paper loss to the box cover. It appears as though the insert the watch is resting upon may not be original (the original insert was blank). The watch crystal has yellowed some, and the face exhibits some wear, as does the box. But this is a very clean specimen overall. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Snow White Magic Mirror Watch Box (Timex, 1950). If you ask: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall -- what's the scarcest Snow White watch box of all?" -- you'll probably receive the answer..."Timex Magic Mirror Box of 1950". Diligent collectors occasionally locate the watch, but the oblong cardboard box with the interior plastic mirror is a tough one to find. Sans watch, here is a lovely original 1950 Timex Snow White watch box. The plastic mirror is intact and the lid features sharp colorful pictures of the Seven Dwarfs along the edge. There is a bit of light scuffing to the mirror, slight bit of spotting around mirror edges. This one is just waiting for Prince Charming to take it home. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Snow White Clock with Box - French (Bayard, circa 1940). Proving that the appeal of the feature film, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," is universal, this elegant French edition alarm clock was manufactured by the Bayard Company in 1940 with a license from Walt Disney. Complete with its original box, this cream-colored metal clock stands 5" tall x 4" wide. The crystal is clean and clear, and the crystal's chrome frame still shines. There are some water stains and fading in the face. The needles are intact. The box has a bit of aging apparent and some slight edge wear. There is a slight tear on one corner and a hole in the bottom, but the flaps are all present. The box is wonderfully illustrated with characters from the film. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Snow White Wrist Watch in Box (U.S. Time, 1947) Condition: VG. Rare 1947 Snow White Ingersoll/U.S. Time wrist watch. Minor edge wear and crease on the case. Minor crystal discoloration, and slight foxing on the dial. Overall a very nice example with only slight soiling and evidence of use. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Dopey Wrist Watch with Box (Ingersoll/Timex, 1948). This glorious watch was manufactured by Ingersoll in 1949, and features everyone's favorite floppy-eared dwarf, Dopey. The crystal and face are in extraordinary condition, the hands are fully intact, and the band is tight and clean. In its original box, it looks as if it just came out of its original display case! Includes the original instructions and guarantee. This watch is in near perfect condition -- a timepiece that you'll treasure more than a mine full of diamonds! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Three Little Pigs Watch - Box Only (Ingersoll, 1934). For many Disney collectors, one of their most pleasant thoughts is the idea of finding the elusive 1934 Ingersoll Three Little Pigs pocket watch... but it's only in their dreams that they find the rare Ingersoll pocket watch box. Now is a rare opportunity to make that dream come true. Offered here is a nice sharp box, complete with a great image of one of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf on the box lid! The original price sticker is still intact, the lightweight paper "hinge" is also intact -- allowing the box to be opened and closed with ease. With only the slightest corner/overall wear, make this your best dream of the year! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Tom Corbett Space Cadet Wrist Watch in Box (Ingraham, early 1950s). In fantastic shape for being over 50 years old, this Tom Corbett Space Cadet wrist watch is sure to thrill! Still held in its original cardboard holder, this incredible find has the look of never been worn. The colors on the dial and the strap are still vibrant. The chrome is still sharp and shiny, and the watch face sparkles. Comes with original box, guarantee, and instructions. A startling timepiece, highly collectible -- especially in this rare condition. You won't be disappointed in this one! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Woody Woodpecker Wall Clock with Box (Columbia Time Products, 1959). It's fun time! A fine Woody Woodpecker Pendulum Action Wall Clock in the original box. The box has a slight bit of shelf wear, but the colors are sensational and still shine. The clock has the original $4.98 price tag, and is well-preserved and glossy, with a great image of Woody atop a bucking bronco. Don't miss this chance to put Woody on your wall! The box and clock both grade Very Fine to Near Mint. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Woody Woodpecker Spring Alarm Clock (Columbia Time Products, 1959). What a neat piece! This clock has 4" diameter face with a 1.25" die-cut figure of Woody who moves in animated motion as the seconds tick. The Woody image is of his upper torso, and he is wearing an apron and a chef's hat, while holding a spatula. The text on the clock face reads "Woody's Cafe/Special Today." Made in the U.S.A. the clock's overall dimension's are 2" x 4.5" x 4.5" tall. The condition: working and Near Mint! The Box measures 3.5" x 5" x 5.5" and features text that includes "It's Fun Time!" and "Fun In Nursery-Bedroom-Playroom-School". Box sides show other Lantz characters including Andy Panda. Woody's image is repeated on the back side. There is minimal wear to the box, including light creasing at the flat folds. Includes original directions and guarantee. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Woody Woodpecker Wrist Watch in Box (Ingraham, 1950). This fabulous Woody watch, measuring 1.5" x 1.25", looks amazingly fresh, with just slight yellowing in the crystal. The box has some fading on the cover, but is otherwise in great shape. Includes original guarantee. This is one of the scarcest boxed comic character watches. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Zorro Wrist Watch in Box (U.S. Time, 1957). A child wearing this magnificent watch would be the talk of the whole neighborhood! With its silky black face, and black leather band with Spanish decoration, you'd be hard pressed to find a more beautiful time piece. Manufactured by the U.S. Time Corporation in 1957, this stunning showpiece comes in its original box, with the watch wrapped around the hatband of Zorro's bolero. The sparkling chrome case, watch face, and sharp black leather band are all in Excellent condition. It appears as if the watch has never been worn. The box has very little wear, and the color is clean and bright. Includes the original guarantee and instructions. A beautiful collector watch, always hard to find in this condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Story of Mickey Mouse Big Big Book (Whitman, 1934). Published by Whitman and generally considered an extension of their Big Little Book series, the entire Big Big Book series was cursed with poorly made spines and inexpensive production -- which makes high grade volumes a real challenge to collect. This book from 1934 is a real jewel. Interior pages are bound more tightly than usually seen. Showing some aging, the interior pages remain relatively supple, with a small edge chip on first interior blank page. No spine lean and spine is completely intact. Small bit of spine separation at top/bottom overall light cover wear, with a small crease just the right right of Mickey's left hand on cover; small back cover edge scuff. This Big Big Book grades Fine to Fine+. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book
Big Little Book #1126 The Laughing Dragon of Oz (Whitman, 1934) Condition: FN. The infamous Laughing Dragon of Oz, written by L. Frank Baum's son, was originally titled "Rosine and the Laughing Dragon" until the story was cut in half by the Whitman Publishing Company to fit into its Big Little Book format. Following its publication in 1934, Whitman was sued for copyright infringement because the younger Baum did not have a legal right to publish the book. Whitman settled out of court, agreeing to print no further copies after the original pressing had sold out. Considered the "Holy Grail" of Oz collecting by some, this book has never yet been reprinted. An overall Fine copy of this rare book. It has some very minimal edge wear, and would easily grade Fine to Very Fine if not for a water stain along the lower half of the open edge, the stain stays close to the outer surface and does not penetrate into the pages, or affect the covers. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $270. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Memorabilia
Mickey Mouse and Minnie at Macy's Giveaway (Whitman, 1934) Condition: FN/VF. Measures 3.5" x 3.5" softcover, Big Little Book style book. Has 144 pages with many full page story illustrations throughout. Nice wrap-around cover includes large image of Mickey on front, smaller image on spine plus text on back "Merry Christmas To You From Santa Claus at Macy's". Contents are lightly aged, otherwise clean and tight. Cover has moderate aging, most noticeable on white areas of front cover. Scattered trace of edge wear, with corner crease on front at bottom corner, also a slight crease on the back cover, which carries through several interior pages. Cover color remains bold, with strong binding. One of the nicest examples known. As noted in the 2005 Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, this ranks #2 on their top 20 Big Little Books and related books list. It also notes less than 20 copies known and books at $600 in GD, $1200 in FN, $2500 in VF to NM. Rare! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse and Minnie March to Macy's Giveaway (Whitman, 1935) Condition: VG. The Christmas season in 1935 saw Macy's Santa handing out Mickey Mouse and Minnie March to Macy's. This Big Little Book measures 3.5" x 3.75" and is 144 pages long, telling the story of Mickey and Minnie attending the Macy parade. Some edge wear, especially along the spine, and a small crease at the lower right edge. Some pencil markings on the back cover, and on the first page. Most of the interior illustrations have been colored in crayon. Very rare. Ranks number 3 on Overstreet's Top 20 list for most valued Big Little Books. Overstreet 2005 GD value = $325; VG value = $900. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book
Big Little Book #717 Mickey Mouse (Whitman, 1933) Condition: FN. Collector's will instantly recognize this very rare first printing of Mickey Mouse's first Big Little Book. Identified by a "skinny" Mickey and a Walt Disney signature on the cover, this milestone publication reprinted the Mickey Mouse daily strip, "Mickey Mouse and the Gypsies," beginning July 19, 1931 and ending November 7, 1931. This highly collectible hardcover has 320 pages, with art by Floyd Gottfredson. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $1,000. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book #717 Mickey Mouse (Whitman, 1933) Condition: VG. The first Big Little Book titles were designed with hardboard covers, paper spines, and 320 pages which generally, but not always, alternated between pictures and text. Whitman's archives indicate that five titles were originally conceived. They can be identified by their paper spines, their outside dimensions, and length (320 pages). One of the original five Big Little Books published by Whitman, was this hardcover with art by Floyd Gottfredson. Valued on many different levels, not the least being that it was the first Mickey Mouse Big Little Book, and also a difficult book to find. Whitman used reprints from the daily 1931 Mickey Mouse comic strip to fill the interior pages. There is a penciled inscription on first page, otherwise this copy is in Very Good condition. A hard to find book that's hard to beat! Overstreet 2005 GD value = $150; FN value = $500. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Big Little Book #731 Mickey Mouse The Mail Pilot (Whitman, 1933) Condition: VF/NM. A fantastic, non-faded, sharp book. "Ya've gotta just swallow hard an' tell yerself, 'The Mail Must Go Through!' An' when you're done... ya feel just swell!" -- Mickey Mouse, "The Mail Pilot" by Floyd Gottfredson, 1933. Released by Whitman in 1933, with their exclusive publishing contract with Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse The Mail Pilot was one of the first true Big Little Books. Appeal for this book in good condition extends to both Disney and Big Little Book collectors. A variation sold at auction in 2001 in Fine condition for $5,090. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book
Big Little Book #750 Mickey Mouse Sails for Treasure Island (Whitman, 1933) Condition: NM. Spectacular copy of this wonderful book. A 320 page hardcover, with art by Floyd Gottfredson. In very nice condition. Cover is bright, binding is tight. Reprinted from the daily Mickey Mouse strip beginning May 10, 1932 and ending November 11, 1932. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $220. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book #1139 Mickey Mouse the Detective (Whitman, 1934) Condition: VG/FN. This scarce premium softcover contains 304 pages with no ads. It was the first appearance of Dippy Dawg, who later evolved into Goofy. This book reprinted the Mickey Mouse daily comic strip beginning October 9, 1933 ending January 9, 1934. Written by Merrill de Maris, with art by Floyd Gottfredson. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $150. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #nn Mickey Mouse Sails for Treasure Island (Whitman, 1935) Condition: VF/NM. Softcover, 196 pages. Sparkling copy. Premium -- no ads. Floyd Gottfredson art. Overstreet calls this book "scarce." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $300. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
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Big Little Book #1111 Mickey Mouse Presents Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies Stories (Whitman, 1936) Condition: Apparent VF. Donald Duck makes his first Big Little Book appearance in this extravagant 432 page hardcover from 1936. Based on the Silly Symphonies Sunday cartoon strips, this fantastical book contains a collection of short stories by author/artist Al Taliaferro. A scarce book, with an Apparent grade due to amateur color touch on cover. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $100. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book #1483 Mickey Mouse Bell Boy Detective (Whitman, 1940) Condition: VF. This 352 page Better Little Book hardcover was written by Merrill de Maris and drawn by Floyd Gottfredson. It reprints the daily Mickey Mouse comic strip beginning August 19, 1940 and ending December 21, 1940. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $150. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book #1499 Mickey Mouse on the Cave-Man Island (Whitman, 1944) Condition: VG. Hardcover, 352 pages. The author is Merrill de Maris, with art by Floyd Gottfredson. Reprints from the daily Mickey Mouse comic strip beginning December 23, 1940 and ending May 12, 1941. Overstreet 2005 GD value = $20; FN value = $75. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book #1433 Mickey Mouse and the Lazy Daisy Mystery (Whitman, 1947) Condition: VF. This 288 page hardcover Better Little Book is written by author Bill Walsh, with art by Floyd Gottfredson. Reprinted from the Mickey Mouse daily strip, beginning March 5, 1945 and ending June 16, 1945. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $110. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book #708-10 Mickey Mouse on the Haunted Island (Whitman, 1950) Condition: VF. With its beautiful Floyd Gottfredson art, and one color (green) added to the pages, you'll be hard pressed to find a more beautiful combination. This 200 page hardcover measures 3.25" x 5.5". Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $80. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #532 Mickey's Dog Pluto (Whitman, 1943) Condition: VF. One of the more obscure and unusual Whitman groupings are the few Tall All Picture Comics volumes they issued. This one, Mickey's Dog Pluto, was distributed during the Second World War (1943) and, although diligent hunting may turn one up, the unusual size and inexpensive production almost always result is low-grade copies. This one is a truly superior copy -- no spine lean, tight binding, paper quality is quite good. With only light wear to the extremities, this is a difficult book to find in good condition. Measures 3.75" x 8.75". Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $200. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Memorabilia
Mickey Mouse Big Little Set (Walt Disney Enterprises, 1936). This rare set includes a booklet with 160 pages of Mickey Mouse to color and a complete set of six crayons. Some interior pages are neatly drawn on with crayon. An extremely scarce item, less than ten are known to exist. Some wear on the book and edge wear along the edges of the backing board, otherwise in exceptional Fine condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #15 Adventures of Andy Panda (Whitman, 1942) Condition: FN. This copy features a high quality interior paper stock -- very little aging -- a nice tight binding and no markings of any kind! There is a slight spine lean and some overall light cover wear with a very small nick along bottom edge of front cover. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $75. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
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Big Little Book #531 Andy Panda (Whitman, 1943) Condition: NM. From the famous Walter Lantz animated movie cartoons, this All Picture Comics book measures 8.25" tall by 3.75" wide. This is one of Whitman's Tall Comic Books #531. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $150. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Better Little Book #1431 Andy Panda and the Mad Dog Mystery (Whitman, 1947) Condition: VF. Written and illustrated by Walter Lantz Productions. 288 pages. Measures 3.75" x 4.5". Some edge wear, and bumped corners. Interior pages are tanned. Page 141 is loose. Signed by original owner in pen on inside front cover. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $65. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book #1158 Betty Boop in Miss Gulliver's Travels (Whitman, 1935) Condition: NM. Written by Wallace West "with a bow to the ghost of Jonathan Swift," this hardcover consists of 288 pages. A beautiful copy! Measures 5.5" x 5". Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $325. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book #1415 Blondie and Baby Dumpling (Whitman, 1937) Condition: FN+. This is Blondie's first Big Little Book, featuring reprints from the 1934 daily strip. A 432 page hardcover, with art by Chic Young. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $35. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #704-10 Brer Rabbit (Whitman, 1949) Condition: VF. Adapted from the original Uncle Remus stories by Joel Chandler Harris. Measures 3.25" x 5.5". One color (red) added to illustrations. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $105. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
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Big Little Book #530 Bugs Bunny (Whitman, 1943) Condition: VF/NM. An All Pictures Comics featuring Bugs Bunny. The cover is in beautiful condition with vibrant color. This title is the most difficult to find in the Tall Comic Big Little Book series, and it is in truly superb condition. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $175. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #711-10 Walt Disney's Cinderella and the Magic Wand (Whitman, 1950) Condition: VG. First printing. One color (green) added to illustrations. Based on the Disney movie. Hardcover. Measures 2.5" x 5". Overstreet 2005 GD value = $12; FN value = $30. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Big Little Book #707 The Adventures of Dick Tracy the Detective (Whitman, 1933) Condition: VF/NM. Whitman sets the stage for its future publishing success with the release of this book -- its first Big Little Book, The Adventures of Dick Tracy the Detective, by Chester Gould. At the time, Tracy was known to over 10,000,000 readers -- how could they go wrong? Few in number because it had only one press run, this scarce little 320 page gem is in incredible condition -- one of the most beautiful copies you'll ever see! Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $1750. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1496 The Green Hornet Returns (Whitman, 1941) Condition: VF. Nice condition. Hardcover, 432 pages with flip pages. Flip-it feature (Green Hornet Drives the Black Beauty). Adapted from the work of Fran Striker. Measures 3.5" x 4.5". Another copy recently sold for $700. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $260. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
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Big Little Book #1435 Walt Disney's Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket (Whitman, 1940) Condition: VF. Walt Disney's Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket hardcover, 432 pages. Actually a Better Little Book, published by Whitman Publishing in 1940. No writing, tears, coloring or missing pages. Tight binding and nice page quality. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $115. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #705 Donald Duck and the Mystery of the Double X (Whitman, 1949) Condition: FN. Whitman reprinted the extraordinary tale, "Sheriff of Bullet Valley," from Four Color #199, to fill this New Better Little Book hardcover. Written and drawn by Carl Barks, this 200 pager has one color (red) added to the illustrations. With no missing pages, a full spine, and nice paper quality, you can't go wrong to add this one to your collection. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $40. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book #1432 Donald Duck and the Green Serpent (Whitman, 1947) Condition: FN. Master adventure story teller, Carl Barks, is the genius behind this book, which was reprinted from his Four Color #108 story, "Donald Duck and the Terror of the River," originally published in 1946. This 288 page All Pictures Comics hardcover was published in 1947, and features story and art by Barks. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $90. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
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Big Little Book #1443 The Shadow and the Master of Evil (Whitman, 1941) Condition: VF. Another taut Shadow tale created specifically for the Big Little Book format. This Better Little Book from 1941 sports a story by Maxwell Grant (pseudonym for Walter Gibson), with art by Erwin L. Hess. With its standard size 3.625" x 4.5" x 1.5" and Flip-it feature (The Shadow chases a criminal), it's 432 pages of pure Golden Age excitement! Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $400. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #1495 The Shadow and the Ghost Makers (Whitman, 1942) Condition: VF/NM. Written and drawn especially for the Big Little Format, this 432 page hardcover is really nice. With a left-handed flip-it feature (The Shadow chases criminals), and a beautiful cover by John Coleman Burroughs, how can it not be? The author is Maxwell Grant (pseudonym for Walter Gibson), with illustrations by Erwin L. Darwin (pseudonym for Erwin L. Hess). Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $400. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book #1409 Thumper and the Seven Dwarfs (Whitman, 1944) Condition: FN. This cute Big Little Book combines Thumper (from Bambi) with the Seven Dwarfs of Snow White fame for a fun All-Pictures Comic edition. Pages are still supple and fresh; it appears this book was very carefully read once or twice, but never opened enough to break the spine. A very nice BLB indeed! Measures 3.75" x 4.5". Written and illustrated by the Walt Disney Studios. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $60. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
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Big Little Book Group (Whitman, 1960s). Nice big Big Little Group includes: 2032 Flipper, Deep-Sea Photographer, 2013 The Lone Ranger Outwits Crazy Cougar, 2002 Bonanza - The Bubble Gum Kid, 2024 Shazzan, The Glass Princess, 2022 Major Matt Mason, Moon Mission, 2031 Batman and Robin in The Cheeta Caper, 2099 Donald Duck - The Fabulous Diamond Fountain, 2015 Frankenstein, Jr. - The Menace of the Heartless Monster, 2008 Popeye - Ghost Ship to Treasure Island, 2029 Bugs Bunny - Accidental Adventure, 2017 Aquaman - Scourge of the Sea, 2026 Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Fiery Foe, 2012 The Invaders, Alien Missile Threat, 2006 Tom and Jerry Meet Mr. Fingers, 2007 Bugs Bunny in Double Trouble on Diamond Island, 2005 Tarzan: The Mark of the Red Hyena, 2035 Gentle Ben, Mystery in the Everglades, 2030 Tom and Jerry, The Astro-Nots, 2034 Popeye, Danger Ahoy!, 2011 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - The Calcutta Affair, 2018 Daktari - The Night of Terror, 2028 Woody Woodpecker - The Sinister Signal, 2025 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 2010 Woody Woodpecker and the Meteor Menace, 2004 Lassie - Adventure in Alaska, 2001 Dick Tracy - Encounters Facey, 2016 Space Ghost - The Sorceress of Gyba 3, 2019 Fantastic Four in The House of Horrors, 2021 Goofy in Giant Trouble, 2027 Lassie and the Shabby Sheik, 2014 The Flintstones - The Case of the Many Missing Things, 2023 Road Runner, the Super Beep Catcher, and 2020 Mickey Mouse, Adventure in Outer Space. This is a nearly complete set, missing only 2033 Donald Duck - Luck of the Ducks. Grades range from Good to Near Mint; average condition is Fine. Approximate Overstreet 2004 value for group = $250. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Fast-Action Story #13 Bugs Bunny and the Secret of Storm Island (Dell, 1942) Condition: FN-. Featuring slightly different dimensions than a standard Big Little Book (but with the same format), the first four Fast-Action books were released in 1936 (hardback editions called Cartoon Story Books and softcovered editions noted as Fast-Action Stories. Whitman then continued the line from 1938-1943. With much smaller print runs than Big Little Books, all volumes are considerably more difficult to find and avid collectors often spend years trying to located individual titles. The soft-covered format -- unlike the hard covered Big Little Books -- adds to the difficulty in locating nice copies. The Larry Jacobs Collection includes a number of choice titles. Many collectors will tell you that the Fast-Action volumes containing non-Disney characters are the most difficult to locate. This Bugs Bunny selection is a good one. Its binding is tight, and its interior paper quality is surprisingly nice with some scuffing/light cover wear. A nice addition to your library! Overstreet 2005 FN value = $90. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Fast-Action Story #nn Donald Duck and the Ducklings (Dell, 1938) Condition: VG/FN. Fast-Action Story softcover with 194 pages, and art by Al Taliaferro. Measures 4" x 5.5". Scarce title. Some edge wear, slight surface marring, and a small tear on the lower edge of the back cover and at the upper left edge of the spine. Nice, bright, non-faded colors. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $160. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Fast-Action Story #nn Donald Duck Out of Luck (Dell, 1940) Condition: FN. A 196 page Fast-Action Story, with an advertisement for Four Color #4 on the back cover. Art by Al Taliaferro. Measures 4" x 5.5". Rounded top right corner, and a horizontal crease on the front cover. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $160. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Fast-Action Story #8 Donald Duck Takes It On the Chin (Dell, 1941) Condition: FN. A 196 page Fast-Action Story book with Al Taliaferro art measuring 4" x 5.5". There is some moderate scattered cover wear, and a crease on the upper right edge of the front cover and upper left edge of the back cover. Some chipping along the upper edge of the inside back cover. Contents are lightly tanned but remain tight and clean. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $160. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Fast-Action Story #10 Dumbo The Flying Elephant (Dell, 1941) Condition: VG/FN. Softcover. Measures 4" x 5.5". 192 pages. Some edge wear, tears, and one slight stain on cover. Also one slight crease at the lower right corner of the cover. Some minimal creases on the back cover. Contents show some aging. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $140. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Books
Fast-Action Story #12 Flash Gordon and the Ape Men of Mor (Dell, 1942) Condition: VG/FN. Offered here is a nice solid copy of this scarce Dell Fast Action Story. Published in 1942, the interior page quality is considerably better than usually seen. Binding is tight; no coloring/writing. There is some edge wear to the covers, most noticeable along top border of front cover and bottom edge of back cover; some light creasing, scuffing, light overall wear. Not a Mint copy, but solid and attractive. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $165. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Fast-Action Story #nn Flash Gordon Vs. the Emperor of Mongo (Dell, 1936) Condition: FN/VF. Since its inception, Alex Raymond's fluid and detailed artwork have made Flash Gordon a fan favorite. Featuring early Raymond work, this is one of the most popular Fast Action Story volumes. This is a nice tight copy with just light overall wear. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $165; VF/NM value = $325. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Fast-Action Story #nn John Carter of Mars (Dell, 1940) Condition: FN+. Here is one of the few successes that Edgar Rice Burroughs had in marketing John Carter. Famed for his creation of Tarzan, many avid Edgar Rice Burroughs collectors believe John Carter to be the greatest of all adventure heroes. An attempt to syndicate the character during the early 1940s was a modest success -- only a handful of newspapers carried the strip, which was produced for just over a year, while Dell Comics, The Funnies, featured the Martian legend for several years. The Fast-Action Story volume offered here is an excellent one -- binding is tight and covers show only the very lightest wear. While interior stock shows usual aging, there is no chipping or flaking. A superior copy of the most difficult Fast Action title to find. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $225. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Fast-Action Story #nn Mickey Mouse The Sheriff of Nugget Gulch (Dell, 1938) Condition: FN. Fast-Action Story softcover. Measures 4" x 5.5". Floyd Gottfredson art. 196 pages. Difficult to find in high grade. Some edge wear and slight chipping. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $150. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Fast-Action Story #nn Mickey Mouse with Goofy and Mickey's Nephews (Dell, 1938) Condition: VG/FN. Fast-Action Story softcover containing 196 pages with art by Floyd Gottfredson. Measures 4" x 5.5". Some edge wear and slight chipping. One of the hardest to find Fast Action books. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $150. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Fast-Action Story #16 Mickey Mouse and Pluto (Dell, 1942) Condition: FN. Highlighted by a cover that even a mother could love, two of Disney's most beloved characters are featured in this book. There is a bit of wear along cover edges/corner edges (most noticeable along top edges) and some light scuffing. With well-preserved interior pages and a solid binding, this one's a keeper. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $150. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
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Fast-Action Story #1435 Walt Disney's Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket (Dell, 1940) Condition: Apparent FN. Generally classified with Big Little Books, offered here is a solid copy of the scarce Dell Fast-Action Story of Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket. Produced in 1940, it measures 4" x 5.5". It is complete; interior paper quality is pretty decent -- shows aging, but still supple. Binding is tight; no writing. There is a small moisture mark at bottom right of front cover, smaller one on top edge of book; apparent grade is due to color touch along portions of edges/spine. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $60. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Big Little Book #nn Little Orphan Annie Wee Little Books (Whitman, 1934) Condition: Books: VF/NM; Box: FN. Many readers of vintage comic strips believe that Harold Gray's Little Orphan Annie may well have been the best strip of all. Enormously popular in the 1930s (there were at least two "Little Orphan Annie" movies as well as the top-rated "Radio Orphan Annie" programs), offered here is an exceptionally nice boxed set of Little Orphan Annie Wee Little Books. Published by Whitman in 1934, the books appear to be unread, and show only a bit of wear at the very top of the spines on three volumes. The box is separated at one corner and shows very light overall wear. With attractive, colorful covers, Daddy Warbucks himself couldn't find a nicer set! Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $350. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book #512 Mickey Mouse Wee Little Books (Whitman, 1934) Condition:VF+. Complete set of books in open box. Small size, softcover, 44 pages. Includes Mickey Mouse and Tanglefoot, Mickey Mouse at the Carnival, Mickey Mouse Will Not Quit!, Mickey Mouse Wins the Race!, Mickey Mouse's Misfortune, and Mickey Mouse's Uphill Fight. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $500. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
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Big Little Book #513 Wee Little Books Red Box Edition Children's Classics Set (Whitman, 1934) Condition: Books: VF/NM; Box: FN. A branch of Whitman's Big Little Book line, this set of Wee Little Books was issued by the company in 1934. Featuring "Child's Garden of Verses," "The Happy Prince," "Joan of Arc," "Peter Pan," "Pied Piper of Hamlin," and "Robin Hood," the interior pages show surprisingly little aging and most appear to be unread. There is a small chip at top of spine on the "Joan of Arc" volume, else only very slight wear. Housed in the very scarce original Red box (again, light overall wear), this is an extremely tough one to find. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $200. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Memorabilia
Big Little Book #513 Wee Little Books Green Box Edition (Whitman, 1934) Condition: Books: VF; Box: VF. Many advanced Big Little Book collectors may search for years to locate a single boxed Wee Little Books set. We are proud to offer both the Green and Red Box Editions from 1934. Housing the same titles as the Red Box Edition ("Child's Garden of Verses," "The Happy Prince," "Joan of Arc," "Peter Pan," "Pied Piper of Hamlin," and "Robin Hood"), this set is in exceptional condition. The books themselves show a bit of wear at tops of spine and some very light overall box wear. The two sets make great companion pieces! Overstreet 2005 FN value = $100. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
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Big Little Book #nn Buck Rogers in the City of Floating Globes (Whitman, 1933) Condition: VF/NM. Cocomalt premium. One of the nicest examples we have seen. Softcover, with 258 pages and Dick Calkins art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $550. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Big Little Book #nn Buck Rogers in the 25th Century A.D. (Whitman, 1933) Condition: VF. Bright, deep, un-faded colors. Buck Rogers first appeared in Phil Nowlan's science fiction tale, "Armageddon -- 2419," published in Amazing Stories, in August 1928. Soon afterwards, on January 7, 1929, this man from the far future debuted in newspapers and on CBS radio November 7, 1932. So it's a natural that Cocomalt should want to publish a premium with Buck as their star. This 204 pager was written by Phil Nowlan with art by Dick Calkins. It reprints Buck Rogers daily comic strips from 1932-33. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $200. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Big Little Book #731 Mickey Mouse the Mail Pilot (Whitman, 1933) Condition: VF. Big Little Books first originated in the 1930s as a new format to help comics survive the Great Depression. This new smaller format retailed for ten cents and began by reprinting newspaper strip art. As Big Little Books grew successful, original art and movie adaptations began to be seen in these little books. High-grade examples of Big Little Books are scarce as they are damaged easily due to the way they were constructed. Prices recently for these little books have been big! This scarce softcover edition was issued in 1933 as an Amoco American Gas Premium. In spectacular condition, it some with gorgeous color and very little edge and spine wear. The contents have slightest margin aging but remain exceptionally clean and tight. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Memorabilia
Mickey Mouse and the Magic Carpet Giveaway (Kay Kamen Inc., 1935) Condition: FN. Softcover; 148 pages. Measures 3.5" x 4". Floyd Gottfredson art; Donald Duck appearance. Some edge wear, and a slight crease at the top left edge of the cover. The lower staple did not completely penetrate the book, and so the lower portion of the front cover is loose. Interior pages are tanned. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $275. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Chester Gump Finds the Hidden Treasure - Korlix Premium (Whitman, 1934) Condition: NM. Korlix giveaway featuring Chester Gump. Measures 5.5" x 3.5". No ad on back cover. Sidney Smith art. Phenomenal condition for such an easily-damaged premium item. Great color and page quality. Talk about "hidden treasure" -- forget gold and silver, this giveaway comic is the real find! Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $150. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Dick Tracy the Detective and Dick Tracy, Jr. - Korlix Premium (Whitman Publishing Company, 1933) Condition: FN. Korlix giveaway featuring Dick Tracy the Detective and Dick Tracy Junior. Measures 5.75" x 3.5". Some slight wear and crease on front cover. Back cover has ad for other Korlix giveaways. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $225. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Ella Cinders and the Mysterious House - Korlix Premium (Whitman, 1934) Condition: VG. Here is a charming Ella Cinders giveaway! Measures 5.5" x 3.5". "Visit Sears Toyland" advertised on the back cover. Some edge wear and cover soiling with several small creases. Back cover exhibits two large creases along the center, and creased edges along the left side. Overstreet 2005 GD value = $20; FN value = $60. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Men of the Mounted - Korlix Premium (Whitman, 1934) Condition: FN. Korlix giveaway featuring the adventures of the Canadian Royal Mounted Police. Measures 5.5" x 3.5". This is the same copy that is pictured on page 118 of Larry Jacobs' Big Little Books: A Collector's Reference & Value Guide! "Shop at Sears and Save" advertised on the back cover. Staples are beginning to rust, and a small piece missing at the right edge of the front cover. Back cover shows minor wear. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $60. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Tailspin Tommy the Pay-Roll Mystery - Korlix Premium (Whitman, 1934) Condition: NM. A beautiful copy of a Korlix giveaway featuring the Tailspin Tommy. Measures 5.5" x 3.5". Hal Forrest art. No ad on back cover. This is the same copy that is pictured on page 118 of Larry Jacobs' Big Little Books: A Collector's Reference & Value Guide. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $150. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Tarzan of the Apes - Korlix Premium (Whitman, 1935) Condition: FN. Korlix giveaway featuring Tarzan of the Apes. Measures 5.75" x 3.5". No ad on back cover. Clean, tight staples. Ragged right edge, it looks like it was mis-stapled at the bindery with a second set of staples on the right edge, that have subsequently been removed. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $165. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Tarzan Twins - Korlix Premium (Whitman, 1935) Condition: VF/NM. Korlix giveaway featuring the Tarzan Twins. Measures 5.5" x 3.5". "Hess Shoes" advertised on the back cover. The back cover has a small crease at the upper left corner and has some very slight soiling. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $425. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Terry and the Pirates - Korlix Premium (Whitman, 1935) Condition: NM. Korlix giveaway featuring Terry and the Pirates. No ad on back cover. Measures 5.5" x 3.5". Phenomenal condition, virtually flawless! Sharp corners. Clean, vividly colorful cover with tight, clean staples. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM value = $175. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Buck Rogers - Tarzan Ice Cream Premium (Whitman, 1935) Condition: FN. The lucky person who received this fabulous Buck Rogers premium sent in twelve Tarzan Ice Cream cup lids to get it! Measures approximately 3.5" x 4". Small crease at upper left corner of the cover. Slightly tanned interior. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Gillette Giveaway - Set of Five Pinocchio Masks with Mailer (Walt Disney Productions, 1939). Issued in conjunction with the release of Pinocchio in 1939, offered here is a beautiful set of five Pinocchio masks. Feature Figaro, Geppetto, Cleo, Jiminy Cricket, and Pinocchio, this set is complete with the original envelope. All five masks are unused -- the original rubber bands are still attached and small "Walt Disney Productions" tabs that affix the rubber bands to the masks are still intact! Although the two-mask set occasionally surfaces, the five-mask set is more difficult to locate. No fading, no folding -- just an occasional bit of edge wear. Makes a great display. Set grades Fine overall. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Jingle Book and Pinback Button (Hagstrom's Stores, c. 1939). This promotional set for Hagstrom's Snow White Bread (from Hagstrom's Stores in Oakland, California) consisted of a "jingle book" for children to insert their own original ending lines to printed prose that is accompanied by the characters from Walt Disney's classic animated movie. The pin identifies the wearer as a "Snow White Jingle Club Member." The book has some small tears on the cover; otherwise in FN/VF condition with crisp cover colors and off-white to white pages. The pin with original Kay Kamen Mickey Mouse paper label is in superb condition with virtually no blemishes. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Waddle Book with Complete Waddles, Dust Jacket and Banner (Blue Ribbon Press, 1934). While any gathering of veteran Disney collectors will result in a wide difference of opinion regarding virtually all things Disney, they will always reach an agreement on one thing: the Mickey Mouse Waddle Book is the most difficult to find and most desirable of all collectible Disney books. Published in 1934 by Blue Ribbon Press, their initial advertising noted: "You remember how we put across the Pop-Ups - and our initial appropriation is doubled for the Waddle Books". Unfortunately, the public did not respond to these with the same interest they did for their Pop-Up book series and the Waddle Books quickly passed from public view. Waddles were colored articulated character punch-outs found in the back of the book. They would be punched out, assembled and then could waddle or walk down a separate punch-out inclined pathway. All four assembled character Waddles are present: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, and Tanglefoot. Three of the four "empty" punch-out sheets are also present, and a reproduction runway/ramp is included. The book itself shows relatively little wear, with a complete spine, merely minor spine/edge/corner wear to the covers, and great sharp cover colors. Interior page quality is excellent overall, even with one interior page displaying some scuffing and a few small holes near the top border of the page. The fact that the very rare dust jacket is present is a bonus; the moderate wear is most noticeable along the folds. The paper quality of the jacket is good, with no fading. The beautifully illustrated "banner" or "band" (originally fit around envelope containing pathway and brass pieces for Waddles) is complete with nice color and relatively little wear. While the ramp itself is a reproduction, this lot does include the original waddle runway/ramp envelope, which has on the outside printed instructions for setting up the runway; a rare item in it's own right. An added treat is a fantastic four page Blue Ribbon Waddle Book advertising section excepted from an early 1930s catalog which contains pictures and publicity information for the books. The combined package presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Disney collector. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Wizard of Oz Waddle Book (Blue Ribbon Books, 1934). This 1934 Blue Ribbon publication reprints L. Frank Baum's beloved classic and originally included "waddles". Waddles are color punch-outs of the main characters of the book; once punched out and assembled, the articulated characters would walk or waddle down a punch-out downhill walkway. As with virtually all copies, the Waddles are not present with this volume. The book itself is a nice copy. Tight binding, good interior paper quality; bit of spotting to page edges, light overall wear. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Bobby Bear Magic-Action (Pop-Up) Book (Whitman, 1935) Condition: FN. Teddy bear, Bozo, leaves the toy shop for a "real" home, but gets blown away and must find his way back home. The 28 page book measures approximately 7" x 7.75," and is printed in black, green and blue. Three multi-color double-page pop-up scenes are located in the front, middle, and back of the book. Book has very slight warp along right edge, some edge wear and pencil writing on the covers, but remains exceptionally tight and clean. The pop-ups are functional and in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Buck Rogers in A Dangerous Mission - The Midget Pop-Up Book (Blue Ribbon Company, 1934). Perhaps the most highly sought of all the Midget Pop-Ups, this Pop-Up is visually a real eye-catcher. Buck's comic strip creative team, Dick Calkins and Phil Nowlan, developed an unparalleled cartoonish type wonder in their strip -- and the Pop-Up reflects this. The book is exceptionally nice, with only very light overall wear and a small nick at top right of back cover. Overall condition is Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Buck Rogers - Strange Adventures in the Spider-Ship (Blue Ribbon Books, 1935). For decades after Buck's popularity peaked, the enduring phrase "that Buck Rogers stuff" gave evidence to the popularity and influence of the strip. This wonderful volume is a great example of just why Buck captured the country's imagination. Volume shows some light scuffing, light spine/corner wear. There is a small area on back cover of what appears to be a grease pen erasure; overall light wear. Overall condition is Fine to Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Cinderella (Blue Ribbon Books, 1933). There is a wonderful ingenuity about the pop-up designs of the Blue Ribbon pop-up books of the 1930's - and their Cinderella volume from 1933 is a prime example. Printed on a very thick stock, this square bound volume includes all four pop-ups. The binding is solid and there is only the lightest general wear to the book; it's the cleanest copy of Cinderella that we've seen. Pop-up collectors will appreciate that the fourth pop-up, featuring the very delicate wind frame, is complete. Harold Lentz' lovely pop-up never looked better! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Dick Tracy Capture of Boris Arson (Blue Ribbon Books, 1935). The proud son of Pawnee, Oklahoma, Chester Gould's Dick Tracy remains a popular comic strip to this day. This copy has some spine chipping, slight separation at very top of spine; edge/corner wear, some light scuffing, few small interior spots. Collectible copy of one of the country's finest! Has three complete pop-ups. Overall condition is Very Good. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Flash Gordon Tournament of Death (Blue Ribbon Books, 1935). One of the most eagerly-sought of the Blue Ribbon series, offered here is a nice copy of this popular title. Spine and edges show only light wear; there is a very faint spot just under "D" in "Gordon", slight nicking at corners and a small spot along to very top border of several interior pages. Fantastic deep colors, overall condition is Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Blue Ribbon Books, 1934). The predominantly black coloring on the cover made this a tough one to find in nice shape. This one is nice and flat (no cover warping), with some spine/corner and edge wear. Lightly penciled name on yellow part of Goldilocks' skirt, some cover scuffing and a couple of small spots -- one on Papa Bear's check and another just below word "Three"on cover. Life without this one could prove to be "unbearable". Has three complete pop-ups. Overall condition is Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Jack The Giant Killer - A Pop-Up Edition (Blue Ribbon Books, 1933). One of the small volumes on the series -- this one having a single complete pop-up. Illustrated by Harold B. Lentz. Condition is very solid. Nice flat covers, sharp colors; light spine/edge wear. Bit of nicking at corners, small nick at bottom edge of front cover. Overall condition is Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Jack The Giant Killer and Other Tales - Pop-Up Book with Dust Jacket (Blue Ribbon Books, 1932). Reprinting the single Pop-Up editions of Jack the Giant Killer, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Ridinghood, and Sleeping Beauty, the book itself is complete in Fine condition displaying good sharp, clear cover graphics with only light general cover wear and interior heavy paper stock reflecting only mild aging. The weight of interior pages has resulted in some binding separation. The scarce dust jacket is complete, in Very Good condition, and showing considerable overall wear. Generally nice copy of this early (1932) book and a serviceable dust jacket. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Little Black Sambo - The Midget Pop-Up Book (Blue Ribbon Company, 1934) Condition: VF. During the 1930s, the Blue Ribbon Company in New York gained a small but important foothold in the children's book market through their publication of a number of Pop-Up books. Pop-Ups, which feature color mechanical pictures which rise from the page when opened, have been a particular children's favorite since the late 1800s and continue to remain so today. While the more spectacular of Blue Ribbon's Pop-Ups may well be the larger cartoon and fairy tale character books (offered in the Jacobs collection), perhaps the most elusive are the small series of "Midget Pop-Ups". Printed on inexpensive stock in 1934, the centerfold of each was a single heavier stock color pop-up picture. Although not quite the same size, many collectors find it convenient to group these with Big Little Books. Only five scarce "Midget Pop-Up" books were produced by Blue Ribbon, and all five from the Larry Jacobs Collection are offered here. Interior paper stock on each shows some aging, but still remains relatively supple. The collectibility of virtually any edition of a Little Black Sambo book is well documented, and the scarcity of this volume simply adds to its desirability. Pop-Up is complete, binding is solid. Nice clear cover illustration with some cover scuffing and light wear to extremities. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Little Orphan Annie and Jumbo, the Circus Elephant (Blue Ribbon Books, 1935). Star of one of the most popular comic strips and radio shows of the era, the Little Orphan Annie volume was one of Blue Ribbon's most popular -- especially among female readers. This copy shows some light scuffing, a bit of waving along a small section of left hand side of front cover and minimal spine/edge wear. Nice bright colors make this a wonderful display item. Has three complete pop-ups. Overall condition is Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Little Red Ridinghood (Blue Ribbon Books, 1933). This early "Pop-Up" book is the story of Little Red Ridinghood, with detailed illustrations by Harold B. Lentz. The centerpiece is a wonderful Pop-Up of Little Red Ridinghood, on one side approaching her grandmother's house, and on the other, the wolf dressed up like Grandma in her bed, ready to eat the unsuspecting girl. Measures 6.75" x 8.75". Binding and edges display some shelf wear, and there is some scattered soiling on the front cover. The book is very nice internally. Binding is still tight and holding firmly. Pages are clean and pictures are bright. In overall Very Good condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Little Red Riding Hood "Pop-Up" Book (Blue Ribbon Books, 1934). A bit of an oddity as Blue Ribbon decided to make the name "Riding Hood" one word in their publication. Nice copy with relatively little spine wear, small corner nicks, very light scuffing/general wear. Good one from 1933. Has three pop-ups. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Mickey Mouse in Ye Olden Days - The Midget Pop-Up Book (Blue Ribbon Company, 1934) Condition: FN. This 1934 book features a lovely pop-up and is one of Mickey's most elusive adventures. With a guest appearance by "Prince Addlepate" (Goofy), it's a surprise that the Round Table survived Mickey! There is a small scuff at left base of castle on back cover, some scuffing, few edge nicks, overall light wear. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Et Le Prince Malalapatte Pop-Up Book - French (Hachete, 1934). Rare French edition, published in 1935 by Hachete. Sixty four interior pages, featuring black and white illustrations and text, with four full color pop-up pages. Measures 7.5" x 9.5" x .5". Includes a color Mickey inside front cover, which is repeated on the inside back cover. Some slight edge wear, and a small tear along the spine, but the interior pages and pop-ups are in great shape. Overall Fine condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Mickey Mouse in King Arthur's Court with Dust Jacket (Blue Ribbon Books, 1933). The second of the two 1933 oversized Disney Pop-Up volumes from Blue Ribbon, many collectors consider this to be the single most desirable book of the series. All four Pop-Ups in this copy are complete, extremely colorful and represent the Mouse at his finest. The book shows some "bowing" and it appears that there has been some re-gluing of loose Pop-Ups and spine tightening. The bowing has resulted is some slight front cover waving, bit of back cover creasing. Nice sharp colors and only the very slightest edge wear. The rare dustjacket is complete. There is some chipping at bottom of spine, single taped tear extending upwards about 1.5" from the bottom of the back cover; a few small edge/corner nicks, some scuffing; aging noticeable around edges/folds. Not Mint, but a solid copy of a "Holy Grail" book for many Pop-Up collectors. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Micky Maus Am Hofe Konig Arthurs Pop-Up Book with Dust Jacket - German (Micky-Maus-Verlag Bollman, 1930s). A testimony to the universal appeal of Mickey Mouse from his earliest days is apparent with this outstanding volume. Offered here is the German edition of Mickey Mouse in King Arthur's Court. American collectors know that the two large Blue Ribbon Disney Pop-Ups are among the most desirable 1930's Disney items to find -- and this copy, which is so much rarer than the its American counterparts -- is a stunner! Binding is very solid, all four Pop-Ups are complete, no cover fading, spine tightly attached. The rare dust jacket is likewise complete with some tape enforcement on the reverse of the jacket. Both book and jacket show some edge/corner wear, light overall wear. Really a gem. The book and dust jacket both grade Near Mint. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Mickey Mouse (Blue Ribbon Books, 1933). Slightly different in format and published two years earlier than their other character licensed Pop-Ups (1933), this is a nice, sharp Mickey volume. With virtually none of the cover "bowing" usually seen, the covers show only a tad of light scuffing and overall very light wear; bright cover colors. Superior copy.Has three complete Pop-Ups. Overall condition is Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Hop-la! Pop-Up Book - French (Hachete, 1934) Condition: FN-. Rare French edition of Mickey Hop-la!, published in 1934 by Les Editions Hachete. Sixty four interior pages, featuring black and white illustrations and text, with four full color pop-up pages. Measures 7.5" x 9.5" x .5". Includes a color Mickey and Minnie Mouse inside the front cover, which is repeated on the inside back cover (It repeats pop-ups from the U.S. Mickey and Minnie versions). Small tear on inside front cover. Some slight edge wear, and creasing along the spine, but the interior pages and four pop-ups are in great shape. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Mother Goose (Blue Ribbon Press, 1933). The collaboration between illustrator Harold B. Lentz and publisher Blue Ribbon Books produced a number of works animating fairy tales, Mother Goose stories, and Disney characters. Lentz was particularly skilled at isolating dramatic moments within a story and translating these into striking scenes. Blue Ribbon Books fought to increase book sales during the Depression. They pioneered the term "Pop-Up," zeroing in on the surprise and unexpectedness of turning a page and confronting gaping jaws, leaping mice, and flapping wings. This scarce illustrious volume features 96 pages of color and black and white illustrations, and four full-page, full color Pop-Ups by Lentz. Pop-Ups include Mother Goose, blackbirds coming out of a pie, Old King Cole, and Humpty Dumpty. There is some light edge wear and blunting to the corners of the cover, and a very slight spine split, otherwise this copy is in exceptional condition. The Pop-Ups are intact and perky. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Mother Goose (Blue Ribbon Press, 1934). Students of children's literature, illustration history, and historic books will certainly appreciate this classic edition of Mother Goose, The Pop-Up Mother Goose, with illustrations by Harold B. Lentz. Uncommon among early children's books, this volume has clean covers, tight pages, and a sharp corners. Plus the vulnerable (and delightful) Pop-Ups are intact and working. This slim volume features sixteen well-known Mother Goose rhymes. The text has many black and white illustrations and three double-page color Pop-Up scenes (flying mother goose, blackbirds in a pie, and Humpty Dumpty). In overall Very Good condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The New Adventures of Tarzan Pop-Up Book (Pleasure Books, 1935). The Lord of the Jungle is perhaps the most widely known of all adventure heroes, and this Tarzan volume is exceptionally nice. With only the most minor edge and spine wear, this is the nicest copy of this particular Pop-Up that we've ever seen. The 24 page hardcover, measuring 8" x 9", features art by Stephen Slesinger, and three full complete pop-up pictures. What an exceptional addition to any Edgar Rice Burroughs collection! In overall Near Mint condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Peter Rabbit - Midget Pop-Up Book (Blue Ribbon Company, 1934). Since Beatrix Potter created Peter over 100 years ago, he has remained a popular figure in children's lore. A natural for the Blue Ribbon series, this one has a nifty pop-up of Peter escaping the clutches of Farmer McGregor. The centerfold is loose, but the corresponding center pop-up remains securely attached to the pages. The scarcest of the Midget Pop-Up Books, this copy grades Fine overall. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Pinocchio (Blue Ribbon Books, 1932). While most of the world seems to believe that Pinocchio was created by Walt Disney, this large Blue Ribbon Pop-Up book from 1932 is testimony to the fact that our favorite wooden-nosed character had a proud existence before Uncle Walt. All four of the pop-ups are complete, and the thick stock used internally remains in great shape. Binding is solid. The covers do show wear to extremities, and there is some restoration work on the spine. A very desirable copy of a delightful pop-up book. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Popeye With the Hag of the Seven Seas (Blue Ribbon Books, 1935). Elzie Segar's Popeye stood side-by-side with Mickey Mouse in terms of his popularity in the early 1930s. Featuring both the Sea Hag and her Goon, this copy has a small taped area on the third Pop-Up; there is some spine/corner chipping, edge wear, some scuffing, and small area of pencil erasure on back cover -- overall light wear. Not a high grade copy -- but solid and good enough to "shiver me timbers". Has three pop-ups. This is the very same book that is pictured in Larry Jacobs' Big Little Books A Collector's Reference & Value Guide. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Popeye in Among the White Savages - Midget Pop-Up Book (Blue Ribbon Company, 1934). One of the very few cartoon characters during the 1930s who enjoyed popularity similar to that of the Mouse was Elzie Segar's Popeye. For Popeye collectors, the acquisition of the Midget Pop-Up is a real prize. This copy is exceptional, in Very Fine condition. The pop-up has some spotting; covers show only the very slightest of wear; upper-echelon copy with beautiful deep colors. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Puss In Boots (Blue Ribbon Books, 1934). This 1933 copy is highlighted by a striking copy of our hero, Mr. Puss In-Boots, snaring his favorite afternoon delight. Very solid volume with a bit of spine chipping, light cover scuffing, small nick near bottom of back cover; and light overall wear. Has three complete pop-ups. Overall Fine condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Silly Symphonies with Dust Jacket (Blue Ribbon Books, 1933). One of only two oversized Disney Blue Ribbon Pop-Up books, "Silly Symphonies" features adaptations of two early "Silly Symphonies" cartoons - "Babes in the Woods" and "King Neptune". Heavy square bound volumes, this contains four large and beautiful Pop-Up pictures. Best of all, the very rare dust jacket is present. The jacket is about as complete as you'll ever see - some scuffing/light aging (most noticeable around edges), wear around edges, some light creasing, single small back cover nick, small spot near top left hand corner of back of jacket, and overall light wear. The heavy interior stock shows only light aging and very light overall wear. As with virtually all copies, the weight of the heavy stock used has resulted in some weakening of the binding. There is no color fading on either the jacket or book cover. A book that most Disney collectors only dream about having, this is a superior copy of one of the best of all Disney books. The dust jacket is in Very Good to Fine condition; the book is Near Mint. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Terry and the Pirates (Blue Ribbon Books, 1935). The mid-1930s line of Pop-Up books published by Blue Ribbon Books of Chicago has long been a collector favorite. Using both popular fairy tales and well-known comic strip characters of the time, the idea of actually seeing a three-dimensional picture "Pop-Up" from the printed page filled readers with delight during the Depression. The popularity of their line was quickly noticed by other publishers and pop-up books remain a mainstay of American publishing today. Although diligent collectors can eventually locate copies of most of Blue Ribbon's Pop-Up books (although some, the Mini Pop-Ups and the larger oversized volumes, are particularly elusive), copies often have spine damage, coloring, or missing Pop-Ups. The Larry Jacobs Collection features a complete set of all the Blue Ribbon Pop-Ups, each with Pop-Ups fully intact and no interior coloring. A challenge to collect and a joy to possess, few character-related collectibles from the 1930s are as attractive or desirable as the Blue Ribbon pop-up books. Issued in 1935, The "Pop-Up" Terry and the Pirates seems to surface with less frequency than many of the other volumes. The front cover reveals the shadowing of some careful tape removal along the spine, some spine/edge chipping, and corner wear. Few light interior spots. A solid collectible copy. Overall condition is Very Good. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The "Pop-Up" Tim Tyler in the Jungle (Blue Ribbon Books, 1935). This 1935 issuance is in unbelievably nice shape. Showing only the slightest edge/corner wear, this is probably as clean and sharp a copy as you'll ever see. It is unfortunate that the lack of current popularity of Tim Tyler has resulted in some collectors overlooking this volume as the Pop-Ups are attractive ones. Has three complete pop-ups. Overall condition is Near Mint. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Les Trois Petits Cochons with Dust Jacket - French (Hachette, 1936). French Three Little Pigs Pop-Up Book with dust jacket. Underscoring the worldwide popularity that Disney's creations achieved in a remarkably short time, this French Disney publication by Hachette is a lovely Pop-Up volume from 1936. Printed on a quality stock featuring both color and black and white illustrations, all three Pop-Ups are present -- as is the rare dustjacket! The jacket shows only light wear to extremities, no fading and maintains nice sharp bright colors. Although not readily visible, there has been light support restoration provided to the binding of this volume. The print run on foreign volumes was considerably less than the American publications -- this is about as nice as you'll ever see! Overall grade is Apparent Fine+. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Bedtime Nature Library (The Platt & Munk Co., 1940). As popular as the writings of Thornton Burgess were during the early part of the last century, many collectors remember most fondly the Peter Rabbit collaborations between Burgess and Harrison Cady. Cady, whose children's illustrations remain his best known work, was a great talent, whose work also appeared in such diverse humor magazines as Judge and Life. The boxed set presented here includes the softcovered volumes of: Bobby Coon's Mistake, Reddy Fox's Sudden Engagement, A Merry Coasting Party, The Three Little Bears, Young Flash the Deer, A Robber Meets His Match, Paddy's Surprise Visitor, Peter Rabbit Proves A Friend. Each of the eight volumes in this 1940 Platt and Munk set appear to be unread, and each feature a combination of both color and black and white Cady illustrations. With no fading, it's a sharp box, with a single corner separation and some nicking/chipping at corners. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Famous Comics Boxed Set (King Features Syndicate, 1934). Veteran comic collectors will tell you that one of the most important advances in the field over the last decade was the decision by the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide to add a separate pricing section for Platinum Age books. This has served to highlight the importance and rarity of the earliest comic books. Offered by King Features in 1934, the Famous Comics Boxed Set is more often written about than actually seen. This boxed set of three -- Katzenjammer Kids, Barney Google and Little Jimmy -- is complete. Although the box notes "to read and color" this set has fortunately been only very lightly read and not colored. While inexpensive paper stock shows aging, pages remain supple. Book 3 has a couple of small cover edge nicks, Book 2 has a small piece missing from upper left hand corner of back cover. The box shows light wear at corners/edges. Really tough to find -- very attractive and unusual. Overall Fine condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Story Book Boxed Set (Simon and Schuster, 1949). Although most Disney collectors has seen individual volumes of the scarce small Golden Story Books produced by Simon and Schuster in 1949, boxed sets are extremely difficult to locate. This set includes both of the Disney titles in the series -- Mystery in Disneyville and So Dear to my Heart -- as well as the elusive Bugs Bunny's Treasure Hunt, and Tom and Jerry and Their Friends. The boxed set is completed by Horse Stories,The Cat Who Went to Sea, and The Merry Piper. All volumes are complete, with the Mystery in Disneyville and Bugs Bunny books showing marginally more wear than the other volumes. Most volumes show some spine/edge/corner wear, overall light wear. The box is complete, showing some edge separation, edge/corner wear, overall light wear. The box notes this is the "New Golden Story Library" and mentioned they were "Specially Selected by 'My Weekly Reader' Editors". This differs somewhat from other boxes we've seen which do not include this "Weekly Reader" notice. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Little Skeezix Books Boxed Set (The Rielly & Lee Co., 1926) Condition: Average VF. This boxed set contains three Skeezix paperback books by Frank O. King. The first book, Skeezix and Uncle Walt, published in 1924, shows some slight aging on the interior, and some edge wear on the cover. The cover is split and almost disconnected from the book. Skeezix and Pal, published in 1925, exhibits some minimal aging in the interior, but has bright, bold colors on the cover. Skeezix at the Circus, published in 1926, has some interior aging, although the pages still sparkle. The cover is clean and bright, with some very limited edge wear. All the books measure 7.25" x 9.5". The books average in Very Fine condition. The box has some chipping and edge wear, but the colors remain bright. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Library and Toy (David McKay Company, 1931). Cataloging the Larry Jacobs collection produced a number of eye-opening surprises -- and this was one of the most enjoyable. The Mickey Mouse Library and Toy does not contain a toy -- but does feature three Near Mint early David McKay Disney books: The Adventures of Mickey Mouse (1931), Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf (1934) and Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? (1933). All three books are in outstanding condition; they do not appear to have ever been fully opened. Binding is tight, and paper quality is wonderful. All have just a tad of corner bumping and the very lightest possible wear. We cannot imagine finding sharper, more beautiful copies. The box itself (which features a crayoned "1935" inside) is complete with no split corners, no tape, and no fading. A single small edge tear, some wear to corners, light edge wear, and few light scuffs. How do such things exist? This one is rare and outstanding! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Mickey Mouse Box (Whitman, 1939). Published by Whitman in 1939, the individual volumes featured in this boxed set occasionally surface -- but, due in large part to the inexpensive pulp stock used for the interior pages, locating sharp copies remains a challenge. Only the most advanced Disney collectors are aware that these five volumes -- Timid Elmer, Mother Pluto, The Ugly Duckling, The Practical Pic, and The Farmyard Symphony -- were also issued by Whitman in a boxed edition. The books themselves are just about as close to Mint condition as you'll ever see. The Mickey Mouse Box housing the books is so scarce as to be virtually non-existent. This one is complete - no fading, all corners intact, with no taping. There is some light spotting, foxing, and wear to the extremities. Truly exceptional - this is the only one we've ever seen. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Treasure Mine Books with Box (Whitman, 1956). This is a complete set of the Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse Club Treasure Mine collection. Published in the 1950s, the set includes 8 Mouseketales: Bongo (1948), The Three Orphan Kittens (1949), Donald Duck in Bringing up the Boys (1948), Mickey and the Beanstalk (1948), Johnny Appleseed (1948), Danny, the Little Black Lamb (1949), Mickey Mouse's Summer Vacation (1948), and Corky and White Shadow (1956). The box and all eight books are in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Box Set of Six Pinocchio Books (Whitman, 1940). Called "the most perfect animated movie" by many aficionados, there is no doubt that the release of Disney's version of Pinocchio was a high water mark for the studio. As with Snow White, one of the studio's major partners in producing books using the Pinocchio characters was Racine Wisconsin's, Whitman Publishing Company. Offered here is a stunning boxed set of their six "Story Paint" books. With each highlighting a major character (Jiminy Cricket, J. Worthington Foulfellow (what a great name!) and Gideon, the Blue Fairy, Gepetto, Figaro and Cleo and Pinocchio himself), the individual covers are real eye-catchers. Each volume is about as close to Mint condition as you'll ever see, with only the very slightest touch of spine wear. Completely uncolored, interior page quality remains quite good. The star of this show, however, is the stunning original box. Vibrant, sharp colors with no signs of any major wear. No corner splits, virtually no edge wear. There is a small nicked area at one corner and some very light box scuffing. Can't imagine ever finding a nicer one. A major addition to even the most advanced Disney collection. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Rub-A-Pencil Box Set (Saalfield, 1969). Issued by Saalfield in 1969, distribution on this Walter Lantz set was spotty at best -- which helps explain the scarcity of this item. Featuring a nice colorful cover illustration of Woody Woodpecker and other Lantz cartoon creations, all six books are present, including: Oswald the Rabbit, The Beary Family, Woody Woodpecker, Spook-A-Nanny (also featuring Woody), Andy Panda," and Chilly Willy. Each book is highlighted by a different vivid cover illustration. All are completely "unrubbed" and are about as close to Mint as you'll ever see. As a bonus, there is an extra copy of Oswald the Rabbit included! With only slight wear to the box, this is an exceptional example of an often-overlooked Lantz collectible. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Boxed Set of the Seven Dwarfs Books (Whitman, 1938). The release of "Snow White" in 1938 resulted in a flood of related Disney licensed memorabilia. There were a number of Snow White related books released -- by Whitman, Grosset and Dunlap and others -- both in the U.S.A. and overseas. This particular Whitman series includes a separate book for each of the Seven Dwarfs and Snow White herself. Printed on an inexpensive pulp stock with somewhat heavier stock covers, they were designed to be read and colored by younger readers. While individual volumes can be located, almost all show some coloring and wear. The Larry Jacobs Collection, however, presents us with perhaps the finest complete set to appear on the market in many years. The eight separate books in this boxed set show virtually no wear. The covers are nice and bright, interior page quality remains surprisingly good. The original box -- so elusive that even many top Disney collectors have not seen one -- is complete. Box lid images are sharp and clear and there are no corner separations. There are some light moisture markings, edge/corner wear, and a bit of chipping/scuffing to box lid. One corner is separated on bottom of box, and there is some moisture marking and overall light wear. Even in a collection of this scope, this particular item stands out. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Rootie Kazootie Picture Puzzles (E. E. Fairchild Corporation, undated). As television became a mainstay in American homes in the early 1950's, one of the most popular kid's programs was "Rootie Kazootie". Offered here is a wonderful boxed set of three Rootie Puzzles featuring Polka Dottie, Gala-Poochie, and Rootie. All three are complete with great sharp colors, and the box has no corner splits, no fading, and only the lightest wear. Rootie lives! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Tiny Animal Stories Box Set (Simon and Schuster, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. This gorgeous boxed set features 12 Tiny Animal Stories written in Dorothy Kunhardt's friendly and amusing manner. They are illustrated with charming miniature paintings in full color by Garth Williams. Significant as the first series in the Tiny Golden Library, the set is comprised of storybooks which measure approximately 2.25" x 3.25". The accompanying box measures 4.5" x 2.25". Delightful! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Tiny Golden Library Tiny Movie Stories Set with Box (Simon & Schuster, 1950). Crafted to look like the entrance to a movie theatre, this enchanting set of twelve tiny books is Walt Disney's Tiny Movie Stories. This original lithographed box with a slip cover, is in tremendous condition, with very little wear. There is a small tear at the bottom of the slip cover, and the cellophane window is torn in the center, otherwise you're not going to find one much better. The box measures 5.5" x 4.5" x 2.25". The set holds twelve tiny storybooks -- each featuring a story about beloved Walt Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Cinderella, Snow White, Dumbo, Pinocchio, Bambi, Brer Rabbit, and others. Each 2" x 3" book has wonderful little pictures in full color, by the staff of Walt Disney Studio. The books look as if they have never been opened. An absolutely charming set of books, with very little wear -- it's difficult to find an entire set like this. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Top-Line Comics Boxed Set (Whitman, 1935) Condition: VF/NM. Box set featuring three comics: Sappo, Freckles, and Bobby Thatcher. Box and books are in VF/NM. Not listed in Overstreet. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Top-Line Comics Boxed Set (Whitman, 1935) Condition: Books FN/Box VG+. Featuring Alexander Smart by Doc Winner, Bunky by Billy De Beck, and Nicodemus O'Malley by Ad Carter. Not listed in Overstreet. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Top-Line Comics Boxed Set (Whitman, 1935). Featuring Smilin' Jack, Little Joe, and Streaky. The box is in VG condition, the comics are FN with the exception of Little Joe which looks FN, but has a couple wormholes near the spine, so it grades VG overall. Not listed in Overstreet. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Treasure Box of Famous Comics (Cupples & Leon Company, circa 1930). Box contains five books Smitty, Reg'lar Fellers, The Adventures of Harold Teen, Dick Tracy and Dick Tracy, Jr., and Little Orphan Annie. Box measures 7.25" x 9" x 1.25". Books measure 6.75" x 8.5". The books are in excellent condition; the box has some edge wear. Overall condition is Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald the Driver Wind Up with Box (Linemar, 1950s). Toy cars and Disney characters have made a natural pairing over the years, and nobody took better advantage of this than Marx' Linemar division. Offered here is a high-grade Linemar Donald the Driver toy litho, featuring the maniacal Donald Duck at the wheel! Donald is driving a 7" long convertible with nice graphics of Minnie and Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Goofy and Donald himself along the outside of the car. This bright red model was distributed during the 1950s and is in Mint condition. Comes with the complete original box, which grades just below Near Mint. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Disney Dipsy Car with Box (Linemar, 1961). Mechanical Disney Dipsy Car, featuring Donald Duck. Includes original box. Made in Japan. Measures 5.75" x 5.75" x 3". From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Disney Dipsy Car in Box (Linemar, 1961). Mechanical Disney Dipsy Car, featuring Mickey Mouse. Includes original box. Measures 5.75" x 5.75" x 3". From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Race Car with Box (Lindstrom, 1930s). Our favorite mouse is behind the wheel of this mechanical racing car, manufactured by Lindstrom. Mickey puts the pedal to the metal in this light blue lithographed tin wind-up car, complete with its original box. The 4" car is sharp, with vivid color, and still very glossy. The Mickey Mouse figure has a bit of color loss. Otherwise, the tires are in great condition, and the wind up mechanism is clean and intact. Overall, in Excellent condition. The box is also quite nice, with very little wear, and only a small tear and paper loss on one flap. Still in Excellent condition. Burn rubber and win this snappy little sensation! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse The Driver Toy Car with Box (Marx, 1940s). This tin litho wind-up convertible car is driven by a dapper Mickey Mouse in a red bowtie. Manufactured by the Louis Marx Company, the car is glossy and bright, with images of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto along all sides. There are some light scratches; otherwise the car is in Excellent condition. Mickey is made of plastic and his head sits on a spring, which makes it wobble as the car moves. Some paint loss on Mickey, but his structure is tight, and the spring is clean. The box has a pristine look, with very little wear. All flaps are present. A magnificent Mickey masterwork! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney Dipsy Car with Mickey Mouse in Box (Marx, 1950s). This vintage toy features a plastic Mickey Mouse figure sitting atop an illustrated tin car. Mickey's head is on a spring, which makes it nod back and forth when the car moves. Measures approximately 5.5" x 6" x 3.5". Color images of other Disney characters are featured on the car including Pluto, Donald Duck, Goofy, Thumper, Minnie Mouse, and Mickey Mouse. It is marked "Walt Disney Prod." on the back and with the round "MARX Made In the United States" logo near the image of Thumper. The key for the clock-spring wind-up mechanism is included. The illustrations on the tin are vivid -- not faded or heavily damaged. There are a few very minor rubs here and there -- mostly to the edges. Box is in Excellent condition with hardly any wear, all flaps are present. Overall condition is Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mechanical Disney Express Train Toy with Box (Louis Marx & Co., undated). Tough to find late 1950s or very early 1960s tin litho Disneyland Express Train wind-up toy with its original box. The box measures 12.25" x 2.5" x 2.5" and is marked, "Mechanical Disney Express with Zig-Zag Action." The box is in Excellent condition. It shows some shelf wear and has a price tag pull on one corner. There are a few small tears on the end flaps, and the original owner's name has been signed on one side. Colorful toy consists of train engine and three train cars, all windows feature different characters including Mickey and his nephews, Minnie, Donald and his nephews, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Dumbo, Jiminy Cricket, and Chip & Dale. The train measures 12" long and is 2.5" tall. Each train car is marked "Disneyland." Toy is in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Amos and Andy Wind-Up Taxi Cab with Box (Louis Marx & Co., 1930). Tin Litho wind up taxi cab with original box. The box has fabulous graphics with some edge wear, a small hole and some writing in pencil on one side. A wonderful early Marx comic character item. The car is in Near Mint condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Coo Coo Car with Box (Marx, circa 1920s). From the 1920s through the 1950s, the Louis Marx Toy Company produced an innovative series of vehicles known variously as Crazy Cars, Eccentric Cars, Funny Cars, Whoopee Cars, Dipsy Cars, Coo Coo Cars, Tricky Autos and Back and Forth Cars. They were called those names because of the crazy, eccentric, cuckoo, tricky movements they made, whirling around in unpredictable patterns, to the delight of the children watching them. This 8" long lithographed tin wind-up Coo Coo Car, has the action of a bucking bronco with a butler like figure at the wheel, who stands up and falls back down in his seat. The wind up movement sends the jalopy into erratic spins. Both the box (with all flaps) and the car are in exceptional condition. Needless to say, the car is in working condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Dick Tracy Siren Squad Car with Box (Marx, 1949). The Louis Marx & Company produced this formidable 11" long, litho tin convertible "squad car" in the early 1950s. This friction driven toy auto has a battery-operated flashing signal light attached to the top. It featured graphics of Tracy at the wheel, and sitting next to him was Sam Catchem. Complete with the original box, which is in fantastic shape. The car itself is in Excellent condition, with a glossy finish -- we can't imagine you'll ever find a more beautiful example of this little treasure anywhere! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Dick Tracy Police Station with Car and Box (Marx, early 1950s). A highly sought and valuable Dick Tracy toy manufactured by Louis Marx & Company, complete with original box. This Police Station is a colorful litho tin which pictures Tracy and other characters. A 7" long, green, litho tin police car raced out of the police station when a wind-up siren on the side of the station was activated. Litho tin station measures 8.5" x 5.75" x 4". Box measures 9" x 6.5" x 4.25". Both in Excellent condition. Also included is the Dick Tracy Riot Car produced by Louis Marx & Company. This friction driven tin car has great graphics with "Police," "Riot Car," and "Dick Tracy" text on the exterior. Tracy is the driver, Chief Brandon is side saddle, with Sam Catchem and Junior riding along in the back seat. The body is in incredible condition, on the outside and underneath, with a trace of rust just below the license plate. Body is dark green. The underside of the car is in fine shape. A remarkably complete set, in fantastic condition! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
G.I. Joe Jouncing Jeep Toy with Box (Unique Art Manufacturing Co., 1940s). The G.I. Joe character first appeared immediately after World War II, but was a short-lived toy -- nothing like the doll produced almost twenty-five years later. The first incarnation was a smiling, silly-looking characterization of a soldier in a jeep. Manufactured by Unique Art, this wind-up lithographed tin toy features the original Joe comic military figure seated in a multi-colored jeep. The clockwork action causes the G. I. to bounce up and down as it moves forward. This toy is in good working order. The 7" x 8" Jeep is in immaculate condition, with very little wear. The paint is still glossy, and the bodies of Joe and the Jeep are in fantastic shape. The original box has little to no wear and is completely intact. The label colors still glow. A sterling example of this toy with its original box. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Jumpin' Jeep Toy with Box (Marx, 1947). This green and gold tin wind-up combat Jumpin' Jeep measures 6" long, and 4.5" tall, with a built-in key. Crafted by the Louis Marx & Company in 1947, this little vehicle displays very funny action -- it goes forwards then swings back in a circle and rears up on back wheels. This toy is in great shape, with very minor wear.The lithography is tight, and it still maintains its glossy finish. There is some faint oxidation to the spring housing underneath, but the body is in great shape. Original box (with all flaps present) and toy are in overall Fine condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Quick Draw McGraw Friction Car with Box (Marx, 1962). This 1962 Marx Friction Huckleberry Car and its original box are a great find and in Excellent condition. The box measures 4.25" x 4.25" x 2.25" and shows light wear, but is sturdy and unbroken with original staples in corners. Some slight soiling around the staples, but the colors are bright. Images on the box show Yogi Bear, Quick Draw McGraw and Doggie Daddy. The Quickdraw McGraw car is in working order, with a little brown coloring on McGraw's right side, and some very minute paint loss. Still glossy and colorful. Frankly, it will be hard to find better. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Milton Berle Car with Box (Marx, 1950s). Join Uncle Miltie as he brings you hours of fun with this Marx tin lithographed wind-up funny car. The colorful original box is also included. Toy is all tin litho, except for Berle's plastic cowboy hat. The body of the car is decorated with various phrases and sayings such as "Whirl With Berle," "Oh Milton! You're Wonderful!," and "Tele Vis Super Super". Toy has some tiny scattered paint nicks, otherwise remains bright and glossy. Measures 3.5" x 6" x 6.25" with built-in key. The box is nicely illustrated on all sides, and includes illustrations of the toy on the front and back, and Berle in front of a microphone on two side panels. The box has light wear, several light creases, and several small tears, but remains tight, with bright colors and all flaps present. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Uncle Wiggily Crazy Car with Box (Marx, 1935) Condition: FN. Louis Marx & Company was a leader in producing character cars featuring well-known personalities from children's books, radio and the comics. In 1935, they released the Uncle Wiggily He Goes a Ridin' Car, in which, for the first time, the driver's arms are lithographed onto the car rather than being separate entities. This 7" crazy car vehicle turns and rears while Uncle Wiggily spins his head. Some paint loss; overall Good to Very Good and working. Box has all flaps, but one inner flap is detached. Two sides of the box have small punctures. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Matchbox Car Group with Boxes (Lesney, undated). A group of 5 early Matchbox Series vehicles, including No.9 Fire Truck, No.14 Lomas Ambulance, No.39 Pontiac Convertible, (pale yellow with cream interior), No.60 Morris J2 Pickup, and No.62 TV Service Van. Each car includes its original box. All boxes are in Excellent condition, with the exception of No.14, which has a tear on the left flap. All cars are in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Matchbox Series: Tate and Lyle Sugar Refiners with Box (Lesney, 1960). Matchbox collectors are legendary for their zeal and devotion to their hobby -- and will recognize the scarcity of this piece. Offered here is a lovely Matchbox offering. Produced by Lesney in England, this is a nifty Tate & Lyle Sugar Refiners Truck. With original vivid blue colors, the overall condition is exceptional. There is just a tad of wear along top edge of back of truck. Box (stating "10 Sugar Container" on each flap) is complete with no fading; sharp box. Great addition to your collection! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mechanical Marvel Super Hero Tricycle with Box (Marx, 1968). Captain America wind-up tricyle, manufactured by Louis Marx & Company. Made in Japan. Box measures 4.25" x 2.5" x 4". Some slight edge wear to box. Toy in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Bringing Up Father Bisque Set with Box (George Borgfeldt Corporation, 1934). Set of three bisque figurines of Maggie, Jiggs and Nora. Figures are 4" tall and in great condition. Made in Japan. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck Double Toothbrush Holder (Walt Disney, c. 1936). Bisque Donald Duck double toothbrush holder. Made in Japan. Great image of the long billed version of Donald. Measures 4.5" tall. Figure is in very nice condition, with only a small amount of paint loss. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse 4" Bisque Toothbrush Holder Figurine (Walt Disney, 1930). This perfectly delightful vintage 4" tall Mickey Mouse bisque toothbrush holder with jointed arm is in fabulous condition, completely intact, with almost no paint loss. Mickey's tail is missing, otherwise you're looking at an absolute winner! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Bisque Musician Set in Box (Walt Disney, circa 1930). This three bisque set was manufactured in Japan. The 3.5" tall figures are hand-painted. Box has some discoloration on one side, otherwise in Excellent condition. The bisque figures are also in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Large Mickey Mouse Bisque Figurine (Walt E. Disney, c. 1934-36). The largest Mickey Mouse bisque figurine produced, standing a majestic 9.5" tall. Both arms are movable, and the tail is still present. Made in Japan, with an original label on the bottom of the base. Some minor paint loss, but it remains a very attractive example. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Band Bisque Figurine Set with Box (Walt Disney, 1930s). A set of four bisque Mickey Mouse Band figures. The four bisque Mickey Mouse figures each hold a musical instrument including a horn, drum, banjo, and accordion. These charming bisque figures were produced in the 1930s in Japan. There is some minor paint loss on the figurines, but they're still in great condition. The original box is in Excellent condition with sparkling color. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Snow White Seiberling Latex Statuettes with Box (Seiberling Latex, circa 1937). A number of different factors were responsible for the huge success of Snow White after its release in 1937: the large number of catchy tunes from the soundtrack, the quality of the first feature length animated feature, and Disney's influence on the American public. But whatever you ascribe Snow White's success to, the net result was a large number of spinoff merchandising products. One of the earliest was this lovely large latex set of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs produced by Seiberling in 1937. Snow White measures 9" tall, and the entire set presents a stark contrast to the smaller sets of bisques made by other companies. Snow White and all Seven Dwarfs are present. As with virtually all latex figurines of this vintage, all show cracking and some mis-shaping. Still, colors are sharP and all are complete. The dwarf figures are Fine to Very Fine, the ever so scarce Snow White figure is complete and Good. The oversized box is likewise complete with interior insert for each statue to fit in. While showing considerable wear -- edge/corner chipping, some corner separation, overall scuffing, light spotting, some taping -- finding a complete set remains a significant obstacle for Snow White collectors. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
