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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 c
Auction 821 | Lot: 42543 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 43266 | Aug 12, 2006

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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. (Total: 5 Items)
Auction 821 | Lot: 44323 | Aug 12, 2006

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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!
Auction 821 | Lot: 44500 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 42088 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44473 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44030 | Aug 12, 2006

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Floyd Gottfredson and Al Taliaferro - Silly Symphonies Matching Donald Duck Topper and Mickey Mouse Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-7-37 (Walt Disney Enterprises, 1937).
Auction 821 | Lot: 44221 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44471 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44032 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 42505 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 42278 | Aug 12, 2006

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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."
Auction 821 | Lot: 44474 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 42274 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44459 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44532 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44475 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 43236 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 43334 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44217 | Aug 12, 2006

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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!
Auction 821 | Lot: 44309 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 43287 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 42317 | Aug 12, 2006

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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. (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 821 | Lot: 44411 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44202 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44216 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44248 | Aug 12, 2006

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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. (Total: 1 Item)
Auction 821 | Lot: 44249 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44472 | Aug 12, 2006

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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".
Auction 821 | Lot: 44463 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 42544 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44540 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 41216 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 43264 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44220 | Aug 12, 2006

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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. (Total: 5 Items)
Auction 821 | Lot: 43444 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44247 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44255 | Aug 12, 2006

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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!
Auction 821 | Lot: 44278 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44261 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 41129 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44219 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 41113 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 42276 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 43028 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 44510 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 41082 | Aug 12, 2006

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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.
Auction 821 | Lot: 42065 | Aug 12, 2006

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