2006 August Signature Comic Auction
| Sale Number: | 821 |
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| Auction Date: | August 10th at 1 PM CT through August 12th |
Featured Collections
The Davis Crippen 'D' Copy Collection
Session 1
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Ace Comics #1 (David McKay Publications, 1937) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white to white pages. Four beloved features made their very first comic book appearances in this issue: Blondie, Krazy Kat, Jungle Jim (with art by Alex Raymond), and Ripley's Believe it or Not. Like many a book hailing from the Platinum Age, this one is rated "scarce" by Gerber. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue on spine of cover. (One piece of tape on back cover.)" Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $632. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 4.5, 4 higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Action Comics #97 Big Apple pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. As seen on John Sikela's cover, this issue has the return of comic-relief characters Hocus and Pocus, who think they can perform magic but can't! Complications ensue... In addition to the Superman story, there are outings for Zatara, the Vigilante, and Congo Bill. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,000. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Adventures Into the Unknown #26 Big Apple pedigree - Double Cover (ACG, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Light tan to off-white pages. Ogden Whitney cover. CGC notes, "1st cover 8.5, interior cover 9.2." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $141; VF/NM 9.0 value = $208. CGC census 5/06: in 8.5, higher.
All-American Comics #1 (DC, 1939) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. Here's a book that's rarely seen on the market. A unique mix of established characters and new material, this book introduced Hop Harrigan, Scribbly (by Sheldon Mayer), and Red White and Blue, presented alongside such established strip features as Mutt and Jeff, Toonerville Folks, Reg'lar Fellers, Skippy and more. CGC notes, "Centerfold detached." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,400; FN 6.0 value = $2,100. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 5.0, 4 higher.
All-American Comics #2 (DC, 1939) CGC VG 4.0 Cream pages. It's been years since we've seen this second issue of DC's fifth continuing series. This series was notable for being the first published by M.C. Gaines' imprint (also called All-American Comics), under the DC umbrella. Unlike previous DC titles, this was an anthology series in the mold of Famous Funnies, presenting established strip favorites for the most part. One all-new feature was Sheldon Mayer's Scribbly, who shares top billing with Hop Harrigan, Adventures in the Unknown, and Red White and Blue. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $410. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 4.0, 1 higher.
All-American Comics #90 (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Another issue that we seldom see is this issue from near the end of this title's run, and this VF/NM specimen is among the nicest yet certified. It's got the first appearance of the Icicle, who would become a DC standby in the villain department, joining the Injustice Society and even figuring into the Crisis On Infinite Earths. Green Lantern has to deal with that frosty fellow, and there are backup features starring Dr. Mid-Nite, the Black Pirate, Mutt and Jeff, and Hop Harrigan. The cover is by Irwin Hasen. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,078; NM- 9.2 value = $1,475. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
All Winners Comics #5 (Timely, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Here's a copy that's sure to please. Not only is it among the highest-graded for this issue, it's got a high-energy cover by Al Avison featuring the big three of Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, and the Human Torch... taking on an invasion fleet that's made it all the way to America's shores! Inside the comic, the aforementioned three heroes appear in separate stories, which are supplemented by yarns starring the Whizzer and the Destroyer. A pre-Mike Hammer Mickey Spillane chipped in with a text feature. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,525. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher.
Boy Commandos #1 (DC, 1942) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. This book is everything the Simon and Kirby fan could ask for, starting with the classic cover. It even has appearances by other S & K characters, namely the Sandman and the Newsboy Legion. Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,563. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 6.0, 15 higher.
Brenda Starr V2#4 (Superior, 1948) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages. The Jack Kamen cover is what makes this book highly collectible, and it didn't escape the eye of Seduction of the Innocent author Fredric Wertham, who noted, "The whole scene has nothing to do with medicine and is unmistakably sadistic." The interior art is by the character's creator, Dale Messick. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $243; VF 8.0 value = $506. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher.
Captain Marvel Adventures #13 (Fawcett, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. We hadn't seen this book in high grade before, and the fact that the issue had a double-page Captain Marvel pinup further reduces the chances of high-grade specimens showing up. C. C. Beck provided both cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Circus the Comic Riot #1 (Globe Syndicate, 1938) CGC VG- 3.5 Cream to off-white pages. This desirable issue has Basil Wolverton art, and is the second comic book work of Jack Cole. It also has art by Bob Kane and Will Eisner. Overstreet and Gerber both refer to it as "scarce", with Gerber rating it a "7". Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,600. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 3.5, 7 higher.
Circus the Comic Riot #3 (Globe Syndicate, 1938) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. A rare book that one doesn't see very often. How rare? Consider: 1) This is the first copy we've ever had the chance to offer; 2) It's one of only two that have been graded by CGC to date (the other is a 6.5); and 3) Overstreet calls it "scarce" and Gerber rates it "rare". Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $800. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 4.5, 1 higher.
Crackajack Funnies #1 (Dell, 1938) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white pages. This premiere issue features newspaper reprints of popular strips like Tom Mix, Wash Tubbs, Don Winslow, Boots, and plenty more. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $504. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 4.0, 11 higher.
Crime SuspenStories #26 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This comic is from the dying days of EC's New Trend books -- it's the second-to-last issue of the title. Joe Orlando drew the story "Dead Center," about a jealous husband who suspects that his wife and his best pal are doing more than going to wrestling matches together, hmm... There's also plenty of Jack Kamen art (the cover and two stories), plus one story drawn by Reed Crandall. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $250. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Detective Comics #118 (DC, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. A Joker cover, by Dick Sprang no less, graces this issue, which not only has the Dynamic Duo taking on the Mocking Mountebank and his Royal Flush crimes, it's also got backup features with the Boy Commandos, Slam Bradley, and Air Wave. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $650. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Detective Picture Stories #1 (Comics Magazine, 1936) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. This book's claim to fame is that it is the first comic book centered on a single theme. Arriving on the scene one-and-a-half years before Action Comics #1, it's small wonder that the book is rated "scarce" by Overstreet and a "6" by Gerber. This is a nice-looking copy with deep, rich greens and blues. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,650. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 5.5, 2 higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Extra! #1 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1955) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The Comics Code didn't approve this first issue of the "New Direction" title, even though it had tamer fare than the "New Trend" books that made EC famous. The issue has a Johnny Craig cover, with interior art by Craig (two stories), John Severin, and Reed Crandall. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $224; NM- 9.2 value = $300. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.0, 7 higher.
Extra! #2 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Art by Johnny Craig, Reed Crandall, and John Severin. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, 4 higher.
Extra! #5 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Alas, this was the last issue of this title, despite quality stories and excellent art by Johnny Craig, John Severin, and Reed Crandall. The cover is by Craig. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Famous Funnies #211 (Eastern Color, 1954) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Frank Frazetta, Frank Frazetta, and furthermore, Frank Frazetta. Sometimes these descriptions write themselves! Seriously, most high-grade copies of this highly collectible issue seem to have the less desirable "cream to off-white" page quality, setting this "off-white" specimen apart from the crowd. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,188; NM- 9.2 value = $1,625. CGC census 6/06: 6 in 9.0, 8 higher.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Feature Funnies #1 (Chesler, 1937) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. This issue featured the first comic book appearances of Mickey Finn and Dixie Dugan, along with a cover illustration of Joe Palooka by the venerable Rube Goldberg. Other strips appearing in this volume include the Bungle Family and Flossie. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $966. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 6.0, 2 higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Fight Comics #4 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. "Lou Fine" is all most of us need to hear to have us reaching for our bid sheets, and this copy's a "fine" showcase for his cover artistry. The cover character is Rip Regan, the Power-Man, whose crimson garb somehow became blue for this cover only. It's Fine by us! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $201; VF 8.0 value = $419. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher.
Fight Comics #43 (Fiction House, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Bondage cover. Matt Baker and Lily Renee art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $208; NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Fight Comics #47 Rockford pedigree (Fiction House, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. "Headlight" cover by Lily Renee. Matt Baker interior art. Comes with the Rockford certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $208; NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Fight Comics #66 Okajima pedigree (Fiction House, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. That's not just any "good girl," it's Tiger Girl, and ace Jack Kamen is providing the cover art. We had never seen this issue before, and are pleased to offer a copy that bears the highest grade yet assigned. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Forbidden Worlds #1 (ACG, 1951) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Overstreet ranks this book second among all ACG comics. This one's sought-after because of a Frank Frazetta/Al Williamson team-up on a ten-page story. A bizarre two-headed monster cover by Ken Bald is an additional draw. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $975. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 7.5, 8 higher.
Funny Picture Stories #1 (Comics Magazine, 1936) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. The Clock, the very first masked comic book hero, becomes a regular feature in this title starting with this issue just after making his first appearance in Funny Pages that same month. The character, drawn by George Brunner, is believed to have been Will Eisner's inspiration for the Spirit. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $329; VG 4.0 value = $658. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 3.0, 2 higher.
Ghost Rider #1 (Magazine Enterprises, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. What a nice copy of a black-cover issue! Ghost Rider got his own series here after debuting in the pages of Tim Holt, and the origin of the masked man in white is revealed inside. The art is by Dick Ayers, who drew every ME adventure of the character and even handled him in later years when Marvel "appropriated" the range-ridin' character. The issue is also known as A-1 Comics #27. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,097; NM- 9.2 value = $1,500. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.0, 3 higher.
Haunt of Fear #16 (#2) Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The Old Witch made her first appearance in this issue. Surprisingly enough, it was Jack Kamen who drew this first story! The tale of ancient Egypt includes a love triangle of sorts, always a Kamen specialty. Also contributing art to the issue were Johnny Craig (who also drew the cover), Graham Ingels, and the team of Wally Wood and Harry Harrison. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,825. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.6, 4 higher.
Haunt of Fear #17 (#3) Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The origins of the Crypt of Terror, the Vault of Horror, and the Haunt of Fear are revealed in this issue -- it turns out that the GhouLunatics who dwell in those three horrid habitats captured Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein and forced them to sign contracts to publish horror stories! This issue was used in Seduction of The Innocent, and oddly, it wasn't criticized for any of the crypts or the horror, but because it "shows the same predilection for non-language expletives familiar in other comics." Tut-tut, and we really mean that. The issue has a Johnny Craig cover, with interior art by Craig, Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, and Graham Ingels. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,825. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Haunt of Fear #4 Gaines File pedigree 7/9 (EC, 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. "The best job Wallace Wood ever did on a horror story" was Bill Mason's evaluation of this issue's "The Man From the Grave." Also in these pages, Graham Ingels began as the regular artist for the Old Witch, and those other GhouLunatics, the Vault Keeper and the Crypt Keeper, are seen in this series for the first time. The cover art is by Al Feldstein. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $566; VF/NM 9.0 value = $846. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 4 higher.
Haunt of Fear #6 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This issue features EC's first of several unauthorized adaptations of Ray Bradbury stories (Bradbury became aware of the swiping after a while, and the two sides agreed on an adaptation fee for the future). This book's lead story, based on Bradbury's "The Handler," has Graham Ingels art. Other artists in the issue include Johnny Craig (cover), Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, and Jack Davis. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Haunt of Fear #7 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. EC fans are passionate about this Johnny Craig cover, as evidenced by the fact that the original art sold for top dollar in a recent auction (a Heritage auction, we immodestly admit)! The cover ties into a tale of horror, terror, and murder drawn by Graham Ingels. There's also interior art by Craig, Jack Davis, and Jack Kamen. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.8, none higher.
Haunt of Fear #8 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Al Feldstein's shrunken head cover is called "classic" by Overstreet. It ties into the story "Diminishing Returns," and if mystery is your thing, note that even EC Fan-Addicts can't agree on who the artist of that story was... The other stories have art by Jack Davis, Graham Ingels, and George Roussos. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, 6 higher.
Haunt of Fear #9 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Jack Davis takes over as artist on the Crypt Keeper stories with this issue. Al Feldstein provides the great "nighttime-in-the-graveyard" cover, while Davis, Joe Orlando, Graham Ingels, and Jack Kamen all supply story art. A fantastic copy. While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Haunt of Fear #10 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Al Feldstein created the brilliant cover, accentuated perfectly by the gorgeous colors of this copy, especially the red background of the title logo. Inside, peerless storytelling is provided by Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, and Johnny Craig. While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $488; NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 9.0, 10 higher.
Haunt of Fear #11 Gaines File pedigree 7/12 (EC, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. The first cover by Graham Ingels on this title started a run of 18 straight for the "Ghastly" gent, right to the end of the run, and several of Ingels' efforts (including this one) are considered classics. The interior art is by Ingels, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, and George Roussos. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $395; NM- 9.2 value = $525. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 8 higher.
Haunt of Fear #13 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1956) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. The great page quality stands out on this issue from the closet of Bill Gaines. A Graham Ingels cover and interior art by Ingels, Jack Kamen, Johnny Craig, and Jack Davis make this a very desirable copy. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $248; VF/NM 9.0 value = $374. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 5 higher.
Haunt of Fear #14 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Graham Ingels created one of the all-time classics for the cover of this cool EC book. This one is also a Gaines File Copy, and features the origin of Ingels' most notorious work, the Old Witch. The interior is incredible as well, with artwork by Jack Kamen and Jack Davis. While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 9.6, 2 higher.
Haunt of Fear #16 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. A fantastic Jack Davis-drawn adaptation of a Ray Bradbury story highlights this issue. What would you do if you found that a deceased relative had built an elaborate coffin. Would you try lying inside of it? That's what the fellow in "The Coffin" decides to do! Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, and George Evans also contributed to the issue; the cover's by Ingels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 6 higher.
Haunt of Fear #17 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. It's "putrefaction guaranteed" on this classic Graham Ingels cover. The issue's interior art is by George Evans, Jack Kamen, and Jack Davis. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $520. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 9.2, 5 higher.
Haunt of Fear #19 Gaines File pedigree 10/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. When a cover with a beheading scene (by Graham Ingels) isn't even the most shocking thing about a comic, you know there must be some horrific stuff inside the issue! In this case, it's the story "Foul Play," in particular a panel showing a baseball game with a dead man's head as the ball, his heart as home plate, and... you get the idea. It got mentioned by the Senate investigation on juvenile delinquency, it was shown in Seduction of the Innocent by Fredric Wertham, and it was also singled out in an article Wertham wrote two decades later, with the author noting, "The writer of this story became editor of the immensely successful magazine Mad; the artist... later did many covers for Time." That would be Al Feldstein and Jack Davis respectively. George Evans and Jack Kamen also contributed art to the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.6, 3 higher.
Haunt of Fear #21 Gaines File pedigree 7/10 (EC, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This issue had an unusual artistic team-up between Jack Kamen and Bill Elder, on a real "Corker" of a story. Another highlight is a Jack Davis drawn tale of a death-defying magician who has nine lives... or does he? The issue also features a Graham Ingels cover and interior art by Ingels and Reed Crandall. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $171; VF/NM 9.0 value = $256. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.5, 5 higher.
Haunt of Fear #22 Gaines File pedigree 7/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Only one 9.4 and one 9.6 top this issue in CGC's census as of this writing, and this seems to be one of those EC issues we see less often. The story "Wish You Were Here," drawn in creepy fashion by Graham Ingels, is one of the better-remembered EC yarns, and it was chosen to be adapted into the 1972 movie "Tales From The Crypt." Ingels' cover ties in to the tale. The issue also has art by George Evans, Jack Kamen, and Jack Davis. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $340. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Haunt of Fear #24 Gaines File pedigree 7/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This issue's story "The Secret" was one that the Senate Subcommittee to Investigate Juvenile Delinquency grilled EC publisher Bill Gaines about. The story, drawn by George Evans, deals with an adopted boy whose foster parents have a secret, but someone else has a secret too... Art by Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, and Jack Davis rounds out the issue. The cover is by Ingels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $340. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 4 higher.
Haunt of Fear #25 Gaines File pedigree 7/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Scarcer in the highest grades than some ECs, this one is bested by only one other copy in CGC's current census. With a haunted house story the lead feature, Graham Ingels was the natural choice to draw it, and you can thrill to his horror-filled rendition on the cover as well. Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, and George Evans also contributed art to the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $340. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Haunt of Fear #27 Gaines File pedigree 7/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The white pages of this issue, which features a cannibalism story, are a real stand-out. Then there's the very creepy cover by Graham Ingels. On the interior art, Ingels is joined by EC greats George Evans, Reed Crandall, and Jack Kamen, and the Crypt-Keeper is shown mockingly reading a copy of Seduction of the Innocent. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $340. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.2, 2 higher.
The Human Torch #23 (Timely, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date, and if that weren't enough to knock the socks off of many a Timely fan, Alex Schomburg's classic robot cover should certainly seal the deal. The Sub-Mariner appears in a backup feature in the issue. Scrutinize the spine of this superb copy and you'll be glad you did. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,950. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Jumbo Comics #13 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. By far the highest-graded copy as of this writing, this is the only specimen graded above 5.0 by CGC to date. The gorilla cover is by Will Eisner, and big names Lou Fine, Bob Powell, and George Tuska also contributed. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $800; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,263. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Jumbo Comics #15 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This spiffy copy is the only one certified by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet calls the issue's cover (featuring Sheena) a joint effort between Bob Powell and Will Eisner. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $803; NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Jumbo Comics #17 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Bondage cover by Bob Powell. Sheena and the Lightning are featured. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $243; VF 8.0 value = $506. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher.
Jumbo Comics #18 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Sheena in "Satan's Safari," was that worth spending a dime for back in 1940 or what? And this copy should sell for a pretty penny, as it's the highest-graded in CGC's census. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Jumbo Comics #20 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Our grade-A Jumbo run continues with the highest-graded copy of this issue. Sheena, Jungle Queen, stars. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $803; NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Jungle Comics #6 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. This issue's bondage cover is credited to Will Eisner. Kaanga is the featured character. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $234 VF 8.0 value = $488. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 6.5, 3 higher.
Jungle Comics #8 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Kaanga the Jungle Lord never looked better than on this issue's Bob Powell cover! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $769; NM- 9.2 value = $1,050. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Junior #10 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. "Headlights covers on all" is Overstreet's notation for this series' run, and while Al Feldstein did some great things in his career, some would argue that he never topped his 8-issue run on Junior. He didn't stop with the cover, either - our resident Feldstein expert tells us that the interior has "plenty of lingerie panels and remarkably sexy artwork." This is the nicest copy we've seen for sale in any venue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $506. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher.
Junior #13 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. These issues are snapped up whenever they come up for sale, and it's all because of the "headlight" covers by Al Feldstein. Most of the interior art is by Feldstein as well, and in the same sexy vein we might add! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $506. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Marvel Mystery Comics #28 (Timely, 1942) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. This very strictly graded copy is sure to please, have a look at our scan and marvel for yourself! The bondage cover is an Alex Schomburg classic, and the kind of image that you'll only find in a pre-Code book (note the bones sticking out of the acid vat). The characters and artists in the issue include the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett, the Vision by Simon and Kirby, Terry Vance by Bob Oksner, and the Human Torch by Carl Burgos. Plus, there's a text feature by Mike Hammer's creator and erstwhile comic scribe Mickey Spillane! CGC notes, "Very minor amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $621; VF 8.0 value = $1,294. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 7.0, 8 higher.
Marvel Tales #96 (Atlas, 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Syd Shores contributed a great bondage cover to this issue. Mike Sekowsky art is also featured. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $406; VF/NM 9.0 value = $641. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Master Comics #18 (Fawcett, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. We had never seen this one in high grade before! The big names in the book are of course Bulletman and Bulletgirl, but the issue's also got some lesser-known Fawceteers like Minute-Man, the Companions Three, and Zoro (with one R, mind you), and El Carim (Miracle spelled backwards). The issue's artists include Mac Raboy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,007; NM- 9.2 value = $1,375. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Master Comics #20 (Fawcett, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Overstreet credits this issue's cover to Mac Raboy, who's perhaps the most collectible Fawcett artist. Bulletman and Bulletgirl star in the issue, and their feature has a guest appearance by Fawcett VIP Captain Marvel. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,007; NM- 9.2 value = $1,375. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Master Comics #22 (Fawcett, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The first cover appearance of Captain Marvel Jr. is just his second appearance overall (after Whiz Comics #25) and his first actual adventure! And he's thrown right into the fray, teaming with Bulletman to battle Captain Nazi (who makes only his third appearance here). Junior would be the star of this series for the next eleven years straight, and he was always at his best when drawn by Mac Raboy, who provided the cover and interior art for this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,343; NM- 9.2 value = $7,500. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Master Comics #60 (Fawcett, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Pretty copy has the look and grade of a pedigreed book. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Master Comics #63 Big Apple pedigree (Fawcett, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Featuring Captain Marvel Jr. and Radar. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $107; VF/NM 9.0 value = $159. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Master Comics #69 Big Apple pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Only the Mile High copy of this issue has been graded higher to date, and this one's grade is extraordinary given the white cover. An expertly rendered portrait of Captain Marvel Jr. by Mac Raboy graces the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Master Comics #74 (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This copy's got a pedigree-type look to it -- it's very fresh-looking and has great page quality. Sivana Jr. is the villain of the issue, and Captain Marvel Jr. tries to thwart the boy baddie. Some more mature heroes appear inside the comic, including Nyoka the Jungle Girl, Bulletman, and Radar. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Meet Corliss Archer #1 Ohio pedigree (Fox, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Artist Al Feldstein "chose to draw Corliss Archer, and even her mother and her female friends, sporting the largest breasts this side of [movie bombshell] Diana Dors. Corliss... made Phantom Lady look like a boy." That's how John Wooley summed up the appeal of this comic, very aptly we might add! This issue also got a mention in Seduction of the Innocent. It's the only book of the series' three-issue run to have Feldstein interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $988; NM- 9.2 value = $1,350. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
More Fun Comics #10 (DC, 1936) CGC GD+ 2.5 Cream to off-white pages. Like all of the early issues of this title, this one's hard to find (Gerber rates it a "7", or "scarce") and perhaps nonexistent in high grade (Overstreet doesn't list a value above VF, and the top CGC copy is a 6.5). This comic features two early creations by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster: Doctor Occult, who would go on to be DC's first comic book superhero, and the swashbuckling Henri Duval. The cover is by Vincent Sullivan, and Creig Flessel provides additional art. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $545. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 2.5, 2 higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Movie Comics #2 (DC, 1939) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Adaptations include John Ford's legendary Western "Stagecoach," "The Saint Strikes Back," "King of the Turf," "Scouts to the Rescue (part two)," and "Arizona Legion." Features an Andy Devine photo cover and art by Sheldon Mayer. This is CGC's highest graded copy to date. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $711. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 6.0, none higher.
Movie Comics #3 (DC, 1939) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white to white pages. A rarely seen, early Golden Age DC featuring the first ever Gene Autry photo cover, plus adaptations of "East Side of Heaven," "Four Feathers," "Mystery in the White Room," "Spirit of Culver," and "The Mikado." Gerber rates this one an "8," or "rare." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $340. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 4.5, 3 higher.
Nickel Comics #1 (Fawcett, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Bulletman made his first appearance in this issue, which also tells the character's origin story (he not only invents a serum that gives him superpowers, but also comes up with his gravity-defying helmet). While that in itself makes this issue a key, the title tells you what was unique about this series -- it was half the price of the usual comic, with half the content (32 pages, which later became the norm), and appearing every two weeks. The concept didn't catch on, but Bulletman was successful enough that he went on to be the star of Master Comics and even had his own title for a while. The cover of this premiere issue is by Jack Binder. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,600. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.5, 3 higher.
Planet Comics #28 Rockford pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This bondage cover is attributed to the ever-underrated Joe Doolin, who is a VIP with Fiction House cognoscenti and deserves to be a bigger name in the comic book pantheon. Lee Elias and Graham Ingels contributed interior art. While all eyes are on the cover gal, the cover guy is Flint Baker, and inside the issue are tales of Gale Allen and her Girl Squadron, Hunt Bowman, and more. Comes with the Rockford certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,400. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Planet Comics #36 (Fiction House, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Joe Doolin's jolly green space giant cover reminds us to eat our veggies and to bid on this great black cover issue. Only a few books have been graded higher in the current CGC census than our copy. Stories feature Gale Allen, Star Pirate, and Mars, God of War. Interior art contributers are Doolin, Murphy Anderson, Fran Hopper, Lily Renee, and Lee Elias. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $500; VF/NM 9.0 value = $788. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Planet Comics #39 Big Apple pedigree (Fiction House, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Mysta of the Moon made her second cover appearance here, though all eyes are on her plus-size adversary! Lily Renee's signature graces the cover art. Meanwhile, the series' earlier cover heroes like Gale Allen, Flint Baker, and Hunt Bowman continue their adventuring inside the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $500. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher.
Planet Comics #46 (Fiction House, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This is the nicest copy we've seen of this issue! The exotic cover looks like the work of Joe Doolin, and inside the book there are big-name artists like Murphy Anderson and George Evans. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $612; NM- 9.2 value = $835. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Planet Comics #52 (Fiction House, 1948) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Joe Doolin's reign as the main cover artist for Fiction House's premier title in the period 1943-49 produced some of the most memorable covers in all of comics. And he was always backed by terrific interior artists, such as George Evans and Maurice Whitman (his eventual successor as Fiction House's primary cover artist) in this issue. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $186; VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 7.0, 9 higher.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Popular Comics #4 (Dell, 1936) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. This early issue of Dell's first series may not exist in high grade - Overstreet doesn't list a value above VF for this issue, and no copy has been graded higher than this one by CGC. As was the case for most of this title's run, Dick Tracy, Little Orphan Annie, and Terry and the Pirates are the headliners. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $280; FN 6.0 value = $420. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 5.0, none higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Powerhouse Pepper Comics #1 (Timely, 1943) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Basil Wolverton's style can truly be called unique, and that highly collectible artist provided the cover and interior art for his character, who got his start in the pages of Joker Comics. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $579. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.0, 6 higher.
Race For the Moon #3 File Copy (Harvey, 1958) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Jack Kirby cover. Kirby and Al Williamson art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $246; NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 6/06: in 9.0, higher.
Science Comics #2 Big Apple pedigree (Humor Publications/Ace, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Rudy Palais contributed cover and interior art to this issue from Humor Publications, generally thought to be an imprint of Ace. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Sunny #12 (Fox, 1948) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. This second issue of Al Feldstein's four-issue run has all of the "headlight" and "good-girl" elements that the future Mad editor brought to his other sexy masterpieces, Junior and Meet Corliss Archer. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $198; VF 8.0 value = $413. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.5, 3 higher.
Superman #2 (DC, 1939) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. The Overstreet guide ranks this second issue among the 100 most valuable Golden Age comic books, and only a handful of copies have been graded higher than our offering. The issue reprinted the Superman newspaper strip, with art by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy and stories by Jerry Siegel. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $3,582; VF 8.0 value = $8,955. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 7.0, 4 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #21 Gaines File pedigree 10/10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. All the ingredients that made EC great came together here. Al Feldstein drew the story of a living corpse (as well as the cover in the same vein), Wally Wood took the reader to a haunted amusement park, and Graham Ingels drew a vampire tale. Oops, almost forgot a "haunted house" story drawn by Harvey Kurtzman! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,425. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #22 Gaines File pedigree 10/10 (EC, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This issue's high-impact Al Feldstein cover is worth the price of admission all by itself! Inside the issue, there's "The Curse of the Arnold Clan," expertly drawn by Johnny Craig, in which a fellow searching his attic for a Halloween costume finds out some very disturbing information about his family history. By the way, 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. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $846; NM- 9.2 value = $1,125. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 5 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #23 Gaines File pedigree 6/10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Attention, Al Feldstein fans: This issue was the last of the series to have Feldstein interior art, reportedly because he was too busy with all of his editing and writing chores for EC. He did continue to contribute covers, though, and this cover's by him as well. Meanwhile, this issue has Jack Davis' first art for this title; it's the story of a businessman who believes that seances are a bunch of nonsensical hocus-pocus until... you'll have to read the story. Also, Johnny Craig contributed art on a tale of two pals who witness a voodoo ritual and live to regret it. The issue also has art by "Ghastly" Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $865. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #26 Gaines File pedigree 6/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. As of this writing, this is the highest grade that CGC has certified for this issue of EC's most famous and infamous horror series! The book has the distinction of sporting Wally Wood's second cover for EC. The comic's lead story, drawn by Jack Davis, features an artist who thinks he's been underpaid, and in true EC fashion, the guy's got a plan to exact revenge. The issue's other artists include standby Graham Ingels, plus Golden Age stalwarts H. L. Larsen and George Roussos. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Tales From the Crypt #27 Gaines File pedigree 12/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. A guillotine cover by Wally Wood is followed up inside by Joe Orlando's first artistic contribution to this series. Orlando drew the story "Madam Bluebeard," featuring a widow whose seven husbands have all met "accidental" deaths, hmm... The issue also has interior art by Jack Davis, Graham Ingels, and Jack Kamen. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #29 Gaines File pedigree 12/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Jack Davis drew this issue's scary cover as well as the disturbing story "Grounds For Horror." Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, and Graham Ingels also contributed art. As of this writing, the only two higher-graded copies are just one notch above this one at 9.6. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #34 Gaines File pedigree 12/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This issue's horror-fest starts off with Jack Davis' cover, set in a wax museum (those are always creepy!) Other highlights include an adaptation of Ray Bradbury's "There Was An Old Woman" with Graham Ingels art. George Evans and Jack Kamen also contributed artwork. The issue was mentioned in the book Parade of Pleasure. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $635. CGC census 6/06: 5 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #35 Gaines File pedigree 7/11 (EC, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. "One of EC's most vivid horror images" is what James Van Hise called this Jack Davis cover... how could anyone disagree? The issue also has the infamous story drawn by Joe Orlando in which vampires attach a spigot to their victim's neck... There's also the work of Jack Kamen and Graham Ingels in the issue, plus more by Davis. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $310; VF/NM 9.0 value = $465. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 12 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #39 Gaines File pedigree 5/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The upper end of the CGC census for this issue is quite sparsely populated compared to other ECs, and it puts this Gaines File copy among the best available. This issue's remembered for the story "Shadow of Death." drawn by Graham Ingels. The story was dubbed "a classic of comic book horror" by comics historian James Van Hise, and we certainly concur! The issue also has art by Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, and Jack Kamen; the cover is by Davis. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $620. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #42 Gaines File pedigree 12/12 (EC, 1954) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Jack Davis cover. Davis, Jack Kamen, Bernie Krigstein, and Graham Ingels art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $302. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.0, 5 higher.
Tales From the Crypt #44 Gaines File pedigree 7/12 (EC, 1954) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. A guillotine cover is pretty hard-hitting stuff, even for a pre-Code horror comic! The image is by Jack Davis, of course. Inside the issue, the Crypt-Keeper spins a yarn (drawn by Jack Kamen) about a shameless gold digger who misunderstands the phrase "I want you for my wife" (shudder). Terror tales by Davis and Reed Crandall round out the creepiness. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $451; NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 4 higher.
Tales of Terror Annual #2 (EC, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. We hadn't seen a high-grade copy of this one in years! Three factors that make it very tough to find in such nice condition: the square bound format, the fact that there are no Gaines File copies of this book, and the limited distribution of these annuals. The contents of every copy of this issue are different from the next (these annuals contained four unsold EC comics, re-bound without the original covers), but the real eye-catcher is Al Feldstein's cover art, perhaps the best group portrait ever done of EC's three GhouLunatics, the Vault-Keeper, the Old Witch, and the Crypt-Keeper. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,721; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,361. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Terry-Toons Comics #1 (Timely, 1942) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. The highest-graded copy of a Timely #1? That should mean feverish collector interest in this issue, and our offering here is the only copy we've ever seen... we don't feel so bad since it's rated "scarce" by both Gerber and Overstreet! The funny cover has been attributed to Mike Sekowsky. We don't know what's more bizarre, a "funny animal war" cover or the fact that Gandy Goose is reading Dale Carnegie's How To Win Friends And Influence People! Gandy is joined by Sergeant Sourpuss - both characters appeared in the movies before Timely publisher Martin Goodman cleverly licensed them for the comics. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $510; VF 8.0 value = $1,063. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.0, none higher.
Terry and the Pirates #3 (Harvey, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Milton Caniff's Dragon Lady made her first comic book appearance here. There's also a Boy Explorers story by Simon and Kirby. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $361; NM- 9.2 value = $485. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
The Thing! #13 Bethlehem pedigree (Charlton, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Early Steve Ditko art is a real treat, and we hadn't ever seen this horror cover before. And in addition to that scary image (signed, unlike most of his work), there's also interior art by Ditko. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,150. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Thrills of Tomorrow #20 File Copy (Harvey, 1955) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Last issue. Stuntman story. Simon and Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $284; NM- 9.2 value = $375. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Vault of Horror #16 Gaines File pedigree 10/11 (EC, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Johnny Craig's macabre masterpiece of a cover was inspired by the H.P. Lovecraft bone-chiller "In the Vault." Craig also contributed interior art to the issue, as did Jack Kamen, Al Feldstein, and Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $885. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Vault of Horror #18 Gaines File pedigree 7/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. This copy's essentially perfect, both in terms of grade and page quality! We've always liked this issue for Johnny Craig's cover, a "Wishing Well" so scary it would make Terence Trent D'Arby's dreadlocks stand on end! Contributing interior art to the issue were Craig, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.8, 1 higher.
Vault of Horror #19 Gaines File pedigree 6/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Here's one of the highlights of this catalog's EC selection - to date, no copy has been graded higher! The Johnny Craig cover ties into the interior story "Reunion," which is illustrated by Graham Ingels. The issue also has interior art by Craig, Jack Davis, and Jack Kamen. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.8, none higher.
Vault of Horror #21 Gaines File pedigree 6/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Quiet, mounting terror was a Johnny Craig specialty, and this issue's cover art is a great example! The book's interior artists include Craig, H. L. Larsen, Jack Kamen, and Jack Davis. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.6, 2 higher.
Vault of Horror #23 Gaines File pedigree 7/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 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 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.4, 6 higher.
Vault of Horror #27 Gaines File pedigree 8/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The art of Johnny Craig graces this issue's cover, and inside the book there's the work of Craig, Jack Davis, George Evans, and Graham Ingels, the latter drawing the first in the series of "Grim Fairy Tales." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 6 higher.
Vault of Horror #29 Gaines File pedigree 6/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. "The Mausoleum" is just plain scary! That's the story written and drawn by Johnny Craig (and represented on Craig's cover as well). The issue also has a Ray Bradbury adaptation drawn by Jack Davis, plus art by Graham Ingels and Jack Kamen. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 9.6, none higher.
Vault of Horror #30 Gaines File pedigree 7/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The severed-limb cover by Johnny Craig makes this issue one you'll always dismember... er, remember! Craig also wrote and drew the story "Split Personality," in which a con man meets two wealthy twins and thinks up a double-swindle. But when the two ladies get wise, they get even! Also contributing art are Jack Davis, George Evans, and Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Vault of Horror #31 Gaines File pedigree 6/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The most gruesome EC cover? This one by Johnny Craig would have to be considered for that designation. Also in the issue are an adaptation of Ray Bradbury's "The Lake," drawn by Joe Orlando, and the art of Craig, Jack Davis, and Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Vault of Horror #32 Gaines File pedigree 10/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. EC censored itself on this cover, which originally depicted a cleaver sticking out of the head of the fellow on the left! The cover illustration is by Johnny Craig. The issue's interior artists include Craig, Jack Davis, George Evans, and Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Vault of Horror #33 Gaines File pedigree 10/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. This issue's Johnny Craig cover should send shivers down the spine of anyone who's read the Jack Davis-drawn story "Let The Punishment Fit The Crime!" When the townsfolk see that some kids are carrying a coffin, it's assumed the youngsters want to bury a pet, how cute! But wait, those kids have sure been asking lots of questions lately about burials and executions... There's also the work of Reed Crandall, George Evans, and Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Vault of Horror #34 Gaines File pedigree 11/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Much of this issue's chilling cover story is seen from the point of view of a fellow lying in a coffin! Johnny Craig drew both the cover and the accompanying tale, entitled "Star Light, Star Bright." Also contributing art to the issue were Jack Davis, Reed Crandall, and Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 5 higher.
Vault of Horror #37 Gaines File pedigree 6/12 (EC, 1954) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. It's the first appearance of host character Drusilla... could she have been an inspiration for Warren's Vampirella? The issue has a hanging cover by Johnny Craig, plus interior art by Craig, Jack Davis, Al Williamson, and Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $240; VF/NM 9.0 value = $360. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 7 higher.
Vic Torry & His Flying Saucer #nn (Fawcett, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This one-shot comic took its theme from the then newly-coined phrase "flying saucer" which entered the English language in 1947. However, this ship is piloted by the dynamic Vic Torry instead of those pesky Martians. The book-length story was written and drawn by Bob Powell. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.0, 5 higher.
War Against Crime #10 Gaines File pedigree 10/11 (EC, 1949) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. One of the highlights of this superb collection is this ultra high-grade copy of the first appearance of the Vault Keeper and his Vault of Horror. Al Feldstein drew the initial story to feature the ghoulish host. The issue also has art by Johnny Craig (including the cover), Fred Peters, and John Alton. Anyone who's into horror mags needs this seminal issue! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,050. CGC census 6/06: 5 in 9.8, 1 higher.
War Against Crime #11 Gaines File pedigree 10/11 (EC, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. EC's first horror cover makes this a must-have for anyone who collects the terror-tinged output of this publisher. Johnny Craig's cover art ties into the issue's only horror story, which is introduced by the Vault Keeper in only his second appearance. The experiment was obviously deemed a success, as the title became Vault of Horror with the next issue! The interior art is by Al Feldstein on the horror story and Craig, Harry Harrison, and George Roussos on the crime and punishment tales. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,800. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, 5 higher.
Weird Fantasy #13 (#1) Gaines File pedigree 10/10 (EC, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Not just the most valuable issue of this series, this is one of the ten most valuable science fiction comics in Overstreet's ranking, as well as being one of the very first "New Trend" EC issues. The book has an Al Feldstein cover, with interior art by Feldstein, Harry Harrison, Jack Kamen, and Harvey Kurtzman art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,000. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, 4 higher.
Weird Fantasy #14 (#2) Gaines File pedigree 10/10 (EC, 1950) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Al Feldstein and Bill Gaines appear as themselves in this issue's lead story! In the yarn, they plot out an atom bomb story for an issue of Weird Science, prompting a visit from the FBI! Both the story and the atomic explosion cover were drawn by Feldstein. The issue also has art by Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, and Harvey Kurtzman. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,400. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.8, none higher.
Weird Fantasy #15 (#3) Gaines File pedigree 11/11 (EC, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Check out this colorful Al Feldstein cover. It's out of this world! Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kamen, and Wally Wood all contribute story art. Bidding on this Gaines file issue is about the only way you will be able to get your hands on a copy with this page quality. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $935. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Weird Fantasy #16 (#4) Gaines File pedigree 11/11 (EC, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Al Feldstein presented us with this black outer-space cover which makes high grade copies of this issue scarce. Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kamen, and Wally Wood delivered the interior art. To sweeten the deal, there is an atomic explosion panel inside and this issue was also scrutinized by Dr. Fredric Wertham in his Seduction of the Innocent study. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $935. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Weird Fantasy #6 Gaines File pedigree 12/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This one's tougher to find in high grade than some of the other ECs - CGC's census shows just six 9.0 or better copies as of this writing. Al Feldstein's robot cover is a real gripper, and inside the issue there's art by Feldstein, Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, and Harvey Kurtzman. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Weird Fantasy #7 Gaines File pedigree 12/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Al Feldstein made sure that not all of the heavenly bodies were outside the spacecraft on this issue's eye-catching "good girl" cover. Feldstein also contributed interior art, as did Jack Kamen, Wally Wood, and George Roussos. Also of note is that the lead story in this issue, "7 Year Old Genius," features a comics-in-comics reference wherein the "genius" is handed a stack of EC comics to read! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Weird Fantasy #9 Gaines File pedigree 11/11 (EC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This issue featured "A Mistake in Multiplication," Joe Orlando's first science fiction story for EC. The book also has the artwork of Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, and non-regular Marty Elkin, plus an Al Feldstein cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Weird Fantasy #10 Gaines File pedigree 12/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 white pages. In this issue's story "A Timely Shock," drawn by Jack Kamen, an unwitting time-traveler meets a beautiful woman who immediately proposes marriage to him. This being an EC, there's a catch that he didn't know about, heh, heh... The book also features an Al Feldstein cover, two stories drawn by Wally Wood, and one story from the drawing board of Joe Orlando. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.2, 4 higher.
Weird Fantasy #11 Gaines File pedigree 12/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. This is the highest grade CGC has assigned to this issue to date! The condition and page quality are outstanding, and the content ain't too shabby either -- there are two Wally Wood extravaganzas and one each by Jack Kamen and Joe Orlando. The apocalyptic cover is by Al Feldstein. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $525. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Weird Fantasy #15 (EC, 1952) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Al Feldstein treats us to this "spacey" bondage/rocket cover. The issue also contains a full-page ad for Mad #1. Al Williamson, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando contributed the interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $264. CGC census 7/06: 5 in 8.0, 12 higher.
Weird Fantasy #16 Gaines File pedigree 12/12 (EC, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The best EC artists often managed to disturb as well as horrify, as Al Feldstein managed to do with this cover effort. The misshapen heads of the alien abominations alone would provide nightmare material, not to mention the fact that they're busy destroying Earth by using planetoids as wrecking balls. Great stories and art here, with contributions from Al Williamson, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $248; VF/NM 9.0 value = $374. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Weird Fantasy #17 Gaines File pedigree 12/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Al Feldstein provides a cover with the brilliant juxtaposition of rocket ships and dinosaurs, based on the opening story, "In the Beginning...." This issue features an adaptation of Ray Bradbury's "There Will Come Soft Rains." The Al Williamson/Roy Krenkel-illustrated tale, "The Aliens," introduced the phrases "Squa Tront" and "Spa Fon," both later used as titles for important EC-related publications. In addition, Bill Elder, Joe Orlando, and Wally Wood contributed story art to this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Weird Fantasy #18 Gaines FIle pedigree 11/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Al Williamson teamed up with several other artists during his stellar EC days, sometimes as the penciler, sometimes as the inker, and sometimes doing both. The result was always stunning. Here he creates the cover with inking help from Al Feldstein, and contributes story art with inking by Roy Krenkel. Jack Kamen and Joe Orlando also penciled interior stories for this issue. Only one other copy of this issue has received a higher grade from CGC. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Weird Fantasy #19 (EC, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Joe Orlando makes the most of a rare cover assignment, one of just two he did on this title. Al Williamson, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando were the featured story artists of the issue which presented "King of the Grey Spaces," an adaptation of the Ray Bradbury story "R is for Rocket." This is the second-highest ranking copy of this issue graded by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Weird Fantasy #21 Gaines FIle pedigree 12/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. One of the more famous covers of the title owes its startling, eye-catching effect to the peerless tandem of Frank Frazetta and Al Williamson. And beauty is more than cover-skin deep with interior contributions by Williamson, Roy Krenkel, John Severin, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando. A very attractive book from an important pedigree, this copy has some of the sharpest corners and richest colors you'll ever see, and ties with one other for the distinction of being the highest-graded copy to date by CGC. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Weird Fantasy #22 Gaines File pedigree 11/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This was the last issue of the comic before it merged with Weird Science to become - what else? - Weird Science-Fantasy. The intriguing cover is by Joe Orlando, and is the second of only two he did for Weird Fantasy. This issue's line-up of artists includes Reed Crandall, Jack Kamen, and Bernard Krigstein. To date, no copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $385. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Weird Science #13 (#2) (EC, 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Here's the noted "UFOs over Washington" cover by Al Feldstein! But another highlight of this issue is the superb story "The Man Who Raced Time," drawn by Harvey Kurtzman. There's also interior art by Harry Harrison and Jack Kamen. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $690; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,033. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, 11 higher.
Weird Science #21 Gaines File pedigree 5/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. With no 9.8 copies and just one 9.6 on CGC's census as of this writing, this is one of the best copies you're going to find of this issue. The Wally Wood cover should be the deal-sealer, but if even that hasn't convinced you, we'll note that Al Williamson and Frank Frazetta teamed up for this issue's story "Two's Company." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $710. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Weird Science #22 Gaines File pedigree 5/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. One of the EC stories you'll never forget is "My World," drawn by Wally Wood, and narrated by the artist (though written by Al Feldstein!). No Wood fan should be without a top-grade copy, especially since the cover art is by "Woody" as well. The issue also has art by Al Williamson (with help from Frank Frazetta and Roy Krenkel), George Evans, and Joe Orlando. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $710. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Weird Science-Fantasy #27 Gaines File pedigree 7/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This issue features the story "I, Robot" - not the Isaac Asimov version, but the 1939 story by Eando Binder which preceded Asimov's by over ten years. This was the first of a series of adaptations featuring Binder's Adam Link. Joe Orlando drew that story; other artists featured are Wally Wood, Reed Crandall, and Jack Kamen. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $510. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Weird Science-Fantasy #29 (EC, 1955) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white to white pages. Three words: Frank Frazetta cover. Need we say more? This is the last pre-Code issue of the series, and it includes art by Wally Wood, Al Williamson, and Reed Crandall. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $213. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 5.5, 22 higher.
Western Comics #2 Ohio pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Only the Mile High copy has been graded higher than this specimen to date. This title paired the Wyoming Kid, who had debuted in the previous issue, with the Vigilante, seen previously in Action Comics, and threw in a couple of other cowpokes for good measure. The book's artists include Mort Meskin (the Vigilante) and Howie Post (Rodeo Rick). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $465. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Whiz Comics #47 Pennsylvania pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Captain Marvel's origin is retold here, revealing new information about Billy Batson. The cover is by C. C. Beck. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $420. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Wings Comics #92 (Fiction House, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. A bondage cover graces this issue whose interior artists include George Evans, Bob Lubbers, and Joe Doolin. The cover colors are nice and bright and the page quality is surpassed by only one book in the current CGC census. The issue also contains torture panels. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $132; VF/NM 9.0 value = $196. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Wings Comics #116 (Fiction House, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Lee Elias art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Wonder Woman #18 Big Apple pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This is by far the highest-graded copy yet certified, the only one above 8.5, in fact! The featured villain is Dr. Psycho, a very fearsome fellow who's been playing a very prominent role in the DC Universe lately, most notably in the series Villains United. The cover is by H. G. Peter. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,525. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
World's Finest Comics #8 Big Apple pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. The appealing style of Jack Burnley graces this "buy war bonds" cover. In addition to the tales featuring Superman, Batman, and others, this issue has the series debut of Simon and Kirby's Boy Commandos. The grade is excellent for a square bound comic! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,138; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,794. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 8.5, 1 higher.
World's Finest Comics #16 (DC, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. In addition to the Superman, Batman, and Robin cover by Jack Burnley and separate stories featuring the Big Two, this square bound giant also has adventures of the Star Spangled Kid, Zatara, Green Arrow, the Boy Commandos, and more. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $869; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,372. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Zoot Comics #14 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. The first of two "#14" issues of the same series, this is the more notorious of the two thanks to being mentioned in Seduction of the Innocent as including "a rapelike situation" that "might be taken straight from an illustrated edition of the Marquis de Sade." Zoot alors! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $394. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Adventure Comics #247 (DC, 1958) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. The Legion of Super-Heroes, who made their first appearance here, were reportedly only intended as one-issue characters by their creators, editor Mort Weisinger and writer Otto Binder. But fan response was so immense that they were brought back for many more stories and soon took over this series entirely. The story has the first appearances of Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Boy (later called Lightning Lad), who travel back in time to put Superboy through some tests with an eye toward offering him membership. The book has a Curt Swan cover and Al Plastino interior art. Green Arrow and Aquaman appear in backup features. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,110. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 5.5, 21 higher.
Amazing Fantasy #15 (Marvel, 1962) CGC Apparent VG/FN 5.0 Slight (A) Off-white pages. This historic issue boasts the origin and first appearances of Spider-Man, Uncle Ben, and Aunt May. The cover is by Jack Kirby, and the interior art by Steve Ditko. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover. (Top and right edge trimmed.)" Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,500; VG 4.0 value = $3,000; FN 6.0 value = $4,500.
The Amazing Spider-Man #2 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. The Vulture and the Terrible Tinkerer both made their first appearances in this second issue. Steve Ditko provided the cover and interior art. Betcha didn't know: Flash Thompson is called "Moose" for the one and only time in this story. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $951; VF 8.0 value = $2,900. CGC census 5/06: 20 in 7.0, 72 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #2 Stan Lee File Copy - Signature Series (Marvel, 1963) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white pages. With Stan the Man providing the words and Steve Ditko coming up with visuals like this vertigo-inducer, it's no wonder the early issues of this series produced classic comic book yarns. This issue features the first appearances of the Vulture and the Terrible Tinkerer. CGC notes, "Signed by Stan Lee on 4/18/02 on 1st page." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $634. CGC census 6/06: (for Signature Series) 1 in 4.0, none higher; (for Universal grades) 43 in 4.0, 222 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
The Amazing Spider-Man #3 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. This is it! The origin and first appearance of Doctor Octopus! All right - we'll concede most of these early issues had a "This is it!" feature, but we're trying to auction a book here! There are other noteworthies - the first full-length story, a Human Torch appearance, a Spider-Man pin-up, Steve Ditko cover and art, and a partridge in a pear tree! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,109. CGC census 7/06: 21 in 7.5, 76 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #3 Stan Lee File Copy - Signature Series (Marvel, 1963) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Check out Smilin' Stan Lee's personal file copy of the origin and first appearance of Doctor Octopus. This was the first book-length Spidey story, with Stan pounding out a typewriter-taxing 21-pager. Artist Steve Ditko served as the superb other half of this dynamite creative team. Betcha didn't know: This is the first appearance of Spidey's "Spider-Signal" light. CGC notes, "Signed by Stan Lee on 4/18/02 on 1st page." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $482. CGC census 5/06: (for Signature Series) 1 in 4.0, none higher; (for Universal grades) 28 in 4.0, 258 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
The Amazing Spider-Man #6 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. The Lizard, one of Spider-Man's most memorable foes, made his first of many appearances in this issue. Every Lizard story always had the same wrenching undercurrent: Spidey always had to pull his punches because the villain was really his pal Curt Connors (spelled Conners about half the time)... but the Lizard had no such compunctions about walloping the Webhead! Writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko delivered the action. If you're off to see the Lizard, bring a healthy bidding budget, as this is among the finest copies yet certified of this issue from comics' most-collected title. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,200. CGC census 6/06: 9 in 9.4, 7 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #6 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Check out this copy's outstanding page quality! It's the first appearance of the Lizard, with cover and interior art by Steve Ditko. Betcha didn't know: Surprisingly for such a classic character, the Lizard wasn't seen again for three years, next appearing in #44. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,200. CGC census 5/06: 13 in 9.2, 16 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #7 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. It's the second appearance of the Vulture, in a story written by Stan Lee and drawn by Steve Ditko, and we've got a sharp VF+ copy. Betcha didn't know: The letters page made the unthinkable suggestion of having only one Marvel letters page, in Fantastic Four, and discontinuing all of the others! Needless to say, that idea was hurriedly abandoned. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $935; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,568. CGC census 5/06: 15 in 8.5, 41 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #8 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. The early issue features a Fantastic Four back-up story drawn by Jack Kirby, complementing the regular Stan Lee/ Steve Ditko lead story. Ditko also provided the dramatic cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $808. CGC census 7/06: 34 in 8.0, 92 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #9 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. It's been a while since we've seen a certified "white pages" copy of this issue! It's the origin and first appearance of Electro, with cover and interior art by Steve Ditko. Betcha didn't know: This is the very first time that Aunt May is hospitalized - the book Comics: Between The Panels noted that she was bedridden in 22 out of the first 128 issues of this title. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,150. CGC census 5/06: 24 in 9.2, 15 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #9 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. The outstanding page quality means this copy would be a valued upgrade to many a Spidey run. The book has the origin and first appearance of Electro, with cover and interior art by Steve Ditko. Betcha didn't know: The letters page is filled with criticism of Steve Ditko's art! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,534; NM- 9.2 value = $2,150. CGC census 5/06: 23 in 9.0, 39 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #10 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This issue's got the first appearance of Big Man and the Enforcers, with art by Steve Ditko. Betcha didn't know: Ditko's original cover was a close-up action shot of Spidey fighting the three Enforcers. Jack Kirby laid out the final cover and drew the Spider-Man figure, with Ditko doing finished art on the villains. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,025. CGC census 5/06: 18 in 9.2, 22 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #12 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Doctor Octopus returns for his third appearance, written by Stan Lee and drawn by Steve Ditko. And Spider-Man really does get unmasked - it's not a dream, hoax, or imaginary story! CGC notes, "From the collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,400. CGC census 6/06: 11 in 9.4, 3 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #12 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. The egocentric Doc Ock makes his third appearance in just the 12th issue of our favorite neighborhood Spider-Man. Stan Lee and Steve Ditko continue what became one of the classic writer/artist team-ups, if short-lived, in comics history. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $595; VF/NM 9.0 value = $998. CGC census 7/06: 22 in 8.5, 48 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #13 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Note the page quality of this high-grade copy! It's the first appearance of Mysterio, with art by Steve Ditko. Betcha didn't know: In the first 15 issues of this title, six different villains were dubbed the greatest/toughest/most dangerous Spidey had ever fought. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,321; NM- 9.2 value = $1,850. CGC census 5/06: 28 in 9.0, 29 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #15 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. The first appearance of Kraven the Hunter and the first mention of Mary Jane Watson vie for the most significant feature of this issue. We vote Mary Jane. The Chameleon also appears. Steve Ditko cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $672. CGC census 7/06: 30 in 8.0, 81 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #16 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This is Daredevil's first crossover appearance, still in his original yellow costume, no less. The Man Without Fear teams with Spider-Man to battle the Ringmaster. The cover and interior art are by Steve Ditko. Betcha didn't know: This was DD's only crossover appearance ever in the yellow costume, except for a one-panel cameo in #18 of this series. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,225. CGC census 5/06: 28 in 9.2, 16 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #17 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This is just the second appearance of Spidey's deadly foe, the Green Goblin. Steve Ditko drew the cover as well as the story, both of which guest-star the Human Torch. Betcha didn't know: The issue has letters from two future comic book writers, Doug Moench and Bill Dubay. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,500. CGC census 5/06: 22 in 9.2, 25 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #18 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The third appearance of the Sandman, this ish also has the first appearance of Ned Leeds, a regular in the supporting cast in years to come. The Fantastic Four put in a cameo. The issue's cover and art are by Steve Ditko. Betcha didn't know: Mrs. Watson (mother of Mary Jane) makes her first appearance, and Peter spends the whole issue calling her "Mrs. Watkins." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 5/06: 14 in 9.4, 10 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #18 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This Stan Lee/Steve Ditko issue has the first appearance of Ned Leeds (who isn't named yet in this tale) and the third appearance of the Sandman. There's also a Fantastic Four cameo. Betcha didn't know: The issue has a fan letter from future Dr. Strange artist Frank Brunner. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 5/06: 22 in 9.2, 24 higher.
The Amazing Spider-Man #20 (Marvel, 1965) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This issue's got the origin and first appearance of the Scorpion, with cover and interior art by Steve Ditko. Betcha didn't know: When this story was adapted into a cartoon some 30 years later, Scorpey was voiced by Martin Landau! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $468; VF/NM 9.0 value = $784. CGC census 5/06: 37 in 8.5, 57 higher.
The Avengers #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. New titles were coming fast and furiously from Stan Lee's House of Ideas in 1963. One of the more notable was this premiere issue that featured every self-respecting superhero that Marvel had introduced to date not named the Amazing Spider-Man. Thor wields his hammer, Iron Man shows up in his older bulky outfit, Ant Man and the Wasp do their thing, the Hulk shows up (evidently by mistake, since he sticks around until only the second issue) - even the Fantastic Four appear! Then there's Loki, the Teen Brigade, and we thought we noted the Doublemint Twins in the background! Jack Kirby provided the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,389. CGC census 7/06:23 in 7.5, 58 higher.
The Avengers #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Required reading for every Silver Age fan and a must-own for the serious Silver Age collector, this issue has the origin and first appearance of the Avengers. Jack Kirby handled the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $819; VF 8.0 value = $2,389. CGC census 6/06: 39 in 7.0, 81 higher.
The Avengers #2 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The Hulk leaves the Avengers, and the Space Phantom makes his first appearance. Jack Kirby handled the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $553; VF/NM 9.0 value = $927. CGC census 5/06: 18 in 8.5, 46 higher.
The Avengers #4 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. A very undervalued book in our opinion, this issue, the first modern appearance of Captain America, is certainly one of the most significant comics of Marvel's Silver Age - can it be long before the value follows suit? The Sub-Mariner also appears in this issue, which has a Jack Kirby cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,148; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,924. CGC census 5/06: 16 in 8.5, 74 higher.
Captain America #100 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Captain America, star of Tales of Suspense, got that mag renamed in his honor starting with #100 and no longer had to share the book with Iron Man. Cap's origin is retold in this issue, which has a Black Panther appearance. Jack Kirby provided the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $425. CGC census 5/06: 50 in 9.4, 47 higher.
Challengers of the Unknown #39 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1964) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Bob Brown art. The only copy of the issue graded above VF+ by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Conan the Barbarian #1 (Marvel, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. "A thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth," that's Conan, who made his first comic book appearance here. Barry Smith provided the art, Roy Thomas the story. If you miss out on this high-grade copy, you'll experience gigantic melancholies, so bid, by Crom! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300. CGC census 5/06: 115 in 9.4, 51 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Daredevil #1 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. One of the final new titles introduced during the first phase of the Marvel Age, the title featured a unique superhero and a distinctive look compared to the other titles introduced since Fantastic Four some 2 1/2 years earlier. Jack Kirby and the equally venerable Bill Everett teamed up for the cover art, with Everett also providing interior art. Featured were the origin and first appearance of Daredevil, and the first appearances of Karen Page and Foggy Nelson. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,065. CGC census 7/06: 39 in 7.5, 140 higher.
Daredevil #9 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The title always seemed to display outstanding artwork, including a long run by Gene Colan and a memorable stint by Frank Miller. Marvel managed to corral the mercurial Wally Wood for work on some of the early issues. Wood provided the cover art, and combined with another famed comic artist, Bob Powell, for the interior art in this issue, which also features the first appearance of the Organizer. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $245. CGC census 7/06: 35 in 9.4, 15 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
DC 100-Page Super Spectacular #5 Love Stories (DC, 1971) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This is one of the five most valuable Bronze Age comic books according to Overstreet. The Guide notes that it's "scarcer" than the other issues of the title, and our experience bears that out - it's only the second time we've seen one here at Heritage, and our copy is tied for the highest grade that CGC has assigned to date. The stories, mostly written by Robert Kanigher, have art by aces like John Romita Sr. ("My Sister Stole My Man"), Wally Wood (inking Ric Estrada), and a specialist in drawing gorgeous women, Jay Scott Pike. The cover's by Bob Oksner. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Fantastic Four #1 (Marvel, 1961) Condition: Apparent FN. Marvel's re-entry into the superhero game came from left field with this premiere issue. The brash Stan Lee and Jack Kirby didn't need no stinkin' tryout issue! The Marvel Age begins here! CGC was unable to encapsulate this copy because of an overhang. There has been moderate restoration with piece replacement and color touch. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $950; VG 4.0 value = $1,900; FN 6.0 value = $2,850.
Fantastic Four #5 (Marvel, 1962) CGC Apparent VF+ 8.5 Slight (A) Off-white pages. It's the first appearance and origin of Doctor Doom, one of the great villains of all time! Jack Kirby provided the art, inked by Joe Sinnott for just this one issue (Joltin' Joe would of course return later for a landmark run with Jolly Jack). CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover. Top edge of cover trimmed." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $339; VG 4.0 value = $678; FN 6.0 value = $1,017; VF 8.0 value = $3,102; VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,451.
Fantastic Four #10 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. The maniacal image of Mr. Fantastic on this issue's cover by Jack Kirby still freaks us out after all these years. Say it ain't so, Reed! FF co-creators Stan Lee and Kirby appear in the story, Doctor Doom makes an appearance, and an Invisible Girl pin-up are featured. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $893. CGC census 7/06: 6 in 8.0, 43 higher.
Fantastic Four #11 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages. This issue featured the origin and first appearance of the Impossible Man, the first Marvel Universe appearance of newspaper strip character Willie Lumpkin, a Sub-Mariner pin-up (hmmm... now who would be turned on by that?), and the Fantastic Four's origin is retold. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $264; VF 8.0 value = $748. CGC census 7/06: 11 in 7.0, 40 higher.
Fantastic Four #14 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Here's the nicest copy we've ever offered of this issue! The Fantastic Four take on both the Sub-Mariner and a bonus "surprise villain," the Puppet Master. Also of note is a bondage cover by Jack Kirby, inked by none other than Steve Ditko. The interior art's by Kirby. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $785. CGC census 5/06: 8 in 9.4, 5 higher.
Fantastic Four #49 Stan Lee File Copy - Signature Series (Marvel, 1966) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to 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. CGC notes, "Signed by Stan Lee on 8/5/02." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $70; FN 6.0 value = $105. CGC census 5/06: (for Signature series) 2 in 5.0, none higher; (for Universal grades) 12 in 5.0, 212 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
The Flash #108 (DC, 1959) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This series is the hottest of all Silver Age books right now, with bidding particularly intense for "sole highest-graded" copies. That's what we've got right here, in fact as of this writing it's the only copy graded above VF 8.0. Just the fourth issue of the series, this book had the conclusion of the Gorilla Grodd trilogy, drawn by Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $927; NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
The Flash #113 (DC, 1960) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Word has gotten around that these Silver Age Flash issues are extremely difficult to find in high grade. It's no different for this issue, the origin and first appearance of the Trickster. Carmine Infantino provided the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $521; NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
The Flash #122 (DC, 1961) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. It's the origin and first appearance of the Top, a character who was the source of many an entertaining Flash yarn in years to come. Carmine Infantino handled the art as usual. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $226; NM- 9.2 value = $310. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher.
The Flash #129 (DC, 1962) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Anyone who remembered the Golden Age Flash got a thrill here, as Jay Garrick made just his second Silver Age appearance. Could a full-fledged return of the Justice Society be far behind? No, and this issue even teased readers with a flashback to the JSA story from All-Star Comics #57. Golden Age nostalgia aside, Barry Allen also had to tangle with Captain Cold and the Trickster in this Carmine Infantino-drawn issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 9.2, 1 higher.
The Flash #131 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1962) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Here's an early crossover appearance for Green Lantern, and his pals Carol Ferris and Pieface appear in the issue too. Carmine Infantino provided the cover and interior art. This remarkable copy is unsurprisingly the sole highest-graded in CGC's census. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
The Flash #173 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The best available copy? We'd say so - we've seen the other two books to be certified 9.6, and both have at least a bit of the white back cover wrapping around to the front and spoiling the effect of the black cover. Not so with this perfectly centered specimen! The issue has a team-up of three Flashes: Golden Age (Jay Garrick), Silver Age (Barry Allen), and Kid Flash, who went on to become the Flash of the Modern Age! Carmine Infantino drew the speedy trio. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Four Color #1170 The Three Stooges - File Copy (Dell, 1961) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Here's a pristine copy of the fourth of five Four Color outings for the Stooges. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $215. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Four Color #1187 The Three Stooges - File Copy (Dell, 1961) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $215. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.2, 3 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Green Lantern #1 (DC, 1960) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The first issue of Green Lantern's own series (following his debut in Showcase #22-24) had the first appearance of those follicly challenged sages, the Guardians of the Universe, a key component of the whole Green Lantern mythos. Also, the Silver Age hero's origin is retold here. Gil Kane handled the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $3,065; VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,383. CGC census 6/06: 6 in 8.5, 7 higher.
Green Lantern #2 (DC, 1960) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Green Lantern's pal Pieface (aka Thomas Kalmaku) made his first appearance here, in an issue with cover and interior art by Gil Kane. This is also the first appearance of the Qward universe, and as we hardcore DC fans know, that's the anti-matter universe that produced the Anti-Monitor of Crisis on Infinite Earths. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,069; NM- 9.2 value = $1,500. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.0, 3 higher.
Green Lantern #40 Bethlehem pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This issue became extremely important in retrospect, as it has the origin of the DC Universe's infinite Earths, a tale which became very important in the Crisis On Infinite Earths and also got prominent mention in this year's Infinite Crisis. Also in this issue are the first appearance of baddie Krona and the origin of the Guardians. Guest-starring is none other than the Golden Age Green Lantern, Alan Scott (and his pal Doiby Dickles too). Gil Kane provided the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $825. CGC census 6/06: 10 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Green Lantern #59 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Here's the finest known copy of the first appearance of Guy Gardner! Guy was and is one of the most important Green Lantern supporting characters and an "edgier" character than Hal Jordan. Guy's still a major factor in comics today, seen in the Infinite Crisis series and elsewhere. In the course of introducing Guy, the story retells Hal's origin story as well. Gil Kane drew the shocking cover as well as the accompanying story. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $260. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
The Incredible Hulk #6 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This final issue of the original Hulk series has the first appearance of the Teen Brigade, the group of young ham radio buffs formed by the Hulk's buddy Rick Jones. The youngsters would pop up in many a Silver Age issue thereafter. Both this issue's cover and the interior art are by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,548; NM- 9.2 value = $3,600. CGC census 6/06: 6 in 9.0, 11 higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Iron Fist #14 (Marvel, 1977) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. First appearance of Sabretooth. John Byrne art. Dave Cockrum cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 5/06: 176 in 9.4, 115 higher.
Iron Man #55 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The most valuable 1970s issue of this title features the first appearances of Thanos, Drax the Destroyer, Mentor, Starfox (aka Eros), and Kronos. It's the beginning of the "Thanos War" storyline that affected multiple Marvel titles. This radical change in the title's direction was attributable to Jim Starlin, who drew the cover and the story in addition to sharing writing chores. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 5/06: 43 in 9.4, 27 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
I Spy #2 File Copy (Gold Key, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover of Bill Cosby and Robert Culp. Back cover photo pin-up. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 5/06: 8 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
The Jetsons #28 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. George, Elroy, Judy, Jane, Astro, and 9.8... what more could the Jetsons fan ask for? Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.8, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
The Jetsons #31 File Copy (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. The best copy that the Western Publishing archives had to offer, this should prove a hit with comic collectors and "crossover" Hanna-Barbera fans alike. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
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 2006 VG 4.0 value = $970; FN 6.0 value = $1,455. CGC census 5/06: 31 in 5.0, 106 higher.
Journey Into Mystery #113 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Thor decides to reveal his identity to Jane Foster! Yet when it comes time to show some proof, whoops, turns out Odin has taken away Thor's powers! Will he give 'em back, seeing as how the Grey Gargoyle's in town? A backup feature harkens back to days of yore to continue the origin of Loki. The cover and interior art are by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $235. CGC census 5/06: 8 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Journey Into Mystery Annual #1 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This is by far the nicest copy we've ever offered of this issue - we love the grade and double-love the page quality! The issue has the first appearance of Hercules as part of a face-off between the gods of Asgard and the gods of Olympus. Only one man was qualified to draw that sort of epic tale, it's Jack Kirby, natch. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $340. CGC census 5/06: 9 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Justice League of America #1 (DC, 1960) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Murphy Anderson's famous cover for this debut issue has been paid homage to many a time in the ensuing years. This first issue of the long running title features the origin and first appearance of Despero. Mike Sekowsky handled the interior art. CGC notes, "Small amount of writing on 5th page, last page and on edge of most pages." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,134; VF 8.0 value = $3,459. CGC census 6/06: 11 in 7.0, 24 higher.
Justice League of America #2 (DC, 1961) CGC NM- 9.2 White 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 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,850. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Justice League of America #3 (DC, 1961) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. First appearance of Kanjar Ro. Murphy Anderson cover. Mike Sekowsky art. Overstreet notes, "scarce in high grade due to black cover." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $234; VF 8.0 value = $663. CGC census 6/06: 6 in 7.0, 17 higher.
Justice League of America #4 (DC, 1961) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Green Arrow joins the Justice League in this issue. It was high time, as he was one of very few DC superheroes who wasn't a charter member; the Emerald Archer remained a JLA man for the next 19 years, and after a break, signed back on for years and years on top of that. Murphy Anderson drew the cover for this issue, and Mike Sekowsky provided the interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $950. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Modern Age (1980-Present)
Little Lulu #260 File Copy (Whitman, 1980) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Distributed in multi-packs only, this issue never made it to newsstands, that's why it's by far the most valuable issue of Lulu's Gold Key/Whitman era. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $240. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.6, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Lone Ranger File Copies CGC Group (Gold Key and Dell, 1961-69). Includes CGC NM+ 9.6 copies of #4, 11, 12, 14, 15, and 16; and CGC NM 9.4 copies of #10 and #142 (Dell issue). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for group = $366. From the Random House Archives.
Man from U.N.C.L.E. File Copies CGC Group (Gold Key, 1965-69). Cure your case of T.H.R.U.S.H. with this group of slabbed file copies! Included here are CGC NM+ 9.6 copies of #12, 13, and 20; and CGC NM 9.4 copies of #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 18, and 22. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for group = $1,400. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Marvel Premiere #15 Iron Fist (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Iron Fist's origin and first appearance are in this issue, easily the most valuable of the title's run. As collecting the Bronze Age becomes more and more popular, look for interest in this book to increase, since the character went on to have his own series and co-starred with Power Man in another series after that. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 5/06: 38 in 9.6, 7 higher.
Marvel Spotlight #5 (Marvel, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Believe it or not, a 9.4 copy of this issue could be had for $500 just a couple of years ago! Much higher prices than that are the norm now, and the black cover makes this a tougher find in high grade than most Bronze Age books. It's the origin and first appearance of Ghost Rider, with cover and interior art by Mike Ploog. It's also the first appearance of Roxanne Simpson, who will be played by va-va-voom Eva Mendes in next year's Ghost Rider movie. And the release of that movie can only help the value of this key issue, natch! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $240. CGC census 5/06: 42 in 9.4, 14 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Mighty Samson File Copies CGC Group (Gold Key, 1967-69). All books in this group are CGC NM+ 9.6. Included here are #9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for group = $370. From the Random House Archives.
Munsters File Copies CGC Group (Gold Key, 1965-68). Included here are CGC NM 9.4 copies of #4, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16; CGC NM- 9.2 copies of #2 and 8; and CGC VF/NM 9.0 copies of #1 and 3. Overstreet NM- 9.2 value for first two grade groups = $1,120; Overstreet VF/NM 9.0 value for last group = $320. From the Random House Archives.
Mystery in Space #53 (DC, 1959) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. After a successful tryout in Showcase, Adam Strange was given the starring role in this title starting with this issue, and that makes this book the second most valuable issue of the run, behind only #1. Carmine Infantino handled art chores on Adam Strange, while Gil Kane drew the cover and a backup feature. CGC notes, "From the Dallas Stephens collection." Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,205; NM- 9.2 value = $3,100. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.0, none higher.
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 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 5/06: 79 in 9.6, 17 higher.
Richie Rich #1 File Copy (Harvey, 1960) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Harvey keys in high grade command tremendous premiums, and this issue's one of the biggies. The success of this series proved that the Poor Little Rich Boy could carry his own book, and of course he would soon become a publishing empire unto himself! Warren Kremer handled the cover and interior art. Little Dot, Little Lotta, and Pee Wee appear in backup features. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,200. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Sea Devils #17 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1964) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Howard Purcell handled art chores for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $115. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Sea Devils #18 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Howard Purcell art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $115. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Sea Devils #19 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Howard Purcell cover and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $115. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.4, none higher.
Showcase #8 The Flash (DC, 1957) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. What's the hardest Silver Age key to find in high grade? We'd say it's this book here - there's only one copy above VF on CGC's census as of this writing, less than for any of the five Silver Age books with higher Guide values. This is the second appearance of the Silver Age Flash and the first appearance of Captain Cold. The cover is by Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $7,500. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Showcase #8 The Flash (DC, 1957) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Currently number six on Overstreet's list of the ten most valuable Silver Age comics, this is the second appearance of the Silver Age Flash, who debuted in issue #4 of this tryout title. The issue also has the origin and first appearance of one of Flash's most frequently-seen foes, Captain Cold. The issue's cover and interior art are by Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $2,460; VF 8.0 value = $7,500. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.0, 6 higher.
Showcase #23 Green Lantern (DC, 1959) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. This book's quite collectible in this grade, in fact only a handful of copies have been graded higher! The issue has the second appearance of the Silver Age Green Lantern. Gil Kane drew the nuclear explosion cover in addition to providing the interior art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $390; VF 8.0 value = $1,105. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 7.0, 5 higher.
Showcase #24 Green Lantern (DC, 1960) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream pages. The highest grade CGC has assigned for this issue to date is a 9.0, putting this 8.5 specimen among the best copies available! This is just the third appearance of the Silver Age Green Lantern. Gil Kane handled the cover and interior art chores. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,105; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,853. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Showcase #34 The Atom (DC, 1961) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. Following the successful revivals of the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman, the folks at DC plundered their Golden Age vaults once more for this issue's hero, the Atom, the Silver Age version of whom makes his first appearance here. Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson handled the cover and origin story art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $978. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 8.0, 9 higher.
The Spirit #2 Pacific Coast pedigree (Harvey, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Square bound. Will Eisner art (new stories and reprints). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 9.6, none higher.
The Sub-Mariner #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The first issue of Subby's own book includes a recap of his origin. The cover and interior art are by John Buscema. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $260. CGC census 5/06: 75 in 9.6, 16 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 issue is tied for the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $390. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Tales of Suspense #39 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. After Marvel gave us the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Thor, Ant Man, and the Hulk in 1961-62, this issue created quite a stir in early 1963. A new superhero! It was Iron Man, another piece in the Marvel Age puzzle, and Tales of Suspense #39 instantly became a key issue. Jack Kirby created the cover; the interior stories were by Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, and Don Heck. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,239; VF 8.0 value = $3,779. CGC census 7/06: 18 in 7.0, 85 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 2006 VG 4.0 value = $826. CGC census 5/06: 37 in 4.5, 204 higher.
Three Stooges #6 File Copy (Dell, 1961) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. When you show your Stooge-collecting friends that you have the sole highest-graded copy, it'll be like an eye-poke to the face of those wise guys! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Three Stooges #7 File Copy (Dell, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover. Professor Putter backup story. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 5/06: 9 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Three Stooges #9 File Copy (Dell, 1962) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Hey Moe, this is the highest grade yet assigned to this book, the final Dell issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Three Stooges #10 File Copy (Gold Key, 1962) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This was the first Gold Key issue for those Emirs of the Eye-Gouge, the Three Stooges. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Three Stooges #10 File Copy (Gold Key, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Photo cover. Back cover pin-up. First Gold Key issue. Professor Putter backup story. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 5/06: 7 in 9.4, 5 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Three Stooges #19 File Copy (Gold Key, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Little Monsters backup story. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Three Stooges File Copies CGC Group (Gold Key, 1963-72). The slabbed Stooges here include CGC NM+ 9.6 copies of #11, 23, 27, 29, 30, 31, 34, 37, 40, 41, 46, and 47; and CGC NM 9.4 copies of #49, 50, 51, 52, 53, and 55. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for group = $1,790. From the Random House Archives.
Three Stooges File Copies CGC Box Lot (Gold Key, 1963-70). This full box of slabbed copies offers plenty of nyuks for your bucks! A CGC NM+ 9.6 copy of #46; CGC NM 9.4 copies of #13, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30, 31, 34, 37, 41, 42, 45, 47, 48, and 49; CGC NM- 9.2 copies of #14, 28, 43, 52, 53, 54, and 55; CGC VF/NM 9.0 copies of #11, 15, 25, 26, 50, and 51; and a CGC VF+ 8.5 copy of #12. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $3,400. From the Random House Archives.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Tomb of Dracula #1 (Marvel, 1972) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. First appearance of Dracula and Frank Drake. Neal Adams cover. Gene Colan art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $230. CGC census 5/06: 64 in 9.4, 48 higher.
Tomb of Dracula #10 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Some 10 years ago, Blade the Vampire Slayer wasn't a familiar name even to many comic fans, much less the general public at large. All that has changed since the character starred in his own movie (and two more after that!) - now this issue, the first appearance of Blade, is considered quite a key book indeed. The art is by Gene Colan, who drew all 70 issues of the series. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 5/06: 22 in 9.6, 6 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Turok File Copies CGC Group (Dell and Gold Key, 1959-80). Spanning over 20 years, this group includes CGC NM+ 9.6 copies of #64, 73, 100, and 125; CGC NM 9.4 copies of #16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 26, and 59; a CGC NM- 9.2 copy of #28; CGC VF/NM 9.0 copies of #20 and 21; and a CGC VF 8.0 copy of #19. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,500. From the Random House Archives.
Twilight Zone File Copies CGC Group (Gold Key, 1965-69). The eerily nice slabbed copies included here are CGC NM+ 9.6 copies of #14, 15, 19, 21, 25, 26, and 29; and CGC NM 9.4 copies of #13, 17, 22, 23, and 24. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for group = $565. From the Random House Archives.
Uncle Scrooge #26 (Dell, 1959) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Here's another timeless tale from the great Carl Barks run. No copy has been graded higher to date! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #30 (Dell, 1960) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks provided cover and interior art for this issue. Gyro Gearloose stars in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #31 (Dell, 1960) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The only copy of this issue graded above 9.0 as of this writing, this is one worth reaching for, especially considering the perfect page quality! Donald Duck, Gyro Gearloose, and the Beagle Boys all appear. The cover and art are by Carl Barks. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #32 (Dell, 1960) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Why a duck? Well, this is the sole highest-graded copy as of this writing! The cover and interior art are by Carl Barks. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #33 (Dell, 1961) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Story, cover, and art by the inimitable Carl Barks. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #34 (Dell, 1961) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Scrooge is drawn by Carl Barks here, and there's a backup feature with inventor Gyro Gearloose. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Uncle Scrooge #35 (Dell, 1961) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. You'd best make like Scrooge and bring a few bucks with you to the auction room, as high-grade copies of these Carl Barks issues don't come cheap. All of your favorite supporting characters appear in this one too: Donald, the Beagle Boys, Gyro Gearloose, Gladstone Gander, etc. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Uncle Scrooge #36 (Dell, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Magica De Spell makes her first appearance in this issue, and Scrooge's Number One Dime is mentioned by name for the first time. The great Carl Barks supplied the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #37 (Dell, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Make like Uncle Scrooge and pinch pennies any way you can... on anything except comics, that is. You'll need to save up to out-bid the field for this copy, the sole highest-graded as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #38 (Dell, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The gang's all here in this issue: Uncle Scrooge (drawn by Carl Barks), the Beagle Boys, Gyro Gearloose, Magica DeSpell, and as ever, Donald and his nephews too. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #39 (Dell, 1962) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This is the only copy graded above VF+ 8.5 by CGC as of this writing. In the last Dell issue of the series, Scrooge heads for South America to get some wild nutmeg for his favorite tea, and - you guessed it - adventure ensues. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #40 (Gold Key, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The first Gold Key issue of the series, this issue was published without panel borders (an experiment that was abandoned after this issue). The story is "Oddball Odyssey," drawn by Carl Barks. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #41 (Gold Key, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. In "The Status Seeker," Scrooge becomes interested in acquiring the world's top status symbol, the Candy-Striped Ruby. This copy's a status symbol in itself as the sole 9.2 yet certified. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #43 (Gold Key, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Magica De Spell appearance. Carl Barks cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $104; NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #45 (Gold Key, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. As the only copy of this issue graded above VF by CGC to date, this specimen will be one to go after for just about every comic fan who loves Carl Barks, which means just about every comic fan! Barks supplied the cover and some interior art for the issue. Gyro Gearloose appears in the book, as do Donald, Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #46 (Gold Key, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. We've seen many a high-grade Gold Key lately, but never a 9.6 of this Carl Barks issue! Inventor extraordinaire Gyro Gearloose appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #47 (Gold Key, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A sterling copy of a Scrooge book goes for multiples of Guide these days, and just try to top this 9.4 gem! The great Carl Barks drew the cover as well as writing and drawing the story. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #48 (Gold Key, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Magica De Spell appearance. Carl Barks art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $104; NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Uncle Scrooge #49 (Gold Key, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This book would be an upgrade for any Scrooge collection - not only is it the only 9.6 yet certified, the next-highest book as of this writing is a 9.2. Carl Barks provided the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #51 (Gold Key, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. As the only copy of the issue graded above 8.5 as of this writing, this is a copy to zero in on! Carl Barks drew the cover and the story, both guest-starring the felonious Beagle Boys. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #52 (Gold Key, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $104; NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #53 (Gold Key, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The only copy graded above 8.5 by CGC as of this writing, this is surely one to pounce on for the serious Carl Barks collector. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #54 (Gold Key, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks cover and art. Gyro Gearloose appearance. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Uncle Scrooge #55 (Gold Key, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks brought his artistic skills to the cover as well as writing and drawing the Scrooge story. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #56 (Gold Key, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This copy bears the highest grade yet assigned to this Carl Barks issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #57 (Gold Key, 1965) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks cover and art. Gyro Gearloose backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $104; NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #58 (Gold Key, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. If robot covers are your thing, here's one to go after, but be forewarned that many a Scrooge collector and Carl Barks enthusiast will be vying for this copy as well - it's CGC's sole highest-graded copy as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #59 (Gold Key, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. A 9.6 book with a white cover is always an attention-getter! As usual, Carl Barks provided the cover as well as the interior story and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #60 (Gold Key, 1965) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks story, cover, and art. Gyro Gearloose backup feature. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 5 higher.
Uncle Scrooge #61 (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This is one of the few Carl Barks stories to feature the memorable character Flintheart Glomgold, Scrooge's wealthy rival who's considered the second-richest duck in the world. In the tale "So Far And No Safari," the two vie with each other to get to... an auction! The competition for this sole highest-graded copy should prove equally intense, so do what you must to get us your bid. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #62 Salida pedigree (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Hailing from Salida, CO, elevation 7,000 feet or so, are the books of this noted pedigree collection -- they're famous for their white pages. No matter how nice your copy of this Carl Barks issue is, we don't doubt that this would be an upgrade! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #63 Salida pedigree (Gold Key, 1966) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Beagle Boys cover by Carl Barks. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $94; NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 3 higher.
Uncle Scrooge #64 (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. "Disney vetoes any reprint of this issue" was the order given to Western Publishing because of the controversial story "Treasure of Marco Polo." The storyline deals with a revolution in the Vietnam-like nation of "Unsteadystan," and the tale was a bit too close to real-life events of 1966 to suit Disney. Unlike many Barks stories which were reprinted over and over, this one didn't see print again until the late 1980s. All of this makes this one of the key issues in the Gold Key run! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $190. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Uncle Scrooge #65 (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This issue's UFO cover is by the great Carl Barks, who added the interior story and art as well. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #66 (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. We'd never seen a Scrooge issue number this low with a grade this high! It's the highest-graded copy in CGC's census, natch. Carl Barks provided the story, cover, and interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #67 (Gold Key, 1967) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Art by Carl Barks (reprint) and Phil De Lara (new story). Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $58; VF/NM 9.0 value = $87. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 6 higher.
Uncle Scrooge #68 (Gold Key, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This issue's from near the end of the great run of original Carl Barks stories for this series. The cover is by Barks as well. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #69 (Gold Key, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Carl Barks, creator of Uncle Scrooge, handled cover and interior art chores here. Also appearing in the issue is another Barks creation, namely Gyro Gearloose. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #70 (Gold Key, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. As of this writing, this is the only copy of the issue graded higher than 9.2 by CGC. It's the second-to-last issue to have an original Carl Barks story. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #71 (Gold Key, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Carl Barks art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $125. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #80 (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. We've been fortunate to offer lots of high-grade Gold Key lately, but this is the finest copy of this issue we've seen, and CGC's sole highest-graded to date as well. Tony Strobl is credited with the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #81 (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. UFO cover and story. The Beagle Boys and Gyro Gearloose appear. Tony Strobl cover and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #82 (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Tony Strobl cover. Goofy appearance. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #83 (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The Beagle Boys and Gyro Gearloose appear. Tony Strobl cover and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #84 (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Here's the only copy of this issue certified with a grade above 9.2 by CGC as of this writing. And it's got white pages, too! Tony Strobl is credited with the cover art. Gyro Gearloose guest-stars. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Uncle Scrooge #85 (Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Gyro Gearloose appearance. Pete Alvarado art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #86 (Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Gyro Gearloose appearance. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #87 (Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The folks at Western Publishing opted to recycle the cover of #31 for this issue, but how can you blame 'em when it's Carl Barks art you're talking about? Here's a pristine Gold Key for your bidding pleasure. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #88 (Gold Key, 1969) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Here's the only copy of #88 that CGC has certified as of this writing. The cover is by Carl Barks, it's an "encore presentation" of the cover art for #37. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #90 (Gold Key, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Zoom in on our scan of this beautiful copy and you'll understand the high grade! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #95 (Gold Key, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This is the only copy of the issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #98 (Gold Key, 1972) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The Beagle Boys and Gyro Gearloose appear. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea File Copies CGC Group (Gold Key, 1965-69). The slabs aplenty here include CGC NM+ 9.6 copies of #8, 11, and 12; and CGC NM 9.4 copies of #3, 6, 10, 14, and 15. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for group = $470. From the Random House Archives.
X-Men #1 Stan Lee File Copy - Signature Series (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Any copy of this key issue is nice to have, but extra bragging rights are bestowed on the owner of this one from the files of the X-Men's co-creator Stan Lee. The issue has the X-Men's origin and first appearance as well as the first appearances of Professor X and Magneto. The cover and interior art are by Stan's peerless collaborator, Jack Kirby. CGC notes, "Signed by Stan Lee on 4/18/02." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $2,000; VF 8.0 value = $6,200. CGC census 6/06: (for Signature Series) 1 in 6.5, none higher; (for Universal grades) 34 in 6.5, 144 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Touted as "The Strangest Super-Heroes Of All!", the group indeed distinguished itself from Marvel's other superheroes, already quite a departure from DC's characters that had ruled comics for the previous decade. Here was origin and first appearances of the Angel, the Beast, Cyclops, Iceman, Marvel Girl, Professor X, and Magneto. Jack Kirby provided the cover and story art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $2,000. CGC census 7/06: 39 in 6.0, 105 higher.
X-Men #2 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Here's the second appearance of the X-Men, also featuring the first appearance of the villainous Vanisher. Stan Lee handled story chores, with co-creator Jack Kirby seeing to the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,310. CGC census 5/06: 32 in 8.0, 55 higher.
X-Men #4 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. Magneto returned in this issue (he had appeared in #1) to bedevil our heroes, bringing with him Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Toad, and Mastermind - all making their first comic book appearances and debuting the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants in the process. Jack Kirby provided the cover and story art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $723. CGC census 7/06: 21 in 8.0, 53 higher.
Yogi Bear File Copies CGC Group (Gold Key, 1964-70). This high-grade group includes CGC NM+ 9.6 copies of #21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, and 42; and CGC NM 9.4 copies of #17 and 20. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for group = $698. From the Random House Archives.
Zap Comix #1 - Second Printing (Apex Novelties, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. This is a second printing of the historic Zap #1, also called "the Donahue edition" which featured the solo work of Robert Crumb. Spain Rodriguez, S. Clay Wilson, Robert Williams, Gilbert Shelton, Rick Griffin, and Victor Moscoso would come aboard by the second issue. One of four copies of this rare book that are currently ranked as the highest graded by CGC - and when you consider these books were printed, folded, and stapled by hand, it's amazing that any of these even survived in high enough grade to be slabbed. Truly the most significant Underground comic ever published. Adult content. Fogel's Underground Comix Price Guide NM 9.4 value = $500. CGC census 7/06 (for the second printing): 4 in 9.6, none higher.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
The Amazing Spider-Man #121-150 And Others Bound Volumes (Marvel, 1972-75). This pair of volumes contains copies of The Amazing Spider-Man #121-150; Giant-Size Spider-Man #2-6; plus Doc Savage #1-8 that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume with the previous owner's name stamped on the cover. Page quality averages off-white. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $496.
Captain Marvel #21-50 And Others Bound Volumes (Marvel, 1970-76). This pair of volumes features copies of Captain Marvel #21-50; plus Doctor Strange # 11-20 and Annual #1 that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume with the previous owner's name stamped on the cover. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $129.
Daredevil #91-135 Bound Volumes (Marvel, 1972-76). This pair of volumes features copies of Daredevil # 91-135, and Annual #4 that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume with the previous owner's name stamped on the cover. Coupons clipped from issues #109 and 110, stories not affected. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $194.
DC 100-Page Super Spectacular Bound Volume (DC, 1971-73). Included are issues #DC-6 ("World's Greatest Superheroes"), 14, 15, and 17-22, trimmed and bound in a hardcover volume. The books are in great overall condition with a light amount of tanning. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $136.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Fantastic Four #21-25 Bound Volume (Marvel, 1963-64). This slender volume includes issues #21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, trimmed and bound in a hardcover volume. Issue #21 features the first appearance of the Hate Monger as well as Nick Fury's first crossover story; and #25 boasts part one of the first Thing vs. Hulk battle, as well as the first Avengers crossover with Captain America in tow in what was only his second Silver Age appearance. Covers and art by Jack Kirby. The book is in nice overall condition with mild wear and a fair amount of tanning to the pages and inside covers. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $358.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Four Color #37-48 Bound Volume (Dell, 1944). Here's an opportunity for the Four Color fan that simply is not to be missed, in light of the fantastic condition of the comics in this volume. The condition of the covers ranks with the best we've seen, and could be compared with that of a Near Mint pedigree copy. The page quality is cream to off-white.This blue hardcover volume includes trimmed and bound copies of #37 (Bringing Up Father), #38 (Roy Rogers, the first Western comic to have a photo cover and one of Overstreet's ten most valuable Western comics), #39 (Oswald the Rabbit), #40 (Barney Google and Snuffy Smith), #41 (Mother Goose and Nursery Rhyme Comics, Walt Kelly art), #42 (Tiny Tim), #43 (Popeye), #44 (Terry and the Pirates), #45 (Raggedy Ann), #46 (Felix the Cat and the Haunted Castle), #47 (Gene Autry), and #48 (Porky Pig of the Mounties, Carl Barks art). The title and issue numbers embossed on the spine. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,150.
Four Color #61-72 Bound Volume (Dell, 1944-45). Here's a solid run of Four Colors in fantastic condition! Included in this volume are #61 (Santa Claus Funnies, Walt Kelly art), #62 (Donald Duck in "Frozen Gold", Carl Barks art), #63 (Roy Rogers), #64 (Smokey Stover), #65 (Smitty), #66 (Gene Autry), #67 (Oswald the Rabbit), #68 (Mother Goose and Nursery Rhyme Comics, Walt Kelly art), #69 (Fairy Tale Parade, Kelly art), #70 (Popeye and Wimpy), #71 (The Three Caballeros, Kelly art), and #72 (Raggedy Ann). The condition of the covers is comparable to what you would expect from NM pedigree copies. The page quality is cream to off-white. The comics have been bound into a blue hardcover volume with the title and issue numbers embossed on the spine. All comics have been trimmed as part of the binding process. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $984.
Four Color #73-84 Bound Volume (Dell, 1945). The highlights of this excellent volume include the first Little Lulu comic book story (#74) as well as the only Mickey Mouse story drawn by Carl Barks (#79)! In all, the book includes #73 (The Gumps), #74 (Marge's Little Lulu), #75 (Gene Autry), #76 (Little Orphan Annie), #77 (Felix the Cat), #78 (Porky Pig), #79 (Mickey Mouse in "The Riddle of the Red Hat", Carl Barks art), #80 (Smilin' Jack), #81 (Moon Mullins), #82 (Lone Ranger), #83 (Gene Autry), and #84 (Flash Gordon, Alex Raymond art). The condition of the covers is comparable to what you would expect from NM pedigree copies. The page quality is cream to off-white. The comics have been bound into a blue hardcover volume with the title and issue numbers embossed on the spine. All comics have been trimmed as part of the binding process. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $972.
Four Color #97-108 Bound Volume (Dell, 1946). The presence of favorite characters and memorable stories is nice, but the condition of the comics bound here makes this lot even nicer! Included in this blue hardcover volume are trimmed and bound copies of #97 (Little Lulu), #98 (the Lone Ranger), #99 (Smitty), #100 (Gene Autry), #101 (Terry and the Pirates), #102 (Oswald the Rabbit), #103 (Easter With Mother Goose, Walt Kelly art), #104 (Fairy Tale Parade, Kelly art), #105 (Albert the Alligator and Pogo Possum, Kelly art), #106 (Tillie the Toiler), #107 (Little Orphan Annie), and #108 (Donald Duck in "The Terror of the River", Carl Barks art). The covers of the issues are immaculate; the interior page quality is cream to off-white. The inside front and back covers have a bit of tanning around the edges. The title and issue numbers embossed on the spine. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $846.
Four Color #121-132 Bound Volume (Dell, 1946-47). This blue hardcover volume contains outstanding copies of #121 (Fairy Tale Parade), #122 (Henry), #123 (Bugs Bunny), #124 (Roy Rogers), #125 (the Lone Ranger), #126 (Christmas With Mother Goose, Walt Kelly art), #127 (Popeye), #128 (Santa Claus Funnies), #129 (Uncle Remus and his Tales of Brer Rabbit), #130 (Andy Panda), #131 (Marge's Little Lulu), and #132 (Tillie the Toiler). The condition of the covers is comparable to that of the nicest copies we have offered of these issues. The pages are cream-colored. The title and issue numbers are embossed on the spine. All comics have been trimmed as part of the binding process. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $388.
Four Color #133-144 Bound Volume (Dell, 1947). This blue hardcover volume contains trimmed and bound copies of #133 (Dick Tracy), #134 (Tarzan), #135 (Felix the Cat), #136 (the Lone Ranger), #137 (Roy Rogers), #138 (Smitty), #139 (Little Lulu), #140 (Easter With Mother Goose, Walt Kelly art), #141 (Mickey Mouse), #142 (Bugs Bunny), #143 (Oswald the Rabbit), and #144 (Roy Rogers). The covers of the individual comics are in fantastic condition; the interior page quality is cream. The title and issue numbers are embossed on the spine. All comics have been trimmed as part of the binding process. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $560.
Four Color #145-156 Bound Volume (Dell, 1947). Unless you have a run of Mile High copies, you would be hard-pressed to top the condition of the comics bound into this volume. Included here are #145 (Popeye), #146 (Little Lulu), #147 (Donald Duck in Volcano Valley, Carl Barks art), #148 (Albert the Alligator and Pogo Possum, Walt Kelly art), #149 (Smilin' Jack), #150 (Tillie the Toiler), #151 (the Lone Ranger), #152 (Little Orphan Annie), #153 (Roy Rogers), #154 (Andy Panda), #155 (Henry), and #156 (Porky Pig and the Phantom). The condition of the covers is absolutely outstanding. The page quality is cream to off-white. The comics have been bound into a blue hardcover volume with the title and issue numbers embossed on the spine (note that the spine is mislabeled "145-152" ). All comics have been trimmed as part of the binding process. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $578.
Four Color #157-168 Bound Volume (Dell, 1947). Carl Barks' famous "Donald Duck in the Ghost of the Grotto" (#159) is just one highlight of this Four Color run. In all, this volume includes #157 (Mickey Mouse & the Beanstalk), #158 (Little Lulu), #159 (Donald Duck), #160 (Roy Rogers), #161 (Tarzan), #162 (Felix the Cat), #163 (Dick Tracy), #164 (Bugs Bunny), #165 (Little Lulu), #166 (Roy Rogers), #167 (the Lone Ranger), and #168 (Popeye). The condition of the covers is comparable to what you would expect from NM pedigree copies. The page quality is cream to off-white. The comics have been bound into a blue hardcover volume with the title and issue numbers embossed on the spine. All comics have been trimmed as part of the binding process. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $682.
Four Color #169-180 Bound Volume (Dell, 1947). An outstanding copy of the first appearance of Uncle Scrooge (#178) is just one highlight of this bound volume. Included here are #169 (Woody Woodpecker), #170 (Mickey Mouse), #171 (Charlie McCarthy), #172 (Christmas With Mother Goose, Walt Kelly art), #173 (Flash Gordon), #174 (Winnie Winkle), #175 (Santa Claus Funnies, Kelly art), #176 (Tillie the Toiler), #177 (Roy Rogers), #178 (Donald Duck in "Christmas On Bear Mountain", Carl Barks art), #179 (Uncle Wiggily, Kelly art), and #180 (Ozark Ike). The condition of the covers is comparable to what you would expect from NM pedigree copies. The page quality is cream to off-white. The comics have been bound into a blue hardcover volume with the title and issue numbers embossed on the spine. All comics have been trimmed as part of the binding process. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $570.
Four Color #181-192 Bound Volume (Dell, 1948). The condition of these comics will blow you away! The page quality compares favorably even to the other bound volumes we're offering here - we'd call it off-white at worst. The covers are absolutely pristine. The issues included here are # 181 (Mickey Mouse), #182 (Porky Pig), #183 (Oswald the Rabbit), #184 (Tillie the Toiler), #185 (Easter With Mother Goose, Walt Kelly art), #186 (Bambi), #187 (Bugs Bunny), #188 (Woody Woodpecker), #189 (Donald Duck in "The Old Castle's Secret", Carl Barks art), #190 (Flash Gordon), #191 (Porky Pig), and #192 (The Brownies, Walt Kelly art). The comics have been bound into a blue hardcover volume with the title and issue numbers embossed on the spine. All comics have been trimmed as part of the binding process.Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $440.
Four Color #193-204 Bound Volume (Dell, 1948). The covers of the comics included here are in absolutely amazing condition -- we would say newsstand-fresh, but most books on the newsstand weren't this nice! Included in this volume are #193 (Tom and Jerry), #194 (Mickey Mouse), #195 (Tillie the Toiler), #196 (Charlie McCarthy), #197 (Spirit of the Border), #198 (Andy Panda), #199 (Donald Duck in "Sheriff of Bullet Valley", Carl Barks art), #200 (Bugs Bunny), #201 (Christmas With Mother Goose, Walt Kelly art), #202 (Woody Woodpecker), #203 (Donald Duck by Barks), and #204 (Flash Gordon). The page quality is cream to off-white. The comics have been bound into a blue hardcover volume with the title and issue numbers embossed on the spine. All comics have been trimmed as part of the binding process. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $552.
Four Color #205-216 Bound Volume (Dell, 1948-49). A look at the white cover of #205 on our catalog picture will tell you all you need to know about the condition of these comics! The covers in particular are outstanding. The page quality is cream to off-white. The comics have been bound into a blue hardcover volume with the title and issue numbers embossed on the spine. All comics have been trimmed as part of the binding process. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $242.
Four Color #217-228 Bound Volume (Dell, 1949). An amazing copy of #223, the famous Donald Duck story "Lost In The Andes" with art by Carl Barks, is the highlight of this run of top-condition books. The condition of the covers is comparable to what you would expect from NM pedigree copies. The page quality is cream to off-white. The comics have been bound into a blue hardcover volume with the title and issue numbers embossed on the spine. All comics have been trimmed as part of the binding process. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $390.
