Signature Sale 809 Online, Bidding Has Begun The live bidding component of our Signature Sale 809 begins this Friday at Noon (Central Standard Time). If you haven't gotten your internet bids in, be sure to do so soon. All lots are available for inspection here at our new Dallas headquarters. Auction Session Times are as follows: Session I: Famous American Illustrators Friday, February 6 at 12:00 pm CST Lots 1001-1368 Session II: Comics Saturday, February 6 at 6:00 pm CST Lots 2001-2571 Session III: Memorabilia and Comics Saturday, February 7 at 12:00 pm CST Lots 3001-3601 Session IV: Original Art Saturday, February 7 at 6:00 pm CST Lots 4001-4635 Adventure Comics #40 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent NM- 9.2 Slight (A) Off-white to white pages.. This elusive rascal remains one of the toughest key Golden Age DC comics around. It contains the very first Sandman story, predating the story that saw print in New York World's Fair 1939, published a month and a half earlier. Bert Christman, who later met his death in World War II, was the artist on this feature; while Creig Flessel drew the stunning cover. This incredible copy looks as fresh as they come, and has the distinction of having two pedigrees -- it's from the legendary Edgar Church Mile High horde, and also once made up part of actor Nicolas Cage's collection. CGC ranks this copy as finest in the current census, with no unrestored copies coming closer than FN/VF 7.0. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: very small amount of color touch, glue on spine of cover." What it doesn't mention are corners sharp enough to pop a balloon, with colors that practically glow. What a beauty! Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $12,429; VF 8.0 value = $29,000; VF/NM 9.0 value = $43,500; NM 9.4 value = $58,000. Marvel Mystery Comics #9 (Timely, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. So much to say about this issue and this copy, and we're restricted to this space? One has to start with the classic Alex Schomburg cover, the second-ever featuring the Sub-Mariner. It's a quintessential Timely/Marvel superhero battle, as Subby takes on the Torch from the cover right through 22 thrill-packed pages. Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, and Paul Gustavson render their signature superheroes, the Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch, and the Angel, just as we like them rendered. Overstreet notes this to be a "scarce" issue, so this highest-CGC-graded copy is extra-special. As of CGC's most recent census, the next-nicest unrestored copy has earned just a FN+ 6.5 rating. Feast your eyes on one of the pearls of this sale, then hazard a bid on Golden Age Greatness! Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $16,000. National Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. This landmark Golden Age comic published by Quality features the first appearance of Uncle Sam, the living embodiment of the spirits of American freedom and liberty, who would be the lead feature in this title until issue #45. In addition to the debut of Uncle Sam, this issue also features the origins of Uncle Sam's sidekick Buddy, Wonder Boy, and Kid Dixon. Other characters featured in this issue include Merlin the Magician, Paul Bunyan, and Cyclone the Space Pioneer. With a Lou Fine cover, plus interior art by Will Eisner, Reed Crandall, Dan Zolnerowich, George Tuska, Charles Nicholas, and John Celardo, this issue boasts a virtual Who's Who of top Golden Age comic artists. The cover colors on this book are nothing short of spectacular, the deep blues, fiery reds, and vibrant electric yellow are as bright and vivid as you could ever hope to see on any Golden Age comic. This is easily the highest graded copy certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $1,008; FN 6.0 value = $1,512; VF 8.0 value = $3,400. Disney Studios - Original Animation Model Sheet for The Wise Little Hen (undated). Released on June 9, 1934, Disney's "Silly Symphony," "The Wise Little Hen," was a retelling of the old children's story with Donald Duck and Peter Pig unwilling to help the Wise Little Hen with her crops. A milestone short film, featuring the debut of Donald Duck, in his trademark sailor suit, which he would wear throughout his career. This model sheet was created by Disney artists as a guide for the animators, and features the Hen, Peter Pig, and Donald Duck, in various poses. The art is drawn on a 9.5" x 12" sheet of paper. Some aging is apparent, but overall the work is in great condition. Wally Wood - Original Cover Art for Weird Science #9 (EC, 1951). One of the finest artists to grace the pages of EC Comics, Wally Wood had a style that was instantly recognizable to his legion of fans. Whether he was drawing the most beautiful women or, as in this cover, the most horrific aliens, Wood always came through, with a flair and a panache that few could equal. Perfectly at home with virtually all of the genres EC published, Wood's genius shone through most brightly in his science-fiction work. One glance at the cover offered here, and it's easy to see that "Woody" had an imagination that just wouldn't quit, enabling him to render aliens that were truly alien, and spaceships that were truly out of this world. The cover offered here is an absolute gem. Measuring approximately 15" x 21.75" overall, this piece is in excellent condition, and, as a bonus, is signed by the artist, both in the art itself and in the border. Don't expect to see this cover surface for sale again for quite some time, as the lucky buyer will no doubt treasure it for years to come. Back to Top

