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All-Story Oct 1912 (Munsey, 1912) Condition: Apparent FN. This is the first appearance of Tarzan in any medium! The importance of this pulp cannot be overstated, it is currently the single most valuable pulp magazine, and is considered rare with probably fewer than 20 existing copies. This copy must rank among the best in appearance, for it has a clean and fresh look, with a full, unblemished spine, good color, and good paper quality. Unrestored except for a tiny (and unnecessary) tear seal at the edge of the back cover. The front cover is virtually flawless. The "Tarzan of the Apes" tale in this pulp is Edgar Rice Burroughs' second published story, and the first under his own name. This publication preceded the McClurg book edition by almost two years and varies textually in a number of respects. This classic cover by Clinton Pettee, of Tarzan wrestling with a lion in the jungle, is the first published image of Tarzan. This copy comes in a custom-made cloth-covered box that slides into an absolutely lovely leather slipcase with gold-tooled spine, presentation befitting a truly exceptional item that would be the highlight of almost any collection. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $10,000; VG value = $20,000; FN value = $40,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51383 | Sep 9, 2006

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Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson - Batman #196 Cover Original Art (DC, 1967). Holy headache, Robin -- from the heart of the Silver Age's "Batmania" comes this mind-boggling "cover hook." The Carmine Infantino/Murphy Anderson art team turned out many of the most compelling covers of the Silver Age, and they produced this "twice-up" "Bats-terpiece" during a year that many aficionados consider to be the zenith of their teamwork. Because of the nostalgia and "camp" factors, Silver Age, "New Look" Batman covers are always in high demand -- so bid accordingly. This killer-diller cover has an image area of approximately 12.5" x 18.5". The logo stat is original, and in great shape, while the pasted-on word balloon that was once glued down next to the Boy Wonder is missing (and could be easily replaced); otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51584 | Sep 9, 2006

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Frank Frazetta - "In Pharaoh's Tomb" (Battlestar Galactica) Painting Original Art (1978). Double your fear, with two, count 'em, two, Death Dealer-like figures by Frank Frazetta! This fantastic oil painting was published in a 1978 TV Guide and appeared as an advertisement for the TV show "Battlestar Galactica." When Frazetta fans were mystified as to why Frazetta would turn down a rumored assignment of a cover for a "Star Wars" novelization, only to paint a similarly-themed scene for a TV show, Frazetta set the record straight for them in Testament: The Life and Art of Frank Frazetta: "The simple answer is that I got to paint what I wanted and I retained my originals and my copyrights. I wouldn't have been able to keep either if I had taken the 'Star Wars' job and I would not have had much creative freedom. That would have been a step backward for me." Painted in oils, this moody piece measures approximately 16" x 20", and is framed and in Excellent condition. Signed and dated 1978 at lower left.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51580 | Sep 9, 2006

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-20-57 (United Features Syndicate, 1957). Charlie Brown's open-field moves on the playground get him past Pigpen, Schroeder, Lucy, and Shermy, but then Charlie is laid low by Snoopy -- the best football safety-man the gang has ever had! Everyone seems to love Peanuts original art, and who can resist a football-themed Sunday? The image area of this wonderful strip measures 23" x 15.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51611 | Sep 9, 2006

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Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster - "Reign of the Superman" -- Science Fiction Fanzine V1#3 And Others (1933). Appearing five years before Action Comics #1, this was the first "Superman" story ever written by Jerry Siegel and the first Superman image drawn by Joe Shuster. The fanzine, edited by Siegel, is 8 1/2" x 11" and was reportedly mimeographed on a machine at the duo's high school. The issue credits Siegel as editor and Shuster as artist -- the byline "Herbert S. Fine" is a combination of Siegel's mother's maiden name and the name of one of his cousins. Of course, this Superman was a different character than the costumed hero who later appeared in comic books; this one was bald and a villain! Siegel once commented, "A couple of months after I published this story, it occurred to me that a Superman as a hero rather than a villain might make a great comic strip character... Obviously, having him as a hero would be infinitely more commercial than having him a villain." It's been noted that this was in keeping with a pulp tradition in which supernatural characters were inevitably evil. This copy is somewhat fragile, though considering this item's age and the method of production, one would hardly be found in mint condition. The paper is age-darkened and a bit chipped at the edges. Though the contents page calls for 27 pages, there are actually only 22. John McLaughlin speculated "it's likely that the contents page was prepared prior to filling out the rest of the issue, and those 'phantom' pages never printed. Comparison with another known copy confirms this." The last page is detached, and this copy has no cover. Also included in this lot are V1#1 and V1#2 of Science Fiction (October and November 1932), also with Siegel and Shuster contributions. These are in similar condition to V1#3, though a bit more heavily chipped and with some pages detached at the staples. The latter two were folded and sent through the mail, they have an address and canceled stamps on the b
Auction 752 | Lot: 50590 | Sep 9, 2006