B. O. Plenty Windup Toy with Box (Marx, 1947). Here is B.O. Plenty who has just arrived to present his Baby Sparkle with a gift. B.O., the husband of Gravel Gertie, was created by Dick Tracy's daddy, Chester Gould. The new baby created quite a sensation back in 1947, when Marx made this B.O. Plenty wind-up walking toy. This toy stands about 8.5" tall and is in Very Good and working condition. Wind the key in back and B.O. will teeter along, his hat bouncing along as he goes. This lithographed tin has a few spots of wear, but is good overall condition, with nice detail and color. The back has the Marx logo, plus the following: "By permission of Famous Artist Syndicate Copyright by Chicago Tribune". The original box is included, and it is in Excellent condition with all flaps present. B.O. Plenty and Sparkle were beloved comic characters of their day, and this classic Marx wind-up brings that era to life. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck on Trapeze Toy with Box (Geo. Borgfeldt Corp., 1930s). The desirability and collectibility of early Disney character toys is legendary. Many a friendship has been strained or lost in the pursuit of certain rare Disney toys. A toy such as this... Donald Duck on Trapeze. The early 1930s Borgfeldt celluloid toy offered in the Larry Jacobs Collection is perhaps the finest to be offered in years. The delicate toy is in remarkable condition; metal portions of the trapeze show virtually no wear and the celluloid long-billed Donald is completely intact and reflects only a few minute scuffs. The box is outstanding. Nice sharp colors with no fading. There are no corner/edge separations. Corners and edges show some minor nicking; couple of box top creases, one which extends along one side of bottom flap. Overall Very Fine condition. A truly classic toy for the those looking for the very best. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck Celluloid Wind-Up Toy with Box (Reliable Plastics Co., undated). A Donald Duck wind-up toy. This celluloid Donald Duck toy has unique movements designed to delight young and old. Packaged in colorful box featuring Donald Duck in same pose as toy. Box measures 4" x 4" x 6.5". The complete box exhibits some shelf and edge wear. Toy measures 6" high. Some very slight paint chipping, otherwise in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald and His Nephews Wind-Up Toy with Box (Marx, 1949). One of a series of windup toys made by Louis Marx and Company, this 1949 Donald and His Nephews is one of the most desirable. Due in large part of Carl Barks' comic book use of Huey, Dewey and Louie, the Nephews enjoy a large and devoted following. Offered here is one of the earliest Disney collectibles featuring the trio -- and their beloved Uncle Donald. Both the toy and the attractive box appear to be unused - about as close to Mint as you'll ever see. The easily-damaged plastic Ducks look just as they did under Christmas trees over 55 years ago. A wonderful collectible for the collector looking for the very best! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Ferdinand the Bull Wind Up with Box (Louis Marx & Co., 1938). Nice image of Ferdinand, includes rubber horns and a flower in his mouth that are often missing. This is a very difficult to find toy with its original box. Toy measures 7" x 3", box measures 3.25" x 5" x 6". Box and toy are both in Excellent to Near Mint. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Figaro Wind Up Tin Cat with Box (Marx, 1939). Inspired by Walt Disney's "Pinocchio," the craftsmen at Louis Marx & Company created this charming wind up tin cat, complete with original box. Produced in 1939, both the cat and the box are in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
George the Drummer Boy in Box (Marx, circa 1930s). Wind up tin litho in original box. Manufactured in the 1930s by Louis Marx and Company. Toy is working, and stands about 9 inches tall. Complete and totally original in perfect working condition. Some very light surface scratches, and one very light mark on the drum head where the drum stick hits the top of the drum, otherwise in Excellent condition. A really great little toy for your collection. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
G.I. Joe and the K-9 Pups Wind-Up Walker Toy with Box (Unique Art Manufacturing Co., 1940s). The original G.I. Joe was far removed from the well toned action hero he later became. To get an idea of how much, check out this tin litho manufactured by the Unique Art Manufacturing Company. G.I. Joe and the K-9 Pups is a 9" wind up toy, with a more comical version of Joe holding two cages, each carrying two cute puppies. The toy is in Very Good to Excellent condition. A little minor wear in a few spots on an otherwise glossy little number. The color is bright and the body has no dents or scratches. The box measures 3.5" x 3.5" x 9" with some slight soiling and a tear at one of the flap edges, a few flaps are missing; otherwise in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Little Orphan Annie's Dog Sandy with Box (Marx, undated). Toymaker Louis Marx capitalized on the celebrity of Little Orphan Annie to make his toys more attractive to young girls. Comic characters, with their clear outlines and graphic figures, made perfect subjects for brightly colored lithographed toys. This prize piece wind-up -- Orphan Annie's dog, Sandy -- measures 5" long. With very little scratching and almost no paint loss, this tin sensation is in Excellent condition. Includes Annie's suitcase. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Lone Ranger Wind-Up Toy with Box (Marx, 1938). This majestic tin litho is another great product manufactured by Louis Marx & Company, with the blessing of The Lone Ranger, Incorporated. The Lone Ranger, lasso in hand, sits atop his noble steed, Silver, in this approximately 8" tall toy. The toy has only some very minute paint loss, and maintains its bright color and gloss. When wound, the lasso spins. Mechanism works and all parts are present and in great condition. Also included is the original box, which is in incredible condition, with very little wear present. Near Mint, box is complete and excellent. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Pinocchio the Acrobat Tin Litho with Box (Marx, 1939). This 1939 tin litho toy with built in key includes a 7" tall tin litho Pinocchio with cardboard jointed legs. He is attached to a thin strip of tin that fits into a 16.5" litho base. The colorful lithographed tin base is illustrated with Monstro the Whale on top, and Pinocchio, Jiminy, Figaro, Geppetto, and Stromboli around the sides. This toy is working, and is in Excellent condition. Includes the original box (which has some neat restoration), it retains its luster and is complete and in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Pluto Roll-Over Wind-Up Toy with Box (Marx, 1939). "Wind me up, watch me roll over". This incredible collectible was manufactured by Louis Marx & Company in 1939, and includes both the toy and its original box. "Watch Me Roll Over Pluto" is a lovely lithographed tin wind-up toy that features Mickey's best friend in action. The toy itself retains its lustre, and is in good working condition. It has vivid litho color with some scuff spots on head, legs, and rear. The box is immaculate, color remains bright, some are detached but all flaps are present, and there is very little wear. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Wise Pluto Wind-Up Toy with Box (Marx, 1939). Look down the list of highly prized Disney tin toys and you're sure to find this Louis Marx Pluto wind up from 1939. Crouched low to the ground, with his muzzle firmly on the floor, Pluto knowingly sniffs along with a mischevious look on his snout, hence the title "Wise Pluto". Includes the original box, which by itself would certainly make a real collector's mouth water. The condition of the complete box and the toy are absolutely stunning. The lithographed tin toy has only the faintest of paint scratches, and maintains its brilliant glossy coloring. The rubber ears and tail are intact, and the underside of the toy is in Excellent condition also. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Porky Pig Toy with Umbrella and Box (Marx, 1939). This impressive tin litho toy with built-in key is 3"x 5"x 8.5" tall and comes in nicely illustrated box. The front and back panels depict Porky trying to impress Petunia, while another pig is in the background with a lasso. Right and left side panels depict Porky capturing butterflies. All flaps are present, the top flaps are detached. Bottom right of box has a small area of moisture staining. Box still displays nicely, all art remains strong. Porky Pig toy shows some minute scattered paint nicks, but remains totally bright and glossy. Toy still looks Excellent. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Range Rider Horseman Toy with Box (Louis Marx & Co., Undated). This hard-rocking Range Rider cowboy is a top shelf item. A colorful tin lithographed wind-up toy, rocks back and forth and lasso spins, mechanism works. Nice looking and clean. In original box, you'll have to gallop long and hard to find a higher grade piece. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Wind-Up Toy Bunny (J. Chein & Co., circa 1940s). In a red bow tie and red pants, this Chein tin wind-up bunny rabbit is dressed in his best hoping to find his way home to you. The paint is in overall good condition, two small rust spots on the front and normal vintage played with condition. When wound, he moves in a circle. This charmer measures 5.25" tall, and is in Very Good condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Wind-Up Toy Chicken (J. Chein & Co., undated). Tin toy manufactured by J. Chein & Company. In very nice condition, with only minor wear. The paint is bright and colorful. Some slight scratches and very minor paint loss on the feet. Measures 3.5" x 1.5". From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Minnie Mouse 5" Fun-e-Flex Toy (George Borgfeldt Company, 1930s). Among the earliest, rarest and most collectible of Disney toys are the delightful Fun-e-Flex toys. Manufactured by Fun-e-Flex and distributed by the George Borgfeldt Company in the early 1930s, they are distinguished by movable limbs (either covered wire or springs) attached to brightly painted wooden bodies separately attached heads. As you would expect, the relative fragility of the limbs, tail and head make finding exceptional examples a major challenge for the serious collector of Disneyana. Borgfeldt's toy line played a large part in making The Mouse and friends an indispensable part of American life during the early part of the Depression -- and their Fun-e-Flex figurines were a major part of their success. Any collector of early Disneyana will tell you that the cloth skirts on the early Borgfeldt figures are practically non-existent -- and for good reason. Using an inexpensive and occasionally poorly-sewn material, they inevitably were lost or destroyed by their young owners. This early Minnie Mouse, however, is an exception. Although showing some fading and wear, the original skirt is present. Minnie "name label" (with the Walt E. Disney copyright notice) is still intact on Minnie's stomach. The hat flower is no longer present nor is Minnie's tail. While the ears are present, it appears that they have been re-glued. Overall light wear. Although Minnie was produced in 1931, she doesn't look a day over 29! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Minnie Mouse 6" Fun-e-Flex with Tail (George Borgfeldt Company, 1930s). Dressed to kill, in a red hat and a brightly polka-dotted skirt, this four fingered Minnie awaits her new home with open arms. While the Minnie Mouse label just about her skirt line is only partially present, the "Walt E. Disney" copyright notice is quite clear; additionally, on the bottom of Minnie's wooden shoes, the Borgfeldt label is complete while the Fun-e-Flex label is about 90% present. Minnie's tail is complete and the fragile ears show only minor wear around their edges. With sharp, bright colors, Minnie remains an outstanding example of this rare early Borgfeldt toy. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Large Fun-e-Flex (George Borgfeldt & Company, 1930s). Walt Disney's first licensee was George Borgfeldt & Company. They distributed a variety of wooden Disney characters under the "Fun-e-Flex" name. All the parts of this wonderful doll are made of solid wood and are entirely jointed. The condition of this piece will astound you. The body is complete, with no dents or scratches, the jointed limbs are all in working order, and the colors sparkle. The Mickey Mouse label is intact, and fully legible. Includes the tail, which is also in great condition. It looks brand new! This sweet wooden toy would put a smile on anyone's face. Measures 9" tall with movable arms and legs. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse 6" Fun-e-Flex Doll with Tail (George Borgfeldt Company, 1930s). Well, life in the Disney toy world doesn't get much better than this! With vibrant colors, this 6" tall Mickey is preparing to welcome his new owner -- and a lucky owner that will be. The Mickey Mouse label with the Walt E. Disney copyright located above his trademark red shorts is complete -- clear and unfaded. The Borgfeldt label on the sole of his right foot is complete and the Fun-E-Flex label on the bottom of his left is about 70% present. Mickey's tail is original and complete. There is a small amount of chipping around the black portion of Mickey's upper torso and some very light wear to his ears. Uncle Walt would be proud of this one. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse 4" Fun-e-Flex Wooden Doll (Walt Disney Enterprises, 1930s). Four inch tall wooden Mickey Mouse doll. In Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Bozo the Clown Phonograph with Record and Box (Transogram, 1969). This attractive Bozo the Clown Phonograph was licensed by the Larry Harmon Pictures Corporation, and manufactured in 1969 by the Transogram Company. Constructed of plastic, this phonograph plays small 4 inch records. One record is included. This record includes the tunes "The Farmer in the Dell," and "This Little Piggy Went to Market". The box has a bit of wear. The phonograph is in Excellent condition. Instructions and original box are included. A must have for Bozo and vintage record collectors. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Talking Bugs Bunny with Box (Mattel, 1960s). During the early 1960s, Mattel produced a small line of plush talking figures. With an elastic pull string, Bugs would spout one of ten pre-recorded phrases. Housed in a large box measuring nearly 20 inches tall, this is the rabbit to have. The "wascally wabbit" is in great shape -- he appears to have never been used, while the complete box shows light wear and aging. The toy works and Bugs speaks very clearly, which is uncommon. For all prospective buyers, "ears to you!" From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Knickerbocker Donald Duck Doll (Knickerbocker, undated). Composition doll with velvet costume and busby hat. It comes with it's original tag, around Donald's neck. Height is 10". There is some paint crazing and Donald's head is slightly loose but is still attached to the internal elastic. Still in extremely nice condition, this is one of the finest examples we have seen of this scarce toy. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck Camera in Box (Herbert George Company, 1946). The Herbert George Company produced this delightful Donald Duck film camera in 1946. The front of the camera reads, "Donald Duck, Walt Disney Productions, Herbert-George Co., Chicago". There is an image of Donald Duck on the back of the camera, shooting a photo of his nephews. The box has some edge wear and slight tears, but the colors are vibrant. Camera is in Excellent condition, with the strap still attached. Comes complete with original operating instructions. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Favorite Funnies Printing Set (SMECo, circa 1930s). Favorite Funnies Printing Set, complete in the original box with 14 ink stamps, which are comic strip characters of the '20s and '30s. Some nicks and scuffs, but the box remains bright and tight. Measures 10" x 11" x 1". The stamps feature Dick Tracy, Junior Tracy, Orphan Annie with Sandy, Daddy Warbucks, Smitty, Herby, B.O. Plenty, and Punjab, among others. Stamps have been used otherwise in Excellent condition. Includes are two ink pads, original paper, and an empty package of Superior Crayons. The pad has extensive ink stamping and coloring, and trace of tanning. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Bubble Buster Bubblets (Kilgore Manufacturing, 1935). Box of rubber disc bubblets for use in Mickey Mouse Bubble Buster. Manufactured by Kilgore Manufacturing Company. Box measures approximately 3.75" x 2.25". Includes bubblets. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Christmas Lights (Noma Electric Corporation, 1936). A wonderful example of the wide range of items licensed in the 1930s by Walt Disney, these 1936 Noma Christmas lights feature a variety of Disney characters: Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Minnie Mouse, a lovely long-billed Donald -- and found their way into thousands of homes during the holiday season. All lights, lovingly used, are present as is the attractive "fold out" picture on the inside of the box. The exterior of the box makes a great display - great colors, great design; no split corners; some wear to extremities. It may not be Christmas today, but what a great way to keep that Christmas spirit! Overall grade is Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Funny Facts Electric Quiz Game (Walt Disney Enterprises, 1935). The most famous animated cartoon character of all gets his own electric quiz game, courtesy of Walt Disney Enterprises and the Einson-Freeman Publishing Company, producers of puzzles and games during the 1930s and 1940s. Includes the original game cards, terminals and light up bulb. Measures 8.5" x 9.5" x 2.25". In Very Good condition, there are less than ten known to exist. Spine may have been professionally repaired. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Library of Card Games with Box (Russell Manufacturing Company, 1946) Condition: Mint in Box. Issued by the Russell Manufacturing Company in 1946, this package includes 6 individually boxed game decks: Bambi, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Pinocchio, Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, and Three Little Pigs. In original cardboard container. Edge wear, blunted corners and one small tear on upper right edge of the cardboard container. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Library of Card Games with Box (Russell Manufacturing Company, 1946). Six volume Mickey Mouse Library of Games in holder, featuring Donald Duck, Pinocchio, Mickey Mouse, Bambi, The Three Little Pigs, and Snow White character games. Game volumes are in Good condition with some edge wear and rubbing. Holder has edge wear and the front flap is loose. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Magic Slate (Walt Disney Enterprises, circa 1930s). Magic slate by Walt Disney Enterprises. The pen is missing, and there is some wear on the slate, but do you really think you can find a nicer one? From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Musical Top with Box (Geo. Borgfeldt Corp., undated). Offered here is a rare item -- the large, "musical" Mickey Mouse toy top -- the kind with a lever at the top that can be pumped to accelerate the top. The top is in great condition, with absolutely charming graphics featuring Mickey; the colors are deep and vibrant. The top itself measures roughly seven inches in diameter. The extremely rare box is also included, and all flaps are present, although one is detached, one flap is nearly detached, and there is tape reinforcing other flaps. The box has many scuffs, dings, and a few tears, but no puncture damage; it measures 7.5" square. The toy grades Very Fine, the box is in about Good to Very Good condition.
Magic Movie Palette (Walt Disney Enterprises, undated). Fun Christmas present from Walt Disney Enterprises, featuring an animated wheel with Mickey Mouse on one side, and Minnie Mouse on the other. Full color exterior and interior art. Measures 5.5" x 8". In great condition, Near Mint overall. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Party Horn (Marks Bros., 1930s). Manufactured by Marks Brothers of Boston. Measures 7" x 2.75". Some slight paper chipping at the mouth of the horn, otherwise in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Pencil Case (Dixon, undated). Because this item was made of cardboard, few of these pencil cases have survived over the years. This die cut case shows Mickey Mouse in his classic pose. The box reads "Copyright Walt Disney and Dixon #2760," and features a drawer inside the case. Includes an original Mickey 7" ruler and the original unused pencils. Measures approximately 8.5" x 6". In Very Fine condition with some edge rubbing, and a small hole on the back side. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Safety Blocks in Box (Halsam Products Company, 1930s). One of the greatest accomplishments in terms of blocks during the 1930s was the Halsam Products Company's agreement with Walt Disney. Under the Disney license, Halsam produced Mickey Mouse Blocks, and a set of alphabet spelling blocks under the very creative title of "Disneyland". This complete set of sixteen multi-colored wooden blocks are bright and cheery, and feature letters on one side, and images of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow on the other. Complete with the original box, this set is in unbelievable condition. Some wear along the box edges, otherwise in Very Good condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Baby Spoon and Fork in Box (Fairfield Silverplate, circa 1930s). This silverplate baby spoon and fork set was produced by Fairfield Silverplate in the 1930s. The handle of the fork is engraved with an image of Mickey Mouse, and the spoon handle is engraved with Minnie Mouse. The back of each utensil is marked "Fairfield Silverplate". They are both approximately 4" long by 1" wide at the ends. Both of them are in Excellent condition, with a little bit of oxidation apparent. The rare box is exceptionally clean, with little wear. A rare and hard to find item, especially in its original box. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Silverplate Cup in Box (International Silver Company, undated). Mickey Mouse cup, manufactured by the International Silver Company by exclusive permission of Walt Disney Enterprises, in the rare original box. Box measures 3.5" x 3.5" x 2.25", with some edge wear and slight chipping. Cup measures 1.75" x 2.5". From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Movie Projector with Box (Keystone Manufacturing Company, 1934). Even in a collection of the quality of the Larry Jacobs Collection, certain items are so visually attractive that they stand out from the rest... and this is the case with the Keystone Mickey Mouse Movie Projector. Produced in 1934 by the Keystone Manufacturing Company in Boston, the large illustrated box features among the most attractive early Disney images we've seen. The projector itself is complete and features two boxed Disney films. Nearly as eyecatching as the box, the dark lime green metal projector features a nifty color name/image of The Mouse. With the original instruction book present, the projector shows only minimal wear. A close examination of the box reveals some chipping along edges/corners, corner separations, light scratching/scuffing; overall in excellent condition. If you want to impress the members of your local collectors club at their next meeting, this is the one! Absolutely choice vintage Disneyana. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Movie Jecktor with Box (Movie Jecktor Company, 1935). Produced by the Movie Jecktor Company in 1935, the Movie Jecktor was one of the neatest Mickey Mouse toys of its day. Made with a fairly substantial gauge tin, a hand-turned reel of pictures (film) could be projected on to a screen or wall. Surprisingly popular, Movie Jecktor produced a wide range of films including several featuring well-known comic strip and movie characters (Tom Mix, Reg'lar Fellers, Tarzan, Winnie the Pooh, Don Winslow, Tailspin Tommy and many others). The Movie Jecktor offered here is a sharp one -- the Mickey Mouse decal on the top of the projector is unchipped and features sharp colors; projector shows only light overall wear. Such a nice Movie Jecktor is a great find -- and made infinitely more so by the presence of the original box! The box measures 8" x 11" x 5.5" and is basically complete, with only a single interior flap missing. It does show considerable wear: a few small tears, scuffing, edge/corner wear, aging cardboard stock. With a Disney Three Little Pigs reel mounted and ready to roll, all you need is the popcorn! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Movie Jecktor Films in Box Group (Movie Jecktor Co., circa 1930s). Twelve film strips manufactured by the Movie-Jecktor Company. Eleven boxed, one film unboxed. Boxes measure 1" x 1" x 4.25". Average in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Playstone Funnies Kasting Kit (Allied Manufacturing, 1936). One lucky kid got this fabulous set on a special occasion, and what a day that was! Manufactured by Allied Manufacturing, this kit has everything you need for making and coloring life-like figures of Famous Funnies characters. The box has a tiny bit of shelf wear, but the color is brilliant and like new. The kit includes two molds (Dick Tracy and Moon Mullins), two previously molded Playstone figurines (Dick Tracy), six paint cubes, genuine Playstone casting powder, a mixing cup, a scoop, and a brush. Also includes the original instructions. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Pluto Fisher Price Pop-Up Kritter Toy (Fisher-Price Toys, circa 1930s). Hot diggety doggety... let's have fun! This beautiful 1930s Pop-up Pluto Kritter Fisher Price toy is made of wood and painted yellow, black, and red. The toy is still tied together with the original strings. Pulling on the rings underneath it will make him dance in all directions. Incredible condition with very slight age wear. Truly a great collectible for both toy and Disney enthusiasts. The paddle reads "Fisher Price Toys - Pop-up Kritter w/ pat. #1601,983 made in U.S.A Mickey Mouse's Pal Pluto" Walt Disney Enterprises. Includes original instructions. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Popeye Christmas Tree Set (Reliance, 1936). Produced by Reliance during 1935 and 1936, these Popeye Christmas lights are a real prize for any collection. Housed is an attractive box featuring Popeye and Wimpy (who even at Christmastime finds time for a hamburger!), all lights and the foldout display picture are also included. The box is in fine shape with no torn corners, virtually no color fading, and a minimum of wear. The images are nice and sharp. As with so many items in the Larry Jacobs Collection, this is an exceptional piece. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Popeye Where's Me Pipe? Party Game in Box (Whitman, 1937). This Whitman Publishing Company/King Features Syndicate co-production, Where's Me Pipe? Popeye Party Game, comes complete in original box. The box shows some typical age wear and all of the pipes have been cut out. You'll find a few pin holes in the Popeye playing surface -- played much like pin the tail on the donkey game, but the game doesn't seem to have been played with a lot. A great collectible for the Popeye enthusiast! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Rootie Kazootie Magic Set (Zenith Toy, 1950s). Fans of "Rootie Kazootie" will be pleased to see a number of Kazootie-related items in the Jacobs collection. One of the scarcest in this particular Zenith Toy set. Seldom seen, the wonderful color box illustration of Rootie, Polka Dottie and Gala Poochie will bring back all kinds of great memories for early television fans. The box is complete; no fading, sharp colors. There are a couple of edge tears, some wear to extremities. Most of the interior magic tricks appear to be present (and the metal pieces show no rusting). Great addition to a collection. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Rootie Kazootie Word Game (Ed-u-Cards, undated). Stored in the original plastic package by The Toy House, this perfectly preserved card pack is Mint in Box. Measures approximately 2.5" x 3.5". From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies Christmas Lights (Noma Electric Corporation, 1935). A perfect companion set to the Mickey Mouse Christmas Lights, this set features some of the more seldom-seen early Disney characters -- Elmer Elephant, Clara Cluck, Robber Kitten -- as well as the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. It would be hard to find a nicer set than this, great colors with only light wear to the box; no split corners. The interior includes the colorful "foldout" picture and the lights reflect only the slightest wear. Feliz Navidad! Overall grade is Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney Character Xylophone with Box (Tudor Metal Products, 1950s). For your consideration -- a vintage toy xylophone made by the Tudor Metal Products Corporation in the late 1950s. This all tin Walt Disney Character xylophone measures approximately 12.25" wide x 4.25" high and is in beautiful Near Mint condition. No rust, dents, dings or scratches. It looks like it's never been played with! Vibrant colors and great graphics make this wonderful collectable even more desirable. The toy comes with the original box which is in great condition, with very little edge wear. Also includes the original song book and one playing stick. Add a little melody making to your collection with this delightful Disney offering. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald and Pluto Flip Reels Book with Paper Label - British (Collins, 1939). One of the highlights of the Larry Jacobs Collection is the carefully selected inclusion of a handful of non-U.S. Disney books. This beautiful 1939 English publication (Collins Publishing) is basically a large flip-book -- featuring five separated "flip sections" and 1,000 separate Disney images! Best of all, the original advertising banner remains intact and present on book. Volume shows very light edge/corner wear and just a hint of dusting. Exceptionally sharp cover image. Overall Very Fine to Near Mint condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Presents Bucky and Bo' - British (Dean & Son, undated) Condition: FN. While American collectors are keenly aware of the variety of Disney Big Little Books, many remain unaware of a similar series published by Dean and Son in London during the early part of the 1930s. Usually referred to as "British Big Little Books," offered here is a nice copy of Mickey Mouse Presents Bucky and Bo'. Featuring an inexpensive interior pulp stock, this differs somewhat from their American counterparts in that the pages are somewhat thicker -- and paper stock remains better than most Big Little Books you'll see. There is some overall light wear and possibly some spine strengthening work has been done. Not listed in Overstreet, there are less than 20 known copies of this very rare item. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Adventures of Mickey Mouse - British (George G. Harrap & Co., 1931). While the American version of this 1931 Disney classic would be a major addition to any Disney collection -- the British version (and with a dust jacket!) is just about impossible to find. Published by George C. Harrap and Company, the book itself is just about as nice as you'll ever see -- just the very slightest general wear; paper quality is excellent, binding is tight, colors are sharp. The rare dust jacket shows no fading. There is a bit of writing on the front of the jacket, about a half an inch chip at top of spine and a bit of overall jacket wear. You'll look for years to find a better one! Book grades Very Fine, dust jacket is Very Good. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Annual - British (Disney, 1938). Mickey and Minnie take center stage on this splashing cover for the Mickey Mouse Annual, published in 1938 by Dean & Son, Ltd. The interior features a single full color frontispiece, and black and white comic panel stories. Measures 6.25" x 8.5" X 2". The cover art is repeated on the front and back. This scarce book is in Fine condition with cumulative aging and cover edge wear typical of the grade. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Three Little Pigs - British (Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Limited, 1934). While veteran Disney collectors are familiar with the attractive Blue Ribbon Books edition of Three Little Pigs, offered here is the much scarcer British edition! Published by Mickey Mouse Limited in 1934, the wonderful cover illustration is truly reflective of the joy and spontaneity of the early Disney cartoon. With a pulp stock interior and black and white Disney studio illustrations, the square bound covers are made of a heavier slick stock. The spine is complete. Book has a few very light spots, some light aging - really a tough one to find! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Three Little Pigs - British (Blue Ribbon Books, 1933). One of the most popular early Disney cartoons, the variety of products spawned from the cartoon make it a textbook example of the studio's early understanding of character merchandising. This particular 1933 volume, published by Blue Ribbon Books, is a good example of the appeal of the Three Little Pigs. The Disney Studio fills this slick paged hardcover with both color and black and white illustrations. Binding is tight and interior paper quality is excellent. There is some light spine/edge and corner wear. The scarce dust jacket is complete, showing some foxing, chipping at top/bottom of spine and corners, with a small quarter sized piece missing from the top border of the back cover. Jacketed copies are extremely difficult to locate. Extremely early quality Disney! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
I Coniglietti Buffi - Italian (Edizioni Walt Disney - Mondadori, 1939). Italian Disney softcover book featuring Disney's Silly Symphony, "Funny Little Bunnies". This book explores the mysteries of the Easter rabbits and how they get ready for Easter -- making chocolate eggs and rabbits, decorating eggs, and weaving and filling baskets. Beautifully rendered with black, red, and purple illustrations, this delightful tale has a full color cover, which is also printed as the back cover. The book is in Good condition, with overall cumulative wear typical for the grade. The title page is loose, but just try finding a nicer copy of this book! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck and His Friends (D. C. Heath & Company, 1940). Any Donald Duck book from this vintage (1940) is a real find. Featuring Mickey, Minnie, the Big Bad Wolf, and Donald's Ostrich, it's a nice illustrated look of the major cogs in the Disney family. This one is solid and attractive, displaying a few small interior stray marks, along with some cover wear, very acceptable for its age. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck and His Nephews (D. C. Heath & Company, 1940). With the ever-popular trio of Huey, Dewey and Louie, this 1940 book has a nifty Donald Duck cover, and is in very nice condition with just a small amount of edge wear. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck Sees South America (D. C. Heath & Company, 1945). Possibly the longest of the series in terms of page length, this one has a different "feel" from the other volumes. Disney's World War II emphasis at stressing a positive relationship with South America is mirrored in this book as Donald visits Brazil, Chile, Peru, and other neighbors to the South. This is in really nice condition with just light wear overall. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Dumbo of the Circus (D. C. Heath & Company, 1948). The most difficult to find of the Heath series, the winning bidder will be rewarded not only with by a very sharp copy of this volume -- but also by the presence of the extremely rare dust jacket! Most Heath books were shipped without dust jackets. The book itself is the best copy we've seen, with a really sharp cover that's retained its gloss. The jacket shows considerably more wear, but that's not surprising -- and it is scarce! In fact, considering the book's condition and the presence of the dust jacket, this copy could be considered the pot of gold at the end of the D.C. Heath rainbow! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Here They Are (D. C. Heath & Company, 1940). The D. C. Heath Company in Boston licensed many of Disney's characters for a series of readers prepared for use in public schools. The series begins with simple readers aimed at the youngest of readers, while later volumes feature stories which required higher reading skills. Each volume is uniform in size and features lovely interior color illustrations of the Disney characters involved in each volume. While most surface on occasion, the Dumbo volume is considerably scarcer than others in the series. Published between 1940-1948, the Jacob collection includes all volumes in the series. All are complete, with good interior paper quality and solid binding. Issued in 1940, Here They Are features Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald, and many of the major Disney characters. In super condition with no markings, only light wear overall. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Little Pig's Picnic and Other Stories (D. C. Heath & Company, 1939). A potpourri volume of sorts, this one includes such early Disney adaptations as "The Grasshopper and the Ants," "Orphan Kittens," the "Old Mill," and others along with a couple of attractive Pluto stories. Shows some overall light wear. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Never Fails (D. C. Heath & Company, 1939). With the lovely Mickey Mouse cover, this is one of the most desirable books in the series. Aunt Matilda, Monty, and Morty join Minnie is helping Mickey along as he captures bears, whales, and alligators. The light overall wear is less than most anyone would expect of a well-taken-care-of book from 1939. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Pinocchio (D. C. Heath & Company, 1940). A recently released Disney film at the time of publication in 1940, this is one of the more popular volumes. Nice sharp copy, showing only the lightest of wear. Sharp book -- student usage makes nice ones tough to find. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
School Days in Disneyville (D. C. Heath & Company, 1939). Before there was Disneyland, there apparently was Disneyville! With Donald, Mickey, and a nice illustration of the Big Bad Wolf as Santa Claus, this is a nice solid volume that has aged little over 60+ years. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Water Babies' Circus and Other Stories (D. C. Heath & Company, 1940). Snow White's story is contained in one segment of this volume, which also includes the Water Babies. This is an early, seldom-seen Disney creation, with only light wear overall. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Andy Panda Goes Fishing (Rand McNally, 1940) Condition: GD/VG. Measures 5.5" x 6.75". Black and green illustrations on the interior. Some edge wear, surface wear on cover, and smudging on the interior. Signed by original owner on the first page. Two interior pages have been "enhanced" with green paint by an artistically-inclined youngster. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Life Begins For Andy Panda (Rand McNally, 1940) Condition: VG+. On Sept. 9, 1939, Universal-Walter Lantz released "Life Begins for Andy Panda," a play on an Andy Hardy film title. Rand McNally published this 5.5" x 5.5" book in 1940, based on the short film. Color and black and white interior illustrations. Some slight edge wear and slight tears on the cover at the upper spine, but the contents are strong. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Ave Maria with Dust Jacket (Random House, 1940) Condition: FN. Published by Random House in 1940, Ave Maria is an attractive hardcover rendition of the last segment of Disney's groundbreaking movie. Featuring lyrics by well-known poet Rachel Field, the illustrations in this hardcover volume are both in color and in black and white. The book itself is quite nice; binding is solid, paper quality is good, no spine lean; virtually the entire "gold tint" on the cover title is present. The uncommon dust jacket is complete; no fading. There is chipping along the spine, edge/corner wear, several pieces of tape on reverse of jacket, scuffing, overall wear. The book grades FN; the dust jacket is GD/VG. A nice addition to your collection! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Bambi with Dust Jacket (Grosset and Dunlap, 1942). One of the best-loved modern classics, Bambi, is brought to life in this hardcover edition, published by Grosset and Dunlap in 1942. A beautiful book with its original dust jacket intact, you'd have to search high and low to find this book in better condition. With its format and size, this little prize could be considered a precursor to the popular Golden Books which began being published shortly thereafter. Both the dust jacket and the book have almost unmentionable wear, and are both in Excellent condition. There is some pencil writing that has mostly been erased at the top of page two, otherwise the interior is bright, and clean. A princely book in pristine condition! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Bambi (Simon and Schuster, 1941). While copies of this large 1941 Simon and Schuster book occasionally surface, this copy is special for two reasons. It features both the elusive dust wrapper and all four of the seldom seen "Bambi Gallery" removable pages! The book itself is solid with some separation along two staples inside front cover. The "Bambi Gallery" pages are completely intact and the dust jacket is complete, showing wear at top/bottom of spine, tear/crease at top right hand corner and the expected edge wear. Sharp copies are tough to locate. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Thumper with Dust Jacket (Grosset and Dunlap, 1942). The impish rabbit Thumper thumps his way into his first book in this fine hardcover first edition published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1942. With its scarce dust jacket still present, this is a bright, pristine copy of a scarce title. The dust jacket has a bit of wear and a water spot, but it's still in great shape. The cover has some slightly worn corners and spine ends, otherwise it's a fine, fresh copy. Chock full of black and white and color illustrations, the interior pages bear little aging, and the binding is tight. An Excellent copy overall. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Boat Builders (Grosset and Dunlap, 1936). Published by Grosset and Dunlap in 1936, this is one of their most elusive Disney titles -- and especially so with dust jacket. The book's cover colors are nice, as is the paper quality. There is cumulative wear along the edges, a partial spine split, and considerable binding "looseness", although interior pages remain attached to cover. There are some light pencil marks on cover title. The rare dust jacket is complete, with overall light wear. This is a very acceptable copy of a very uncommon book -- and a superior dust jacket! The book grades Very Good, the dust jacket is Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Brave Little Tailor (Whitman, 1939) Condition: VF. Throughout the 1930s, Whitman's success at selling Disney titles resulted in their decision to market Disney through a wide range of formats. This particular series (10) books dates from 1938 to 1939. Using an inexpensive pulp stock interior (much like a Big Little Book - text on the left page, picture on the right on most pages), the cover colors were printed on a heavy cardboard stock. While copies of several volumes are not uncommon, the cheap production values make sharp copies difficult to find. The Larry Jacobs Collection includes all 10 volumes. Mickey's tale of bravery and courage is impressively told in this charming book from 1939. There is some light scuffing on the bottom half of the front cover and on the back cover, and a couple of light cover creases. The binding is solid. The interior stock shows aging. Overall light wear. Not listed in Overstreet. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Captain and the Kids - Famous Comics Cartoon Book Series (Whitman, 1934). Although similar in format to a number of Cupples and Leon publications from the 1920s, this Captain and the Kids book, published by Whitman in 1934, (the first of their "Famous Comics Cartoon Books" series), is more difficult to locate in nice condition. Printed on an inexpensive stock with a "lightweight" binding, this particular copy is one of the best we've seen. Binding is tight, interior paper quality remains supple. The spine is completely intact (no rips, no tears, no separation). Sharp cover colors. Light wear, overall condition is Near Mint. A superior copy of this scarce book, reprinting some choice Captain and the Kids exploits. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Story of Clarabelle Cow (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF/NM. Sharp copy with almost white pages! Most difficult to find with such great interior paper stock. Guest appearance by Donald Duck. Former owner's inscription on interior front cover, light overall wear; bright cover colors. Not listed in Overstreet. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Story of Dippy the Goof (Whitman, 1938) Condition: FN. With off white pages, this is a superior copy. With Mickey and Pluto (great picture Pluto disguising himself in a bear skin!), it's a memorable tale. Overall light wear. Not listed in Overstreet. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck with Dust Jacket (Grosset and Dunlap, 1936). For many collectors, finding any copy of this 1936 hardcover Whitman is a dream come true -- but for those looking for only the finest, look no further. With high quality pages, tight binding, and only the slightest of wear to the corners and extremities, it's hard to imagine a better one. The delicate spine is completely intact. The dust jacket is complete with no fading. There is some light scuffing (primarily along folds), a small spine tear, a small piece of tape on the back cover, and overall very light wear, but no fading! A major Donald Duck item in absolutely top-notch condition. Some years, Christmas comes early! The book grades Near Mint, the dust jacket is Fine. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,675; NM- 9.2 value = $4,875. (The preceding values are for the combined book and dust jacket in each listed grade). From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck Story Book (Whitman, 1937). Published by Whitman in 1937, copies of this inexpensively produced book are extremely scarce -- and, when found, invariably show significant wear. This copy is one of the very best we've every seen. Binding is tight, cover colors vibrant. All three staples are fully intact, and the cover edges show only light edge wear. Interior paper stock remains supple. A truly outstanding copy of a one of the earliest and most elusive Donald Duck books. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck Has His Ups and Downs (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VG+. A Walt Disney Picture Story Book. Full color illustrations accompanied by text. Measures 8.5" x 9.5". Cover has some edge wear, a spine split, slight scratches, and creasing along the right edge on the front and back. Cover art is repeated on the front and back. Contents are tanned with some slight smudging on several pages. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Story of Donald Duck (Whitman, 1938) Condition: FN. Possibly the most popular volume in the entire small Whitman series, the calm picture of Donald on the cover fails to reflect the typical Duck mayhew found inside! Very reflective on Donald's personality and his popularity in the 1930s. Some aging to interior pages, cover crease, overall light wear. Not listed in Overstreet. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald's Lucky Day (Whitman, 1939) Condition: FN. Story and pictures from the Donald Duck production. Measures 11.5" x 9.5". Cover has some edge wear, slight marring, creasing and slight smudging. Interior has a slight crease at the lower left edge running throughout. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald's Penguin - A Walt Disney Book (Garden City Publishing Company, 1940). Donald Duck receives a strange gift -- Tootsie, a baby penguin who turns out to be more trouble than she's worth! Published by the Garden City Publishing Company in 1940, this colorful book has illustrations in color and in black and white, accompanied by text. Measures 8.75" x 9.5". This wonderful gem of a book is in terrific condition, with minimal shelf wear to edges, a tad of surface scratching on the cover, and slight staining along the spine -- otherwise, it's in Very Fine condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Life of Donald Duck (Random House, 1941) Condition: VG. One of the most desirable of the early Donald Duck books, this keen 1941 Random House hardcover is Donald's "only Authorized Biography". Featuring both color and black and white illustrations, it also features guest appearances by Geppetto and Huey, Dewey and Louie! No Duck collection is complete without this one! Binding is solid, paper quality is quite acceptable. There is a name/date written on back of inside cover, and the first interior page (before title page) is missing. Covers show edge/corner wear, bit of scuffing, light overall wear. Solid copy of a major Disney book! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck in the High Andes with Dust Jacket (Artists & Writers Guild, 1943). The excitable duck visits South America and meets with many hilarious adventures in this hardcover book, produced by the Artist & Writers Guild in 1943. Based on the Disney feature production, "Saludos Amigos," this 32 page book is filled with full color and black and white images along with a text story. There's just a bit of wear along the cover edges, and the dust jacket exhibits some tearing along the corners, but the cover color remains vibrant. There is the slightest trace of aging, but not as much as you would expect of a book that's over 60 years old! Overall this is a tight, clean copy in Very Fine condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck and the Boys (Whitman, 1948). This keen 1948 Whitman book is highlighted by the artwork of legendary Disney artist, Carl Barks. Condition is quite nice -- paper quality is good, binding is solid; bit of overall light scuffing, corner wear. One of a small series of similar Whitman volumes, all were inexpensively produced. This is one of the more difficult books to locate by "the good Duck artist". From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck and His Cat Troubles (Whitman, 1948). Another of these neat 1948 Whitman books, this one also features Huey, Dewey and Louie, Donald's infamous nephews. Virtually all Donald Duck material from pre-1950 is difficult to find and this book is no exception. Solid book with just very light overall wear. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Dumbo of the Circus with Dust Jacket (Garden City Publishing Company, 1941). Often overlooked by collectors are the small number of attractive books published during the time period around the original release of "Dumbo". This large Garden City hardcover from 1941 is truly a gem. This copy has virtually none of the edge wear normally seen on copies -- and in fact it's difficult to imagine locating a copy of the book which shows so little wear. With the exception of some light corner bumping to covers, this copy is about as close to a Near Mint grade as you'll ever see. The scarce dust jacket is complete. There is some corner nicking, few small edge tears, bit of wear to extreme top of spine, small piece missing from very bottom of spine. Absolutely no fading. Pick this copy up and you'll never need to look for a better one! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Dumbo Song Book (Walt Disney Productions, 1941) Condition: FN. This full-length song book was a premium for Disney's 1941 classic feature, "Dumbo". This rare publication features over 100 song hits -- 42 from Disney productions and 58 other popular favorites, including "Pink Elephants on Parade," "Some Day My Prince Will Come," "Pied Piper of Hamelin," "La Cucaracha," "Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair" and "The Star-Spangled Banner!" An apparent giveaway offered by the Parker Pen Company, each song contains full lyrics and sketches. Its adorable cover features the punchy little pachyderm reading a copy of the song book. Not only is the book very difficult to find today, but very few high-grade versions of it exist. Measures 7.5" x 9.5". Each interior page is "enclosed" by a frame of nifty Disney illustrations. There is a small right corner edge chip, some light spine wear and just a tad of general wear, still a sharp copy. Often overlooked by Disney collectors, the Dumbo Song Book is a fascinating piece of Disneyana. Overall grade is Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Dumbo Little Library Golden Book with Dust Jacket (Walt Disney Enterprises, 1947). Walt Disney's appealing story of Dumbo, the little elephant with the enormous ears, is published here by Walt Disney's Little Library. Measures 6.75" x 8," and includes the original dust jacket cover. Brown/golden paper spine design with two column book list on back cover. The interior is nice and clean, with only light wear. Some wear at the edges of the cover, overall condition is Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Elmer Elephant Hardback Book (David McKay Company, 1936). Elmer Elephant was the first notable character since Disney's "Three Little Pigs" to become popular in merchandising. Because Elmer is shy and timid, the other animals tease him and push him around, until a fire endangers Tillie and he's the only one who can rescue her. Measures 6.5" x 8.75". Forty six color pages, with story and illustrations by the staff of the Walt Disney Studio. The cover is worn at the edges, with a slight tear at the lower portion of the spine, but contents are bright and the color shines. In Very Fine condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Hankyventures - All Six Handkerchiefs Present! (Hermann Handkerchief Company, 1939). One of the most unusual Disney books published in the 1930's (1939) was Hankyventures. Produced by the Hermann Handkerchief Company, the book is bound with a colored cord and features interior color pictures/poems of six major Disney characters (Dopey, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto and one of the Three Little Pigs) with an inserted handkerchief of each inserted on each page. The copy offered here is complete -- all six handkerchiefs are present and none have been used or removed from the book! Overall condition is really nice. Original cord is present, no rips/no tears, no writing; book has not been folded, no fading. Bottom corners of back cover show some spotting, overall light scuffing, light wear. By far the best we've seen. Overall grade is Very Fine/Near Mint. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Hiawatha with Dust Jacket (David McKay, 1937). Many collectors are familiar with the lovely Linen-Like edition of Hiawatha published by Whitman in 1938. Much scarcer is this wonderful copy of the David McKay hardcover edition of the same title from 1937. Measuring about 9.5" x 10.5" inches, this nifty hardcover book features lovely color illustrations on every page. Overall condition is excellent -- paper quality remains good, binding is tight, no writing, no page tears. There is a tad of rubbing just at top/bottom of spine, bit of corner wear. The rare dust jacket is complete. There is a small tear along upper front cover border, two or three very small nicks along upper edge of back cover jacket; some wear along top/bottom of spine, bit of scuffing, some light cover "waving'" along bottom half of both front and back covers from moisture (no spotting) and light overall wear. A very difficult book to find in any condition. You'd look a long time to find a better one. The book grades Very Good to Fine, the dust jacket is Very Good. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Little Orphan Annie A Willing Helper (Cupples & Leon, 1932). Pioneer comics publisher Cupples & Leon was the most successful publisher in the first decades of the 20th century in packaging newspaper comic strips into "book" form. Their fascinating books popularized newspaper reprints collections -- which would evolve by the mid-1930s into comic books. Cupples & Leon created a slightly different, smaller format for the Orphan Annie collections around 1930 -- these are among their most appealing books and very collectible. In Little Orphan Annie A Willing Helper, Daddy Warbucks loses his last cent and he and Annie are homeless when their house burns down. This book reprints daily Little Orphan Annie comic strips from 1931. This scrumptious copy measures 8.5" x 7", and is in fabulous shape. The cover is clean and bright, with only the slightest corner bumping and edge wear. You're not likely to find a better copy of this beauty anywhere! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf Softcover (David McKay Company, 1934). From the Walt Disney "Silly Symphony," comes this 32 page book, filled with color and black and white illustrations, accompanied by text. Measures 7.75"x 10". The cover art is repeated on the front and back. The front cover has some edge wear, several scratches, some staining, and spine wear, but remains bright and clean. Title page has some pencil markings, and a light signature by the original owner. Many interior illustrations have been colored in by an enthusiastic youngster. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Book (Bibo and Lang, 1930). The first Mickey Mouse book, published in 1930 by Bibo and Lang, makes this a truly key artifact. It measures 9" x 12", and contains drawings by the Walt Disney Studios. This is the even more scarce first printing, which uses the words "Kill him" in a song (referring to the big bad villain) that were removed from later printings. There is just slight shelf wear, a small tear at the bottom of the cover, minute splitting at the bottom of the spine; otherwise this jewel is in Excellent condition and contains all pages, including pages 9 & 10, which are often missing. The original owner's name is penciled lightly across the top of the front cover. Printed in the U.S.A. Overall condition is from Very Good to Fine. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $1,150; FN 6.0 value = $5,400. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Story Book (David McKay, 1931). Take some lovely black and white frames from early Mickey Mouse short films, and put them together with text, and small flip book drawings of Mickey doing the Charleston, and you'll have an idea of what's inside this delightful Mickey Mouse Story Book, published by the David McKay Company in 1931. This 62-page softcover book, measuring 6.25" x 8.5", is in Excellent condition. With only minor cover wear and creases, the binding is tight and the edges sharp. The interior pages are creamy white, with very little aging apparent. A clean, tight package altogether. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Stories (David McKay Company, 1931). Published in 1931 by the David McKay Company, this softbound book is chock full of wonderful black and white images taken directly from early Mickey Mouse cartoons. Printed with a cardboard cover, it's amazing that any of these books could be found in this condition. Measuring 6.25" x 8.5", this book is in Excellent shape. Only one small tear and very minimal edge wear on the front cover can be mentioned. The cover colors still shimmer. The interior pages have some slight aging apparent, but they are still supple and the binding is tight. This book should certainly be considered by a serious Disney or Mickey collector. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Movie Stories (David McKay Company, 1931). One of the earliest and scarcest of David McKay's Disney publications, this 1931 copy of Mickey Mouse Movie Stories is reflective of the popularity of the movie Mickey. Printed on a good quality stock, it features great black and white illustrations taken from Disney's early Mickey Mouse cartoons. Although repaired along the right side of the spine, the spine is complete; no cover fading, wear along edges/corners, light overall wear. McKay's Disney publications did not enjoy the same wide distribution as the early Whitman books -- and, as a result, are more difficult to find. An attractive copy from the pioneer days of "The Mouse". From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Adventures of Mickey Mouse (David McKay Company, 1931). The David McKay Company in Philadelphia was one of the first publishers to see the potential profitability of Walt Disney's new rodent sensation. Published in somewhat different formats, this particular copy of The Adventures of Mickey Mouse, dating from 1931, features lovely different color illustrations on both the front and back covers. Slightly smaller than some editions of this volume, this one is complete with extremely scarce dust jacket. The book, in Very Fine condition, shows just light overall wear (some bumping at corners) while the jacket -- which shows no fading -- is chipped at top/bottom of spine and corners and a bit along folds, and has some small edge tears. The first and last interior pages -- which form a large continuous color illustration the inside covers -- are complete. For some reason, McKay used a lighter stock for those pages and, in many copies, they are damaged. Fortunately, these remain fully intact. Extremely early and printed in color, no Disney collection is complete without the McKay book.From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Adventures of Mickey Mouse (David McKay Company, 1931). Presented here is a slightly different edition of the 1931 David McKay volume. Slightly larger than the above jacketed edition, this hardcover features a single front cover illustration (no back cover illustration) and was issued without dust jacket. Binding is solid, paper quality remains quite good; attractive color artwork. This superior Near Mint copy has a bit of scuffing near the bottom border of one interior page, and just light wear overall. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Adventures of Mickey Mouse Book #2 with Dust Jacket (David McKay, 1932) Condition: NM. A beautiful copy of an early Disney title, by the staff of the Walt Disney Studios. Color interior illustrations with text. Measures 5.5" x 7.75". Some slight aging on the interior, but the images are vivid and bright. Covers have some modest edge wear. The book is Near Mint, and one of the nicest in existance. The dust jacket has very little edge wear, a small tear at the bottom, and clipped corners on the interior, still the color remains vibrant. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Book No. 2 (David McKay Company, 1932). Very similar in format to the popular Cupples and Leon books of an earlier time, collecting the McKay Mickey Mouse is a major challenge. The softcover format and the inexpensive production of the McKay books lends to their scarcity. Published in 1932, this volume is complete. Interior paper quality is quite good. The binding is relatively tight with no rips/tears. There is some foxing/spotting on front cover (but not on back cover), with some minor edge/corner wear, small nicks at corners, light spine wear. Overall, an extremely nice example of a very early Disney publication. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Movie Stories Book 2 (David McKay Company, 1934). Generally considered to be more difficult to obtain than the first volume, this oblong David McKay volume from 1934 is complete; interior paper quality is good, binding is okay -- heavy stock paper used generally results in some looseness to binding. Child's markings on back of title page, inside front cover and first interior page. Binding wear at top/bottom of spine, couple of small holes in spine. Pencil markings on back cover, some faint cover crayon markings, light scuffing, edge/corner wear. A presentable copy of an early and scarce early Mickey Mouse book. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse (Whitman, 1934). One of the most attractive of the early Mickey Mouse volumes, this Whitman book from 1934 reprints, in full color, 34 pages of early Mickey Mouse Sunday strips! Interior paper quality is good -- some aging, but still relatively supple; real sharp interior color. Covers show no fading; there is some spine chipping, overall cover wear; small tear along extreme left hand edge of back cover. Displays well; great addition to a choice Disney collection. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
40 Big Pages of Mickey Mouse (Whitman, 1936). This book is extremely rare and almost never offered for sale. A Near Mint copy of this scarce Disney title recently sold for $3,800 on eBay. It reprints Mickey Mouse Magazine #1 with no ads and a different cover, although it has slightly different text and is slightly smaller. Measuring 10.25" x 12.5" with 44 pages of puzzles, games and pictures, the condition is Very Fine, with slightly aged, but still supple pages. An incredible collectible and scarce in any condition. Overstreet 2005 VF value = $1013. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse and His Horse Tanglefoot with Dust Jacket (David McKay, 1936) Condition: FN. Mickey at his best! This nifty 1936 David McKay hardcover is one of the tougher McKay Disney's to find in nice shape. Printed in nice sharp full color, this one's a keeper. Interior paper quality is quite nice, binding is tight, no spine lean. Three or four pages have a minor edge tear, word "Christmas" penciled inside front cover (with an ink mark underneath), light overall wear. Book cover is nice -- good sharp cover illustration, no noticeable scuffing; some expected wear to edges/corners of cover. Although showing wear, the rare dust jacket IS present! There are several edge tears, some creasing, chip out of bottom of spine, some corner/edge chipping, small bit of tape on 3-4 spots. Not a mint jacket, but this one is really difficult to find. This one's worth keeping! The book grades Fine, the dust jacket is Good. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse A Stand-Out Book (Whitman, 1936). The rare, die-cut cover is the first thing you notice about this first edition hardcover published by Whitman in 1936. This book measures 7.25" x 8.25". There is a little edge wear at the corners, a tear on the inside front cover at spine, and the first page is loose. Still a nice copy and a great collectible! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
A Mickey Mouse Alphabet Book From A to Z (Whitman, 1936). Mickey walks between signs reading "From A to Z," on the cover to this Whitman Publishing Company book #936. The cover art is repeated front and back. Measuring 7" x 9," this beautiful copy has 32 stiff interior pages, printed in black and red. This book tells a story using the letters of the alphabet to tie things together and characters featured are Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Horace, Clarabelle, and a Pegleg Pete-like villain, "The Robber." The pages feature full page art to go along with each letter of the alphabet, plus text describing the scene. The inside front cover has a designated area for the owner's name and address, which was filled in in pencil and pen and ink. The cover and contents are lightly aged (they're nearly 70 years old!), but quite clean. This is a very solid copy of this scarce book, in Very Fine condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
A Mickey Mouse ABC Story (Whitman, 1936). Very nice copy of a very scarce early first edition Disney book. Measures 7" x 9.25". Full page illustrations of old-style Disney characters in black and red-orange. Clean with no writing, scribbles or coloring. The pages are starting to fox, but are not brittle. The cover has some edge wear and minor scuffing. Overall Fine condition. Complete and in great condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse in Pigmy Land (Whitman, 1936). In very good vintage condition, this collectible book is a rare find! Published by the Whitman Publishing Company in 1936, this stunning adventure story features classic Mickey from beginning to end. With full color front and back covers, and delightful black and white line illustrations by the wonder working staff of the Walt Disney Studios, this charmer is a must have! All 72 pages are securely intact. Measures 7.25" x 9.5". A good, solid copy of a highly prized Disneyana item, this book will only increase in value. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney Silly Symphony - Mickey's Magic Hat Cookie Carnival (#1077) (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VG+. This book has same full color cardboard cover with art repeated on front and back depicting Mickey as a magician making small Donalds appear from his hat as a shocked Donald looks on. Contents feature two different stories with story art in both black and white and full color. First story is based on the Magician Mickey short, while second story, "Cookie Carnival," is based on the Silly Symphony short of the same name. The book measures 8.5" x 9.5", and has 16 pages. The cover has some moderate edge wear, soiling and creases along the right edge. Trace of staple rust. Cover colors remain strong. Contents are tanned, and there is a slight crease and a small tear in all pages along the right edge. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Presents Walt Disney's The Golden Touch with Dust Jacket (Whitman, 1937) Condition: NM. While copies of this Whitman book occasionally surface, this is the finest copy we've seen. Binding is tight, inexpensive interior paper stock used shows some aging, but still relatively supple. The covers show virtually no wear - a bit of corner bumping and just a tad a few edge spots. Binding is fully intact and tight. The dust jacket is complete; no tape, no fading. There is some light edge wear, a bit of scuffing; and the corners of end flaps have small fold crease marks. If you're looking for a copy of The Golden Touch which you'll not have to upgrade -- this one's for you. A truly exceptional copy of a very thick and delicate Disney book. The book is a spectacular Near Mint; the dust jacket is Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney Presents The Mickey Mouse Mother Goose Hardback First Edition (Whitman, 1937). A delightful retelling of nursery rhymes featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, Clarabelle Cow, Tobey Tortoise, and others. The book measures 6.75" x 9", and includes the original dust jacket. In Very Fine condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Has a Busy Day (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF. A Walt Disney Picture Story Book. Measures 8.5" x 9.5". Illustrated in color and in black and white. Very minimal cover edge wear, some slight surface marring, with a blunted corner at the upper left edge. Slight crease on the front and back covers at the right edge, and along the bottom edge on the back cover, which carries over onto several of the interior pages. Some aging apparent in the interior, but the color is still vibrant. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Story of Minnie Mouse (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF/NM. Mickey's better half is highlighted in one of the relatively few books which feature her as the main character. With pages that show only light aging and a minimum of cover wear, it's a nice copy. Not listed in Overstreet. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Story of Mickey Mouse (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VF. Very nice copy of the signature book of this series. Exceptionally nice interior stock and light cover wear. This one's a keeper! Not listed in Overstreet. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Bedtime Stories with Dust Jacket (The Sunshine Press, circa 1940). The quality of this 7" x 9.25" hardcover Mickey Mouse Bedtime Stories, printed in Great Britain by The Sunshine Press, is absolutely superb. Its 96 pages feature both black and white and glorious full color illustrations, many of which are full page. The story titles are "The Three Golden Keys," "The City Under The Oak," and "The Giant's Castle". While the cover does have some minimal edge wear, and very light chipping, it remains bright with vibrant color. The contents are bright and quite clean, with very little aging apparent. A stunning early Mickey book in extremely Excellent condition! Book and dust jacket both grade Near Mint. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse the Miracle Maker (Whitman, 1948). A very urban looking Mickey (sporting a hat and bow tie) has his hands full with a genie (and Major Anthony Nelson nowhere in sight!). This one features a nice sharp cover illustration. As with the above, overall condition is exceptionally nice, which just some light extremity wear; binding is tight, interior paper quality is solid. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse and the Boy Thursday (Whitman, 1948). Similar in format to Whitman's Donald Duck and the Boys, this one reflects a "political incorrectness" which might well prevent a reprint of this book. The Boy Thursday arrives at Mickey's doorstep in a box marked "West African Bananas" and the story commences from that point. Some light extremity wear and a couple of scuffs along bottom edge of front cover detract little from this nice copy. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Minnie Mouse and the Antique Chair (Whitman, 1948). As much coverage as Mr. Mouse has received over the years, the number of publications highlighting Minnie is considerably smaller. A companion to the 1948 Whitman, Donald Duck and His Cat Troubles, this book features rare appearances by Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow -- Disney characters seldom seen after the 1930s. Sharp copy, showing only very light overall wear. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Medley (Dean, undated) Condition: VG/FN. Sixteen pages with brilliantly colored cover, repeated on the front and back. Full color interior illustrations. Measures 8.5" x 11". Some edge wear on cover and along the spine, slight marring from a removed label at the top edge, a crease along the top right and lower left edges, and a small ink marking on the front left edge. Contents bright with two small creases along the right edge and one crease along the lower left edge, carrying through to every page. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Nursery Stories with Dust Jacket (Whitman, 1937). Although you may find another copy of this large 1937 Whitman hardcover, the chances of finding one in this condition are slim. Binding is tight, interior paper quality is good; no spine lean. Book covers show virtually no wear with crystal clear sharp color illustrations with only the very slightest corner wear. The dust jacket is complete. There is some very minor edge/corner wear, light scuffing and some light foxing to bottom edge of jacket flaps and back of jacket. Outstanding copy of an early Disney book. Overall condition is Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Peculiar Penguins (David McKay Company, 1934). This first edition spectacular is based on the Walt Disney Silly Symphony of the same name. Charming color illustrations by the staff of the Walt Disney Studio on every page. This red cloth bound cover has a full color cover label featuring an image of Peter Penguineero offering a snow cone to Polly Penguin. Mild rubbing to the extremities, and very minor edge wear, otherwise in Excellent condition. Former owner name is written on the inside front cover. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Pedro with Dust Jacket (Grosset & Dunlap, 1943). The story of a little airplane, from the Walt Disney feature production, "Saludos Amigos". Filled with delightful color and black and white illustrations, this 7" x 8" book comes complete with its original dust jacket. Volume shows some light edge wear, with a small tear at the upper spine.The dust jacket is complete but shows some wear: a few edge and corner tears and creasing. Not mint, but very solid and difficult to find with dust jacket. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Version of Pinocchio with Dust Jacket - Large (Random House, 1939). Here is Walt Disney's version of Pinocchio, based on the story by Collodi, with illustrations from the motion picture. This 72 page book measures 8.5" x 11.5". "Pinocchio" has been hailed as Disney's greatest film. This book was first published in 1939, just prior to the 1940 film release, and it is illustrated with the story sketches and animation roughs on which the Pinocchio animation was based. This beauty contains 34 color illustrations and 174 pictures in all, including the half-page deep, two-page wide color illustration of Monstro the whale about to swallow Pinocchio. The illustrated endpapers and a blue cloth spine really stand out. There is some chipping and bumped corners, but the overall condition is Fine condition. Includes the original dust jacket, which shows some wear and tearing along the corners and edges. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Version of Pinocchio with Dust Jacket - Small (Grosset and Dunlap, 1939). The story of mischievous, prankish Pinocchio comes delightfully alive in this book made from Disney's enchanting movie, published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1939. Text is accompanied by black and white and by color illustrations. Measures approximately 9" x 7". Note written in pencil on inside front cover: "David from Uncle Joe". Like so many of the books in this collection, the dust jacket is present, understandably demonstrating some wear after 65 years! The book itself is in Fine condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Pinocchio with Dust Jacket (Random House, 1939) Condition: VG. The release of "Pinocchio" resulted in a large number of licensed books, toys, figurines and other promotional items. This lovely Random House hardcover, published in 1939, is one of the more attractive of the Pinocchio books. Although a fourth printing, this copy possesses the scarce dust jacket! Binding is good, interior paper quality remains excellent. Spine is fully intact. There is a small scuffed area on top upper right of book cover, some edge/corner rubbing. The dust jacket is complete but shows some wear: some light scuffing/creasing, few edge tears, corner wear, small hole (slightly larger than a "pencil poke") along jacket spine. Not mint, but very solid and difficult to find with dust jacket. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Pinocchio (Whitman, 1940). One of several different Whitman Pinocchio titles published around the original release date of Walt's beloved feature, this one, dating from 1940, features a number of attractive interior color and black and white drawings. With quality interior paper stock, this is a nifty one. Although not affecting the story in any way, it appears that the black interior first/last pages are not present. Some cover wear - light scuffing, edge/corner wear. The book was first published in 1939 just prior to the 1940 film release, and it is illustrated with the story sketches and animation roughs on which the Pinocchio animation was based. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Honest John and Giddy (Random House, 1940). Based on Walt Disney's "Pinocchio," this twenty seven page hardback book features Honest John and Giddy, those two rogues from the animated classic. This early Disney book had a small printing, and is considerably rare. It measures 7" x 9" and has full color illustrations accompanied by text throughout. Overall in Fine condition, the cover colors remain strong, with pages slightly tanned, and some slight smudging showing up on some pages. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
When You Wish Upon a Star Sheet Music (Irving Berlin Inc., 1939). It seems like Uncle Walt knew he had a musical hit on his hands even before the ever-popular theme song for Walt Disney's "Pinocchio," won a "Best Song" Oscar at the 1940 Academy Awards. Disney had already sold the publishing rights to the illustrious Irving Berlin Incorporated, and "When You Wish Upon a Star" had been getting a lot of air play on the radio. Here is an original music sheet of this famous song, measuring 9" x 12", printed in 1939. The cover is in Very Good condition, with a slight bit of wear, with one small tear along the right edge. The interior pages show a bit of aging, otherwise they are in Excellent condition. If your heart desires, this special item could come to you! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Pluto and The Puppy with Dust Jacket (Grosset and Dunlap, 1937) Condition: VG. Boy, is this a nice one! A very difficult early Disney book to find, this is a great copy of this 1937 Grossest and Dunlap hardcover. Binding is tight; paper quality is excellent, beautiful color and black and white illustrations. Covers are nice and bright, with some light wear at top/bottom of spine and around extremities. There is some light moisture marking at bottom right hand corner of front cover of both book and jacket. The dust jacket is complete. There is some edge chipping, scuffing, bit of spine wear, few small edge tears; wear is more noticeable at the bottom right hand corner. Book looks much sharper than description! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Story of Pluto the Pup (Whitman, 1938) Condition: NM. With a delightful cover of the Pup, this book reflects only very minor wear. With Pluto hosting Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse, it's be tough to find a nicer copy. Not listed in Overstreet. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Popeye the Sailor Man with Dust Jacket (Grosset and Dunlap, 1937). Offered here is a beautiful copy of this elusive Grosset and Dunlap title from 1937. Published in hardcover on a nice quality stock, virtually every page features either a color or black and white picture of Popeye, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, or Swee' Pea. The book itself shows only minute wear, most noticeable at cover corners and at top/bottom of spine. Covers are bright and attractive and the notoriously weak spine is complete and in terrific shape. The rare dust jacket is complete; no fading, some edge/corner wear, bit of scuffing. Would make a great birthday present - wha', not your birthday? Well, it is now! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Popeye and the Pirates Animated! (Duenewald Printing Corporation, 1945). Ahoy, Popeye fans! Feast your peepers on this marvelous first edition of Popeye and the Pirates Animated, a fantastical book illustrated by Bud Sagendorf. This 9" x 8" hardcover features spiral bound pages with full color illustrations and text. Follow the story of Popeye, Olive Oyl, Swee' pea, and Wimpy, as they pursue a buried treasure and encounter a pack of pirates. Contains four pages with movable paper tabs, animated by Julian Wehr. Check out the final animation of Popeye popping a pirate in the kisser -- its a corker! A beautiful Near Mint copy, with almost no wear -- the tabs are all present and in Excellent condition. The interior is about as clean and bright as you're ever going to see! An incredible find! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's The Practical Pig Hardcover (Garden City Publishing Company, 1940). Published by Garden City Publishing in 1940, this hardcover book measures 9.25" x 10.75" and contains 56 pages. Features great story and art throughout, in both black and white and full color, including a number of full page illustrations. The jacket remains bright and the pages are exceptionally clean. In Very Good condition, with minor wear typical of the grade. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Robber Kitten with Dust Jacket (Whitman, 1935) Condition: VF/NM. All four of the scarce Whitman "oblong" Disney books from 1935 are being offered in the present auction -- and this may be the best-conditioned copy of the four. Binding is very tight, interior paper quality is quite good and the covers show virtually no wear. Likewise, the dust jacket is just great, showing only the very mildest edge/corner/top-bottom of spine wear and a couple of very small edge tears. There is a small neatly penned inscription at top edge of first interior page. Unless you raid the Disney archives, it's hard to imagine finding a cleaner copy. The book grades Near Mint, the dust jacket is Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Skeezix and Uncle Walt (The Rielly & Lee Co., 1926). The Gasoline Alley characters still live in this vintage paperback book by Frank O. King, published in 1924 (80 years ago!). The cover is clean and bright, and measures 7.25" x 9.5". There's a bit of edge wear on the cover, including spine splitting and some chipping, and a corner tear on the back cover, but only slight aging on the interior. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Smitty with Dust Jacket (Cupples and Leon, 1928) Condition: FN. In the last few years, one of the most important developments in comics collecting has been the increased scholarship and interest in Platinum Age Comics. Offered here is a keen Cupples and Leon hardcover volume from 1928, Smitty. Noted by Overstreet as being the earliest of the Smitty reprint volumes, creator Walter Berndt's strip was one of the most popular of its day. This is a wonderful copy. Binding is tight, paper quality remains excellent, no spine lean, spine fully intact; overall grade is Fine. There is a bit of light corner 'bumping' and some cover edge on the covers. The dust jacket is complete -- no taping, no fading; overall grade is Good. Some expected edge/corner wear, few small edge tears, bit of chipping at top/bottom of spine. Really attractive and superior copy. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Three Orphan Kittens with Dust Jacket (Whitman, 1935) Condition: FN. While many Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Disney items from the 1930s fetch premium prices, some of the most attractive Disney books were the "non-major character" volumes. The Three Orphan Kittens, published by Whitman in 1935, is one such book. Illustrated both in black and white and with some lovely color plates, the book is occasionally seen -- but finding one in top shape is a challenge! This copy is complete with the elusive dust jacket. Book is just about as nice as you'll see, grading Fine to Very Fine. Binding is solid, no spine lean, spine full intact and just a tad of edge/corner wear. While the inexpensive interior stock used shows some aging, there is no chipping/flaking and remains considerably nicer than usually seen. Nice sharp dust jacket - no fading; it is in VG condition. There is a small piece missing at the bottom left corner, bit of chipping at top/bottom of spine and corners, overall light wear. Superior copy with deep, non-faded, colors. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Tortoise and the Hare with Dust Jacket (Whitman, 1935) Condition: VF/NM. Published by Whitman in 1935, offered here is a superb copy of this scarce Walt Disney title. The hardcover features both color and black and white illustrations and is just about as nice as you're likely to see. Binding is solid, no rips/tears, spine fully intact. The inexpensive interior stock remains in nice shape -- some aging, but no chipping/flaking, still supple. Small inscription neatly printed along top of first interior page. Covers are exceptional - nice sharp colors, with only a hint of edge wear. The elusive dust jacket is complete, with only a hint of edge/corner wear and a bit of light scuffing. There is small moisture spot just above "...HE TO" on jacket title which is barely visible on cover of book. Really a top-notch copy. The book grades Near Mint, the dust jacket is Very Fine. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney Annual with Dust Jacket (Whitman, 1937). One of the more difficult 1930s Disney books to find in nice shape, offered here is a nifty copy of Whitman's 1937 Walt Disney Annual. One of the first publications to reprint some of the early Good Housekeeping Disney pages, the interior paper quality is better than usually seen. The inexpensive pulp stock shows aging, but no chipping/flaking. The book itself is solid -- binding is relatively tight, expected edge and corner wear -- and, best of all, the spine (which is missing or damaged on almost all copies) is complete and intact. The dust jacket is also complete -- no fading, nice sharp colors. There is a small piece of tape at top of jacket along spine, some light edge chipping. About as nice a copy as you're likely to see! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Surprise Package with Dust Jacket (Simon and Schuster, 1944). First Printing, 92 pages. Color and black and white illustrations throughout by the Walt Disney Studio artists. Measures 10.25'' x 13''. Slightest of wear to spine ends. Dust jacket with some minimal blunting at the corners, and slight water damage at the bottom edge of spine. Included are Peter Pan, The Wind in the Willows, Alice in Wonderland, Peter and the Wolf and eight other favorite stories. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Wise Little Hen with Dust Jacket (Whitman, 1935). Scarce Walt Disney Studios title, complete with original dust jacket. Features the Wise Little Hen with Peter Pig, a big fat fellow in a turtle neck sweater, and the long billed Donald Duck on the cover. Written and illustrated by the staff of the Walt Disney Studios. Interior has color and black and white plates. Measures 9" x 10" inches. No coloring, writing or torn pages. General shelf wear rubbing to the edges of the book. Condition: Book FN/Dust Jacket VG-. Overstreet 2005 FN value = $417. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