Heritage's Next Movie Poster Auction Coming Right Up! Heritage's next big vintage movie poster sale is coming up March the 17th in Dallas with over 400 lots of tremendous material. This sale will feature one of only five known original "Frankenstein" (1931) one sheets! There are great pieces from titles such as "Creature from the Black Lagoon" to "Chandu, the Magician". Check it out on our website later this month. The consignment deadline for this sale is February the 8th…right around the corner! Call Grey Smith at 214-252-4367 or 214 -668-6968 if you have a piece worth over $5000 to consign. Back to Top

Heritage Relocates in Dallas to Support Expansion We have relocated our world headquarters to a substantially larger space in Dallas as part of our expansion into additional markets. Heritage's new address, effective as of 1/26/04, is: 3500 Maple Avenue, 17th Floor Dallas, TX 75219-3941. We are doubling our existing footage, to more than 43,000 sq. ft. and will have crown signage on the building ("Heritage Galleries"), along with a landmark 10' high neon $20 Saint Gaudens gold piece, which could be the world's largest "coin". Our phone and fax numbers will not change. To further recognize Heritage's expansion into new areas of collectibles auctions beyond our traditional numismatic base, the name of the Heritage parent corporation - formerly Heritage Capital Corp. - has been changed to Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers. None of the names of our individual business units will be changed. We are simply changing our overall name to more accurately reflect the reality of our expanding auction areas. Back to Top

Current Amazing Comics Auction™ Spotlight  Current Auctions  Amazing Comics Auction™ 14022 Auction Ends: February 15, 2004 10:00 PM CT There are 549 lots available in our current ACA™ which features a nice, round assortment of CGC certified as well as many group lots of uncertified material. This sale is quite strong in original artwork, with 61 pieces to choose from, including works by greats such as Jack Kirby, Frank Frazetta, Larry Lieber, Bob Powell and more. The Human Torch 2 (#1) (Timely, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages. First issue. Intro and origin Toro; Sub-Mariner story. Art by Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, Joe Simon, Paul Reinman, and Al Gabriele. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $8,000. View Batman #23 (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Joker cover by Dick Sprang. Stories written by Bill Finger and Don Cameron and illustrated by Jerry Robinson and Ray Burnley. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,928; NM 9.4 value = $2,500. View Fantastic Four #48 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Partial origin and first appearance of the Silver Surfer and Galactus. Stan Lee story. Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott art. Impressive copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,350. View For a look at books from the White Rose Collection in our current sale, click here. Every ACA that posts has fresh selection of material that is new to the market. We've tried to make browsing and searching the sale as convenient as possible, and our MY COMICS: MY BIDS feature makes tracking your favorite items easier than ever. Just a reminder...our twice-monthly ACAs close on the first and third Sundays of every month, so be sure to mark your calendars. For a closer look at this month's sale, simply click here: 2004 February Comic Auction Ends: Friday, Feb. 6, 2004-Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004 Sale #809 Browse | View Lots Famous American Illustrators Ends: Friday, February 6, 2004 Sale #809 View Lots Amazing Comics Auction Ends: February 15, 2004 Sale #14022 Browse | View Lots Back to Top

Buy Them Now! Heritage Comics is now offering items available at a fixed cost. These items are immediately available, and will go to the first person that agrees to pay the set price. We are now preparing to vastly expand these fixed-price offerings so be sure to check regularly for new additions. Also, we will consider counter-offers on some of these items. Look for, and click on, the "make an offer" icon on the search results page. Click here to view available items from our inventory: Back to Top

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Consign To Our Auctions Prospective consignors and sellers of top-end comics material and original art are invited to call to discuss consignment options. Sell your high-quality art and comics in our high profile New York auction. The deadline for consigning to our April Signature Auction 810 is fast approaching, so contact us now Ed Jaster at: 214-252-4288 EdJ@HeritageComics.com Fred McSurley at: 214-252-4293 FredM@HeritageComics.com Lon Allen at: 214-252-4261 LonA@HeritageComics.com John Petty at: 214-252-4283 JPetty@HeritageComics.com To consign your movie posters and movie-related memorabilia, please call: Grey Smith at 214-668-6928 or email at GreySm@HeritageMoviePosters.com Or visit www.HeritageComics.com and click on the "consign" tab. Back to Top

Special Catalog Offer CONTACT INFORMATION Fred McSurley Consignment Director Heritage Comic Auctions 3500 Maple Avenue, 17th Floor Dallas, Texas 75219-3941 214-252-4293 419-450-5910 FredM@HeritageComics.com Back to Top Our next Comics, Original Comics Art, Illustration Art, Toys and Movie Posters Signature Auction will be held in Dallas on February 5-8, 2003. Heritage will issue between one and four separate catalogs, depending on the consignments received in each category. But you may order all the catalogs for only $50 (cover price: $50 each!). Special Offer: if you act right now, you can preorder catalogs for our next three Signature auctions for only $100 (a $300+ value) - AND if you type in the promo-code "COUPON" we will include a $100 coupon good towards any purchases you make in those auctions.