Four Color Bound #229-240 Bound Volume (Dell, 1949). The classic "Donald Duck in Voodoo Hoodoo" story by Carl Barks (#238) is the highlight of the run of comics in this handsome blue hardcover volume. The condition of the covers is comparable to what you would expect from NM pedigree copies. The page quality is cream to off-white. The title and issue numbers embossed on the spine of the volume. All comics have been trimmed as part of the binding process. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $302.
Four Color #241-252 Bound Volume (Dell, 1949). Issues featuring Flash Gordon (#247), "Mickey Mouse and the Black Sorcerer" (#248) and "Bugs Bunny In Diamond Daze" (#250) are among the highlights of this Four Color run. The condition of the covers is particularly remarkable, it's comparable to what you would expect from NM pedigree copies. The page quality is cream to off-white. The comics have been bound into a blue hardcover volume with the title and issue numbers embossed on the spine. All comics have been trimmed as part of the binding process.Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $240.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Frankenstein #1-18 Bound Volume Plus (Marvel, 1973-75). Features copies of Frankenstein #1-18 (the complete run of this title), plus Giant-Size Chillers #1-3, that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume with the previous owner's name stamped on the cover. Art by Mike Ploog, John Buscema, and Val Mayerik. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $106.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Kid Colt Outlaw #111-130 Bound Volume (Marvel, 1963-66). Includes issues #111-113, #114 (second appearance of Iron Mask), 115-120, #121 (Rawhide Kid crossover), 122, 123, 124, #125 (Two-Gun Kid crossover), 126-129, and #130 (68 pages, origin told), trimmed and bound in a hardcover volume with the former owner's name embossed on the cover. The book is in great overall condition with a modest amount of tanning to the pages. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $160.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
Marvel Team-Up #1-40 Bound Volumes (Marvel, 1972-76). This pair of volumes features copies of Marvel Team-Up # 1-40, plus Annual #1 (early new X-Men appearance) that have been trimmed and bound into hardcover volumes with the previous owner's name stamped on the cover. Most of these comics appear to have been in excellent condition when bound, and the page quality average is off-white. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $199.
Silver Age (1956-1969)
Metal Men Bound Volume (DC, 1962-64). This nifty volume includes Showcase #38, 39, and 40 (the second, third, and fourth appearances of the Metal Men, respectively); plus Metal Men #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; all trimmed and bound in a hardcover volume with the former owner's name embossed on the cover. Covers and art by Ross Andru. The book is in great overall condition with a light amount of tanning. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $416.
My Favorite Martian and Others Bound Volume (Various, 1963-67). Included are My Favorite Martian #1 (Russ Manning art), 2-9; NoMan #1 and #2 (Wally Wood covers); and Dynamo #1, 2, 3, and #4 (Wood covers and art) - all trimmed and bound in a hardcover volume. The book is in nice overall condition with some mild wear to the covers and a light amount of tanning. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $230.
Bronze Age (1970-1979)
The Phantom Stranger #1-41 Bound Volumes Plus (DC, 1969-76). This pair of volumes features copies of The Phantom Stranger #1-41 (the complete run of this title!); plus DC 100-Page Super Spectacular #4 (Weird Mystery Tales) and #16 (Sgt. Rock) that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume with the previous owner's name stamped on the cover. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $314.
Superboy #161-180 Bound Volume (DC, 1969-71). Included are issues #161-164, #165 (giant-size issue), 166-170, #171 (first appearance of Aquaboy), #172 (Legion appearance, origin of Yango the Super Ape), #173 (Legion appearance), #174 (giant-size issue), 175, #176 (Legion appearance, partial photo cover), and 177-180, trimmed and bound in a hardcover volume with the former owner's name embossed on the cover. The book is in great overall condition with a light amount of tanning. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $128.
Superboy #193-208 Bound Volume (DC, 1973-75). The Legion of Super-Heroes appears in every issue collected here! Among the highlights are the first appearance of one of the coolest-looking heroes of all time, Erg-1 (aka Wildfire), in #195, as well as the first comic book work by Legion artist extraordinaire Mike Grell (#202). These copies have been trimmed and bound into a black hardcover volume. The cover gloss of the comics is superb. A very slight water stain at the top of the volume affects all issues. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $81.
Superman #221-240 Bound Volume (DC, 1969-71). Included are issues #221, #222 (giant-size issue), 223-226, #227 (giant-size all-Krypton issue), 228, 229, 230, 231, #232 (giant-size all-Krypton issue), #233 (classic Neal Adams cover, second appearance of Morgan Edge, Clark Kent becomes a newscaster, all Kryptonite on earth is destroyed), 234-238, #239 (giant-size), and #240 (Mike Kaluta art), trimmed and bound in a hardcover volume with the former owner's name embossed on the cover. The book is in great overall condition with a light amount of tanning. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $181.
Swamp Thing #1-20 Bound Volume (DC, 1972-76). Features copies of Swamp Thing #1-20 that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume with the previous owner's name stamped on the cover. Most of these comics have nice off-white pages. Art by Bernie Wrightson and Nestor Redondo. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $164.
Thor #211-250 Bound Volumes Plus (Marvel, 1973-77). Here are three volumes featuring copies of Thor #211-250, Thor Annual #5 and 6; plus Sub-Mariner #61-72; and Marvel Two-In-One #16-20, Two-in-One Annual #1 and 2; that have been trimmed and bound into hardcover volumes with the previous owner's name stamped on the cover. Most of these comics appear to have been in nice condition when bound, and the page quality averages off-white. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $213.
Tomb of Dracula #1-40 Bound Volumes Plus (Marvel, 1972-75). This pair of volumes features copies of Tomb of Dracula #1-40; Giant-Size Chillers #1; and Giant-Size Dracula #2-5 that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume with the previous owner's name stamped on the cover. Plenty of wonderful artwork by Gene Colan, plus John Byrne's first art for Marvel (in Giant-Size Dracula #5). Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $356.
Tomb of Dracula #17-32 Bound Volume (Marvel, 1974-75). The first appearance and origin of Hannibal King (#25) is among the highlights of the comics collected here, all of which have moody art by the great Gene Colan. These are trimmed copies which have been bound into a maroon hardcover volume. The condition of the comics is outstanding, with superb cover gloss and off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $82.
Magazines
Comic Book Marketplace #1-120 Plus Box Lot (Gary Carter, 1991-2005) Condition: Average NM-. A bonanza of comic book information awaits in this run, which also includes Special Editions #1-5. While these mags are relatively recent, the early issues are getting harder to find, and all issues are getting more expensive to acquire! Note that Special Editions #3 and 4 are missing the Gerber "white space" stickers. Not listed in Overstreet.
Mad #24 (EC, 1955) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The Mad comic broke new ground and blew the minds of many of its readers, but it was Mad magazine that became a best-selling cultural phenomenon that endures to this very day. This is also the first issue to bear the motto "What? Me Worry?" on its cover. Editor Harvey Kurtzman drew the cover (border and logo) art and wrote the stories, while Wally Wood, Jack Davis, Bill Elder, and Bernard Krigstein did the interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,090; NM- 9.2 value = $1,450. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 9.0, 6 higher.
Mad #25 (EC, 1955) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Here is a stunning copy of the second magazine issue of Mad. The cover proclaims "Mad fearlessly exposes the Tweed Ring," while inside is a Jackie Gleason parody, plus a Steve Allen photo and musical score. Al Jaffee begins his run as a regular writer in this issue. Wally Wood, Jack Davis, and Bill Elder provide artwork. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Mad #25 White Mountain pedigree (EC, 1955) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Mad history was made here, as the magazine announced a writing contribution by one Allan Jaffee. Now he's better known as Al, and while his initial contribution was illustrated by the great Jack Davis, Jaffee blossomed into a formidable dual threat as an artist and writer who's still contributing Fold-Ins to the magazine today! The issue also has art by Wally Wood and Bill Elder. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $341; VF/NM 9.0 value = $508. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.5, 9 higher.
Mad #26 (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. A Marilyn Monroe "Seven Year Itch" parody appears inside this book with a Harvey Kurtzman cover logo and outrageous border. The amazing EC staff that contributes to the interior art includes Wally Wood, Jack Davis, Bill Elder, and Bernie Krigstein. This copy is in exceptional condition with sharp corners, a straight spine, and bright cover colors! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 7/06: 6 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Mad #27 (EC, 1956) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Al Jaffee's first issue as a staff artist. Jack Davis cover. Davis, Jaffee, Wally Wood, Russ Heath, and Bill Elder art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Mad #29 (EC, 1956) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Al Feldstein began his long stint as the editor of Mad on this issue, and would build the magazine's circulation from 375,000 to a high of almost three million copies a month. The talented artist Don Martin also debuted in this issue. Other artists who contributed include Basil Wolverton, Jack Davis, Wally Wood, and Jack Kamen. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Mad #29 (EC, 1956) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This was Al Feldstein's first issue as editor and Don Martin's first issue as a contributor. Other artists include Jack Kamen, Wally Wood, Basil Wolverton, and Jack Davis. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, 5 higher.
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 2006 VF 8.0 value = $219; VF/NM 9.0 value = $335. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 8.5, 7 higher.
Mad #30 (EC, 1956) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Norman Mingo established the classic look of Alfred E. Neuman with this issue's cover! It's Mingo's first rendition of the character. While it's not Alfred E.'s first appearance, it might as well be, because all Alfred artists to come would model their versions on Mingo's. The issue has interior art by the likes of Wally Wood, Bill Elder, and Jack Davis. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $500; NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 3 higher.
Mad #35 (EC, 1957) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. One of the more underrated early Mad covers is this wraparound effort by Norman Mingo, featuring almost every advertising icon of the 1950s! The issue has interior art by Wally Wood, Reed Crandall, Joe Orlando, Don Martin, and Dave Berg. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $280. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Mad #39 (EC, 1958) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. C. C. Beall cover. Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Don Martin, Kelly Freas, and Mort Drucker art. Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Mad #41 (EC, 1958) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Kelly Freas cover. Mell Lazarus, Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Don Martin, Dave Berg, and Mort Drucker art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Mad #42 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1958) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Kelly Freas cover. Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Mort Drucker, Dave Berg, and Don Martin art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Mad #44 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1959) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. We believe this issue's back cover to be the first appearance of Moxie Cowznofski (who may or may not be related to Melvin)! The issue's artists include Kelly Freas, Wally Wood, Don Martin, Mort Drucker, and Joe Orlando. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Mad #45 (EC, 1959) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This Valentine's Day issue features cover art by Kelly Freas, starring Alfred E. Neuman and Moxie Cowznofski. The issue has interior art by Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Mort Drucker, Dave Berg, and Don Martin. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Mad #48 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1959) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Uncle Sam cover by Kelly Freas. Perry Mason parody. Sid Caesar story. Art by Freas, Mort Drucker, Don Martin, Wally Wood, Bob Clarke, Dave Berg, and Joe Orlando. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Mad #50 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1959) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. This copy exhibits the same qualities that have fans of Silver Age DCs and Marvels so enthralled with the Pacific Coast collection! The issue's features include a "Peter Gunn" parody. Artists include Kelly Freas, Mort Drucker, Don Martin, Wally Wood, Bob Clarke, Dave Berg, and Joe Orlando. Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $175. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.6, 2 higher.
Mad #51 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1959) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Kelly Freas cover. Mort Drucker, Don Martin, Wally Wood, Bob Clarke, Dave Berg, and Joe Orlando art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Mad #52 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1960) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This issue's a real period piece - take the "77 Sunset Strip" TV parody, and the back-cover ad looking at that new car craze, the VW Beetle! The Christmas cover is by Kelly Freas; interior artists include Wally Wood, Mort Drucker, Dave Berg, Bob Clarke, and George Woodbridge. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Mad #55 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1960) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Kelly Freas cover. Wally Wood, Mort Drucker, Don Martin, Joe Orlando, and George Woodbridge art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Mad #56 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1960) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Kelly Freas cover. Wally Wood, Al Jaffee, George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Don Martin, Joe Orlando, Bob Clarke, and Dave Berg art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Mad #57 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1960) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Wally Wood had a deft touch for parodying comic strips, and his art graces such a spoof in this issue. Kelly Freas painted the issue's front and back covers. There's also art by Dave Berg, Don Martin, Joe Orlando, and Mort Drucker. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $150. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Mad #61 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1961) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Spoof of Playboy. Mort Drucker, Bob Clarke, Dave Berg, Joe Orlando, and Don Martin art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 3/06: 3 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Mad #62 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1961) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Kelly Freas cover. Mort Drucker, Joe Orlando, Dave Berg, Bob Clarke, and Don Martin art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Mad #63 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1961) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Kelly Freas cover. Mort Drucker, Wally Wood, Dave Berg, Joe Orlando, and Don Martin art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Mad #72 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1962) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Tenth anniversary issue. Kelly Freas cover. Comic strip parodies with Wally Wood art. Mort Drucker, Don Martin, Dave Berg, and Joe Orlando art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Mad #74 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1962) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. "Dr. Kildare," Bobby Darin and Johnny Mathis parodies. Dave Berg, Mort Drucker, Wally Wood, and Joe Orlando art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, 3 higher.
Mad #79 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. Mother's Day cover by Norman Mingo parodies James McNeill Whistler's "A Study in Gray and Black." Interior artists include Mort Drucker, Joe Orlando, Wally Wood, Don Martin, and Dave Berg. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Mad #81 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Bob Clarke cover. Mort Drucker, Wally Wood, and Joe Orlando art. Superman parody. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Mad #85 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Dick Tracy and Popeye parodies. Norman Mingo cover. Mort Drucker, Jack Rickard, Joe Orlando, Don Martin, and Wally Wood art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Mad #86 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. First Mad Fold-In. Norman Mingo cover. Joe Orlando, Wally Wood, Don Martin, Mort Drucker, Bob Clarke, and Dave Berg art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Mad #89 (EC, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Norman Mingo cover featuring Frankenstein's monster. Mort Drucker, Don Martin, Jack Rickard, Joe Orlando, and Bob Clarke art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Mad #98 (EC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Norman Mingo cover. Dave Berg, Mort Drucker, Al Jaffee, George Woodbridge, and Don Martin art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Mad #104 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Norman Mingo cover. Mort Drucker, George Woodbridge, Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Dave Berg, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Paul Coker, and Joe Orlando art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $42. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Mad #109 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Mort Drucker, Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Jack Davis, and Dave Berg art. John Lennon photo. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $38. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, 5 higher.
Mad #110 Pacific Coast pedigree (EC, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. "Yellow Pages for Super-Heroes" article. Norman Mingo cover. Mort Drucker, Al Jaffee, Don Martin, Joe Orlando, and Dave Berg art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $38. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.6, 3 higher.
Playboy V1#1 (HMH Publishing, 1953) Condition: FN/VF. 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 nude photos of Marilyn Monroe from 1949, 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." The mostly white covers are still bright, and the pages are impressively off-white to white. This is the finest copy of the hard-to-find issue that we've offered to date, which, combined with the increasing demand in recent years for copies in any grade, make this a real find. Winning bidders have paid an average of over $5,000 for lesser copies in previous Heritage auctions.
Playboy #2 (HMH Publishing, 1954) Condition: FN/VF. The second issue may be the rarest of all, even harder to find than the more famous first issue. Highlights include fiction by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and a cartoon pin-up by Milt Caniff. The cover and interior colors and page quality of this copy belie it's over 50 years old. A little spine stress and a dented corner at the bottom right front keep this from being graded even higher.
Playboy #7-13 Group (HMH Publishing, 1954) Condition: Average FN+. Finding nice copies of issues from Playboy's first full year in publication can be daunting, but here's a nice starter kit that includes issues #7-13 in an average grade of FN+. Highlights include fiction by Ray Bradbury, Erskine Caldwell, W. Somerset Maugham, and Ray Russell, while such notables as Bob Hope, Thomas Mario, and Virgil Partch ("VIP") contribute humor and non-fiction. Gina Lollobrigida, Marlene Dietrich, and Terry Moore are among the pictorial subjects. Approximate value from The Confident Collector's Collectible Magazines Identification and Price Guide = $1,300.
Playboy Group (HMH Publishing, 1954-61) Condition: Average FN/VF. Here's a ready-made early Playboy collection to fill your gaps or get you started. Included are copies from September and October, 1955; all of 1956, except the November issue; January, February, May, July, and November, 1957; January, November, and December, 1958; January, February, March, May, October, November, and December, 1959; January, June, July, August, and November, 1960; and all of 1961, except the June copy, including 2 copies of the February issue.
There are contributions from Steve Allen, Ray Bradbury, Erkskine Caldwell, Jules Feiffer, Ralph Ginsberg, Herbert Gold, Jack Kerouac, W. Somerset Maugham, Shel Silverstein, Gahan Wilson... and, cutting to the chase, pictorials of Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Anita Ekberg, Diana Dors, Tina Louise, Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot, Kim Novak, June Wilkinson, and others; classic Playmates Janet Pilgrim, Lisa Winters, Joyce Nizzari, Ellan Stratton, Stella Stevens, and Christa Speck; and Playmate reviews in all the December issues.
Unfortunately the centerfolds from 9/55, 6/56, and 1/58 are missing; a coupon has been cut from the 12/56 issue; and the 3/59 issue has two tape tears on the front cover, so...tell you what - we'll include copies of the two hard-to-find hardbacks, The Best From Playboy (1954) and Playboy Annual #1 (1955). Entertainment for Men, indeed! Approximate value of group from The Confident Collector's Collectible Magazines Identification and Price Guide = $1,300.
There are contributions from Steve Allen, Ray Bradbury, Erkskine Caldwell, Jules Feiffer, Ralph Ginsberg, Herbert Gold, Jack Kerouac, W. Somerset Maugham, Shel Silverstein, Gahan Wilson... and, cutting to the chase, pictorials of Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Anita Ekberg, Diana Dors, Tina Louise, Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot, Kim Novak, June Wilkinson, and others; classic Playmates Janet Pilgrim, Lisa Winters, Joyce Nizzari, Ellan Stratton, Stella Stevens, and Christa Speck; and Playmate reviews in all the December issues.
Unfortunately the centerfolds from 9/55, 6/56, and 1/58 are missing; a coupon has been cut from the 12/56 issue; and the 3/59 issue has two tape tears on the front cover, so...tell you what - we'll include copies of the two hard-to-find hardbacks, The Best From Playboy (1954) and Playboy Annual #1 (1955). Entertainment for Men, indeed! Approximate value of group from The Confident Collector's Collectible Magazines Identification and Price Guide = $1,300.
Vampirella #3 (Warren, 1970) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This issue's considered to be among the hardest ones to find along with #1 and Annual #1 -- Overstreet notes "low distribution." This third issue has the debut of the "Vampi's Scarlet Letters" page. The cover art is by Larry Todd and Vaughn Bode, and the interior artists include Tom Sutton, Billy Graham, and Dick Piscopo. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $625. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Vampirella #1-113 Group (Warren, 1969-1983) Condition: Average VF. A complete run of Vampirella is represented in this lot, from the first sexy issue to the last! Four of the books are CGC slabbed and include #1 (CGC VF+ 8.5), #3 (CGC VF- 7.5), #6 (CGC NM- 9.2), and #19 (CGC VF+ 8.5). We are excited as this is the first full run of the title that we have ever offered. Whether you're a Vampi fan and want to purchase the entire set in one fell swoop, or you need to upgrade a large portion of your collection, this is the lot for you. Some of the incredible artists whose work appears in this title include Frank Frazetta, Neal Adams, Barry Smith, Mike Ploog, Reed Crandall, Alex Toth, Wally Wood, and Bernie Wrightson among others. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $4,500.
Books
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Signed Anniversary Edition (1993). This lot features a signed copy of the 40th anniversary edition of Ray Bradbury's classic speculative fiction novel Fahrenheit 451, which tales the story of a future in which a totalitarian government has banned books and firemen are charged with burning the forbidden tomes. From the Collection of Julius Schwartz.
Memorabilia
Gary Ernest Smith - Alley Oop Classic Comic Bronze Sculpture (Overland Gallery, 1999). The original cave man of the comic strips, Alley Oop, gets imortalizes in bronze in this handsome, 16" tall (including base) limited edition sculpture. Based on V. T. Hamlin's long-running feature, artist Gary Ernest Smith has fashioned a terrific-looking likeness of the Stone Age favorite. Finished in classic dark bronze and flesh grey patinations, it includes a dark grey marble base measuring 12" x 14". This table-top sized sculpture exudes the strength, power, and the lovable audacity of the Alley Oop personality. Limited to only 30 copies. In Excellent condition.
Carl Barks - The Fine Art of Walt Disney's Donald Duck McDuck Edition, Publisher's Proof #57 (Another Rainbow, 1981). Here's a beautiful copy of the most lavish book ever produced featuring the fine art Duck paintings of Carl Barks. His legion of fans will need no introduction to this comic book master; he is quite simply "the Good Duck Artist", as he was known in the long years before a few fans like Barbara Boatner and Malcolm Willits tracked down the modest artist. This book reproduces 122 of Barks's Disney paintings, plus a few rare examples of his comic art (including the legendary "Silent Night" story, which was rejected by Disney for orignal publication. Over 300 pages long, this represents the best of the best for Barks collectors! The book was signed "To Theo Holstein" by Barks on the title page. In Excellent condition.
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge in Color (Gladstone, 1987). This is #104 of the 750 copies that were autographed by Carl Barks and comes packaged in a slipcover adorned with the "Always Another Rainbow" portrait of young Scrooge McDuck. Published by Gladstone to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Uncle Scrooge McDuck's debut in 1947 in "Christmas on Bear Mountain", a classic Carl Barks comic book story. Gladstone published "Uncle Scrooge in Color", a lavish hardcover volume devoted to the world's richest duck, and no expense was spared to make this book the definitive 40th anniversary commemorative edition. It measures a large 9" X 12" and is hardbound in cloth with a dust jacket printed on heavy glossy stock. The interior pages are also printed on heavy, high-quality stock, chosen for its ability to hold color faithfully in the printing process. Barks' signature can be found on an ex libris book plate on the inside of the front cover. In Excellent condition.
Carl Barks Limited Edition Signed Photograph #1031/1092 (Diamond Comic Distributors, 1993). This signed, limited edition photograph of Carl Barks was presented in commemoration of Diamond Comic Distributors' 10th Annual Retailers Seminar, on June 5-8, 1993. Measures 8" x 10" and the condition is Excellent.
"Animal Quackers" with Signed Lithograph by Carl Barks (Gemstone, 1996). Signed limited edition (#889 of 1,000) devoted to the duck paintings of longtime Disney artist Carl Barks, famed for his creation of Uncle Scrooge, Gyro Gearloose, and others - the man known for years only as "the Good Artist." This collection reproduces his many late-in-life paintings and includes a signed and numbered lithograph of Barks' painting "Gold Rush Gold Diggers." Both the book and the lithograph are in Excellent condition.
Barks Treasury Special Edition with Signed Certificate (Applewood Books/Walt Disney, 1997). A limited edition (#343 of 1,000) super-deluxe bound gallery showcasing tipped-in reproductions of forty color pencil sketches done by Barks in his 96th year, housed in green velvet-lined clamshell case padded with three crumpled and numerous shredded sheets of City of Duckburg currency. The book has a gold-embossed dust jacket, and includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Barks. In great condition, a portion of the case has separated due to dried-out glue but can be easily repaired.
"Batman and Me" Signed by Bob Kane (Eclipse, 1989). An autobiography of the late Bob Kane that is also a biography of his greatest creation, the Batman. Lavishly illustrated in black and white and color, this first edition copy is inscribed "To Mark - 'Bats' Wishes - Bob Kane, 3/4/90" on the title page. In Excellent condition with very minor wear to the front cover and top edge of the spine.
Vintage Bullwinkle Gumball Machine (Acorn, 1940s?). Offered here is unique 1940s style Acorn gumball machine, adorned with the likeness of Bullwinkle J. Moose. The Bullwinkle sticker on the inside of the glass globe has a copywrite date of 1973. We believe that this is an older machine that was reconditioned and converted to the Jay Ward characters format in the '70s. This penny machine comes with the key (#2196) and one piece of Fleer Bullwinkle gum (with tattoos). The globe is in Excellent condition with only a few minor scratches and the bright red body is in Very Good shape with no dents and a few chips to the paint from normal usage. This machine can be used as a tabletop model or mounted on a stand. On the back of the body is the serial number F-54849 and on the bottom of the base is the number 10-6. This wonderful item will be sought after by "Rocky and Bullwinkle" fans and coin-op collectors alike, so it should fetch a pretty penny!
Thomas Canty Signed Limited Edition Christmas Card (undated). A sensitively drawn portrait of an angelic woman is showcased on this beautifully designed Christmas card from noted illustrator Thomas Canty. Titled "Christmas Angel" and printed in sepia-tone ink on a black and blue background design, this card has an overall size that measures 10" x 10.5". Signed in white ink by Thomas Canty. Limited to an edition of 100 or less and in Excellent condition.
R. Crumb Sketch Book 66-'67 (Zweitausendeins, 1981) Condition: VF/NM. The late 1960s are considered the halcyon years for collectors of Robert Crumb art. This was the era where Crumb finally broke free from his earlier "funny animal" influences, and found new inspiration via the "hippie lifestyle" he encountered after moving to San Francisco. It's all here in this lavish hardcover sketchbook edition, which combines material from several of Crumb's actual sketch diaries from 1966 and '67. This scarce book is highly sought-after by collectors; and to top it off, it was personally signed by Crumb in 1985 to this Heritage comics describer. The title page is inscribed "To Tosh - R, Crumb '85" in blue pen. As most Crumb collectors know, the reclusive artist rarely signs anything! The book is in excellent condition, including the original cardboard slipcase and enclosed pamphlet, which translates the book into German. Fogel's Underground Price Guide value in NM 9.4 = $600.
R. Crumb Sketch Book July 1978 to Nov. 1983 (Zweitausendeins, 1984) Condition: VF/NM. Underground Comix legend Robert Crumb never traveled anywhere without his Rapidograph technical fountain pen and a sketchbook. Any spare moment of the day or night would find him busy in his book, doodling wild sketches, comics, observations, curses, and more with the obsession of a man truly possessed. And obsessed he was - with sex, fame, old records... everything. The incredible drawings found in his many sketchbooks found their way to a series of beautifully produced hardbound volumes by a German printer, and this book is from that series. They were hard enough to find when published; now that they are all out-of-print, they rarely turn up. Making this copy even more special is the fact that it was originally a gift from Crumb himself, to this very Heritage comics describer. Crumb left an inscription on the title page, in his usual Rapidograph hand-lettered script, that reads: "To David Tosh, who helped me save my sanity while in Dallas, thanks, pal... hope you enjoy the book", and is signed and dated "Dec. '84". Now you can enjoy the book, too - for the right bid! Note: this copy has the original cardboard slipcase, but not the German translation pamphlet, which Crumb must have kept or thrown out. Fogel's Underground Price Guide NM 9.4 value = $150.
Dick Tracy Police Outfit on Card (J. Pressman Co., mid-1930s). Hearkening back to the days when a father could buy his son a working pair of cuffs and a wooden stick comes the Dick Tracy Police Outfit. A color display card measuring 11" x 13" reveals the profiles of Dick Tracy and Junior, and Tracy's logo, endorsing the accessories attached: a silvered "Dick Tracy Secret Service" badge; a 10-inch-long wooden billy club, black with a red handle; and a pair of silver, kid-sized handcuffs. An empty area on the card suggests there was a fourth item, perhaps a whistle, judging from its size. The billy club and card are in superb shape. The badge and cuffs show some rust - but given their age, that's to be expected. Also included is the original cardboard box for this item.
Official Dick Tracy Junior Detective Kit - Complete (Miscellaneous, 1944). Calling all junior detectives! Offered in this lot is a complete Official Dick Tracy Junior Detective Kit, issued in 1944 as a premium for Tootsie Chocolate Drink, Miller Bros. Hats, and the "Blue Network Station" (NBC). This set includes the following colorful, paper items: a rare Junior Detective Manual, containing Japanese propaganda; a Saboteur Lineup Wall Chart and measuring tape; a Certificate of Membership (the original owner's name and address appears in blue pencil); a Dick Tracy, Jr. Secret Symbol Decoder; a Saboteur Suspect arrest card; and an Official badge showing Dick Tracy in profile. Also included is the original "Blue Station" illustrated mailer. All paper materials are in VF to NM condition.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Christmas Card, Group of 12 (1946-54). Over the years, Dick Tracy creator, Chester Gould, created and produced a variety of yearly Christmas cards, featuring both his real family, and the family of characters he created for the funny pages. Included in this lot is a selection of twelve unique cards, the earliest dated card is from 1946 (many are undated). They feature Chester Gould, and his wife, Edna, and their daughter, Jean, along with Tracy, Pat Patton, Tess, B. O. Plenty, Junior, Sparkle Plenty, and Gravel Gertie, and are printed in black or colored ink, on various colored papers (including a gold paper). The cards range in size from 5.5" x 7.5" up to 5" x 14.5", and average in Very Good condition. This group also includes correspondence to and from Chester Gould from 1981 (in Very Good condition), an exhibition catalog for "The Cartoon Show," which was held at the University of California (undated, in Good condition), and a Northwestern Alumni News clipping featuring Gould (apparent aging, in Good condition).
Dick Tracy Sparkle Plenty's Dog Hey You With Tag (Ideal, late 1940s). This absolutely adorable dog is Sparkle Plenty's beloved pet Hey You, a rare plush animal from Ideal Toys. Hey You measures 9" long x 7" high and has blonde fur, brown ears, and brown eyes. A pink ribbon with an attached bell and the original Ideal tag are around its neck. Hey You is in Excellent condition with no damage to its fur.
Dick Tracy Squad Car No. 1 - Friction Wind/Red Roof (Marx, circa 1949-52). Presented in this lot is a 6.5"-long "Friction Drive" version of Dick Tracy's tin litho Squad Car No. 1 in dark green. This particular variation has no characters depicted in the windows and no gun through the windshield. It sports a red plastic roof; the roof has been repaired and black tape and a glued crack are visible but not overly distracting. "Dick Tracy" appears in yellow on the hood, and other yellow and black markings include a yellow "305" license plate and a yellow shield showing Tracy's profile on each of the two doors. A fabulous display piece in VG/FN condition.
Dick Tracy Prototype Ventriloquist's Dummy With Original Box (1950s). Chester Gould meets Edgar Bergen with this one-of-a-kind, you've-got-to-see-it-to-believe-it doll! "Dummy" Dick measures 20" tall, has a moveable mouth, and is decked out in a white shirt with a red striped necktie and a gray/black suit (of course, he also sports his legendary yellow removable hat). He's wearing a full-color "Dick Tracy Detective" vintage pinback as a lapel pin, in case anyone mistakes him for Charlie McCarthy (which is unlikely given the dummy's sharply pointed "Tracy" nose). The doll's head and hands are made of plastic. This item was never mass-produced, and this utterly unique, Excellent-condition collectible comes packaged in its original, unmarked box. After you study this lot's accompanying photograph, it's safe to say you won't need a puppetmaster to entice you to bid!
Dick Tracy Sparkle Plenty Sunny Dell Acres Ceramic Bank (Nouvelle Pottery, 1950s). Offered here is a piece of "real estate" that will escalate your collection's "property values": a 6" x 3 1/2" x 4" ceramic bank in the shape of "Sunny Dell Acres," the modest home of Dick Tracy's friends, adorable Sparkle Plenty and her family. Papa B.O. Plenty's name appears on the door, and mama Gravel Gertie's is on the side. This rare item is hand-painted and glazed, and is in an unbelievable NM condition.
Dick Tracy Figural Ceramic Lamp, Unpainted With Shade (Plasto Mfg., 1951). Here's a collectible that will brighten your day: a figural Dick Tracy lamp. The base of this unpainted version is a nine-inch tall torso of Tracy holding his gun. The shade is 6" tall, tan with yellow and orange-striped trim, and decorated with one Tracy headshot and two headshots of Sparkle Plenty. The lamp is in Very Good/Fine condition and the shade is in Good condition. This uncommon item will quickly become a showpiece in your collection.
Dick Tracy's Bonny Braids Mechanical Doll with Box (Marx Toys, 1952). This colorful collectible "from the world famous Dick Tracy comic strip" was issued at a time when technology in toys was taking a step forward. The assembly lines rolled with baby dolls that could walk, talk, and in Bonny Braids' case, crawl (an ability touted on the box as "sensational realistic creeping action"). The Bonny Braids doll is a 12-inch-long plastic figure crawling on her knees; she has blue eyes and blonde painted hair (with two "real hair" pigtails, braided, of course), and is wearing a yellow floral jump suit. The doll is in very good condition with some dirt smudges and minor scuffs on her face, hands, and arms. The box is in good condition, yellowed from age with some tape offering edge support; the brightly hued graphics on the box remain rich, over fifty years after its manufacture date. An eye-catching item suitable for display.
Official Dick Tracy Crimestopper's Fingerprint Lab (Parliament, 1953). Attention, all junior detectives! Track your enemies with this Official Dick Tracy Crimestopper's Fingerprint Lab. This complete kit contains a plethora of tools of the trade including a tube of "Fingerprint Ink," an ink roller, a bottle of "Fingerprint Dusting Powder," a "Hi-Power Magnifying Glass," an "ID" card, a Diploma, and more. The decorative 12 1/2" x 9" x 1 1/2" box sparkles with graphics of Tracy and his cast; the box front shows 3-D Magee being fingerprinted by Sam. The box is in Excellent condition with faint corner wear.
Dick Tracy Pinback Button Set of 13 (early 1960s) Condition: Average VF+. Calling all pinback collectors! Presented in this lot is a baker's dozen of scarce Dick Tracy pinbacks from the early 1960s. Three variations are included: four 3" buttons with color headshots of Dick Tracy (early-style head profile), Lizz (in green outfit and hat), Diet Smith, and Gravel Gertie on white backgrounds; one 2 1/4" color shot of Tracy (1960s-era) on a white background with a black border; and eight 2 1/4" rogues' gallery buttons, black-white-and-red images with yellow backgrounds, featuring Broadway Bates, Texie Garcia, Hank Steele, Larceny Lu, Boss Herrod, Ribs Mocco, Stooge Viller, and Dan the Squealer. The pinbacks average VF+; each has strong colors and no scuffing, but is covered with faint age spots. This hard-to-find set comes in a 12" x 8" window box, except for the larger Tracy and Lizz buttons, which are loose.
Dick Tracy Crimestopper 16-Piece Play Set (Hubley, 1973). This fun-filled set contains everything the would-be young Tracy needs: a Dick Tracy yellow felt hat and black plastic vest, plastic cuffs, a "Detective Squad" badge, a "Dick Tracy Crimestoppers" holster, a cap-shooting revolver, an "Undercover Camera," an ID case with 6 "Crimestopper Textbook Cards," and a wrist radio. This is Hubley Item No. 23838. Its 14 1/2" x 12" x 4 3/4" features a Tracy cartoon profile and a police car photo. Excellent condition.
Dick Tracy - Chester Gould and Rick Fletcher Framed Set of Pens and Brush (1973). Offered here in a 11" x 14" box frame is a set of 8 Speedball pen tips with a wooden holder and a brush all used in 1973 by Dick Tracy cartoonists Chester Gould, Ray Gould, and Rick Fletcher. Also mounted in the window-box frame are an identifying placard and photostats of Tracy strips from 12-24-73 and 12-25-73. This unique collectible will be the envy of every Tracy collector and cartoonist.
Dick Tracy "Button-Up" Pinback Set of 20 (Button-Up, 1984) Condition: Average Mint. From the awesome '80s comes this totally tubular set of twenty 1 1/4" Dick Tracy pinbacks, featuring '60s retro graphics but with '80s rad coloring and sayings. Included in the group are the Dick Tracy logo, Moon Maid ("Give it a Rest!"), a Tracy profile, Flattop, Haf-and-Haf, Tracy with his 2-way wrist TV, Pruneface, Fashion Plate, Tracy proposing to Tess, and Wormy "Why be Normal?", among others. The set is displayed in a 12" x 8" window box.
Dick Tracy Set of 3 "Smoking in Shadow" Pinbacks (1980s) Condition: Average NM/MT. Each of these three NM/MT Dick Tracy pinbacks feature a Tracy head in profile, casting a shadow with a cigarette in mouth (the actual profile heads are not smoking). The buttons are a 1 1/2" black on pink, left profile; 1 1/4" black on white, right profile with red tie; and 1" black on tan, left profile.
Dick Tracy Limited Edition Ceramic Pitcher (Homer Laughlin, 1999). Only subscribers to the Homer Laughlin Collectors Club of America were able to obtain this limited-edition Dick Tracy water pitcher in 1999 - until now. This white glazed ceramic dishware item features a retro image (in color) of Tracy on his 2-way wrist radio, communicating with a police car (a cityscape is the background scene). The year "1931," the initial year of the Dick Tracy comic strip, appears above the graphic. Measuring 6" high, this pitcher is in Mint condition and will appeal to the Tracy, cartoon, and glassware collector.
"Disney in Clay" Signed by Brenda White (Brenda White, 1994). First edition signed by Brenda White on special opaque page between half-title and endpaper, #214 of a limited edition of 600, in a slipcase and still sealed in the factory plastic. Also included is a limited edition Mickey Mouse saucer by White that accompanies the volume, in a special wooden case with an image of Mickey. All items are in Excellent condition.
Donald Duck Die-Cut Chalk Board (Lea, undated). A very attractive die-cut Donald Duck is the main feature of this heavy-duty chalkboard. The Donald figure measures approximately 12" x 21"; it is attached to a green chalkboard measuring 26" x 22", and both pieces have a thickness of .75". Includes a small, brass-colored round plaque marked "Magic Kingdom Collection by Lea." In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walt Disney's Donald Duck 50 Years of Happy Frustration - Deluxe Edition, 2107/5000 (Three Duck Editions/Another Rainbow, 1984). Deluxe gilt-edged volume in slipcase celebrating Disney's Duck in film and print. Comes in a slipcase, with a special "Duck Family Tree" color print signed by artist William Van Horn, plus facsimile copies of letters from Carl Barks, Jack Hannah, and Clarence "Ducky" Nash to publishers Bruce Hamilton and Justin Knowles. In Excellent condition.
Giant Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge Cutout Figures (undated). If your collection of Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge items seems somewhat lacking, here's just the thing to make it complete! These two enormous 5' pressed wood cutouts, .75" thick, designed after Carl Barks' version of the characters, were created for Another Rainbow for use at conventions. Both have been professionally hand-painted with airbrush highlights. Both items have U-shaped braces mounted on the back for display use. Scrooge's cane had been broken off at one point, and was professionally repaired, with the back of the piece reinforced with a metal strip. Other than that, and some very minor edge wear, both pieces are in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Jiminy Cricket Wooden Figurine (Walt Disney, 1988). Retired Disneyland gift shop wooden figurine of Jiminy sitting atop his matchbox. Carved and painted, with "Made in U.S.A. Walt Disney" stamped on the bottom, and the original $165 price tag still attached. In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Mickey Mouse Toothpick Holder (circa mid-1930s). A smiling Mickey stands ready to greet you each time you reach for a toothpick with this charming item. Painted porcelain figure stands 4" tall, and is stamped on the bottom "Genuine Walt Disney Copyright" and "Foreign", but no date or manufacturer's name. In Excellent condition.
Mickey Mouse Cream and Milk Pitcher Set. Vintage ceramic cream and milk pitcher set, made in Japan in the '30s, crafted in the shape of Mickey Mouse with bulbous bodies and open mouths that serve as the pouring spouts. The pieces stand 4.5" and 6.5" tall and are in Excellent condition with some crazing.
Mickey Mouse Desktop Radio (Emerson, 1934). Beautiful, if well worn, example of Emerson's Model 411 Mickey Mouse tube radio, with three-dimensional portraits of Mickey playing various instruments adorning the top, sides, and front. The tubes in the back all look vintage and authentic; however, the electrical cord is very frayed and worn. This would be a fantastic display item for any radio collector, as well as fans of the Mouse. Good condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Mickey Mouse Metal Coin Bank. Vintage aluminum coin bank in the likeness of Mickey Mouse, circa 1930s, 9" tall and made of aluminum and unpainted. A nut on the back unscrews to allow the body to separate in halves and the money to be retrieved. In Excellent condition with light surface wear and some rust to the bolt on back.
Mickey Mouse Wallpaper Border Sample (Walt Disney Enterprises, circa 1935). Think you have every Mickey Mouse collectible? We think this one may have slipped under most collector's radar! It's a large section of colorful Mickey Mouse wallpaper border, originally designed for children's rooms, now beautifully matted and framed to an overall size of 82" x 15", depicting Mickey presenting Minnie with a bunch of flowers, while mice children (Mortie and Ferdie perhaps, plus an unidentified baby Mouse) play nearby. This lovely and rare sample was showcased in Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #627, August 1998, on the back cover (a copy of which is included). Get yourself a large helping of Vintage Mouse with this sure-to-be-talked-about lot! From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Mickey Mouse Coin Bank. Vintage painted metal coin bank, made of heavy-duty cast iron molded into the likeness of Mickey Mouse. Year of manufacture unknown. It stands 8.5" tall and weighs a full seven pounds. In Fine condition with no rust, but a moderate amount of paint loss due to age.
Mickey Mouse Marionette in Original Box (Bullock's Wilshire, circa 1935). Very nice classic "pie-eyed" Mickey marionette, with painted composition head and feet, wooden legs and controls, felt ears, and velour cloth body, shorts (with large mother-of-pearl buttons), and hands. One leg has become separated at the joint and could be easily repaired; otherwise, this item is in remarkably Excellent condition. The original box is in Good condition, with some tape and seam splits in the lid.
Minnie Mouse Marionette in Original Box (Bullock's Wilshire, circa 1935). Here's the companion to the Mickey marionette offered elsewhere in this catalog. Both items were originally sold in the historic Los Angeles department store in the 1930s. Minnie is sporting a gold-colored felt hat and a polka-dot dress; her white bloomers beneath, feature a purple patch. Very minor soiling on the bloomers; all other cloth and velour items look good. Like our Mickey, this marionette has one leg separated at the joint, which could be repaired. The composition head and feet look good. The box is in a bit better shape than usual, and grades Very Good; other than the separated leg, the marionette is in Excellent condition.
Mickey Mouse Cologne Bottle Figurine with Spring Legs (undated). Another classic "pie-eyed" Mickey item from the early years of Disney merchandising. This one stumped a few of our experts, who thought the somewhat loose head was a "bobble-head" item. Actually, the painted metal head is cork-lined, and comes off to reveal a small black bottle top. The large yellow shoes are composed of Bakelite and the painted metal body has a cloth tail with coiled springs for legs. There are no markings on the 5" tall piece, which may have been made by Avon in the 1930s. The overall condition is Very Good.
Mickey Mouse Cardboard "Climber" Toy (Dolly Toy Co., circa 1935). Here's a rare 9" long Walt Disney Cardboard Climbing Mickey Mouse, made in U.S.A. by the Dolly Toy Co. that climbs along a pulled string. Some minor creases on ears and hands, but solid and complete. No box. Overall condition Very Good.
Minnie Mouse Plaster Coin Bank (circa 1930s). Minnie Mouse stands ready to safely stash your spare change in this unusual carnival-style painted plaster coin back. The figure stands 8" tall, and shows considerable wear and aging; however, very little paint loss is noted. Very unusual!
Mickey Mouse Table Lamp (Soreng Manegold, 1936). Pie-eyed Mickey sits in a comfy chair, book in hand, in this charming plaster composition lamp. No shade comes with the piece and the electrical cord is beginning to crack. The figure with light fixture measures approximately 11" tall. Has some light paint chipping, but overall is in Very Good condition.
Mickey and Minnie Cut-out Cardboard String Puppets (Walt Disney Enterprises, circa 1930s). Mickey and Minnie will be happy to dance a jig for you, with these charming string-jointed flat puppets. Designed as party favors, the two cardboard figures each measure approximately 14" tall. Both pieces have been matted and framed together for an overall size of 28" x 19.75"; however, the figures are loose within the frame. Minnie has lost a tiny portion of her red fan (the piece is still within the frame), otherwise, both items are in Very Good condition.
Fantasia Promotional Movie Still (Walt Disney, 1941). Mickey Mouse is the "Sorcerer's Apprentice" in this classic still from the landmark Walt Disney animated feature. The image area measures 9.25" x 7.75", and the item is matted and framed to an overall size of approximately 14.75" x 13". In Very Good condition.
"Building a Better Mouse" Signed Exhibition Book (Library of Congress, 1978). Softcover catalog for the ground-breaking pop culture exhibition "Building a Better Mouse: Fifty Years of Animation," displayed at the Library of Congress from November 21, 1978 to January 30, 1979, signed by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, two of the "Nine Old Men" who created some of Disney Studio's finest works. (Of the nine, only Johnston is still living.) In Fine condition with light overall wear and a split lower half of the spine.
Mickey Mouse Custom Woven Rug (Circa 1980s). This intricately woven rug was commissioned in the 1980's specifically for Another Rainbow. The beautiful full-color rug displays a huge image of Mickey Mouse in a classic "hands behind the back" pose. The image of Mickey on the light-tan background was based on an earlier design by the Walt Disney Company. The rug measures 72" x 100" and is in unwalked-on condition. Don't let anyone pull this one of a kind Disney item out from under your feet! From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Mickey Mouse in Color" Deluxe Limited Edition Signed by Barks and Gottfredson (Another Rainbow, 1988). The deluxe 60th anniversary "Gold Plate Edition," #49 of a limited edition of 100, signed by both Carl Barks and Floyd Gottfredson on a special parchment autograph page. The 248-page book measures 16" x 12" and features 72 pages of full color Sunday comics by Gottfredson, 72 pages of daily comics by Gottfredson, and rare early Mickey Mouse drawings by Barks - as well as "The Riddle of the Red Hat," the only Mickey Mouse story ever written by Barks, reprinted here for the first time. The book also includes a 6" x 7" hand-colored Mickey Mouse sketch signed by Barks, and a limited edition seven-inch 45rpm Mickey Mouse picture disc record (also #49 of 100 copies), featuring an interview with Barks and Gottfredson, in a special pocket in the rear inside cover. Usually found in the hands of serious collectors, these volumes rarely come up for sale. The book and its contents are in Excellent condition and protected by a special mylar cover.
Craig Yoe and Janet Morra Yoe - The Art of Mickey Mouse Deluxe Edition, 474/525 (Hyperion Press, 1991). An incredible volume of art, featuring visions of Walt Disney's famous creation from a diverse collection of artists. Included are illustrations by Robert Crumb, Jack Kirby, Andy Warhol, Basil Wolverton, Keith Harring, John Stanley, Gary Panter, Peter Max, Maurice Sendak, and many more, all in a variety of mediums. This deluxe, slipcased edition features a special tipped-in color plate by one of Disney's legendary "Nine Old Men", Ward Kimball. In Excellent condition.
Mickey's Service Station Limited Edition 3-D Decoutage (Walt Disney Japan, 1993). This intricate little three-dimensional diorama, depicting a scene from the 1935 cartoon "Mickey's Service Station", was originally sold at a Japanese Walt Disney specialty store, and is now out of print. It's all hand-cut, with some items four-deep, giving a very realistic, multiplane-type view. The image area measures 11" x 7.75", and is matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5" x 13". In Excellent condition; includes a certificate of authenticity (in Japanese).
Pinocchio Theater Silken Banner Display (Walt Disney, 1942). A very rare Pinocchio soft silken banner, 37" x 54", hung from a wooden rod at the top and with yellow tassels across the bottom; with full-color laminating of yellow, red, green, black and silver. It's from the original release of the film in 1942; depicting a three-foot Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket below. Every significant character in the film is represented in black outline, filled in with silver. A few minor stains and tears are present, leaving this still-lovely and highly desirable movie promotional banner in Good condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Limited Edition Porcelain Sculpture 10/1000 (House of Lorenz, Circa 1980s). Offered here is a limited edition porcelain masterpiece from the Walt Disney Studios. "Having Dinner - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" has overwhelming intricacy and incredible likenesses to the characters from the 1937 animated film. The scene is full of movement and action as Snow White tries to maintain order among the misbehaving dwarfs. Lorenz product #LZD-53 was originally issued in 1983 and was slated for a 2,500 piece production run but the molds were destroyed in 1992 after reaching only 1,000 limited edition pieces. Rendered in the Capodimonte style by master sculptor Enzo Arzenton (who retired in 1999), this beautiful piece, with its realistic detail, was made in Italy and features the "Crowned N" logo formerly reserved only for European royalty. The bottom of the wooden base notes "No. 10". This piece appears to be from the initial casting session and has different colored glazes than the later releases making this item very desirable. Also note that there was a slight change to the face of Snow White in the later castings. Dimensions of the piece are 11" X 18.25" X 13.5". Doc's wire-rim glasses are missing, otherwise the condition of the sculpture is Excellent.
"The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck" Signed by Don Rosa (Gladstone, 1996). First edition hardbound copy of Don Rosa's epic "biography" of Scrooge McDuck, complete with a great original pen and ink sketch of Scrooge hefting a huge gold nugget and an autograph by the author added to the title page. Rosa has also made a couple of notes (in red ink) to Geoffrey Blum's "Scrooge Trek: the Next Generation" article. Number 90 from a limited edition of 1,000, in Excellent condition.
Disney Art Books (Various, 1940-1958). A nice set of rare first edition studies of early Disney work; includes The Art of Walt Disney by Robert D. Field (no dustjacket); The Art of Animation by Bob Thomas (moderate wear to dustjacket); He Drew as He Pleased by Albert Hurter (no dustjacket); and Walt Disney's Fantasia by Deems Taylor (Very Good with significant chipping to the dustjacket). The books are in overall Fine condition unless otherwise noted.
Disney Art Books and Catalogs Group (Various, 1940-94). Includes He Drew as He Pleased by Albert Hurter (Fine condition, no dustjacket); Walt Disney's Fantasia by Deems Taylor (Fine with moderate wear to the dustjacket); Art Afterpieces by Ward Kimball; The Art of Marc Davis and The Art of Grim Natwick Howard Lowery Gallery exhibit catalogs (both Fine); the Lincoln Center's Walt Disney 50th Anniversary Film Retrospective program book (Fine); a vintage Fantasia program book (Fine with light wear and tanning); The Art of Animation booklet, a 1976 Walt Disney Distributing Co. merchandise catalog; and the December 1959 edition of Wisdom featuring a biography of Walt Disney. The books are in overall Excellent condition unless otherwise noted.
"Walt Disney and Other Characters" Signed by Jack Kinney (Harmony Books, 1988). First edition copy signed by author Jack Kinney and with a large original humorous colored pencil-and-ink self-portrait drawing opposite the title page. An extensively illustrated memoir by Kinney, who started working with Disney as an animator in 1931 on Mickey Mouse cartoons, and eventually had major production roles on Pinocchio, Dumbo, and Peter Pan. Both the book and the dust jacket are in Excellent condition.
Van Arsdale France - "Window On Main Street" Signed Limited Edition Hardcover, 348/500 (Laughter Publications/Stabur Press, 1991). For over thirty-six years Van Arsdale France was employed by Walt Disney, in charge of training the legions of employees who worked at Disneyland, from its inception in 1954 on. Van was appointed "Founder and Professor Emeritus of the Disney Universities", and his story is rich with fascinating anecdotes, including the building of the fabulous Disneyland park and the many talented people who helped make it happen. Signed and numbered on a special insert page. In Excellent condition.
"Justice for Disney" Signed by Bill Justice (Tomart, 1992). A memoir by "animator-director-imagineer" Bill Justice, recounting his 40 years working for Disney during its Golden Age. Foreword by Leonard Maltin. This copy is #902 of a limited edition of 1,000 books signed by the author on the title page. Both the book and the dustjacket are in Excellent condition.
Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas - The Disney Villain - Signed Edition (Hyperion, 1993). Lavish hardcover focusing on the many colorful animated "Bad Guys" produced by the Disney Studio, by two of the classic "Nine Old Men" animators, Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas. Signed by Johnston and Thomas on the title page. 232 pages, with holograph dust cover. In Very Good (dustjacket) to Excellent (book) condition.
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: An Art in Its Making" Signed by Disney Animators (Hyperion, 1994). First edition copy of the "making of" book, signed on the title page by eight of Disney's classic animators who worked on the film: Ward Kimball, Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnson, Ken O'Connor, Marc Davis, Bill Justice, Joe Grant, and Maurice Noble (four of whom were part of Disney's "Nine Old Men" cadre of animators). The definitive book, lavishly illustrated in color and black-and-white, on the making of the first great Walt Disney animated feature. In Excellent condition, with a group of key signatures that is no longer possible to assemble.
Walt Disney Christmas Card, Group of 14 (Walt Disney Productions, 1933-82). Here's a generous selection of specialty Christmas cards, produced for the studio to send to special friends of the company. All are unsigned, other than a few printed signatures. A few show some minor paper aging and light discoloration; overall, the collection is in Excellent condition. Many rare examples are in this set, including a great 1935 booklet featuring the entire crew - Mickey, Donald, Horace Horsecollar, Brave Little Hen, Three Pigs, Clarabelle Cow, and more; a 1933 card featuring a tipped-in color illustration of the Big Bad Wolf and the Three Pigs, from animator Fred Spencer (complete with mailed envelope); a 1943-44 full-color card featured a just-hatched Duck nephew on the front, and lots more.
Wally Wood - Vintage Fireball XL-5 Lunch Box With Matching Thermos (King Seeley/Thermos, 1964). Gerry Anderson's Super-Marionation "Fireball XL-5" TV show takes the spotlight in this sixties metal lunch box and thermos. The lunchbox set features scintillating space scenes highlighted by the pulse-pounding art by Wally Wood. This cult-classic TV show featured the interplanetary adventures of marionette spacemen, Colonel Steve Zodiac, Venus, Professor Matt Matic, and Robert the robot, from the year 2063, who flew about in their fantastic rocket ship, Fireball XL-5. The lunchbox is in Very Good condition, with only a few minor dents and wear on the edges that do little to affect the overall eye-appeal. Its handle and latch are in good working condition. The thermos is in Very Good condition with only a couple of barely perceptible dings, and with no paint chips or scratches. The cup and lid are in superb shape as well.
Animation: The Art of Friz Freleng Volume One (Donovan, 1993). First edition set, originally published in two variations: The first variation of 2,000 sets has three limited edition sericels bound into the book, the second variation of 2,000 sets does not have the three sericels. The publisher needed to reduce production costs for this book when Warner Bros. canceled a large order. As a result, Donovan Publishing decided not include the sericels half way through the binding process as a cost reduction measure. This is set #2,515 and is without the three sericels. Both variations have the first and only hologram Freleng ever designed, which is on the signature page, and both are highly collectable. Legend had it that Freleng died before signing the complete run of this limited edition, but the former president of Donovan Publishing later confirmed that Mr. Freleng did in fact sign all 4,000 books (and boy were his arms tired). This rare folio comes with the signed and numbered book Animation: The Art of Friz Freleng, which describes Freleng's life and career and includes many photos and reproductions of Freleng's work (Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner, Elmer Fud, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Sylvester the Cat, Speedy Gonzales, and many more). The folio also includes a video tape entitled: "Frame by Frame", a cassette tape titled "Words and Music", and a booklet titled "Backstage with Friz and Co". A signed certificate of authenticity from the publishers with hologram is also included. This sets without sericels were originally listed at $595 when first published, and the sets with the sericels originally were listed at $2,500 and sold primarily through art galleries. Both variations sold out with no additional printings. This specimen is in Excellent condition, still sealed in it's factory packaging.
"The Art of Hanna-Barbera" Signed Edition (Viking, 1989). First edition copy in blue cloth slipcase, signed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera, and author Ted Sennett, #278 in a limited edition of 300. Placed in a special pocket in the rear inside cover is a colored cel of Tom and Jerry leafing through the trade edition of this book also signed and numbered by Hanna and Barbera. All items are in Excellent condition.
Henry Newspaper Trolley Sign (King Features, circa 1930s). Collectors of advertising signs know that trolley signs are among the hardest to come by. Here's a great comics-related bus-and-trolley sign advertising the Canadian Winnipeg Tribune newspaper starring Henry. This very colorful sign is printed on cardboard, with an image area of 41" x 10", and has been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 48.75" x 17.5". In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Krazy Kat Clipped Daily and Sunday Newspaper Strips (Various papers, 1915-42). A massive collection of clipped Krazy Kat strips makes up this lot. The breakdown of strips is in four groups: 1) "Sunday Page Collection", from a single owner, trimmed from the Los Angeles Examiner and the New York Herald encompassing the years 1917 (37 strips), 1918 (33), 1919 (23), 1920 (37), and 1921 (46), all black and white strips ranging in size from 10" x 8.5" to 15" x 13"; "Daily Strip Collection", from a single owner, encompassing 1915-17 (665 strips), 1918 (38), 1919 (132), 1920-22 (312), 1923 (292), 1924 (311), 1925 (270), 1926 (308), 1927 (163), 1928 (290), 1929 (308), 1930 (290), and 1931 (245), all black and white, with sizes ranging from 10.5" x 4.5" to 18" x 3.5"; 3) "Daily Strip Collection" trimmed from the Boston Globe, from 1934-37 (1753 strips); and 4) "Sunday Tab Sections", with full color tab pages, many paired with Tarzan or Polly and her Pals, from 1936-42 (436 strips). The total number of strips included in the lot is well over 6,000! Most strips look off-white, although some are yellowed or missing small edge chips. This is an incredible opportunity for one lucky strip collector! From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Gary Ernest Smith - Krazy Kat Classic Bronze Sculpture Limited Edition, 8/30 (Overland Gallery, 1999). George Herriman's wacky cat and mouse duo gets immortalized in this fantastic bronze sculpture, by renowned artist Gary Ernest Smith. The base is made of wood, which was the artist's original choice and available on a limited number of pieces. The base measures 16" x 7.5" x 2.25", and the sculpture (including base) measures 11.5" tall. It's all here - Ignatz in tossing position, Krazy, bopped in the head by the ever-present brick, even a potted plant that could only come from Coconino County. Each item is beautifully painted. The finish is kiln-dried encaustic paint, specially designed by the artist. Shipping weight: 28 lbs. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Woody the Giant Killer" and "Woody and the Beanstalk" Story Outline (Walter Lantz Productions, 1947-66). Here are two Walter Lantz story outlines, including the one page "Woody the Giant Killer" outline, which was produced in 1947, and the four page, "Woody and the Beanstalk" outline, which was produced in 1966. Each page was hand-written on an 8.5" x 13" sheet of lined paper. Contained in a portfolio, the pages average in Very Good condition.
Chilly Willy "Hot and Cold Penguin" Script (Universal International, 1955). Chilly is lost and cold in the Arctic when he spies a warm furnace on a ship stuck in polar ice, guarded by Smedley, in the Walter Lantz short, "Hot and Cold Penguin." This original script contains cutting and dialogue continuity, and consists of 8 sheets stapled together in the upper left corner. Measures 9" x 14". In Very Good condition, and signed by Walter Lantz.
Walter Lantz "Cartune" Script, Group of 2 (Universal International, 1956). Two Walter Lantz "Cartune" scripts from 1956. In the first script, titled "Pigeon Holed," Homer Pigeon tries to enlist in the Pigeon Air Corps, and in the second, "Niagara Fools," Woody Woodpecker frustrates a Niagara Falls park ranger. Each 9" x 14" script contains cutting and dialogue continuity, and consists of 8 sheets stapled together in the upper left corner. Both are in Very Good condition, and signed by Walter Lantz.
"The Walter Lantz Story" Signed by Lantz and Joe Adamson (Putnam, 1985). A great presentation copy signed by author Joe Adamson and Walter Lantz with the inscription "Beautiful Downtown Burbank, 9/14/92" on the first free page. Illustrated with b&w photos, sketches, and movie stills, and featuring an introduction by Frank Capra, this entertaining biography follows the development of the famous animator, producer, and philanthropist, as well as an account of the growth of the cartoon into a multimillion dollar industry. Both the book and its dustjacket are in Excellent condition.
Marvel Entertainment Group Inc. Prospectus (Merrill Lynch & Co., 1991). This interesting item is the "Red Herring Prospectus" for the 1991 IPO of Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc. The prospectus is the preliminary registration statement that Marvel had to file with the SEC, describing the new issue of stock and the prospects of the Marvel Entertainment Group. Only a very select group of people recieved this prospectus, so it is very uncommon. This item is a unique look at the internal workings of one of the giants of the comic industry. Other than a bend in the upper right corner and a minor spine dent, this copy is in Excellent condition.
Jack Mathis - Valley of the Cliffhangers Limited Edition Hardcover (self-published, 1975). If movie serials are your thing, chances are this lavish volume has been on your want list for some time. It's an incredible 448 page gold-foil-stamped, padded hardcover edition weighing a hefty eight pounds, lavishly illustrated with black and white photographs and color art. This is the most comprehensive book focusing on the Republic Studios' 66 serials ever produced, with extensive information on everything from 1935's "Darkest Africa", starring Clyde Beatty, to 1955's "King of the Carnival" with Harry Lauter. Complete credits, included obscure bit players whose names have never been acknowledged, are included in this huge labor-of-love publication. In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Charles Schulz Signed "Good Grief, More Peanuts" (Rinehart, 1958). A copy of the 1958 paperback cartoon collection, with a large, full body sketch of Schroeder at his piano drawn by Peanuts creator Charles Schulz in blue ballpoint on the half title page, along with a musical note and Schulz's signature. In Fine condition with light overall toning to the pages. Schulz rarely did Schroeder sketches, stating that it took more time and effort to draw the character.
"Best Wishes from Dr. Seuss" Original Drawing. An original 5" x 8" sketch of the Cat in the Hat in black pencil and red ink, inscribed "Best Wishes from Dr. Seuss" by Theodor Seuss Geisel. In Excellent condition.
Barry Smith Signed Limited Edition Christmas Card (1976). An intricate pen-and-ink drawing of an angel adorns this attractive single-sided Christmas card from noted Conan artist Barry Smith. Printed in green ink on cream-colored classic-laid paper measuring 8" x 8.25"; signed in brown ink by Smith and Linda Lessmann. Limited to an edition of 200 or less. In Excellent condition.
Art Spiegelman - "Maus" Signed Limited Edition Print #21/30, Group of 4 (undated). Born in Stockholm, Sweden, and raised in Queens, New York, Art Spiegelman studied cartooning at Manhattan's High School of Art and Design. For over two decades he created novelty cards and stickers for Topps Gum Company, while contributing cartoons to underground comix under a variety of pen names. In 1992 he received a special Pulitzer for his ground-breaking graphic novel based on the Holocaust experiences of his parents, Maus: A Survivor's Tale. Each of these prints based on Maus has an image area of 6" x 8", and the art is in Excellent condition. Also included in this lot is a specially made portfolio designed to hold the prints. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Complete Set of "The Adventures of Superman" Trading Cards. (National Periodical Publications, circa 1960s). A complete set featuring cards #1-66 featuring images from the classic 1950s television series, each in a hard plastic container and in Excellent condition.
A Tribute to the Pioneers of Animation Signed Program (Animation Celection, 1994). A banquet dinner on September 1, 1994 brought together a once-in-a-lifetime collection of pioneer animation artists, including Bob Allen, Ed Benedict, Preston Blair, Shamus Culhane, Marc Davis, Ron Dias, Eyvind Earle, Bob Givens, Bill Hurtz, Ollie Johnston, Paul Julian, Ward Kimball, Walter Lantz, Bill Melendez, Maurice Noble, Ken O'Connor, Bill Peet, Virgil Ross, Irv Spence, Frank Thomas, Richard Thomas, Myron Waldman, Clair Weeks, Lou Zukor, and Morey Zukor. Offered her is a copy of the program with tipped-in signatures of each, plus an additional group color photo with printed signatures. It includes a certificate of authenticity. In Very Good condition.
Kelloggs Comic Character Pep Pins Complete Set of 86 (Kellogg's, 1945-47). During the post war years of 1945 through 1947, children all over America eagerly consumed bowls of Kellogg's Pep cereal, in search of these wonderful little pinback buttons. Many a beanie cap would be decorated with these 13/16" treasures during this time, and completing the set became the goal for many a youngster. Now you can relive those happy times, and without eating another spoonful of cereal - all with one winning bid! This set includes all 86 different designs, including the hard-to-find Felix the Cat and Phantom pins, and all are in like-new Excellent condition! The set comes ready to frame in an attractive mat measuring 16" x 13.25". Not listed in Overstreet.
Kellogg's Pep War Planes Pins and Original Art (Kellogg's, 1940s). During the early years of World War II, Kellogg's Pep cereal featured a series of 1" pinback button premiums featuring various American fighting planes. This incredible collection consists of eleven of the original buttons - eight different "realistic cloud" designs (with detailed halftone illustrations of planes, four rendered in blue and green, and four in red and blue, plus three redesigned buttons, using the same images redrawn in line art; all in Very Good to Excellent condition. These elusive prizes are hard enough to find on their own, but even more astounding is the original art for four of these pins - the PB2Y-3 Coronado, the B-26 Marauder, the B-25 Mitchell and the F6F3 Hellcat, with both the original tone drawings, and the redrawn line art versions mounted together! Also in this one-of-a-kind collection are four rough sketches of the buttons. The original art is mounted on a 17.5" x 16.5 display, with each plane drawing approximately 3.5" in diameter. The line art versions were at one time pasted over the tone art; these have been removed and cleaned, with very little traces of rubber cement stains. The sketches are mounted two-up for an overall size of 7.5" x 13.25". All art items are in Very Good condition. This is a rare chance to own some original Cereal Premium art from the World War II era!
Mort Walker - Backstage At The Strips - First Printing Hardcover, Autographed (Mason/Charter, 1975). Mort Walker's classic book on cartooning, with lots of black and white illustrations. Walker signed this copy on the title page to Emerson College president and fan Gus Turbeville in 1976. In Good condition; page show some slight moisture warping, and the dust jacket has considerable wear and tear.
"Here There Be Dragons"/"Way Up High" Signed by Roger Zelazny (Donald M. Grant, 1992). Two separate volumes in a cloth slipcase, #940 from a limited edition of 1,000, both signed by author Roger Zelazny on a special limitation page. Illustrated in color by Vaughn Bode. In Excellent condition, with the original shrink wrap still around the slipcase. Bode's original art for the dust jacket of Way Up High is being offered as Lot #44045 in this auction.
Pulps
Amazing Stories (pulp) Group (Ziff-Davis, 1928-43) Condition: Average VG+. This lot consists of the issues dated August 1930 ("Skylark 3" by E. E. Smith), October 1930, November 1930, December 1930, January 1931, April 1932 (coverless), June 1932, August 1932, January 1933, February 1933, March 1933, April 1933, May 1933, June 1933, July 1933, August-September 1933, October 1933 (first pulp-size issue), November 1933, December 1933, January 1934, February 1934, March 1934, April 1934, May 1934, August 1934, September 1934, October 1934, November 1934, January 1935, February 1935, June 1941 ("Black Pirates of Barsoom" by Edgar Rice Burroughs, J. Allen St. John cover art), and February 1943 (Burroughs story, St. John cover); plus Amazing Stories Quarterly Summer 1928, Spring 1929, Spring 1930, Summer 1930, Fall 1930, Winter 1930, Winter 1931, Spring-Summer 1933, and Winter 1933. While the April 1932 issue is coverless, the overall average remains VG+. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,500.
Amazing Stories (Pulp) Bound Volumes Group (Ziff-Davis, 1926-50). This huge group of 44 bound volumes contains a complete run, beginning with the first issue (April 1926) and continuing through the December 1950 issue. Highlights include the first and second appearance of Buck Rogers, cover art by R. G. Jones, Frank Paul, J. Allen St. John, and Harold McCauley, plus stories from Isaac Asimov, Edgar Rice Burroughs, H. P. Lovecraft, Robert Bloch, and Ray Bradbury. Some issues have browning edges, but most have supple pages. Almost all issues had their back cover removed prior to binding. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate VG value for group = $8,500.
Astounding Stories Pulp Bound Volumes Group (Street & Smith, 1930-50). An incredible run of this influential science-fiction pulp, bound into 38 hardcover volumes. The dates span from January 1930 (the series' first issue) through December 1950, nearly complete with the exception of the issues from June 1930, December 1932, February 1933, April-September 1933, June 1935, and July-December 1939. Celebrated writers represented in these pulps include Robert Heinlein, L. Ron Hubbard, H. P. Lovecraft, Isaac Asimov, Frederic Brown, Theodore Sturgeon, and more. A few issues are brittle, but the vast majority have very nice supple pages. All had their back cover removed prior to binding. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate VG value for group = $9,250.
Fantastic Adventures (Pulp) Bound Volumes Group (Ziff-Davis, 1939-50). This group of eight bound volumes contain a run of Fantastic Adventures dating from May 1939 through December 1950. The only issues we see missing are dated August 1944 and June 1948. Fantastic cover art by Harold McCauley, J. Allen St. John, R. G. Jones, and others. Edgar Rice Burroughs stories are featured in some issues. Page quality varies somewhat, but the vast majority are nice and supple. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate VG value for group = $1,500.
Fantasy Magazine fanzine and Miscellaneous Pulp Group (Various, 1924-41). This lot consists of Science Wonder Quarterly Spring 1930 (VG/FN); Fantastic Adventures March 1941 (Edgar Rice Burroughs cover story - FN); Argosy All-Story Weekly March 8, 1924 (Burroughs Tarzan serial - FN); Science Fiction Quarterly (first series) Summer 1941 (#4 - VG), Winter 1941-42 (#5 - GD+), Spring 1943 (#10 - GD/VG); Super Science Stories September 1940 (VG); and Future Fiction April 1941 (GD). Also included are the following items from the collection of pulp authors Helen and Stanley Weinbaum: An original mailing envelope from Fantasy Magazine to "Mrs. Helen Kasson"; and three issues of the classic science fiction fanzine Fantasy Magazine, edited by Julius Schwartz, Forrest Ackerman, and Ray Palmer. Included are the issues dated June 1935 (writings by Ray Cummings, Stanley Weinbaum, and more - VG), September 1935 (writings by Stanley Weinbaum, Donald Wandrei, Edward E. Smith, H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, and more - VG), and September 1936 (writings by H. G. Wells, Stanley Weinbaum, Eando Binder, and "in memoriam" to Robert E. Howard - VG). Helen Kasson was the sister of Stanley Weinbaum, she also wrote science fiction under the name Helen Weinbaum. Julius Schwartz's Fantasy Magazine fanzines are not listed in the price guide, but are rare and desirable. For the pulps, Bookery's Guide to the Pulps approximate value for group = $280.
Shadow (Pulp) Bound Volume (Street & Smith, 1932). This bound volume contains a run of six issues from 1932. Included are the issues dated February through July. There is classic cover art on the February issue. Other highlights include the first appearance of Cliff Marsland and the Shadow's "Henry Arnaud" alter-ego. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $2,800.
Shadow (Pulp) Bound Volume (Street & Smith, 1948). Here is a bound volume containing three hard-to-find digest-format Shadow pulps. Included are the April-May 1948, June-July 1948, and August-September 1948 issues. August-September 1948 is the last digest issue, and has Bob Powell cover art. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $175.
Shadow V1#2 (Street & Smith, 1931) Condition: GD. This second issue of the first hero pulp title is designated "rare" by Bookery's Guide to Pulps. It feature the first appearance Lamont Cranston, Burbank, and Bruce Duncan. The front cover has glue and tape, and there is about an inch of paper loss at the top of the spine. The pages are cream to off-white, very nice and supple. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $1,000.
Shadow V1#3 (Street & Smith, 1931) Condition: GD. This third issue of the first hero pulp is the first to feature cover art by Jerome Rozen, has the first mention of the Shadow carrying twin pistols, and the first appearance of Vic Marquette. The cover art is the first to show an image of the Shadow, appearing in silhouette. The pages are cream to off-white, very nice and supple. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $600.
Shadow V1#4 (Street & Smith, 1931) Condition: VG/FN. The Shadow appears in silhouette on this cover, the fourth issue of the first hero pulp title. It has a full, completely unfaded spine. Cover stock remains white, and the pages are cream to off-white, very nice and supple. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $875; FN value = $1,750.
Shadow V1#5 (Street & Smith, 1931) Condition: GD/VG. This early issue's cover features the first physical appearance of the Shadow, although his face remains hidden. White cover stock, light tan to off-white pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $350; VG value = $875.
Shadow (Pulp) Group (Street & Smith, 1932) Condition: Average VG. This lot consists of issues dated January 1932, August 1932, September 1932, and the six bi-monthly issues running from October 1, 1932 through December 15, 1932. The January issue is notable for being the first issue with cover art by George Rozen, and is the first time the Shadow's face is shown. Most of these issues have very nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $4,000.
Shadow (Pulp) Group (Street & Smith, 1933) Condition: Average GD/VG. Here is a complete run of bi-monthly Shadow pulps for the year of 1933. Highlights include excellent writing, and several classic covers. Most have very nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $3,200.
Shadow (Pulp) Group (Street & Smith, 1934) Condition: Average GD/VG. Here is a complete run of bi-monthly Shadow pulps for the year of 1934. The July 1, 1934 issue is signed by both Walter Gibson and cover artist George Rozen. Most have very nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $2,400.
Shadow (Pulp) Group (Street & Smith, 1935) Condition: Average VG. This lot consists of a complete run of bi-monthly Shadow pulps for the year of 1935. Highlights include great stories, and a couple issues with classic cover art. Most have very nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $2,550.
Shadow (Pulp) Group (Street & Smith, 1936) Condition: Average VG. This is a complete run of bi-monthly Shadow pulps for the year of 1936. Highlights include the famous "severed head" cover, and the first appearance of Voodoo Master. Most have very nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $2,120.
Shadow (Pulp) Group (Street & Smith, 1937) Condition: Average VG. This is a complete run of bi-monthly Shadow pulps for the year of 1937. Highlights include the first appearance of Myra Reldon, and the revelation of the Shadow's true identity (Kent Allard). Most have very nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $2,310.
Shadow (Pulp) Group (Street & Smith, 1938) Condition: Average VG. Here is a complete run of bi-monthly Shadow pulps for the year of 1938. Highlights include the first appearance of The Hand. Most have very nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $2,125.
Shadow (Pulp) Group (Street & Smith, 1939) Condition: Average VG. This lot consists of a complete run of bi-monthly Shadow pulps for the year of 1939. Highlights include the first and second appearance of Shiwan Khan. Most have very nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,705.
Shadow (Pulp) Group (Street & Smith, 1940) Condition: Average GD/VG. Here is a complete run of bi-monthly Shadow pulps for the year of 1940. Highlights include the third and fourth (final) appearance of Shiwan Khan. Most have very nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $800.
Shadow (Pulp) Group (Street & Smith, 1941) Condition: Average VG. This lot consists of a complete run of bi-monthly Shadow pulps for the year of 1941. Highlights include the 10th anniversary issue, and first pulp appearance of Margo Lane. Most have very nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,215.
Shadow (Pulp) Group (Street & Smith, 1942) Condition: Average GD/VG. Here is a complete run of bi-monthly Shadow pulps for the year of 1942. Highlights include gripping tales, and some classic cover art. Most have nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $825.
Shadow (Pulp) Group (Street & Smith, 1943-48) Condition: Average VG. Here is an impressive group of digest-format Shadow pulps. Included are a complete run dating from December 1943 (the first digest issue) through the uncommon February-March 1948 ("Television Murders") issue. Most have very nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value for group = $1,280.
Shadow (Pulp) Group (Street & Smith, 1943) Condition: Average GD/VG. Here is a complete run of Shadow pulps dating from January 1, 1943 through November 1943. After the November issue the publication switched to a digest format. Most of these have very nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $400.
Shadow (Pulp) Group (Street & Smith, 1948-49) Condition: Average VG-. This lot includes the last four issues of this long-running pulp, dated Fall 1948, Spring 1949, Summer 1949, and Winter 1949. These issues are considered uncommon to scarce. They have very nice paper quality. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $500.
Startling Stories (Pulp) Bound Volumes Group (Standard, 1939-50). This group of 11 bound volumes begins with the first issue of Startling Stories (January 1939) and continues with a complete run through November 1950. Cover artists include Alex Schomburg, Rudolph Belarski, and Earle Bergey. Writers include Robert Bloch, Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, and L. Ron Hubbard. The pulps generally have nice supple pages; not brittle. The back cover has been removed from each issue. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate VG value for group = $1,100.
Thrilling Wonder Stories (pulp) Group (Standard, 1938-40). This lot consists of the issues dated February 1938 (VG/FN), February 1939 (VG+), April 1939 (VG+), July 1940 (piece clipped from title page - GD-), and September 1940 (large piece off cover - GD-). The April 1939 issue contains the first published story by Alfred Bester "The Broken Axion"; the July 1940 issue's cover art was swiped for Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #53. Bookery's Guide to the Pulps approximate value for group = $95.
Wonder Stories (pulp) Group (Gernsback, 1930-35) Condition: Average VG. This lot consists of Wonder Stories pulps dated February 1931, January 1932, February 1932, July 1932, September 1932, April 1933, June 1933, August 1933, November 1933, December 1933, February 1934, January 1934, April 1934, June 1934, July 1934 (2 copies), August 1934, September 1934, October 1934, November 1934, February 1935, and June 1935; plus Wonder Stories Quarterly Summer 1930, Fall 1930, Winter 1930, Winter 1931, and Summer 1932. Plenty of great cover art by Frank Paul. The Wonder Stories dated January 1932 through August 1933 and all Quarterlys are "bedsheet" format, all others are regular pulp size. The Summer 1932 Quarterly has no back cover; the December 1933 issue and one copy of July 1934 are both Fair to Good condition. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $720.
Wonder Stories (Pulp) Bound Volumes Group (Standard, 1929-50). The series represented here includes the titles Wonder Science Stories, Wonder Stories, and Thrilling Wonder Stories. Included in this lot are 23 hardcover volumes containing a nearly complete run spanning from June 1929 through December 1950. The only missing issue we can see is the June 1936 edition. Wonderful Frank Paul cover art. Authors include L. Ron Hubbard and Ray Bradbury. All volumes have supple pages. These pulps had their back cover removed prior to binding. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate VG value for group = $3,600.
Session 2
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Aces High #1 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This book's in immaculate condition, even by the usual spectacular standard of the Gaines File Copies. This first issue of the "New Direction" title was not approved by the Comics Code Authority. The book has a George Evans cover, with interior art by Evans, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, and Bernie Krigstein. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Action Comics #14 (DC, 1939) CGC FN- 5.5 Light tan to off-white pages. DC's master magician, Zatara, is featured on a stylish Fred Guardineer cover. The Clip Carson feature begins this issue, continuing on to issue #41. This issue is a tough one to find in any condition; currently, no copies have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,365. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 5.5, none higher.
Action Comics #95 Crowley Copy pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The Prankster's back to try to defeat Superman, and this time his scheme is to drive the Man of Steel out of town by making him look like a fool again and again. And it works, too... until Superman resolves to fight funny with funny! The issue has a Wayne Boring cover; interior artists include Jon Smalle (Superman story) and Mort Meskin (Vigilante story). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,000. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Action Comics #102 (DC, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Superman and Lois Lane have to find a way to trick Mr. Mxyztplk into... no, not saying his name backwards, it's something else for a change! The cover's by Wayne Boring. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 4 higher.
Action Comics #108 (DC, 1947) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Overstreet dubs this a "classic molten metal" cover, but the "classic" part is Superman saving two innocents from said metal! The unusual grey tone cover scene drawn by Jack Burnley makes the issue highly collectible, and it's one we haven't seen too often. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $222; VF 8.0 value = $463. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.0, 6 higher.
Action Comics #153 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. A mob boss orders a hit on Clark Kent, and though Clark's super powers let him survive all the murder attempts unscathed, how's he going to do it without revealing his secret identity? That's all in a story drawn by Al Plastino; the issue's cover is by Win Mortimer. CGC notes, "Piece out of margin of 9th page." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $350. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Action Comics #166 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This issue's from the era when superhero books weren't in demand, and it doesn't seem to turn up in collections much. A mere three copies have been certified by CGC to date. After perusing Win Mortimer's cover, you may wonder why Perry White is acting so strangely. If you guessed "it's a robot double," you're well-versed in DC gimmicks, and we'll note that Lex Luthor is behind all of this. Congo Bill, the Vigilante, and Tommy Tomorrow are the backup features. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $317; VF/NM 9.0 value = $496. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Action Comics #170 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Superman faces off against the Mad Artist of Metropolis, so deranged he makes Van Gogh look like a Boy Scout. Back-up stories include Tommy Tomorrow, Congo Bill, and Vigilante; artists include Curt Swan, Al Plastino, and Bob Brown. All that, plus the fact that the second-highest graded copy of this issue rates a 4.5 in the CGC census makes for a very desirable book. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $496; NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventure Comics #76 (DC, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Joe Simon and Jack Kirby do double duty in this terrific issue, providing not one but two stories - Manhunter and Sandman - in addition to the action-packed cover. This was truly the Golden Era for Adventure Comics, with great Starman, Hourman, and Shining Knight stories as well. This outstanding copy is eclipsed by only one other in the current CGC census; if you spot a tiny flaw in the type area of the cover (by "It's a dream..."), rest assured it's only a stray fleck of plastic within the CGC case, and doesn't affect the book in any way. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,156; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,828. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Adventure Comics #96 (DC, 1945) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Simon and Kirby drawing the Sandman and Sandy was one of the highlights of the Golden Age - the fact that DC hasn't reprinted these stories in years is practically a crime! Inside the issue, the dreamland duo are joined by Genius Jones, Starman, and the Shining Knight. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $288; VF 8.0 value = $600. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 5 higher.
Adventure Comics #100 (DC, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This copy's tied for the highest grade that CGC has awarded for this issue to date. The signature of Simon and Kirby graces the cover; inside you'll find adventures of the Sandman, Starman, and the Shining Knight. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,750. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Adventure Comics #118 (DC, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The sparsely populated census report for this issue indicates that this isn't a book that comes along too often! The Superboy cover is by Jack Burnley. Also appearing are Green Arrow, Johnny Quick, and the Shining Knight. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $438; VF/NM 9.0 value = $689. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Adventure Comics #121 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Featuring Superboy, Aquaman, Green Arrow, and Johnny Quick. Cover and art by George Roussos. This is the highest-graded copy certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $381; VF/NM 9.0 value = $603. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventure Comics #122 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. In addition to the Superboy feature, there's a Johnny Quick story with Mort Meskin art, as well as adventures of Green Arrow, Aquaman, and the Shining Knight. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $603; NM- 9.2 value = $825. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventure Comics #124 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Features Superboy, Aquaman, Green Arrow, and Johnny Quick. Art by Louis Cazeneuve, Mort Meskin, and George Papp. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $603; NM- 9.2 value = $825. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventure Comics #125 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Superboy's super lungs come in handy on the cover of this book, by Stan Kaye. In addition to the Boy of Steel, there are features starring Green Arrow, Aquaman, Johnny Quick, and the Shining Knight, and Mort Meskin and George Papp are among the issue's artists. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $603; NM- 9.2 value = $805. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventure Comics #126 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Superboy plays a criminal a little chin music on this clever cover by Win Mortimer. The issue has interior art by George Papp and Mort Meskin. The adventures of Green Arrow, Aquaman, and Johnny Quick are all featured inside as well. This is the highest graded copy in the CGC census, with the next highest grading at 6.0. Gerber rates it a "5", or "less than average," but this is the first time we've offered one, suggesting it may be less common than previously believed. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $603; NM- 9.2 value = $825. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventure Comics #127 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. George Roussos and Stan Kaye are credited with this Superboy cover. Inside the comic, the Boy of Steel is joined by Aquaman, Green Arrow, Johnny Quick, and the Shining Knight. The origin of the latter is retold. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $622; NM- 9.2 value = $850. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventure Comics #128 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This is the only copy of this issue graded above 6.5 by CGC as of this writing, and it's a key issue indeed... what else would you call the first meeting between Superman and Lois Lane? It happened back when Superman was still Superboy, of course. The issue's cover is by Win Mortimer. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $381; VF/NM 9.0 value = $603. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventure Comics #130 (DC, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Superboy is joined inside the issue by Aquaman, Green Arrow, and Johnny Quick. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $381. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Adventure Comics #131 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Features Superboy, Shining Knight, Aquaman, Green Arrow, and Johnny Quick. Art by George Roussos, George Papp, and Mort Meskin. This is the only unrestored copy certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $504; NM- 9.2 value = $685. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventure Comics #132 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue's cover has been credited to Win Mortimer. Joining Superboy in the issue are Aquaman, Green Arrow, the Shining Knight, and Johnny Quick (with Mort Meskin art). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $685. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventure Comics #135 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This issue's Superboy cover is attributed to George Roussos. We hadn't offered a copy of this issue before, and what better way to start than with the highest-graded copy? Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $323. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventure Comics #154 Double Cover (DC, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. That crazy fad of 1950, the "propeller beanie", is spotlighted on this colorful Superboy cover. And speaking of covers, this book has that rare distinction of having an extra cover added (by error) by the printer! CGC notes, "1st cover 7.0, interior cover 9.2". This one currently leads the CGC pack by a country mile, with the next-highest copy clocking in at 7.5. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $585. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Adventure Comics #161 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Frank Frazetta completionists are enjoying this catalog's selection of "D" copies, and here's yet another book with Frazetta art: he drew the Shining Knight feature. Other stories star Superboy, Johnny Quick, and Green Arrow. The issue has a Win Mortimer cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventure Comics #164 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Win Mortimer's cover illo of Superboy displaying his "magic" for a "lost Indian tribe" will appeal to collectors who favor covers deemed politically incorrect by today's standards. This issue also features the only appearances of the Bolt and Jerry Strong. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $430; NM- 9.2 value = $585. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventure Comics #170 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Featuring Superboy, Aquaman, Johnny Quick, and Green Arrow. Win Mortimer cover. Art by Ramona Fradon and George Papp. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventures Into Terror #43 (#1) Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Atlas, 1950) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Keeping up with all the Timely/Atlas titles in the early 1950s could be a challenge, especially when the format would suddenly change, as when Joker Comics became this title. One of Atlas' early horror titles, this issue featured cover art by Russ Heath, and interior art by Heath and Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventures Into The Unknown #3 Mile High pedigree (ACG, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Pre-Code ACGs in this nice of a grade are rare indeed. Gerber's assessment of this issue as "uncommon" may be understated as well - just two copies have been certified to date by CGC in any grade! Edvard Moritz cover and art, with additional interior art from Al Feldstein and Ken Bald. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $761; NM- 9.2 value = $1,040. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Adventures Into The Unknown #4 Mile High pedigree (ACG, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The dominant black of this cover makes it especially difficult to find in even mid-grade. This beautiful copy is the highest-graded copy from CGC at this writing, and likely the finest copy in existence. Edvard Moritz cover and art, with additional interior art from Leonard Starr and Jon Blummer. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $525. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Adventures Into Weird Worlds #5 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Atlas, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A shambling corpse comes a-calling as readers are enticed by story titles such as "I Crawl Through Graves!", "The Terrible Trunk!", and "Where?" on this book's wonderfully lurid cover. What's much less terrifying about this issue is that, graded a whopping 9.4 by CGC, it's the highest graded copy of this book to date. Bill Everett, Joe Maneely, Dick Ayers, and Joe Sinnott provide the art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $310. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
The Adventures of Bob Hope #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. The early issues of this title don't turn up often, and CGC's census bears this out - to date only four copies of #2 have been certified, with only two copies earning more than a FN- 5.5 grade and one copy nicer than this at VF+ 8.5. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $506. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventures of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Another early '50s humor title from DC that can be a tough find, especially in high grade, and this one's the finest to be CGC-certified to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,044; NM- 9.2 value = $1,425. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1952) Condition: NM-. Just try to put together a run of this DC title! Overstreet lists each of the first three issues as "scarce", the same term given this issue by The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books. CGC was unable to encapsulate this copy because of an overhang, but with only two copies certified to date at VF 8.0 and VF/NM 9.0, this would have topped the company's census. It's just a gorgeous copy of an already hard-to-find issue. Alex Toth provided cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $785. From the Crippen Collection.
Airboy Comics V3#2 Mile High pedigree (Hillman Fall, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This all but perfect Mile High book is the only copy of the issue certified with a grade above 9.0 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $460. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Airboy Comics V3#5 Mile High pedigree (Hillman Fall, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. While a mini-tear on the back cover kept this Edgar Church copy from a higher grade, it still tied with one other copy for highest-graded of this issue by CGC to date. Fred Kida drew the issue's cover - you might recall that Airboy grew up in a monastery, and he doesn't take kindly to some mugs menacing it! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $272; NM- 9.2 value = $360. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
Airboy Comics V3#7 Mile High pedigree (Hillman Fall, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. In the postwar era, Airboy's writers and artists found new dangers for their character to face - here, he's in a contraption which was known as a ducking stool back in the colonial days. Alden McWilliams contributed interior art to the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $360. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Airboy Comics V3#8 Mile High pedigree (Hillman Fall, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This Mile High copy is the only one graded above 8.5 by CGC to date. CGC credits Carmine Infantino with an artistic contribution to the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $360. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Airboy Comics V4#4 Mile High pedigree (Hillman Fall, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Overstreet credits Simon and Kirby with this issue's cover. This is currently the highest grade awarded by CGC for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $320. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Airboy Comics V4#9 Mile High pedigree (Hillman Fall, 1947) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Simon and Kirby contributed an 8-page story to this issue, featuring the Flyin' Fool. And if you collect Airboy, it would be foolish to pass up this copy -- the condition's incredible, and it's the only copy certified with a grade above 8.0 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $310. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Airboy Comics V4#11 Mile High pedigree (Hillman Fall, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. More detail of Airboy's origin is revealed in this issue, in a story that "neatly wrapped up a number of loose ends in the Airboy saga," as Jim Steranko put it. In addition to the Airboy action, this issue's got Simon and Kirby's last contribution to this title, an eight-pager featuring the Flyin' Fool. The cover is by Dan Barry. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $310. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Airboy Comics V4#12 Mile High pedigree (Hillman Fall, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue stars the Heap and Airboy, and speaking of the latter, who's that on the cover piloting his Bird-Plane? Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $280. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Airboy Comics V6#1 Mile High pedigree (Hillman Fall, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. We never would have guessed if not for his signature, but this cover's the work of Dan Zolnerowich, whom we mostly associate with his great work for Fiction House. Airboy and the Heap are the two most notable features in the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Airboy Comics V6#2 Mile High pedigree (Hillman Fall, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. No copy of this issue has been graded higher by CGC as of this writing. Airboy and the Flyin' Fool are featured. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
All-American Comics #17 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent FN+ 6.5 Extensive (P) Off-white to white pages. This issue features the second Golden Age appearance of Green Lantern, after a spectacular debut in the previous issue. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cover cleaned, reinforced, reglossed." Of the six unrestored copies of this issue currently found on CGC's census list, only two grade higher (at 7.0 and 8.5), so if waiting on one of those isn't to your liking, this nice restored copy is a sound choice. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,333; VG 4.0 value = $2,666; FN 6.0 value = $4,000; VF 8.0 value = $10,000.
All-American Comics #73 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Try finding a nicer copy of this black-cover issue! Dr. Mid-Nite and the Black Pirate are the backup features, and Green Lantern's the star. Also, the Flash's three nincompoop pals, Winky, Blinky, and Noddy, got their own feature in this series starting with this issue. The cover is by Paul Reinman. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $431. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All-American Comics #74 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This copy's got one of the mysterious handwritten "D"s that gave this pedigree its original name... and while you're looking at that, note the superb condition of this copy! Green Lantern and Doiby Dickles are drawn by Paul Reinman on the cover. Dr. Mid-Nite appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $935. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All-American Comics #75 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Paul Reinman handled both cover and interior art chores on Green Lantern. Dr. Mid-Nite appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $683; NM- 9.2 value = $935. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All-American Comics #76 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Fans of cab-driving Doiby Dickles will be pleased to see Green Lantern's rotund sidekick starring on this Paul Reinman cover. Dr. Mid-Nite appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $683; NM- 9.2 value = $935. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All-American Comics #77 (DC, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This copy has a pedigree-type look to it, and indeed it's the highest-graded copy in CGC's census! Hop Harrigan, a long-running character in this series, got one of his rare cover appearances here. The interior features include Green Lantern, Dr. Mid-Nite, and even those three cut-ups from the Flash stories, Winky, Blinky, and Noddy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $935. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
All-American Comics #78 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Green Lantern gives a ne'er-do-well one heck of a hot-foot on this cover by Paul Reinman. Art is also provided on the interior by E. E. Hibbard. This issue ties with one other for "highest-graded copy" honors in the CGC census. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $431. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 7.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All-American Comics #79 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Bud Fisher's Mutt and Jeff take over the cover on this issue of All-American Comics. Only some tan lines around the edges keep it from grading higher. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $431. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All-American Comics #80 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Green Lantern swoops down to battle man-sized anthropomorphic rabbits (yeesh, where's Vandal Savage when you really need him?) on this surreal cover by Paul Reinman. Additional art is provided by E. E. Hibbard. This is the highest graded copy certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $431. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All-American Comics #81 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Another great cover by Paul Reinman, one that begs the question "What hurts more: a sock in the kisser from a superhero or a cactus to the bum from his goofy sidekick?" The world may never know, but what's for certain is that this is one handsome specimen of this issue, one that ties with one other as CGC's top-graded copy. Gerber rates it a "6", "uncommon." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $431. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All-American Comics #82 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The appealing style of Irwin Hasen graces this issue's unusual cover. In addition to the Green Lantern feature, the issue has Dr. Mid-Nite and Winky, Blinky, and Noddy. We hadn't ever offered this issue before, and it's nice to start with the highest-graded copy! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $431; VF/NM 9.0 value = $683. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All-American Comics #83 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Did Maurice Sendak of Where The Wild Things Are fame draw this issue's cover? Gerber attributes it as such, and that's plausible, as Sendak did assist Bud Fisher on the Mutt and Jeff strip. This is one of only two times Mutt and Jeff were the sole cover feature, even though they appeared in this series exactly 100 times! Green Lantern and Dr. Mid-Nite are the superheroes of the issue. This is a superb copy that's unsurprisingly the census-topper. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $683; NM- 9.2 value = $935. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All-American Comics #97 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This is the first time we'd seen this issue from late in the run, and we were missing out on a cover by the late, great Alex Toth! Toth even snuck in a signature, with the horse's nameplate reading "Sandy," the nickname of Mr. Toth! Green Lantern and Dr. Mid-Nite are the heroes of the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $681; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,078. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All-American Comics #100 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This issue's called "scarce" by Overstreet, and it's the third-to-last of the series. It has the first appearance of Johnny Thunder (the Western hero, that is), drawn by Alex Toth. A title change to All-American Western would soon follow, but here superheroes Green Lantern and Dr. Mid-Nite were still on hand, though relegated to backup features. How can you pass up the highest-graded copy of this tough book? Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,225. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All-American Comics #101 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) Condition: VF+. This issue, the second-to-last of the long-running title, is "scarce" according to Overstreet. The late Alex Toth drew the issue's cover as well as the story featuring Johnny Thunder (this is the Western Johnny Thunder, not the funny guy with the thunderbolt). The mixed bag of features includes superheroes Green Lantern and Dr. Mid-Nite. Meanwhile, Mutt and Jeff, who had hardly missed an issue in the series' entire run, bowed out here. Note that CGC could not encapsulate this copy because of an overhang. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $831; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,316. From the Crippen Collection.
All-American Comics #102 (DC, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Green Lantern, Dr. Mid-Nite, and the Black Pirate all end their respective runs in the pages of this scarce transitional issue. Cover star Johnny Thunder shifts the direction from superhero to Western, a change made complete with the following issue, which was retitled All-American Western. Art for this issue includes work by Alex Toth, Martin Naydel, and Irwin Hasen. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,778; NM- 9.2 value = $3,800. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 3 higher.
All-Flash #1 (DC, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. The Fastest Man Alive comes zooming your way in his first solo comic, which currently ranks #44 in Overstreet's list of Top Golden Age Books. E. E. Hibbard drew the Flash cover and stories, which include a retelling of the Flash's origin, while Sheldon Mayer handled the art for a Hop Harrigan tale, and Ed Wheelan provided a two-page humorous filler feature. This copy, with its black background and vivid cover colors, looks spectacular; however, those eagle-eyed folks at CGC note, "Small amount of dried glue on cover." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $10,628. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 8.0, 4 higher.
All-Flash #1 (DC, 1941) CGC VG/FN 5.0 White pages. Yes, the Flash was already seen in every issue of Flash Comics, but he had to share the book with other heroes; this title was all Flash, 64 pages of him in fact. And anyone who was new to the character got a refresher in this issue on how Jay Garrick got his powers. The book has E. E. Hibbard cover and interior art. There's even a brief biographical feature on Hibbard and writer Gardner Fox inside the mag. This key comic is ranked among the fifty most valuable Golden Age comic books by Overstreet. CGC notes, "Small piece of cardboard attached to centerfold with glue." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $2,834; FN 6.0 value = $4,251. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 5.0, 22 higher.
All-Flash #2 "D" Copy pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Before fandom at large knew that the "D" copies were collected by a man named Davis Crippen, a small portion of the books (like this one here) reached the open market under somewhat mysterious circumstances, wowing collectors with their outstanding condition. Provenance aside, this one's near the top of the census for good reason (only the Mile High copy tops it). E. E. Hibbard drew the cover as well as the interior stories of this comic which is all Flash... well, except for a two-pager featuring Butch McLobster the Super Mobster. There's also a recap of the origin of our favorite helmeted speedster. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $5,500. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
All-New Comics #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Harvey, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is a nice copy of a tough WWII comic that features "Steve Case, Crime Rover," as well as Johnny Rebel, Kayo Kane, the Echo, Night Hawk, Ray O'Light, Detective Shane and Red Blazer. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $900; VF 8.0 value = $1,894. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Select Comics #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1943) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Completionist Davis Crippen made sure to purchase the entire run of All Select off the newsstand, and while Timely fans love 'em all, this first issue is the most valuable by far thanks to the classic Alex Schomburg cover. Captain America, the Human Torch, and the Sub-Mariner took their "concerns" straight to the top by trashing Hitler's "Berghof" hideaway, and inside the book the "Big Three" appear in separate adventures. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $8,753. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 7 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Select Comics #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1943) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. The Timely trio of Captain America, the Human Torch, and the Sub-Mariner thwart the Japanese offensive on land, air, and sea in this dynamic Alex Schomburg cover. The Red Skull makes an appearance in this issue, and that can't be good for our heroes. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $774; FN 6.0 value = $1,161. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 5.0, 8 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Select Comics #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. The Whizzer begins in this issue, which sports another actionfest cover from the master, Alex Schomburg. Vince Alascia, Al Gabriele, and Allen Simon are among the artists who provided story art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,669. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Select Comics #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The sole highest-graded copy of a Timely superhero book is one of the easiest "sells" in all of comics, particularly since we're talking about an Alex Schomburg cover with the Human Torch, Captain America, Sub-Mariner, a host of Nazis, and tons of action! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,903; NM- 9.2 value = $2,600. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Select Comics #5 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg's covers were often pretty hard-hitting, but our heroes really meant business here, witness Bucky using a flamethrower! The other three cover stars, Captain America, the Human Torch, and the Sub-Mariner, appear in separate features in the issue, plus there's a Whizzer tale. Note that there is a two-inch crack on the back of the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,206. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Select Comics #6 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg covers tend to be worth staring at for a long time to appreciate all of the detail the artist included. This time "robot bombs" are the threat, with Captain America and the Human Torch taking on master plan-thwarting duties. The Destroyer rounded out this issue's roster. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $925; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,463. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Select Comics #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This copy's sharp front cover makes it one any Timely fan would be proud to own, all the more so because of the Alex Schomburg cover art. The issue stars Captain America, the Human Torch, and the Whizzer. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,463; NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Select Comics #8 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg's cover art is always a draw, and the few that had a damsel in distress in the mix never fail to please. The Human Torch and Captain America each appear in a story inside, as does Jap-Buster Johnson. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $925. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Select Comics #9 Davis Crippen ('D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. A UFO cover? Well, it's definitely a "little green men" cover. And most importantly of all, it's an Alex Schomburg cover! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,463; NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Select Comics #10 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This was the last issue for this title's core lineup of Captain America, the Human Torch, and Sub-Mariner before the title became a Blonde Phantom vehicle. Like all of the first ten issues, this one sported a great Alex Schomburg cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Select Comics #11 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1946) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. It's the first appearance of the Blonde Phantom, who had this title renamed for her starting with the very next issue. Miss America also appears, as does a two-issue wonder named the Mysterious Mr. Wu. The cover is by Syd Shores. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $810; VF 8.0 value = $1,688. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 7.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Star Comics #12 (DC, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Jack Burnley fashioned the clever cover for this issue (the dots and dashes in the background are Morse Code V's, by the way). Burnley, the artist of Starman in Adventure Comics, drew the chapter featuring that hero here. Other artists include Sheldon Moldoff and Bernard Baily. In the story, Wonder Woman is named the Justice Society's secretary. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue on spine of cover." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,669; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,635. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 8.5, 4 higher.