The Wonderful Tar Baby (Grosset and Dunlap, 1946). Adapted from the original Uncle Remus story by Joel Chandler Harris. One of the first books released after the "Song of the South" film in 1946. This 32 page hardbound book contains both color and black and white illustrations. Designed and produced by Artists and Writers Guild, Inc. Measures 7" x 8.5". Some very slight edge wear, otherwise in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Zane Grey Books - Six Volume Set (P.F. Collier & Son, 1936-40) Condition: Average FN. This lot consists of six volumes of Zane Grey novels, "bound in orange Colliertex" according to the original shipping box that accompanies these books. The included novels consist of: Twin Sombreros, Raiders of Spanish Peaks, West of the Pecos, Western Union, Knights of the Range, and 30,000 On the Hoof. The books are like-new, unread, and in virtually perfect condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
3-D-ell #1 Rootie Kazootie (Dell, 1953) Condition: GD/VG. 3-D glasses included, but not still attached. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $39; VG 4.0 value = $78. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Abbie an' Slats #1 (United Features Syndicate, 1948) Condition: VG+. Raymond Van Buren cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $38. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Buck Rogers #1 (Eastern Color, 1940) Condition: GD/VG. Sunday strip reprints by Rick Yager. Dick Calkins cover. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $310; VG 4.0 value = $620. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Daisy Handbook (Daisy Manufacturing Company, 1946) Condition: VG-. Distributed by the makers of Daisy Air Rifles in 1946, this small volume features a nice selection of comic strips, western lore, and a variety of things of interest to young male readers of the day. Includes a Red Ryder story by Fred Harmon, artwork by Basil Wolverton and Dick Calkins' Buck Rogers. Issue is complete. Slight water damage at lower portion of book. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $78.From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Daisy Handbook #2 (Daisy Manufacturing Co., 1948) Condition: VG+. Pocket-sized collection of several comic features, including Captain Marvel, Ibis the Invincible, Red Ryder, Boy Commandos, and Robotman. Basil Wolverton art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $78. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck Bubble Pipe Cover (Whitman, 1938) Condition: Apparent VF/NM. Donald Duck with bubble pipe on cover. The first Walt Disney Donald Duck comic book. Reprints 1936 and 1937 Sunday Donald strips in black and white. Published in the same format as the Feature Books, it contains the first strips with Huey, Dewey & Louie from 10-17-37. Extensive professional restoration, comes with a restoration certificate from Collectors Restoration Service, dated January 1995. Condition: Apparent VF/NM. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $360; VG 4.0 value = $720; FN 6.0 value = $1,080; VF 8.0 value = $1,980; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,940. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Famous Feature Stories #1 (Dell, 1938) Condition: GD. All your favorite comic strip characters in one early comic book. Featuring Dick Tracy, Orphan Annie, Smokey Stover, Tarzan, Dan Dunn, and more. All illustrated text. Spine damage on the bottom two inches of the book, with minor paper loss. Interior pages are complete, but tanned. Front cover corners are nicked, with a small amount of paper loss at the bottom of the front right corner. (See photo). Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $75. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Feature Books #1 King of the Royal Mounted (David McKay, 1937) Condition: VG+. Yet another wonderful segment of the varied Larry Jacobs Collection includes the hard to find Feature Books published by David McKay Publications from 1937 through 1948. David McKay was also instrumental in Mickey Mouse merchandising, printing many of the fine Mickey Mouse books from the 1930s. Offered in this lot, appropriately, is Feature Books #1 - Zane Grey's King of the Royal Mounted from 1937. A very nice, tight copy. Small one inch spine separation at the bottom of the book, and slight foxing to the front and back covers that does not detract from the nice fresh colors and illustrations. The interior is very attractive with supple tanned pages and no defects. Overall condition is Very Good Plus, it is very difficult to obtain in higher grade. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $170. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #2 Popeye (David McKay, 1937) Condition: Very Fine. One of the nicest Popeye covers in comics, featuring Popeye and Swee'pea. The book has sharp corners and nice colors. The bottom staple is a little rusty. Very slight foxing, and very little wear. Slight water spot on the cover near the spine, that is faded and not too noticeable. We've never seen a nicer copy. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $531. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #3 Popeye (David McKay, 1937) Condition: FN. Featuring Popeye and the Jeep. Nice deep colors, slight spine roll. Centerfold is loose. The first interior page has a small amount of paper loss to the margin. Overall a Fine copy of this early Popeye item. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $237. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #4 Dick Tracy (David McKay, 1937) Condition: FN. A very nice copy of this early Dick Tracy item. Name of owner neatly written (Eugene Potts) on front top cover. Staples rusted. Covers are complete with beautiful colors. Small dust shadow and slight foxing. Interior pages are tanned and tight. No major defects. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $393. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #6 Dick Tracy (David McKay, 1937) Condition: GD. Difficult to fine in any grade, this copy is complete with general wear throughout. The spine is split three inches on bottom of spine, with a one inch split at the top of spine. Interior is complete with one small area neatly colored lightly with crayon. Corners reflect wear, but the book still displays well. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $96. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #7 Little Orphan Annie (David McKay, 1937) Condition: FN. A seldom-seen issue, and the only Little Orphan Annie title in the series. Beautiful deep colors on the cover reflecting Annie and her dog Sandy. Small half-inch spine separation at the bottom, spine is tight otherwise. Interior pages are tanned and nice. Back cover shows eraser size paper loss on Annie and some bumping and nicks to the spine. The front cover has "1934" written in pencil. A very nice example of this hard to find book; Overstreet describes it as "rare." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $288. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #8 Secret Agent X-9 (David McKay, 1937) Condition: GD+. One of the scarcest titles to obtain in the Feature Books series, in any condition. This example has some neatly placed tape to the spine and some cover paper loss at the bottom left of the front cover. About five interior pages have paper loss at the bottom page corners not affecting text. Great deep colors to the covers. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $47. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Feature Books #9 Dick Tracy (David McKay, 1938) Condition: VF. Featuring Dick Tracy and the Famon Boys. A beautiful copy with very slight foxing. Certainly the nicest example we have seen. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $600. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #10 Popeye and Susan (David McKay, 1938) Condition: FR/GD. Three inch spline split to lower part of cover. Various tears and wear. Contains all pages. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $69. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #11 Little Annie Rooney (David McKay, 1938) Condition: FN/VF. A fantastic copy. Slight wear to the spine, otherwise a Very Fine copy -- and most likely one of the nicest in existence. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $120; VF 8.0 value = $230. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #13 Inspector Wade (David McKay, 1938) Condition: FN. Nice deep colors on this fantastic cover artwork. Front cover has corner paper loss on bottom and top corners. The spine and back cover are very nice with just minor wear. Interior displays very nice off-white pages. A very pleasing, tight book. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $84. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #15 Barney Baxter In the Air (David McKay, 1938) Condition: VG. This copy has a spine split running one half the length of the spine. The covers and pages have no defects other than minor wear. Overall Fine condition, excluding the spine split. A difficult title to find in the series. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $80. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #18 Mandrake the Magician (David McKay, 1938) Condition: VG/FN. Spine split below bottom staple. Penciled "22117" on front cover. A couple of interior pages loose. Wonderful front cover art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $120; FN 6.0 value = $180. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #22 The Phantom Under the Sea (David McKay, 1938) Condition: FN. This is one of Larry Jacob's favorite Feature Books. Fantastic deep non-faded colors on this book. Penciled date "12/11" on front cover. Solid spine. Slight chipping to bottom of back cover otherwise minor wear. Wonderful interior pages. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $195. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #23 Mandrake the Magician in Tieba Castle (David McKay, 1940) Condition: GD+. Solid spine and nice off white pages. Minor wear with a little soiling on blank back cover. Wonderful deep colors on this 65+ year old copy. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $60. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #25 Flash Gordon on the Planet Mongo (David McKay, 1941) Condition: FR/GD. Beautiful deep colors. Appears as though some attempt to restore the spine split was made on this scarce copy, and it was not completely done. Covers held intact to each other but detached from main body of comic. The covers still possess a spine split with the remaining spine appears to be glued or held together quite firmly. Some paper loss to spine does exist, but not to the front cover. All interior pages are present with the last page advertisement for other Feature Books having Flash Gordon penciled in by the previous owner. Presents well for the grade. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $112. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #26 Prince Valiant - Signed (David McKay, 1941) Condition: VG. Signed by Hal Foster! There is a two inch spine split to the bottom of the spine. An outline of the horse on the cover is stenciled lightly with pencil. Colors and gloss are excellent. The autograph in pen on the first interior page by Hal Foster reads, "To Caz Greetings from Hal Foster." An uncommon Feature Books and Hal Foster item. Corner paper loss front cover bottom. The back cover and interior are 100% complete and in nice condition. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $188. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #28 Blondie (David McKay, 1938) Condition: VG/FN. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $44; FN 6.0 value = $66. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #34 Blondie (David McKay, 1939) Condition: VG+. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $44. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #34 Blondie (David McKay, 1939) Condition: GD/VG. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $22; VG 4.0 value = $44. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #36 Blondie (David McKay, 1943) Condition: VG/FN. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $42; FN 6.0 value = $63. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #38 Blondie (David McKay, 1943) Condition: VF-. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $121. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #40 Blondie (David McKay, 1944) Condition: FN+. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $63; VF 8.0 value = $121. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #41 Katzenjammer Kids (David McKay, 1944) Condition: VG/FN. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $36; FN 6.0 value = $54. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #42 Blondie (David McKay, 1944) Condition: FN-. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $63. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #42 Blondie (David McKay, 1944) Condition: VG/FN. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $42; FN 6.0 value = $63. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #43 Blondie (David McKay, 1944) Condition: VG. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $42. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #44 Katzenjammer Kids (David McKay, 1945) Condition: FN-. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $54. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #46 Mandrake the Magician (David McKay, 1946) Condition: VG+. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $88. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #47 Blondie (David McKay, 1946) Condition: VG+. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $42. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #47 Blondie (David McKay, 1946) Condition: VG. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $42. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #51 Rip Kirby (David McKay, 1947) Condition: FN. Alex Raymond cover and art. Gerber "scarce". Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $108. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #53 The Phantom in Safari Suspense (David McKay, 1947) Condition: VG. Great cover image. Lower right side corner nipped completely through the book. Minor overall wear. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $80. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Feature Books #57 The Phantom in the Blue Gang (David McKay, 1948) Condition: FN. Beautiful artwork on the covers. Minor overall wear. Slight markings on the front cover. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $120. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Four Color #169 Woody Woodpecker (#1) (Dell, 1947) Condition: VG. Drug use story. First issue of Woody Woodpecker. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $36. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Large Feature Comic #1 (Dell, 1942) Condition: VG. This earliest Dell Dick Tracy comic book doesn't turn up very often. We have sold just one other copy in the past three years, and this offering is nicer. Considering the age and difficulty in finding a nice copy, Overstreet's pricing seems a bargain. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $354. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Large Feature Comic #5 Tarzan (Dell, 1939) Condition: GD. Overstreet "scarce" issue. Hal Foster art. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $162. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Large Feature Comic #16 Donald Duck (Dell, 1940) Condition: FR. Dell black and white comic Sunday comic strip reprints. First appearance of Daisy Duck on back cover. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $484. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Memorabilia
Mickey Mouse Magazine #1 with Mailing Envelope (Hal Horne Incorporated, 1935) Condition: FN-. The first issue of Mickey Mouse Magazine, produced in the summer of 1935, was a special project of Kay Kamen's that he felt would promote all things Mickey -- especially Mickey Mouse movies and Mickey-themed merchandise. Containing puzzles, games, stories, and comics of Disney characters, this was in reality a promotional magazine for Disney cartoon movies and paraphernalia. This book was sent by mail to P.T. Buckley in Jackson, Mississippi back in 1935, and we've got the only known example of the original mailer to prove it! The mailer is complete, but brittle with many creases. The magazine's cover is in Excellent condition, with only a modest amount of wear along the spine. With its gorgeous glowing color, and only minimal aging apparent on the interior, we defy you to try to find a more beautiful copy of this book! Issues of this magazine are extremely rare collectibles, and this first issue in particular is highly prized. Also, this book is signed by editor Hal Horne on the first page. Truly, a bit of Disney history -- own it today! Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $3,750 (and that's without the mailer!). From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Magazine #6 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1936) Condition: VG/FN. Otto Messmer art. Gerber "scarce". One panel colored with crayon. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $212; FN 6.0 value = $318. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Magazine V2#6 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1937) Condition: VG/FN. First solo Minnie Mouse cover. Crossword puzzle completed in pencil. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $100; FN 6.0 value = $150. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Magazine V2#7 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1937) Condition: VG+. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $100. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Magazine V2#9 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1937) Condition: FN. One word of crossword puzzle filled in in pencil. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $150. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Magazine V2#10 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1937) Condition: VG/FN. First full color issue. Mickey Mouse by Floyd Gottfredson. Name and address filled in on four order forms in comic in pencil. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $150; FN 6.0 value = $225. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Mickey Mouse Magazine V2#11 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1937) Condition: FN. This issue features a beautiful Mickey Mouse, Minnie, and Goofy cover. Covers are in Very Fine condition with deep colors. A child has written their name in pencil when filling out a coupon on the back cover. Three interior coupons have also been written in, with the previous owners name. One crossword game was filled in with pencil. Three interior pages have very small nicks at the blank bottom corners. Some penciled checkmarks exist on an ad for Big Little Books on the inside back cover. No tears or other defects. Fantastic ads for watches, books, and other fabulous items. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $144. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Magazine V2#13 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1937) Condition: FN. Beautiful Mickey Mouse and nephews at the circus cover. Small name stamp on front cover. Covers are in Very Fine condition with deep colors. A child has written their name in pencil when filling in a coupon on the back cover. Four interior coupons have also been written in with the previous owner's name. No games, etc. have been written in. No tears or other defects. Fantastic ads for watches, dolls, and other fabulous items. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $144. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Magazine V3#3 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1937) Condition: GD/VG. First appearance of Snow White prior to the release of the movie. Covers are in Very Good condition with slight wear to the spine and a cover crease in the center of the front cover. The back cover has a 0.25" tear on the top left. Interior pages are browned and brittle and the center page Snow White fold-out is detached and has paper loss around the entire page edges. Some interior pages have paper loss to corners, not affecting any content. The interior is in Good condition with the exterior being Very Good. A scarce issue in this series. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $102; VG 4.0 value = $204. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Magazine V3#4 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1938) Condition: FN. Beautiful colors on this 1938 edition item, with a great Donald Duck and Goofy cover. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs serial begins. The Ducky Symphony feature also begins. There are small spots on three interior pages that do not detract from the gorgeous overall condition of the interior pages. Overall Fine condition with no writing or other defects to note. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $255. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Magazines
Mickey Mouse Magazine V3#7 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1938) Condition: VG. Great Seven Dwarfs at Easter cover. Some wear to the spine and throughout the book. No writing or other defects. Overall condition is Very Good. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $108. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Mickey Mouse Magazine V3#11 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1938) Condition: GD. Fiddler Pig cover. Color feature on Snow White's Forest Friends. Owner's name on cover in marker. One crossword and a couple of interior pages have neat coloring with crayon. Some tears on the spine. A couple of page tears. Overall wear and soiling. Great advertisements, item is 100% complete. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $48. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Magazine V4#7 - March (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1939) Condition: FN. Cover features the Academy Award winning Ugly Duckling. Slight wear and soiling, no major defects; overall a Fine copy. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $144. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Magazine V4#7 - April (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1939) Condition: VG. Classic cover and story featuring Goofy and Wilbur the Grasshopper adapted from the first full-length Goofy movie. Timid Elmer begins in this issue. The owner's name is written on the cover, not affecting Disney graphics. One interior crossword puzzle was filled in with pencil. Pages four and five were not separated during the trimming process (siamese pages) so tears exist along the edges. Overall minor general wear and soiling. Nice deep colors. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $96. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Magazine V4#9 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1939) Condition: VG. Mickey Mouse Pointer Hunter cover. The Pointer feature story was nominated for an Academy Award. Water stain on front cover at bottom, one interior page has a small tear and one crossword puzzle was filled in with pencil. One staple is rusted. Slight general wear and soiling. Interior pages are nice. Overall Very Good condition. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $96. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Memorabilia
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #100 (Dell, 1949) Condition: VG+. Carl Barks' art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $30. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Handful of Fun Book and Promotional Display Sign (Eisendrath, 1930s). During the 1933-1936 period, the Eisendrath Glove Company produced a number of different styles of Mickey Mouse gloves. Finding a pair of such gloves is a challenge for any Disney collector -- but infinitely more difficult to locate is this gorgeous Eisendrath Glove Display -- which includes a copy of their rare giveaway Mickey Mouse booklet: A Handful of Fun. So difficult to find that even many advanced Disney collectors have never even seen this booklet -- finding one affixed to the original promotional display makes this a possible one-of-a-kind item! The 12-page booklet, which features mazes, puzzles, etc. (and Mickey on every page), is complete. Three games and puzzles have been completed neatly and lightly in pencil; there is some overall wear: scuffing, creasing, few small edge tears, etc. The display backdrop likewise is worn: some chipping/scuffing. The cardboard "foldout" display piece remains attached to the reverse side. Just about as neat as "things Mickey" get. Truly an exceptional piece of Disneyana. Overall grade is VG-. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Marketing Suggestions Pamphlet (David McKay, 1930s). Offered here is a rare early David McKay Company four page advertising flyer. Apparently sent to book store owners/distributors by McKay to promote The Adventures of Mickey Mouse (published in 1931), the brochure includes not only a picture of the above book, but also pictures an accompanying poster which was available at no cost to newsstand operators/book store owners and a nice shot of an early George Borgfeldt Mickey Mouse doll which would be sent at no cost to dealers ordering 250 copies the Mickey Mouse book! Extremely rare, this is the first one we've encountered. Printed on slick stock, the paper quality remains excellent. There is a single fold line along the bottom half, some scuffing, light wear; no rips tears. Unusual and exceptional. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Advertisement for D. C. Heath Books (D. C. Heath & Company, 1940). Here's an interesting advertising piece that features a jaunty Mickey Mouse on the front, and the following verbiage on the back: "Here's Mickey Mouse on the highroad to Adventure from Here They Are told by Ardra Soule Wavle in the Walt Disney Story Books Illustrated by the Walt Disney Studio (Copyright Walt Disney Productions) And have you seen Mickey Sees the U.S.A." There is a small stain on Mickey's face, the piece is otherwise in very nice condition with fresh, non-tanning paper, and no creases. Look at Mickey's cheerful expression -- you'll sport the same smile if you win this great piece! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Bambi Cut-Out Book (Whitman, 1942). You won't believe your eyes when you see this gorgeous Bambi paper doll book, published by Whitman Publishing Company in 1942! Printed on cardboard in glowing colors, this perfect set includes Bambi, Thumper, Flower, Owl, and a spectacular panorama of foliage and trees. All uncut, and in colors so vivid, it looks like this set was just pulled off the shelf! This splendid set bears little shelf wear and only the slightest bit of spotting in two places along the right edge of the cover. The set measures 10.5" x 13", and is in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Blondie Cut-Out Book (Whitman, 1944). Early comic character books are difficult to find -- those featuring cut-out and/or punch-out are almost impossible to locate in superior condition. Offered here is a stunning copy of the 1944 Blondie Cut-Out Book. This Whitman publication is in great shape -- the punch out character figures on the back cover are intact and the colorful interior cutout clothing has not been touched! No fading, has not been folded. With the exception of the beard added to Dagwood on the cover and just a tad of spine wear, it's just about as close to perfection as you'll ever see. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck and Clara Cluck Cut-Out Book (Whitman, 1937). Perhaps the greatest of all the Disney Cut-Out books is the 1937 Whitman Publishing Company's Donald Duck and Clara Cluck Cut-Out Book. In reality, it was a paper doll book, but Whitman obviously carefully avoided that term in order not to alienate young male consumers. The oversized book covers had perforated die cut figures of Donald Duck in one half, and Clara Cluck in the other, ready to punch out and dress in cut-out fashions from the book's interior pages. Complete, uncut copies of this book are now virtually non-existent. As you can readily see, vintage Cut-Outs are among the most fun and gratifying of all Disney toys to collect. Finding nice examples of these made-for-kids-to-destroy paper toys takes years of patience and perseverance. But once you do acquire an uncut item, you really have to fight the temptation to get out the scissors and paste and put these fun things together, just like the publishers intended. Measures 13.25" x 18.25". In Very Fine condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Pinocchio Cut-Out Book (Walt Disney Productions, 1939). Certain to bring a lot of pride and joy to your collection, this Walt Disney's Pinocchio Cut-Out Book is in astounding condition. Published in 1939, before the release of the "Pinocchio" feature film, this vintage Disney book has six heavy pages of Cut-Outs, all intact. The cover has almost no wear, with a little foxing along the right and left edges, otherwise it's in Excellent condition. Measures a large 12.5" by 13". The interior pages fully intact, with a slight bit of aging apparent along the right edge. This beauty will make a nice addition to your Disneyana collection especially in this condition. Overall grade is Near Mint. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Rootie Kazootie Cut-Out Coloring Book (Pocket Books, 1952) Condition: FN/VF. Pocket Books published this coloring book of the freckled-faced marionette, Rootie Kazootie, and his friends in 1952. Full color cover with 24 pages. Black and white interior illustrations, accented with red and blue. Measures approximately 8.5" x 11". Cover has moderate scattered wear, and a slight spine split. Contents are lightly aged, and the first six pages have 2 small holes at the extreme lower edge, and there are some crayon markings on page 19. Overall, this book is in Fine/Very Fine condition. Cover color remains strong and contents are still clean.From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Cut Out Doll Book (#980) (Saalfield, 1933) Condition: FN+. While the Larry Jacobs Collection being offered features a number of extremely desirable and seldom-seen Disney items, this one has to be near the top of the list. Published by Saalfield in 1933 and measuring a large 10" x 19.5", this Saalfield book is printed on heavy stock in full color and is not really a "cut-out book" -- but in reality is a "punch-out book" -- and is complete unpunched! All Mickey and Minnie punch-outs are complete and fully intact. Interior paper quality is excellent, no fading. All three original staples are present. There is no cover fading, no folding/no creasing. The front cover has a bit of scuffing and there is a small chipped area along bottom spine, small nick at top of spine; overall light wear. This one is worth going to the bank for; about as good as it gets. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cut-Out Book (Whitman, 1939). Here is a lovely copy of this unique Whitman Snow White book (#974) with all the color Cut-Outs intact. The delicate Cut-Outs feature Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs, the Prince, the Queen, and the Dwarfs' house with complete accessories -- all in absolutely fabulous condition. The interior is unbelievable sparkling -- clean and colorful, without a trace of wear, and all the Cut-Out pieces are intact. The exterior of the book is in exceptionally nice condition with sharp edges and very little edge wear. Overall, this whimsical publication is in Excellent condition. Own this delight and you'll live happily ever after! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Disneyland Fun Box Playset (Whitman, 1955). One of the earliest Disneyland related collectibles, this scarce Whitman boxed set dates from 1955. Although not complete, present contents include: all six coloring books (all show some coloring), the Scrapbook (with original owner's valentines, etc. glued in), Stamp Book (8 stamps glued in, 40 unglued), box of 16 crayons and an all three gameboards. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Donald Duck Paint and Crayon Box (Whitman, 1936). Produced in 1936 by Whitman, this remains one of the most elusive and desired of Donald Duck collectibles. With a spectacular box lid featuring a long-billed Donald, the box is complete with no fading. Considering its age, the minor edge wear, some clear taping at two corners, and a bit of penciling on the box top is not detracting from the inherent beauty of this oldie. The heavy stock Donald 'paint palate' is complete and all forty eight "pictures of color" are present (some have been partially colored). Four partial crayons and brush remain in the interior holder. About as complete as you'll ever see - it's just a remarkable item. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey & Minnie Mouse Coloring Book (#979) (Saalfield, 1933). Prior to the 1930s, the basic coloring book was not widely accepted and parents generally selected painting books which called for youngsters to use watercolors. Even during the 1930s when crayons came into greater use, books were typically designated for painting or coloring even though there was little difference in them. The Saalfield Publishing Company took the lead early in that decade with the Mickey Paint Book, the Mickey Mouse Coloring Book, and this lovely item, the Mickey & Minnie Mouse Coloring Book. Measuring a whopping 10.75" x 15.25", this eventful publication featured color illustrations and black and white line drawings by the staff of the Walt Disney Studio. Almost every page has been colored in crayon by a young artist, but the book itself is entirely intact and in Excellent condition. The cover has some wear, with some chipping along the edges, and slight tears, but the color is strong. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Book For Coloring (#2121) (Saalfield, 1936). Although collectors are used to seeing Disney books from such publishers as Whitman, David McKay and Grosset and Dunlap, the Saalfield Company produced only a small handful -- and all are extremely difficult to find. Offered here is a great copy of arguably the most difficult to find Saalfield Mickey Mouse book: Mickey Mouse Book For Coloring. Published in 1936 and measuring a large 10.5" x 14.5", it is completely uncolored! Interior paper quality is much better than usually seen (no chipping/flaking, still supple); original staples are intact. Die cut covers are just great -- no fading, no pieces missing. There is some very light edge wear, bit of spine wear; some light spine chipping and bit of spotting just below Mickey's right arm (on the viewer's left) extending to spine, light overall wear. Just a super copy. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Uncle Wiggily's Library Coloring Books with Box (Platt & Munk Co., 1939). Uncle Wiggily's Library, features eight books in the original box. Books include Uncle Wiggily and the Snow Plow, Uncle Wiggily and the Peppermint, Uncle Wiggily and the Apple Dumpling, Uncle Wiggily and the Barber, Uncle Wiggily Learns to Dance, Uncle Wiggily and the Red Spots, Uncle Wiggily and the Canoe, and Uncle Wiggily and the Sleds. The books are filled with full color and black and white illustrations by George Carlson. Each book measures 6.75" x 8". Box measures 7.5" x 8.5" x1". Some of the books have scattered crayon coloring, but the books are in overall Excellent condition. The box retains some edge wear, but the color is brilliant and is in otherwise Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney Paint Book (#677) (Whitman, 1937) Condition: FN/VF. Although many collectors have seen the Whitman reprint of this very scarce Disney item, offered here is a truly exceptional example of the original 1937 publication. Measuring a large 11" x 14", this one is completely uncolored! Interior paper quality is pretty good -- cheap pulp stock shows aging, but still virtually no chipping/flaking; pages are still relatively supple. Nice sharp covers -- great color. There are a few light creases, some relatively light edge/corner wear; some stress/slight nick at upper spine staple. Copies of older Disney paint books/coloring books are invariably worn and damaged; not so with this one. Overall, about as good as you'll find. This one's a keeper! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Scrap Book (Walt Disney Enterprises, 1930s) Condition: GD. Published by Whitman circa 1935, one of the best early images of Mickey and Minnie appear on this publication. While the front cover has a piece missing from bottom edge, the back cover is complete. Spine has some tears, a tear at bottom left hand corner, some creasing/overall light wear. Interior paper quality is okay -- no chipping/flaking, still relatively supple; couple of small holes where earlier scrapbook entries have been removed. Still, a solid copy of an early and attractive Mickey Mouse book. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Recipe Scrap Book with Mailer (Walt Disney Enterprises, circa 1931). Here it is, pal! This delicious vintage 4.25" x 6.25" recipe scrap book was published by Walt Disney Enterprises in the 1930s. Originally this 48 page book came with picture stickers for each page of recipes, although none of them are included. The book, clean, tight, and intact, has a very small fold on the left bottom corner of the back cover; otherwise it's in Very Fine condition. The original mailing envelope is even included! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Recipe Scrap Book (Walt Disney Publications, c. 1938) Condition: VG-. This promotional publication hawked Waldensian Baking Company. With products like "Tar Heel Thin Slice" and "Tar Heel Sandwich Loaf", we're guessing the bakery was in North Carolina! The book came with cards to be pasted into the book. About half are pasted in here; the other half loose. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs Scrap Book (Walt Disney Enterprises, undated) Condition: VG-. One of the finest images produced for Disney feature advertising purposes, this lovely Snow White item, published by Whitman in 1938, is exceptionally nice. Spine is complete (slight partial separation near top of spine), some edge/corner wear, small extreme upper right hand corner chip and small one along right edge. Interior paper quality is good -- no chipping/flaking, no items affixed to interior. Really makes a great display item. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Clock Cleaners Linen-Like Book (Whitman, 1938) Condition: FN-. This 1938 Whitman publication (#947) features the great cover duo of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Adapted from one of the great Disney cartoons, this is a nice collectible copy from their Linen-Like series (Whitman # 947). Running 12 pages and printed on the heavy stock with the textured "linen-like" finish, it's one of the tougher ones to find. Original staples intact (some rusting), interior paper quality is good. There is some spine chipping, small moisture marking at bottom left of front & bottom left of back covers. Couple of stray pencil marks on back cover, slight bit of spotting; overall light wear. Would make a great addition to a Disney collection. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Donald Duck #978 (Whitman Publishing Company, 1935). Here's an awesome find, in Excellent condition. The very first book devoted exclusively to Donald Duck, published by Whitman in 1935. Illustrated text story printed on heavy linen-like finish cover stock in full color. Measures 9.5" x 13". Written and Illustrated by the staff of the Walt Disney Studios. It's doubtful that you'll find a more beautiful edition. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM value = $2995. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Memorabilia
Elmer Elephant (Whitman, 1938). One of the joys of collecting Disneyana is trying to assemble a run of Whitman's lovely linen-like books. Published on a heavy stock with a linen-like texture, virtually all were oversized (this one measures approximately 9.5" x 12") and printed in sharp, vibrant covers. Elmer Elephant (1938) is a superior copy. With lighter than-usual spine wear (and a guest appearance by Mickey Mouse!), there is some slight foxing and light overall wear. What a great display item! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Walt Disney's Hiawatha Linen Book (Whitman, 1938) Condition: VG/FN. First Edition. Wonderfully illustrated storybook by Disney illustrators, and printed on stiff, linen-like paper. Measures 9.5" x 12". Light edge wear and soiling on the cover. Slight chipping on the spine. Crease on the lower right edge, carried through to several interior pages. Light age fading on interior pages. A remarkably intact, very nice copy of this very scarce book. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Linen Book (#973) (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VF. Due to their size, attractiveness, and intended market -- children (notoriously hard on their favorite books) -- Whitman "Linen-Like Finish" books have become very scarce, especially in collectible condition. The artwork and the subjects, some of which are of Disney's less well known characters and short films, make these highly sought after by fans and collectors alike. Reprinting a dozen of the collectible Good Housekeeping Disney pages from the early/mid 1930s, this Linen-Like book (Whitman # 973) is about as clean and sharp as you'll see. Exceptionally white pages and cover; original staples intact (showing some rust), no page tears/creases. There is some light edge/corner wear, minor wear along spine, tad of scuffing. Published in 1937, you'll look a long time to find a cleaner, more attractive copy. Neat stuff. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Pluto the Pup Linen-Like Book (#894) (Whitman, 1937) Condition: VG. 1937. One of the most collectible of the Whitman lines of Disney books are the lovely "Linen-Like" series. Published on a heavy stick with textured page, they are highly collectible. Offered here is Pluto the Pup (Whitman # 894). The overall condition of this 1937 publication is exceptional -- no creasing/wrinkling, interior paper quality is excellent. Original staples intact, spine is exceptionally nice, showing little of the wear often found with this title. There is a sticker removal area at top right of front cover, a few small edge chips, some overall light scuffing, wear. Not mint, but very solid and attractive. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Linen-Like Book (Whitman, 1938). A handsome publication of Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, published by the Whitman Publishing Company in 1938. Using original color frames from the feature film, this ten page linen-like book just sparkles. Measures 9" x 12" with very light edge wear, soiling and scuffing. Some slight rusting around the staples in the center of the book, otherwise in great condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Book Bank with Box (Zell Products Company, circa 1930s). You can be sure that this little treasure from Zell Products provided pleasure and promoted savings to one lucky owner! This snazzy Mickey Mouse Book Bank comes complete with key. With Mickey Mouse engraved on the yellow front cover, and its brass accents on the corners, this beauty is sure to please. The words "For Bills and Coins - Zell Products Co. New York" are engraved on the coin slot edge. This bank measures 3.25" x 4.25" x 1". Some slight discoloration on the brass, but in overall Very Good condition. Comes complete with original box, which is beautifully preserved and in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Book Bank with Box (Zell Products, 1933). Green cast iron Mickey Mouse bank, complete with key. Includes original box. Bank measures approximately 3" x 4". From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Composition Bank with Key (Crown Toy and Novelty Company, 1930s). Manufactured in the 1930s by the Crown Toy and Novelty Company. Mickey's head turns from side to side. Marked "Walt Disney Enterprises". Measures 4" x 6". Includes the original key. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Mickey Mouse Treasure Chest Bank (Automatic Recording Safe Co., 1935). "We'll do our best to fill this chest". Mickey and Minnie Mouse top this vintage toy chest from 1935. Side wraparound art features Donald Duck, Pluto, Clarabelle Cow, the Big Bad Wolf, and other great Disney characters from the early 1930s. Chest measures 5" long, 3.25" wide and 3.25" tall. This will make a great bank for a child or any Mickey lover! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Popeye Dime Register Bank (Behrend & Rothchild Company, 1929). This tin Popeye Dime Register Bank retailed for a dime itself in the mid-1930s. Manufactured by the Behrend & Rothchild Company of NYC, the bank automatically locks with the deposit of the first dime and opens when $5 worth of dimes has accumulated. In phenomenal condition! Measures 2.5" square. Perfect for the vintage Popeye collector! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Three Little Pigs Book Bank with Box (Zell Products, circa 1930s). Here's a nice item. A Three Little Pigs Coin Bank, manufactured by Zell Products, in its original box. The bank is made of steel, covered with red pressed imitation leather. The corners and bank sides are made of brass. The bank is 4.25" x 3" x 1". The condition of the bank is Excellent, with only a little light oxidation on the brass sides and top. The box has a slight bit of edge wear, and some writing in pencil, otherwise it's in great condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Winnie the Pooh's Honey Bank (Walt Disney Productions, 1964). Rare Disney collectable from 1964. One small paint chip on bottom of spoon, otherwise in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
A Century of Progress Bank (American Can Company, 1934). Manufactured by the American Can Company for the 1934 World's Fair, this small 3.5" tin can bank features a full color scene of the fair surrounding the can. Slot in top opening with cover in the bottom. "Made by the American Can Company at A Century of Progress, Chicago, 1934" on top. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Chein Globe Bank (J. Chein & Co., circa 1950s). This mid-1950s Globe Bank by J. Chein has Hawaii listed as the "Hawaiian Islands" -- Hawaii would not become a state until the late 1959. Some slight rusting on the bottom of the base, otherwise in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Monkey Tin Litho Mechanical Bank (J. Chein, undated). Nice example of the Chein Monkey bank in very good, original condition. No damage or repairs. Put a coin in the bank and the Monkey tips his hat. He is marked "J. Chein, New York U.S.A." Stands 5.5" tall. Some minor paint loss, otherwise in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Charlie McCarthy Walker with Box (Marx, 1938). This handsome lithographed wind-up tin Charlie McCarthy walker toy was manufactured by Louis Marx & Company in 1938. Depicted in top hat and black tux, this glossy, Near Mint wind up will certainly add class to any collector's shelf. Charlie's mouth moves as he shuffles along. Clockwork activated motions. Height is 8.25". Box is Near Mint, and the toy is Near Mint and working. This is the nicest example we've seen. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Charlie McCarthy Cloth Puppet (Charlie McCarthy Inc., 1938). This is a Charlie McCarthy composition head hand puppet marked "Edgar Bergen's Charlie McCarthy Inc." on the bottom of the cloth. The body is cloth and the brown eyes, hair and mouth are all painted. This doll measures 12" and is dressed in a molded composition top hat and a cloth suit. Still has the monocle in its right eye. Some very slight cracks and chips on the head, otherwise the doll is in Excellent condition. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Charlie McCarthy Die-Cut Paper Puppet (Chase & Sanborn, 1938) Condition: VF. Long before Candice Bergen made "Murphy Brown" a hit, her legendary father Edgar Bergen, and his wonderful 'dummy' Charlie McCarthy, made the Depression a bit more bearable for millions of radio listeners. Offered here is a keen Chase and Sanborn Coffee promotional cardboard figure of Charlie McCarthy. The overall condition is really nice. Printed on a heavy cardboard stock and just over 21" tall, it's a great display piece. There is a single tack hole near the top of Charlie's head and just the very slightest overall wear. Distributed in 1938, this is a difficult premium to find -- and even more so in such nice shape. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Charlie McCarthy in his Benzine Buggy with Box (Louis Marx & Co., 1938). In 1938, you could buy one of these in the Sears Christmas catalog for a mere 49 cents! This dynamic Charlie McCarthy tin litho wind up measures 8" x 6.5". The car body and McCarthy figure are intact and in great shape, with no rust, and very little paint loss, overall in Excellent condition. Wind up key is missing. Complete with the original box, which is also in great condition, you've got yourself a real treasure! From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Dummy Dan Doll (1930s). Edgar Bergen and his puppet, Charlie McCarthy are probably the most famous of all ventriloquist teams, having starred in countless radio shows and movies in the 1930s and 1940s as well as playing the vaudeville circuit. For 56 years Bergen and McCarthy brought joy and laughter to a worldwide audience, spawning countless toys, games and merchandising. Dummy Dan is a 13" tall composition doll, with a jointed head and pull string mouth. He was created in a Charlie McCarthy-like vein, complete with tux and spats. This doll is in Excellent condition, with only the slightest bit of paint loss. The pull string mouth still works! Although he's not Charlie McCarthy, he has his own kind of charm. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Books
Katsuhiro Otomo - Kaba Artwork (Kodansha, 1989). Japanese artist Katsuhiro Otomo is probably best known for his pioneering science fiction manga classic Akira. This beautiful, first edition, hard cover book is full of previously unpublished artwork and covers, and plenty of beautiful sketches. The books is broken up into seven different sections, including illustrations, comics, commercials and other works; this book is an invaluable resource for learning about and admiring wide range Otomo's works -- not just Akira and the like. Like new, with original transparent plastic "obi" dustjacket. A must have for all Otomo art lovers. And just in case you were wondering... "kaba" is Japanese for "hippo." From the Collection of Chris Bell.
Ian Fleming - James Bond Hard Cover, Group of 7 (various). Here's a thrilling set of Ian Fleming first edition hardcovers, featuring James Bond, Agent 007 of Her Majesty's Secret Service. The group includes: Dr. No (Glidrose Productions, 1958), For Your Eyes Only (Glidrose Productions, 1960), Thunderball(Jonathan Cape, 1961), On Her Majesty's Secret Service (Glidrose Productions, 1963), You Only Live Twice (Jonathan Cape Ltd., 1964), The Golden Gun (Glidrose Productions, 1965), and Octopussy and the Living Daylights (Jonathan Cape, 1966). The majority contain their original dust jackets, except for Dr. No, and For Your Eyes Only.
Hugh Hefner - That Toddlin' Town (Hugh Hefner, 1951). Have you ever seen the cartoons of Hugh Hefner? If not, have a look at this book, which is subtitled "A Rowdy Burlesque of Chicago Manners and Morals." This black-and-white 64-pager is the very first book published by Hefner, the founder of Playboy magazine. It is a collection of cartoons drawn by Hefner dealing with sex and naked women, and is very much the prototype of the cartoon humor to be found in the landmark magazine Hefner was soon to create. This copy is a first printing; it has a child's pencil scribbles on the first page; otherwise it's a very nice-looking copy. Any Playboy collector should check out this obscure, yet groundbreaking publication. From the collection of Chris Bell.
P.G. Wodehouse - Spring Fever with Dust Jacket (Herbert Jenkins Limited, 1948). More comic absurdity from England's most famous humorist. First printing. Light tanning to pages. Cover illustrated by Frank Ford. Printed in Great Britain by Wyman & Sons, Ltd., London, Fakenham and Reading.
Heeling Hitler by Jack Boothe (circa 1941). Staple-bound booklet of Anti-Nazi editorial cartoons by Jack Boothe of the Vancouver Daily Province. Collection published by the city of Vancouver. The Canadian perspective on events is quite interesting for the U.S. reader -- most if not all of these were obviously drawn before the United States entered the war. The cartoons satirize not only Hitler and Mussolini, but also Goering, Goebbels, the Vichy French, Stalin, and even the isolationist stance of Charles Lindbergh. From the collection of Chris Bell.
John Brunner Book Group (Various, 1957-91). British science-fiction author John Brunner was well-known for infusing his stories with a strong sense of ethics, particularly when it comes to environmental issues. Here's a nice cross-section of his work, including one signed pulp (New Worlds Science Fiction V20#60, a British issue from 1957) with his "Eye of the Beholder" short story featured. Hardback editions include Double, Double; Stand on Zanzibar (the 1969 Hugo award winner); From This Day Forward; and A Maze of Stars, all with stylized bookplates denoting these as copies from Mr. Brunner's own personal library. There's also a copy (with a bookplate) of Kipling's Fantasy Stories edited by Brunner, and an unmarked copy of Brunner's Bedlam Planet. Several of these are British editions; most are in Fine condition or better.
John Brunner - Book Group (Various, 1955-75). British author John Brunner infused his Science Fiction work with a strong sense of social consciousness, making him a hero to many a college student during the late 1960s and 70s. Here's a collection of hardback books from his own personal archives: The Shockwave Rider (one of the first SF novels fully to understand the information technology revolution); Timescoop; The Gaudy Shadows; Total Eclipse; Honky in the Woodpile (a Max Curfew novel); The Wrong End of Time; and Brunner's translation of Gerard Klein's The Overlords of War. In addition, there's a copy of the 1955 British SF digest New Worlds Science Fiction V14#41 containing Brunner's short story "The Uneasy Head", signed by the author. The hardbacks, many with Brunner's book plate inside, all range in condition from FN to VF; the digest is in VG.
John Brunner Book Group (Various, 1956-88). The late British Science-Fiction author John Brunner coined the term "worm" (meaning software which reproduces itself across a computer network) in the classic "cyberpunk" novel The Shockwave Rider. This group of six hardcover novels and one pulp includes Mr. Brunner's own personal copy of that book, along with copies of Three Days in March; The Crucible of Time; Age of Miracles; The Traveller in Black; Good Men Do Nothing; and a signed copy of the pulp magazine New Worlds Science Fiction V15#45 (1956) featuring the short story "Fair" written under his pen-name Keith Woodcott. Most of the books include a bookplate with a cool cartoon of Brunner.
John Brunner Book Group (Various, 1955-83). John Brunner was one of Great Britain's premier Science Fiction authors, beloved by a generation of fans who saw the value of his eco-minded cautionary tales. Here's a group of hardback books by Brunner, from his own personal collection: The Crucible of Time; The Stone That Never Came Down; Age of Miracles; Timescoop;The Long Result; and The Shockwave Rider, his classic "cyberpunk" novel from 1975. Also included is a signed copy of the British Sci-Fi pulp Science Fantasy V5#15 (1955), with two short stories by Brunner: "The Talisman" and (written under the pen name Keith Woodcott) "No Future In It". Average condition for the books (most are first printings) is FN, with the pulp grading GD.
John Brunner Book Group (Various, 1955-83). Here's another remarkable group of books from award-winning Science Fiction author John Brunner's personal collection. Most have a bookplate with a clever cartoon of John trying to hold back his many literary creations come to life. Included in this group are hardcover editions of the following: The Wrong End of Time; The Shockwave Rider; Bedlam Planet; Quicksand; The Crucible of Time; and The Overlords of War by Gerard Klein, translated from French by Brunner. Also, there's a signed copy of New Worlds Science Fiction V13#38 with Brunner's short story Fiery Pillar (credited to K. Houston Brunner). Condition of the books (most are first editions) averages at FN, with the pulp grading at VG.
John Brunner - Hardback Book Group (Various, 1956-92). Hugo Award winner John Brunner's personal library was the source of these hardback volumes, including copies of his novels A Maze of Stars; Into the Slave Nebula; Total Eclipse; The Wrong End of Time; The Stone that Never Came Down; and John's collection of Rudyard Kipling favorites, Kipling's Fantasy Stories. Also, there's a copy of the 1956 British Science Fiction digest, New Worlds Science Fiction V16#47, which includes Brunner's short story"Two by Two"; the digest has been signed by Mr. Brunner. The books are all in FN/VF condition; the digest grades VG.
John Brunner Book Group (Various, 1958-92). British Science Fiction author and Hugo Award winner John Brunner's novel The Sheep Look Up has been referred to as "one of sf's most telling presentations of environmental degradation"; this group of six hardcovers includes a copy of that noted book. All originally come from the late Mr. Brunner's personal collection, making this a rare opportunity for his many fans worldwide. Also included are A Maze of Stars; The Crucible of Time; Into the Slave Nebula; The Traveller in Black; and Brunner's translation of French author Gerard Klein's The Overlords of War. All hardbacks are complete with dust jackets and are on average in FN/VF condition; many have Brunner's bookplate on the inside front cover. Also included is a copy of the British Sci-Fi digest Nebula Science Fiction #27 from 1958, which contains Brunner's novelette "The Hired Help"; the digest is in GD/VG condition, and has been signed by Mr. Brunner.
John Brunner - No Future In It with Dust Jacket (Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1962). A brilliant selection of eleven exceptional and unusual science fiction short stories from the pen of a John Brunner, who has taken his place beside such British science-fiction greats as Arthur C. Clarke, Eric Frank Russell, and John Wyndham. Hardcover. Light to moderate reading and edge wear. The contents are clean and bright. The dust jacket has some tanning along the edges, but the red cloth hardcovers have only minor edge wear. The frontispiece has been stamped by a store. A sound older copy.
John Brunner - Stand on Zanzibar with Dust Jacket (Harper & Row, 1968). The world is an overpopulated hive of people, crowding the earth. A world of intelligent computers, mass-marketed psychedelics, eugenics, and Donald Hogan, student, dilettante intellectual, and spy -- a spy unknowingly programmed for death! Hardcover with dust jacket. First edition stated. Dust jacket has some edge wear, but the black cloth hard covers have almost no edge wear. The text is clean and unmarked. Fairly scarce in hardcover. Includes the author's own personal bookplate, and a signed letter by John Brunner.
John Brunner - The Gaudy Shadows with Dust Jacket (Constable & Co. Ltd., 1970). A sound tight and clean first edition. The dust jacket has some minor edge wear from handling, but looks good. The black cloth hardcovers have only minor edge wear. Tight binding, and clean interior. Includes the author's own personal bookplate, and is signed by John Brunner.
John Brunner - Honky in the Woodpile with Dust Jacket (Constable & Co. Ltd., 1971). An unusually nice copy of the first edition of a quite rare fairly early novel by the author John Kilian Houston Brunner, first published in 1971 by Constable & Co. in 1971. The binding is firm, square and tight, and surprisingly little browning of paper throughout. There are no markings inside. Brunner was a prolific author, and used a variety of pen names, but it is fascinating to read his relatively early novels, particularly a mystery such as this, and the chance to do so is now becoming more and more limited. Rare copy with the author's own personal bookplate present. Signed by John Brunner.
John Brunner - From This Day Forward with Dust Jacket (Doubleday & Co., 1972). Hardcover collection of 13 science fiction stories by John Brunner. The dust jacket has some minor edge wear from handling, but looks good. The black cloth hardcovers have only minor edge wear, and some slight water damage on the front and back. The spine is tight, the pages are rough cut, and mostly white with little wear. Includes the author's own personal bookplate, and is signed by John Brunner.
John Brunner - The Sheep Look Up with Dust Jacket (Harper & Row, 1972). An enduring classic, this book offers a dramatic and prophetic look at the potential consequences of the escalating destruction of Earth. Hardcover, 427 pages. General wear to dust jacket. Tiny bit of shelf rub at spine and corner tips. The spine is square and pages are clean. Tight binding. Includes the author's own personal bookplate, and is signed by John Brunner.
Session 5
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Adventures of the Fly #24 Western Penn pedigree (Archie, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. John Rosenberger cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Blackhawk #98 (Quality, 1956) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Dick Dillin cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $154; NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Conan #1 Second Printing (Dark Horse, 2004) CGC MT 10.0 White pages. Gem Mint copy. Bondage cover by J. Scott Campbell. Cary Nord art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $3. CGC census 1/05 (for the second printing only): 2 in 10.0. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Coven #1 (Awesome Entertainment, 1997) CGC MT 10.0 White pages. Gem Mint copy. Dynamic Forces Holofoil edition. Ian Churchill art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $8. CGC census 1/05 (for the Dynamic Forces Holofoil edition): 3 in 10.0. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Cry For Dawn #1 (CFD Publications, 1989) CGC Qualified NM+ 9.6 White pages. First appearance of Dawn. Introduction by Steve Bissette. Joseph Linsner cover and art. CGC notes, "Linsner" and "2004" written on cover in marker." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Dark Shadows #1 (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This copy includes the original Barnabas Collins poster that came with this issue. You can also see Mr. Collins on photo covers front and back. The interior art is by Joe Certa. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $410. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Dell Giant Comics Western Roundup #13 (Dell, 1956) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Russ Manning art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Dell Giant Comics Western Roundup #14 (Dell, 1956) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Dell Giants #22 Huey Dewey and Louie Back to School - File Copy (Dell, 1959) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Donald Duck's nephews star in this 84-pager. This is the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $165. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Dick Tracy Comics Monthly #105 File Copy (Harvey, 1956) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Flash Gordon #1 Boston pedigree (King Features Syndicate, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. First Silver Age appearance of Flash Gordon. Al Williamson cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 3/05: 11 in 9.4, 5 higher.
Flash Gordon #3 (King Features Syndicate, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Al Williamson cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Flash Gordon #4 Curator pedigree (King Features Syndicate, 1967) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. When science fiction was the subject matter, there was no better artist for the task than Al Williamson.This issue's cover and art are by the great Williamson. This issue also has the debut of the Secret Agent X-9 backup feature -- the character was an Alex Raymond creation whose newspaper strip Williamson drew for 13 years. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Flying Saucers #1 Boston pedigree (Dell, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Frank Springer cover. CGC hasn't certified a higher grade to date for the issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Forbidden Worlds #134 Bethlehem pedigree (ACG, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Pete Costanza cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Four Color #738 Circle 8 pedigree - Double Cover (Dell, 1956) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover featuring Fess Parker. CGC notes, "1st cover 9.4, interior cover 9.6." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $145. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Four Color #1097 Rawhide (Dell, 1960) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover featuring Clint Eastwood (as Rowdy Yates) and Eric Fleming (as Gil Favor). Russ Manning art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $230. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Four Color #1166 Rocky and His Friends (Dell, 1961) CGC NM 9.4. Now here's something we hope you'll really like! Namely Rocky the Flying Squirrel and his friends Bullwinkle and Mr. Peabody (Boris Badenov's not exactly a friend, but he's here too). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $350. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Four Color #1191 Leave it to Beaver (Dell, 1961) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Gee Wally, this issue has a photo cover featuring Tony Dow and Jerry Mathers! Gosh, Beav, it's the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date! CGC notes, "From the Dallas Stephens collection." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Gil Thorp #1 (Dell, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The only issue of the title. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes #1 Boston pedigree (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Veteran Dan Spiegle provided the art for this issue, which features Birdman, the Herculoids, the Mighty Mightor, and Young Samson and Goliath. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Humbug #5 Harvey Kurtzman File Copy (Humbug, 1957) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. One of the all-time heroes of satirical humor has to be the late, great Harvey Kurtzman -- writer, editor, and occasionally artist for Mad, Humbug, Help! and more. His pioneering efforts in stretching the boundaries of printed humor have long been considered the peak of the form. Here's a rare chance to own a copy of Humbug that came directly from Kurtzman's own files. And if you grow tired of genuflecting before it, crack it out of its CGC holder and read the darn thing -- it's funny! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 4/05: 6 in 9.2, none higher.
Humbug #7 Harvey Kurtzman File Copy (Humbug, 1958) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. What can we say about this issue of Humbug that hasn't been said already? How about that this copy was originally part of editor/writer Harvey Kurtzman's personal files? Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $98; NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 4/05: 11 in 9.0, 9 higher.
Humbug #9 Harvey Kurtzman File Copy (Humbug, 1958) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. It's hard to be a fan of humor comics and not admire the work of Harvey Kurtzman! Some of his many, many fans prefer Humbug over his earlier Mad comic book; we won't argue that point here, but suffice to say, this exceptionally nice copy of Humbug #9 came directly from Kurtzman's own files. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 4/05: 4 in 9.2, none higher.
I Spy #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue, with a photo cover featuring Robert Culp and Bill Cosby, is one of the most valuable of the Gold Key TV tie-in books. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value= $340. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
I Spy #5 (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. If you think Robert Culp's all-white tennis outfit looks sharp, have a look at the condition of this all but perfect copy. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Jughead's Folly #1 (Archie, 1957) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Jughead imitating Elvis, and singing "All Shook Down?" We dare you not to love this comic! Overstreet calls this one-shot "rare," and speculates that it contains the very first reference to Elvis Presley in a comic book. Gerber terms the book "scarce." To make the whole thing even more unusual, this look at the slacker who would be King is an issue-long story, this in an era when tales of the Riverdale gang usually ran just a few pages each. All of which is why many a collector is itchin' like a man on a fuzzy tree to get his hands on one. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $150; VF 8.0 value = $305. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 7.0, none higher.
Lancelot Link Secret Chimp #1 (Gold Key, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
March of Comics #304 The Three Stooges (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 4/05: 6 in 9.6, none higher.
Marge's Tubby and the Little Men From Mars #1 (Gold Key, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $115. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Movie Classics: The Dirty Dozen #nn (Dell, 1967) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Painted cover. Jack Sparling art. CGC notes, "From the Dallas Stephens collection." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Primer #2 (Comico, 1982) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. First appearances of Grendel and Argent. Matt Wagner art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Richie Rich Dollars and Cents #9 File Copy (Harvey, 1965) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. We used to think "high-grade Richie Rich" was almost a contradiction in terms, as these comics were usually read and enjoyed by younger kids, not stored by grownups. Of course, that explains why the File Copies that we've offered in the past have prompted spirited bidding wars, even for books that didn't have this one's lofty grade of 9.8. By all means, ring for your butler and have him put in an aggressive bid on this one. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher.
Roy Rogers & Trigger #97 (Dell, 1956) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Photo cover. John Buscema art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Magazines
Six Million Dollar Man #1 (Charlton, 1976) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Charlton scored quite a coup by getting the comic book rights to "The Six Million Dollar Man," as every boy growing up in the 1970s worshipped Steve Austin, played by Lee Majors. The premiere issue, drawn by Joe Staton, has an all-new story, but it also recaps the bionic man's origin in the first few pages. This copy is so gorgeous, even the demanding Oscar Goldman himself would approve. And unlike Steve himself, this comic's unrestored! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Space Adventures #32 White Mountain pedigree (Charlton, 1960) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Steve Ditko cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Space Adventures #42 Bethlehem pedigree (Charlton, 1961) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Steve Ditko cover and art. Comes with the Bethlehem certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $230. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Spin and Marty #6 File Copy (Dell, 1958) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $115. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 Double Cover (Mirage Studios, 1985) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird story and art. CGC notes, "1st cover 9.0, interior cover 9.8." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 1/05: 7 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
This Magazine Is Haunted V2#14 Bethlehem pedigree (Charlton, 1957) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. The great Steve Ditko supplied both cover and interior art for this issue. This is the only copy of #14 that CGC has graded above FN as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $465. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Top Cat #1 White Mountain pedigree (Dell, 1961) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Featuring the character from the Hanna-Barbera TV show. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $230. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.2, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Turok #3 Circle 8 pedigree (Dell, 1956) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This series actually started with #3, following the character's first two appearances in Four Color. The book has one of the lush painted covers that were a Dell trademark. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Uncle Scrooge #59 Boston pedigree (Dell, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks cover and art. Gyro Gearloose backup feature. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #60 Boston pedigree (Dell, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. "The Phantom of Notre Duck" is the title of our story, and both the cover and art are by that Duck artist supreme, Carl Barks. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Unknown Worlds #41 Boston pedigree (ACG, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Kurt Schaffenberger cover and art. This is the highest-graded copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Unusual Tales #32 File Copy (Charlton, 1962) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Winnie the Pooh #33 (Whitman, 1984) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This issue was only released as part of a bagged pre-pack. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Zorro #8 File Copy (Dell, 1960) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Photo cover. Warren Tufts interior art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Action Comics #288 (DC, 1962) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Mon-El appearance. Curt Swan and Jim Mooney art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $114; NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Action Comics #292 (DC, 1962) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The second appearance of Comet the Super-Horse. Lex Luthor appearance. Curt Swan cover. Jim Mooney art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value =$107; NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Action Comics #325 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Curt Swan cover. Swan and Jim Mooney art. Only one copy of this issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Angel and the Ape #1 (DC, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Bob Oksner cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, 8 higher.
Angel and the Ape #4 (DC, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Art by Bob Oksner (pencils) and Wally Wood (inks). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $38. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Anthro #6 (DC, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Last issue. Art by Howie Post and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $48. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Aquaman #51 (DC, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Three top DC artists contributed to this issue, with Nick Cardy drawing the cover, Jim Aparo drawing the Aquaman story, and Neal Adams handling art chores on the Deadman backup feature. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Aquaman #51 (DC, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This Bronze Age beaut features the work of three of DC's finest artists. The biggest name is Neal Adams, who drew the Deadman backup feature in the issue, but there's also the work of Nick Cardy (cover art) and Jim Aparo (Aquaman story). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
The Atom #7 (DC, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This issue has the first team-up of Atom and Hawkman, a duo who would pair up quite a bit in the future. It's Hawkman's first appearance following his The Brave and the Bold tryout issues. The cover and art are by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $440. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.4, 2 higher.
The Atom #20 (DC, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Gil Kane cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher.
The Atom #34 (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Gil Kane cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, 1 higher.
The Atom #35 (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Gil Kane cover and art. Time Pool story. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
The Atom #37 (DC, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. This issue saw the first appearance of the Atom's talking pet bird, Major Mynah. DC's avian superhero, the Hawkman, puts in a cameo. The cover and art are by Gil Kane. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
The Atom and Hawkman #40 (DC, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Joe Kubert and Murphy Anderson art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Aurora Comic Scenes #181-140 Tarzan (Aurora, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Instruction booklet for Tarzan model kit. Neal Adams art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $36. CGC census 1/05: 7 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Aurora Comic Scenes #193-140 (Aurora, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Instruction booklet for Robin model kit. Eight pages on slick paper. Dick Giordano art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 1/05: 70 in 9.8, 39 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Batman #100 (DC, 1956) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. In this 100th issue, Batman has a bright idea, offering a scholarship to the high schooler who invents the best new bat-weapon. One youngster comes up with the Bat-Kite, which our hero used from then on -- thanks, kid! And in another yarn, a small village renames itself Batmantown, only to feel the wrath of criminals who have bones to pick with the Caped Crusader. While the interior art bears the signature of Bob Kane as always, we now know it's the work of the talented Sheldon Moldoff. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $762; VF 8.0 value = $1,588. CGC census 3/05: 7 in 7.0, 8 higher.
Batman #200 (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Neal Adams' first work on this title was this cover illustration of Batman and Robin. This milestone issue includes cameos by the Joker and the Penguin. The interior art is by Chic Stone. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 2/05: 6 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Blackhawk #120 (DC, 1958) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Robot cover by Dick Dillin. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $124; NM- 9.2 value = $165. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
The Brave and the Bold #34 Hawkman (DC, 1961) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. First appearance of the Silver Age Hawkman and Hawkgirl. Joe Kubert cover and art. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $185; VG 4.0 value = $370. CGC census 3/05: 8 in 3.0, 122 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #37 Suicide Squad (DC, 1961) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Ross Andru cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $170; VF/NM 9.0 value = $260. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 8.5, none higher.
The Brave and the Bold #39 Suicide Squad (DC, 1962) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Ross Andru cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $145; VF/NM 9.0 value = $223. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #42 Hawkman - Massachusetts pedigree (DC, 1962) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Hawkman begins his second tryout series. Joe Kubert art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $342; NM- 9.2 value = $460. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.0, 5 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #44 Hawkman - Bethlehem pedigree (DC, 1962) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream pages. One of the most stunning (we would even gush "classic") of the grey tone covers DC used in the early Silver Age days comes courtesy of Joe Kubert, whose work on the Hawkman try-out issues of this title rivals his more famous long-running work on Sgt. Rock for sheer excitement and intensity. CGC notes: "Date stamp on back cover." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $316; NM- 9.2 value = $425. CGC census 4/05: 4 in 9.0, 3 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #46 Strange Sports Stories (DC, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Carmine Infantino cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #49 Strange Sports Stories (DC, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.2, 4 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #54 Kid Flash, Aqualad, and Robin - Double Cover (DC, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This historic issue featured the first appearance of the Teen Titans! The group wasn't named until a later issue, but this is designated as its first appearance by Overstreet. The team-up of DC's most popular sidekicks was drawn by Bruno Premiani. CGC notes, "1st cover 8.0, interior cover 9.4." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $450. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 9.4, 2 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #57 Metamorpho (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The origin and first appearance of Metamorpho is brought to us in the appealing style of the hero's signature artist, Ramona Fradon. This key issue also features the first appearance of supporting cast members Sapphire Stagg, Simon Stagg, and Java. This wonderfully clean 'n' crisp copy is sure to impress. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $270. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #61 Starman and Black Canary - Boston pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Starman of Adventure Comics fame joined fellow Golden Ager Black Canary for a two-issue tryout beginning right here. And since the kids reading this in 1965 hadn't even been born when the two characters first appeared, a text feature helpfully recapped the origins of both for new readers. The cover and interior art are by Murphy Anderson. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 2/05: 5 in 9.6, none higher.
The Brave and the Bold #62 Starman and Black Canary (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Three Golden Age characters made their first Silver Age appearances in this issue. On the side of the heroes, Wildcat of Sensation Comics fame made his return, and on the side of the villains, Wonder Woman's foe the Huntress (not to be confused with the heroine of the same name) and Green Lantern's old enemy the Sportsmaster returned. The issue's cover and interior art are by Murphy Anderson. CGC notes, "From the Dallas Stephens collection." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #64 Batman - Boston pedigree (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. It's the Dark Knight vs. "DC's Demon of Darkness" as Batman tackles Eclipso, "Hero and Villain in One Man!" Gil Kane drew the wild cover, and Win Mortimer, one of DC's best (and least-known) artists, handles the inside stuff. This is another impossibly fresh copy from the Boston collection. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 2/05: 6 in 9.6, 1 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #64 Batman (DC, 1966) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Batman battles Eclipso. Gil Kane cover. Win Mortimer art. Includes a spanking panel. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $82; NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.0, 18 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #82 Batman and Aquaman (DC, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Origin of Ocean Master is retold. Neal Adams cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, 2 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #84 Batman and Sgt. Rock (DC, 1969) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Story takes place in World War II. Neal Adams cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $68: NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.0, 11 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
The Brave and the Bold #92 Batman and the Bat-Squad (DC, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. First and only appearance of the Bat-Squad. Nick Cardy cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $42. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
The Brave and the Bold #97 Batman and Wildcat (DC, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Nick Cardy cover. Cardy and Bob Brown art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $38. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
The Brave and the Bold #99 Batman and the Flash (DC, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Neal Adams cover. Bob Brown art. Viking Prince backup feature with Joe Kubert art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $38. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.4, none higher.
The Brave and the Bold #100 (DC, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Batman co-stars with Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Black Canary, and Robin. Nick Cardy cover. Jim Aparo art. Deadman backup feature with Neal Adams art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, 10 higher.
The Brave and the Bold #112 (DC, 1974) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. A 100-Page Super Spectacular. Batman and Mister Miracle co-star. Jim Aparo cover and art. Backup features include Aquaman and Hawkman (Howard Purcell art), the Silent Knight (Irv Novick art), and Batman and Green Lantern (Ramona Fradon art). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 3/05: 6 in 9.4, 5 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Captain Action #1 (DC, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Origin of Captain Action. Superman cover appearance. Irv Novick cover. Wally Wood art. Note that the CGC slab has a 2 1/2-inch crack on the back, not affecting the comic. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 1/05: 14 in 9.4, 12 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love #2 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Cover artist Neal Adams chose grey tone as his medium here, opting for the tried-and-true combination of fleeing woman + shadowy man + house with exactly one light on. The two interior features were drawn by Tony DeZuniga and Don Heck. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love #4 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1972) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Nick Cardy drew this hypnotic grey toned cover for the last issue DC's unusual gothic romance series (and as usual, in the background there's a dark house with one room lit up). The interior art is by Ernie Chua (aka Ernie Chan). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher.
Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love #4 (DC, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Last issue of the title. Nick Cardy cover. Ernie Chan art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, 3 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
DC 100-Page Super Spectacular #14 (DC, 1973) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Also known as issue DC-14. Wraparound cover by Nick Cardy. Batman, the Atom, Blackhawk, Wonder Woman, Doll Man, and WIldcat are featured. Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, Gil Kane, Reed Crandall, H. G. Peter, and Irwin Hasen art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.2, 5 higher.