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-24-57 (United Features Syndicate, 1957). What avid Peanuts reader could ever forget this classic showdown scene -- the famous Sunday where Snoopy tried to separate Linus from his beloved security blanket with a mighty "clomp!" Nice try, beagle. The image area of this sensational strip measures 23" x 15.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51612 | Sep 9, 2006

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Detective Comics #27 (DC, 1939) Condition: Apparent VG. This is a comic most every fan dreams of acquiring, the first appearance of Batman! It's the second most-valuable comic book issue of all, trailing only Action Comics #1 in Overstreet's ranking of the most valuable comics. The milestone debut of Batman (or rather "the Bat-Man"), with art by Bob Kane, is also the first appearance of Commissioner Gordon. That devil-may-care playboy Bruce Wayne also debuts at the beginning of the tale, and on the last page it's revealed that he and the Bat-Man are one and the same!

It might surprise some to see that this copy's autographed not by Kane, but by Superman's co-creator Joe Shuster, but indeed, artist Shuster and his partner, writer Jerry Siegel, teamed up on the "Spy" feature as well as the Slam Bradley story in this issue, and Shuster's autograph graces the first page of each respective story (note that these autographs have not been authenticated).

This book's page quality is off-white to white. There's a small, barely noticeable hole through the middle of the entire comic. This copy has moderate professional restoration as follows: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforcement, and edge trimming. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $32,143; VG 4.0 value = $64,286. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50235 | Sep 9, 2006

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Police Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Wow! The 1941 first appearance of Plastic Man with white pages? This Edgar Church copy also features the first appearances of Phantom Lady, Firebrand, and the Human Bomb. A host of great artists add to the collectibility of this book including Fred Guardineer, Paul Gustavson, Jack Cole, Reed Crandall, and Gill Fox, who also contributed the cover. You are just not going to find a better copy anywhere, as evidenced by CGC's census. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $12,000. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51090 | Sep 9, 2006

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Superman #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. The one that everyone has been waiting for... the "D" copy Superman #1! Credited with launching the Golden Age of Comics, Superman received his own title about a year after his first appearance in Action Comics #1. His origin is reprinted here, with several new pages by Siegel and Shuster. Another first in comicdom is the books pin-up back cover. Overstreet ranks this issue as the fourth most valuable Golden Age comic book. The opportunity to own the Holy Grail of comics from one of the most famous pedigree collections is fleeting. Hurry and bid! Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $18,250; VG 4.0 value = $36,500. CGC census 7/06: 2 in 3.0, 10 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51223 | Sep 9, 2006

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Marvel Mystery Comics 132-Page Issue - Variant Edition (Timely, 1943) Condition: VG+. More than a rarity, this is the variant of a rarity! Overstreet calls this square bound issue a 132-pager while the cover says "128 pages," it all depends on whether you count the covers as pages or not. This book's got blank inside covers and a blank back cover, and the contents are black-and-white reprints of Captain America Comics #22 and Marvel Mystery Comics #41 -- that's where the "variant" comes in, as there's another 132-pager that reprints different issues of those Timely books. Overstreet says that less than 5 copies are known to exist of the "regular" edition and calls this one "possibly scarcer than the other version." According to John McLaughlin's 1984 catalog, this scarce issue was distributed only in New York City. This comic's indicia don't give a date, and they list the publisher as "Universal Crime Stories, Inc." The cover is taken from Marvel Mystery #33. Note that this comic cannot be certified by CGC because of its thickness. Overstreet ranks the "regular" edition among its 100 most valuable Golden Age books, assigning it a VG 4.0 value of $7,142. The Guide does not list a value for this variant, but does note "a GD+ copy sold in 2002 for $7,500."From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50538 | Sep 9, 2006