All Star Comics #17 (DC, 1943) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. It's the second appearance of Brain Wave, the reports of whose death (in issue #15) were slightly exaggerated. And he's shrunk the Justice Society down to a height of eight inches, which explains the scene on Joe Gallagher's cover. The interior artists include Simon and Kirby, who drew the Sandman chapter. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,156. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 7.5, 4 higher.
All Star Comics #33 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. Solomon Grundy was a fantastic villain who unfortunately only appeared a handful of times in the Golden Age, and this was his last appearance of that era. Also guest-starring is Green Lantern's streetwise pal Doiby Dickles. As was the rule for this title, different artists drew different chapters; Joe Kubert stands out among this book's contributors. This copy has a few dings, keeping it out of Edgar Church's usual NM territory, but the typically brilliant Mile High colors and white pages are present and accounted for. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,262. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 7.5, 9 higher.
All Star Comics #43 (DC, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Robot covers are always in demand, and here's a Golden Age cover that will look familiar to Silver Age fans, as it was paid homage to years later on the cover of The Brave and the Bold #29. But even if mechanical menaces aren't your thing, feast your eyes on the Justice Society's lineup, which shows once again how aptly named this title is. The roll call includes the Atom, Wonder Woman, Black Canary, Hawkman, Green Lantern, Dr. Mid-Nite, and the Flash. The cover is by Irwin Hasen; the interior artists include Bob Oksner. Only one copy of this issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,525. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
All Star Comics #45 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Where are all of the copies of this issue, for goodness' sake? This is the "comic series of kings," All Star, and yet we haven't seen a copy of #45 change hands in any venue lately. While problem #1 is finding a copy, problem #2 would be finding one without all sorts of color breaks on the black spine. Consider both missions accomplished here! Irwin Hasen drew this issue's cover and much of the accompanying story as well. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $339; VF 8.0 value = $706. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Star Comics #48 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Like issue #45, featured in this same auction, this issue doesn't turn up often - CGC has certified a mere three copies as of this writing. The issue's Justice Society story is similar to (and probably based on) the movie "It's A Wonderful Life." The cover is by Arthur Peddy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,116; NM- 9.2 value = $1,525. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Star Comics #56 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This is the second-to-last Justice Society issue of this series, which became a Western title thereafter. This issue's cover is by Arthur Peddy, and the interior art is by Peddy and Frank Giacoia. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,525. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Star Comics #57 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. What a happy moment it was to see this copy, which is tied for the highest grade yet assigned this black-cover issue. But what a sad moment this was for comic books. It was the last issue of the title (which became All Star Western thereafter) and the last Golden Age appearance of the Justice Society. In fact, the group wouldn't be seen again for 11 years, and then it was only in a flashback to this story in the pages of Flash #129. Arthur Peddy handled cover art chores on the final issue. This is the only issue of the series to be rated "scarce" by Gerber, and even if you're lucky enough to own a copy of the issue, you are going to want this one as an upgrade. Not a hint of foxing, not a shadow of a dust shadow, and an amazing-looking black spine... we're enthused, and you will be as well. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,225. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Top Comics #8 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Starting with this issue, it was goodbye to funny animals and hello to exploitation fare! Think of it as a sleazy All-Select, giving an additional showcase to the most popular characters from other titles: Blue Beetle, Phantom Lady, and Rulah the Jungle Goddess all made their series debuts here. Jack Kamen is credited with the cover; check out Rulah and the amazing pair she's got (we mean the two pygmies, mind you). Matt Baker provided interior art for the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,619. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Top Comics #9 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Rulah's appellation is "Jungle Goddess," and we won't dispute that after thrilling to Jack Kamen' s cover rendering of the athletic beauty. Appreciating flowers of femininity as we do, the news that Matt Baker art is inside the comic only broadened the smiles on our faces. The characters appearing within include Phantom Lady, Blue Beetle, and Jo-Jo. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $831; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,316. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Top Comics #10 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. 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. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $894. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Top Comics #15 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1949) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. Rulah, Jo-Jo, and Phantom Lady were the three top characters starring in this issue. Genre collectors will want to note the gorilla cover and the (interior) lingerie panels. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $339; VF 8.0 value = $706. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
All Winners Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. The best that Timely had to offer made up the cast of this comic: the Human Torch, Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, the Angel, and the Black Marvel are here. They star in separate features, but a text story by youngster Stan Lee has the first appearance of the All-Winners Squad, which had Timely's top stars teaming up! That supergroup wouldn't appear in comic panels until #19. So there are winners aplenty on hand, and the guys drawing them weren't exactly a bunch of nobodies: Simon and Kirby contributed, as did Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, and cover artist Alex Schomburg. With so many points of collector interest, it's no wonder the issue is listed among the 40 most valuable Golden Age books by Overstreet. Only one solitary copy of the issue has been graded higher than this one by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $38,000. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Amazing Adventure Funnies #1 (Centaur, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Centaurs are pretty hard to find in any condition, so a VF+ 8.5 copy is quite a pleasant surprise. This two-issue series was essentially "Centaur's Greatest Hits," with encore presentations of highlights from earlier books drawn by the likes of Bill Everett (Skyrocket Steele) and Paul Gustavson (the Fantom of the Fair). We're intrigued by the way Overstreet once explained use of reprints rather than new stories: "Conjecture is that Timely's sudden success pre-empted all of the Everett shop's time." The issue's cover is by William Rowland. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,156; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,828. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Amazing Comics #1 (Timely, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. One of the largest collections of comic books in America can be found in the Library of Congress, where many publishers sent copies of books through the years to establish copyright. Here is a rare Library of Congress copy of Amazing Comics, a one-shot published by Timely featuring the Young Allies, which was retitled as Complete Comics for a second issue. Stamped on the cover are several LoC markings, including two Copyright Deposit and one Sample stamp, along with the Library stamp and arrival date. Alex Schomburg drew the busy cover, while Mike Sekowsky's art is featured inside. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,481. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.5, 5 higher.
Amazing Mysteries #32 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Marvel, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Considered the first Marvel horror comic, this first issue of the title continued the numbering from Sub-Mariner Comics #31. The eerie cover of doomed souls inexplicably bearing torches into Marvel's version of hell is a fine way to kick off the series. The Witness makes a rare appearance. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $822; NM- 9.2 value = $1,125. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Amazing Mystery Funnies #18 San Francisco pedigree (Centaur, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This is the highest-graded copy of this issue as of this writing. We were amazed at the whiteness of the pages! The Bill Everett cover features Speed Centaur. Of the book's other features, the best known by far is the Fantom of the Fair, drawn by Paul Gustavson. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,025. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
America's Best Comics #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. The only copy certified with a grade above VG 4.0 as of this writing, this copy is also the first we've ever seen of the early issue here at Heritage! This series filled the same role for Better/Nedor that All Winners did for Timely, namely to provide a showcase for the best characters from other titles. This issue's coverboys (drawn by an unknown hand) are the Black Terror and Pyroman. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $363. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
America's Best Comics #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Hitler, Mussolini, and Hirohito all cowering, and all courtesy of Alex Schomburg, make for a cover that's tough to top! That's why this issue has commanded prices over Guide lately. By the way, the heroes about to open up a can of hurt on these dictators are the Black Terror, Doc Strange, American Eagle, and Pyroman. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $650; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,025. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
America's Best Comics #18 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Overstreet gave its "classic cover" designation to this Alex Schomburg bondage scene. Doc Strange, the Black Terror, and the Fighting Yank are the trio seeing to save-the-day chores. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $678; NM- 9.2 value = $925. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
America's Best Comics #24 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Here's the only copy of the issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. Alex Schomburg's bondage cover is somewhat unusual in that the tied-up lass is herself a superheroine, namely Miss Masque. The square-jawed fellows getting her out of the predicament are the Black Terror and the Fighting Yank. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $329; VF/NM 9.0 value = $515. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Animal Antics #2 Vancouver pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. We're pleased to be offering a number of Vancouver copies here. When you check out the condition and the page quality, you'll see why we're so excited! The cover is credited to Rube Grossman, one of DC's go-to guys in the funny animal department. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $280. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Archie's Joke Book Magazine #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1953) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Also known as the 1953 one-shot, this was followed by a second issue in short order, and the series became an Archie mainstay, running for almost 40 years! We hadn't ever seen the first issue before, and for anyone who collects the Riverdale gang, seeing this is as big a thrill as some of the great superhero mags, horror comics etc. in this amazing collection. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $600. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Archie's Mechanics #1 (Archie, 1954) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Gerber has assigned this difficult-to-locate issue a scarcity rating of "6". Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $160. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 4.0, 1 higher.
Archie's Pal Jughead #1 (Archie, 1949) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. When Jughead Jones sees a hottie eating ice cream, he's overcome by lust... for the ice cream! And Juggie only wants the girl's number so he can pass it on to Archie - what an idiot, but what a pal! It's a fitting premiere issue for the character, kicking off a series that lasted 352 issues and almost four decades. The book is a key in another respect: the dumb jock of comicdom, the one and only Moose, made his very first appearance in the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $975. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 8.0, 1 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 2006 FN 6.0 value = $240; VF 8.0 value = $500. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 6.5, 2 higher.
Archie's Rival Reggie #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. What's the first comic series to star a jerk? We think it's probably this vehicle for Archie's adversary Reggie Mantle. But after all, just as a superhero's only as good as his superfoes, Archie needs the despicability of Reggie to counterbalance his good-guy antics. This irregularly published title certainly had longevity, enduring until 1980 as Reggie and Me. Since many copies were no doubt used as dartboards by infuriated Archie fans over the years, it's no wonder that as of this writing, this is the only copy graded above VG+ by CGC. And why's this absolutely beautiful book only a 9.0 anyway? Who graded it... Reggie? Just kidding, CGC. Unlike Archie, this copy has no rival! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $361; NM- 9.2 value = $485. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Archie Comics #6 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1943) CGC Qualified VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Souphead, Jughead's cousin, makes a rare cover appearance here! And just try to find a nicer copy of this book. Yes, it's got a qualified grade, but there's no blue-label copy graded above VG to date. We believe this cover by Harry Sahle to be the first-ever Archie Christmas cover, it's certainly the first such cover of this series. CGC notes, "Cover and centerfold detached." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $104; VG 4.0 value = $208; FN 6.0 value = $312; VF 8.0 value = $650. From the Crippen Collection.
Archie Comics #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Key stuff here, it's the "first definitive love triangle story" according to Overstreet! And since the comedic tension between Archie, Betty, and Veronica is the crux of the entire Archie world, this is a significant story indeed. It's the story "Double Date," in which Archie ends up having two dates for the same play. Need we say "complications ensue?" This issue's cover art featuring the trio in question is by Harry Sahle. This is the one and only copy CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $694. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Archie Comics #12 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. If you can find these early issues at all, "beat-up 'n' brittle" usually describes the condition of any you might turn up. So this one will be a sight for sore eyes: it's CGC's highest-graded copy to date, which would surely have been assigned a higher number if not for a small stain near the signature of cover artist Bill Vigoda. Even so, any Archie collector who looks at our scan of this book will surely be reaching for his bid sheet. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $201; VF 8.0 value = $419. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Archie Comics #16 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Bill Vigoda drew the cover of this early issue, and Bill Woggon of Katy Keene fame added interior art. Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Archie Comics #17 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Want one of these in nice shape? Forget about it... at least that's what we thought until we saw this copy, the only copy CGC has certified as of this writing. Al Fagaly drew the cover featuring Archie and Betty, and Bill Woggon handled the Dotty & Ditto backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $660; NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Archie Comics #18 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. This is the first time we've seen this issue! The Halloween cover is by Al Fagaly. Unfortunately for Miss Grundy, her cover appearances always result in her being the butt of Archie's mockery! Inside, there's a Dotty and Ditto backup feature by Bill Woggon. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Archie's Girls, Betty and Veronica #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This is the only copy of this first issue graded above 7.5 by CGC to date! Betty and Veronica is the most-collected series of all the long-running Archie books, and putting together the full run is a daunting prospect - finding the first ten issues in any grade is tough, in high grade much more so. Look at our scan and see if you don't fall in love with this copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,975; NM- 9.2 value = $2,700. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Archie's Girls, Betty and Veronica #3 (Archie, 1951) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. "Betty's first ponytail" is Overstreet's notation on this issue - most Archie fans would have trouble ever picturing their favorite blonde without one! Betty and Veronica is the most collectible of the long-running Archie titles, and we'll wager many a run is missing this early issue. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $150; VF 8.0 value = $305. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher.
Atomic Comics #1 Big Apple pedigree (Green Publishing Co., 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. If you collect Golden Age DC, this oddity should be on your shopping list as well - no, it's not a DC book, but the cover swipes Detective Comics #8, the logo looks suspiciously familiar (an Action-able offense, say we) 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). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,775. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Atomic Comics #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Green Publishing Co., 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Though a number of atomic-themed comics debuted in the 1950s, this title hit newsstands in 1946, mere months after the first atom bomb was dropped. But as you can see from our cover scan, the concept of mutations caused by atomic power was present from the get-go. The cover artist is unknown, but we do know that the highly collectable Matt Baker drew an interior story. This issue received the "uncommon" designation in Gerber's Photo-Journal, and this is the highest-graded copy in the CGC census to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,775. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Atomic Comics #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Green Publishing Co., 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The highly collectible Matt Baker provided the cover art for this issue. We're not sure what's going on here exactly, but we sure dig the Baker gal! While we see #1 of this series quite often, the later issues seem tougher to find, so give this one a good look, Baker fans! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $406; NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Baseball Heroes #nn (Fawcett, 1952) Condition: VF+. This one-shot featured a Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson photo cover spotlighting a Hall of Fame issue that included the Charles Dexter story. Overstreet deems this one a "scarce" issue, and CGC has certified just two copies with a grade higher than this, although the company could not encapsulate this copy because of an overhang. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $500; VF/NM 9.0 value = $788.
Batman #4 (DC, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. The black and red surfaces of this book's cover tend to be very unforgiving, and this copy exhibits only very minor color breaks, no wonder it's among the highest-graded copies yet certified. The issue has the first use of the term Gotham City, and the third appearance of that classic villain, the Joker. Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson teamed up on the art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $4,879. CGC census 7/06: 6 in 7.5, 4 higher.
Batman #14 (DC, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. That fowl felon, the Penguin, makes his second cover appearance this issue. Artists include Jerry Robinson, Jack Burnley, and Bob Kane. Name in ink written on cover. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $900; VF 8.0 value = $1,919. CGC census 6/06: 7 in 7.0, 9 higher.
Batman #17 (DC, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. It warms our heart to know that there are still original-owner books out there that measure up to the comics from the established pedigree collections. The black cover looks superb, and it showcases one of the best cover images of this series' early run, drawn by Jerry Robinson. Inside the comic, the Penguin is featured, and Jack Burnley handled the art chores. This one would look great in your Bat-collection! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,200. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Batman #18 (DC, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This freshly-certified copy just missed the top spot in CGC's census, with the best known copy tantalizingly within reach at 9.0. This issue is popular thanks to its comedy cover - if anyone deserved a stick of dynamite in the face, it was the despotic trio of Hitler, Mussolini, and Hirohito. Inside the issue, Batman and Robin take on the corpulent duo of Tweedledum and Tweedledee as well as the "Crime Surgeon," Matthew Thorne. Jerry Robinson and Jack Burnley contributed interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,900; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,000. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Batman #19 (DC, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. There are those who will tell you Dick Sprang was the best Batman artist of all, and those comic connoisseurs would do well to go after this copy, as it's got Sprang's first work drawing the Caped Crusader (both on the cover and inside the issue). And right off the "Bat," he gets to draw that Clown Prince of Crime, the Joker. This is among the best copies yet certified of the black-cover issue. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,975; NM- 9.2 value = $2,700. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 9.0, 1 higher.
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 2006 FN 6.0 value = $711; VF 8.0 value = $1,481. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 6.5, 24 higher.
Batman #26 (DC, 1945) CGC Apparent VF+ 8.5 Slight (P) Cream to off-white pages. Move over Batmobile and Bat-plane - here comes the amazing Bat-sled! It's perfect for the pursuit of skiing criminals, or just for scaring the hat off poor Alfred. A fun "feel-good cover," for which Jerry Robinson became known during the 1940s. He and the equally distinctive Dick Sprang share the inside artwork duties on the Batman features. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, tear seal, cleaned, reinforced." This comic looks great; the restoration is unobtrusive and professional in quality. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $150; VG 4.0 value = $300; FN 6.0 value = $450; VF 8.0 value = $938.
Batman #27 Crowley Copy pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. A Christmas cover by Jack Burnley gets things off to an appropriately cheery start. Inside the issue, there's a Penguin story. The issue's interior art is by Burnley and Jerry Robinson. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,750. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Batman #29 (DC, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. A Dick Sprang cover gets this issue rolling; Jerry Robinson continues the thrill with his artistic skills inside. This flat, sharp copy looks as if it was opened only once or twice - very carefully! The staples show very little stress from reading. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,519; NM- 9.2 value = $2,075. CGC census 6/06: 5 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Batman #30 (DC, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Dick Sprang delivered this issue's patriotic cover in addition to providing interior art. There's a Penguin story in these pages as well as the first appearance of Ally Babble and one of the entertaining series of Alfred solo stories. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $963; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,519. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.5, 6 higher.
Batman #37 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This issue's black cover makes any high-grade copy a notable find, and this one's got the Joker going for it, drawn by George Roussos. The Mad Mountebank of Mirth rolls out his Jokermobile, his Jokergyro, and even the Joker-Signal in this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $975; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,538. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Batman #38 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Dick Sprang is credited with this issue's cover art, and the interior story drawn by Jim Mooney is significant as Mooney's first work on Batman! The Penguin is the villain of the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $831. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 7.5, 13 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Batman #45 (DC, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This copy's tied for the highest grade that CGC has yet assigned. A Catwoman story drawn by Charles Paris is the highlight of the book, but there's also a Christmas story, and of course Win Mortimer's Yuletide cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $519; VF/NM 9.0 value = $822. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 8.5, none higher.
Batman #50 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-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 2006 VF 8.0 value = $581. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Batman #51 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The task of trying to find this book in high grade has vexed many a Bat-Collector; luckily, the Crippen collection has produced one of the best specimens known to exist. The Penguin is the featured villain in this issue, though cover billing goes to a well-meaning civilian named Mr. Wimble. The cover art is credited to Bob Kane and Lew Schwartz. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $788; NM- 9.2 value = $1,075. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Batman #53 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Given this copy's page quality and great cover colors, it's no wonder that it's tied for the highest grade CGC has assigned to date. The Joker stars in this issue's main story. The cover art is by Jim Mooney. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $841; NM- 9.2 value = $1,150. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Batman #62 (DC, 1950) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. The origin of Catwoman is told here, and we believe this to be the first time the name Selina Kyle was used. The issue even has Catwoman retiring from villainy to become a crimefighter, obviously that didn't last! The cover is by Win Mortimer; the interior artists include Dick Sprang. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $763. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 7.5, 9 higher.
Batman #73 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1952) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. An utterly bizarre and utterly brilliant Joker cover by Dick Sprang is what makes this issue! In the story, the Prince of Pranksters comes up with a wacky utility belt of his own with a joy buzzer, Mexican jumping beans, etc. And this is one of the nicer copies we've seen of this Joker-fest. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $255; VF 8.0 value = $531. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 6.5, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Batman #74 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1952) Condition: VF+. This copy couldn't be encapsulated by CGC because of a slight overhang, but note that the highest-graded CGC copy of this issue is a FN+ 6.5, so our unslabbed offering may well be the best copy available! This issue, which features a Joker appearance, was mentioned in the book Parade of Pleasure. The cover art is by Win Mortimer. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $388; VF/NM 9.0 value = $614. From the Crippen Collection.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Big Book of Fun Comics #1 Lost Valley pedigree (DC, 1936) Condition: Qualified VF/NM. Have a look at the first comic book annual, because it may be your only chance to see this rare item... unless you're the winning bidder, of course! It's a Gerber "9" and called "very rare" by Overstreet, and the only thing that kept it off Overstreet's list of the 100 most valuable comic books is that no NM- value is listed by the Guide. This is a large comic (10 1/4" x 15"), with blank inside covers and no indicia. The comic has 48 pages, with 32 pages in color and the rest in black and white (note that Overstreet counts the covers as pages in calling the issue a 52-pager). And the best thing about it is the condition: we can't imagine that there's a better surviving copy. While the book does have a one-inch split at the center of the spine, we feel comfortable assigning it a Qualified grade because of the otherwise amazing condition, with white pages and superb cover colors making it an attention-getter. This copy is so fresh, it doesn't even have that "old comic" smell. And since even large-format comics of much more recent vintage are hard to find in grade, it's truly amazing that this pre-Golden Age comic survived in this condition. The interior reprints material from New Fun Comics #1-5, with art by such early DC names as Vin Sullivan, Whitney Ellsworth, and Leo O'Mealia. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $2,250; VG 4.0 value =$4,500; FN 6.0 value = $6,750; VF 8.0 value = $14,700 (VF is the highest value listed).
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Black Cat #29 File Copy (Harvey, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Harvey Comics' curvaceous crimefighter finds herself about to be burned at the stake in this wild bondage cover scene, by artist Lee Elias. This sharp file copy should have the lucky winning bidder purring with delight! It's the last issue before the official name (and format) change to Black Cat Mystery. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $255. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Blackhawk #9 (Quality, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. The Blackhawks of Military Comics fame got their own title starting with this issue, which continued the numbering from Uncle Sam Quarterly. The cover is by Al Bryant, who also contributed interior art. A very nice copy of a key book. Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic, and there's also a small (1/2 inch) scratch on the side of the slab. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,347. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 8.0, 5 higher.
Black Hood #9 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (MLJ, 1943) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. It's been years since we've seen this early MLJ, the first issue with this title (formerly Hangman Comics). While the Hangman ceded title billing to the Black Hood, he still appeared in a ten-pager in the issue, and there's also the fun Boy Buddies feature first seen in Special Comics #1, teaming up sidekicks Dusty and Roy the Super Boy, who are the pals of the Shield and the Wizard respectively. Whew, we just mentioned about every MLJ superhero! The book's great stuff for anyone who loves this publisher, and we include ourselves in that category! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $324; VF 8.0 value = $675. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Black Hood #10 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (MLJ, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Here's the only CGC-certified copy of this issue and the first copy we've ever offered. This issue has the last appearance of the Hangman in this series, a solo outing for Dusty (the Shield's sidekick), and of course the exploits of the Black Hood himself. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Black Magic #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Prize, 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. It's the black cover, not the black magic, that makes this one tough to find in high grade! The great Jack Kirby drew the cover, and he joined up with his usual partner Joe Simon for an interior story. There's also art by Mort Meskin. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $831; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,316. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blackstone, the Magician #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Includes a story featuring the Blonde Phantom. One of only two copies graded by CGC at the time of this writing; the other is graded GD/VG 3.0. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $614; NM- 9.2 value = $840. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
The Black Terror #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Alex Schomburg rendered this hard-hitting Japanese war scene featuring the Black Terror and Tim. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $356. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
The Black Terror #16 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The only copy graded above 7.0 by CGC as of this writing, this is one to circle in your catalog if you're an Alex Schomburg collector. You've gotta love the cover gag, it's like a Charles Atlas ad but better! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $478; NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
The Black Terror #17 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. What's the lady on Alex Schomburg's bondage cover about to be encased in? One word: plastics. CGC did the same with this "D" copy, and they also assigned it a high grade that puts it among the finest specimens yet slabbed. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $478; NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
The Black Terror #24 Double Cover - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Frank Frazetta put pen to paper for a panel in this issue, while a more obvious contribution came from Alex Schomburg, who drew the bondage cover. The ingenue here is one of the sexier ladies Schomburg ever drew! Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. CGC notes, "1st cover 6.5, interior cover 8.5." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $275; VF/NM 9.0 value = $430. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blonde Phantom #13 (Timely, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Syd Shores treats us to this cover displaying the Blonde Phantom and two lovely damsels while the four men on the cover appear to be caught in the "headlights." The Sub-Mariner begins a story line in the issue and the interior art is conveyed by Shores, Don Rico, and Ken Bald. This copy has very nice page quality. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $969; NM- 9.2 value = $1,325. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 3 higher.
Blonde Phantom #14 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Syd Shores is credited with this torture cover featuring our heroine. Meanwhile, the Sub-Mariner has a feature of his own in the issue, and Namora appears as well. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $897; NM- 9.2 value = $1,225. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blonde Phantom #15 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Syd Shores is credited with this issue's unusual cover. In addition to the story of the Blonde Phantom and her clueless boss Mark Mason, this issue has a Sub-Mariner story and one of Harvey Kurtzman's "Hey Look" one-pagers. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $897; NM- 9.2 value = $1,225. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blonde Phantom #16 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1947) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. The Blonde Phantom takes on a case involving gorgeous models and..., well, that's all we need to know right there! Look for many a shapely leg in the course of that particular story - the Syd Shores cover serves as a fine preview. There's also a story featuring Captain America and Bucky, with art by Don Rico, plus one of Harvey Kurtzman's "Hey Look" one-pagers. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $763. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 7.5, 12 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blonde Phantom #19 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Syd Shores doesn't get enough credit for some of the innovative covers he produced for this series! The issue has Ken Bald interior art, plus a Sub-Mariner story drawn by Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $761; NM- 9.2 value = $1,040. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blue Beetle #1 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1939) CGC NM- 9.2 Slight (P) Off-white to white pages. The Blue Beetle earned his own title after debuting in Mystery Men, and went on to appear in comics for many decades thereafter at Holyoke, Charlton, and DC. The Beetle benefited from a Lou Fine cover here; inside the book, you'll find the hero's origin. There's also a Yarko backup feature with art by the great Will Eisner. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: very small amount of color touch on cover, tear seal to cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $455; VG 4.0 value = $910; FN 6.0 value= $1,365; VF 8.0 value = $3,185; VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,343; NM- 9.2 value = $7,500.
Blue Beetle #2 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. When discussing comics' longest-running superheroes, nobody seems to mention the Blue Beetle, but if you add up his Fox, Holyoke, Charlton, and DC tenures he deserves to be in that elite group. This issue has a backup feature with art by Bob Powell. No copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $975. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, none higher.
Blue Beetle #47 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Everything changed for the Blue Beetle here - starting with #47, the fairly average superhero fare of previous issues gave way to sex and violence (mostly the former) as only Jack Kamen and Matt Baker could deliver them! Kamen's cover offers a taste of what we're talking about - the two mugs in the background are dazed by what they're seeing, and we don't mean the Beetle's pugilistic prowess! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $366; VF 8.0 value = $763. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blue Beetle #50 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The superheroics of the Blue Beetle are nice, but what makes this book so collectible is artwork by one of the masters of "good girl" drawing, Jack Kamen. Place your bid as soon as you can, we'll leave the "headlights" on for you! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $950; NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blue Beetle #51 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. With Jack Kamen providing cover and interior art, and this being a Fox comic, it should shock no one that there are lingerie panels inside this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $506. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blue Beetle #52 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. A bondage cover by Jack Kamen kicks off the exploitation fare on offer here. The scene is a bit reminiscent of Alex Schomburg's effort for Mystic Comics #1, which in turn was inspired by a pulp cover, whew! The issue includes interior art by Bob Powell as well as the series' first true crime tale, for which the Beetle serves as the narrator. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $763. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.0, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blue Beetle #53 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. After a few covers co-featuring the Blue Beetle and some sultry "good girls," Fox relegated the Beetle to an inset here. As John Wooley noted in Collector's Dream, "BB's rueful look seems to be saying, sorry kids, but what can you do?" We doubt that Fox received too many complaints about this steamy effort! Inside the issue, there's true-crime fare by artists including Jack Kamen. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $506. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blue Beetle #54 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. "Multiples of Guide," that's been the going rate for this issue for quite some time now, and this classic cover should clue you in as to why that's so. The issue got a mention in Seduction of the Innocent, with author Fredric Wertham noting, "Children call these 'headlights' comics." Jack Kamen contributed interior art to the issue. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $390; VF 8.0 value = $813. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 7.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blue Beetle #56 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue seems to be less common than some of the others from the Kamen run, perhaps because lots of mothers threw it away once they saw the violent content! The book was even mentioned in Seduction of the Innocent. Jack Kamen contributed cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $240; VF 8.0 value = $500. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blue Bolt #102 Mile High pedigree (Star Publications, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Fan favorite L. B. Cole contributes a colorful jungle action scene, on one of the busiest comic book covers ever! This thing is practically blinding with its bursts of bright yellow and red, not to mention the sharply detailed drawing of a lunging leopard! Wow! This issue is the first Star Publications issue of a title formerly produced by Novelty Press. One look at this copy will tell you it's from the fabled Edgar Church Mile High collection - it's a beauty! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $440. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
Blue Bolt #103 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Star Publications, 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Zipping straight to the top of CGC's census is this newly certified original-owner copy. The unmistakable style of L. B. Cole graces the cover. Inside, there are tales of Blue Bolt as well as the Target and the Targeteers. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $213; VF/NM 9.0 value = $317. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blue Bolt #110 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Star Publications, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The only copy graded above 8.5 as of this writing, this one's a "wow" experience for any L. B. Cole fan, which means almost every fan of the Golden Age! This issue also offers Basil Wolverton art on a Spacehawk story, and there's an appearance by the Target (of Target Comics fame). Fantastic! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blue Bolt #111 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Star Publications, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. While L. B. Cole was a master of suspense, he could also do out-and-out terror -- see this skull cover if you don't believe us! Cole added a page of interior art as well. While superhero Blue Bolt was quite often a no-show on this title's covers, after this issue he would be permanently absent -- it's got the last new Blue Bolt story of the series' run. As this is currently the sole highest-graded copy of a black-cover issue, we can't imagine any pre-Code horror fan who wouldn't want it! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $430; NM- 9.2 value = $585. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blue Bolt #112 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Star Publications, 1952) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Called Blue Bolt Weird Tales of Terror on the cover, this pre-Code issue didn't actually have Blue Bolt in it, but it did have a demonic skull cover by L. B. Cole as well as the debut in this title of artist Jay Disbrow, whose unusual art is quite a cult favorite! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $275. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Blue Ribbon Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (MLJ, 1939) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Now here's something special - the Mile High copy of the very first MLJ (later known as Archie Publications) comic book. The issue features the first appearances of Dan Hastings, Richy the Amazing Boy, and Rang-A-Tang the Wonder Dog, who also stars on the stylized cover attributed to Norman Danberg. Golden Age great Jack Cole contributed interior art. CGC hasn't certified a higher grade for this book yet, and since this is the Mile High copy, a nicer copy probably doesn't exist. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $5,700. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.4, none higher.
Boy Commandos #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. As war raged on in 1942, Simon and Kirby helped fight it vicariously from their drawing boards, though they would go into the service not long thereafter. Their group of international kid commandos debuted in Detective Comics, and when they received their own #1 issue, S & K supplied the interior art as well as this classic cover. This copy is one of the nicest you'll find - to date, only the Mile High and Vancouver copies have been graded higher. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $3,647; VF/NM 9.0 value = $6,124. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Boy Commandos #7 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This copy's brilliant cover colors, silky-smooth surfaces, and sharp edges tell you this must be from the legendary Edgar Church Mile High collection; now it's time to add it to your longbox with a winning bid! Of course, the cover is by the group's creators, Simon and Kirby. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Boy Commandos #8 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The boys are "on to Tokio" (sic) on this great World War II cover by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Deep, rich color makes this cover really "pop" - you know you've got an Edgar Church Mile High book with this one! CGC currently lists no higher-graded copies of this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Boy Commandos #10 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The boys are in deep as they wade through this World War II cover - Brooklyn looks like he might need some help! You'll need no help recognizing this as a choice example of an Edgar Church Mile High comic, as it is absolutely gorgeous! It's far and away the highest-graded copy to date according to CGC. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Boy Commandos #11 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This infinity cover carries the Simon and Kirby signature, and CGC does list it as by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, although Overstreet does not recognize it as such. At any rate, it's a stupendous example of the Mile High pedigree, that little ol' collection of Golden Age comics from a certain Mr. Edgar Church. The cover colors are absolutely astounding. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $475. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Boy Commandos #13 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Joe Simon and Jack Kirby are credited in Overstreet for this odd World War II POW cover (which CGC has noted as only by Kirby). This is a typical Edgar Church Mile High copy, which of course means it's as good a copy as is likely to ever turn up. It's a good thing Edgar never let the neighborhood kids near his huge stash of comics! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $475. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Boy Commandos #15 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The colorful DC villain Crazy-Quilt made his first appearance in this issue, and Jack Kirby's cover introduced the villain with style. Crazy-Quilt tangled with the Boy Commandos many times, and he's also familiar to the Modern Age comic reader as a foe of Batman and Robin who also made an appearance in the recent Villains United series. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $370; NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Brenda Starr V2#9 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Superior, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. It appears that Jack Kamen either drew or had a hand in drawing this issue's bizarre cover! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $875. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Brenda Starr V2#10 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Superior, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. "Good girl" elements abounded on the covers for this series, and here's a prime example. To date, only the Mile High copy has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $641; NM- 9.2 value = $875. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Brenda Starr V2#11 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Superior, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This issue's called "scarce" by both Overstreet and Gerber. The covers of this series seemingly skipped around between every genre in the book, with romance on tap here. The cover hunk is saying "...the two of us loved you so madly," and no, that "two of us" doesn't include Brenda, she's just eavesdropping as a good reporter should! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $660; NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Brenda Starr V2#12 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Superior, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Great-looking top-grade book has wonderful deep sea-blue color inks with rich reds and bright yellows. Both Overstreet and Gerber list it as "scarce." Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $660; NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Cannonball Comics #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Rural Home, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This is the first copy we've seen of this issue as well as the only specimen CGC has certified as of this writing! The skull cover is certainly an attention-grabber, and you could probably win many a trivia contest by correctly naming the superhero shown here (it's the Crash Kid). Superhero, sports, and humor features fill the pages of this comic by short-lived publisher Rural Home (aka Enwil). Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $556; VF/NM 9.0 value = $878. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Cannonball Comics #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Rural Home, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. What a great devil cover! If you're bidding on the Suspense Comics #11 and the Thrilling Comics #33 in this same auction (and why wouldn't you?), you need this one to complete the satanic set. This is the only copy of the issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Captain America Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC Apparent VG/FN 5.0 Extensive (P) Off-white pages. One of the great comic book covers of all time is this Jack Kirby effort, and it kicked off one of the best runs of the Golden Age, namely Simon and Kirby's ten-issue stint on this title. Not only is this the first appearance of the great Captain America, it's got the debut of his sidekick Bucky, too. And while Hitler as the cover villain is an evil act to follow, one of the stories has the first appearance of one of the great fictional bad guys, namely the Red Skull. This copy is a prime example of the benefits of professional restoration, it's a specimen any comic collector would be proud to bring to "show and tell!" Included with this lot is a certificate from the expert who performed the restoration, detailing the measures undertaken - it corresponds to CGC's notation on the slab while going into even more detail. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, seals, cleaned, reinforced, re-glossed (centerfold is color copy, bottom trimmed)," and also, "Trimmed/married page." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $7,317; VG 4.0 value = $14,634; FN 6.0 value = $21,950. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Captain America Comics #2 (Timely, 1941) CGC Apparent VF+ 8.5 Moderate (P) Cream to off-white pages. In terms of sheer looks, this is the nicest copy of #2 that we've ever laid eyes upon. High-grade unrestored copies are scarce if they exist at all (the best blue-label book in CGC's census is an 8.5), so if you want to know what it felt like to see this book when it first appeared, this professionally restored copy presents a perfect opportunity. The issue has the first appearance of Captain America's round shield, which was the only one he used from that day forward. Adolf Hitler appeared on his second cover in a row, with Joe Simon handling the art this time. The book's interior artists include Simon, Jack Kirby, and Reed Crandall. Hitler's back inside the book, joined by Hermann Goering for a four-way showdown with Cap and Bucky! Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,278; VG 4.0 value $2,556; FN 6.0 value = $3,834; VF 8.0 value = $9,585; VF/NM 9.0 value = $16,293.
Captain America Comics #5 (Timely, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Joe Simon and Jack Kirby were on a roll by this fifth issue of their greatest creation, Captain America. As the U.S.A. moved closer and closer to war with Germany and their Axis collaborators, Cap continued to pound the living daylights out of swastika-wearing scoundrels like this issue's cover star, the Ringmaster, and his slob-like henchmen. In addition to Jack Kirby's cover, and interior stories by S&K, Charles Nicholas provided art for this issue, and backup features included Tuk the Cave Boy and Hurricane. This attractive mid-grade issue appears to have been carefully read, with only modest wear and slightly rusty staples keeping it from obtaining a higher grade. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $2,000; VF 8.0 value = $4,669. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 6.5, 9 higher.
Captain America Comics #9 (Timely, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Simon and Kirby were the best in the biz, and their skills are evident on this cover featuring a twisted fiend known as the Black Talon. Inside, there's more S&K art (it's their second-to-last issue), as Cap and Bucky fight that baddie and some others as well. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,344; VF 8.0 value = $3,136. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.5, 5 higher.
Captain America Comics #30 (Timely, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Looks like Bucky's in trouble again on this Syd Shores cover - with his fists flying, it's Cap to the rescue! Syd's art also appears inside, along with contributions from Vince Alascia, Al Bellman, and Al Fagaly. The Human Torch appears in a backup story. Plenty of original cover gloss and vivid cover colors make this one really stand out. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,619; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,560. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Captain America Comics #48 (Timely, 1945) Condition: VF. This one's sharper than sharp, with white pages to boot! It's got an Alex Schomburg cover, and inside there are the adventures of Cap and Bucky, plus a Human Torch backup feature. It's an unrestored copy, and with no sign of an overhang or the like (in fact it's a perfectly cut and centered copy), it will be a tough choice for the winning bidder whether to have it slabbed or simply to page through it and glory in its awesomeness! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $900.
Captain America Comics #59 (Timely, 1946) CGC FN 6.0 White pages. With their World War II duties finally behind them, Cap and Bucky get time to stretch out in their civvies on this great Syd Shores cover. Inside, Cap's origin gets retold; and as a bonus for all you "bad boys," CGC notes a "spanking panel" lurking somewhere inside. Carmine Infantino and Vince Alascia round out the artists' roster. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $900. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 6.0, 16 higher.
Captain America Comics #70 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Here, Cap and his new sidekick Golden Girl have a science fiction adventure, as previewed on the cover by Al Avison. There's also a Sub-Mariner backup feature with a Namora appearance. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,250; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,975. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Captain America Comics #71 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1949) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. This book from late in the run is notable for having an editorial criticizing Fredric Wertham of Seduction of the Innocent fame. In addition to the Cap stories, there's a backup feature with the Witness from Mystic Comics. The cover is by Al Avison. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,250. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Captain America Comics #72 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1949) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. The horror covers from the end of this title's run never fail to fascinate! This issue's cover art may be the work of Al Avison. The book, a Gerber "7," features Captain America teaming with Golden Girl. The Witness appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $600; VF 8.0 value = $1,250. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Captain America Comics #73 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1949) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. The second-to-last issue of this proud title's original run was the last to actually have Captain America in it! The next one would have his name but not the character, and that was "all she wrote" until 1954. In this late issue, Cap wasn't even assisted by Bucky, but rather by Golden Girl. The cover appears to be by Chic Stone or Al Gabriele. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $600; VF 8.0 value = $1,250. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Captain Battle Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (New Friday, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This Edgar Church copy looks simply amazing for a comic that's over 60 years old! The star is Captain Battle, who first appeared in Silver Streak Comics and has been called the third patriotic superhero after the Shield and Captain America. This premiere issue features the origin of Blackout, drawn by Don Rico. The cover art is by an artist with the catchy name of George Harrison! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,950. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Captain Flight #11 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Four Star, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Overstreet and Gerber agree that this is one "scarce" issue. It's also one sensational book, with an exhilarating L. B. Cole robot cover that demonstrates his brilliant use of color. Also featured are Torpedoman, the Blue Flame, and the last appearances of Black Cobra and Red Rocket. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $744; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,172. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Captain Marvel Adventures #41 (Fawcett, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Art by C. C. Beck. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $358; NM- 9.2 value = $480. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Captain Marvel Adventures #66 Davis Crippen ('D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. C. C. Beck's atomic war cover ties into a similarly apocalyptic story! There's also the last installment of the six-issue "Cult of the Curse" serial. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $210; VF/NM 9.0 value = $313. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Captain Marvel Adventures #67 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Captain Marvel gets a secretary in this issue... gee, wait till she finds out her boss is really a young boy! Also in this issue, there's one of the ever-popular "city stories," this one featuring Hartford, Connecticut. C. C. Beck provided the cover art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $246; NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Captain Marvel Adventures #69 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree Fawcett, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. In this issue's Christmas story, Captain Marvel gets to spend time with his family... the Marvel family, that is! And we Dallasites were pleasantly surprised to see that our "twin city," Fort Worth, Texas, was the subject of this issue's city story. The cover is credited to C. C. Beck. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Captain Marvel Adventures #96 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Every Fawcett fan knows Mr. Talky Tawny, but he was just "Mr. Tawny" at first... until his first name was assigned in this very issue, chosen from suggestions sent in by fans. The issue's cover is by C. C. Beck. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $290. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Captain Marvel and the Lieutenants of Safety #1 Rockford pedigree (Fawcett, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. As far as promotional comics go, it's pretty hard to beat this specimen. Overstreet calls this particular book "scarce". The featured story in this first issue is "Danger Flies a Kite", with artwork by C. C. Beck. This outstanding example from the Rockford pedigree also happens to be the highest grade awarded by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,600. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Captain Marvel and the Lieutenants of Safety #3 Rockford pedigree (Fawcett, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This great promo comic features the story "Danger Smashes Street Lights", along with the Taylor Family in "How Not to Ride a Bike" as a backup. It's another fantastic specimen from the Rockford pedigree, which also happens to be the highest grade awarded by CGC for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Captain Midnight #2 (Fawcett, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Blazing World War II action is featured in this second issue, as Captain Midnight "Smashes the Jap Juggernaut"! Jack Binder is the artist behind the great cover as well as the interior story pages. It's a sweet copy, and yes, the two "Comix Cards" (with Captain Marvel and Spy Smasher) are intact on the back cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $913. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Captain Midnight #41 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This Edgar Church copy is sure to please - only one copy has been graded higher to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $320. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Catman Comics #9 Mile High pedigree (Continental, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This beautiful copy really wowed us. We know many a Golden Age collector who's extremely fervent about the Cat-Man, amazing for a character who hasn't appeared in comics since the 1940s (though the name was re-used for other characters by other companies). This copy is fantastically fresh, everything you'd want from a Mile High, and it's the only copy certified with a grade above 8.5 by CGC as of this writing. It's also got one of the better covers of the run - it's certainly the only comic we can think of to show a pre-teen girl machine-gunning a Japanese soldier! The girl is our hero's sidekick the Kitten, and the cover art is by Charles Quinlan. Young Joe Kubert is credited with the issue's Volton feature. By the way, for reasons known only to the folks at Continental, this issue is also known as V2#14, the number used in the indicia. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Challenger #nn Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Interfaith Committee, 1945) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. "Anti-fascist with funny animal filler" is Overstreet's notation for this book, and if that's not enough to catch your fancy, consider the striking anti-fascist cover and the anti-racism comic panels on the back cover. This issue's publisher was the Interfaith Committee of the publication Protestant Digest, a periodical created to counteract fascist and anti-Semitic propaganda. Contributing cover and interior art was E. C. Stoner, best known for his work on Dell's The Funnies. The issue is a Gerber "7" and this is the only copy CGC has certified as of this writing as well as the only one we had ever seen. It's also a coveted "Gerber white space!" Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $144. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Challenger #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Interfaith Committee, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This is the only copy of this black-cover issue graded above 7.5 by CGC to date, and what a cover it is! The green beasties remind us a bit of Bernard Baily's later effort for Weird Chills #2. Yet upon closer inspection you can see that the fiends in this horror-type scene represent "fear" and "hate." This series was an anti-racism (and anti-fascism) comic put out by the Interfaith Committee of the Protestant Digest. The interior has some very early art by Joe Kubert. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $425. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Challenger #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Interfaith Committee, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. This is the last issue of this publication by the Interfaith Committee of the Protestant Digest, which was dedicated to stamping out fascism and bigotry, challenging those who would set "Gentile against Jew, White against Negro, faith against faith." As of this writing, this is the only copy CGC has certified of this issue. Joe Kubert and Bob Fujitani contributed interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $425. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Chief Victorio's Apache Massacre #nn Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Avon, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Everett Raymond Kinstler's brutal depiction of "The Bloody Ambush at Rincon" is intensified by an apocalyptic red sky on the cover, one that's still glossy and bright on this beautiful copy. Kinstler also provided interior art, as did Al Williamson and Frank Frazetta. This and one other copy tie as the highest graded ones to date in CGC's census. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $422; NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Classic Comics #1 The Three Musketeers - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Elliott, 1941) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. The first edition of the first issue is the cornerstone of any Classics collection - you can go on to assemble all jillion Classic Comics, Classics Illustrateds, reprints, foreign editions, and special issues, or be content to secure this one pedigree copy of a key comic book. Malcolm Kildale drew the cover of this inaugural issue. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,308. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.0, 8 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Clue Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Hillman Publications, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Hillman brought out a whole new lineup of characters to populate this new title. Heading the list are the Boy King (king of a European nation, assisted by his stone giant pal) and Micro-Face (no, not a guy with a tiny face, but a fellow with a microphone in his mask). Also debuting are Nightmare and Sleepy, Twilight, and Zippo. No copy of this issue has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,850. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Comic Cavalcade #4 (DC, 1943) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. High-flying adventure abounds (kite flying adventures... that is) on this Frank Harry cover that features the Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and the Flash. Backup stories also include the exploits of the Gay Ghost, The King, Scribbly, Mutt and Jeff, Hop Harrigan, Sargon, and the Red Tornado. E. E. Hibbard also furnished interior art. Only one copy has topped this issue in the current CGC census. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $994. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher.
Crackajack Funnies #31 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. The Owl made his first full-fledged cover appearance here, taking over as the star of the book... we've always loved the character's striking look! Ellery Queen, Don Winslow, Red Ryder, and Dan Dunn are among the big names featured inside the issue. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $165; VF 8.0 value = $340. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Crack Comics #13 Rockford pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This is the one and only copy of this issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. In addition to the adventure of the Clock (so named because criminals' time has run out), there's a Black Condor story with art by the superb Lou Fine. Comes with the Rockford certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,200. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Crash Comics #1 (Tem Publishing Co., 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. When Jack Kirby contributed art to this issue, he hadn't even made up his Kirby alias yet - the "King," whose real name was Jacob Kurtzberg, signed the name "Jack Curtiss" to his work here. "Curtiss" drew the adventure of the Solar Legion. The book also has the first appearances of Blue Streak and the Strongman. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $930; VF 8.0 value = $2,015. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 7.0, 1 higher.
Crime Does Not Pay #30 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Editor Charles Biro drew this issue's cover featuring Mr. Crime; the interior artists include Dick Briefer. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $381. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Crime Patrol #14 (EC, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This Pre-Trend issue doesn't come along very often! It's got the work of some of the creators who would go on to help shape EC's New Trend, one of them being Johnny Craig, who contributed cover and interior art. No doubt Al Feldstein's fans dug the nine-pager he contributed here, since Mr. Feldstein made sure to include plenty of "headlight" panels! Ed Waldman rounds out the artistic lineup. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $369; VF/NM 9.0 value = $585. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Crimes by Women #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. This premiere issue features the true story of Bonnie Parker in her role as "Queen of the Gunmolls." The shocking language used by the gal on the front cover only served to pique the interest of young and old men everywhere. This is from what was arguably the finest time period of Fox comics, during the height of the "good girl" art craze of the late 1940s. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $372; VF 8.0 value = $775. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Crimes by Women #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. A. C. Hollingsworth art. The CGC census currently shows this to be the highest graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $406. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Crimes by Women #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Not only was this book used in Seduction of the Innocent, it also served to paint quite the vivid picture of female prison life for young men everywhere. This image would go on to spawn "rough-gal" B movies for an entire generation with their thin, revealing, and constantly torn prison garb. This is the highest graded copy of this issue in the CGC census to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $406. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Crimes by Women #9 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. "Full of cat-fights, spanking scenes, and hot pistol-packing mamas in lingerie" was Mike Benton's summary of this series. It's outrageous stuff indeed as only Fox could deliver it, and like most all Fox books, this one is not common in high grade. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $585; NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Crime SuspenStories #2 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. A mere three copies of this issue have been certified with higher grades by CGC as of this writing. The issue has a Johnny Craig cover, plus interior art by Craig (two stories), Graham Ingels, and Jack Kamen. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, 3 higher.
Crime SuspenStories #9 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Johnny Craig drew both this issue's cover and the accompanying lead story, which tells how the corpse seen on the cover got into that trunk in the first place! EC aces Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels also contributed art to the issue. Note that while CGC has certified this comic as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $525. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, 3 higher.
Crime SuspenStories #24 Gaines File pedigree 2/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This is the nicest copy of this issue we've seen in years. This cover art demonstrates that artist George Evans could match the efforts of his more famous colleagues - just axe anyone! And that cover scene leads into the story "Double-Crossed," which features an average Joe who finds he's the spitting image of a wealthy man who has a gorgeous wife. This being an EC comic, a plan to kill the big shot and switch places with him soon follows... and this being an EC comic, that plan is bound to backfire... Reed Crandall drew that story, and the issue also has the art of Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, and Bernard Krigstein. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $250. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, 2 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Cyclone Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Bilbara, 1940) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This remarkable 1940-vintage comic book does not look its age; in fact, it looks so nice and fresh, one might think this is a modern-era reprint. Trust us, it's the real thing. Gerber refers to this first issue (featuring the origin and first appearance of Tornado Tom, as well as first appearances of Voltron, Mister Q, and Kingdom of the Moon, with art by Charles Quinlan and George Papp) as "uncommon;" that's what we say about the amazing cover color and gloss, and the incredible paper quality of this copy. Of course, it's from that most famous of all comic book collections, Edgar Church's Mile High hoard. And of course, this pedigreed copy currently ranks as "best" in CGC's census for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,100. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Cyclone Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Bilbara, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This book's rated "scarce" by both Overstreet and Gerber, and it seems that this Edgar Church copy might be the only high-grade specimen around - the runner-up in CGC's current census is a mere VG- 3.5. This was the last issue of the series. Charles Quinlan of Catman fame is among the issue's artists. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,125. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Dagar, Desert Hawk #14 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This very underrated "headlight" and bondage cover is by Edmond Good -- never has so little fabric strained to cover so much! It's the first issue of a title that basically took Fox's successful jungle-mag formula from Zoot Comics and transplanted it to the desert. This excellent copy is no mirage! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $750; NM- 9.2 value = $1,025. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Dale Evans Comics #1 Double Cover - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Dale Evans began a four-year DC run here, in a series that preceded her term as Queen of the West over at Dell. This premiere issue also has a Sierra Smith backup feature with Alex Toth art. CGC notes, "1st cover 7.5, interior cover 9.2." Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $950; NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Danger Trail #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. King Faraday, who later starred in the "I - Spy!" issues of Showcase, is among the characters in this mystery/intrigue title. This book has a Carmine Infantino cover and Alex Toth interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $775. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Daredevil Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Sensational copy of one of the Golden Age's most famous comic books. The first issue in the run -- that became Daredevil Comics with #2 -- was titled Daredevil Battles Hitler and featured a Charles Biro/Bob Wood collaboration (signed "Woodro") cover that had virtually every Lev Gleason comic book hero aiding Daredevil in fighting Hitler, whose retouched photo head atop the artist-rendered body ensured a comic book cover classic in 1941, months before the USA entered WWII. There's also an origin-of-Hitler feature inside, and as if fighting the Fuehrer weren't enough, Daredevil also takes on the Claw. The colors, page quality, and overall integrity of this copy are what you've come to expect of the most revered pedigree in comics. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $21,500. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The mighty Daredevil makes short work of several bad guys, while saving a beautiful woman, on this action-packed cover by Charles Biro. The origin of Thirteen is revealed inside. Tied with one other copy for highest-graded of this issue by CGC to date. CGC's census report lists no other nicer than VF- 7.5. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,800. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The ever-lovely Tonia is about to wed the "World's Ugliest Man," unless Daredevil can stop the proceedings! Charles Biro illustrates this unsavory scenario, with art assists from Jerry Robinson, Bob Wood, and Dick Briefer on the inside pages. There's nothing ugly about this splendid pedigreed copy, though! It's far and away the finest-known copy to date, according to CGC. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,400. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. The Deadly Dozen made their first appearance in this issue, their most notable member being Sniffer, who was a villain here before returning as a humor feature later! Also debuting in this issue is Jinx, the sidekick of Thirteen. There's also the start of the Ghost vs. Claw serial. Charles Biro drew the issue's cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,316; NM- 9.2 value = $1,800. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #9 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. "The longest fist fight ever seen in comics" is what the publisher promised readers of this issue. The cover and story were both drawn by Charles Biro. Also appearing is the most fearsome villain of the Lev Gleason line, namely the Claw. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $581. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This is a pristine copy of a standout issue. The book's got a retelling of the origin of the villainous Claw, who had been around since the first comic this publisher ever produced. And there's also the first installment of the Scoop Scuttle backup feature by the inimitable Basil Wolverton. The issue also has art by Bob Montana (co-creator of Archie) and Dick Briefer. The death-defying cover is by Charles Biro. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,925. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #19 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. This "buried-alive" cover takes on even more drama if you know that the damsel in distress is Tonia Saunders, Bart Hill's best girl! And Bart is, of course, Daredevil's alter-ego. Charles Biro drew the quasi-horror cover. Also of note in the issue are a Scoop Scuttle story by Basil Wolverton and a feature starring the evil Claw. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $311; VF/NM 9.0 value = $486. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #20 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The Little Wise Guys had already taken on co-star status by this time - check 'em out on Charles Biro's cover, that's Pee Wee, Scarecrow, Curly, and Jock assisting Daredevil. The issue also boasts a Scoop Scuttle feature by Basil Wolverton. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $660. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #21 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Charles Biro drew this issue's cover in addition to providing interior art. Kids who picked up this one got to read a reprint of the Claw's first appearance from Silver Streak #1. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $569; VF/NM 9.0 value = $897. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Daredevil Comics #23 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. "A dozen souls in tortured slavery," and that's the blurb for a superhero comic, geez! Daredevil and the Little Wise Guys star, while the evil Claw appears in a backup feature. This is the only 9.4, and highest-graded copy overall, that CGC has certified for this issue to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $520. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #25 (Lev Gleason, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. The Little Wise Guys took over as the de facto stars of this title pretty early on. There's proof on this cover, on which the title character doesn't even show up! Two villains, the Claw and Sniffer, each star in a backup feature. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue on cover." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $520. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #26 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. This is the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date... why's it only a 9.0, anyway? Have a close look at our scan and you'll see what a nice copy it is. Charles Biro drew the cover, which as usual co-stars the Little Wise Guys. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $382; NM- 9.2 value = $520. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #29 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The writing and the cover artistry of Charles Biro are what made this title go. Only one copy of this black-cover issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $520. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Daredevil Comics #30 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Charles Biro drew this issue's cover and contributed his writing skills to the Daredevil story. There's also Dick Briefer art in these pages. No copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $382; NM- 9.2 value = $520. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #31 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The death of the Claw makes this one of the most significant issues for the Lev Gleason collector, as the character was one of the most fearsome villains of the Golden Age and had been around since this publisher's very first comic, Silver Streak Comics #1. Plus, this issue's cover has it all -- not just a mention of the Claw story, but also a hanging cover scene worthy of Crime Does Not Pay, and both Daredevil and the Little Wise Guys in action. Charles Biro drew the cover and scripted the Daredevil story for Norman Maurer to pencil; Bob Montana and Dick Briefer each drew a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $803; NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Daredevil Comics #33 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1945) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This pristine Mile High is the only copy of the issue graded above 8.5 by CGC as of this writing. Charles Biro drew the cover in addition to writing the Daredevil story. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Daredevil Comics #35 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Daredevil's role in this series was increased to two stories per issue starting with this one. Charles Biro wrote both of them and drew the underwater cover to boot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $350. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
Daring Love #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Gillmor, 1953) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Steve Ditko's first published comics work was in this book! It's the only issue of the title before it changed to Radiant Love with issue #2. Overstreet calls it "scarce" and Gerber's Scarcity Index lists it as a "6", or "uncommon." Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $515; NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Daring Mystery Comics #3 (Timely, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. An Alex Schomburg cover and Joe Simon interior art grace this early Timely issue, which is a Gerber "7." This brief series featured a sizeable brigade of relatively short-lived heroes, with cover billing going to the Purple Mask, who takes on some purple Nazis! What's not purple is the label on the slab, and this is among the best unrestored copies available. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $3,521. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher.
Daring Mystery Comics #7 (Timely, 1941) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Slightly brittle pages. This series got a fresh start with a brand-new cast of characters in this issue. Making their first appearances were Captain Daring (by Simon and Kirby) the Challenger, the Silver Scorpion, the Blue Diamond, the Thunderer (by Carl Burgos), the Fin (by Bill Everett), and more. Overstreet credits the cover to Alex Schomburg. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $696; FN 6.0 value = $1,044. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 5.0, 6 higher.
Dark Mysteries #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Master Publications, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Wally Wood's cover and 8-page story highlight the first issue of this gory pre-Code horror series. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $719; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,135. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Dell Giant Comics Vacation Parade #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. With this comic, even a FN/VF copy would be a nice find -- the book's square bound with a spine that tends to "ding" up easily, and on top of that, this cover was designed to be cut apart by the kids who bought it! So this VF/NM copy may well rank as the best in existence. Adding to the collectibility is the presence of plenty of Carl Barks art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,190; NM- 9.2 value = $1,700. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #1 (DC, 1937) CGC Apparent PR 0.5 Extensive (P) Cream to off-white pages. The scarcity of the first issue of the title that DC was named after is legendary, as is Vin Sullivan's cover with its Fu Manchu-like character. Golden Age pioneers Creig Flessel and Joe Shuster contributed interior art for this milestone book. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, seals, cover cleaned, interior lightened, re-glossed. (All 3 edges trimmed). Wrong back cover - incomplete." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $8,850. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Detective Comics #2 (DC, 1937) CGC Apparent FN+ 6.5 Slight (A) Off-white pages. This second issue is even tougher to find than #1 - it's a Gerber "9" and is also called "rare" by Overstreet, who ranks it among the 100 most valuable Golden Age books. As was the case for #1, this issue has multiple detective features, the most notable of which are Slam Bradley, who never missed a Detective in the early years, and "Bart Regan, Spy." Both of those characters' features were written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Joe Shuster; those were of course the creators who would soon produce Superman. The simple but striking cover is by ace artist Creig Flessel. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: spine split sealed, tear seals, centerfold reinforced with glue." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $2,450; VG 4.0 value = $4,900; FN 6.0 value = $7,350; VF 8.0 value = $17,200. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Detective Comics #3 (DC, 1937) CGC Apparent VG- 3.5 Slight (P) Cream to off-white pages. This is one of only two Detective issues to receive Overstreet's "rare" designation, and just one of two to receive a Gerber scarcity rating of "9." CGC's census further confirms this issue's rarity, as just four copies have been certified to date, none in high grade! What we're getting at is that this copy is not to be passed up, as who knows when you'll find another one. The cover art is by Creig Flessel. Featured characters in the issue include Slam Bradley, written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Joe Shuster. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: tear seals to cover, cover & centerfold reinforced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,750; VG 4.0 value = $3,500. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Detective Comics #4 (DC, 1937) CGC VG- 3.5 Cream to off-white pages. You could definitely call this a tough find in any grade - just one unrestored copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. The issue is a Gerber "8." Creig Flessel drew the issue's cover featuring Speed Saunders as well as the story featuring the character. Speed was not one to waste time - as readers learned: "In contrast to the methodical Sherlock Holmes type of sleuth, Speed relies on nerve and an uncanny sense of hunches!" Meanwhile, the Jerry Siegel/Joe Shuster team added two features to the issue. CGC notes, "Tape on cover." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,900. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 3.5, 1 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #5 (DC, 1937) CGC Apparent VG- 3.5 Slight (A) Cream to off-white pages. A paltry three copies of this book have been certified by CGC to date, putting this among the scarcest issues of this title! Kids who liked two-fisted cops and private eyes could thrill to shamuses like Speed Saunders (seen on Creig Flessel's cover), Slam Bradley (written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Joe Shuster), and Bruce Nelson (written by DC founder Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, no less), and this issue marked the debut of the newest gumshoe, Larry Steele, who was a regular in this series all the way through #63. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: cover re-attached with glue. (4 pieces of tape on spine of cover)." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $950; VG 4.0 value = $1,900. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #6 (DC, 1937) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream pages. Here's the sixth issue of the series that later gave the company its name, and this book isn't easy to find in any condition. The cover, drawn by Creig Flessel, 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 two stories for the issue. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,376. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 4.5, 1 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #7 (DC, 1937) CGC Apparent VG+ 4.5 Extensive (P) Light tan to off-white pages. Not many copies of this issue are available in any condition - only five (with or without restoration) have been certified by CGC to date. Creig Flessel handled the cover art and drew the Speed Saunders feature. Also, future Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster provided story and art for both the Spy and Slam Bradley stories. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $688; VG 4.0 value = $1,376. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #8 (DC, 1937) CGC Apparent GD 2.0 Slight (P) Cream to off-white pages. Overstreet and CGC agree that the Creig Flessel cover is a bona fide classic, while The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books designates the issue "scarce". Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster contributed to this pre-Action #1 book. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: tear seals to interior. (3 pieces of tape on cover, 6 pieces of tape on interior cover)" Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,025. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Detective Comics #10 (DC, 1938) CGC GD- 1.8 Cream pages. One of the reasons early issues of this and other DC titles are so prized is the cover artistry of Creig Flessel, who also provided interior art on this issue. CGC notes, "Centerfold detached." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $688. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 1.8, 5 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
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 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,050. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 4.0, 3 higher.
Detective Comics #12 (DC, 1938) CGC FR/GD 1.5 Cream pages. Creig Flessel's early Detective covers were never quite equaled in the crime genre - here's a typically moody study of an anonymous denizen of the underworld. Inside the issue are sleuths like Slam Bradley and "Bart Regan, Spy" (both features written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Joe Shuster), plus Speed Saunders (drawn by Flessel), and many more. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $525. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 1.5, 6 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #13 (DC, 1938) CGC Apparent VF- 7.5 Slight (P) Off-white pages. Crime covers don't get much better than this Creig Flessel effort! Flessel added interior art as well, plus there's Joe Shuster art on a Slam Bradley tale written by Jerry Siegel. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: tear seals to interior, centerfold & some wraps reinforced, cover cleaned, interior lightened." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $525; VG 4.0 value = $1,050; FN 6.0 value = $1,575; VF 8.0 value = $2,625. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #14 (DC, 1938) CGC FR 1.0 Slightly brittle pages. This book is a Gerber "7," and just five unrestored copies have been certified by CGC to date. Cover artist Creig Flessel knew how to "zoom in" on a scene and use lighting to create mood, with this scene serving as a fine example! Flessel also drew the Speed Saunders feature inside the issue. Writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster produced both the Spy and Slam Bradley stories for this issue, which came out a couple of months before Action Comics #1. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $525. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 1.0, 4 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #15 (DC, 1938) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream pages. Cover artist Creig Flessel had a knack for drawing debonair characters, be they heroes or villains! In addition to portraying a well-tailored jewel thief here, Flessel contributed interior art to the issue. Other contributors include future Batman creator Bob Kane, who drew a humor feature, and Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, who drew two stories. Speaking of Superman, the inside front cover of this issue has a full-page ad for Action Comics #1. CGC notes, "Moderate pieces out of the margin of most pages, does not affect story." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,050. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 4.5, 3 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #16 (DC, 1938) CGC GD 2.0 Slightly brittle pages. These issues from the days before Batman are well worth acquiring for the great Creig Flessel cops-and-robbers covers such as this one. Flessel also contributed interior art, as did Joe Shuster, who teamed up with writer Jerry Siegel on the Slam Bradley story. Oh, speaking of that duo, the inside front cover of this book has a full-page ad for Action Comics #1, you may recall that Siegel and Shuster made a contribution to that one as well! Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $525. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 2.0, 6 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #17 (DC, 1938) CGC GD+ 2.5 Slightly brittle pages. The nefarious Fu Manchu made his first DC appearance in this issue (note that the character on the cover of issue #1 was a Fu Manchu knockoff, not the original). Inside the comic, a serial featuring the popular villain begins, it's illustrated by Leo O'Mealia, and has a distinctive look, with typeset captions replacing word balloons. As for the rest of the issue, notable contributors include Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, who teamed up on the Slam Bradley and Spy features, and Bob Kane, who chipped in with a gag strip. Creig Flessel's cover features one of this title's regulars, Speed Saunders. This is the first time we've offered this issue here at Heritage! CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue on spine of cover. (1 piece of tape on 1st page)." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $525. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 2.5, 4 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #18 (DC, 1938) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Just one copy of this issue has been graded higher by CGC to date! And what a fine issue to have, as it's got perhaps the best of the great run of Creig Flessel covers, featuring Fu Manchu in all his evil glory. There's more Fu Manchu inside, and the lineup of good guys includes Slam Bradley (two-fisted sleuth), Speed Saunders (plainclothes cop), Buck Marshall (range-ridin' detective), Bart Regan (spy), and Cosmo ("the phantom of disguise"). CGC notes, "Some puzzles on [inside] back cover filled in with pen." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,700. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 4.0, 1 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #19 (DC, 1938) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Moderate (P) Light tan pages. Drawn in a similar style to the run of Creig Flessel covers that preceded it, this cover art may be the work of Leo O'Mealia. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster contributed two stories to this pre-superhero issue. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, cleaned, pressed." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $525; VG 4.0 value = $1,050; FN 6.0 value = $1,575; VF 8.0 value = $2,625. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #20 (DC, 1938) CGC VG- 3.5 Cream to off-white pages. The first Detective Comics superhero debuted in this issue! No, it's not Batman, it's the Crimson Avenger. This costumed crusader, somewhat similar to the Green Hornet, was a regular in this title through issue #89. The rest of the issue features the usual lineup of P.I.s and cops, and boasts a (literally) striking cover by Leo O'Mealia. CGC notes, "One-inch tear on 1st 3 pages." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,576. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 3.5, 4 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #21 (DC, 1938) CGC Apparent VG/FN 5.0 Slight (A) Cream to off-white pages. Since a mere five copies of this book have been certified to date (restored or unrestored), we expect plenty of interest in this one. It's got the second appearance of Detective's first superhero, the Crimson Avenger. The cover is by Leo O'Mealia. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover. (Tape on interior spine.)" Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $412; VG 4.0 value = $824; FN 6.0 value = $1,236. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #22 (DC, 1938) CGC Apparent VF- 7.5 Moderate (P) Cream to off-white pages. We've waited a long time to get our hands on this issue, and we assume you share our sentiments, as we know of no other copy that's changed hands in any venue lately! It's the first superhero cover ever for Detective Comics, and the only time the Crimson Avenger ever appeared on a cover in this series. The cover art by Jim Chambers is dynamite, too! Plus this copy presents extremely well, thanks to careful professional restoration. Inside the issue, there's the work of some creators we associate more with superheroes, Bob Kane (who drew a "comedy detective" bit) and Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster (who handled the "Slam Bradley" and "Spy" stories). Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $538; VG 4.0 value = $1,076; FN 6.0 value = $1,614; VF 8.0 value = $2,690. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #23 (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent VF/NM 9.0 Extensive (P) Off-white to white pages. Judging by CGC's population report, this is one of the scarcest issues of the series - a total of only three copies have been certified, and as of this writing #5 and #9 are the only other issues holding that distinction! In the issue, Speed Saunders, Slam Bradley, and the series' other detective types are joined by superguy the Crimson Avenger and legendary villain Fu Manchu in the issue. The cover is by Fred Guardineer; interior artists include Guardineer, Leo O'Mealia, Joe Shuster, and Bob Kane. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $412; VG 4.0 value = $824; FN 6.0 value = $1,236; VF 8.0 value = $2,060; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,880. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #24 (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent VF/NM 9.0 Extensive (P) Off-white pages. In our experience, this is one of the very toughest Detective issues to find, and Gerber was of the same opinion, assigning it a scarcity rating of "8." The cover art is by Fred Guardineer, who also drew the Speed Saunders feature inside the book. Other features include this series' first superhero the Crimson Avenger, a Fu Manchu story, some Bob Kane humor features, and more. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cover cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $412; VG 4.0 value = $824; FN 6.0 value = $1,236; VF 8.0 value = $2,060; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,880. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #25 (DC, 1939) CGC PR 0.5 Brittle pages. Fred Guardineer cover. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $412. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 0.5, 3 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #26 (DC, 1939) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages."The Batman! This new thrilling adventure strip starts in the May issue of Detective Comics! Don't miss it!" So reads the announcement at the top of a gag page, making this possibly the first printed mention of Batman, who would be seen for the first time in #27. This issue's cover is by Fred Guardineer; interior stories include a Spy feature by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and a Fu Manchu story drawn by Leo O'Mealia. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $750. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 4.0, 4 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #28 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC PR 0.5 Cream to off-white pages. The second appearance of Batman, this is one of the earlier books in the Crippen collection. While this one has the wear and tear of a child-owned comic book (its interior is complete, though one wrap is detached from the staples), not that many in better shape are available, in fact we see this issue less often than the famous #27! As of this writing, CGC's census shows just three other blue-label copies. You can see the distinctive handwritten coding that appears on most of the early "D" copies, and of course you can also see Bob Kane's distinctive art on this very early rendition of the classic character. Note that Batman didn't appear on this issue's cover anyway, so Bat-fans aren't missing anything! At the very least, this is a nice hole-filler for anyone taking on the tough task of assembling an early Detective run. CGC notes, "1st wrap detached." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,875. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 0.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #30 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Here's the first unrestored copy we've ever offered of this early Batman appearance, and only a few blue-label copies have ever earned a higher grade than this one. Batman's fourth outing had the start of some continuity in the series, with the previous issue's villain, Dr. Death, returning from his apparent demise. Overstreet mentions the "classic Batman splash panel" - it's a grim Batman looming over the top third of the first page. Bob Kane collaborated with Sheldon Moldoff on the Batman art. Meanwhile, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster teamed up for a Slam Bradley adventure, and Fred Guardineer drew both a Speed Saunders story and the issue's dramatic cover. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,454. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 4.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #31 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. This is the nicest unrestored copy we've seen of this issue, a book that sports one of the most famous comic book covers of all. This classic by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson is the reason why this issue's listed among the 20 most valuable comic books by Overstreet! The inside of the comic also had a number of famous firsts, namely the debuts of the Batplane (called Batgyro here) and the Batarang (spelled "Baterang" in this early appearance). It's also got the first appearance of Bruce Wayne's fiancee, Julie Madison. And like all the early issues, this one backed up the Batman story with lots of private eye-type features, the most notable being a Slam Bradley story by Superman's creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $9,450. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 5.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #32 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC VG- 3.5 Off-white pages. Not only does Batman 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." You can tell just how early this issue is by the fact that Batman's not even the featured character on the cover, though this was the first issue to have the "Batman head" vignette on the front. The detectives in the issue include Speed Saunders (drawn by Guardineer) and Slam Bradley (with a Jerry Siegel story and Joe Shuster art). The cop on the cover is none of the above, but Fred Guardineer's image is certainly an attention-grabber. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,272. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 3.5, 7 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #33 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white pages. The origin of Batman was told for the very first time here! And since that's one of the most famous origin stories of all, no wonder this issue is ranked #12 on Overstreet's list of the most valuable comics. The classic cover is by Bob Kane (possibly with a Jerry Robinson assist), and it's notable for the gun holster clearly visible on Batman's belt. The Caped Crusader is even shown holding a smoking gun inside the issue! Unlike most of the Davis Crippen copies, this one has obviously been read, but the nice cover colors are going to make the winning bidder for this key book very happy. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $7,778. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 4.0, 7 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #34 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white to white pages. This was the last non-Batman cover of Detective's long, illustrious, and still-continuing run! Creig Flessel is credited with the cover art, featuring a character generally thought to be the Crimson Avenger, who oddly enough doesn't appear inside the comic. As for the Batman story, there's some early continuity here, with the Caped Crusader still in Europe in the wake of his Hungarian adventure in #32 - he heads for Paris to take on the villainous Duc D'Orterre. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $970; FN 6.0 value = $1,455. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 5.0, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #35 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. Just one copy of this book has been graded higher by CGC to date; combine that with the fact that copies of this issue always seem to have restoration if you can find one at all, and you have a book that will be circled in many a bidder's catalog. This issue marked the beginning of Batman's run as the permanent cover star of this title, a streak that's still going 66 years later! The issue is ranked among the 100 most valuable Golden Age comics by Overstreet, and among other things, it's famous for its splash panel, which shows Batman holding a smoking gun. Don't pass up this pedigree gem. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $3,168. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 5.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #36 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. When you see a copy of this issue it always seems to have restoration, so it's refreshing to see this Universal grade (though no surprise in this case given the source of this original-owner book)! This early Batman appearance also has the origin and first appearance of Doctor Hugo Strange, whom Overstreet calls Batman's first major villain. 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 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,576. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 4.5, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #37 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue has Batman's last adventure of the pre-sidekick era! The many backup features include superhero the Crimson Avenger, Speed Saunders, and Slam Bradley, as well as globetrotting adventurer Cliff Crosby, who made his first appearance in this issue. The cover is credited to Bob Kane. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,394. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 4.0, 6 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #38 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Off-white pages. Robin the Boy Wonder made his first appearance here, and the debut of the most famous sidekick in comics puts this key issue among Overstreet's 15 most valuable comic books. According to lore, sales of this title nearly doubled once Robin came onto the scene, and soon thereafter almost every costumed crimefighter in comics got a kid sidekick to share fisticuffs and wisecracks with. The issue's art is by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson, and Batman and Robin's dialogue is courtesy of scripter Bill Finger. CGC notes, "Tape stain on cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $3,611; VG 4.0 value = $7,222. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 3.0, 17 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #39 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC Qualified FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. Just the second Detective outing for Robin the Boy Wonder, this issue has the Dynamic Duo taking on opium smugglers! Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson teamed up to draw the cover and the Batman story. Backup features include Slam Bradley, the Spy, Speed Saunders, and the Crimson Avenger. CGC notes, "Half of 1st page missing, affects story. Incomplete." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $588; VG 4.0 value = $1,176; FN 6.0 value = $1,764. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #41 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Off-white pages. Three issues after his debut, Robin the Boy Wonder finally got his first solo story, enrolling at a boarding school to unravel a murder case (Batman does show up to lend a helping fist on the last couple of pages). In this early issue, the Dynamic Duo were still drawn by their creator Bob Kane (with help from Jerry Robinson), both on the cover and inside. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $348; VG 4.0 value = $696. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 3.0, 15 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #43 15 Cent Cover Variant - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. Now here's a real rarity! This comic is identical to the regular issue #43 in every respect, except for the 15-cent cover price! A 15-cent version of Batman #2, published the same year, is known to exist as well, and speculation has it that these were printed in the U.S. as part of the regular print run, yet intended for the Canadian market. Since this copy's got the remains of a sticker on top of the 15-cent price, it's reasonable to speculate that some of these copies had a 10-cent sticker applied on top of the higher price for domestic sale (Davis Crippen purchased his comics in the Washington D.C. area). Whatever the case, given the multiples of Guide that cover-price variants from the Bronze Age always seem to bring, what collector of such oddities could resist an honest-to-goodness Golden Age variant? Here's your chance to secure the only copy of the variant yet certified by CGC. Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value (for regular 10-cent edition) = $1,050; FN 6.0 value = $1,575. CGC census 7/06 (for 15-cent variant): 1 in 5.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #45 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Off-white pages. This is the Joker's first Detective Comics appearance (he had plied his villainous trade in the pages of Batman previously). That Mad Master of Mirth is 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 2006 GD 2.0 value = $348; VG 4.0 value = $696. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 3.0, 24 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #47 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. This copy of an early Batman appearance is in the top ten of all CGC graded copies. Batman, Crimson Avenger, and Slam Bradley are the key characters. Although the "Bob Kane" signature adorned all of the early Detective Comics covers (no matter who actually drew them), this one was indeed drawn by Kane, most likely with a Jerry Robinson assist. It also contains a full-page ad for All Star Comics #3 (first appearance of the Justice Society of America). Don't miss out on your chance to obtain this hard-to-find issue! Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $482; FN 6.0 value = $723. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 5.0, 7 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #52 (DC, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. Bob Kane is credited with this issue's cover, perhaps with a Jerry Robinson assist. The issue has Batman and Robin taking on a Fu Manchu type named Loo Chung (appropriate enough for a series that had an Asian villain on its very first cover and had featured the real Fu Manchu from #17-28). Other features include the Crimson Avenger plus the usual assortment of DAs and private dicks: Slam Bradley, Speed Saunders, Steve Malone, and Larry Steele. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $477; VF 8.0 value = $994. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.5, 4 higher.
Detective Comics #53 Davis Crippen ('D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson teamed up on both cover and interior art here. Superman guy Jerry Siegel handled scripting duties on the "Spy" feature. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $477; VF 8.0 value = $994. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 6.5, 8 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #71 (DC, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Imagine if a supervillain could get away with a new crime every day, wouldn't that be embarrassing for Batman? The Joker's thoughts exactly! Only a few copies of this black-cover book have been graded higher than our offering. There's even a Boy Commandos backup feature with Simon and Kirby art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $975. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.0, 3 higher.
Detective Comics #74 (DC, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Tweedledum and Tweedledee, two look-alike cousins with a love for all things criminal, made their first appearance in this issue. Jerry Robinson drew the Dynamic Duo (and the Corpulent Duo) on the cover and inside the issue. The great condition of this copy makes it easy to forget it's a pretty early issue, so early that Batman still shared the book with a multitude of other features. The Boy Commandos (by Simon and Kirby, no less), Air Wave, Slam Bradley, and the Crimson Avenger are among the other features. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,500. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #88 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Bat-artist extraordinaire Dick Sprang handled art chores on both this cover and the accompanying story. The book's other detectives include Air Wave (drawn by George Roussos), the Crimson Avenger (drawn by John Daly), Slam Bradley (drawn by Martin Naydel) and the Boy Commandos (drawn by Louis Cazeneuve). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Detective Comics #91 (DC, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Humor was one of the main weapons in Dick Sprang's arsenal, and a prime example is this cover illustration featuring the Joker! In the accompanying story, the Buffoon of Burglary uses practical jokes as the theme for his crime spree. The issue also includes a Boy Commandos backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $744. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 6 higher.
Detective Comics #93 (DC, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This copy missed out on being the highest-graded by the thinnest of margins, with the census-topper as of this writing being just a notch higher at 8.5. This is the nicest copy of the book we've seen, and a spectacular Dick Sprang cover makes the issue a real eye-catcher. Sprang handled the issue's interior art as well. The Boy Commandos, Air Wave, and Slam Bradley also appear. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #96 (DC, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Following some cover laughs courtesy of Dick Sprang, this issue turns its spotlight toward our favorite butler, Alfred! Miffed that he can't join in the crimefighting, Alfred 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. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $769; NM- 9.2 value = $1,050. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.0, 4 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Detective Comics #108 (DC, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. The Bat-Signal's first appearance on a comic book cover wasn't until this issue, several years after the first story appearance of perhaps the best-known gadget in comics. George Roussos is credited with the cover art, and Dick Sprang drew the interior story. Roussos' cover is a fine sight to behold, and its black color makes high-grade copies hard to find - only one copy has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $456. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #124 (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The Mad Maestro of Mirth makes music! That is to say, hit songs are the theme of the latest crime wave he's cooked up. Bob Kane and George Roussos teamed up for the issue's cover art. The Boy Commandos and Air Wave appear in backup features. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $950; NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #133 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The yellow surface of this issue's cover tends to get "smudged up," and the same is true for the white strip at left... luckily that problem only affects copies that have been read, not this copy, which Davis Crippen bought and carefully stored away. This issue's Batman foe is a phony clairvoyant (and real scoundrel) named Arthur Loom. Air Wave, the Boy Commandos, and Slam Bradley are the backup features. The cover is credited to the team of Bob Kane, Lew Schwartz, and Charles Paris. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $614; NM- 9.2 value = $840. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #140 (DC, 1948) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. The Riddler made his first appearance here, in fact, it's one of only two Golden Age appearances for the character! Of course, once the "Batman" TV show came along in the 1960s, the King of Conundrums was catapulted into the top tier of Bat-Villains. In this issue, we find out how a small-time scam artist became the Prince of Puzzlers and the Emir of Enigmas. The Riddler is drawn by Win Mortimer on the cover and Dick Sprang inside the comic. Also worthy of note is a Boy Commandos backup feature. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,326; VF 8.0 value = $3,094. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 6.5, 8 higher.
Detective Comics #142 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This was the Riddler's last appearance for 17 years! And it's also just his second appearance overall. 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, naturally. 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 2006 VF 8.0 value = $750. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #150 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) Condition: VF. We're convinced that this specimen would have become CGC's highest-graded copy, since the census-topper as of this writing is just a VG/FN. We say "would have" because an overhang prevented CGC from encapsulating this pedigree specimen. The striking Bat-Signal cover is credited to Win Mortimer and Charles Paris. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $388. From the Crippen Collection.
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 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $750; NM- 9.2 value = $1,025. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Detective Comics #161 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. With only three copies above FN 6.0 on CGC's census as of this writing, you shouldn't let a high-grade specimen like this one slip through your fingers. Win Mortimer is credited with the cover art... we assume the Dynamic Duo plan to land on their feet, or much pain will ensue! Among the backup features is an outing for Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $350. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #162 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This issue's got a Win Mortimer cover, with Bob Kane and Lew Schwartz interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $350. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #164 (DC, 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Lots of previously unknown information on the Bat-Signal was brought to light in this issue! For instance, how did the police use it in wartime when there was a blackout? All of this is revealed, and of course there's a criminal to thwart, with the Bat-Signal playing a part in catching him. Win Mortimer drew the cover, and Lew Schwartz and Charles Paris teamed up on the interior art. Of course, Bat-Signal covers mean black covers, and that means "hard to find in high grade." This VF+ copy is bested by only a few others in CGC's census. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $350; VF/NM 9.0 value = $555. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 4 higher.
Detective Comics #166 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This is the only copy graded above 9.0 by CGC to date! The cover scene by Win Mortimer will be unfamiliar to all but the most dedicated Bat-fans, but look at it, it's a winner! Dick Sprang handled interior art chores. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $760. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #168 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. The origin of the Joker is revealed in this issue! And not only is this the only Golden Age telling of the origin, the Silver and Bronze Ages didn't add new information to the story... so while this book has a higher Guide value than the issues before and after it, it remains a major bargain as far as we're concerned! That "Red Hood" fellow on the cover is in fact the Joker, by the way. The cover art is credited to Lew Schwartz. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,044; VF 8.0 value = $2,262. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 6.5, 9 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #170 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Win Mortimer is credited with this issue's cover art, while Lew Schwartz did the honors on the Batman story, which sees the Dynamic Duo taking on modern-day pirates. Robotman and Pow-Wow Smith appear in backup features. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $350. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #176 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. The Dynamic Duo takes on Mr. Velvet! No, not Bobby Vinton, but rather an underworld capo who has our heroes in a bit of a jam (see a preview on the issue's Win Mortimer cover). Also appearing in the issue are Robotman and Pow-Wow Smith. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $350; VF/NM 9.0 value = $555. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #180 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to 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. As this is among the highest-graded copies of the issue, you'd best set aside some bucks, and no, we don't take "Joker Money!" Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $585; NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #188 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1952) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Here's yet another of those tough-to-find early-1950s superhero books, and it's the highest-graded specimen, at that. The cover's got the kind of "sticky situation" cover you'd associate more with a Silver Age issue, and it's Win Mortimer handling art chores. Robotman and Pow-Wow Smith are the backup features. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $317. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
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 2006 FN 6.0 value = $228; VF 8.0 value = $475. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.0, none higher.
Detective Comics #195 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1953) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Win Mortimer is credited with this issue's Batman cover, and Dick Sprang handled interior art on the Caped Crusader. Robotman and Pow-Wow Smith are the backup features. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $317. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Detective Comics #225 (DC, 1955) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Some fans call this issue the first comic book of the Silver Age, as it has the first appearance of the Manhunter from Mars, and thus the first significant introduction of a new superhero in the 1950s. The story with the Martian Manhunter (as he's better known today) was drawn by Joe Certa. J'onn J'onzz didn't get cover billing, though - this is Detective, after all! That means that Win Mortimer's cover was of course devoted to the Caped Crusader. The wacky Batman story (drawn by Sheldon Moldoff) has a bunch of average Joes getting to be Batman for a day. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,095; VF 8.0 value = $3,340. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 7.0, 7 higher.
Detective Comics #225 (DC, 1955) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white to white pages. The first Silver Age comic book? You'll find many a fan who will designate this issue as such, since it's got the origin and first appearance of the Manhunter from Mars, aka the Martian Manhunter, aka John Jones, aka J'onn J'onzz. He was a new superhero at a time when new superheroes were considered the last thing kids wanted, hence the significance of this book. The character didn't make the cover, which of course went to Batman, drawn by Win Mortimer. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $730. CGC census 6/06: 5 in 4.0, 32 higher.
Detective Eye #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Centaur, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Louis Glanzman, who went on to become a painter of some renown, began as a comic book artist, and he was responsible for the cover of this issue. Irwin Hasen contributed interior art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $666; VF 8.0 value = $1,388. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Dick Tracy Sheds Light on the Mole #nn (Western, 1949) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This 16 page give-away comic was sponsored by Ray-O-Vac to promote their flashlights (and batteries). These thin promotional comics, with their newsprint covers, can be difficult to find in higher grades. Overstreet notes that the artwork is not by Chester Gould. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $40. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Doc Savage Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. According to lore, Doc Savage was the main inspiration for Superman, so it was only right that the pulp hero got his own comic book. This was the second title produced by Street and Smith, following Shadow Comics, which had featured Doc Savage in a backup feature. Also appearing in this comic were a number of other pulp heroes, most notably Walter Gibson's Norgil the Magician. A sensational painted cover whetted readers' appetites. The book is a Gerber "7," and tied with one other copy for highest-graded of this issue by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,698; NM- 9.2 value = $8,000. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
Doll Man Quarterly #1 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. The shrinking superhero of Feature Comics fame got his own book here. While this Edgar Church copy was downgraded because of some back cover "issues," from the front it's got a look that says "9.4 or better," and you're not buyin' it to stare at the Keds ad, anyway! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,100. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 7.5, 2 higher.
Doll Man Quarterly #3 (Quality, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Much about the Doll Man reminds us of DC's Silver Age Atom of later years; perhaps this character inspired the later one in some way. Fred Guardineer is among the issue's interior artists; the cover looks like the work of Quality editor Gill Fox. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $878; NM- 9.2 value = $1,200. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Doll Man #24 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Bill Ward art. Torchy story by Gill Fox. Gerber lists as "uncommon" in its Scarcity Index. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Doll Man #30 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. If you collect Darrell Dane, the Doll Man, you won't do better than this superb pedigree copy. Torchy appears in a backup feature, drawn by Bill Ward or Gill Fox depending on whom you believe. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Eagle #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Rural Home, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. The masterful L.B. Cole cover makes this a book to swoop in and grab! There's interior art by Cole as well. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $293. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Eerie #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Avon, 1947) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Whether you call it the first horror comic book (as CGC does), or the first "supernatural" comic (Overstreet), this is a milestone issue when it comes to four-color scariness. The Overstreet guide assigned the issue its "scarce" designation. The book boasts a bondage cover, and the interior artists include Joe Kubert and Bob Fujitani. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,218. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 5.5, 7 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Famous Funnies #210 (Eastern Color, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Frank Frazetta's underwater portrait of heroic Buck Rogers saving a damsel in distress is fantastic-looking by itself - wait until you glimpse it on this remarkable NM copy! Wow! It's just the way you would expect to find it on the stands back in 1954, only this time, you'll need more than a dime to bring it home. Trust us, though - this one's well worth the extra dough! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,625. CGC census 5/06: 7 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Famous Funnies #210 (Eastern Color, 1954) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The Frazetta run of Famous Funnies covers has always been highly prized by collectors. This is an exceptionally high-grade copy from that run, displaying great color and virtually no wear. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,188; NM- 9.2 value = $1,625. CGC census 6/06: 5 in 9.0, 18 higher.
Feature Books #48 Maltese Falcon - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (David McKay, 1946) Condition: VF/NM. Based on the classic crime novel The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett, featuring a great Rodlow Willard cover and art, and one heck of a closing panel ("If you get out in twenty years, I'll wait for you baby!...If they hang you...I'll remember you!"). Gerber rates this one a "6", or "uncommon," and this is by far the best copy we've ever offered. This copy is in gorgeous condition. Note that an overhang kept it from being slabbed by CGC. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $769; NM- 9.2 value = $1,050. From the Crippen Collection.
Feature Films #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. DC's movie title lasted just four issues and John Payne appeared on the covers of two, including this premiere issue featuring an adaptation of Captain China. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $413; VF/NM 9.0 value = $649. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Feature Films #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The final issue of this short-lived series, featuring a photo cover with Bob Hope and Lucille Ball. Gerber rates it an "6", or "uncommon" and this is the first copy we've ever offered as well as the only one graded by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $721; NM- 9.2 value = $985. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Flash Comics #5 (DC, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. We'd say this is a very strictly graded copy, and that the winning bidder will be very happy with it! This fifth issue marked the only time that "King" Standish, aka the King, was the main cover feature. That's him about to get the Venus De Milo conked on his head on Jon Blummer's cover. Also appearing are the Flash (naturally), Hawkman, Johnny Thunder, and many more. Sheldon Moldoff drew both the Hawkman and Cliff Cornwall features. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,044; VF 8.0 value = $2,262. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.5, 3 higher.
Flash Comics #50 (DC, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. The Flash is joined in this issue by Hawkman, Johnny Thunder, the Whip, and the Ghost Patrol. As for the E. E. Hibbard cover, the "1,000 Dollar Bill" depicted isn't far off from what it will likely take to secure this nice copy at auction! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $600. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher.
Flash Comics #73 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Joe Kubert was but a teenager when this book came out, but his skills were such that he was entrusted with this issue's cover as well as its Hawkman story. Other features in the book include Flash, Ghost Patrol, and Johnny Thunder. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Flash Comics #75 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Here's one of the few early Joe Kubert covers to bear the artist's signature. This copy also has the mysterious "D" that gave this collection its original nickname. Hawkman, the Flash, and Johnny Thunder are the heroes of the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Flash Comics #77 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Chet Kozlak drew Hawkman on the cover as well as inside the book. Also appearing in these pages are the Flash (of course), the Ghost Patrol, and Johnny Thunder. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $234; VF 8.0 value = $488. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Flash Comics #78 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Comics are always dated in advance of their actual release date, that's why this December issue has a Halloween cover! Since Flash can't dress up (he's already wearing a costume!), he can do naught but marvel at the garb of resident goofballs Winky, Blinky, and Noddy. The cover is by E. E. Hibbard; the interior artists include Hibbard and Paul Reinman. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Flash Comics #102 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. This title's great run was nearing the end by the time this issue came out -- low print runs were the result, and in fact, this issue is termed "scarce" by Overstreet. Note Hawkman's unfamiliar (and short-lived) costume on Joe Kubert's cover! The comic certainly wasn't lacking for quality heroes or creators: Hawkman (by Kubert), Flash (by Alex Toth), the Atom, and Black Canary (by Carmine Infantino) appear. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $768; VF 8.0 value = $1,600. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Flash Comics #103 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. "Scarce" is the term used by both Overstreet and Gerber for this second-to-last issue of the title. The day would come when Carmine Infantino would draw (or at least design) every cover that DC published; here the artist gave comicdom an early taste of his flair for the spectacular when it came to covers. Infantino also drew both the Flash and the Black Canary features in the book's interior; Joe Kubert handled art chores on the Hawkman story. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $921; VF 8.0 value = $1,919. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color (Series One) #4 Donald Duck - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. This specimen is just a half-grade below the finest known copy of the issue! This early Donald Duck appearance, drawn by Al Taliaferro, is on Overstreet's list of the 100 most valuable Golden Age comics. Overstreet notes, "prices vary widely on this book," and in our experience the variation has all been in one direction, namely upward. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $3,000. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 5.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color (Series One) #13 Walt Disney's Reluctant Dragon - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Walt Disney's 1941 "behind the scenes" feature film included an adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic dragon tale. This comic book version includes photos from the film, plus a two-page introduction to "Fantasia," and appearances by Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Baby Weems. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,200. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color (Series One) #16 Mickey Mouse (Dell, 1941) CGC VG- 3.5 Cream to off-white pages. This is the first Mickey Mouse comic book, so how can you pass it up? Especially since it's got Floyd Gottfredson's "Phantom Blot" storyline, which premiered in the funny papers. High-grade copies are very difficult to find, and even this VG- book should be popular with bidders. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $2,840. CGC census 6/06:4 in 3.5, 14 higher.