DC 100-Page Super Spectacular #18 (DC, 1973) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Also known as issue DC-18. Superman 35th anniversary special. Also featuring the Atom, TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite, Hourman, and the Quality Comics hero Captain Triumph. Nick Cardy cover. Artists include Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger, Wayne Boring, Bernard Baily, Fred Ray, and Gil Kane. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.2, 6 higher.
DC 100-Page Super Spectacular #20 (DC, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Featuring Batman. Reprints the origin of Two-Face. Also featuring Dr. Mid-Nite, Black Canary, Starman, Blackhawk, the Spectre, and Wildcat. Nick Cardy cover. Alex Toth, Bob Kane, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino, Jack Burnley, and Bernard Baily art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.4, none higher.
DC 100-Page Super Spectacular #22 (DC, 1973) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Last issue of the series. Also known as issue DC-22. Featuring the Flash. Johnny Quick and the Elongated Man also appear. Nick Cardy cover. Carmine Infantino, Mort Meskin, E. E. Hibbard, and Murphy Anderson art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.2, 3 higher.
DC Special #12 Viking Prince (DC, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Joe Kubert cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Doom Patrol #93 (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Bob Brown cover. Bruno Premiani art. CGC notes, "From the Dallas Stephens collection." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 9.6, none higher.
80 Page Giant #8 (DC, 1965) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. "More Secret Origins." Featuring the Justice League of America, Aquaman, the Flash, Robin, the Atom, and Superman. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $263; VF/NM 9.0 value = $412. CGC census 3/05: 9 in 8.5, 21 higher.
80 Page Giant #12 (DC, 1965) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Featuring Batman. Sheldon Moldoff, Lew Schwartz, Jack Burnley, and Dick Sprang art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $119; VF/NM 9.0 value = $182. CGC census 3/05: 6 in 8.5, 13 higher.
The Flash #123 (DC, 1961) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. The cover blurb boasts that this issue features "a spectacular story that is sure to become a classic!" Whaddaya know, the editors were right! This issue represents a historic moment in the DC universe - the meeting of the Silver Age Flash with his Golden Age counterpart, which in turn opened the door to the multiple Earths concept. Both heroes get their origin retold here, with art by Carmine Infantino. A key issue and perennial fan favorite. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $986. CGC census 1/05: 10 in 7.5, 13 higher.
The Flash #129 (DC, 1962) CGC Qualified NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Second Silver Age appearance of the Golden Age Flash. Justice Society cameo in a flashback. Captain Cold and the Trickster appear. Carmine Infantino art. CGC notes, "13th page detached, does not affect story." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $29; VG 4.0 value = $58; FN 6.0 value = $87; VF 8.0 value = $210; VF/NM 9.0 value = $323; NM- 9.2 value = $435.
The Flash #145 (DC, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Everywhere Flash goes, he always takes the weather with him... at least when he's facing his old foe the Weather Wizard. The issue's cover and interior art are by Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, 1 higher.
The Flash #148 (DC, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Flash battles Captain Boomerang. Carmine Infantino cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 3/05: 6 in 9.2, 7 higher.
The Flash #150 (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. DC's king of covers, Carmine Infantino, came through with another winner here in addition to handling interior art chores. In the issue, Flash faces one of his main nemeses, Captain Cold. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
The Flash #158 (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. In this outing, Flash has to deal with the bizarre villainy of the Breakaway Bandit. The cover and interior art are by Carmine Infantino. No copy of the issue has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 2/05: 5 in 9.6, none higher.
The Flash #169 (DC, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. This issue, also known as 80-Page Giant G-34, presents tales of the Flash facing villains you love to hate, including the Top, Gorilla Grodd, and Mirror Master. The cover is by Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
The Flash #171 (DC, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. This issue boasts one of the best and most original covers of DC's Silver Age in our opinion. It's from the fertile mind of Carmine Infantino, who handled interior art chores as well. This is the only 9.6, and the highest-graded copy overall, that CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
The Flash #176 (DC, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson cover. Infantino and Ross Andru art. Note that there is a three-inch crack on the back of the CGC holder, not affecting the comic. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 1/05: 10 in 9.4, 5 higher.
The Flash #177 (DC, 1968) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Offered here is the famous big head Flash cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, and it's hard not to get a kick out of this trippy classic. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $51; VF/NM 9.0 value = $71. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 8.5, 27 higher.
The Flash #193 (DC, 1969) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. We've never seen Captain Cold more malevolent than on this cover by Carmine Infantino! And what unspeakable atrocities has he committed against our hero? You'll have to read the story, which has art by Ross Andru. A 9.8 copy of a comic with a black cover is quite a rarity - no wonder this is the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
The Flash #196 (DC, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Aka 80-Page Giant G-70. Murphy Anderson cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
The Flash #198 (DC, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Gil Kane cover and art. Backup feature has Don Heck art and a Zatanna appearance. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
The Flash #205 (DC, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Also known as 80-Page Giant G-82. Featuring Flash, Kid Flash, and Johnny Quick, plus a previously unpublished Golden Age Flash story. Dick Giordano cover. Carmine Infantino art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, 2 higher.
The Flash #209 (DC, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Dick Giordano cover. Interior art by Irv Novick, Dick Dillin (Kid Flash story), and Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.4, 4 higher.
The Flash #212 (DC, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Dick Giordano cover. Interior art by Giordano, Irv Novick, and Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.6, none higher.
The Flash #213 (DC, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The Golden Age Flash and the Justice Society appear. Dick Giordano cover. Carmine Infantino art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 3/05: 6 in 9.6, 1 higher.
The Flash #214 (DC, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Also known as DC 100-Page Super Spectacular DC-11. Wraparound cover by Nick Cardy. Carmine Infantino art. Includes a previously unpublished Golden Age Flash story. Other features include Quicksilver (Quality hero; Dan Zolnerowich art), Kid Flash, Johnny Quick, and Metal Men (reprint of their origin and first appearance; Ross Andru art). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, 6 higher.
The Flash #215 (DC, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Neal Adams cover. Irv Novick art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, 3 higher.
The Flash #216 (DC, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Irv Novick and Dick Dillin art. Kid Flash backup story. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Flash Annual #1 Bethlehem pedigree (DC, 1963) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. An 80-Page Giant. Carmine Infantino cover and art. Reprints the first appearances of the Elongated Man, Gorilla Grodd, and Kid Flash. Golden Age Flash reprint with Lee Elias art. Includes an index of all Silver Age Flash stories, writers, and artists up to issue #140. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $293. CGC census 3/05: 12 in 8.0, 26 higher.
Green Lantern #11 (DC, 1962) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. It seems unbelievable to today's Green Lantern fan that the character had been around for 21 years (and the Silver Age version for 11 issues) before the Green Lantern Corps made its first appearance! But this is indeed their very first story. GL's archfoe Sinestro puts in an appearance as well. The cover and interior art are by Gil Kane. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Green Lantern #40 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. The origin of the DC Universe's infinite Earths. Origin of the Guardians. First appearance of Krona. The Golden Age Green Lantern guest stars. Doiby Dickles also appears. Gil Kane cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $368. CGC census 3/05: 16 in 8.0, 49 higher.
Green Lantern #45 Western Penn pedigree (DC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Golden Age Green Lantern, Alan Scott, made only his second Silver Age appearance in this issue of Hal Jordan's comic. Drawing both the cover and the interior action was Gil Kane. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $215. CGC census 2/05: 7 in 9.4, none higher.
Green Lantern #60 (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Green Lantern forgets the adage "never let 'em see you sweat" in this issue's tense cover scene. No worries about the art, as it was in the veteran hands of Gil Kane. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Green Lantern #61 (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. What has the Golden Age Green Lantern, Alan Scott, done to upset his Earth-One pal? Find out in this issue, which has Gil Kane art as well as a Kane cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Green Lantern #64 (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Here's the only 9.6, and highest-graded copy overall, CGC has certified of this issue to date. GL's old foe Hector Hammond appears. The cover and interior art are by Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Green Lantern #65 (DC, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This is a near-perfect copy of this Silver Age GL issue, which has a Mike Sekowsky cover and Sekowsky art as well. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Green Lantern #75 (DC, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Gil Kane cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Green Lantern #77 (DC, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Neal Adams cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 2/05: 12 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Green Lantern #78 (DC, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This was the first of the Neal Adams/Denny O'Neil issues to feature Black Canary, and the lady was never lovelier than with Mr. Adams drawing her! Here, she falls under the spell of a cult leader; luckily Green Arrow, Green Lantern, and a Guardian are there to help. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Green Lantern #81 (DC, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This issue from the acclaimed Neal Adams/Denny O'Neil run has something for everyone. Buy it for the hard-hitting social commentary, or buy it for the fact that Adams' rendering of Black Canary is about the sexiest thing ever to grace a DC comic! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 6 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Green Lantern #84 (DC, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Neal Adams cover. Adams and Bernie Wrightson art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Green Lantern #85 (DC, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This anti-drug issue (in which Speedy is revealed to be a drug addict) is one of the most famous DC comics of the 1970s. Denny O'Neil's story was illustrated by Neal Adams, both on the cover and inside the comic. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher.
Green Lantern #85 (DC, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Anti-drug issue in which Speedy is revealed to be a drug addict. Neal Adams cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 2/05: 27 in 9.4, 11 higher.
Green Lantern #86 (DC, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This second installment of the famous anti-drug story is by the creative team of writer Denny O'Neil and artist Neal Adams. The backup feature has Alex Toth art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher.
Green Lantern #88 (DC, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Neal Adams cover. Carmine Infantino art. Backup feature is a previously unpublished Golden Age Green Lantern story. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Hawkman #13 (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Murphy Anderson cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Hawkman #14 (DC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Murphy Anderson cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 9.4, 4 higher.
House of Mystery #144 (DC, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. If you're a collector who keeps up with the J'onzzes, don't hesitate to grab the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date of this Manhunter from Mars issue. The man who would soon be renamed the Martian Manhunter was drawn both on the cover and inside the book by Joe Certa. The issue's other two stories have art by Mort Meskin and Howard Sherman. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Justice League of America #2 (DC, 1961) CGC NM 9.4 Cream pages. In one of the group's earliest adventures, the JLA heads for "Magic-Land" to take on some sinister sorcerers, in an issue with a Murphy Anderson cover and Mike Sekowsky art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,750. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Justice League of America #3 Mohawk Valley pedigree (DC, 1961) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Kanjar Ro, dictator of planet Dhor, made his first appearance in this issue. As alien dictators are wont to do, he tries to seize power over more planets as well, and while this usually brought K. R. into conflict with Adam Strange, his first tussle was here with the JLA. The book has a Murphy Anderson cover and Mike Sekowsky art. Overstreet notes, "scarce in high grade due to black cover." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $222; VF 8.0 value = $629. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 7.0, 15 higher.
Justice League of America #5 (DC, 1961) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Doctor Destiny was a villain who menaced the JLA a number of times, and this was his origin and first appearance. While the creepy "skull-face" look he's best known for came later, he caused the JLA a heap of trouble here be impersonating Green Lantern. The issue's cover and art are by Mike Sekowsky.This is the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $775. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Justice League of America #6 (DC, 1961) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. This story being called "The Wheel of Misfortune," you can guess whose origin and first appearance are in this issue. No, not Pat Sajak, it's Professor Amos Fortune! In his debut, he wants to use something called "the stimoluck" to create bad luck for the JLA. The issue's cover and art are by Mike Sekowsky. It appears that only some tiny stress lines kept this issue from a higher grade -- the cover colors and page quality are outstanding. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $403; NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 1/05: 7 in 9.0, none higher.
Justice League of America #7 (DC, 1961) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Snapper Carr enters a strange fun-house, and before he can say "weirdsville" he's whisked off to an alien planet! Mike Sekowsky drew all the action, including the zany cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Justice League of America #8 (DC, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. An auction of something superhero-related? Ha ha, the very idea is absurd! But if you can get past that, witness a nice Mike Sekowsky cover. The interior art is also by Sekowsky. High-grade collectors, take note -- this is the second highest-graded copy that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Justice League of America #9 (DC, 1962) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Despite having eight issues of this title under their belt (not to mention their Brave and the Bold appearances), the JLA didn't yet have an origin story to call their own. That changed in this issue, as how the group came to be is told to Snapper Carr, and thus to us readers. The cover and art are by Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Justice League of America #10 (DC, 1962) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Not one but two memorable DC villains made their debuts in this issue. First of all, there's the Lord of Time -- no, not Doctor Who, but a villain whom the JLA is doing their best to defeat, when suddenly they have to tangle with villain number two, Felix Faust. It's the latter's origin and first appearance, and as his name might imply, doing deals with demons is Faust's his stock-in-trade. Both baddies would encounter the JLA many a time in years to come. The book has a Murphy Anderson cover and Mike Sekowsky art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $403; NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.0, 3 higher.
Justice League of America #13 (DC, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. In the DC Universe, having a robot double is no big deal, just ask Superman or Supergirl. But if your robot double wants to kill you, that's another story, and to make things worse, the universe will be destroyed if the JLA can't beat their doppelgangers. For more details, see the Murphy Anderson cover, or the story, which has art by Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Justice League of America #13 (DC, 1962) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Speedy appearance. Murphy Anderson cover. Mike Sekowsky art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $242; NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.0, 3 higher.
Justice League of America #14 Northland pedigree (DC, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. In this issue, the JLA welcomes the Atom into their ranks. But before they can even teach him the secret handshake, they have to deal with Mister Memory, who is actually none other than the groups old nemesis, Professor Amos Fortune. The book has a Murphy Anderson cover and Mike Sekowsky art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Justice League of America #15 (DC, 1962) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. While the JLA ponders how to beat the "Untouchable Aliens," we're pondering this all but untouched copy, which is in outstanding shape for a Silver Age book. No wonder it's the only 9.6, and highest-graded copy overall, that CGC has certified to date. The issue has a Murphy Anderson cover and Mike Sekowsky art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Justice League of America #15 (DC, 1962) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Mike Sekowsky cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $242; NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.0, 9 higher.
Justice League of America #16 (DC, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. The JLA take on the Maestro and find themselves in deadly peril... but it all turns out to be an imaginary story cooked up by a fanboy named Jerry Thomas (based on superfans -- then and now -- Jerry Bails and Roy Thomas). But the characters come up with an imaginary solution to the imaginary fix. The book has a Murphy Anderson cover and Mike Sekowsky art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $280. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Justice League of America #17 (DC, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. It's twister time as the JLA takes on the Tornado Tyrant! Adam Strange appears in a flashback. The book has a Murphy Anderson cover and Mike Sekowsky interior art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $280. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Justice League of America #18 Northland pedigree (DC, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. A show of hands, please: which JLAer would be least likely to save the day? Well, the 99.99 percent of you who said Snapper Carr will have to eat your words! The issue has a Murphy Anderson cover and Mike Sekowsky art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $280. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Justice League of America #19 (DC, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Murphy Anderson cover. Mike Sekowsky art. Doctor Destiny appearance. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $208; NM- 9.2 value = $280. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Justice League of America #20 (DC, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Mike Sekowsky cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $280. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.2, none higher.
Justice League of America #21 (DC, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This issue re-introduces the JSA into this title, and also includes the first Silver Age appearances of Dr. Fate and Hourman. Everyone who is anyone is featured on this cover by Mike Sekowsky and Murphy Anderson. To date, this is tied for the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $540. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.4, none higher.
Justice League of America #23 (DC, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Mike Sekowsky cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $156; NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.0, 7 higher.
Justice League of America #24 (DC, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Adam Strange appearance. Murphy Anderson cover. Mike Sekowsky art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value= $156; NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Justice League of America #26 (DC, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Three-eyed foe Despero made only his second appearance in this issue -- the first was, of course, issue #1 of this title. Mike Sekowsky handled both cover and interior art for the issue. This is not only the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date, it's the only one graded above 8.5. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Justice League of America #27 (DC, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Mike Sekowsky cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $156; NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.0, 5 higher.
Justice League of America #28 (DC, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Mike Sekowsky gives us one of the more bizarre covers of the JLA's run, featuring a superhero protest rally -- scrutinize our scan to see the Atom joining in, complete with protest balloon! And while you're scrutinizing that scan, note the excellent condition of this copy. The interior art is also by Sekowsky. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Justice League of America #30 (DC, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. On Earth-3, everything is reversed -- Lex Luthor is a superhero, and the reigning villains are the dead ringers for the JLA seen on this cover. They're called the Crime Syndicate -- that's Power Ring fighting Green Lantern, Owlman battling Batman, and Johnny Quick fighting Flash. And if that's not enough alternate Earth action for you, Earth-2's Justice Society also appears! The cover and art are by Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $235. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Justice League of America #31 (DC, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Since Hawkman's Golden Age predecessor was a charter member of the Justice Society, it was only fair that the Silver Age version was offered membership in the JLA, and that happened in this very issue. The cover and interior art are by Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.4, none higher.
Justice League of America #31 (DC, 1964) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Hawkman joins the JLA. Mike Sekowsky cover and art. CGC notes, "'98' written on cover in pen." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $86; VF/NM 9.0 value = $131. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 8.5, 12 higher.
Justice League of America #32 (DC, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Brain Storm was also known as the Master of Mind-Over-Matter; this is the first appearance for the villain, and his origin story's here as well. THe cover and interior art are by Mike Sekowsky. CGC notes, "'1026' written on cover in pen." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Justice League of America #32 (DC, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Origin and first appearance of Brain Storm. Mike Sekowsky cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.2, 7 higher.
Justice League of America #33 (DC, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Mike Sekowsky cover and art. CGC notes,"'12-21' written on cover in pen." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Justice League of America #33 (DC, 1965) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Mike Sekowsky cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $67; VF/NM 9.0 value = $96. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 8.5, 6 higher.
Justice League of America #34 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Here's an unusual JLA guest star, the Joker! Or at least the JLA thinks they're battling the Fiendish Funster, thanks to the trickery of the issue's real villain, Doctor Destiny. Meanwhile, Hawkman gets to tangle with Chac of Hawkman #1 fame. The villain-o-rama was drawn by Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Justice League of America #35 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. It's Killer Moth, Dr. Polaris, and the Pied Piper! Or at least their empty uniforms, on a suitably original Mike Sekowsky cover. The interior art is also by Sekowsky. Pacific Coast copies are usually the best around when it comes to Silver Age DC, and indeed, this copy tops CGC's census as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Justice League of America #36 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Batman has become a Bat-Monster on this issue's cover, and Brain Storm is behind it all. The issue's cover and interior art are by Mike Sekowsky. In our experience, the Pacific Coast copy is often the best known copy of a given Silver Age DC book, and CGC's census bears that out here. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Justice League of America #37 (DC, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Summertime was usually JLA/JSA crossover time, and the summer of '65 was no different. Here, DC really got radical, showing only the oldsters of the Justice Society on the cover. But why is Johnny Thunder's usually benevolent Thunderbolt fighting against the JSA? And where the heck's the Justice League? You'll just have to read the issue, which has Mike Sekowsky cover and art. By the way, it features the first Silver Age appearance of Mr. Terrific of Sensation Comics fame. CGC notes, "'6/9' written on cover in pen." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Justice League of America #38 (DC, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Mike Sekowsky must have had to ice down his drawing hand after producing these JLA/JSA crossovers! He certainly deserved a medal for this issue, drawing everyone from the Justice League (Earth-1), everyone from the Justice Society (Earth-2), and all of the members of the Lawless League of Earth-A! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 1/05: 6 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Justice League of America #38 (DC, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Justice Society crossover. Mike Sekowsky cover and art. CGC notes, "'7/26' written on cover in pen." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.2, 7 higher.
Justice League of America #39 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Also known as 80-Page Giant G-16. Reprints #5 of this series as well as The Brave and the Bold #28 and #30. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Justice League of America #40 (DC, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. That Man of a Thousand Umbrellas, the Penguin, makes only his third Silver Age appearance in this issue. Lots of other baddies are on hand too, including Captain Cold and the Mirror Master. The book has cover and interior art by Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Justice League of America #41 (DC, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. The Justice League battles the Key. Mike Sekowsky cover and art. CGC notes, "'1025' written on cover in pen." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Justice League of America #42 (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. DC came up with a Marvel-like plot line for this issue, as the JLA invites Metamorpho to join, and he refuses! The book's cover and interior art are by Mike Sekowsky. CGC notes, "'1/26' written on cover in pen." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Justice League of America #43 (DC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Mike Sekowsky cover and art. CGC notes, "'1/24' written on cover in pen." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Justice League of America #44 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Like several of the other Pacific Coast books in this run we're offering, this one bears the highest grade CGC has assigned for the issue to date. The Justice League's problem is growing by the minute on Mike Sekowsky's cover (the book also has Sekowsky interior art). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Justice League of America #46 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Sandman made his first appearance of the Silver Age in this issue, and he was back in his original outfit, complete with suit and gas mask (and minus Sandy). This JLA/JSA crossover issue also has only the third Silver Age appearance of the Spectre. The cover and art are by Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $185. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Justice League of America #47 (DC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. JLA/JSA crossover. Fourth Silver Age appearance of the Spectre. Mike Sekowsky cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 1/05: in , higher.
Justice League of America #48 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This issue, also known as 80-Page Giant G-29, reprints early JLA tales from issues #2 and 3 of this title, as well as the JLA's second-ever outing in The Brave and the Bold #29. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Justice League of America #49 (DC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. If you don't recognize the "True-Or-False" Sorcerer mentioned on this issue's cover, it's none other than the JLA's old nemesis Felix Faust. The issue's cover and interior art are by Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Justice League of America #50 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4. This issue's villain is the "Lord of Time"; apparently he brought this gorgeous copy with him, because it looks newsstand fresh! Our favorite Boy Wonder, Robin, guest stars. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 4/05: 7 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Justice League of America #53 (DC, 1967) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. If you're wondering why Batman is featured so prominently on this book's cover, it's because this issue's from that era known as the "Batman craze." This story was a bizarre one indeed -- for one thing, the costumed villain who menaces the JLA is never named in the issue. For another, to save the day, Atom contacts Hawkgirl, revealing her secret identity as Shiera Sanders to the rest of the JLA in the process! The cover and interior art are by Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Justice League of America #60 (DC, 1968) CGC NM 9.4. Here's a sparkling NM example of this popular issue, featuring the curvaceous Queen Bee. Is it up to guest star Batgirl to save the day? Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 4/05: 11 in 9.4, 5 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Justice League of America #85 (DC, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson cover. Carmine Infantino art. Only one copy of this issue has been certified with a higher grade by the CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census: 4 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Justice League of America #101 (DC, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Justice Society and Seven Soldiers of Victory crossover. Dick Dillin art. Only one copy of this issue has been graded highest by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 8 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Metal Men #1 (DC, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. When the Metal Men got their own comic, DC wisely kept the same creative team the group had all along: writer Bob Kanigher and that joined-at-the-hip artistic team, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. You won't find a number one on the cover, as this one's from the days when that was thought to be a negative! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $925. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Metal Men #1 (DC, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. A surprise hit with fans, the lovable Metal Men earned the right to star in their own book in 1963. Luckily, it was in the hands of their original creative team -- writer Bob Kanigher and penciler Ross Andru really made you care about these hunks of metal, especially scrawny Tin, whose heart was pure gold. A key Silver Age book which shouldn't remain undervalued for long. Note that this copy has a one-inch crack at the upper left on the rear of the CGC slab, not affecting the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $679; NM- 9.2 value = $925. CGC census 2/05: 7 in 9.0, 7 higher.
Metal Men #1 (DC, 1963) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Ross Andru cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $432. CGC census 3/05: 7 in 7.5, 30 higher.
Metal Men #11 (DC, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Ross Andru cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Mister Miracle #1 (DC, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. First appearances of Mister Miracle and Oberon. Jack Kirby story, cover, and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 4/05: 24 in 9.6, 2 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
My Greatest Adventure #75 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Gene Colan cover. Colan and Howard Purcell art. This is the highest-graded copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
My Greatest Adventure #77 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The great Alex Toth drew a story in this issue, and while we're mentioning greats, Gene Colan penciled a tale as well. The third story features a character whom Overstreet calls a prototype of the Doom Patrol's Robotman (the "real" Robotman would debut just three issues later). The cover is by Lee Elias. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.6; none higher.
My Greatest Adventure #78 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This latest installment of the science fiction series sports a Lee Elias cover, with Elias and Howard Purcell art. It's the highest-graded copy of the issue yet certified by CGC. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
My Greatest Adventure #80 Western Penn pedigree (DC, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Here's the very first appearance of the Doom Patrol, with art by Bruno Premiani. The group's origin is also recounted in the story. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $775. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
My Greatest Adventure #81 Western Penn pedigree (DC, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The second appearance of the Doom Patrol is featured here. Alex Toth provided the interior art. This is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $265. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
My Greatest Adventure #85 Western Penn pedigree (DC, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Elasti-Girl gets her Doom Patrol compadres out of a jam on the cover of this book, the last issue before the series was officially named after the group. The interior art is by Alex Toth. This is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $265. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Mystery in Space #53 (DC, 1959) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Adam Strange made his debut in this title starting with this issue. The book's robot cover is by Gil Kane; inside the comic is art by Carmine Infantino and Manny Stallman. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,300. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.5, 4 higher.
Mystery in Space #59 (DC, 1960) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Gil Kane cover. Murphy Anderson, Carmine Infantino, and Sid Greene art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $163; VF/NM 9.0 value = $249. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Mystery in Space #68 Bethlehem pedigree (DC, 1961) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. First appearance of the Dust Devils. Carmine Infantino art. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $193; NM- 9.2 value = $260. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Mystery in Space #71 Bethlehem pedigree (DC, 1961) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Carmine Infantino art. CGC notes, "Date stamp on cover." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $193; NM- 9.2 value = $260. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Mystery in Space #79 (DC, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Adam Strange stars in this issue, with Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson doing the artistic honors. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $180. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Mystery in Space #80 Bethlehem pedigree (DC, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Adam Strange stars, and Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson provide the art. Comes with the Bethlehem certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $180. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Mystery in Space #82 (DC, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Carmine Infantino art. CGC notes, "Light tanning (at) edges (of) interior front and back cover." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $75; VF/NM 9.0 value = $110. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Mystery in Space #85 (DC, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Carmine Infantino's art on Adam Strange was a career highlight. Pretty copy has been bested in grade by only two other copies to date, according to latest CGC census. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $145. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Mystery in Space #90 (DC, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Carmine Infantino did just three more covers for the title, after essentially having an exclusive on the privilege since Adam Strange burst onto the scene in 1959. This terrific cover is reminiscent of earlier covers of the title that distinguished Mystery in Space from virtually every other science fiction title of the '50s and '60s. Hawkman teams up Strange in this issue, which features art by Infantino and Murphy Anderson. owning the rights for nearly four years. Stunning copy is the highest-graded in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Mystery in Space #92 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Space Ranger feature begins in this issue, and Lee Elias takes over from Carmine Infantino as the Adam Strange artist. Just two copies have been certified by CGC to date - this one by far the nicest. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Mystery in Space #93 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Lee Elias art. Highest-graded copy from CGC for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Mystery in Space #94 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Adam Strange and Space Ranger team up. Gorgeous copy is the finest specimen of #94 that CGC has certified to date. Dick Dillin cover with Lee Elias art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Mystery in Space #95 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1964) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Unbelievable copy of #95, typical of this in-demand pedigree, and it's the only one to have earned a higher grade than NM- 9.2 to date according to the latest CGC census. Lee Elias cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Mystery in Space #96 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1964) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Like so many copies from this pedigree, this is easily the nicest copy CGC has certified to date. Beautiful colors leap off the Space Ranger cover by Howard Purcell. Purcell and Lee Elias provide interior art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Mystery in Space #97 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. The superb run of near perfect, pedigree copies continues with this beauty, the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date. Lee Elias and Howard Purcell provide the art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Mystery in Space #98 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Quite a copy of this issue which features a Lee Elias cover and interior art by Elias and Howard Purcell. Finest copy of #98 to be certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Mystery in Space #99 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The later issues of the run included features on both Adam Strange the Space Ranger. Copy currently ranks as the highest-graded in CGC's census. Dick Dillin cover, with Lee Elias and Howard Purcell art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Mystery in Space #101 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Although the great Gil Kane contributed a vast amount of interior story art over the first decade of the title's run, he's credited with just two covers, including this one. The Pacific Coast copy is again at the top of CGC's census for this issue. Interior art by Kane, Lee Elias, and Howard Purcell. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Mystery in Space #102 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Robot cover... rather, robots cover by Lee Elias for you 'bot-fans, with associated Adam Strange story, also drawn by Elias. This copy is alone at the top of CGC's census for issue #102. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Mystery in Space #103 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Origin and first appearance of Ultra, the Multi-Alien by Lee Elias. Last Space Ranger. Lee Elias cover with art by Elias, Carmine Infantino, and Howard Purcell. Brilliant copy is the highest-graded yet of #103 in CGC's census. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Mystery in Space #104 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Lee Elias cover and art. Highest-graded copy by CGC to date for the issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Mystery in Space #105 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Murphy Anderson cover and Lee Elias art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Mystery in Space #106 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Murphy Anderson cover with Lee Elias art. Highest grade yet awarded by CGC for this issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Mystery in Space #107 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Murphy Anderson cover. Lee Elias art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Mystery in Space #108 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1966) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Here's the best known copy of this issue, hailing from the best of the Silver Age pedigree collections. The featured character is Ultra the Multi-Alien, and he's drawn by Murphy Anderson on the cover and Lee Elias inside the comic. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Mystery in Space #109 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Featuring Ultra, the Multi-Alien. Lee Elias and Joe Certa art. This is the only copy certified with a grade above FN by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan #6 (DC, 1959) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Last issue of the title, "scarce" according to Overstreet. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $351; NM- 9.2 value = $465. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
The New Gods #1 (DC, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. First appearances of Orion, Lightray, Metron, Highfather, and Kalibak. Jack Kirby story, cover, and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 4/05: 56 in 9.6, 8 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Showcase #15 Space Ranger (DC, 1958) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This is a Showcase issue we don't see very often, the first appearance of the Space Ranger. The character, drawn here by Bob Brown, went on to become a regular feature in Tales of the Unexpected and later in Mystery in Space. Our offering is bested by only one copy in CGC's census. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,374. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Showcase #17 Adventures on Other Worlds (DC, 1958) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Longtime DC hero Adam Strange made his first appearance in this issue. His three-issue tryout was a smash success, and he was rewarded with regular appearances in Mystery in Space. The cover is by Gil Kane; the interior art is by Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $570. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 6.0, 5 higher.
Showcase #42 Tommy Tomorrow (DC, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This is the second issue of Tommy Tomorrow's two-part Showcase tryout. The brain robbers' diabolical machine is turning Planeteers into mind-slaves (but on the bright side, look at the fabulous outfits they're getting!). Also, Tommy's origin story is told for the first time in this issue, 16 years after his first appearance! The art is by Lee Elias. CGC notes, "From the Dallas Stephens collection." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Showcase #53 G.I. Joe - Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Could this book be any more desirable for the war comic fan? It certainly boasts artists with plenty of war action on their resumes -- how do Joe Kubert, Irv Novick, and Russ Heath strike you? The cover is by Kubert. Not much separates this comic from perfection -- the gorgeous spine and vibrant colors are what really jump out at you. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Showcase #57 Enemy Ace - Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. DC's German flying ace Hans von Hammer was so popular in backup features of Our Army At War that he got a shot at stardom in this title. The Ace made his fourth appearance overall here, and he was in the hands of his original creative team, writer Bob Kanigher and artist Joe Kubert. Here we see the character in action in the black of night... but the black cover of this pedigree comic has survived without smudging. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Showcase #58 Enemy Ace - Boston pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. How about this for an unusual concept - World War I from the viewpoint of a German pilot. This is the fifth appearance of the Enemy Ace, Rittmeister von Hammer, drawn with great style by Joe Kubert. This copy is extremely glossy and clean. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Showcase #59 Teen Titans (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This was just the third appearance of the Teen Titans. The issue's art was in the capable hands of Nick Cardy. While this isn't a pedigree copy, it has the quality you'd associate with one of those storied collections. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $180. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Showcase #69 The Maniaks - Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Mike Sekowsky and Mike Esposito art. This is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Showcase #73 The Creeper (DC, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Origin and first appearance of the Creeper. Steve Ditko story, cover, and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $215. CGC census 3/05: 19 in 9.2, 28 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Sinister House of Secret Love #1 (DC, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. If there's a dark castle with a light in one window, this must be an early 70s DC comic! This hybrid horror/romance title was launched at the same time as Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love; the series may not have been a sales hit, but it's a collector's favorite today, especially this first issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $240. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
The Spectre #8 (DC, 1969) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. The Spectre is one of the most powerful characters in the DC Universe -- you wouldn't like him when he's angry! And if you don't believe us, have a look at this Nick Cardy cover. The issue's interior art is by Jerry Grandenetti and Murphy Anderson. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Star Spangled War Stories #142 (DC, 1969) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. You don't tug on Superman's cape, and you don't challenge someone to "a duel to the death in the sky" if his name is Enemy Ace. Then again, this French aviatrix, who calls herself the Harpy, is an ace in her own right! She's out to avenge the death of her brother, the Hangman. The aerial action is by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Joe Kubert. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Superboy #171 (DC, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. First appearance of Aquaboy (i.e. Aquaman when he was a boy). Carmine Infantino. Bob Brown art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Superman #183 Northland pedigree (DC, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Also known as 80-Page Giant G-18. Reprints the first appearance of Mr. Mxyzptlk and other stories. Curt Swan cover. John Sikela, Al Plastino, Wayne Boring, and Ed Dobrotka art. Comes with the Northland certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.2, 5 higher.
Superman #202 (DC, 1967) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. You gotta love this all-Bizarro issue! It's 80 pages of tales of the Bizarro World, featuring not only the most famous Bizarros but also the likes of Bizarro Krypto, Bizarro Perry White, Bizarro Lana Lang, and even Mr. Mxyzptlk's opposite number, Bizarro-Kltpzyxm! While the comic fans on Bizarro world are no doubt engaging in bidding wars for the worst available copy, every collector on this Earth is vying for the highest graded copy, and none have been graded higher than this 9.8 beauty to date. The issue is also known as 80-Page Giant G-42. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Superman #206 (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Neal Adams cover. Al Plastino art. Bondage cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Superman #238 (DC, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Carmine Infantino. Curt Swan art. "World of Krypton" backup feature. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #10 (DC, 1959) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Lois Lane finds herself in a bit of a mess in this issue: Not only has she been regressed into an infant, but Lana Lang is making a move on Superman! (Ladies, don't you hate it when that happens?) The art is by Kurt Schaffenberger and Wayne Boring. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $218. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #70 (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. There's a reason why #70 is the most valuable Lois Lane comic except for the first ten issues. It has the first Silver Age appearance of Catwoman, it's got a Penguin appearance, Batman and Robin appear, and of course "Lois Lane's Boy Friend," Superman, is on hand as well. Catwoman certainly started off her Silver Age career in style, getting into a catfight with Lois on the cover! Both that scene and the interior art are by Kurt Schaffenberger. This is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $375. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #90 (DC, 1966) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Jimmy Olsen on steroids? No, the hulking fellow on the cover is just a lookalike of Superman's pal. Curt Swan provided both cover and interior art for this issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #137 (DC, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Jack Kirby cover, inked by Neal Adams. Story and art by Kirby. The Newsboy Legion appears. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Swamp Thing #10 (DC, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Bernie Wrightson cover and art, his last on the title. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Tarzan #207 (DC, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. First DC issue. Origin of Tarzan. Origin of John Carter. Joe Kubert cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 3/05:13 in 9.6, 6 higher
Tarzan #207 (DC, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. First DC issue. Origin of Tarzan. Origin of John Carter. Joe Kubert cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 3/05: 8 in 9.4, 19 higher.
Tarzan #230 Western Penn pedigree (DC, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. A 100-Page Super Spectacular. Joe Kubert cover. Kubert, Russ Manning, Mike Kaluta, and Carmine Infantino art. Korak, Carson of Venus, Congo Bill, and Detective Chimp appear. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $42. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Witching Hour #3 Oakland pedigree (DC, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. At its best, this title matched the thrills and chills on offer in the other DC horror books like House of Mystery and House of Secrets. This issue should become one of the most sought-after, thanks to art by Bernie Wrightson and Alex Toth. The cover is by Mike Sekowsky and Nick Cardy. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 1/05: in , higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Wonder Woman #204 (DC, 1973) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Wonder Woman resumes wearing her regular costume. Death of I Ching. First appearance of Nubia. Don Heck cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Wonder Woman #208 (DC, 1973) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Ric Estrada cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Wonder Woman #209 (DC, 1973) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Bondage cover by Ric Estrada. Interior art by Estrada. This is the highest-graded copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
World's Finest Comics #121 (DC, 1961) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Jim Mooney cover and art. Tommy Tomorrow feature with Murphy Anderson art. Green Arrow story with Lee Elias art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
World's Finest Comics #130 White Mountain pedigree (DC, 1962) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Superman and Batman story with Jim Mooney art. Green Arrow story with Lee Elias art. Aquaman story with Ramona Fradon art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.2, 4 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
World's Finest Comics #225 (DC, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Nick Cardy cover. Dick Dillin, Ruben Moreira, Bob Brown, Carmine Infantino, and Curt Swan art. Superman, Batman, Black Canary, Vigilante, and Rip Hunter appear. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 2/05: 4 in 9.6, none higher.
Young Romance #178 (DC, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. A Near Mint copy from a genre that's always hard to find in high grade. Note that the CGC slab has a major (4 1/2 inch) crack on the back, not affecting the comic inside. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Amazing Adventures #3 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. John Buscema cover. Jack Kirby, Gene Colan, and Bill Everett art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $32. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Amazing Adventures #7 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Neal Adams cover. Inhumans story with Adams art. Black Widow story with Don Heck art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 2/05: 5 in 9.8, none higher.
Amazing Adventures #7 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Neal Adams cover. Inhumans story with Adams art. Black Widow story with Don Heck and Bill Everett art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 3/05: 10 in 9.6, 5 higher.
Amazing Adventures #8 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Black Bolt vs. Thor in a typical Marvel-heroes-fighting-each other scenario. Neal Adams provided cover and interior art, with Bill Everett and Don Heck also providing interior art. Only copy to earn this high of grade from CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Amazing Adventures #8 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Neal Adams cover. Inhumans story with Adams art, guest-starring Thor. Black Widow story with Don Heck and Bill Everett art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 3/05: 11 in 9.4, 6 higher.
Amazing Adventures #11 Winnipeg pedigree (Marvel, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. First appearance of the "furry" Beast. First appearance of the Brand Corporation. The X-Men appear. Gil Kane and Bill Everett cover. Tom Sutton and Syd Shores art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $185. CGC census 3/05: 20 in 9.4, 12 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Amazing Fantasy #15 White Mountain pedigree (Marvel, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Here's a genuine milestone in the history of comics -- the origin and first appearance of mild-mannered Peter Parker and his alarming alter-ego, the spectacular Spider-Man. Having begun as Amazing Adventures #1 in 1961, the title changed to Amazing Adult Fantasy with issue #7, before a final name change for the series' swan song. The story goes that publisher Martin Goodman was so underwhelmed by Stan Lee's new arachnid creation that the only way the story could see print was as a throw-away feature in the final issue of a dying title. But Stan Lee's tale of a withdrawn high-school student suddenly endowed with strange powers hit a chord with readers, and the rest is history. Steve Ditko's moody art struck just the right tone for Lee's offbeat tale, and Jack Kirby's cover remains one of the most iconic images from the Silver Age of comics. The tragic death of Peter Parker's beloved Uncle Ben in this issue, at the hands of a felon Spidey could easily have arrested earlier, teaches the young hero the "with great power there must also come -- great responsibility." The high bidder on this fantastic comic will also have a great responsibility -- namely, caring for one the finest copies of this issue in existence. Excelsior! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $42,500. CGC census 4/05: 5 in 9.4, 1 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #3 (Marvel, 1963) CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Slight (P) Off-white to white pages. Here's the origin and first appearance of Doctor Octopus, with a story by Stan Lee and art by Steve Ditko. This very early Spider-Man story also has one of Marvel's most famous mistakes, as Doc Ock says "And now, Super-Man, I grow bored with this game!" CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $224; VG 4.0 value = $448; FN 6.0 = $672; VF 8.0 value = $1,960.
The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to 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 heart-throb 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 nostalgia of early Silver Age Spider-Man. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,663. CGC census 1/05: 23 in 7.5, 64 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Featured here true believers: The origin and first appearance of Sandman, one of Spidey's most persistent foes, as well as the first appearances of love interest Betty Brant and Liz Allen. There's also Steve Ditko cover and art, too. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $570. CGC census 1/05: 15 in 6.0, 122 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. In his fifth issue, Spider-Man got to battle the top Marvel villain of the time, Doctor Doom. As for Doom, he's unclear on a couple of things -- he thinks Spidey's a villain for one, and he also can't tell Flash Thompson dressed up as Spider-Man from the real thing! The cover and interior art are by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,400. CGC census 3/05: 18 in 8.0, 44 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #6 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. It's the first appearance of the Lizard, who's terrorizing the Florida Everglades. Peter Parker earns a road trip to photograph him, which of course means Spider-Man gets to battle him. As if that's not tough enough, Peter finds out that the lovely Liz Allan won't go out with him because she's holding out for... Spider-Man. It's drama from the typewriter of Stan Lee and the pencil and pen of Steve Ditko. By the by, we owe it to you to note that Curt Connors made an appearance in "Spider Man 2" -- does that mean his alter-ego the Lizard will be in the next movie, leading to even more interest in this book? Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,162; NM- 9.2 value = $3,000. CGC census 3/05: 22 in 9.0, 28 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #6 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The half-man and half-reptile, long-time Spidey foe the Lizard makes his first appearance. Excellent copy. Steve Ditko cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,324; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,162. CGC census 1/05: 15 in 8.5, 49 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #8 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Every kid who ever tangled with a school bully got a thrill upon seeing this issue, which promised some much-needed comeuppance for Flash Thompson. And indeed, Peter Parker does get a chance to box with the B.M.O.C. in this issue, unfortunately, a robot attack causes the bout to be called off. The art on the lead story is by Steve Ditko, who also drew the cover. Meanwhile, the backup feature guest-stars the Fantastic Four, and offers an artistic team we really love: Ditko inking Jack Kirby! Spider-Man is quite the would-be Casanova in this early story -- he puts the ol' moves on the Human Torch's girlfriend Dorrie, and even makes a web-valentine for the Invisible Girl (who was still single at the time, we hasten to add). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,900. CGC census 4/05: 20 in 9.4, 8 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #9 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Electro makes his first appearance in this issue, which also tells his origin story. But there are more sparks flying than the ones from Electro's fingertips, namely the growing electricity between Peter Parker and Betty Brant. Alas, Peter can't enjoy it because (cue violins), Aunt May is ill. The issue's cover and art are by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,636; NM- 9.2 value = $2,025. CGC census 3/05: 19 in 9.0, 35 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #10 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. First appearance of Big Man and the Enforcers. Steve Ditko cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,375; NM- 9.2 value = $1,900. CGC census 4/05: 25 in 9.0, 38 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #13 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Mysterio's first appearance and origin are seen in this issue, with Steve Ditko providing the impressive visuals. Also in the mag, Spider-Man heads for a psychiatrist, but the Webhead realizes that too much free-associating might mean revealing his secret identity -- psychology's loss is criminology's gain. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,266; NM- 9.2 value = $1,750. CGC census 2/05: 24 in 9.0, 29 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #14 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Here's the first appearance of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn), as well as Spider-Man's first encounter with the Hulk. This Silver Age key issue has a great cover and interior artwork by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,531; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,516. CGC census 1/05: 46 in 8.5, 91 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #14 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. Here's the first appearance of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn), as well as Spidey's first encounter with the Hulk. This Silver Age key issue has a great cover and interior artwork by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,531. CGC census 3/05: 64 in 7.5, 182 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #14 (Marvel, 1964) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Here's the first appearance of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn), Spidey's most notorious arch-nemesis, as well as a Hulk crossover. This Silver Age key issue has a great cover and interior artwork by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $525; VF 8.0 value = $1531. CGC census 1/05: 49 in 7.0, 241 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #17 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. As if Spidey didn't have his hands full with his second battle with the Green Goblin, the Human Torch has to show up and get in on the action. This book has great cover colors and pages. Steve Ditko cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,375. CGC census 1/05: 16 in 9.4, 7 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #17 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. All-time great villain the Green Goblin is back with a vengeance in his second-ever appearance, and the Human Torch makes his first appearance in Spidey's mag. Steve Ditko cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $994; NM- 9.2 value = $1,375. CGC census 1/05: 25 in 9.0, 41 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #18 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This issue marks the first appearance of Ned Leeds, who later torments our hero as the Hobgoblin. There's also a Fantastic Four cameo and the third appearance of the Sandman. Steve Ditko cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 1/05: 20 in 9.2, 19 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #23 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. The Green Goblin glides in for his third appearance here, and Spider-Man has lots of free time to battle him after Peter Parker asks Betty Brant for a date and gets turned down. And how is it that that shady Frederick Foswell is back working for the Bugle again? That's our latest installment in this great run from the minds of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $775. CGC census 3/05: 16 in 9.2, 10 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #23 (Marvel, 1965) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Green Goblin cover and story, his third appearance. Norman Osborn also appears. Steve Ditko cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $360. CGC census 3/05: 28 in 7.5, 111 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #24 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Images of the Vulture and the Sandman surround Spidey on this cover, but the villain he should be worrying about is Mysterio. That fiend's trickery has the Webhead so disconcerted that he heads for a psychiatrist with upside-down rooms who's about to talk him into taking off his mask! And it's the most unlikely person imaginable who saves the day! The story's by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $475. CGC census 3/05: 9 in 9.4, 1 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #25 (Marvel, 1965) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. First appearance of Mary Jane Watson (face not shown). First appearance of Spencer Smythe and his Spider Slayer. Norman Osborn appearance. Steve Ditko cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $270. CGC census 4/05: 31 in 8.0, 85 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #31 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Three key characters in Peter Parker's world made their first appearances in this issue. We give you Harry Osborn: first a rival for Peter, later his roommate, and still later his mortal enemy, the second Green Goblin! We give you Gwen Stacy, Peter Parker's future girlfriend who would meet with a tragic end, and we also give you the seemingly benign Professor Warren, who while portrayed as an avuncular educator in these early issues, went on to secretly breed clones of Peter and Gwen! All three characters are creations of writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $450. CGC census 3/05: 11 in 9.2, 17 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #38 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Steve Ditko's unbroken run as artist of this series came to an end with this issue -- evidently Ditko didn't even stick around long enough to draw a cover, as all of the cover images including the main figure are taken from interior panels. While the story concerns a fellow named Joe Smith, it's more notable for the people we don't really see -- Mary Jane Watson makes her second appearance but we don't see her face, and Norman Osborn appears in disguise, but we don't learn that he's the Green Goblin... yet. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $340. CGC census 3/05: 23 in 9.4, 5 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #43 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Spidey tangles with the Rhino in this exciting issue from early in John Romita's landmark run on the series. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 1/05: 33 in 9.2, 29 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #47 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. School bully turned swell guy Flash Thompson is heading for Vietnam, and his one consolation is a wild going-away party, with gorgeous Mary Jane Watson and Gwen Stacy showing their stuff on the dance floor. But the fun's over when Kraven the Hunter shows up looking for Harry Osborn, and a punch-up with Spider-Man is the result. The issue's cover and interior art are by John Romita Sr. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 2/05: 15 in 9.6, 2 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #47 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. In this issue, Flash Thompson leaves to join the army, but his going-away party is a gas, baby, complete with Mary Jane Watson and Gwen Stacy gettin' down on the dance floor (drawn by John Romita Sr., no less). The gate-crasher is Kraven the Hunter, who wants to put some hurt on Norman Osborn but will settle for Harry Osborn instead. A punch-up with Spidey results. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 1/05: 34 in 9.4, 17 higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
The Amazing Spider-Man #48 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Spider-Man has a brand new Vulture to deal with in this issue after Blackie Drago, the cellmate of oldster Adrian Toomes, tricks the latter into revealing his secrets. The book's cover and interior art are by John Romita Sr. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 1/05: 21 in 9.4, 10 higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
The Amazing Spider-Man #51 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This is the first time the Kingpin appeared on a cover, and his second appearance overall. It's also the first time he and Spider-Man actually meet face to face; unfortunately the meeting doesn't go well for Spidey, as you can see by the cover scene, which is almost identical to the last page of the issue. The cover and interior art are by John Romita Sr. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $320. CGC census 3/05: 21 in 9.4, 4 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #51 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. One of Spider-Man's most fearsome foes, the Kingpin, made only his second appearance in this issue, and in fact it was the first time the corpulent capo was seen on a cover. That cover and the book's interior art are by John Romita Sr. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $320. CGC census 1/05: 20 in 9.2, 24 higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
The Amazing Spider-Man #53 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Spider-Man takes on his old foe Doctor Octopus in this issue, but on the bright side, Peter Parker gets some early indications that gorgeous Gwen Stacy really digs him. The cover and art are by John Romita Sr. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 3/05: 25 in 9.4, 10 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #55 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The title "Doc Ock Wins" is an understatement -- not only does Doctor Octopus defeat Spidey, by the end of the issue he has the Webhead believing he's Ock's evil henchman! The drama is brought to you by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita Sr.. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 1/05: 12 in 9.4, 7 higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
The Amazing Spider-Man #56 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Captain George Stacy (father of Gwen) made his first appearance in this issue. But Peter Parker had other things on his mind here than prospective fathers-in-law, mostly because Doctor Octopus has fooled Spider-Man into thinking he's Ock's partner in crime! The cover and interior art are by John Romita Sr. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 1/05: 10 in 9.6, 3 higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
The Amazing Spider-Man #57 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Ka-Zar appearance. John Romita Sr. layouts with Don Heck pencils. Cover by Romita. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 3/05: 32 in 9.4, 15 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #59 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This is the first cover appearance of Mary Jane Watson! In the story, she's hired as a dancer by the "Gloom Room A Go-Go," which is really a front for the Brainwasher, who in turn is just a false identity of the Kingpin! Also of note is that Peter Parker meets has his first meeting with Captain Stacy, father of Gwen. John Romita Sr. drew the cover in addition to providing interior breakdowns which were finished up by Don Heck. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 3/05: 43 in 9.4, 25 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #61 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Kingpin appearance. John Romita Sr. cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 1/05: 25 in 9.4, 8 higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
The Amazing Spider-Man #64 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Not only does Spider-Man have to take on the Vulture in this issue, he has to do it one-handed, due to an injury sustained from a fall in the previous issue. John Romita Sr. provided interior layouts in addition to drawing this fantastic cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 3/05: 37 in 9.6, 8 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #64 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Spider-Man versus the Vulture. John Romita Sr. cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 3/05: 68 in 9.2, 104 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #66 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Spider-Man versus Mysterio. John Romita Sr. breakdowns with Jim Mooney finished pencils. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 1/05: 29 in 9.4, 17 higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
The Amazing Spider-Man #71 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Quicksilver zips into town to look up the Avengers, but since they're out of town, he figures he'll do some good by rounding up that "villain," Spider-Man. Jeez, you'd think as a former quasi-villain himself, the speedster would be more considerate! John Romita Sr. drew the cover as well as providing interior breakdowns for Jim Mooney's finished pencils. Cover by Romita. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 3/05: 15 in 9.6, 1 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #75 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Spider-Man versus Silvermane, who appears to die in the story. Lizard cameo. Art by John Romita Sr. and Jim Mooney. Cover by Romita. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 3/05: 20 in 9.4, 8 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #76 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The Lizard's back to menace Spider-Man, but as usual Spidey doesn't want to hurt the Lizard, because he's really Peter Parker's pal Curt Connors! The Human Torch puts in an appearance too, setting up the following issue's three-way duel. John Romita Sr. drew the cover, while the interior art was a team effort by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished pencils). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 3/05: 13 in 9.6, none higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #77 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Spider-Man, the Human Torch, and the Lizard in a three-way battle. John Romita Sr. cover. Interior art by John Buscema and Jim Mooney. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 1/05: 19 in 9.4, 11 higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
The Amazing Spider-Man #82 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Spider-Man attempted to appear on TV shows to make money a few times in the course of this series, and the results were invariably disastrous. It's no different here, as he winds up battling Electro at a TV studio. Also in this issue is a scene that was adapted for the movie "Spider-Man 2," with Peter Parker washing his costume at a laundromat! The issue has interior art by John Romita Sr. and Jim Mooney, and the cover's by "Mirthful" Marie Severin. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 3/05: 12 in 9.6, none higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #82 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Electro takes on Spider-Man. Art by John Romita Sr. and Jim Mooney. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 1/05: 27 in 9.4, 11 higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
The Amazing Spider-Man #83 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. First appearance of the Schemer. Art by John Romita and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 1/05: 22 in 9.4, 13 higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
The Amazing Spider-Man #84 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Kingpin appearance. John Romita Sr. cover art. Interior art by John Buscema, Jim Mooney, and Romita. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 1/05: 21 in 9.4, 12 higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
The Amazing Spider-Man #97 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Green Goblin cover appearance. Issue not approved by the Comics Code Authority due to its anti-drug theme. John Romita Sr. cover. Gil Kane art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $145. CGC census 3/05: 62 in 9.4, 28 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #98 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. In the conclusion to Stan Lee and Gil Kane's three-part anti-drug story, Peter Parker has to deal with his friend Harry Osborn's drug overdose as well as the fact that the Green Goblin now knows that Peter is Spider-Man! The story's drug theme meant that this issue was not approved by the Comics Code Authority. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $145. CGC census 3/05: 36 in 9.6, 2 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #99 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. It's another rough day for Spidey. First, he breaks up a prison riot, then his appearance on a "Tonight Show"-esque TV program is interrupted by cops who want to arrest him! At least he gets to spend some quality time with the lovely Gwen Stacy. The issue's cover and art are by Gil Kane. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 3/05: 7 in 9.6, none higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #100 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Things tended to go from bad to worse for Peter Parker, and it was no different in his 100th outing here. When he tries drinking a potion to rid himself of his spider-powers, he has a horrible dream with the Green Goblin, Vulture, Lizard, Doctor Octopus, and the Kingpin all appearing. And when he wakes up, the reality is worse -- he has six arms! The issue has a John Romita Sr. cover and Gil Kane interior art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $250. CGC census 1/05: 88 in 9.4, 61 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #101 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This issue has the first appearance of Morbius, which is also the first time a vampire had appeared in a Comics Code-approved comic. As if that weren't enough trouble for Spider-Man, the Lizard also appears. The cover and interior art are by Gil Kane. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $250. CGC census 4/05: 20 in 9.6, 3 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #101 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. No sooner did the Comics Code relax its standards to permit vampires than Marvel quickly introduced Morbius in this issue -- he became the first vampire to appear in a Code-approved comic book. Issue #101 also marked the first time that anyone but Stan Lee had scripted this series, luckily the writing chores fell to the eminently capable Roy Thomas. In addition to all of that, there's a Lizard appearance, plus Spider-Man begins the issue with six arms! The cover and art are by Gil Kane. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $250. CGC census 3/05: 18 in 9.4, 23 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #108 (Marvel, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. First appearance of Sha-Shan. John Romita Sr. cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 4/05: 13 in 9.6, 4 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #121 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Who could ever forget this issue? It's pure gold, starting with one of the most famous Spidey covers of the 1970s (courtesy of John Romita Sr.) and ending with one of Gil Kane's most powerful panels ever, as Spider-Man cradled the corpse of Gwen Stacy and shouted that the Green Goblin was going to pay dearly for what he had wrought. And there's a dynamite story in between, thanks to writer Gerry Conway, the pencils of Kane, and the inks of Romita. It adds up to one of the key issues of the most-collected title around. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 4/05: 35 in 9.6, 2 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #121 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This issue features the death of Gwen Stacy. The cover art by John Romita Sr. deserves the milestone status that it has attained, and the fantastic interior art by Gil Kane is some of the best of his illustrious career. This copy is a beautiful vehicle for the story, with its brilliant yellow background and near-perfect surface and spine. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 1/05: 67 in 9.4, 37 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #121 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This cover by John Romita Sr. announced the death of a major character, and we're probably not giving anything away when we say it was Gwen Stacy. It happens in Spider-Man's battle with the Green Goblin, and it all adds up to one of the most memorable issues of this series' run. The story was penciled by Gil Kane and inked by Romita. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 4/05: 69 in 9.4, 37 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #121 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. One of John Romita Sr.'s most memorable covers highlights an issue that lives up to the hype. The death of Gwen Stacy, with Romita and Gil Kane art, represents one of Spidey's defining moments, and one of the Green Goblin's as well! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 1/05: 85 in 9.2, 104 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #122 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. One of the most collectable Marvels from the '70s follows up Gwen Stacy's death in the preceding issue with the death of the Green Goblin. John Romita Sr. provided the cover, and Romita and Gil Kane provided the interior art. Less than 5% of the copies CGC has certified to date have outgraded this beauty. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $290. CGC census 1/05: 99 in 9.4, 33 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #129 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Here's the nicest copy you're going to find of one of the most important Marvel comics of the 1970s, the first appearance of the Punisher. Since the character is still as popular as ever, demand for this book can only increase with the passage of time. Of course, we'd be remiss if we didn't note that this is the first appearance of the villainous Jackal as well. The story's by the creative team of writer Gerry Conway and artist Ross Andru. The cover is a typically eye-catching number by Gil Kane. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $495. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
The Amazing Spider-Man #130 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. One of the more controversial Spidey events of the Bronze Age was the introduction of the Spidermobile. Spidey and the Human Torch had spent the last couple of issues putting it together, but this is its first appearance as a fully assembled vehicle. Meanwhile, Spider-Man has to deal with Hammerhead, who's being egged on by the Jackal, and things get much worse when Peter Parker finds out that Aunt May is marrying Dr. Octopus (we're not making any of this up). The issue has a John Romita Sr. cover and Ross Andru art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 4/05: 6 in 9.8, 1 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #138 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Peter Parker moves in with Flash Thompson. First appearance of the Mindworm. Gil Kane cover. Ross Andru art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $35. CGC census 3/05: 42 in 9.6, 6 higher.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
The Amazing Spider-Man #200 (Marvel, 1980) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Double-size anniversary issue. The Webslinger's origin is retold, and he faces the burglar who killed Uncle Ben. Also, Peter Parker finds out that Aunt May isn't dead after all. John Romita Sr. cover. Keith Pollard and Jim Mooney art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 3/05: 171 in 9.4, 291 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (Marvel, 1983) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. First appearance of the Hobgoblin. Cover and art by John Romita Sr. and John Romita Jr. "Tattooz" decal is included. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 3/05: 35 in 9.8, 1 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #252 (Marvel, 1984) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. First appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. Ron Frenz cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 3/05: 363 in 9.6, 89 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Spidey's first giant-sized edition begins with a 41-page, all-new, villain-loaded tale pitting the wall-crawler against the Sinister Six (Doc Ock, Sandman, Electro, Kraven, Vulture, and Mysterio, in case you were wondering). Also included are cameos by the Fantastic Four and Dr. Strange, an early X-Men appearance, and a gallery of Spider-Man's foes. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $697; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,124. CGC census 1/05: 18 in 8.5, 32 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. In this issue, readers finally caught their long-awaited first glimpse of Peter Parker's deceased parents. And it turns out Mom and Pop weren't sedentary types like Uncle Ben and Aunt May -- in fact, investigating the outcome takes him to Algeria, and worse, the Red Skull is mixed up in it all! All of this and a Fantastic Four appearance, too. The cover is by John Romita Sr; interior art is the work of Larry Lieber. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 1/05: 6 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
America's Best TV Comics #1 Boston pedigree (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Promoted new cartoon show on ABC featuring the Fantastic Four (Jack Kirby art), Spider-Man, Casper, King Kong, George of the Jungle, and Journey to the Center of the Earth stories. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 2/05: 7 in 9.6, 3 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Astonishing Tales #8 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Ka-Zar story with Herb Trimpe art. First appearance of the Brothers Link, in a story with George Tuska art. Dr. Doom story with Gene Colan art. Marie Severin cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $38. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Astonishing Tales #25 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. First appearance of Deathlok the Demolisher. Rich Buckler art. Backup feature has the first published comic book work by George Perez. Cover by Buckler. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 2/05: 47 in 9.6, 6 higher.
Aurora Comic Scenes #184-140 The Incredible Hulk (Aurora, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Instruction booklet for Hulk model kit. Herb Trimpe art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 1/05: 34 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Aurora Comic Scenes #192-140 Captain America (Aurora, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Instruction book for Captain America model kit. John Romita Sr. art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 1/05: 77 in 9.8, 32 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Avengers #3 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. A classic book in every sense of the word, this issue literally has it all: the first Sub-Mariner crossover, the Hulk and the Sub-Mariner team up and fight the Avengers, and cameo appearances by Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four! Jack Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $515; NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 1/05: 9 in 9.0, 20 higher.
Avengers #4 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. This key issue seems extremely undervalued to us compared with other Marvel Silver Age keys. It's the first Silver Age appearance of one of the top superheroes in all of comics, Captain America! And it has a Sub-Mariner appearance, and it has Jack Kirby art. Comic books don't get much better than this. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,122. CGC census 4/05: 46 in 7.5, 121 higher.
Avengers #15 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The death of Baron Zemo is the landmark event in this issue. And yes, he really stayed dead, though his son and at least one impostor would take on the name later. Zemo, already responsible for the death of Captain America's sidekick Bucky, pushed his luck in this issue by kidnapping Cap's new teen pal, Rick Jones. Jack Kirby drew this issue's cover as well as providing interior layouts for Don Heck to finish. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $225. CGC census 4/05: 13 in 9.4, 5 higher.
Avengers #18 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The Commissar's in town, uh-oh! He's the villain of the piece, a Communist strongman who rules his people with an iron hand. But this wouldn't be a Stan Lee comic if the bully didn't have a senses-shattering secret. Jack Kirby drew the cover, while Don Heck provided the interior art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Avengers #20 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Jack Kirby's covers make the earliest issues of Marvel's superteam highly prized. A bonus with this issue is Wally Wood's inking help on the cover and interior. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 1/05: 13 in 9.4, 7 higher.
Avengers #24 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. The Avengers are surrounded! It's another tight squeeze for our favorite super-hero team, brought to you with the usual grandeur by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Don Heck, and Dick Ayers. This is the highest grade CGC has given this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.8, none higher.
Avengers #24 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Jack Kirby cover. Don Heck and Dick Ayers art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 2/05: 22 in 9.6, 5 higher.
Avengers #24 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Jack Kirby again shows why he's "King" on this actionfest cover that seems to reel with motion. Don Heck and Dick Ayers work the interior. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 1/05: 26 in 9.4, 26 higher.
Avengers #26 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The Avengers battle Attuma and try to rescue the Wasp. Jack Kirby cover. Don Heck art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 3/05: 7 in 9.2, 15 higher.
Avengers #32 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Sensational copy sports the highest grade CGC has yet given for the issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 1/05: 13 in 9.6, none higher.
Avengers #53 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Avengers battle the X-Men. Magneto and the Toad also appear. John Buscema cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 3/05: 16 in 9.4, 20 higher.
Avengers #58 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The Vision's origin is revealed, and he joins the Avengers. John Buscema cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 4/05: 29 in 9.4, none higher.
Avengers #66 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. First mention and appearance of Adamantium in the Marvel Universe. First appearance of Ultron-6. Thor and Iron Man rejoin the Avengers. John Buscema cover. Barry Smith art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 4/05: 4 in 9.6, 2 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Avengers #78 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The Avengers battle the Lethal Legion. Sal Buscema and Tom Palmer art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $42. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Avengers #79 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The Avengers' battle with the Lethal Legion continues. John Buscema cover. Buscema and Tom Palmer art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $42. CGC census 3/05: 14 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Avengers #91 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Part of the "Kree-Skrull War" storyline. Captain Marvel appears. Sal Buscema cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $42. CGC census 4/05: 4 in 9.6, none higher.
The Avengers #94 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. "Kree/Skrull War" storyline. Neal Adams cover. Interior art by Adams (except for 10 pages penciled by John Buscema). Overstreet 2005 NM 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 3/05: 11 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Avengers #96 (Marvel, 1972) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Neal Adams created one of his most memorable covers for this issue, and also provided story art. The issue featured the Kree-Skrull War and a Captain Marvel appearance. Terrific copy is one of just a few at this CGC grade. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 1/05: 6 in 9.8, none higher.
Avengers #96 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The Kree-Skrull War storyline continues. Neal Adams cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 4/05: 14 in 9.6, 6 higher.
Avengers #100 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Featuring everyone who had been an Avenger to this point. Barry Windsor-Smith cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 3/05: 26 in 9.4, 16 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Captain America #100 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This #100 is really a #1, as Cap's first issue continued the numbering from Tales of Suspense. Our hero's origin is retold in the issue, and the Black Panther puts in a guest appearance. Marvel didn't do anything foolish as far as the art was concerned, leaving the cover and interior art in the hands of their star, Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $420. CGC census 4/05: 48 in 9.4, 46 higher.
Captain America #101 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Cap battles the Red Skull and the Sleeper. Nick Fury and Sharon Carter appear. Cover and art by Jack Kirby and Syd Shores. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 3/05: 30 in 9.4, 16 higher.
Captain America #105 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Cap takes on Batroc, the Swordsman, and the Living Laser. Jack Kirby and Dan Adkins cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 3/05: 14 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Captain America #108 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Captain America battles the Trapster (formerly Paste Pot Pete). Jack Kirby and Syd Shores cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 3/05: 26 in 9.4, 25 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Captain America #172 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. The Banshee guest-stars. Cyclops, Professor X, and Marvel Girl of the X-Men also appear. Gil Kane cover. Sal Buscema art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $18. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Captain America #185 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Cap and the Falcon battle the Red Skull, and there's a revelation about the Falcon's origin. Two pages penciled by Sal Buscema, the rest by Frank Robbins. Gil Kane cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $8. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Captain Marvel #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Mar-Vell of the Kree, Marvel's space-born super-hero, got his own title after debuting in Marvel Super-Heroes. Gene Colan provided the artwork. This copy is so gorgeous, even Skrulls are bidding on it! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 3/05: 15 in 9.8, none higher.
Captain Savage #1 Boston pedigree (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Captain Savage, who had first appeared in the pages of Sgt. Fury, got his own team ("Yakkety" Yates, "Blarney" Stone et al.) and his own series here. Fury and his Howlers put in an appearance in the story. The cover and art are by Dick Ayers and Syd Shores. This is the only 9.8, and the highest-graded copy overall, that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Chamber of Darkness #4 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Featuring the Conan-like character Starr the Slayer, with a story by Roy Thomas and art by Barry Smith. Also includes stories penciled by Jack Kirby and Tom Sutton. Cover by Marie Severin. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Chamber of Darkness #4 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Conan-esque tryout by Barry Smith. Marie Severin/Bill Everett cover. Jack Kirby art also featured in this issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 2/05: 8 in 9.4, 3 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Conan the Barbarian #1 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Even for a comic book from the not-so-ancient Bronze Age, this copy is superb, one of just seven 9.8s CGC has certified out of 700 Conan #1s! This key issue has the origin and first appearance of Conan, and the first appearance (cameo) of Kull. Barry Smith cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $270. CGC census 2/05: 7 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Conan the Barbarian #2 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. At the time of this second issue, Marvel only had the rights to the Conan character, not Robert E. Howard's stories. But Roy Thomas penned an original tale here, "Lair of the Beast-Men," that's very moving indeed. Barry Smith provided the visuals as usual. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 14 in 9.6, 5 higher.
Conan the Barbarian #3 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Based on the story "The Grey God Passes" by Conan creator Robert E. Howard. This issue experienced low distribution in some areas. Barry Windsor-Smith cover. Windsor-Smith and Sal Buscema art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 1/05: 7 in 9.6, one higher.
Conan the Barbarian #3 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The third issue of this title was the first to be adapted from a Robert E. Howard story. Howard's original was a non-Conan tale set in ancient Ireland, "The Grey God Passes," which Roy Thomas adapted to include the Cimmerian. The cover and interior art are by Barry Smith. According to Overstreet, this issue experienced low distribution in some areas. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 2/05: 28 in 9.4, 8 higher.
Conan the Barbarian #5 Oakland pedigree (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Adapted from the poem "Zukala's Hour" by Robert E. Howard. Barry Smith cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 2/05: 12 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Conan the Barbarian #6 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Barry Smith cover. Smith and Sal Buscema art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 4/05: 12 in 9.6, 3 higher.
Conan the Barbarian #7 Northland pedigree (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. First appearance of Thoth-Amon. Adapted from Robert E. Howard's "The God in the Bowl." Barry Smith cover and art. Comes with the Northland certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 4/05: 26 in 9.6, 7 higher.
Conan the Barbarian #8 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Adapted from a Robert E. Howard synopsis entitled "The Hall of the Dead." Barry Smith cover and art. Contains a hidden message by Smith, "I must be mad to sit here drawing all these coins." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 4/05: 14 in 9.6, 8 higher.
Conan the Barbarian #9 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Adapted from Robert E. Howard's "Garden of Fear." Barry Smith cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 3/05: 18 in 9.6, 8 higher.
Conan the Barbarian #10 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Barry Smith cover. Conan story with Smith art. King Kull backup feature with John Severin art. Also a reprint of an Atlas Comics Black Knight story with Syd Shores art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 4/05: 20 in 9.4, 17 higher.
Conan the Barbarian #17 (Marvel, 1972) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Adapted from (non-Conan) story "The Gods of Bal-Sagoth" by Robert E. Howard. Gil Kane and Frank Brunner cover. Kane and Ralph Reese art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $25. CGC census 1/05: 7 in 9.8, none higher.
Conan the Barbarian #24 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. First full Red Sonja story. Barry Smith's last issue as penciler of the title. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $38. CGC census 3/05: 33 in 9.4, 35 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Daredevil #4 Western Penn pedigree (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. This issue has the origin and first appearance of the Purple Man, the villain nobody seems to be able to resist! Jack Kirby only drew Daredevil a couple of times, so enjoy his take on DD (and Karen Page) on this issue's cover. The interior art is by Joe Orlando. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 9.6, none higher.
Daredevil #6 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Origin and first appearance of Mr. Fear. Wally Wood cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 3/05: 13 in 9.2, 17 higher.
Daredevil #9 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Dare-ing cover by Wally Wood is a beaut, and the interior artwork by Wally is no less spectacular, displayed with panache by this pedigree copy. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $230. CGC census 1/05: 12 in 9.6, 2 higher.
Daredevil #40 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Daredevil takes on Ape Man, Bird Man, and Cat Man. Gene Colan cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 4/05: 9 in 9.6, none higher.
Daredevil #40 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Daredevil takes on Ape Man, Bird Man, and Cat Man. Gene Colan cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 3/05: 12 in 9.4, 9 higher.