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All Winners Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Everything that Timely collectors love comes together in this book. For one thing, it's got the company's top three characters in the Human Torch, Captain America, and the Sub-Mariner. Those three are in separate features, but a text story by youngster Stan Lee is quite significant, as it has the first appearance of the All-Winners Squad, which had the Big Three teaming up! That supergroup (which also included the Black Marvel and the Angel) wouldn't appear in illustrated form until issue #19. The cover is by Timely's best cover artist, Alex Schomburg, and the interior art is by big-name contributors like Simon and Kirby, Bill Everett, and Carl Burgos. No wonder this issue is in the top 40 of Overstreet's list of the most valuable Golden Age books. Only one copy has been certified with a higher grade by CGC at the time of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $38,000. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50026 | Sep 9, 2006

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Gene Colan and Bill Everett - Tales to Astonish #88 Sub-Mariner Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1967). When Gene Colan took on the Sub-Mariner storyline in Tales to Astonish, he quickly modernized the layouts and pacing of the storytelling to fit more comfortably into Marvel's ongoing Silver Age revolution. Colan's powerful pencils are given a fine finish by the Sub-Mariner's creator, artist Bill Everett. This is a power-packed image that possesses an almost iconic appeal. The readers have a front row seat to this battle royal. Everett's black areas at the top and bottom of this scene create a nice framing technique for the powerful image. This dynamic cover has an image area of 13" x 20". The piece has areas with corrective white out, and the caption box at the bottom has been glued in place; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition. Imperius Rex!
Auction 752 | Lot: 51570 | Sep 9, 2006

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Nick Cardy - Aquaman #37 Cover Original Art (DC, 1968). "When the Sea dies..." This cover concept set the stage for a melodramatic masterpiece by the titanically talented Nick Cardy. Once seen, this compelling image is nearly impossible to banish from your memory -- Aquaman, the Sea King, holding the fallen form of his beloved wife, Mera, even as the sea dries up, paralyzing Aqualad and the other denizens of the deep. Similar dramatic poses of a "fallen loved one" have been showcased on many celebrated comic book covers over the years, but few of them can equal the supreme artistry of Nick Cardy's figure draftsmanship. Raw anguish is etched into Aquaman's suffering features. This Silver Age spectacular has an image area measuring approximately 12" x 18". The cover retains its original title logo photostat. The caption blurb, "When the Sea Dies..." isn't on the page and may have been done on an overlay, or on an intermediate production piece; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition. If you've coveted a Silver Age Aquaman or Nick Cardy masterwork for your original art collection -- this show-stopper will be a hard one to top!
Auction 752 | Lot: 51566 | Sep 9, 2006

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-6-68 (United Features Syndicate, 1968). Offbeat, lingering thoughts come at night -- even Snoopy has his share of them, as this whimsical daily shows. This superb sixties strip has never been on the market before, having remained in a private collection since being given to a collector by Schulz, who inscribed it "To Kaye with friendship -- Sparky." In fact, this Sunday was given to Broadway and television star Kaye Ballard, whose signature song was "Chloe." The image area of this strip measures 27" x 5.5" and the daily is in Excellent condition, with only the usual crease between the second and third panels (Schulz folded it in this manner in order to mail it to the syndicate), and some fading on the inscription. Peanuts dailies, especially those prior to 1975, are coveted by collectors, and pieces such as this, which have never been offered for sale before, tend to generate excitement, so bid early and often. From the collection of Kaye Ballard.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51613 | Sep 9, 2006