Four Color #27 "Mickey Mouse and the Seven-Colored Terror" - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. This was only Mickey Mouse's second appearance in Four Color, and his first in Series II. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $228; VF 8.0 value = $646. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.0, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #29 "Donald Duck and the Mummy's Ring" - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1943) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. Story, cover, and art by Carl Barks, whose artwork and dynamic cover colors make this a much sought-after Disney comic. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,166. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 4.5, 9 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #30 Bambi's Children - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. The white front and back covers make this issue tough to find in high grade. The issue has art by Ken Hultgren, and adapts the children's story by Felix Salten. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $400. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #33 "Bugs Bunny Public Nuisance #1" - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Warner Brothers' star cartoon character, whose first comic book appearance was in Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies #1 in 1941, is featured here in his second solo comic book and his first solo Four Color, along with his animated pals Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $345; VF 8.0 value = $805. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #38 Roy Rogers - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. This is the first Western comic to have a photo cover - about one zillion would follow! Roy and Trigger appear on the back cover as well. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $570; VF 8.0 value = $1,600. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #44 Terry and the Pirates - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. How could anyone who loves these Milton Caniff characters pass up the highest-graded copy? The black spine of this issue will always have color breaks if the copy was read at all, that's what sets this evidently unread copy apart! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $452; NM- 9.2 value = $625. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #45 Raggedy Ann - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. When we handled a 9.2 specimen recently (a Crowley copy) we thought even that was quite remarkable, but this Crippen copy has topped it in CGC's census. This issue was the third Four Color outing for Johnny Gruelle's classic doll character. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $520. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #46 Felix the Cat - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Those intrepid souls who seek to put together a Four Color run have an even tougher chore if high grades are the goal. This is the sole highest-graded copy (as of this writing) of Felix's second Four Color appearance. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $477; NM- 9.2 value = $660. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #47 Gene Autry - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Seeing this issue's black spine and edges still in fresh-off-the-press condition is a refreshing sight indeed -- we had only ever seen low-grade specimens of this book before. It's Gene Autry's first Four Color appearance. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $543; NM- 9.2 value = $750. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #48 Porky Pig - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This one has a lot going for it: The stories "Porky of the Mounties" and "Porky and the Pirate" (the former with art by Carl Barks), appearances by Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd, it's from the venerable Crippen Collection, and most importantly, it's the highest-graded copy certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $706; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,178. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #49 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. One of the most delightful covers of the Disney Four Colors is this one starring eight beloved characters. It's from the drawing board of the skilled Walt Kelly. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $975. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #52 Little Orphan Annie - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is the only copy graded above FN 6.0 by CGC as of this writing, and we hadn't seen this book in any condition in many a year. It's Annie's third Four Color appearance. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $337; NM- 9.2 value = $460. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #54 Andy Panda - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This is just the second Four Color outing for Andy, and it's a book we hadn't seen in this high of a grade before. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $227; VF/NM 9.0 value = $364. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #62 Donald Duck in "Frozen Cold" - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. A classic by the duck master himself, Carl Barks. One of the most collected issues of the massive Four Color run, this one is a beauty with only slight corner wear and some light tanning around the edges. A must for any serious Disney collector. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,461. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 8.0, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #63 Roy Rogers - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. With front and back covers solid red, the slightest flaw on this issue really jumps out at you, which is why this is such a difficult book to find in high grade. Indeed, only a Crowley copy has topped this one in CGC's census to date. Don't miss this seemingly unread specimen. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $613; NM- 9.2 value = $850. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #71 Three Caballeros - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Features art by Walt Kelly. This issue rates an "uncommon" on the Gerber scarcity index. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $553. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #74 Marge's Little Lulu - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This issue's got the first Little Lulu comic book story, featuring art by John Stanley. Tubby and Alvin also join the fun. No copy of the issue has been graded higher to date! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,425; NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #77 Felix the Cat - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Here's yet another "highest-graded" Four Color for your bidding pleasure. This one's got the third outing of this series for Felix. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $452; NM- 9.2 value = $625. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #79 Mickey Mouse - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. As the only Mickey Mouse story ever drawn by Carl Barks, who of course was a Duck specialist, this issue's a collector's favorite. In the tale "The Riddle of the Red Hat," Mickey makes fun of Minnie's striped hat, she leaves in a huff, and a great mistaken-identity tale ensues! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,321; NM- 9.2 value = $1,850. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #92 Pinocchio - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Donald Duck and Pinocchio cavorting in the same comic? You'd better believe it, and none other than Walt Kelly drew Donald, both on the cover and inside the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $413. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #95 Roy Rogers - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. When you've got a solid color wrapping around the front and back covers and nary a corner crease or spinal "ding," that's a special copy. This is the first copy of the issue CGC has certified, and after eyeballing this one, any other would-be submitters may well be scared off! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #97 Marge's Little Lulu - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This is the first copy of this issue we've ever offered, and the highest graded copy of this issue to date in the CGC census (the second highest only clocks in at FN+ 6.5). Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $613; NM- 9.2 value = $850. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #105 Albert the Alligator and Pogo Possum - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Walt Kelly's politically-minded possum and his swamp-critter pals take center stage in this issue, after a run of featured appearances in Animal Comics. Not only is this attractive copy the highest graded of only two certified by CGC to date, but the second only clocks in at a 5.0. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $784; NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #108 Donald Duck in "The Terror of the River" - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Donald Duck, with Huey, Dewey, and Louie, star in "Terror of the River" by Carl Barks. Donald's seventh self-titled comic features a wondrous 52 pages of brilliant stories and art. A great comic that's on a lot of collectors' want lists. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,105; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,853. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 8.5, 8 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #134 Tarzan - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Tarzan's first Four Color issue has cover and interior art by Jesse Marsh. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $468. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #147 Donald Duck in "Volcano Valley" - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Donald and his three nephews head for South America in this issue's Carl Barks-drawn adventure. The cover is by Carl Buettner. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,212; NM- 9.2 value = $1,700. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #148 Albert the Alligator and Pogo Possum - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This is just the second Four Color outing for Walt Kelly's swamp-dwelling duo, and we've got one of the higher-graded copies yet certified. Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $630; NM- 9.2 value = $875. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #159 Donald Duck in "The Ghost of the Grotto" - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Carl Von Buettner contributed the duck action cover; master Carl Barks did the inside work. Huey, Dewey, and Louie make appearances, as well. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,069; NM- 9.2 value = $1,500. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #161 Tarzan - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Amazingly enough, Tarzan only had two Four Color issues to his name, though of course Dell would have big plans for him! Jesse Marsh once again handled the art on the Lord of the Jungle's second and last Four Color. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $400. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #165 Marge's Little Lulu - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. As big Lulu fans, we were very pleased to see this high-grade copy. We're not surprised it's the highest-graded yet certified, and viewed from outside the slab, it's not clear what kept this from a VF/NM designation. A Moppet must! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $216; VF/NM 9.0 value = $341. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #189 Donald Duck in "The Old Castle's Secret" - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Uncle Scrooge made only his second appearance in this issue! According to some accounts, Scrooge was meant to be a one-shot character when first introduced in Four Color #178, but some six months later, Carl Barks brought him back for this story, in which he played a much bigger role than in his previous outing. The rest is history! The title tells you all you need to know about the rollicking Barks yarn that has made this a highly collectible issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $536. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 7.5, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #203 Donald Duck in "The Golden Christmas Tree" - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Story, cover, and art by Carl Barks and appearances by Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $413. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #223 Donald Duck in "Lost in the Andes" - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1949) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks created his famous square eggs story for this issue, as well as the noteworthy cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $553. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #291 Donald Duck in "The Magic Hourglass" - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks story, cover, and art. This is the highest graded issue certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #328 Donald Duck in "Old California" - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Believe it or not, the use of the hallucinogenic peyote is depicted in this issue -- not something one expects to find in a Disney book. Esteemed Duck writer-artist Carl Barks provided story and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #386 Uncle Scrooge in "Only a Poor Old Man" - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1952) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Uncle Scrooge was developed not in a Walt Disney cartoon, but rather in the Donald Duck stories written and drawn by Carl Barks. And this was Scrooge's very first solo story! Both the cover and the interior art are by Barks. This counts as Uncle Scrooge #1, as he would appear in two more Four Color issues 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. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $850. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 8.0, 15 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Four Color #408 Donald Duck and the Golden Helmet - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1952) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Writer/artist Carl Barks delivered another classic here, as museum guard Donald discovers the ship's log of an old Viking vessel, and before you know it he's racing to find a golden helmet and save the USA! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $233. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 8.0, 7 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Front Page Comic Book #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Harvey, 1945) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. Origin and first appearance of the Man in Black. Joe Kubert, Bob Powell, and Bob Fujitani art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $120; VF 8.0 value = $235. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
The Funnies #61 (Dell, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Andy Panda's series debut here was close on the heels of his first appearance in Crackajack Funnies just two months earlier. Meanwhile, there's a neat-o war cover by Dan Gormley, featuring the original look of Captain Midnight, quite different from the way he looked in the Fawcett years. Phantasmo, who was Dell's first superhero, is on hand as well. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,225. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Future Comics #3 Lost Valley Pedigree (David McKay Publications, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This rarely-seen comic sports a bizarre and colorful cover by Joe Musial, a comic jack-of-all-trades - in time, Joe would become artist for the Katzenjammer Kids comic strip, in addition to cranking out pages for Harvey Comics titles like Blondie. This sharp copy is one of only two currently certified by CGC, along with the Mile High example. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $988; NM- 9.2 value = $1,350. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Georgie Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The Mile High copies of Timely books don't come up for sale very often, and in this case the Mile High is the only copy CGC has certified to date. In addition to the antics of Georgie, that teen cutup who's loved by the gals, this issue has one of Harvey Kurtzman's brilliant "Hey Look" one-pagers. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Ghost Rider #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Hey Frank Frazetta fanatics, this is the only copy of this issue graded above 7.0 by CGC to date. Frazetta's cover visuals are striking indeed, and for interior art M.E. turned to Dick Ayers, who drew every story to feature this character. This issue is also known as A-1 Comics #29. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $456; VF/NM 9.0 value = $721. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Great Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Great Comics Publications, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. This is the first comic book published by Great, and speaking of greatness, have a look at the condition of this white-cover issue. It's no surprise that this Edgar Church copy is the highest-graded that CGC has certified to date. While we don't know which artist drew this Lou Fine-esque cover, we know that Bob Kane contributed a gag feature to the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,900. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Great Comics #1 Knockout Variant (Knockout, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This issue exists with four different publisher names; this is the edition with "Knockout" in the indicia. The cover is by L. B. Cole. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $460. CGC census 5/06 (for this variant): 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Green Lama #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Spark Publications, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Born in the Dime Detective pulps, the Green Lama made his way to Prize Comics before receiving his own title here. And he couldn't have asked for a better artist to chronicle his exploits than Mac Raboy! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $396; VF 8.0 value = $825. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lama #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Spark Publications, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. One of the great patriotic covers of all time, we say! It's Mac Raboy handling cover art chores, naturally. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $481. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lama #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Spark Publications, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This cover's fresh take on Japanese war action comes from Mac Raboy, who endows the Green Lama with the same lithe figure he gave Captain Marvel Jr. According to Overstreet, Jerry Robinson contributed interior art to the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $388; VF/NM 9.0 value = $614. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lama #6 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Spark Publications, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This classic Mac Raboy effort had to be one of the last Nazi war covers produced, considering the August 1945 cover date! Even if you're not familiar with the Green Lama from the pulps, anyone who likes Raboy's work on Master Comics will want to snap this one up. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $388; VF/NM 9.0 value = $614. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #1 Double Cover (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This issue is listed among the 20 most valuable comic books by Overstreet, and no copy of the issue has been graded higher by CGC as of this writing. Green Lantern had earned his own book after a successful run in All-American Comics, and this issue was really the start of something big - except for taking the 1950s off, as did just about every superhero, Green Lantern has been in near-continuous publication from the 1940s through the present day. This issue's story retells the origin of Alan Scott, the Golden Age bearer of the ring. The book features a cover by Howard Purcell and interior art by GL's creator Martin Nodell, with stories by Bill Finger. The issue is a Gerber "7." CGC notes, "1st cover 7.0, interior cover 9.0." Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $41,000; NM- 9.2 value = $58,000. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 9.0, none higher.
Green Lantern #13 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Irwin Hasen is credited with this issue's cover, while Green Lantern's creator Martin Nodell supplied the interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $963. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #16 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. "Scarce in high grade" says Overstreet, and this book's not too plentiful in any other grade, either - we hadn't seen a copy in years. The classic jungle cover is by Paul Reinman. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $477; VF 8.0 value = $994. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #19 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to 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 2006 FN 6.0 value = $405; VF 8.0 value = $844. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #20 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. There's a neat little gag on Paul Reinman's cover in that the boat is named "Goitrude II" - you might recall that Doiby Dickles is a cabdriver by trade, and that "Goitrude" is the name of his beloved taxi. Inside the comic, there's an appearance by the Gambler, who obviously doesn't know when to fold 'em, because he takes another crack at GL. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $844. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #21 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. The fact that this issue's cover bears the text of Green Lantern's code is notable because it's the later version that we associate with the Silver Age character, not GL's original oath "And I shall shed my light over dark evil," etc. Paul Reinman is credited with the cover, and Martin Nodell handled the interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $744. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #22 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. This cover's yuks are courtesy of Paul Reinman; Martin Nodell provided the interior art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $357; VF 8.0 value = $744. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #23 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. While Green Lantern's creator Martin Nodell handled this issue's interior art, the cover art chores fell to Irwin Hasen (we had the thrill of meeting the still-spry Mr. Hasen at this year's spring convention in New York)! His clean style, which we've always liked, comes through nicely here. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $744; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,172. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #24 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. In case you didn't know, Goitrude is Doiby Dickles' taxicab Gertrude (we looked it up in our Brooklynese-to-English dictionary), and this was her, er, its moment in the spotlight courtesy of Irwin Hasen. The interior art is by Martin Nodell. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $357; VF 8.0 value = $744. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 6.5, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #25 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. What could be worse than being tied up and close to death? Having your only hope for rescue be Doiby Dickles! Irwin Hasen drew the issue's cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $744; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,172. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #26 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Irwin Hasen handled the cover art for this issue, while Howard Purcell drew the ring-wielder's interior adventures. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $744; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,172. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #28 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. With the runner-up on CGC's census a mere 6.5, this one's a must-buy for the Green Lantern collector! This issue has the first appearance of the Sportsmaster, though the villain's civilian identity, Crusher Crock, had tangled with Green Lantern previously in the pages of All-American Comics. By the way, Silver Age fans will remember the criminally inclined jock from the Starman/Black Canary Brave and the Bold #62. The cover of this debut outing was drawn by Alex Toth. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $744; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,172. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #29 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. "Classic Harlequin cover," says Overstreet, and if you like that character, you're in luck because it's an all-Harlequin issue! She was a fun character, too -- she only became a villainess because she was in love with Green Lantern and wanted to get his attention (we can't resist mentioning that she did eventually become Mrs. Alan Scott, 37 years later, mind you!). Irwin Hasen drew the cover and the entire issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $813; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,282. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #30 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet and Gerber call this book "scarce," and we believe it, seeing as how we had never seen a copy before today! This is the first appearance of Streak the Wonder Dog, the canine who believe it or not soon supplanted Green Lantern as the star of the comic! Alex Toth supplied the cover art, and he did such a good job with the lovely lady that both Streak and GL pale in comparison. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $534. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 5.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #32 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. This issue from late in the run isn't one we see very often, and it's got the only bondage cover we can think of that has the lady in bondage being juggled! The cover art is credited to Irwin Hasen. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $638. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #33 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. It's interesting to see this issue's genre-bending cover, from the era when superheroes were going out of style and Westerns were becoming all the rage! Irwin Hasen supplied the cover art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $306; VF 8.0 value = $638. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Green Lantern #38 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. The last issue of this proud title is quite a curiosity, with Green Lantern ceding cover stardom to Streak the Wonder Dog and an odd cover logo gracing the issue (there's great cover art by Alex Toth, though). You would be very hard-pressed to find a nicer copy of this black-cover issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $763. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Gunfighter #5 (EC, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This is the nicest copy we've ever offered of the first issue of this Pre-Trend title. The title character was drawn by Johnny Craig on the cover and Graham Ingels inside the book. Craig also handled the adventure of the Buckskin Kid. A couple of oddities here: the series numbering was continued from Fat and Slat, and a backup feature stars none other than EC's only superheroine, Moon Girl, in a story with a "ghost town" theme. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $340; VF/NM 9.0 value = $533. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Gunfighter #6 (EC, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The best copy we've offered yet of this Pre-Trend book, this one is topped by only one other in CGC's current census. This is the second issue of the title; it's got a Johnny Craig cover, with interior art by Craig, H. C. Kiefer, and Graham Ingels. Oddly enough, there's also a Moon Girl story with art by Sheldon Moldoff. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $533; NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Gunfighter #7 (EC, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Light tan to off-white pages. Graham Ingels cover. Ingels, Al Feldstein, and Johnny Craig art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $239. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Gunfighter #8 (EC, 1949) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Graham Ingels cover. Ingels, Al Feldstein, and H. C. Kiefer art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $239. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Gunfighter #13 (EC, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Johnny Craig cover. Interior art by Craig, "Harry Wood" (i.e. Wally Wood and Harry Harrison), and Fred Peters. CGC notes, "Slightly rusted staple." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $239. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Headline Comics #60 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Marvin Stein cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $50. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Hit Comics #1 (Quality, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 White pages. The lineup of talent that produced this debut issue is amazing - Lou Fine (cover), Will Eisner, Klaus Nordling, Dan Zolnerowich, Charles Sultan, and Alex Blum (story art), with Eisner writing as well - wow! The company name "Quality" sure applied to Hit Comics #1! This attractive mid-grade copy should make a big hit with the winning bidder as well, especially considering the white page quality. This issue featured the origin and first appearance of Hercules, Neon, and the Unknown, as well as the first appearances of Red Bee, X-5 Super Agent, and Blaze Barton. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,947; VF 8.0 value = $4,543. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 6.5, 1 higher.
Hit Comics #2 (Quality, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Like the first issue, #2 shines with the cover artistry of Lou Fine, and is also a Gerber "scarce" issue. In fact, it may be more scarce than the first issue; CGC has certified only two unrestored copies to date, of which this is the highest-graded. The impressive lineup of story artists includes George Tuska, Dan Zolnerowich, Klaus Nordling, and Alex Blum. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,688; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,669. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Hit Comics #40 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Here's the only copy graded above 7.0 by CGC as of this writing. The issue's only superhero, Kid Eternity, is drawn by Al Bryant on the cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $340. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Hopalong Cassidy #1 Vancouver pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This is the second most-valuable Western comic book of all, and we've got the sole highest-graded copy! This book wasn't followed by issue #2 until some three years later, but the result was one of the first continuous Western-themed comic book series. Hoppy was such a famous character that he needed no introduction in 1943, but it seemed that Fawcett never brought out a character without Captain Marvel on the cover introducing him, and they took no chances here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $7,800. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
House of Mystery #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This was DC's first horror comic book, and it became the longest-running horror series by any publisher, running for over thirty years. The book's artists include Curt Swan. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,506; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,378. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
The Human Torch #2 (#1) (Timely, 1940) CGC Apparent VG+ 4.5 Moderate (P) Cream to off-white pages. This key issue, one of the top twenty Golden Age Comics as listed by Overstreet, is a book no serious collector of Timely titles can be without. The Human Torch was the very first Marvel Comics star, and this first solo comic features the introduction of Torch's red-hot sidekick, Toro; a Sub-Mariner story; plus the final appearances of the Falcon and the Fiery Mask. Artists for this landmark issue include Alex Schomburg (cover), Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, Joe Simon, and more. It all adds up to the third most desirable Timely, after Marvel Comics #1 and Captain America Comics #1. The restoration work on this attractive mid-grade copy is nicely done, leaving a comic that will make the next owner proud to display it. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforced, staple replaced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $2,933; VG 4.0 value = $5,866.
The Human Torch #4 (#3) (Timely, 1941) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. The Patriot made his first appearance in this issue (a text feature reveals the character's origin). The issue's got an Alex Schomburg cover, with interior art by Bill Everett, Carl Burgos and others. By the way, you might be wondering why this comic is called #4 (#3) since the cover clearly says "No. 3"... the answer is that the indicia call it number 4. This one's got everything the Timely fan looks for! Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $846. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 4.0, 19 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
The Human Torch #30 (Timely, 1948) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. Syd Shores cover. Sub-Mariner backup feature with Bill Everett art. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $248. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 4.5, 6 higher.
Ibis The Invincible #2 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This Edgar Church copy holds true to form by being the highest-graded that CGC has certified to date. A bondage cover starts off this second outing for the longtime Whiz Comics stalwart. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,325. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Ibis The Invincible #6 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The sixth and final issue of this title hit stands in 1948, six years after #1! The Whiz Comics standby was drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger on this issue's cover. Basil Wolverton contributed a gag feature to the interior. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.2, 1 higher.
International Comics #4 (EC, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Finding any Pre-Trend EC in this condition is quite noteworthy - since there aren't any Gaines File copies of this issue, we doubt whether this copy can be topped! This series featured Van Manhattan (that's him on the cover) and French freedom fighter Madelon. The book's artists include Kurt Schaffenberger, Sheldon Moldoff, and Lee Bachelor, with the latter providing the cover art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $480. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Jimmy Wakely #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Books with Frank Frazetta art are always special, and the highest-graded copy of anything by that highly collectible artist is worth fighting over! Also contributing art to this issue was the late, great Alex Toth. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $441; NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jimmy Wakely #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Frank Frazetta, Alex Toth, and Harvey Kurtzman, that's greatness times three, and all three gents contributed to this issue! For Kurtzman, it was a "Pot-Shot Pete" gag page, the artist's only contribution to this series. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $441; NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jimmy Wakely #9 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A flying saucer story is not what you'd expect from a Western book, but yes, it's Jimmy Wakely who comes upon a UFO in this issue. Alex Toth handled art chores on that story. The cover is by Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $425. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jimmy Wakely #11 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This is the only copy graded above 8.5 by CGC as of this writing. Gil Kane drew the cover, and Kane, Alex Toth, and Carmine Infantino handled the interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $425. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
John Wayne Adventure Comics #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Toby Publishing, 1949) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. John Wayne was so popular that he probably could have run for president, and this is the first time the Duke appeared on a comic book cover (he was in Tim McCoy #16 previously, but only made the back cover... that's Charlton for you!). Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $489; VF 8.0 value = $1,019. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
John Wayne Adventure Comics #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Toby Publishing, 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta and Al Williamson, who collaborated on an EC story or two (credited and otherwise), teamed up for a couple of pages of Duke Wayne action here. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $444; VF/NM 9.0 value = $702. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jo-Jo Comics #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The first of two #7 issues, this is also the first jungle-themed issue of the title, formerly a funny animal book. And it's got the first appearance of the Tarzanesque Jo-Jo. The book has a bondage cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $897; NM- 9.2 value = $1,225. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jo-Jo Comics #7 (#8) Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Forgetting that they had already published a #7, Fox re-used the number for the indicia of this, the eighth issue. Be that as it may, the important number here is 9.0 - an unusually high grade for a Fox comic! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $641; NM- 9.2 value = $875. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jo-Jo Comics #8 (#9) Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. It's a "headlight" cover and a skull cover, and Jo-Jo's just as wowed by all of that as we are! The cover art is credited to Jack Kamen, arguably Fox's best artist, who went on to a brilliant run over at EC. This should be issue #9, but the indicia say #8, and as you can see from the selection above, the two preceding issues were both #7! Hey, just concentrate on those "headlights" and you'll find that nothing else matters much! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $340. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jo-Jo Comics #16 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This bondage cover is credited to Jack Kamen, and Fox's other top ace, Matt Baker, added interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $459; NM- 9.2 value = $625. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Joker Comics #13 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Upon seeing the success Dell was having with its Disney adaptations in the early '40s, Timely decided to expand its humor output with this title and others. One of the big things Joker had going for it was Basil Wolverton, an artist of enormous talent whose forte was humor, as he would later show at Mad magazine among other places. This great early Timely showcases some of Wolvie's early work, and it's a 9.4 pedigreed copy to boot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Joker Comics #15 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. We believe these issues to be much scarcer than the reference books would indicate -- the only other copy of this we'd ever seen was the Mile High copy -- that one and this "D" copy are the only two on CGC's census as of this writing. The cover offers one of the few times Powerhouse Pepper was drawn by someone other than Basil Wolverton, but fear not, Wolverton fans, there's art by your fave inside the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $225; VF/NM 9.0 value = $338. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Joker Comics #16 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. No copy of this Timely has been graded higher (including the Mile High, which received a "Qualified" grade)! Tessie the Typist is the cover feature, and her boyfriend Skidsy's the co-star. Inside the book, there's a Powerhouse Pepper story drawn by Basil Wolverton. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $338; NM- 9.2 value = $450. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Joker Comics #18 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Here's a very nice copy of this Timely humor mag - only the Mile High copy has been graded higher! Basil Wolverton's Powerhouse Pepper appears in the issue. The cover features Tessie the Typist and Skidsy - the latter looked more Archie-like with each passing month! No accident, we suspect. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $225. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Joker Comics #20 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. We hadn't seen a copy of this Timely in four years, and wouldn't be surprised if that much time passes before the next one! Tessie the Typist and Skidsy are the cover stars, and Powerhouse Pepper, drawn by Basil Wolverton, appears inside. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $225. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection
Joker Comics #23 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. The issue is significant for featuring the first "Hey Look" by Harvey Kurtzman, and for displaying the artwork of the weird genius Basil Wolverton. With its bright cover and immaculate spine this one is a top-notch book. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $400. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Joker Comics #24 Davis Crippen ('D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Harvey Kurtzman's "Hey Look" one-pagers are about as good as it gets when it comes to Golden Age gag features, and Basil Wolverton's Powerhouse Pepper is fondly remembered as well. Both appear in this issue, as does cover gal Tessie the Typist. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $380. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jon Juan #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Toby Publishing, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. Alex Schomburg cover art. Story by Jerry Siegel. Used in Seduction of the Innocent. Overstreet lists as "scarce." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $394. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Journey Into Mystery #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Marvel, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. A gruesome Bill Everett cover, with interior art by John Romita Sr. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $803; NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Journey Into Unknown Worlds #5 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Atlas, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Bright, colorful copy vouches for this pedigree's representative being one of the very finest around. CGC's census lists just one higher-graded copy, and it's barely nicer than this. Future DC mainstay Mike Sekowsky worked on this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $340; VF/NM 9.0 value = $533. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Jumbo Comics #1 (Fiction House, 1938) Condition: VG/FN. The first published comic book art by Jack Kirby is a milestone in any comic fan's book, and it came in this issue, which was also the very first comic published by Fiction House! The issue is on Overstreet's list of the 100 most valuable Golden Age comic books, it's called "rare" by Overstreet and is a Gerber "8." It also has the first appearance of the publisher's most prominent character, Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, drawn by ace artist Mort Meskin. There were many other big-name contributors as well, including Bob Kane, who drew the Peter Pupp gag feature. Kirby drew both the Count of Monte Cristo and Wilton of the West stories, both signed "Jack Curtiss" - this was before the artist, whose real name was Jacob Kurtzberg, had settled on the Kirby pseudonym. Some sources attribute the Diary of Dr. Hayward feature, signed by "Curt Davis," to Kirby as well! Another well-known name is Dick Briefer, who drew the Hunchback of Notre Dame. And we haven't even mentioned Will Eisner yet - he not only contributed art to this issue, he and partner Jerry Iger came up with the concept for the series, convincing Fiction House, a pulp magazine publisher until then, to try its hand at comics. The comic has a mix of features typical of the early Golden Age, with adventure and gag features supplemented by tidbits on movie stars like Fay Wray (and even Buddy Ebsen!), and sports stars like Honus Wagner and Helen Wills Moody. And guess what, Mickey Mouse even appears in one panel. If you've ever wondered how the long-running series got its name, here's your answer - it's quite literally jumbo, measuring 10.5" x 14.5". And another oddity is that it's printed on alternating red and green paper! This copy's centerfold is detached. Overstreet doesn't list a grade above VF for this issue, and indeed, the hard-to-store format makes high-grade copies even more unlikely than with other Golden Age books. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $2,150; VG 4.0 value = $4,300; FN 6.0 value = $6,450.
Jungle Girl #1 (Fawcett, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Considered the first comic book to devote its entire contents to a movie serial adaptation, this one stars the character better known to comic fans as Nyoka the Jungle Girl. The bondage cover also features a photo of actress Kay Aldridge. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $825; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,300. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Katy Keene #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. A VF/NM Katy Keene? We're usually overjoyed when we see a complete copy, seeing as how these books always seem to have clipped-out paper dolls and such. This is the highest-graded copy in CGC's census by far, the runner-up happens to be the Mile High at a mediocre FN + 6.5. This is the copy you want, all right! Bill Woggon's cover is a nice group portrait of all the regulars, namely Randy Van Ronson, K.O. Kelly, Katy herself, and the irrepressible Sis. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $515; NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Katy Keene #5 Mile High pedigree (Archie, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The ever-lovely lass seen here lounging on the daybed is America's Pin-up Queen herself, Katy Keene. She's surrounded here by photos of her many fans and suitors, including Archie Andrews - we wonder if Veronica knew her freckle-faced boyfriend was a Katy admirer! Bill Woggon supplied the art, and Edgar Church supplied the comic, from his wonderful Mile High collection. And unlike some of the Mile Highs, this glossy and attractive copy looks as if Edgar may have carefully read it once or twice, not just put it away! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Keen Detective Funnies #18 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Centaur, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. "Bondage/torture cover" is Overstreet's notation for this issue. The other striking thing about this cover (by Frank Thomas) is its far-out hero, the Eye. As Ron Goulart memorably described the character, "Not only didn't he have a civilian identity, he didn't have a body... he was nothing else but an eye. Albeit an enormous, impressive one with the ability to fly and hover." And please, feast your eye (or both of 'em) on the highest-graded copy in CGC's census. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $438. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Keen Detective Funnies V2#9 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Centaur, 1939) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Ben Thompson's cover for this issue depicts the Masked Marvel, a detective and superhero in one. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $475. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Kid Colt Outlaw #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Marvel, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue's funny cover appears to be the work of Syd Shores; Russ Heath contributed interior art. The issue also has an anti-Wertham editorial. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $393; NM- 9.2 value = $535. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Kid Eternity #1 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This copy's tied for the highest grade yet assigned to this issue by CGC. The title character earned his own series after debuting in Hit Comics. He's still around today as part of the DC Universe, in fact some Golden Age fans probably had a heart attack when he was "revealed" to be the brother of ex-Fawcett lad Captain Marvel Jr! On the cover of this Golden Age issue, his main concern is trying to rouse his heavenly pal, Mr. Keeper. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,400. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Kid Komics #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. It will take more than the nine Japanese baddies on this Alex Schomburg cover to make Captain Wonder work up a sweat, although sidekick Tim looks a bit apprehensive! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,250. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Kid Komics #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. A very pretty copy front and back, this one will please even the most discriminating Timely collector. Overstreet credits the cover to Alex Schomburg. The Young Allies take center stage both on the cover and inside, with the Vision appearing in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,050. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Kid Komics #4 (Timely, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. The Young Allies are once again in trouble and who is there to save them from the Human Grinder? Bucky and Toro... of course. This Alex Schomburg cover has plenty of war-related action. Sub-Mariner, Red Hawk, Tommy Tyme, and Destroyer stories also grace the pages of this issue. Interior art by Al Bellman, Frank Beck, and Bert Whitman. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $378; VF 8.0 value = $788. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.0, 5 higher.
Kid Komics #5 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. You'd be hard-pressed to find this black-cover issue in nicer shape! The cover, featuring the Young Allies, is by Sol Brodsky. The Destroyer appears in a backup feature, which has an appearance by Hitler and his National Socialist cronies Goering and Goebbels. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $950; NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Kid Komics #6 (Timely, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Bucky hand-delivers a bomb to the Japanese while Toro and the Young Allies whip up on them with a virtual arsenal of other goodies. We are also treated to a Destroyer story in this ish. Alex Schomburg delivers the hard-hitting cover art and Bob Powell handles the interior art chores. Our copy has yet to be eclipsed in the current CGC census. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $950; NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Kid Komics #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. We hadn't seen any copy of this issue in four years, so we were glad to see that the Crippen run had a copy of #7. The highest-graded copy's a 9.0, and we'll let you scrutinize our scan and make your own judgment as to why this one isn't a 9.0. It's a very attractive book. As the title and Alex Schomburg's cover might indicate, the Young Allies are the stars of the issue. The Whizzer appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $531; VF/NM 9.0 value = $841. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Kid Komics #8 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. An Alex Schomburg cover and one of the highest-graded copies make for an irresistible combination for the Timely collector! The Young Allies are featured once again; Tommy Tyme and Jap Buster Johnson are the backup features. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $531; VF/NM 9.0 value = $841. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Kid Komics #9 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The unread copies from the Davis Crippen collection have amazed us again and again, as they far surpass anything you'd find "in the wild." Just look at this one's perfect spine and excellent edges. The Alex Schomburg cover is another of his frantic mini-masterpieces. Those boy protagonists the Young Allies are the stars of the book; the Destroyer appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $841; NM- 9.2 value = $1,150. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Kid Komics #10 (Timely, 1945) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. We were glad to see this copy of the title's last issue, a book we've offered on only one previous occasion. The Alex Schomburg cover is up to the artist's usual frantic standard! The Young Allies are joined in this issue by the Destroyer and the Whizzer. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $255; VF 8.0 value = $531. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.0, 5 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Killers #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1947) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Davis Crippen collected every comic from the innocuous to the notorious, and this one's firmly in the latter category - three killers are the heroes! The comic was mentioned in Seduction of the Innocent and used in hearings by the New York Legislative Commission. The cover is by L. B. Cole. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $681. CGC census 6/06: in 7.5, higher. From the Crippen Collection.
King Comics #24 Mile High pedigree (David McKay Publications, 1938) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. While this Mile High book was penalized by CGC for having a half-inch spine split, other than that it's so fresh-looking it's ridiculous! There's certainly no copy we'd rather have. Popeye and Henry head the cast of characters. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $297. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher.
Land of the Lost #1 (EC, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Based on the Mutual Coast-to-Coast radio program. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $219; VF/NM 9.0 value = $327. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Laugh Comics #20 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. The title changes from Black Hood, and Archie stories and covers (this one by Al Fagaly) begin with this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $394. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Laugh Comics #21 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. You never see this early issue featuring Archie - this is, in fact, the first copy CGC has certified and the first one Heritage has ever offered. This is just the second issue of the title, which continued numbering from Black Hood (and Hangman before that, and Special Comics before that! The series would of course go on to a 40-year tenure as one of the main Archie titles. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $207; VF/NM 9.0 value = $309. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Laugh Comics #27 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. These earlier Archie issues don't show up in this condition too often! The issue has an Al Fagaly cover, and interior art by Bill Vigoda and Bill Woggon. There are a few lingerie panels inside, by the way! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Laurel and Hardy Comics #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (St. John, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. We know of no earlier comic book appearance of this beloved comedic duo! And we know of no nicer copy than this one - it's the only one graded above 6.0 by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $444; VF/NM 9.0 value = $702. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Leading Comics #1 (DC, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. An oft-overlooked title when DC Golden Agers are discussed. Some enduring characters could be found in the run of 33 issues, including in this premiere issue, the Seven Soldiers of Victory (origin and first appearance), Green Arrow, the Vigilante, the Shining Knight, the Crimson Avenger, and the Star-Spangled Kid. Creig Flessel, Mort Meskin, and Hal Sherman are among the DC standbys providing story art. This is not an easy book to find in high grade - who's your buddy! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $3,269; VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,485. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Leading Comics #13 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue features a classic robot cover by Louis Cazeneuve. The artist's brother, Arturo Cazeneuve, handled interior art chores on this tale of the Seven Soldiers of Victory (also known as Law's Legionnaires). The white cover is surprisingly clean for a book of this age, and the corners are fairly sharp, too. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $613. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Leading Comics #14 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. This book is graced by a unique cover by Jon Smalle, featuring a horde of evil-doers charging out of a giant book as the Seven Soldiers of Victory try to stop them. An oft-overlooked super-team, they've recently been revived by DC, leading to a resurgence in interest. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $340; VF/NM 9.0 value = $533. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Liberty Comics #12 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Green Publishing Co., 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The black front cover of this issue looks fantastic, and what a bizarre cover it is - collectors of the "skull cover" category take note! The interior of this issue (also known as V2#2) has stories of MLJ characters the Black Hood and Suzie. "Give me Liberty or give me death!" Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $344; VF/NM 9.0 value = $545. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Little Audrey Yearbook #nn Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (St. John, 1950) Condition: VF. This 260-page monster contains eight complete remaindered St. John comics from 1949, rebound into one volume. Overstreet notes that many variations are possible, and this particular volume includes Little Audrey, Mopsy, Kitty, Janie, Abbott and Costello, Hazy Daisy, Casper, and Baby Huey. Overstreet and Gerber both list it as "rare," and this is the first issue we've ever come across. CGC is unable to encapsulate this issue due to the book's thickness, but we'd say this copy's great condition would be very tough to top! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419. From the Crippen Collection.
Little Dot #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Harvey, 1953) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Little Dot had first appeared a few years previously in Sad Sack Comics #1. Her own title debut is even more significant, with the first appearances of Richie Rich and Little Lotta. All three would soon become main characters for a Harvey line that was transitioning from horror and adventure themes to true funny books. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,206. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 7.5, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
The Lone Ranger #11 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This is the only copy of this issue that's been graded above 8.5 by CGC to date. This issue has the first installment of the Young Hawk backup feature that continued for the rest of this title's run. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $215. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
The Lone Ranger #18 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1949) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This pristine Edgar Church copy is the highest-graded that CGC has certified for the issue to date. If you've got enough cash on hand, put in a bid, if not, call a loan arranger! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $215. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
The Lone Ranger #22 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Tom Hickey art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
The Lone Ranger #24 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. In addition to the usual Lone Ranger strip reprints, this issue's got a backup feature with Tom Hickey art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
The Lone Ranger #26 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Here's one of the highlights of our great Lone Ranger run. Inside the issue are strip reprints plus a Tom Hickey-drawn backup feature. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
The Lone Ranger #27 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. "Colo. Acct. #28" says the stamp on this copy's cover - that would be the Colorado account of Mr. Edgar Church (or the newsstand or distributor who handled the comic along the way)! This Mile High copy is tied for the highest grade that CGC has assigned to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.2, none higher.
The Lone Ranger #28 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Tied for the highest grade CGC has assigned for the issue to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
The Lone Ranger #30 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $125; NM- 9.2 value = $170. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.0, none higher.
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1941) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. The first comic book appearances of Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, and Elmer Fudd make this one of the most important comic books of the cartoon-character genre. It's on Overstreet's list of the 100 most valuable comic books. This premiere issue took gags directly from the cartoon shorts, and it started a 21-year comic book run for the Warner Brothers characters. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $2,000; FN 6.0 value = $3,000. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 5.0, 6 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Lucky "7" #1 Mile High pedigree (Howard, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. A bizarre bondage cover graces this seldom-seen one-shot comic. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $440. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Mad #1 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. There may be no greater prize in Mad collecting than a 9.8 copy of #1! It's all but impossible to envision a nicer copy, and as each new generation discovers Mad, the popularity of this sought-after first issue can only grow. The issue's cover is by the mastermind behind the series, Harvey Kurtzman, and the art is almost a "how-to" of humorous illustration, with brilliant work by Jack Davis, Wally Wood, and Bill Elder. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $6,800. CGC census 7/06: 5 in 9.8, none higher.
Mad #2 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The legions of Mad collectors out there will love this top-grade copy of the comic's second issue. This ish has the only Jack Davis cover of the 23 comic book issues, and he didn't hold back on this horror-tinged baseball scene. Inside the book is the John Severin-drawn Tarzan parody "Melvin!" plus the work of Bill Elder and Wally Wood, and more by Davis too. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,800. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 9.6, 2 higher.
Mad #3 Gaines File pedigree 8/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. No copy of this issue has been graded higher by CGC to date! It's a memorable issue, too. Some remember it best for the story with a statuesque beauty (and by "statuesque" we mean "Wally Wood") alone in the dark. Others would give the nod to the parody "Lone Stranger," drawn by Jack Davis. Other highlights include "Dragged Net" by Bill Elder, a French Foreign Legion tale drawn by John Severin, and Harvey Kurtzman cover art. The first five issues of Mad are the toughest ones to get your hands on, and to have one from the files of Mad boss Bill Gaines is particularly thrilling. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 6/06: 6 in 9.6, none higher.
Mad #4 Gaines File pedigree 8/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. According to EC lore, Mad was a modest seller over its first three issues, with #4 providing the big break for the fledgling publication. Maybe it was Harvey Kurtzman's memorable cover, but it could also be the brilliant parody "Superduperman" drawn by Wally Wood. The issue also has art by John Severin, Bill Elder, and Jack Davis. When this comic came out people thought about reading it, not preserving it, so it's no wonder this Gaines File copy is among the handful of top specimens in CGC's census. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 6/06: 5 in 9.8, 1 higher.
Mad #5 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This is and will always be the toughest Mad issue to find, because it was pulled from many newsstands across the country by outraged distributors! And no, they weren't Quality Comics fanatics aghast at the Blackhawk parody. Rather, it was because of a tongue-in-cheek text biography of publisher Bill Gaines, which "revealed" that he was a communist, thief, reform school grad, seller of Tijuana bibles, dope dealer, and brothel owner... among other things! All of that was a joke, but not everyone got it, so many a newsstand was deprived of Bill Elder's only cover of the 23-issue comic book run, plus interior art by Elder, Wally Wood, John Severin, and Jack Davis. This copy is among the very best you'll find. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,400. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Mad #6 Gaines File pedigree 7/10 (EC, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Terry and the Pirates revealed as opium smugglers! Melvin of the Apes crowned Lord of the Jungle! Casey at the Bat given the Jack Davis treatment! King Kong revealed to be a bit of a wuss! If you're Milton Caniff, Edgar Rice Burroughs, or Fay Wray, this issue probably had you up in arms, but everyone else laughed themselves silly as the Mad legend continued to build. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $920. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, 4 higher.
Mad #7 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. A glance at the census data below will tell you why this book's a must-bid! The content is pretty impressive, too: Arthur Conan Doyle rolled over in his grave upon publication of this issue's "Shermlock Shomes!" Robert Louis Stevenson tossed and turned in his tomb when this comic's Treasure Island parody hit the stands! Other features of this issue are a Harvey Kurtzman cover (also satirizing Mr. Holmes), multiple "Hey Look" features by Kurtzman, and art by Bill Elder, John Severin, and Wally Wood. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $920. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Mad #10 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1954) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Comic book icons Wonder Woman and G. I. Joe are both skewered in this issue, and the Western flick "Shane" is also put to shame. The issue's artists are Harvey Kurtzman (cover), Wally Wood, John Severin, Bill Elder, and Jack Davis. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $689; NM- 9.2 value = $920. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 5 higher.
Mad #11 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Here's one that warped a lot of young minds back in the good ol' innocent 1950s. Basil Wolverton's incredible Life Magazine parody cover is a real masterpiece of Ugly Art. And with interior art by Wolverton, Wally Wood (a funny Flash Gordon parody), Jack Davis, and Bill Elder, you can't go wrong. This white-page wonder is a real beauty, if something with a Wolverton "girl" on the cover can be called "beautiful." Although CGC recognizes this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $920. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Mad #12 Gaines File pedigree 8/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. An exceptional copy (topped by only one other in CGC's census to date) is joined by exceptional content. Before Mad, comic fans had never seen Mr. Weatherbee chasing Betty and Veronica around his desk as Archie and Jughead look on! Nor had they observed Blondie holding a copy of "How To Break Into Burlesque." Both sights are on display in Bill Elder's parody "Starchie." 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 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Mad #13 Gaines File pedigree 8/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This issue's micro-cover design features Harvey Kurtzman's twist on an old theme; this time, the girl is holding the gorilla! Interior art is supplied by Wally Wood, Jack Davis, and Bill Elder. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Mad #14 Gaines File pedigree 8/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Mona Lisa finally reveals the source of her sly smile - she had been chuckling over a copy of Mad! Of course, it all makes sense now! Rewrite all the art history books! Art in this issue is by Bill Elder (Mandrake the Magician parody), Wally Wood, Jack Davis, and Russ Heath (Plastic Man parody). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Mad #15 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Parodies of "The Wild One" and "Gasoline Alley" are two highlights of this issue, plus there's a Pot Shot Pete strip by Harvey Kurtzman. Also manning the drawing boards were Wally Wood, Bill Elder, and Jack Davis. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.4, none higher.
Mad #17 Gaines File pedigree 8/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This is the famous issue in which the contents were printed upside-down. Interior art for this issue was provided by Wally Wood, Jack Davis, Bill Elder, and the inimitable Basil Wolverton. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $620. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Mad #20 Gaines File pedigree 5/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Ah, the fond memories we have of this special issue with the fake composition notebook cover, designed to smuggle into class. It was all good fun until the nuns caught us, and then we felt the sting of Sister Mary's ruler! Anyway, this copy never saw the inside of a classroom, just the inside of Bill Gaines' closet, that's why it's in such superb shape today. The issue has art by Wally Wood, Jack Davis, and Bill Elder. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $620. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Mad #22 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1955) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This is the notorious "Special art issue," with a Picasso-like cover by Harvey Kurtzman, and all interior art by Bill Elder. Although CGC recognizes this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $620. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, 9 higher.
Mad Hatter #1 (O.W. Comics, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. One single copy at NM 9.4 edges this copy as the highest-graded of issue #1 by CGC to date. One of the Golden Age's pioneering artists, John Giunta, provided cover and interior art for this premiere issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,200. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Magic Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (David McKay Publications, 1939) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. This first issue is rated "scarce"by Gerber. Amazing as it seems today, Mandrake and Blondie didn't get a cover appearance, taking a back seat to none other than... Henry! CGC notes, "'Reader's Guild' flyer glued on 1st page." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,035; VF 8.0 value = $1,898. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 2 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 2006 VF 8.0 value = $215. CGC census 1/06: 1 in 7.5, none higher.
Magic Comics #28 Mile High pedigree (David McKay Publications, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. It's a rare comic book cover appearance for Alexander and Daisy from the "Blondie" strip! This Edgar Church specimen is the highest-graded (and only) copy yet certified. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Magic Comics #29 Mile High pedigree (David McKay Publications, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This cover's a great period piece, reminding us that the Golden Age of comics was also a golden age for college football, taxicabs, and lots of other things! Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Marge's Little Lulu #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1948) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. The solid dark-purple cover has made this issue the bane of high-grade Lulu collectors. Well, here's a copy topped by only one other in CGC's census! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $165; VF 8.0 value = $451. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Marge's Little Lulu #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. The same vexing deep-purple cover color that makes #1 such a pain to find in high grade also affects this issue. Davis Crippen didn't read the comics he bought, but if he had, he would have gotten to enjoy a Tubby backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $203. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Marvel Comics #1 (Timely, 1939) CGC FR/GD 1.5 Off-white to white pages. Long possessor of the title "most valuable comic book," this key issue now occupies third place in Overstreet's ranking, and the fascination for the Marvel/Timely universe of characters means this will continue to be one of the most desirable issues ever to see print. It's the first Timely comic, the origin and first appearance of the Human Torch, and the origin and first newsstand appearance of Bill Everett's Sub-Mariner. The Angel and Ka-Zar also made their comic book debuts here. The famous cover is by Frank R. Paul. With "top of Guide" for this book now at $400,000 and thus far out of reach of most collectors, it might be high time to grab this specimen before even low-grade copies' prices get completely out of hand. CGC notes, "5 pieces of tape on cover, interior cover, and 1st wrap." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $21,000. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 1.5, 11 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
The Marvel Family #20 Davis Crippen ('D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. C. C. Beck provided the art for this Marvel Family outing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $340. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Marvel Mystery Comics #3 (Timely, 1940) CGC Apparent VG/FN 5.0 Moderate (P) Cream to off-white pages. High-grade unrestored copies of this book are few and far between, with only two appearing on the CGC census to date. So if you're not one of the two collectors lucky enough to own those books, take a look at this professionally restored copy. This issue has the distinction of being the first Marvel Mystery to have an Alex Schomburg cover. Inside the comic, Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, and Paul Gustavson rendered their creations Sub-Mariner, Human Torch, and the Angel, respectively. Overstreet speculates that the Human Torch story may be the first time a television was shown in a comic book story! Also of note is an early Ka-Zar appearance. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: pieces added, tear seals, spine splits sealed, reinforced. All 3 edges trimmed. Small tape on 8th page." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,389; VG 4.0 value = $2,778; FN 6.0 value = $4,167.
Marvel Mystery Comics #10 (Timely, 1940) CGC Apparent FN 6.0 Moderate (P) Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg's cover illustration has Sub-Mariner growing in size to topple a German U-Boat with the ease of a child dunking his toy boat in the bathtub! And this was over a year before Pearl Harbor! The epic battle between Subby and the Human Torch concludes, and Terry Vance the Schoolboy Sleuth begins in this issue, which contains art by Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, and Bob Oksner. This is a superbly restored copy; CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, piece added, tear seals, cover cleaned, interior lightened, reinforced. 5 center wraps trimmed." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $848; VG 4.0 value = $1,696; FN 6.0 value = $2,544.
Marvel Mystery Comics #48 (Timely, 1943) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Alex Schomburg's flag cover is a rousing one indeed - the amphibious assault anticipates D-Day, but in a comic released many months before that event! Our cover stars, the Human Torch and Toro, are joined by Sub-Mariner, Vision, and Angel features. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $975. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Marvel Mystery Comics #57 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Alex Schomburg's bondage covers weren't the most lurid on the stands, but you could say they were the best on the stands! We didn't realize just how mad this one's mad scientist was until we saw the severed heads! The Human Torch is joined inside this issue by the Sub-Mariner, Miss America, and more. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $856. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 7.5, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Marvel Mystery Comics #58 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Years have passed since we've seen this book in any grade, and this VF specimen is certainly a winner. The Alex Schomburg cover stands out in terms of the fiendishness of the torture device and the scariness of the overgrown executioner type. In addition to the Human Torch feature, this issue has adventures of the Sub-Mariner, the Angel, the Patriot, and Miss America. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $856. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Marvel Mystery Comics #59 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg's cover featuring the Human Torch and Toro is creepy enough considering all of the poison gas, and inside the comic there's even a decapitation panel. The featured characters here, each appearing in his or her own story, are the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, Miss America, the Angel, and the Patriot. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,353; NM- 9.2 value = $1,850. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Marvel Mystery Comics #60 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Alex Schomburg provided another war-hangs-in-the-balance cover here, and in addition to the work of Al(ex) Schomburg and Al(len) Simon, most of Timely's other Als pitched in with art too: Al Avison, Al Gabriele, and Al Bellman. CGC notes, "Manufactured with blue ink smears on 15th, 16th, 21st and 22nd page." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $856. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Marvel Mystery Comics #61 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Gather 'round, Timely fans, to have a gander at the sole highest-graded copy as of this writing. The cover is credited to Alex Schomburg. The Human Torch and Toro are joined in this issue by the Sub-Mariner, the Angel, the Patriot, and Miss America. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,316; NM- 9.2 value = $1,800. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Marvel Mystery Comics #78 (Timely, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. The fiery duo of the Human Torch and Toro is joined by the Sub-Mariner, Miss America, the Young Allies, and the Angel in this issue. The cover is by Charles Nicholas. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $744. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 7.5, 8 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Marvel Mystery Comics #90 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1949) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Here's a very nice copy, with superb cover colors. You can tell that this is from late in the title's run by the fact that it's Sun Girl, not Toro, co-starring with the Human Torch on the cover. Inside the issue: a Blonde Phantom story in which the heroine is unmasked! Timely's big three of the Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, and Captain America round out the lineup. There's also an editorial about Dr. Fredric Wertham. The cover is by Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $856. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Marvel Mystery Comics #91 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. How could any collector not get excited about the highest-graded copy of a Timely issue that's rated "scarce" by Overstreet? This is the second-to-last issue of Timely's flagship series, and it's evident that Timely was trying a number of experiments to revive sales in an era when superhero comics were falling out of fashion. One sign is the emphasis on newly created female characters: Captain America is assisted by Golden Girl, the Sub-Mariner is joined by Namora, and the Blonde Phantom and Venus both appear inside (making their last and only appearances of the series, respectively). Then there's a cover scene which is very DC-like and unlike what Timely was known for - it could almost be a Prankster or Mxyztplk scene from the front of an Action issue. But give Timely credit for trying new things, and give Mike Sekowsky credit for the cover art. As this is one of the highlights of this Marvel Mystery run, look for a swarm of upgrade-hungry Timely collectors to converge. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $856; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,353. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Marvel Tales #94 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Atlas, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Formerly Marvel Mystery Comics, this second issue post-title change has interior art by Bill Everett. This is one of only two copies certified by CGC to date, the other grading at FN 6.0. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $588; VF/NM 9.0 value = $932. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Marvel Tales #106 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Atlas, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This issue features a Russ Heath cover and interior art by Bernie Krigstein, Paul Reinman, and Bill Everett -- as well as what Overstreet lists as a "decapitation story." Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $515; NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Mary Marvel Comics #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1945) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Mary Marvel got her own book (after appearing in Wow Comics), and she got her own archfoe as well -- Georgia Sivana (daughter of Dr. Sivana) made her first appearance in this issue. The cover art is by Jack Binder. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $633; VF 8.0 value = $1,319. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 12 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Master Comics #1 (Fawcett, 1940) Condition: FN-. Any comic that almost provoked a lawsuit is fascinating stuff in our book, and this is a tough-to-find issue at that! And finding it in decent grade is even tougher - it's oversized, measuring 10.5" by 14", and that made it difficult to store and thus to preserve in nice condition. This was just the second Fawcett series after Whiz Comics, and it offered 52 pages of action for 15 cents. If the cover character, Master Man, seems a bit similar to Superman, well, DC thought the exact same thing - they threatened to sue, and Fawcett pulled the plug on Master Man after only six issues, though this series did endure for 133 issues after converting to normal size. Note that this copy has 7-inch tears on two interior pages which have been repaired with tape, and there is also a piece of tape on the inside of the spine. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $2,328.
Master Comics #75 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Captain Marvel Jr. and a zombie master make for some great visuals; we wish we knew which artist illustrated the skull session! Junior is joined inside the issue by Fawcett stalwarts Bulletman, Radar, and Nyoka the Jungle Girl. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Master Comics #79 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Captain Marvel Jr. is joined in this issue by Bulletman, Nyoka the Jungle Girl, Radar (who rates two cover mentions), and also the wacky antics of "Richard Richard, Private Dick" (no cover mention for him, though). The cover art is credited to Bud Thompson. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Men Against Crime #3 Mile High pedigree (Ace, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. First issue of the title, featuring Mr. Risk and Kirk Mason. The only copy CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $83; NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Military Comics #1 (Quality, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. Only two copies of this key book have been graded higher by CGC to date, and this copy is very fresh-looking and appealing. This issue's got the first appearance and origin of Blackhawk, who endured all the way into the 1980s in various incarnations. Overstreet once attributed the success of the feature to "sterling Iger graphics (the shop's piece de resistance) and top-drawer scripting." Will Eisner, who was reportedly a co-creator of the team, drew the cover. Inside the comic (which is divided into "Army Section" and "Navy Section"), Blackhawk is drawn by Chuck Cuidera. The other artists include Jack Cole and Fred Guardineer. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $6,363. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher.
Millie the Model #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Marvel, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. A great find in this grade, this is a book which usually turns up "hammered," stuck together with tape, or both of the above! We believe this to be Millie's first appearance, and insofar as it's possible for a fashion model to have an origin, that's told in this issue. The character is certainly known to all comic fans, with this title running for almost 30 years, and several companion titles with Millie and her rivals having graced the newsstands too, and of course Millie has popped up in a Marvel Universe book now and then. Most copies of this book have been "read to death," so don't miss one that looks like it wasn't read at all! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $544; VF/NM 9.0 value = $860. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Miss Beverly Hills of Hollywood #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. We were under the impression that William Holden was never young, but there's evidence to the contrary on this neat-o partial photo cover! Inside the issue, Miss Beverly Hills meets "Our Miss Brooks" herself, Eve Arden. You'll love the condition of this seldom-seen issue. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $422; NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Miss Fury #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1943) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. This is perhaps the best cover of this title's run! Tarpe Mills provided the interior story and art for her creation. CGC notes, "Long manufacturing tear on centerfold & last page." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $588. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Miss Fury #7 (Timely, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Tarpe Mills draws Miss Fury dishing out two-for-one kicks on the cover of this current CGC census-topping issue. This was the first issue of the series not to include paper dolls. Displaying bright cover colors and white pages, this copy should cause a "fury" of bidding. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Miss Fury #8 (Timely, 1946) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages. Miss Fury interrupts some unsuspecting criminals in the act of stealing atomic bomb plans on this Tarpe Mills cover. You will be hard-pressed to locate a copy with nicer pages than this one! Mills also supplies the story and interior art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $243; VF 8.0 value = $506. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 7.0, 3 higher.
Mister Mystery #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Aragon Magazines, Inc., 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This is the first time we've ever offered this issue of one of the most notorious of the pre-Code horror titles. The bondage cover is certainly graphic enough! The black edges of this copy look fantastic, and we expect this apparently unread specimen to be the subject of much interest by collectors of this genre. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $593; NM- 9.2 value = $810. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Mister Mystery #11 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Aragon Magazines, Inc., 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. In the '40s, artist Bernard Baily gave little inkling of the edgy artwork he would be creating a decade later. His covers for this infamous title provided unexpected chills to those who associated him more with his earlier DC work. This is one of his most famous, and certainly raised the ire of Dr. Fredric Wertham! Basil Wolverton contributed interior art for this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $506; VF/NM 9.0 value = $803. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Modern Love #1 (EC, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This was the first romance issue EC ever published, and only two romance comics have a higher Overstreet Guide value. Even our peerless EC selection had never been graced by this comic before! The issue has an Al Feldstein cover, with interior art by Feldstein and Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $678; NM- 9.2 value = $925. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
A Moon, A Girl... Romance #9 (EC, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. This is by far the nicest copy we've ever offered of this issue, the first of the series. There's plenty to mention here, starting with a spanking panel in the story "I Was A Flirt," drawn by Graham Ingels. Al Feldstein drew the cover and one story, while Sheldon Moldoff made his last EC contribution with a story that also marked the last appearance of Moon Girl. The fact that EC worked a superheroine into a romance story is no less clever than the title of this series - since the Post Office charged a sizeable fee for starting a new publication, EC did its best to make this look like a continuation of Moon Girl, and the result was one of the great titles in the history of comics! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $444. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 7.5, 2 higher.
A Moon, A Girl... Romance #10 (EC, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Wally Wood's first art for EC was not a sci-fi or horror yarn, but rather this issue's romance tale "I Thought I Loved My Boss," on which he collaborated with Harry Harrison. The issue also has art by Graham Ingels and of course Al Feldstein, illustrating the cover story with the familiar romance-mag theme "what's he after, marriage or hanky-panky?" The book's called "scarce" by Gerber, and this is the first copy we've ever offered. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $363. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 7.5, 1 higher.
Moon Girl #2 (EC, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. We had never seen this book in high grade before, and in fact the two 9.2 copies on CGC's census are the only unrestored copies that CGC has certified as of this writing. This outing for EC's only superheroine has a Johnny Craig cover, with interior art by Craig as well as by Moon Girl's creator Sheldon Moldoff. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $720. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
Moon Girl #3 (EC, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. You don't see books from this series very often, and certainly not in NM! The cover art as well as the story adventures of EC's only superhero are by Sheldon Moldoff. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $625. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Moon Girl #6 (EC, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This Pre-Trend EC is rated "scarce" by both Gerber and Overstreet, and with no Gaines File copies in existence, the quest for a top-grade copy is that much more difficult. Skilled superhero artist Sheldon Moldoff, who created the title character, drew the cover and supplied the story art. This was the last issue as Moon Girl before the title became Moon Girl Fights Crime (and soon thereafter the immortal A Moon, A Girl ... Romance). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $720. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Moon Girl #6 (EC, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Sheldon Moldoff provided both cover and interior art for this issue, a book rated "scarce" by both Gerber and Overstreet. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $338; VF/NM 9.0 value = $529. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Moon Girl #7 (EC, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. In the late 1940s, crime comics were suddenly all the rage, and EC was far from the only publisher to modify an existing title to capitalize on the craze. This was the first issue to have Moon Girl Fights Crime on the cover. Drawing the Girl in question was her creator, Sheldon Moldoff. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $338; VF/NM 9.0 value = $529. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Moon Girl #8 (EC, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. "Scarce" according to both Gerber and Overstreet. Cover reads Moon Girl Fights Crime!. Sheldon Moldoff cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $338. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher.
Moon Girl and the Prince #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (EC, 1947) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Here's the first issue of the title that was just plain Moon Girl from #2 on. The origin of the titular heroine is told in this issue. The cover is by Johnny Craig (in quite a different style than his later work), and the interior art's by Sheldon Moldoff. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $288; VF 8.0 value = $600. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 7.0, 6 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
More Fun Comics #52 Larson pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This comic is so sought-after that any unrestored copy in even decent condition brings a hefty sum at auction, and the few such specimens we had seen to date are all easily topped by this pedigreed NM- jaw-dropper. Not only is it tied for the highest grade CGC has assigned to date, it's one of only five unrestored copies graded above FR 1.0! No wonder Gerber's Photo-Journal gave this issue a scarcity rating of "8," or "rare." What earned the book a spot among the ten most valuable comics in Overstreet's ranking is the origin and first appearance of the Spectre, which brought a whole new direction to the anthology title that was DC's first comic book series. The Spectre was an ideal complement to other stars of the DC line - as Overstreet put it, "This frightening ethereal hero... gave DC an exciting alternative to their swelling ranks of wondermen." The Spectre tale was written by the co-creator of one of those wondermen, Jerry Siegel, and drawn by Bernard Baily. The eerie, ultra-powerful Spectre, in addition to starring in this series, was so popular that he was made a charter member of the Justice Society in All-Star Comics. He went on to have his own title in the 1960s, a memorable run in Adventure Comics in the 1970s, and his own series in the 1980s and once more in the 1990s! This debut appearance was the only time that the Spectre wore a bluish-gray cape - it was changed to the familiar green shortly thereafter. This copy is from the collection of a comic-loving Nebraska youngster named Lamont Larson. The hoard he assembled way back when has gained no small amount of recognition thanks to having many major key books in high grade. Most copies have the collector's first or last name written on the cover, but the "Lamont" here is very unobtrusive, visible onlyupon close inspection. This comic's significance, grade, and pedigree rank it among the finest comic books we've ever offered here at Heritage. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue on spine of cover." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $97,000. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
More Fun Comics #52 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent VF+ 8.5 Slight (P) Off-white pages. One of the ten most valuable comic books of all is this key issue, and this book is among the toughest to find in any sort of decent grade. So feast your eyes on this super-sharp copy! The book has the origin and first appearance of the Spectre - comics historian Ron Goulart drolly noted that it was "one of the relatively few (features) in which the hero began his career by dying." The story was drawn by Bernard Baily and written by Superman's co-creator Jerry Siegel. Further distinguishing this first issue is the fact that this was the only appearance of the blue-grey Spectre, who adapted his signature green and grey garb thereafter. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small spine split sealed, staples reinforced, cleaned." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $5,500; VG 4.0 value = $11,000; FN 6.0 value = $16,500; VF 8.0 value = $41,000; VF/NM 9.0 value = $69,000.
More Fun Comics #53 Larson pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent VF/NM 9.0 Slight (P) Off-white to white pages. The second appearance of the Spectre is almost as hotly desired as his first outing - this comic's ranked in the top 25 of Overstreet's ranking of the most valuable comics. The fact that the slight professional restoration is limited to a bit of glue on the spine demonstrates that this is truly a well-preserved specimen. This issue has part two of the Spectre's origin story, drawn by Bernard Baily and written by Jerry Siegel. It's also the first time the Spectre's now-familiar green costume was seen, as he sported a blue cape when he debuted in #52. The book's scarcity is also worthy of note - it's a Gerber "8." CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of glue on spine of cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value =$2,675; VG 4.0 value =$5,350; FN 6.0 value = $8,025; VF 8.0 value = $18,700; VF/NM 9.0 value = $34,350; NM- 9.2 value = $50,000.
More Fun Comics #57 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC VG+ 4.5 Cream to off-white pages. A More Fun with a Spectre cover is something no right-thinking Golden Age collector could pass by! This one's a Gerber "7," and 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. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $748. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 4.5, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
More Fun Comics #67 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white pages. This is one of the most valuable "Spectre cover" issues because it features the first telling of the origin of the mysterious Dr. Fate, and thus the first appearance of his mentor, Nabu the Wise. 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. The cover art is by Bernard Baily. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,370. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 4.0, 7 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
More Fun Comics #125 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Superman's only cover appearance of this series (not counting several Superboy outings, of course) only adds to the appeal of this tough-to-find issue, the third-to-last of the series. Superman's appearance is doubly surprising since superheroes had been phased out of the title by this time. Jiminy and the Magic Book is the cover feature (drawn by Howie Post), and the best-known characters in the rest of the book are Genius Jones and Dover and Clover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488; VF/NM 9.0 value = $769. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Session 3
Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #2-4 Covers Group (Funnies, Inc., 1939) Condition: NM. This title was intended for distribution at movie houses, but that plan never really got off the ground -- only issue #1, which introduced the Sub-Mariner, was ever even printed (but not distributed). These are covers only, most likely printed up to promote issues #2-4. Quite rare in any grade, these are close to perfect. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for the set = $1,000. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Mysterious Adventures #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Story Comics, 1951) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Walter Johnson provided the cover and interior art for this title, which soon became one of the more notorious titles in the pre-Code days of the early '50s. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $406. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Mystery in Space #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Simply sumptuous copy of the third issue of DC's early space-theme title. Carmine Infantino came into his own on Mystery In Space covers and interior stories, years before his classic work on Adam Strange and on the Flash. Additional art is provided by Gil Kane and Bob Oksner. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,425. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Mystery in Space #6 Bethlehem pedigree (DC, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Apocalyptic covers were hot back in '52, and you can't get much hotter than "The Day the World Melted!" This issue's cover is by Carmine Infantino; the book's interior art is by Infantino, Jim Mooney, and Bob Oksner. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $865. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Mystic Comics #1 (Timely, 1940) CGC Apparent VF/NM 9.0 Moderate (P) Cream to off-white pages. One of Timely's earliest titles showcased some of Alex Schomburg's rawest cover creations. Bondage, point-blank shooting, a superhero battling hordes of goons 'n ghouls, meat cleaver and meat hook as weapons, knives galore - and we haven't opened a page yet! The first appearances of Blue Blaze, Dynamic Man, Flexo, and Dakor are in this issue. This is a Gerber "scarce" issue, and it's downright impossible to find one that looks this nice. Considering that CGC has certified just one unrestored copy of #1 with a grade higher than VF- 7.5, this restored beauty looks pretty appealing. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,306; VG 4.0 value = $2,612; FN 6.0 value = $3,918; VF 8.0 value = $9,795; VF/NM 9.0 value = $16,648.
Mystic Comics #3 San Francisco pedigree (Timely, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Alone atop CGC's census as of this writing is this copy from the famed San Francisco/Tom Reilly collection. Mystic Comics' popularity among collectors is due less to the characters (who stuck around for 3-4 issues on average) than to the fantastic covers, with this bondage cover by Alex Schomburg a prime example. And of course, it's an early Timely, from only the third series that the publisher produced! The Blue Blaze stars on the cover, and inside the issue is the origin of two-issue wonder Hercules. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,550; NM- 9.2 value = $5,000. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Namora #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. None of the three issues of this title come up for sale very often, and this first issue is a Gerber "scarce." Most of the stories and art are by Bill Everett. Namora's illustrious relative the Sub-Mariner appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,635; NM- 9.2 value = $3,600. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Namora #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. We hadn't seen a copy of this book graded better than VG before! In addition to Namora stories, the issue has a Sub-Mariner yarn (in which Namora co-stars) and the Blonde Phantom's only appearance of this three-issue series. The cover is credited to Ken Bald. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $831; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,316. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
National Comics #7 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Any comic book from the Golden Age featuring a classic cover by artist Lou Fine is sure to grab lots of collector interest, but in this case that's only part of the story. Factor in this issues scarcity, the impeccable Mile High pedigree, and the incredible NM+ condition and you've got a truly incredible comic book! The glossy, vibrant cover colors, the spotless white interior pages, and the story art of such master artists as Klaus Nordling, Nick Cardy, John Celardo, Charles Nicholas, and George Tuska all amount to icing on the cake for this one-of-a-kind treasure. If you're serious about collecting comic books, and only the best will do, this is the one you've been waiting for! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,200. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
New Book of Comics #2 (DC, 1938) CGC VG- 3.5 Light tan to off-white pages. This very early DC square bound annual features stories from More Fun #15 and 16, starring Superman prototype Dr. Occult. Joe Shuster and Vincent Sullivan art. CGC notes, "Large piece out on 36th and 37th page, affects story." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $2,042. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 3.5, 6 higher.
New Comics #7 (DC, 1936) CGC FN+ 6.5 Light tan to off-white pages. A pesky crab seems to be getting fresh with a young beach-goer on this humorous Vincent Sullivan cover, set against a bright, yellow background and deep, red logo. This issue begins the traditional glossy covers that would eventually become industry standard, and features artwork by Whitney Ellsworth, and Siegel and Shuster, plus a photo of child star Jane Withers. This copy has a bit of light soiling and average wear associated with the FN grade, but is a still-attractive example of a scarce comic. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,542; VF 8.0 value = $3,600. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 6.5, 1 higher.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
New Fun Comics #1 (DC, 1935) Condition: Apparent VG. This is the first DC comic book, and it's a milestone by any standard. It's "the prototype of the modern comic in that it featured an anthology format of continuing characters and original rather than reprinted material," as Overstreet once put it. This oversized comic measures 10 1/2 by 15 inches (being the first tabloid-sized comic is another distinction that it holds). This first issue is actually simply called New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine, and it started a series which became More Fun Comics. It was the brainchild of a former pulp writer named Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, who saw the success of Eastern Color's Famous Funnies, which was an all-reprint affair, and reasoned that all-new material in a larger format could top the competition. There's the first comic book appearance of Oswald the Rabbit (later seen in Dell's Four Color series) and the debut of Barry O'Neill (who was later a regular in Adventure Comics). Some of the other features have a marked similarity to established characters of the day, such as the Flash Gordon-esque "Don Drake on the Planet Saro" and a Jack Armstrong ripoff called "Jack Andrews, All-American Boy." This all black-and-white issue has more than just comics - there are text features covering sports, airplanes, model-building, and radio and movies, and there are photos of cowboy stars Johnny Mack Brown and Tim McCoy, plus a group photo of the Buck Rogers radio actors. Incidentally, this is also one of the first modern comic books to have ads, and wouldn't you know it, one of them is a Charles Atlas ad! This issue is currently #25 in Overstreet's ranking of the most valuable comics, which is even more impressive considering that Overstreet doesn't list a NM- or even a VF/NM value for the issue. Since this issue's got lots of coupons and a number of cut-out features meant for kids to use their scissors on, there can't be many other complete copies in existence of this rarity, a Gerber "8". This copy has a spine split unobtrusively sealed with tape on the interior along the entire length of the spine. The centerfold is detached, and there is some slight rust migration at the top staple. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $6,700; VG 4.0 value = $13,400.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
New Fun Comics #3 (DC, 1935) Condition: FR/GD. The third issue of DC's first comic series, this one's extremely difficult to find. Gerber assigned it a scarcity rating of "8." This oversized issue, measuring 10" by 15", has a mix of comics, text features, and puzzles. There's Oswald the Rabbit, an Ivanhoe adaptation, various and sundry adventure and gag strips, photos of Shirley Temple and W. C. Fields, and much more. Intriguingly, there's also a letters page called "Fun Mail" - those histories of comics that cite Real Fact Comics #3 (1946) as the first DC letters page will have to be rewritten! This copy's pages show brittleness at the edges. There's a three-inch spine split at the bottom, a two-inch split at the top, and a cut in the first interior page. Despite these flaws, we wouldn't know where to look for a nicer copy! Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,433. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
New York World's Fair Comics 1939 (DC, 1939) CGC VG+ 4.5 Light tan to off-white pages. This issue is listed at number 37 in Overstreet's ranking of the most valuable Golden Age books, and the first published appearance of the Sandman is the chief reason for the book's high desirability. If you don't recognize the blonde fellow on the right, that's actually Superman (either the Man of Steel found some Super-Peroxide or there was a coloring goof at DC)! The book's stories were set at the World's Fair; the crimefighting visitors included the aforementioned Sandman and Superman, plus gumshoe Slam Bradley (written and drawn by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, as was the Superman feature) and Zatara the Magician (drawn by Fred Guardineer). Interior artists also included Bob Kane (drawing humor material), Creig Flessel, and Sheldon Moldoff. The cover was a team effort between Vincent Sullivan and Fred Guardineer. CGC notes, "2 pieces of tape on cover." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $4,200. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 4.5, 9 higher.
New York World's Fair Comics 1939 (DC, 1939) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Superman (who appears blond on the cover for some reason), gumshoe Slam Bradley (written and drawn by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, as was the Superman feature) and Zatara the Magician (drawn by Fred Guardineer) make action-filled appearances in this phenomenal book. A Sandman appearance is cause for this issue being listed at number 37 in Overstreet's ranking of the most valuable Golden Age books. The Sandman, a key player throughout DC's Golden Age, is a character who still appears in the DC universe from time to time. The roster of additional artists includes Bob Kane, Creig Flessel, and Sheldon Moldoff. The cover was credited to Vincent Sullivan and Fred Guardineer. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $4,200. CGC census 7/06: 6 in 4.0, 13 higher.
New York World's Fair Comics 1940 (DC, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. One of the most important comics ever published, this huge 96-page giant has everything going for it. It has an extremely bright cover and the spine is nearly perfect. The list of who appears in the book is like a "who's who" of Golden Age DC greats, including Batman and Robin, Hourman, Johnny Thunder(bolt), Superman, Zatara and more. The back cover describes the gathering as "The greatest aggregation of top-flight adventure characters ever gathered together in a single comic book," and for once they're not speaking in hyperbole. This issue also marks the very first time that Superman, Batman, and Robin all appear on a cover together. A breathtaking copy of a very desirable book. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $3,384; VF 8.0 value = $7,895. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 7.0, 2 higher.
O.K. Comics #1 Larson pedigree (United Features Syndicate, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. United Features Syndicate hadn't launched a new series in a couple of years until they brought out this title and Okay Comics in the same month! Alas, neither O.K. or Okay did OK - this one lasted only two issues. On offer was a host of adventure strips led by coverboy Sunset Smith. Also of note is one of the wackier comic book promotions we've heard of, the "cash for criticism contest" (rumor has it that our Chief Cataloger here at Heritage plans to implement a similar scheme). Anyway, you can't go wrong with a copy from the esteemed Lamont Larson pedigree. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,025. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Our Flag Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Ace, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A patriotic comic from the Golden Age with a black cover in NM 9.4 condition, from the most famous pedigree of all... this copy's got a lot going for it. And if you plan to wait for another high-grade copy, you might be out of luck, as this is the only copy graded above 5.0 by CGC to date. The issue's artists include Jim Mooney. Also of interest is that there were comic characters named the Unknown Soldier and Captain Victory long before DC and Pacific brought out heroes with those names. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,700. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Out Of The Shadows #5 (#1) Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Standard, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The first issue of this title featured some well-known artists; namely Alex Toth, Ruben Moreira, George Tuska, and George Roussos, the latter providing the cover art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $340; VF/NM 9.0 value = $533. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Pep Comics #1 (MLJ, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. America's first patriotic-themed superhero (even before Captain America) was the Shield, and this is the first appearance of the character. Also making his debut was Jack Cole's the Comet, "the most astonishing man on the face of the Earth." Comics historian Ron Goulart noted an unusual feature of the Comet: "he killed people, lots of them, and usually with glee." There's also the one and only Press Guardian (called the Falcon in this first appearance only). Irv Novick drew the robot cover as well as the Shield story inside the comic. This series was one of few to survive the post-Golden Age era, running for over 40 years. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $6,790; VF/NM 9.0 value = $11,395. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Pep Comics #6 (MLJ, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. The Shield, comicdom's first patriotic superhero, gets the scoop on some bad guys on the cover, provided by Irv Novick. The interior art is by Novick, Charles Biro, and Bob Wood. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $744; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,172. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Pep Comics #8 (MLJ, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This issue starred the Shield, who was really FBI agent Joe Higgins, and the four stars on his costume stood for Truth, Courage, Patriotism, and Justice! The book's other main hero, the Comet, believed in justice too, but preferred the vigilante variety. Also on hand was Sergeant Boyle, a youngster who fought World War II the only way an American could in 1940: by joining the British army! Charles Biro drew that feature; other notable artists include Jack Cole (drawing the Comet for the last time) and Mort Meskin. The cover is by Irv Novick. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $744; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,172. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.5, none 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. As of this writing, only four copies of the book have been certified in any grade, and our offering leads the pack. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $881. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, none higher.
Phantom Lady #13 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Matt Baker drew Phantom Lady for the first time here, and the character would never be the same! This was the first issue of the Fox series. Exactly how the former Quality character made it to Fox is shrouded in mystery (possible connection: both incarnations were done by Iger shop artists), and another mystery is why the numbering begins with #13. One thing's clear, though: this is an outstanding copy of the issue that would be an upgrade for any collector of this popular title. The Blue Beetle makes his only appearance of this series in a backup 9-pager. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $4,688; NM- 9.2 value = $6,600. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Phantom Lady #14 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. It's the second issue of this much-collected series, and thus only the second outing for the new, sexier Phantom Lady. The interior art is by "good girl" specialist Matt Baker. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,600. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Phantom Lady #15 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Matt Baker drawing the scantily-clad Phantom Lady - it doesn't get much better than that! Like many a Fox publication, though, this one had semi-scandalous stuff inside, too: Phantom Lady gets injected with experimental drugs, and before the issue's over she stabs a guy in the throat with a hat pin! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,600. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 6 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Phantom Lady #16 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This cover is one of Matt Baker's best - ordinarily we would be disappointed that Phantom Lady only appears in an inset, but as you can see, the cover ingenue is just as scantily clad as the star! We're sure you will be shocked, and we mean shocked, to hear that there is a lingerie panel inside the comic. By the way, this issue also had the first of a series of true-crime backup features narrated by Phantom Lady. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,600; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,525. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.5, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Phantom Lady #17 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Pink pages. This is the most famous Matt Baker Phantom Lady cover, and surely one of the sexiest covers ever to grace a comic book. The issue was mentioned in the book Seduction of the Innocent, with author Fredric Wertham observing "Sexual stimulation by combining 'headlights' with the sadist's dream of tying up a woman." By the way, if you're wondering about CGC's "pink pages" notation, the comic was produced on pink paper stock by Fox, in an effort to save a few bucks, no doubt! Every single copy of this issue that we've ever auctioned has sold for above the Guide value, and since this "D" copy is one of the best around, we have no doubt that this trend will continue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $3,864. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Phantom Lady #19 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Just a half-grade lower than the nicest copy yet certified, this is an issue we see less than some of the others in the great Matt Baker run. Baker's cover tells you all you need to know about Phantom Lady, from her most effective weapon, the Black Light, to her fantabulous body. Well, maybe the latter is her most effective weapon. In any case, this is a very desirable body, uh, copy! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,113; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,757. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Phantom Lady #22 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. No NM-type copies of this issue have surfaced to date, and we think poor paper stock has a lot to do with it. As Robert Jennings noted in The Comic World, "With issue #22 Phantom Lady was being printed on a cheaper, coarser grade of paper." This is the second-to-last issue of the Fox run, and it's got a cover by the great Matt Baker. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $900. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Phantom Stranger #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1952) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Overstreet calls this issue "scarce," and we've never seen a true high-grade copy. The highest-graded in CGC's census is just a half-notch higher at 7.0. Carmine Infantino provided the art for this issue. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $333; VF 8.0 value = $694. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 6.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Phantom Stranger #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1953) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. His name? Unknown. His powers? He often seems to have some, but no one knows what they are. You can see how the character got his name! What's not a mystery is that Overstreet calls this a "scarce" issue. The quasi-horror cover is by Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $588. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Phil Rizzuto Baseball Hero #nn Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Dazzling color on this photo cover, which features the American League's MVP, Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto, whose biography is presented in comic book form. The back cover is a full-page color photo of Rizzuto swinging the bat. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $444. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #20 Rockford pedigree (Fiction House, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Attributing Fiction House covers can be a tricky business, but this one actually bears the signature of Dan Zolnerowich. He delivered the combination of outer space, ray guns, and leggy ladies (in high heels on a swampy planet, no less) that Fiction House was famous for! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,353; NM- 9.2 value = $1,850. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Planet Comics #27 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The groundbreaking science fiction title also featured some trendsetting artwork, from the cover art of Joe Doolin (the first of his 40+ issue run) to story art from Graham Ingels, George Appel, Jim Mooney, and Lee Elias in this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,025; NM- 9.2 value = $1,400. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #29 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. As hideous as the furry green creature is, you have to admire his taste! Joe Doolin's cover art is complemented by interior artwork from the likes of Graham Ingels, Lee Elias, Fran Hopper, George Appel, and Lily Renee. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $650. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #31 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The bondage cover is by Joe Doolin, who also furnished story art, as did Graham Ingels, Lee Elias, Lily Renee, Fran Hopper, and George Appel. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $544; VF/NM 9.0 value = $860. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #32 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Scintillating cover art from a relatively unsung Golden Age master, Joe Doolin. Like the more famous Alex Schomburg, Doolin became a specialist, his covers becoming the "look" of most of the Fiction House titles for years. The interior artwork was provided by Doolin, Lee Elias, Fran Hopper, Lily Renee, and Joe Kubert. Lots of color on this nice copy - CGC has only certified two copies nicer than VF/NM 9.0 to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $544; VF/NM 9.0 value = $860. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #33 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The leggy lovely on this issue's cover is courtesy of one of the few female Golden Age artists, Lily Renee. Murphy Anderson's character the Star Pirate appears inside, and readers found out the origin of that spacefaring fellow's Wonder Boots. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #34 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. There's no shortage of exposed skin on this bondage cover... as if you didn't notice! The good guy on this cover scene (by an unknown artist) is Space Ranger Flint Baker. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $860; NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #35 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. Lily Renee was adept at drawing delightfully leggy ladies, and once again her foreground gal utterly overshadows the exploits of the hero, Hunt Bowman. Meanwhile, Mysta of the Moon debuted in this issue's "Mars God of War" feature - the character would be a regular feature for the rest of this series. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $544. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 7.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #41 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. There are some awfully creepy goings-on on this bondage cover! Lily Renee and Murphy Anderson contributed interior art. Inside, Auro, Lord of Jupiter, returned to the title after a two-year absence. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $500. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 7.5, 7 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #43 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Our fine "D" copy run continues with this issue, the first appearance of Futura. That character was a secretary from Earth who became a heroine on Venus (a female Flash Gordon of sorts). The strip was signed "John Douglas," a name some say was a pseudonym for Rafael Astarita. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $500. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 7.5, 12 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #44 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1946) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Interplanetary adventure is always more intriguing when it happens to scantily clad ladies, a fact Fiction House never failed to recognize. The issue includes a Star Pirate story drawn by Murphy Anderson. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $240; VF 8.0 value = $500. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 7 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #45 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Murphy Anderson, Lily Renee, and Bob Lubbers are among the artists contributing to this issue. Note that the lithe lovely on the cover even has Namora-esque ankle wings! It's a sharp-looking copy from the always-collectable Fiction House. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $500; VF/NM 9.0 value = $788. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #47 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. One of Joe Doolin's best covers is not that easily found in high-grade, owing to the "black-of-space" background that tends to accentuate the tiniest of flecks and other wear. George Evans and Murphy Anderson contributed interior art. CGC notes that there's a decapitation panel in the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $388; VF/NM 9.0 value = $612. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.5, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #49 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. As exciting as the covers were on this fan-favorite title (Joe Doolin is the man to thank for this issue's beauty), the interior story art was always stellar as well. Murphy Anderson, Lily Renee, and George Evans were among the contributors for issue #49. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 8 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #50 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. An expanse of lovely leg is what captured our attention here, then much later we noticed the skeletal hand filling the foreground! Murphy Anderson, George Evans, and Rudy Palais supplied interior art for the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $612; NM- 9.2 value = $835. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 9.0, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #54 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Matt Baker contributed art to this issue, as did George Evans and Joe Doolin. There's also a retelling of the origin of secretary-turned Venusian heroine Futura. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $388; VF/NM 9.0 value = $612. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #55 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Matt Baker contributed art to this issue, as did Murphy Anderson and George Evans. The "Lost World" cover appears to be the work of Joe Doolin. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #56 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. When you've got a solid black cover area with not a color break in sight, you're looking at a book that was never read, and it's no surprise that this one is tied for the highest grade yet assigned. This Joe Doolin cover is surely among the best of the title's run. Contributing interior art to this issue were Matt Baker and George Evans. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $835. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #57 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. We've seen plenty of copies of this book, but never one this nice, and indeed it's tied for CGC's highest grade to date. Matt Baker, George Evans, and Graham Ingels contributed art to the issue. On Joe Doolin's cover, Hunt Bowman and the Lost World are featured, though Hunt himself doesn't appear. No problem since it's a beautiful lady battling Bowman's foemen! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $388; VF/NM 9.0 value = $612. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #60 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Lovely ladies took center stage on cover after cover of Planet... any complaints? This scene's from the long-running "Lost World" saga, with Earth fending off the Voltamen from Mars (they're the ones with the green skin). Joe Doolin is credited with the cover art, and the issue also has the work of two future EC contributors, George Evans and Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $388; VF/NM 9.0 value = $612. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 6 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Planet Comics #62 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fiction House, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. "Aztran, Voltan Supremus," could only be a villain, and this fantastic cover could only come from Fiction House! George Evans and Joe Doolin contributed interior art to the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $293; VF/NM 9.0 value = $459. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Plastic Man #3 (Quality, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. If you collect everyone's favorite India Rubber Man - and if not, why not? - you'll be very pleased with this copy, which is topped by only one other according to CGC's current census report. Jack Cole supplied cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,225; NM- 9.2 value = $1,675. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Plastic Man #21 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. On this Jack Cole cover, Woozy is having a "ball" and Plas's objective is "crystal" clear. Cole also contributes the interior art. A very nice copy with sharp corners, a straight spine, and bright cover colors. And not to brag... but our copy tops the current CGC census with only two others graded! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Plastic Man #25 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Plas and Woozy get an assist from the kilt-wearing Angus MacWhangus in this issue as Jack Cole takes on the cover and interior art chores. This is the only CGC certified copy as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $441; NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #6 (Quality, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This is just the second cover appearance for Plastic Man, and so early in his crimefighting career that he still wasn't the lead feature - that honor went to Firebrand, who was expertly drawn by Reed Crandall. Also in this issue's cast are the Human Bomb and the early (fully-dressed) incarnation of Phantom Lady. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,031. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Police Comics #26 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. We were already thrilling to Jack Cole's dramatic use of lighting on this cover. Then we noticed the girl. Then we noticed the acid! Also noteworthy is that three great creators had a hand in the book, with Cole's Plastic Man joined by Will Eisner's Spirit as well as a six-pager featuring Harvey Kurtzman's Flatfoot Burns. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #27 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Jack Cole's inventive cover featuring Plastic Man and the Spirit makes this a book worth acquiring. Cole and Will Eisner handled interior art chores on their respective characters. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488; VF/NM 9.0 value = $769. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #28 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. From the inventive mind of Jack Cole comes this Plastic Man cover. Inside there's the Spirit by Will Eisner, plus the Human Bomb, Manhunter, and others. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $769; NM- 9.2 value = $1,050. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #29 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Plastic Man is joined by Will Eisner's Spirit, the Human Bomb, and many other heroes in this issue. The cover is credited to Plas' creator Jack Cole. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #32 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. "Plastic Man takes a vacation in old Mexico and a fiesta turns into a fracas!" promises the cover blurb on this issue, which features a story, cover, and art by Plas's creator, Jack Cole. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $515; NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #33 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Plastic Man's head is quite literally in the clouds on this Al Bryant cover. The interior art is by Jack Cole. This is the highest graded of only three copies currently in the CGC census. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $329; VF/NM 9.0 value = $515. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #34 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This issue not only has a Plastic Man and a Spirit reprint, but also a Manhunter story that contains the line: "We'll let John Jones be Manhunter!" -- a bit of prognostication that predates the debut of J'onn J'onzz, DC's Martian Manhunter, a full decade later. The cover is by Al Bryant, and the interior art is by Bryant, Will Eisner, and Jack Cole. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #35 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. "Yes!... Plastic Man gets knocked for 'A Loop,'" says the blurb on this issue. The incredibly vivid cover color of this copy, as well as the snow-white interior pages, may well knock you for a loop, too! Short of developing a time machine, holding this Jack Cole-illustrated beauty is the closest thing to 1944 you're ever likely to experience. Don't be surprised if you are overcome with patriotic feelings and an uncontrollable urge to dig into a Baby Ruth bar while holding this World War II-era winner in your hands! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Police Comics #36 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Jack Cole cover. Cole and Will Eisner art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $515; NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #37 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Plastic Man and the Spirit are this issue's VIPs, but it's worth noting that #37 saw the debut of the Candy back-up feature that would appear in the title for more than 60 issues. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #38 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Jack Cole "stretched" his prodigious talents on this buoyant cover, featuring Plastic Man and his fleshy friend, Woozy Winks. The Spirit by Will Eisner is among the other tales in this issue. So why hasn't this copy received the astronomical grades of some of the other Edgar Church books? Well, a "crunched" corner with no color break is the only small flaw we can see, and it doesn't detract from the overall appeal of this very nice copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $575; NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.0, none higher.
Police Comics #40 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The highest-graded copy of this white cover issue, this one has cover art by Jack Cole, who also drew the Plastic Man tale inside. The issue also has the Spirit by Will Eisner. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $515; NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #41 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This issue features a Plastic Man story, cover, and art by Jack Cole, as well as the title's last Spirit reprint to feature both story and art by Will Eisner. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $515; NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #42 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Jack Cole's Plastic Man and his pal Woozy headline this title. The Spirit, by Will Eisner and Lou Fine, is also featured. This attractive copy sports a white cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $507; NM- 9.2 value = $690. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #43 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Plastic Man story, cover, and art by Jack Cole, and Spirit back-up story by Will Eisner and Lou Fine. This is the highest graded copy of this issue certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $507; NM- 9.2 value = $690. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #44 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Not only does this issue feature a groovy Plastic Man story, cover, and art by Jack Cole, it was also the first to begin reprinting Spirit episodes written and drawn solely by Lou Fine, who took care of the strip while Eisner served in the Army during World War II. An extremely beautiful and desirable copy, only the tiniest amount of tanning to the right edge keeps it from grading higher. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $685. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #45 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Plastic Man stretches his abilities in a story by Jack Cole, who also contributed the art and cover. In addition, there is a Lou Fine-illustrated Spirit episode for good measure. This issue ties with one other as the highest-graded copy in the CGC census to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $382; NM- 9.2 value = $520. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #46 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Woozy has Plastic Man tied up in knots on the Jack Cole-illustrated cover to this issue. A Spirit story by Lou Fine is also included. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $520. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #48 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Both Plastic Man and the Spirit are featured in this issue, which has a Jack Cole cover and interior art by Cole, Paul Gustavson, and Lou Fine. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $382; NM- 9.2 value = $520. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #49 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This stands as the only copy graded above 7.5 by CGC as of this writing. Jack Cole is credited with the cover as well as the Plastic Man interior art. The Spirit, the Human Bomb, and Manhunter appear in backup features. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $382; NM- 9.2 value = $520. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #71 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Never seen this in high grade, eh? Don't feel so bad, neither had we, and as of this writing it's the only copy CGC has certified. The cover is one of Jack Cole's funniest in our opinion. Cole drew Plas inside the issue too, and no less a talent than Lou Fine handled the art on the Spirit. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Police Comics #78 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Jack Cole's Plastic Man is the star here, or perhaps we should say this copy's condition is what stands out - no copy has been graded higher to date! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Punch Comics #20 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Chesler, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This classic sports a unique cover with bare breasted women. This one is notorious, and Gerber lists it as "uncommon" in its scarcity index. This is also the highest-graded copy certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $600; VF/NM 9.0 value = $950. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Reddy Kilowatt #2 (EC, 1947) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. "Edison, The Man Who Changed The World." 5-cent cover price. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $140. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Red Ryder Comics #1 (Dell, 1940) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white pages. After several failed business ventures, Fred Harman hit gold in 1938 with the "Red Ryder & Little Beaver" comic strip. Red Ryder became an overnight sensation and logically ended up in the comic book format with this issue. The title managed a 17-year run of its own, beginning with this eye-catching cover from Fred Harman, who created 110 of the 151 covers, as well as the interior artwork for the first 99 issues. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $600. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 4.0, 7 higher.
Red Ryder Comics #25 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. We've seen plenty of high-grade Dells lately, but we'd say nobody's seen a nicer copy of this issue. The titular hero is joined by strip favorites Alley Oop and Captain Easy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $265. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Red Ryder Victory Patrol Kit 1943 (Dell, 1943) Condition: FN. This promotional kit from Langendorf Bread included a cut-out "Rodeomatic" radio decoder, an order coupon for a "Magic V-Badge, a cut-out membership card and certificate, and a full color Super Book of Comics comic book. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,400.
Red Ryder Victory Patrol Kit 1944 (Dell, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This tough to find promotional item, originally offered by Langendorf Bread, is actually a three-page wraparound membership kit. It comes complete with a secret decoder, a map of Red's ranch home, a membership card, and a mail-in offer for a membership pin. Stapled inside is a special 32-page Super Book of Comics insert. Overstreet lists this as "rare." CGC notes, "Membership kit is 4.0." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,700. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Reform School Girl #nn Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Realistic Comics, 1951) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white to white pages. A lingerie photo cover that represents exploitation at its best! (That's Canadian model and ice-skating star Marty Collins, if you're at all curious.) Anti-fanboy Dr. Fredric Wertham used an image from this issue in Seduction of the Innocent, with the caption: "Comic books are supposed to be like fairy tales." Everett Raymond Kinstler and Jack Abel provided the interior art. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $326. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 4.5, 7 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Rocket Comics #1 (Hillman Publications, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. This was Hillman's second series, close on the heels of Miracle Comics. This first issue is a Gerber "7." Despite the title, the series had superhero fare in addition to outer-space stuff, though the Buck Rogers/Flash Gordon-esque Rocket Riley was the lead feature. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $768. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.0, 3 higher.
Rocket Kelly #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Featuring three Rocket Kelly stories, the Joy Family, and Ernie. Art by Ted Small. Gerber lists this comic as "scarce." Not only is this beauty the highest graded copy certified by CGC to date, the only other contender grades a 6.0. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $255. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Rocket to the Moon #nn Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Avon, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Joe Orlando gives us a sexy Wally Woodish cover for this one-shot, and also provides interior art. This copy currently ranks as the second highest-graded in CGC's census. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $681; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,078. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Romance Trail #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. In 1949, the race was on! This new title vied with EC's Saddle Romances, Timely's Cowboy Romances, Fawcett's Cowboy Love and others for the entertainment dime of everyone who liked romance in their Westerns... or Western in their romance. DC didn't skimp on artists for the issue, employing two greats in Everett Raymond Kinstler and Alex Toth. The photo cover features DC regular Jimmy Wakely. With high grade copies few and far between (note that the Mile High copy of this book is certified 7.5), this is one to go after! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $375; VF/NM 9.0 value = $593. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Roy Rogers Comics #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Here's a nice, clean copy with no strikes against it whatsoever. This #1 issue came on the heels of Mr. Rogers' many Four Color appearances and kicked off a 13-year run for the new series. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $636. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 7 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Rulah Jungle Goddess #17 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Fox knew what sold comics, wink-wink, and this first issue with a new title didn't tamper with the proven cover formula from the Zoot days. Jack Kamen is credited with this issue's cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $613; VF/NM 9.0 value = $969. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Rulah Jungle Goddess #18 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This is the only slabbed copy of the issue we've seen that's not certified with pink pages, perhaps Fox ran out of cheap paper and used "the good stuff" for part of the print run! This copy's also tied for the highest grade CGC has assigned for this issue to date. The cover is credited to Jack Kamen. Inside the book, there's a scene Overstreet calls "classic girl-fight interior splash." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419; VF/NM 9.0 value = $665. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Saddle Justice #4 (EC, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Graham Ingels' first art for EC was not a horror yarn, but rather one of the Western tales in this very issue! The issue's cover is by Johnny Craig; other interior artists include H. C. Kiefer and Stan Aschmeier. CGC notes, "Manufactured with extra set of staples." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $268. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Saddle Justice #5 (EC, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. A Pre-Trend EC in this grade isn't something you see too often! The villainous redhead on the cover is courtesy of artist Graham Ingels. Inside, there's art by Ingels, Johnny Craig, and Al Feldstein. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $370; NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Saddle Justice #6 (EC, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Many an EC fan might be surprised to see Graham Ingels' skill at drawing Westerns like this one! The artist who would one day be known as "Ghastly" drew the cover as well as an interior story, and he and Al Feldstein seem to have been competing for who could put in the most headlight panels! Johnny Craig also contributed art to the issue. Overstreet Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $370; NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.0, none higher.
Saddle Justice #7 (EC, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This copy's tied for the highest grade yet assigned to this Pre-Trend book. Graham Ingels showed his surprising "good girl" skills on this issue and the accompanying story. Also contributing art were Al Feldstein and Ed Waldman. Feldstein also drew the public-service ad "Your Newsdealer - He Is Your Friend" which told teens not to hang around blocking the entrances to newsstands because it scares away paying customers! Hear, hear! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $370; NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.0, none higher.
Sad Sack Comics #1 File Copy (Harvey, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The first appearance of Little Dot overshadows all here! That dot-obsessed gal would go on to star in her own comic for over 20 years. But in fairness to the star of the book, Sad Sack, his series which began here turned out to be Harvey's longest continuous comic book title run, 287 issues! The multiple-infinity cover is by George Baker. Since the file copies of these books are pretty much the only top-grade copies, "multiples of Guide" has been the rule for this first issue. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $650; NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Sad Sack Comics #2 File Copy (Harvey, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This second issue, like all of the early ones, had Sad Sack trying to make a go of it in civilian life - he didn't return to the military until #22. Overstreet notes, "relatively few of the first 21 issues were ever collected and (they) remain scarce due to this." A backup feature in the issue has Bob Powell art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $385. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Sad Sack Comics #3 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 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 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $225. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Sad Sack Comics #4 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. The reason Sad Sack is trying his luck as a teacher on this cover is that like all of the early issues, this one 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 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.4, none higher.
Sad Sack Comics #5 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. This title is one of the harder Harvey runs to complete. The first 21 civilian issues of Sad Sack were nowhere near as popular as the later Army issues, and it seems that fewer survived. George Baker drew his creation on the cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Sad Sack Comics #6 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Look at this ridiculously nice copy of a book usually only found in low grade! The cover art is by George Baker. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Sad Sack Comics #7 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Trying to find early issues of Sad Sack in any grade has always been a little tough. In particular, the "civilian" issues prove to be elusive. Here's a great copy, with tons of color and gloss. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 6/06: 5 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Sad Sack Comics #8 File Copy (Harvey, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. There are high-grade comics and then there are high-grade comics! The fact that a book this old, with a white cover no less, survived the ravages of time and still has pages this sharp, is a wonder indeed. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Sad Sack Comics #9 File Copy (Harvey, 1951) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. George Baker cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $160. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 7.5, 2 higher.
Sad Sack Comics #10 File Copy (Harvey, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. The issue's cover and art are by the character's creator George Baker. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 9.2, 3 higher.
Sad Sack Comics #11 File Copy (Harvey, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. George Baker cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Sad Sack Comics #12 File Copy (Harvey, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. The best copy of this book we've ever seen is this file copy right here! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $105. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Sad Sack Comics #22 (Harvey, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This issue's headline "Back In the Army Again" was quite a relief for fans who never quite warmed up to the character's civilian exploits in #1-21. George Baker handled art chores on his creation. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $115. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Sad Sack Comics #24 (Harvey, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. George Baker art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Sad Sack Comics #25 (Harvey, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. George Baker art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Saint #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Avon, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 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 2006 VF 8.0 value = $761. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 6 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sensation Comics #51 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Is it a coincidence that this H. G. Peter cover resembles the famous Action Comics #1? A fun fact to know and tell is that this issue saw the very last installment of the Black Pirate feature, which had debuted in the first issue of this series and appeared in almost every issue since. Still going strong were other characters who had been around since #1: Mr. Terrific, Wildcat, and Little Boy Blue (and of course Wonder Woman!). Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $275. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sensation Comics #54 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) Condition: VF/NM. This copy couldn't be slabbed because of an overhang, but note that only two CGC-graded copies have topped VF- to date, namely the Mile High and San Francisco copies. In this issue, Wonder Woman takes on the villainy of Dr. Fiendo. H. G. Peter drew the cover as well as the Wonder Woman story. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $430; NM- 9.2 value = $585. From the Crippen Collection.