Daredevil #42 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. First appearance of the Jester. Gene Colan cover. Colan and Dan Adkins art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 3/05: 8 in 9.6, 2 higher.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Daredevil #168 (Marvel, 1981) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. This issue might become one of the most valuable comics of the 1980s before all is said and done. It's the origin and first appearance of Elektra. It's also the issue in which Frank Miller, who had been drawing this title for a year, took over as scripter as well. With the character having surpassed Daredevil by appearing in two movies (DD's and her own), look for interest in this book to continue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.8, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Doctor Strange #1 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Some five years after the demise of his previous series, the Master of the Mystic Arts got another shot at his own title. Frank Brunner drew the cover and the story, and is even credited as co-plotter along with ace writer Steve Englehart. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 4/05: 11 in 9.8, none higher.
Doctor Strange #8 (Marvel, 1975) CGC MT 9.9 Off-white pages. Doctor Strange takes on the Dread Dormammu in this issue from the creative team of writer Steve Englehart and artist Gene Colan (who's expertly inked by Tom Palmer). Also, we, the readers, find out more details of Clea's origin. The cover is by Gil Kane. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $12. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.9, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Doctor Strange #169 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. First issue of the title (formerly Strange Tales). Origin retold. Dan Adkins cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 1/05: 53 in 9.4, 75 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Fantastic Four #1 (Marvel, 1961) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Off-white to white pages. With the "Fantastic Four" movie currently scheduled to hit screens on July 8, now's the time to grab a copy of the group's first appearance, with story by Stan Lee and art by Jack Kirby. It's the third most-valuable comic of the Silver Age according to Overstreet. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $875; VG 4.0 value = $1,750. CGC census 3/05: 26 in 3.0, 154 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Fantastic Four #4 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white to white pages. First Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner. Jack Kirby cover and art. Some Marvel chipping present, but a still desirable copy of this key issue. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $504; FN 6.0 value = $756. CGC census 1/05: 14 in 5.0, 80 higher.
Fantastic Four #7 (Marvel, 1962) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The Fantastic Four, fleeing Earth? This was the first science fiction-type cover for this title, and it's in the unmistakable style of Jack Kirby (nobody could draw angry mobs like the King!). Inside the book is more Kirby art, as well as the first (and last) appearance of Kurrgo, Master of Planet X. Note that this issue's grade is just one notch below the highest (9.4) that CGC has assigned to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,950. CGC census 2/05: 7 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Fantastic Four #9 (Marvel, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Oh, the indignity of this issue, as the FF are evicted from their HQ, and the only money-making opportunity in sight is to star in a movie produced by the Sub-Mariner... and the movie's full of life-threatening action scenes! On the bright side, the Hollywood theme let artist Jack Kirby pack in lots of star cameos, with the likes of Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, James Arness, Alfred Hitchcock, Jackie Gleason, and Dean Martin drifting through the panels. The cover is by Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,950. CGC census 2/05: 5 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Fantastic Four #11 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Marvel's "comedy villain," the Impossible Man, made his first appearance in this issue. The book also tells the origin of the man from the planet Poppup, recapping the Fantastic Four's origin as well. FF devotees will also be interested to know that this is the first Marvel Universe appearance of mailman Willie Lumpkin, from Stan Lee and Dan DeCarlo's old newspaper strip. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,600. CGC census 2/05: 5 in 9.2, 4 higher.
Fantastic Four #12 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Momentous stuff here, as the Fantastic Four have their first meeting with the Hulk, in the Hulk's first appearance outside of his own title, tying for the first Marvel crossover issue, period. The cover and interior art are by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $600; VF 8.0 value = $1,750. CGC census 3/05: 16 in 7.0, 68 higher.
Fantastic Four #16 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Doctor Doom's fourth appearance in this series has him shrinking the FF down to a fraction of their normal size. So who better to render assistance than a guy who's been there, namely Ant-Man! This was Ant-Man's very first crossover appearance, and the wondrous Wasp appears briefly as well. The cover and interior art are by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 2/05: 8 in 9.2, 7 higher.
Fantastic Four #20 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. One of the Marvel Universe's most powerful villains, the Molecule Man, made his first appearance in this issue. The bad guy is so powerful that even the Watcher takes a break from his usual observing to take an interest in the case! The issue's cover and interior art are by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $750. CGC census 2/05: 8 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Fantastic Four #20 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. This was the first appearance of the Molecule Man, one of the most powerful villains in the Marvel Universe. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's creation made a big comeback in the 1980s to figure prominently in the Secret Wars series. This issue's cover and interior art are by Kirby.Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $750. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.2, 9 higher.
Fantastic Four #26 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The conclusion of the first Hulk versus Thing battle rages throughout this issue, as only Jack Kirby can portray it! The Avengers make only their fourth crossover appearance here; they have unfinished business with the Hulk as well, in a story that takes place before Avengers #5. A look at the Kirby cover will tell you that this is another one of those white-cover books that are tough to find in grade. Our copy is tied for the highest grade that CGC has assigned to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $975. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Fantastic Four #44 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Gorgon made his first appearance in this issue, trying to seize Medusa, who puts up quite a fight. Wait, why doesn't she recognize him, they're both Inhumans, right? Ahh, but Medusa has amnesia. This story leads into the first full appearance of the Inhumans in the following issue. The cover (let's not forget Dragon Man, who's in the mix too) and interior art are by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 2/05: 11 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Fantastic Four #49 (Marvel, 1966) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Second appearances of the Silver Surfer and Galactus. First cover appearance for both characters. Part two of an epic three-part storyline. Jack Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $270; VF/NM 9.0 value = $423. CGC census 4/05: 18 in 8.5, 43 higher.
Fantastic Four #50 (Marvel, 1966) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The Silver Surfer battles Galactus in the third appearance of both characters. Part three of a three-part epic. First appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot. Jack Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $305; VF/NM 9.0 value = $478. CGC census 4/05: 19 in 8.5, 39 higher.
Fantastic Four #53 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Black Panther's second appearance was also the issue that revealed his origin story. Also in this issue is the first appearance of the villainous Klaw, and the first mention of that precious metal known as vibranium. It's from the era when writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby were at the top of their form. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 3/05: 14 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Fantastic Four #58 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Doctor Doom was certainly riding high after he used his trickery to steal the Silver Surfer's powers -- this was the second installment of that multi-issue saga. The cover and interior art are by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 4/05: 6 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Fantastic Four #63 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The Fantastic Four have to take on both Blastaar and the Sandman in this issue, which has Jack Kirby art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 4/05: 4 in 9.6, none higher.
Fantastic Four #67 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue had the first appearance of Him, who later became known as Adam Warlock and starred in more than one series of his own in years to come. The cover and art are by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $185. CGC census 4/05: 13 in 9.4, 6 higher.
Fantastic Four #73 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Doctor Doom's the villain here, and his latest scheme is to convince the Fantastic Four that he's impersonating another DD, namely Daredevil. Spider-Man and Thor have to step in to clear up the confusion! The cover and art are by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 4/05: 15 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Fantastic Four #83 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Inhumans appearance. Jack Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 1/05: 6 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
Fantastic Four #90 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The Skrulls kidnap the Thing in this lead-in to yet another multi-issue saga by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Also in this ish, the FF take pity on their captured foe the Mole Man and let him go. No good deed goes unpunished, as Moley wrecks their new house in the process! Only one copy of this issue has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 3/05: 6 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Fantastic Four #107 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Ben Grimm gets the power to transform himself back and forth. John Buscema cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $48. CGC census 3/05: 7 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Fantastic Four Annual #4 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. First Silver Age appearance of the Golden Age Human Torch. The original Torch's origin is retold. First appearance of Quasimodo. Jack Kirby cover and art. Also contains reprints of the stories from Fantastic Four #25 and 26. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $165. CGC census 4/05: 10 in 9.4, 10 higher.
Fantastic Four Annual #6 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Birth of Franklin Richards. The Fantastic Four battle Annihilus. Jack Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.4, 6 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Fantastic Four Annual #8 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Re-presenting the story from Annual #1 (Jack Kirby art). John Romita Sr. cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 9.2, 12 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Fantasy Masterpieces #4 Boston pedigree (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. The cover of this issue is quite significant, as it was inked by an artist who almost never inked Jack Kirby's pencils... Jack Kirby! So any collector of Kirby's work (and who isn't one?) should give it a look. Inside the book are reprints of Captain America Comics #4 by the Simon and Kirby team, as well as various monster yarns with art by Kirby, Don Heck, and Dick Ayers. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Fantasy Masterpieces #5 Boston pedigree (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. This square bound issue not only has a Jack Kirby cover, it includes Simon and Kirby stories from Captain America Comics #5, Kirby-drawn monster yarns from Tales to Astonish #31 and Journey Into Mystery #75, and a story from Strange Tales #80 with Don Heck art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Fantasy Masterpieces #7 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This title gave kids of the 1960s a chance to relive the stories their parents had thrilled to a couple of decades earlier. And all of the Timely heavy-hitters were on hand: Captain America by Simon and Kirby (from Captain America Comics #7), the Human Torch by Carl Burgos (from Marvel Mystery Comics #8), and Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett (from Marvel Mystery Comics #4), plus additional stories with Jack Kirby and Don Heck art. The cover is by Gil Kane. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Fantasy Masterpieces #8 Boston pedigree (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. To this day, the Sub-Mariner vs. Human Torch slugfest in Marvel Mystery Comics #9 is considered one of the epic comic book battles of all time. That Golden Age story was re-presented in this Silver Age book. Besides that story, this book has a new Bill Everett cover, plus a Simon and Kirby story from Captain America Comics #7 and horror/mystery reprints with art by Kirby, Don Heck, and Larry Lieber. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Fear #18 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM/ MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Features the Man-Thing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $16. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Ghost Rider #1 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. After a smash-hit tryout in Marvel Spotlight, Johnny Blaze, aka Ghost Rider, roared into his own book, starting off a ten-year run. And as if his quasi-satanic visage wasn't diabolical enough, this book also had the first appearance of the Son of Satan, Daimon Hellstrom, in a brief cameo. The issue has a Gil Kane cover and Tom Sutton interior art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 1/05: 41 in 9.4, 15 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Giant-Size Conan #1 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. First comic book appearance of Belit. First part of adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "Hour of the Dragon." Gil Kane cover. Kane and Tom Sutton art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $32. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Giant-Size Super-Heroes #1 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Spider-Man had to deal with two deadly foes in this special, namely Man-Wolf and Morbius the Living Vampire, in an all-new story with Gil Kane art. There's also a Rogues Gallery and other Steve Ditko-drawn backup features reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1. The cover is by John Romita Sr. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Hero for Hire #2 (Marvel, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. John Romita Sr. cover. George Tuska art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 3/05: 12 in 9.4, 11 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
The Incredible Hulk #2 (Marvel, 1962) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. The Hulk turns green for the first time in this second issue of his solo title. In a rare artistic team-up, Jack Kirby's pencils were inked by Spider-Man artist Steve Ditko. This is a nice mid-high-grade copy that shows wear appropriate to the grade, but nice color and clarity. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $687; VF 8.0 value = $2,004. CGC census 1/05: 8 in 7.0, 26 higher.
The Incredible Hulk #102 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. The Hulk had his own book once again starting with this issue, with both the story and the numbering continued from Tales to Astonish #101 (but without Sub-Mariner taking up half the comic). Greenskin must have thought he had gotten switched to Journey Into Mystery considering the cast of guest-stars, which includes the Warriors Three, Odin, and the Enchantress. The issue has a Marie Severin cover, with interior art by Severin and George Tuska. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $350. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 9.8, none higher.
The Incredible Hulk #102 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. In Marvel's big expansion of 1968, several characters who had been forced to share a series finally got their own books. And so it was that following Tales to Astonish #101, the Sub-Mariner swam off to his own title, giving the Hulk this book all to himself. Greenskin takes on the Enchantress in this issue, which has a Marie Severin cover and interior art by Severin and George Tuska. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $350. CGC census 2/05: 35 in 9.6, 5 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
The Incredible Hulk #106 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Nick Fury appears. Marie Severin cover and layouts. Herb Trimpe and George Tuska art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 1/05: 11 in 9.4, 6 higher.
The Incredible Hulk #106 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Nick Fury appears. Marie Severin cover and layouts. Herb Trimpe and George Tuska art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 1/05: 14 in 9.2, 17 higher.
The Incredible Hulk #107 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Hulk gets mad and smashes into Mandarin on the cover of this issue. That Hulk! He should try to control that temper of his! A great, well-preserved copy that is flat and sharp, with deep color and nice gloss. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 1/05: 23 in 9.4, 14 higher.
The Incredible Hulk #109 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Hulk goes to the Savage Land and meets 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 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 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 1/05: 20 in 9.4, 6 higher.
The Incredible Hulk #111 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Hulk blasts off into... outer space?!! This issue features stellar art by Herb Trimpe. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 1/05: 20 in 9.4, 9 higher.
The Incredible Hulk #112 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. issue has so much green ink on the cover, it almost glows! Really deep and glossy, plus flat surfaces and fresh-looking whites, make this copy a stand-out. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 1/05: 21 in 9.4, 6 higher.
The Incredible Hulk #116 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Against a blinding white background, the Hulk comes smashing through his own logo on this great copy. One would be well-advised to pick up these high-grade Hulks while you still can! Especially copies this nice! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 1/05: 18 in 9.4, 16 higher.
The Incredible Hulk #117 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Leader appearance. Last 12 cent issue. Herb Trimpe cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 1/05: 12 in 9.4, 8 higher.
The Incredible Hulk #120 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Hulk vs. the U.S. Army. Maximus appearance. Herb Trimpe cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
The Incredible Hulk #180 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. If you want the very first appearance of Wolverine, this is the issue you need to grab, as his last-page cameo here was Wolvie's debut. The rest of the issue is a rollicking yarn in itself, a north-of-the-border dust-up between the Hulk and Wendigo. The cover and art are by Herb Trimpe. It's a mystery to us why this book guides at only a tenth the price of the following issue; expect that to change soon. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $250. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 9.8, none higher.
The Incredible Hulk #180 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Super-nice copy of the issue that featured the first appearance of Wolverine (in a last-page cameo). CGC has certified nearly 500 copies of this issue to date, and only four copies have earned a higher grade. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $250. CGC census 1/05: 16 in 9.6, 4 higher.
The Incredible Hulk #181 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Here's the most valuable comic book of the Bronze Age, the first full appearance of Wolverine. And since he's perhaps the most popular character in comics, certainly the most popular to debut in the last 35 years, what more do you need to know? The cover and interior art are by Herb Trimpe. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 9.8, 1 higher.
The Incredible Hulk #181 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The ultimate book of the 1970s features the first full appearance of Wolverine. Thanks to the massive success of the X-Men throughout the '80s and '90s, collectors have sought out Wolvie's introduction, pushing this book into the stratosphere of super-keys. This copy has extremely nice page quality. Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 1/05: 154 in 9.4, 94 higher.
The Incredible Hulk #181 (Marvel, 1974) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This is the most valuable comic book of the 1970s according to Overstreet, and unlikely to lose that status anytime soon. The first full appearance of Wolverine is in this issue, and he explodes into action from the first panel onward -- Hulk's trying to fight Wendigo, and Wolverine simply takes on both! The debut story is written by Len Wein and drawn by Herb Trimpe, and Wolvie's unique personality was already in place here. By the way, Hulk #181 was also the only comic to have the Shanna the She-Devil Marvel Value Stamp, which rendered -- if you're still regretting cutting the stamp out of yours, get this sharp-looking VF/NM copy would ease your pain! Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $970; NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 3/05: 217 in 9.0, 461 higher.
The Incredible Hulk #182 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6. It's the third appearance of Wolverine, who went on to become the most popular character in comics! It's also the first appearance of Hammer and Anvil, who went on to... appear in a Marvel Team-Up once. Well, you can't win 'em all. But back to Wolvie, this cameo was the last time he was seen before Giant-Size X-Men #1, and we're pleased to offer one-stop shopping for his first three appearances in this auction. The issue's cover and art are by Herb Trimpe. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 3/05: 20 in 9.6, 2 higher.
The Invaders #1 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. When Marvel discontinued its "Giant-Size" books, the story intended for Giant-Size Invaders #2 became this first issue of a new series instead. Writer Roy Thomas had some fine artists to work with in John Romita Sr. (cover) and Frank Robbins (interior art). This title's Nazi villains and strong Timely connection (the Invaders were for all intents and purposes a revival of the All-Winners Squad) means it's one Bronze Age book that every Golden Age collector should take a look at. The recent return of the group in a brand-new series means that interest is bound to increase even more in the near future. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 4/05: 14 in 9.8, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Iron Man #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Iron Man finally got his own title in 1968 after sharing Tales of Suspense stardom with Captain America. In this story, continued from the one-shot Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1, Shellhead takes on AIM and the Maggia. There's also a brief backup feature that retells Iron Man's origin. Gene Colan supplied the art for the cover and both stories. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 2/05: 83 in 9.4, 54 higher. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.
Iron Man #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. In this first issue of his own book, Shellhead took on the secret, omnipresent organization known as A.I.M. as well as the, er, secret, omnipresent organization known as the Maggia. Gene Colan drew the cover as well as both stories (the other is a retelling of the hero's origin). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 3/05: 89 in 9.2, 140 higher.
Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Gene Colan and Bill Everett cover. Colan art. Iron Man story continued from Tales of Suspense #99 and continued in Iron Man #1; Sub-Mariner story continued from Tales to Astonish #101 and continued in Sub-Mariner #1.Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 3/05: 55 in 9.2, 88 higher.
Journey Into Mystery #83 (Marvel, 1962) CGC 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Marvel was on a roll in 1962, reinventing itself with the introduction of superheroes that would in short time revolutionize the comics world. The Fantastic Four, the Hulk, and Ant-Man had already been introduced by the peerless team of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby when the August 1962 issue of Journey Into Mystery hit the newsstands with yet another new superhero, the Mighty Thor. Kirby's cover for the issue is one of his most famous, and this comes oh-so-close to the finest copy you could hope to find. To date CGC has certified a higher grade to just one other copy. Early Marvel Age keys continue to be hot commodities, especially such high-grade gems as our offering. Bid thee well! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $10,000. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Journey Into Mystery #83 (Marvel, 1962) CGC FN+ 6.5 White pages. The Mighty Thor made his first appearance in this issue, and while the concept of zero-to-hero wasn't new, the mythological elements present here gave the character a little something extra. Jack Kirby and Don Heck drew the cover as well as illustrating the origin story, which was a collaboration of brothers Stan Lee and Larry Lieber. Sticklers for comics living up to their titles will be pleased to note that there are two "mystery"-type backup features, drawn by Steve Ditko and Don Heck. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,365; VF 8.0 value = $4,163. CGC census 4/05: 14 in 6.5, 49 higher.
Journey Into Mystery #83 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VG/FN 5.0 White pages. Mild-mannered Dr. Don Blake became Thor in this issue, the God of Thunder's origin and first appearance, and one of the handful of most significant Silver Age Marvel comic books. And like most of the other Marvel milestones, it has art by Jack Kirby. The backup features are "mystery" yarns with art by Don Heck and Steve Ditko respectively. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $910; FN 6.0 value = $1,365. CGC census 3/05: 23 in 5.0, 217 higher.
Journey Into Mystery #96 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Thor takes on Merlin in this issue, which has a Jack Kirby cover and Joe Sinnott interior art. This being a book with Mystery in the title, it's appropriate that there are two eerie backup features with art by Steve Ditko and Paul Reinman respectively. By the way, the Thor yarn even has an appearance by John F. Kennedy and his daughter Caroline. Ask not what your comic collection can do for you, ask what you can do for your comic collection! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $490. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.6, none higher.
Journey Into Mystery #96 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The Mighty Thor takes on Merlin, and if that's not enough mythology for you, there's Camelot of another sort as John F. Kennedy and his young daughter Caroline put in an appearance. In fact, when Merlin goes searching for the leader of the U.S., he passes right by JFK because Kennedy looks too young! Speaking of the best and the brightest, Jack Kirby drew the issue's cover. The interior art is by Joe Sinnott (Thor story), Steve Ditko (mystery backup feature) and Paul Reinman (more mystery). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $490. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Journey Into Mystery #102 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Thor's number one love interest, the beautiful Sif, made her first appearance in this issue, and if that's not enough for you, there's also the first appearance of Hela, Goddess of Death! Both figure in a "Tale of Asgard" about Thor's boyhood. In the main feature, Thor takes on the Tomorrow Man. There's even a third story here, a "mystery" feature with Larry Lieber art. The Thor story and the cover were the work of the great Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $280. CGC census 4/05: 5 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Journey Into Mystery #113 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. In this issue, Thor makes the momentous decision to reveal his identity to Jane Foster, but when it's time to show some proof, it turns out Odin has taken away his powers! Will he give 'em back in time for Thor to fight the Grey Gargoyle? Also in the issue, a backup feature continues the origin of Loki. The cover and interior art are by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 3/05: 7 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Journey Into Mystery #122 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Thor faces the Absorbing Man as well as Loki. Tales of Asgard backup feature. Jack Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Kull the Conqueror #1 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. After Conan became a smash success, Marvel gave Robert E. Howard's Kull a one-issue tryout in Creatures On The Loose, and shortly thereafter the man from Atlantis got his own series. Marvel started things off by telling the character's origin story. Ross Andru and Wally Wood drew the story, and Andru teamed up with Marie Severin for the cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 4/05: 7 in 9.8, none higher.
Man-Thing #1 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Man-Thing's own comic continued the storyline from Fear #19, and a character who debuted in that story, Howard the Duck, made his second appearance here. Daredevil and the Black Widow appear in a brief cameo. Since Howard is on hand, you've probably guessed that the story is from the offbeat mind of Steve Gerber. The art is by Frank Brunner (cover) and Val Mayerik (interior). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 1/05: 14 in 9.8, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #2 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Reprints Fantastic Four #3, Amazing Spider-Man #4, and the Ant-Man story from Tales to Astonish #37. Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #15 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Reprints Fantastic Four #20, Incredible Hulk #1, Iron Man story from Tales of Suspense #55, and Dr. Strange story from Strange Tales #124. Jack Kirby cover. Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Don Heck art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #19 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Jack Kirby cover. Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Watcher, and Dr. Strange stories. Kirby, Don Heck, Larry Lieber, and Steve Ditko art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Marvel Super Heroes #1 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. First Marvel one-shot. Reprints stories from Daredevil #1, Avengers #2, and Marvel Mystery Comics #8. Artists include Jack Kirby. Called Marvel Super-Heroes on cover, unhyphenated in indicia. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 4/05: 37 in 9.4, 21 higher.
Marvel Super-Heroes #20 (Marvel, 1969) Dr. Doom appearance. CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Marvel Tales #2 Boston pedigree (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This square bound mag reprinted X-Men, Avengers, Hulk, and Dr. Strange stories, with art by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 4/05: 7 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Marvel Tales #14 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Spider-Man, Human Torch, and Thor reprints, plus an Atlas Marvel Boy story. Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, Don Heck, and Russ Heath art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $20. CGC census 3/05: 8 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Marvel Tales #16 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Reprints of Spider-Man, Human Torch, and Thor stories, plus an Atlas Marvel Boy story. Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, Jack Kirby, and Bill Everett art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $20. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Marvel Tales #24 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Spider-Man, Thor, and Human Torch reprints. Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, and Dick Ayers art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $20. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.4, none higher.
Marvel Tales #31 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Reprints Spider-Man and Doctor Strange stories. John Romita Sr. cover. Romita and Steve Ditko art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $20. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Mighty Marvel Western #6 Bowling Green pedigree (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Herb Trimpe cover. Jack Kirby, Jack Keller, and Dick Ayers art. Kid Colt, the Rawhide Kid, and the Two-Gun Kid appear. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Mighty Marvel Western #13 Bowling Green pedigree (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Herb Trimpe cover. Jack Kirby, Jack Keller, and Dick Ayers art. Rawhide Kid, Two-Gun Kid, and Kid Colt are featured. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Mighty Marvel Western #14 Bowling Green pedigree (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Herb Trimpe cover. Jack Kirby, Syd Shores, and John Severin art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Jim Steranko wrote, penciled, and even colored this issue -- check out Steranko's work on the cover in all its pop-art glory. Also seen on the cover is the villain Scorpio, who made his first appearance here. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 1/05: 81 in 9.6, 16 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Power Man and Iron Fist #66 (Marvel, 1980) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Amazingly enough, the second appearance of Sabretooth wasn't until three years after his debut -- it took a while for Marvel to realize they had a winner on their hands! That second appearance is in this issue right here, and the book's got a Frank Miller cover, too. Also, keep in mind that a Luke Cage movie is said to be in the works. Overstreet 2005 NM- value = $40. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #13 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Captain America and Bucky guest-star in this issue; it's only Cap's second solo appearance outside of The Avengers. The cover and art are by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $398; NM- 9.2 value = $540. CGC census 4/05: 22 in 9.0, 22 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #92 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Herb Trimpe and Dick Ayers art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $26. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Shanna the She-Devil #1 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Origin and first appearance of Shanna the She-Devil. Jim Steranko cover. George Tuska art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $32. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
The Silver Surfer #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This big premiere issue, a whopping 25-center, gives a more detailed telling of the Silver Surfer's origin than had been revealed previously. John Buscema drew both the cover and the Surfer story. There's also a backup feature starring the Watcher, with art by Gene Colan. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 3/05: 49 in 9.2, 59 higher.
The Silver Surfer #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. The Silver Surfer's origin is expanded upon. The Watcher stars in a backup feature. John Buscema cover. Interior art on lead story by Buscema. Art on backup feature by Gene Colan. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $318. CGC census 3/05: 84 in 8.0, 241 higher.
The Silver Surfer #4 (Marvel, 1969) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Thor battles the Silver Surfer, with a dramatic cover picturing the conflict to come. Cameos by the Hulk, the Thing, and Hercules. John Buscema did a knock-out job on the cover and interior artwork. This issue had lower distribution than other issues, according to Overstreet. The Watcher backup feature retells "The Terror of Tim Boo Ba." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $443; NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 4/05: 65 in 9.0, 105 higher.
The Silver Surfer #5 (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. The Silver Surfer battles the Stranger. The Thing, Mr. Fantastic, and the Human Torch appear. John Buscema cover and art. Backup feature is a re-done version of the story from Tales to Astonish #26, featuring the Watcher in this version and drawn by Howard Purcell. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 3/05: 29 in 9.2, 36 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
The Silver Surfer #14 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The later issues of this title had more of a "superhero" orientation and less moody/broody stuff. This one not only guest-stars Spider-Man, it has cameos by Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, and the Thing. The art is by John Buscema, inked by Dan Adkins. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $165. CGC census 4/05: 18 in 9.4, 5 higher.
The Silver Surfer #15 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. The Silver Surfer battles the Human Torch. The Thing and Mr. Fantastic also appear. John Buscema and Dan Adkins interior art. Marie Severin cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 4/05: 15 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Special Marvel Edition #15 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. First appearance of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung-Fu. Jim Starlin cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 3/05: 38 in 9.2, 92 higher.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1990) CGC MT 10.0 White pages. This is the regular (green cover) edition of one of the bestselling comics of recent decades. The cover and art are by Todd McFarlane. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $6. CGC census 2/05: 6 in 10.0. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Spider-Man #1 Silver Edition (Marvel, 1990) CGC MT 10.0 White pages. Here's a Gem Mint copy of one of the most popular (and one of the bestselling) comic issues of the Modern Age. This copy's from the silver, direct sale-only (unbagged) edition. The story, cover, and art are by Todd McFarlane. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $8. CGC census 1/05 (for the Silver Edition): 25 in 10.0. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Strange Tales #105 Winnipeg pedigree (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The Human Torch battles the Wizard. The Invisible Girl guest-stars. Jack Kirby cover. Art by Kirby (on the Human Torch story), Don Heck, and Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $342; NM- 9.2 value = $460. CGC census 3/05: 7 in 9.0, 5 higher.
Strange Tales #105 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The Wizard made his second appearance here, in a story so early that he hadn't even acquired his trademark helmet yet. He still gives the Human Torch all he can handle, in a tale that guest-stars the Invisible Girl. Jack Kirby drew the cover as well as the Human Torch story. There are two other stories in the mag as well, drawn by Steve Ditko and Don Heck respectively. CGC notes, "Pre-Marvel chipping." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $342; NM- 9.2 value = $460. CGC census 4/05: 7 in 9.0, 5 higher.
Strange Tales #107 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The Human Torch battles the Sub-Mariner. Sub-Mariner's fourth Silver Age appearance. Jack Kirby cover. Dick Ayers art. Two backup features with art by Steve Ditko and Larry Lieber. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $297; NM- 9.2 value = $400. CGC census 3/05: 10 in 9.0, 10 higher.
Strange Tales #114 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The Human Torch meets an impostor posing as Captain America, in what may well have been a tryout of sorts for Cap, as the real character returned in the pages of The Avengers just a few months later. The issue also features the third appearance of Doctor Strange. Jack Kirby drew the cover and the Human Torch story, while Steve Ditko drew the Doctor Strange tale. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $625. CGC census 4/05: 7 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Strange Tales #137 Boston pedigree (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. feature with Jack Kirby and John Severin art. Gabe Jones and Dum Dum Dugan become S.H.I.E.L.D. agents. Doctor Strange story with Steve Ditko art. Cover by Severin. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 3/05: 7 in 9.6, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
The Sub-Mariner #24 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Sub-Mariner battles Tiger Shark. John Buscema and Jim Mooney art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
The Sub-Mariner #35 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Namor, the Hulk, and the Silver Surfer face off with the Avengers. Sal Buscema cover. Buscema and Jim Mooney art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.6, 2 higher.
Supernatural Thrillers #5 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. The Living Mummy made his first appearance in this issue. Yes, he goes on a mad rampage, but so would you if you had been trapped underneath the desert for three millennia! After this tryout issue, the character took over the title starting with #7. The book has a George Tuska and John Romita Sr. cover, with Rich Buckler interior art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Supernatural Thrillers #7 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. The start of The Living Mummy as a series. John Romita Sr. art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Supernatural Thrillers #9 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Features the Living Mummy. Gil Kane and Al Milgrom cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Supernatural Thrillers #11 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. The Living Mummy graces this Frank Brunner cover. The interior art is by Val Mayerik and Tom Sutton. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Supernatural Thrillers #12 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Features the Living Mummy. Gil Kane cover. Klaus Janson art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Supernatural Thrillers #13 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This Marvel horror title features a nice Gil Kane cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Supernatural Thrillers #14 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Features the Living Mummy, and a neato Gil Kane and Tom Palmer cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $24. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Tales of Suspense #39 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is the origin and first appearance of Iron Man, a hero who not only had a cool suit of armor, but also a typical Marvel twist, namely that he created the armor to keep his heart beating and needed to keep it to stay alive. This origin tale has a cover and interior layouts by Jack Kirby, with finished art by Don Heck. Steve Ditko and Gene Colan drew mystery-type backup features. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,227; VF 8.0 value = $3,742. CGC census 4/05: 14 in 7.0, 79 higher.
Tales of Suspense #39 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. It's the origin and first appearance of Iron Man, and one of the most important Silver Age Marvel Comics. The innovative origin story (with Tony Stark) developing the suit to save his life rather than to fight crime) is a collaboration between Stan Lee and his ever-lovin' bro Larry Lieber. The art is by Don Heck, and the cover by Jack Kirby. Actually this issue has all four of Marvel's best artists of the day, with Steve Ditko and Gene Colan each drawing a suspense-themed backup feature. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $818. CGC census 3/63: 28 in 4.5, 150 higher.
Tales of Suspense #49 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This was the very first time that the X-Men appeared outside of their own title! In the tale, the Angel is hit by some radiation and turns evil (at least for the duration of the issue), and the mutants team up with Iron Man to set him straight. The story has Steve Ditko layouts and finished art by Paul Reinman. Stan Lee packed most of the Marvel Universe into this story -- making one-panel cameos are the Avengers (the first time they'd appeared outside of their own title), Bruce Banner, Don Blake, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. The backup feature is the debut of the "Tales of the Watcher" series, drawn by Larry Lieber. The cover is by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Tales of Suspense #49 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This comic has the distinction of being the first crossover appearance of both the X-Men and the Avengers! While the latter group only pops up in one panel, the X-Men are an integral part of the story, which features the Angel running amok. The cover is by Jack Kirby, and the interior art is by Steve Ditko (layouts) and Paul Reinman (finished art). This issue also has the debut of the Watcher's backup feature, with art by Larry Lieber. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $657; NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 3/05: 10 in 9.0, 10 higher.
Tales of Suspense #59 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This series became a double feature starring Iron Man and Captain America starting with this issue, and kicking off a 41-issue run. Captain America's story is his first solo adventure since the 1950s, and nobody who's read it has ever forgotten it -- Cap's spending a quiet day at Avengers Mansion when a gang of thugs shows up ready to take on the entire Avengers team, so they think they've got it made when their only opposition is a guy with no super powers... the resulting battle is one of Jack Kirby's most dynamic efforts, and that's saying something! And by the way, you might be surprised to know that the first appearance of Jarvis the butler was not in the pages of The Avengers, but in this very story. And we haven't even mentioned the Iron Man story with Don Heck art and a memorable cover by Kirby. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $403; NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 3/05: 22 in 9.0, 25 higher.
Tales of Suspense #61 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Captain America finds himself in yet another David/Goliath situation as he has to take on a sumo-wrestling Communist known as the General. Meanwhile, Iron Man battles the Mandarin. The issue has a Jack Kirby cover, with interior art by Kirby (on the Cap story) and Don Heck (on the Iron Man story). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $155. CGC census 3/05: 6 in 9.4, 5 higher.
Tales of Suspense #65 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. It's the first Silver Age appearance of the Red Skull, in an updated version of Captain America Comics #1 drawn by Jack Kirby. Meanwhile, in the issue's other feature, a small-time crook puts on Iron Man's armor, forcing Tony Stark to wear his clunky original suit to subdue the fiend. Don Heck drew that Shellhead vs. Shellhead tale. The cover is by Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $300. CGC census 3/05: 10 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Tales of Suspense #74 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Jack Kirby cover. Captain America story with art by Kirby and George Tuska. Iron Man story with art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 14 in 9.6, 7 higher.
Tales of Suspense #76 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Jack Kirby cover, inked by John Romita Sr. Captain America story with Romita art. Iron Man story with art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 9.4, 6 higher.
Tales of Suspense #77 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Captain America story with art by Jack Kirby and John Romita Sr. Iron Man story with art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin). Colan cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 8 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Tales of Suspense #87 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Iron Man battles the Mole Man, while Captain America faces the Planner. Gene Colan cover. Interior art by Colan (Iron Man story) and Jack Sparling (Captain America story). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 10 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Tales of Suspense #92 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. First crossover appearance of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. The Avengers also appear. Jack Kirby cover. Interior art by Kirby (Captain America story) and Gene Colan (Iron Man story). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 20 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Tales of Suspense #94 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. First appearance of Modok. Jack Kirby cover. Interior art by Kirby (Captain America story) and Gene Colan (Iron Man story). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 9 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Tales of Suspense #99 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Last issue of the title. Captain America story with Jack Kirby art, guest-starring the Black Panther. Iron Man story with Gene Colan art. Cover by Colan. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 3/05: 14 in 9.4, 6 higher.
Tales to Astonish #27 (Marvel, 1962) CGC Apparent VF/NM 9.0 Slight (A) Off-white pages. Recognize "The Man In the Ant-Hill" on the cover? That's Henry Pym, who soon would devote himself to shrinking full-time as superhero the Ant-Man. This is the first appearance of the key Marvel character, and by far the most-desired issue of this title's run. The cover and accompanying story were drawn by Jack Kirby; the issue also has stories drawn by Steve Ditko and Don Heck. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover, tear seals to cover. (Top edge of cover trimmed)." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $318; VG 4.0 value = $638; FN 6.0 value = $954; VF 8.0 value = $2,910; VF/NM 9.0 value = $4,695; NM- 9.2 value = $7,000.
Tales to Astonish #45 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The wondrous Wasp made only her second appearance in this issue, which sees her and Ant-Man take on Egghead (who's playing dirty by using an anteater!). The issue has a Jack Kirby cover. Don Heck drew the Ant-Man feature, and there are also "mystery" backup features with Steve Ditko and Paul Reinman art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $290. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 9.2, 5 higher.
Tales to Astonish #60 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Following a battle against one another in the previous issue, Giant-Man and Hulk began a double-feature arrangement with this issue. Jack Kirby drew both characters on the cover, while inside the book Dick Ayers drew Dr. Pym's story while Steve Ditko portrayed Dr. Banner in action. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $300. CGC census 3/05: 7 in 9.2, 5 higher.
Tales to Astonish #61 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Jack Kirby drew this issue's cover, and Marvel's other ace Steve Ditko drew both of this issue's interior features, one starring the Hulk and the other with Giant-Man taking on Egghead and his android. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Tales to Astonish #62 White Mountain pedigree (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. One of the more memorable Hulk villains, the Leader, made his first appearance in this issue (though his now-familiar green face wasn't shown), and he has the Chameleon doing his bidding in the story, which was drawn by Steve Ditko. And in the issue's other feature, the Wasp makes a change to her costume (opting for waspier headgear) and battles an impostor posing as her guy Giant-Man. That story's drawn by none other than Golden Age stalwart Carl Burgos. The cover's by some fella named Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Tales to Astonish #64 White Mountain pedigree (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Legend has it that the owner of the White Mountain collection, which consisted primarily of horror and science fiction books, had no interest in superheroes, and that when series like this one changed to a superhero format, he only continued buying them for a few issues out of force of habit. Perhaps he never even read this one after buying it, which would explain the superb condition! The issue has a Jack Kirby cover, with interior art by Steve Ditko (Hulk story) and Carl Burgos (Giant-Man story). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 4/05: 4 in 9.6, none higher.
Tales to Astonish #65 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Giant-Man changes his costume and gets more powers. The Hulk battles the Leader. Jack Kirby cover. Interior art by Steve Ditko (Hulk story) and Bob Powell (Giant-Man story). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 3/05: 5 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Tales to Astonish #75 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Featuring Sub-Mariner and the Incredible Hulk, a cover by Jack Kirby, Gene Colan interior art, and a Watcher appearance. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 1/05: 8 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Tales to Astonish #81 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Gene Colan, Bill Everett, Dick Ayers, and Jack Kirby art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 3/05: 7 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Tales to Astonish #84 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Sub-Mariner and Hulk stories. Gene Colan art. There is a faint date stamp on the front cover, and the CGC holder has a small crack on the bottom rear. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 1/05: 7 in 9.4, 8 higher.
Tales to Astonish #85 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Features the Sub-Mariner and the Incredible Hulk. Art by Gene Colan, Bill Everett, and Sal Buscema. CGC notes, "Name stamp on 1st page." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 1/05: 9 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Tales to Astonish #88 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Robot cover by Gene Colan and Bill Everett. Interior art by Everett (Sub-Mariner story) and Gil Kane (Hulk story). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
Tales to Astonish #89 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Great cover featuring the Hulk. Art is by Gil Kane and Bill Everett. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census: 16 in 9.4, 8 higher.
Tales to Astonish #95 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The Hulk and the Sub-Mariner appear. Marie Severin and Herb Trimpe cover art. Interior artists include: Bill Everett, Severin, Vince Colletta, and Trimpe. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 1/05: 10 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Tales to Astonish #97 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Starring Hulk and the Sub-Mariner. X-Men cameo. Stories by Stan Lee and Roy Thomas. Marie Severin and Herb Trimpe art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Tales to Astonish #100 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. In the second-to-last issue of this title, the Hulk and Sub-Mariner take a break from their usual double feature to a) share the same story and b) to beat the stuffing out of each other! The Puppet Master is behind it all. The cover and interior art are by Marie Severin and Dan Adkins. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 3/05: 9 in 9.6, 3 higher.
Tales to Astonish #100 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The Hulk and Sub-Mariner go toe-to-toe in this epic-length 22-page battle. Art by Marie Severin. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 1/05: 15 in 9.2, 23 higher.
Tales to Astonish #101 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Last issue of the title. Jack Kirby and Marie Severin cover. Interior art by Severin (Hulk story) and Gene Colan (Sub-Mariner story). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 1/05: 8 in 9.4, 5 higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Thanos Quest #2 (Marvel, 1990) CGC MT 10.0. The only Gem Mint copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Jim Starlin cover. Ron Lim art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $7. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 10.0. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Thor #132 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. First appearance of Ego, the Living Planet (cameo). First appearance of the Recorder. Tales of Asgard backup feature. Jack Kirby cover and art. Comes with the Mile High II certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 4/05: 52 in 9.6, 15 higher.
Thor #141 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Thor battles Replicus. Tales of Asgard backup feature. Jack Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 3/05: 12 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Thor #150 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Jack Kirby cover and art. "Origin of the Inhumans" backup feature spotlights Triton. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 3/05: 9 in 9.2, 12 higher.
Thor #156 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. A super-sharp copy from Jack Kirby's heyday as penciler of this title -- what more could the Silver Age Marvel fan ask for? This one's from the Mangog saga, in which a cosmic entity formed from billions of beings is on its way to destroy Asgard. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 1/05: 11 in 9.8, 1 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Tomb of Dracula #1 (Marvel, 1972) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This issue marked the first appearance of Marvel's Dracula, and if you're wondering why it took so long, blame the Comics Code, which at one time had a restriction forbidding vampires in comics. Also making his first appearance was Drac's descendant (and enemy), Frank Drake. The Transylvanian sure got top-of-the-line artistic treatment, with a Neal Adams cover and Gene Colan interior art. While Colan penciled every issue of this title, his partner Marv Wolfman, hadn't yet come on board; Gerry Conway wrote this fright-packed premiere issue. This has become one of the more popular Bronze Age series in retrospect; look for strong collector interest to continue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 1/05: 33 in 9.6, 4 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Tomb of Dracula #10 (Marvel, 1973) CGC MT 9.9 White pages. Here's the only 9.9 yet certified of this key Bronze Age book, the first appearance of Blade, Vampire Slayer. It's a comic that soared in demand once Blade became the star of a movie, in fact he has now surpassed all other Marvel characters, being the first to star in three motion pictures! The story is by the character's creator Marv Wolfman, and the moody art is by the always excellent Gene Colan. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.9, none higher.
Tomb of Dracula #10 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Outside of #1, this issue is the most key of the entire run, and gaining on #1! The first appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer and the recent Blade movies are why. Of course there's also the terrific Gene Colan art on the cover and inside, too. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $175.
Vault of Evil #4 Double Cover (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Frank Brunner cover. CGC notes, "1st cover 9.6, interior cover 9.8." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $16. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Western Gunfighters #5 (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Herb Trimpe cover. Jack Kirby, John Romita Sr., Dick Ayers, Werner Roth, and Tom Sutton art. Characters include Black Mask, the original Ghost Rider, and the Apache Kid. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $32. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Where Creatures Roam #5 Bowling Green pedigree (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Jack Kirby cover. Kirby, Don Heck, and Steve Ditko art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $25. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Where Creatures Roam #8 Bowling Green pedigree (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Jack Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $25. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Where Monsters Dwell #9 Bowling Green pedigree (Marvel, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Marie Severin cover. Jack Kirby interior art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $26. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
X-Men #2 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The second appearance of everyone's favorite team of mutants had them facing the Vanisher (in that villain's debut). The climax comes in the shadow of the White House, with Professor X showing his teen charges how it's done. The drama came courtesy of writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Only four copies of this issue have been certified with higher grades by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,900. CGC census 12/04: 8 in 9.4, 4 higher.
X-Men #3 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. In the Merry Mutants' third issue, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby brought out the Blob, whose name may have been inspired by the science fiction movie of a few years earlier. This Blob would prove to be an enduring character who would go on to menace the new X-Men as well. The issue's cover is by Kirby. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $672. CGC census 4/05: 21 in 7.5, 83 higher.
X-Men #4 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This is the first appearance of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, a group of characters who would make quite an impact on the Marvel Universe. There's Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, who would later become Avengers; Mastermind, who would still be battling the X-Men two decades later; and the Toad, who even made it to the first X-Men movie. And it's only the second appearance of the X-Men's foe of foes, Magneto. It's all from the fertile minds of writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,550. CGC census 4/05: 9 in 9.2, 14 higher.
X-Men #6 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. It would be another four years before Subby was awarded his own book, so in the meantime he kept barging in uninvited to other titles. Worse, he joins the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants in this issue to annoy the X-Men. Kirby's cover and interior art make these early issues a Marvel Age delight. A smashingly high-grade copy that will please even the most discriminating collector. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $875. CGC census 1/05: 4 in 9.6, 1 higher.
X-Men #7 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. The X-Men battle the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. First appearance of Cerebro. Cyclops becomes deputy leader of the X-Men. Jack Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $407; VF/NM 9.0 value = $641. CGC census 3/05: 13 in 8.5, 24 higher.
X-Men #13 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Juggernaut makes his second appearance in this issue, much to the chagrin of his stepbrother, Professor X! The villain is too much for the X-Men to handle and they send out a distress call; luckily the Human Torch shows up to lend a hand. Jack Kirby drew this issue's cover and provided interior layouts; Werner Roth added finished pencils (using his pseudonym Jay Gavin) and Joe Sinnott inked both the cover and the interior. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $485. CGC census 3/05: 6 in 9.4, 4 higher.
X-Men #14 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The X-Men's memorable menaces, the Sentinels, made their first appearance in this issue. There are also some revelations about the Angel, namely that his parents don't know he has wings, let alone that he's a member of the X-Men! The issue's Jack Kirby cover was inked by none other than Wally Wood. Kirby also provided interior layouts for Werner Roth, who did the finished pencils. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 3/05: 19 in 9.2, 21 higher.
X-Men #16 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Another Mighty Mutant Masterwork by the King of Comics, the incomparable Jack Kirby. X-Men books below issue 20 are hard to find in high grade and are getting scarcer as collectors take every opportunity to snap them up. Don't miss this one. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $270. CGC census 1/05: 6 in 9.6, none higher.
X-Men #20 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. If you're wondering why the X-Men are fighting each other on this issue's cover, a close look at our scan will reveal that the two in the middle are two villains, the Blob and Unus, who have the audacity to wear X-Men costumes. Also in the issue, Professor X tells how he lost the use of his legs at the hands of Lucifer. The art is by Werner Roth (as Jay Gavin) and Dick Ayers. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $270. CGC census 2/05: 12 in 9.4, 4 higher.
X-Men #21 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The X-Men face Lucifer (yeah, he's a villain, how'd you guess?) in an issue brought to you by writer Roy Thomas and artist Werner Roth. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 3/05: 16 in 9.4, 10 higher.
X-Men #22 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Count Nefaria appearance. Werner Roth and Dick Ayers art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 1/05: 6 in 9.6, none higher.
X-Men #23 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This is by far the nicest copy we've seen to date of this early X-Men issue. In their 23rd outing, the X-Men battle Count Nefaria and his thugs the Porcupine, the Unicorn, the Eel, Plantman, and the Scarecrow. The art is by Werner Roth (who signed his real name here after several issues as the pseudonymous "Jay Gavin") and Dick Ayers. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 2/05: 9 in 9.6, one higher.
X-Men #24 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. In this issue, there's not a dry eye in the mansion when Jean Grey's parents remove her from Xavier's school to enroll her at Metro College. Also in the story, we witness the first appearance and origin of the Locust, whose villainy has the Beast so confused that he calls his pal Bobby Drake "Mr. Blake." The art is by Werner Roth and Dick Ayers. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 2/05: 16 in 9.4, 11 higher.
X-Men #26 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. In the second part of a two-part story, the X-Men battle the Mayan known as Kukulcan and destroy the source of his powers. The issue's art is by Werner Roth and Dick Ayers. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 4/05: 22 in 9.2, 26 higher.
X-Men #27 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Return of the mutant Mimic. Spider-Man cameo. Art by Werner Roth and Dick Ayers. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 1/05: 17 in 9.4, 5 higher.
X-Men #36 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The X-Men take on the menace of Mekano, who makes his first appearance in this issue. The issue was penciled by Ross Andru and inked by George Bell (no, not the outfielder, but the artist better known as George Roussos). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 2/05: 14 in 9.4, 9 higher.
X-Men #37 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The X-Men face Factor Three, and -- you guessed it -- the fate of the world is at stake. The issue's cover is by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Don Heck; the interior art is by Ross Andru. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 1/05: 5 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
X-Men #40 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The X-Men meet Frankenstein in this issue. 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! A backup feature continues story of how Professor X recruited Cyclops. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 1/05: 14 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
X-Men #43 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This issue's cover is notable for being one of the few times that John Buscema drew the X-Men. As the cover indicates, Magneto is the villain of this issue, but the story also has the funeral of the fake Professor X (and don't get us started on that bit of deception). Plus there's a backup feature that explains Cyclops' powers. The interior art is by George Tuska (main story) and Werner Roth (backup feature). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 1/05: 8 in 9.6, none higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
X-Men #45 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. John Buscema's cover (one of only three that J.B. drew for this series) gives us a clash between Cyclops and Quicksilver, who you'll recall started as a villain before his career change to "hero". It's one of only three X-Men covers Buscema ever drew. Magneto also appears in the story. The backup feature tells the tale of how Professor X and Cyclops tried to recruit Iceman for the team. The issue's interior art is by Don Heck (main story) and George Tuska (backup feature). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
X-Men #45 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Cyclops and Quicksilver battle on this cover by John Buscema. This copy is only a gnat's wing away from being the highest CGC-graded copy to date. Art by Don Heck, Werner Roth, and John Tartaglione. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 1/05: 25 in 9.6, 2 higher.
X-Men #50 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Top artist Jim Steranko had a very brief stint on this title; this was his second cover for the series and the first issue to have Steranko interior art. It's also the first issue with the familiar three-dimensional logo that was used for the next 33 years! The story features Polaris as well as Mesmero and Magneto. The backup feature tells the story of the Beast's childhood. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 2/05: 13 in 9.6, 1 higher.
X-Men #50 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The original X-Men series had a revolving door of artists, but there were a few excellent ones in the bunch -- take the very brief stint of Jim Steranko, who drew both the cover of this issue and the main feature. The story is most notable for having the second appearance of Polaris. There's also a backup feature with Werner Roth art, detailing the childhood and adolescence of the Beast. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 1/05: 12 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
X-Men #60 Winnipeg pedigree (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Here we go with the first Sauron cover. These issues of X-Men by Neal Adams were just about the best thing going in comics in 1969. Here's a terrific copy for you, full of great eye appeal. There is a small date stamp on the front cover, but the front shows no problems. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 1/05: 8 in 9.6, none higher.
X-Men #63 Mile High II pedigree (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. The X-Men versus Magneto; Ka-Zar makes an appearance; and the origins of Piper and Lupo are detailed in this high-quality issue. Neal Adams cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 1/05: 3 in 9.8, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
X-Men #96 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The new X-Men's third appearance in their regular series featured the first appearance of Dr. Moira MacTaggert, who in addition to her scientific acumen would be a love interest for both Professor X and the Banshee over the course of the series. The interior art is by the new group's co-creator Dave Cockrum, and the cover's by Bullpen vet Marie Severin. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 3/05: 20 in 9.6, 1 higher.
X-Men #100 (Marvel, 1976) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The X-Men's foes in this issue are the original X-Men! Or are they? Plus, Jean Grey plummets to her death ... or does she? One thing we are at liberty to reveal: the group's co-creator Dave Cockrum drew both the showdown cover and the story itself. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $130. CGC census 3/05: 39 in 9.6, 6 higher.
X-Men #121 (Marvel, 1979) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. First full appearance of Alpha Flight. Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin cover. John Byrne and Austin art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 3/05: 82 in 9.6, 13 higher.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
X-Men #180 (Marvel, 1984) CGC MT 9.9 White pages. John Romita Jr. cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $7. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.9, none higher.
X-Men #186 (Marvel, 1984) CGC MT 9.9 White pages. Barry Windsor-Smith cover. Windsor-Smith and Terry Austin art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $8. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.9, none higher.
X-Men #244 (Marvel, 1989) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. First appearance of Jubilee. Marc Silvestri and Dan Green cover and art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $30. CGC census 4/05: 58 in 9.8, 1 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
All Select Comics #3 (Timely, 1944) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white to white pages. It's all-out Alex Schomburg action on this comic's cover as the company's top heroes (Captain America, Human Torch and Sub-Mariner, plus sidekicks) bust up a torpedo plant. Marvel's Golden Age speedster, the Whizzer, joined the lineup of heroes starting with this issue. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $508. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 4.5, 4 higher.
All Winners Comics #2 (Timely, 1941) CGC Apparent NM- 9.2 Slight (P) Cream to off-white pages. Top heroes Human Torch, Captain America, and Sub-Mariner salute newcomers the Destroyer (from the pages of Mystic Comics) and the Whizzer (from USA Comics) on Jack Binder's cover. The impressive lineup of interior artists is headlined by Simon and Kirby (drawing their creation Captain America), Paul Reinman, and Carl Burgos, as well as Binder, whose Destroyer story has appearances by Hitler and fellow nefarious Nazi Rudolf Hess. Even the back cover is interesting, it's a full-page ad for Young Allies #1. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover. (Top edge trimmed.)" Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $484; VG 4.0 value = $968; FN 6.0 value = $1,452; VF 8.0 value = $3,388; VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,444; NM- 9.2 value = $7,500.
Best Western #58 (Atlas, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. First issue of the title. Features Two-Gun Kid, Black Rider, and Kid Colt stories. Syd Shores cover. Russ Heath art. Not only is this a high-grade issue, it's the only one certified by the CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $235. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4 none higher.
Blonde Phantom #19 (Timely, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The Blonde Phantom was Timely's answer to Ginger Rogers -- she could do anything the male crimefighters could, and she did it all in high heels! Check out her glamor and her gams on this Syd Shores cover. The issue has Ken Bald interior art, plus a Sub-Mariner story drawn by Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1000. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Captain America Comics #3 (Timely, 1941) Condition: PR. While most copies of this Timely book are forever sealed up in slabs by now, here's a reading copy you can actually read. The bad news is that the top half of the front cover is missing; the good news is that all of the Alex Schomburg art (showing Cap, Bucky, and the Red Skull) is on the bottom half anyway, so all you're missing is the title logo. The book's only other defect of note is some foxing on the exposed top half of the first page. The cover is still attached to both staples (just barely in the case of the top staple). The issue is from the Simon and Kirby run on the title (which only lasted ten issues), and also has the very first published work on Stan Lee, the text feature "Captain America Foils the Traitor's Revenge." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $1,069.
Captain America Comics #16 (Timely, 1942) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. The Red Skull, a bound damsel in distress, and Cap and Bucky leaping to the rescue on the cover make this an outstanding issue of Captain America Comics. And inside, Cap is unmasked by the Red Skull. A very nice copy. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,269. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 6.0, 5 higher.
Captain America Comics #18 (Timely, 1942) CGC FN 6.0 Light tan to off-white pages. Overstreet gives this issue its "classic cover" designation, what a great job by Al Avison of making Cap and his foe look like they're about to tumble out of the comic and into our laps! Avison, Syd Shores, and Don Rico each drew one of this issue's Cap stories, and Rico added a Secret Stamp feature as well. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $930. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 6.0, 3 higher.
Captain America Comics #26 (Timely, 1943) CGC VG/FN 5.0 White pages. Master cover artist Alex Schomburg took his usual action-packed show underwater here, upping the degree of difficulty for Cap in the process! Syd Shores drew Cap inside the issue, and backup features star the Human Torch and the Secret Stamp. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $492; FN 6.0 value = $738. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 5.0, 7 higher.
Captain America Comics #35 (Timely, 1944) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white to white pages. The fiendish torture scene on the cover is courtesy of artist Syd Shores -- we can't think of another occasion when Bucky wielded a sword! There's a Human Torch feature in these pages, too. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $424. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 4.0, 8 higher.
Captain America Comics #36 Rockford pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. What a nice bit of wish fulfillment: Hitler is hapless and Goering's grimacing! The result is a delight -- this cover scene, showing the action from an unusual (but highly dramatic) angle, is courtesy of Syd Shores. The Human Torch appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,908. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher.
Captain America Comics #39 (Timely, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Another issue, another dynamite Alex Schomburg cover. In this one, the enemy has penetrated all the way to Nevada (the Boulder Dam being what the Hoover Dam was called in 1944). Inside the issue there's a Human Torch feature as well. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,325; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,038. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Captain America Comics #75 (Timely, 1950) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is the last of two issues to be called Captain America's Weird Tales on the cover, and this horror issue certainly brought the long-running superhero series to an unusual end (though the numbering was resumed by Atlas in 1954). The titular host, Captain America, doesn't even actually appear in the comic! It's not an easy book to find -- Gerber gives it a scarcity rating of "7." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $588; VF 8.0 value = $1,225. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 7.0, 2 higher.
Daring Comics #11 "D" Copy Pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. It's nice to have the Sub-Mariner on your side, especially when he's grown to such huge proportions! The intricate cover scene is the work of Alex Schomburg. This issue, the second-to-last for this title, is a three-story affair, with one adventure each for Subby, the Human Torch, and the Destroyer. This book shows why the "D" copies are much sought-after -- it's the highest-graded copy, and the only one graded above 8.5, that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,375. CGC census 12/04: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
The Human Torch #24 (Timely, 1946) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Syd Shores cover. Sub-Mariner story. CGC notes, "1 piece of tape on spine of cover." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $357. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 5.5, 6 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
The Human Torch #2 (#1) (Timely, 1940) CGC Apparent FN 6.0 Slight (P) Off-white pages. One of the most sought-after Timely keys, this issue actually moved up in the 2005 Overstreet ranking of the most valuable comic books, going from 21st to 18th. The event of significance here is the first appearance of Toro, the Human Torch's sidekick who would appear on many a cover and in many a story in the ensuing years. By the way, Toro wasn't an android like the Torch, but one of the first mutant superheroes! The book's cover by Alex Schomburg offers not only the fiery duo but also Timely' s other VIP of the day, the Sub-Mariner. It's interesting to note that the heroes were already taking on the Nazi menace in this Fall 1940 issue, more than a year before the U.S. would actually enter the war. The roster of interior artists includes Timely's top talents of the day: Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, Joe Simon, and Paul Reinman to name a few. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: tear seal to interior, cover cleaned, interior lightened, cover & centerfold reinforced." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $2,785; VG 4.0 value = $5,750; FN 6.0 value = $8,625.
The Human Torch #5 (#4) (Timely, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This fourth issue brought the title's first Nazi war cover -- most sources credit it to Alex Schomburg. Inside the comic, the Torch is drawn by his creator Carl Burgos. The Sub-Mariner story has art by Bill Everett and an appearance by the Angel. There's also a story featuring the Patriot, with Sid Greene art. The back cover is quite interesting in itself -- it has an ad for Young Allies #1, but it shows a cover different from the one that was used, and the alternative cover has an unprecedented fivesome of the Red Skull, Hitler, Mussolini, Hirohito, and even Stalin! This is the first time we've seen an unrestored copy of this comic, and it's one of the best copies available at that. CGC notes, "Small piece of corner (out) of last page, affects story." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2,243. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Journey Into Unknown Worlds #32 Bethlehem pedigree (Atlas, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Bill Everett cover. This is the highest-graded copy of this issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. Comes with the Bethlehem certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $290. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
Journey Into Unknown Worlds #36 (#1) (Atlas, 1950) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Here's an Atlas first issue that hadn't crossed our desks before, and it's got all the elements we look for: four-eyed aliens, spaceships, a robot, nuclear bombs, and of course the art of Russ Heath. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,488. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 7.5, 2 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Kid Colt Outlaw #73 Circle 8 pedigree (Atlas, 1957) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Joe Maneely cover. Maneely and Jack Keller art. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Kid Komics #9 (Timely, 1945) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg cover. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $170; FN 6.0 value = $255. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 5.0, 11 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Marvel Comics #1 (Timely, 1939) Condition: Coverless. This is the third most-valuable comic issue of all, behind only Action Comics #1 and Detective Comics #27. So cover or no cover, it's one of the Holy Grails of comic collecting, and tough to pass up no matter what the condition. This copy does come with a replacement cover (a color photocopy). The pages are tan, with some chipping, and there is some rice paper reinforcement at the spine. If you're not familiar with the significance of the book: it was the first Timely comic to hit newsstands, the debut and origin story of the first Human Torch, the first newsstand appearance of the Sub-Mariner, the first comic book appearance of Ka-Zar, and the first appearance of the original Angel. While most every copy of this key book is sealed in a slab, never to be removed again, here's one you can actually look through and read, if you can keep your hands from trembling! Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $20,000.
Marvel Mystery Comics #2 (Timely, 1939) CGC Apparent FN 6.0 Moderate (P) Cream to off-white pages. This issue is ranked among the 30 most valuable comic books by Overstreet. It's actually the first issue under this name Marvel Mystery, issue #1 having been called simply Marvel Comics. Highlights include the Human Torch by Carl Burgos (and including a two-page retelling of the Torch's origin), the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett, Ka-Zar, the Angel, and the American Ace. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforced." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $2,460; VG 4.0 value = $4,920; FN 6.0 value = $7,380.
Marvel Mystery Comics #11 (Timely, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. The Human Torch has the answer for a Panzer on this Alex Schomburg cover. Inside the comic, the Torch is drawn by his creator Carl Burgos. There's also a Sub-Mariner story with Bill Everett art, and other features including Ka-Zar and the Angel. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,056. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 5.5, 4 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Marvel Mystery Comics #14 (Timely, 1940) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. The original Vision made his second appearance in this issue, in a story drawn by Simon and Kirby (some call the art a Jack Kirby solo effort). Alex Schomburg drew the cover, which is also interesting for having a rare front-cover plug for another comic (telling readers about Human Torch Comics #1)! Other interior features include the Torch (by Carl Burgos), Sub-Mariner (by Bill Everett), the Angel, Ka-Zar, Electro, and Terry Vance. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $530. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 4.5, 10 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Marvel Mystery Comics #16 (Timely, 1941) CGC Apparent VG/FN 5.0 Slight (P) Cream to off-white pages. Alex Schomburg cover. Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, Bob Oksner, and Paul Gustavson art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $265; VG 4.0 value = $530; FN 6.0 value = $795. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Marvel Mystery Comics #24 (Timely, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Here's a nice copy for your bidding pleasure, in fact it's the best one CGC has certified to date. All of the series' top artists and characters are here, starting with an Alex Schomburg cover and continuing with the Vision (by Simon and Kirby), the Human Torch (by Carl Burgos), the Sub-Mariner (by Bill Everett), Ka-Zar, and the Angel. If you're Dr. Fredric Wertham or a like-minded individual, you'll be interested to note that there's an Injury-to-eye story in these pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,900. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Marvel Mystery Comics #33 (Timely, 1942) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Typically frantic Alex Schomburg action is all the more harrowing here, as this battle with the Japanese rages in the middle of New York City! Inside the issue are the usual Marvel Mystery heavyweights, including the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, the Vision, and the Angel. There's also a text story by ace writer Mickey Spillane. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $531. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.0, 3 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Marvel Mystery Comics #57 (Timely, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Here's another Alex Schomburg bondage cover, and another rescue by the Human Torch and Toro -- but the formula never got old, thanks to Schomburg's generosity in packing every scene full of detail. We didn't realize just how mad this mad scientist was until we saw the severed heads! The Torch is joined inside the issue by the Sub-Mariner, Miss America, and more. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $819; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,260. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Marvel Mystery Comics #62 (Timely, 1945) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg cover. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $381; VF 8.0 value = $794. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, 5 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Marvel Mystery Comics #65 (Timely, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. There's enough material for three covers in this Alex Schomburg scene! We can't decide what we like best, a nice double whammy by Toro (to the delight of a beauty in bondage), a "blind" man caught with his hand in the secrets drawer, or the office drone on the left who can't be bothered to look up from his papers! Inside the comic, the Human Torch and Toro lead things off, but there are also stories featuring the Sub-Mariner, Miss America, the Patriot, and the Angel... the latter drawn by Carmine Infantino, we might add. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $794. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Marvel Mystery Comics #88 (Timely, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The Sub-Mariner smiling? That alone makes this Sol Brodsky cover a collector's item! The va-va-voom Blonde Phantom (who uses her pistol even for kidding around), the Human Torch, and Sun Girl are more than happy to share the light-hearted moment with Subby. Sun Girl's appearance is her first in this title. Oddly, Captain America doesn't receive cover billing, though he does appear in a backup feature inside the comic. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,375. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 9.2, none higher.
Marvel Mystery Comics #92 (Timely, 1949) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue, which Overstreet calls "scarce," features a detailed recap of the origin of the Human Torch and the death of his (or rather "its") creator Professor Horton. Another story features the Witness, who made his first appearance in this title after appearing in Mystic Comics previously, and there's a Captain America story as well. The cover is by Alex Schomburg. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $900. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 6.0, 7 higher.
Marvel Tales #96 (Atlas, 1950) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Syd Shores cover. Mike Sekowsky art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $406. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 7.5, 3 higher.
Marvel Tales #96 (Atlas, 1950) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Syd Shores cover. Mike Sekowsky art. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $195; VF 8.0 value = $406. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 7.0, 5 higher.From the collection of Chris Bell.
Men's Adventures #27 (Atlas, 1954) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. If you're like us, you're fascinated by Atlas Comics' brief superhero revival in the mid-1950s. This series, a horror mag as of the previous issue, suddenly began featuring the Human Torch on the cover and the Torch, Captain America, and Sub-Mariner inside the comic, in an experiment that lasted all of two issues. This cover is by the Torch's creator Carl Burgos, and there's interior art by Dick Ayers and Bob Powell. This is the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date of this issue. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $638; VF/NM 9.0 value = $982. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Miss Fury #5 (Timely, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Alex Schomburg drew many damsels in distress on his classic covers; on this bondage cover, he changed things up with a super lady swooping in to save the male contingent. Miss Fury appears in costume in this issue (which wasn't true for every issue). She's drawn by her creator Tarpe Mills inside the comic. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $613. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher.
Miss Fury #6 (Timely, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Miss Fury swings into action on this cover, which Overstreet credits to Alex Schomburg. The interior art is by the character's creator, Tarpe Mills. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $588. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 8.0, 3 higher.
Miss Fury #8 (Timely, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Not only did fans have to wait over a year between issues #7 and #8 of this title, this was the last issue of the series. The cover and interior art are by the character's creator, Tarpe Mills. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $506. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Mystic #9 (Atlas, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Bill Everett and Tony DiPreta art. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $287; NM- 9.2 value = $375. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Mystic #14 (Atlas, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. It's Pre-Code horror Atlas-style, courtesy of interior artists including Tony DiPreta and Ed Win. This is the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $310. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Mystic Comics #9 Chicago pedigree (Timely, 1942) CGC Qualified NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This frantic cover is not only a bondage scene, it features the villainy of Hitler himself -- luckily the Nazi gets a well-deserved knock on the noggin courtesy of the Destroyer. This cover, drawn by Al Gabriele, is also notable for being one of very few Timely covers to have word balloons. The interior artists include Mike Sekowsky, who drew the Challenger story. This was the second to last issue of the title, and the last to feature characters the Black Marvel, Mystic, and Blazing Skull. CGC notes, "Centerfold detached." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $238; VG 4.0 value = $476; FN 6.0 value = $714; VF 8.0 value = $1,488; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,294; NM- 9.2 value = $3,100.
Spellbound #17 (Atlas, 1953) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Bill Everett cover. Bernie Krigstein, Gene Colan, and Joe Sinnott art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $203; NM- 9.2 value = $265. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Sub-Mariner Comics #6 (Timely, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. This being an Alex Schomburg cover, there's not a square inch that isn't full of action, action, action! If the spectacular visuals of Subby defending the Panama Canal aren't enough for you, we'll note that there's an Angel story as well, plus a text feature by a pre-"Mike Hammer" Mickey Spillane. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $726; VF 8.0 value = $1,513. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 6.5, 4 higher.
Sub-Mariner Comics #38 (Timely, 1955) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Syd Shores becomes the fourth cover artist in four issues, contributing a typically masterful piece in his only cover during the '50s-era run of the character. This last pre-Code issue offers an origin of Subby's wings and an appearance by Namora. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $531; VF/NM 9.0 value = $816. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Sub-Mariner Comics #38 (Atlas, 1955) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. Origin of Sub-Mariner's ankle wings. Namora appearance. Syd Shores cover. Bill Everett and Joe Maneely art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $170. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 4.5, 6 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
USA Comics #16 (Timely, 1945) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white pages. Alex Schomburg cover. Captain America, the Whizzer, and the Destroyer are featured. CGC notes, "1 piece of tape on centerfold." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $238. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 4.0, 8 higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
The Yellow Claw #1-2 Bound Volume (Atlas, 1956-57). This slim bound volume collects #1 and 2 (the title only ran for four issues). The first issue has Joe Maneely art; the second has Jack Kirby art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $346. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Young Allies Comics #7 (Timely, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The Young Allies were made up of Toro, Bucky, and ... the kids they had to rescue every issue. Then again, Bucky had paid his dues by being saved by Captain America countless times! The cover art is the work of (who else?) Alex Schomburg, and the interior art is by Don Rico, Mike Sekowsky, Dan Barry, Al Gabriele, and Syd Shores. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,297; NM- 9.2 value = $1,750. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Session 6
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Astro Boy #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This issue, the first appearance of Astro Boy in comics, is "scarce" according to Overstreet. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Ben Casey Film Stories #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1962) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. This comic, tying into the realistic hospital drama, is all photos, including the front and back covers! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $115. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Big Little Book
Tall Comic Book #531 Andy Panda with blank pages (1943). From the Western Publishing Library, this book has the cover to Tall Comic Book #531, which has Overstreet values of $25 in Good and $75 in Fine condition... unfortunately the interior pages of this book are blank. It has a stamp on the first page with the notation "no copy in library." You do get some sequential Andy Panda panels on the back cover, at least. This blank book is in "Qualified VG" condition. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Bonanza #25 File Copy (Gold Key, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover featuring Hoss, Ben, and Little Joe. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value for group = $80. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Boris Karloff Thriller #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1962) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Photo cover. Alberto Giolitti art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $135. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.2, 2 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Choo-Choo Charlie #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The only issue of the title. John Stanley art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Dark Shadows #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Here's one of the most valuable Gold Key books of its era, and it's got the original poster inside as befits a Western Publishing file copy. The photo front and back covers feature -- who else? -- Barnabas Collins. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $410. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, 3 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Dark Shadows #2 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Joe Certa art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $135. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Dark Shadows #3 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Joe Certa art. Pull-out poster is included. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $156; NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 4 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Dark Shadows #4 File Copy (Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Joe Certa art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Dark Shadows #5 File Copy (Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Joe Certa art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Dark Shadows #7 File Copy (Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover. Joe Certa art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Dark Shadows #8 File Copy (Gold Key, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Even in a catalog filled with great-looking file copies, this one stands out! These adventures of the neck-biting Mr. Collins are drawn by Joe Certa. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Dark Shadows #9 File Copy (Gold Key, 1971) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Here's the best copy available of one of the more sought-after 1970s Gold Key series. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Dark Shadows #14 File Copy (Gold Key, 1972) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Here's the only 9.8, and the highest-graded copy overall, that CGC has certified for this issue to date. The interior art's by Joe Certa. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Donald Duck #47 File Copy (Dell, 1956) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Donald Duck #50 File Copy (Dell, 1956) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Tony Strobl cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Donald Duck #61 File Copy (Dell, 1958) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Donald Duck #63 File Copy (Dell, 1959) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Donald Duck #64 File Copy (Dell, 1959) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Donald Duck #69 File Copy (Dell, 1960) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Famous Comics #1-3 Set Including Box (King Features Syndicate, 1934). If you've never seen these before, don't feel bad -- the three comics are all Gerber "8"s and the box they're in is a Gerber "9!" These are each 100 pages with a paper cover, measuring 3 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches. The characters featured include the Katzenjammer Kids, Barney Google, Little Jimmy, Polly and her Pals, and Little Annie Rooney. The comics average GD/VG condition; the box is VG+. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $200. From the Random House Archives.