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Alex Raymond - "Captain Blood" Half Sheet Movie Poster Illustration Original Art (Warner Bros.,1935). "His sword carved his name across the continents -- and his glory across the seas!" Alex Raymond was an inspired choice to illustrate a swashbuckling scene based on Rafael Sabatini's epic pirate yarn, Captain Blood. Commissioned by the Warner Bros. Studio, Raymond created this lush vision of the high-spirited action-adventure film that made a star out of Errol Flynn. The seafaring movie was touted as "A million dollars worth of adventure," and Alex Raymond also delivered the swordplay and romance. This image was used on both the half sheet and the title lobby card for the film. As you can see, the printed poster image does not do justice to the lush, atmospheric and delicate hues of this incredible original. The gorgeous drybrush inking technique used in this mixed-media drawing shows the profound influence that illustrator Matt Clark had on Raymond's approach during the mid-thirties. The image area of this mixed-media masterwork measures approximately 12.5" x 16", and the art is in Excellent condition. Many Alex Raymond aficionados consider 1935-36 to be the prime period of his career and after basking in the glory of this magnificent piece, it would be hard to dispute that sentiment. Please note that this lot contains only the original art, but not the poster (which is shown to in order to document the illustration's final, printed use).
Auction 752 | Lot: 51598 | Sep 9, 2006

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Big Book of Fun Comics #1 (DC, 1936) Condition: VF. This Platinum Age giant is the very first comic book annual!, Gerber gave it a scarcity rating of "9," or "very rare," and Overstreet calls it "very rare" as well. 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. It 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). Inside, there's work by most of the big names of early DC, for instance Vin Sullivan, Whitney Ellsworth, and Leo O'Mealia. Considering the huge format, this one is in amazing shape. It's got off-white pages, and the only defects that we could make out are a few spine stresses that don't even break color! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $14,700.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50074 | Sep 9, 2006

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Boris Vallejo - "Cheon of Weltanland Book 1: The Four Wishes" Paperback Cover Painting Original Art (Daw Books, 1983). "Freed from the tyranny of conquerors and the slavery of the ape-people, ward and student of a Hyperborean witch, the girl Cheon was to be granted four wishes. This is what she said: 'That no man shall again do to me as the Bunnish men and the men of the Dark Place did. That I may grow tall and strong and skilled in the use of weapons, that I may slay men as I please. That I may be a witch skilled in sorcery, yet beautiful like the dawn. That I may be a queen as my father promised me -- the queen of the Northlands.'" So begins Charlotte Stone's first novel (Daw Books #552) of the high adventures of Cheon of Weltanland, in a world beyond the civilizations we know, who as wanderer and slave, as warrior and queen, was to become a legend in her own time. Boris titled this cover painting "The Executioner" in Fantasy Art Techniques, and the painting is reproduced on page 73. This superb painting has an image area of 16" x 25.5". The art has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51618 | Sep 9, 2006

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Crime Does Not Pay #22 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) Condition: NM-. It simply does not get better than this for the crime comic collector. This is the Action #1 of crime, the book that started an enormously successful genre. It's also the most valuable crime book in Overstreet's ranking. And surely we have the best existing copy, considering the one atop CGC's census as of this writing is a VF- 7.5. Truth be told, this is the first time we'd seen any copy of this issue, which is designated "scarce" by both Gerber and Overstreet. The book says #23 on the cover but #22 in the indicia (the numbering was continued from Silver Streak). The inside cover trumpets "A Completely New Kind of Magazine" and tells readers, "Criminals are not heroes, they are not even brave or "nervy" -- they are cowardly rats. Sooner or later they get their just reward. Their fate is prison and death." Interestingly, the blurbs at the end of each story have some variation on "Next month in Crime Comics"... indicating that that was likely the planned title of the new series before a last-minute change. The interior of this first issue had a mix of mobster stuff, Old West criminals, a whodunit, and oddly enough, the only appearance of War Eagle, a red-white-and-blue, Nazi-battling superhero. There's even a two-page murder story drawn by Archie artist Bob Montana! This fresh copy's got great cover gloss and white pages with that "Mile High" smell. Whoever ends up being the winning bidder, we can't see that person ever wanting to part with it, so if you love this genre, make sure you're that person! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,600. From the John McLaughlin Collection.