Sensation Comics #56 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The usual H. G. Peter pizzazz characterizes this cover, and Wonder Woman's signature artist drew the Amazon's story inside the comic as well. DC great Joe Kubert drew the Sargon the Sorcerer backup feature. Other characters appearing include Little Boy Blue, Mr. Terrific, and Wildcat. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $275; VF/NM 9.0 value = $430. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 6 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sensation Comics #85 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified as of this writing! In the issue, Wonder Woman shows a male chauvinist pig a thing or two, and on the undercard, Wildcat and Lady Danger each do a bit of adventuring. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $222; VF/NM 9.0 value = $331. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sensation Comics #89 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The only copy of #89 graded above 7.0 by CGC to date is this beauty right here. This is also the only copy we've ever seen of this issue! In addition to the exploits of Wonder Woman, this issue has the ever-reliable Wildcat, plus that distaff reporter known as Lady Danger. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $440. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sensation Comics #96 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. When the 1950s rolled around, superheroes weren't in vogue anymore, which is why this series became very romance-oriented, both in the backup features and the Wonder Woman stories. This issue's cover is credited to Irwin Hasen. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $281. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sensation Comics #101 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. A black-cover book in this shape and with this page quality is always something to cherish, but frankly we would have settled for any copy of this issue from near the end of Wonder Woman's tenure! The cover art is credited to none other than Joe Kubert. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $281. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sensation Comics #102 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. If you don't recognize this issue's logo, we don't blame you - these late issues of the series that ended with #109 just don't show up very often. And you won't find a nicer copy than this one! This book's from the "all-girl" era of this title, with Wonder Woman backed up by Astra, Girl of the Future, "Romance Inc.", and "Dr. Pat, Rx." The cover is by Irwin Hasen. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sensation Comics #103 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This is the only copy graded above VF- 7.5 as of this writing! The robot cover is credited to Irwin Hasen. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sensation Comics #104 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. This black cover issue has Wonder Woman roping up the "Menacing Men of Mars". A Romance Inc. story also appears. The dark cover obviously kept many copies from surviving in high grade as you can see from the current CGC census. This issue holds the single highest grade by quite a margin as the next closest copy is a mere 6.0. Irwin Hasen and Bernard Sachs provide the cover art while Sachs and Carmine Infantino treat us to the interiors. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sensation Comics #106 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. When we say "by far the highest-graded copy," we really mean it: the runner-up in CGC's census is a lame-o VG/FN! Not that we wouldn't grab that one too if we had the chance - this issue from near the end of the run is very difficult to find! The idea of Sensation Comics without Wonder Woman seems like sacrilege, but indeed, this was the amazing Amazon's last appearance of the series, which turned into a Johnny Peril vehicle for three issues. Don't miss this never-read, black-cover copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $441; NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sensation Comics #108 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The last three issues of the title earn Overstreet's "scarce" rating (it would become Sensation Mystery beginning with issue #110). CGC's census lists just three copies of #108 that surpassed FN/VF 7.0, and this is the finest. Alex Toth provided story art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $760. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sensation Mystery #115 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1953) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Copies of this title are relatively scarce, and high grade copies just about non-existent. Gil Kane did the cover, while Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson contributed interior art for this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $268. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Seven Seas Comics #1 Crowley Copy pedigree (Universal Phoenix Feature, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This series featuring nautical tales lasted only six issues, but benefited from the artistic talents of Matt Baker, beginning with this premiere issue for which Baker provided interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $860; NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Shield-Wizard Comics #1 (MLJ, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. The first detailed telling of the Shield's origin is found in this issue - previously, all readers had were brief summaries of the origin in captions of the Shield's Pep Comics adventures. The Wizard's origin is recounted here as well. Irv Novick drew the great flag cover as well as the Shield stories; the Wizard's tales were drawn by Edd Ashe. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $3,395. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.5, 3 higher.
Shock SuspenStories #1 Aurora pedigree (EC, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. While many EC comics pass through our hands here at Heritage, we still get a real thrill each time we see a nice copy of this particular book. With its colorful electrocution cover by Al Feldstein, and interior art by EC's talented artists like Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, and Graham Ingels, who could resist this classic debut issue? And with a fresh-looking copy like our pedigreed offering, there's no doubt about it - this one's a keeper! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $919; NM- 9.2 value = $1,225. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.0, 4 higher.
Silver Streak Comics #2 (Lev Gleason, 1940) CGC VG- 3.5 Off-white pages. Joe Simon illustrated this second issue's cover, featuring the Claw. Jack Cole art is featured on the Claw story inside, along with more Simon art (on the Solar Patrol tale). And yes, the silver ink used on the cover's logo is still shiny! Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $774. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 3.5, 3 higher.
Silver Streak Comics #18 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Leslie Charteris' classic gentleman rogue Simon "The Saint" Templar makes his comic book debut in this issue. Bernie Klein handles the cover, featuring our hero busting up a party of Nazis who decide to drop in for a visit. This is an incredible copy, with the highest grade certified by CGC for this issue to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $925. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Slam-Bang Comics #1 Nova Scotia pedigree (Fawcett, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Diamond Jack, Mark Swift, Warbird, Lucky Lawton, and Jungle King begin in this early Fawcett key issue, with a cover by Gus Ricca and interior art by Ricca and Hal Sharp. This copy is second only to an 8.5 in the CGC census. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,456. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Smash Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1939) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. This issue's got the first robot cover in all of comics 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). This is also one of the earlier gorilla covers in comics, plus it holds the distinction of being Quality's first "homegrown" series (Feature Comics was purchased from another publisher). Also of note are a story with Will Eisner art, featuring Black X, and the debuts of Hooded Justice (aka the Invisible Hood), Chic Carter of later Police Comics fame, and Wings Wendall. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,408; NM- 9.2 value = $4,800. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.0, none higher.
Smash Comics #14 (Quality, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages. The first appearance of the Ray is featured in this issue, which boasts art from Lou Fine, Bob Powell, and Paul Gustavson. This is the second highest-graded copy of #14 that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $912; VF 8.0 value = $1,900. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher.
Smash Comics #15 (Quality, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. With names like Lou Fine and Bob Powell involved, how can you go wrong with this issue? It's got the second appearance of the Ray, who got his powers from solar radiation and who takes on a Dumas-inspired villain called the Man in the Iron Mask. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $788. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Smash Comics #16 (Quality, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. Lou Fine, Bob Powell, and Paul Gustavson all contributed to this issue, which features the first appearance of the Scarlet Seal. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $788. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Smash Comics #25 Rockford pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue has the origin and first appearance of Wildfire, Quality's (female) answer to the Human Torch. The issue's artists include Jack Cole, Reed Crandall, and Paul Gustavson. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,040. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Smash Comics #28 Rockford pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified as of this writing, and what an attractive copy it is. Midnight took over the starring role in the book here, and didn't relinquish it for the rest of the series' run. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $885. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Smash Comics #31 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Quality editor (and frequent cover artist) Gill Fox drew this issue's cover featuring Midnight and his sidekicks. The issue also has art by Jack Cole and Paul Gustavson. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $750. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Smash Comics #33 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Here's the only copy graded above 8.0 by CGC as of this writing. The issue has the origin and first appearance of the Marksman, a Polish baron who goes undercover as a German officer, yet uses his bow-and-arrow skills to help fight against the Germans. Other characters include the Ray (Rudy Palais art) and Midnight (Jack Cole art). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $875. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Smash Comics #34 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Having the Mile High copy of a book is usually the best you can hope for, and in the case of this issue, you'd be well-served to find any copy, as only one other appears on CGC's census as of this writing (and that's a mere VG). The stars of this issue include Midnight (Jack Cole art) and the Ray (Rudy Palais art). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $750. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Smash Comics #48 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. That's Midnight on this issue's cover, joined by his pals Doc Wackey (a nutty scientist) and Gabby (Doc Wackey's talking chimp). Midnight's story is drawn by Paul Gustavson inside the comic. Among the other characters is the Marksman, rendered here by Fred Guardineer. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Smash Comics #57 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Featuring Midnight. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $264; NM- 9.2 value = $350. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Smiley Burnette Western #1 (Fawcett, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Smiley Burnette was a singin' cowboy just like his pal Gene Autry, except Smiley was usually used in a "comic-relief sidekick" capacity. One of his trademarks was a horse with a black circle around its eye, so it's only natural that his steed appeared with him on this photo cover! This is the only copy of the issue to be certified with a grade above 8.5 by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Special Comics #1 (MLJ, 1941) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. This is the de facto Hangman #1, as that series began with issue #2 after this successful tryout proved the character would sell well in his own book. The issue starts off with the Hangman retelling his origin and the death of his brother the Comet, both from Pep Comics #17. Also in this issue is the origin of the Boy Buddies team (Dusty and Roy the Super-Boy), which involves a brief appearance by the two sidekicks' adult pals the Wizard and the Shield. Harry Lucey drew the cover and the Hangman feature, with arms stretching across panel borders and other Simon and Kirby-like flourishes. Paul Reinman drew the Boy Buddies feature. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $888. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 5.5, 2 higher.
Special Edition Comics #1 (Fawcett, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. This wasn't just the first comic book devoted entirely to Captain Marvel, it was the first Fawcett comic devoted entirely to anyone - up until this time, all Fawcett books had been anthologies like Whiz Comics, Master Comics, etc. The wildly popular series Captain Marvel Adventures would soon follow. The famous cover is by C. C. Beck. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $2,517; VF 8.0 value = $5,873. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 7.0, 9 higher.
Speed Comics #1 Windy City pedigree (Brookwood, 1939) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Shock Gibson, "the Human Dynamo," made his first appearance in this issue. The book, a Gerber "7," has art by Bob Powell, as well as what Overstreet speculates might be the first full-page panel in comics. A word on the publisher: various histories of comics disagree on whether Brookwood was another name for Harvey, connected to Harvey, or whether rights to this series were simply bought by Harvey at a later time. What's certain is that the series was published under the Harvey name starting with issue #14, and Shock Gibson was the first significant Harvey superhero, making this issue a must-buy for any collector of that long-running publisher. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,158; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,654. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.5, none higher.
Speed Comics #44 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Harvey, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This was the last issue of Harvey's first comic book series. The book has Joe Kubert interior art; the cover appears to be the work of Al Avison. Characters include Shock Gibson (who appeared in every single issue of the series), the Black Cat, and cover hero Captain Freedom. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Spy Smasher #1 (Fawcett, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. The unusual silver metallic cover sets this book apart, and may also be a reason why there don't seem to be high-grade copies around -- no copy has been graded above VF by CGC to date. The title character got his own book after debuting in Whiz Comics (and continued to appear in both series). Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,083; VF 8.0 value = $2,347. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 6.5, 4 higher.
Spy Smasher #8 Crowley Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This issue's Japanese war cover has a reference to Wake Island, which housed a U.S. base that was attacked the day after Pearl Harbor (and was in Japanese hands when this comic was published!). The issue's artists include future Mad star Dave Berg. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $506; VF/NM 9.0 value = $803. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Spy Smasher #9 Crowley Copy pedigree - File Copy (Fawcett, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Hitler, Tojo, and Mussolini all get what's coming to them here - in fact Spy Smasher almost knocks der Fuehrer's moustache off! Among the issue's other features is an adventure of Sir Butch (a guy from Brooklyn who goes back in time), drawn by a master of funny stuff, namely Dave Berg. This one's a Fawcett office copy that found its way into the collection of Wendell Crowley, an editor at the firm. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,325. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Spy Smasher #10 Crowley Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This isn't just any Hitler cover: our hero doesn't just want to punch Hitler, he wants to kill him! That makes this comic highly desirable in our book. And no copy has been graded higher than our offering to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $932; NM- 9.2 value = $1,275. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
Platinum Age (1897-1937)
Star Comics #7 Mile High pedigree (Centaur, 1937) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This Edgar Church copy is the one and only copy of the issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. Foxy Grandpa and Dan Hastings are the best-known features in this Platinum Age issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $413; VF/NM 9.0 value = $649. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Golden Age (1938-1955)
Star Spangled Comics #1 (DC, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. DC Comics bucked the trend with this title's lead feature, teaming a boy hero with an adult sidekick! The Star Spangled Kid and Stripesy continued to appear for another 84 issues before retiring from the crime-fighting scene. Another character to debut here was the Tarantula, who was spinning webs and walking on walls years before that "amazing" Marvel guy. Artists include Hal Sherman, who provided the robot cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $3,521. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.5, 4 higher.
Star Spangled Comics #7 (DC, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Joe Simon and Jack Kirby introduced their memorable Newsboy Legion feature in this issue with an origin story of the Guardian. Also included are the Star Spangled Kid, Robotman (who also debuts this issue, complete with origin), and the Tarantula. CGC notes, "Moderate tanning interior front and back cover." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $4,452. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Star Spangled Comics #64 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue would be the final outing of this series for the Newsboy Legion and the Guardian. Curt Swan handled the aquatic cover art as well as taking on some of the story art in this issue. Currently, only one other copy has achieved a higher CGC grade than our offering. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $459; NM- 9.2 value = $625. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Star Spangled Comics #66 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Robin the boy "blunder" almost blows it on this Win Mortimer cover (who also furnishes interior art) as he throws a punch to the face of the villain No-Face. Batman also drops in for a guest appearance in the Robin story. Very bright cover colors on this one! Other artists include Charles Paris and Chuck Winter. Only one other book tops our copy in the current CGC census. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $519. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Star Spangled Comics #67 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Only the Mile High copy has been graded higher than this one to date! Robin the Boy Wonder is the star of the show, and he's drawn by Win Mortimer both on the cover and inside the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $660; NM- 9.2 value = $. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Star Spangled Comics #69 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. This is key stuff for any 1950s DC fan, it's the first appearance of 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 of course he starred in his own title for many years. Also of note are some atom bomb explosion panels (alluded to on the cover, which features Robin and was drawn by Win Mortimer). Other characters on hand include Robotman and the Star Spangled Kid. This copy's unblemished black cover looks fantastic! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $694. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Star Spangled Comics #72 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Even if this weren't the highest-graded copy around, you'd want to grab it just for the bizarre sight of Robin with long hair on Jack Burnley's cover! Also in the issue are Tomahawk (drawn by Fred Ray), the Star Spangled Kid, and Robotman. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419; VF/NM 9.0 value = $660. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Star Spangled Comics #77 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The late-1940s issues of this title are hardly plentiful, and this one's the best of the few copies CGC has certified as of this writing. Win Mortimer is credited with the cover featuring Robin. Inside, the Star Spangled Kid, Robotman, and Tomahawk appear. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $660; NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Star Spangled Comics #79 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This Jim Mooney cover is a neat homage to Salvador Dali's "Persistence of Memory!" Not to worry, there's traditional comic book action inside the issue, featuring Robin the Boy Wonder, the Star Spangled Kid, and Fred Ray's Tomahawk. Yet another awesome black-cover specimen from the astounding Crippen hoard! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Star Spangled Comics #83 (DC, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. It's the first appearance of Captain Compass (real name: Mark Compass), a detective hired by a steamship company to thwart crimes on the high seas! He'd be a regular for the remainder of this series. Meanwhile, the Tomahawk feature, drawn by Fred Ray, has the hero discovering a lost valley where dinosaurs live - very Turok-esque! The star of the comic is of course Robin the Boy Wonder, and the Star Spangled Kid rounds out the lineup. This is the only copy of the issue graded above 8.0 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Star Spangled Comics #86 (DC, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. While the lead feature's a Robin solo story, Batman does put in a cameo in this issue, in a story drawn by Jim Mooney. One hero who doesn't appear at all is the Star Spangled Kid - while the feature named for him has its final installment here, it's a solo adventure of his sister Merry, the Girl of 1,000 Gimmicks. Tomahawk and Captain Compass round out the lineup. This is the only copy of the issue graded above 6.5 by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $785. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Star Spangled Comics #87 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Overstreet calls this issue "rare" and Gerber gives it a "scarce" rating - now we don't feel so bad that we had never offered one before! Robin has a solo feature in the issue (with Batman popping in for a brief cameo). Tomahawk and Captain Compass have stories in the issue as well. There's also a turning point for this series - the Star Spangled Kid, who had been around since #1, loses his own feature to his sister Merry, the Girl of 1,000 Gimmicks. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Star Spangled Comics #91 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. DC knew what sold, and jail cell covers did just that -- just a few years after this Jim Mooney effort, jail scenes would turn into an all-out craze at DC! Speaking of knowing what sold, the Robin story had extensive participation by Batman, which no doubt coaxed dimes out of an extra kid or two. Tomahawk, Captain Compass, and Federal Agent also appear. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $593; NM- 9.2 value = $810. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Star Spangled Comics #93 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. If condition is important to you (and why wouldn't it be?) you're going to love this Crippen copy! And it's got a neat cover by Jim Mooney featuring Robin and his VIP guest-star Batman. Tomahawk by Fred Ray heads the list of backup features. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $593; NM- 9.2 value = $810. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Star Spangled Comics #116 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. What a rousing flag cover by Fred Ray! And it's neat to see the 13-star Betsy Ross flag adorning a comic book. In addition to the Revolutionary War-era Tomahawk tale, this issue has adventures of Robin the Boy Wonder and Captain Compass. Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $415. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Star Spangled Comics #122 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) Condition: NM. This sparkling copy would rank at the top of CGC's census for issue #122 if it could only be encapsulated! It couldn't because of an overhang. The great cover is by Bill Ely, a longtime artist for DC, whose style was perfectly suited for the mystery genre. The origin and first appearance of the Ghost Breaker feature is in this issue. Interior artists include Jim Mooney and Fred Ray. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $525. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #1 (Better Publications, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 White pages. This Golden Age first issue features no fewer than four origin stories - Captain Future, Dr. X, Mystico, and Masked Rider. Art credits include Leonard Sansone, Jack Lehti, and Leo Morey. The CGC header mentions art by Will Eisner and Lou Fine. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $801. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 6.0, 4 higher.
Startling Comics #24 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. The Fighting Yank battles stereotypes of Japanese soldiers on this cover by Alex Schomburg. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $299; VF/NM 9.0 value = $467. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #27 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. This one's got a sensational Alex Schomburg cover featuring Pyroman. It's also got quite a goof-up: this issue was the first with 48 pages rather than 56, and what did the publisher leave out but... the story starring the cover feature, Pyroman! So kids who picked this one up had to be satisfied with the Fighting Yank and the Four Comrades (who sound like a barbershop quartet, but they're four kid superheroes). Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $467; NM- 9.2 value = $635. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #30 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The Fighting Yank punches out a Japanese fighter pilot (how he got up there to do so is anyone's guess) on this cover by Alex Schomburg. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $467; NM- 9.2 value = $635. CGC census 7/06: in 9.0, higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #33 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. That's Pyroman attacking a Japanese city singlehandedly on Alex Schomburg's cover. Many a Nedor fan "Pines" for these covers by Schomburg, who set the "Standard" for great cover art - there's no "Better" choice than the highest-graded copy! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $635. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #34 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This copy's so nice, it's second only to the Mile High in CGC's census as of this writing. Alex Schomburg's cover features the Fighting Yank. The issue also has the origin and first appearance of the Scarab, who wasn't seen in this title again but continued his crimefighting ways in Exciting Comics. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $467; NM- 9.2 value = $635. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #35 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. We'll bet this Alex Schomburg cover is new to many a fan of the artist! As for Pyroman's deeds shown here, interfering with the work of firefighters, even in wartime, is a bit controversial, and Overstreet notes that the interior's got some eyebrow-raising stuff too: "Hypodermic syringe attacks Fighting Yank in drug story." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $311. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #36 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Luckily, the end of the war wasn't the end of Alex Schomburg's run as a cover artist - here, it's the Fighting Yank whom Schomburg portrays in crimebusting action. This isn't just CGC's highest-graded copy, it's the only one yet certified by those Sunshine State slabmeisters, and we hadn't seen a copy before today either! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $560. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #37 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg fans will dig this issue's bondage cover! That's Pyroman dishing out the knuckle sandwiches, by the way. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $262; VF/NM 9.0 value = $411. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #38 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg's cover stars the Fighting Yank. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $411; NM- 9.2 value = $560. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #39 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Alex Schomburg's versatility comes shining through here -- while he wasn't known for "gag" covers, he could draw them as well as anybody! Pyroman is the featured character. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $560. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #40 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg lavished his usual wealth of detail on this issue's cover... is that a Japanese rising sun on the robes of the goons in this Egyptian scene? The Fighting Yank is the featured character. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $411; NM- 9.2 value = $560. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #41 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg's cover featuring Pyroman is a real period piece! This issue marked the beginning of a superhero phase-out similar to what other publishers were starting to do at the time: it was goodbye Captain Future and the Oracle and hello to Front Page Peggy and a P.I. named Galahad Grant. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $411; NM- 9.2 value = $560. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #44 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Major headlight cover! Lance Lewis, Space Detective begins. Graham Ingels cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419; VF/NM 9.0 value = $660. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #45 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Poor Lance Lewis, Space Detective -- he was stuck rescuing scantily clad damsels from bug-eyed monsters on cover after cover during the last year or so of this title. Aside from the fantastic Graham Ingels cover and art, this issue also featured the origin and first appearance of Tygra. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #46 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Only the Mile High copy has been graded higher than this one to date, and this one's page quality sets it apart from other high-grade copies we've seen. "Classic (Graham) Ingels cover" is Overstreet's notation for this issue - the eeriness of the villain here anticipates Ingels' later horror work for EC. In addition to drawing the bondage cover (with Lance Lewis, Space Detective in the background), Ingels contributed interior art to the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,400. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #47 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Alex Schomburg is one of the most collected Golden Age artists, and his series of airbrushed covers for Nedor/Better have always been especially prized, and this bondage cover has plenty of "good girl" appeal and ray guns to boot. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $400; VF/NM 9.0 value = $618. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #49 (Better Publications, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Light tan to off-white pages. One of the most famous and desirable Alex Schomburg covers is this robot cover (with a bit of bondage thrown in as well)! This is one of the nicer copies yet certified. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,431. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 5 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Startling Comics #50 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. It's a "good girl in space" on this colorful airbrushed cover by Golden Age master Alex Schomburg. And who says comics aren't educational: you can add to your physics knowledge here by witnessing the effects of zero gravity on a revealing miniskirt. The onlooker at lower left is Lance Lewis, Space Detective. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $618; NM- 9.2 value = $835. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Startling Comics #52 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. The second-to-last issue of this title meant the great run of airbrushed Alex Schomburg covers was also nearing the end. Great stuff, and here's a copy we'd say could pass for VF/NM at least... have a look at our scan and judge for yourself! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $400; VF/NM 9.0 value = $618. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Strange Adventures #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Like most of the Davis Crippen books, this one was apparently never read, accounting for this copy's condition, which has put it alone at the top of CGC's census as of this writing. This key first issue of the long-running series contains an adaptation of "Destination Moon," with a preview of the movie. The distinctive grey tone/photo cover is one of the more memorable science-fiction covers in all of comics. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $5,000. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Strange Adventures #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. An end-of-the-world cover usually indicates a 1950s comic, and that holds true in the case of this Jim Mooney effort. DC took the then-unusual step of giving some creators cover billing, trying to lure science-fiction fans who recognized the names of artist Virgil Finlay and writers Edmond Hamilton, Gardner Fox, etc. Note that a small sliver of plastic is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $935. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Strange Adventures #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Outer-space explorer Chris KL-99 was the star of this early issue. The cover art has been credited to Howard Sherman; Curt Swan and Dan Barry are among the interior artists. One of the stories has a Hitler appearance. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $646; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,086. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.5, 6 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Strange Adventures #6 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Just a half-grade off the highest grade yet assigned, this copy is going to make some DC science fiction fan very happy. We wish we had a definitive attribution for the cover art, at any rate the scene is certainly a chiller! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $553. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Strange Adventures #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. The world was poised to end on just about every cover of this series, and this scene credited to Bob Oksner is a case in point. It certainly ties in with some of the hysterical movies of the day! Inside the issue, there's the origin of Chris KL-99. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $553. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Strange Adventures #10 (DC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Captain Comet encounters a not-so-little green man from outer space on this issue's colorful Bob Oksner cover. Inside, the artistic thrills continue with contributions from Carmine Infantino, Howard Purcell, and Murphy Anderson. If high-grade copies are your thing, check this beautiful example out - especially that smooth, stress-free spine! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Strange Adventures #14 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. Captain Comet stars on this irresistible Gil Kane cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $376. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.0, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Strange Adventures #16 (DC, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Ever wonder what was behind those huge stone heads found on Easter Island? Apparently, someone found out - and now their doom awaits! Or so this wild cover will lead you to believe! This issue is filled with fantastic art from Murphy Anderson, Carmine Infantino, and Gil Kane. The cover colors simply pop off the page, especially the vibrant red of the stone head. As the cover blurb reads - Amazing! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $840. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Strange Adventures #18 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1952) Condition: VF/NM. This issue's Captain Comet cover is credited to Murphy Anderson - while the creatures here aren't exactly vampires, we doubt that this would have passed Comics Code muster a couple of years later! Alex Toth and Carmine Infantino added interior art. Note that this copy could not be encapsulated by CGC because of an overhang. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $608; NM- 9.2 value = $840. From the Crippen Collection.
Strange Tales #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Marvel, 1951) Condition: FN-. Although it would later become a launch pad for "Marvel Age" characters such as Doctor Strange and prototypes of Marvel's earliest Silver Age characters, Strange Tales made its debut as a horror/weird fiction title with this issue. Carl Burgos is credited with the cover, and Paul Reinman provided some of the interior art. Gerber rates this issue a "6" for "uncommon." This copy is prevented from being slabbed by a slight overhang. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $936. From the Crippen Collection.
Strange Tales #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Marvel, 1951) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. This issue of Marvel's early horror/weird fiction title features art by Russ Heath. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $306; VF 8.0 value = $638. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 6.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Strange Worlds #3 Davis Crippen ('D" Copy) pedigree (Avon, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. What a lineup of artists! The cover's by Everett Raymond Kinstler, who went on to be a portrait painter of great reknown. Then how about this group: Frank Frazetta, Roy Krenkel, Al Williamson, Wally Wood, and Joe Orlando, all teaming up on one seven-pager! And Wood and Orlando added an additional story, whew! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,344. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.0, 6 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Strange Worlds #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Avon, 1951) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. The classic cover by Wally Wood should be all the encouragement you need to snap this one up! Wood and Joe Orlando added interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $763. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 7.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sub-Mariner Comics #10 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The great-looking spine will make you think "this was never read," and we believe that to be the case as well! See cover artist Alex Schomburg at the top of his form here. In addition to the Sub-Mariner's exploits, this issue has a rare cover appearance by the Angel, who also stars in his own 16-page adventure. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,525; NM- 9.2 value = $3,450. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sub-Mariner Comics #11 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1943) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. "Classic Schomburg cover," says Overstreet. Inside the comic, Subby is joined by his fellow Timely stalwart, the Angel. Note that no NM- or better copy has been certified; as of this writing, the CGC census tops out at VF+ 8.5. Thus, you're looking at one of the very best copies available. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,575. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sub-Mariner Comics #12 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This "D" Copy ranks just a half-grade below CGC's current census-topper! Cover artist Alex Schomburg must have been paid by the line, or by the Nazi - he certainly didn't skimp on the number of foes battling Subby. Inside the comic, the Angel stars in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,138. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sub-Mariner Comics #25 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Some four years ago, the other CGC 8.5 copy of this issue sold for $1,150 in one of our auctions - that seems like a bargain now, and that copy lacked this one's impeccable spine and edges and its nice page quality! So budget plenty to get this one. The bondage cover is by Mike Sekowsky. This issue has the first of the series of Blonde Phantom backup features. Also, Overstreet notes that there's Harvey Kurtzman interior art; we suspect it's one of his "Hey Look" backup features. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $831; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,316. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sub-Mariner Comics #26 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. A black-cover Timely in this grade is definitely one to train your periscope on! The Sub-Mariner's aquatic gal pal Namora co-stars in this issue as well as on the Syd Shores cover. The Blonde Phantom appears in a backup five-pager. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,097; NM- 9.2 value = $1,500. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sub-Mariner Comics #27 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. Namora co-stars with the Sub-Mariner in this issue, and the best-dressed lady in comics, the Blonde Phantom, appears in a backup feature. The cover is credited to Don Rico; Bill Everett added interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $694. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sub-Mariner Comics #28 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. This strange logo was a one-issue wonder, and it's an issue we haven't seen in quite a while, we might add! Namora's pose has a bit of a "good girl" feel on this Don Rico cover. Bill Everett handled interior story and art chores on Subby, and in the backup feature the Blonde Phantom sashays through a six-pager. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $694. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sub-Mariner Comics #30 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1949) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This census-topping Timely has an Al Gabriele cover and Bill Everett interior art. Namora co-stars with Subby inside, and the Blonde Phantom appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $694. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sub-Mariner Comics #32 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. This book has been trading for multiples of Guide in all grades, and since this copy's the second highest-graded to date, we don't expect that trend to change. This was the last Timely issue of this title, and it's "scarce" according to both Overstreet and Gerber. The story, cover, and art were handled by the character's creator, Bill Everett. Namor's origin was retold in this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,019. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sun Girl #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Marvel, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Sun Girl's probably best known as the Human Torch's sidekick, but she also had a title of her own, and in fact we believe this issue to be her first appearance. Ken Bald handled art chores. This all-female affair also has a Miss America story. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,019. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sun Girl #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Marvel, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This is the only copy of this issue graded above 7.0 by CGC as of this writing, and it tops even the Mile High, which was certified 7.0. The cover art appears to be the work of Ken Bald. The Blonde Phantom appears in a four-page backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $719. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Sunset Carson #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Charlton, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This is the only copy of this issue graded above 4.5 by CGC to date, and we're talking about an issue that's dubbed "scarce" by both Overstreet and Gerber. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $544. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superboy #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. It was only natural that Superboy got his own series after being a smash success in the pages of More Fun Comics. And this title was a success by any standard, running for 30 years and surviving that difficult stretch in the 1950s when superhero books were getting canceled left and right. And of course, the "Smallville" TV show is proof that the character's still popular today.The Boy of Steel's debut issue features a Wayne Boring cover and John Sikela art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $5,432. CGC census 6/06: 6 in 7.5, 8 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superboy #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The immaculate front and back covers of this issue are a wonderful sight, and this is the only copy graded above 8.5 by CGC to date! Superboy's adventures and John Sikela's art are beloved by all... well, all except Seduction of the Innocent author Fredric Wertham, who called a fairly harmless story about Superboy crossing the Delaware a "travesty," commenting, "... do you want to direct a child's attention to the personality of the father of American democracy or to the exploits of a uniformed Superman-youth?" At any rate, the attention of any collector should be directed at this copy, which we expect to command quite a premium. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,900. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superboy #6 (DC, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Smallville's greatest star really shines on this remarkable copy. It's currently one of only two copies of this issue certified by CGC, with the second rating only a distant FN- 5.5. Just the slightest hint of age around the right edge keeps this issue from looking as if it rolled off the presses last week, instead of fifty-five years ago. If only the best will do, this is the one for you! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,285. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Superboy #9 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This issue's villain, Humpty Dumpty, does a lot more than just sit on walls and have great falls, so the Boy of Steel will have his hands full! The cover is by John Sikela. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $940; NM- 9.2 value = $1,285. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superboy #20 (DC, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. A spooky-looking Jor-El makes a cover appearance (his second of the series) on this issue, as "The Ghost That Haunted Smallville." This copy is flat, clean, and very attractive; however, CGC notes: "Small tear on 5 pages." Please note that there is a 3 1/2-inch crack on the back of the CGC holder, not affecting the comic or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $478; NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Super Comics #5 File Copy (Dell, 1938) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This is the only copy yet certified of this early Golden Age issue. Characters include Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, Little Orphan Annie, and many more. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $825. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Super Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1939) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. If you're wondering what led to this Edgar Church copy being a "mere" 9.0, let us put your mind at ease - the ultra-minor flaws here are not even worth talking about, and we've seen Mile Highs with such inconsequential defects grade out much higher. Have a close look at our scan and you'll see what we mean. Dick Tracy heads up this issue's assortment of stars, which also includes Terry and the Pirates, Little Orphan Annie, and many more. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $503; NM- 9.2 value = $660. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Super Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1939) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. While this copy got downgraded a bit due to a bundle-wire mark at the top rear, we think you'll be hard-pressed to find a nicer one, especially given the pristine white cover. Bill Holman of "Smokey Stover" fame handled cover art chores. The features inside include Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, and many more. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $270. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Super Comics #22 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This Edgar Church gem is the finest (and only) copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Magic Morro got the cover in only his second appearance. Inside the comic you'll find Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, and many other features. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $425. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Super Comics #25 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1940) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This pristine Edgar Church copy tops CGC's census by quite a margin as of this writing, with the runner-up a not-so-super GD/VG 3.0. Dick Tracy and Magic Morro are just two of the many characters in these pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $425. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Super Comics #27 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1940) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. From the era when Dell was a contender in the superhero business comes this issue of Super, featuring strongman Magic Morro, "the Miracle Man." Ken Ernst supplies the art for Morro's cover and story, while a host of strip reprints fill out the issue. Included are Dick Tracy, Smilin' Jack, Winnie Winkle, Moon Mullins, and others. This incredible Edgar Church Mile High copy is mighty pretty! It's currently the only copy of this issue certified by CGC. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $425. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Super Comics #28 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Rugged adventurer Jim Ellis is the cover star of this issue, which also features the exploits of Magic Morro and Jack Wander, War Correspondent. Lots of strip reprints fill the book, including Dick Tracy, Tiny Tim, Harold Teen, Little Orphan Annie, and more. Of the two copies of this issue currently certified by CGC, this Edgar Church Mile High example is by far the best. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $215; VF/NM 9.0 value = $320. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Super Comics #29 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Smilin' Jack comes in for a perfect landing (we hope!) on this incredibly vibrant and colorful Edgar Church Mile High comic. Only three copies of this issue currently show up on CGC's census report, with the second highest copy listed at a mere 5.0. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $425. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Super Comics #30 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1940) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Errol Flynn buckled some swash in the movie "The Sea Hawk," directed by Michael Curtiz and co-starring Claude Rains (hmm, sounds familiar...). The flick is adapted in this issue, which also features the usual array of strip reprints led by Dick Tracy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $440. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Super Comics #31 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Dick Tracy lets his fists do the talking on this dynamic cover, by artist Richard Fletcher. In addition to Tracy and other reprinted newspaper strips, original features like Magic Morro and Jim Ellis continue. This remarkable copy is glossy and colorful, by far the finest to be found in the current CGC census. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $355. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Super Comics #34 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Magic Morro appears to be having a whacking good time on this action cover by artist Ken Ernst, best known for his long tenure as Mary Worth illustrator. As is typical of comics from the fabled Edgar Church/Mile High collection, this bright, sharp copy is unsurpassed in the current CGC census report for this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $355. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Super Comics #39 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Dick Tracy takes a tumble on this issue's cover - calm down, everyone! Tracy's tough! Lots of great strip reprints in this issue, including Terry and the Pirates and Little Orphan Annie. Edgar Church's Mile High collection comes through again with another copy that's currently at the top of the CGC charts. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $355. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Super Comics #43 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Super detective Dick Tracy figures it all out on this issue's crime scene cover. The criminal must be missing one shoe! This title will be missing one of its mainstays soon, as Terry and the Pirates makes a final appearance here. Once again, Edgar Church's copy of this issue is the current CGC chart-topper - in fact, it's the only copy present! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Super Comics #46 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. Dick Tracy finds another clue on this issue's cover, which also showcases many of the newspaper strips inside: Smitty, Little Orphan Annie, Moon Mullins, and Stanley Link's Tiny Tim. This very attractive copy has a tiny chew spot along the upper spine area, causing an otherwise NM copy to drop a few grade points. It still manages to top the current CGC census chart, however! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $153. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Super Comics #51 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue, published at the height of World War II, includes a 48-star American flag on the cover. Strip reprints, including Dick Tracy and Little Orphan Annie make up the majority of the book. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $166; NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Superman #1 (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent GD/VG 3.0 Extensive (P) Cream to off-white pages. This is the fourth most-valuable comic of all according to Overstreet, and it's a milestone in the history of comics. Though Superman had been very well-received in the pages of Action Comics, it was unheard-of to devote an entire series to a character who was created for the comic books and didn't come from the cartoons or newspaper strips. DC risked it, and the series was a smash hit. The issue's famous cover is by Superman's co-creator Joe Shuster. Since restored copies of this issue are the rule rather than the exception, we suggest you give this professionally restored specimen your full consideration. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $18,250; VG 4.0 value = $36,500. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #2 (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent FN 6.0 Extensive (P) Off-white pages. Ranked among the 100 most valuable Golden Age comic books by Overstreet, this is just the second issue of a title that's still published in the present day (though it's got Adventures of preceding the name these days). The issue reprinted the Superman newspaper strip, with art by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy and stories by Jerry Siegel. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,194; VG 4.0 value = $2,388; FN 6.0 value = $3,582. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Superman #2 (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent FN- 5.5 Extensive (P) Off-white pages. Ranked among the 100 most valuable Golden Age comic books by Overstreet, this is just the second issue of a title that is still published today. The issue reprinted the Superman newspaper strip, with art by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy and stories by Jerry Siegel. As is often the case, this issue is even tougher to find than Superman #1, and is a very difficult book to find in high-grade. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, seals, cleaned, reinforced, staples replaced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,194; VG 4.0 value = $2,388; FN 6.0 value = $3,582.
Superman #3 (DC, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. An early issue which stars the Greatest Superhero of all, with stories reprinted from Action Comics #5 and 6. The groovy train cover is by Joe Shuster, and the story and interior art are by Shuster and Jerry Siegel. An attractive copy of a hard-to-find book. CGC notes, "Centerfold detached." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $2,274. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 5.5, 18 higher.
Superman #4 (DC, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. The Man of Steel makes like Hercules on this rousing Joe Shuster cover. And while Lex Luthor makes an appearance this issue, that bald chap on the cover isn't him -- this was when Luthor still had red hair! CGC notes, "4-inch crease on centerfold. Small water stain on inside front cover." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,710; VF 8.0 value = $3,990. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 7.0, 7 higher.
Superman #5 (DC, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Lex Luthor (sporting red hair) makes his fourth appearance in this issue. Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring are the credited artists. CGC notes, "Small tear at centerfold. Moderate tanning interior front and back cover." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $3,185. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 7.5, 7 higher.
Superman #6 (DC, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. "Very truly yours, Clark Kent", reads the inscription on Joe Shuster's cover, featuring a posed Man of Steel. Other artists include Jack Burnley. CGC notes, "3 pieces of tape on 8th page, 1 piece of tape on 28th page." Please note a small crack in the CGC holder; it does not affect the comic inside. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $909. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.0, 8 higher.
Superman #6 (DC, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. The first bi-monthly issue, with a great "signed photo" cover by Fred Ray. This issue also features the first "splash page" in a Superman comic. Some rust appears on the staples. CGC notes, "Centerfold detached". Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $909. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 5.5, 9 higher.
Superman #7 (DC, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Great Caesar's ghost! Perry White, gruff editor of the Daily Planet, makes his first appearance in this issue (although his name won't be revealed until issue #10). CGC notes, "Name stamp on 1st page." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,970; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,335. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Superman #8 (DC, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. One of the more colorful of the early issue covers is this Wayne Boring and Joe Shuster collaboration. The issue features a full-page ad for All Star Comics #3. While you're filling out your run of early Superman books, be sure to consider this copy - it's in a high grade and not that easy to find. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,994. CGC census 7/06: 4 in 8.0, 7 higher.
Superman #9 (DC, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. The colorful Man of Tomorrow bursts through the pages of the comic book, as seen in this Fred Ray cover illustration. This attractive copy is loaded with great eye appeal. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $957; VF 8.0 value = $1,994. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 7.0, 8 higher.
Superman #9 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. This simple but very dramatic and effective cover has Superman bursting through the yellow field of the background, as drawn by Fred Ray, the man behind a number of great Superman covers during the Golden Age. Inside, it's non-stop action as scripted and drawn by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. CGC notes, "two small tape stains on cover." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $957; VF 8.0 value = $1,994. CGC census 7/06: 5 in 6.5, 12 higher.
Superman #10 (DC, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Co-creator Joe Shuster is understandably the artist primarily associated with the earliest issues of this title, but Fred Ray actually was responsible for more covers during the first 20 issues, including this one. On a more fashion-oriented note, Lex Luthor makes his fifth appearance here, and his first without hair, a look that he's maintained to this day. (Way to stick with a hairstyle, Lex.) CGC notes, "Name stamp on interior cover. Moderate tanning to interior front and back covers." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,994. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 8.0, 6 higher.
Superman #14 (DC, 1942) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. A colorful, classic World War II shield cover by Fred Ray marks this issue as a long-time collector's favorite. Leo Nowak handled the Man of Steel's adventures inside. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $987. CGC census 6/06: 5 in 6.0, 17 higher.
Superman #18 (DC, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. A Fred Ray World War II cover kicks off this early issue. John Sikela, Leo Nowak, and Ed Dobrotka are all featured story artists. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,156; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,828. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Superman #21 (DC, 1943) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. This issue features "The Ghost of Superman", in which the Man of Steel apparently dies! Some gimmick - think DC will try it again? Jack Burnley supplies the cover illustration. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $411; VF 8.0 value = $856. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 6.5, 8 higher.
Superman #24 (DC, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages. Jack Burnley's classic flag cover is loaded with color and pizzazz. CGC notes, "Cover detached from top staple only. Extra staple holes, not manufacturing." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $645; VF 8.0 value = $1,344. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 7.0, 8 higher.
Superman #25 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-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 2006 FN 6.0 value = $411; VF 8.0 value = $856. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.5, 12 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superman #26 (DC, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Superman lets freedom ring out on this classic World War II Nazi cover, by Jack Burnley. A solid, flat copy, with good paper quality. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $621; VF 8.0 value = $1,294. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 7.0, 6 higher.
Superman #27 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. As you may have noticed while perusing this section, most of the "D" copies did not actually have a "D" on them, but here's one that does, and more importantly it has the collection's characteristic high grade. In this issue, Superman takes on the villainous Toyman and his scheme for a "dollar arcade" (back when a penny arcade was the norm - little did Toyman know that a buck a game would one day be the going rate)! The Lois Lane cover is by Wayne Boring. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $800. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.0, 8 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superman #29 (DC, 1944) CGC FN+ 6.5 White pages. Lois Lane makes a cover appearance, spotlighting the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. The Prankster appears in one story. Sharp looking copy, sporting white interior pages. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $384; VF 8.0 value = $800. CGC census 6/06: 4 in 6.5, 15 higher.
Superman #34 (DC, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. Superman makes a pitch for the Red Cross on this Jack Burnley cover. Luthor appears inside, in the story "When the World Got Tired." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $669. CGC census 6/06: 8 in 8.0, 6 higher.
Superman #34 (DC, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Light tan to off-white pages. Jack Burnley's cover asks readers to support the Red Cross. Lex Luthor appears in one story. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $669. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 7.5, 14 higher.
Superman #42 (DC, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. It's a one-"Man of Steel" band entertaining Lois Lane on this amusing cover by Wayne Boring. Ira Yarbrough's art graced the Superman stories within; among them, the popular "Death of Clark Kent" story which was reprinted in the 1970s. White cover issues like this are hard to find in high grade, and this particular copy is currently unsurpassed by CGC standards. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $841; NM- 9.2 value = $1,150. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 9.0, none higher.
Superman #62 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Orson Welles helps Superman defeat the dictator of Mars, who loves Hitler and has a squad of "Solazis." Got all of that? And as if that weren't enough for one comic book, there's also a Mr. Mxyztplk tale in these pages. And all of that wackiness is enclosed in this lovely copy, the sole highest-graded as of this writing. The cover scene featuring Mr. Welles is credited to Wayne Boring. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $910. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superman #68 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Amazingly enough, this was Lex Luthor's first cover appearance of this series, though he had been bedeviling Superman since issue #4! Win Mortimer provided the issue's cover art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superman #69 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This very nice-looking copy is (as of this writing) the only copy graded above 7.0 by CGC. The Prankster appears here, and this time he's got his very own sidekick, named Al Fresco (groan). The cover art is by Wayne Boring. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419; VF/NM 9.0 value = $665. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Superman #84 Davis Crippen ("D"Copy) pedigree (DC, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This book's from near the tail end of the Crippen collection, and we're certainly glad Mr. Crippen stuck with it that long, as these pre-Silver Age superhero books are difficult finds. Lois Lane plays a prominent role in a couple of the stories here, including the cover story that has her playing the part of a policewoman while researching a story. The cover art is by Win Mortimer. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $340; VF/NM 9.0 value = $538. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Suspense Comics #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This first issue, a Gerber "8," had eluded us until now, and when we first spotted this book in the Crippen collection we were confident it would prove to be the highest-graded copy, which indeed it is. The bondage/torture cover has much in common with the famous cover of issue #3, you could almost call it a prototype for the later cover! The cover art for this first issue is by Charles Quinlan of Catman fame; there are seven pages of interior art by the masterful L. B. Cole. This series has been called "a ground-breaking early horror and mystery comic," and while the identity of first horror comic book is a matter of some debate, Suspense Comics deserves to be included in the discussion. The issue has the first appearance of a Spirit-like character known as the Grey Mask. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $4,116; NM- 9.2 value = $5,800. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Suspense Comics #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Only Edgar Church's Mile High copy has received a higher grade than this one to date, and with no other copies certified above 6.0, this is a chance not to be missed to get this issue of the horror/mystery series. Nina Albright drew the issue's cover, and L. B. Cole added seven pages of interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,800. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Suspense Comics #3 Davis Crippen ('D" Copy) pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. The sole highest-graded copy of the book everybody wants... do we have your attention? The classic bondage cover by Alex Schomburg is what all the fuss is about, and there's a lot of fuss indeed about #3, which is a Gerber "9" that Overstreet calls "scarce." This comic was a well-kept secret until it appeared on the frontispiece of Gerber's Photo-Journal a decade and a half ago, causing demand to skyrocket thereafter (in the 1992 Overstreet guide it had the same price as issue #2, namely $235... by the 1995 Overstreet update, "top of Guide" had hit $7,000!). It seems every longtime collector has a Suspense #3 story, with the upshot usually being that a beaten-up copy was sold for a small fortune, or that someone got his hands on one only to find that the six-pager "83 Days On A Life Raft" at the center of the comic was missing. No such worries with this high-grade copy. Also of note is that there is no Edgar Church/Mile High copy of this issue, and almost all of the other famous pedigree runs are missing it as well! We suspect that the issue may not have made it to many newsstands because of the controversial cover, accounting for its absence in other famous comic hoards. We've heard different estimates of how many copies exist, but all of them are very low numbers, and the chances of a nicer copy ever surfacing strike us as extremely slim. This book is one of Overstreet's 100 most valuable comic books, and it's one of the highlights of the Crippen collection and of our auction. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $12,000. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Suspense Comics #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Keep your head in the game! Don't mope if you were outbid on the preceding page's #3 - here's the sole highest-graded copy of #4 as well! And this issue has the first of the great run of L. B. Cole covers. This bondage cover features Mr. Nobody (he's the guy with the slouch hat), who makes his first appearance here but didn't appear in a story until the next issue. Go after this appearance of Nobody, because nobody's got a nicer copy! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,344. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Suspense Comics #5 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. L. B. Cole's cover is the second in a row to feature Mr. Nobody, but the character makes his first story appearance in this issue. The book also has the first appearance of Satan, who was a regular in this series! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,344. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Suspense Comics #6 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. The masterful moodiness of L. B. Cole graces this cover - squint, and you'll see the ominous Mr. Nobody lurking in the shadows. A Suspense run like this one is a unique opportunity that's not to be missed! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,344. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Suspense Comics #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. The shadowy Mr. Nobody is seen up close on a cover for the first time on this symbolism-fraught cover by the great L.B. Cole. To date, only the Mile High copy has been certified with a higher grade. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,019; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,610. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Suspense Comics #8 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1945) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. This classic spider cover is the work of L. B. Cole, and that's Mr. Nobody observing in the background. While a few copies have been graded higher, as of this writing all are just a half-grade above this one at 7.0. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,122; VF 8.0 value = $2,431. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 6.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Suspense Comics #10 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Design wizard L. B. Cole was responsible for this striking cover featuring Mr. Nobody... it's got a message he'd revisit on the cover of #10. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,019. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Suspense Comics #11 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Continental, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. L. B. Cole's devil cover is a classic in just about everyone's book. And we hasten to add that Satan was a regular in this horror/mystery series! The title's other two recurring characters, Mr. Nobody and the Grey Mask, also appear. The issue is a Gerber "7." Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,335; NM- 9.2 value = $4,700. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Taffy Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Rural Home, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. L. B. Cole churned out spectacular covers no matter what the genre - witness his funny animal work here! And if that's not enough to pique your curiosity, how about the World War II-themed funny animal stories inside the book? And don't miss an early entry into the "funny animals as superheroes" genre, with the origin and first appearance of Wiggles the Wonderworm. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $593; NM- 9.2 value = $810. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Target Comics #5 (Novelty Press, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Basil Wolverton is an artist more and more collectors are discovering, and this issue has the debut of his Space Hawk feature. The android known as the White Streak was the top star of this series, but as so often happened with superheroes, the character had appeared several times without his origin being recounted. That's taken care of in a text story in this issue. Other interior artists include Bill Everett (of Sub-Mariner fame) and Carl Burgos (of Human Torch fame), as well as Miss Fury's creator Tarpe Mills. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $4,893; NM- 9.2 value = $6,850. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Target Comics V2#6 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Basil Wolverton's Spacehawk was the most memorable feature in this issue, cover characters the Target and the Targeteers notwithstanding. This is a typically fresh, typically fantastic Mile High copy. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of glue on cover." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $810. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Target Comics V3#4 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. A rousing V-for-victory cover makes this issue stand out, and what makes this copy stand out is the incredible condition. It's actually the only copy of the issue that CGC has certified as of this writing. The most notable interior feature is Spacehawk by Basil Wolverton. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $825. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Target Comics V3#5 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Considering this issue's black cover, it's going to be tough to top the Edgar Church copy, and no other copy has done so yet. Basil Wolverton's Spacehawk appears in the issue. Cover billing went to that master of disguise known as the Chameleon, and he's drawn by an artist we know for his Timely work, namely Al Fagaly. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $350; VF/NM 9.0 value = $555. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Target Comics V3#6 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. This Edgar Church copy is the only one CGC has certified as of this writing. The issue's lineup is highlighted by a Spacehawk feature drawn by Basil Wolverton. The buy-war-bonds cover stars Speck (a small-town kid), Spot (his dog), and the self-explanatory Sis. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $350. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Target Comics V3#9 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Superheroes had only been around a few years by 1942, and already superhero parodies were appearing. Take this issue's coverboy Al T. Tude... please! Basil Wolverton's Spacehawk also appears in the issue. This copy's got a fantastic white cover and perfect page quality, if not for a minor bug-induced hole in the spine, this book would be firmly in the 9.4-and-up category, so don't miss it. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $555; NM- 9.2 value = $760. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Tarzan #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Here's the start of a run that took the Lord of the Jungle through 258 issues, three publishers, and almost 30 years. Jesse Marsh drew the cover and provided interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,354; NM- 9.2 value = $1,900. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Tegra Jungle Empress #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. The book Seduction of the Innocent gave this issue a mention, so you know there's naughty stuff inside if the "good girl" cover didn't clue you in. There's also a good guy in the issue, namely the Blue Beetle. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $350; VF/NM 9.0 value = $555. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Terrific Comics #1 Crowley Copy pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. This issue's a Gerber "7," and our offering is tied for the highest grade yet assigned. The Don Rico cover features Kid Terrific, who's drawn inside the issue by John Giunta. There's also L.B. Cole art in these pages, plus a couple of "period pieces" like the opium tale "Spawn of the Poppy" and the unfortunate "No Honor Among Nips." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,054. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 7.5, none higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Terrific Comics #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Alex Schomburg's formula of anti-Nazi punch-outs, used to great effect on the Timely books, worked just as well here, with Kid Terrific and his sidekick Jimmy administering the knuckle sandwiches. The issue has the first appearances of Boomerang and Diana (drawn by L. B. Cole) and also the debut of "Comics" McCormick, the world's biggest comic fan (by Ed Wheelan). We've seen the only copy graded higher to date, which has a bit of a mis-cut, and we'll also note that the Mile High copy of this issue is a "Qualified" copy with little pieces missing; thus, we think this Davis Crippen copy would be an upgrade for any Golden Age collection. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $711; VF 8.0 value = $1,481. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Terrific Comics #4 Davis Crippen ('D" Copy) pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet and Gerber both call this issue "scarce." And the classic war cover by Rudy Palais accounts for the high demand. The fellow doing the shooting is Kid Terrific, by the way! L.B. Cole contributed interior art to the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,516; VF/NM 9.0 value = $4,258. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Terrific Comics #5 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. This is the first copy of this highly sought-after Gerber "8" we've seen in years! The elements that make the Suspense Comics #3 cover so popular are all in place here, too: a hooded vigilante, a beauty in bondage, and of course the art of Alex Schomburg. The issue also has art by L. B. Cole and Bob Fujitani, and oh, by the way, the barely noticeable cover heroes are this series' stars, Kid Terrific and Jimmy. We don't doubt that this issue's on many a wantlist, and we expect plenty of competition for this pedigree copy. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $4,000. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Terry-Toons Comics #38 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The first comic book appearance of Mighty Mouse was right here in this very issue! And not only have we got the sole highest-graded copy, it's the only one graded above 7.5 by CGC to date. Sourpuss and Gandy Goose are the other resident funny animals on the cover, by the way. With Mighty Mouse fans vying with other high-grade Timely collectors for this one, bidding could get intense indeed! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,750. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Terry-Toons Comics #39 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Mighty Mouse makes his second appearance. Not only is this a high-grade, pedigreed copy, but it's the only one in the CGC census to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Terry-Toons Comics #54 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A "highest-graded" Timely is always an eye-opener for us, and we'll wager many a Timely collector has never seen this book (Gerber's Photo-Journal left out some funny-animal issues for space reasons). This white-cover issue has nice page quality, too. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $135. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Terry-Toons Comics #56 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Get a load of this one, Timely fans! It's the only copy CGC has certified as of this writing, and the white front and back covers look very nice indeed. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $135. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Tessie the Typist #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. This is the first time we've seen this issue, and a "highest-graded" Timely book is always welcome in our auctions! Tessie had first appeared in Joker Comics, and she's familiar to many because Marvel Bullpenners of later years had a way of dropping her name. Basil Wolverton contributed backup features to the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
The Thing! #9 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Charlton, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. From the days when Charlton was cool, here's a pre-Code beauty with a sexy cover by Bob Forgione. Actually, the issue was sooo sexy (or violent) that it got cited in Seduction of the Innocent. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $500; VF/NM 9.0 value = $788. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
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 2006 FN 6.0 value = $900; VF 8.0 value = $1,894. CGC census 4/06: 1 in 7.0, 3 higher.
Thrilling Comics #33 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1943) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. A Gerber "white space" is always a thrill! Yes, Ernie Gerber, who seemingly turned up even the most obscure Golden Age comic books, couldn't find this issue to photograph for his Photo-Journal and thus assigned this issue a scarcity rating of "8." We hadn't seen a copy before today either, and look what all of us were missing, a fantastic devil cover! Doc Strange and Mike are the cover heroes. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $262. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Thrilling Comics #38 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. We'll bet many an Alex Schomburg fan has never seen this cover in all its glory - for one thing, the issue itself is seldom seen, and for another, Gerber's Photo-Journal depicts a fairly dingy copy. So be sure to save this catalog! Anyway, the usual hordes of Nazis are on hand here, and the muscled fellow hoping to save a WAC in bondage is this series' hero Doc Strange. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $414; NM- 9.2 value = $565. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Thrilling Comics #39 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. An Alex Schomburg cover, a high grade, and great page quality, what more can the Golden Age fan ask for? The cover stars are the Commando Cubs. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $262; VF/NM 9.0 value = $414. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Thrilling Comics #41 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. One of the best Hitler covers of the entire Golden Age is this classic by Alex Schomburg! In case you can't see it on our catalog pic, we'll note that Mussolini is there too, peeking out from under the bed as a couple of mice look on. Laugh at it, love it, bid on it! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $300; VF 8.0 value = $625. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 7.0, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Thrilling Comics #42 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. It's a shame this Japanese war cover by Alex Schomburg doesn't turn up more often, but that's all the more reason to snap up this copy! No copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $338; NM- 9.2 value = $450. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Thrilling Comics #43 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg handled the art chores on this cover - it's curious that the setting aboard a submarine wasn't used more often! The Commando Cubs are the cover characters. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $338; NM- 9.2 value = $450. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Thrilling Comics #44 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. We'd been hoping to offer this Hitler cover for years, and we're pleased to see that completionist Davis Crippen had one in his fantastic hoard. The cover art is by Alex Schomburg, of course! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $556. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Thrilling Comics #52 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1946) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. "Classic (Alex) Schomburg hooded bondage cover," says Overstreet, and it's been years since we've gotten the chance to admire one! Doc Strange appears on the cover, the Commando Cubs are inside, and this issue had the last installment of "The Ghost, Master Magician," who had been a regular since #3. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $363. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Thrilling Comics #65 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This airbrushed Alex Schomburg cover features Princess Pantha. This near-perfect copy is a prime example of what got collectors excited about the "D" copies in the first place! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $475. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Thrilling Comics #70 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The presence of a Frank Frazetta seven-pager only adds to the demand that goes along with an airbrushed Alex Schomburg cover! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.2, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Tim Holt #1 Mile High pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Also known as A-1 Comics #14, this issue was one of the earlier Western books by a publisher that would have great success with the genre. No doubt much of that success had to do with having ace artists like Dick Ayers and Frank Bolle contributing. Given this issue's white cover, we can't imagine that a nicer copy exists. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Tim Holt #2 Mile High pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Also known as A-1 Comics #17, this issue has a photo cover and Frank Bolle art. No copy tops this one in CGC's census to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $430. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Tim Holt #3 Mile High pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Also known as A-1 Comics #19, this issue has photo front and back covers. This is CGC's highest-graded copy as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $330. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Tim Holt #8 Mile High pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Frank Bolle and Fred Guardineer contributed interior art to this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Tim Holt #21 Mile High pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1951) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Frank Frazetta and Edgar Church are two names associated with excellence! Frazetta drew this issue's cover and Church preserved this copy in his famed high-grade collection. The stars of the issue are Red Mask and Ghost Rider, the latter drawn by Dick Ayers. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $348; NM- 9.2 value = $465. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
Tomahawk #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Fred Ray's superb art was one reason why this series lasted an amazing 22 years! This copy of the first issue is among the nicest yet certified. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,647; NM- 9.2 value = $2,250. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Tom Mix Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Ralston-Purina Co., 1941) CGC FN 6.0 White pages. The back cover of this Mile High copy has a mailing label addressed to Edgar Church himself! The label actually says "F. Church," but we ascribe that to the good folks at Ralston-Purina simply mis-typing the handwritten name that was sent in to them. We found it fascinating that Mr. Church not only bought nearly every comic on the stands, but also took the trouble to send away for this promotional comic, which was given away in return for two cereal box tops. Any comic that has been sent through the mail unprotected simply won't be in perfect condition, and this copy is topped by only one in CGC's census. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $177. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.0, 1 higher.
Top-Notch Comics #1 (MLJ, 1939) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This is the second comic book series produced by the company which would one day be known as Archie Comics, appearing just a month after the firm's first effort, Blue Ribbon Comics. This issue has the first appearance of the Wizard, who would become one of MLJ's top superheroes. The content of the issue was produced by the Harry "A" Chesler shop, most notably Jack Cole. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $3,990. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher.
Top-Notch Comics #23 San Francisco pedigree (MLJ, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This NM- gem hails from the collection of Tom Reilly, one of the top two pedigree collections of all time according to most. MLJ heroes the Black Hood, the Wizard, Roy the Super-Boy, the Firefly, and others ply their crimefighting trade here. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $925. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Torchy #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. It's time for a date with the highest-graded copy of this first issue! The cover art is by ace "good girl" artist Bill Ward. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $975. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Torchy #5 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1950) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This cover is by the artist most associated with Torchy, namely Bill Ward! The issue has interior art by Ward and Gill Fox. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $625. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.0, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Torchy #6 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1950) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. "Good girl" covers don't get much better than this Bill Ward effort! Alas, this was the last issue of the title. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $625. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 7.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
True Crime Comics #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Magazine Village, 1947) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. The proliferation of violent crime-themed comics in the late '40s set the stage for the even more controversial horror titles to come. Striking cover art on this first issue of the title is provided by Jack Cole, who also contributed interior art for this issue. Besides the violent cover, the issue attracted attention with an injury to eye panel and hypodermic needle panels, all of which earned citings in both The Seduction of the Innocent and Parade of Pleasure. Just two copies have been certified nicer than VG/FN 5.0 to date, and this is the finest. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,463. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
True Crime Comics #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Magazine Village, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Jack Cole again provided cover and story art for this issue, which included a drug story. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $681. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Two-Fisted Tales #27 Gaines File pedigree 7/10 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Beautiful colors characterize this dynamite copy, thanks to the foresight of William Gaines in preserving it! Harvey Kurtzman provided the war-is-hell cover, and there's interior art by Wally Wood, Jack Davis, and John Severin. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $300. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.8, none higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Two-Gun Kid #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Marvel, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The first Marvel Western comic book was this one right here, the first appearance of the Two-Gun Kid. The various incarnations of the Kid were very good to Atlas/Marvel, and this title was in publication on and off all the way up until the late 1970s. The cover and interior art are by Syd Shores. As of this writing, only the Mile High copy has been graded higher! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,068; NM- 9.2 value = $1,460. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Two-Gun Kid #8 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Atlas, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The only copy CGC has certified as of this writing is also the only one we've seen here at Heritage! Syd Shores contributed art to the issue, and we believe the cover to be by him as well. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Uncle Sam Quarterly #8 (Quality, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. This was the last issue of this title before the name changed to Blackhawk. The cover is by Alex Kotzky. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $431; VF/NM 9.0 value = $678. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #4 (Dell, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Here's the first issue of this very collectible title (it began with #4 because Scrooge's three Four Color issues were considered #1-3)! In the story, Scrooge attempts to hide his money in cans he's shipping to a remote island, but the Beagle Boys have other plans for the loot, and it'll take ingenuity by Donald's nephews to bail Scrooge out of the mess! That's the premise of the tale "Hawaiian Hideaway," written and drawn by Carl Barks. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #5 (Dell, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The first appearance of Scrooge's Worry Room also sees the first appearance of the Junior Woodchucks' Book of Knowledge, later known as the Junior Woodchucks' Guidebook that Huey, Dewey, and Louie were always quick to consult. The plot of the tale "The Sunken City" is memorable too, with Scrooge buying up every 1916 quarter ever minted! This is the only copy graded above VF/NM 9.0 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $485. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Uncle Scrooge #7 (Dell, 1954) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The unforgettable "Raiders of the Lost Ark" scene with Indiana Jones fleeing a rolling boulder was inspired by a scene in this Carl Barks-drawn issue! That film's director Steven Spielberg and writer-producer George Lucas are professed Barks fans, and they're far from the only creators who were inspired by stories like this issue's "Seven Cities of Cibola." Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $241; NM- 9.2 value = $330. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 9.0, 3 higher.
Uncle Scrooge #8 (Dell, 1954) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Gold dust clogging your pores? Not a problem most of us have, but this is the wealthy Uncle Scrooge we're talking about, and in this issue's story "Island of the Petrifying Ray," he takes a sea voyage to unclog his pores, and much adventure and mayhem results. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Uncle Scrooge #9 (Dell, 1955) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Scrooge has a new safe, and he hides the combination in a locket that accidentally falls around a lemming's neck. The lemming ends up on a schooner headed for Norway, and the chase is on, all drawn in exciting fashion by Carl Barks. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $201; NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Uncle Scrooge #10 (Dell, 1955) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. We had never seen this one in high grade before! In this issue written and drawn by Carl Barks, Scrooge and his fellow ducks search for "The Fabulous Philosopher's Stone," half a century before a certain children's book bore a similar name! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $201; NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
USA Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. This popular early Timely is found on many a collector's want list, and rightly so. The stellar line-up includes the origin and first appearances of the Whizzer, Mr. Liberty, and Rockman, whose story was graced with wild art by Basil Wolverton. Other artists include Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, who furnished the exciting Defender cover, plus Al Avison, Syd Shores, and a young Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $2,334; FN 6.0 value = $3,501. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 5.0, 12 higher.
Vault of Horror #39 Gaines File pedigree, 11/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Johnny Craig contributes a bondage cover that's truly chilling, especially with all those human remains strewn around! That's EC for you - horror comics that refuse to pull any punches! Story art this issue includes work by Craig, Reed Crandall, Bernie Krigstein, and "Ghastly" Graham Ingels. Top that off with a Gaines pedigree, in tip-top condition with white pages - what are you waiting for? Place that bid! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $450. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Venus #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Atlas, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. No copy of this black-cover book has been graded higher to date, Timely/Atlas fans! Not only does this issue have the first appearance of the title character, there's one of Harvey Kurtzman's "Hey Look" gag pages. Also appearing is Hedy Devine (not the Hedy of Patsy and Hedy, but rather the one who would star in Hedy of Hollywood). Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $800; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,263. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Venus #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Atlas, 1948) Condition: VF/NM. Beautiful white pages await the winning bidder of this copy, and since it's unslabbed (CGC couldn't encapsulate it because of an overhang), you can actually look through those very pages! Since CGC hasn't certified a copy of this book to date and we had never seen one either, we feel confident in calling this issue rare. The cover art is credited to Ken Bald. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $721; NM- 9.2 value = $985. From the Crippen Collection.
Venus #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Atlas, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Appearance by Apollo and cameos by Mercury, Neptune, and Echo. One of only two copies in the CGC census to date, the other grading VG+ 4.5. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $375. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Venus #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Atlas, 1949) Condition: VF/NM. Over the course of its 19-issue run, the content of Venus ran the gamut from romance stories to superhero stories to science fiction and a few stories that aren't so easy to classify. Issue #4 comes from its humor-romance period, and also boasts one of Harvey Kurtzman's "Hey Look" gag pages. A beautiful copy, it has an overhang that prevents it from being slabbed. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $601; NM- 9.2 value = $820. From the Crippen Collection.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. High-grade copies of this issue are almost impossible to find, and only two top this one in CGC's census to date. It's the first issue of one of the longest-running comic series of all time (now at #670 and counting!). Donald Duck by Al Taliaferro and Mickey Mouse by Floyd Gottfredson are featured. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $5,000; VF 8.0 value = $11,500. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 6.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. This is just the second issue of the first regularly published Disney comic book! The only copy graded higher changed hands for a princely $16,000 in a previous Heritage auction, and we expect aggressive bidding on this copy as well. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,764; VF 8.0 value = $4,116. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 6.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. Fine is an amazing grade for early issues of this title - we're not surprised to see that only one copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. It's a big plus that Davis Crippen bought his comics off the newsstand, as many of the early Comics and Stories we've seen have been subscription copies with an unsightly address printed on the back - no such problem here! The issue's cover is credited to Disney staff artist Hank Porter. Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $732. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. This is the first Huey, Dewey, and Louie cover of this series, it's interesting to contrast the portrayal of the nephews here (by an unknown artist) with the later Carl Barks version! Inside the issue, there's Donald Duck by Al Taliaferro and Mickey Mouse by Floyd Gottfredson. These early issues just aren't found in high grade, so we were pleased to see this one. Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $534; VF 8.0 value = $1,113. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 6.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #5 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. What a beautiful copy of a book usually only found in low grade! The Valentine's Day cover captured the essence of the lovable Goofy, too. It's his first cover appearance in this title. Great stuff, and don't hold your breath for another nice copy to come along! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $831. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 7.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #17 (Dell, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. The Silly Symphony "The Ugly Duckling" is adapted into comic book form in this issue. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $234; VF 8.0 value = $488. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #18 (Dell, 1942) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Floyd Gottfredson art. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $201. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 6.0, 1 higher.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #19 (Dell, 1942) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Donald Duck cover by Al Taliaferro. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $201; VF 8.0 value = $419. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.0, none higher.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #20 (Dell, 1942) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. This strictly graded VF- book is the highest-graded copy yet certified, and the patriotic "Donald Duck as Uncle Sam" cover is certainly a winner. The issue also has a Mickey Mouse story drawn by Al Taliaferro. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $419. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 7.5, none higher.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #34 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This comic has the start of the Gremlins feature drawn by Walt Kelly (who also drew the cover), plus there's a Donald Duck story written and drawn by Carl Barks. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $556. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #38 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Dell, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks art, a Halloween cover, and this copy's nice cover colors are all the encouragement any Disney collector should need to go after this one! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $550; NM- 9.2 value = $750. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
War Against Crime #2 (EC, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. We're pleased to offer a high-grade copy of this issue for the first time! EC's contribution to the crime genre was drawn by an intriguing mix of EC regulars like Graham Ingels and cover artist Johnny Craig, and guest artists like Stan ("Johnny Thunder") Aschmeier, Frank Bolle of "Tim Holt" fame, and Iger shop stalwart Lee Ames. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $422; NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher.
War Against Crime #7 (EC, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Johnny Craig cover. Al Feldstein art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $239; VF/NM 9.0 value = $370. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Weird Comics #5 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. The cover definitely matches the title of this Fox comic book, from the mad scientist to his miniaturized subjects, replete with hypo and babe-in-bondage. The intro of Dart and his sidekick Ace is featured. It's unusual to find a certified copy of this issue at all - CGC has just two in its census at this writing - and the other copy has earned just a FN 6.0. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $800. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Weird Comics #6 Cosmic Aeroplane pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. The assigned grade seems strict to us; this is an awfully nice copy, and a pedigree book at that! The cover features the Dart; Dynamite Thor appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $613. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Weird Fantasy #7 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Al Feldstein made sure that not all of the heavenly bodies were outside the spacecraft on this eye-catching "good girl" cover. Feldstein also contributes interior art, as do Jack Kamen, Wally Wood, and George Roussos. The lead story in this issue, "7 Year Old Genius," features a comics-in-comics reference wherein the "genius" is handed a stack of EC comics to read. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Weird Mysteries #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Gilmor, 1952) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. We thought we recognized Basil Wolverton's style on the monsters at the lower right of this cover, and indeed, Overstreet notes that the image is taken from Wolverton's art for Weird Tales of the Future (published by SPM, which is the same company as Gilmor and Aragon). Try finding a nicer copy of this black-cover pre-Code horror book! Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $267; VF 8.0 value = $556. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Weird Mysteries #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Gilmor, 1953) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Care to join us for a pre-Code skull session? Bernard Baily's horror covers for Gilmor/Aragon are some of the most disturbing of all time, and Fredric Wertham used two images from this book in Seduction of the Innocent. One showing a lady vampire was annotated "sex and blood" by Wertham, the other is a panel with a neck-to-waist view of a sexy woman, with the lettered text reading "with plenty to offer..." and Wertham commenting, "Indeed." This is among the latest books in the Crippen collection (that we've found so far), and we're glad he continued collecting just long enough to snag this fright-fest! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $803; NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Weird Science #14 (#3) (EC, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Post-apocalyptic scenarios were revisited several times by EC's creators, with a powerful story the inevitable result. This time, it's Al Feldstein drawing the story (as well as the accompanying cover scene). The issue also includes art by Harvey Kurtzman, Harry Harrison, and Jack Kamen. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $976; NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, 5 higher.
Weird Science #5 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Al Feldstein's atomic explosion cover set the tone for this issue, which had two cautionary anti-war tales drawn by Wally Wood and Harvey Kurtzman, respectively. In a somewhat lighter vein, the other two stories, drawn by Al Feldstein and Jack Kamen, are imaginative looks at time travel. By the way, unless you have a time machine of your own that you can set to 1951, you're not going to find a nicer copy than this one. Note that while CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $920. CGC census 5/06: 5 in 9.8, none higher.
Weird Science #8 Gaines File pedigree 2/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Here's an out-of-this-world copy of this outer-space comic book. Remember John Hurt's "stomach ache" in the movie "Alien"? Well, you can thrill to the exact same scene in Al Feldstein's cover story, drawn a quarter-century before that movie hit the screens. Where do these screenwriters get all their ideas? Other highlights here are the cover by Feldstein and interior art by George Roussos, Jack Kamen, and Wally Wood. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $750. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.8, none higher.
Weird Science #11 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Al Feldstein's rocket ship-over-a-cratered-moonscape cover makes this one of the most memorable EC science-fiction covers of all. Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, and Wally Wood provided the interior art for this issue, which also features a biography of Kamen. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $525. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.6, 3 higher.
Weird Science #14 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Wally Wood turns in a beautiful cover illustration for this issue's bizarre story "There'll Be Some Changes Made." Bill Elder, Sid Check, and Joe Orlando are also featured artists. This well-centered, glossy copy is a real keeper. While CGC recognizes this as a Gaines File Copy, no certificate accompanies the book. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $525. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Weird Science #15 Gaines File pedigree 10/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Al Williamson made his first contribution to Weird Science with this issue, starting things off with a typically senses-shattering splash panel. Another highlight is a Jack Kamen-drawn tale in which a nerd gets a "personal harem kit" in the mail - EC knew what their readers wanted, all right! There are also stories drawn by Joe Orlando and Wally Wood, plus a Wood cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $560. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Weird Science #18 Gaines File pedigree 2/12 (EC, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. "Mars is Heaven," one of EC's best Ray Bradbury adaptations, is featured in this issue. Wally Wood, Al Williamson, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando all contribute story art. This issue's cover was printed with an unstable magenta ink, resulting in a fading of the red colors on most existing copies (including this one, from publisher Bill Gaines' collection). As a result, to date only one copy (in 9.2) has been certified by CGC higher than this example. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $279; VF/NM 9.0 value = $420. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Weird Science #20 Gaines File pedigree 4/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. "Alone in space with fifty frozen dolls, just waiting to be thawed!" Wally Wood's cover to this issue is every male science fiction fan's dream come true! Hubba hubba! Wood, Al Williamson (with Frank Frazetta assists), Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando all contribute story art to this issue. This pretty pedigreed copy will certainly be a dream acquisition for one lucky bidder! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $710. CGC census 5/06: 6 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Weird Tales of the Future #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Aragon, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The cover artwork for this issue is only partially by Basil Wolverton, but it's still very cool and a classic of the genre. Inside there's more Wolverton art in two stories: "Jumpin Jupiter" and "The Man From the Moon." Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,207; NM- 9.2 value = $1,650. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Weird Tales of the Future #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Aragon, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. One of the all-time great pre-Code horror covers is this Bernard Baily effort! This issue includes the intriguing story "The Mind Movers" with the art to Basil Wolverton's "Brain Bats of Venus" from Mister Mystery #7 which was cut apart, pasted up, partially redrawn, and rewritten. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $744; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,172. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Weird Thrillers #2 Davis Crippen ('D" Copy) pedigree (Ziff-Davis, 1951) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. This publisher's painted covers set its comics apart, and this one's a bizarre example to be sure! Top-flight artists Alex Toth, Gene Colan, and Murphy Anderson contributed to the interior. Our offering is the only copy certified with a grade above 5.0 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $394. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Whirlwind Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Nita Publication, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Cyclone roars into action on this bright yellow cover, featuring his first appearance, and Nita's first foray into comic publishing. A stunning Mile High example that exudes all of the qualities the collection has come to represent, including corners that do not have a single bit of blunting, a spine that has no blemishes, a back cover with no soil or wear, shiny bright staples, and glossy cover colors that leap right off the page. It's the highest graded copy on CGC's current census report (of only four copies of issue #1 listed), and considering its origin, is probably the best in existence. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,750. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Whiz Comics #25 (Fawcett, 1941) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue's dynamic "shoulder to the grindstone" cover by C. C. Beck would be reason enough to want this Golden Age prize, but the real attraction is, of course, the introduction of Captain Marvel Jr. Golden Age great Mac Raboy brings this youthful new member of the Marvel family to life in this, his first appearance and origin. The story would be continued in Master Comics #22, which would then become the home for Freddy Freeman, aka Captain Marvel Jr. And if that isn't enough to whet your appetite, there's an origin of old Shazam told in text! This sharp copy looks much nicer to our eyes than the fairly modest CGC-assigned grade, displaying bright, rich cover colors. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,090; FN 6.0 value = $1,635. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 5.0, 13 higher.
Whiz Comics #74 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Here's the best copy we've seen of this issue. Check out C. C. Beck's unusual "Old Man River" cover. Our Davis Crippen section just keeps rolling along! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $219; NM- 9.2 value = $290. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Witchcraft #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Avon, 1952) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. This pre-Code issue has Joe Kubert art inside. We haven't seen a definitive attribution for the "headlight" cover, though the gal looks a lot like a Wally Wood woman to us... if it was a swipe of the great "Woody," the artist certainly swiped from the best! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $431. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 3 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Witness #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Marvel, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The Crippen collection includes some of the toughest of the Timelys, take this one-shot, which Overstreet and Gerber both call "scarce." It's the first appearance of the Witness (a different character than the Witness who was in Mystic previously), and while there was only one issue of this series, the mysterious host character did crop up in other Timely books subsequently. Syd Shores and Ken Bald contributed interior art to the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,047; NM- 9.2 value = $2,800. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Comics #14 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Alas, Wonder Man always seemed to be relegated to the background of his own covers in favor of... busty beauties in bondage. So we hereby withdraw our protest! Especially given that this cover has airbrushed art by Alex Schomburg. It's great stuff by the master! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $593; NM- 9.2 value = $810. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Comics #16 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg's airbrushed cover features Tara, making her first cover appearance. Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $593; NM- 9.2 value = $810. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Comics #17 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Frank Frazetta is credited with contributing to both the Wonder Man and Jill Trent features in this issue. The airbrushed cover featuring Tara is by Alex Schomburg. Those two greats plus a NM- copy make for a great combination indeed! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $835. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Comics #18 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Tara only appeared in six issues of this title and one Thrilling Comics guest shot, but the image of her is indelible thanks to the superb airbrush work of Alex Schomburg, who signed his name "Xela" on the cover. Inside the book, there's a Wonderman story with George Roussos art, as well as the first installment of the Silver Knight feature. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $375; VF/NM 9.0 value = $593. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 8.5, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Comics #19 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Frank Frazetta contributed some panels to this issue's Silver Knight story, while the cover art was in the hands of "Xela," i.e. Alex Schomburg. And the airbrushed cover art has never looked better than on this NM pedigree copy! Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $810. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Comics #20 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Better Publications, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. The last issue of the title, this one had the feature that all the best ones did, namely an airbrushed cover by Alex Schomburg. Frank Frazetta drew part of the issue's Silver Knight story. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $444. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Woman #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. Ranked among the 30 most valuable comics by Overstreet, this first issue of Wonder Woman's own title came out just half a year or so after her debut in All Star Comics #8 (she had appeared in Sensation Comics in the meantime). And this new series would last for four decades. Wonder Woman has been called "the only mythological character to flourish in the comics format," and we can't think of another to do so until Thor appeared some two decades later. Wonder Woman's early adventures, written by William Moulton Marston and drawn by H. G. Peter, still fascinate today. As you might expect from a #1 issue, the heroine's origin story is retold and expanded upon here. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $6,834; VF 8.0 value = $17,000. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.5, 12 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Woman #6 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. The Cheetah made her first appearance here, and you could make a case for her as the #1 Wonder Woman villain! She certainly played that role in the "Super Friends" cartoons, and an incarnation of the character is appearing in comics even today. H. G. Peter provided the cover and interior art for this issue. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $423. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 5.5, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Woman #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is one of the only issues of the title to be rated "uncommon" by Gerber. Wonder Woman's creator William Moulton Marston was a card-carrying feminist, and his convictions come through in this issue's cover and story. H. G. Peter handled art chores as usual. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $423. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Woman #9 (DC, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. It's the first appearance of Giganta - remember her, Golden Age fans? If you don't, anyone who was a kid in the 1970s sure does, because she was one of the Legion of Doom on the "Super Friends" TV show! She's got the mind of a gorilla but the body of a beautiful redhead. H. G. Peter handled the issue's cover and interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,900. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Wonder Woman #13 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. A spelunking Wonder Woman has her golden lasso doing double duty on this H. G. Peter cover as she hangs from a stalactite while binding up some royalty from "Bitterland" in a scene from the featured story. Interior art by Peter. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $339; VF 8.0 value = $706. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Woman #19 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. You'll never forget this H.G. Peter cover which hints at the "Witchdoctor's Cauldron" story inside. The story art is also by Peter. Only two copies have been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,116; NM- 9.2 value = $1,525. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Woman #20 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Adventure on the high seas is the order of the day in this issue which has a swashbuckling cover by H. G. Peter who also contributes the interior art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,116; NM- 9.2 value = $1,525. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Woman #21 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Wonder Woman swings into action on this hypnotic H. G. Peter cover; inside she battles the vicious Queen Atomia. A very desirable copy that actually has this pedigrees namesake "D" written on the cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $878; NM- 9.2 value = $1,200. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Woman #23 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. H. G. Peter handled art chores on this outing for the amazing Amazon. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $267; VF 8.0 value = $556. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 7.0, 6 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wonder Woman #50 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1951) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. DC superhero books from this time period are not easy to find in high grade, as they were not selling well compared to other genres. So finding the single highest CGC graded copy of this issue is a real coups and if that isn't enough incentive for you to start bidding, a rocket ship cover by Irv Novick marks this 50th issue, which was used in Parade of Pleasure. Wow! Interior art is supplied by H. G. Peter and Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $317; VF/NM 9.0 value = $496. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Best Comics #1 Davis Crippen ('D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. If you've ever wondered why there's no issue #1 of the beloved, long-running title World's Finest, it's because the premiere issue was World's Best! Batman and Superman are joined by Zatara, the Crimson Avenger, Johnny Thunder, and many more. The cover is by Fred Ray. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $4,287; VF 8.0 value = $10,080. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 6.5, 10 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #2 (DC, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Light tan to off-white pages. A name change from World's Best Comics gets this long-running title up and running. Co-stars Superman and Batman are joined by Johnny Thunder, the Crimson Avenger, and Zatara, among others. Artists include Fred Ray (cover) and Jerry Robinson. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,296; VF 8.0 value = $3,024. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.5, 3 higher.
World's Finest Comics #3 (DC, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. The Scarecrow, a villain featured prominently in last summer's "Batman Begins" feature film, is introduced in this 100-page issue. Artists include Fred Ray, who provided the baseball-themed cover, Leo Nowak on Superman, Creig Flessel on Sandman, and Bob Kane, with Jerry Robinson and George Roussos, on Batman. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $987; VF 8.0 value = $2,139. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 7.0, 6 higher.
World's Finest Comics #4 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages. Superman and Batman are joined by the Sandman, Hop Harrigan, Zatara, the Crimson Avenger, and others too numerous to mention. The cover of this Winter issue is by Fred Ray. Bob Kane and Harry Lampert contribute interior art. Gerber rates this issue a "6", or "uncommon." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $526. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 4.5, 21 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #5 (DC, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite are added to the World's Finest team with this issue, while Crimson Avenger and the King bow out. Fred Ray provides the cover featuring Superman, Batman, and Robin at the movies, while Jerry Robinson, Harry Lampert, and others illustrate the stories. This copy features deep cover color and a sharp, straight spine. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,644; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,597. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
World's Finest Comics #5 (DC, 1942) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white to white pages. This early issue is notable for the last appearances of the series for the Crimson Avenger (who would continue in Detective Comics for another two years) and the King, plus the first appearances of TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite. Artists for this issue include Fred Ray (who drew the patriotic cover), Jerry Robinson, and Cliff Young, who offers up the last "mystery-man" Sandman story before that hero's make-over. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $789. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 5.5, 12 higher.
World's Finest Comics #6 (DC, 1942) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Superman, Batman, and Robin greet a couple of America's fighting men on this patriotic red, white, and blue Fred Ray cover. Inside art is by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby (on the revamped Sandman and Sandy feature), along with Howard Sherman, John Sikela, Jerry Robinson, Harry Lampert, and others. Beginning this issue: Aquaman and the Star Spangled Kid. This copy is tied with two others as highest CGC-graded to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,206. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 7.5, none higher.
World's Finest Comics #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. Jack Burnley's patriotic cover for this issue inspired America's fighting forces, and possibly Cher's "Turn Back Time" video to boot. Green Arrow's strip begins in this issue, and Red, White, and Blue conclude theirs. The back cover promotes the Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons. Additional art by Bob Kane and the inimitable team of Simon & Kirby. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $579. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 5.5, 20 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #10 (DC, 1943) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. Joe Simon and Jack Kirby's Boy Commandos are featured in this 76-page issue, alongside such favorites as Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, and Star Spangled Kid. Other artists include Hal Sherman, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $510; VF 8.0 value = $1,063. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 6.5, 8 higher.
World's Finest Comics #11 (DC, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. The World's Finest team of Superman, Batman, and Robin bring in a bumper crop in this World War II "victory garden" cover illustration, by Jack Burnley. Those pint-sized defenders of freedom, the Boy Commandos, are featured inside, with art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Other features include a Batman story by Jerry Robinson, and appearances by Green Arrow and Zatara. This square bound issue sports a straight spine and an unblemished cardboard cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $869; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,372. CGC census 5/06: 4 in 8.5, 1 higher.
World's Finest Comics #12 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. The appealing art of Jack Burnley graces this issue's cover. Inside the book, there's Dick Sprang art on Batman and Joe Simon art on the Boy Commandos. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $417; VF 8.0 value = $869. CGC census 6/06: 6 in 7.0, 8 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #13 (DC, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. This issue's Superman, Batman, and Robin cover illustration by Jerry Robinson portrays a scene that happened many times during World War II -- the paper drive. While this noble cause did help the war effort, it also consumed tons of early comic books! Oh well... let's be happy this nice specimen escaped the drives, and is now available for one lucky bidder! A Boy Commandos story by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby is also featured in this issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $869. CGC census 5/06: 3 in 7.5, 5 higher.
World's Finest Comics #14 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Jack Burnley is credited with this issue's carefree cover. Inside the comic, Batman and Superman are joined by Green Arrow, the Star-Spangled Kid, and others. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $417; VF 8.0 value = $869. CGC census 6/06: 3 in 7.0, 5 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #15 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Jack Burnley is credited with this issue's baseball cover, which features Robin as an ump with a tough call. (C'mon, Grayson, it's Superman, and he's usually faster than a speeding curveball...) Also featured are a Simon and Kirby Boy Commandos story, plus tales of Green Arrow, the Star-Spangled Kid, and more. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $417; VF 8.0 value = $869. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 7.0, 6 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #25 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Finding one of these square bound issues graded above VF or so is a notable event, and the page quality's the icing on the cake! Jack Burnley is credited with this issue's cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #26 (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. No copy of this issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. In addition to Superman and Batman tales, this issue's got adventures of Green Arrow and the Boy Commandos. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $860; NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
World's Finest Comics #27 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Superman's a super-pal, and not just on this Jack Burnley cover. In the story "The Man Who Out-Supered Superman," a nebbish who's trying to impress his girl takes on Superman in a series of challenges, and the Man of Steel tries his best to lose! The other features include Batman, Green Arrow, and the Boy Commandos. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $860; NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #28 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This one's got it all: a great Jack Burnley cover, Superman battling Lex Luthor in one of the stories, and Batman, Green Arrow, and the Boy Commandos starring in tales of their own. Also, football fans will love the back cover ad that tells the story of the infamous mistake by California's Roy "Wrong-Way" Riegels, but without mentioning the college or the player's name. Whoops, we just did. It appears that only a slight "corner crunch" at the upper left kept this from an even higher grade! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $860; NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #29 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. We hadn't ever seen this square bound issue in such a nice grade before. Those interested in the "D" that appears on many of these books will want to note that this one's also got a pencilled "DD." Jack Burnley is credited with this issue's cover. Inside, the lineup of good guys includes Superman, Batman, Zatara, Green Arrow, and the Boy Commandos. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $544. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 4 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #30 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The Davis Crippen comics were stored away without being read for the most part, hence the outstanding condition of this specimen. The cover is credited to Jack Burnley. Featured in the issue are Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, and even ex-Comic Cavalcade guy Johnny Everyman. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 9.2, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #31 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. This copy's got everything you could ask for -- just try and find another unread specimen like this one! The funny cover is credited to Jack Burnley. Appearing in the issue are Batman, Superman, Green Arrow, the Boy Commandos, and Zatara. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $769; NM- 9.2 value = $1,050. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #32 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Seeing as how this is a square bound book, the grade is excellent, and this is an issue that doesn't seem to pop up very often in any grade. Win Mortimer is responsible for the grins on the cover. Green Arrow, the Boy Commandos, and Zatara are the backup features. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488; VF/NM 9.0 value = $769. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #33 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Not many square bound comics have survived in this condition, and of course it helps that Davis Crippen wasn't a reader of comics, just a collector of 'em! Superman, Batman, Tomahawk, Green Arrow, and the Boy Commandos are featured. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #34 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. This book's predominantly black cover and the square binding have both contributed to the low survival rate of high-grade copies. Davis Crippen kept his in (very) fine shape, though! Superman, Batman, Tomahawk, the Boy Commandos, Green Arrow, and Zatara appear. The cover art is by Win Mortimer. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World's Finest Comics #35 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue's one of the relatively few times a major villain appeared in this title, it's the Penguin, who breaks out of jail to commit some -- you guessed it -- bird-themed crimes. In addition to the Batman story, the issue has Superman, Tomahawk, and more. The cover art is by Win Mortimer. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $488. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
World Famous Heroes Magazine #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Centaur, 1941) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. A flag cover featuring American heroes is the kind of thing we like to see! Paul Gustavson handled the cover art, and Sam Glanzman is among the interior contributors. This came out near the end of Centaur's publishing tenure, and like just about any Centaur comic, it's not easy to find. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $357. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.0, 6 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wow Comics #15 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Wow indeed. A superb flag cover makes this one of the most desirable issues of the title, and we hadn't seen a high-grade copy before today. Mary Marvel is the literal and figurative standard-bearer of the issue, and also appearing are the Phantom Eagle, Commando Yank, and Mr. Scarlet and Pinky. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $459; NM- 9.2 value = $625. CGC census 6/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wow Comics #20 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The Jack Binder shop is credited with this issue's exuberant cover art. Mary Marvel leads the issue's cast of characters. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $293; VF/NM 9.0 value = $459. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Wow Comics #54 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. A new twist on the bondage cover sees none other than the Phantom Eagle getting much-needed help from Mary Marvel! The Jack Binder shop is credited with the cover art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Yellowjacket Comics #7 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Charlton, 1946) Condition: VF/NM. A classic skull cover adorns this issue, which was published by Frank Publishing, a precursor to Charlton. A teenage "Al Toth" contributed to this issue, drawing a gag page, no less! The titular hero was a crime writer turned crime-fighter, and his power was to command bees to do his bidding. Note that this copy could not be encapsulated by CGC because of an overhang. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $969; NM- 9.2 value = $1,325. From the Crippen Collection.
Young Allies Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC Apparent VF- 7.5 Extensive (P) Off-white to white pages. Of the many kid groups that Simon and Kirby created, the very first was the Young Allies, and this is their first appearance! This comic is also significant for having the first meeting of Captain America and the Human Torch. Plus, it's the only Timely cover on which Adolf Hitler and the Red Skull appeared together! Jack Kirby drew the cover and the first page. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added [to] pages/cover, spine reinforced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,361; VG 4.0 value = $2,722; FN 6.0 value = $4,083; VF 8.0 value = $10,208. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Young Allies Comics #10 Ohio pedigree (Timely, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Bucky and Toro are in action again on this outstanding Alex Schomburg cover. This issue also contains the origin of Tommy Tyme and the Clock of Ages. Supplying the interior art are Mike Sekowsky, Dan Barry, Don Rico and Vince Alascia. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $423; VF 8.0 value = $881. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.0, 6 higher.
Young Allies Comics #13 (Timely, 1944) CGC FN+ 6.5 Slightly brittle pages. This mid-grade specimen certainly looks high-grade from the front, and that's critical considering the fantastic Alex Schomburg cover! Bucky, Toro, and the boys do their thing in 36 action-packed pages inside, with Tommy Tyme handling 7 pages of backup duties. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $312; VF 8.0 value = $650. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 6.5, 3 higher.
Young Allies Comics #16 (Timely, 1945) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. The Young Allies are assisted by Toro and Bucky on this action-packed Alex Schomburg cover. The story art comes from Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $650. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 7.5, 3 higher.
Young Allies Comics #17 (Timely, 1945) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Another busy cover by Alex Schomburg features the Young Allies defending a truck-full of cigarettes against what appear to be mobsters. With the aid of Bucky and Toro, America will once again be "cool and mild." Interior art is furnished by Syd Shores, Vince Alascia, and Mike Sekowsky. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $650. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 5 higher.
Zago #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Don't confuse Zago with Zegra or Zoot! Actually, we'll forgive you if you do, they're all Fox "jungle girl" titles! Ah, but how often do you see a Fox jungle title in such nice condition? By the way, the Blue Beetle appears in a backup feature. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $603; NM- 9.2 value = $825. CGC census 6/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Zip Comics #1 (MLJ, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This issue has the origins and first appearances of Steel Sterling and the Scarlet Avenger. There's interior art by Mort Meskin, who drew a story featuring the adventurer known as Captain Valor. MLJ's "Man of Steel" was drawn on the cover and inside the comic by Charles Biro. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $3,521. CGC census 5/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher.
Animation Art
"An American Tail" Production Background Drawing Original Art (MCA/Universal/Amblin Entertainment, 1986). This original production background from "An American Tail," is from the opening scene, and features Fievel's picture on the front of a cookie tin inscribed in Yiddish. From "Sequence 013, Scene 01," this background art is rendered in gouache watercolor, with an image area measuring 12.5" x 9.5". Matted and framed and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Batman: The Animated Series" Batman Production Cel (Warner Bros., 1992). Batman takes center stage in this cel set-up, which consists of one cel, and a photocopy of the original production background, from the episode "Lock-Up." This hand-painted production cel has an image area of 11.5" x 8" and is in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
"Batman: The Animated Series" Joker Production Cel (Warner Bros., 1992). This richly-produced production cel possesses the same mystique, "Dark Deco" look, and bizarre villains that epitomizes Warner Bros. successful "Batman: the Animated Series". This cel set-up, which consists of one cel, and a photograph of the original production background, is from the episode "Joker's Favor". This hand-painted production cel has an image area of 11.5" x 8" and is in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
"Batman: The Animated Series" Poison Ivy Production Cel Original Art (Warner Bros., 1992). This cel set-up, which consists of one hand-painted cel, and a photocopy of the original production background, from an episode of "Batman: the Animated Series," titled "Eternal Youth," has an image area of 10" x 8". Although there is some fading to the inked character lines, the work is otherwise in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Bullwinkle, Rocky, Boris and Natasha "Football" Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel Original Art (Jay Ward Productions, 1988). Wossamotta University's star football player, Bullwinkle, tries to score, with a little help from Rocky, but gets a little interference by Boris, in this hand painted cel. The work is matted and framed, with an image area of 12" x 9.5". In Very Good condition.
Walt Disney Studios - "Bambi" Multiplane Painting Original Art (Disney, 1942). Multiplane original art is very rare from Disney's Golden Age, so this example from Disney's multiplane technicolor feature, "Bambi," stands out. The scene depicts the young Bambi touching noses with Flower painted on three levels of glass. Prepared by Courvoisier after the release of "Bambi," this painting, titled "Bambi Meets Little Flower, the Skunk." The image area measures 6" x 5.5', and the work is framed, and in Very Good condition. Includes the original Courvoisier sticker affixed to the back. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Wise Little Hen Animation Publicity Original Art, featuring Donald Duck (Walt Disney, 1934). Here we go, Duck fans - this is believed to be the earliest known surviving commercial drawing of Donald Duck, done as a publicity illustration from Donald's first appearance in the "Silly Symphony" cartoon "The Wise Little Hen". This illustration was used to promote the cartoon prior to its actual release to theaters, meaning this was one of the very first public looks at the character that eventually upstaged Mickey Mouse as Walt Disney's top animated star. Donald is pictured along with the Wise Little Hen and all her chicks, plus Peter Pig in a pen and ink with grey wash drawing measuring approximately 13.5" x 9", and it has been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 23.5" x 19.25". The art is in Excellent condition. Historically, it doesn't get much better than this for Duck lovers! Wak! From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Donald Duck Storyboard Drawing Animation Art (Walt Disney, circa 1930s). Donald tries to quiet a tantrum-throwing Huey, Louie, or Dewey in this vintage storyboard sketch for an unidentified cartoon. It's a wonderful image, drawn in graphite and colored pencil on paper measuring 9" x 5", in Excellent condition; a slight bit of yellowing in the lower left corner does not affect the image area. Storyboard sketches like this are quite rare, and usually featured the art of talents like Carl Barks, who storyboarded many of the late 1930s Donald cartoons.
Walt Disney Studios - "Donald's Nephews" Animation Production Cel Original Art (Walt Disney Productions, 1938). In their first film appearance, "Donald's Nephews," Huey, Dewey, and Louie play polo on tricycles in their uncle Donald's living room, breaking vases, lamps, and windows! Dewey takes a swing at the ball, in this hand inked and hand painted animation production cel. Matted and framed, the image area measures 10.5" x 8", and, aside from some light buckling to the acetate, the condition is Very Good.
Walt Disney Studios - "Fantasia" Production Drawing Animation Art (Disney, 1940). Two beetles share the joy of music, in this marvelous original animation concept drawing from "The Nutcracker Suite" sequence of Disney's "Fantasia." Titled, "Flutist," this noteworthy illustration was rendered in colored pencils, with and image area measuring 10" x 8.5". Matted and framed, and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Fantasia "Centaurette" Production Drawing Animation Art (Walt Disney, 1940). Three lovely drawings of a young girl Centaurette, from the landmark Walt Disney animated feature "Fantasia" make up this attractive lot. The look on the girl's face reflects the influence of top Disney animator Fred Moore. Taken from the "Pastoral Symphony" segment, this is from the "Scene by the Brook", featuring the mythical creatures from Mount Olympus. Each graphite and red pencil drawing is on animation paper, with image areas measuring approximately 6" x 6.5"; all three have been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 35" x 15". In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walt Disney Studios - "Fantasia" Production Cel Original Art (Disney, 1940). Garlanded with flowers, a flirty girl centaurette frolics under Cupid's spell, in this enchanting original animation drawing from "The Pastoral Symphony" sequence of Disney's "Fantasia." This graceful drawing was rendered in graphite, and blue pencils with an image area measuring 7" x 8.5". Custom matted and framed, and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walt Disney Studios - "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" Storyboard Drawing Original Art, Group of 2 (Disney, 1940). Here are two dynamic storyboard sketches of Mickey Mouse dressed as the Sorcerer's Apprentice, from his most famous role in the most famous sequence of Disney's masterpiece, "Fantasia." These two classic Mickey storyboard frames are rendered in graphite, each with an image area of approximately 6" x 4.5". Matted and framed, and in Excellent condition.
Walt Disney Studios - "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" Animation Production Drawing Original Art (Disney, 1940). Brash, young wizard wannabe, Mickey, sits back in the Wizard's chair, orchestrating the movements of an enchanted broom, and soon falls asleep with dreams of power, in this entrancing drawing from "Fantasia." Rendered in graphite, this cute and cocky drawing of Mickey has an image area measuring 10.5" x 8.5". Matted and framed, and in Excellent condition.
Walt Disney Studios - "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" Animation Production Drawing Original Art (Disney, 1940). The sorcerer's errant apprentice, Mickey Mouse, is the most sought after character in all of Disney animation collecting. This wonderfully expressive production drawing of Mickey in his most famous role is rendered in graphite, with yellow pencil illustrating the lighting. Matted and framed, the image area measures 11" x 9", and, aside from some light paper aging, and light creasing, the condition is Very Good.
Walt Disney Studios - "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" Animation Production Drawing Original Art (Disney, 1940). Young, mischievous apprentice wizard, Mickey, is unable to control the spell he has created, in this enchanting drawing from "Fantasia," considered by many to by Disney's crowning cinematic achievement. Rendered in graphite, with yellow pencil illustrating the dramatic lighting, this determined image of Mickey in his most memorable role, is truly magical. Matted and framed, the image area measures 11.5" x 9", and, aside from some light paper aging, and light creasing, the condition is Very Good.