Feature Books #nn Dick Tracy - File Copy (David McKay, 1937) Condition: VG+. This historic issue, the first all-Dick Tracy comic book, is deemed "Very Rare" by Overstreet, which notes, "Five known copies; two incomplete" (this copy is complete!). Gerber assigned it the exclusive "9" rating. We've had the privilege to handle the rarest Dick Tracy items under the sun, but this is the first time we've seen an unrestored copy of this one. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $1,548. From the Random House Archives.
Feature Books #6 Dick Tracy - File Copy (David McKay, 1937) Condition: VF/NM. This black and white, oversized comic features strip reprints with Chester Gould art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $925; NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Flintstones #21 File Copy (Gold Key, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Flintstones #25 File Copy (Gold Key, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Four Color #20 Barney Baxter - File Copy (Dell, 1943) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. This colorful issue includes strip reprints from the late 1930s. High-flying fun! Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $87; VF 8.0 value = $209. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #25 Andy Panda - File Copy (Dell, 1943) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Walter Lantz created this adorable character in 1939, when a panda bear at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago made national headlines. First appearing in animated cartoons, Andy made the leap to comic books with this issue. Andy's first comic adventures (including the one in this issue) took place in the world of real people, and was continued for a time in a charming and well-remembered series that originally ran in New Funnies. In time Andy was paired with Charlie Chicken, with somewhat more mundane stories resulting. This attractive copy is among the last of the Western Publishing file copies to escape into the collector's market. Don't let this cute little guy slip past you! Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $405. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #26 Popeye - File Copy (Dell, 1943) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Thimble Theatre strips starring Popeye are featured in this early Four Color issue. The front cover has been stamped "Return to Western Printing and Litho. Co. Racine, Wisconsin." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $132; VF 8.0 value = $352. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #31 Moon Mullins - File Copy (Dell, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Tough guy Moon and his just-as-tough kid brother Kayo take care of business in this colorful cover. Strip reprints round out the book. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $141. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #155 Henry - File Copy (Dell, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Carl Anderson's character Henry spoke nary a word in the long-running newspaper strips, but talked up a storm in the comic books! Written and drawn by the same artist, John Liney (assistant to Anderson who took over the daily strip duties in 1942), the comic book version looks the same but adds more detail, including an expanded cast of supporting characters. This second Four Color starring Henry was released not long before the series officially took off with #1 in 1948, running for a total of 65 issues. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Four Color #189 Donald Duck in the Old Castle's Secret - File Copy (Dell, 1948) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. The late 1940s are considered a prime time for lovers of the Donald Duck stories written and drawn by Carl Barks. Here's one of the Duck Man's best adventures. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $183. CGC census, 3/05: 3 in 6.0, 10 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #199 Donald Duck in Sheriff of Bullet Valley - File Copy (Dell, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. For many fans of Carl Barks' classic Duck stories, none is more cherished than this rollicking Western adventure. The cover art says it all -- Donald finally becomes the big hero he always dreamed he could be while investigating a series of strange cattle rustlings out West. Naturally, his nephews wind up playing a major role in solving the mystery! High grade copies of this book are always in demand, so be prepared for plenty of interest in this one. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $570; VF/NM 9.0 value = $920. CGC census, 3/05: 3 in 8.5, 4 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #668 Walt Disney's Dumbo - File Copy (Dell, 1955) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. The little elephant with the too-big ears never looked as cute as he does on the cover of this issue! This is the first "starry sky" printing, as noted in Overstreet's Four Color listing. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census, 3/05: 2 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Four Color #964 The Hardy Boys - File Copy (Dell, 1959) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. If you're not familiar with this incarnation of the Hardy Boys, it's Tim ("My Three Sons") Considine and Tommy ("Old Yeller") Kirk as Frank and Joe Hardy, respectively. Two serials featuring the duo had run on the "Mickey Mouse Club" TV show from 1955-57, and this was the last of four Four Colors to be released capitalizing on their popularity. Fans of the boys from Bayport should go after this one, as it's the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $135. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #1010 Grandma Duck's Farm Friends - File Copy (Dell, 1959) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Everyone's favorite Duck artist, Carl Barks, handled art chores here. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #1043 The Three Stooges - File Copy (Dell, 1959) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Let it be known that we at Heritage disapprove of violence and eye-gouging... unless it's the Three Stooges doing it! Curly Joe joins Larry and Moe on the photo cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $400. CGC census 4/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #1055 Daisy Duck's Diary - File Copy (Dell, 1959) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Carl Barks art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $135. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #1150 Daisy Duck's Diary File Copy (Dell, 1960) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Looking for a gem copy of this Carl Barks-illustrated comic? Look no further, because this is the one, right out of the Western Publishing files. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $135. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #1161 Grandma Duck's Farm Friends - File Copy (Dell, 1961) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Carl Barks art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
George of the Jungle #2 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. A few facts you may not know about George of the Jungle: he's strong as he can be, he lives a life that's free, and when he gets in scrapes, he makes his escapes with the help of his friend, an ape named Ape. Watch out for that tree! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Girl From U.N.C.L.E. #2 File Copy (Gold Key, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Photo front and back covers featuring Stephanie Powers. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Girl From U.N.C.L.E. #3 File Copy Gold Key, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Photo front and back covers featuring Stephanie Powers. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Girl From U.N.C.L.E. #4 File Copy (Gold Key, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Photo front and back covers featuring Stephanie Powers. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $95. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Gomer Pyle #2 File Copy (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Photo front and back covers featuring Jim Nabors. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Gomer Pyle #3 File Copy (Gold Key, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Photo front and back covers. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Gunsmoke #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $85. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Howdy Doody #6 File Copy (Dell, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Believe it or not, this Howdy Doody issue was used in the book Seduction of the Innocent! Dr. Fredric Wertham noted, "The book depicts colored natives as stereotyped caricatures." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $286; NM- 9.2 value = $385. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Howdy Doody #10 File Copy (Dell, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $186; NM- 9.2 value = $250. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Howdy Doody #13 File Copy (Dell, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Christmas cover. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $97; VF/NM 9.0 value = $149. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
H.R. Pufnstuf #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $310. CGC census 3/05: 6 in 9.4, 4 higher. From the Random House Archives.
H.R. Pufnstuf #4 File Copy (Gold Key, 1971) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $155. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
The Jetsons #22 File Copy (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Land of the Giants #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Land of the Giants #2 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Land of the Giants #3 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Large Feature Comic #8 Bugs Bunny - File Copy (Dell, 1939) Condition: VG. Oversize, black and white. Overstreet notes, "rarely found in fine (to) mint condition." A Gerber "6". Very attractive copy overall, but has a one-inch spine split at top. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $256. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Little Monsters #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
The Lone Ranger #10 File Copy (Dell, 1949) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. This is the only 9.6, and the highest-graded copy overall, that CGC has certified for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $280. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
The Lone Ranger #28 File Copy (Dell, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 04/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #6 File Copy (Dell, 1942) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. A Leon Schlesinger cover is nice, and Walt Kelly interior art is even nicer! Give this FN/VF copy careful consideration, because it's the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $177; VF 8.0 value = $502. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.0, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #7 File Copy (Dell, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Leon Schlesinger cover. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $150; VF 8.0 value = $407. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher.From the Random House Archives.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #8 File Copy (Dell, 1942) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Walt Kelly art and a Leon Schlesinger cover are two big selling points of this issue. And how about the great condition of this file copy -- it's the highest-graded one CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $502. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.5, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #9 File Copy (Dell, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. This issue's cover (by Leon Schlesinger) is certainly an oddity -- the only painted cover, at least of the early run, and in a completely different style than usual! That makes it a must-have in our book, and this is the nicest copy that CGC has slabbed to date. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $150; VF 8.0 value = $407. CGC census 04/05: 1 in 6.5, none higher.From the Random House Archives.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #10 File Copy (Dell, 1942) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. Flag cover by Leon Schlesinger. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $100; FN 6.0 value = $150. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 5.0, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #11 File Copy (Dell, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Walt Kelly art. Leon Schlesinger cover. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $150; VF 8.0 value = $407. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher.From the Random House Archives.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #12 File Copy (Dell, 1942) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Leon Schlesinger cover. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $300. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher.From the Random House Archives.
Mammoth Comics #1 File Copy (Whitman Publishing Co., 1938) Condition: VG/FN. This oversize comic is a Gerber "8"! Featured characters include Don Winslow of the Navy, Alley Oop, Gasoline Alley, and many more. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $416; FN 6.0 value = $624. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Marge's Little Lulu #136 File Copy (Dell, 1959) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Marge's Little Lulu #137 File Copy (Dell, 1959) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Modniks #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $40. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Mod Wheels #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Jack Sparling art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Munsters #10 File Copy (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Herman and Grandpa Munster singing? That must be where the "horror" comes in. This issue's got photo covers front and back, with Lily joining Herman on the latter. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $100. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
My Favorite Martian #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Photo cover featuring Ray Walston. Russ Manning art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.2, 3 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Peanuts #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $185. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Phantom #12 File Copy (Gold Key, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Rin Tin Tin and Rusty #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Turok #12 File Copy (Dell, 1958) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. Lee Elias lovers take note: while the Fiction House/Harvey stalwart isn't usually known as a Dell artist, several sources credit him with the interior art on this issue of everyone's favorite "Son of Stone." Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Turok #62 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. While young whippersnappers of today know Turok as a "Dinosaur Hunter" and video game hero, we grownups look back fondly on his original incarnation as a somewhat gentler character. In this issue he's drawn by the artist most associated with him, Albert Giolitti. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Turok #63 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Cream to off-white pages. This issue is one of the few in this series to have a line-drawn cover, and it's by Turok's signature artist, Albert Giolitti. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Turok, Son of Stone Giant #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Slick cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
UFO Flying Saucers #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Joe Certa art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea #3 File Copy (Gold Key, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Don Heck art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea #4 File Copy (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Alberto Giolitti art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 4/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea #5 File Copy (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Alberto Giolitti art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #123 File Copy (Dell, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. This issue of Comics and Stories may not have a Carl Barks Donald Duck tale (this was during a brief time when the Good Duck Artist was concentrating solely on the longer Four Color stories), but it does have a great Walt Kelly cover featuring Donald's attempt at domestic duties. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.2; none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #126 File Copy (Dell, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This issue of Comics and Stories has a lot going for it -- there's a Donald Duck story written and drawn by the Good Duck Artist himself, Carl Barks; it's a drop-dead beauty of a copy, sharp and clean; it comes from the Western Publishing files; and, at this writing, it's the only copy of issue #126 to be certified by CGC! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census, 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Adam 12 #1-10 File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1973-76). This full short box has multiples of the full run of this series, featuring art by Jack Sparling. Condition averages FN+ unless otherwise noted. Included here are 14 copies of #1, 15 copies of #2, 7 copies of #3, 16 copies of #4 (averaging VF condition), 21 copies of #5 (averaging VG/FN condition), 45 copies of #6, 21 copies of #7, 14 copies of #8, 13 copies of #9, 19 copies of #10, and a wacky bonus in the form of a VG/FN copy of Munsters #8. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $3,000.
The Amazing Chan & the Chan Clan #1-4 File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1973-74) Condition: Average NM. The Amazing Chan is none other than Charlie Chan, and the "Clan" part refers to his many children, who were the real stars of this Hanna-Barbera series. The full run of this series (#1, 2, 3, and 4) is included here. All have Warren Tufts art; #1 is also notable for being the first published U.S. comic book work of writer Mark Evanier. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $100. From the Random House Archives.
Banana Splits File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1969-71) Condition: Average VF+. This group includes #1, 3, 4, 5 (NM-), and 7. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $400. From the Random House Archives.
Battle of the Planets #1-10 File Copies Group (Gold Key and Whitman, 1979-81) Condition: Average NM+ . Yes, Gold Key fans, this complete run includes the Whitman pre-pack issues #7-9, which are difficult to find in any condition, much less in such excellent grades! In addition to the scarcity of some issues, the series is notable for being one of the first times a Japanese series was adapted into a U.S. comic book. All but #5 and 6 have Win Mortimer art. Approximate Overstreet NM- 9.2 value for group = $260. From the Random House Archives.
Beep Beep the Road Runner File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1968-73) Condition: Average VF/NM. This full short box from the Gold Key files contains the following comics: #6 (2 copies), #16 (two copies), #17 (two copies), #21 (16 copies), #22 (four copies), #25 (20 copies), #28 (18 copies), #31 (28 copies), #32 (28 copies), and #35 (26 copies). Plus there's a bonus in the form of Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #493. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,800. From the Random House Archives.
Beep Beep the Road Runner File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1969-73) Condition: Average VF/NM. This full short box of file copies includes issues ranging from #13-34, with multiples of each issue included. The average condition is VF/NM; many are NM- or better. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,400. From the Random House Archives.
Beetle Bailey File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1979-80) Condition: Average VF. This full short comic box includes file copies of issues ranging from 120-132, with multiples of each included. Though the odd VG copy brings down the average grade a bit, most are in the VF+ to VF/NM range. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $750. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1964-80) Condition: Average VF. This group includes issues #7-14, 16-57, and 59-97, with duplicate copies of issues 53, 59, and 72. Grades average VF, but many issues are NM- or better. In these pages, you'll find the work of Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Al Williamson, Jeff Jones, Angelo Torres, and more. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $850. From the Random House Archives.
Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1965-71) Condition: Average VF/NM. This box lot contains approximately 80 comics, with multiple copies of issues ranging from 10 to 34 (most in the latter part of that range), as well as a handful of copies of the square bound Boris Karloff Thriller #2. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,800. From the Random House Archives.
Bugs Bunny File Copies Group (Dell/Gold Key, 1953-69) Condition: Average FN/VF. This lot consists of 69 Bugs Bunny comics, almost one quarter are Dells, the rest are Gold Keys. Included are issues #30, 35 (2 copies), 38, 39, 45, 51, 55, 63, 65, 68, 84 (2 copies), 85 (2 copies), 91, 92 (2 copies), 94, 95, 97 (3 copies), 98, 99 (10 copies), 100, 101, 103, 104 (3 copies), 105 (3 copies), 106, 107, 108 (6 copies), 109, 110, 111 (11 copies), 112, 113, 125, Winter Fun #1 (Giant), and Four Color #585 (Bugs Bunny Album). Some of these unread file copies show a variety of storage wear, but others are virtually flawless. All have stunning color and gloss. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $950.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Bugs Bunny File Copies Group (Dell, 1953-55) Condition: Average VF-. This group includes four copies of #30, one copy of #46, two copies of #49, and four copies of #45. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $320. From the Western Publishing Archives.
Bugs Bunny File Copies Group (Dell and Gold Key, 1953-69). This group includes #34 (three copies), 49 (two copies), 76, 98 (seven copies), 99 (two copies), 102, 103 (two copies), 113 (two copies), 114, 115 (two copies), 116 (two copies), 117 (two copies), 118 (two copies), 119 (two copies), 120 (two copies), and 121 (two copies). The Dell issues (through #76) average FN- condition, the others average VF-. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $490. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Bugs Bunny File Copies Group (Dell and Gold Key, 1955-67) Condition: Average FN/VF. What's up, doc? How about a big batch of vintage Bugs Bunny comics, ranging from mid-'50s 10¢ Dells to later '60s Gold Key issues, all Western Publishing file copies. Approximately 100 comics are included, with many issues having 3-15 duplications. While a few show signs of light storage damage, many appear fresh and glossy, with outstanding color and paper quality. Cash in those carrots and place a bid, Doc! Approximate Overstreet value for group = $750.
Cave Kids File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1963-67) Condition: Average VF-. This box lot includes approximately 80 comics, ranging from #3 to #16 with multiples of each included. Though the odd VG copy brings down the average grade, most of these file copies are VF or better, and some are NM-. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,600. From the Random House Archives.
Chip 'n' Dale File Copies Group (Dell, 1955-62) Condition: Average VF-. This group of file copies includes two copies of #4 (note that the title began with #4), three copies each of #5-7, two copies each of #8 and 9, one copy each of #10 and 11, two copies each of #12, 13, and 14, three copies of #17, and two copies each of #20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, and 29. Approximate Overstreet VF 8.0 value for group = $1,420. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
The Close Shaves of Pauline Peril File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1970-71) Condition: Average FN/VF. Pauline Peril is a sexy blonde girl whose super-rich father despairs that she's "wasting her life in idleness and in the bad company of lazy playboys!" He solves that by buying a newspaper just so Pauline can have a job as a girl reporter! This group covers the entire run of the series. It includes 22 copies of #1, four copies of #2, three copies of #3, and three copies of #4. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $475. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Daffy Duck File Copies Group (Dell and Gold Key, 1959-78) Condition: Average VF/NM. This full short box includes #17, two copies each of #18-30, nine copies of #57, ten copies of #59, nine copies of #60, sixteen copies of #64, 21 copies of #76, 23 copies of #73, two copies each of #74-79, one copy of #82, nine copies of #86, two copies each of #88-90, 33 copies of #91, two copies each of #92 and 93, 13 copies of #100, and as a bonus, four copies of Porky Pig #86. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,000. From the Random House Archives.
Daffy Duck File Copies Box Lot (Dell/Gold Key, 1961-72) Condition: Average FN/VF. Straight from the Western Publishing files comes this short comic box, stuffed with copies of Daffy Duck that range from the early 1960s to the '70s -- including 10¢ and 15¢ Dells, and 12¢-15¢ Gold Key issues. Many are in multiples of 3 or more. While a few comics may have some minor storage damage, the majority are exceptionally clean and nice. Approximately 165 comics are in this lot. Go Daffy and place a bid on this batch! From the Random House Archives.
Daffy Duck File Copies Box Lot (Dell, 1965-73) Condition: Average FN/VF. This full short box includes the following issues: 11 copies of #42; 16 copies of #53; seven copies of #61; 12 copies of #62; 18 copies of #65; 25 copies of #68; 21 copies of #75; 14 copies of #77; 21 copies of #78; 18 copies of #79; and six copies of #81. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,300. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Dark Shadows #6-35 File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1970-75) Condition Average VF-. This vampire-themed series continued for several years after the TV show came to an end, and these issues are much in demand today. This group includes one issue each of # 6-35, plus second copies of #12 and #15. The first two issues in the group have photo covers; issues #8-35 have painted covers. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,000. From the Random House Archives.
Dark Shadows File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1970-75). The comics in this half-full short box average FN/VF condition unless otherwise noted. Included here are #7 (FN), four copies of #8, eleven copies of #22 (average VF/NM), seven copies of #23, five copies of #24, eleven copies of #25 (average VF+), 16 copies of #26, 24 copies of #31 (some of the copies of #31 have an additional set of staple holes to the right of the staples), and 13 copies of #33 (average VF/NM). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,800. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Dell and Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Box Lot (Dell/Gold Key/Whitman, 1948-80). This box lot includes Four Color #165 (featuring Little Lulu); Marge's Little Lulu #1, 3, 6, 12, 18, 21, 22, 120, 122, 123, 124 (two copies), 125, 126 (three copies), 128, and 129 (the issues through #122 average FN- condition; those from #123 on average VF+; most have "office copy stamps on the covers" and/or handwritten notations on the first page); Bullwinkle #3 (four copies), #4 (nine copies), #5 (eight copies), #6 (seven copies), #7 (four copies), #8, #13, #18 (two copies), #20 (seven copies), #21 (ten copies), #22 (eight copies), #23 (six copies) (the Bullwinkle issues average VF condition); and Uncle Scrooge #172 (two copes), 173 (three copies), 174 (two copies), 175 (two copies), 176, 177 (two copies), 178 (two copies), 180 (two copies), and 181 (three copies)(the Uncle Scrooge issues average VF/NM condition). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $3,200. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Dell and Gold Key TV Comics File Copies Box Lot (Dell and Gold Key, 1957-67) Condition: Average VF/NM. This lot of approximately 80 file copies includes some fairly sought-after comics -- it's worth having for the three very nice (VF+) copies of Four Color #826 (Spin and Marty and Annette Funicello) alone, which have a combined Guide value of over $600! Multiples of most of the issues are included. Among the titles are Bonanza, Mister Ed, 77 Sunset Strip, The Governor and J.J., Spin and Marty (both the series and the characters' Four Color appearances), Run Buddy Run, The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters, The Legend of Jesse James, The Legend of Dick Turpin, and Movie Comics: The Shaggy Dog. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $4,200. From the Random House Archives.
Deputy Dawg and Related Titles File Copies Group (Dell and Gold Key, 1960-69) Condition: Average VF/NM. Everyone's favorite canine deputy sheriff stars in this group, which includes New Terrytoons (first series) #1 (first appearances of Deputy Dawg, Dinky Duck, and Hashimoto-San), 3 (two copies), 4 (two copies), and 5 (two copies); New Terrytoons (second series) #5; Deputy Dawg #1 (two copies); and Deputy Dawg Presents Dinky Duck and Hashimoto-San #1 (two copies; the second is VG). All have Deputy Dawg stories, other characters represented in this group include Silly Sidney and Heckle and Jeckle. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $700. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Dick Tracy Monthly File Copies Group (Dell, 1948-49) Condition: Average VF-. This group of file copies includes #1-18 and #21. Issue #1 is VG-; the others average VF-, with grades ranging from FN- to VF/NM. All copies have a stamp on the cover reading "Return to: Editorial Department, Western Printing and Litho Co. Racine, Wisconsin." Most have the words "File Copy" handwritten in pen at the top of the cover; some have the notation "Read 12-2-49" (or the respective date) handwritten in pen at the top of the cover. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,200. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Donald Duck File Copies Box Lot (Dell and Gold Key, 1953-80). This full short box of comics spans over twenty years of Duck comics, all from the Western Publishing files. Most of the issues are between #106 and 216, with a couple of earlier ones included such as #27 and two copies of #28. The box has up to three copies of each issue. There are also a few other Donald-related titles included here, most notably one copy each of Four Color #782, 840, 1099, and 1109. Condition averages VF, with quite a few NM- copies, especially of the Bronze Age books. The pre-1960 issues average FN- condition. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $3,200. From the Random House Archives.
Donald Duck File Copies Group (Dell and Gold Key 1959-68) Condition: Average FN/VF. This 30-book group includes Donald Duck #67 (Dell) and multiple copies of Donald Duck #85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, and 120 (Gold Key); plus multiple copies of Donald Duck Album #01-204-207 (Dell) and #2 (Gold Key). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $750.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Feature Books File Copies Group (David McKay, 1937-38) Condition: Average GD+. This group includes #5 (Popeye, E.C. Segar art), 6 (Dick Tracy), 8 (Secret Agent X-9, a Gerber "8"), and 9 (Dick Tracy). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $325. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Flintstones File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1962-68). This full short comic box of Western Publishing file copies includes issues from #36-#45 (not every issue in that range is included) with 11-14 copies of each. Also included are 11 copies of #5 (published by Dell) and four copies of Pebbles #1. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $3,000. From the Random House Archives.
Flintstones File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1963-68) Condition: Average FN/VF. 'Stones fans, this is for you! Approximately 65 Gold Key 12¢ issues of The Flintstones are in this lot. All are Western Publishing files copies, and many are in multiples of 3-15 issues. While some may exhibit corner folds and other minor storage mishaps, most appear to be brand new, with exceptional color, gloss, and paper quality. Place the winning bid and you too will be saying "Yabba Dabba Doo!" Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,800. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Four Color Box Lot (Dell, 1941-62) Condition: Average FN/VF. Here's a short box loaded with various Four Color titles, all pulled from the Western Publishing files. There's a broad range of dates and titles here, going from the very old (Four Color First Series, #18 Jiggs and Maggie) to the end of the run (#1310, Huck and Yogi Winter Sports). Most are from the latter era, and many are in multiples of 3-5 or more. There's lots of Disney titles, like #401 Mickey Mouse and Goofy's Mechanical Wizard, #668 Dumbo, #1247 Daisy Duck's Diary; newspaper strip reprints, like #81 Moon Mullins, #210 Tippie and Cap Stubbs, #235 Tiny Tim; and TV titles like #400 Tom Corbett Space Cadet, #1123 Tombstone Territory, and #1288 Twilight Zone. While some comics have minor damage, like water stains, creases, and small tears, many display outstanding Mint-like freshness. Approximately 85 comics in all. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,000. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color Donald Duck File Copies Group (Dell, 1951-56) Condition: Average VG+. This group includes #353, 367 (Donald Duck in "A Christmas for Shacktown"), 394, 408 ("Donald Duck and the Golden Helmet"; FN/VF condition), 422 ("Donald Duck and the Gilded Man"), 450, 492, 560, 586 (GD condition), 726. All are entitled Walt Disney's Duck Album, except as noted above. Most have Carl Barks covers and/or interior art. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $250. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Gold Key TV and Movie Comics File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1962-68) Condition: Average FN/VF. This full short box includes the following comics: Annie Oakley and Tagg #1 (two copies), Baloo and Little Britches #1 (two copies), Cowboy in Africa #1 (13 copies, average VF/NM), Green Hornet #1-3 (average VF/NM), Honey West #1, I Spy #3 (six copies), Krazy Kat #1 (VG), Legend of Jesse James , Land of The Giants #1 (VG), King Louie and Mowgli #1 (two copies), Mister Ed #1 (three copies, average VF/NM), #2 (VG), #3 (VG), and #5 (eight copies, average VF/NM); National Velvet #1 and 2 (two copies of each); My Favorite Martian #4 (VF/NM), #5 (two copies) and #9 (VF/NM); The Nurses #2 (two copies) and #3 (two copies); Secret Agent #2, 77 Sunset Strip #1 and two copies of #2, Space Mouse #3-5 (two copies of each); Time Tunnel #1 (seven copies) and #2 (four copies); and Walt Disney Showcase #26 (four copies), as well as the following Movie Comics: The Horse Without a Head, The Jungle Book #1 (two copies, VF/NM), Kidnapped (two copies), Merlin Jones as the Monkey's Uncle (two copies), Lady and the Tramp #10042-301 (two copies) and #2 (two copies), Lt. Robinson Crusoe #1 (5 copies), The Love Bug (two copies), Mary Poppins #10136-501 (two copies) and 30023-501, and The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (two copies). There are also four Dells in the group: two copies of Four Color #1101 (Kidnapped) and two copies of Four Color #1136 (Jungle Cat). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $4,100. From the Random House Archives.
Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes #3-7 File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1969) Condition: Average VF+. This group of file copies includes #3, 4 (NM-), 5, 6, and 7. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $525. From the Random House Archives.
Huckleberry Hound File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1965-70) Condition: Average VF/NM. This group contains approximately 70 comics, all in the issue #27-43 range. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,300. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Large Feature Comic File Copies Group (Dell, 1939-41). This group of very early issues is highlighted by the scarce Tarzan book. Included here are the following issue from Series I: #1 (Dick Tracy Meets The Blank; PR, front and back covers and most pages have separated); #4 (Dick Tracy Gets His Man, VG+), #5 (Tarzan of the Apes; called "scarce" by Overstreet; Hal Foster art; reprints the first Tarzan dailies from 1929; VG); #6 (Terry and the Pirates & the Dragon Lady; a Gerber "7"; reprints dailies from 1936; VG); and #8 (Dick Tracy the Racket Buster; VG); and from Series II there's #2 (Winnie Winkle, FN-). All of the Series I issues have a one-inch tear on the back cover, extending through the back half of the comic. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $950. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Little Monsters File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1965-78) Condition: Average VF/NM. Awful Annie and 'Orrible Orvie were the stars of this series. This group includes issues #2-23, 38-39, and 41-44. Multiples are as follows: two copies each of #2, 14, 15, 17, 18, 23, 38-39, and 41-44; three copies each of #6, 10, 11, 19, and 21; four copies of #16, five copies of #4, and seven copies of #20. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,100. From the Random House Archives.
The Lucy Show File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1963-64). This is the full run of this series, #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Issues #1 and 2 have photo covers; the others have partial photo covers. The books average VF condition, except for #4 which is VG. If you don't bid on these, you've got some 'splainin' to do! Approximate Overstreet value for group = $270. From the Random House Archives.
Magnus Robot Fighter File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1965-72) Condition: Average VF. This lot consists of a short box full of approximately 120 unread Western Publishing file copies. This group includes a range of issues from #10 to #33 (not every issue in that range is included) with up to 20 copies of each issue. There are both 15¢ and 20¢ versions of issue #33 (an undocumented variant?). Issue #10 has a fan club illustration by Walt Simonson, possibly his first published work. These file copies are clean and fresh, with brilliant colors; each comes in a mylar "snug" with backing board. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,100. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Marge's Little Lulu Group (Dell, 1956) Condition: Average FN/VF. All you Little Lulu fans out there, ever dream of plundering the vaults of Western Publishing to get at those leftover file copies? That's exactly what's up for grabs in this exciting, no reserve short box lot. Long thought exhausted, the famous Western files have opened up once more, revealing a few more undisturbed gems, like these Little Lulus. Most issues have multiple copies. Box includes #96 (2), #97 (3), #98 (2), #99, #100 (4), #101 (6), #102 (6), #103, #104 (3), #105 (5), #106 (2), #107, #108 (3), #109 (2), #110, #111, #112 (2), #113 (2), #114 (3), #115, #116 (4), #117 (2), #118 (6), #119 (9), #147 (10), #148 (7), #149 (10), #150 (6), #151 (5), and #152 (5). Most of these 111 comic books look brand new, outside of some light aging; a few have tears and/or chips out from the covers. Overall, a remarkable group of Little Lulu comics. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $3,450. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Marge's Tubby File Copies Group (Dell, 1956-60) Condition: Average FN/VF. This group includes # 21 (VG), 22, 23, 24 (VG+), 25 (VG), 26, 27, 28 (VF/NM), 29, 30, 36, 37, 42, and 43 (NM-), plus the one-shot Marge's Tubby and the Little Men From Mars. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $425. From the Random House Archives.
Marge's Tubby File Copies Box Lot (Dell, 1956-59). Here's a short box loaded with Western Publishing file copies of Tubby. Little Lulu fans might want to get in on this deal as well! Most issues are duplicated, and some have had a little handling damage, but the majority of these comics are as fresh as they come, with only the expected amount of aging. Included are the following issues: #17 (three copies), #21 (seven copies), #22 (six copies), #23 (three copies), #24 (three copies), #25 (five copies), #26 (four copies), #28 (six copies); #29 (eleven copies); #30 (eleven copies), #31 (fifteen copies), #35 (seven copies), #37 (six copies), #39 (eleven copies), #42 (seventeen copies), and #43 (one copy). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $3,800. From the Random House Archives.
Marge's Tubby File Copies Box Lot (Dell, 1956-61) Condition: Average VF/NM. This full short comic box contains approximately 110 file copies of issues ranging from #18-46 (not every issue in that range is included). While the comics average VF/NM condition, many are NM- or better. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $4,800. From the Random House Archives.
Mickey Mouse File Copies Box Lot (Dell/Gold Key/Whitman, 1956-84) Condition: Average VF. This full short comic box contains file copies spanning many years of Mickey Mouse. Most of the issues are in the #83-166 range, with multiple copies of most included, but there's are also a single copy of #51, some VG copies of the Mickey Mouse Albums (Dell as well as Gold Key versions), and some Whitman issues ranging from #214-218. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,500. From the Random House Archives.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Mickey Mouse Magazine File Copies Group (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1937) Condition: Average VF. Here are some key issues of this title, and in outstanding condition to boot! The most notable is V3#3, which has the first comic book appearance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, dating from before the release of the movie! Another notable book is V2#10, which was the first four-color issue of the title. All in all, the group includes V2#10, V2#12, V2#13, V3#2 (a Gerber "7"; half-inch tear on one interior page), and V3#3. Most have "File Copy" handwritten on the cover. V3#3 has an indecipherable word written on the cover. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,050. From the Random House Archives.
Mickey Mouse Magazine V3#7-V3#11 File Copies Group (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1937). These file copies are in FN condition except for V3#8 and V3#9, both of which are PR by virtue of pages 17-20 being missing. Issues V3#7 and V3#10 both have "File Copy" written on the front covers. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $450. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Mickey Mouse Magazine File Copies Group (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1938-39). Included here are V4#3 (PR; centerfold missing), V4#4 (PR, one page torn out), V4#7 (dated March 1939; one page torn out; "file copy" written on cover), a different V4#7 (dated April 1939; VG), V4#11 (VG), and V4#12 (PR, centerfold and one other page missing). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $325. From the Random House Archives.
Mickey Mouse Magazine File Copies Group (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1939-40). These are the final issues of the series that was the predecessor to Walt Disney's Comics and Stories, and the transition from this title's early format (magazine size with a couple of comic pages) to comic book format becomes apparent here, with V5#9 the first to be published in a narrower size and V5#12, the last issue of the title, the first to contain a significant amount of comic content (34 of 64 pages). Of special note is V5#2, as it's the first time Pinocchio appeared in a comic magazine. Alas, only the last three are complete, but that includes V5#12, the most valuable book of the bunch. The group includes V5#2 (PR, pages 19-24 missing, however the page with Pinocchio is present), V5#4 (PR, pages 17-20 missing),V5#6 (PR, pages 17-20 missing), V5#8 (PR, pages 17-20 missing), V5#9 (VG+), V5#10 (VG+), and V5#12 (VG; a Gerber "7"). The last three issues have gags created by Carl Barks. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,150. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Mod Wheels and The Modniks File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1967-74) Condition: Average VF/NM. This group of Western Publishing file copies includes The Modniks #1 (four copies) and 2 (three copies), comprising the entire run of the series, as well as the following issues of Mod Wheels: two copies each of #1, 2, 7, 9, 10, and 12; three copies each of #3, 4, 5, 6, and 11, and one copy of #8. Approximate Overstreet VF/NM 9.0 value for group = $725. From the Random House Archives.
Mystery Comics Digest File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1972-75) Condition: Average NM-. The file copies in this box lot are in superb condition, with the average being NM-; some even nicer than that! Included here are five copies of #3 (VG condition), one copy of #4, seven copies of #6, two copies of #7, six copies of #9, six copies of #12, six copies of #15, two copies of #16 (VF condition) six copies of #18, three copies of #19 (VF condition), six copies of #21, two copies of #22, seven copies of #24, and ten copies of #25. All are Gold Key editions except for one copy of #25, which is a Whitman edition. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,700. From the Random House Archives.
O. G. Whiz File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1971) Condition: Average VF. Included here are 13 copies of #1 and 15 copies of #2. Grades range from VG to NM-; the average is VF. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,250. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Promotional Comics File Copies Group (Various Publishers, 1939-49) Condition: Average FN/VF. This group of promotional comics includes the 1944 and 1949 Donald and Mickey Merry Christmas Firestone Tire giveaways, two copies of the Dick Tracy Shoe Store Giveaway, and also a Little Orphan Annie Weather-Bird Shoe Store Giveaway that's not listed in Overstreet -- it's 16 pages long, and has the same front cover as Four Color #76. The comics average FN/VF condition except for the 1944 Firestone giveaway, which looks FN but is missing two of three staples. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $650. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Scooby Doo File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1970-74) Condition: Average FN/VF. Group includes 75 issues of Gold Key Scooby Doo. Represented are issues #5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 25. Multiple copies of every issue except #5 and 7. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,500. From the Random House Archives.
Scooby Doo #1-15 File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1970-72) Condition: Average FN. These file copies have stamps from the Western Publishing library on the first page, with publication dates handwritten in pen, also on the first page. Issue #1 is VG, the others average FN. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $325. From the Random House Archives.
Scooby Doo #16-30 File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1973-75) Condition: Average FN/VF. Most of these file copies have a "Western Publishing Library" stamp on the first page, with handwritten notes on the date received and the date of publication. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $350. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Space Family Robinson File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1962-76) Condition: Average VF/NM. This full short comic box of Gold Key file copies includes the following issues: #1 (three copies averaging FN- condition), #2 (two copies), #3 (4 copies), #5 (two copies), #6, #7 (two copies), #9 (two copies), #10, #12 (five copies), #13 (three copies), #14 (twelve copies), #16 (six copies), #17, #18 (five copies), #19 (six copies), #20 (seven copies), #21 (four copies), #22 (three copies), #28 (eight copies), #30 (11 copies), #31 (seven copies), #32 (eight copies), #38 (seven copies), #44 (nine copies), and #46. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $5,000. From the Random House Archives.
Three Stooges File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1960-68) Condition: Average FN/VF. Chucklehead alert! This short box contains approximately 150 Western Publishing file copy issues of The Three Stooges, beginning with a Dell Four Color issue (#1078), and running through Gold Key issue up to #39. Most issues are in multiples of 3-15. That's a whole lotta Stooges! While some copies display light signs of handling and storage, many display unusual color, gloss, and overall freshness. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $3,500. From the Random House Archives.
Three Stooges File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1963-69) Condition: Average VF/NM. Hey Moe, this group includes #11, #12, #13, #14 (two copies), #15 (three copies; scenes from "Around the World In A Daze" movie), #18 (four copies), #20 (three copies), #22, #38 (13 copies), #40 (14 copies), and #42 (14 copies). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $4,100. From the Random House Archives.
Tom and Jerry File Copies Group (Dell, 1953-62) Condition: Average VF. This lot consists of a full short box full of 10¢ and 15¢ Dell Tom and Jerry comics, from the Western Publishing archives. Included are multiple copies of issues #105, 106, 107, 109, 142, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 181, 182, 189, 192, 197, 203, 207, and 210. There is only one copy of issue #166, two copies of issue #109, and three copies of issue #106; there are roughly 4 to 14 copies (each) of the rest. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $3,750. From the Random House Archives.
Tom and Jerry File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1965-67) Condition: Average VF/NM. This box lot of file copies contains multiples of issues ranging from #226 to #237, as well as approximately 25 copies (averaging NM- condition) of Tom and Jerry Summer Fun. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $3,000. From the Random House Archives.
Top Cat File Copies Box Lot (Dell and Gold Key, 1961-68) Condition: Average VF+. This box contains approximately 120 comics, with issue numbers ranging from #1 to #22. Some of these file copies are as nice as NM-; the average is VF+. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $5,000. From the Random House Archives.
Uncle Scrooge File Copy Box Lot (Dell and Gold Key, 1956-76) Condition: Average VF-. This full short comic box contains Western Publishing file copies of these issues. The only early issue is #16, most are in the 72-129 range, with two copies of most issues included. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $4,500. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Wacky Adventures of Cracky File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1974-77) Condition: Average VF/NM. This group includes #8 (21 copies), #9 (22 copies), #10 (14 copies), #11 (22 copies), and #12 (17 copies), as well as Gold Key Spotlight #2 (18 copies) and #5 (24 copies), both featuring Cracky. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $950. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Whitman Comic Book Group (Whitman, 1962) Condition: Average VF-. These are real comic books -- hardcovers with 136 pages of black and white reprints. All reprint British annuals except for #7, which reprints stories from Dell issues. The group includes #1 (Yogi Bear), #2 (Huckleberry Hound), #3 (Mr. Jinks and Pixie and Dixie), #4 (Flintstones), #6 (Snooper and Blabber and Quick Draw McGraw), and #7 (Bugs Bunny). All bear a stamp from the Western Publishing library on page 2. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $300. From the Random House Archives.
Woody Woodpecker File Copies Box Lot (Dell, 1953-61) Condition: Average VF. This box lot of file copies includes approximately 80 issues, most in the #49-66 range (with multiple copies of most) except for two copies of #18 and one copy of #19. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,600. From the Random House Archives.
Woody Woodpecker Group (Gold Key, 1962-67) Condition: Average VF. This full short box of un-read 12 cent (or 25 cent, for the Giants) Western Publishing file copies includes multiple copies of issues #74 (Giant), 75 (Giant), 85, 86, 87, 89, 92, 93, 96, 98, and Summer Fun #1. There are roughly two to ten copies each of issues #74, 75, 92, 96, and 98; there are roughly 15 to 25 copies each of the other issues. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,600. From the Random House Archives.
Woody Woodpecker File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1962-68) Condition: Average VF. Short box stuffed with Gold Key Woody Woodpecker issues, including multiple copies of # 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 91, 92, 94, 98, 99, and 100. As a bonus: several copies of the Gold Key-published Looney Tunes #25 from 1979. Lots more of these books are in VF than FN. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,400. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Woody Woodpecker File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1965-71) Condition: Average VF/NM. This box lot of file copies contains approximately 80 comics, with most in the #88-115 range, and with multiple copies of most issues included. Also in the box are a handful of copies of Woody Woodpecker Christmas Parade and Woody Woodpecker Summer Fun. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,600. From the Random House Archives.
Crackajack Funnies #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1938-39). This was the fourth comic title released by Dell, after Popular Comics, The Funnies, and The Comics. All these were newspaper strip reprint books, and Crackajack followed this format for its earliest issues. This volume includes Crackajack #1-12, all file copies that were bound and trimmed into a hardback book designed for office reference use. Somewhere along the way this particular volume lost the front cover to issue #1, but all the rest is here: Detective Dan Dunn, Freckles, Wash Tubbs, Apple Mary, The Nebbs, Red Ryder (starting in issue #9, which was the character's first appearance in comics), and more. And yes, issue #5 with the "nude" woman on the cover is here too! Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,906. From the Random House Archives.
Crackajack Funnies #13-36 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1939-41). The first appearance of the Owl (#25) and the first comic book appearance of Ellery Queen (#23) are two of the highlights of these two bound volumes. While the books themselves are damaged on the outside, the comics on the inside are in better condition than almost any surviving copies you'd be likely to find of these early Golden Age issues. The front hardcover panel of the first volume, containing #13-24, is detached, while the other volume is beginning to come loose at the hinges, but the only comics that are at all affected by this are #13 (front cover detached from rest of comic) and #15 (two-inch tears through almost all interior pages). Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $2,200. From the Random House Archives.
Crackajack Funnies #25-43 Bound Volume Group (Dell, 1940-42) Condition: Average VG. Dell's earliest comics publishing efforts, like many other publishers during the formative years, was in the area of newspaper strip reprints. Reprint rights to such heavy hitters as Terry and the Pirates, Red Ryder, Wash Tubbs, and others was acquired, and titles like Crackajack Funnies hit the stands. Before long, the success of the superhero comics published by DC, Timely, and others lured Dell to try their own hand at original material of this type - thus was born the Owl, whose adventures began in issue #25. These two important bound volumes chronicles the Owl from the beginning. In Crackajack Funnies Volume Three (the first of the two volumes in this set), we see his first appearance, followed by a costume change in the very next issue. Other new features were introduced, but it's the Owl who really deserved more attention; he wasn't even featured on the cover until issue 31. These two volumes feature the Owl as the star of the book through to the end of the series, with issue #43. These comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books designed for office reference use. Most comics have retained their like-new appearence, though the binding for Volume Three has some minor spine damage. This is an incredible chance to own the adventures of a "lost" Golden Age superhero, one whose stories have yet to be reprinted. And, as a bonus -- the first appearance of Andy Panda! Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,978. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Dell/Gold Key Silver Age Bound Volumes (Dell and Gold Key, 1961-66). These are Dell and Gold Key file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The volumes are all (mis)labeled "Walt Disney One-Shots." Included here are Donald Duck #75-86 and 106-111, Mickey Mouse #76-86 and 105-110, and Ludwig von Drake #2-4. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $285. From the Random House Archives.
Dell/Gold Key Disney Comics Bound Volumes (Dell/Gold Key 1962-66). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. Some have handwritten notations on the first page. Of particular interest is Uncle Scrooge #64, a controversial issue which was not reprinted for many years because of a storyline involving a revolution in the Vietnam-like nation of "Unsteadystan." That comic has "NO NO" written on the cover in pen, as well as the notation on the first page "Disney vetoes any reprint of this issue." The comics included here are Chip 'n Dale #29-30, Christmas Parade (Gold Key) #1, Four Color #1279, Uncle Scrooge #37-40 and #61-66, The Best of Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck #1, Uncle Scrooge and Money #nn, Movie Comic: Treasure Island, Zorro #2-5, and the following issues which are only identified by their serial numbers: Donald Duck Album 01-204-207, Goofy 12-308-211, Gyro Gearloose 01-329-207, and Mickey Mouse Album 01-518-210. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $350. From the Random House Archives.
Dell/Gold Key Disney Comics Bound Volumes(Dell/Gold Key,1962-69). These three bound volumes are titled "Walt Disney Extras", meaning one-time only special issues. Featured in Volume #24 are the following: Babes in Toyland (Four Color #1282); Big Red (Movie Comic); Bon Voyage one-shot; Comanche Four Color #1350; Escapade in Florence one-shot #043; Hans Brinker Four Color #1273; In Search of the Castaways one-shot #048; Lady and the Tramp one-shot #042; Legend of Lobo one-shot #059;Moon Pilot Four Color #1313; Pinocchio Four Color #1203; Prince and the Pauper Movie Classic #654; and Treasure Island Movie Classic #845. In Volume 31, from 1966 there's Beagle Boys #3 and 4; Huey, Dewey and Louie Junior Woodchucks #1; Phantom Blot #5-7; Super Goof #3-5; Bambi #2 (reprint); Walt Disney Christmas Parade #5 (Carl Barks "Letter to Santa" reprint); The Fighting Prince of Donegal one-shot; The Legend of Young Dick Turpin #1; and Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. one-shot (Dick Van Dyke movie adaptation). And in Volume 39 (1969), there's The Beagle Boys 38; Walt Disney Christmas Parade #7; Huey, Dewey and Louie, Junior Woodchucks #4 (Carl Barks reprints); Scamp #3, Super-Goof #11, and the following Movie Tie-ins: Darby O'Gill and the Little People; Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier; The Love Bug; 101 Dalmatians; Peter Pan; and Swiss Family Robinson. All comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardbound books for office use; most books still look new, although some have been marked with reprint information, as these volumes were used by the Western staff to pick stories for later reprint editions. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $400. From the Random House Archives.
Dell/Gold Key Hanna-Barbera Group (Dell/Gold Key, 1962-63). This group of three bound volumes all feature Hanna-Barbera characters. Quarterlies Volume #78 includes The Flintstones #3-8; Huckleberry Hound #15-18; and Top Cat #2-4. Volume #79 includes Quickdraw McGraw #9-12 and Yogi Bear #7-11. That leaves Quarterlies Volume #80, which features Cave Kids #1; The Flintstones "Bigger and Boulder" #1; Hanna-Barbera Bandwagon #1; Four Color #1310 ("Huck and Yogi Winter Sports"); and #1349 ("Yogi Bear Visits the U.N.," Lippy Lion and Hardy Har Har #1; Pixie and Dixie #1 and #01-631-207; Ruff and Reddy #12; Snagglepuss #1 and 2; Snooper and Blabber #1; and Yakky Doodle and Chopper #1. What a treasure trove for the Hanna-Barbera collector! All comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books for office use. Some are 80-page giants. Many of the books retain their like new appearance, although some books have written notes concerning reprinted stories. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $575. From the Random House Archives.
Dell/Gold Key Bound Volumes (Dell/Gold Key, 1962). 1962 was the year that Western Publishing lost the rights to the Dell Comics name, which they replaced with Gold Key. Here's a set of three bound volumes that span the time between the two names. In Quarterlies Volume #81, you'll find Checkmate #1 and 2; Doctor Solar #1 and 2; Turok #27-30; and The Twilight Zone Four Color #1288, #01-860-207 and #12-860-210, and #1. The Twilight Zone books all have office notes taped to their covers concerning reprints. Volume #82 featuresBonanza Four Color #1283, one-shot #12-556-210, #01070-210, and #1; Lassie #56-59; and National Velvet Four Color #1312, one-shot #01-556-207 and #12-556-210, and #1. Finally, Volume #83 includes Fury Four Color #1296 and #1; Have Gun Will Travel #12-14; Mighty Mouse #153-156; and Popeye #63-66. All comics are Western Publishing File Copies that have been bound and trimmed into hardbound books for office use. Many of the comics retain their like-new appearances. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $600. From the Random House Archives.
Dell and Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Dell and Gold Key, 1962). These five bound volumes chronicle 1962, the year Western Publishing switched its comics from the Dell imprint to Gold Key. In these listings, please note that some issue numbers reflect the Four Color numbering, some are special one-shot numbers, and others are from the regular numbering system. Volume 85 has The Hathaways #1298, Hennesey #1280, Laramie #1284 and 207, Leave it to Beaver #1285 and 207, The Lion (Movie Comics) #301, Lone Ranger #144 and 145, Ripcord #1294, and Man From Wells Fargo #1287 and 207. Volume 86 features Ben Casey Film Stories #1, Ellery Queen #1289, I Love Lucy #34 and 35, Mister Ed #1295 and 1, Mystery Island #1213, The Phantom #1, Boris Karloff Thriller #1, and Supercar #1. Volume 87 has Deputy Dawg #1299, Fractured Fairy Tales #1, Heckle and Jeckle #1, Little Rascals #1297, Lulu and Tubby in Japan #207, New Terrytoons TV Time #1, Peanuts #12 and 13, Wally #1, and Yak Yak #1348. In Volume 88, comics include Comic Album #18 (featuring the Three Stooges), Sea Hunt #12 and 13, Tarzan #128-132, and Wagon Train #12 and 13. Volume 89 includes The Detectives #1219, Gay Purr-ee (Movie Comics) #301, Lolly and Pepper #207, M.G.M.'s Mouse Musketeers #1290, Mutiny on the Bounty (Movie Comics) #302, The Real McCoys #207, Magnus, Robot Fighter #1 (a classic issue), Space Family Robinson #1 (the inspiration for TVs "Lost in Space"), Three Stooges in Orbit #211, and Wonderful World of Brothers Grimm (Movie Comics) #210. Wow! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $825. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Dell Giant Comics Bound Volume (Dell, 1949-50). This volume includes trimmed and bound file copies of the Dell Giants Walt Disney's Christmas Parade #1 and 2 and Walt Disney's Vacation Parade #1. They were obviously bound while in like-new condition. The latter two comics have Carl Barks art. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $340.
Dell Giant Comics Bound Volumes (Dell, 1950-58). For fans of the Waskally Wabbit, this lot is a real treat! It consists of three bound volumes, the first featuring Bugs Bunny's Christmas Funnies #1-4. The second volume has Bugs Bunny's Vacation Funnies #1-4, and the third volume is Bugs Bunny's Vacation Funnies #5-8. All comics were file copies that were bound and trimmed for use as office reference use. The comics all retain their like-new appearance, with glossy covers; for the most part, they seem to be unread VF copies. The outside bindings themselves do show a little wear, and one has been marked with corrections on the spine and cover, one has some tape, and the last has a small split toward the bottom spine. Still, this is a fantastic way to obtain all these hard-to-find Dell Giants in one place. Collecting bound volumes has become quite popular among comics collectors, as many now realize the historic significance and scarcity they represent. Don't let these great examples slip by! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $250.From the Random House Archives.
Dell Giant Comics Bound Volume (Dell, 1952-53). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. Included in the book are Vacation Parade #3, Silly Symphonies #1, Peter Pan Treasure Chest #1, and Christmas Parade #4. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $300. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Giant Comics Bound Volumes (Dell, 1952-54). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. Included in the group are Lone Ranger Western Treasury #1 and 2, The Lone Ranger's Golden West #3, Tarzan's Jungle Annual #1-4, A Treasury of Horses #1, and Western Roundup #1-8. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $375. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Giant Comics Bugs Bunny Bound Volumes (Dell, 1952-55). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Bugs Bunny Christmas Funnies #3-5, Bugs Bunny Christmas Party #6, Bugs Bunny Halloween Parade #1 and 2, Bugs Bunny Trick 'N' Treat Halloween Fun #3, and Bugs Bunny Vacation Funnies #2-5. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $200. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Giant Comics Western Roundup #1-25 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1952-58). All you saddle pals out there, listen up! This group of six bound volumes contains every issue of Western Roundup, part of the Dell Giant Comics series. That's right, buckaroos, every one of these oversize critters, just loaded with all your cowboy favorites: Roy Rogers; Johnny Mack Brown; Gene Autry; Range Rider; Rex Allen; even the Queen of the West, Dale Evans! Each volume contains Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books, designed for office reference use. These comics seem to be fresher than most, retaining much of their original gloss, luster, and supple page quality. Saddle up with a Texas-size bid, Western fans! These books are for you! Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $464. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Giant Comics Bound Volumes (Dell, 1953-58). These two hardcover volumes contain Western Publishing file copies, highlighted by Donald Duck Fun Book # 1 and 2, two comics which are difficult to find in their original form without missing cut-outs, puzzles filled in, etc. Also included here are Tom and Jerry's Toy Fair #1, Abraham Lincoln Life Story #1, Marge's Little Lulu On Vacation #1, Mickey Mouse Almanac #1, Mickey Mouse Club Parade #1, and Mickey Mouse Birthday Party #1. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $425. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Giant Comics Bound Volumes (Dell, 1953-55). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. Some of the comics have creased covers; some have "office copy" stamps on the covers or pencil notations (regarding their suitability as reprints) on interior pages. The group is highlighted by Donald Duck Fun Book #1 and 2, issues which according to Overstreet are very rare in unused condition. Also included here are Christmas Parade #5, 6, and 7; Donald Duck Beach Party #1 and 2; Donald Duck in Disneyland #1; Mickey Mouse Birthday Party #1; Mickey Mouse Club Parade #1; Picnic Party #6; Silly Symphonies #2, 3, 4, and 5; Vacation Parade #4 and 5; Lady and the Tramp #1 and Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier #1. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $725. From the Random House Archives.
Dell One-Shot Comics Bound Volume (Dell, 1939-43). Not all of Dell's "one-shot" titles were published as part of the Four Color series; here's a bound volume of nine early comics published as stand-alone issues, with a couple of titles having a second issue as well. Titles include: Tiny Tots #1, a scarce "kiddy" comic featuring four story pages and an inside back cover with Walt Kelly art; Famous Stories #1 (Treasure Island) and #2 (Tom Sawyer), a short-lived attempt to produce a Classics Illustrated-style comic; U.S.A. is Ready and America in Action, two early World War II "propaganda" books, the second of which is a comic book in format only (with text and illustrations, but no comics); Captain Easy, a very hard-to-find one-shot produced by the Hawley Co. in 1939; and two issues of Santa Claus Funnies for 1942 and '43, both containing Walt Kelly art. These comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books for office use. Most books still retain their original fresh appearance. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $624. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Dell, 1949-51). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The highlight of the group is Pogo #1-7; also included here are Charlie McCarthy #1-4, Little Iodine #1-8, Popeye #10-18, and Winnie WInkle #4-7. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $800. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Golden Age Bound Volumes (Dell, 1950-52). This set of four bound volumes features Felix the Cat #13-18; Henry #11-16; Tarzan #13-18; Howdy Doody #1-5; Wild Bill Elliott #2-7; Johnny Mack Brown #2-7; Henry Aldrich #9-14; and Cisco Kid #7-12. All the comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books designed for office reference use; most of the covers still look vibrant and new, despite some being stamped with "Office Copy." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,208. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes Golden Age (Dell, 1951-52). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Bozo #2 and 3, Buck Jones #2-4, Gene Autry's Champion #3-4, Indian Chief #3-5, Krazy Kat #103, Lassie #1-5, The Lone Ranger's Companion Tonto #2 and 3, Rex Allen #2-3, and Roy Rogers' Trigger #2-3. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $350. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Comics Bound Volumes (Dell, 1952). Volumes 9-12 of the Quarterlies Bound Volumes are offered in this lot. In Volume #9 are Little Beaver #4-7; Tonto #4-8; and Indian Chief #6-8. In Volume #10 are Little Scouts #3-6; Popeye #19-22; and Lassie #6-9. In Volume #11, you'll find King of the Royal Mounted Four Color #384, 8-10; Wild Bill Elliot #8-10; and Sergeant Preston Four Color #373, 397, 419, plus regular numbered issue #5. Finally, there's Volume #12, featuring Bozo #5-7; Pogo #8-10 (Walt Kelly art); Gerald McBoing-Boing #1-2; and Krazy Kat #4 and 5. All comics are Western Publishing file copies that have been bound and trimmed into hardback books; most comics retain the like-new appearance, although many books have "Office Copy" written or stamped on the covers. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $650. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Golden Age Bound Volumes (Dell, 1952-54). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. The group is highlighted by Howdy Doody #16-31 and 13-19. Also included here are Cisco Kid #19-24, Henry #23-28 and 35-40, and Little Iodine #9-14 and 21-26. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $575. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Dell, 1952-54). These four attractively bound volumes (numbered Volume 13, 15, 16, and 20) contain bound and trimmed file copies of various titles published quarterly by Dell Comics in the early 1950s. Titles include Charlie McCarthy (issues #7-9, plus Four Color #445), Tom Corbett, Space Cadet (#5-11, plus a second copy of #8 and Four Colors #378, 400, and 421), Zane Grey's Stories of the West (Four Colors #372, 395, 412, 433, 449, 467, 484, and 511), Little Beaver (Four Color #483 and 529), Indian Chief (#9-12), Rex Allen (#8-11), and King of the Royal Mounted (#11-14). Other than the slightly trimmed pages and occasional "Office Copy" stamp on the covers, most of the comics retain a "like-new" appearance. Collecting these scarce office-reference bound volumes has really heated up in recent years, as comic fans began to understand their historic importance. Don't miss this rare chance to own a set! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $500. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Disney and Warners Comics Bound Volume Group (Dell, 1952-54). This set of three volumes includes a real treat for fans of Uncle Scrooge, as written and drawn by Carl Barks. Vol. 1 in this set includes Four Color #386, the first Uncle Scrooge solo issue, plus FC #s 382 (Snow White), 403 (Li'l Bad Wolf), 413 (Robin Hood), 429 (Pluto), 439 (Little Hiawatha), 442 (Peter Pan), 446 (Captain Hook), and 450 (Duck Album). Vol. 2 features the second two Four Color Uncle Scrooge issues -- #456 and 495, plus 473 (Li'l Bad Wolf), 492 and 531 (Duck Album), 505 (The Sword and the Rose), 509 (Pluto), 517 (Chip 'n' Dale), 537 (Stormy), and 544 (Rob Roy). Vol. 3 starts off with Uncle Scrooge #5-8, and is followed with Four Color issues #539 (Ben and Me), 545 (Pinocchio), 560 and 586 (Duck Album), 562 (Goofy), 564 (Li'l Bad Wolf), 595 (Pluto), 600 (Daisy Duck's Diary, and 609 (The Littlest Outlaw). As a bonus, a volume of Warner Brothers one-shots from 1953 is included, featuring Four Color # 463, 470, 474, 489, 498, and 524. All these Western Publishing file copies have been bound and trimmed into hardback books designed for office reference use; many books have notes written on the covers and margins concerning later reprints. Still, these are on average very attractive copies. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,038. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Warner Brothers Comics Bound Volume Group (Dell, 1952-54). When Western Publishing prepared their Dell Comics file comics for bound volume use, they often picked several ways to present them in certain order. One-shot titles that were part of the Four Color series were presented as part of both the FC books, and as grouped issues according to character. These Warner Brothers volumes collect the one-shots along with regularly numbered issues. Stamped "Warner Bros One-Shots", volume one includes Four Color Porky Pig issues #370, 385, 399, 410, 426, and the first consecutively numbered issue, #25; and Four Color Bugs Bunny issues #376, 393, 407, 420, 432, and the first regular numbered issue, #28. Volume 2 continues the regular series of each: Porky #26-31 and Bugs #29-34. Volume 3 continues with Bugs #35-40 and Porky #32-37. The last book in this set is called "Warner Bros One-Shot Extras Vol. 2", and features Four Color #s 536 (Daffy Duck), 558 (Elmer Fudd), 585 (Bugs Bunny's Album), and the regular series of Tweety and Sylvester #4-7. Many of the comics have been noted with reprint information, as these books were pored over by editors in the 1970s-80s after Western had stopped production of new material. Still, many of these comics have retained a like-new appearance. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $450. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Dell, 1953). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. The comics included here are 3-D-ell #1 (Rootie Kazootie; note that the two pairs of 3-D glasses are detached but are included with this lot); Flash Gordon #2; and Four Color #451, 453-455, 457, 459, 460, 462, 464-466, 487, 488, 490, 491, 493, 494, 496, 497, 499, 500-504, 506, 508, 510, 512-516, 518-523, 525, 527, 528, 530, 533, and 543. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $750. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Miscellaneous Bound Volumes Group (Dell, 1953-54). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound for inclusion in three hardcover volumes. The condition of these comics is excellent except for a bit of edge tanning on the respective inside covers. Most have "office copy" stamps on the covers and a single number written in pencil on the first story page. The comics included here are Henry Aldrich #15-18; Cisco Kid #13-18; Howdy Doody #20-25; Henry #29-34; Little Iodine #15-20; and The Lone Ranger's Companion Tonto #9-13. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $426. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Dell, 1953-55). This set of four Western Publishing Bound Volumes contains some real gems. Starting with Vol. 17, we have file copies of Popeye #23-26; Walt Kelly's Pogo #11-14; Gerald McBoing Boing #3-5; and Marge's Tubby FC#461, 5 and 6, with art and story by John Stanley. Next is Vol. 23, with Popeye #27-30; Henry Aldrich #19-22, and Andy Hardy (with art by Al Hubbard) #5 and 6. Vol. 24 has Pogo #15 and 16; Rootie Kazootie #4-6; and Tubby 7-10. Finally, there's Vol. 29, with Popeye #31-34; Henry #41-44; and Howdy Doody #32-35. All the comics were bound and trimmed into hardback books designed for office reference use. These particular comics still look fresh for the most part, with glossy covers and supple pages. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $824. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse Bound Volumes (Dell, 1953-55). We've mentioned a number of times that the bound volumes produced by Western Publishing were used by the office staff for reference. These three volumes, encompassing Donald Duck (issues #27-44, some with Carl Barks covers) and Mickey Mouse (issues #28-45), are a prime example. These books were pored over by the Western staff, as they chose stories to reprint during the 1970s and beyond. Almost every story, and many covers, have been marked with notes. See the stories marked "not for reprint", see what was to be redrawn, what was OK'd for reprint use but never reprinted! These are indeed historic items. While brand-new file copies were used to trim and bind into hardback books, these comics show signs of a little extra wear and tear; still, they are on average in very nice condition. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $425. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Western Titles Bound Volumes (Dell, 1953-56). Back in the carefree 1950s, Westerns were all the rage on television, the movies, and comic books. Some of the best-loved Westerns comics were produced by Dell; this set of four bound volumes (marked Vol. 18, 21, 27, and 37) collects many great titles from that era that were published on a quarterly basis. Included are exceptionally nice copies of Lassie (#10-13); Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (#6-9); The Flying A's Range Rider (#2-16); Jace Pearson's Tales of the Texas Rangers (#2-8 and 11-14); Indian Chief (#17-20); and Rex Allen (#12-23). Most of the books feature photo or painted covers; many look brand new, although a few have "Office Copy" stamped on the covers, and all have been trimmed during the binding process. Better round up these rare books for your own collection with a Texas-sized bid, 'cause there's plenty of saddle pals out there hankerin' for 'em! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $600. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Western Titles Bound Volumes (Dell, 1953-56). Four bound volumes consisting of nice copies of Gene Autry's Champion (#9-19), Roy Rogers' Trigger (#7-17), The Lone Ranger's Famous Horse Hi-Yo Silver (#5-20), The Lone Ranger's Companion Tonto (#22-25), and Indian Chief (#21-24). These handsome bound volumes were prepared by Western Publishing as in-house reference material; each one is filled with file copies of each comic. All copies were trimmed, and some have "Office Copy" stamped on the front covers, but overall, the comics retain their like-new appearance. Only a few copies of each volume were produced, making them highly sought-after collector's items of historical importance today. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $650. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Dell, 1955-58). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. They were obviously in like-new condition when bound, and a bit of edge tanning is the only evidence of the passage of time. Some of the comics have pencil notations on the cover or first page regarding their use as reprints. The comics included here are Four Color #611, 614, 624, 625, 627, 629, and 631; Uncle Scrooge #9-12 and 21-24; Dell Junior Treasury #1; Chip 'n Dale #13-16, Spin and Marty #5-8, and Scamp #5-8. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $550. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Dell Bound Volumes - Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse (Dell, 1957-59). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Included here are Donald Duck #51-68 and Mickey Mouse #52-69. Note that the first of the volumes is mislabeled "Walt Disney's One-Shots." Many of the comics have notations in pen or pencil on the cover or the first page, regarding whether the stories have been (or should be) reprinted, and some are quite fascinating. Some say "not Barks," others nix stories as reprints on the grounds of questionable taste (e.g. the notation on Donald Duck #63: "NO: Africa (white hunter, extinct butterflies, natives).") Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $425. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Dell, 1958). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Ben Bowie and His Mountain Men #14-17; Buffalo Bill Jr. #7-10; Cisco Kid #38-41; Four Color #961 (Jace Pearson); Gene Autry #117-120; Indian Chief #29-32; Jace Pearson's Tales of the Texas Rangers #19 and 20; Jungle Jim #15-18; The Lone Ranger's Companion Tonto #30-33; Flying A's Range Rider #21-24; Rex Allen #28-31; Sergeant Preston of the Yukon #26-29; The Lone Ranger's Horse Hi-Yo Silver #25-28; Turok #11-14; and Zane Grey's Stories of the West #37-39. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $650. From the Random House Archives.
Dell Silver Age Comic Annuals Bound Volumes (Dell, 1958-59). If you like those 80-page Dell Giant Comics of the 1950s, check out this lot of three bound volumes! Book One includes Marge's Little Lulu and Tubby at Summer Camp #2, Marge's Little Lulu and Tubby's Halloween Fun #2, and Nancy and Sluggo Traveltime #1. Book Two features Tom and Jerry's Picnic Time #1, Tom and Jerry's Toy Fair #1, Tom and Jerry's Winter Fun #7, and Woody Woodpecker's County Fair #2. The last volume is also listed as Book Two, from 1959; it includes Bugs Bunny's Vacation Funnies #9, Marge's Little Lulu and Tubby in Alaska #1, and Marge's Lulu and Alvin Storytelling Time #1, and Dell Giants #23 ("Marge's Little Lulu and Tubby Halloween Fun"). All comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books for office reference editions. Most comics still look like new, although many have hand-written notes concerning later reprinted editions. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $202. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Dick Tracy Monthly #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1948). This bound volume contains Western Publishing file copies of issues # 1-12, all are in superb condition. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $550. From the Random House Archives.
Donald Duck #26-61 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1952-58). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics included here begin with #26, the first numbered issue following 25 Four Color appearances for Donald. Most of these issues have Carl Barks art. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $625. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Donald Duck #169-216 Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1976-79). Plenty of Donald Duck is what the lucky winning bidder will find between the covers of these four attractive bound volumes. These are the later Gold Key issues, featuring mostly reprints by artists like Tony Strobl and Paul Murry, although there are a few choice Carl Barks tales included. The comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books (by the San Val Company in Steelville, MO; a work order was left in one volume); they were intended for office reference use, although these particular books look unused. As a result, the comics have for the most part retained their like-new appearance. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $194. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Famous Funnies #61-84 Bound Volume Group (Eastern Color, 1939-41) Condition: Average VG+. A favorite among early comics fans was Famous Funnies, filled with reprinted newspaper strips both well-remembered (Buck Rogers, Dickie Dare, Napoleon); and now-forgotten (BIg Chief Wahoo, Babe Bunting, Adventures of Patsy, Jitter). Early Jack Kirby Lightnin' and the Lone Rider art (signed "Lance" Kirby) can be found in a number of issues. Issue #81 contains the first appearance of Invisible Scarlet O'Neil. Great stuff for comics historians, fans of old strips, or comic collectors in general. These were file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books for office use -- Western Publishing presumably received these to use as reference, as the comics weren't published by Western. Most of the comics still retain their original cover gloss and like-new appearance. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,120. From the Random House Archives.
Famous Funnies Bound Volumes (Eastern Color, 1947-53). These three bound volumes contain #157-168, 169-180, and 193-204, respectively. Among the notable issues is #170, which has the first published art by Al Williamson. While these books were published by Eastern, they were kept in the files of Western Publishing, possibly for reference regarding characters who later appeared in Western's books. The first volume has heavy staining with a split at the spine of the book, not affecting the comics. The third volume is stained on the outside, not affecting the comics. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $550. From the Random House Archives.
Famous Funnies #85-120 Bound Volumes (Eastern Color, 1941-44). This set of three volumes hail from the Western Publishing files (though they were published by another company, namely Eastern). These books contain the following issues: #85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, and 120. That's a lot of great Golden Age comics! Highlights include Buck Rogers by Dick Calkins, the first 100th milestone issue in comics, and a great cover of Chief Wahoo vs. Hitler, Tojo, and Mussolini (on issue #102). The comics themselves, while trimmed during the binding process, are bright and clean with superb cover gloss, and fresh, supple pages -- they have the overall appearance of VF copies, or better. The hardback bindings show some wear but remain solid and are in nice condition. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,200. From the Random House Archives.