Auction 752 | Lot: 50194 | Sep 9, 2006

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Four Color #386 Uncle Scrooge in "Only A Poor Old Man" - File Copy (Dell, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Gosh, look at the condition! This book isn't rare, but a true NM- copy is a rare sight. And there's much demand for this book, the first time Uncle Scrooge appeared on a comic book cover. It's also the de facto Uncle Scrooge #1 (the first of three starring turns of Four Color before his own series began with #4). The story and art are of course by the man who created the character, Carl Barks. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 9.2, 2 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50377 | Sep 9, 2006

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Rowena Morrill - "King Dragon" Paperback Cover Painting Original Art (Ace Books, 1980). This is one of Rowena's most famous images, the iconic cover to King Dragon by Andrew J. Offutt. This particular image gained notoriety when The New York Daily News reported that Saddam Hussein had the work hanging in a secluded townhouse during his fall in Baghdad -- but that particular painting turned out to be a mere copy. Rest assured that this is the real deal. It hails from a private collection and is offered on the marketplace for the first time since the early eighties. This cover scene was based on a fantasy illustration originally drawn by Esteban Maroto for a proposed Ace Books illustrated edition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' At the Earth's Core. When that Ace Books project ultimately fell through, the publishers commissioned Offutt to write a novel around the Maroto illustrations. The end result was the novel King Dragon. This stunning cover painted by Rowena is actually based upon Maroto's Pellucidar drawing of the sacrifice of a girl to a mahar. In any case, Rowena's classical training is showcased in this first-rate fantasy masterwork. With an image area measuring 15" x 25", the painting is framed, and in Excellent condition.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51605 | Sep 9, 2006

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Big All-American Comic Book #1 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. One of the highlights of this star-studded special auction is this sterling copy here. The issue is on Overstreet's list of the 100 most valuable Golden Age comics, and it's got plenty to offer, as it includes every character worth mentioning from All-American Comics (which in essence was a sister company to DC, and all of these favorites are DC characters now). It's also significant for having two firsts involving legendary DC creators: it's got Julius Schwartz's first script for DC as well as the first time Joe Kubert drew Hawkman! Having seen the two copies graded higher by CGC to date, we'd have to say this Tom Reilly book is their equal in attractiveness -- the Carson City copy which reigns as highest-graded is quite mis-cut (this one's perfectly cut and centered), and the Hawkeye copy can't match this book's amazing page quality! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $10,985; NM- 9.2 value = $15,300. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50072 | Sep 9, 2006

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Marge's Little Lulu #1-120 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1948-1958). These ten bound volumes contain a full decade's worth of Lulu! These copies were trimmed and bound into hardcovers by Western Publishing and intended to be used as office reference. What really stands out are the covers of the comics inside, which look VF or better. The page quality ranges from off-white in some of the volumes to cream with tan edges in others. Some of the hardcovers have damaged hinges, though never affecting the comics inside. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $2,982.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50559 | Sep 9, 2006

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Boris Vallejo - "Conan the Freebooter" Paperback Cover Painting Original Art (Ace Books, 1977). Boris Vallejo flexes his artistic muscles on this brawny cover for L. Sprague De Camp's Conan the Freebooter. What Boris or Conan fan could pass up bidding on this sword and sorcery sensation? By Crom, go for it! Conan the Freebooter featured five bizarre tales from the greatest barbarian warrior of them all, including "Hawks Over Shem," "Black Colossus," "Shadows in the Moonlight," "The Road of the Eagles," and "A Witch Shall Be Born." This bewitching painting has an image area of 16" x 19". The art has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51616 | Sep 9, 2006

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Oriental Stories Group (Popular Fiction, 1930-32). This group includes the issues dated October-November 1930 (FN), December-January 1931 (GD), February-March 1931 (VG), Spring 1931 (VG/FN), and Winter 1932 (FN). Highlights include several Robert E. Howard stories and a cover by J. Allen St. John. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,400.From the John McLaughlin Collection. (Total: 5 Items)
Auction 752 | Lot: 51445 | Sep 9, 2006

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Suspense Comics #3 (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Ever since its Alex Schomburg bondage cover was featured on the frontispiece of Gerber's Photo-Journal, collectors have been in a feeding frenzy to obtain a copy of this book. Its classic cover, the often missing centerfold story "83 Days On A Life-Raft", and a seven pager by L. B. Cole simply add to the excitement of collectors. Gerber rates this comic as "very rare" and Overstreet calls it "scarce" and ranks it among the 100 most valuable Golden Age comics. There have only been nine unrestored copies graded by CGC to date, and only two issues top this one. CGC notes, "Very small piece of tape on centerfold at staple." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $6,000; VF 8.0 value = $12,000. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 6.5, 2 higher.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51232 | Sep 9, 2006