Walt Disney Studios - "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" Animation Production Drawing Original Art (Disney, 1940). Aspiring magician, Mickey, oversteps his limits, in the eight minute musical sequence, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," the most famous section of Disney's "Fantasia." This pencil production drawing of the world's most famous mouse, is rendered in graphite, and colored pencil, with an image area of 11" x 8.5". There is a bit of aging apparent in the paper, and some slight creasing; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
"Mickey's Progression" Limited Edition Hand Inked and Hand Painted Cel Publisher's Proof #2/35 Original Art (Disney, 1994). Mickey guides a broom and two buckets up the stairs and out to the courtyard, in this cel set-up recreated from Sequence 7, Scene 14 of "Fantasia." Mickey and the broom progress from pencil animation to a fully inked and painted cel set-up. This is number 2 out of a set of 35 publisher's proofs, with an image area of 44" x 9.25". Matted and framed and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Walt Disney Studios - "Fantasia" Animation Production Cel and Courvoisier Background Original Art (Disney, 1940). In the alchemy of Disney animation, everything is transmutable. Milkweed fairies whirl through falling leaves, in this sequence from the "Waltz of the Flowers," part of the Tchaikovsky section of Disney's "Fantasia." The image area measures 14" x 9". Matted and framed, and in Excellent condition.
Goofy "Aquamania" Production Cel Original Art (Disney, 1961). Goofy and his son inadvertently enter a water skiing race in Disney's "Aquamania," one of the last cartoons which featured Goofy. This hand painted production cel includes an original hand painted background, both with an image area measuring 11" x 7.5". Framed and matted and in Excellent condition.
"Hockey Homicide" Limited Edition Serigraph Cel Original Art (Disney, 1993). Goofy makes a less than coordinated goalie, but prevails in his encounter with the puck, in this sericel, titled "Goofy Goalie." Taken from Scene 47 of the 1945 short, "Hockey Homicide," this serigraph cel has an image area of 13" x 10", and is in Very Good condition. Matted and framed with a certificate of authenticity.
Sebastian "The Little Mermaid" Production Cel Original Art (Disney, 1989). A perplexed Sebastian sits on the ocean floor, in this cel set-up, consisting of a hand-painted production cel set against a photocopy of the original production background. From Disney's animated feature, "The Little Mermaid," this cel has an image area measuring 12.5" x 8.5", and is attractively matted and framed. In Excellent condition.
Ub Iwerks - "Steamboat Willie" Animation Production Drawing Original Art, Group of 5 (Disney, 1928). Disney's original superstar, Mickey Mouse, appears in these five drawings by Ub Iwerks from "Steamboat Willie," his first cartoon short. The five drawings represent a single figure of Mickey facing right, slowly revolving counterclockwise to his left. Each sheet was framed by the Phoenix Art Museum for the "Keith Haring, Andy Warhol and Walt Disney" exhibition which toured in 1991 and 1992. The image area of each drawing measures 9" x 6.25", and they are all in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Les Clark - Minnie Mouse Animation Production Drawing Original Art (Disney, early 1930s). This lively rendering of the "slot-eyed" Minnie Mouse is from the collection of animator Les Clark, the first of Disney's "Nine Old Men." The image area measures 11" x 7", and, aside from some light tanning to the paper, and a slight crease in the upper right corner, the condition is Very Good. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Mickey and Minnie Mouse "The Pet Store" Production Drawing Animation Art (Walt Disney, 1933). Happy-go-lucky Mickey squires a smiling Minnie around, hand in hand, in this charming scene from the Wilfred Jackson-directed cartoon, "The Pet Store". Sweet, full-figured vintage drawings of the world's most famous cartoon couple make this the Disney art to own. Drawn in graphite on traditional early two-hole 12" x 9.5" animation watermarked paper. In Excellent condition, bright and clean.
Mickey Mouse "Mickey's Steamroller" Production Drawing Animation Art (Walt Disney, 1934). Two classic "old-style" renditions of Mickey walking are done on this single sheet of five-hole 9.5" x 12" animation paper. Mickey appears to be talking - note the subtle differences in his mouth in the two 3.5" drawings. If you love the Mouse (and who doesn't), here's two good reasons to place a bid! In Excellent condition.
Walt Disney Studios - "Mickey's Garden" Animation Production Drawing Original Art (Disney, 1935). Stalking a bug, Pluto gets his head stick in a pumpkin. Stumbling around, he bumps into Mickey and his bug sprayer, giving Mickey a faceful of bug juice, in this inventive drawing from the Disney short, "Mickey's Garden." Rendered in graphite and colored pencil on a sheet of animation paper, the image area measures 11.5" x 8.5". Matted and framed, the paper has a bit of tanning, and some light creasing; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Les Clark - Mickey Mouse "The Band Concert" Animation Production Drawing Original Art (Disney, 1935). This drawing is from the private collection of animator Les Clark, the first of Disney's "Nine Old Men," the founding fathers of animation at The Walt Disney Studios. Taken from the 1935 Disney production, "The Band Concert" (the first Mickey Mouse cartoon in Technicolor), this drawing has an image area of 8" x 6" and the condition is Excellent. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Pluto Hand Painted Publicity Cel Original Art (Disney, undated). Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck give Pluto a makeover, much to his dismay, in this delightful hand painted cel. Records indicate that this exquisite little gem was a publicity cel, and the craftsmanship is superb. Matted and framed, the image area measures 9" x 6" and the condition is Excellent.
Walt Disney Studios - Mickey Mouse Model Sheet Original Art (Disney, undated). Expressive sheet of Mickey Mouse facial poses, rendered in red pencil. The image area measures 10.25" x 6.25". Matted and framed and in Excellent condition.
Mickey Mouse "The Simple Things" Animation Cel and Background (Walt Disney, 1953). Mickey's at the old fishing hole, rod and reel in hand, in this colorful trimmed production cel from (we believe) the 1953 cartoon "The Simple Things". A beautiful hand-painted gouache background completes the image, but may have been prepared especially for this presentation, possibly by the Disney Studio. Image area is 10" x 8"; professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 21" x 19". In Excellent condition.
"Puppy Love" Recreation Production Cel Original Art (Disney, 1970s). Two of Disney's brightest stars shine in this romantic, hand-painted animation production cel from a remake of the 1932 short, "Puppy Love." The cel was probably used for production purposes, and is presented on a watercolor background. The cel is matted and framed with an image area of 12" x 8", and the condition is Excellent. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
"Puppy Love" Recreation Production Cel Original Art (Disney, 1970s). Mickey and Minnie never looked so good as in this hand-painted animation production cel from a remake of the 1932 short, "Puppy Love," probably used for production purposes. Presented on a watercolor background from another studio, the overall size is 10" x 12". The cel is matted and framed, and in Very Good condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
"Mickey's 60th Birthday Special" Animation Production Drawing Original Art (Disney, 1988). This drawing was used in the production of the network television special, "Mickey's 60th Birthday," which aired on November 12, 1988. Created in honor of Mickey's 60th birthday, the special incorporated live action with animation. The image area measures 11.5" x 9.5". Matted and framed, and in Excellent condition. Signed by voice artists, Wayne Allwine (Mickey), and Russi Taylor (Minnie). Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Mickey Mouse "The Band Concert" Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel #90/275 Original Art (Disney, 1993). This is a limited edition, hand painted recreation of a scene from the Disney short, "The Band Concert." This recreated cel set-up, "Maestro Mickey," is from Scene 33, Mickey prepares to conduct the "The Storm," just before a real storm picks up the band - still playing - and takes them for a ride. The background has been faithfully reproduced using the orignal background painting. The image area measures 11.5" x 8.5". Matted and framed, and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
"Around the 'World' With the Fabulous Five" Limited Edition Sericel (Disney, 1996). Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto head to Florida to enjoy the 25th anniversary of Walt Disney World, in this sericel from a limited edition of 5000. The sericel measures 12" x 9" and is matted and framed. In Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Walt Disney Studios - "Pinocchio" Production Cel Original Art (Disney, 1940). Disney's "Pinocchio" remains one of the most endearing, magical, musical classics ever to grace the silver screen. Carlo Collodi's famous wooden boy skips along on his way to school, in this hand inked and hand painted production cel, on a photocopy background. The image area measures 9.5" x 7". Matted and framed and in Excellent condition.
Peter Hall - Peter Pan Unused Production Drawing Animation Art (Walt Disney, 1939). Walt Disney's master concept artist, David Hall, painted this colorful swamp scene portraying a crocodile sniffing two smoldering cigars tossed aside by the evil Captain Hook. The concept was eventually dropped when Disney eventually released the film in 1953, fourteen years after the original planning stages resulted in this watercolor and dry-brush mixed-media rendering on 10.5" x 8" illustration board. It was eventually reprinted in Uncle Scrooge #316, as part of a feature titled "The Year That Was 1939, David Hall Revisited." The art has been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 21" x 17", and is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" Production Cel Original Art (Walt Disney, 1989). Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Bambi, Baby Herman, Daffy Duck, Toby Tortoise, Pinocchio, Betty Boop, Yosemite Sam, Sylvester, and Tweety stand over the remains of the wicked Judge Doom, in this rare mixture of studio characters, especially produced by Touchstone. Presented on a photographic background, the art has a 17" x 11" image area. Framed and matted and in Excellent condition.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" Production Cel Original Art (Walt Disney, 1989). On a Toontown free-fall, Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins), falls through the clouds, passing Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny, in this hand painted cel from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." Presented on a hand painted background, along with photographic print art of Hoskins, the image area measures 13" x 10.5". The condition is Excellent. Includes a certificate of authenticity. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" Production Cel Original Art (Walt Disney, 1989). "Open up in the name of the law!" At the sound of an approaching group of Toon Patrol Weasels, Roger, who has playfully cuffed himself onto Eddie Valiant's wrist, panics in this hand painted cel from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." Presented on a photographic print background, the image area measures 13" x 9". The condition is Excellent. Includes a certificate of authenticity. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" Production Cel Original Art, Group of 2 (Walt Disney, 1989). Eddie Valiant, played by Bob Hoskins, rescues Roger Rabbit, in these two hand painted cels from The Walt Disney Company and Amblin Picture's landmark film, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." Included here are two original animation production cels featuring Roger Rabbit, presented on photographic print backgrounds. Each has an image area of 13" x 8" image area, and is in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" Production Cel Original Art, Group of 2 (Walt Disney, 1989). On a visit to Toontown, Eddie Valiant, played by Bob Hoskins, falls through the floor of a men's room, and finds himself free-falling through the clouds. Halfway down, he springs onto a flag pole and saves himself by grasping it with one hand. Tweety Bird is perched on the pole and removes his fingers one at a time. He continues falling, passing Mickey Mouse along the way, in these two hand painted cels from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." Both of these two original animation production cels are presented on hand painted backgrounds, along with photographic print art of Hoskins. Each has an image area of 13" x 10.5", and is in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" Production Cel Original Art (Walt Disney, 1989). The weasel, Greasy, gets his hand caught in a bear trap after reaching deep into Jessica Rabbit's cleavage, in this hand painted cel from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." Eddie Valiant responds, "Nice booby trap." Presented on a photographic print background, the image area measures 13" x 8.5", and the condition is Excellent. Includes a certificate of authenticity. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" Production Cel Original Art (Walt Disney, 1989). "I'll do anything for my husband, Mr. Valiant. Anything." Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins) attempts to get dressed as Jessica Rabbit draws near, in this hand painted cel from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," presented on a photographic print background. The image area measures 15.5" x 10.5", and the condition is Excellent. Includes a certificate of authenticity. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit "Jessica Rabbit" Concept sketch and Poster Original Art (Walt Disney, 1989). The leggy cartoon vixen (remember, she's not bad, she's just drawn that way) gets a spotlight in this scintillating full-color poster art. The finished airbrushed piece is simply stunning, with luscious pinks and sparkling highlights, plus that "Veronica Lake" peek-a-boo hairstyle - wow! Our jaws are hitting the floor hard with this one! Measuring approximately 22" x 32", the art has been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 28.5" x 38.5". Also included is the original comp drawing, in color with type overlay, marker on illustration board measuring 8.5" x 12.25". Both items are in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" Production Cel Original Art, Group of 3 (Walt Disney, 1989). The technically-marvelous film, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," blended animated, ink-and-paint cartoon characters with flesh-and-blood live actors. In this scene, Roger has a violent reaction after having accepted a shot of whiskey from Eddie Valiant, played by Bob Hoskins. Included here are three original hand painted animation production cels featuring Roger Rabbit, presented on photographic print backgrounds. Each cel has an image area of 13" x 8.5" image area, and is in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" Production Cel Original Art (Walt Disney, 1989). "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is seen as a landmark film that sparked the most recent era in American animation. An innovative blend of animated cartoon characters with live actors, the film is considered a modern classic. Here is an original hand painted animation production cel featuring the title character, Roger Rabbit, presented on a photographic print background. The image area measures 14" x 10", and the condition is Excellent. Includes a certificate of authenticity. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" Production Cel Original Art (Walt Disney, 1989). Roger pops out of Eddie Valiant's trench coat, looking like Dick Tracy, a parody complete with the lawman's unmistakable square, pointed jaw, in this hand painted cel, presented on a photographic print background. The image area measures 13" x 8.25", and the condition is Excellent. Includes a certificate of authenticity. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" Production Cel Original Art (Walt Disney, 1989). Eddie Valiant knows what happens to Roger Rabbit when he drinks whiskey, so a shot is just the thing to bring him free from Judge Doom's evil grip! Roger's greenish cheeks are inflated, and his ears are just starting to propel, in this hand painted cel from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." Presented on a photographic print background, the image area measures 13" x 9". The condition is Excellent. Includes a certificate of authenticity. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walt Disney Studios - "Sleeping Beauty" Original Pencil Animation Drawing (Disney, 1959). The wicked fairy, Maleficent, has a black heart to heart talk with her raven, in this original production drawing from Disney's sixteenth animation feature. Rendered in graphite, the image area measures 15" x 11" and the work is matted and framed. Aside from some light tanning to the paper, a light crease down the center, and some light creasing, the condition is Very Good.
Walt Disney Studios - "Sleeping Beauty" Maleficent Hand-Painted Production Cel Set-up with Presentation Background Original Art (1959). The evil fairy Maleficent virtually radiates evil in this stunning two-cel set-up. This extra-large pan cel shows the Evil One in all her glory, measuring an impressive 30" x 12.25" overall. Maleficent herself is on one cel, while the purple smoke effect is on another. The art is in Excellent condition.
Carl Barks - Snow White Gag Sequence Production Drawing Animation Art (Walt Disney, circa 1935-36). Most comics fans know Carl Barks as the definitive writer/artist for Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge, but it was at the Walt Disney Studios that Barks learned much of his knack for comic pacing. In this four panel conclusion to a Barks gag, a lazy dwarf suddenly pops onto his feet and appears to be finished with the task at hand just in time to impress his returning comrades. The art is in pencil, drawn on a 12" x 10" seven-hole punched animation sheet, which is in Excellent condition. This early Snow White concept drawing should excite animation collectors and Carl Barks fans alike, so expect some heavy bidding -- don't get caught napping on this one!
Walt Disney Studios - "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Concept Drawing Animation Art (Disney, 1936). A tangle of dark, gnarled trees reach clawlike limbs to snatch at a fleeing Snow White, in this concept sketch conceived by Ferdinand Huszti Horvath eighteen months before "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was released in December, 1937. Horvath was an accomplished artist with an established European before he came to the Disney Studios, who hired him to provide ideas and concept paintings that could kick-start the cartoon and inspire other artists. The image area measures 11.5" x 8.5". Matted and framed, and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walt Disney Studios - "The Three Caballeros" Production Cel Original Art (Disney, 1945). The suave Brazilian parrot, José Carioca, becomes Donald Duck's tour guide in the Disney feature, "The Three Cabelleros," released in 1945. This zesty, hand painted production cel is accompanied with an original painted background. Both have an image area of 9" x 6". In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Mickey's Christmas Carol" Production Cel Original Art (Walt Disney, 1983). Disney's Academy Award nominated twenty-four minute short film, "Mickey's Christmas Carol," featured Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge, and Mickey Mouse as Bob Cratchit. This hand painted cel of Scrooge has an image area of 13" x 11", is matted and framed, and in Excellent condition. Includes a Disney seal and a certificate of authenticity.
Dudley Do-Right and Horse Hand-Painted Cel Original Art (Jay Ward Productions, undated). Lonely defender of justice and fair play, Dudley Do-Right of the Mounties, and his horse gallop into this hand-painted cel, created by Jay Ward Productions. Matted and framed, with an image area measuring 12" x 9", the condition is Excellent.
"Baby Panda" Model Sheet Animation Art (Walter Lantz Productions, circa 1939). There's nothing cuter than a baby panda! When the odd-looking bears started appearing in U.S. zoos in the late 1930s, Walter Lantz Productions jumped on the bandwagon and introduced Andy Panda in the 1939 short, "Life Begins For Andy Panda." This undated model sheet presents a baby panda as lovable as Andy himself, and has an image area measuring 12" x 9". There is some light paper tanning, light creasing, and edge wear; otherwise the condition is Very Good. Matted and framed.
"Papa Panda" Model Sheet Animation Art (Walter Lantz Productions, circa 1939). The idea for Andy Panda was inspired by a news story about a panda bear being donated to the Chicago Zoo. Walter Lantz Productions introduced Andy Panda and his father in the short, "Life Begins for Andy Panda," released in 1939. This undated model sheet feature's Andy's good-natured pop, and has an image area measuring 12" x 10". There is some light paper tanning, and light creasing; otherwise the condition is Very Good. Matted and framed.
"Charlie Beary" Animation Production Cel and Background Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, undated). Charlie Beary communes with nature, in this hand inked and hand painted animation production cel, and hand painted background. Matted and framed, the image area measures 11" x 8.5", and the condition is Excellent. Signed by Walter Lantz at the bottom right.
Chilly Willy Hand Painted Cel and Background Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, undated). Chilly marks the days until the warm season, in this gorgeous hand inked and hand painted cel, with original painted background. The image area measures 11" x 8.5". Matted and framed and in Excellent condition.
"Chilly's Fishing Hole" Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel #183/200 Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1991). The only penguin in polar history to hate the cold braves the polar weather to fill his hungry tummy, in this hand painted limited edition cel. Recreated from original archival drawings from the 1961 short, "St. Moritz Blitz," this cel has an image area measuring 12.5" x 10". Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity. Framed and matted and in Excellent condition.
Chilly Willy "Hot Lunch" Serigraph Cel Deluxe Edition with Walter Lantz Signed Payroll Check Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1997). A warm, cozy stove is the perfect place for a cool penguin! The image area of this serigraph cel measures 10" x 11", and the work is matted and framed and in Excellent condition. This deluxe edition features Walter Lantz's screen printed signature. Also includes a payroll check from Walter Lantz Productions, with Walter Lantz's signature.
"Gladys Goose" Model Sheet Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, undated). Walter Lantz Productions produced this delightful model sheet featuring Gladys Goose, and siblings, Fe, Fi, Fo, Fum, and Phooey. The image area measures 11.5" x 9.25". Matted and framed and in Excellent condition.
"The Flying Turtle" Animation Production Cel and Background Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1953). Herman the Turtle has one great ambition - to fly like an eagle. This hand inked and hand painted animation production cel, and hand painted background, is from the Lantz short, "The Flying Turtle," released in 1953. Matted and framed, the image area measures 10" x 9.25", and the condition is Excellent. Signed by Walter Lantz at the bottom right.
Man with Hat Animation Production Cel and Background Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, undated). Lantz fans will love this original hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cel, and hand-painted background art! Both have an image area measures 11" x 8.25". In Excellent condition. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, and a Walter Lantz Productions seal.
"The Woody Woodpecker Polka" Model Sheet Animation Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1951). Woody disguises himself as a femme fatale in order to crash a barnyard dance and make off with all the food, in Lantz's 1951 short, "The Woody Woodpecker Polka." This wacky model sheet features Woody and Wally Walrus, and has an image area measuring 12" x 9". There is some light paper tanning, and light creasing; otherwise the condition is Very Good. Matted and framed.
Woody Woodpecker Hand Painted Background Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, undated). A gorgeous farm scene, complete with windmill and billowy clouds, awaits you in this hand-painted background from an unidentified Walter Lantz short. The image area measures 12" x 9", and the condition is Excellent.
Woody Woodpecker "Hot Noon" Hand Painted Background Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1953). Woody is a piano player in a cow town in the old west, in Lantz's 1953 short, "Hot Noon." This beautiful original hand painted background features Woody's piano in a rustic saloon setting, and has an image area measuring 12.25" x 9.5". In Excellent condition.
Woody Woodpecker Hand Painted Background Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, undated). A gorgeous farm scene, complete with windmill, and billowy clouds, awaits you in this hand-painted background from an unidentified Walter Lantz short. The image area measures 12" x 9", and the condition is Excellent.
"Alley to Bali" Model Sheet Animation Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1954). Sailors Woody and Buzz Buzzard vie for the attention of a South Pacific island girl, in the Lantz short, "Alley to Bali." Woody and Buzz admire a multi-limbed island beauty in this model sheet, which has an image area measuring 11" x 8". There is some light paper tanning; otherwise the condition is Very Good. Includes a smaller printed copy of the model sheet, which was distributed among the animators. Matted and framed.
"Private Eye Pooch" Model Sheet Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1955). In Lantz's 1955 short, "Private Eye Pooch," Woody is chased by a taxidermy school bloodhound who needs a bird for a stuffing demonstration. This jazzy model sheet features both Woody and the bloodhound, rendered in graphite and red pencil. The image area measures 12" x 10", and, aside from some edge wear along the sides, and some very light soiling, the condition is Very Good.
"Woodpecker From Mars" Script and Model Sheet (Universal International/Walter Lantz Productions, 1956). Woody is a guest on a sci-fi TV show and is mistaken for a Martian, in the Walter Lantz short, "Woodpecker From Mars." This lot includes the original ten page script containing dialogue and cutting continuity, and an original model sheet featuring Woody and Captain Zoom. The script measures 9" x 14", is Very Good condition, and signed by Walter Lantz. The model sheet is matted and framed with a 12" x 9.5" image area. The art has some light edge wear; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Ray Jacobo and Art Landy - "Woody Meets Davy Crewcut" Production Cel and Background Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1956). Woody meets the coonskin-capper of legend, in this Lantz short from 1956. Here is a spectacular hand-inked and hand-painted cel of Woody, set against an original hand-painted background by Ray Jacobo and Art Landy. The image area measures 11.5" x 9.75". The cel is signed by Walter Lantz, and includes the Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity. In Excellent condition.
Woody Woodpecker "Niagara Fools" Hand Painted Background Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1956). Woody's attempts to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel are thwarted by a park ranger, who Woody makes continually go over the falls in a barrel himself, in the hilarious 1956 Lantz short, "Niagara Fools." Here is a beautiful view of the falls, hand-painted in watercolor. The image area measures 12.5" x 10". In Excellent condition.
"Poop Deck Pirate" Model Sheet Animation Art and Walter Lantz Signed Payroll Check (Walter Lantz Productions, 1961). Woody's quest for peace and quiet on Tutti Frutti Island is sabotaged by the pirate Sea Dog Sam, in Lantz's 1961 short, "Poop Deck Pirate." Various views of Sea Dog Sam and Woody fill this model sheet, which has an image area measuring 12" x 10". There is some light paper tanning, light creasing, and edge wear; otherwise the condition is Very Good. Also includes a Walter Lantz signed payroll check from Walter Lantz Productions. Matted and framed.
"The Woody Woodpecker Show - Halloween Party" Script (Walter Lantz Productions, 1964). Walter Lantz and an animated Woody prepare for a "Halloween Party," in this special Halloween episode of "The Woody Woodpecker Show." This hand-drawn script, illuminated with drawings, consists of thirteen pages of note paper, bound in a beautiful leather presentation portfolio. Measures 9" x 13.5". In Very Good condition, and signed by Walter Lantz.
Woody Woodpecker "Chili Con Corny" Animation Production Cel and Background Original Art, Group of 2 (Walter Lantz Productions, 1971). Woody takes a high-flying ride in his convertible, in this original hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cel from the short, "Chili Con Corny." This lot is accompanied with an original hand-painted background. The cel and background each measure 12.5" x 10.5", and their condition is Very Good. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
Woody Woodpecker "Sleepy Time Chimes" Animation Production Cel #678 and Background Original Art, Group of 2 (Walter Lantz Productions, 1971). This hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cel and original background painting are from Walter Lantz's short, "Sleepy Time Chimes." Each piece has an image area of 10.5" x 8". In Excellent condition. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
"Woody Greets His Friends" Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel #248/500 Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1989). This limited edition of 500 cels is an adaptation from a mural created by Walter Lantz artist, Frank McSavage, for the Doris Stein Eye Research Center at U.C.L.A. It features Woody, Knothead, Splinter, Chilly Willy, Andy Panda, Oswald Rabbit, Homer Pigeon, Wally Walrus, and Buzz Buzzard. The line drawing was transferred directly on to the cel, and hand painted. The watercolor background is reproduced by lithography. The art has an image area of 15" x 9.5", and is in Excellent condition. Includes Walter Lantz's signature.
"Golf-A-Rama" Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel #42/200 Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1992). Sixteen of Walter Lantz's most recognizable characters appear in this limited edition triple panning cel. Miranda Panda, Winnie Woodpecker, Buzz Buzzard, Knothead, Charlie Beary, Charles Bear, Jr., Splinter, Woody Woodpecker, Oswald, Inspector Willoughby, Andy Panda, and Chilly Willy make an appearance. This piece has an image area of 12" x 39", and in Excellent condition. This deluxe edition features Walter Lantz's signature, a Walter Lantz Productions seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
Woody's Triple Self Portrait Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel #132/200 Original Art (MCA/Universal, 1992). Woody paints Woody, as seen by Woody. This piece represents the first time an original Lantz oil painting has been translated into the animation cel medium. The background is reproduced by serigraphy on 100% rag acid free material. The image area measures 11.5" x 9.5", and the work is signed by Walter Lantz. Framed and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
"Woody's Screwballs" Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1992). Woody takes you out to the ball game with his friends Oswald, Andy Panda, Winnie, Chilly Willy, Wally Walrus, Buzz Buzzard, Gabby Gator, Space Mouse, Knothead, Splinter, and Smedley. This hand painted cel is limited to 100 editions and has an image area measuring 38" x 11". This lot includes a Walter Lantz Productions seal, a certificate of authenticity, and is signed by Walter Lantz. Framed and matted and in Excellent condition.
Woody Woodpecker "Born to Peck" Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel #241/300 Original Art (Walter Lantz Productions, 1993). Here is a colorful re-creation of art used in the 1952 theatrical cartoon, "Born to Peck," directed by Walter Lantz. This piece has an image area of 12" x 10", is matted and framed, and in Excellent condition. Includes Walter Lantz's signature, and a certificate of authenticity.
"Yankee Doodle Pink" Animation Production Cel Original Art (DePatie-Freleng, 1978). The Pink Panther plays Paul Revere, in this hand-painted animation production cel from the 1978 short, "Yankee Doodle Pink." Production number: 9055. The cel has an image area of 11" x 8.5". Matted and framed and in Excellent condition. Includes Friz Freleng's signature, a DePatie-Freleng seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
Pink Panther Animation Production Cel Original Art (DePatie-Freleng, undated). The Pink Panther runs a "Learn a Sport" stand, in this hand-painted animation production cel. Production number: 0242. The cel has an image area of 11" x 8.5". Matted and framed and in Excellent condition. Includes a DePatie-Freleng seal.
Snoopy and Charlie Brown Production Cel Original Art (Schulz-Melendez, 1960s). Straddling his doghouse, wearing pilot goggles and a scarf, Sopwith Camel ace, Snoopy, is about to take to the skies, but is interrupted by Charlie Brown, in this hand-painted production cel with a facsimile background. Matted and framed, the image area measures 12.5" x 8", and the condition is Excellent. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" Production Cel Original Art (United Features Syndicate, 1985). Snoopy twirls with the best of them, in this hand-painted production cel from the musical animated film, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." Matted and framed with an image area of 11" x 9", the art is in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" Production Cel Original Art, Group of 4 (United Features Syndicate, 1985). This set of original hand-painted production cels featuring Snoopy, Woodstock, and friends, is from the musical animated film, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." Presented on a matching photo background, the cel is matted and framed with an image area of 11" x 9", and the condition is Excellent. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Snoopy "It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown" Production Cel Original Art (Bill Melendez Productions, 1992). Snoopy, Woodstock, and friends kick up some snow, in these hand-painted production cels with matching pencil drawings, from the holiday special, "It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown." From Scene number 95, the original cels, with a facsimile background, are mounted side by side with the drawings, with an image area of 22.5" x 8". Matted and framed, the condition is Excellent. Includes a Peanuts Film Gallery seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
Snoopy "It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown" Production Cel Original Art (Bill Melendez Productions, 1992). 'Tis the season to be Snoopy, in this hand-painted production cel with a facsimile background, from the holiday special, ""It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown," Scene number 90. Matted and framed, the image area measures 10" x 8", and the condition is Excellent. Includes a Peanuts Film Gallery seal, and a certificate of authenticity.
Bugs Bunny "Warner Cinema Vignettes" Animation Production Cel Original Art (Warner Bros., 1989). The wacky irreverence of Bugs Bunny comes shining through in this hand-painted animation production cel taken from the television commercial, "Warner Cinema Vignettes." Warner Bros. I.D. #21256. The art measures 11.5" x 9", and is matted and framed. In Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
"Bugs Bunny's Lunar Toons" Animation Production Cel Original Art (Warner Bros., 1991). Bugs Bunny confronts Marvin Martian, in this hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cel, with a matched photo background. Warner Bros. I.D. #45034. The art measures 13" x 9", and is beautifully matted and framed. In Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Bugs Bunny "Spaced Out Bunny" Animation Production Background and Hand Painted Cel Original Art (Warner Bros., 1991). Stellar, hand-painted background art from the production, "Spaced Out Bunny." The hand painted cel of Bugs Bunny is taken from an unidentified production. The art measures 15" x 9", and is matted and framed. In Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
"Bash Brothers" Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel #37/250 Original Art (Warner Bros., 1992). Oakland Athletics' Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck share equal billing as the "Bash Brothers," in this hand-painted cel. The image area measures 9" x 12". Includes Tom McKimson's signature, a Warner Bros. seal, and a MLB seal. Framed and matted and in Excellent condition.
Chuck Jones - "Duck Dodgers in the 241/2 Century" Sketch Original Art (Warner Bros., 1990). "Duck Dodgers to the rethscue!" The hero with nerves of steel, and the fastest ship this side of the crab nebula, is drawn by his creator, Chuck Jones. Rendered in graphite, the image area measures 9" x 11", and the condition is Very Good. Matted and framed, and signed by Chuck Jones at the bottom right.
"Duck Dodgers Finale" Limited Edition Sericel #270/750 (Warner Bros., 1993). The remaining area claimed by Dodgers at the end Chuck Jones' 1953 short, "Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2 Century" is barely more than a pebble! Porky's cynical response to his boss' overblown excitation? "B-B-Big deal." This classic moment has been captured in this limited edition sericel. Number 270 out of 750, this vertical pan sericel has an image area measuring 13" x 32", and is signed by Chuck Jones. Matted and framed and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Alex Ignatiev - Marvin the Martian "Mad as a Mars Hare" Layout Drawing Animation Art (Warner Bros., 1963). This full figure layout drawing of Marvin the Martian is from the 1963 short, "Mad As a Mars Hare," drawn by animator, Alex Ignatiev. This rendering of the world-conquering brainchild of legendary director, Chuck Jones, measures 11" x 9" and is tastefully matted and framed. In Very Good condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Marvin the Martian "Bugs Bunny's Lunar Toons" Animation Production Cel Original Art (Warner Bros., 1991). Marvin the Martian faces a time space continuum, in this hand-inked and hand-painted animation production cel, with a matched photo background. Warner Bros. I.D. #45033. The art measures 13" x 9", and is beautifully matted and framed. In Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Marvin the Martian "Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers" Animation Production Cel Original Art (Warner Bros., 1992). Badly animated pod-people versions of Daffy Duck, Yosemite Sam, Elmer Fudd have taken over in the 1992 short film, "Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers." Marvin the Martian seems out of his element, in this hand-painted animation production cel, with a matched photo background. The art measures 12" x 9", and is matted and framed. In Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Marvin the Martian "Aerospace Jordan" Animation Production Cel Original Art (Warner Bros., 1993). The Nike television commercial, "Aerospace Jordan," aired during the Super Bowl XXVII in 1993, and featured Marvin the Martian, Air, and "Hare" Jordan. This hand-painted production cel, with a matched photo background, has an image area of 11.5" x 8.5", and is matted and framed. In Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
"Model Sheet: Marvin the Martian" Limited Edition Hand Painted Cel #556/750 Original Art (Warner Bros., 1996). The Centurion of Space, Marvin the Martian, stands ready for business, in this limited edition hand painted cel. The background drawings were adapted from an original Warner Bros. The art measures 16" x 13", and is matted and framed. In Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Speedy Gonzales Lobby Card Drawings Original Art Animation, Group of 2 (Warner Bros., 1959). Speedy Gonzales and Sylvester mix it up in two scenes drawn for "Here Today, Gone Tamale" lobby cards. Drawn using mixed-media, each piece has an image area of 10" x 8", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Session 4
Original Comic Art
Neal Adams - Ben Casey Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-7-66 (NEA Syndicate, 1966). Before his universally acclaimed comic book work on Batman, Deadman, Green Lantern, etc., Neal Adams cut his teeth on the daily adventures of Ben Casey in a comic strip that ran from November 1962 to July 1966. The strip offered here is in Excellent condition. The daily has an image area of 14.5" x 4.25".
Dan Adkins - Vintage Menthor Pin-Up Specialty Illustration Original Art (circa 1968). In the sixties, Dan Adkins was one of Tower and Marvel Comics' top inkers. A oft-time assistant to Wally Wood, Adkins' own polished ink work was an ideal fit for the Silver Age hero, and he created a sensational pin-up of Menthor, the psychic T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agent. The overall size of this ink and colored pencil pin-up measures 14" x 21". Aside from a water stain in the lower right corner, some edge wear, and light overall paper aging, the art is in Very Good condition.
Brent Anderson and Bob McLeod - X-Men Annual #5, page 14 Original Art (Marvel, 1981). The X-Men and the Invisible Girl travel to Arkon's world to rescue Reed Richards, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm, and free Arkon's people from a Badoon invasion, in this page from the Chris Claremont story, "Ou, La La - Badoon!" The image area measures 10" x 15". The corners have been trimmed during the production process; otherwise the condition is Excellent. Signed by Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod along the bottom.
Brent Anderson and Bob McLeod - X-Men Annual #5, page 22 Original Art (Marvel, 1981). Outside Arkon's citadel, Cyclops, Colossus, and Sprite rush to the aid of Storm and the Invisible Girl, in this page from Chris Claremont's story, "Ou, La La - Badoon!" The image area measures 10" x 15". The corners have been trimmed during the production process; otherwise the condition is Excellent. Signed by Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod along the bottom.
Carl Anderson - Henry Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-18-1935 (King Features, 1935). This installment of Carl Anderson's plucky chrome-domed character Henry appeared only three months after the launch of the daily newspaper strip. In the early days, Anderson was very fond of gags involving African-Americans; in fact, a number of strips featured a little black boy who, other than skin color, was a dead-ringer for Henry! This time out, Henry is teased by a young black girl. He fends her off by way of a tube of toothpaste; when properly squeezed, the snake-like outpouring is sure to frighten any little girl! Orignal art examples of this strip by Anderson are quite rare, as assistants (such as John Liney) took over art duties within a short period of time. This is, in fact, the earliest Anderson Henry strip we have seen here at Heritage. The strip has an image area of 23.5" x 5", and has been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 32.5" x 14". In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Ross Andru and Sal Buscema - Marvel Feature #2, page 17 Original Art (Marvel, 1972). Answering Doctor Strange's summons is one thing, but scaring the bejeebers out of the locals is another thing altogether! Luckily for Sub-Mariner and the Hulk, Clea shows up, in this page from "Nightmare on Bald Mountain," written by Roy Thomas. This art has an image area of 10" x 15", and, aside from a few light printer's ink stains, and a tape stain at the top and bottom edges, the condition is Very Good.
Ross Andru and Dick Giordano - Superman Family #204 Cover Original Art (DC, 1980). If you like seductive sorceresses, super-powered blondes, freckle-faced photographers, mild-mannered reporters, Mr. and Mrs. Superman, and a memory-challenged Lois Lane, you're sure to love this cover penciled by Ross Andru and inked by Dick Giordano! The image area measures 10" x 15", and the work includes the original logo and masthead paste-up art. There is some paper tanning, and light glue staining; otherwise the condition is Very Good. Signed by Dick Giordano at the bottom left.
Sergio Aragones - Mad #151 Page Original Art (EC, 1972). Sergio Aragones' young businessman really gives the "business," in this one page feature, "The Small Businessman." The image area measures 11" x 13.5", and the art includes an amberlith overlay which was used by the printer to place tone in the printed art. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Sergio Aragones - Mad #180 Page Original Art, Group of 4 (EC, 1976). Here are four brilliant Sergio Aragones illustrations for the feature, "Pollution Alert." Each illustration has an image area measuring 5" x 9", and includes an amberlith overlay used to indicate tone for the printer. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Sergio Aragones - Mad #208 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1979). Sergio Aragones answers the question, "What Is Humility?," in these two illustrations for the double page feature. Each page has an image area of approximately 13" x 16", and includes an amberlith overlay which was used by the printer to place tone in the printed art. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Sergio Aragones - Mad Super Special #35 Page Original Art (EC, 1981). Get lots of laughs with this one-page Sergio Aragones illustration for the feature, "Mad Car and Window Stickers." The art has an image area of approximately 16" x 21", and includes an amberlith overlay which was used by the printer to place tone in the printed art. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Sergio Aragones - Mad #261 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1986). One man's trash is another man's treasure, in this Sergio Aragones feature, "A Mad Look at Garage Sales." Each page has an image area of approximately 13" x 16", and includes a vellum with marker overlay which was used by the printer to place tone in the printed art. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Sergio Aragones - Mad #272 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1987). A super-sized selection of Sergio Aragones gags awaits you in this two page feature, "A Mad Look at Fast Food." Each page has an image area of approximately 13" x 16", and includes a vellum with marker overlay which was used by the printer to place tone in the printed art. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Sergio Aragones - Mad #280 Page Original Art (EC, 1988). Sergio Aragones gives us "Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a High School Prom" in this double-page feature. The image area measures 25" x 16." There is some very light glue staining in the bottom right corner; otherwise the condition is Excellent. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Sergio Aragones - Mad #295 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1990). Sergio Aragones enthusiasts will enjoy this feature, "When 'Doublespeak' Takes Over Completely." Each page has an image area of approximately 12" x 12", and includes a vellum with marker overlay which was used by the printer to place tone in the printed art. The type balloons are attached to a separate vellum overlay. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Sergio Aragones - Mad #306 Page Original Art, Group of 4 (EC, 1991). Sergio Aragones gives us a new perspective on the past, in these four pages for the feature, "Once Upon a Time..." Each page has an image area of approximately 7" x 10", and includes a vellum with marker overlay which was used by the printer to place tone in the printed art. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Sergio Aragones - Mad #315 Page Original Art, Group of 3 (EC, 1992). The discoverer of the New World gets washed up on the shores of Sergio Aragones' wit, in this two page feature, "A Mad Look at Columbus." Each page has an image area of approximately 13.5" x 17", and includes a vellum with marker overlay which was used by the printer to place tone in the printed art. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Sergio Aragones - Mad #310 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1992). What goes around, comes around, in this Sergio Aragones feature, "A Mad Look at Recycling." Each page has an image area of approximately 13.5" x 17", and includes a vellum with marker overlay which was used by the printer to place tone in the printed art. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Sergio Aragones - Mad #316 Page Original Art, Group of 3 (EC, 1993). Get inked with this three page Sergio Aragones feature, "A Mad Look at Tattoos." Each page has an image area of approximately 13" x 16", and includes a vellum with marker overlay which was used by the printer to place tone in the printed art. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Sergio Aragones - Mad Page Original Art (EC, undated). Sergio Aragones' wicked sense of irony is showcased in this hilarious page featuring an ill-fated skyjacker. This page hails from an unidentified issue and has an image area of 11" x 14". The art is in Excellent condition and the amberlith overlay for the page is also included in this lot.
Roman Arambula - Mickey Mouse Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-4-80 (King Features Syndicate, 1980). Those two bosom buddies, Goofy and Mickey Mouse, co-star in this daily. This strip has an image area that measures 19" x 5.5" and is framed. Aside from some yellowing to the Zipatone, the art is in Very Good condition.
Roman Arambula - Mickey Mouse Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-14-81 (King Features Syndicate, 1981). Minnie tampers with the U. S. Male and the U. S. Mail in this gag. This daily has an image area that measures 19" x 5.5" and is framed. Aside from some yellowing to the Zipatone, the art is in Excellent condition.
Roman Arambula - Mickey Mouse Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-14-81 (King Features Syndicate, 1981). Minnie Mouse takes the limelight in this charming daily. This strip has an image area that measures 19" x 5.5" and is framed. Aside from some yellowing to the Zipatone, the art is in Very Good condition.
Edd Ashe - Blue Beetle #4 Cover Recreation Painting Original Art (undated). In a scene that would have been right at home on the cover of a "hero pulp," the daring Blue Beetle swings into action in his exciting "one-man fight against rackets." Ed Ashe recreated this pulse-pounding scene from the 1940 classic. No novice at Golden Age heroics, artist Edd Ashe illustrated covers for Fox during 1939-40. This splendid recreation captures the marvelous mystique of the early pulp-like superhero comic books. The image area of the painting is 15" x 19", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Al Avison - Green Hornet, Racket Buster #44 Complete 8-page Story "Woman in Black" Original Art (Harvey, 1945). The Green Hornet faces off against a mysterious femme fatale in this action-packed Al Avison 8-pager! The image area of each page measures approximately 12.5" x 18". Page one is missing its title logo stat; otherwise, the pages average Very Good condition.
Al Avison - Green Hornet Fights Crime #41 Complete 8-page Story "Crime On Wheels" Original Art (Harvey, 1949). The Green Hornet and Kato put the kibosh on a hot car mob in this fast and furious eight-pager. The image area of each page measures 12.5" x 18". Page one is missing its title logo stat and other type elements are coming loose; otherwise, the pages are in Very Good condition.
Dick Ayers - Tales to Astonish #53, page 13 Giant-Man Original Art (Marvel, 1964). Porcupine, Giant-Man, and the Wasp all star in this Silver Age sensation from the Marvel thriller, "Trapped By the Porcupine." Dramatic close-ups are showcased on this page in the magnificent Marvel manner. This pulse-pounding page has an image area of 12.5" x 18.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Michael Bair - The Choke #5 Cover Original Art (Anubis Press, 1994). Artist extraordinaire, Michael Bair, presents a dark and sexy blend of technology and nightmarish images, in this visionary cover illustration. The image area measures 11.5" x 17.5" and the condition is Excellent.
Matt Baker - Rangers Comics #37 Complete 6-page "Glory Forbes" Story Original Art "Mrs. Plush Bilt's Ball" (Fiction House, 1947). Matt Baker, famed giant of "good girl" art, spotlights glamorous girl-adventurer Glory Forbes in a scintillating six-page romp. Comics historian Ron Goulart summed up Baker's importance to the comic book field as follows: "What he drew best was pretty women. He was, in fact, one of the leading practitioners of what's come to be known as 'good girl art.' In the years he spent in comics he drew every sort of attractive female from Phantom Lady to Lorna Doone. Much admired and much imitated, he was sort of the Vargas of comic books." In this slam-bang thriller, Glory busts up a jewel-snatching plot, built around a little person posing as a ventriloquist's doll. Along the way, the leggy crimefighter strikes a pulchritudinous pose in each sultry scene. The image area of each page measures 12" x 18". Some of the pages have blue-pencil color notes (as was common with Iger Studio pages); otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition. Each page of this yarn has been professionally framed, and this superb story is sure to be a Matt Baker fan's delight!
Carl Barks - Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #96 Unpublished Hand-Colored Cover Original Art (Dell, 1948). This unpublished cover for Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #96 was the original submission that Carl Barks presented to Disney, but was not accepted, and eventually redrawn by Barks. This unpublished piece is the earliest original cover art by Barks known to exist. Barks hand colored this "duck-lectable" delineation with colored pencil in 1995, and it was later published in the Carl Barks Library. The image area measures 11.5" x 15.5". Framed and matted and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Carl Barks and Norman McGary - "Donald Duck and the Christmas Carol" Little Golden Book D-84 Complete Story Original Art (Golden Press, 1960). A complete 24-page children's book, featuring art by Carl Barks (layout and pencils, though it is difficult if not impossible to tell whether the original pencils or a photocopy lies beneath the paint) and Norman McGary (gouache on illustration boards), is featured in this rare and monumental lot. The story is an adaptation of Dickens' famous tale A Christmas Carol, starring Uncle Scrooge as Ebenezer, co-starring Donald and his nephews. While Scrooge takes center stage in the story, Donald still gets the spotlight on the cover (which is not by Barks), playing Santa to Huey, Louie, and Dewey. The beautiful story art is presented as double page layouts measuring 15" x 10", with one or two color illustrations plus text pasted onto each board, with 13 boards total. The art is in Excellent condition. Included are copies of the printed book; one original printing, plus two foreign editions -- one from Mexico, the other from Sweden. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Carl Barks - Uncle Scrooge #39 Cover Original Art (Dell, 1962). This imaginative image of Uncle Scrooge in an Indian headdress was created by Carl Barks in 1962. This is the earliest Uncle Scrooge original cover art known to exist, and arguably, the best. The art is enhanced with a three-color overlay of yellow, red and blue film which adds color to Barks' original black line art. The image area measures 11" x 14". Custom matted and framed and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Carl Barks - Uncle Scrooge Sketch Original Art (circa 1980). This sketch is a preliminary for the Barks story "Go Slowly Sands of Time," which was printed in the book Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck, page 361. For once in his charmed life, Scrooge seems to be a day late, a dollar short in this colored pencil on paper sketch. The sketch is fairly tight, and well colored; Barks has signed the piece in the lower middle area. The image area is approximately 10" x 8.75", and the art has been matted and framed to an overall size of 18.75" x 17.5" In Excellent condition.
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 Hollaender 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 different from Barks' more staid portraits with the ducks assuming iconic poses. This sensational painting will make a treasured showpiece for any Carl Barks collector!
Carl Barks - Uncle Scrooge "Money Bin Shower" Sketch Original Art (undated). This amazing scene reveals more of the top-secret and private goings-on in Uncle Scrooge's fabled money bin. "Money Bin Shower" was a full-color preliminary study for a painting that was never executed. Carl Barks told a collector that he couldn't resist coloring this design to establish a color-key for the proposed painting. The cascade of greenback paper money and waterfall of coins and jewels atop Uncle Scrooge's head has him in a giddy state of ecstasy as Donald Duck and Huey, Dewey, and Louie look on. The drawing was rendered in mixed-media - in pencil, ink, and Pentel pens. This is an event that the larcenous Beagle Boys often dream of interrupting, by pulling the plug on the money bin! The image area is 16" x 20". The piece is in Excellent condition, and Carl Barks has signed the drawing twice, once in his traditional block printing, and also in cursive. Jump in and bid, the "water's fine!"
Carl Barks - "Blackstone the Great" Illustration Original Art (1978). This showy illustration of the duck-faced Blackstone the Great and his pretty assistant, now apparently cut in two, is part of the Carl Barks series, "Famous Figures of History as They Might Have Looked Had Their Genes Gotten Mixed with Waterfowl." Rendered in ink and watercolor on textured watercolor paper, this is Barks' twenty third painting in 1978. The image area measures 8" x 10". Custom matted and framed and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Carl Barks - King Beowulf Drawing Original Art (Carl Barks, 1978). This bombastic Carl Barks ink drawing on vellum was created as use for an ad campaign to tout Barks own series of lithographs based on oil paintings using the theme of "Kings and Queens in Myth and Legend." Beowulf, King of the Geats, in his final battle, rides bareback on a fire-breathing dragon, high above his fleeing warriors. This original ink drawing was framed and a three-color film overlay was aligned with the drawing to create a striking full-color image. The drawing has an approximate image area of 16" x 20". Barks has signed the drawing at the lower right, and the art is in Excellent condition. Carl Barks had a knack for portraying whimsical dragons and often featured them in his Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge stories -- the "good duck" artist was also a "good dragon" artist! From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Carl Barks - "The Diligent Headhunter" Preliminary Sketch Original Art (1979). This incredibly detailed signed preliminary for Carl Barks' "The Diligent Headhunter" painting is from his series of "Famous Figures of History as They Might Have Looked Had Their Genes Gotten Mixed with Waterfowl" watercolors. All the wacky details are in place -- the mounted heads on sticks, the "doctor's bag" full of useful items like ether and hypodermic syringes, and the set of handcuffs on a chain, ready to use! The original art appeared in the limited-edition book Animal Quackers, and had the Barks number 79-07. This piece, in graphite and red pencil on vellum, measures 10.5" x 13", and is in Excellent condition. Wak!
Carl Barks - "Luke Short, Undertaker's Friend" Illustration Original Art (1978). A duck-faced bounty hunter holding two guns, is the subject of this wonderful watercolor by Carl Barks. Part of Barks' series, "Famous Figures of History as They Might Have Looked Had Their Genes Gotten Mixed with Waterfowl," this is Barks' twenty eighth painting in 1978. The image area measures 8" x 10". Custom matted and framed and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Carl Barks - "The Vikings" Illustration Original Art (1979). A burly male viking hoists and handles two distressed fair maidens, in this illustration, part of the Carl Barks series, "Famous Figures of History as They Might Have Looked Had Their Genes Gotten Mixed with Waterfowl." Barks points out: "There's more than one viking in there and they're all up to no good." This pageantry in paint was rendered in watercolor and gouache on textured watercolor paper, and is Barks' first painting in 1979. The image area measures 8" x 10". Custom matted and framed and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Carl Barks - Xerxes and Harem Drawing Original Art (Carl Barks, 1980). This opulent Carl Barks ink drawing on vellum was created for a number of ads when Barks produced his own series of lithographs based on oil paintings using the theme "famous figures of history as they might have looked had their genes gotten mixed with waterfowl." Xerxes became King of Persia upon the death of his father Darius the Great in 485. In this scene, Xerxes is relaxing, at an advanced age, surrounded by his harem of bejeweled beauties, interested only in his game of "cat's cradle." This original ink drawing was framed and a three-color film overlay was aligned with the drawing to create a striking full-color showpiece. The drawing has an image area of 16" x 20". It is in Excellent condition, and is signed by Carl Barks at the lower left. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Carl Barks - Uncle Scrooge #19 Cover Recreation Original Art (Another Rainbow, 1989). Uncle Scrooge animates a stack of coins with his golden musical touch, in this original illustration. Carl Barks recreated his original image to be used as a cover for a volume of Another Rainbow's slipcased Uncle Scrooge hardcover reprint editions. The image area measures 11" x 14". Matted and framed and in Very Good condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Ken Battefield (attributed) - Master Comics #10, Devil's Dagger page 10 Original Art (Fawcett, 1940). The Devil's Dagger is a character right out of the pulps and old-time radio shows. In this page from the thrilling conclusion to "Mr. H.'s Gold Grab," the Devil's Dagger assumes his secret identity as Ken Wyman, star reporter for the Daily Blade. Golden Age pages have a certain charm that can't be duplicated. This page has an image area of 13" x 18", the art has been framed, and is in Very Good condition.From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks..
C. C. Beck - Inside Comics #2 Cover Original Art (1974). Dar the Invincible served as the cover model for C. C. Beck's scathing fanzine article on "How to Create a Completely Awful Comic Book Character in Practically No Time at All." Actually, Dar looks downright dashing! This drawing by the famed Captain Marvel artist has an image area of 8.5" x 10", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Vaughn Bodé - Fantasy Sketch Original Art (undated). Vaughn Bodé produced a wholly unique blend of art, philosophy and blunt vulgarity, with a distinctive style all his own. This fantasy flight image, used on the dust jacket for Roger Zelazny's Way Up High (a limited, signed edition of which is offered as Lot #41466 in this auction), was rendered in graphite on a 20.5" x 12" sheet of paper. There is a fold down the center, and some light creasing; otherwise the condition is Very Good. Matted and framed, and signed by Vaughn Bodé at the bottom right.
Mark Bodé - Miami Mice #3 Cover Original Art (Rip Off Press, 1986). "Miami Vice" was a hugely popular television program, overflowing with characters that begged to be satirized - enter Mark Bodé, son of Underground Comix legend Vaughn Bodé. The savage spoof Miami Mice was Mark's first comic series, and he succeeded in taking this one-joke premise and producing an entertaining comic series (albeit a short-lived one) from the concept. Here's a gorgeous cover illustration for the third issue, complete with a sexy anthropomorphic Bodé babe, richly drawn in ink and colored markers. The art is drawn edge-to-edge on 12" x 17" bristol, and is in Excellent condition. With a new "Miami Vice" film hitting the theaters, the time to move on this cool critter is now!
Mark Bodé, Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman, Larry Todd, and Bill Fitts - Miami Mice #4 Panel Page 25 Original Art (Rip Off Press, 1987). This special jam page, from the last issue of Mark Bodé's Miami Mice series, features a wonderful guest appearance by Cerebus, in a panel drawn by Dave Sim. Also, look closely at the large banquet panel for special guests like the TMNT characters, Cheech Wizard, Cobalt 60, Dr. Atomic, and more. The 11" x 15" page is drawn in ink and marker on bristol board, and is in Excellent condition.
Mark Bodé - Narnia 1999 Illustration Original Art (1999). Fans of the late Vaughn Bodé and his classic Underground Comix creation Cheech Wizard will want to check out this incredible illustration done by Vaughn's talented son, Mark. There must be something in the genes, because Mark has really nailed his father's wild style and made it his own! Created for the June, 1999 Narnia rave/gathering in the desert outside Palm Springs, Bodé's lushly colored illustration will give you a contact high just by gazing into it - don't look and drive, kids! This is one of the wildest designs ever from an artist known worldwide for his tattoo art, not to mention his comics work on Miami Mice and the Lizard of Oz graphic novel! Get into a stone groove and bid, dude! The art is drawn in marker and watercolor, on bristol measuring 10.5" x 13.5", and is in Excellent condition.
Mark Bodé - Lizard of Oz Panel Page 14 Original Art (Fantagraphics, 2004). For those of us who remember the incredible halcyon daze of the Underground Comics, especially the work of Cheech Wizard genius Vaughn Bodé, have we got a little somethin' fer you! While Vaughn died much too young, he at the very least had the foresight to pass on his mind-blowing talent to his son, Mark, who took his father's wild concepts to their logical conclusion in Lizard of Oz, a beautiful graphic novel starring Bodé's lizard world and all its crazy inhabitants. This page comes from that novel, and it's the closest thing to a modern-day Little Nemo in Slumberland page as you are ever likely to see! Wow! Mark Bodé has a way with colored markers and watercolor like no one else, and this page ranks among his very best work. It measures 10.5" x 13.5", and is in Excellent condition. Imagery is most definitely colliding with reality here -- and it's a gas!
Mark Bodé - Lizard of Oz Panel Page 20 Original Art (Fantagraphics, 2004). Underground cartoonist Vaughn Bodé created an entire fantasy world in his comics output, starring a cranky, horny lizard in a large hat, named Cheech Wizard. Vaughn died tragically in 1975, before he could complete his magnum opus, but fortunately for his fans, his incredible artistic and comedic skills were passed on to his son, Mark. Mark Bodé has taken his father's original concepts and made them his own in Lizard of Oz, a 64-page full-color graphic novel from which this lushly colored page is from. Mark's use of colored makers and watercolors is breathtaking; this is one page that really needs to be seen up close to fully appreciate. It measures 10.5" x 13.5", and is in Excellent condition. If this one doesn't "light your fire", Underground fans, you must be made of stone!
Hannes Bok - "Man Climbing Giant" Illustration Original Art (1939). Hannes Bok, one of the brightest stars in the fantasy firmament of the 1930s, '40s and '50s, created this compelling illustration using ink and scratchboard. Bok's images thrilled sf-fantasy fans when they first appeared in the pulps. Their timeless quality and ability to create a "sense of wonder" still grips contemporary audiences. With an image area that measures 8.5" x 12.5", this art is in Excellent condition and is signed by "Hans Bok."
Brian Bolland - Wonder Woman #70 Cover Original Art (DC, 1993). Beginning in 1992, Brian Bolland brought his clean line and sure hand to the covers of Wonder Woman, and definitely made an impact on the series. Bolland's covers sold books! This striking cover illustration has an image area measuring 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent. Includes the original masthead paste-up art.
John Bolton - Wonder Woman DC Masterpiece Trading Cards Painting Original Art (DC, 1994). Wonder Woman plays a deadly game of "bullets and bracelets" in a spectacular scene painted by the supremely gifted John Bolton. Works such as this beautiful and delightfully detailed gouache on paper painting have attracted scores of fans who relish Bolton's darkly macabre style and gothic sensibilities. Rendered on textured paper, this piece has an image area that measures approximately 7" x 9", and the piece is in Excellent condition.
George Booth - Playboy Gag Cartoon Original Art (Playboy, 1973). Eccentricity and laugh-out-loud humor defines the work of New Yorker cartoonist George Booth. This brilliant, off the wall drawing was rendered in ink with marker, and has an image area of 8.5" x 8". Matted and framed and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Wayne Boring - Superman Sunday Comic Strip #479 Original Art, dated 1-2-48 (McClure Syndicate, 1948). In this forties Sunday, Superman finds himself involved in a hot and heavy court case, only in this case, it's pure fiction. Meanwhile, in real life, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster had just sued DC Comics for a bigger cut of the royalties on the product licensing of their creations for the company. When the dust had cleared from that legal brouhaha, DC had the "by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster" byline removed from the comic strip and the comic books, and the byline would not return again until after 1975, nearly thirty years later. Wayne Boring was allowed to sign this strip and his signature appears in the final panel. His art has never looked more refined or polished, and this Sunday showcases Boring's talent for "good girl" art - Lois Lane looks absolutely gorgeous. This Sunday has an image area of 19.5" x 25.5", and the art has been professionally restored to Excellent condition.
Boris Vallejo - "The Amazon's Pet" Fantasy Nude Illustration Original Art (1978). Boris Vallejo penned this sultry seductress as a preliminary study for the painting that graced the cover of the first Boris collection. Best known for his paintings, Vallejo's work in other media seldom comes to market. This exquisite drawing demonstrates Boris' complete mastery of pen and ink. The piece has an overall size of 8" x 9.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Norm Breyfogle - Detective Comics #588 Cover Original Art (DC, 1988). Batman finds himself in the ghastly grip of the Corrosive Man, in this "hazardous" cover illustration by Norm Breyfogle. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the art includes the original title type and masthead paste-up art. Some light paper tanning, and soiling; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Austin Briggs - Flash Gordon Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-29-41 (King Features Syndicate, 1941). Few artists could match the heroic draftsmanship of Alex Raymond, but one who came mighty close was Austin Briggs. After he left the comic strip field, Briggs became a dominant force in magazine and advertising illustration. This early Flash Gordon daily was drawn only a year and a half after the daily's debut. and it reflects the building drama of World War II - the attack at Pearl Harbor happened only a week after this strip was published! The image area of this daily measures 20" x 5.5," and aside from some very mild paper aging, the art is in Excellent condition.
Bob Brown - The Brave and the Bold #78, page 11 Original Art (DC, 1968). Batman breaks up a super catfight between Wonder Woman and Batgirl, almost allowing Copperhead's cohort to escape, in this page from the Bob Haney story, "In the Coils of Copperhead." Penciled and inked by Bob Brown, the image area measures 10" x 15". There are punch-holes in the margins, and a small tape stain at the bottom left; otherwise the condition is Excellent.
Frank Brunner and Dick Giordano - Doctor Strange #1, page 30 Original Art (Marvel, 1974). Stephen Strange is the Sorcerer Supreme, and he proves it in spades when he takes on a cosmic caterpillar in this mesmerizing page from the story, "Through an Orb Darkly," written by Steve Englehart. Unreal pencils by Frank Brunner, and mystical inks by Dick Giordano. The image area of this page measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent. Signed by Frank Brunner at the bottom right.
Frank Brunner - Haunt of Horror #1 Illustration Original Art (1973). Frank Brunner's work reflects a unique sensibility, combining heroic design, and a lush eroticism, with a touch of gothic whimsy. This piece was published in Marvel's digest title Haunt of Horror. It's rendered in ink, marker and colored pencil, has an image area of 14.5" x 10". In Excellent condition.
Rich Buckler and Danny Bulanadi - The Saga of the Human Torch #2, Splash page 22 Original Art (Marvel, 1990). The two-man team of the Human Torch and Toro lock horns with super-fascist fiends such as Baron Blood, Master Man, Warrior Woman, and Adolf Hitler, in this splash page from the story, "The World on Fire," written by Roy Thomas. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art, dated 3-30-35 (Saturday Evening Post, 1935). Little Lulu is up to her usual pranks in this gag, the sixth one to be printed. With an image area of 6" x 7", and drawn using ink, and grey washes, the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art, dated 7-27-35 (Saturday Evening Post, 1935). That mischievous Little Lulu can be a real stinker at times. With an image area of 6" x 7", and drawn using ink and grey washes, this piece is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art, dated 10-3-36 (Saturday Evening Post, 1936). Politically off-center today, in the thirties few readers objected much to this somewhat mean scene of Lulu teasing zoo seals by eating a can of sardines in front of them. However, a similar gag of Lulu eating cookies in front of muzzled dogs proved a bit too much for some fans who wrote the Post to complain! Little Lulu was the brain-child of Marjorie Henderson Buell. The little moppet started out as a single-panel cartoon in the Saturday Evening Post on February 23, 1935. Dell Comics launched a title based on the merry prankster in 1945. This ink wash over pen and ink cartoon has an image area of 6.5" x 7", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art, dated 7-23-38 (Saturday Evening Post, 1938). Little Lulu's talent to startle or shock adults has seldom been equalled in the comics. With an image area of 6.5" x 7", and drawn using ink, and grey and red washes, the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art, dated 5-27-39 (Saturday Evening Post, 1939). Little Lulu takes advantage of being burgled to get rid of a few unwanted items -- hilarious! With an image area of 6" x 6.5", and drawn using ink, and grey and orange washes, the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art, dated 1-3-42 (Saturday Evening Post, 1942). When things get too hot to handle, you can always count on Little Lulu to throw cold water on everything. Lulu grew so popular she became the subject of children's books, games, puzzles, coloring books, activity books, greeting cards, dolls, and countless other merchandised items, and is still going strong today. With an image area of 7" x 8.5", and drawn using ink, and grey and red-orange washes, the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Special Promotional Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, 1943). Little Lulu packs the theater aisles with customers, but she has to use a bat and a slingshot to do so -- well, that's showbiz! With an image area of 8" x 7", and drawn using ink, and grey and orange washes, the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art, dated 7-8-44 (Saturday Evening Post, 1944). Ruthless businesswoman Little Lulu takes advantage of Tubby to advertise her shiner-repair business. Ouch! With an image area of 7" x 8.75", and drawn using ink, and grey and orange washes, the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Bugs Bunny Cover Illustration Original Art (undated). Bugs puts his best foot forward in this "charming" cover illustration. The art is matted and framed with an image area measuring 10.5" x 13". There is some slight tanning to the paper; otherwise the condition is Excellent. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Carl Burgos (attributed) - Alarming Tales #5, Complete 5-page Story "My Robot Plants" Original Art (Harvey, 1958). This pulse-pounding thriller showcasing the menace of mechanical plants is an offbeat five-pager that shows the definite influence of the fifties' monster movies. It's good old fashioned fantasy fun. Each of these pages has an approximate image area of 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Sal Buscema and Frank McLaughlin - The Defenders #6 Splash Page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1973). Today, the Silver Surfer rejoins the world! Legend makers Sal Buscema, and Frank McLaughlin spread the thrilling news to Marveldom Assembled in the sterling splash page from "The Dreams of Death." The image area of this splash measures 10" x 15", and aside from some printer's oil staining along the left and right edges, and a tape stain on a word balloon, the art is in Very Good condition.
John Buscema and Tony DeZuniga - Savage Sword of Conan #5, Splash page 35 Original (Marvel, 1975). This sultry splash page is from "Wolves of the Desert," the sixth chapter of the feature story adaptation of Robert E. Howard's, "A Witch Shall Be Born." Penciled by John Buscema, with inks and ink wash by Tony DeZuniga, the image area measures 10.5" x 15". There are some blue pencil editorial markings, otherwise the condition is Excellent.
John Buscema and Ernie Chan - Conan the Barbarian #178, Splash page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1986). Tetra finds herself possessed by the dread power of the ancient sorcerer, Nostume, in this "out of control" splash page from the story, "Death Hunt," written by Jim Owsley. The image area measures 10" x 15". Aside from a trimmed top edge and corners (trimmed during the production process), and some printer's oil staining along the left edge, the condition is Very Good.
John Buscema and Romeo Tanghal - Fantastic Four #303 Page Original Art, Group of 3 (Marvel, 1987). The ever-lovin' Thing calls off his wedding to Alicia (in an alternative universe) in these terrific scenes from pages 16, 17, and 18 from the yarn, "Alternatives." In addition to the FF, guest stars include Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, She-Hulk, and Thundra. The image area of each page is 10" x 15". The word balloons are paste-ons that are coming loose, or have slipped off the pages, and Reed Richards' head in panel one of page 22 is a pasted on art correction; otherwise, the pages average Very Good condition.
John Buscema and Tom Palmer - Mephisto vs. the Avengers and X-Men Illustration Original Art (Marvel, circa 1987). The devil you say! In 1987, his satanic majesty, Mephisto, starred in a miniseries, Mephisto Vs..., in which he battled the Fantastic Four, X-Factor, X-Men, and the Avengers, one in each issue. John Buscema provided the pencils for the covers of issues #2 - 4, and the interiors for the series. This illustration has an image area of 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent.
John Buscema and Vince Mielcarek - Silver Surfer: Judgment Day, page 12 Original Art (Marvel, 1988). Galactus' herald, Nova, appears before the Silver Surfer in a sudden burst of dazzling light, in page 12 from Stan Lee and John Buscema's graphic novel, Silver Surfer: Judgment Day. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Very Good. Signed by John Buscema along the top edge.
John Buscema and Vince Mielcarek - Silver Surfer: Judgment Day, page 46 Original Art (Marvel, 1988). The Prince of Evil, Mephisto, makes another attempt to get his hands on the Silver Surfer's soul, in this page from Silver Surfer: Judgment Day, a graphic novel written by Stan Lee and illustrated by John Buscema. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Very Good. Signed by John Buscema along the top edge.
John Buscema and Vince Mielcarek - Silver Surfer: Judgment Day, page 52 Original Art (Marvel, 1988). The stakes of the game get higher when Mephisto's scheme draws the attention of the world-devouring Galactus, in this page from Stan Lee and John Buscema's 64-page graphic novel. No one captured the majesty of the Silver Surfer like Big John Buscema! The image area measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Very Good. Signed by John Buscema along the top edge.
John Buscema and Scott Koblish - Doom 2099 #40, Splash page 13 Original Art (Marvel, 1996). The Dr. Doom of 1996 finally meets his mysterious foe - Doom 2099 - in this commanding page from the story, "Rage Against Time I: Visitation," written by Tom Peyer. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the condition is Excellent. Signed by John Buscema at the bottom.
John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz - Galactus: the Devourer #2 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1999). The Devourer of Worlds has gone mad with hunger -- and Earth is on the menu! The Silver Surfer takes up the defense against the planet eater's latest and deadliest herald, Red Shift, in this cosmos-shattering cover! The image area of this spectacular cover measures 10" x 15", and the condition is Excellent. Signed by John Buscema at the upper left. A signed preliminary drawing by Buscema is also included in this lot.
John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz - Galactus: the Devourer #5, Splash page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 2000). In order to save Earth, a reluctant Silver Surfer has once again become the herald of Galactus! And to make matters worse, the Surfer is leading him directly to the Shi'ar homeworld, in this first page "Herald," written by Louise Simonson. This epic page, penciled by John Buscema, and inked by Bill Sienkiewicz, has an image area measuring 10" x 15". In Excellent condition. Signed by John Buscema at the bottom. Also included with this lot is a preliminary pencil sketch, also measuring 10" by 15" and signed by Buscema.
John Buscema (attributed) - Sub-Mariner Illustration Original Art (undated). The Scourge of the Seas, mighty Prince Namor, beats a bad guy to the punch, in this autocratic illustration. Notes indicate that this image was created for a Marvel calendar, and the image area measures 15.5" x 10". There is some glue staining at the bottom left corner; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
John Buscema - Silver Surfer #4 Cover Recreation Original Art (undated). John Buscema recreates one of the most famous covers from the late Silver Age, and arguably one of his most popular Marvel Comic covers ever, in this cover recreation of Silver Surfer #4. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the work includes a facsimile of the title logo and masthead on an acetate overlay. In Excellent condition and signed by John Buscema at the bottom right.
Sal Buscema and John Romita Sr. - Captain America #148, Splash page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1972). Battling the Kingpin in a Las Vegas hotel suite, the Red, White, and Blue Avenger, and the Fighting Falcon, are suddenly stunned by the sight of the Red Skull, in this senses-shattering splash page. With art by Bronze Age greats, Sal Buscema, and John Romita, Sr., we defy you to find a more star-studded page! The image area measures 10" x 15", and the art includes the original indicia paste-up at the bottom. There is some light soiling; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Sal Buscema and Frank McLaughlin - Captain America #156, Splash page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1972). Captain America and the Falcon have freed themselves from their imprisonment by that "other" Captain America and Bucky, and now the showdown's a-comin! Here is page one from the Steve Englehart tale,"Two Into One Won't Go!," penciled by Sal Buscema, and inked by Frank McLaughlin. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the art includes the original indicia paste-up at the bottom. There is some printer's ink staining along the left edge, and some light scattered soiling; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson - Detective Comics Annual #10, Splash page 37 Original Art (DC, 1997). Batman applies eight knuckles to a member of Cell Six, the most notorious terrorist organization in Latin America, in this page from the story, "Warrior Breed!," written by Chuck Dixon. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the condition is Excellent. Signed by Sal Buscema along the upper right edge.
Sal Buscema (attributed) - The Avengers Illustration Original Art (undated). Earth's mightiest heroes get the Sal Buscema touch, in this adrenaline-charged illustration. This pen and ink of the most powerful and prestigious super-hero team in the world has an image area of 11" x 15" and is in Very Good condition.
John Byrne - Avengers West Coast #49, Splash page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1989). Captain America, the star spangled champion of all that is good, and She-Hulk, gamma spawned cousin of the Hulk, lie in the aftermath of terrible violence, in this title page illustrated by John Byrne. Here is the first page of the John Byrne story, "Baptism of Fire!," which includes the original indicia paste-up. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent. Signed by John Byrne at the bottom of the panel.
Harrison Cady - Adventures of Reddy Fox "Grandfather Frog" Illustration Original Art (1913-41). Extremely rare Peter Rabbit Bedtime Story art by the great Harrison Cady is presented in two versions within this wonderful framed presentation. From the first of the Peter Rabbit series, "The Adventures of Reddy Fox", comes a 14.5" x 10. 25" black ink and grey wash painting on heavy illustration board, depicting the first appearance of Grandfather Frog. It appears in chapter XIX, "Unc' Billy Possum Gives Warning". In 1941, publishers Little, Brown & Co. gave Cady a small, 6" x 4.5" black and white reproduction of each of his original Bedtime Story-book paintings (in this case, with a reversed image) to render as a full watercolor, after which he penciled in numbers from a chart "calling out" instructions for the engraver to follow for the new editions. This new version was then printed on page 67 of the '41 edition. Both pieces are professionally matted together and framed to an overall size of 25" x 23.5". Cady art rarely turns up in the marketplace, and usually inspires spirited bidding, so be prepared to "jump" on this one! From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-7-34 (Chicago Tribune, 1934). . Many strip aficionados feel that Milton 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 3-19-40 (The Chicago Tribune, 1940). American heiress Raven Sherman, cracked the whip in this daily titled "After Dinner Stint"; she shanghied 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 - Terry and the Pirates Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-9-35 (Chicago Tribune, 1935). Milton Caniff's inked line is assured and confident in this Terry titled "They Might Pay Their Bill." Pat Ryan, Terry Lee, and Weazel all appear in this thriller. The art has an image area that measures 20" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-13-35 (Chicago Tribune, 1935). Even before Milton Caniff incorporated Noel Sickles' cartooning innovations, Caniff proved himself a master draftsman, as this daily titled, "When Thieves Fall Out" shows. Weazel and his crew of kidnappers star. The art has an image area that measures 20" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-16-35 (Chicago Tribune, 1935). Milton Caniff's mastery at drawing facial expressions and body language tell the tale in this daily titled "Beauty Puts Bee in Bum's Bonnet." Normandy Drake and Weasel star. The art has an image area that measures 20" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-18-35 (Chicago Tribune, 1935). Weazel and his gang fight over the ransom that Normandie Drake will bring in "Furious Felons Fight Over Femme." The art has an image area that measures 20" x 5.5", and aside from a few small stains and some edge wear outside the image area, the art is in Excellent condition.
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-22-35 (Chicago Tribune, 1935). Terry and Pat's psychological warfare has reduced the Count to a babbling wreck in "Sitting Up with a Sick Friend." Milton Caniff uses plenty of black ink to set the mood. Weazel cameos. The art has an image area that measures 20" x 5.5". There is a small scuff in a word balloon in panel three; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition.
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-4-35 (Chicago Tribune, 1935). Weazel ran out of bullets just as Drake made his ghostly return in "Opening Day Of the Haunting Season." A splendid portrait of Normandie is the highlight of panel two. The art has an image area that measures 20" x 5.5". Panel four had a paste-on art correction that had slipped off the strip, and it was reattached to the daily with masking tape at the top of the panel border; otherwise, the art is in Good condition.
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-21-35 (Chicago Tribune, 1935). The precision of Milton Caniff's contour line is astounding; he can make even the most domestic of scenes interesting with his bravura draftsmanship. The art has an image area that measures 20" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Daily Comic Strip Original Art dated 4-28-39 (Chicago Tribune, 1939). Terry's pal, Slug Dunn, is a bit of a sticky-fingered "operator," but when he gets an eyeful of the crime-fighting library at his host's home, he suddenly finds a conscience! The image area of the daily is 20" x 6". An art corrected area in the upper left of panel four has been scraped out of the surface of the paper; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition. Milton Caniff often leavened his two-fister thrillers with a touch of humor.
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Partial Sunday Comic Strip with the Dragon Lady Original Art, dated 5-17-42 (Chicago Tribune, 1942). Celebrated as the feature that made cartoonist Milton Caniff a household name, Terry and the Pirates told the epic story of Terry Lee and his adult sidekick Pat Ryan, and their adventures in the mysterious Far East. In this partial Sunday from the forties, Pat Ryan fills the Dragon Lady in on the virtues of his former flame, Normandie Drake. Missing its top panel tier, this piece has an approximate image area of 19" x 19". The page was folded vertically down its center and there is a 1.5" tear from the top of the page down into panel two, just above Normandie's profiled head; otherwise, the art is in Good condition.
Al Capp Studio - Li'l Abner Unpublished Daily Comic Strip Original Art (United Features Syndicate, undated). This partially inked Li'l Abner daily was supposedly rejected because Li'l Abner was shown reading a comic book rather than a newspaper. It provides a very interesting insight into how the strips were created. The image area of this daily measures 22" x 6", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Al Capp Studio - Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 8 (United Feature Syndicate, 1941). Got a large wall space that needs filling? You need this huge grouping of sequential Li'l Abner dailies, dated from Monday, 11-14 to Tuesday, 12-2-41. In this mini-episode, Abner visits his wealthy, uptown Aunt Bessie Bopshire's servant-surfeited mansion, where he meets Her Royal Highness, the Princess No-No. She takes a rather special interest in the young hillbilly's physique, smooth skin, and taught flesh -- but for a reason no one suspects! Finding another complete sequence of prime Li'l Abner dailies like this would takes years of searching! All eight 22.25" x 5.75 ink on board strips have been matted together and framed to an overall size of 31.75" x 62.75", and all are in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Al Capp Studio - Li'l Abner Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-25-43 (United Feature Syndicate, 1943). Whoever the would-be murderer of Bouncin' Baldwin might be, Abner, Mammy, and Pappy are on his trail! The image area of this dynamic daily measures 22" x 5.75", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Al Capp Studio - Li'l Abner Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-10-38 (United Features Syndicate, 1938). Li'l Abner, star of the feature regarded by many as the greatest comic strip of all time, plays the part of Cinderella in this early, whimsical Sunday. This strip has an image area of approximately 19" x 26". The title logo in the top tier is a replacement, the Sunday was cut between each panel tier and later rejoined; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition. This strip has been professionally framed, and is sure to make a treasured addition to any Li'l Abner fan's art collection. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Al Capp Studio - L'il Abner Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-30-50 (United Feature Syndicate, 1950). He's not a myth, he's a mister! Pappy's none too thrilled to have Abner's new four-legged centaur friend, Sam, stomping around in the house, in this sassy Sunday. Each tier was cut between the borders and then later rejoined using tape, and the pieces have since come loose. The conjoined image area measures 19" x 22". There are tape residue stains on the front of the paper, outside of the image area, and a tape stain along the top of the third tier which carries all the way across the art; otherwise the condition is Good.
Al Capp Studio - Li'l Abner Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-23-52 (United Features Syndicate, 1952). Li'l Abner and a rich, exploitative American industrialist fly into lower Slobbovia looking for flying Shmink hides to make Schmink coats, in this Li'l Abner Sunday from 1952. And no Slobbovian Sunday is complete without at least one "pazzunt," (peasant), being eaten by a bear (included in this strip)! This desirable strip has an image area of 19" x 26" and the condition is Excellent. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Al Capp Studio - Li'l Abner Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-21-66 (News Syndicate, 1966). Abstract art finally gets its due from cynical Al Capp in this crazy installment involving "animal sculptures" from Slobbovia that suddenly come to life, leaping and eating all in site until they spy... you guessed it! Although no one named Yokum appears in this instalment, it's still great, well-drawn fun. Former assistant Frank Frazetta's stylish way of drawing females obviously rubbed off on Capp's later assistants -- note the cuties in panel one! Drawn in ink on bristol that has been cut into several segments; joined, they feature an image area of approximately 27" x 18". In Good condition.
Al Capp Studio - Li'l Abner Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-14-67 (News Syndicate, 1967). "What's love got to do wif it?" Evil-Eye Fleagle manages to out-whammy Mammy Yokum, in a cosmic tug-of-war involving the moon itself! The prize -- Fleagle's beloved Shoiley! The strip is in ink on bristol that has been cut into several pieces that are currently in three sections; together, they feature an image area of approximately 27" x 18". In Good condition.
Al Capp Studio - Li'l Abner Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-21-67 (News Syndicate, 1967). "Evil Eye" Fleagle finds himself at Mammy Yokum's mercy -- good thing she's all for young love, at any age! Ink on bristol that has been cut into several pieces that have been taped into three sections; together, they form an image area of approximately 27" x 18". In Good condition.
Al Capp Studio - Li'l Abner Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-21-74 (New York News, 1974). "Love Rears Its Ugly Head" is the subtitle of this installment, and they're not kidding (!) as Lonesome Polecat succumbs to the (yuck!) "charms" of "swinging single" Racquel Belch. Will Hairless Joe lose his "li'l red room-mate"? This Sunday had been cut into sections which have been rejoined by tape, for an overall size of 29" x 23". In Very Good condition.
Nick Cardy - Challengers of the Unknown #80 Cover Original Art (DC, 1973). The Challengers face off against a giant Tyran battle machine on the Antarctic coastline, in this monumental cover illustration by Nick Cardy. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art includes the original logo and masthead paste-up art. In Excellent condition. Signed by Nick Cardy at the bottom right.
Joe Chiodo - Fantasy Illustration Original Art (undated). Painted in soft, creamy tones with a cinematic flair for lighting, this charming illustration by Joe Chiodo is complimented with expressive brush stokes and a sophisticated palette. Chiodo has made a name for himself over the past 25 years as a first rate illustrator, colorist, comic book storyteller, and here is your chance to own a piece of his early oeuvre. Painted in acrylic on a 19" x 24" sheet of masonite. There is some light edge wear, some limited soiling, and a few light scratches on the board; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger - X-Men #97, Splash Page 2 and 3 Original Art (Marvel, 1976). Hang on to your hats, X-fans -- 'cause here is the first, super-spectacular, double-page spread that Dave Cockrum created for the new X-Men team. If you include the Giant-Size book, this issue was but Cockrum's fifth issue featuring the new line-up. Professor X is haunted by strange dreams of a deep-space war in this cosmic scene from "My Brother, My Enemy," written by Chris Claremont. Don't miss out on two masterful pages of classic Bronze Age X-Men Dave Cockrum art, with senses-shattering inks by Sam Grainger. The combined image area of these pages measures approximately 10" x 21", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger - X-Men #97, page 10 Original Art (Marvel, 1976). Alex Summers gets a taste of the deadly power of Polaris, Mistress of Magnetism, in this power-packed page from the Chris Claremont saga, "My Brother, My Enemy." Lorna Dane is only blasting her lover because she's been placed under the hypnotic control of Eric the Red. As a wonderful, added "art bonus," on the back of this superb page is a decidedly delightful pencil sketch of the pulchritudinous Polaris, signed in pen by Dave Cockrum. The image area of this Marvel masterwork measures 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. The front of this page was signed by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum.
Dave Cockrum and Mike DeCarlo - Batman #410, page 7 Original Art (DC, 1987). Alfred expresses his concerns about Jason Todd, who Batman is training as the new "Robin-to-be," in this page from the Max Alan Collins tale, "Two of a Kind." The image area measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent.
Dave Cockrum - X-Men #100 Variant Cover Original Art (Marvel, 2000). The original cast of the Uncanny X-Men, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Wolverine, Storm, and Phoenix, face front on this dynamite cover illustration by the series' original artist, Dave Cockrum. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent.
Gene Colan and John Tartaglione - Daredevil #31, page 12 Original Art (Marvel, 1967). The gruesome twosome of the Cobra and Mr. Hyde star in a safe-cracking scene that showcases the titanic talent of the book's longest-running penciler, Gene "the Dean" Colan. Add a simply sensational Silver Age assist from inker John Tartaglione, and this page comes up a keeper. The image area of this page measures 10" x 15". Aside from trimmed borders (outside the image area), the art is in Excellent condition.
Gene Colan and George Klein - Sub-Mariner #11, Splash Page 11 Original Art (Marvel, 1969). Imperius Rex! The Sub-Mariner strikes in this "hull-ripping" splash page penciled by Gene "the Dean" Colan. Here is page eleven from the Roy Thomas thriller, "The Choice and the Challenge," inked by George Klein. The image area of this splash measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent. Signed and inscribed by Gene Colan at the bottom right.
Gene Colan and Dan Green - Doctor Strange #36, Splash page 30 Original Art (Marvel, 1979). The body of the Black Knight appears to Doctor Strange and Clea, bearing the markings of the demonic cult, Ningal, in this final splash page from the story, "The Man Who Knew Stephen Sanders!," written by Ralph Macchio. The image area measures 10 x 15". There are some trimmed edges; otherwise the condition is Excellent.
Gene Colan and Alfredo Alcala - The Hulk Magazine #26, page 7 Original Art (Marvel, 1981). Marvel's Mighty Man-Brute, the Hulk, announces his displeasure at some New Age mumbo-jumbo - Gene Colan and Alfredo Alcala style! The image area of this pulse-pounding page measures 10" x 15", and the art is in Very Good condition.
Gene Colan and Klaus Janson - Batman #344, page 23 Original Art (DC, 1982). Poison Ivy's plant monster, formerly known as Ivor, corners Batman in an office, in page 23 from the Gerry Conway story, "Monster, My Sweet!" The image area measures 10" x 15". Three of the corners were trimmed in the production process; otherwise the condition is Excellent.
Gene Colan and Bob Smith - Detective Comics #541, page 3 Original Art (DC, 1984). The Batman interrupts a romantic moment between Vicki Vale and Bill Modell to get some information on the Penguin, in this page from the Doug Moench story, "C-C-Cold!" The image area measures 10" x 15". The top edge and four corners were trimmed in the production process; otherwise the condition is Excellent.
L. B. Cole - Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #1 Cover Recreation Original Art (1980). The cover for Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #1 has been vibrantly recreated by one of the most highly-acclaimed cover designers in the history of American comics, L.B. Cole! Rendered in mixed media on heavy illustration board, the image area measures 11.5" x 15.5". Matted and framed and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
L. B. Cole - Rod and Gun #1 Centerfold Illustration Original Art (undated). L. B. Cole's first love was not art, but animals. He met the thoroughbred champion, Man O' War, when he was fourteen years old, and as a result, Leonard drew horses exclusively for two or three years. In addition to his legendary career in comics, Cole also provided illustrations for men's adventure magazines, and later for the sports magazine, World Rod and Gun. This black and white painting has an image area of 11.5" x 16", and L. B. Cole has signed the work at the lower left. There is a small tape pull on the surface of the paper, outside of the image area, and a few minor scratches on the elephant at the left, that do little to affect the eye appeal of this thrilling scene; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Johnny Craig - Saddle Justice #5, Splash Page 1 Original Art (EC, 1949). Femme fatale Colorado Rose stars in this riveting and symbolic splash page by Johnny Craig. The talented Craig almost immediately became a "triple-threat" with his editing, writing, and drawing abilities. This superb page foreshadows Craig's talent for handling the noir crime and "good girl" subjects. Noted for his careful, crisply inked, and well-thought-out compositions, Craig's Western-period splash demonstrates his ability to illustrate a story in any action-adventure genre. This splash has an image area of 13" x 18". Saddle Justice was one of the first of William Gaines' EC comics to pull together the incredible staff that would soon illustrate and write his "New Trend" horror, shock, and crime comics.
Johnny Craig - Vault of Horror #40, page 3 Original Art (EC, 1954). EC fan-addict art collectors are sure to be awed by this crisply inked page from the heart of Johnny Craig's peak period at EC - it's a simply sensational piece by one of EC's best editor/writer/artist triple-threat talents. From the spine-tingler "Old Man Mose," this page has an image area of 8.75" x 12". The dialogue balloons and captions are pasted-on stats; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition.
Johnny Craig - Vault of Horror #40, page 8 Original Art (EC, 1954). A chilling example of Johnny Craig's unparalleled ability to build to a shocking twist ending, this closing scene from "Old Man Mose" will cause your head to spin! Superb art by Craig, as always. This page has an image area of 8.75" x 12". The dialogue balloons and captions are pasted-on stats; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition.
Roy Crane - Buz Sawyer Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-28-48 (King Features Syndicate, 1948). An outstanding early example of Roy Crane's uz Sawyer with crisp black shadows and use of Duotone shading paper. The image area of this daily is approximately 5" x 16.25", and the condition of the art is Very Good. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Mel Crawford - "Bambi" Children's Book Illustration Original Art (undated). Three cute possums star in this jolly illustration painted for a Bambi children's book by Western Publishing mainstay, illustrator Mel Crawford. This piece has an image area of 15" x 8", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Mel Crawford - Hand Colored Frog Fairy Tale Illustration Original Art (undated). Veteran children's book illustrator Mel Crawford has hand colored this delightful scene taken right out of a fun-filled fairy tale. Notes on the back of the art indicate that it was done for an unidentified Classics Illustrated Jr. title, and hand colored by Crawford in 1988. This mixed-media work has an image area of 11.5" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Mel Crawford - Hand Colored Frog Rider Fairy Tale Illustration Original Art (undated). Froggy a'riding he did go, in this lighthearted romp. Notes on the back of this charming mixed-media drawing indicate that it was done for an unidentified Classics Illustrated Jr. title, and later hand colored by Mel Crawford in 1988. This piece has an image area of 11.5" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Jack Davis - Mad #179 Page Original Art, Group of 4 (EC, 1975). Jack Davis illustrates the four page story, "Mad's Obnoxious Sports Spectator of the Year," in ink with an ink wash. The image area of each page is approximately 16" x 21". Some loose word balloon paste-ups and scattered glue staining; otherwise the condition is Very Good. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Jack Davis - Mad #198 Page Original Art, Group of 4 (EC, 1978). Four great Jack Davis pages for the feature, "You Can't Beat the System." Rendered in ink, ink wash, each page has an image area of approximately 16" x 18". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Jack Davis - Mad #206 Page Original Art, Group of 3 (EC, 1979). Jack Davis takes a contemporary look at Lord of the Jungle, in these three swingin' pages for the feature, "A Mad Look at Tarzan... Today." Rendered in ink, and ink wash, each page has an image area of approximately 16" x 18". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Jack Davis - Mad #219 Page Original Art, Group of 3 (EC, 1980). This three page feature, "A Mad Expose of Some Phone-y Baloney," was illustrated by Jack Davis, in ink with an ink wash. The image area of each page is approximately 17" x 19". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Jack Davis - Mad #224 Page Original Art, Group of 7 (EC, 1981). Seven Jack Davis illustrations for the feature, "Classical Beat: The Music Fan Mag For Teenage Longhairs." Rendered in ink with an ink wash. The image areas of the illustrations range in size from 9" x 10" up to 15" x 16.5". Page one includes an amberlith overlay used to indicate tone in the printed art. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Jack Davis - Mad #233 Page Original Art, Group of 4 (EC, 1982). "Sixty Minutes Looks at Nuclear Power," in this four page feature, illustrated by Jack Davis. Rendered in ink with an ink wash, the image area of each page is approximately 16" x 21". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Jack Davis - Mad #248, Complete 5-page Story "Scarred Face" Original Art (EC, 1984). Jack Davis illustrates the five page motion picture satire, "Scarred Face," in ink, ink wash, and crayon. The image area of each page is approximately 16" x 18". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Jack Davis - Mad #271 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1987). Two pages of Jack Davis illustrations for the feature, "Mad's Record Book For Televised Sports - Vol. II." Rendered in ink, ink wash, and crayon, each page has an image area of approximately 15" x 17". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Jack Davis - Mad #295 Page Original Art, Group of 3 (EC, 1990). Ouch! Jack Davis illustrates some painful "Sports Disasters of the 1980s," in these three illustrations for the feature. Each page has an approximate image area of 15" x 17", and includes a marker on vellum overlay used to indicate tone for the printer. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Jack Davis - Mad #306 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1991). Jack Davis explains "Why Sports Life is Harder Than Real Life," in these two illustrations for the two page feature. Rendered in ink with an ink wash, the image area of each page is approximately 15" x 17". Some loose word balloon paste-ups and scattered glue staining; otherwise the condition is Very Good. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Jack Davis - Mad #316 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1993). Two Jack Davis illustrations for the feature, "Words of Warning That Your Life Is Not Going So Well," in ink with an ink wash. The image area of each page is approximately 14.5" x 19". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Billy DeBeck - Barney Google and Snuffy Smith Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6 -20-40 (King Features Syndicate, 1940). Hootin' Holler's favorite son, Snuffy, co-stars with his wife, Loweezy, and his cousin Barney Google, in this lighthearted romp. Snuffy and 'Weezy a harvesting their crop of miracle "turnatoes," a half-turnip, half-potato wonder vegetable which apparently makes older people feel young again, makes them affectionate, and cures their rheumatism! This charming piece has an image area of 17" x 11", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Tony DeZuniga - X-Men #110, page 17 Original Art (Marvel, 1978). Storm takes center stage on this page as an unseen villain re-programs the Danger Room to attack the X-Man, including Cyclops and the Banshee. This page has an image area which measures 10" x 15". The word balloon/caption paste-ups have aged over the years, a balloon has slipped off of panel two, and there is a moderate use of white-out; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Dick Dillin - Justice League of America #83, page 21 Original Art (DC, 1970). The Spectre pays a terrible price for his heroism, as his corporeal form is torn apart by a dimensional rift, in this final page from the story, "Where Valor Fails... Will Magic Triumph?," written by Denny O'Neil. This awesome page features the "death" of the Golden Age Spectre, and was part of the long-running "Crisis on Multiple Earths" storyline. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent.
Dick Dillin and Joe Giella - World's Finest Comics #214, Splash Page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1972). Penciler Dick Dillin and inker Joe Giella present a page of Western terror co-starring Superman and the Vigilante, in this splash page to the Steve Skeates chiller, "A Beast Stalks the Badlands." The image area of this splash measures 10" x 15" and, aside from some tape staining on all four edges, and some light wear, the art is in Very Good condition.
Rudolph Dirks - The Captain and the Kids Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 12-27-36 (United Features Syndicate, 1936). This lot showcases an enigmatic installment of this long-running strip, with typically phonetically dense dialogue and Rudolph Dirks' quirky cartooning style. The image area of the daily measures 25" x 14.5". The strip has some glue-staining in the first panel; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Walt Disney Studios - Mickey Mouse Fan Card Illustration Original Art (Disney, circa 1930). He's the guy they call "lit-tle" Mickey Mouse! This jazzy little illustration was created by the talented staff at Disney and features a vintage button-eyed Mickey tickling the ivories. The image area measures 8.25" x 10.75", and the art is spectacularly matted and framed. In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
"Ye Olden Days" Watercolor on Plastic Alloy Paper Original Art (Disney, undated). This colorful Mickey Mouse painting depicts the castle scene from the 1933 Disney short, "Ye Olden Days." Recreated for retail sales, this 16" x 20" poster is one of a series of six scenes reproduced and sold at Disneyland/Disney World. This scene is one of two unavailable at retail, one of only 250 imprints, and sold for a limited time to employees at Disney Studios in Burbank, California. Matted and framed and in Excellent condition.
Walt Disney Studios - "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" Specialty Drawing Original Art (Disney, undated). Mickey directs the heavens, in this pinnacle scene from the eight minute musical sequence, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," from "Fantasia." Perched on a precipice high above the earth, Mickey controls a comet in this dazzling hand painted image. This drawing is rendered in mixed media, with an image area of 11" x 8". Matted and framed and in Excellent condition.
Animation Art
Walt Disney Studios - "Fantasia/Night on Bald Mountain" Storyboard Illustrations Original Art (undated). A stunning set of nine storyboard scenes from the chilling "Night on Bald Mountain" sequence of Disney's classic film, "Fantasia." Rendered in graphite on vellum, these images, each of which measure approximately 4.5" x 3.5", are in Excellent condition and have been mounted to a larger board. Although it is not known for sure who the artist was on these pieces, this famous sequence was animated by Disney animator Bill Tytla. This is a sensational piece of movie history, and an terrific opportunity to peer behind the curtain at the making of the classic film.
Original Comic Art
Mickey Mouse Large Format Cover Original Art (1970). We can't say for sure who the artist of this piece or what it was actually used for, but what a great portrait of Walt Disney's famous Mouse! The 10" x 16" black ink on paper illustration is matted next to a full-color printed version, measuring 12" x 19"; the printed version is similar in format to Gold Key's early 1970s comic cover designs. Mickey is seen in both pieces wearing a "Mickey Mouse" pattern shirt -- that's a lot of Mickeys! Both items are in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walt Disney Studios - Bambi, page 10 Illustration Original Art (D. C. Heath, 1942). The wobbly-kneed baby deer, Bambi, turns his puzzled head to look at a family of possums hanging upside down from a tree limb, in this pen and ink illustration from D. C. Heath's 1943 children's hardcover. Custom matted and framed with the cover to Gladstone Comic Album #9, which reused this art for its cover in 1988. The art has an image area of 13" x 10" and the condition is Excellent. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walt Disney Studios - Disneyland Celebration Concept Illustration Original Art (undated). The pageant of the Disneyland experience is presented in this fascinating poster-sized illustration. Rendered in mixed media, the image area measures 23.5" x 19.5". Matted and framed, and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walt Disney Studios - Donald Duck and Nephews Original Art (undated). "Unca Donald Shows the Boys How to be a Good Scout," in this vintage pen and ink. The image area of 12" x 9". There is some light tanning to the paper, and some light water damage along the left and bottom edges; otherwise the condition is Very Good. Matted and framed.
Steve Ditko - Creepy #11, page 8 Original Art (Warren, 1966). With unparalleled style and power, Sturdy Steve Ditko pounces on this modern twist to the werewolf legend with this lavish, fully-toned final page from the early Creepy classic, "Beast Man." Ditko's talent for the black and white wash tone technique on his macabre yarns for the sixties' Warren Publications has seldom, if ever, been equalled. The image area of the piece measures 14" x 20". Aside from a photostat of Uncle Creepy in the last panel (which has a small piece missing from the book he holds), this page is in Excellent condition.
Morris Scott Dollens - "Observatory Outpost on Rhea, Satellite of Saturn" Painting Original Art (1975). A space ship crew goes star-gazing on an alien planet in this desolate spacescape. This scene was painted by Morris Scott Dollens, a fan-favorite, whose work appeared in issues of the RBCC fanzine during the sixties and seventies. The overall size of the acrylic on board painting measures 20" x 16", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Luis Dominguez - The Witching Hour #65 Cover Original Art (DC, 1976). Horror fans -- prepare to be spooked by the riveting "cover hook" of an eerie fortune-telling yarn! Luis Dominguez transports us into a chilling tableau and spotlights a vision of death itself in this "surprise" scene. The page includes the original logo, title type, and masthead paste-up art for the cover. There is some overall aging apparent; otherwise, the piece is in Very Good condition.
Luis Dominguez - Mystery-Horror Cover Painting Original Art (undated). A beautiful, buxom blonde witnesses a ghostly swordfight in this moody masterpiece by Luis Dominguez, who is perhaps best known for his Warren Vampirella covers and his work on DC's war comics. This unidentified piece may have been painted for one of Western Publishing's many mystery titles. Measuring an overall 15.5" x 22", and painted on illustration board, the art is in Excellent condition.
Stan Drake - Heart of Juliet Jones Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-27-82 (King Features, 1982). Stan Drake definitely had a way of drawing fetching beauties, as this three-panel daily showcasing Eve Jones amply demonstrates. This daily has an image area that measures 15" x 4.25", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Stan Drake - Heart of Juliet Jones Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-22-84 (King Features, 1984). Three gorgeous girl portraits are the highlight of this superb strip. This daily has an image area that measures 13" x 4", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Bill Draut and Carl Pfeufer - Spyman #3 Page Original Art, Group of 18 (Harvey, 1967). Bill Draut details the contents page and pages 1-15 of the thriller, "Death of Spyman." Also included in this gripping group lot is a 2-page, "Campy Champ" yarn, with pencils and inks by Carl Pfeufer. The image area of each page measures approximately 12" x 18", and the pages average Very Good condition.