Famous Funnies #205-212 Bound Volume (Eastern Color, 1953-54) Condition: Average VG. Part of the Western Publishing treasure trove of bound volumes were a few items published by competitor Eastern Color, including this book of Famous Funnies. Of course, this run is highlighted by the classic Frank Frazetta covers for issues #209, 210, 211, and 212, all featuring Buck Rogers. Also, issue #205 features a full-page Frazetta ad for the 1953 Boy Scout Jamboree. These comics, file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback book form for office use, are for the most part very attractive, with glossy covers. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,048. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color (Series One) #13-25 Bound Volume (Dell, 1941). This is a historic volume of Western Publishing file copies, all of which were bound and trimmed into a hardback book. Among its contents is the very first color Mickey Mouse solo comic (which has a 2005 Overstreet VG 4.0 value of $2,800, we might add), plus a number of other early firsts. The book (labeled Four Color Comics One Shots Vol. II) contains #13 (Walt Disney's The Reluctant Dragon with photos and an introduction to the film Fantasia); #14 (Moon Mullins, first issue); #15 (Tillie the Toiler, first issue); #16 (Mickey Mouse Outwits the Phantom Blot) first Mickey comic); #17 (Dumbo of the Circus, first issue); #18 (Jiggs and Maggie, first issue); #19 (Barney Google and Snuffy Smith, first issue); #20 (Tiny Tim); #21 (Dick Tracy); #22 (Don Winslow of the Navy); #23 (Gang Busters); #24 (Captain Easy); and #24 (Popeye). A handwritten note on the cover of this volume shows the confusion that reigned for years about this series. As the first 18 issues of Four Color were not marked as such, someone has written "These are not 4 color" by their listing. It wasn't until issue #19 that the words "Four Color" were actually used on the cover, and after #25, the numbering was restarted with #1, resulting in a "second series" of Four Color. This particular volume, like many we are offering in this sale, was used by the Dell editorial office to pick older stories to reprint, often with changes; the Mickey Mouse and Dumbo issues are both heavily marked with revisions for later use. As this book was used extensively, it has received wear and tear over the years; the front papers of the book and the cover of the first comic have come loose, and the spine has separated from the book. Despite this minor damage, this is still a very desirable and important item for Dell collectors and comic historians! Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $4,426. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color Bound Volume (Dell, 1942). This bound volume contains file copies of Four Color (series II) #1-8, 11, and 12, trimmed and bound. All issues have "Western Printing" stamped in ink on the covers, and the cover of #1 has a small piece missing, other than that the condition of these comics is superb. And though #10 and the ultra-valuable #9 weren't included in this bound volume for unknown reasons, the issues that are here offer a typical Four Color variety of characters, with Little Joe, Harold Teen, Alley Oop, Smilin' Jack, Raggedy Ann, Smitty, Smokey Stover, Tillie the Toiler, Wash Tubbs, and Bambi on hand. Approximate Overstreet VG value for group = $800. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #13-24 Bound Volume (Dell, 1942-43). Early bound volumes from Dell are always considered great finds; not all of these books survived the years since these original Western Publishing file copies were bound and trimmed into hardback editions for office use. This particular volume, while containing a number of beautiful comics, has had its share of mistreatment. The contents have separated at the spine, which also separated the front cover to the first comic; the contents have become loose; and one comic has sustained some minor fire damage (possibly a dropped match) which burned a section of one panel and darkened several other pages. That said, please remember that these 60+ year old comics still look pretty nice and are very readable. The issues included are #13 (Mr. District Attorney, first issue); #14 (Smilin' Jack); #15 (Felix the Cat, first issue, with strip reprints by Otto Messmer); #16 (Porky Pig and the Secret of the Haunted House, first issue); #17 (Popeye and Wimpy); #18 (Little Orphan Annie's Junior Commandos); #19 (Thumper Meets the Seven Dwarfs, this is the book with fire damage); #20 (Barney Baxter in the Air); #21 (Oswald the Rabbit, first issue); #22 (Tillie the Toiler); #23 (Raggedy Ann and Andy); and #24 (Gang Busters). Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $992. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #25-36 Bound Volume (Dell, 1943-44). Here's another early Four Color bound volume sure to get collectors excited. These Western Publishing file copies, bound and trimmed into a hardback reference guide for the Western Publishing editorial office, includes a number of highly sought-after issues. Featured are #25 (Andy Panda, first issue); #26 (Popeye); #27 (Mickey Mouse and the Seven Colored Terror); #28 (Wash Tubbs); #29 (Donald Duck and the Mummy's Ring, the classic issue by Carl Barks); #30 (Bambi's Children); #31 (Moon Mullins); #32 (Smitty); #33 (Bugs Bunny "Public Nuisance #1", the first color issue); #34 (Dick Tracy); #35 (Smokey Stover); and #36 (Smilin' Jack). This volume was often used, with notes added to certain pages of the Donald Duck issue, and the binding is beginning to loosen along the spine; still, many of the covers still look glossy and fresh. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $2,226. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color Bound Volumes (Dell, 1944-47). This span of Four Color's run was pure gold! Included in these bound volumes are file copies of issues 61-72, 85-96, and 121-132. The key issues of the bunch include #62 ("Donald Duck in Frozen Gold", art by Carl Barks), #66 and 93 (both Gene Autry), #69 (Fairy Tale Parade with Walt Kelly art), #71 (Walt Disney's Three Caballeros, Kelly art), #63, 86, 95, and 124 (all featuring Roy Rogers), #92 (Walt Disney's The Wonderful Adventures of Pinocchio, also featuring a Donald Duck story with Kelly art), #96 (Dick Tracy), #125 (The Lone Ranger), #129 (Walt Disney's Uncle Remus and his tales of Brer Rabbit, adapted from the movie "Song of the South"), and #131 (Marge's Little Lulu). And those are just the most important books of this great run. The front covers of the volumes have handwritten lists of the individual titles included, evidently for office use. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $2,082. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color Bound Volume (Dell, 1944). This volume of Dell's Four Color series comics is quite a find. It seems to have been bound later than other comics of the mid-1940s, as the binding appears to be of later vintage. Also, the comics inside were not trimmed during the binding process, unusual for bound volumes. The issues include #34 (Dick Tracy); #49 (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs); #51 (Bugs Bunny); #52 (Little Orphan Annie); #53 (Wash Tubbs); #55 (Tillie the Toiler); #56 (Dick Tracy); #57 (Gene Autry); #58 (Smilin' Jack); #59 (Mother Goose, Walt Kelly art); #60 (Tiny Folks Funnies); #74 (Little Lulu, first issue); #76 (Little Orphan Annie); and #98 (Lone Ranger). These comics were used by the Western Publishing staff, and are marked with notes concerning copyright dates, source material, and later reprint information; in addition, several books have torn covers that have been taped, and all covers have been stamped as property of Western. Still, this is a fascinating and historic volume, loaded with great old comic books from the Western Publishing files. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,002. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #73-84 Bound Volume (Dell, 1945). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. The most notable issues in this group are #74 (Marge's Little Lulu), which is the de facto #1 of the Little Lulu series, and #79, containing the story "Mickey Mouse in The Riddle of the Red Hat" with art by Carl Barks. The individual issues and titles are written in pen on the front cover of the book. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,050. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #97-144 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1946-47). These four volumes contain trimmed and bound file copies of Four Color #97-144. The comics feature characters as diverse as the Lone Ranger, Popeye, Henry, and Dick Tracy, along with too many others to mention here. Among several key issues are #105 (Albert the Alligator and Pogo Possum by Walt Kelly) and #108 ("Donald Duck in The Terror of the River" by Carl Barks). The comics were obviously in near-new condition when bound, and look great when you consider their age. Note that three of the volumes are incorrectly labeled, reading "Little Lulu Comics," "Roy Rogers Comics" and "Fairy Tale Parade". The contents, however, are the issues as noted above. Three of the volumes have the exact contents handwritten on the front covers in marker. The binding of the second volume is starting to come loose, not affecting the comics, while the hard cover of the third volume is completely detached from the block of comics. The fourth volume has two half-inch tears at the spine. An amazing treasure trove for the Dell collector. Where else are you going to find such a haul of Four Color? Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $2,500. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #145-180 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1947). Dell's Four Color series of "one-shot" titles was a diverse selection of comics features -- some were reformatted newspaper reprints (Dick Tracy, Little Orphan Annie); some were adaptations of newspaper strips, with new stories (Felix the Cat, Tillie the Toiler, Henry), others were cartoon or movie characters with new stories created for the comics (Donald Duck, Bugs Bunny). This lot consists of three volumes of Four Color comics released in 1947 -- issues #145-180; all the comics were file copies bound and trimmed for office reference. Included in these volumes are three Donald Duck issues featuring art and story by Carl Barks (issue #178, "Christmas on Bear Mountain," features the first appearance of Barks' most famous character, Uncle Scrooge); three Marge's Little Lulu issues by John Stanley; Albert and Pogo by Walt Kelly (who also contributed art to Christmas with Mother Goose); plus copies of Tarzan, Roy Rogers, Flash Gordon, Ozark Ike, and more. For the Dell collector, it doesn't get much better! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $2,100. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #181-204 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1948). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. The most notable issues in this run are Donald Duck stories by Carl Barks in #189, 199, and 203, and three stories with Walt Kelly art, #185 (Easter with Mother Goose), 192 (The Brownies), and 201 (Christmas with Mother Goose). The bindings of both books are starting to come loose at the hinges. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $950. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #253-276 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1949-50). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. Among the highlights of this run are issues #256, 266, and 275, all of which have Donald Duck stories by Carl Barks. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $650. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color and More Bound Volume (Dell, 1949-59). A key Uncle Scrooge appearance is the highlight of this bound volume, which includes Four Color #215 (Sparkle Plenty, Chester Gould art), #386 (Uncle Scrooge in "Only a Poor Old Man"), #433 (Wildfire), #475 (The Two Mouseketeers), #476 (Rin Tin Tin), #961 (Tales of the Texas Rangers), and #1020 (Jungle Jim). Two non-Four Color comics are also included: The Chief #2 and Dell Giant: Christmas Parade #3. These comics were trimmed and bound for inclusion in this book, but their overall condition is superb. Some of the comics have a "Western Printing" stamp on the cover; all are stamped on the first page with notations in pen. Issue #215 has the words "file copy" penciled on the cover. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $300. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #217-261 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1949). The year 1949 yielded a number of classic issues of Dell's Four Color series, many which been collected in these four bound volumes. The books are from the Western Publishing offices, where file copies of each comic book published were gathered, bound, and trimmed into these hardcover collections for office use (several stories have hand-written notes in the borders listing its reprint history). Issues include #217 through 261; highlights include: Donald Duck in "Lost in the Andes," "Voodoo Hoodoo," and "Luck of the North" by Carl Barks; Easter with Mother Goose, The Brownies, Christmas With Mother Goose and Santa Claus Funnies featuring art by Walt Kelly; plus issues of Flash Gordon, Adventure Bound, Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, and more. Many comics appear like-new, while some have minor damage or "Office Copy" stamped on the covers, and the bindings for the first two volumes have come loose; still, these extremely scarce items are sure to generate heavy interest. Get your bid in now! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,150. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #313-384 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1950-52). This group of six bound volumes is a real gold mine of great Dell "one-shot" comics from the early 1950s. Found inside the covers of these volumes are issues #313-384 of the Four Color series, including such important books as "Donald Duck in No Such Varment" (Four Color #318), "Donald Duck in Old California" (Four Color #328), and "Christmas for Shacktown" (Four Color #367, all by Carl Barks; the first solo comic book featuring Marge's Tubby (#381); several Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, and Porky Pig "long adventure" issues; the first issues of Frosty the Snowman (#359), Frances the Talking Mule (#335), Bob Clampett's Beany and Cecil (#368), and The Lone Ranger's Famous Horse Silver (#369); all this, plus a copy of I Met a Handsome Cowboy (#324)! Can't be beat! All comics were Dell file copies that were bound and trimmed to produce these collections for office use; many books still look fresh and new. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,700. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #262-307 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1950). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. They feature characters too numerous to mention, though we'll note that issues #263, 275, 282, 291, and 300 all have Donald Duck stories with Carl Barks art. The comics were obviously bound when new; their condition is superb. Many of the comics have "office copy" stamped on the front cover or a number penciled on the first interior page. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,200. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color Bound Volumes (Dell, 1950-51). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. These volumes encompass issues #277-288 and 301-312. Issues #282 and 308 have Donald Duck stories by Carl Barks. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $550. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color Bound Volumes (Dell, 1951). Two incredible volumes of Dell's Four Color series comics are offered in this lot. Volume XXIX includes the following: #308 (Donald Duck in Dangerous Disguise, by Carl Barks); #309 (Dollface and her Gang); #310 (Zane Grey's King of the Royal Mounted); #311 (Porky Pig in Midget Horses of Hidden Valley); #312 (Tonto -- first issue); #313 (Mickey Mouse in the Mystery of the Double-Cross Ranch); #314 (Zane Grey's Ambush); #315 (Oswald the Rabbit); #316 (Rex Allen -- first issue); and #317 (Bugs Bunny in Hair Today Gone Tomorrow). Volume XXXI includes #328 (Donald Duck in Old California by Carl Barks); #329 (Roy Rogers Trigger); #330 (Porky Pig Meets the Bristled Bruiser); #331 (Alice in Wonderland); #332 (Little Beaver); #333 (Zane Grey's Wilderness Trek); #334 (Mickey Mouse and Yukon Gold); #335 (Francis, first issue); #336 (Woody Woodpecker); and #337 (The Brownies). All comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books for office reference use; they often have "office copy" stamped on the covers, and some have hand-written notes concerning later reprinted editions. Many still retain their like-new look. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $466. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #338-367 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1951). Donald Duck in "A Christmas for Shacktown" by Carl Barks (#367) is the highlight of this group, which includes two other Donald Duck issues with Barks covers as well as issues starring Alice in Wonderland, Mickey Mouse, Porky Pig, Woody Woodpecker, and other characters too numerous to mention. The comics are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Almost all have an "office copy" stamp on the cover; most have a single number written in pencil on the first page of the comic. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $888. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse Bound Volume (Dell, 1951-52). Disney's two biggest stars fill these issues! The group of comics includes Four Color #367 (Donald Duck in "A Christmas for Shacktown," Carl Barks art), 371, 379, 387, 394 (Donald Duck in "Malayalaya," Barks cover), 401, 411, 408 ("Donald Duck and the Golden Helmet," Barks art), 422 ("Donald Duck and the Gilded Man," Barks art), and 427, as well as Donald Duck #26 (the first numbered issue of the title; "Donald Duck in Trick or Treat"). These are file copies which were trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. The comics were obviously bound when new, so the page quality is very nice. All issues have handwritten notations in pencil on the inside front cover or the first story page regarding when the stories were reprinted. Some have similar information written in pen on the front covers; most have "office copy" stamps on the front covers. One issue has a slip of paper with reprint information taped to the front cover. All of the inside front covers have tanning near the edges. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $404. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #273-408 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1952). Collectors of Dell comics will certainly want to check out these three beautiful bound volumes, loaded with a large variety of comics published in 1952. Included among these are issue #375 (John Carter of Mars, with an origin story drawn by Tarzan artist Jesse Marsh); #378 (first Tom Corbett, Space Cadet); #381 (the first issue of Marge's Tubby, with art and story by John Stanley); #386 (the classic first issue of Uncle Scrooge, featuring "Only a Poor Old Man" by Carl Barks); and #408 (Donald Duck and the Golden Helmet, also by Barks). There's also issues featuring Mickey Mouse, Porky Pig, Andy Hardy (another #1 -- these volumes are filled with firsts), and many more. As in the case of all Western Publishing bound volumes, each book contains like-new file copies which have been bound and trimmed into hardback books for office reference use. What a great way to grab some very cool Golden Age comics! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,000. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color Comics #397-432 Bound Volume Group (Dell, 1952). Lots of great comics bound into three volumes make up this lot: Vol. 34 includes #397 (Sergeant Preston of the Yukon): #398 (The Brownies); #399 (Porky Pig in the Lost Gold Mine); #400 (Tom Corbet Space Cadet, Al McWilliams art); #401 (Mickey Mouse and Goofy's Mechanical Wizard, robot cover); #402 (Mary Jane and Sniffles); #403 (Li'l Bad Wolf, first issue); #404 (The Range Rider, first issue); #405 (Woody Woodpecker); #406 (Tweety and Sylvester, first issue); #407 (Bugs Bunny in Foreign-Legion Hare); and #408 (Donald Duck and the Golden Helmet by Carl Barks). Vol. 35 has #409 (Andy Panda); #410 (Porky Pig in the Water Wizard); #411 (Mickey Mouse and the Old Sea Dog); #412 (Zane Grey's Nevada); #413 (Robin Hood, first Disney movie Four Color issue); #414 (Beany and Cecil): #415 (Rootie Kazootie); #416 (Woody Woodpecker); #417 (Double Trouble with Goober); #418 (Rusty Riley, first issue, Frank Godwin strip reprints); #419 (Sergeant Preston); and #420 (Bugs Bunny in the Mysterious Buckaroo). Vol. 36 rounds out the set with #421 (Tom Corbet Space Cadet, Al McWilliams art); #422 (Donald Duck and the Gilded Man by Carl Barks); #423 (Rhubarb, first issue); #424 (Flash Gordon - Test Flight in Space); #425 (The Return of Zorro); #426 (Porky Pig in the Scalawag Leprechaun); #427 (Mickey Mouse and the Wonderful Whizzix); #428 (Uncle Wiggily); #429 (Pluto in Why Dogs Leave Home); #430 (Marge's Tubby, the Shadow of a Maneater, second issue); #431 (Woody Woodpecker); and #432 (Bugs Bunny and the Rabbit Olympics). All comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback book editions for office reference use. Some comics may have handwritten notes concerning reprinted stories. Many issues still look new. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $696. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color Bound Volumes (Dell, 1952). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Key issues here are #368 (Bob Clampett's Beany and Cecil), 375 (John Carter of Mars), and 381 (Marge's Tubby (#1)). Also included are #377, 380, 389, 391, 396, 398, 402, 404, 406, 414, 415, 417, 418, 423, 424, 425, 428, 430, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 440, 441, 443, 444, 447, 448, and 452. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $700. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #385-396 Bound Volume (Dell, 1952). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. The highlight of the group is one of the best-known Uncle Scrooge stories, "Only A Poor Old Man," (#386) which has art by Carl Barks and is considered to be the de facto Uncle Scrooge #1. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $375. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color 397-456 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1952-53). This group lot of five bound volumes contains three classic Carl Barks Four Color issues. Vol. 34 contains #397 (Sergeant Preston); #398 (The Brownies); #399 (Porky Pig); #400 (Tom Corbett Space Cadet); #401 (Mickey Mouse); #402 (Mary Jane and Sniffles); #403 (Li'l Bad Wolf); #404 (The Range Rider, first issue); #405 (Woody Woodpecker); #406 (Tweety and Sylvester, first issue); #407 (Bugs Bunny); and #408 (Donald Duck and the Golden Helmet, by Barks). Vol. 35 includes #409 (Andy Panda); #410 (Porky Pig); #411 (Mickey Mouse); #412 (Nevada); #413 (Robin Hood); #414 (Beany and Cecil); #415 (Rootie Kazootie, first issue); #416 (Woody Woodpecker); #417 (Double Trouble with Goober); #418 (Rusty Riley); #419 (Sergeant Preston); and #420 (Bugs Bunny). Vol. 36 has #421 (Tom Corbett Space Cadet); #422 (Donald Duck and the Gilded Man, by Barks); #423 (Rhubarb); #424 (Flash Gordon); #425 (Zorro); #426 (Porky Pig); #427 (Mickey Mouse); #428 (Uncle Wiggily); #429 (Pluto); #430 (Tubby); #431 (Woody Woodpecker); and #432 (Bugs Bunny). Vol. 37 features #433 (Wildfire); #434 (Rin Tin Tin); #435 (Frosty the Snowman); #436 (The Brownies); #437 (John Carter of Mars, Jesse Marsh art); #438 (Annie Oakley); #439 (Little Hiawatha); #440 (Black Beauty); #441 (Fearless Fagin); #442 (Peter Pan); #443 (Ben Bowie and his Mountain Men, first issue); and #444 (Tubby). And Vol. 38 includes #445 (Charlie McCarthy); #446 (Captain Hook and Peter Pan); #447 (Andy Hardy); #448 (Beanie and Cecil); #449 (Tappan's Burro); #450 (Duck Album, cover by Barks); #451 (Rusty Riley); #452 (Raggedy Ann and Andy); #453 (Susie Q. Smith); #454 (Krazy Kat); #455 (Johnny Mack Brown); and #456 (Uncle Scrooge Back to the Klondike By Barks; second issue). All comics are Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed in hardcover books designed for office use; however, most of these comics appear unread and like-new. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,188. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #409-456 Bound Volume (Dell, 1952-53). This group of file copies features the usual Four Color lineup, meaning characters too numerous to mention! There are two major highlights in #422 (Donald Duck and the Gilded Man, with art by Carl Barks) and #456 (Uncle Scrooge Back to the Klondike). Other characters include Beany and Cecil, Rin Tin Tin, Tubby, and Woody Woodpecker. The comics have been trimmed and bound for insertion into these four hardcover volumes. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $939. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color Bound Volumes (Dell, 1954). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. This group is highlighted by #596, the de facto Turok #1. Also included here are #526, 532, 538, 540-543, 546-548,550-557, 561, 563, 565-578, 580, 582-584, 587-592, 594, 597, and 598. Characters include Bozo, Beetle Bailey, Mr. Magoo, Prince Valiant, Krazy Kat, Steve Canyon, and many more. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $675. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #613-660 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1955). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. Characters too numerous to mention are featured; the most valuable comics in the group are #631 and 639 (both Davy Crockett) and #656 (Turok). Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $700. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Four Color And Other Titles Bound Volumes (Dell, 1955-61). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The Four Color issues here are highlighted by #956 (Ricky Nelson) and #1166, 1208, and 1275 (all Rocky And His Friends); the other issues are #590, 616, 617, 890, 921, 950, 951, 953, 955, 957-959, 1157, 1158, 1185, 1186, 1194, 1214, 1241, 1242, and 1274. Also in these volumes: Dell Junior Treasury #2 and 3; Jace Pearson Of The Texas Rangers #9; King of the Royal Mounted #19; MGM's Spike and Tyke #4; Wyatt Earp #4 and 5; and Zane Grey's Stories of the West #27 and 28. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $600. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color Bound Volumes (Dell, 1956-57). Four bound volumes of comics from Dell's Four Color series make up this lot. The books include #733 (Buck Jones), #734 (Cheyenne, first issue), #735 (Crusader Rabbit, first issue), #736 (Pluto), #737 (Steve Canyon, Milton Caniff art), #738 (Westward Ho, the Wagons), #739 (Luke Short's Bounty Guns, Mort Drucker art), #740 (Chilly Willy, first issue), #741 (The Fastest Gun Alive), #742 (Buffalo Bill, Jr.), #743 (Daisy Duck's Diary), and #744 (Little Beaver), #745 (Francis the Talking Mule), #746 (Dotty Dripple and Taffy), #747 (Goofy), #748 (Frosty the Snowman), #749 (Secrets of Life), #750 (The Great Cat Family), #751 (Our Miss Brooks), #752 (Mandrake the Magician), #753 (Walt Scott's Little People), #754 (Smokey the Bear), #755 (The Littlest Snowman), and #756 (Santa Claus Funnies), #769 (Gunsmoke), #770 (Brave Eagle), #771 (Luke Short's Brand of Empire), #772 (Cheyenne), #773 (The Brave One), #774 (Hi and Lois), #775 (Sir Lancelot and Brian), #776 (Johnny Mack Brown), #777 (Scamp), #778 (The Little Rascals), #779 (Lee Hunter, Indian Fighter), and #780 (Captain Kangaroo), #781 (Fury, first issue), #782 (Duck Album), #783 (Elmer Fudd), #784 (Around the World in 80 Days), #785 (Circus Boy), #786 (Cinderella), #787 (Little Hiawatha), #788 (Prince Valiant), #789 (Silvertip Valley Thieves), #790 (The Wings of Eagles, John Wayne; Alex Toth art), #791 (The 77th Bengal Lancers), and #792 (Oswald the Rabbit). These are Western Publishing file copies bound and trimmed into hardback books for office reference use. These particular comics look unused and fresh. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $797. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color Bound Volumes (Dell, 1956). These volumes contain trimmed and bound file copies of issues #673-696 and 709-732. As usual, it's a different feature in every issue -- some of the notable ones include The Searchers, Gunsmoke, Song of the South, The Little Rascals, Spin and Marty, Prince Valiant, Dotty Dripple, and Zorro. What's quite remarkable is the condition of the comics -- if you're used to "bracing your nose" to open up a 50-year-old Dell, you'll be quite pleased at the nice condition, and especially the excellent page quality of these issues. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $800. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color Group Bound Volumes (Dell, 1956-57). For those comic book fans who enjoy variety, you can't go wrong with this set of four bound volumes featuring "one-shot" issues released as part of the Four Color series. Included in this group are Four Color issues #709-720 (Volume #60) and 733 through 768 (Volumes #62-64). There's plenty of Westerns (Buck Jones, Cheyenne, Buffalo Bill, Jr.); Walt Disney books -- both cartoon character (Pluto, Daisy Duck's Diary, Grandma Duck's Farm Friends) and comics based on Disney movies and television (Secrets of Life, Man in Space, Spin and Marty, the Hardy Boys); plus comics based on famous newspaper strips and animation favorites (Steve Canyon, Mandrake the Magician, Crusader Rabbit) and lots more. A number of comics can be considered "first issues" of titles, and are noted as such in Overstreet. All comics were Dell file copies that were trimmed and bound into handsome reference volumes for office use; most still appear like-new. The inside binding has begun to come loose in volume #63, otherwise the books are in sound condition with light wear. These scarce items have become very popular with collectors lately! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $900. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Four Color #793-840 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1957). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. As usual for Four Color, different characters appear in each issue; the most valuable issues in the group are #805 (Crusader Rabbit) and #826 (Spin and Marty and Annette). Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $725. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Four Color #841-900 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1957-58). Here's a big batch of later Four Colors, all Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books that were originally designed for office reference use. Five volumes in all, featuring a little something for all tastes: Westerns, movie and television adaptations, Walt Disney and other cartoon characters, and more. A number of the Western and adventure comics were drawn by Alex Toth. Highlights include #845 The Land Unknown (Toth art); #854 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (movie); #860 Wyatt Earp (Russ Manning art, first issue); #872 Captain Kangaroo; #878 Peanuts (Charles Schulz cover, first issue); #882 Zorro (Toth art, first Walt Disney issue); and #892 Maverick (James Garner photo cover, first issue). Very nice copies, with lots of original luster and gloss and supple paper quality. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $228. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #961-1020 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1958-59). For collectors of Dell Comics' massive Four Color series, this group of five bound volumes is for you! And what a collection between those covers - two years worth of various one-shots, including lots of TV Westerns (Maverick, Wagon Train, The Lawman, The Rifleman, and more). There's more television (Leave It To Beaver), funny animal (including a Grandma Duck's Farm Friends, with art by Carl Barks), newspaper strip adaptations (Peanuts), movies (The Shaggy Dog), and lots more. The issue numbers range from #961 to 1020. All comics were file copies that had been bound and trimmed; most retain their like-new appearance. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,500. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color Bound Volumes (Dell, 1958). Encompassing the issues #901-924 and 937-960, these four volumes contain trimmed and bound file copies. Characters too numerous to mention are featured; the most valuable comics in the group are #905 (featuring Annette Funicello) and #956 (featuring Ricky Nelson). Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $825. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #1021-1068 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1959-60). The usual eclectic array of characters populates this run of file copies, which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. The highlights of the group are #1028 (Rawhide #1) and #1043 (The Three Stooges #1), and the rest of the characters are as diverse as Steve Canyon, Quick Draw McGraw, Gyro Gearloose, and Zorro. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,004. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #1069-1116 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1960). This group of file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes features big names throughout. It's got work by top artists like Carl Barks, Alex Toth, Russ Manning, and John Buscema, and more top characters than we can mention here. Among the more notable issues are #1085 (The Time Machine), #1073 (Grandma Duck's Farm Friends), 1097 (Rawhide), 1100 (Annette's Life Story (i.e. Annette Funicello)), 1103 (Leave It To Beaver), 1109 (This Is Your Life Donald Duck), 1110 (Bonanza), and 1115 (Ricky Nelson). Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $984. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Four Color Reprints (UK): "Walt Disney Treasure Book" (Odhams Press) Condition: VG. This British publication reprints Four Color #30 (Bambi), #49 (Snow White), #178 (Donald Duck in "Christmas on Bear Mountain", the first appearance of Uncle Scrooge), and #194 (Mickey Mouse in "The World Under the Sea"), as well as a story entitled "Mickey Mouse and Pluto the Hero". Hardcover, 7 1/4 x 10 ". From the Random House Archives.
The Funnies #42-53 Bound Volume (Dell, 1940-41). The first appearance of Phantasmo, the first Dell superhero, is among the highlights of this Golden Age bound volume. These issues teem with collectable characters like John Carter Warlord of Mars, Sky Ranger, and Captain Easy, and while these file copies have of course been trimmed prior to binding, you'd be hard pressed to find nicer copies than these, which were obviously bound when brand new. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,500. From the Random House Archives.
Gene Autry Comics #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1946-48). These are file copies which were trimmed and bound into one hardcover volume. The page quality of the comics ranges from off-white to tan. There is handwriting on the front cover of the book noting the issue numbers. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $500. From the Random House Archives.
Gene Autry Comics #23-58 Bound Volume (Dell, 1949-51). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The first volume is very loose at the hinges, with the block of comics almost completely separated from the book's cover. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $700. From the Random House Archives.
Gene Autry Comics #59-94 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1952-54). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $450. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Gold Key Comics Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1966-67). Western Publishing's Gold Key line of comics was split into two divisions in the 1960s -- titles edited in New York, and titles edited in California. This set of five matching bound volumes comes from the New York office. Starting with Vol. 141, we have Daniel Boone #4-7; Doc Savage #1; Doctor Solar #16-18; Fantastic Voyage (Movie Comic, Wally Wood and Dan Adkins art); G-8 and his Battle Aces #1; Girl from U.N.C.L.E. #1; Honey West #1; and I Spy #1. Vol. 142 features Laredo #1; Little Lulu #179-182; Lone Ranger #4; Lone Ranger Golden West (80 pages); and Man From U.N.C.L.E. #4-9. Vol. 143 includes M.A.R.S. Patrol -- Total War #3 (Wally Wood art); Mighty Samson #5-8; Milton the Monster and Fearless Fly #1; and The Munsters #5-10. Vol. 144 contains The Phantom #16-17; Popeye #79-80; Secret Agent #1; Time Tunnel #1; Turok Son of Stone #49-54; and Turok Giant #1. Last but not least is Vol. 145, with Twilight Zone #14-18; Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea #4-6; and Wild, Wild West #1-2. All comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books used for office reference; some comics have been marked with notes pertaining to later reprints, whole many still look brand new. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $750. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Gold Key Humor Comics Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1966). 1966 was a good year to be a kid reading Gold Key comic books. If you were that kid, and even if you weren't, check out these four bound volumes chock full of great Gold Keys. This lot begins with Vol. 137, which contains Cave Kids #12-15 and The Flintstones #32 -37. Next is Vol. 138, which features the 80-page Flintstones Bigger and Boulder #2, Frankenstein Jr. #1, Huckleberry Hound #28, The Jetsons #19-22, Magilla Gorilla #8-9, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Evil Scientist #4. Up next is Vol. 139, featuring Secret Squirrel #1, Space Ghost #1, Top Cat #17-20, and Yogi Bear #23-26. Rounding things up is Vol. 140, with Beetle Bailey #52-53, Believe It or Not - Ghost Stories #2, Bonanza #18-22, and Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #13-16. These Western Publishing file copies were bound and trimmed into hardback books for office use; some have handwritten notes or reprint instructions taped to the pages. Most display remarkable gloss and freshness, and look like new. Approximate Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $475. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Cartoon Character Comics Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1966). For those in need of a laugh or two (or more), check out these two bound volumes filled with your favorite cartoon characters! Vol. 131 features Bugs Bunny #103-108; The Best of Bugs Bunny #1 (80 pages); and Daffy Duck #44-47. Vol. 132 includes Porky Pig #6-9; Beep Beep, the Road Runner #1-2; Tweety and Sylvester #3-4; Tom and Jerry #228-233; and Tom and Jerry the Mouse from T.R.A.P. #1 (80 pages). Many of the issues feature reprinted stories from the 1950s, which have been marked with information concerning the original source material. All comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback reference editions used at the Western offices. Many comics still look like new. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $146. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1966-67). Four big volumes of Silver Age Gold Key comics are offered in this lot, which includes a little something for all tastes. The first, Vol. 133, includes It's About Time #1, Laurel and Hardy #1, Little Monsters #4-7, Woody Woodpecker #89-94, and Woody Woodpecker Summer Fun #1. The next is Vol. 134, containing Flipper #1-2, Gomer Pyle USMC #1-2, Green Hornet #1, Lassie #66-67, and The Three Stooges #27-32. Next is Vol. 135, with Magnus, Robot Fighter #13-16, My Favorite Martian #7-9, and Space Family Robinson #15-19. Finally, we have Vol. 136, which includes Korak, Son of Tarzan #12-15 and Tarzan of the Apes #156-162. These Western Publishing file copies were bound and trimmed into hardback books and used as office reference; a number of comic covers are marked, or have info taped on concerning later reprinting, and notes are written in the margins of some books. Still, many comics exhibit remarkable freshness and glossy covers. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $550. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1969) Condition: Average VG. Here's another batch of four bound volumes from Gold Key's New York-edited titles, all from the year 1969. Vol. 178 includes Ripley's Believe it or Not #12-17; Bonanza #31-34; and Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #25-28. Vol. 180 features Judge Colt #1; Lancer #2-3; Land of the Giants #2-5; Little Lulu #191-194; and Lone Ranger #13-16. Vol. 181 has Man From U.N.C.L.E. #21-22; M.A.R.S. Patrol (Total War) #8-10; Mighty Samson #17-20; New Terrytoons #4-5; and Star Trek #4-6 (all with photo covers). Finally, Vol. 182 includes Turok Son of Stone #64-67; Twilight Zone #28-31; Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea #15; and The Wild, Wild West #5-7. The comics were all Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books and used as office reference; in the first volume, the Believe it or Not issues were heavily marked concerning later reprints, including taped notes on some covers. Most comics however retain their like-new appearance. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $275. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1969). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Included here are Captain Venture #2, Fantastic Voyage #1-2, Flintstones #50-55, Huckleberry Hound #36-39, Korak #27-32, Jetsons #29-32, Lassie #70, Magnus Robot Fighter #25-28, Space Family Robinson #32-36, Tarzan #182-189, and The Three Stooges #42-45. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $375. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1969). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Included here are Beep Beep The Road Runner #10-15, Bugs Bunny #121-126, Daffy Duck #56-60, Porky Pig (second series) #22-27, Tom and Jerry #243-248, Tweety and Sylvester #11-12, and Woody Woodpecker #104-108. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $150. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Gold Key Disney Comics Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1969-72). Three sturdy bound volumes, all containing Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse comics, are featured in this lot. Volume 18 contains Donald Duck #122-128 and Mickey Mouse #120-123. Volume 19 includes Donald Duck #129-134 and Mickey Mouse #124-127. Finally, Volume #12 has Donald Duck #141-147 and Mickey Mouse #134-140. While most of these stories were new at the time by artists like Tony Strobl, there are some reprints featuring art by Carl Barks and Al Taliaferro mixed in. These were Western Publishing file copies, bound and trimmed into books for office use; many comics still look new, while a number have hand-written notes or taped-in typed instructions concerning stories to be reprinted in later editions. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $208. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1970). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Most of the comics have pencil notations on the cover and/or the first page, but are otherwise in like-new condition. The comics included here are Beep Beep the Road Runner #16-21 (#19 includes the original poster); Bugs Bunny #127-132; Yosemite Sam #1; Daffy Duck #61-66; Porky Pig #28-33; Tweety and Sylvester #13-16; Tom and Jerry #249-254; and Woody Woodpecker #109-114. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $175. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1970). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics were obviously bound when new, and are in superb condition. The spines of the books have "N.Y. Titles" embossed on them; the comics inside are as follows: Movie Comic: Beneath the Planet of the Apes (including poster); Movie Comic: Goodbye Mr. Chips; Ripley's Belive it or Not #18-23; Bonanza #35-37; Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #29-32; Dark Shadows #4-7; Family Affair #1-4 (#1 includes the original poster); The Governor and J.J. #1-3; Gunsmoke #6; Judge Colt #2-4; Star Trek #7-9; Turok #68-71; Twilight Zone #32-35; UFO Flying Saucers #2; and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea #16. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $375. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1972). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics were obviously bound when new; their condition is superb. Most issues have handwritten notations on the first page in pencil or pen. The comics included here are Boris Karloff #39-45; Brothers of the Spear #1-4; Dagar #1-2; Dark Shadows #12-18; Grimm's Ghost Stories #1-7; Jungle Twins #1-4; Magnus Robot Fighter #30-40; and Ripley's Believe It Or Not #31-38. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $275. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1972). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics were obviously bound when new; their condition is superb. The comics included here are Bullwinkle #3-6; Lancelot Link #4-8; Marge's Little Lulu #203-206; Little Lulu #207-209; Lone Ranger #17; Mod Wheels #6 and 7; New Terrytoons #15-19; O. G. Whiz #6; Raggedy Ann and Andy #3 and 4; Smokey Bear #9-13; Star Trek #14-17; Turok #76-82; Twilight Zone #42-47; and UFO Flying Saucers #3. The cover of Mod Wheels #6 has tape repair. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $325. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1972). These are Gold Key file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Beep Beep The Road Runner #28-34, Daffy Duck #73-80, Lidsville #1-2, Little Stooges #1-3, Pink Panther #5-10, H.R. Pufnstuf #6-8 (the Gold Key rather than the Whitman versions), The Three Stooges #54-55, Tweety and Sylvester #22-28, and Yosemite Sam #6-12. Many have information on whether the comic contained reprinted stories, handwritten on the book cover, comic cover, or first page of the comic. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $275. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1972). Two volumes of Hanna-Barbera titles, plus one featuring Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig make up this lot. Hanna-Barbera Book One features Funky Phantom #1-5, Hair Bear Bunch #1-5, and Roman Holidays #1. Book Two has Harlem Globetrotters #1-4, Scooby Doo... Where Are You! #11-16, and Wacky Races #7. Finally, in a Warners book numbered Volume 208, we have Bugs Bunny #140-147 and Porky Pig #40-46. All three volumes contain Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books designed for office reference use. All three have bright green covers, making this a cool set of 1972 comics, most of which have retained their like-new appearance. Approximate Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $300. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1972-73). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into five hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Aristokittens #2, Beagle Boys #13-19, Chip 'n' Dale #14-25, Daisy and Donald #1-4, Huey, Dewey and Louie #12-24, Moby Duck #12, O'Malley and the Alley Cats #3-9, Scamp #7-15, and Super Goof #20-28. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $350. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Cartoon Character Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1973-74). Comics featuring Warner Brothers, Hanna Barbera, Terrytoons, and MGM characters are represented in these five bound volumes. Volume 235 includes New Terrytoons #20-24 and Tom and Jerry #270-279; Volume 236 has Addams Family #1-3, Hanna Barbera Fun-In #11-15, and Funky Phantom #10-13. Volume 237 includes Harlem Globetrotters #9-12, and Scooby Doo... Mystery Comics #24-30; Volume 238 contains Beep Beep the Roadrunner #42-48 and Bugs Bunny #155-161. Volume 239 consists of Daffy Duck #87-92 and Porky Pig #53-58. All comics were file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardcover books for office use. Most comics retain their like-new appearance. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $525. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Digest Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1973). These six volumes all contain Gold Key file copies which were trimmed and bound in like-new condition. The comics included in the volumes are Walt Disney Comics Digest #40-45 and Mystery Comics Digest #10-15. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $75. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1973). The comics in these bound volumes are file copies that were trimmed and bound; most have a like-new appearance. This group includes five volumes in all, with the following comics bound inside: Ripley's Believe It Or Not! #39-45; Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #46-52; Adam-12 #1 and 2; Dark Shadows #19-24; Grimm's Ghost Stories #8-14; Mighty Samson #22 and 23; Mod Wheels #8-11; Star Trek #18-22; Turok, Son of Stone # 83-88; Twilight Zone #48-54; Bullwinkle #7-10; Little Lulu #210-216; Raggedy Ann #5 and 6; and hey, hey, hey, even Fat Albert #1. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $475. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Bronze Age Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1973). These are Gold Key file copies which were trimmed and bound into five volumes. The comics were obviously in Near Mint condition when bound and still in superb condition today. The comics included here are Baby Snoots #12-15, Brothers of the Spear #5-8, Jungle Twins #5-8, The Wacky Adventures of Cracky #3-6, Little Monsters #21-24, Wacky Witch #10-13, Woodsy Owl #1-2, Dagar #3-6, The Occult Files of Doctor Spektor #1-6, Space Family Robinson #37-38, Lidsville #3-5, Little Stooges #4-7, Pink Panther #11-17, Walter Lantz Andy Panda #1-3, and Woody Woodpecker #128-134. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $250. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Walt Disney Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1974-75). Here's an opportunity to stock up on some delightful Disney comics from the mid-70s, all housed within five attractive powder-blue hardcovers! We are of course referring to Western Publishing's office reference bound volume editions, all of which feature like-new file copies of each respective comic that were slighty trimmed in the binding process. Titles included areAristokittens #3-6; Beagle Boys #20-23; Chip 'n' Dale #26-31; Daisy and Donald #5-8; Huey, Dewey & Louie, Junior Woodchucks #25-30 (issue #25 features one of the last stories written by Carl Barks); Moby Duck #13-16; Scamp #16-21; Super Goof #29-33; Walt Disney Showcase #21-27; Uncle Scrooge #111-117 (all with great Carl Barks reprints); and Adventures of Robin Hood #1-7. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $225. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1974). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. The bindings of these four books are so tight that they were evidently never opened after being bound. The condition and page quality of the comics inside is top-notch. The comics included here are Boris Karloff #53-59,Dark Shadows #25-30, Grimm's Ghost Stories #15-21, Lone Ranger #18-20, Mighty Samson #24-27, Mod Wheels #12-15, Star Trek #23-28, Turok #89-94, Twilight Zone #55-61, and UFO Flying Saucers #4 and 5. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $300. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1974). These are Western Publishing file copies which were trimmed and bound into five volumes. The comics were in Near Mint condition when bound, and they look superb. Included here are Tweety and Silvester #36-42, Yosemite Sam #20-26, Walter Lantz Andy Panda #4-7; Woody Woodpecker #135-141; The Inspector #1-3; Pink Panther #18-24; Baby Snoots #16-19; The Wacky Adventures of Cracky #7-10; Little Monsters #25-28; Wacky Witch #14-17; Woodsy Owl #3-6; and Magnus Robot Fighter #35-38. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $225. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1974). The comics in these bound volumes are file copies that were trimmed and bound; most have a like-new appearance. Five volumes are included here, containing the following comics: Adam-12 #3-6; Ripley's Believe It Or Not #46-52; Tom and Jerry #280-291; Underdog #1; Fat Albert #2-5; Little Lulu #217-223; New Terrytoons #25-30; Dagar the Invincible #7-10; Doctor Spektor #7-12; Brothers of the Spear #9-12; Jungle Twins #9-12; and Space Family Robinson #39-42. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $450. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1976). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Boris Karloff #67-73, Dagar #15-18, Magnus, Robot Fighter #43-46, Occult Files of Doctor Spektor #19-24, Ripley's Believe It Or Not #61-68, Space Family Robinson #47-50, and Tragg #5-8. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $125. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1976). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Grimm's Ghost Stories #29-35, Little Lulu #231-236, New Terrytoons #37-42, Star Trek #36-43, Turok #102-107, and Twilight Zone #69-75. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $180. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1976). If these comics hadn't been bound and trimmed into hardback volumes, they would grade out pretty darn high! The colors of the covers alone will knock you out! These three matching volumes represent some of Gold Key's output during the bicentennial year 1976. Vol. 276 features Warner Brothers titles, including Tweety and Sylvester #55-66 and Yosemite Sam #35-42. Vol. 272 features Walter Lantz titles: Andy Panda #12-17, and Woody Woodpecker #149-155. Vol. 278 is a mixed bag that includes Little Monsters #33-38, plus the first four issues of Gold Key Spotlight -- #1 (Tom, Dick and Harriet); #2 (Cracky); #3 (Wacky Witch) and #4 (Tom, Dick and Harriet). All comics were Western Publishing file copies; while some books have handwritten notes pertaining to later reprints; most are like new. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $150. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Walt Disney Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1976-77). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Daisy and Donald #15-28, Huey, Dewey and Louie #37-48, Super Goof #42-45, Walt Disney Showcase #38-42, and Winnie The Pooh #1-5. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $150. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Disney Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1976-78). This lot consists of three bound volumes of various Walt Disney comic books. The first, Volume 44 from 1976, includes Scamp #28-33, Walt Disney Showcase #34-37, and Super Goof #38-41. The second is listed as Volume 51, from 1977; it includes Moby Duck 26-30 and Scamp #34-39. Finally, there's Volume 58 from 1978; it features Scamp #40-45 and Super Goof 46-51. These comics, all Western Publishing file copies, were bound and trimmed into hardback books for office reference use; many covers still show exceptional gloss. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $86. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Disney Comics Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1976-78) Condition: Average VG+. These three bound volumes with brightly colored covers each contain issues of Beagle Boys and Chip 'n' Dale. Vol. 40 has Beagle Boys #28-33 and Chip 'n' Dale #38-44. Vol. 46 has Beagle Boys #34-40 and Chip 'n' Dale #45-50. Vol. 56 includes Beagle Boys #41-47 and Chip 'n' Dale #51-56. That's a whole bunch of Disney comics! All comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback book editions designed for office reference use. Most comics appear newsstand fresh. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $101. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1977). Here are some great-looking Gold Key file copies, which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes for your reading pleasure. The titles included here are Walter Lantz Andy Panda #18-23, Gold Key Spotlight #5-11, The Inspector #14-19, Little Monsters #39-44, Pink Panther #41-49, Space Family Robinson #51-54, and Woody Woodpecker #156-163. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $150. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1977). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Included here are Bullwinkle #16-19, Fat Albert #18-23, Looney Tunes #13-18, Porky Pig #74-79, Tweety and Sylvester #67-78, and Yosemite Sam #43-50. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $125. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1977). These are Gold Key file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Included here are Beep Beep The Road Runner #63-69, Bugs Bunny #182-193, Daffy Duck #107-113, and Tom and Jerry #292-303. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $110. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1977). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Boris Karloff #74-80, Grimm's Ghost Stories #36-42, New Terrytoons #43-48, Ripley's Believe It Or Not #69-76, Star Trek #44-50, Turok #108-113, Twilight Zone #76-82, and Underdog #12-17. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $225. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1978). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Pink Panther #50-61, Tom and Jerry #304-315, and Woody Woodpecker #164-175. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $100. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1978). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Boris Karloff #81-89, Grimm's Ghost Stories #43-48, Ripley's Believe It Or Not #77-86, and Star Trek #51-61. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $170. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1978-79). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Chip 'N' Dale #57-64, Daisy and Donald #29-41, Huey, Dewey, and Louie #49-54, Walt Disney Showcase #43-48, and Winnie The Pooh #6-11. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $110. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1978). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. The bindings of the books are tight, it's a good bet that they've never been opened since the day they were bound. Included here are Beetle Bailey #120-125, Fat Albert #24-29, Krofft Super Show #1-6, Little Lulu #244-250, New Terrytoons #49-54, O. G. Whiz #7-11, Popeye #139-143, Underdog #18-23, and Yosemite Sam #51-58. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $190. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1979). These bound volumes containing trimmed and bound file copies not only feature the usual Gold Key standbys, but also "Happy Days" and the TV version of Buck Rogers. Fonz, Ralph Malph, and Pottsie fanatics take note (Twiki fans too)! Included here are Beetle Bailey #126-131, Boris Karloff #90-97, Buck Rogers #2-6, Bullwinkle and Rocky #20-25, Flash Gordon #22-27, Grimm's Ghost Stories #49-54, and Happy Days #1-6. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $125. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1979). These issues may not be too tough to find, but in near-perfect condition? Aye, there's the rub. These Gold Key file copies were obviously brand new when they were trimmed and bound into these three hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Battle of the Planets #1-5, Porky Pig #87-93, Ripley's Believe It Or Not #87-94, Tweety and Sylvester #91-102, and Yosemite Sam #59-65. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $90. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volume (Gold Key, 1979). It's evident that these hardcover volumes containing trimmed and bound Western Publishing file copies have scarcely been opened since the day they were bound. The comics included here are Little Lulu #251-257, Adventures of Mighty Mouse #166-172, Popeye #144-155, Turok #120-125, Twilight Zone #90-91, and UFO & Outer Space #20-25. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $125. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1979). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics were obviously bound when new and are in superb condition. The comics included are Pink Panther #62-73, Tom and Jerry #316-327, and Woody Woodpecker #176-187. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $75. From the Random House Archives.
Gold Key Disney Comics Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1979). These three bound volumes all feature assorted Disney titles published during 1979. Vol. 60 features Beagle Boys versus Uncle Scrooge #1-12. Vol. 65 includes Huey Dewey and Louie Junior Woodchucks #55-61 (with reprinted work by Carl Barks) and Walt Disney Showcase #49-54. Vol. 66 has Super Goof #52-57 and Winnie-the-Pooh #12-17. All comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books to be used for office reference. These particular bound volumes look unused, with most comics appearing brand new. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $126. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Hanna Barbera and Warners Comics Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1973). Five big volumes filled with Gold Key comics make up this lot. Included is Volume #220, with Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan #1-4, Funky Phantom #6-9, and Hair Bear Bunch #6-9; Volume 221, with Harlem Globetrotters #5-8, Roman Holidays #2-4, and Scooby Doo... Mystery Comics #17-23. Volume 222 features Beep Beep the Roadrunner 35-41 and Bugs Bunny #148-154; Volume 223 features Daffy Duck #81-86, and Porky Pig #47-52; Volume 224 includes Tweety and Sylvester, issues #29-35, and Yosemite Sam #13-19. All comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into these very handsome hardcover books designed for office reference use. Most comics retain their like-new appearance. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $325. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Henry #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1948-50). Carl Anderson's follicly challenged youngster stars in these file copies which have been trimmed and bound into one hardcover volume. The page quality of the comics ranges from off-white to light tan. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $125. From the Random House Archives.
Henry #1-36 Bound Volume Group (Dell, 1948-54). Comics written and drawn for the "little folk" were never quite like Henry, who made something of a departure from his better-known newspaper strip. For one thing, Henry, silent in the strips, spoke... often! In fact, the lad couldn't keep quiet! The Henry comic book stories were produced by the same man who took over the strip from the late Carl Anderson, John Liney. Liney stuck to the tried and true formula for the strip version, but he cut loose on this comic book adaptation, resulting in a funny, enjoyable family comic. These three volumes collect file copies of the first 36 issues, which were bound and trimmed into hardback books for Western Publish office use. Since the Henry comics were never reprinted, the volumes have remained in very nice condition, with outstanding cover gloss and paper quality. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $288. From the Random House Archives.
Heroic Comics #13-36 Bound Volumes (Eastern Color, 1942-46). Here's something unusual to turn up in the Random House collection of Western Publishing bound volumes. These two volumes of Heroic Comics were published by the Eastern Color Press; They may have been kept to check the competition! At any rate, here's some great World War II-era comics that feature a mixed bag of contents, including oddball superheroes (Hydroman, Rainbow Boy, Man o' Metal, Music Master); strip reprints ("Reg'lar Fellers", "Flyin' Jenny"); and stories about America's soldiers and men of war. Later issues in this group feature art by a young Alexander Toth. All comics were file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books for office reference use; many still retain their like-new appearance. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $888. From the Random House Archives.
Howdy Doody Bound Volume (Dell, 1950-56). This volume contains trimmed and bound file copies of #1-24 and #26-37. Since the title only ran for 38 issues, this group is just two comics short of the full run. The comics themselves are in near-new condition, including #1, which is considered the first-ever TV comic. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,225. From the Random House Archives.
Howdy Doody Bound Volumes (Dell, 1950-57). This series went down in comic history as the first TV tie-in title, and these three bound volumes contain all but two issues of the series' 38-issue run, including the first issue, which is called "scarce" by Overstreet. In all, #1-24 and 26-37 are here. These file copies were bound when new, so despite having been trimmed prior to binding, they're in much better shape than any you're likely to find "in the wild." The binding of one of the books is torn at the hinges. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,214. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
I Love Lucy #3-26 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1954-60). Lucille Ball and her husband Desi Arnaz were shrewd business partners throughout the 1950s. Not only did they have one of the most popular television programs in "I Love Lucy"; they also owned a big share of the production, including marketing. Among the many successful spin-offs was this series of comic books produced by Dell. This set of two bound volumes presents issues #3 through 26 (the first two issues were printed as part of the Four Color series). Each cover is a full-color portrait of Lucy (occasionally with Desi), with more photos from the TV series to be found in the inside front covers. For Lucy collectors, these comics are pure gold! The comics were all file copies that were trimmed and bound for use as office reference material; most books retain their like-new appearance. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $640. From the Random House Archives.
I Love Lucy #3-26 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1954-59). Photo covers of Lucille Ball grace every comic in this run of file copies, which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. These comics were obviously bound when new -- except for a wee bit of edge tanning in spots, the condition and page quality are superb. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $640. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Jingle Jangle Comics #1-12 Bound Volume (Eastern Color, 1943-44). These comics were trimmed and bound into one hardcover volume -- they're an Eastern Color publication, but were in the reference library of Western Publishing. The page quality of the comics ranges from off-white to light tan. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $475. From the Random House Archives.
Jingle Jangle Comics #1-24 Bound Volumes (Eastern Color, 1942-46). Tucked away among the many bound volumes found in the files of Western Publishing were these two delightful volumes of Jingle Jangle Comics, originally published by Eastern Color. This otherwise ordinary comic book designed for younger children happen to contain some of the wackiest stories written and drawn during the 1940s -- "Jingle Jangle Tales" and "The Pie-Faced Prince of Pretzleburg", both creations by the one and only George Carlson. Readers of the landmark book on comics, All in Color For a Dime will recall the last chapter in the book, written by none other than Harlan Ellison, titled "Comics of the Absurd", in which the legendary "hard-boiled" writer revealed his soft side in his love of Carlson's work. In fact, The Comics Journal recently ran a color section reprinting some of Carlson's crazy comics, the first extensive reprinting ever of this forgotten master's work. Here, in these two magical volumes, you get the real thing -- in all but a few issues, Carlson contributes two zany stories. These two volumes contain file copies of comics that were bound and trimmed into hardback books designed for office use. Many of the comics still look new, with glossy colors and clean pages. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $714. From the Random House Archives.
Large Feature Comic Bound Volumes (Dell, 1941-43). These large-format comics are "seldom found in fine to mint condition" according to Overstreet. While these file copies have of course been trimmed for insertion into these bound volumes, they're still among the nicest-looking copies of the issues you're likely to find. Included in these two hardcover volumes are #21-30 from Series I and #11-13 from Series II. Notable issues include Popeye (#24), Terry and the Pirates (#27) and 1001 Hours of Fun (#13, a Gerber "7") Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $700. From the Random House Archives.
Large Feature Comic Series II #1-10 Bound Volume (Dell, 1942-43). This oversized bound volume contains comics rarely found in high grade, due to the large size of the comic (8 1/2" x 11 3/8") and the thin cover stock used. While the comics in this bound volume cannot be truly considered high grade due to the fact that they were trimmed and bound into book form, the covers of these Western Publishing file copies still retain most of their original gloss and luster, with no markings or major wear. This volume collects most of the second series of Large Feature Comics, all with black and white interiors: #1 (Peter Rabbit by Harrison Cady), #2 (Winnie Winkle), #3 (Dick Tracy), #4 (Tiny Tim), #5 (Toots and Casper), #6 (Terry and the Pirates, Milton Caniff art), #7 (Pluto Saves the Ship by Carl Barks, Jack Hannah, and Nick George; this was Barks' first comic book work), #8 (Bugs Bunny), #9 (Bringing Up Father), and #10 (Popeye). Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,196. From the Random House Archives.
Lassie #1-48 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1950-60). Here's a solid ten years' worth of America's favorite collie! These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. Of special note are issues #20-22, which have Matt Baker art, as well as the first appearance of Timmy in #39. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $475. From the Random House Archives.
The Lone Ranger #31-60 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1951-53). This legendary Western hero is one of the original Mystery Men, masking his true identity in his war against the lawless. These three bound volumes are filled with Western Publishing file copies of this well-done comic; the issues have been grouped, bound, and trimmed into hardback books designed for office reference use. These particular comics look exceptionally nice; some covers have been stamped "Office Copy", otherwise they appear sharp and clean with only a moderate amount of natural aging. An oddity in this set is that some of the issues appear twice; the first volume (marked Vol. III) contains issues #31-42, which is overlapped by Vol. 4, containing #37-48. The final book in this set, Vol. 5, features issues #49-60. The Lone Ranger comic is a forgotten classic, with beautiful painted covers and masterful interiors drawn by Tom Gill; it's certainly worthy of a revival. See what we mean with this set! Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $686. From the Random House Archives.
The Lone Ranger #43-66 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1952-53). These Lone Ranger comics are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $400. From the Random House Archives.
The Lone Ranger #67-90 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1954-55). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $500. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Lone Ranger and Related Titles Group (Dell, 1957-68) Condition: Average VF. This group includes The Lone Ranger and Tonto Souvenir Photo Album (12 pages, with photos from the TV show); Comic Album #3 and #6 (96-page softcover U.K. black-and-white reprints); and The Lone Ranger Annual #12 and #13 (U.K. hardcover annuals). Not listed in Overstreet.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
The Lone Ranger's Companion Tonto and Famous Horse Hi-Yo Silver Bound Volumes (Dell, 1951-59). Three volumes featuring The Lone Ranger's Companion Tonto and one volume of The Lone Ranger's Famous Horse Hi-Yo Silver make up this group. The Tonto issues include #2-33; the Silver volume includes #18-29. The art in these books is incredible, especially the richly painted covers for each issue. All the comic books in these sets were Dell file copies that were bound and trimmed into reference books for office use. Many of the books have retained their like-new quality. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $400. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Looney Tunes and Related Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1978). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Looney Tunes #19-24, Beep Beep the Road Runner #70-76, Bugs Bunny #194-205, Daffy Duck #114-120, Porky Pig #80-86, and Tweety and Sylvester #79-90. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $110. From the Random House Archives.
Looney Tunes and Related Titles Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1979). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics included here are Looney Tunes #25-30, Beep Beep The Road Runner #77-88, Bugs Bunny #206-217, and Daffy Duck #121-127. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $75. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1941-42). This group of comics is highlighted by Issue #1, one of the 100 most valuable Golden Age comics according to Overstreet, with the first comic book appearances of Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Elmer Fudd! And the other issues offer more of these characters plus plenty of Walt Kelly art. These twelve comics are file copies that were trimmed and bound into one hardcover volume. The comics were obviously in Near Mint condition when bound and remain very attractive today. The page quality averages light tan. Note that the front cover of #1 has a half-inch tear. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $3,700. From the Random House archives.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #13-36 Bound Volume (Dell, 1942-44). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. Issues #15 and 20-25 have Walt Kelly art. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,500. From the Random House Archives.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #37-84 Bound Volume Group (Dell, 1944-48). Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, and the entire Warner Brothers crew are all on board in this group of four bound volumes. All comics were from the Western Publishing files, bound and trimmed into hardback books designed for office reference use. Other than some light wear, these volumes look very nice, with most covers still glossy and page quality still fresh and supple. The art is surprisingly good; the early Bugs Bunny covers look especially nice. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,152. From the Random House Archives.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #49-96 Group Bound Volumes (Dell, 1945-49). Here's a set of four bound volumes that any fan of "funny animal" comics would treasure -- a complete set of Looney Tunes and Merry Melodies Comics from 1945 through 1949! That's twelve issues per book, 48 issues in all (#49-96), filled to the brim with vintage comics featuring Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Mary Jane and Sniffles, Elmer Fudd, Tweety Bird, and more. All the comics were file copies that were bound and trimmed into books for the use of Western Publishing's office. These bound volumes are incredible rare today, and increasingly popular among collectors. Add these historic volumes to your collection by placing a healthy bid -- like carrots, these comics are good for you! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,000. From the Random House Archives.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #97-132 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1949-52). These are file copies which were trimmed and bound into three handsome hardcover volumes when the comics were in like-new condition. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $425. From the Random House Archives.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #85-168 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1949-55). Get your laughs by the pound in this massive collection of Looney Tunes comics, all housed within six bound volumes. These are of course Western Publishing file copies, all bound and trimmed into hardcover books designed for office reference use. Many of these comics still look brand new. Discover some of the "hidden treasures" in this series, like the "Mary Jane and Sniffles" stories, as well as the usual funfest you'll find with Bugs, Daffy, Porky and crew. And with many of these issues 52 pages long, there's lots to read! Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,076. From the Random House Archives.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #133-180 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1952-56). "What's up, Doc?" goes the timeless classic question asked by that Waskally Wabbit himself, Bugs Bunny. In this case, what's up is a rare chance to own some of the most sought-after comics collectibles today, Bound Volumes. This lot contains four books, each one prepared for use in the Western Publishing offices as reference material. In fact, in a number of places within the volumes are hand-written notes concerning reprinting various stories in later publications. While each bound volume was produced in quantities of ten or so, these are the copies actually used by the publishers! All comics were file copies that were bound and trimmed; most have retained their like-new appearances. Grab yourself a cold glass of carrot juice, settle down, and enjoy some great comics -- all you need is that winning bid! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $425. From the Random House Archives.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #181-228 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1956-60). More mirthful madness collected together as four bound volumes of vintage Looney Tunes and Merry Melodies Comics. Bugs Bunny and company never looked so good as they do in these books, which were originally used by the publisher for office reference. All the comics were file copies that were bound and trimmed for each volume; most of the comics still look like new. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $400. From the Random House Archives.
March of Comics Bound Volumes (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1952-59). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Note that not all of the issues in the number range embossed onto the spines are actually included. The actual contents are as follows: #79-83, 93-100, 103-104, 109-112, 115-118, 128-135, 137, 139-146, 184-195, and 197-198. Most of the comics have notations in pencil on the first page. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $725. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
March of Comics Bound Volumes (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1960-68). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into seven hardcover volumes. The issue numbers are as follows: #199-210 (note that no #211 was published according to Overstreet), 212-227, 243-284, and 299-326. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,100. From the Random House Archives.
Marge's Little Lulu #115-138 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1958-59). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. The comics were obviously bound when new, and they're in superb condition. Some have a single number written in pencil on the first page of the comic. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $300. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Marge's Little Lulu #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1948-49). Here's a bound volume that's going to be hard to top -- it contains the first twelve issues of Little Lulu! This feature began as a series of one-panel gag strips by Marjorie Buell, published in the Saturday Evening Post. As a comic book series written and drawn by John Stanley and Irving Tripp, these timeless tales have thrilled fans for generations, and are continuing to be popular in a new series of reprinted stories currently published by Dark Horse. These are the originals, starring that loveable moppet Lulu and her friends Tubby, Alvin, and Annie. For the kid inside us all, there's always Little Lulu. These comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books, to be used by the Western staff as office reference. Unlike many of the bound volumes found in the Random House collection, this particular book has not been marked with notes or stamped "office copy", leaving the comics clean and fresh. For the Lulu fan, this is the one to have above all others. Let the bidding begin! Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $644. From the Random House Archives.
Marge's Little Lulu #31-66 Bound Volume Group (Dell, 1951-53). Who doesn't love Little Lulu? Everyone's favorite little girl in curls stars in this beautiful set of three bound volumes, all filled with Western Publishing file copies that have been bound and trimmed into handsome hardback books, which were originally used as reference by the Western offices. Most comics have "Office Copy" stamped on the cover. These are some of the best years for Lulu, classic tales featuring Tubby and his gang, pesky Alvin, snobbish Gloria and Wilbur, and faithful friend Annie. Great stuff, indeed, for kids aged from 9 to 99. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $862. From the Random House Archives.
Marge's Little Lulu #67-90 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1954-55). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. The condition of these copies is superb. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $425. From the Random House Archives.
Marge's Tubby #5-40 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1953-60). Little Lulu's portly pal Tubby was the star of his own comic book series that ran for many years and a total of 49 issues. This set of three bound volumes features the majority of those fondly remembered comics, many which were written by John Stanley and drawn by Lloyd White. Volume #1 begins with issue #5, the first regularly numbered issue (the first four were issued as part of Dell's Four Color one-shot series), and ends with #16; volume two features #17-28, and volume three consists of issues #29 through 40. Only nine more issues were printed before the series was cancelled in 1961. All the comics were Dell file copies that were trimmed and bound into these office reference editions; most books retain their like-new appearance. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $450. From the Random House Archives.
Mickey Mouse #28-51 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1953-57). This two-volume set of bound Mickey Mouse comics begins with the first regularly numbered issue (all previous issues were released as part of the Four Color series), #28, and runs a full five years worth of wonderful Walt Disney comics. No cartoon character is history has been as popular as Mickey! Here's a fantastic chance to own two of the Western Publishing Bound Volumes, featuring file copies of each issue of Mickey Mouse to provide a reference copy for office use. Each like-new comic was bound and slightly trimmed to produce these very attractive bound volumes. Collectors have been scrambling to obtain these scarce items on the rare occasions when they would enter the market; these copies are from the last batch to leave Western's offices. Get 'em now with the right bid! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $200. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Mickey Mouse Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1976-79). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. The comics included here are #162-204 (#204 is the Gold Key rather than the Whitman version), as well as Moby Duck #22-25. The bindings of these books are quite tight, indicating that they were probably never opened or used after being bound. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $140. From the Random House Archives.
Magazines
Mickey Mouse Club Magazine and Walt Disney's Magazine V1#1-V4#6 Bound Volumes (Western Publishing, 1956-58). Remember the old "Mickey Mouse Club" on television in the mid-1950s? If you do (and even if you're too young to remember, but are a Disney fan), then this set of four bound volumes is right up your alley -- it's the full run of the series. Each book contains a year's worth of quarterly (changed to bi-monthly after the first four issues) Disney magazines. Around the middle of the second year, the name was changed from Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse Club Magazine to simply Walt Disney's Magazine, with a broader range of subject matter. This was primarily a subscription-only magazine, and not often seen. But if you are looking for something with lots of nice color photos of Annette Funicello (among other subjects), this is the place! All the magazines were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books for office use. Most issues have retained their like-new quality. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $264. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
New Funnies #66-101 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1942-45). The early issues of New Funnies (the series continued from Dell's first comic book, The Funnies, which ended with #64) were among the most beautifully drawn comic books of their time. A host of talented artists contributed to this wonderful title, including Jim Pabian, Frank Thomas, Justin Gruelle, Otto Messmer (whose Felix the Cat newspaper strips were reprinted here), and more. Even Carl Barks added his distinctive touch to one of the "Andy Panda in the world of real people" stories (issue #76). This is the best-remembered feature in the book; collectors "in the know" have been searching these issues out for many years. The series ran through issue #78; after that, Andy's adventures were restricted to the usual "talking animal" world. Also of note in this set are the never-to-be-reprinted "Li'l Eight Ball" stories; the very wacky early Woody Woodpecker, appearing in "Oswald the Rabbit" stories; and in a few select issues, "the Brownies," illustrated by Walt Kelly. All these comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books designed for office reference use. These three volumes were well thumbed-through (the binding on the first volume is beginning to split), but the overall look of the comics is still very nice, with many copies retaining a like-new appearance. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,346. From the Random House Archives.
New Funnies #78-113 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1943-46). Woody Woodpecker, Andy Panda, and the Brownies (with Walt Kelly art) are among the characters featured in this Golden Age run. These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $724. From the Random House Archives.
New Funnies #66-89 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1942-44). These file copies, which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes, feature Andy Panda, Raggedy Ann, and Felix the Cat, as well as the Brownies, who were drawn by Walt Kelly in many of the issues. Also of note is #76, which has Carl Barks art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,116. From the Random House Archives.
New Funnies #90-137 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1944-48). These four bound volumes star Andy Panda, Woody Woodpecker, and other Walter Lantz cartoon characters. Also included through issue #126 is the (now) politically incorrect character Li'l Eight Ball; there's also Raggedy Ann and Andy stories in most issues. These were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed in hardback books designed for office reference use. Many of the comics still exhibit like-new glossy covers and supple paper quality. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $690. From the Random House Archives.
New Funnies #102-173 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1945-51). The file copies of #102-173 were trimmed and bound into these six volumes for the Western Publishing library. The comics were obviously in like-new condition when bound and still in outstanding condition today considering their age. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $500. From the Random House Archives.
New Funnies #138-185 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1948-52). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. Featured characters include Woody Woodpecker and Andy Panda. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $625. From the Random House Archives.
New Funnies Bound Volumes (Dell, 1951-59). Here's the Walter Lance gang of animated stars -- Woody Woodpecker, Chilly Willy, Andy Panda, Oswald the Rabbit, and all their pals, in a huge package of comics that span the 1950s. A total of seven bound volumes make up this group lot; each volume represents a year's worth of this fondly remembered comic book. Included is Volume 10 (issues #174-185), Volume 11 (#186-197), Volume 12 (#198-209), Volume 13 (#210-221), Volume 15 (#234-245), Volume 16 (#246-257), and Volume 17 (#258-269). Each comic was a Dell file copy; together they were bound and trimmed to produce hardcover editions for office use. Many books retain their like-new appearence, although some have "office copy" stamped on the covers. Bound volumes like these are not only entertaining to read, but are quite historic, as the Western Publishing editors used them to pick stories to reprint. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $725. From the Random House Archives.
Our Gang #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1942-44). It's no wonder these issues are sought after by collectors -- not only are Froggy, Buckwheat, Spanky, and the rest of Our Gang present, but the funny animal features in most issues have art by two greats, Carl Barks and Walt Kelly. These file copies appear to have been bound when new; their condition is outstanding. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,000. From the Random House Archives.
Our Gang #13-60 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1944-49). One of the "forgotten treasures" of children's comics published in the 1940s was a series of stories based on the long-running MGM short subject, "Our Gang" (also known to many as the "Little Rascals"). The comic series kicked off not long before the films ended; however the comics carried on much as the films did, allowing characters to grow up, leave, and be replaced with younger stars. The Our Gang stories were unusual for the time in that most stories were continued over two or three issues. These were well-written adventure tales, beautifully illustrated by Walt Kelly in a more realistic style than most fans are accustomed to seeing. These four bound volumes, prepared as office reference material, offer the bulk of the run, beginning with issue #13, and ending with issue #60 (which was retitled Tom and Jerry, as the Gang's adventures were gradually shifted out in favor of MGM's popular cat and mouse team). The comics were bound new; and trimmed for binding. Two volumes have minor problems with the bindings, and most books display tanned pages, but overall still retain a fresh look. As an added bonus, a number of issues also feature "Barney Bear and Benny Burro" stories by Carl Barks, working in a rare non-Disney setting. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,000. From the Random House Archives.
Popeye #1-36 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1948-56). Let's hear it for the greatest spinach-eater of all time, that original superhero, that one-eyed sea-faring man, Popeye. Within these three bound volumes are the first 36 Dell issues of Popeye, drawn by Bud Sagendorf. Fun stuff, indeed! One can picture a young Robert Crumb poring over these issues; many of Crumb's characters would be right at home in Popeye's world. The comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books for office reference use. Many of the comics have retained their like-new appearance. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $788. From the Random House Archives
Popular Comics #74-97 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1942-44). One of Dell's earliest titles was Popular Comics, which began as a monthly newspaper strip reprint book. By the time of the issues featured in these two bound volumes, original material was added to the mix, like the superhero features "the Owl" (Batman-like costumed hero), and "the Voice" (an invisible detective). Reprints still carried the book though; primary cover star was Smilin' Jack, and the Gumps, Gasoline Alley, Smokey Stover, Terry and the Pirates, and Polly and her Pals are among those featured here. By the next issue, (#98), Felix the Cat would become the cover star. All comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books for office reference use. Many retain a like-new quality. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,148. From the Random House Archives.
Raggedy Ann and Andy #13-39 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1947-49). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. Almost all of the issues have Walt Kelly art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $618. From the Random House Archives.
Red Ryder Comics #13-84 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1943-50). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into six hardcover volumes. Get seven years' worth of Western action with one bid! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,700. From the Random House Archives.