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Boris Vallejo - "The Lavalite World" Paperback Book Cover Painting Original Art (Ace Books, 1977). An Ace Books edition of Philip Jose Farmer's novel sported this action-packed Boris Vallejo scene. In his book, Fantasy Art Techniques, Vallejo expounded on his approach for this painting, "Some authors are very descriptive and make the task of selecting a visually effective scene relatively easy. The Lavalite World is a good example. It is a book of adventures and consequently presents any number of action scenes involving the hero, the heroine, and the monster or villain. To show the hero and heroine riding a tree trunk into battle was, to my mind, colorful and unusual enough to evoke any browser's interest in the book." This dynamic painting has an image area of 16" x 26". The art has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51617 | Sep 9, 2006

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World's Finest Comics #8 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The Dynamic "Trio" supports the War effort against those floating Japanazis on this Jack Burnley cover which wraps the amazing Mile High copy of #8. The Boy Commandos begin a run in this issue and would get their own title the following month. In fact, a full-page ad for Boy Commandos #1 appears on the back cover. Jack Kirby and Sheldon Moldoff are among the interior artists. This is a beautiful copy with sharp corners, bright colors, and tight, square-bound spine. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,450. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51358 | Sep 9, 2006

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Dynamic Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Major Victory strikes a blow for freedom in front of the Capitol Building on this Charles Sultan cover. Inside the good Major's origin is told. The title's namesake, Dynamic Man, begins his run in this white-paged Edgar Church book as well. Appearances by Hale the Magician and the Black Cobra (his only appearance) complete the issue's line-up. Sultan donates interior art. This is far and away the highest CGC-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,500. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50272 | Sep 9, 2006

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Police Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The incredible page quality and CGC census-topping grade of this Mile High book should be enough to start a bidding war. But add to that the first comic book appearance of Will Eisner's the Spirit, art by Jack Cole, Fred Guardineer, Paul Gustavson, and a cover by Gill Fox, and you have one heck of a comic book. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,200. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51093 | Sep 9, 2006

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The Lone Ranger Magazine Group (Trojan Publishing, 1937) Condition: Average FN. This pulp title is considered scarce, and we're pleased to be offering all eight issues of the series in three group lots. This group includes the first two issues, dated April 1937 and May 1937. Both are in nearly flawless condition, with slightly darkening page edges being the only significant defect. These two copies must rank among the finest existing examples. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection. (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 752 | Lot: 51434 | Sep 9, 2006

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Weird Tales April 1923 (Popular Fiction, 1923) Condition: Apparent GD. The second issue of this seminal title, Bookery's Guide to Pulps describes this issue as "very rare," with a price value close to that of the first issue. This copy shows considerable wear and has extensive tape repair with color touch along the spine. The pages have darkened to a light tan but remain pleasingly supple. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $2,400.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51515 | Sep 9, 2006

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Boris Vallejo - "Through the Reality Warp" Paperback Book Cover Painting Original Art (Ballantine Books, 1976). In Donald J. Pfiel's science fiction thriller, Through the Reality Warp, an astronaut is recruited to pilot a spaceship through a black hole in order to destroy an entire alien universe. In his introduction to Boris, Book Two, noted Science Fiction and Fantasy author Philip Jose Farmer wrote of Boris' talent, "The people who buy the books he illustrates see in his works what they knew in their deeper mind but couldn't visualize. He takes the words of writers and shows them in living color, holding up a mirror to those whose writings, dreams, he's portraying. In some cases, perhaps most, he makes a better image than that in the mind of the writer. It is no small matter to be a magician, but Vallejo is a Merlin." This fantasy sensation from early in Vallejo's career has an image area of 16" x 21". The art has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51615 | Sep 9, 2006

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All Top Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. A Fox comic in even NM- condition is an excellent find, so this 9.6 white-pager is really exceptional. The bondage cover by Jack Kamen is one of his more famous efforts for this publisher, and rightly so! His colleague Matt Baker added interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,925. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50021 | Sep 9, 2006