Mort Drucker - Mad #102, Complete 5-page Story "Brand X-ed" Original Art (EC, 1966). Five pages by master caricaturist, Mort Drucker, parodying the television program, "Branded." Each page has an image area of approximately 16" x 19". Ink on Craftint board. There is light tanning to the pages, and some word balloon paste-ups are loose, with some scattered glue staining; otherwise the condition is Very Good. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Mort Drucker - Mad #113, Complete 6-page Story "The Iron Horselaff" Original Art (EC, 1967). Six stupendous drawings from Mort Drucker's miraculous pen, for the feature, "The Iron Horselaff," a satire of parodying the television program, "The Iron Horse." Each page has an image area of approximately 16" x 20". Ink on Craftint board. There is some scattered glue staining; otherwise the pages are in Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Mort Drucker - Mad #206, Complete 7-page Story "Heaving Can Wait" Original Art (EC, 1979). Exuberant Mort Drucker line work livens up this seven page feature film satire, "Heaving Can Wait." Each page has an image area of approximately 16" x 19". Ink and ink wash. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Mort Drucker - Mad #219, Complete 3-page Story "Gold Mining Daughter" Original Art (EC, 1980). Spend a little time in Butcher Squalor, in this three page satire of the feature film, "Coal Miner's Daughter," by Mort Drucker. Each page has an image area of approximately 16" x 19". Ink and marker. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Mort Drucker - Mad #219, Complete 5-page Story "Little 'Star' lings" Original Art (EC, 1980). Drucker's jaunty line was based on a solid understanding of perspective, anatomy and composition. Here, Drucker illustrates a five page feature film parody, in ink and marker. Each page has an image area of approximately 16" x 19". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Mort Drucker - Mad #228, Complete 6-page Story "Starchie Bonker's Place" Original Art (EC, 1982). Mort Drucker's superb draftsmanship galvanizes this six page television satire, "Starchie Bonker's Place, or A Christmas Carol O'Connor." Each page has an image area of approximately 16" x 19". Ink and marker. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Mort Drucker - Mad #249 Illustration Original Art, Group of 4 (EC, 1983). Twelve amazing caricatures of politicians from George Washington to Ronald Reagan were executed flawlessly here by the incomparable Mort Drucker. The premise of "Mad's Ideal Presidential Candidate for 1984" was to take the best features of Washington, Reagan, Abraham Lincoln, John Glenn, George McGovern, Walter Mondale, Jesse Jackson, Gary Hart, Alan Cranston, and John Anderson, and Reuben Askew, and come up with the face of the winning candidate in -- Mr. T.?! While the printed version cloaked the faces of the politicos in shadow, the art lets you enjoy the caricatures in all their glory. These drawings range in overall size from 5.5" x 6" (a small replacement drawing for Gary Hart) to 15.5" x 23". The drawings average Excellent condition.
Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres - Mad #264 Page Original Art, Group of 4 (EC, 1986). Mort Drucker's bouncy, trademark style adds energy to every panel of pages 1 and 2 of the four-page feature, "Mad's Wrestling Promoter of the Year". Ink and marker. Also included in this lot are two Angelo Torres pages, drawn in a Drucker-influenced style from the "When the Rambo Influence Spreads" feature in the same issue. Each page has an image area of approximately 16" x 19". In Excellent condition.From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Mort Drucker - Mad #280 Page Original Art (EC, 1988). The mighty Arnold Schwarzenegger strides across this brilliant caricature by Mort Drucker, for the one page feature, "Schwarzenegger." Rendered in ink, marker, and pencil, the illustration has an image area of 12" x 17.5". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Mort Drucker - Mad #285 Cover Original Art (EC, 1989). Mad magazine heavyweight Mort Drucker gives the super-stars of professional wrestling a graphic body-slam - check out his hilarious caricatures of Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Is that Alfred in the center of the ring? If so, maybe he should have worried for once! This mixed-media cover has an image area of 17" x 21", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Mort Drucker - Mad #309 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1992). If you're not sure what one is, Mort Drucker will illuminate you, in these two pages for the feature, "An Underachiever Is..." Each page has an image area of approximately 16" x 16", and includes an amberlith overlay used to indicate tone for the printer. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Mort Drucker - Mad #312 Page Original Art, Group of 7 (EC, 1992). Mort Drucker savages Warren Beatty's feature film, "Bugsy," in this selection of seven illustrations for the Mad feature, "Buggy." Rendered in ink and marker, the illustrations range in size from 17" x 8.5" up to 17" x 21", and each includes spot amberlith overlays used to place tone in the printed work. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Mort Drucker - Mad #316, Complete 5-page Story "Sister Axed" Original Art (EC, 1993). Mort Drucker's joyful, bouncing line illustrates this five page feature film satire. Each page has an image area of approximately 16" x 19". Ink and marker. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Mort Drucker - Benchley, the President's Assistant Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 2 (Register and Tribune Syndicate, 1987). Legendary Mad caricaturist Mort Drucker shows another fantastic facet of his creativity in these two lighthearted dailies that were written by Jerry Dumas. These consecutive dailies, which feature Mickey Mouse and President Ronald Reagan, were framed together and have a combined image area that measures approximately 14.5" x 11". The art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Trevor Von Eeden and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez - Legends of the Dark Knight #17, page 17 Original Art (DC, 1991). A pill-addicted Batman visits a concerned Commissioner Gordon, in this telling and emotional page from the story, "Venom: Part Two," written by Dennis O'Neil. The image area measures 10" x 15". In Excellent condition.
Will Elder and Harvey Kurtzman - Mad #265 "Garbage Pail Adults" Original Art and Card Set (EC, 1986). After many years away, the writer/artist team of Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder returned to the magazine that originally made them famous - Mad! For the September, 1986 issue, they created a dead-on spoof on the then-popular "Garbage Pail Kids" series of cards with a set featuring an adult version of this wacky satire. The result was classic Mad genius, poking fun at such prime targets as Prince, Yassar Arafat, Jesse Helms, George Steinbrenner, and more. This lot consists of nine original illustrations, each done in gouache on bristol measuring 4" x 5.5". Also included is an "unofficial" rare complete set of the printed trading cards, plus a copy of the magazine. All items are in Excellent condition with the exception of one card, which shows a small stain in the outside boarder.
Ron Embleton - Penthouse "Oh, Wicked Wanda!" Page Original Art, Group of 4 (Penthouse, undated). Hot, haughty, willing, and wild, the passionate mistress men lust for, Wanda von Kreesus, commanded her own comic strip in the back pages of Penthouse magazine from 1973 through 1980. Each story contained up to eight pages of full-color, deliciously-painted, outre art by Ron Embleton, combined with carefully written adult escapades and political satire by Frederic Mullaly. Each page of this lot has an approximate image area of 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Ron Embleton - Penthouse "Oh, Wicked Wanda!" Part 38 Page 8 Original Art (Penthouse, undated). "Oh, Wicked Wanda!," the sordid and satiric illustrated comic strip, ran in the back pages of Penthouse magazine from 1973 through 1980. Each strip contained up to eight pages of full-color cheesecake art combined with carefully written sexual escapades and political satire. This saucy, full color painted page by Ron Embleton has an image area of 15" x 20" and the condition is Excellent.
Edward Emshwiller - Planet Stories Illustration Original Art (undated). Perhaps best known in his later years as one of the pioneers of experimental filmmaking, Ed Emshwiller (or "Emsh") began his career illustrating for science fiction pulp magazines. The winner of many awards (including five Hugo Awards for Best Artist), Emshwiller was renowned as one of the finest artists in the field before abruptly leaving science fiction illustration altogether to focus on film work. This piece, titled "The Toy," is a superb scratchboard illustration and a typically fine example of Emsh's brilliant work in the science fiction genre. With an overall size of approximately 8" x 11.5", this piece is in Excellent condition. Signed by the artist in the lower right.
George Evans - Rangers Comics #44 Tiger Man page 9 Original Art (Fiction House, 1948). Before joining the ranks of the famed artistic line-up at EC, George Evans detailed this Fiction House thriller with his hallmarked crisp linework. This is the last page of the yarn. The image area of the page is 12.5" x 18", and aside from the usual blue pencil markings made on the art as a color guide for the printer and a yellowing lettering correction in panel six, the art is in Very Good condition.
George Evans - Aces High #2 Cover Specialty Painting Original Art (1981). EC's "New Direction" title Aces High was a dream title that played to George Evans' artistic passions. Aces High captured the sense of adventure that typified the spirit of the flying corps of World War I. Unfortunately, the title flew for only five glorious issues. In 1981, George Evans recreated the scene emblazoned on the cover of issue #2, originally drawn in 1955. This handsome painting has an approximate image area of 16" x 20", and the art is framed and in Excellent condition. George Evans signed and dated the piece at the lower right. Keep 'em flying with this thrilling George Evans canvas!
Bill Everett - Sub-Mariner #55, page 12 Original Art (Marvel, 1972). Prince Namor, Scourge of the Sea, fights for survival against the Antarctic Abomination, Torg, in this brilliant all-Bill Everett extravaganza! Here is page 12 from the Everett story, "The Abominable Snow-King," penciled and inked by Subbie's daddy himself! The image area measures 10" x 15" and, aside from some tape staining on all four edges, and some light printer's oil staining at the top of the second panel, the condition is Very Good.
Gene Fawcette - Flash Gordon #30, page 6 Original Art (Gold Key, 1980). Death to the rebel prince? Not if King Flash has anything to say about it! And you should see fight when he's not tired! This page by the ever-versatile illustrator, Gene Fawcette, is from the story, "Troubled Waters." The image area measures 12" x 17.5". In Excellent condition.
Lou Fine - Boys' Life "Space Conquerors" Comic Strip Illustration Original Art (1964). 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 Fine established himself among the top artists in the field. Lou's facility with a pen was showcased in this adventure strip, ghost drawn for the June, 1964 issue of the Boy Scouts of America's magazine, Boys' Life. The image area of the strip is 14" x 8.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Virgil Finlay - Weird Tales, October, 1936 Illustration Original Art (1936). Drawn as an illustration for "The Lost Door" (written by Margaret Rogers Straub under the pseudonym Dorothy Quick), this scene of romantic fantasy compares favorably to the detailed pen and ink drawings of another legend in illustration, Howard Pyle. Virgil Finlay's first art forWeird Tales appeared in the December, 1935 issue The mastery that went into this early drawing can only be properly appreciated by studying Finlay's superb original. This piece is in Excellent condition with an overall size of approximately 10" x 10". The art was signed and dated in the lower right corner.
Virgil Finlay - Amazing Stories Illustration Original Art, Group of 3 (Ziff-Davis, 1961-63). Three stellar sixties Virgil Finlay illustrations for Amazing Stories are spotlighted in this lot. The works include illustrations for "The Planet of Shame, Chapter 16" (by Bruce Elliott, June, 1961), a spot illustration for "It Could Be Anything" (by Keith Laumer, January, 1963), and "Boarding Party" (by Robert Young, September, 1963). These pieces range in overall size from approximately 4.5" x 4.5" to 7.5" x 11", and the art averages Excellent condition.
Virgil Finlay - Amazing Stories V36#5, May, 1962 Illustration Original Art (Ziff-Davis, 1962). This incredibly dramatic and detailed "drybrushed" ink illustration by Virgil Finlay was used to illustrate the story "The Stars My Brother," written by Edmond Hamilton. The sf thriller appeared in the May, 1962 issue of Amazing Stories (on page 46). The illustration has an overall size that measures approximately 7" x 11", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Virgil Finlay - Galaxy #123, June, 1963 Illustration Original Art (Galaxy, 1963). When one discusses the great masters of 20th century science fiction illustration, Virgil Finlay's name is invariably mentioned near the top of the list. One of the most prolific and most respected science-fiction/fantasy artists of any age, Finlay's talent was as broad as his imagination. The piece offered here was created as an illustration for Gordon R. Dickson's story "The Faithful Wilf" (on pages 17 and 18), and has an overall size of approximately 16" x 9". The assortment of alien races shown here will remind some science-fiction fans of the cantina scene from "Star Wars!" This scene is rendered with a sensitively tapered line that rivals fellow pen-and-ink legend, illustrator Franklin Booth. Signed at the lower right. Aside from a fold in the center of the drawing, the art is in Very Good condition.
Virgil Finlay - Fantastic Stories, August, 1964 Illustration Original Art (Ziff-Davis, 1964). Virgil Finlay was perhaps science fiction fandom's all-time favorite interior artist. He lavished tremendous time, craft, and beauty, on each and every drawing, and instilled them with his own love of the sf-fantasy genre. This superbly detailed drybrush illustration was created for Jack Sharkey's short story, "Footnote to an Old Story," and was published in the August, 1964 issue of Fantastic Stories. The drawing has an image area of 14" x 11", and aside from a fold down its center (common in these pulp illustrations), this superb piece is in Very Good condition.
Virgil Finlay - Pulp Illustration Original Art (undated). This is an excellent example hyper-detailed scratchboard rendering by one of the illustration field's top sf-fantasy artists. Virgil Finlay was a master of the art of "stippling," but he also excelled at drybrush, scratchboard and plain old, straight-ahead line drawing! This drawing is titled "Chapter II - Man working in free fall." The piece has an overall size of 7" x 11", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Virgil Finlay - Pulp Illustration Original Art (undated). A masterful drybrush ink drawing, this eerie image showcases the unearthly and sublime beauty that the inspired Virgil Finlay was capable of creating. His was a one-of-a-kind talent. The piece has an overall size of 13" x 5.5", and aside from a fold down its center, the art is in Very Good condition.
Bud Fisher - Mutt and Jeff Daily Comic Strip Original Art (Star Co., 1912). Historians and collectors take note -- this is one of the earliest Mutt and Jeff originals known to exist! At one time, it was housed in the collection of Murray A. Harris and a COA to that effect is included with this lot. This daily has an image area that measures approximately 27" x 7", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Bud Fisher - Mutt and Jeff Daily Comic Strip Original Art (Star Co., 1914). Mutt and Jeff's long-running title was beloved by the American public because of fun gags like this one. Honoring a request from an eight-year-old boy, Bud Fisher bestows easy money on Mutt and Jeff. Flushed with his new wealth, Jeff writes a check -- and then throws a brick through a $400 plate glass window! This daily has an image area that measures approximately 28" x 8", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Bud Fisher - Mutt and Jeff Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-16-22 (H. C. Fisher, 1922). In this rib-tickler, Mutt asks of a friend who shot his dog whether the dog was mad and Jeff responds, "It didn't seem to be any too well pleased!" This daily has an image area that measures approximately 28.5" x 8.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Bud Fisher - Mutt and Jeff Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-1-27 (H.C. Fisher, 1927). Mutt and Jeff star in a five-panel, blackface minstrel skit on stage -- a bit unusual as both Mutt and Jeff have also shaved off their mustaches. This strip was framed along with a three-color film overlay (done by Susan Daigle-Leach) in oder to give the piece a striking full-color look. This daily has an image area that measures approximately 27" x 7", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Hal Forrest - Tailspin Tommy Hand Colored Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-21 (Bell Syndicate, circa 1931). Tommy and Skeets are strangers in a strange land in this episode. This Sunday is filled with an exotic, opulent atmosphere: ancient locales, scantily clad maidens, and fantastic architecture! This hand colored Sunday is numbered #81, and Jerry Weist's The Comic Art Price Guide notes, "Only the first 150 Sunday pages are hand-colored by creator Hal Forrest." The factoid panel, "Progress of Flight," features the pioneering inventor, Alphonse Penaud. The image area of this spectacular Sunday measures 22.5" x 28.75", and the art is in Very Good condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Frank Frazetta - Creepy #17 Cover "Executioner" Painting Original Art (Warren, 1967). Frank Frazetta executed (no pun intended) this canvas in 1967, smack-dab in the middle of his world-renowned Conan cycle, for Jim Warren's Creepy magazine series. Warren immediately recognized Frazetta's imaginative flair for depicting the unimaginable. With full confidence he gave him carte blanche to produce as he wished, when he wished, very much unlike his other commissions - which were virtually dictated to him by art directors employed by the various companies he freelanced for. If any of Frazetta's originals could claim to be fine art, it would be these very canvases - as he was allowed to create from the soul, as his heart desired.
And create he did! Utilizing the classic triangle/pyramid compositional technique so successfully employed on the Conan the Adventurer paperback cover the year before (Frazetta title: "Barbarian"), he achieved a somber, sinister tour de force no magazine or book cover had ever displayed prior to its debut. An iconic touchstone of the late '60s-early '70s, the provocative, grim, hooded medieval headsman reflects the influences of the times: the "Late Late Show" running of the classic Universal Studio horror movies of the '30s on television and the Hammer Studios' series of English shock cinema in the theatres, co-mingling with the only-too-real rancor of campus unrest and the war in Vietnam. "A journey through the past, darkly?" Perhaps. What is known for certain is when he was finished, Frazetta had produced a masterwork of fantasy-horror, surpassing even Warren's expectations for the Creepy cover. Frazetta scholars have often opined that the painting is a seminal work, one that prefigured the "Death Dealer" painting of the mid-seventies - an assessment easy to agree with! At the time, the powerful imagery so unnerved Frazetta's wife that he consented to sell it to appease her. Although much tamer by today's standards, it does not fail in its mission: to provoke reaction, to stimulate the imagination, to draw you into his world, and quite probably send a shudder down your very spine! After its sale in 1973 by Frazetta, through Russ Cochran's Graphic Gallery's inaugural offering, the original remained locked away in a private collection for close to a quarter-century until our consignor purchased it a decade ago. In 2005, he was contacted by the Museum of American Illustration and generously loaned "Executioner" for display from September 7th to October 1st, 2005, making it the only Frazetta original ever exhibited in a nationally accredited museum. The directors of the museum took this responsibility very seriously, insuring the painting for $300,000 (documentation provided to winning bidder).
Our consignor had the privilege of showing this work to Frank Frazetta a number of years ago. Frazetta's direct quote: "This was one of the great ones - I never should have let it go," The paintings that Frazetta once sold for a few hundred dollars quickly advanced to the five-figure range, and now the going rate for Frazetta fantasy paintings has reached six figures. With a limited number of these masterpieces in existence and demand unabated, it seems probable that today's going rate will seem cheap in years to come.
As the first public sale since 1973 of this peak period, world-class, "Executioner" oil painting by the "world-beater" of fantasy art - Frank Frazetta - we encourage you to bid - to bid as if your very head depended on it! In other words, this is "as good as it gets."
Oil on canvasboard painting, signed lower right, with an overall size of 16" x 20", professionally framed, and in Excellent condition.
And create he did! Utilizing the classic triangle/pyramid compositional technique so successfully employed on the Conan the Adventurer paperback cover the year before (Frazetta title: "Barbarian"), he achieved a somber, sinister tour de force no magazine or book cover had ever displayed prior to its debut. An iconic touchstone of the late '60s-early '70s, the provocative, grim, hooded medieval headsman reflects the influences of the times: the "Late Late Show" running of the classic Universal Studio horror movies of the '30s on television and the Hammer Studios' series of English shock cinema in the theatres, co-mingling with the only-too-real rancor of campus unrest and the war in Vietnam. "A journey through the past, darkly?" Perhaps. What is known for certain is when he was finished, Frazetta had produced a masterwork of fantasy-horror, surpassing even Warren's expectations for the Creepy cover. Frazetta scholars have often opined that the painting is a seminal work, one that prefigured the "Death Dealer" painting of the mid-seventies - an assessment easy to agree with! At the time, the powerful imagery so unnerved Frazetta's wife that he consented to sell it to appease her. Although much tamer by today's standards, it does not fail in its mission: to provoke reaction, to stimulate the imagination, to draw you into his world, and quite probably send a shudder down your very spine! After its sale in 1973 by Frazetta, through Russ Cochran's Graphic Gallery's inaugural offering, the original remained locked away in a private collection for close to a quarter-century until our consignor purchased it a decade ago. In 2005, he was contacted by the Museum of American Illustration and generously loaned "Executioner" for display from September 7th to October 1st, 2005, making it the only Frazetta original ever exhibited in a nationally accredited museum. The directors of the museum took this responsibility very seriously, insuring the painting for $300,000 (documentation provided to winning bidder).
Our consignor had the privilege of showing this work to Frank Frazetta a number of years ago. Frazetta's direct quote: "This was one of the great ones - I never should have let it go," The paintings that Frazetta once sold for a few hundred dollars quickly advanced to the five-figure range, and now the going rate for Frazetta fantasy paintings has reached six figures. With a limited number of these masterpieces in existence and demand unabated, it seems probable that today's going rate will seem cheap in years to come.
As the first public sale since 1973 of this peak period, world-class, "Executioner" oil painting by the "world-beater" of fantasy art - Frank Frazetta - we encourage you to bid - to bid as if your very head depended on it! In other words, this is "as good as it gets."
Oil on canvasboard painting, signed lower right, with an overall size of 16" x 20", professionally framed, and in Excellent condition.
Frank Frazetta - "Yours, Mine, and Ours" Movie Poster Illustration Original Art (1968). Although perhaps best known for his fearsome fantasy scenes, Frank Frazetta is a supremely talented "all-around" artist, as these lighthearted portraits of Henry Fonda and the cast of the movie, "Yours, Mine, and Ours" (this scene appeared under the word "Mine" on the poster) demonstrate. This superb mixed-media on illustration board painting has an overall size of 16" x 19", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Frank Frazetta - Study for "Masai Warrior" Original Art (circa 1959). This lot is a beautifully finished pencil study for the painting "Masai Warrior". This detailed graphite pencil drawing was an important step in the development of one of Frazetta's most memorable paintings, which appears in the hardcover Frazetta book Legacy, on page 131. The piece has been professionally matted and the image area measures approximately 3" x 6.75". The drawing is signed at the bottom of the image, in ink, and the art is in Excellent condition. The "Masai Warrior" painting was originally created as an anniversary gift for Frank's wife, Ellie, and remains one of his own favorite images.
Frank Frazetta - "Ape Dance" Sketch Original Art (undated). A savage figure, with his knife drawn, dances with two apes. Note the beautiful, fine-lined cross hatching technique. The image area measures approximately 4.25" x 6.5", and is signed with the full Frazetta signature. There is a small piece out of the lower left corner and some archival tape has been applied to the back of the paper; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Frank Frazetta - Wizard and Nudes Sketch Original Art (undated). Frank Frazetta has conjured up a splendid page of pen-and-ink sketches as only he can -- including an angry wizard and several attractive nude studies, both male and female. The sketch of the young lady in the lower left corner is especially exquisite. These sketches were drawn on a piece of 10.75" x 14" paper, which has been mounted on to a slightly larger backing, and the art is in Very Good condition.
Kelly Freas - Son Of Mad Paperback Book Cover Recreation Painting Original Art (1993). Kelly Freas had a long, illustrious career as an illustrator of science fiction book covers, but for many of his fans, his humorous covers for Mad can't be topped. In 1959, Freas created one of his best efforts for the cover to the sixth collection of Mad paperback reprints, Son of Mad. It featured a fantastically funny take-off on "King Kong" (and the sequel, "Son of Kong"), as a scared-to-death Kong encounters a baby Alfred E. Neuman! What, me worry, indeed! The original art for this priceless treasure has long since vanished, but in 1993, collector/dealer Bruce Hamilton commissioned Freas to recreate his cover, which we are now pleased to offer. The gouache on board painting measures 13" x 18", and is matted and framed to an overall size of 21" x 26". In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Bob Fujitani - Green Hornet #29 Complete 9-page Zebra Story "Death Plays the Outfield" Original Art (Harvey, 1946). Bob Fujitani's sensational linework captures all the thrills of "death on the diamond" in this nifty nine-pager. The image area of each page measures approximately 13" x 18". The title logo has come off the first page and there is some paper aging; otherwise, the art is in Good condition.
Bob Fujitani - Speed Comics #43 Complete 8-page Story, "The Laughter That Kills" Original Art (Harvey, 1946). Bob Fujitani's sinuous line adds real drama to this beautifully drawn Shock Gibson romp. His Golden Age work ranks alongside that of Joe Kubert, Mort Meskin, and Jerry Robinson. The image area of each page measures approximately 13" x 18" and the art is in Very Good condition.
Sam Glanzman - Hello Pal Comics #3 Complete 9-page Story "Zero Hour Strikes" Original Art (Harvey, 1943). Thrilling battle action - expect no less from Sam Glanzman. Even in this early effort, drawn when Glanzman was 19 years old, nicely detailed artwork is the order of the day. The pages are in Very Good condition, with only minor aging, blunted corners, and edge wear.
Frank Godwin - Rusty Riley Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 2 (King Features Syndicate, 1955). Frank Godwin was one of the turn-of-the-last-century artists who could perform miracles with pen and ink. Godwin's place in illustration is well secured, as you can see from these two dazzling Rusty Riley dailies, dated 11-19 and 12-12-55. The image area of each daily measures 18" x 5", and aside from some slight aging and yellowing Zipatone, each strip is in Very Good condition.
Rube Goldberg - Rube Goldberg Inventions Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-27 (McNaught Syndicate). Who hasn't laughed at a preposterously complicated "Rube Goldberg Device"? Besides those, Rube's takes on other popular inventions kept America in stitches for years. The image area of this hilarious daily measures approximately 17" x 4.5". Other than a few minor stains and overall paper aging, the art is in Very Good condition.
Rube Goldberg - Life's Little Jokes #59,380 Daily Comic Strip Original Art (undated). Who hasn't marveled at a "Rube Goldberg Device?" Rube Goldberg's inventions of Professor Lucifer Butts ranks among the zaniest gags ever conceived, this example "explaining" the Professor's need for and having invented a self-operating napkin. Rube's wacky inventions kept America laughing for years -- even today, there are "Rube Goldberg Machine" contests held, as people try to come up with crazy contraptions like the one pictured in this strip. The image area of this side-spliting strip measures approximately 17" x 6". Aside from a few minor stains, the art is in Very Good condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Michael Golden - Marvel Fanfare #1, page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1982). Tanya Anderssen asks the Angel to accompany her to the Savage Land to find her missing love, Karl Lykos (a.k.a. Sauron), in this page from "Fast Descent Into Hell!," written by Chris Claremont. This spectacular page by Michael Golden has an image area measuring 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent. Signed by Michael Golden at the bottom right.
Morris Gollub (attributed) - Smokey the Bear Cover Original Art (Dell, circa 1960). Smokey the Bear, Little Smokey, and Specs go for a lazy ride on their "log canoe" in this lighthearted outdoor scene. This superb, fully-painted cover by Mo Gollub is gorgeous, and we're not just blowing smoke! This cover has an image area that measures 13" x 14.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Jose Gonzalez - "Eternal Flame" Illustration Original Art (undated). Drawn in pencil on gessoed masonite (and accented with touches of gold acrylic paint), two beautiful women are the focus of attention in this silky and seductive masterwork by Jose Gonzalez. With its textural penciling, high degree of finish, and celebration of feminine beauty, this piece is a superb example of the "Spanish School," which was first revealed to American comic fans during the Warren Publishing era of the early seventies. The overall size of the piece measures approximately 26" x 42". and the art has some light surface wear, but is in otherwise Excellent condition.
Floyd Gottfredson - Mickey Mouse Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-3-33 (Walt Disney Enterprises, 1933). From the "Blaggard Castle" storyline comes this wonderful conclusion strip, as Mickey sets things right with the three evil scientists now "hypnotized" into doing only good for mankind. This daily, subtitled "Friends of Society," is thought to be the only surviving example from this great early storyline, written by Web Smith towards the end of his tenure on the strip. It's based on the animated short "The Mad Doctor", which actually debuted as the storyline was in its final month of publication. Co-starring with our pie-eyed Mickey is Horace Horsecollar, who was quickly phased out in favor of Donald Duck and Goofy in later storylines. The art is pen and ink, with blue pencil and film shading, on illustration board measuring 26.5" x 5.5". The art was lightly creased between the second and third panel, and shows a hint of discoloration along the right edge, but overall remains in attractive Very Good condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Floyd Gottfredson and Ted Thwaites - Mickey Mouse "Bat Bandit" Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-6-34 (King Features Syndicate, 1934). This show-stopping daily, subtitled "Passing the Bucks," hails from the famous storyline, "Mickey Mouse and the Bat Bandit," and spotlights the villain's fourth appearance in the strip. Bidders take note -- this is one of the few Bat Bandit original dailies known to survive! Before there was Batman, there was the Bat Bandit! Thrill to this adventure of the world-famous Mouse, in all his glory, as drawn by the "Good Mouse" artist who handled his newspaper adventures for forty years -- Floyd Gottfredson. Ted Thwaites' inks add a silky-smooth finish to the pencils. The image area of this killer-diller daily measures approximately 26" x 5.75", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Floyd Gottfredson - Mickey Mouse Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-14-36 (Walt Disney Enterprises, 1936). Horace Horsecollar gets a mighty laugh at Mickey's expense in this daily, which includes an appearance by Oscar the Ostrich. It's a funny early strip, featuring Gottfredson's classic "pie-eyed" Mickey. The art is ink and blue pencil on board, with an image area of 26.5" x 5.5"; the strip has been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 34.5" x 14.5", and is in Excellent condition. Mickey Mouse and Horace Horsecollar -- what a great comedy team! From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Floyd Gottfredson - Mickey Mouse "Seven Ghosts" Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-8-36 (Walt Disney Enterprises, 1936). The first Mickey Mouse strip co-starring Mickey with Donald and Goofy is a classic detective saga, featuring the soon-to-be famous trio as ghost breakers, hired to rid a mansion of spooky pests. Written by Ted Osborne and inked by Ted Thwaites, this outstanding ink on paper original art was matted along with three-color film overlays by colorist Susan Daigle-Leach in 1997. The image area is 20" x 5.5", and the overall framed size is 35.25" x 14.5". This is the third daily from the sequence to feature all three lead characters; the first two are presumed to be lost. The storyline was inspired by the cartoon "Lonesome Ghosts," then in production. Original art from this story is extremely rare; this example is believed to be the earliest surviving strip featuring Mickey, Donald, and Goofy together as co-stars. The art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Floyd Gottfredson - Mickey Mouse Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-25-36 (Walt Disney Enterprises, 1936). Our pie-eyed pal wraps up another caper, and discusses the reward money due with fellow adventurers Donald Duck and Goofy. Even at 1930s prices, Donald's idea of how far he can stretch a buck is pretty wild. The original syndicate paste-up with year of publication info is missing, but other than that, this is an exceptional early example of all three characters together. The ink and blue pencil on illustration board art has an image area of 25" x 5.5", and has been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 34.5" x 14". Mickey, Donald, and Goofy -- the classic cartoon trio! From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Hang onto your mouse-ears Walt Disney fans - here's a super-scarcity - a matching pair of Silly Symphonies Sunday strips. Only two such sets, spotlighting both Al Taliaferro's Donald Duck "topper" and Floyd Gottfredson's Mickey Mouse feature, are known to exist. Both features were ghost-drawn and as such have been signed "Walt Disney." The strips were separated. The Donald Duck is framed, the Mickey Mouse is not. Each feature has an approximate image area of 27" x 17", and both of these strips are in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Floyd Gottfredson - "Mickey Mouse and the Bat Bandit" Painting (1982). This rip-roaring painting of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Uncle Mortimer Mouse caught in a cattle stampede started by the Bat Bandit was the twenty-first in the series of 24 paintings originally commissioned by collector Malcolm Willits from 1978-83. These spectacular pieces were the only full-scene Mickey Mouse paintings that Floyd Gottfredson did. Gottfredson was the primary creator of the Mickey Mouse daily newspaper strip, and his first daily debuted on May 5, 1930. Each painting in the commissioned series was based on a storyline that Gottfredson created for the newspaper strip, and this work was based on "Mickey Mouse and the Bat Bandit," which ran from April 30 through July 28, 1934. The storyline was also used in the 1935 Big Little Book, Mickey Mouse and the Bat Bandit. The caption for this work (reproduced on page 29) in The Malcolm Willits Collection of the Mickey Mouse Paintings by Floyd Gottfredson reads, "Mickey and Minnie venture out West to a vacation at Uncle Mortimer's ranch. They come to a countryside terrorized by a black-clad villain known as the 'Bat Bandit.' Mickey tries to capture him but is himself blamed for the series of robberies. It takes all of his ingenuity to prove that the notorious thief is none other than Don Jollio, a trusted neighbor and head of the cattlemen's association." This spectacular mixed-media on paper mouse-terpiece has an approximate image area of 21" x 15", and is in Excellent condition. The painting was signed by Gottfredson at the center-left edge. This lot also includes a copy of the Malcolm Willits Collection catalog.
Chester Gould - The Girl Friends Daily Original Art, dated 6-1-31 (Chicago Daily News, 1931). Among famed Dick Tracy artist Chester Gould's early assignments was this light-hearted strip, starring two "flapper" styled young women. In this early installment, entitled "Anybody have a periscope?", the girls grab attention by driving a special miniature car. It looked like a predecessor to today's popular Cooper Mini - as usual, Gould was ahead of his time! The ink and blue pencil strip is on bristol measuring 23" x 8", with an image area of 20" x 6". In Very Good condition.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-2- 43 (Chicago Tribune, 1943). Never give up - that's Dick Tracy's motto and he passes his will to live onto the half-frozen little Johnny in this touching daily. The image area of the strip measures 20" x 6", and the art is in Excellent condition. This strip has all of the drama of a classic Dick Tracy episode.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-27-44 (Chicago Tribune, 1944). Thanks to Junior, Dick Tracy is well on the way to closing in on Shakey and his gang in this well designed daily. The ill-fated Snowflake Falls is mentioned in panel three. The image area of the strip measures 20" x 6", and the art is in Excellent condition. This daily will be a welcome showpiece to any Dick Tracy collection!
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-24-45 (Chicago Tribune, 1945). Breathless Mahoney and her mother strike it rich in this daily, but, to quote another crimefighter, "the weed of crime bears bitter fruit." The image area of the strip measures 20" x 6", and the art is in Excellent condition. Here is a beautiful example of this landmark strip.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-16-40 (Chicago Tribune, 1940). Jerome Trohs, the short (get it?) villain known as the "Midget," is featured in this suspense-filled Sunday. Mama Trohs co-stars, and she calls in Dick Tracy in order to roll over on Jerome. The forties produced Dick Tracy's greatest villains, who became the main attraction of the strip with outrageous names like Pruneface, Flattop, Little Face Finney, The Brow, Shakey, Pear Shape, and many, many more. Original Dick Tracy pages from this period are among the toughest to find, and are avidly sought by collectors. This Sunday has an image area measuring approximately 19" x 26", and the art is in Excellent condition. All panels were cut and repositioned into larger panels, with added art filling the larger panel area. This was done at the time of publication. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-21-47 (Chicago Tribune, 1947). Autumn Hews' ill-fated attempt to flee from Dick Tracy is hampered by two man-eating dogs. The fire she set to escape from the carnivorous canines will soon bring Dick Tracy onto the scene! This action-packed Sunday has an image area that measures approximately 27" x 18", and the strip was constructed by pasting individual panels to a larger board; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-8-55 (The Chicago Tribune, 1955). Elderly yachtsman George Ozone finds out the hard way that his two young sons absolutely adore the murderous Mumbles. As the boys often enthuse,"Neki hokey! Wa-ak! Ya-ya!" The surreal imagination of Chester Gould has never been matched in the comic strip pages. This Sunday has an image area that measures approximately 27" x 18", and the strip is constructed, as were many of the Sundays, by adhering individual panels to a larger board. Aside from a piece missing from the upper right of the title logo stat, the art is in Very Good condition.
Mike Grell and Vince Colletta - The Warlord #17, page 1 Original Art (DC, 1979). Travis Morgan and Tara trek through five hundred kilometers of blistering desert in a quest for the safe return of their infant son, stolen from them by the devil priest, Deimos! Here is page one from "Citadel of Death," written and penciled by Mike Grell, with inks by Vince Colletta. The image area measures 10" x15", and the condition is Excellent. Signed by Mike Grell at the bottom of the final panel.
Peter Gross - Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #74 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1995). Backed up by the limitless power of the Vishanti, the maleficent Salom banishes Doctor Strange to a prison dimension, in this exquisite cover rendering by Peter Gross. This "captivating" illustration includes all the original title type and masthead paste-up art (on an acetate overlay), and has an image area of 10" x 15". In Excellent condition. The "straightjacket" figure art is a photocopy which is also on the acetate.
Frank Grundeen - Donald Duck Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-23-71 (King Features Syndicate, 1971). Birthday boy Donald is no bookworm as this daily reveals. This strip has an image area that measures 18" x 5" and is framed. Aside from some yellowing to the Zipatone, the art is in Excellent condition.
Frank Grundeen - Donald Duck Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-14-74 (King Features Syndicate, 1974). Donald and Daisy are at it again in this classic exchange, drawn by Frank Grundeen. The daily has an image area that measures 18" x 5" and is framed. Aside from some yellowing to the Zipatone, the art is in Excellent condition.
Paul Gulacy and Karl Kesel - The Terminator: Secondary Objectives #2, Splash page 2 Original Art (Dark Horse, 1991). After traveling 400 miles across the Pacific Ocean floor, female Terminator, Z000.M, finally sets foot upon the L.A. shore, in this picturesque page penciled by Paul Gulacy. The image are measures 11.5" x 15" and the condition is Excellent.
Paul Gulacy - James Bond 007: Serpent's Tooth #2, page 13 Original Art (Dark Horse, 1992). Sunny leads Bond deep into the South American jungle to the village of the Quintos, in this page from the second part of this thrilling three-part story. Paul Gulacy delivers the pencils and inks to this Paul Gulacy story. The image are measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent.
Michael Hague - Mickey the Dragon Slayer Illustration Original Art (circa 1990). Children's book illustrator Michael R. Hague was one of the artists commissioned to contribute a new piece to Hyperion Press' The Art of Mickey Mouse. Hague has illustrated a number of classic children's tales, including Peter Pan and The Velveteen Rabbit. His other much-loved books include The Book of Dragons, Seventeen Tales of the Mythical Beast; Sleep, Baby, Sleep, a collection of lullabies and night poems; The Rainbow Fairy Book, thirty-one classic fairy tales edited by Andrew Lang; and The Perfect Present. Hague's detailed scene with its sinuous forms recalls the fairy tale illustrations of Arthur Rackham, and makes for a much more gothic setting than usual for Mickey! This piece has an image area of 10.5" x 11", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Vincent T. Hamlin - Alley Oop Daily Comic Strip Original Art (NEA Service, 1937). When King Guz delivers the story of how Foozy got that knot on his head, everybody laughs -- everybody but Foozy, that is! You're sure to get a "honk" out of this delightful daily by Vincent T. Hamlin! The strip has an image area of 20.5" x 4.5". The art has been folded in half (when sent to the syndicate); otherwise the condition is Excellent.
Vincent T. Hamlin - Alley Oop Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-9-38 (NEA Service, 1938). Alley Oop, the immortal brainchild of comic strip genius V.T. Hamlin, comes to the rescue of Ooola and Dinny the dinosaur in this delightful daily. With a powerful premise, stylized and beautifully detailed artwork filled with a kinetic energy, and a distinctive supporting cast with well defined personalities, it's no surprise that Alley Oop became and remains one of the greatest adventure strips in history. This rough and tumble episode has a 20.5" x 4.5" image area. There are some pencil notations along the upper right edge and a fold down the center panel gutter; otherwise, this strip is in Very Good condition.
Vincent T. Hamlin - Alley Oop Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-1-55 (NEA Service, 1955). If dinosaurs are your thing, then this Oop strip is right up your Alley! V. T. Hamlin's club-carrying caveman, Alley Oop, and his friends encounter a terrified Tyrannosaurus Rex, while King Guz and his group look on, bewildered. This superb daily has a 20" x 5.75" image area. There is some slight staining along the edges, and a fold in the center panel gutter; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Ron Harris - Star Trek Sunday and Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 7 (L.A. Times Syndicate, 1982). The crew of the Starship Enterprise star in a week's worth of strips starting with the Sunday dated 7-4-82, and continuing in six dailies, dated 7-5 through 7-10-82. Featuring SF writer Larry Niven's plotline on the week-long run with his Kzindi and other Alien characters. The dailies have an image area of 16" x 5" (and are drawn two to a page) , while the Sunday has an image area of 18" x 12.5". Written by Sharman DiVono and Larry Niven with art by Ron Harris, the art averages Excellent condition.
Johnny Hart - B. C. and Wizard of Id Daily Comic Strip Original Art (Field Enterprises, 1969). Two classic strips by a true modern master of the medium, Johnny Hart, make up this cool group. First, a look back in time to those crazy cave men of B.C., in a strip dated 4-2-69; next up, a trip to the Dark Age humor of Wizard of Id, dated 5-6-69. Both pieces have image areas of 17" x 5.5", and are in Excellent condition. The art has been matted together, along with newspaper clippings of the printed strips, and has been framed to an overall size of approximately 23.75" x 23. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Russ Heath - Star Spangled War Stories #72, page 4 Original Art (DC, 1958). Russ Heath's talent for drawing with absolute "magic realism" is showcased in this magnificent panel page from Robert Kanigher's frogman thriller, "Silent Fish." Heath's comic book storytelling is just as strong as his drawing ability and he hated to use white-out or pasted-up art corrections -- so, there are none on this brilliant page. The image area of this page measures 13" x 18", and aside from some mild overall paper aging, the art is in Excellent condition. Heath signed the art in its lower border in 1988.
Don Heck - Tales of Suspense #51 Iron Man page 3 Original Art (Marvel, 1964). Don Heck's Silver Age Iron Man art is near and dear to many a merry marching Marvelite. Any Don Heck/Iron Man fan would be thrilled to own this terrific origin page spotlighting shell-head's felonious foe, the Scarecrow, as featured in the yarn "The Sinister Scarecrow." This page has an image area of 12.5" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. This stylish sensation is one of Dashin' Don Heck's finest moments!
Hans Helweg - "Fifty Famous Fairy Stories" Book Cover Illustration Original Art (Whitman, 1954). Enter the fabulous fantasy realm of fairy tales with Hans Helweg's fantastic original art for the wrap-around cover for Fifty Famous Fairy Stories. This cover art has an image area of 20.5" x 14", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Marc Hempel - Deadspawn #2 Complete 2-page Story "Impressions" Original Art (1976). From the swinging seventies comes this well-drawn fanzine yarn by the talented Marc Hempel, creator of Gregory, and artist on such titles as Mars, Breathtaker, and Sandman. Each page of this early romp has an approximate image area of 12.5" x 16", and the art is in Very Good condition.
George Herriman - Krazy Kat Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-10-35 (King Features Syndicate, 1935). George Herriman charmed his readers with a blend of visual and verbal poetry unique to the comic strip medium. This hilarious Krazy Kat Sunday features the strip's three main players - Krazy Kat, Ignatz Mouse, and Offisa Pupp - with the Growler thrown in for good measure! The strip also showcases Herriman's mastery of design and his hallmarked background "set pieces." The image area of this superb Sunday measures 14.5" x 22.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
George Herriman - Krazy Kat Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-6-21 (King Features Syndicate, 1932). If you've coveted a George Herriman original with Krazy Kat getting creased on the cranium with a brick tossed by that li'l dollin, Ignatz Mouse -- look no further, this is the one for you! Kolin Kelly, brick impresario of Coconino County, bakes up the "kwintessentail" brick (the size of a small car), the largest ever featured in any Krazy Kat daily or Sunday. Ignatz, after augmenting his"power of muscle," manages to steal the jumbo brick and brain Krazy with it. The 1920s era is regarded by many Krazy Kat afficionados as George Herriman's peak period, both in his artwork and in the poetry of his prose. The image area of this magnificent masterpiece measures approximately 19" x 22", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
George Herriman - Krazy Kat Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 12-25-32 (King Features Syndicate, 1932). Here's a real Christmas treat from 1932. In this whimsical episode, Krazy Kat waits for a tryst with Ignatz Mouse while Officer Pupp sees Joe Stork deliver a baby to Ignatz's home near Enchanted Mesa. One of the earliest and finest examples of slangy, comic strip writing in which language is fluid and ignores the everyday conventions of grammar, spelling, and tense, to create a unique sound, style, and rhythm. George Herriman created a unique universe starring the characters of Coconino County -- The lovelorn Krazy Kat, the brick-throwing Ignatz Mouse, and the ever-vigilant Offisa Pup delighted newspaper audiences for over three decades. Krazy Kat was at once set off from its contemporaries, a distinction it retains to this day as one of the few comic strips recognized as "fine art." The image area of this strip measures approximately 18" x 20", and the art is in Excellent condition. This spectacular Sunday was signed by George Herriman. The frame for this piece was customized by Herriman's granddaughter in 1993. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Harry Hershfield - Abie the Agent Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-15-30 (International Feature Service, 1930). Harry Hershfield steers his readers onto the path of lightedhearted laughter with this hilarious driving school gag. This strip has an image area of 28" x 6.25". The daily is framed and in Excellent condition.
Greg and Tim Hildebrandt - "Shadows of the Empire" Card #12 Darth Vader Painting Original Art (Topps, 1996). Tim Hildebrandt passed away just a few weeks ago, marking the end of a memorable era of fantasy art. But he lives on in the art that he created in collaboration with his twin brother Greg. The two artists were among the first to visualize the Star Wars universe, and they returned to those memorable characters here with this portrait of the fearsome Darth Vader. The artwork measures 10.5" x 14.5" and is in Excellent condition, it has been tastefully framed and matted; the frame has sustained slight damage.
Greg and Tim Hildebrandt - X-Men Poster Illustration Painting Original Art (Marvel, 1996). Since Tim Hildebrandt's tragic death in June of this year, art lovers are realizing that unfortunately there will be no more original works by the two prodigiously talented Hildebrandts working as a team. We're pleased to offer this original featuring the most popular superhero team in the land! This exquisite, colorful Hildebrandt Brothers X-Men painting was produced as a poster by Marvel in 1996. Wolverine, Cyclops, Gambit, Jean Grey, and Bishop all put their best foot forward to keep Earth safe from all attackers! The poster might've looked nice on your wall, but the original art will look so much more impressive! The painting measures 19" x 30" and is in Excellent condition.
Greg and Tim Hildebrandt - Superman: The Last God of Krypton, page 10 Original Art (DC, 1999). Cythonna, the dread goddess of ice, has escaped her eternal prison, and will not rest until Superman lies dead at her feet! The ice goddess of Krypton gives the Man of Steel an ice cold reception, in this frosty fantasy by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt (Tim passed away on June 12, 2006). Painted in acrylic on a 16" x 23" sheet of masonite, the work has some light edge wear along the top; otherwise the condition is Excellent.
Greg and Tim Hildebrandt - InQuest Gamer Magazine #63 Cover Original Art (Wizard Entertainment, 2000). It was a daunting challenge for the Hildebrandt brothers: create a captivating cover for an issue previewing the first "Lord of the Rings" movie, "The Fellowship of the Ring," but without the aid of any stills or other reference material from the studio, which was keeping everything under wraps! Despite this handicap, the famed duo produced outstanding artistic likenesses of Liv Tyler (Arwen), Elijah Wood (Frodo), and Ian McKellen (Gandalf). Of course, the Hildebrandt brothers know the Middle Earth characters inside and out thanks to their fantastic work on the J. R. R. Tolkien calendars of the 1970s. The news of the tragic death of Tim Hildebrandt just a few weeks ago has led to many tributes in the press, and this is a prime example of the kind of captivating work that garnered Tim and his brother Greg their huge following. This luminous painting was created in acrylics on a 27" x 38" sheet of masonite. Framed and in Excellent condition.
Greg Hildebrandt - Spider-Man Poster Illustration Painting Original Art (1990s). What's left to say about the amazing Spider-Man other than he's one of the greatest comic book characters ever created? The scourge of J. Jonah Jameson guards the night skies over New York City in this titanic painting by Greg Hildebrandt. This stellar image was produced as a poster by Marvel in the mid-'90s, and every kid worth his webs bought one. Impress your friends by owning the actual original art used to produce it! The painting measures 23.5" x 38" and has been professionally framed.
Greg Hildebrandt - Jennifer Pinup Original Art (2006). Slated for the cover of the 2007 Heavy Metal Calendar, this luscious painting, titled, "Jennifer," is number 39 in an exclusive series by Greg Hildebrandt. With a career in commercial art and illustration spanning forty years, Greg made the decision to paint for himself, combining the two greatest loves of his life, art and women. This resulted in not just one painting, but an entire series of paintings in which Greg creates an atmosphere and a story that is not often seen in the world of pin-up illustration. This delectable creation is painted in acrylic on a piece of unstretched canvas with an image area of 23" x 33". In Excellent condition.
Al Hirshfeld - Caricature of Carl Barks Illustration Original Art (1999). Two legendary masters of pen-and-ink meet in this rarely seen caricature of Carl Barks, the celebrated "good duck artist", by that master of the fine-line portrait, Al Hirshfeld. Hirshfeld drew some of the country's most famous caricatures over three-fourths of a century, including Broadway and Hollywood stars, politicians and world leaders, even the crew of the Starship Enterprise. His original drawings command big prices whenever they make their way to the marketplace -- and that's not often, as these treasures tend to sit in private collections forever. This stunning piece should appeal to the Heritage Comics Auction crowd more than any other, as the then 96-year-old legend depicts a 99 year-old legend, Carl Barks, shown sketching Donald Duck and his three nephews. It was a rare opportunity for Bruce Hamilton, a publisher that was closely associated with Barks for many years; now we've passed the opportunity on to you. The ink on board piece is large: 15" x 15", and has been professionally matted and framed for an overall size of 20.5" x 28". It's in Excellent condition, and for you "Nina" fans out there, Al has included three in this drawing. See if you can spot them! From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walter Hoban - Jerry on the Job Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-10-24 (King Features Syndicate, 1924). This hilarious Jerry on the Job daily features the black twins, the Blots, who were said to be the inspiration for Mickey Mouse's famed nemesis -- the Phantom Blob. As a bonus, the daily is framed alongside a hand-painted, airbrushed gouache rendering of the strip, with a line-art film overlay, done by Steve Oliff. This recreated piece was used in the 1988 limited edition coffee table book, Mickey Mouse in Color. The image area of the Walter Hoban daily is 24" x 5.75", and the art is in Very Good condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walter Hoban - Jerry on the Job Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-17-28 (International Features, 1928). Jerry proves himself to be a terrific adman in this gag. This daily has an image area of 24" x 5.25". The strip is framed, and aside from a paper surface pull in panel two, is in Very Good condition.
Mike Hoffman - Jungle Girl and Alien Illustration Original Art (2005). A topless jungle queen confronts a rather sinister-looking green-skinned lizard man with a space helmet, in this colorful Mike Hoffman illustration. Very atmospheric and retro-style, showing an otherworldly, wind-swept scene that would be right at home in an Edgar Rice Burroughs style scenario. Watercolor and pencil on illustration board measuring 11" x 17". In Excellent condition.
Burne Hogarth - Tarzan Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-29-42 (United Features Syndicate, 1942). The Tarzan Sunday offered here is an exquisite example, representing a peak period, both for Burne Hogarth and for the feature itself. At the request of Danton Burroughs (Edgar Rice Burroughs' son), Hogarth hand-colored a limited number of his favorite Sunday pages, with this being one of seventeen known examples. Hogarth personalized and autographed this Sunday in its title panel, only two years before his death in 1996. Of those seventeen hand colored originals, eleven are thought to be owned by the Hogarth and Burroughs families, and this may keep them off the market for many years to come. Burne Hogarth was one of the most influential artists in comic book history. Hogarth gave his Tarzan strip a dynamism previously unknown in comic story telling. This spectacular Sunday has an image area which measures approximately 20" x 26", and the piece is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Bill Hudson (attributed) - Casper the Friendly Ghost #7 Complete 7-page Story "The Unhaunted House" Original Art (Harvey, 1952). This spook-ilicous chiller hails from Harvey's first published issue of Casper, the Friendly Ghost. Harvey took the title over from St. John starting with issue #7. You'll be haunted if you don't bid on this superb early Casper art. The image area of each page measures 12" x 18", and the art averages Very Good condition.
Al Jaffee - Mad Follies #7 Page Original Art (EC, 1969). Do some people bug you? Why not let them know it, with this Al Jaffee illustration for the one-page feature, "Mad's Nasty Cards." The image area measures 16" x 21", and the art includes an amberlith overlay used to place tone in the printed art. Some of the paste-up type is missing; otherwise the condition is Very Good. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Al Jaffee - Mad #198 Page Original Art, Group of 3 (EC, 1978). With items like "Swansong's Gourmet Last Meal Frozen TV Dinners," you'll laugh more than once as Al Jaffee illustrates "Mad One-Time Use Products," in these three pages. Each page has an approximate image area of 15" x 17". Aside from some slipped type paste-ups, and light glue staining, the pages average in Very Good condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Al Jaffee - Mad #206 Fold-In Back Cover Original Art (EC, 1979). Al Jaffee's fold-in asks "What great star are we all eagerly waiting to applaud?" Snappy fold-in answer sez: "Solar energy." Painted on illustration board, this fold-in scene has an image area of 17" x 21", and the art is in Very Good condition. Also included are two production overlays - one with an amberlith screen, and one with type instructions.
Al Jaffee - Mad #208 Fold-In Back Cover Original Art (EC, 1979). Al Jaffee's fold-in asks "What inspiring lesson does professional sports teach our children?" Snappy fold-in answer sez: "Greed." Painted on illustration board, this fold-in scene has an image area of 17" x 21", and the art is in Very Good condition. Also included are two production overlays - one with an amberlith screen, and one with type instructions.
Al Jaffee - Mad #224 Fold-In Back Cover Original Art (EC, 1981). Al Jaffee's fold-in asks "How do today's crooks really strike it rich?" Snappy fold-in answer sez: "From book sales." Painted on illustration board, this fold-in scene has an image area of 17" x 21", and the art is in Very Good condition. Also included are two production overlays - one with an amberlith screen, and one with type instructions.
Al Jaffee - Mad #306 Fold-In Back Cover Original Art (EC, 1991). Al Jaffee's fold-in asks "What tyrannical overbearing dictator was recently cut down to size?" Snappy fold-in answer sez: "Nancy Reagan." Painted on illustration board, this fold-in scene has an image area of 17" x 21", and the art is in Very Good condition. Also included are two production overlays - one with an amberlith screen, and one with type instructions.
Al Jaffee - Mad #313 Page Original Art, Group of 2 (EC, 1992). Here are two Al Jaffee pages for the feature, "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions." Each page has an overall image area of approximately 16" x 15", and includes an amberlith overlay used to indicate tone for the printer. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Al Jaffee - Mad #316 Fold-In Back Cover Original Art (EC, 1993). Al Jaffee's fold-in asks "With the demise of the Soviet fleet, what appears to be our Navy hotshots' latest target?" Snappy fold-in answer sez: "Female Officers." Painted on illustration board, this fold-in scene has an image area of 17" x 21", and the art is in Very Good condition. Also included are two production overlays - one with an amberlith screen, and one with type instructions.
Dann Jippes and Mike Royer - Donald Duck Adventures #7 Cover Original Art (Gladstone, 1988). The Carl Barks classic tale "Mystery of the Swamp", originally the back-up story from Four Color #62 "Donald Duck in Frozen Gold", was reprinted by Gladstone in 1988. Perfectly capturing the look and feel of Barks' art, Dutch artist Dann Jippes, along with inker Mike Royer, has created a wonderful cover illustration to match the story. The ink on board art has an image area of 10" x 15.5", and has been professionally matted alongside the printed cover, and framed to an overall size of 28.25" x 25". In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Daan Jippes - Mickey Mouse #227 Cover Original Art (Gladstone, 1987). Admired by his fans for his lively emulation of Carl Barks' drawing style, latter-day duck man, Daan Jippes, puts Mickey and Minnie through the paces, in this high-adventure cover illustration. Matted and framed, with an image area of 11.5" x 16.5", this work is in Excellent condition. Signed by Daan Jippes at the lower right.
Bob Jones - Mad #224 Inside Front Cover Illustration Original Art (EC, 1981). This "vicious" full color illustration by Bob Jones illuminated the Mad subscription ad, "Why Kill Yourself?," which was published on the inside front cover of Mad #224. Rendered in ink and watercolor, the image area measures 13" x 10.75". In Excellent condition. Signed by Bob Jones at the lower right.
Jeff Jones - I Am a Barbarian Illustration Original Art (1967). This beautiful pen and ink by Jeff Jones was intended for, but never used, as page 15 of I Am a Barbarian, the fictional autobiography of Britannicus Caligula Servus, written by the master of adventure, Edgar Rice Burroughs. The art was eventually printed in issue# 22 of the fanzine, ERBdom in December, 1967. This plate is marked in light blue pencil, "We would listen to his Tall Tales," and has an image area of 7.5" x 11". In Very Good condition.
Jeff Jones - I Am a Barbarian Illustration Original Art (1967). "He Struck Me," is the title of this spirited Jeff Jones illustration intended for (but not used) page 41 of Edgar Rice Burroughs' epic Roman adventure, I Am a Barbarian. The art was eventually printed in issue #22 of the Burroughs fanzine ERBdom, in December, 1967. Rendered in pen and ink, the art has an image area of 9.5" x 11". There is some light tanning to the paper along the top and right edges (outside of the image area); otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Jeff Jones - All Stars #2 Complete 7-page Story "The Return of the Fiend" Original Art (San Francisco Comic Book Co., 1970). Celebrated today as a fine easel painter, Jeff Jones launched his professional art career in fanzines, comix, and comic books, illustrating for Charlton, Gold Key, King, DC, Warren Publishing, and others. The story offered here must count as one of his earliest surviving stories and was published in All Stars #2. Although the story saw print in 1970, it was most likely drawn circa 1965. The image area of each page measures 11.5" x 17", and the art is in Good condition. Rendered with Jeff Jones' hallmarked sensitive line, this is an historic piece from the pen of a master!
Jeff Jones - Weird Heroes V5: Doc Phoenix "The Oz Encounters" Paperback Book Cover Painting Original Art (Pyramid Books, 1977). After breaking into the comics field in the early 1970s, Jeff Jones soon reduced his commitments to sequential art assignments in order to focus his attention more on the illustration and fine art markets. Powerful and enigmatic, this cover scene is a superb example of Jones' paperback cover approach in the seventies. The oil on masonite painting has an image area of 15.5" x 25", and the art is in Excellent condition. A printer's proof of the paperback cover, and a copy of the paperback book are included in this lot.
Mike Kaluta - Spectre #1 Cover Original Art (DC, 1987). "The Spectre returns to Earth for vengeance." So read the cover blurb for this chilling scene on the cover of Spectre #1. A truly iconic image, this drawing is sure to be a treasured showpiece for any fan of the Ghostly Guardian or Mike Kaluta. With an image area that measures approximately 10" x 16" overall, this piece is in Excellent condition. Face it DC fans, this cover is Decidedly Cool!
Michael Kaluta and Russ Heath - The Shadow: Hitler's Astrologer, page 20 Original Art (Marvel, 1988). The Shadow rallies his agents, in this brilliant page from the graphic novel starring the Shadow (Marvel Graphic Novel #35). With keen detail, and a mastery of depth and space, Kaluta and Heath bring this pulp story, written by Dennis O'Neil, to vivid life. The art is rendered on thick illustration board with an image area measuring 11" x 15". In Excellent condition. Signed and inscribed by Michael Kaluta at the bottom right.
Jack Kamen (attributed) - First Romance Magazine #51 Complete 6-page Story "Dangerous Deception" Original Art (Harvey, 1958). "Good girl" specialist and EC alumnus Jack Kamen detailed this melodramatic masterpiece - one of the few he drew for Harvey Comics. These pages have an image area of 12" x 18", and, aside from some light aging, the art is in Very Good condition.
Bob Kane - Batman and Robin Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-27-44 (McClure Syndicate, 1944). Batman and Robin dailies are scarce and sought-after, especially early strips from the war years. In this 1944 example (which we believe to have been inked by Charles Paris), numbered #127, the Dynamic Duo's arch-nemesis, the Joker, plans an escape using only a few everyday items. How will he do it? Never fear - this lot also includes a copy of Batman: the Dailies 1943-44, so you can read how he does it! This strip has an image area that measures approximately 21.25" x 6.25" overall. The art is in overall Very Good condition, with some glue staining along the bottom edge.
Gil Kane and Sid Greene - The Atom #10, page 7 Original Art (DC, 1964). One of the most celebrated artists in comics history, Gil Kane was a mainstay artist in DC's successful Silver Age superhero revival. Kane's rendition of the Atom connected with a new generation of readers helping the mighty mite to became one of DC's most popular characters. Offered here is a typical action-packed Kane page, showing the Atom bound to an unorthodox trap in this scene from "The Mysterious Swan-Maiden." This page has an image area of 13" x 18". Aside from a word balloon replacement in panel two and moderate white-out in panels two and three, the page is in Good condition.
Gil Kane and Sid Greene - Green Lantern #58, page 19 Original Art (DC, 1968). Hal Jordan, the quintessential Silver Age Green Lantern, proves to be an impressive fighter even without his power ring - thanks to his bravery and tremendous will power! Sid Greene's inks provided the perfect Silver Age finish to Gil Kane's power-packed pencils. The image area of this spectacular page measures 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Gil Kane and Ernie Chan - Crypt of Shadows #6 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1973). Penciler Gil Kane and inker Ernie Chan grabbed the Marvel fans by the throat with this Bronze Age chiller from the early seventies. The drama of the "cover hook" is heightened by the funereal setting of this macabre masterpiece. This superb cover has an image area that measures 10" x 15". There are a few small glue stains; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this pulse-pounding lot.
Gil Kane and Rudy Nebres - John Carter Warlord of Mars #9, page 23 Original Art (Marvel, 1978). Tars Tarkas takes center stage in this hard-hitting scene from "Armageddon... at Last!" Gil Kane obviously enjoyed working on John Carter, and Rudy Nebres gave Kane's pencils a polished finish. The image area of this page is approximately 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Gil Kane - Action Comics #546, page 10 Original Art (DC, 1983). Superman, Firestorm, Red Tornado, Cyborg, Starfire, Beast Boy, Atom, Raven, and Flash do a little "urban redevelopment" against Brainiac's minions, in this superb Gil Kane page. The image area measures 10" x 15". Three corners were trimmed during the production process; otherwise the condition is Excellent.
Ken Kelly - Creepy Cover Preliminary Painting Original Art, Group 3 (Warren, 1974-79). Here's a real triple-threat -- Ken Kelly worked out his lighting and color schemes for three finished Creepy covers with these gem-like "thumbnail" studies. The front of the joined piece, made of two smaller pieces of paper that were taped together, is a study for the cover of Creepy #69, while the back of the large study features two smaller studies for Creepy #66 and 109. The larger preliminary painting has an overall size that measures 11" x 14", while each smaller study measures approximately 7" x 11" overall. The two small studies were joined together with masking tape at their center; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Ken Kelly - "Blood Brothers of Gor" Preliminary Paperback Cover Painting Original Art (1982). Ken Kelly created this large color preliminary for his cover painting to the DAW science fiction novel Blood Brothers of Gor, which depicts a Native American warrior and the requisite sexy, nearly-naked girl, riding atop the back of a great bird-creature. The prelim is interesting in that it differs in several details from the finished piece, notably the orientation of the bird's feet, and the position of the warrior's left arm. Kelly used an interesting technique in that he seems to have taped a sheet of art paper to a larger board with masking tape, and then used the entire board as a canvas, even painting over the taped areas; this has led to some small paint loss along the upper edge, but overall the art is in Very Good condition. The piece measures 15" x 20". A copy of the paperback novel is also included.
Walt Kelly - Hansel and Gretel Illustration Original Art (1935). This lush watercolor illustration of a lost Hansel and Gretel in the deep, dark, mysterious woods, with the Old Witch lurking nearby, is thought to be one of the earliest known examples of Walt Kelly art. It was found by Kelly's daughter, Carolyn, during the sale of her family home in 1995; Carolyn has noted this on the back of the piece. Kelly began his career in 1935 with the Walt Disney studio; perhaps this painting was done as a portfolio piece, or was a rejected idea for a feature based on a classic fairy tale similar to Snow White. At any rate, it is a rare and beautiful treasure, indeed. The image area measures approximately 10.5" x 8.5", and the piece has been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 18" x 15.5". In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walt Kelly - Pogo Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-2-54 (Post Hall Syndicate, 1958). Why is Howland chasing Churchy through the swamp? Certainly not to admire his "perty brown eyes"! Walt Kelly's comical "nature screachers" never fail to entertain, and this slapstick segment is complete with a great wacky ending. Drawn in ink and blue pencil on bristol measuring 24" x 17.5". In Very Good condition.
Walt Kelly - Pogo Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-23-58 (Hall Syndicate, 1958). Howland Owl's campaign for "Congers" is really going to the frogs, in this "thinking man's" daily. Sweet and sassy, this Kelly strip has an image area of 16" x 4.5". In Excellent condition.
Walt Kelly - Pogo Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-4-65 (Hall Syndicate, 1965). See what happens when Fire Chief Beauregard uses non-union labor to open Mam'selle Hepzibah's door, in this dazzling daily from 1965. The image area measures 18.5" x 5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Walt Kelly - Pogo Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-21-68 (Publishers Hall Syndicate, 1968). Albert conspires with his rodent right-hand man, and both wind up throwing the other out! Viva la revolution! Four panels of fun from one of America's favorite cartoonists! Drawn in ink and blue pencil on bristol measuring 21" x 6.5". In Excellent condition.
Walt Kelly - Pogo Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-28-69 (Publishers-Hall Syndicate, 1969). That's no lady, that's my... wait a minute, that is a lady! Pogo, Beauregard, and Albert discuss the finer points of sailor talk, in this daily from 1969. This strip has an image area of 20" x 5.5" and, aside from a very light stain in the final panel, is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walt Kelly - Pogo Sunday Comic Strip Original Art dated 9-27-70 (Publisher's -Hall Syndicate, 1970). The denizens of Okefenokee Swamp provide an entertaining, yet thought-provoking Sunday episode about the nature of higher education and football. This gem will make an excellent addition to any Pogo fan's collection. Don't miss your chance to win a terrific piece of original art by one of America's foremost satirists. This Sunday has an image area measuring approximately 23.5" x 16", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walt Kelly - Pogo and Albert Illustration Original Art (circa 1950s). Albert takes his meal on the run, as Pogo calls out in the background, in this wonderful illustration by Walt Kelly. You can almost hear Pogo crying out, "You forgots the pepper" as Albert scampers away with the goodie! Ink and blue pencil on board, with an image area of approximately 7" x 10". Matted and framed to an overall size of 12" x 15". In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Hank Ketcham - Dennis The Menace Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-18-70 (Publishers-Hall Syndicate, 1970). Dennis is only trying to be neighborly, but tell that to the screaming woman in the shower! This Hank Ketcham daily has an image area of 6.5" x 8" and the condition is Excellent.
Hank Ketcham - Dennis the Menace Daily Comic Strip Original Art, 8-18-71 (Publisher-Hall Syndicate, 1978). Even relaxing at the beach, Dennis' dad can't stay out of trouble! Ketcham's sure line and expert use of solid black areas shine on this sunny example. Ink on bristol measuring 7.5" x 9.5", with an image area of 6.5" x 8". Outside of two small smudges, one just inside the image area, the piece is in Excellent condition.
Hank Ketcham Studio - Dennis The Menace Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 12-8-77 (Field Newspaper Syndicate, 1977). Dennis is an emotional advocate for gun control, in this lively Dennis the Menace daily. The image area measures approximately 6.5" x 8" and the condition is Excellent.
Hank Ketcham - Dennis the Menace Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-4-78 (Field Enterprises, 1978). Dennis cruising the sidewalks with a shovel - no wonder the neighbors are up in arms! A very nicely detailed outdoor fall scene is the highlight of this great piece. Ink on bristol measuring 7.5" x 9.5", with an image area of 6.5" x 8". In Excellent condition.
Hank Ketcham - Dennis the Menace Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-11-78 (Field Enterprises, 1978). It's never too early for Dennis to get out of bed and find out what's on TV! "Bed-head" Dennis and sleepy Alice are nicely pictured in this charming daily. Ink on bristol measuring 7.5" x 9.5", with an image area of 6.5" x 8". In Excellent condition.
Hank Ketcham - Dennis the Menace Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-30-79 (Field Enterprises, 1979). Mr. Wilson gets a break (finally!) in this well-rendered panel. Ink on bristol, measuring 7.5" x 9.5", with an image area of 6.5" x 8". In Excellent condition.
Hank Ketcham - Dennis the Menace Daily Comic Strip Original Art, 8-17-79 (Field Enterprises, 1979). Dennis and pal Joey ponder the wonder drink of all time - root beer, of course! A classic summertime scene with our favorite towheaded tyke. Ink on bristol measuring 7.5" x 9.5", with an image area of 6.5" x 8". In Excellent condition.
Hank Ketcham - Dennis the Menace Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-1-79 (Field Enterprises, 1979). Dennis, as usual, gets things a little wrong in this cute Baptism scene. Ketcham is still the king when it comes to spot black usage - look how well-balanced this panel is. Ink on bristol measuring 7.5" x 9.5", with an image area of 6.5" x 8". In Excellent condition.
Hank Ketcham - Dennis the Menace Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-23-79 (Field Enterprises, 1979). Dennis plans ahead as the family prepares for a road trip, in this crisply-drawn panel page. Ink on bristol, 7.5" x 9.5", with an image area of 6.5" x 8". In Excellent condition.
Hank Ketcham - Dennis the Menace Sketch Original Art (1991). The "little devil's advocate," Dennis the Menace, hedges his bets with the Almighty, in this charming sketch, rendered in black marker, with a watercolor wash. The image area measures is 6.5" x 8.5", and the condition is Excellent. Signed and inscribed by Hank Ketcham at the bottom.
Frank King - Gasoline Alley Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-16-34 (Chicago Tribune, 1934). Little Corky is missing out in the wild, and Walt will spare no expense to find him, in this early daily. One of America's comic strip favorites, the continuing story of Gasoline Alley is still running in selected papers today. The strip has been trimmed to the borders (which measure approximately 20" x 4.75") and mounted onto a larger piece of board; other than that, it is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kirby - Speed Comics #23 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1942). This spectacular World War II era Jack Kirby cover was Harvey's response to the other star-spangled superheroes bursting onto the comic book scene, flag-wavers such as Captain America, the Shield, and Captain Flag. Patriotic fervor was all the newsstand rage, and Kirby was the master of this pulse-pounding genre. There are moderate white-out touch-ups on the cover that do little to detract from the impact of the image. The image size is 10.5" x 14.25". The logo, "film strip" hero portraits, and caption box are photocopied replacements; otherwise, this piece is in Very Good condition. This is as fine a Golden Age cover example as is likely to be offered, so be a good American and bid!
Jack Kirby and Joe Simon - Fighting American #2 Complete 7-page Story "Assignment: Investigate the City of Ghouls" Original Art (Prize, 1954). Don't miss your chance to win one of the last shining moments at the twilight of the Golden Age of heroes. Jack Kirby and Joe Simon's satirical, star-spangled superhero, the Fighting American, burst on the scene in 1954, when anti-communist feelings were running strong. This outrageous feature soon turned into what Kirby called, "a kind of burlesque on the patriotic thing." In this spectacular seven-pager, the Fighting American and Speedboy battle the menace of General Dragonin and the ghosts of Mt. Shasta. Each page of the story has an approximate image area of 12" x 18", and the art is in Very Good condition. This lot showcases Simon & Kirby at their finest!
Jack Kirby and Wally Wood - Sky Masters of the Space Force Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-24-59 (The George Matthew Adams Service, Inc., 1959). The colossally cool combination of Jack Kirby's storytelling and Wally Wood's super-slick inks is showcased in this scintillating strip. These two hall-of-fame comic book artists were a team-supreme on this short-lived strip, which ran from 1958-1961. This daily has an image area of 18" x 5.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jack Kirby - New Gods #9, page 18 Original Art (DC, 1972). The Bug and Prime One take center stage in this action-packed page from the seventies spectacular, "The Bug." From the Firepits of Apokolips to the glittering spires of New Genesis, Jack Kirby's incredible Fourth World epic burst fully-formed on an unsuspecting world in 1970, when Kirby moved to DC after years at rival Marvel. First appearing in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen, the Fourth World storyline soon spawned three titles: Mister Miracle, theForever People, and the New Gods from which this page hails. The Fourth World books are fondly remembered by many fans, and as a result, original art from these books is hotly sought after and collected. Kirby was one of the few geniuses the comics industry has produced, making this page a coveted showpiece for any original art collector.
Jack Kirby and D. Bruce Berry - Kamandi #28 Cover Original Art (DC, 1975). Into the Valley of Death rode the six hundred - bulldogs, dying like men! Only Jack "King" Kirby could draw the stirring drama and the emotional reaction of Kamandi as he attempts to stop the massacre. Jack Kirby and D. Bruce Berry were an accomplished team in the latter part of the Bronze Age, and this war-torn masterwork is one of their finest works. The piece has an image area that measures 9.75" x 15". The central image was cut and glued to the larger cover stock, as were the type elements. There is some minor discoloration in the masthead blurb; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition overall.
Jack Kirby and Greg Theakston - Who's Who #6 "Deep Six" Splash Page Original Art (DC, 1985). When it came to inventing dynamic characters with fantastic costume designs, Jack Kirby truly was the "King." The Deep Six, a team of half-humanoid comic book villains, were created as part of Kirby's "Fourth World" titles. They first appeared in The New Gods #2 in 1971. At the bidding of their master, Darkseid, the Deep Six go into combat and spread terrorism in his name. All six fish-like members possess superhuman strength as well as the ability to breathe and function underwater. This action-packed splash page also has a vellum overlay that was inked for a special red ink-only effect in the printing process. Darkseid's head was inked on this overlay at the upper right. On the bristol page, Kirby's pencils can be seen beneath Greg Theakston's inks as can a "ghost image" of the erased pencils of Darkseid's head. The page has an image area of 10" x 12.5", and both pieces average Very Good condition. Jack Kirby signed the page in ink at the lower right.
Tim Kirk - "Return of the King" Poster Illustration Original Art (circa 1975). In 1975, Tim Kirk made a celebrated splash into the general public's consciousness with a calendar based on the characters and scenes from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Kirk's calendar originals were bought by Ian and Betty Ballantine, and few other Kirk/Tolkien paintings have since entered the marketplace. This spectacular scene features Frodo and Sam as they travel in disguise with a troop of Orcs who carry the Ring ever closer to Mount Doom. This moody masterwork was painted for a proposed Return of the King poster that was never published. Its overall size measures 27" x 21", and the art is in Excellent condition.
H. H. Knerr - Katzenjammer Kids Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 2 (King Features, 1934). The Captain and his poker-playing pal, Dobinson Blewso, have sequestered the Kids, along with their pet bear, Fuzzy, inside a cage held high by a hot-air balloon in these two sequential Sunday strips from 1-7 and 1-14-34. Think Hans and Fritz will stay out of trouble? Think again! Drawn by H. H. Knerr, who took over the strip from Rudolph Dirks, these two Sundays are crammed with gag after hilarious gag (like the name of Blewso's pancake-cooking native man -- Frydeg), and the broken-English dialog of the Kids themselves. The image area of each Sunday measures approximately 20.5" x 16"; both pieces are matted together and framed to an overall size of 28" x 42". The ink on illustration board art is in Very Good condition. The beautiful color is the result of specially prepared 3-color film overlays, produced by colorist Susan Daigle-Leach, which lay on top of the black and white original art. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Harold Knerr - The Katzenjammer Kids Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 12-25-38 (King Features Syndicate, 1938). Harold Knerr's use of outrageous humor continued the hallmark of the Katzenjammer Kids comic strip legacy, even as Rudolph Dirks left his feature to create the rival Captain and the Kids. Meanwhile, the Kids continued to create headaches for all they met with their slapstick pranks -- even on Christmas Day! This Sunday has an image area that measures 16.5" x 13", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Clayton Knight, Ralph Heimdahl, Thomas "Pap" Paprocki, Raeburn Van Buren, and Bud Blake - Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 5 (various, 1938-75). Start a new original comic strip art collection with this varied comic group lot that spans four decades, or just add a few more sterling strips to your portfolio. This lot includes a Clayton Knight Hall of Fame of the Air "topper" strip (for Ace Drummond Sunday, dated 6-26-38); a Ralph Heimdahl Bugs Bunny daily (dated 2-7-67); a Thomas "Pap" Paprocki sports cartoon featuring the Brooklyn Dodgers' Carl Furillo (undated); a Raeburn Van Buren Abbie an' Slats daily (dated 11-29-48); and a Bud Blake Tiger daily (dated 6-5-75). These strips range in overall size from 9" x 11" to 21" x 14". The Clayton Knight original has aged considerably and is in Fair condition; otherwise, the other strips average Very Good condition.
Joe Kubert (attributed) - Speed Comics #38 Complete 9-page Black Cat Story, "Cleopatra of the Casbah" Original Art (Harvey, 1945). That supremely sensuous and sultry superheroine, the Black Cat, is beautifully delineated in this nine-page thriller that has been attributed by some sources as having been drawn by a young Joe Kubert. In any case, it's a real eye-opener. Yowza! The image area of each page measures approximately 13" x 18", and the art is in Very Good condition.
Alan Kupperberg - The Falcon #3 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1984). Captain America's high-flying sidekick got his own limited series in 1983. Here, Sam Wilson shares cover time with his pet falcon, Redwing, courtesy of artist Alan Kupperberg. The art has an image area measuring 9.75" x 15". Includes the original logo and masthead paste-up art on an acetate overlay. Some light aging; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Alan Kupperberg - National Lampoon Cover Original Art (NL Communications, 1989). The Mike Tyson vs. Robin Givens divorce was a no-holds-barred battle royal that no fight fan could resist! The Tyson-Givens bout is taken to task in this cover illustration by Alan Kupperberg, which has an image area measuring 7.25" x 7.75". Includes five hand cut amberlith and Zipatone on acetate overlays used in the production process. In Very Good condition. Includes a copy of the February, 1989 issue of National Lampoon, which features this art on its cover.
Harvey Kurtzman - Hey Look! Panel Page Original Art (circa 1950). Hoo boy, comic fans -- here's something you don't see very often! In fact, there's a good chance very few fans have ever seen this particular example of Harvey Kurtzman's beloved single-page laugh-fest, as this is believed to be an unpublished page, long held in a private collection. In fact, very few pages of original Hey Look! strips are currently known to exist. Many Kurtzman fans feel the best work he ever did was from the late 1940s and early '50s, including his one-page humor fillers like this and "Genius", plus his early EC output for titles like Weird Science and Tales From the Crypt. This clever barnyard gag is in ink on board measuring 13" x 19"; other than some light tanning of the board, the strip, which includes the original logo stat, is in Excellent condition. Hey, look -- but don't wait to bid on this one before it's long gone again! From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Harvey Kurtzman - Unpublished Gag Page Original Art (circa 1950). The treasures from the legendary Bruce Hamilton collection continue with this incredible unpublished Harvey Kurtzman pantomime strip, featuring the wackiest swordfight you'll ever see! In twenty-three panels, Kurtzman does what Robin Hood only wished he could do! Brilliant stuff, from the comedic genius behind the original Mad comic book and magazine. The art is ink and light pencil on paper, with an image area of 12" x 17.7". The art was not signed, but press-on lettering credits have been tastefully added to the lower right corner, and the art has been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 20" x 25.75". In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Harvey Kurtzman - John Wayne Adventure Comics #5 Complete 5-page Story "Pot-Shot Pete, Sheriff of Yucca Pucca Gulch" Original Art (Toby, 1950). Hoo-hah -- it's humor in a jugular vein from...John Wayne Adventure Comics #5?! That's right - not from an early issue of Mad, although EC was astute enough to recognize that Harvey Kurtzman's creation would go well in its new and nutty, satirical title a few years later. Kurtzman's take on Western pop-culture/folklore is a hilarious tale of frontier justice. "Pot Shot Pete, Sheriff of Yucca-pucca Gulch," appeared in the Spring, 1950 issue of John Wayne Adventure Comics #5, and it featured the first mention of one "Alfred L. Neuman." More freewheeling and wild than his war or action-adventure work, this famous story showcases Kurtzman's bold, yet fluid linework, and his complete mastery of "comedic timing" -- this is humor art at its finest! Complete Harvey Kurtzman stories are exceptionally scarce, so don't miss this rare opportunity to win one of his best. Five pages, each with an image area measuring approximately 12" x 8". Each page has been framed separately, and each is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Harvey Kurtzman - Help! Sketch Original Art and Hand-signed Letter (1963). In response to a fan's request, Harvey Kurtzman sent two ink and grey wash on paper panels, presumably from the magazine he was editing at the time, Help! Each panel measures approximately 3" x 4.75", and the accompanying letter, signed in faded color marker by Kurtzman, is on 5.5" x 8" Help! stationary. All three pieces were taped to a 10" x 8" blue illustration board, with a hand-written note from the original owner. The art is in Very Good condition. Samples of Kurtzman art are always tough to find! From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walter Lantz - Gag Cartoon Sketch Original Art (1926). This rare piece of original cartoon gag art is from an artist whose actual art is rarely seen -- animation pioneer Walter Lantz. Like that other famous Walter, once Lantz began his own animation studio, he left the work of putting pen to paper to other craftsmen, while he supervised the entire operation. That doesn't mean Mr. Lantz couldn't draw, as this cute pen-and-ink with added blue pencil sketch attests. Talk about a sticky situation! The art is on bristol board measuring 11.25" x 8", and has been matted and framed to an overall size of 23.5" x 20.5". Signed in the lower right corner "Walt Lantz", and dated in pencil "26". In Excellent condition.
Walter Lantz - "William Boyd in The Leatherneck" Illustration Original Art (circa, 1929). Walter Lantz graphically recounts a moment during the filming of "The Leatherneck," a silent film about budding friendships set during the first World War, in this spirited illustration. Titled "Imagine My Embarrassment," this early Lantz drawing was rendered in ink with an ink wash, and has an image area measuring 12" x 9.5". Matted and framed, and in Very Good condition.
Walter Lantz Studio - Woody Woodpecker Daily Comic Strip Original Art (undated). Walter Lantz's irreverent red-top takes on a straw hat, in this rare, unpublished daily comic strip. This silent daily features the original version of Woody, and was possibly created as a test strip for the syndicate. The image area measures 19" x 5", and the condition is Excellent.
Western Publishing Artist - Andy Panda #54 Cover Original Art (Dell, 1961). Andy Panda and Charlie Chicken "spin" some fun in this delightful cover illustration. The image area measures 10.5" x 13". Matted and framed and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Walter Lantz - Woody Winter Wonderland Painting Original Art (1979). Woody, Winnie, Andy Panda, Oswald, Buzz Buzzard, Knothead, Splinter, and Wally Walrus enjoy some winter time in this original oil painting by Walter Lantz. Lantz adds a little animated humor here, as Wally is just a breath away from slipping into a hole in the lake ice! The image area measures 19" x 15.5". Matted and framed, and in Excellent condition.
Walter Lantz - "Woody's Triple Self Portrait" Painting Original Art (1979). This "Happy Art" by Walter Lantz is an homage to Norman Rockwell, and features Woody painting Woody. Rendered in oils on masonite, this unique item was personally created by Walter Lantz, and includes his signature at the lower right. The image area measures approximately 23.5" x 17". Exceptionally matted and framed, and in Excellent condition.
Walter Lantz - Buzz Buzzard Illustration Original Art (undated). Buzz Buzzard, the conman always willing to filch Woody Woodpecker, welcomes you to Buzz's Antiquated Hotel with a grimace, in this original drawing by Walter Lantz. Rendered in graphite, with spot color in chalk on textured paper, the art has an image area of 17" x 23". Matted and framed, and in Excellent condition. Signed by Walter Lantz at the bottom right.
Walter Lantz - Wally Walrus and Charlie Chicken Illustration Original Art (undated). Two of Walter Lantz's most lovable characters share space in this original drawing by Lantz. Rendered in graphite on textured paper, the art has an image area of 17" x 23". Matted and framed, and in Excellent condition. Signed by Walter Lantz at the bottom right.
Bob Larkin - Doc Savage The Goblins/The Secret of the Su Paperback Cover Illustration Original Art (Bantam, 1985). Doc Savage races toward a devastating secret buried in the Everglades, in the story, "The Secret of the Su," which was originally published in Doc Savage #126 in 1943. Bob Larkin recreates the original Doc Savage #126 cover in this brilliant cover illustration. Oil on board, the image area measures 8.5" x 16.25". Beautifully matted and framed, and in Excellent condition.
Greg LaRocque and Roy Richardson - Flash #70 Cover Original Art (DC, 1992). Surrounded by an army of apes intent on world domination, Wally West and Hal Jordan find themselves in a "hairy" situation deep in the heart of Gorilla City, in this cover illustration. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the art includes the original title type and masthead paste-up art. In Excellent condition.
Bob Layton - "Tekla" Magnus Robot Fighter Trading Card Illustration Original Art (Valiant Comics, 1991). One cannot look back at the Valiant Comics era without thinking of the beautiful trading cards that were produced to highlight them. This illustration of the Freewill robot, Tekla, the leader of the Robot Rebellion of 4001, was rendered by artist and former editor and chief of Valiant Comics, Bob Layton! The art has an image area of 7.5" x 10.25". In Excellent condition and signed by Bob Layton at the bottom right.
Peter Ledger and Carl Barks - Uncle Scrooge: His Life and Times, page 273 Original Art (Celestial Arts, 1981). This piece of art is a one-of-a-kind original, airbrushed by Peter Ledger under the direction of Carl Barks. A page from Barks' story, "Island in the Sky," has been photocopied onto a sheet of acetate, which sits over Ledger's beautiful color work. The art has an image area of 9.5" x 13.75", is matted and framed, and in Excellent condition. Signed by Peter Ledger and Carl Barks in the fifth panel. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Peter Ledger and Carl Barks - Uncle Scrooge: His Life and Times, page 274 Original Art (Celestial Arts, 1981). From the Carl Barks story, "The Many Faces of Magica de Spell," comes this splendid page of color airbrush art by Peter Ledger. Printed in full color in Uncle Scrooge: His Life and Times, Carl Barks' original art was photocopied onto a sheet of acetate, and Ledger's full color art sits beneath it. The art has an image area of 9.5" x 13.75". Matted and framed, the condition is Excellent. Signed by Peter Ledger and Carl Barks in the seventh panel. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Peter Ledger and Carl Barks - Uncle Scrooge: His Life and Times, page 290 Original Art (Celestial Arts, 1981). Here is the title page for the Carl Barks story, "Island in the Sky," airbrushed in glorious color by Peter Ledger. Used in the book, Uncle Scrooge: His Life and Times, a page from Barks' original art was photocopied onto a sheet of acetate, which sits over Ledger's full color work. The art has an image area of 9.5" x 12", is matted and framed, and in Excellent condition. Signed by Peter Ledger and Carl Barks in the first panel. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Peter Ledger and Carl Barks - Uncle Scrooge: His Life and Times, page 297 Original Art (Celestial Arts, 1981). From the Carl Barks story, "Island in the Sky," comes this stunning airbrushed page of color art by Peter Ledger. Printed in the book, Uncle Scrooge: His Life and Times, this page from Barks' original art was photocopied onto a sheet of acetate, which sits over Ledger's full color work. The art has an image area of 9.5" x 13.75". Matted and framed, the condition is Excellent. Signed by Peter Ledger and Carl Barks in the final two panels. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Jim Lee and Scott Williams - Conan the Barbarian #220 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1989). The Lion of Cimmeria faces the Bear of the Tundra in this cover illustration penciled by Jim Lee and inked by Scott Williams. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the condition is Excellent. Signed by Scott Williams at the bottom left.
Steve Lightle - Marvel Comics Presents #175 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1995). This creepy cover illustration features New Genix members, Allegra, Blue Shark, Bombardier, and Meridian, amidst the rotting skulls of a host of Marvel heroes and villains, including Spider-Man, Daredevil, Captain America, Nova, Dr. Doom, Magneto, Black Bolt, Black Panther, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Triton. Illustrated by the series' creator, Steve Lightle, this morbid masterpiece has an image area of 10" x 15", and includes the original logo and masthead paste-up type. In Excellent condition.
Steve Lightle - Red Sonja: Death in Scarlet Cover Original Art (Cross Plains Comics, 1999). Red Sonja, warrior woman out of majestic Hyrkania, commands this sexy cover image by Steve Lightle for Red Sonja: Death in Scarlet. Co-produced with writer, Roy Thomas, Lightle's captivating illustration covered this one-shot comic, published in 1999. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent.
Bob Lubbers - Long Sam Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-01-54 (United Feature Syndicate, 1954). "Good girl" artist Bob Lubbers was the perfect artist to draw the beautiful Long Sam. Ed Sullivan cameos in panel one. This daily has an image area that measures 19" x 5", and the art is in Very Good condition.
Dick Lundy - Mickey and Minnie Mouse Illustration Original Art (1930). This vintage illustration is by veteran Disney animator, Dick Lundy, drawn especially for friends of his family to celebrate the birth of a new baby. The image area measures 9.5" x 7.5". There is some tanning to the paper; otherwise the condition is Excellent. Matted and framed, and signed with an inscription by Dick Lundy at the bottom right.
Stan Lynde - Rick O'Shay Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-20-74 (Chicago Tribune, 1974). One man's trash is another man's treasure, and Hipshot leaves a pile of broken bourbon bottles to prove it, in this superb Sunday by Stan Lynde. Matted and framed, the art has an image area of 22" x 9.25", and the condition is Excellent. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Gus Mager - Hawkshaw the Detective Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-31-37 (United Features, 1937). The mob has been tricked by Hawkshaw into snatching Watso, disguised as the Boodleton child, in this Sunday, titled, "The Boodleton Snatch." Gus Mager's Hawkshaw ran as the topper to the Captain and the Kids. The image area is 20.5" x 13.5", and, aside from some light paper tanning, and a glue stain along the top edge from a missing paste-up, the condition is Very Good.
Gus Mager - Hawkshaw the Detective Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-1-42 (United Feature Syndicate, 1942). Guarding a government power project is tough work for Hawkshaw and Watso, when a suspicious woman shows up brandishing an electric iron! This Gus Mager Sunday has an image area of 22.5" x 14.5", and, aside from some light aging, the condition is Very Good.
Gus Mager - Hawkshaw the Detective Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-2-44 (United Feature Syndicate, 1944). Hawkshaw's latest assignment is to guard the ambassador of Monrovia and his wife, but who's going to guard the ambassador from Hawkshaw and Watso? This Sunday has an image area of 22.5" x 14.5", and, aside from some light scattered soiling, the condition is Very Good.
Kevin Maguire and Andrew Pepoy - X-Men Forever #4 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 2001). The Juggernaut is one of the X-Men's first enemies, and without a doubt, one of the toughest to handle when it comes to brute force. This unstoppable cover image of Cain Marko is brought to brutal life by penciler Kevin Maguire and inker Andrew Pepoy. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent. Signed by Kevin Maguire at the bottom right.
Don Maitz - "Time Out of Mind" Paperback Book Cover Original Art (Pocket Books, 1973). "Fantastic realist" Don Maitz treats us to a scintillating, surreal scene that combines science with magic. This large piece was commissioned for a science fiction book cover. Out of the hundreds of such paintings Maitz has produced in the last 30 years, this is one of only a handful that showcases a female nude. Maitz's esteemed clients have included some of the biggest names in the commercial art business, including the National Geographic Society, Bantam Doubleday Dell, Warner Books, and of course, the pirate character trademark featured on Captain Morgan Spiced Rum! This painting has an overall size that measures 20" x 36", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Russ Manning - Korak, Son of Tarzan #11, page 10 Original Art (Gold Key, 1965). Korak battles a ferocious dinosaur in this heart-stopping scene from the Silver Age yarn, "Invasion from Pal-Ul-Don." You'd be hard-pressed to find a better Korak example than this gem, drawn by one of Western Publishing's ace artists, Russ Manning. The image area of this fabulous page measures approximately 12" x 18", and aside from some white-out in panel four, the art is in Excellent condition.
Russ Manning - Magnus Robot Fighter #20, page 19 Original Art (Gold Key, 1967). In 4000 A.D., North Am, man has become too dependent on his robot servants. Russ Manning and editor Chase Craig (at Gold Key comics) created a beautiful and intelligent classic of science fiction comics. In "Bunda the Great," Magnus battles a massive, tank-like robot tyrant - and this is Magnus' magnificent moment of triumph as he sends the evil "rob" hurtling over a mountain cliff to its doom! Squaa-keee! The image area of the art is 12.5" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. Russ Manning Magnus, Robot Fighter artwork is highly sought after, so bid accordingly.
Chris Marrinan and George Perez - Wonder Woman #36 Cover Original Art (DC, 1989). High above Paradise Island, the Maid of Might basks in the glow of a mystical light, in this mesmerizing cover illustration, penciled by Chris Marrinan, and inked by George Perez. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent. Includes the original logo and masthead paste-up art. Signed by George Perez at the lower left.
Chet Marshall - "Don Donald" Illustration Original Art (early 1970s). Don Donald, in sombrero and guitar, woos Donna Duck, in this illustration by Chet Marshall, which was inspired by Disney's 1937 short, "Don Donald." Rendered with colored pencils on heavy paper, this piece was presumably drawn for internal promotional use by the Disney Studio to be made into prints. The image area measures 28.5" x 19.5". Matted and framed and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Chet Marshall - "Woosome Twosome" Illustration Original Art (early 1970s). Mickey and Minnie, with arms outstretched, rush together in this romantic illustration by Chet Marshall. Rendered with colored pencils on heavy paper, this piece was presumably drawn for internal promotional use by the Disney Studio to be made into prints. The image area measures 28.5" x 19.5", and the work is matted, and framed and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Jesse Marsh - Four Color #134 Tarzan, page 25 Original Art (Dell, 1947). Paul D'Arnot and Muviro are spotlighted on this page from Dell's very first Tarzan comic book as they search for the jungle lord on a jungle trail. Jesse Marsh's "spotting" of black shadows throughout the page makes for an exciting design, in the tradition established by Milton Caniff. A touch of blue under-penciling shows from beneath the bold inks. This page has an approximate image area of 16" x 23.25", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Jesse Marsh - Four Color #134 Tarzan, page 47 Original Art (Dell, 1947). Tarzan calls upon his old friend Tantor, the elephant, for a lift. Plenty of great ape talk and jungle action are showcased on this fun-filled page. Jesse Marsh's jungle silhouettes create striking designs throughout the panels. The page has an approximate image area of 16" x 23.25", and the art is in Excellent condition. A collector would be hard pressed to find a more thrilling, earlier Jesse Marsh Tarzan page than this one!
Don Martin - Mad #206 Page Original Art, Group of 3 (EC, 1979). Gashplutzga! This dazzling Don Martin selection includes the one page, "Early One Morning in South America," the one page "One Magical Day in Modern Baghdad," and the one page "One Evening in an Ohio Bus Station." The image area of each page measures approximately 14.5" x 17", and each includes an amberlith overlay to indicate tone for the printer. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Don Martin - Mad #206 Back Cover Original Art (EC, 1979). Make that a double! Don Martin doubles the laughs, in this back cover illustration from Mad #206. This fully colored piece was created in ink and watercolor, and has an image area measuring 14.5" x 19". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Don Martin - Mad #230 Complete 1-page Story "Another Fine Day While Skydiving" Original Art (EC, 1982). Look out - Don Martin send you into a laugh-filled spiral to the floor with this peerless parachute gag! The image area of the page measures 15" x 18", and the condition of the art is Excellent. This lot includes two overlays that indicated where tones were to be dropped in by the printer.
Don Martin - Mad #233 Page Original Art (EC, 1982). Don Martin puts his foot down, in this one page feature, "Yesterday in Downtown Freensville." The image area measures approximately 11" x 14", and the art includes an amberlith overlay to indicate tone for the printer. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Don Martin - Mad #238 Page Original Art (EC, 1983). Here are three illustrations for the five page feature, "Don Martin's Atomic Holocaust Survival Manual." The image area of page one measures 11.5" x 14.5" and the other two double-page spreads each have an image area of 23.5" x 14.5". Each page also includes an amberlith overlay used to indicate tone for the printer. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Don Martin - Mad #264 Page Original Art (EC, 1986). Don Martin "reaps" some laughs in this one page feature, "One Grim Twilight in the South Pacific." The image area measures approximately 15" x 18", and the art includes an amberlith overlay to indicate tone for the printer. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Don Martin - Mad #271 Page Original Art (EC, 1987). Only Don Martin could turn a beheading into a sports event! Titled "One Fine Day in North Calamari," Martin really "cuts loose" in this one page feature. The image area measures 15" x 18", and the art includes an amberlith overlay used to indicate tone for the printer. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Don Martin - Mad #272 Page Original Art (EC, 1987). "Wawkle!!! Prawk!!! Blorf Breedeet Grawk!!!" Nobody does sound effects like Don Martin! This Martin feature, titled "One Fine Day in the South Bronx," is laugh-out-loud funny. The image area measures 15" x 18", and the art includes an amberlith overlay used to indicate tone for the printer. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Don Martin - Mad #277 Page Original Art (EC, 1988). Harold has the birthday black and blues, in this painfully funny Don Martin one page feature, "One Special Day in the Dungeon." The image area measures approximately 15" x 18.5", and the art includes an amberlith overlay to indicate tone for the printer. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Rex Maxon - Tarzan Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 12-11-34 (United Features Syndicate, 1934). In March 1929, Rex Maxon succeeded Harold Foster as the artist on the daily Tarzan comic strip, and drew the series for the next 18 years. As a pioneer into the uncharted "adventure" section of the funny papers, Maxon brought a fine art touch to the Lord of the Jungle, as can be seen in this atmospheric daily from November 11, 1934. Working from the script writer's text, he brings a moody, other-worldly quality to these four wordless frames. The art measures 21" x 5" and is in Excellent condition.
Val Mayerik - Destroyer Duck, Six Complete 8-page Chapter Stories "The Starling" Original Art, Group of 48 pages (Eclipse, 1983-84). Writer Jerry Siegel, together with artist, Val Mayerik, chronicled the worlds beyond imaging of the half alien, half human, Robert Zane, in these six chapters of "The Starling," which were published in Destroyer Duck #2 - 7. All 48 pages are included here! Each chapter consists of eight pages, and one of the pages has been hand-colored by Mayerik in marker. Each page has an image area of 10' x 15" and they average in Very Good condition. This is the last published work of Siegel, co-creator one of the best-known fictional characters of all time, Superman!
Val Mayerik - Void Indigo #2 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1985). Sheathed in flames, Colleen Mulgrew drags Jhagur high into the sky, her abdomen still pierced with his sword, in this otherworldly creation by Val Mayerik. Rendered in ink and marker, the image area measures approximately 10" x 15". There is some light soiling at the upper portion of the work: otherwise the condition is Excellent.
Val Mayerik - Roger Zelazny Page Original Art, Group of 3 (undated). Val Mayerik tackles a story by Roger Zelazny in these three surrealistic pages. Rendered in colored pencil, marker, and opaque paint, each page has an image area of 10" x 15". In Very Good condition.
Clifford McBride - Napoleon Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-29-35 (Arthur J. Lafave, 1935). Napoleon fans will love this brilliantly executed, mostly pantomime gag featuring a horse that goes into hysterics upon seeing the riding costume of Uncle Elby. Clifford McBride's canine creation, Napoleon, was tiny Cleveland-based syndicate Arthur J. Lafave's biggest star, and it's no wonder why. Always stylishly drawn in fine-line pen and ink, Napoleon was never-the-less a big, goofy hound whose comic expressions were always rib-tickling. The page is composed of carefully done original art paste-ups on a larger support paper, and it also has a number of blue-pencil marks denoting color to be added by the engravers. This Sunday is in otherwise Excellent condition, with an image area measuring approximately 16.5" x 22". From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Todd McFarlane - Wolverine Sketch Original Art (1984). In March 1985, Marvel Comics gave Todd McFarlane his first break when they commissioned him to pencil a backup story, "Scorpio Rose," in Coyote #11. The year before, he created this image of the X-Men's adamantium-reinforced bad boy, Wolverine in blue pencil and graphite. This early glimmer from the creator would become a comics industry powerhouse has an image area of 6" x 11". Some paper tanning, light soiling, and a crease in the upper right corner; otherwise the condition is Very Good. Signed by Todd McFarlane at the bottom left.