Roy Rogers Comics #1-46 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1948-51). Ask anyone who was a kid in the early years of television -- the late 1940s and 1950s -- who the number one cowboy star was, and chances are, you'll get the same answer: Roy Rogers. Roy's early films for Republic Studios made great filler for program-hungry television during those early TV days, and his popularity soared and spread. This set of four bound volumes, featuring the first 46 issues of his Dell comic book, are a joy to behold, even for those new to Rogers' legend. Each book features a fantastic full-color front photo cover (most back covers have color photos as well), and the comics are nicely illustrated throughout. All the comic books were file copies that were trimmed and bound into handsome hardback volumes that were used within the Western Publishing offices; many books still look new, although a few have been stamped with "Office Copy" on the covers. Round these beauties up for your collection with a big ol' bid, saddle pals -- you know you want 'em! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,400. From the Random House Archives.
Roy Rogers Comics #49-96 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1952-55). Dell comics sure produced some great Western comics in the early 1950s, with the Roy Rogers series among the very best. This set of four hefty bound volumes includes issues drawn by John Buscema, who handled the art chores beginning with issue #74. All comics included were Dell file copies that were trimmed and bound into office reference books; many comics retain their like-new appearance, although some covers are stamped "Office Copy." Lots of great color photos of Roy Rogers are featured on the covers. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $700. From the Random House Archives.
Roy Rogers Comics #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1948). This volume contains trimmed and bound Western Publishing file copies. All have Roy Rogers photo covers; most have photo back covers featuring Rogers as well. The comics appear to have been bound when new; their condition and page quality are outstanding. Approximate Overstreet VG value for group = $575. From the Random House Archives.
Roy Rogers Comics #13-84 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1949-54). Back in the 1950s, just about every kid in America idolized Roy Rogers. Early television played a big part in this, as Roy's old Western films were repeatedly shown by local stations across the country. Good-natured Roy provided wholesome, exciting entertainment, not only in his films, but in these well-produced comic books, too. This set of six bound volumes are each filled with 12 Western Publishing file copies bound and trimmed into hardback books, which were originally designed for office reference use. These particular comics mostly look to be in excellent condition; some of the covers are marked "Office Copy" and a normal amount of natural aging has occurred. Still, these are great books -- the photo covers and the well-drawn stories (by Albert Micale) are very entertaining, and not just for Western fans! Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,374. From the Random House Archives.
Roy Rogers Cowboy Annual (World Distributors) Condition: VG. This British hardcover annual reprints stories from the Dell series of the same name. 110 pages. From the Random House Archives.
Roy Rogers Cowboy Annual (World Distributors, 1953). This hardcover British annual reprints stories from the Dell comic series of the same name. The frontispiece has a nice color photo of the cowboy himself. From the Random House Archives.
Story Parade and Story Parade Caravan Bound Volumes (Catechetical Guild, 1950-54). These are not comic books, but rather comic-sized magazines with text stories for children. These four bound volumes include two identical volumes of Story Parade Caravan, both collecting issues V1#1-V1#6, as well as one volume collecting Story Parade V18#1-V18 #10, and one collecting V19#1-V19#10 (the last issue of the title). As these are from the files of Western Publishing, we surmise that they were printed by Western Printing on behalf of the Catechetical Guild. Not listed in Overstreet. From the Random House Archives.
Story Parade Bound Volumes (Catechetical Guild, 1951-52). These are not comic books, but rather comic-sized magazines with text stories for children. These two bound volumes collect issues V16#1-V16#10 and V17#1-V17#10. As these are from the files of Western Publishing, we surmise that they were printed by Western Printing on behalf of the Catechetical Guild. Not listed in Overstreet. From the Random House Archives.
Story Parade Bound Volumes (Catechetical Guild, 1950-52). Unlike most of the bound volumes in our auction, these are not comic books, nor are they Dell or Gold Key titles. These are magazines in comic-book size which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The content consists of illustrated children's text stories throughout. Presumably, these volumes were printed by Western Printing and were therefore kept in the Western Publishing archives. The issues included in these volumes are Story Parade V16#1-V16#10 and V17#1-V17#10, plus Story Parade Caravan V1#1-V1#6. The binding of the first volume is coming loose, and there's a stain on its back cover. Not listed in Overstreet. From the Random House Archives.
Super Comics #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1938-39). Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, Little Orphan Annie, Harold Teen, and many other characters are featured in these issues of Super Comics, which were trimmed and bound into one hardcover volume. The comics have light tan pages. There is handwriting on the first page of the book. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $2,100. From the Random House Archives.
Super Comics #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1938-39). One of Whitman (Western) Publishing Company's first comic book titles was Super Comics. This title even pre-dates the "Dell" company logo, and features reprinted newspaper strips such as Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, The Gumps, Little Orphan Annie, Gasoline Alley, Smilin' Jack, Moon Mullins, and more. This is one of the oldest bound volumes to come out of the Random House Archives; as in others from that collection, it consists of comic book file copies that were bound and trimmed into a hardback volume, designed for office reference use. This book has a few rough spots on the binding, including a small chunk out along the spine; the comics inside still look pretty fresh, with colorful, matt-finish covers and supple pages. On the inside front cover is written "Property of Robert S. Callender", the former manager of Western Printing. A very historic volume! Overstreet 2004 VG 4.0 value for group = $2,074. From the Random House Archives.
Super Comics #13-24 Bound Volume (Dell, 1939-40). The second volume of Super Comics from June, 1939 to May, 1940, featuring more reprinted adventures of Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, Smilin' Jack, Little Orphan Annie, and more. The comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into a hardback book designed for office reference use; most of the comics still retain their original luster and gloss. A small drawback was a bit of moisture damage that has stained a portion of the top edge of the comics, soaking through about a quarter-inch; this is a very minor distraction and does not affect the ability to read the pages. Once again, this title precedes the use of the Dell name or logo; making this a very historic volume of early comic books. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,056. From the Random House Archives.
Super Comics #25-36 Bound Volume (Dell, 1940-41). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. Dick Tracy, Terry the Pirates, and many other characters appear. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $850. From the Random House Archives.
Super Comics #37-60 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1941-43). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, Little Orphan Annie, and Harold Teen are the featured characters. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,200. From the Random House Archives.
Super Comics #61-96 Bound Volume Group (Dell, 1943-46). Super Comics was another Dell title consisting of reprinted newspaper strips, this time from the Chicago Tribune Syndicate. This was a long-running title in the 1940s, filled with such popular strips as Dick Tracy, Winnie Winkle, Moon Mullins, Tiny Tim, Harold Teen, Smitty, and Little Orphan Annie. Collectors will be interested in the rarely-seen strips The Ripples by George Clark, Sweeny and Son' Little Joe, Mixed in were a few original features, plus assorted one-page strips and filler articles. These comic books were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardcover books designed for office reference use; many still look sharp and new. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,150.From the Random House Archives.
Tarzan #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1948-49). This volume includes trimmed and bound file copies of Tarzan #1-12. All have Jesse Marsh art. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $900. From the Random House Archives.
Tarzan #13-48 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1950-53). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. All issues have Jesse Marsh art and photo covers featuring Lex Barker. The binding of one of the three volumes is coming loose at the back hinge. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $800. From the Random House Archives.
Tarzan #13-51 Group Bound Volume (Dell, 1950-53). Jesse Marsh fans, rejoice! Here are four beautifully bound volumes of Dell file copies, spanning the run of Tarzan from issue #13 through 51, all featuring the wonderful art of Jesse Marsh. Every comic in this set also features a great photo cover with Lex Barker as the Jungle Lord. All the comics were selected file copies (most with "Office Copy" stamped on the covers) which were bound and slightly trimmed for office reference use; a number of stories are noted with reprint information, as these books were poured over to pick favorite stories to be reprinted in the 1960s. These historic volumes have become a hot property among savvy collectors, so expect some fierce bidding! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,000. From the Random House Archives.
Tarzan #52-75 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1954-55). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. All have Jesse Marsh art. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $500. From the Random House Archives.
Tarzan #49-84 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1953-56). For kids growing up it the 1950s and '60s, Tarzan was one of the best-loved characters around. Who didn't spend summer days pretending to be the Jungle Lord, running around tossing long sticks as spears, doing their best to give the "Tarzan yell" just like Johnny Weissmuller in the movies shown so often on television? Reading through these bound volumes of the excellent Dell Comics adaptation of Tarzan, featuring art by Jesse Marsh and Russ Manning, sure will bring back the memories! The comics in these books were all Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books for office reference use. Most comics remain fresh-looking; many have photo or painted covers. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $494. From the Random House Archives.
Tarzan #85-120 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1956-60). Fans of the Jungle Lord, this lot is for you. All the issues of Tarzan from late 1956 through 1960 are represented in these three handsome bound volumes. All the comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into bound volumes for office use. These are the books editors would pore over when looking for stories to reprint in later editions. These volumes contain great art by Jesse Marsh and Russ Manning, plus many photo and painted covers. Most of the comics retain their like-new appearance. Overstreet 2004 VG 4.0 value for group = $394. From the Random House Archives.
Tom and Jerry #73-120 Bound Volume Group (Dell, 1950-54). Here's a half-decade of fun featuring MGM's famous cat and mouse team, Tom and Jerry. Western Publishing file copies were bound and trimmed into these sturdy hardcover editions, originally designed for office reference use. Some covers are stamped "Office Copy", and some interior pages are marked with reprint information; still, most comics still look fresh and vibrant. Collecting bound volumes like these has become a favorite way to enjoy reading these great old comic masterpieces. There's plenty to enjoy here! Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $554. From the Random House Archives.
Tom and Jerry Bound Volumes (Dell, 1954-62). Here's more Tom and Jerry than you can shake a stick at! These six bound volumes take us from the mid 1950s to the early '60s, as we follow the adventures of Tom the cat and his mousey pals Jerry and Tuffy, plus Droopy, Barney Bear, Wuff the Prairie Dog, and more. The issues are #121-168 and 193-213. These were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books designed for office use. These volumes were indeed used by the Western staff, as they are marked with various notes concerning later reprints. The comics themselves still look very nice, with glossy covers and supple pages -- just great for reading! Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $598. From the Random House Archives.
Topix and Promotional Comics Bound Volumes (Catechetical Guild, 1949-50). We were intrigued to find these bound volumes of Catechetical Guild comics among the many Dell bound volumes we're offering in this auction; we surmise that their presence here means that Western Printing was responsible for the production of these comics. Two bound volumes are included here. The first includes Topix V8#1 through V8#29 as well as the promotional comic Pius XII, Man of Peace. The comics themselves are in very nice condition, with off-white pages, though the front hinge of the book's binding is starting to come loose. The second volume includes the anti-communist comic Labor is a Partner as well as Topix V8#2 through V8#5 (bound out of order); this volume is blank on the outside (no embossed title) and the cover is heavily stained, not affecting the comics. Among the notable Topix issues are #3 with a story on Notre Dame's George Gipp, aka the Gipper, and #4 with the bizarre "Dagwood splits the Atom" -- these two issues appear in both volumes. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $475. From the Random House Archives.
Topix V8#1-30 Bound Volume (Catechetical Guild, 1949-50) Condition: Average VG. This set of weekly comics prepared for Catholic children includes a real classic among educational comics -- V8#4's Dagwood Splits the Atom, by Joe Musial. Issue #12 contains Graham Ingels art. All issues featured newsprint covers; all were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback book editions for office reference use. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $475. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Uncle Scrooge #126-173 Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1976-79). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into four hardcover volumes. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $275. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #217-240 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1958-60). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. All issues have Carl Barks art. The comics were obviously brand-new when bound and remain in superb condition except for issue #240, which has tears on the first few pages. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $240. From the Random House Archives.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories Bound Volumes (Dell and Gold Key, 1960-69). These are Dell and Gold Key file copies which were trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Included here are issues #241-264 and 337-348. All issues through #264 (and most of the rest) have Carl Barks art. The condition of the comics is superb, though most have notations on the first page in pencil or pen concerning when the comic was reprinted. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $240. From the Random House Archives.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1940-41). Here's a bundle of comic book history, all wrapped up with hard covers. We are referring to Walt Disney's Comics and Stories Volume 1, a bound volume consisting of the first twelve sixty-four-page issues of this time-honored publication. Issue #1, is ranked among the 50 most valuable Golden Age comics by Overstreet. These copies were used by the Dell offices, and many pages have notes concerning reprints. Also, some of the pages were trimmed rather close to the image area, and some pages were poorly trimmed (looks like a dull blade was used), resulting in some extra page area showing along the outside edge. These are very minor distractions, and do not take away from the overall appeal of this magnificent bound volume. This is truly an incredible item for any Disney comics collector! Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $6,550. From the Random House Archives.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #37-72 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1943-46). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics were obviously bound when new; their condition is superb. Some comics have pencil notations on the first interior page or inside front cover. All but #37 have Carl Barks art. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $2,100. From the Random House Archives.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #73-108 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1946-49). These comics feature Carl Barks art and include a couple of key issues, such as the first appearance of Gladstone Gander (#88) and Uncle Scrooge's first appearance in this title (#98). The comics are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Most of the comics have an "office copy" stamp on the cover. Most have notations in pen and/or pencil on the first page regarding if and when the story was reprinted. A couple of the issues have white-out on the first page. The binding of one of the three books has come loose at the back hinge and is held in place by a couple of pieces of tape. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,100. From the Random House Archives.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories # 109-132 Bound Volume Group (Dell, 1949-51). Timeless classics are on hand inside the covers of these two bound volumes of Disney comics. As always, Donald Duck leads the parade here, opening every issue with a ten-page story. Although 1950 was the year Carl Barks temporarily dropped out of this series to concentrate on the longer adventure tales in the Donald Duck Four Color issues, there's still plenty of stories by him, including some real fan favorites. Mickey Mouse rounds out each issue with an episode from a three-part serial, and in between, you'll finds lots more Disney characters doing what they do best. To top it all off, many of the covers are by Walt Kelly! These comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books; they were used by the Western office staff to pick stories for later reprinting. Many stories have hand-written notes on the first page; some books have received some wear and tear from this use, but many books still look fresh and new. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $422.From the Random House Archives.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #133-144 Bound Volume (Dell, 1951-52). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. Notable issues in the group are the first appearances of the Beagle Boys (#134) and Gyro Gearloose (#140). The condition of the comics is quite amazing -- good luck finding any "in the wild" to compare with these! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $225. From the Random House Archives.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #133-156 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1951-53). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. Highlights are the first appearances of the Beagle Boys (#134) and Gyro Gearloose (#140). All have Carl Barks art. Most of the comics have pencil notations on the first page regarding if and when the stories were reprinted. Most have "office copy" stamped on the covers. The cover of #133 is torn and has tape repairs. The cover of #145 is detached. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $380. From the Random House Archives.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #157-180 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1953-54). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. Some of the comics have "office copy" stamped on the covers; all have handwritten notations in pen or pencil on the first page regarding the issues' suitability for reprints. The comics are otherwise in superb condition. All issues have Carl Barks art. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $250.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1969-73). These are Gold Key file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Included here are issues 349-360 and 373-396. The first volume has handwritten notations on the cover and/or first page of almost every comic, usually information on if and in what issue the stories had been reprinted. Other than that, the condition of the comics is superb. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $200. From the Random House Archives.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #421-468 Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1975-79). These four bound volumes of Walt Disney's Comics and Stories each contain 12 issues from the mid-to-late 1970s; many contain reprinted Donald Duck stories by Carl Barks. If that isn't enough to get you bidding, there's plenty of great Mickey Mouse serials for your reading pleasure, as well as stories featuring the Li'l Bad Wolf, Daisy Duck and her nieces, Chip 'n' Dale, Gyro Gearloose, and lots more. All the comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback books for office use; most retain their like-new appearance, although some have been noted with reprint information. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $162. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Walt Disney's Comics Digest Bound Volumes (Gold Key, 1968-71). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into six hardcover volumes. The most notable issue of these 192-pagers is #5, which has the last published original story with Carl Barks art according to Overstreet. Included here are #1-6 and 27-32, as well as Golden Comics Digest #15-20. The bindings of most of these volumes are very tight; the books have apparently never been opened since they were bound. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $150. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Woody Woodpecker #16-63 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1953-60). Walter Lance's most popular character, Woody Woodpecker, starred in cartoons and on television as well as in lots of comic books published by Dell. Here's the better part of his self-titled run, presented in five attractive bound volumes. Volume #1 begins with issue #16 (the first numbered issue of the title after a series of Four Color one-shots); volume #5 takes us to issue #63, with a total of 47 issues presented in these hardback volumes. File copies were compiled, trimmed and bound to produce these volumes, which served as office reference editions. Most of the comics still retain their like-new appearance. An added surprise comes in volume one, issue #27 -- a double cover! A prize within a prize! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $225. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Yogi Bear's Own Weekly Bound Volumes (City Magazines Ltd., 1962-64). This British title was a weekly 16-pager, measuring 8 1/2 x 11 inches and containing mostly text features and puzzles. These are file copies which were trimmed and bound into two volumes. The comics are starting to tan a bit near the edges but are otherwise in excellent condition. The first volume contains the issues from 10/27/62 from 6/15/63, while the second volume has the issues from 6/22/63 to 3/28/64. Not listed in Overstreet. From the Random House Archives.
Original Comic Art
Ludwig Bemelmans - Little Golden Book #186 Madeline Illustration Original Art, Group of 21 (Simon and Schuster, 1954). Hold onto your hats, Madeline fans -- this sensational lot contains twenty-one watercolored pieces of production art from the Ludwig Bemelmans classic! Each of the illustrations has an approximate image area of 5.5" x 6". The line art was prepared as a photostat and then watercolored. All of the art is in Very Good condition. The lot also includes two pages of photostated paste-ups, a page of airbrushed shadow forms, and a coverless copy of the Little Golden Book. From the Random House Archives.
Tibor Gergely - Little Golden Book #25 The Taxi That Hurried Cover Illustration Original Art, Group of 3 (Simon and Schuster, 1946). Tibor Gergely detailed his lighthearted cover for the Taxi That Hurried in gouache on paper. The image area for this cover measures 7" x 8.5". Also included in the lot are the original art illustrations for pages nine and fourteen of the yarn. These works each have an image area of approximately 5" x 7". All of the art is in Very Good condition. As a bonus, the lot also includes several film transparencies, a color photoprint of an illustration, a photocopy of Lucy Sprague Mitchell's script, a photocopy of the entire Little Golden Book, and a diskette. The Taxi That Hurried was Gergely's third Little Golden Book assignment. From the Random House Archives.
John Miller -Little Golden Book #137 Puss In Boots Cover and Story Illustration Original Art, Group of 22 (Simon and Schuster, 1952). Once upon a time, a miller died leaving the mill to his eldest son, his donkey to his second son, and a cat to his youngest son. The eldest son kept the mill, the second son took the donkey and set off in search of his fortune, while the third sat down on a stone and sighed, "A cat! What am I going to do with that?" The cat heard his words and said, "Don't worry, Master. What do you think? That I'm worth less than a half-ruined mill or a mangy donkey? Give me a cloak, a hat with a feather in it, a bag and a pair of boots, and you will see what I can do." John Miller's delightful cover and interior illustrations for Puss In Boots bring the adventures of the clever cat to life. The cover illustration has an image area of 7" x 9" , while the interior illustrations have an approximate image area of 6" x 6.5". The illustrations were painted on board, but some of the paintings have only the top paper surface and not the support board. Many of the type-set captions have slipped off the illustrations; otherwise the art averages a Very Good condition. A pasted-up layout for an alternate cover is included in this lot. From the Random House Archives.
John Miller - Little Golden Book #178 Brave Little Taylor Illustration Original Art, Group of 24 (Simon and Schuster, 1953). John Miller's whimsical mixed-media on paper paintings capture all the derring-do in the tale of the Brave Little Taylor. Each painting has an approximate image area of 6" x 8". Some of the type set text below a few of the illustrations has slipped off; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. From the Random House Archives.
John Miller - Little Golden Book #178 Brave Little Taylor Illustration Original Art, Group of 4 (Simon and Schuster, 1953). The Brave Little Taylor starred in three of these charming illustrations while a giant lumberjack took center stage in the fourth as part of a double-page scene. The pages are numbered 23, 24, and 25 ( a double-page spread), and 27. Each painting has an approximate image area of 6" x 7".From the Random House Archives.
Feodor Rojankovsky - Big Golden Book #206 The Big Elephant Cover and Story Illustrations Original Art, Group of 26 (Golden Press, 1949). This great, enormous, huge and very big elephant story was written by Kathryn and Byron Jackson, and illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky. The cover has an image area of 8" x 14," and the interior pages have an image area of approximately 8" x 12". The type-set captions are not included; otherwise the art averages an Excellent condition. Includes a copy of The Big Elephant Golden Book. From the Random House Archives.
Richard Scarry - Little Golden Book #81 Duck and His Friends Story Illustrations Original Art, Group of 28 (Simon and Schuster, 1949). One of the dearest Little Golden Books was Duck and His Friends, written by Kathryn and Byron Jackson, with delightful illustrations by Richard Scarry. Here are 28 pages of illustrations by Scarry, painted on illustration board, which have been mounted onto support board. The illustrations have an approximate image area of 6" x 6". The type-set captions are not included; otherwise the art averages a Very Good condition. Includes a preliminary puzzle design, which was taken from one of the interior pages. From the Random House Archives.
Richard Scarry - Big Golden Book #12056 Nicky Goes to the Doctor Cover and Story Illustrations Original Art, Group of 38 (Simon and Schuster, 1949). Richard Scarry is a big favorite among the younger set. These colorful illustrations tell a story about Nicky Bunny going to see Dr. Doctor and Nurse Nightingale. Children learn what to expect in a routine physical exam, and Nicky has so much fun that all of his brothers and sisters can't wait to go! Included here are the front and back covers and nine interior page illustrations by Scarry, painted on illustration board. The line drawings have been printed on a clear acetate overlay, and are attached to the illustrations. Also includes 27 original Scarry pencil drawings for each page, and 24 pages of production art, with photocopies and type stats, used to mock up the final. The illustrations have an approximate image area of 10" x 10," and the covers have an approximate 11" x 14.5" image area. The type-set captions are not included; otherwise the art averages in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Richard Scarry - Little Golden Book #212 Pierre Bear Cover and Story Illustrations Original Art, Group of 29 (Simon and Schuster, 1955). Richard Scarry wrote and illustrated over three hundred picture books for children. Each one was jam-packed with slapstick and visual humor. More than three hundred million copies of his books have changed hands, and many of the stories were translated into foreign languages. Scarry is one of the most popular children's book authors of all time. He revealed to children the secrets of everyday life. His worlds were easily understood, populated by polite, well-mannered animals with a keen eye for absurd human behavior. In this Little Golden Book from 1955, brave Pierre Bear weathers the elements to hunt, and raise a family, in this charming tale. The cover illustration has an image area of 7.5" x 9," while the interior illustrations have an approximate image area of 6.5" x 8". The illustrations have been painted on heavy paper and mounted onto support board. The type-set captions are still intact, and the art averages a Very Good condition. The lot includes a copy of the Pierre Bear book. From the Random House Archives.
Richard Scarry - Feed the Hippo His ABC's A Golden Playtime Book Cover Original Art, Group of 21 (Golden Press, 1964). Charlie Chipmunk has invited Harry Hippo to dinner. But Charlie can't decide what to feed Harry. You can help Charlie pick the proper ABC food to feed Harry, in this witty book written and illustrated by Richard Scarry. The cover illustration has an image area of 13.5" x 21.5". It was painted on heavy paper and mounted onto support board and the art is in Excellent condition. The lot also includes 18 black and white interior production pages, and a print sample of Feed the Hippo His ABC's that was used for a color guide. In addition, there are two other Scarry "Feed the Hippo" illustrations, fully painted, measuring approximately 8" x 14". From the Random House Archives.
Art Seiden - Little Golden Book #121 "Howdy Doody and Clarabell" Original Art, Group of 28 (Simon and Schuster, 1951). Art Seiden painted twenty-eight interior illustrations for Howdy Doody and Clarabell. Howdy and Clarabell the clown's adventures in and out of the circus are detailed in these lighthearted gouache on board paintings. Each illustration measures approximately 6.25" x 8". Clarabell takes center stage in the yarn and plays with a cow, a seal, a traffic cop, a midget, and a crew of firemen. Some of the pasted-on, typeset captions have slipped off of the pages; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.From the Random House Archives.
Jack Davis (attributed) - Joker Preliminary Cover Illustration Original Art (undated). That celebrated Mad-man, Jack Davis, lent his satirical talents to this cover for a Dell publication titled Joker. The image area of the work measures 7" x 10". The Custer vignette appears to be a photographically reproduced image that was then tinted with a sepia hue paint wash. The figure at the lower right, the word balloon, and the type elements were painted in acrylic paint. From the Random House Archives.
Steve Ditko - Unpublished Shadow Play: Tales of the Supernatural #2 Cover Original Art (Whitman, 1982). Here's a treat for Steve Ditko fans -- the unpublished art for the cover of Shadow Play #2! The oversized art is also accompanied by a stat of the cover and a hand colored guide, both mounted side-by-side on a second sheet of paper. The image area of this bewitching cover measures 13.5" x 21". "Twice-up" Ditko art -- it's pure magic! From the Random House Archives.
Robert Gregory (attributed) - Daisy and Donald Cover Original Art, Group of 3 (Gold Key, 1974-75). Three witty scenes of Donald sharing the joys and pains of life with Daisy are spotlighted in this lot. These covers appeared on Daisy and Donald #5, 11, and 14. The image area of each cover measures 10" x 12", and the art is in Excellent condition.From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Walt Disney Showcase Cover Original Art, Group of 3 (Gold Key, 1977-78). Mickey Mouse took center stage on this title and on these covers the world-famous mouse was joined by his long-time chum, Goofy, and also the Sleuth. These covers were used on Walt Disney Showcase #39, 42, and 47. The image area for each measures approximately 10" x 15", and each is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Mickey Mouse Cover Original Art, Group of 3 (Gold Key/Whitman, 1978). Mickey and Pluto's antics are the highlight of this lot of three covers. The covers were done for Mickey Mouse #184, 188 and 189. The image area of each cover measures approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Mickey Mouse Cover Original Art, Group of 3 (Gold Key/Whitman, 1979). Mickey and Pluto play with the cute critters in their neighborhood. These three covers appeared on Mickey Mouse #195-197. The image area of each cover measures approximately 10" x 15", and the covers are in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Mickey Mouse Cover Original Art, Group of 3 (Gold Key/Whitman, 1981-2). This Mickey Mouse lot features three of Mickey's suburban adventures. Goofy and Morty Mouse co-star. The covers appeared on Mickey Mouse #201, 203 and 204. The image area of each cover measures approximately 10" x 15", and they are in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Robert Gregory (attributed) - Daisy and Donald Cover Original Art, Group of 3 (Gold Key, 1982). We hate to say it, but when two lovers have tempers like Daisy and Donald, their relationship often suffers -- these two seem at times like dysfunctional ducks! These lighthearted scenes appeared on Daisy and Donald #16, 18, and 58. The image area for #16 and 18 measures approximately 10.75" x 12.5", while the image for #58 measures 10" x 15". All are in Excellent condition.From the Random House Archives.
Robert Gregory (attributed) - Daisy and Donald Cover Original Art, Group of 3 (Gold Key, 1982). Daisy and Donald continue their stormy courtship on these three hilarious covers. These crisply inked gags were published on Daisy and Donald #24, 26, and 27. The image area for each is approximately 10" x 15", and all are in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Robert Gregory (attributed) - Daisy and Donald Cover Original Art, Group of 3 (Whitman, 1982). Daisy may often be amazed or dismayed by her boyfriend, Donald Duck, but she always stands by her duck! These sharp looking covers were used for Daisy and Donald #56, 57, and 59. Superb inking is the hallmark of all three covers. The image area for each is approximately 10" x 15", and all are in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Walt Disney Studios - Mickey Mouse Christmas Illustration Original Art (undated). Celebrate Christmas with Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto, as they trim their yuletide tree with ornaments. The image area of this painting measures 15" x 19". The tree and background colors were painted on paper, while the figures and ornaments were painted on an acetate overlay. The art is in Excellent condition. This festive scene is sure to bring joy to a Disney fan's world! ! From the Random House Archives.
Pete Alvarado (attributed) - Tom and Jerry Cover Original Art, Group of 6 (Gold Key, 1968-1982). Tom, Jerry, and Tuffy play the three amigos on this group of six covers. Four of the covers appeared on Tom and Jerry #240, 313, 339, and 341. The covers were drawn at various sizes. Two covers were drawn on vellum and have an image area of 7.5" x 9". The other four covers were drawn on bristol paper and have an image area of approximately 10" x 15". All are in Excellent condition. A photostat for the cover of Tom and Jerry #340 is also included in this lot. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Beep Beep, The Road Runner Cover Original Art, Group of 4 (Gold Key/Whitman, 1973-77). Wile E. Coyote's dinner plans continue to be thwarted by the Road Runner on these wild and wacky cover scenes. The covers were drawn for Beep, Beep, The Road Runner #41, 60, 66, and 68. The image area of each cover is approximately 10" x 15", and the condition of art is Excellent. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Looney Tunes Cover Original Art, Group of 4 (Gold Key/Whitman, 1976-77). If you love the Warner Brothers 'toon troupe (and who doesn't?), then this is the lot for you! Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, Henery Hawk, Elmer Fudd, Petunia, Tweety, and Porky combine their appearances for a star-studded lot. Included are the covers for Looney Tunes #7, 14, 15, and 18. Each cover has an approximate image area of 10" x 15", and the condition of the art is Excellent. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Yosemite Sam and Bugs Bunny Cover Original Art, Group of 9 (Gold Key/Whitman, 1977- 78). Bugs and Yosemite Sam are up to their usual hi-jinx in this hilarious group lot of nine covers from Yosemite Sam and Bugs Bunny. Included are the covers for issues #48-51 and 53-57. Each has an image area of 10" x 15", and all of the covers are in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Bugs Bunny Cover Original Art, Group of 4 (Whitman, 1977-78). Terrific portraits of Bugs Bunny, Sylvester the cat, and Elmer Fudd are among the highlights of this lot. These covers appeared on Bugs Bunny #227, 232 (two versions), and 236. The image area of each cover is approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Bugs Bunny Cover Original Art, Group of 4 (Whitman, 1977-78). Bugs' insatiable appetite for carrots is showcased in this sensational group lot.The covers were used for Bugs Bunny #189, 195-197. The image area of each cover measures approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Bugs Bunny Cover Original Art, Group of 4 (Whitman, 1977-79). Elmer Fudd takes a heapin' dose of Bugs Bunny's chicanery on these boffo cover gags. The art appeared on the covers for Bugs Bunny #181, 190, 191, and 206. The image area of each cover is approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Beep Beep, The Road Runner Cover Original Art, Group of 4 (Whitman, 1977-78). Wile E. Coyote gets flattened or outrun by the Road Runner on these four slam-bang covers. The covers were used for Beep, Beep, The Road Runner #67, 69, 70, and 71. The image area of each cover is approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Looney Tunes Cover Original Art, Group of 5 (Gold Key/Whitman, 1977-79). Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Petunia Pig, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Cicero, Elmer Fudd, and Foghorn Leghorn -- the Warner Brothers gang is all here in this fun-filled group lot of Looney Tunes covers! Included are the covers for issues #16, 17, 19, 20, and 28. The image area of each cover is approximately 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Looney Tunes Cover Original Art, Group of 4 (Gold Key/Whitman, 1978-79). Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, and Petunia Pig team up for four side-splitting cover scenes. Included in this lot are the covers for Looney Tunes #21, 22, 26, and 29. The image area of each cover is approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - March of Comics Cover Original Art, Group of 3 (Western Publishing, 1979). Bugs Bunny, Beep, Beep the Roadrunner, and Daffy Duck each star on the covers for March of Comics #452, 455, and 460. The large image area of each cover measures approximately 10" x 8.5", while the smaller image on each measures approximately 10" x 3". Each cover is in Excellent condition. A terrific lot for fans of March of Comics! From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Tweety and Sylvester Cover Original Art, Group of 5 (Whitman, 1980). Five superb covers capture the cat and canary games of Sylvester and Tweety. These laugh-riots hailed from Tweety and Sylvester #101-103, 105, and 106. The image area of each cover measures approximately 10" x 15", and all are in Excellent condition. Add a few laughs to your art collection! From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Looney Tunes Cover Original Art, Group of 4 (Gold Key/Whitman, 1980-81). Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, and Tweety form the star-studded cast of these rip-roaring comedy classics. The covers for Looney Tunes #33-36 are showcased in this superb group lot. The image area of each cover measures approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Looney Tunes Cover Original Art, Group of 4 (Whitman, 1980). Most of the Warner Brothers cartoon legends star on the covers to Looney Tunes #46-49. Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, Tweety, Daffy Duck, Yosemite Sam, Porky, Petunia, Cicero, and Elmer Fudd all appear. The image area of each cover measures 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Looney Tunes House Ad Original Art, Group of 4 (Gold Key/Whitman, circa 1980). All heck breaks loose in these rough and tumble scenes featuring the Warner Brothers stars. The pieces were designed as house ads for the Looney Tunes title. The image area of each ad measures approximately 10" x 14", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Tweety and Sylvester Cover Original Art, Group of 5 (Whitman, 1981-2). Tweety and Sylvester grab the limelight for these five frolicsome scenes. These works appeared on the covers to Tweety and Sylvester #112, 114, 115, 117, and 118. The image area of each cover measures approximately 10" x 15", and they are all in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Tweety and Sylvester Cover Original Art, Group of 5 (Whitman, 1981). More fun and games with the Warner Brothers cartoon super-stars are featured in this uproarious lot. These gags appeared on the covers to Tweety and Sylvester #107 (two versions), 108, 109, and 111. The image area of each cover measures approximately 10" x 15", and each is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Bugs Bunny Cover Original Art, Group of 4 (Whitman, 1981-82). Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd spar on three side-splitting covers while Cicero Pig makes a cameo on the fourth. The covers were printed for Bugs Bunny #230 and 233-235. The image area of each cover measures approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Beep, Beep the Road Runner Complete Stories Original Art, Group of 8 (Gold Key, 1983-84). Beep, Beep -- the Road Runner and his three boys star in eight complete stories from Beep Beep the Road Runner #105 and an unpublished issue, #107! The yarns Include "Chicken Croquet" a five-pager with cameos by Henery Hawk and Foghorn Leghorn, "The Green Monster," a six-pager starring Wile E. Coyote, "The Cow Caper" a five-pager starring Wile E. Coyote, and "Camping Out", a six-pager, all from issue #105. The unpublished stories slated for issue #107 include "Moving Day" a five-pager, "The Trick That Failed", a five-pager, "Getting the Punch" a five-pager, "Student Daze", a five-pager, "Meaner by the Dozen", a six-pager, and "Speed to Spare" a six-pager. Over fifty pages of Road Runner hilarity! The image area of each page measures 12.5" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Pete Alvarado (attributed) - Bugs Bunny #247 Complete unpublished Story Original Art, Group of 4 (Whitman, 1984). Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Tweety, and Sylvester star in these four yarns slated for Bugs Bunny #247. The title ended with issue number 245, so these stories never saw print. The stories include "The Bucket Brigade" (7 pages), "The Suspicious Nose" (5 pages), ""The Woodland Adventure" (12 pages), and "Seafood Shenanigans" (8 pages). The image area of each page is 12.5" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. More fun than a barrel of bunnies. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Bugs Bunny #244 Complete Story Original Art, Group of 4 (Whitman, 1984). From the next-to-last issue of Bugs Bunny published by Whitman, come four laugh-riots starring the rascally rabbit. The stories include "The Ballooners," co-starring Elmer Fudd (ten pages), "Decoy Bunny" (six pages), "The Last Holdup," co-starring Yosemite Sam (six pages), and "The Moonbeam Monster" (ten pages). Each page has an image area of 12" x 17.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. Here's a chance to win thirty-two pages of outrageously fun art! From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Beep Beep, The Road Runner Cover Original Art, Group of 4 (Whitman, 1984). Hold the phone -- it appears that Wile E. Coyote finally won, on the cover to Beep Beep #104! He chowed down on the Road Runners' picnic lunch while the boys were out running around. Fantastic shapes and designs are the trademarks of these desert tableaux covers. The covers were used for Beep, Beep, The Road Runner #104-107. According to The Overstreet Price Guide issue #105 was the last issue published, so the covers to #106 and 107 were most likely unpublished. The image area of each cover is approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives. 84
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art, Group of 4 (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Marge's Little Lulu single-panel cartoon debuted in the Saturday Evening Post on February 23, 1935, and continued weekly through 1945. Many of these cartoons were later reprinted in a fondly remembered series of books by David McKay. The image area of each of the panels measures 6.5" x 7", and the condition of the art is Excellent. Drawn in handsome tints and shades of red, pink, and grey, Marge Buell's gags are as charming as they are hilarious. Four panel cartoons have been professionally matted together. From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art, Group of 2 (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Marge's mischievous Little Lulu finds just the right spot to tickle your funny bone in these two charming single panel gags from the Saturday Evening Post. Marjorie Buell, who signed her work simply as "Marge," created these two pieces in pen and ink and with ink wash. The image area of each illustration measures approximately 6.5" x 7", and both are in Excellent condition.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Lulu picks an odd time to hitch a ride in this water-sport single panel cartoon from the Saturday Evening Post. Great use of watercolor and ink, and another patented "Marge expression" as only she could do, make this one a real winner! Drawn on paper and attached to illustration board measuring approximately 8.5" x 8.75"; other than a very minor amount of wrinkling primarily along the outside edges, the art is in Excellent condition . From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Gloria has no problem getting Eddie to carry her books, but Lulu needs a slight edge getting the same treatment from Tubby! Lulu creator Marge has done it again in this wonderfully nostalgic one-panel gag strip, complete with old-fashioned "one room schoolhouse" in the background. The art is beautifully rendered in pink and grey wash, accentuated with crisp black linework. On illustration board measuring approximately 8" x 8.5"; in Excellent condition save for a bit of minor soiling and tack holes along the outside border edges. From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Lulu takes matters into her own hands when it comes to presenting her report card to her Pop in this attractive one-panel gag strip. Although best known for the beloved Dell comic book series of the 1940s-70s (written and drawn primarily by John Stanley and Irving Tripp), these original panel cartoons by Lulu's creator were quite popular in their day and were collected in a number of bestselling hardback books. This piece, on illustration board measuring approximately 8" x 8.5", is nicely presented in subtle shades of red, grey, and brown wash, with pen-and-ink blacks and whites added. In Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). That mischievous moppet Lulu is at it again -- this time she's determined to make it tough on the silhouette artist! Marge delivers a great expression gag in this magazine panel, rendered in grey and red wash with spot blacks. On illustration board measuring approximately 7.75" x 8.5", in Excellent condition. This wonderful single-panel gag strip should appeal to fans of the great lost art of the silhouette (children's profiles cut by hand from black paper -- when was the last time you saw someone offer this service?), as well as Lulu collectors searching for art from her creator, Marge Buell. Outstanding! From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Oh, oh -- Tubby's been spotted "stepping out" with another girl! Will his fate be the same of "eddie the trashcan" when he and his date leave the soda shop? That Lulu can be one tough cookie, and Tub knows it! Children's comic strips were rarely as funny and charming as those by Lulu's creator, Marge. This one-panel magazine strip measures approximately 8.25" x 8.75", drawn in orange and grey wash and india ink. Excellent condition, other than some light soiling and tack holes in the outside border, and a very small orange stain near Lulu's feet. From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Resourceful Lulu makes the most of her situation (as always) and finds herself a way to keep cool in this early Marge original one-panel gag strip. Unlike later two-color strips done for the Saturday Evening Post, this is rendered in luscious tones of pink, green, blue, and brown wash. The return address on the back even lists the name Marjorie Henderson, Mrs. Buell's maiden name, which also attributes to the early age of this particular piece. The art was done on paper that has been affixed to illustration board measuring approximately 8.5" x 8.75", and there is a slight bit of moisture wrinkling along the outside edges of the paper. The image area remains in Excellent condition; this fantastic drawing will be the highlight of any Lulu collection! From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). This Lulu one-panel gag strip features an all-but-forgotten practice -- the Doctor's House Call. It looks as if Lulu wishes it was forgotten in her time as well; she has set up a few obstacles to keep those cold hands and tongue depressors away! As always, we are amused by Marge's wonderful expressions (this time from Lulu's perplexed mother) as our heroine calmly snoozes through the situation! The art was produced in grey and orange wash and black, on illustration board measuring approximately 7.5" x 8.5", and is generally Excellent condition. Rx for laughter -- Little Lulu! From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Here comes an angry Pop, wielding a hairbrush! Good thing Lulu knows the value of a good (thick) book! Another classic one-panel gag from the hand of Lulu's creator, Marge Buell, that proves the old adage of "less is more." Subtle use of grey and orange wash, spotted with a few choice blacks, are just what's needed to fill the space in this great cartoon! Drawn on illustration board measuring approximately 8" x 8.5"; a few flyspecks in the grey carpet area are all that keep this Very Good item from rating an Excellent condition. It's still a choice piece of prime Marge art, so let's get those bids in, Lulu fans! From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Lulu is definitely "in the zone" in this classic one-panel gag from her originator, Marge Henderson Buell. Note the sly grin on the man observing Lulu's taunting of the bully kid: he knows what's about to happen next! Great use of orange and grey wash, with sharp blacks and whites added for contrast in Marge's inimitable style, make this one to go for. Drawn on illustration board measuring approximately 8.25" x 9"; in Excellent condition with only a slight bit of soiling and a few tack holes in the outside margins. Break out those bids, Lulu lovers! From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Lulu does it again as Tubby finds a rival for our favorite Moppet's affections! Soon, fists (and coins) are flying, leaving Lulu in charge of the situation as usual. Silly boys! Marge's typical one-panel gag has been split into four for this fun strip, adding to the reader's enjoyment of seeing Lulu's sly plan unfold. Brilliant! Drawn in two-color wash on illustration board measuring approximately 8" x 10". some light soiling along the edges can't distract from the Excellent condition artwork. From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). A long line of impatient adults seemed mighty miffed when Little Lulu made her exit after taking her sweet time reading the funnies in the community wash room. Marge proved herself a master of facial expressions with this superb panel! This gag was drawn in grey washes, and the image area of the panel is 6.5" x 7". Other than a few pin holes in the corners of the board, outside the image area, the art is in Excellent condition. This is priceless! From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Little Lulu played the role of a relentless coach when her ma took to a rowing machine. Her motto might have been, "no pain, no gain!" This gag was drawn in grey washes, and Marge's placement of the dark accents in this panel is beautiful. The image area of the drawing is 6.5" x 7", and the art is in Excellent condition. Don't let this masterwork sail by without a bid! From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). A watched pot never boils, and likewise Little Lulu's watchful eye for eggs has halted production in the chicken coop! This panel was drawn in grey washes, and the image area of the piece measures 6.5" x 7". The condition of the art is Excellent. Marge has done it again with this hilarious cartoon! From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Little Lulu exploits a loop hole in a "Do not pick the flowers" edict by picking off the daisies with her slingshot -- what a dead-eye! Marge showed her talent for drawing "double-takes" as seen in the startled expressions of the innocent bystanders. This panel was rendered in greytone washes and aside from pin-holes in each corner of the illustration board, outside the image area, the art is in Excellent condition. The panel has an image area that measures 6.5" x 7". From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Where there's smoke there's fire, and so Little Lulu does her civic duty and sounds an alarm. Unfortunately the smoke was only from her ma's cigarette, and so Lulu gets a spanking -- yow! That's unfair! This panel was drawn in red and grey washes, with white paint added for contrast. The image area of the panel is 7" x 8.75" and aside from a few pin holes in the corners, the art is in Excellent condition . From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Little Lulu appears to have the face of a little girl and the full-figured body of a woman -- but don't be alarmed folks, it's just an optical illusion! Little Lulu loves to shock, and another grown-up has fallen for one of her startling pranks. This panel was illustrated using greytone washes and its image area measures 6.5" x 7". Other than pin-holes in each corner of the illustration board and a few flyspecks, the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Form followed function when Little Lulu headed off to an art gallery's washroom with one of their soap sculptures under her arm. Maybe she can dry her hands on some tapestries. Marge used greytone washes to accent the characters in this gag. The panel has an image area of 6.5" x 7", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). The pre-comic book Little Lulu cartoons could be surprisingly edgy, at least by today's standards, and this particular panel would probably not be seen nowadays in a family magazine of the ilk of Saturday Evening Post. But even the correctness police would chuckle at this one nonetheless! The panel has an image area of 6.5" x 7". Six tack holes, some wear at the corners, and aging apparent along the edges keep this drawing (probably done in the late 1930s) at Very Good, but note, the image area is not affected. From the Random House Archives.
Hy Eisman (attributed) - Little Lulu Cover Original Art, Group of 5 (Whitman, 1977-78) As her song pointed out -- "Racing through the pantry, sliding on the floors, Hiding in the closets, slamming all the doors, How can a lady as little as you, Raise such a rumpus and a hullabaloo?"-- Little Lulu always managed to have fun no matter where she was, or what she was doing! Tubby co-stared on two of these action-packed covers. The image area of four of the covers measures approximately 7" x 10", while a larger cover has an image area of 8.5" x 13". Each is in Excellent condition. Production notes indicate three of the covers appeared on Little Lulu #242-244. From the Random House Archives.
Hy Eisman (attributed) - Little Lulu Cover Original Art, Group of 4 (Whitman, 1978-82). Lulu and Tubby never run out of fun and games! The image area of three of the covers measures approximately 7" x 10", while a larger one has an image area of 8.5" x 13". All of the covers are in Excellent condition. The covers appeared on Little Lulu #249-251, and 266. Add a touch of whimsy to your art collection with these fun-tastic drawings. From the Random House Archives.
Hy Eisman (attributed) - Little Lulu Cover Original Art, Group of 5 (Whitman, circa 1978). Little Lulu and Tubby star on five frolicsome covers. The image area of each measures approximately 6.5" x 10", and they average an Excellent condition. Production notes indicate that three of the covers were used on Little Lulu #246-248. Here's a splendid opportunity to add five mini-masterpieces featuring those lovable tykes, Lulu and Tubby, to your portfolio! From the Random House Archives.
Irving Tripp and Hy Eisman - Little Lulu #269 Complete Story Original Art, Group of 5 (Whitman, 1984). Irving Tripp and Hy Eisman drew these five hilarious yarns slated for Little Lulu #269, an issue which never saw print. The stories include "Mom's the Word" (eight pages), "The Three Marketeers" (six pages), "Doing Things" (five pages), "The Spry Spy" (four pages), "Dinner For Two" (five pages), and "Weather Girl" (four pages). Each page has an image area of 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. Thirty-four pages of first-rate unpublished Lulu art could be yours! From the Random House Archives.
Irving Tripp (attributed) - Little Lulu Covers Original Art, Group of 5 (Whitman, undated). Five Little Lulu covers are showcased in this uproarious lot. Lulu, Tubby, Maggie, Iggy, Wilbur, and Gloria -- the gang's all here! The covers were dawn to various sizes. The largest piece has an image are of 10" x 15", two covers have an image area of 7" x 10", and two covers, each drawn for the March of Comics, have an image area of 10.5" x 5.5". All are in Excellent condition. Don't miss out on the fun, put your bid in today! From the Random House Archives.
Bugs Bunny Big Little Book Production Original Art (Whitman, 1969). What's up, Doc? A sensational group lot for any fan of Bugs Bunny, that's what! This terrific lot includes the cover, and much of the interior art and production art for the 1969 Whitman Bugs Bunny Big Little Book, the "Accidental Adventure". Along with the cover, the lot includes the original pasted-up mechanicals (on large 19" x 23" boards) for the book, the film for the Big Little Book pages, the original animation drawings done for the boxes printed in the corner of the Big Little Book (these were drawn on three-hole punched animation paper and measure 6" x 7"), and the negatives used to produce the animation boxes. All of the the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Pink Panther Big Little Book Production Original Art (Whitman, circa 1975). The Pink Panther takes center stage in the complete master art from a 1975 Whitman Big Little Book, "Pink Panther Adventures in Z-Land". This group includes two full-color illustrations, measuring 6.5" x 8" and 2.5" x 2" respectively. Also included are approximately 120 sheets of original art, in black and white, with an image area of 5.25" x 6.5". But that's not all, also included are the typed script, original animation drawings for the box printed in the corner of the Big Little Book (these measure 4" x 4"), as well as the film negatives, and the original paste-ups, on large 12" x 20" sheets of film. The art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Popeye and Queen Olive Oyl Big Little Book Production Original Art (Whitman, 1973). Looking for something a little "different" for your Popeye collection? Look no further! Presented here is the complete master art from a Whitman Big Little Book, "Popeye and Queen Olive Oyl", printed in the early 1970s. This was a reworking of the 1949 book, and would turn out to be one of the last Popeye Big Little Book (which itself was reprinted one last time, in 1980). Unlike most Big Little Books, this one featured full-color illustrations, as seen in the proof sheets in this lot. Also included are approximately 120 sheets of original art, in black and white, with an image area of 5.25" x 6.5", plus the original color artwork for the cover, with the type painted onto an overlay (the type is beginning to show damage -- some letters are partially scratched off). But that's not all, by a long shot! Also included are the original paste-ups, on large 19" x 23" boards; the galley type proofs with corrections marked; an ad for this and the Donald Duck Volcano Valley Big Little Book; even the negatives used to produce the printing plates! The majority of the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Superman Frame-Tray Puzzle Production Original Art (Whitman, undated). This super lot contains the original art to a Superman Frame-Tray puzzle. Included in the lot are two full-color, painted portraits of Superman, used to create the puzzle images. These two acrylic on paper paintings have an image area of 7.5" x 9.5" and are mounted side-by-side on illustration board. Also included is a black and white mechanical of the two pieces. In addition to that, is a large mixed media painting of Superman in outer space. This work has an image area of 15.5" x 19.5". All of the pieces are in Very Good condition. An super lot for the Man of Steel fans! From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Baby Snoots Cover, Group of 2 and Complete Story, Group of 4 Original Art (Gold Key, 1970-71). That lovable elephant, Baby Snoots, and his pal Uptite Mouse star in this lot of two covers and four complete stories. Included in the lot are the cover from issue #2 and two complete stories from issue #1, "The Rainmakers" (6 pages), and ""Facing the Music" (8 pages). The rest of the material comes from issue #6, a cover and two complete tales, "The Super Trooper" (5 pages) and "Lest we Forget" (6 pages), as well as the hand colored guide for the cover. The covers have an image area of 6.75" x 10", while the image area for the story pages is 12" x 18". The art averages an Excellent condition, except for page one of "Super Trooper" which has numerous pasted-on art corrections and is in Very Good condition. From the Random House Archives.
Batman Giant Comics to Color Production Original Art (Whitman, 1975). This superb lot contains the original art to "Four Birds of a Feather", a Giant Comic to Color. Included in the lot is a full-color painted portrait of Batman, used to generate the printed cover. This acrylic on board painting has an image area of 10.5" x 14". Forty-eight pages of comic book-styled art, each with an image area of 9.5" x 13" were used to complete the book. Also included is a mechanical of the double-page, wrap-around cover, and a copy of the printed book. This thrilling yarn showcases Batman and Robin as they battle the Penguin and his gang. From the Random House Archives.
Vince Colletta (attributed) - BJ and the Bear page Original Art, group of 7 (undated). These seven pages of wild and crazy art captured all the thrills of the TV cult-series. B.J. McKay was a guitar-playing, independent trucker who traveled with his fun-loving chimpanzee named Bear, and B.J. soon found himself caught up with a bunch of young women as they fled from the local sheriff. Each page has an image area of 11" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. Bear down and bid, good buddies -- that's a ten-four! From the Random House Archives.
Mike Roy and Dick Ayers - Buck Rogers in the 25th Century #15 and 17 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1979). Buck Rogers battled two fearsome menaces on these action-packed covers. Mike Roy detailed Buck's struggle with a shape-shifter who had transformed himself into a tiger on the cover to #15, while Dick Ayers presented a grim battle with a multi-tentacled monster for the cover of the unpublished Buck Rogers #17. The image area of each cover is approximately 13" x 18", and aside from an art correction to Buck's mouth on #15's cover, both pieces are in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Al McWilliams - Buck Rogers in the 25th Century #17 Complete Unpublished 32-page Story, "Waiting is a Lonely Game" Original Art (Whitman, circa 1982). Feast your eyes on this fantastic lot! The Overstreet Price Guide notes, "Buck Rogers #17 exists only as a press proof and was never published." Al McWilliams' beautiful, fine-lined inking style was superbly suited to the science fiction genre. His work rivals that of the other famous Als -- Alex Raymond and Al Williamson. McWilliams detailed all of the TV show-based space hardware, and made it come alive on the comic book page. Several scenes in the story featured pulchritudinous "good girl" art. This epic-length yarn written by Nic Cuti has almost every fantasy element you could desire: space battles, medieval castles, sorcery, and more -- it's a winner! The image area of each page measures 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.From the Random House Archives.
Mike Roy - Buck Rogers in the 25th Century #16 Complete 32-page Story, "The Sellers of Souls" Original Art (Whitman, 1982). The final published issue of Whitman'sBuck Rogers dealt with the issue of slavery, and Buck came to the rescue of an interplanetary slave after he himself was captured by traders. Mike Roy captured all the science fiction hardware and props of the popular TV show in his art. The image area of each page measures 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Bullwinkle #20 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1979). Two aliens have Bullwinkle trapped in a sticky situation as Rocky flies to the rescue. This cover was inked on vellum which was affixed to illustration board. The image area is 7" x 10", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Captain America Giant Comics to Color Production Original Art (Whitman, 1976). "The Challenge of Super Sport", a Giant Comic to Color, starred Captain America and also featured guest appearances by other Marvel icons such as Daredevil, Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, the Thing, Iron Man, Thor, and Spider-Man! Included in this spectacular lot are a full-color painted portrait of Captain America and a Captain America mask; each of these acrylic on board paintings has an image area of 10" x 12". Forty-eight pages of comic book page art, each with an image area of 9.5" x 13" are included and these were pasted-up on larger pages of layout paper, side-by-side, two to a sheet. Also included is a mechanical of the double-page, wrap-around cover, and a copy of the book. From the Random House Archives.
George Wilson (attributed) - Dagar The Invincible #1 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1974). Dead warriors and monstrous demons encountered Dagar at "The Castle of the Skull." Sword and sorcery covers don't come any more thrilling than this Bronze Age gem painted for the first issue of Dagar! This acrylic on board masterwork has an image area of approximately 11" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
George Wilson (attributed) - Dark Shadows #27 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1974). The cursed vampire of "Dark Shadows," Barnabas Collins, battled a werewolf from an earlier time in his long life. As he lamented, "For most men, time moves slowly, oh so slowly, they don't even realize it. But time has revealed itself to me in a very special way. Time is a rushing, howling wind that rages past me, withering me in a single, relentless blast, and then continues on." This acrylic on board painting has an image area of approximately 12" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Jose Delbo and Dan Spiegle - Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom #28 and 30 Cover Original Art (Gold Key/Whitman, 1981-82). Doctor Solar battled his nemesis, King Cybernoid, on the Jose Delbo cover for Doctor Solar #28 while Dan Spiegle detailed a new look for the Doctor's eye wear on the unpublished cover for issue #32. Delbo's cover has an image area that measures 7" x 11" while Spiegle's cover is 10" x 15". Both covers are in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Carlos Garzon (attributed) - Flash Gordon page Original Art, Group of 6 (Gold Key, 1979). This lot of six pages of a Flash Gordon continuity feature an art style very reminiscent of the work of Al Williamson. The pages, numbered three through eight, detail the trappings of Mongo in all its glory. The image area of each page measures 8" x 11.5". The pages were drawn on 18.5" x 14.75" paper; page three and page eight were each drawn alone on the paper, while pages four and five, and pages six and seven, were drawn side-by side on the paper. The art is in Excellent condition.These pages may be unpublished. From the Random House Archives.
Carlos Garzon - Flash Gordon #26 page Original Art, Group of 22 (Gold Key, 1979). Carlos Garzon, longtime assistant to Al Williamson, shows what he can do solo with this superb group of Flash Gordon pages from issue #26. Any fan of Al Williamson's or Alex Raymond's version of Flash will enjoy Carlos' take on the character as well. Rocket ships, flying snakes, handsome heroes, gorgeous women -- this stellar yarn had it all! The pages include 1-4, 6-11, 14, 15, 18, 19, 22-27, 30, and 31. The image area of each page measures 10" x 15". Some pasted-on lettering corrections are loose; otherwise the pages average a Very Good condition. Twenty-two pages of pure wonderment can be yours! From the Random House Archives.
John Celardo, Ed Robbins, George Roussos, and Jack Sparling - Grimm's Ghost Stories #30 Complete Story Original Art, Group of 4 (Gold Key, 1976). This spook-tacular lot contains four complete stories from Grimm's Ghost Stories #30. Included are "Where's the Body", a five page thriller drawn by John Celardo, "A Sudden Loss of Appetite," a seven page yarn by Ed Robbins, "It Takes One to Catch One," a six page chiller by George Roussos, and "The First Ghost," a five page hair-raiser by Jack Sparling. The image area of each page measures 10" x 15", except for Roussos' art which measures 12" x 18". Some pasted-on lettering corrections are loose; otherwise the pages average Very Good condition. Twenty-three pages of superb art by industry veterans! From the Random House Archives.
George Wilson (attributed) - Grimm's Ghost Stories #52 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1979). A ghost at a Roman banquet faced his killer in this Bronze Age chiller! This scene recalled the perfidious events of the Ides of March, 44 B.C. -- Et Tu, Brute? This acrylic on board painting has an image area of approximately 16" x 23". There is a small sticker pasted-on at the lower right corner of the image; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
George Wilson (attributed) - Jungle Twins #6 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1973). The Jungle Twins, Tono and Kono, escape disaster in this action-paced tableau painted for "The Black Tower of Koor." This acrylic on board painting has an image area of approximately 12" x 15.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
George Wilson (attributed) - Korak #42 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1971). Never go mano a mano with a foe who has the strength and battle instincts of a Great Ape, like Korak, the son of Tarzan does! This spectacular scene was the highlight of "The Battle of Burning Mountain." This acrylic on board painting has an image area of approximately 11.5" x 15.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Little Monsters #24 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1973). 'Orrible Orvie, Awful Annie, and Papa Monster agree that a deadly swamp makes for the ideal monster playground! The image area of this cover measures approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Little Monsters Cover Original Art, Group of 14 (Gold Key, 1974-77). 'Orrible Orvie, Awful Annie, Demonica, and Papa Monster star on twelve rib-tickling covers filled with monstrous family fun. Included in the lot are the covers to The Little Monsters #26-31, 35, 37-42, and 44. The image area of each cover measures approximately 10" x 15", and each is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Gene Fawcette - Adventures of Mighty Mouse #173 Complete Unpublished Story Original Art, Group of 3 (Gold Key, 1980). Three unpublished stories slated for the never-printed Adventures of Mighty Mouse #173 are the basis of this group lot. Gene Fawcette worked his graphic magic on "Gossip", a five-page Mighty Mouse story, and "A Gorgeous Dish" a twelve-page Mighty Mouse thriller. Fawcette signed each page of these stories at the lower right. Also included is a five-page Silly Sidney yarn, "The Lake Monster Plot". Over twenty pages of side-splitting, laugh-out-loud art! Each page has an image area of 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives. 80
John Costanza (attributed) - Mighty Mouse Cover Original Art, Group of 10 (Gold Key, 1974-1981). Here he comes to save the day -- yes, it's Mighty Mouse and he stars on this lot of ten sensational covers. The covers appeared on New Terrytoons #45, 46, 48-50, 53, and 54, and The Adventures of Mighty Mouse # 162, 166, and 169. The image area of each cover is approximately 8" x 14", and all ten are in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives
Robert Gregory (attributed) Pink Panther #1 Complete 6-page Story "Pink Mirage" Original Art (Gold Key, 1971). The Pink Panther heads out into the desert to join in the California Gold Rush and ends up chasing mirages! The image area of each page measures 10.5" x 16", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Warren Tufts (attributed) - Pink Panther Cover Original Art, Group of 3 (Gold Key, 1974-1981). The Pink Panther and the Inspector are up to their hilarious hijinks on this lot of three superb covers. Two hail from March of Comics, issues #449 and 473, while the third appeared on Golden Comics Digest #38. The image area of each cover is approximately 9.5" x 13", and all three are in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives
Shazam Giant Comics to Color Production Original Art (Whitman, 1975). This marvelous lot contains the original art to "Double Trouble", a Giant Comic to Color. Included in the lot are a full-color painted portrait of Captain Marvel (a cropped version of which was used to generate the printed cover). This acrylic on board painting has an image area of 11" x 15". Forty-eight pages of comic book-styled art, each with an image area of 9.5" x 13", were used to complete the book. This fantastic lot featured Billy Batson meeting the old wizard, Shazam, and the Big Red Cheese's battle with his evil doppelganger. Sivana, Cap's nemesis, also appeared! Also included is a mechanical of the double-page wrap-around cover, a printer's proof of the cover, and a copy of the printed book. From the Random House Archives.
Spider-Man Giant Comics to Color Production Original Art (Whitman, 1976). "Weather Forecast: Danger," a Giant Comic to Color, spotlighted Spider-Man as he battled Weather-Master and his Council of Elements. J. Jonah Jameson, and Peter Parker cameo. A sensational double-page spread featured Spider-Man's Rogues' Gallery with a roll call of Mysterio, the Shocker, Kingpin, the Vulture, Electro, Bird-Man, the Lizard, the Beetle, Hammerhead, Scorpion, Doctor Octopus, the Green Goblin, and the Rhino. Also included in the lot are a full-color, painted portrait of Spider-Man, and a Spider-Man mask. Each acrylic on board painting has an image area of 10" x 11. Forty-eight pages of comic book art, each with an image area of 9.5" x 13" are included. These pages were pasted-up on larger sheets of layout paper, side-by-side, two to a sheet. Also included is a mechanical of the double-page, wrap-around cover, and a copy of the book. From the Random House Archives.
Frank Bolle - Starstream #7 Complete 22-page Unpublished Story, "The Moon Moth" Original Art (Whitman, circa 1976). This unpublished issue of Whitman's Starstream title featured writer George Kashdan's adaptation of a Jack Vance science fiction story, "The Moon Moth." On the planet Sirene everyone wears a mask according to his status in society. Communication is accomplished through singing accompanied by a plethora of instruments, each of which signifies a different emotional mood or is used to talk to a different social caste. The trouble is, the assassin Angmark is a master of Sirenese customs and like everyone else on Sirene his face is hidden behind a mask. The only hope of ambassador Edwer Thissell is to learn to use his own mask, the lowly Moon Moth, before Angmark relieves him of a head to put it on. Frank Bolle detailed the yarn with superb science fiction characters and settings. The image area of each page measures 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. Also included is George Kashdan's typed script for the adaptation with penciled layout breakdowns for each page. From the Random House Archives.
Frank Bolle (attributed) - Star Trek #60 and #61 Covers Original Art (Gold Key, 1979). Two Bronze Age Star Trek covers are the focus of this stellar lot. The cover for issue #60 limned a ghostly presence that haunted the Starship Enterprise. This was to be Gold Key's final published issue. The cover to issue #61 was never published, and it spotlighted Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock in action. The image area of each cover measures approximately 11" x 16.5". The cover to #60 is in Excellent condition; the cover to #61 has a few paste-on art corrections; otherwise it is in Very Good condition. As a bonus, a partial Star Trek page with two panels drawn by Alberto Giolitti's studio is included in this lot. From the Random House Archives.
Superman Giant Comics to Color Production Original Art (Whitman, 1976). This lot contains the original art to "Brainiac's Biggest Plot!," a Giant Comic to Color. Included in this spectacular lot are a full-color painted portrait of Superman (a cropped version of which was used for the printed cover). This acrylic on board painting has an image area of 11" x 11". Forty-eight pages of comic book-styled art, each with an image area of 9.5" x 13" were drawn for the thriller, and these are pasted-up on larger sheets of layout paper, side-by-side, two to a sheet. Also included is a mechanical of the double-page, wrap-around cover, and a copy of the book. From the Random House Archives.
Morris Gollub (attributed) - Turok, Son of Stone #23 Cover Original Art (Dell, 1961). Turok, Son of Stone, first appeared in 1954 in Dell's Four Color #596. The theme of Native Americans battling dinosaurs made this series a sure-fire fan-favorite for the Baby Boom generation! Turok and Andar battled to save a human sacrifice from certain death in this scene from the "Cave of Doom". This acrylic on board painting has an image area of approximately 15" x 19". There are a few small registration marks pasted-on around the edges of the image; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
George Wilson (attributed) - Turok, Son of Stone #31 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1963). Out on a hunting trip, Turok and his young friend Andar discovered a hidden valley where dinosaurs still roamed the earth. Trapped there, the two Native Americans used all of their skills to survive as they searched for a way to escape the valley and return to their homes. This thrilling cover graced the second issue of Turok, Son of Stone published by Gold Key, who took the title over from Dell in 1962. This acrylic on board painting has an image area of approximately 13" x 17". An acetate overlay has additional painted textures that were used to enrich the abstracted background. There are a few small paper surface pulls on the art board where registration marks were removed, and the borders of the board were masked off with masking tape; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. This image was also used for the cover of issue #97 in 1975. From the Random House Archives.
George Wilson (attributed) - Turok, Son of Stone #33 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1963). Lured by mysterious green men Turok and Andar were trapped in a deadly bog. This acrylic on board painting has an image area of approximately 13.5" x 15". There are a few small registration marks pasted-on around the edges of the image; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
George Wilson (attributed) - Turok, Son of Stone Cover Original Art (undated). Turok and Andar flee from a deadly dinosaur, or "honker" as the two Native Americans nicknamed the giant reptiles. The final use for this cover painting is unknown; it may have been done for an unpublished issue, or perhaps as a preliminary study. This acrylic on board painting has an image area of approximately 9" x 9.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
George Evans (attributed) - Twilight Zone # 01-860-210 Cover Original Art (Dell, 1962). You're traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That's the signpost up ahead -- your next stop, the Twilight Zone! The Overstreet Price Guide attributed this cover to George Evans, but many of the Dell and Gold Key painted covers were done by Morris Gollub, George Wilson, and others. In any case, this superb image was used for the fourth appearance of The Twilight Zone in the Dell comic publications. Gold Key later took over the title and issued their issue number one in 1962. This cover was reprinted on Gold Key's issue #27. "The Collector" had the tables turned when he found himself displayed as a trophy in "the Twilight Zone!" This acrylic on board painting has an image area of approximately 17" x 22". There are a few small registration marks pasted-on around the edges of the image; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
George Wilson (attributed) - Twilight Zone #45 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1972). The lyrics to the Chamber Brothers' "Time Has Come Today" song serve as an apt description of this eerie scene from the Zone, Now the time has come, nowhere to run; Might get burned up by the sun, but I'll have my fun; I've been loved, pushed aside, I've been crushed; By tumbling tide, and my soul has been psychedelicized; Now the time has come, there are things to realize; Time has come today, Time has come today! This acrylic on board painting has an image area of approximately 13" x 16", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
George Wilson - Twilight Zone # 81 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1977). "He'd do anything for a laugh, even die" -- what a joker! You can bet this prankster will pay a heavy price in "the Twilight Zone" The image area of this acrylic on board painting is 14" x 20'. Aside from a strip of masking tape at the top of the painting, the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives
George Wilson - Twilight Zone #87 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1978). This Zone cover played off the fabled theme found in "Dorian Gray," as a woman watched half of her face age while an artist repainted her portrait -- all beauty is fleeting. This acrylic on board painting has an image area of approximately 12" x 16", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Staff Artist - Underdog Cover Original Art Group (Gold Key, 1975). There's no need to fear -- Underdog is here! Disguised as humble, loveable Shoeshine Boy, Underdog was a long-running favorite Saturday morning cartoon, and a comic book series for a number of different companies. These four covers are from the Gold Key run that began early in 1975; we've definitely identified issue #2 and 3, and feel certain the others are # 1 and 4. At any rate, they all are fun items, featuring Underdog, Sweet Polly Purebred, and villainous Simon Bar Sinister and his henchmen Cad. The pieces range in size from 10.25" x 13.25" to 11.75" x 17". All are in Excellent condition; the smaller item is drawn on vellum and attached to illustration board while the others are all on bristol. From the Random House Archives.
Western Publishing Artist - Underdog Illustration Original Art (undated). Have no fear -- Underdog is here -- in both a tightly penciled cover sketch and the finished inked illustration. The image area of each piece measures approximately 7" x 10.5", and both are in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives
Wonder Woman Giant Comics to Color Production Original Art (Whitman, 1975). This wonderful lot contains the original art to "The Menace of the Mole Men," a Giant Comic to Color. Included in the lot are a full-color, painted portrait of the Amazon Princess (a cropped version of which was used to create the printed cover). This acrylic on board painting has an image area of 12" x 15". Forty-eight pages of comic book-styled art made up the interior, each with an image area of 9.5" x 13". Also included is a mechanical for the double-page, wrap-around cover, a printer's proof of the cover, and a set of "blue lines" reproductions for the insides of the entire book. This sensational lot captures Wonder Woman in all her glory, with her invisible plane -- the Maid of Might is even bound in chains! A superb lot for any Wonder Woman fan!
Western Publishing Artist - Woody Woodpecker Cover Original Art, Goup of 14 (Gold Key/Whitman, 1977-81). Woody Woodpecker, Knothead, and Splinter co-star on fourteen laugh-out-loud cover scenes. Included in the lot is the original art to Woody Woodpecker issues #158, 159, 162, 163, 164, 166, 168-172, 178, 191, and 192. Each cover has an image area of approximately 10" x 15", and each is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
John Polgreen - "Space Travel" Illustration Original Art (Adventures in Space, 1958). America's future in space had become a nation-wide fad by the mid-fifties. It was not a question of if we would land on the Moon but when. The Adventure in Space books were at the forefront in their technical sophistication of how men would travel to the Moon. John Polgreen's acrylic on board painting captured the thrilling moment of a lunar touchdown. The image area of the painting measures 13" x 12" and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
John Polgreen - "Space Travel" Illustration Original Art (Adventures in Space, 1958). A space ship crew unloads its cargo and begins to make camp on an alien planet. This scene was written by rocket expert and renowned science writer Willy Ley. John Polgreen's illustrations for the Adventures in Space series were breathtaking. The image area of the acrylic on board painting measures 13" x 12" and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
John Polgreen - "Space Travel" Cover Illustration Original Art (Adventures in Space, 1958). John Polgreen's airbrushed painting captured the stark light and harsh conditions of this cosmic scene perfectly. In the fifties, science author Willy Ley opined, "The younger generation of rocket engineers is just beginning. They are of the new generation to which space travel is not going to be a dream of the future but an everyday job with everyday worries in which they will be engaged." The acrylic on board painting has an image area of 20" x 13", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
John Polgreen - "Man-made Satellites" Cover Illustration Original Art (Adventures in Space, 1958). With the discoveries of liquid-fueled rockets in the 1930's and the use of V-2 rockets in the 1940's, rocket travel went from science fiction to science fact. In post-World War II America everything seemed possible, even traveling to the Moon. A new trend in children's books predicted the space-age era the "Baby Boomers" would grow up in -- a thrilling time of limitless exploration. The image area of John Polgreen's cover painting measures 19.5" x 13" and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
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