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Boy Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The imminent return of Iron Jaw punctuates this issue as he appears on the Charles Biro cover that Overstreet calls a "Classic". This Mile High book with amazing page quality offers additional art by Biro, Dick Briefer, and Norman Maurer. Currently, the closest CGC graded issue to ours is only a 5.5 compared to this chart topping 9.2! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,650. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50117 | Sep 9, 2006

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Police Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Jack Cole's popular creation, Plastic Man, makes his first cover appearance here, as he foils the attempts of a gun-wielding criminal by entering through a keyhole. Gill Fox gets the cover credit, but Cole provides the inside art along with Reed Crandall, Paul Gustavson, and Fred Guardineer. Joining Plas for this issue are Firebrand, #711, and the Human Bomb. This is the infamous issue where Plas is "forced" to smoke marijuana! This white-paged beauty is representative of the Mile High collection. Currently, only two other copies appear on the CGC census and the highest one is graded at 6.0. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,550. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51091 | Sep 9, 2006

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The Mysterious Wu Fang Group (Popular, 1935-36) Condition: Average FN. Here are the November 1935, December 1935, and January 1936 issues of this "oriental menace" pulp series. Collectors will be hard-pressed to find nicer copies than those offered here. All feature superb cover art by Jerome Rozen. Bookery's Guide to Pulps FN value for group = $1,700.From the John McLaughlin Collection. (Total: 3 Items)
Auction 752 | Lot: 51557 | Sep 9, 2006

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Boris Vallejo - "Egyptian Warrior" Painting Original Art (1986). When one thinks of steamy scenes of magnificent women, heroic men, beasts and monsters, in lands of glory and mystery, the fantastic art of Boris Vallejo immediately springs to mind. Boris Vallejo has been celebrated by fans of fantasy art for many years. This sensational fantasy masterwork was printed as plate three of Paper Tiger's Boris Vallejo Portfolio. The painting has an image area of 18" x 26". The art has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51620 | Sep 9, 2006

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Weird Tales March 1923 (#1) (Popular Fiction, 1923) Condition: FR. The first issue from the longest-running and most influential of all pulp horror titles. This copy is a "first state," identified by the orange border around "Ooze," the man's orange shirt, and the woman's black bow, (colors are different on the rarer "second state" printing). A rare pulp, obtaining a copy in any condition is a remarkable achievement for most collectors. This example has suffered from the ravages of time but is still complete, and readable. The front and back covers are detached. Interior pages are tan but not brittle, and about 60% of the spine is still intact. This is the first copy of this pulp that Heritage has offered at auction. Bookery's Guide to Pulps GD value = $3,000.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51514 | Sep 9, 2006

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Jungle Comics #1 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Continuing the fine tradition of jungle related titles, Fiction House published a doozy in Jungle Comics #1 which featured the origin and first appearances of Kaanga, Wambi, Captain Terry Thunder, and the White Panther. Lou Fine offered us a swingin' cover and the rest of the artistic chores were handled by George Wilson, Dick Briefer, Alex Blum, Henry Kiefer, and Arthur Peddy. In the current CGC census, this issue is only surpassed by one other. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,343; NM- 9.2 value = $7,500. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50471 | Sep 9, 2006

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World's Finest Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Hey, that wouldn't happen to be a Mile High copy would it? You bet your white supple pages it is! And its got Joe Simon and Jack Kirby art as well as contributions by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, and Hal Sherman. If that isn't enough for you, backup features include the Boy Commandos, Green Arrow, the Star Spangled Kid, and Zatara. Don't miss out on this CGC chart topper! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,300. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51359 | Sep 9, 2006

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Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman - Avengers #3, page 7 Original Art (Marvel, 1964). From the dawn of the Marvel Age comes this pulse-pounding page showcasing the transformation of puny Bruce Banner into the unstoppable, incredible Hulk! Rick Jones, the Teen Brigade, and Tony Stark co-star, as they attempt to control the Hulk's fury. By the time this issue rolled around, the Hulk was no longer a member of the Avengers, and he soon teamed up with the Sub-Mariner to battle the Avengers in this milestone story. Jack Kirby has signed the page in the border under the last panel, right under Tony Stark's portrait. This page has an image area of 12.5" x 18.5". The art is in Excellent condition, and this piece will make a fantastic showpiece for any Marvel fan!
Auction 752 | Lot: 51590 | Sep 9, 2006