Todd McFarlane and Tony DeZuniga - Infinity, Inc. #25, Splash Pages 2 and 3 Original Art (DC, 1986). This spectacular splash features all of the members of the Justice Society of America and Infinity, Inc. on two separate pages. This is an early example of Todd McFarlane's art which displays his outrageous ability to render a lot of detail and characters into his pages. This piece would make an awesome addition to any DC comic fan's wall. This double-page spread has an image area of 23" x 17", and aside from some surface scrapes that do little to detract from the overall eye-appeal of the piece, the art is in Good condition.
Todd McFarlane - Spider-Man #7, Splash page 9 Original Art (Marvel, 1991). The Ghost Rider wants the Hobgoblin, and Spidey's caught in the middle! If you like ghosts and goblins, you'll love this total Todd McFarlane page from "Masques: Part Two," written and illustrated by McFarlane. The art has an image area of 11.5" x 17.5" and the condition is Excellent. Signed by Todd McFarlane at the bottom.
George McManus - Bringing Up Father Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-20-31 (International Feature Service, 1931). Debuting in 1912, Bringing Up Father was an immensely popular strip, beautifully designed and drawn with an art deco flair by George McManus. In this episode, Maggie's claim that Jiggs is a klutz proves to be all too true. The image area of this daily measures 17" x 4.25", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Otto Messmer - Felix the Cat Panel Page Original Art (Toby, circa 1950). Frustrated fisherman Felix finds a little luck washing in on him in this great one-page gag strip by his best-known artist, Otto Messmer. Felix was a star of animated films long before Walt Disney came up with a mouse named Mickey, and his comic book exploits were read by children of all ages from the early 1940s through the '60s. This page, from an unidentified issue of the title's Toby run, is classic Messmer, as only he could draw the Cat That Keeps On Walking! Ink and pencil on illustration board, with an image area of 12" x 17.75"; matted and framed to an overall size of 20.5" x 26.5". In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Otto Messmer - Felix the Cat #20, Complete 12-page Story "Felix the Shutter Bug" Original Art (Toby Press, 1951). Has there ever been a more photogenic cartoon cat than Felix? We don't think so - snap this twelve-pager up, Felix fans! Each page has an approximate image area of 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Otto Messmer - Felix the Cat #28, Complete 11-page Story "Comical Chemical" Original Art (Toby Press, 1952). Felix the Cat and artist Otto Messmer - now there was a case of instant chemistry. Don't pass up a chance to win this superb 11-pager! Each page has an approximate image area of 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
George Metzger - Science Fiction Illustration Original Art (undated). Early underground comix pioneer, George Metzger, is admired for his fantasy works, inventive stories, and careful draftsmanship. Using layers of Zipatone screen and innovative design, Metzger takes us on a trip beyond reality, in this mind-blowing illustration. The image area measures 15" x 24". There is some tanning to the paper; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Jim Mooney - Sub-Mariner and the Human Torch Specialty Illustration Original Art (undated). With a career stretching back to the 1940s, "Gentleman" Jim Mooney has worked with virtually every major comic book icon. In the last few years, Mooney has kept himself busy doing commissions and lending his talents to smaller companies. This illustration has an image area of 16" x 11" and is in Excellent condition. Signed by Jim Mooney at the bottom left.
Gray Morrow - Perry Rhodan #20 Cover Original Art (Ace, 1972). Gray Morrow's eye-popping cover for Perry Rhodan in the "Thrall of Hypno" (Ace #65991) spotlights a mind-bending scene from one of the richest space operas ever written. Astronaut Perry Rhodan and his team journeyed around the galaxy, discovering ancient and terrifying alien technologies, and went toe-to-toe with decadent races of great age and enormous power. Morrow had an accomplished career as a world-class fantasy illustrator -- one which included comic books and comic strips, as well as covers for paperbacks, magazines, and science fiction digests. This sensational piece was painted in mixed-media on a 15" x 20" board. Aside from some slight wear at the edges and corners of the board, the condition is Excellent.
Gray Morrow - Space: 1999 Magazine #8 Final Issue Complete 30-page Story Original Art (Charlton, 1976). Gerry Anderson's cult TV classic, "Space: 1999," ran from 1975 to 1977, and the show was also adapted as a black and white illustrated magazine in 1975-76. This thirty-page thriller, published in the October 1976 final issue, was drawn by sf/fantasy master Gray Morrow. "The Metamorph" features the first appearance of Miya (Catherine Schell), plus Commander Koenig, Prof. Victor Bergman, and Dr. Helena Russell. Gray Morrow illustrated this spectacle in greytone mixed media, using ink, pencil, and collage. Each page of the yarn has an approximate image area of 10.5" x 15". There is some marker fading, white-out usage, and some paper aging; otherwise, these pages average Very Good condition.
Gray Morrow - Perry Rhodan #90 Cover Original Art (Ace, 1976). Perry Rhodan stars in this stirring scene from the thriller, "Unleashed Powers." Gray Morrow had earned a first-rate reputation as one of the best illustrators in the business, having drawn superb fantasy illustrations and stories for Gilberton, Warren, and DC, as well as countless science-fiction digests. Gray Morrow's unparalleled skill at painting with vivid hues is highlighted in this drama-drenched cover scene. This cosmic cover was painted in mixed-media on a 20" x 30" board. Aside from some slight wear at the edges and corners of the board, the art is in Excellent condition.
Gray Morrow - The Illustrated Roger Zelazny Cover Original Art (Baronet, 1978). In 1978, writer Roger Zelazny worked with artist Gray Morrow and editor Byron Preiss to create The Illustrated Roger Zelazny, a graphic collection of short stories. Here is Gray Morrow's vivid cover illustration, created in mixed media on heavy illustration board. The image area measures 17" x 12", and the condition is Excellent.
Stuart Moskowitz - "Egyptian Fish" Painting Original Art (1991). Whimsical is the word for this enormous underwater scene, with a variety of aquatic creatures in full ancient Egypt regalia. Amongst deep-sea pyramids, and a fishy-looking Sphinx, are all manners of fish in familiar hieroglyphic poses. The colors are extremely bright, almost popping off the canvas! Stewart Moscowitz, trained at the Pratt Institute and the Art Student's League in New York, is a noted children's book illustrator, with a huge following in Japan. This mixed-media, airbushed work on canvas measures a whopping 60" x 96", and has been professionally framed. In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Steve Muffatti - Little Dot #3 Complete 5-page Story "Jungle Fun" Original Art (Harvey, 1954). Little Dot goes big game hunting with her Uncle Buck in this delightful five-pager. Superb Steve Muffatti art is a highlight. The image area of each page is 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Steve Muffatti - Little Dot #9 Complete 5-page Story "Little Dot Meets Uncle Balance" Original Art (Harvey, 1955). Little Dot proves herself to be a terrific circus performer in this charming Steve Muffatti five-pager. The image area of each page is 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Russell Myers - Broom Hilda Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-23-73 (Chicago Tribune, 1973). Broom-Hilda and Irwin Troll make ends meet in this enchanting daily by Russell Myers. The love-starved witch has entranced newspaper fans with her hilarious musings about life since 1970. The image area measures 21" x 6", and the art is matted and framed and in Excellent condition. Signed and inscribed by Russell Myers at the top (some fading is apparent). From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Don Newton - The Phantom #73 Cover Original Art (Charlton, 1976). In 1975, Don Newton's vision of "the ghost who walks," burst onto bookstore shelves with the publication of The Phantom #67. During the rest of Newton's short run on the book, he basically wrote, penciled, inked, and painted covers for issues #70-74. Newton penciled and inked all of his Phantom work, and would supply a cover painting for every issue he drew. This acrylic on board illustration graced the cover to the second to the last issue, and has an image area of 10" x 14.5". In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Alex Nino - House of Mystery #212, Complete 8-page Story "Oh, Mom! Oh, Dad! You've Sent Me Away to Summer Camp... and I'm So Sad!" Original Art (DC, 1973). They're not camp counselors, they're aliens from outer space, and Rich and the other kids are just the first step in their plan to conquer Earth! Written by Michael Fleisher, this weird, wild tale was illustrated by the unimitable Alex Nino. Each page has an image area of 10" x 15". There is some light tanning to the paper, some blue editorial markings, and tape stains on all four edges of each page; otherwise the pages are in Very Good condition.
Alex Nino - Horror Story Page Original Art, Group of 8 (undated). The supremely talented Alex Nino detailed these chilling pages for an unidentified title, perhaps for one of the Warren Publications magazines, such as 1984. Each crisply inked and beautifully designed page measures 13" x 17.5" overall, and the pages average Excellent condition.
Harry North - Mad #208 Page Original Art, Group of 4 (EC, 1979). Consumer Advocate, Ralph Raider, explores the fantasy world of television networks, in this four page feature, "Mad Explores the TV Ratings System," illustrated by Harry North. Ink and ink wash. Each page has an image area of 16.5" x 20". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Irv Novick and Dick Giordano - Detective Comics #425, Splash Page 1 Original Art (DC, 1972). This dramatic page features the dark knight detective as he swings headlong into a mystery built around the cast of a Shakespearean festival, in this splash page opener for "The Stage is Set For Murder." Irv Novick's superb pencils are given the perfect Bronze Age finish with inks by Dick Giordano. This splash has an image area of 10" x 15", and aside from aging indicia type stats, the page is in Excellent condition.
Irv Novick and Dick Giordano - Batman #247, page 9 Original Art (DC, 1973). Chimp Manners gets a taste of Dark Knight justice in this action-packed slug-fest from "Merry Christmas," drawn by the dynamic duo of Irv Novick and Dick Giordano. The page has an image area of 10" x 15". Aside from tape residue stains on the edges of each side of the page, the art is in Very Good condition.
Bob Oksner and Vince Colletta - Falling in Love #126 Cover Original Art (DC, 1977). Before Al Gore invented the internet, love was often found over the C. B. radio -- ten-four! A fun-filled cover from the last issue of this hallowed romance title by veteran artists Bob Oksner and Vince Colletta. The image area measures approximately 10" x 15". The photostatted logos and type elements have darkened over time; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition. Keep on truckin'!
Pat Oliphant - Patty Hearst/Attorney General William Saxbe Editorial Cartoon Preliminary Drawing Original Art, dated 4-24-74 (L. A. Times Syndicate, 1974). Called "the most influential cartoonist now working" by The New York Times, Pat Oliphant practically reinvented the modern editorial cartoon. The saga of Patty Hearst and the Symbionese Liberation Army served as the theme for this preliminary sketch for a finished cartoon. When the now-famous pictures of Hearst as Tania, wearing a beret and carrying a rifle, were taken during the SLA raid on the Hibernia National Bank, Attorney General William Saxbe labeled her a "common criminal." Hearst called herself "a soldier in the people's army." The overall size of this pencil on newsprint drawing measures 11" x 12" and the art is in Good condition. A photocopy of the finished cartoon is included in this lot. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Frederick Opper - Cartoon Illustration Original Art (circa 1898). Frederick Opper, master cartoonist and creator of Happy Hooligan, presents a satirical exhibition with his unparalleled, wry wit. The overall size of this illustration measures approximately 25.5" x 15.5", and the art has small stains, overall paper aging, and heavy edge wear, with pieces of paper out of the corners; otherwise, it is in Fair condition. Nonetheless, superb pen work by a pioneer of American cartooning.
Joe Oriolo - Felix the Cat #90 Complete 15-page Story "Bubbles In the Air" Original Art (Harvey, 1957). Felix delivers the laughs in this fifteen-page romp. Each page has an image area of 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Martha Orr - The Very First Apple Mary/Mary Worth Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-29-34 (Publisher's Syndicate, 1934). Here is a piece of comic strip history - from 72 years ago, here is the very first Apple Mary/Mary Worth daily! At the beginning of the strip Mary was named Gram, and her crippled grandson was named Willie rather than Dennie! One thing never changed throughout the decades of this still-running soap opera strip - its stirring pathos! The image area of this daily measures 20" x 5". All three panels are pasted to a larger support paper and aside from paper aging, and a stain at the tops of panels two and three, the art is in Fair condition.
Martha Orr - The Second Apple Mary/Mary Worth Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-30-34 (Publisher's Syndicate, 1934). In the second daily, Grams and Willie move into their new digs as they are forced to live in a cheaper part of town. The image area of this daily measures 20" x 5", and the art is in Very Good condition.
Martha Orr - The Third and Fourth Apple Mary/Mary Worth Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-1, and 11-2-34 (Publisher's Syndicate, 1934). In the third and fourth dailies, Willie runs into some pranksters in his new neighborhood. The image area of these dailies measure 20" x 5", and aside from the third daily (which had its top edge cropped), the art is in Fair condition.
Martha Orr - The Fifth Apple Mary/Mary Worth Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-3-34 (Publisher's Syndicate, 1934). In the fifth daily, Wille makes friends with Bertha who warns him about the ruffians on the block. The image area of this daily measures 20" x 5", and the art is in Very Good condition.
Martha Orr - The Sixth and Seventh Apple Mary/Mary Worth Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-4 and 11-6-34 (Publisher's Syndicate, 1934). In the sixth and seventh dailies, Bertha comes to Willie's defense, but Willie courageously decides he must fight his own battles despite his "handicap." The image area of each daily measures 20" x 5", and the strips average Good condition.
Martha Orr - The Eighth and Ninth Apple Mary/Mary Worth Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-7 and 11-8-34 (Publisher's Syndicate, 1934). In the eighth and ninth dailies, the kids on the block decide Willie's got "moxie" and adopt him into their gang. The image area of each daily measures 20" x 5", and the strips average Good condition.
Martha Orr - The Tenth and Eleventh Apple Mary/Mary Worth Daily Comic Strip Original Art (Publisher's Syndicate, 1934). Grams and Willie are on a roll now, and are tugging at their reader's heartstrings. The image area of each daily measures 20" x 5", and the art is in Very Good condition.
Martha Orr - Apple Mary Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 8 (Publisher's Syndicate, 1937). Apple Mary and Dennie start the new year off with a mysterious melodrama in these eight consecutive dailies, dated 1-1-37 through 1-9-37. The image area of each daily measures 20" x 5". The art is water damaged, stained, and the paper is de-laminating; otherwise the art is in Fair condition.
Martha Orr - Apple Mary Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-5-39 (Publisher's Syndicate, 1939). Apple Mary, Dennie, and the gang enjoy a bit of wintertime fun in this frolicsome Sunday. The image area of this strip measures 18.5" x 25.5". This Sunday was cut between panel tiers three and four; otherwise, the art is in Good condition.
Ray Osrin (attributed) - Supercar #4 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1963). The Supercar is under attack from enemies on the ground and in the air -- will pilot Mike Mercury save the day? What do you think?! The Supercar was designed by the late Reg Hill for Gerry Anderson's 1960-62 Supermarionation TV series. It had eight rockets which, like the car's retractable wings, were electronically operated and could be controlled from afar, using a special remote-control device. When on land, or travelling roadways, Supercar didn't actually touch the ground, but instead hovered just off the surface. A periscope was used when it was necessary to dive under water. Aside from radar and sonar, the Supercar had a "Clear View" device which, via a cockpit display screen, allowed the pilot to see through such visual weather obstructions as clouds and storms. "Supercar" was the show that set the mold for all the Anderson productions that followed, including "Fireball XL-5," "Thunderbirds, "Stingray," and "Captain Scarlet." This beautifully streamlined design will make a spectacular wall piece for any Gerry Anderson Supermarionation aficionado, or any collector of beautiful painted original art. The image area is 13" x 17.5". The surface has seven "pulls" around the edges where tape was removed, but these do little to detract from the central image; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. Supermarionation is go!
Rudy Palais (attributed) - Kerry Drake Detective Cases, Complete 16-page Story "In the Case of the Sleeping City" Original Art (Publisher's Syndicate, 1951). Kerry Drake battles the menace of Johnny Dice and corrupt city government in this art drawn for a promotional comic book that was given to members of the armed forces. Each page has an approximate image area of 12" x 18". The title stat has slipped off the first page, there are numerous pasted-on art stats in the panels and there is some paper aging apparent; otherwise, the art averages Good condition. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks..
Virgil Partch - "Yes! Yes! Under My Bed!" Collier's Cartoon Illustration Original Art, dated 11-10-45 (Collier's, 1945). Virgil Partch, also known to million of readers as VIP, was one of the pioneers of surreal and absurd cartooning, and this rather spooky scene is a wonderful product of his zany imagination. The image area of the cartoon is approximately 8.5" x 8", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Frank R. Paul - Wonder Stories V6#10 Cover Original Art (Gernsback, 1935). Frank R. Paul was the dean of the pulp science fiction artists and he began painting scores of fantastic covers for the Gernsback pulps starting in the twenties. Paul's rocket ships, weapons, and other-worldly creatures were so wildly imaginative that he became the trailblazer for many of the pulp artists that followed. Covers such as this one for "The Eternal Cycle" no doubt inspired the men who became the rocket scientists who finally conquered space flight. Note that Paul's spacecraft is quite similar in size and has several features in common with John Glenn's Friendship 7 capsule. Glenn orbited the earth on February 20, 1962, only twenty-seven years after Frank R. Paul's image of these astronauts hit the newsstands in March, 1935. This oil on canvas painting has an image area of 17" x 23", and the piece is framed. There is some crazing on the painting's surface; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition. The painting is signed at the lower left, and a copy of the pulp magazine is included with this lot.
C. F. Payne - Mad #313 Page Original Art (EC, 1992). Famous American caricaturist and illustrator, C. F. Payne, illustrates, "A TV Ad We'd Like to See," in this fully painted one pager. The image area measures 13.5" x 16.5". In Excellent condition.
George Perez and Gene Day - Marvel Two-In-One #60, Splash page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1979). Benjamin J. Grimm burns off a few calories, courtesy of a multi-ton press in the Fantastic Four's exercise room, in this first page from the story, "Happiness Is A Warm Alien!," written by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. The image area measures 10" x 15". There are a few light glue stains; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Don Perlin - Beauty and the Beast #1, pages 15 and 16 Original Art (Marvel, 1984). Don't look for any dancing candlesticks or singing teapots on these pulse-pounding pages. Featured here is none other than Happy Hank McCoy, better known as the former X-Man, former Avenger, and former Defender, the bouncing, blue-furred Beast! Penciled by Don Perlin, these pages show Hank in a knock-down drag-out with Rocker, a fight Hank seems to be losing. Each page has a 10" x 15" image area, and are in Excellent condition.
H. G. Peter - Punch Magazine Illustration Original Art (1915). H. G. Peter is most well known as the original Wonder Woman artist, but before WW, Peter had a long and illustrious career as a magazine and newspaper artist. His magazine illustrations have a lush pen style, filled with lyrical line work. This luscious pen and ink illustration, featuring a woman and a man in a harlequin outfit, most likely appeared in Judge, a magazine that Peter was working for at this time. H. G. Peter's comic book work is quite uncommon, especially in full pages, and his magazine originals are even scarcer. The art measures 16" x 7" and, aside from tanned paper, the condition is Very Good.
H. G. Peter - Wonder Woman #28, page 16 Original Art (DC, 1946). Sufferin' Sappho - Wonder Woman has been bound with her own magic lasso by Eviless in this titillating page from "Trap of the Crimson Flame." Scenes such as these raised the ire of Dr. Frederic Wertham and others who detected an "unhealthy and bizarre" subtext to the Amazon Princess' Golden Age yarns. After the death of Dr. William Moulton Marston, the feature soon took another direction. This page has an approximate image area of 13" x 18". The page was glued to a larger support board, has two creases, some wrinkling and glue staining around the edges; otherwise, it is in Good condition.
H. G. Peter - Wonder Woman Drawing Original Art (undated). This magnificent montage showcases Wonder Woman as she runs through the Amazon trials in an attempt to prove her worthiness. It wasn't easy, but she passed, thank Hera. As this piece was offered in a previous Heritage auction, we know that it came from the collection of a gentleman who had obtained it directly from the Peter estate. If you are a true-blue fan of the Amazon princess, or you simply desire a sensational drawing from the genesis of the DC's Golden Age, then don't hesitate to bid on this beauty!
Jeff Pittarelli - Boris Karloff as Frankenstein Illustration Original Art (2003). Acclaimed fantasy artist Jeff Pittarelli's monochromatic works have a timeless quality. Pittarelli has been painting for nearly 20 years in the realm of horror, science-fiction, and fantasy, and has worked for many contemporary publishers, including Chaos Comics, Image, and Marvel. Painted and airbrushed in pencil and ink, this captivating image measures 14" x 17" and is in Excellent condition. Signed by Jeff Pittarelli at the right.
Bob Powell - Green Hornet Comics Complete 8-page Spirit of '76 Story Original Art (Harvey, undated). These eight fabulous pages of Bob Powell artwork hail from one corker of a yarn, starring the Spirit of '76. The action is set in an exotic locale in the Pacific. This issue was slated for an unidentified May issue of Green Hornet Comics, probably issue #18, 30, or 33. Each page has an approximate image area that measures 13" x 18", and except for a missing title logo stat on page one, the pages average Very Good condition.
Bob Powell - Kerry Drake Detective Cases #14, Complete 4-page Story Original Art (Harvey, 1949). Kitty Carson, the sharp-shooting cowgirl sheriff collars a cardsharp in this rough and tumble four-pager. Each page has an approximate image area of 12.5" x 18". There is some overall aging, and the title logo stats are missing from the first page; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Bob Powell - Straight Arrow #53 Complete 7-page Red Hawk story "The Mark of the Wolf" Original Art (ME, 1956). Bob Powell's phenomenal mastery of figure drawing extended far beyond the human form; his uncanny ability to draw animals was superbly showcased in this thrilling yarn featuring the adventures of a Native American lad raised by feral wolves. Wolves, horses, and a bear - Bob Powell drew each of these animals with consummate skill. The image area of each thrilling page measures 12.25" x 18", and the art is in Very Good condition.
Antonio Prohias - Mad #219, "Spy vs Spy" Page Original Art (EC, 1980). Black Spy gets his wings clipped, courtesy of White Spy, in this Antonio Prohias page from Mad #219. The art has an image area of 13.5" x 17", and includes an amberlith overlay, used by the printer to place tone in the printed art. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Antonio Prohias - Mad #224, "Spy vs Spy" Page Original Art (EC, 1981). Black Spy and White Spy belly up to the bar for more subterfuge - wild west style - in this page from Mad #224. The art has an image area of 13.5" x 17", and includes an amberlith overlay, used by the printer to place tone in the printed art. In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
J. S. Pughe - Puck Magazine Illustration Original Art (1905). This top hat and spats wearing carnivore by J. S. Pughe was published in the December 14, 1905 issue of Puck, America's first successful humor magazine. Known for his sharp humor and colorful caricatures satirizing the political and social issues of the day, J. S. Pughe displays a "lion's share" of his talent in this brilliant pen and ink. The image area measures 9.5" x 14", and the work is matted and framed. Some paper tanning; otherwise the condition is Very Good. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Don Ivan Punchatz - "Sideshow: Tales of the Galactic Midway" #1 Paperback Cover Original Art (New American Library, 1984). Few fantasy artists can create a convincing alien environment with more hyper-lucidity than Don Punchatz, whose surreal style emerses viewers totally in an alternate world reality. Celebrated for his spectacular art on the game box for Doom, as well as his many illustrations for National Geographic, Heavy Metal, National Lampoon, Playboy, and Time, Punchatz was presented with the Spectrum Grand Master Award in 1996. This whimsical mixed-media painting has an image area of 7.5" x 12.75", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Ron Randall - Arak, Son of Thunder #34 Cover Original Art (DC, 1984). Roy Thomas' historic hero, Arak, and his satyr sidekick, Satyricon, face "The Night of the Ghul," in this marrow-chilling masterpiece by Ron Randall. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the art includes the original logo and masthead logo paste-ups. In Excellent condition.
Ron Randall - Omega Men #35, Complete 8-page "Hokum For Breakfast" Story Original Art (Marvel, 1986). Harry Hokum ships his four Omega Men with a Gordanian guardian to Slagg, where they are delivered to the local Spider Guild rulers, in this eight page story, written by Todd Klein. Each page has an image area of 10" x 15". Some light staining; otherwise the pages average in Very Good condition.
Alex Raymond - Secret Agent X-9 Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-12-34 (King Features Syndicate, 1934). X-9 was an agent so secret that even we, the readers, for years, never knew his true name, country of origin, or even what agency he worked for. Originally written and created by noted mystery author Dashiell Hammett (best known for crime noir novels such as The Maltese Falcon, The Thin Man, and The Glass Key), the strip boasted some of the best art on the comics page. This hard-hitting daily is a real beauty, and one can detect the influence of pulp magazine illustrator Matt Clark on Alex Raymond's drybrush inking technique. This daily has an image area of 25" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Raymond - Secret Agent X-9 Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-26-35 (King Features Syndicate, 1935). Alex Raymond's pulp magazine illustrator-influenced drybrush inking is a sterling highlight of this daily from 1935. Raymond may have been inspired to take this illustrator's approach as the strip's writer, Dashiell Hammett, was a celebrated writer for the pulp magazine Black Mask. This daily has an image area of 25" x 5.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-3-54 (King Features Syndicate, 1954). Desmond stars in this poignently staged scene. This is a beautifully designed daily, as Alex Raymond contrasts bold, solid black shapes with crisply contoured forms. As always, his figures are elegant, attractive, and alive. Few, if any, comic strip illustrators can match Raymond's talent for drawing. The image area of this daily measures 20" x 5.25", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-20-54 (King Features Syndicate, 1954). Desmond and Crusher carry this Rip Kirby daily from 1954. Once again, Alex Raymond demonstrates why he was the ultimate adventure comic strip illustrator. The image area is 20" x 5.5". There is a small glue stain in the right word balloon in the second panel, otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Pierce Rice (attributed) - Pocket Comics Complete 10-page Story "Satan, Lord of Evil" Original Art (Harvey, circa 1941). Here's a yarn to send shivers down your spine - it stars Satan, Lord of Evil! Bid, if you dare! Each page has an approximate 8" x 12.5" image area. Some slight aging; otherwise, the condition of the pages is Very Good.
Pierce Rice and Arturo Cazeneuve - Speed Comics #19 Black Cat Page Original Art, Group of 6 (Harvey, 1942). Lovely Linda Turner, in her guise as the Black Cat, strikes many a pretty pose in pages three through eight of this Golden Age donnybrook. Each page has an approximate image area of 13" x 18", and the pages average Very Good condition.
Pierce Rice and Arturo Cazeneuve - Green Hornet Comics Complete 10-page Story "Pigeons and Parachutes of Peril" Original Art (Harvey, undated). A killer hawk leads the Green Hornet to a hidden Nazi sub pen in this 10-page Golden Age yarn from a March issue (exact issue number and year undetermined). Except for page one, the image area of each page measures 13" x 18". Page one had its title logo cut from the page, so it has an approximate image area of 13" x 14.5". There are a few missing paste-on lettering corrections; otherwise, the art averages Very Good condition.
Pierce Rice and Arturo Cazeneuve - Green Hornet Comics #12 Complete 10-page Story "The Killer in Black" Original Art (Harvey, 1943). For Golden Age heroic derring-do you can't go wrong with the Green Hornet and Kato. Except for page one, the image area of each page measures approximately 13" x 18". Page one had its title logo cut from the page, so it has an approximate image area of 13" x 14.5". The art averages Very Good condition.
Jack Rickard - Mad #125 Inside Front Cover Original Art (EC, 1969). Jack Rickard illustrates this chilly, one page feature, "Snow Job." The image area measures 16" x 18.5". In Excellent condition.
Jerry Robinson and George Roussos - Green Hornet #21 Complete 10-page Story "The Corpse Who Walked Away" Original Art (Harvey, 1944). Golden Age great and Batman ghost, Jerry Robinson, brought his own brand of storytelling excitement to the Green Hornet title with this corking 10-pager! This art was drawn on illustration boards, and the image area of each page measures 12.5" x 18". There are numerous touches of white-out used to correct the art and some aging to the boards; otherwise, the pages average Good condition.
Jerry Robinson (attributed) - Green Hornet Comics #26 Splash Page Original Art (Harvey, 1945). The Green Hornet takes center stage in this hard-hitting splash page from the thriller, "Seance of Death," as he is shown an unnerving glimpse of his future. This page has an image area that measures approximately 13" x 18". The top of the illustration board has broken off just within parts of the upper panel border and there is heavy edge wear; otherwise, the art is in Good condition.
Marshall Rogers and John Nyberg - Batman Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-7-90 (DC Comics, 1990). The most recent revival of the Batman comic strip, titled simply Batman, ran from November 6, 1989 to August 3, 1991. The first story arch, written by Max Allan Collins and drawn by Marshall Rogers, featured Catwoman. This Sunday has an image area of 20" x 13.5" and the condition is Excellent. The first logo panel is a photostat.
Mark Romanoski - Batman Painting Original Art (undated). The Darknight Detective is the last thing a criminal wants to see, and the essence of the character is captured perfectly in this superb oil painting by classically trained artist Mark Romanoski. This dynamic painting measures 19" x 29" and has been professionally matted and framed. The art is in Excellent condition.
John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom - Amazing Spider-Man #215 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1981). The Frightful Four have Spider-Man and the Sub-Mariner right where they want them! Surrounded by "Kirby krackle," the two heroes writhe in pain, while the bad guys make their escape. This outstanding cover is an early work by "Jazzy" John Romita Sr.'s talented kid, JR Jr., with dramatic inks by Amiable Al Milgrom. This scintillating cover has an image area that measures 9.5" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Don Rosa - Walt Disney's Comics in Color #9 Cover Original Art (Gladstone, 1994). Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge take to the high seas, in this imaginative image by Don Rosa, who is widely regarded to be his generation's "Good Duck Artist." Created for the unpublished ninth volume of Walt Disney's Comics in Color, the image area measures 10.75" x 14". Matted and framed and in Excellent condition. Signed by Don Rosa at the upper right. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Werner Roth, Jack Kirby, and Vince Colletta - X-Men #14, page 6 Original Art (Marvel, 1965). An alarmed Professor X reads the media terror campaign of Dr. Bolivar Trask regarding the coming threat of the "mutant menace." With layouts by jolly Jack Kirby, pencils by wondrous Werner Roth, and inks by valiant Vince Colletta, this page sets the stage for a mighty Marvel milestone - "Among Us Stalk ... the Sentinels." The image area of this page measures approximately 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks..
Werner Roth, Jack Kirby, and Dick Ayers - X-Men #15, page 7 Original Art (Marvel, 1965). The Beast and Iceman star in the first two panels of this Silver Age thriller, and Dr. Trask falls victim to his own creations, the Sentinels, in a spine-tingling scene from "Prisoners of the Master Mold." Marvel historians take note, Jack Kirby's plot points are written in pencil on the page's borders. The image area of this page measures approximately 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks..
Werner Roth, Jack Kirby, and Dick Ayers - X-Men #16, page 13 Original Art (Marvel, 1966). Professor X has created the perfect antidote to the Sentinels - a colossal crystal. Although this page was finished by Werner Roth (working under the pen name of "Jay Gavin"), the dynamic storytelling bears the unmistakable stamp of Jack "King" Kirby. The image area of this page measures approximately 12.5" x 18.5", and aside from some light stains in the upper right corner and some white-out in a panel two word balloon, the art is in Very Good condition. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks..
Werner Roth, Jack Kirby, and Dick Ayers - X-Men #16, page 16 Original Art (Marvel, 1966). Dr. Bolivar Trask makes the ultimate sacrifice in order to destroy his renegade creations, the fearsome Sentinels, in this Silver Age sensation. The Sentinels must number among Jack Kirby's most memorable character designs! The image area of this Marvel milestone measures approximately 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks..
Werner Roth and Dick Ayers - X-Men #18, page 5 Original Art (Marvel, 1966). Magneto has Professor X in bondage and the other X-Men knocked out - their only hope is a rescue by Iceman and he is battling death in a hospital bed! It's melodrama in the mighty Marvel manner. Werner Roth's pulse-pounding pencils provide the cornerstones for this sterling Silver Age page from "If Iceman Should Fail...!" The image area of this Marvel milestone measures approximately 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Werner Roth and Dick Ayers - X-Men #24, page 4 Original Art (Marvel, 1966). The X-man's fearsome foe, the Locust, stars in this two-thirds page splash panel in an unforgettable scene from "The Plague of the... Locust!" For this unfortunate farmer, this year's crops are wiped out when the loathsome Locust feeds his starving shock troops, giant locusts. The image area of this X-ceptional page measures approximately 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Very Good condition. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks..
Werner Roth and Dick Ayers - X-Men #24, page 9 Original Art (Marvel, 1966). Dr. Hopper outlines his devilish plan to gain fame and acclaim by defeating an attack of giant insects - but it's a menace that he himself will secretly create. Werner Roth's dramatic storytelling brings the mad scheme to life. The image area of this chiller of a page measures approximately 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Very Good condition. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks..
Werner Roth and Dick Ayers - X-Men #24, page 11 Original Art (Marvel, 1966). Professor X uncovers the identity of the loathsome Locust in a surprise visit to Dr. Hopper's laboratory - few mutants can out think Charles Xavier - and no humans at all! Professor X appears in every panel of this wondrous Werner Roth page. The image area of this page is approximately 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Very Good condition. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks..
Steve Rude and Gary Martin - Nexus: Nightmare in Blue #1 Splash Page 1 Original Art (Dark Horse, 1997). In 1981, Capital City Distributors, under the imprint Capital Comics, put out a terrific black and white comic book homage of sorts to TV's Space Ghost cartoon, about a character named Nexus. The compelling character outlasted both Pacific Comics and Capital City Distributors, and made stars of writer Mike Baron and artist Steve Rude. In this dramatic splash page montage, Nexus is once again haunted by his dreams of vengeance. The overall size of this page measures 14" 17", and the art is in Excellent condition. This seminal scene will make a treasured addition to any Steve Rude/ Nexus fan's collection!
Bud Sagendorf - Popeye #11, Complete 8-page Story "The Guest"Original Art (Dell, 1950). Popeye's late night visitor, Goon From the Moon, eats him out of house and home, in this "ate"-pager by Bud Sagendorf. Each page has an image area of 13" x 18", and, aside from some light paper tanning, and light soiling, the pages average in Very Good condition.
Harry Sahle - Hello Pal Comics #1 Complete 6 -page Story "Lieutenant Chick Crawford and the Mad Stampede" Original Art (Harvey, 1943). After his plane crashes on the shores of a Nazi-infested African jungle, can Lieutenant "Chick" Crawford possibly escape, or must he remain a prisoner of those sly and treacherous men of the Swastika? You'll discover the answer to those questions in this six-pager by Harry Sahle. Filled with rampaging pachyderms and a nasty Nazi commander with the prerequisite monocle, the story moves at a brisk pace with a hefty helping of jungle action. The image area of each page measures approximately 13" x 18". The logo has been partially recreated; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition.
Jose Luis Salinas - Cisco Kid Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 4 (King Features Syndicate, 1952-57). Jose Luis Salinas got his start in the advertising field in 1929, drawing for some of Argentina's largest agencies. In 1949, he moved to the United States, and joined King Features, where he illustrated the comic adaptation of O'Henry's Cisco Kid (written by Rod Reed) from 1951 to 1968. Here are four handsome dailies by Salinas, dated 1-8-52, 1-11-52, 1-14-52, and 8-20-57. The approximate image area of each strip is 20" x 5.25", and aside from some yellowing to the Zipatone, and a fold down one of the panel gutters of each daily, the strips average Very Good condition.
Manuel Sanjulian - Eerie #41 Cover Recreation Painting Original Art (undated). With his rich palette of somber colors and macabre European sensibility, Manuel Sanjulian's covers for Warren publications have justifiably become the stuff of legends. His memorable cover for Eerie #41 had a striking and unsettling effect that is beautiful to look at and unusually creepy. This timeless cover has been recreated in oils on a large canvas measuring 35.5" x 47". Beautifully framed, the condition is Excellent.
Manuel Sanjulian - "Mighty Joe Young" Painting Original Art (undated). Following on the success of his incredible "King Kong" painting, Manuel Sanjulian presents a sensational sequel of his own, based on the fantasy film favorite, "Mighty Joe Young." Based on the Merian Cooper, Ernest Schoedsack, Willis O'Brien, and Ray Harryhausen classic, this canvas captures the terrifying battle between Mighty Joe Young and a quartet of lethal lions. Sanjulian's unparalleled mastery of the animal figure in motion is highlighted in this canvas. The overall size of this unstretched canvas measures approximately 41.5" x 56", and the art is in Excellent condition. "Merian Cooper's amazing adventure in the unusual" lives again in Sanjulian's magnificent tribute.
Manuel Sanjulian - Vampirella Painting Original Art (undated). Manuel Sanjulian, the celebrated fantasy artist, plays his " V-card" --- voluptuous Vampirella, striking a smoldering pose on the face of this smokin'-hot playing card. Sanjulian's skilled use of color and light give his Vampirella portraits an erotic tension that is undeniable. As always, contrasting warm and cool color variations in the hues give Sanjulian's art exceptional eye-appeal. This full-length portrait of Vampirella will give any art collector a winning hand in the art collecting game. The overall size of this painting measures approximately 41" x 56.5", and the piece is in Excellent condition.
Norman Saunders (attributed) - Wacky Packages "Spit and Spill" Trading Card Illustration Original Art (Topps, 1973). This outrageous painting from the Topps studios (whose staff also included such talented artists as Art Spiegelman) was produced for the third series of "Wacky Packages" stickers in 1973. This particular card had several rare variations including the fabled "white back" version. These paintings seldom come on the market and are highly coveted by collectors of comic art as well as non-sports card collectors. The image area measures approximately 5" x 6.5", and other than some flaking of the paint on the letters "The 'Big Glob' Cleaner," this piece is in Very Good condition.
Norman Saunders (attributed) - Wacky Packages "Blurine" Trading Card Illustration Original Art (Topps, 1975). From the studios of the Topps Trading Card Company comes this eye-popping painting. The irreverent series of "Wacky Packages" collectable stickers were painted by such greats as Art Spiegelman and Norman Saunders. This painting, from the fifteenth series is in amazing condition. This series was thought to be the swan song for "Wacky Packages," however, the staying power of these product-slamming stickers was sorely underestimated as they are still being produced today. These pieces are highly prized by not only comic art collectors, but also by non-sports card aficionados. The image area measures approximately 5" x 6.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Sam Savitt - The Lone Ranger's Famous Horse Hi-Yo, Silver #29 Cover Original Art (Dell, 1959). The spirit of the Lone Ranger's famous horse, Silver, is captured in this dynamic cover scene. Western Publishing's painted covers were always a treat, and here is your chance to win a beauty! Sam Savitt's career was covered in Leo Pando's detailed article for Illustration #4, "Savitt's skills in the studio were on a par with his skills in the saddle, and that set him apart from the majority of his contemporaries. When a comic cover required a horse, Savitt was the man for the job. His unsurpassed love and knowledge of horses, combined with his artistic talents, would serve him well in a career that extended from the colorful world of comic books and pulps to highly competitive magazine, book, and advertising work and culminated in prestigious gallery and commissioned work." This spectacular painting has an image area of 11" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Alex Schomburg - "Judgment on Janus" Unpublished Alternative Cover Preliminary Illustration Original Art (Ace, circa 1963). In this science-fiction thriller, written by Andre Norton, a slave laborer is transformed into a racial savior. Alex Schomburg's detailed preliminary study for an alternate cover design for an Ace paperback, catches both the torment and the allegorical symbolism of Norton's story. While a different, less shocking cover was ultimately used, this piece is absolutely riveting - perhaps it was deemed too much so for the mass audience of the turbulent sixties. The image area of this fabulous mixed-media painting measures approximately 4" x 6.5", and the piece has been professionally matted and framed. Don't miss this opportunity to win a striking image by a Golden Age legend.
Alex Schomburg - Marvel Mystery Comics #43 Cover Recreation Painting Original Art (undated). Alex Schomburg was one of the finest cartoonists of the Golden Age of comics and he drew super-spectacular comic book covers for approximately 600 issues. Later in life, he did sensational recreations of his classic Golden Age covers. This smoking hot scene is a superb color recreation of a Human Torch and Toro WWII cover. Beautifully painted in gouache and ink, this will be a true treasure for the winning bidder. The overall size of the piece and image is approximately 17.5" x 21.5".
Alex Schomburg - Downed Japanese Zero Watercolor Painting Original Art (undated). Whether the subject was realistic or fantastic, few artists could paint war machinery with the verve of Alex Schomburg. This terrific watercolor painting shows the aftermath of an aerial dogfight - a downed Japanese Zero. The image area on this painting is 19" by 14", and the art is in Excellent condition. This beautiful watercolor shows another facet of the talent of the undisputed King of Golden Age covers.
Ernie Schroeder (attributed) - Complete Unpublished 10-page Captain Freedom Story "Crate Box Derby" Original Art (Harvey, circa 1945). Although signed "Pelletier," these dynamic scenes featuring Captain Freedom and "the Copy Cubs" bear all the hallmarks of Ernie Schroeder's slam-bang art style. This fast-paced yarn was penciled and inked, but the lettering and panel borders still remain in their "roughed-in" pencil state and were never inked in. Each page has an approximate image area of 12.5" x 18" and aside from some overall aging, the art is in Very Good condition.
Ernie Schroeder (attributed) - Speed Comics #31 Complete 8-page Shock Gibson Story, "Monsters Who Bred Earthquakes" Original Art (Harvey, 1944). Giant rats and moles are no match for the scintillating Shock Gibson. Ernie Schroeder provides the electrifying action-filed art for this eight-page extravaganza. The image area of each page measures approximately 12.5" x 18", and the art is in Very Good condition.
Ernie Schroeder (attributed) - Speed Comics #35 Complete 8-page Shock Gibson Story, "The Phantom Torpedoes" Original Art (Harvey, 1944). Ernie Schroeder's dynamic page designs and energetic line work give this Golden Age slugfest a jolt of juiced-up, high-powered energy. The Nazi menace is scuttled by Shock again! The image area of each page measures approximately 13" x 18", and the art is in Very Good condition.
Ernie Schroeder - Speed Comics #37 Complete 10-page Captain Freedom Story "How To Be a Detective" Original Art (Harvey, 1945). Beanie of the Young Defenders dons a deerstalker and sets his sights on becoming a detective - and so, the fun begins. Ernie Schroeder brings his exuberant approach to this light-hearted adventure featuring Captain Freedom. Each page has an approximate image area of 12.5" x 18", except for the last page which is a "half-page" (with the bottom of the page left blank for an ad). Aside from some overall aging, and a few missing type elements on the first page, the art is in Very Good condition.
Ernie Schroeder - Speed Comics #43, Complete 10-page Captain Freedom Story "Hero's Boots" Original Art (Harvey, 1946). In this Golden Age romp, Captain Freedom and the Young Defenders are involved in a madcap adventure of hijacked booty. Each high-energy Ernie Schroeder page has an approximate image area of 12.5" x 18" and aside from some overall aging, and a missing title logo stat from the first page, the art is in Very Good condition.
Ernie Schroeder - Black Cat #1 Complete 6-page Story "Gamble With Death" Original Art (Harvey, 1946). Buckle up for this action-packed World War II tale, done in the heart of the Golden Age. What could be better? The image area of each page of this battle classic measures 12.5" x 18" and the art is in Very Good condition.
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-5-51 (United Feature Syndicate, 1951). Charlie Brown may look the part of a Westerner with his new cowboy boots, but when it comes to running, roping, or riding, it seems he's "all boots and no cattle." That's okay, we still love the little round-headed feller. Co-starring is Patty, an early character not to be confused with Peppermint Patty! This hilarious strip is printed on page 115 of Fantagraphic Books' The Complete Peanuts 1950 to 1952. The image area of the daily measures 27" x 5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three (as is typical with the early dailies), the art is in Excellent condition.
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-29-70 (United Feature Syndicate, 1970). Lucy and Schroeder star in this piano-side tryst. Lucy never gives up on her attempts to woo Schroeder as she pitches another "pick-up line" at the piano prodigy. 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 - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-23-62 (United Feature Syndicate, 1962). Snoopy appears in every panel of this superb Sunday! Everyone's favorite Peanuts character executes a perfect 10.0 straight dive into a bucket of water from his doghouse roof... fortunately, good ol' Charlie Brown is nearby to lend the pooch a helping hand. From baseball to hockey, Snoopy proved himself to be a versatile, top-notch sports dog, and this Sunday is sure to delight any Snoopy fan. The image area of this Sunday measures 22.5" x 15.25". The artwork was mounted to a backing board; there is some slight paper aging and some white-out touch-ups to the title logo stat; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition. Peanuts art from the sixties is highly coveted, and this strip will make a splendid addition to any art collection.
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-28-64 (United Feature Syndicate, 1964). Determined baseball pitcher/manager Charlie Brown's best efforts are undermined once again by that capricious cutie, outfielder Lucy Van Pelt. Poor ol' Charlie Brown. The image area of this wonderful sandlot Sunday measures 22.5" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition. The strip was signed in the first panel and inscribed, "For Allan - our best friend, Charles M. Schulz."
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-17-82 (United Features Syndicate, 1982). The ever-athletic Snoopy joined the jogging boom of the eighties and he was looking good with his stylish headband. You go, beagle! Linus co-stars and is on hand in this scene to cheer Snoopy on. The image area of this sensational Sunday measures 22.5" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition. The strip was signed in the second panel and inscribed, "For Dan, with friendship. Every best wish, Charles M. Schulz." Don't miss your chance to own a classic example of American art.
Mark Schultz - Xenozoic Tales #2 Cover Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1987). Mark Schultz's award-winning comic book series, Xenozoic Tales, was a vision of our Earth's future which included guano-powered Cadillacs, warring factions of humanity battling for ruined cities, reborn dinosaurs, and their intelligent, humanoid descendents. This powerful illustration graced the cover of the second issue, and has an image area of 11" x 17". Matted, framed, and in Excellent condition.
Mark Schultz - Xenozoic Tales #8 Cover Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1987). Reminiscent of the classic adventure strips, Mark Schultz's Xenozoic Tales brought a strange mix of horror, wonder and adventure to glorious and violent life. This beautiful and detailed black and white artwork has an image area of 11" x 17". Matted, framed, and in Excellent condition.
Mark Schultz - Xenozoic Tales #12 Illustration Original Art (Kitchen Sink, 1989). Mark Schultz takes us on an aerial tour of the Xenozoic Era in this illustration titled, "The Known World in the Xenozoic Era." The award-winning comic book series, Xenozoic Tales, written and drawn by Schultz, depicted a future where humanity has survived a cataclysm and must work to survive a world gone awry. The image area measures 13.51" x 18". Matted, framed, and in Excellent condition.
Mark Schultz - Hannah Dundee Drawing Original Art (undated). Fans of "good girl" art will want to study closely these lovely studies of the curvaceous Hannah, leading lady of the fan favorite series, Xenozoic Tales. As a young fan, Mark Schultz found inspiration in the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Frank Frazetta, Al Williamson, the original "King Kong" movie, and more. All of these fantasy influences can be felt in Xenozoic Tales. This "future meets the past" saga provided the springboard for these beautiful, tightly penciled drawings, as Hannah Dundee holds a snarling sabertooth tiger at bay. The paper has an overall size of 9" x 12", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Mark Schultz - "Robert E. Howard's Conan of Cimmeria, Volume One" Preliminary Illustration Original Art (circa 2002). Mark Schultz's take on the Conan character provides a refreshingly different view of the famous R. E. Howard character. This sumptuously detailed pencil preliminary drawing, drawn for the story,"The Devil in Iron," has an overall size of 9" x 11.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Elzie Segar - Popeye "Sindbad the Sailor" Specialty Illustration Original Art and Movie Window Card (1936). If you were an American child growing up in the late 1950s and '60s, chances are you saw the Popeye cartoon "Sindbad the Sailor" hundreds of times on television. This was Max Fleisher's first color cartoon starring Segar's popular star of the Thimble Theatre comic strip, and was twice as long as most cartoons of its day. Here's a most unusual pen and ink illustration done to celebrate that landmark film, showing Popeye dreaming of appearing with glamour queen Carol Lombard, as his animated co-stars Bluto (in his pirate outfit from the film), Olive, and Wimpy look on. It's been boldly signed by Segar, with his customary lit-cigar doodle. The 12.75" x 14.75 drawing, which may be unpublished, has been custom matted and framed to an overall size of 23.5" x 25", and appears to be in Excellent condition. As a bonus, this lot also contains a full-color Window Card, measuring 14" x 18" and matted and framed to 17.5" x 21.5". The blank top part of the card, used to indicate theater and date, has been trimmed off, leaving only the image area. Other than that, it's in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Elzie Segar - Popeye Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-26-37 (King Features Syndicate, 1937). When J. Wellington Wimpy plays a tune on the Sea Hag's magic flute, you can be sure he's going to whistle up a few burgers! In 1937, the gang in Thimble Theatre had embarked on a trip to "Plunder Island." It was a fan-favorite episode, lasting almost eight months and featured a cast of colorful characters like the murderous Sea Hag and the bizarre Alice the Goon. The fearsome Sea Hag had one weakness -- a soft spot for Wimpy. In this daily, the image area measures 21" x 4.5" and aside from some yellowing Zipatone, the art is in Excellent condition. Don't miss your chance to win this superb Elzie Segar daily featuring Wimpy. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Elzie Segar - Popeye Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-18-37 (King Features Syndicate, 1937). In this hilarious daily, Popeye lectures his father, Poopdeck Pappy, to act his age. The ninety-nine year old Pappy takes it all in, until at last, he can't contain himself, and breaks out in youthful song. This lighthearted strip has an image area that measures 20.5" x 4.5" and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Mike Sekowsky and Sid Greene - Justice League of America #60, page 3 Original Art (DC, 1968). Aquaman, Wonder Woman, and the Atom find themselves in the paralyzing grip of Queen Zazzala, in this page from the Silver Age tale, "Winged Warriors of the Immortal Queen." The image area measures 10.5" x 16" and, aside from punch-holes in the margins, and a small tape stain at the bottom right (which do not affect the artwork), the condition is Excellent.
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!
Burr Shafer - Through History With J. Wesley Smith Page Original Art, (Saturday Review of Literature, 1955). Burr Shafer presents a lighthearted look at history with two hilarious gags featuring his character, J. Wesley Smith. Famed humorist Bennet Cerf once wrote, "J. Wesley rivals H. Allen for the funniest Smith of his day. This is history I never learned at school." Each gag has an approximate image area of 11" x 8.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek - The Uncanny X-Men #169, page 15 Original Art (Marvel, 1983). Storm, Nightcrawler, Kitty, and Colossus descend into the New York City underground and tussle with a band of Morlocks in this "X-ceptional" page from the story, "Catacombs," written by X-Men scribe Chris Claremont. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the condition is Excellent. Signed by Paul Smith at the lower right.
Tod Smith and Dick Giordano - Omega Men #19 Cover Original Art (DC, 1984). This interesting cover features several of the Omega Men ascending a giant stone face of Tigorr, fronting a story titled, "Beware of Sleeping Tigorr," that also features a cameo by the popular anti-hero, Lobo, in his third appearance ever. Tod Smith's pencils are enhanced by the clean inks of Dick Giordano. The cover has an image area of 9.75" x 15". In Excellent condition.
Reg Smythe - Andy Capp Daily Comic Strip Original Art (Publishers Syndicate, undated). Cartoonist Reg Smythe's unemployable pub-dweller from Hartlepool is in "fine form," in this undated daily. This "darlin'" piece has an image area of 9" x 8", and is beautifully rendered in pen and ink, with a blue wash. Signed and inscribed by the artist at the bottom right, "Best Wishes from the artist, Reg Smythe." From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Leo Sommers - Bomba the Jungle Boy #1, page 13 Original Art (DC, 1967). Even quicker than the lightning-swift pounce of the ocelot are the steel-spring reflexes of Bomba, the Jungle Boy! First published in 1926, Bomba was one of the earliest and most successful of the many Tarzan imitators. The image area of this action-packed page is 10" x 15" and the page has several small stains; otherwise, the work is in Very Good condition.
Joe Simon and Jack Sparling - Unearthly Spectaculars #1 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1965). This dynamic image was created and used for the published cover to Harvey Comics' Unearthly Spectaculars #1, featuring Tiger Boy. The page was composed using a combination of original art and photostats from an earlier, unused cover version, drawn by Jack Sparling. The plant creatures and Tiger Boy's front and hind paws are original art. Tiger Boy's head and torso and the two cowering policemen, as well as the ground beneath them, are found on two photostat elements. The work has been so carefully pieced together that these elements join almost seamlessly to create this startling image. A smaller photostat image of Tiger Boy at the upper left, above the Harvey Thriller logo, and the Comics Code Authority stamp stat at the upper right, have both fallen off, and are missing. The title logo is a replacement copy. There are two small glue stain spots, one at the upper right above Tiger Boy's shoulders, and another at the lower left, below the policeman. The swinging sixties-era Harvey superhero comics had a very far-out, psychedelic vibe, and this cover is a seminal example. The overall paper size is 15" x 20", with an image area of 11.5" x 17". A true Harvey thriller!
Jim Starlin - Marvel Feature #8, page 3 Original Art (Marvel, 1973). Ant-Man and the wonderful Wasp are featured in this Jim Starlin page from 1973. The image area measures 10" x 10", and, aside from some glue and water staining, the condition is Good.
Jim Starlin and Dan Adkins - Giant-Size Defenders #3 Hand-Colored Splash page 6 Original Art (Marvel, 1975). When the Grandmaster plays - the prize is Earth! Sub-Mariner, Hulk, Dr. Strange, Valkyrie, Nighthawk, and Daredevil stand on an enormous gameboard, adrift in space, pawns in the Grandmaster's galactic game, in this overwhelming page from Giant-Size Defenders #3. Penciled by Jim Starlin and inked by Dan Adkins, the page is also stunningly hand colored in watercolor and colored pencil with an image area of 10" x 15". There is some printer's oil staining in the second word balloon at the upper left; otherwise the condition is Excellent.
Jim Starlin and Tony DeZuniga - Marvel Preview #10, Splash page 10 Original Art (Marvel, 1977). In the gleaming throne room of the Palace Imperial, the greatest warrior of all, Thor, and brother Loki stand before their father, the Monarch of the Realm Eternal, Odin, in this majestic page from "Thor The Mighty!," written by Len Wein. Rendered in ink, with an ink wash, the art has an image area of approximately 10.5" x 15". In Excellent condition. The type and word balloons are hand-drawn on an accompanying sheet of vellum paper, in Good condition.
Jim Starlin and Tony DeZuniga - Marvel Preview #10, page 19 Original Art (Marvel, 1977). Sent on a mission by their father, Odin, brothers Thor and Loki stand before the Cavern of the Screaming Skull, and can't shake the feeling of dread in this page from the Len Wein story, "Thor The Mighty!" Rendered in ink, with an ink wash, the art has an image area of approximately 10.5" x 15". In Excellent condition. The type and word balloons are hand-drawn on an accompanying sheet of vellum paper, in Good condition.
Jim Starlin - Silver Surfer/Warlock: Resurrection #1, Splash page 22 Original Art (Marvel, 1993). Silver Surfer, Adam Warlock, and Moondragon take on a small army of demons, in this stellar splash page by Jim Starlin. Offered here is page 22 from the story, "The Pact Part 1," written and illustrated by Jim Starlin. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the condition is Excellent.
Leonard Starr - On Stage Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 3 (Chicago Tribune, 1957-60). Mary Perkins looks especially beautiful in these three early dailies drawn by the talented Leonard Starr. These three On Stage dailies are dated 12-16-57, 12-18-58, and 1-21-60. The approximate image area of each ranges from 19.5" x 6" to 16.5" x 5". There is some paper aging apparent and some yellowing Zipatone (on the 12-16-57 daily); otherwise, the art averages Very Good condition.
Joe Staton - Superman Family Page Original Art, Group of 3 (DC, 1978). Three pages from Superman Family, featuring the Boy of Steel. Pencils and inks by Joe Staton. From issue #191, page 9; from issue #192, page 5; and from issue #193, page 9. Each page has an image area of 10" x 15". There is a small tape stain at the top of each page, and some slight blue pencil on page 193; otherwise the pages are in Excellent condition.
Jim Steranko - The Shadow Painting Original Art (undated). Here's a show-stopping scarcity - a Jim Steranko Shadow painting. These paintings rarely come onto the open marketplace. Jim Steranko has recaptured the gun-blazing glory of the dirty thirties with this Shadow portrait based on the cover for the The Shadow Magazine "Partners of Peril" pulp, originally dated November 1, 1936. Not content to slavishly replicate the cover scene, Steranko instead brought his own superb graphic sensibilities and treatment to this painting and signed his homage, "Steranko After Rozen." Also included in this lot is a "Lamont Award" plaque that showcased a reproduction of the original George Rozen painting. Steranko's spectacular painting, rendered in marker and gouache, has an overall size that measures approximately 20" x 30", and the art is in Excellent condition. Don't miss out on your opportunity to win this scintillating Steranko masterpiece!
Jim Steranko - Talon Illustration Original Art (undated). Jim Steranko conjured up a vision for a barbarian hero named Talon for Marvel Comics. When the House of Ideas rejected his proposal, Steranko planned to self-publish Talon. Steranko's vision for this sword and sorcery hero tantalized comic book fans when he unleashed a series of Talon illustrations in Wally Wood's fanzine, Witzend #5. The projected comic book story never appeared, and the few images and posters left Steranko fans begging for more Talon material. Search no further, Steranko enthusiast - this spectacular mixed-media concept drawing is another fantastic vison of Steranko's brawny powerhouse. The image area measures 12" x 18" and the art was signed at the lower right. The paper was folded near the bottom edge, and there is some edge wear and some paper aging around the edges; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Charles Sultan (attributed) - Pocket Comics #2, Complete 12-page Story "The Phantom Sphinx" Original Art (Harvey, 1941). Amron lives anew. From one of Harvey's earliest efforts comes a hero with plenty of charisma - the Phantom Sphinx! What a compelling character. Each pulse-pounding page has an approximate 8" x 12.5" image area. Some slight aging; otherwise, the condition of the pages is Very Good.
Jimmy Swinnerton - Mr. Jack Daily Comic Strip Original Art (Hearst Syndicate, undated). James Guilford "Jimmy" Swinnerton was one of the earliest American comic strip artists. His first efforts predated The Yellow Kid by several years and Swinnerton had his first cartoons published in the San Francisco Examiner in 1892. His first strip, Little Bears, is often touted as the first American cartoon to feature continuing characters. After moving to William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal in 1896, Swinnerton traded in his bear cub for tigers that were reminiscent of Thomas Nast's famed "Tammany Tigers" and began Mr. Jack. This strip is prime Swinnerton - the title character tries to pick up an attractive lady tiger, much to his later chagrin, when he is caught red-handed by his wife. Framed and in Excellent condition, the image area of the piece measures approximately 10" x 10.5". The strip was signed by Swinnerton in the last panel.
Al Taliaferro - Waldo Tryout Sunday Comic Strip Original Art (circa mid-1930s). Al Taliaferro is best known for his long stint as the artist for the Donald Duck daily and Sunday newspaper comic strips, but did you know he had another character waiting in the wings? Waldo was Taliaferro's "everyman", who, in this trial installment, goes fishing with his cat, Inadore. This concept is presented in three stages; stage one is the original penciled layout, drawn to size (14.5" x 9.75") on vellum. Note one panel has been colored in. Al refined the art in stage two, the finished ink on board art measuring 20.5" x 15". The art is now very similar to Taliaferro's work on Donald Duck, with very little dialog, and animation-style pantomime action -- in fact, he could have easily substituted Donald for Waldo, and submitted this as a Disney strip! Finally, in stage three, Taliaferro has colored a stat of the finished art, reduced to publication size. These rare items came to Bruce Hamilton directly from the Taliaferro estate, and have been professionally matted together and framed to an overall size of 29.75" x 45.25". From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Al Taliaferro - Donald Duck Daily Original Art, dated 3-23-38 (Walt Disney Enterprises, 1938). Cast your eyes upon the earliest Donald Duck daily original art known to exist! This strip, from the seventh week of the run, depicts Donald's efforts to keep an errant coin for himself, dropped from the pocket of a passerby, and the resulting situation he finds himself in when caught "with the goods." This lovely ink on board drawing measures 27" x 7", and has been visually enhanced by the addition of three-color film overlays, giving it a lush, full-color appearance. The art has been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 31.74" x 12". The original was purchased by Bruce Hamilton directly from the Taliaferro estate in an early 1980s auction, and remained in his collection until now. In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Tony Tallarico - Jigsaw #3, Complete 17-page Unpublished Story "Ancient Jigsaw Secret" Original Art (Harvey, circa 1966). From the heart of the campy sixties comes this unpublished Tony Tallarico "tour-de-farce." You'll fall to pieces if you don't put in a bid on this seventeen-page spectacle! Each of these pages has an approximate image area of 12" x 18", and the art is in Very Good condition.
Ty Templeton - Batman Adventures #4 Cover Original Art (DC, 1993). Ty Templeton has had a long career at DC and Marvel, creating a mix of big name superhero, independent and licensed cartoon comics during his career. He was also a writer and cover artist for Batman Adventures, the pulp paper spin-off of the great "Batman" animated series. This slick cover illustration has an image area of 10" x 15" and is in Excellent condition. Signed and inscribed by Ty Templeton at the bottom left.
Angelo Torres - Mad #191 Complete 6-page Story "The Jazzyslums" Original Art (EC, 1977). Loudmouth Gorge Jazzyslum, and his upwardly mobile family, occupy this six page television parody by Angelo Torres. Ink and marker. Each page has an approximate image area of 16" x 18". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Enrique Torres (Enric) - Vampirella "Creatures of the Night" Painting Original Art (undated). Beautiful, but deadly -- it's the world's most seductive she-vampire, Vampirella. The Darklon Darling has been lovingly rendered on a large canvas, alongside a fearsome feline friend -- meow! Enrique Torres (or "Enric") is one of the most celebrated of the Vampirella cover artists and he has created a sensational piece of lusciously painted "good girl" art, title "Creatures of the Night!" This sultry scene captures Vampirella's incredible, sensuous appeal, and was painted with Enric's "classical" approach, using rich, layered oil glazes to build up the image. The unstretched canvas has an approximate size of 44" x 63", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Tim Townsend - Buffy, the Vampire Slayer #12 Cover Original Art (Dark Horse, 1999). The new girl in Sunnydale hangs out with a dangerous crowd, as Buffy finds out in this "hell-raising" cover illustration by Tim Townsend. It's more excitement than you can shake a candle at! The image area measures 10" x 15", and the condition is Excellent.
Herb Trimpe and Frank Chiaramonte - Amazing Adventures #23, Splash page 1 Original Art (DC, 1973). Killraven, the fiery haired rebel, and his freedom fighting Freemen, tackle a torrent of Martians at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial, in this memorable splash page. Here is page one from the story, "The Legend Assassins!," written by Don McGregor. The image area measures 10" x 15". There is some glue and tape staining mostly along the edges, and some light paper tanning; otherwise the condition is Good.
Irving Tripp - Little Lulu Library Set VI Slipcase Cover Illustration Original Art (Another Rainbow, 1983). Leave it to Little Lulu to blithely walk her cat past Tubby's dog show and stir up a ruckus! The image area of this delightful Irving Tripp scene is approximately 18" x 24", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Irving Tripp - Little Lulu Library Set IV Slipcase Cover Illustration Original Art (Another Rainbow, 1987). When Little Lulu needs help planting her garden, Tubby hops to it! The image area of this lighthearted Irving Tripp drawing measures approximately 12.5" x 17", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Irving Tripp - Little Lulu Library Set II Slipcase Cover Illustration Original Art (Another Rainbow, 1991). Clever Little Lulu has found a new way to win all of Tubby's marbles - Yow! Irving Tripp was coaxed out of retirement in the 1980s to draw new covers for the Little Lulu Library sets. You may have noticed that this Irving Tripp cover has a later date than some others in this auction, while it was drawn for a Little Lulu Library set with a lower number. That's explained by the fact that the sets were released in "reverse order," so that the lower numbered sets actually came out later than the higher numbered ones. The image area of this cover measures approximately 12.5" x 15.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
George Tuska - Captain Marvel Adventures #2 Complete 14-page Story "Pirate's Treasure" Original Art (Fawcett, 1941). One of the most popular characters in comics history, Captain Marvel sold more than a million copies per month during his heyday, before being put out of business by DC in 1953. This is not only one of the earliest appearances of The Big Red Cheese, but also one of the earliest works by superstar artist George (Iron Man) Tuska, who was working for Harry "A" Chesler at that time. The Chesler Studio was one of several independent producers of comic book material used by Fawcett in their early years. This is identified on the boards as "Capt. Marvel One Shot #3" (the publishers obviously considered Special Edition Comics #1 to be the first issue of this series). Other than some light wear along the board edges and a few minor stains, the pages are in Excellent condition, and measure approximately 15" x 20" overall. This is a rare and important historical find in the area of Golden Age art. George Tuska has signed the lot in the upper right corner of the first page.
George Tuska (attributed) - Hello Pal #3 Complete 7-page Story "Great Scott" Original Art (Harvey, 1943). There's plenty of slam-bang action in this Golden Age romp. The image area of each illustration board measures approximately 13" x 18", and aside from aging to the boards and a missing title logo stat on page one, the art is in Good condition.
George Tuska (attributed) - All-New Short Story Comics #2 Complete 7-page Barry Kuda Story "Depth Charge" Original Art (Harvey, 1943). One guy you don't want to mess with is a fella who goes by the handle of "Barry Kuda." Even at this early stage of his career, George Tuska was well on the way of becoming one of the brightest talents in the comic book field. The image area of these pages measures approximately 13" x 18". Page one has had the title stat cut completely out of the paper and the title logo has a glue stain; otherwise, the condition of the story art is Very Good.
George Tuska and Klaus Janson - Masters of the Universe #3 Cover Original Art (DC, 1982). It's He-Man vs. Skeletor in this early-80s DC cover from the comic book modeled after the popular cartoon series. Inks by a pre-Dark Knight Returns Klaus Janson. The image area measures 10" x 15". Some light soiling along the edges, and along the top; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Dale Ulrey - Apple Mary and Dennie Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-8-39 (Publisher's Syndicate, 1939). Dennie is living in the lap of luxury in this Sunday, as his pal, Fuzz, looks on in envy. The image area of this pastoral strip measures 21" x 16". The strip has overall surface soiling and numerous stains; otherwise, the art is in Good condition.
Dale Ulrey - Mary Worth's Family Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-2-41 (Publisher's Syndicate, 1941). Bill Biff tries to impress Gran'pa Bramble and ends up with egg on his face instead. This Sunday hails from approximately two years after Apple Mary changed its title to Mary Worth's Family. The image area of this uproarious strip measures 21" x 16". This Sunday has a few light stains; otherwise, the art is in Good condition.
Dale Ulrey - Mary Worth's Family Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-2-41 (Publisher's Syndicate, 1941). The Apple Mary strip has now made an evolution to its next title of Mary Worth's Family. This Sunday hails from about two years after the change. The image area of this amusing Sunday measures 21" x 13". This strip has a few light stains; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Jim Valentino and Erik Larsen - Shadowhawk #4 Cover Original Art (Image, 1993). Shadowhawk crosses paths with the super powered police officer known as the Savage Dragon, in this tense cover scenario, penciled by Jim Valentino and inked by Erik Larsen. The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is signed by Valentino at the lower left. Includes a copy of Shadowhawk #4. Matted and framed and in Excellent condition. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Mort Walker - Beetle Bailey Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-22-72 (King Features Syndicate, 1972). Beetle Bailey has slacked his way through fifty years' worth of American military life, in Mort Walker's hilarious comic strip. Dated 10-22-72, this Sunday has an image area measuring 21" x 14". This is Helen Hamilton's favorite strip, sent to her personally by Mort Walker. The art is matted and framed and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Michael Whelan - "Year's Best Horror" Paperback Cover Comprehensive Illustration Original Art (undated). Michael Whelan is one of today's finest fantasy and science fiction cover artists, with fourteen Hugo World Science Fiction and three Howard World Fantasy Awards to his credit. This unpublished cover comprehensive painting was done for DAW Books' series, Year's Best Horror. The art has an image area of 6" x 9.5" and is in Excellent condition.
Doug Wildey - Jonny Quest "Curse of Anubis" Illustration Original Art (undated). Doug Wildey, famed creator of "Jonny Quest," was one of the best cartoonists ever to work in animation. His work in the action-adventure genre for Hanna-Barbera Productions was the first television animation to seriously rival the high quality set by the theatrical Fleischer/Paramount Studio "Superman" cartoons. In the nineties, Doug Wildey recreated several memorable scenes from classic sixties "Jonny Quest" episodes as mixed-media drawings for his fans. Race Bannon, Dr. Benton Quest, Jonny, Hadji, and Bandit - the gang's all here, to battle the threat of a re-animated mummy in "Curse of Anubis." The image area of this superb mixed-media piece is 24" x 20", and the art is in Excellent condition. The piece has been nicely framed.
J. R. Williams - Out Our Way Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Group of 3 (NEA Service, 1927-28). These three early panels by cartoonist J. R. Williams had a special place of interest to collector Bruce Hamilton, who lived for many years in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale. Williams originally conceived this strip as Out Wickenburg Way, named after his home near Prescott, Arizona. Editors at NEA convinced the former cowboy-turned-cartoonist to change the title to a more-universal Out Our Way, and thus a classic reflection of America was born. The strip began in 1922, and by World War II, it became the most popular strip in the country. Williams had several recurring themes in his strips; from "Born Thirty Years Too Soon", comes the top panel's "I Can't Forget That Old Quartet". From "The Ranch", comes the remaining two strips, subtitled "Mind and Matter" and "Dog Collars". Each panel is drawn in ink on illustration board measuring 12" x 12", the three pieces are matted together and framed to an overall size of 19.75" x a whopping 49.25". All are in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Kent Williams - Spider-Man Marvel Comics Retail Poster Painting Original Art (Marvel, 1994). The quirky charm of everyone's favorite wall-crawler is updated in this expressionistic fully-painted scene painted by the renowned contemporary illustrator, Kent Williams. Williams has contributed numerous painted covers to Marvel, for such series as Havok/Wolverine: Meltdown, Dr. Zero, and he has also provided numerous interior illustrations for Playboy magazine. This striking image, painted in mixed-media, including oil paint, watercolor, graphite, and varnishes on paper, was also used on the Japanese edition of Marvel Art. The painting measures an overall 16" x 24", is in Excellent condition, and has been tastefully matted.
Al Williamson - Thrill-o-rama #2 Complete 2-page Story "Clawfang Introduction" Original Art (Harvey,1966). You'll never find two more handsome Silver Age Al Williamson pages than the two that introduced readers to Clawfang the Barbarian. Williamson fans, set your watches for D-Day, H-Hour, M-Minute, and S-Second - and be prepared to bid! The approximate image size of each page is 12" x 18" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Gahan Wilson - Illustration Original Art, Group of 2 (undated). Gahan Wilson's distinctive work has appeared in virtually every major magazine published in the past half-century. These two macabre examples of his work are rendered in pen and ink, with a watercolor wash. Each illustration has an image area of approximately 7" x 7". Matted and framed, and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Gahan Wilson - National Lampoon #66 "Nuts" Comic Strip Original Art (National Lampoon, 1975). With a playfully grotesque style and a dark humor, Gahan Wilson's comic strip "Nuts," was a reaction against the saccharine view of childhood in strips like Peanuts. This strip, from the September 1975 issue of National Lampoon, has an image area of 10" x 10" and is in Excellent condition.
Wally Wood - Mad #7 Complete 7-page Story "Smilin' Melvin" Original Art (EC, 1953). Zack Mosely's popular Smilin' Jack strip takes a blast of prop-wash from this "Smilin' Melvin" lampoon, piloted by the original Mad-men, Harvey Kurtzman and Wally Wood. Wood packs in the side-jokes and background business, drawing what he dubbed "clutter," and what Kurtzman termed "chicken fat," and things go from Smilin' Jack's CAVU to "Smilin' Melvin's" SNAFU. The image size of each page measures approximately 13" x 18". As an added art bonus, there are several great Wally Wood sketches on the backs of two of the pages. There is a piece out of the bottom border of page one; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition. Don't miss this chance to win a classic of high-flying Mad humor, created by two of the greatest talents in the history of comics.
Wally Wood - Three Dimensional EC Classics "V-Vampires," page 4 Original Art (EC, 1954). For EC's foray into the brief 3-D fad, four classic stories - one each from Mad, Weird Science, Frontline Combat, and Crime SuspenStories - were redrawn in this one-shot, published in the Spring of 1954. Here is page 4 of Wally Wood's retelling of his Mad #3 blood-sucking spoof, "V-Vampires." The art is rendered on Craftint paper and four pieces of acetate, each piece having art and consecutively numbered pages. The five pieces were then stapled together, with stunning results. The 3D effect is clearly evident and deep - you can practically step right into each scene! The art is vibrant and takes on a life of its own, and then there's the "babe" - a Woody trademark. This page features a great, leggy, voluptuous female with a body "to kill for." This very unusual item comes from what most fans and comic art experts alike consider Wood's peak period, and this page is among his most memorable. Aside from some normal aging of the acetate and some very minor paint loss, the piece is in Excellent condition.
Wally Wood and Jim Mooney - Pussycat, page 2 Original Art (Marvel, circa 1965). With a bombshell like Pussycat, they'll put the other network out of business! Another cool and cuddly caper with the cute secret agent, courtesy of the legendary artists, Wally Wood and Jim Mooney. Published by Martin Goodman during the height of the sixties spy craze, this risque, black-and-white comic strip has an image area of 11" x 15". In Excellent condition.
Wally Wood - Krazy Little Comics "The Flush" Cover Original Art (Topps, 1967). Rascally Roy Thomas and Wally Wood teamed to create a series of sixteen baseball card-sized mini comics parodying superheroes for Topps. The titles included The Flush (The Flash), Badman (Batman), The Mighty Thaw (The Mighty Thor), and more. Here is Wood's terrific take on the Flash as drawn for the cover of the booklet. The piece has an overall size of 6" x 9", and aside from tape on the left and right edges, the art is in Very Good condition.
Wally Wood - Krazy Little Comics "The Flush," page 4 Original Art (Topps, 1967). Badman co-stars with the Flush in this full-page laugh-riot of a panel from Roy Thomas and Wally Wood's lampoon of the Silver Age DC heroes. This page has an overall size of 6" x 7.5", and aside from tape on the left, top and bottom edges, the art is in Very Good condition.
Wally Wood and Ralph Reese - Heroes Inc., Presents Cannon #nn "The Misfits", page 1 Original Art (Wood/CPL/Gang Publ., 1969). Wally Wood's mind-blowing opening montage for "The Misfits" recalls his spectacular science fiction work for EC Comics. Detailed art such as this made Wood a legend in the comic book field. This page has an image area of 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Wally Wood - Sally Forth Weekly Comic Strip #S-105 Original Art (Overseas Weekly, 1973). Sally's green-skinned pal Snorky proves - by way of government paperwork - that he does not exist, in this typically twisted installment of Wally Wood's notorious Armed Forces strip. The panel of Sally filling out lengthy forms reveals quite a lovely form, indeed - Wood's rendition of a nude female is always a treat! Drawn in ink, with Zipatone, white-out, and blue pencil on two pieces of bristol; the top piece measures 17.75" x 13.5", while the bottom section measures 17.5" x 11.25". In Excellent condition. Adult content.
Wally Wood - Sally Forth Weekly Comic Strip #S109 Original Art (Overseas Weekly, 1973). Sally and her pint-size pal Q. P. find themselves on top of an explosive situation in this raunchy installment of Wally Wood's classic servicemen-only strip. And strip, we do mean, as our lovely heroine goes it au naturel throughout - ooh la la! Gotta love those leggy Wood women! Check out those "eye-patches" in panel four! Ink, Zipatone screen, white-out and blue pencil on two pieces of bristol, the top piece measuring 17.75" x 13.5", and the bottom measuring 17.75" x 11.25". In Excellent condition. Adult content.
Bernie Wrightson - "Visitor" Illustration Original Art (1976). From the depths of the ocean comes a fearsome creature to rain death and destruction down on a crew of unlucky pirates. Pages 252-53 of Christopher Zavisa's monograph, Berni Wrightson: A Look Back showcased this luminous mixed-media chiller, created for a Christopher Enterprises poster. The book noted the origins of this sea-faring sensation: "By Mid-1975 Berni Wrightson was at a crucial stage of his developing career. After having spent six years in the comics, he had achieved almost every imaginable success. It was time to move on and move up. A new direction had to be found." Christopher Zavisa and Chris Hoth had created a market for high-quality posters and limited-edition print portfolios and the Christopher Enterprises stable of artists included such fan-favorites as Mike Kaluta, Neal Adams, Roy G. Krenkel, and Alex Nino. It was only fitting that Bernie Wrightson would also join up. The image area of this mixed-media on illustration board monster-piece measures 17.5" x 23", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Bernie Wrightson - "Spider-Man: Hooky," page 33 Original Art (Marvel, 1986). The amazing Spider-Man finds himself mask-to-proboscis with a weird, moth-like creature, in this startling page by Bernie Wrightson, from the Marvel graphic novel. This oversized piece is gorgeous, and lushly rendered in full color by a master of horrific images. Here's a splendid opportunity to see our friendly neighborhood web-slinger drawn by one of the modern masters of comic art! With an image area of 13" x 18", this mixed-media page is in Excellent condition.
Bernie Wrightson - Batman Illustration Original Art (1994). A dark-noir version of the Gotham Guardian by the master of the modern horror comic art, Bernie Wrightson! The image area measures 12" x 18", and the condition is Excellent. Signed by Bernie Wrightson at the bottom right.
George Wunder - Terry and the Pirates Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 12-4-55 (News Syndicate, 1955). This Sunday by George Wunder is filled with sharp repartee and clever posturing. George Wunder accents the scenes with crisply defined shadow patterns. The art has an image area of 25.5" x 17". Each panel of the strip has been glued to a support paper. The art shows light aging, and some glue staining; otherwise the condition is Good.
George Wunder - Terry and the Pirates Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-3-57 (News Syndicate, 1957). International Cold War intrigue in China awaits you in this George Wunder Sunday. The image area measures approximately 25" x 17". Each panel of the strip has been glued to a support paper, and the art shows light aging, and glue staining; otherwise the condition is Good.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-19-30 (King Features Syndicate, 1930). In the early strips, Blondie was a carefree flapper girl who spent her days in dance halls. When Dagwood takes his folks to meet his gal's mama, the Bumsteads are startled to find that the widow Boopadoop looks more like Blondie's sister than her mother. A priceless moment from only the eleventh Blondie daily published. The art has an image area measuring 17.75" x 4". Aside from a light stain along the right edge of the strip (outside of the image area), and a few pinholes, this daily is in Very Good condition.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-25-31 (King Features Syndicate, 1931). Is Dagwood going to let Blondie's latest suitor, Bob, talk about him like that? You bet he is! This early Blondie daily has an image area measuring 18" x 4", and, aside from some paper tanning, and light soiling, the condition is Excellent. Signed by Chic Young in the final panel.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-26-30 (King Features Syndicate, 1930). A lifeguard for a bathtub? Only in the Bumstead residence! Blondie gets a glimmer of the Bumstead fortune, in this daily from 1930. The image area measures 18" x 4", and aside from some light paper tanning, the condition is Excellent. Signed by Chic Young in the final panel.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-27-30 (King Features Syndicate, 1930). Dagwood risks it all to see the love of his life, Blondie, in this daily from within the first two months of the strip. The image area measures 18" x 4", and aside from some paper tanning, the condition is Excellent. Signed by Chic Young in the final panel.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-4-30 (King Features Syndicate, 1930). Blondie waits by the phone dreaming of Dagwood, but when the wayward Romeo actually calls, she loses control of her temper - isn't love grand? Terrific line work in this early daily by Chic Young. The image area of this Blondie daily measures 18" x 4", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-7-30 (King Features Syndicate, 1930). Dagwood is reduced to tears when he thinks that he may have to marry Minerva rather than Blondie. Blondie and Dagwood's marriage is one of the most enduring, as well as endearing, in comics history. This daily has an image area of 18" x 4", and aside from a light stain along the right edge of the strip (outside of the image area), the art is in Very Good condition.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-17-31 (King Features Syndicate, 1931). Dagwood wilts under the pressure of his new job as President of his pop's railroad, but as always, Blondie is there to buoy Dagwood up! This daily has an image area of 18" x 4", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-19-31 (King Features Syndicate, 1931). Dagwood is dressed for success as Mr. Bumstead reminds Blondie to turn over her inheritance money to save the P. & L.O. Railroad. This early daily hails from within a few months of the start of Blondie. The art has an image area of 18" x 4", and the condition is Excellent.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-2-31 (King Features Syndicate, 1931). The power of the Presidency (of his pop's railroad) has gone to Dagwood's head, but Blondie brings the little tyrant back down to earth with a snappy one-liner. This daily has an image area of 18" x 4", and aside from a light stain along the right edge of the strip, the art is in Very Good condition.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-10-31 (King Features Syndicate, 1931). Blondie can't travel to New Zealand with Mr. Dillingham - America needs her! This wonderful daily features the flirty flapper, Blondie, in her earlier, sexier days. The image area measures 18" x 4", and aside from some paper tanning, and light soiling, the condition is Very Good. Signed by Chic Young in the third panel.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-16-31 (King Features Syndicate, 1931). Get a job? How dare Blondie insult Dagwood like that! The future Dagwood Bumstead family goes house-hunting in this pre-wedding daily from 1931. The image area measures approximately 18" x 4". Aside from a vertical crease which runs through the third panel, the condition is Very Good. Matted and framed. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-3-31 (King Features Syndicate, 1931). Blondie may be "out of step" when it comes to discussing college football, but she sure looks good discussing it, in this dapper daily from the strip's first year. The image area measures 18" x 4", and aside from some paper tanning, and light soiling, the condition is Very Good. Signed by Chic Young in the third panel.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-4-31 (King Features Syndicate, 1931). She failed the exam, but at least she brought a shiny apple for the teacher! Blondie takes her lumps in history class, with class, in this early daily. The image area measures 18" x 4", and aside from some paper tanning, the condition is Excellent. Signed by Chic Young in the final panel.
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 12-8-32 (King Features Syndicate, 1932). Judge Mulehauser shows up at the Bumstead residence bearing flowers, with his sights set on Mrs. Bumstead, in this daily from 1932. The image area measures 19.5" x 4", and aside from some paper tanning, the condition is Excellent.
Chic Young - Blondie "Wedding Rehearsal" Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-15-33 (King Features Syndicate, 1933). Dated just two days before Blondie and Dagwood's wedding, this gorgeous daily sets up the historic event. The wedding ceremony, printed on February 17, 1933, was one of the most anticipated moments in the comic pages of that year. Vowing to "live on love," the young couple soon moved into their house in the 'burbs, where they struggled to pay bills and made friends with their neighbors, just like millions of young newlyweds throughout America. The image area of this magnificent daily measures 19.5" x 4.25", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Chic Young - Blondie Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-16-31 (King Features Syndicate, 1931). In this episode, Blondie's periodic bouts of sea-sickness have her lounging in her bed -- sultry scenes that fans of "good girl" art are sure to enjoy -- va va voom! The art, which has an image area measuring 17" x 13.5", consists of two separate pieces, each containing two tiers, which make up the entire strip. There is some aging apparent along the middle where the two separate pieces connect; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Chic Young - Blondie Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-15-51 (King Features Syndicate, 1951). Blondie is having one of those days, the kind where anything that can go wrong, does go wrong. Just when Tootsie helps Blondie pull it all back together - along comes Dagwood! This is Blondie art at its most uproarious, with crisply stylized pen lines, accented with solid black and patterned areas. This Sunday has an image area that measures 16.75" x 14.75". The strip has been cut horizontally into two pieces (in the panel gutter between tiers two and three). The title stat in panel one has some glue discoloration; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Mike Zeck and Rudy Nebres - Master of Kung Fu #75 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1979). Shang-Chi finds himself in the grip of the four hundred foot high guardian of Mordillo Island -- Monstrobot -- in this awe-inspiring cover illustration. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the art includes the original logo and masthead paste-up art. In Excellent condition.
Sergio Aragones - Mad #224 Back Cover Hand Colored Production Art (EC, 1981). The back cover of Mad #224 featured this one-page gag by Sergio Aragones, titled "Scene: Boy and His Dog." The line art was copied onto a sheet of acetate, which sits over an original hand painted background. The image area measures 9" x 11.5". In Excellent condition. From the Mad Magazine Archives.
Carl Barks - "Sailing the Spanish Main" Hand-Colored Photocopy Line Art (1982). Carl Barks' fantastic original oil painting, titled, "Sailing the Spanish Main," was the first independently licensed Barks painting to be offered solely as a lithograph, and is today the most sought after and valuable of all the Barks lithographs. This line art by Barks has been photocopied and hand-colored by the Old Duck Man himself. The image area measures 8" x 9.75". Matted and framed, the condition is Excellent. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Harrison Cady - Peter Rabbit Artist-Colored Production Art, Group of 4 (Little, Brown Company, 1941-44). Lovely suite of four miniature watercolor guides prepared by Harrison Cady for Thornton W. Burgess' Bedtime Story reprint editions, published in the early 1940s. Using photocopies of his grey-wash turn-of-the-century originals, reduced in size to 4.5" x 6", Cady added watercolor. He then noted each color in black or red pencil codes for engravers to follow. Note that all the prints were "flopped", resulting in backwards signatures! Included in this set are the following illustrations: (1) a plump Peter Rabbit, who decides to rename himself "Peter Cottontail" after a visit with Ol Mistuh Buzzard; (2) a tearful Peter gets rescued from a snare by his friend Danny Meadow Mouse; (3) Grandfather Frog on a lillypad, conversing with his good friend Jerry Muskrat; and (4) the first illustrated appearance of Sammy Jay, in his top hat and tails, as he is confronted by Reddy Fox. All pieces have been matted and framed for an overall size of 10" x 11.75", and are in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Fractured Fairy Tales Preliminary Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1962). This outrageous cover scene will fracture your funny bone. Based on Jay Ward's famous TV cartoon, this cover comprehensive was painted on a piece of acetate much in the manner of a cartoon cel. The piece has an image area of 7" x 10.5". The piece is framed and is in Very Good condition.
Chuck Jones - "The Generation Gap" Lithograph Print (1972). A personal project by Chuck Jones featuring a nubile young nude woman and a gnarled old tree. Jones' impeccable sense of design is apparent in this unique piece which has an image area of 7" x 10". Signed, titled, and dated in pencil by Chuck Jones. Matted and framed and in Excellent condition.
Bud Sagendorf - Popeye Hand-Colored Sunday Comic Strip Print, dated 4-23-61 (King Features Syndicate, 1961). Salty the parrot ruffles a little more than feathers, when Pappy teaches him a few new words, in this hand-colored copy of a Bud Sagendorf Popeye Sunday strip. Matted and framed, the image area measures 7" x 8.5". Some light glue staining in the first frame; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Bud Sagendorf - Popeye Hand-Colored Sunday Comic Strip Print, dated 3-25-62 (King Features Syndicate, 1962). The "turmoil of civilization" lands on Popeye's head, in this reproduction of a Bud Sagendorf Popeye Sunday strip, which has been hand-colored in watercolor. The image area measures 7" x 8.5". Some glue staining in the first frame from missing type paste-up art; otherwise this matted and framed piece is in Very Good condition.
Marie Severin - Tales From The Crypt #46 Cover Color Guide Production Art (Russ Cochran, 1977). For Russ Cochran's deluxe reprinting of the entire run of Tales From The Crypt, he employed the services of original EC colorist Marie Severin, who managed to "bump-up" the colors of the original covers; this is one of her hand-colored stats designed for use by the printer, who then recreated it in traditional four-color methods. This is for Jack Davis' classic "Werewolf" illustration, which graced the last issue of the title. Watercolor on stat paper measuring 8.75" x 13"; other than a tape pull along the top edge, it's in Excellent condition.
Carl Barks - Till Death Do Us Part, Regular Edition Lithograph, numbered 427/495 (Another Rainbow, 1983). Based on a sketch done in 1961 for Michael J. Cronin of the Harvard Business School, the third lithograph from Another Rainbow featured Uncle Scrooge posing with a huge sack of 24 karat gold dust! The overall size of this lithograph is 20" x 24". The print is numbered 427/495, Carl Barks signed the print, in pencil, at the lower right. The condition of the print is Excellent. Also included in the lot is the print's numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Carl Barks - "Afoul of the Flying Dutchman" Gold Plate Edition Lithograph #36/100 (Another Rainbow, 1985). Carl Barks' "Afoul of the Flying Dutchman" is a continuous-tone lithograph of Donald Duck, his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie, and Uncle Scrooge McDuck, searching stormy waters in the South Atlantic and finding a legendary ghost ship (this painting is based upon "The Flying Dutchman," originally published in Uncle Scrooge #25, March, 1959). This is the seventh Carl Barks lithograph in the Another Rainbow series. The print measures 21.5" x 25", with a 16" x 20" image area. Signed by Carl Barks. Framed and matted, and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Carl Barks - "The Makings of a Fish Story" Gold Plate Edition Lithograph #19/100 (Another Rainbow, 1985). Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie encounter difficulties at the moment of the discovery of lost treasures, in this twelfth lithograph in the Another Rainbow series. This continuous-tone, multi-colored lithograph has an overall size of 21.5" x 25", with a 16" x 20" image area. Signed by Carl Barks. Framed and matted, and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Carl Barks - "Return to Morgan's Island" Gold Plate Edition Lithograph #74/100 (Another Rainbow, 1985). The Donald Duck family and Henry Morgan's crusty old parrot, Yellow Beak, unearth long-buried desert island treasure in this continuous-tone lithograph. This is the sixth Carl Barks lithograph in the Another Rainbow series, with an overall size of 25.5" x 21", with a 20" x 16" image area. Signed by Carl Barks. Framed and matted, and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Carl Barks - "Dubious Doings at Dismal Downs" Gold Plate Edition Lithograph #37/100 (Another Rainbow, 1986). The indomitable patriarch of the clan, Uncle Scrooge McDuck, and his nephews Donald Duck, Huey, Dewy, and Louie Duck, are riveted by the spellbinding presence of an unseeable apparition carrying a chest of treasures and wielding a jewel-encrusted sword, in this continuous-tone, twelve-color lithograph. This is the ninth Carl Barks lithograph in the Another Rainbow series. The print measures 21.5" x 25", with a 16" x 20" image area. Signed by Carl Barks. Framed and matted, and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Carl Barks - "Return to Plain Awful" Gold Plate Edition Lithograph #46/100 (Another Rainbow, 1989). Carl Barks' "Return to Plain Awful" is a continuous-tone, multi-color lithograph based on the famous square-egg story, "Lost in the Andes," originally published in Four Color #223 (reprinted in Donald Duck Adventures #12, a copy of which is included in this lot). This is the thirteenth Carl Barks lithograph in the Another Rainbow series. The print measures 25" x 21.5", with a 20" x 16" image area. Signed by Carl Barks. Framed and matted, and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Carl Barks - "Snow Fun" Gold Plate Edition Lithograph #54/100 (Another Rainbow, 1989). Carl Barks' "Snow Fun" was inspired by the cover to Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #89. Huey, Dewey, and Louie play a boyish prank on their Uncle Donald, in this sixteenth Carl Barks lithograph in the Another Rainbow series. Printed in fifteen continuous-tone colors, this print measures 25" x 20.5", with a 20" x 15" image area. Signed by Carl Barks. Framed and matted, and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Carl Barks - "An Astronomical Predicament" Gold Plate Edition Limited Signed and Numbered Lithograph, 52/100 (Another Rainbow, 1990). This beautiful deluxe lithograph featuring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, and Huey, Louie, and Dewey, is number fifteen in the series of Another Rainbow prints. Inspired by the 1960 story "Island in the Sky", from Uncle Scrooge #29, this wild scene has our ducky heroes in a strange outer space situation. The print, on silk-textured Opalesque paper, is signed and numbered in pencil by Barks, and has an image area of 16" x 20"; it has been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 26.75" x 31". In Excellent condition; comes with a certificate of authenticity from Another Rainbow.
Carl Barks - A Hot Defense 10th Anniversary Edition Lithographic Print #AR6/50 (Another Rainbow, 1990). This special 10th Anniversary edition, "A Hot Defense," is limited to 50 prints. This litho pictures Donald Duck in a familial encounter with his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie. The print measures 12.5" x 10.5", and is signed and numbered by Carl Barks. Framed and matted and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Carl Barks - "Halloween in Duckburg" Gold Plate Edition Lithograph #11/100 (Another Rainbow, 1992). In this sixteen color lithograph, Witch Hazel, Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie appear in an eerie holiday mix of ducks and goblins. Based on one of the Duck Man's famous comic book covers, Donald Duck #26, illustrating the lead story, "Trick or Treat," this is the nineteenth Carl Barks lithograph in the Another Rainbow series. The print measures 22" x 27", with a 16.5" x 22" image area. Signed by Carl Barks. Framed and matted, and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Carl Barks - "In Uncle Walt's Collectery" Gold Plate Edition Lithograph #74/100 (Another Rainbow, 1984). Carl Barks' "In Uncle Walt's Collectery" is a continuous-tone lithograph of the Donald Duck family in a roomful of Disneyana. This is the fifth Carl Barks lithograph in the Another Rainbow series. The print measures 21.5" x 25", with a 16" x 20" image area. Signed by Carl Barks. Framed and matted, and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Carl Barks - "Mardi Gras Before the Thaw" Gold Plate Edition Lithograph #11/100 (Another Rainbow, 1992). The Duck family and all their friends are enjoying a festive, subfreezing ice skate party, in this twelve color lithograph. Carl Barks' magnificent oil is the eighteenth Walt Disney painting by the Old Duck Man in a continuing series by Another Rainbow. This print measures 25" x 21.5", with a 20" x 16" image area. Signed by Carl Barks. Framed and matted, and in Excellent condition. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Carl Barks - "Blizzard Tonight," Regular Edition Miniature Lithograph, numbered 552/595 (Another Rainbow, 1993). The weather outside leaves no doubt as to the newspaper's forecast accuracy that there is, indeed, a blizzard tonight. Thanks to Donald Duck's inspired use of a rubber "summer fun play boat" as a hot water bottle, Huey, Dewey, and Louie will remain comfy! This was the fifth miniature lithograph issued by Another Rainbow. The lithograph is numbered 552/595. The print has an overall size of 11" x 13.5". Carl Barks signed the lithograph at the lower right, and the print is in Excellent condition. Also included in this lot is a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Carl Barks - "Blizzard Tonight" Gold Plate Edition Signed and Numbered Miniature Lithograph, 39/100 (Another Rainbow, 1996). This cozy miniature lithograph, depicting Donald and the boys preparing for a cold winter's night in an unusual way, is the fifth in a series of signed, numbered specialty prints. It has been signed, in pencil, by the late Mr. Barks. The print is approximately 11" x 13", with an actual image area of 8.5" x 10.5", and has been matted and framed to an overall size of 15" x 17.5". In Excellent condition; comes with a certificate of authenticity from Another Rainbow.
Frank Frazetta - Buck Rogers Hand Colored Limited Edition Print #20/50, Remarqued With an Original Nude Sketch (1972). Frank Frazetta worked sparingly for EC since publisher William Gaines steadfastly refused to return the original art to his artists. However, when Gaines saw a rejected cover that Frazetta had drawn, featuring Buck Rogers in a viscous life-and-death struggle with a band of Neanderthals, he just had to have it for his Weird Science-Fantasy title. The inspired Gaines made a special one-time arrangement to return this original to Frazetta. The image was altered for its appearance on the cover of Weird Science-Fantasy, but in this print it is returned to its original "Buck Rogers" state. Frazetta hand colored this print using watercolor and added a specially drawn nude (called a "remarque") in its lower border. This print has been signed, numbered, and dated by Frank Frazetta, and has been professionally framed alongside a copy of Weird Science-Fantasy #29. The entire framed presentation has an overall size of 29" x 25", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Frank Frazetta - Kubla Khan Portfolio #19/1500 (Frazetta Prints, 1977). This magnificent portfolio contains five plates rendered by the fantasy master, Frank Frazetta. Each print is full of power, muscle, and strength. The condition of the folder is Very Good, and the five plates are in Excellent condition. The first plate is signed and numbered by Frank Frazetta.
Frank Frazetta - Women of the Ages Portfolio #23/1500 (Middle Earth, 1977). Frank Frazetta's masterful and imaginative manner has become the standard by which all other fantasy illustrators are measured. This sensuous portfolio contains six plates featuring some of Frazetta's finest females -- vulnerable, yet strong, ravishing, yet dangerous. In Excellent condition. The first plate is signed and numbered by Frank Frazetta. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Frank Frazetta - "Golden Girl" Signed Limited Edition Print #22/2000 (Russ Cochran, 1978). "Golden Girl" was published in the late '70s as a limited edition of 2,000. By the early '80s it was completely sold out, and remains one of the most popular of Frazetta's limited edition prints. The original painting, executed circa 1952, is a breathtaking mixed-media affair, and is unquestionably one of Frazetta's major works. This print was reproduced at the exact size of the original art, with an image area measuring approximately 11.25" x 13.25" (the framing border brings the overall size to 23" x 22"), using high-quality screens, and as many color separations as were necessary to achieve a perfect match with the original. Each of the prints was printed on museum quality paper, and individually signed and numbered by Frank Frazetta. One of the jewels of his early painting career, "Golden Girl" exemplifies the master at the peak of his powers, and acquiring this stunning print is truly the next best thing to owning the original. The print is in in Excellent condition and this print was inscribed in cursive and signed in pencil, "To Bruce from Frank Frazetta." From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Frank Frazetta - "Death Dealer" Limited Edition Print, Printer's Proof (Gold Edition) #P3/6, P4/6, and P5/6, Group of 3 (circa 1980). The "Death Dealer" is one of Frank Frazetta's most famous images. It has been used on rock album covers, graced the cover of American Artist, and inspired a comic book series. The regular run of "Death Dealer" print had a "Gold Edition" that was limited to the first 100 prints of the entire 345 print edition. However, to make these three, super-high quality prints even more exclusive, please note that they are printer's proofs #3, 4, and 5 out of an edition of only six such printer's proofs! The image was printed using twelve-color, continuous-tone inks on archival-quality, acid-free, cotton rag, with a special opalesque finish. These prints are silk-textured, with a small inlaid gold trim around their image areas. Each print was signed by Frank Frazetta, and they are numbered p3/6, p4/6, and p5/6. Each print has an approximate image area of 16" x 24", and each print is in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
H. R. Giger - Erotomechanics Portfolio #151/300 Original Art (1980). This dark and surreal portfolio of skeletal landscapes and abdominal images of sex between things which are part metal, part flesh, was created by "Alien" mastermind, H. R. Giger. Personally purchased from the Swiss artist in his Zurich home, this set of six prints was seriagraphed in eight colors. Each print has an image area of 27.5" x 39.5", and is signed and numbered by H. R. Giger. Some edge wear; otherwise the prints average in Very Good condition.
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