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Boris Vallejo - "The Sun and the Moon" Painting Original Art (1987). Vive la difference as Boris Vallejo explores the union of woman and man with his cosmological and mythological imagery in this fantasy scene inspired by the Zodiac. This scintillating scene has an image area of 14" x 27". The art has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51621 | Sep 9, 2006

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Prize Comics #7 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This is the only unrestored copy graded above GD 2.0 by CGC to date, so we can see why Overstreet gave this issue its "scarce" designation! This issue has the first appearances of two characters who later got their own series. One was Frankenstein, drawn by Dick Briefer (to the chagrin of Mary Shelley fans out there, Briefer chose to call the monster Frankenstein). The other was the Green Lama, who had appeared in pulps but made his comic book debut here. This issue marks the first time that the Black Owl made the cover, and he's drawn inside the issue by the great Simon and Kirby! And as if the pedigree of this wonderful copy weren't enough, this particular copy has the added cachet of being the one photographed for Gerber's Photo-Journal. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,700. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51103 | Sep 9, 2006

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Oriental Stories Group (Popular Fiction, 1931-32). Included in this lot are the issues designated Summer 1931 (FN), Autumn 1931 (FN+), Spring 1932 (FN-), and Summer 1932 (last issue - VG+). Highlights include a notorious "nipple cover" (Autumn 1931), stories by Robert E. Howard, and cover art by Margaret Brundage. Bookery's Guide to Pulps approximate value for group = $1,300.From the John McLaughlin Collection. (Total: 4 Items)
Auction 752 | Lot: 51446 | Sep 9, 2006

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Wonder Comics #15 (Better Publications, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. An excellent Alex Schomburg airbrushed bondage cover graces this book which features first appearance and origin of Tara. Gene Fawcette, Bob Oksner, and Al Camy round out the pool of artistic talent. The page quality of this comic is reminiscent of the highest pedigree collections. Don't miss your chance to purchase this Schomburg classic! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $935. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, 3 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51349 | Sep 9, 2006

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Weird Tales October 1923 (Popular Fiction, 1923) Condition: VG+. This rare bedsheet pulp features both H. P. Lovecraft and Seabury Quinn's first stories published for this title. This copy has a tight full spine and clean, crease-free cover. Other than moderate edge wear and browning pages, this pulp is in truly remarkable condition. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $3,500.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51518 | Sep 9, 2006

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Weird Tales December 1932 (Popular Fiction, 1932) Condition: VG/FN. The first appearance of Robert E. Howard's Conan in any medium came in this issue's "The Phoenix On The Sword!" And the J. Allen St. John cover art for Otis Kline's "Buccaneers of Venus" is certainly eye-grabbing. This is a tight, clean, copy with great color and supple cream to light-tan pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $600; FN value = $1,200.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51525 | Sep 9, 2006

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New Adventure Comics #26 (DC, 1938) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is widely considered the rarest DC comic! This copy we're offering is the only one we have ever seen and the only one CGC has ever certified. Further evidence of its scarcity is that when collector Ian Levine completed the Herculean task of putting together a complete run of DC comics, this is the very last comic issue he was missing before reaching his goal a couple of years ago. As always with issues of this title, the relatively high number makes it easy to forget how early the issue is in the grand scheme of things -- #26 of this series preceded Action Comics #1 by a month! In fact, the inside cover has an ad for Action #1, making this one of the very first times an image of Superman saw print. The cover art was in the hands of DC's best cover artist of the early era, Creig Flessel. The interior is a mix of adventure and humor, with the creators of DC's two greatest characters both contributing: Bob Kane drew some gag strips for the issue, and Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster drew the Federal Men feature. We expect the scarcity of this issue to result in a hefty premium over Guide when the hammer falls on this one. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $540; FN 6.0 value = $810. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 5.0, none higher.
Auction 752 | Lot: 51054 | Sep 9, 2006

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