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Batman #1 Kansas City pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. We can't remember the last time an unrestored copy this nice of Batman #1 has been offered for public sale! And indeed, it's hard to find any unrestored copy -- on the CGC census, purple labels outnumber blue as of this writing. The issue is #6 on Overstreet's list of the most valuable comic books for good reason, as it's got the first appearances of both the Joker and Catwoman, who are among the very few comic book villains to have attained true "household name" status. Also of note are a retelling of Batman's origin and a classic (and much-imitated) cover by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson. And of course, this is one of very few comic titles to be in continuous publication since the early 1940s, the series is now up to #660 or so! We could go on and on about the significance, but the condition is what really has us excited. After your first glance at our scan you could be forgiven for thinking that this was a reprint or replica edition, that's how excellent the colors look! And even after scrutinizing our scan you will see that only tiny flaws kept this from an even higher grade. The Kansas City pedigree is notable for having top copies of key books (like a superb Captain America Comics #1 we had auctioned previously), and we expect this prime specimen to be the highlight of our auction, as well as quite a feather in the cap of whichever collector is fortunate enough to walk away with this one. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $51,000; VF/NM 9.0 value = $100,500. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 41131 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $107,000.00
Marvel Comics #1 Larson pedigree (Timely, 1939) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. The combination of one of the top three comics in the hobby and one of the most famous pedigrees in comic collecting should have every comic fan's eye on this book when it comes up for auction. The only three copies graded higher all have page quality inferior to this specimen! The condition of this copy should satisfy any collector. It's a nicely centered book (many copies you'll see of this book are printed a bit askew), and what's particularly pleasing is that it's free of the foxing that plagues many a Lamont Larson comic. In fact, the back cover doesn't have discoloration of any sort, it looks fantastic! The "Nov." cover date with "Oct." blacked out is common to most copies of the issue. Marvel Comics #1 was listed as the most valuable comic book by Overstreet for years, and while it has since ceded that spot to Action Comics #1, for the Marvel fan there's no topping this issue here. Timely's very first comic book, this has the first newsstand appearances of both the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner. The series became Timely's flagship title, called Marvel Mystery Comics from #2 on. It's the start of the Marvel Universe, a set of characters that left its mark on American popular culture, selling millions of comic books and starring in TV shows, movies, and more. Also in this issue were the first comic book appearances of Ka-Zar and the original Angel. The cover is by science fiction pulp illustrator Frank R. Paul. The interior content was produced by the artistic "shop" known as Funnies, Inc., the best-known artists of which are Bill Everett (who created the Sub-Mariner and drew the character's story in this issue) and Carl Burgos (who did the same for the Human Torch). A few notes on the pedigree: the collection of Lamont Larson, who grew up in Wausa, Nebraska, is revered for having almost all of the major key issues from the "meat" of the Golden Age (1938-41) as
Auction 822 | Lot: 43160 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $101,575.00
Alex Raymond - Flash Gordon Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-26-35 (King Features Syndicate, 1935). For many collectors, Alex Raymond brought an unparalleled feeling of romance to Flash Gordon with his superlative drybrush inking of the mid-thirties. Inspired by an approach pioneered by magazine illustrators Matt Clark and John LaGatta, Raymond imbued his pulp magazine archetypes with an exotic and erotic appeal. He combined such fantasy elements as futuristic gadgets with Arthurian costumes and alien animals. This spectacular Sunday featuring Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Azura, the Witch Queen, hails from the brief and highly-sought-after period in which the strip was drawn at its largest -- the full-page format. This Sunday has an approximate image area of 18" x 28", is framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45444 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $71,700.00
Action Comics #1 (DC, 1938) CGC Apparent VF- 7.5 Moderate (P) Cream to off-white pages. In comic collecting, nothing bestows bragging rights like a copy of Action #1, and this is one of the most visually appealing copies ever offered for public auction. We think collectors will appreciate what professional restoration has done for this copy: the large white, yellow, and orange cover surfaces, usually smudged on most any copy you'll find, are very attractive here. Considering that we've seen collectors gladly pay tidy sums even for moldy or hole-punched copies of this key book, we think this clean specimen is a purchase that will make a collector very happy. Beaming at you from the slab will be the most famous comic book cover of all time, and you will be holding in your hands the most significant comic ever as well. Of course, the issue has the first appearance of Superman, the most famous comic book character of all, written and drawn by his creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. It's the number one comic in the hobby, and we expect it to retain that status for as long as comic books are collected. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cover cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $39,000, VG 4.0 value = $78,000; FN 6.0 value = $117,000; VF 8.0 value = $240,000.
Auction 822 | Lot: 41004 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $65,725.00
George Herriman - Krazy Kat Hand Colored, Full-Page Saturday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-25-22 (King Features Syndicate, 1922). Here is one of only ten full-page Saturday Krazy Kat originals ever done -- and in the eyes of many, the best. Part of a brief experiment by the Hearst newspaper chain to boost the circulation of their Saturday editions, Herriman was assigned a special full-page Krazy Kat strip, slated to appear in a new Saturday color section. Considered by many to be the greatest cartoonist of the twentieth century, George Herriman was admired in his day by such literary luminaries as E. E. Cummings, William Randolph Hearst, and Gilbert Seldes. This superb, hand colored strip features the three major Krazy Kat characters -- Ignatz Mouse, Offisa Bull Pupp, and Krazy Kat herself. Measuring approximately 30" x 38" overall, with an approximate image area of 19" x 26", the piece is framed and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45257 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $53,775.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Some 16 months after Marvel's fateful introduction of Fantastic Four #1 came this even more auspicious premiere issue. The Marvel Age of Comics had truly arrived! The formula was tried and true, Stan Lee scripting about a superhero with human frailties and artwork by Jack Kirby. But King Kirby only worked on the cover here, and was ably assisted by Steve Ditko, who had mostly been in waiting for a career-defining run. The veteran artist had drawn Spidey's first story in Amazing Fantasy #15 six months earlier, starting an historic run that lasted through The Amazing Spider-Man #38. In this first self-titled issue Spider-Man's origin is retold in a 14-page thriller, then meets both the Chameleon (first appearance) and the Fantastic Four in the second story. That was the first FF crossover and tied with one other issue (Fantastic Four #12) as the first Marvel crossover. This is one sweet copy, the nicest one we've offered in over a year, and one of the nicest we've ever offered. Now it can be yours! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $33,500. CGC census 9/06: 6 in 9.2, 9 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 41263 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $37,500.99
Adventure Comics #41 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This is the only copy of the issue to be assigned a grade above FN+ 6.5 by CGC to date! The superbly illustrated shark cover by Leo O'Mealia is one we've enjoyed gazing at every time we see this book -- and we've never enjoyed it more than on this newsstand-fresh copy. This issue has just the second Adventure outing for the Sandman, and the rest of the issue lives up to the title of the series. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster did the writing and art for one feature, and Bob Kane drew another. CGC notes, "From the Collection of Nicolas Cage." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $9,000. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 41017 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $28,680.00
Adventure Comics #73 (DC, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. As the finest known copy of one of Overstreet's 100 most valuable Golden Age books, this is one of the absolute highlights of our DC selection! It's an amazingly fresh-looking copy with vibrant cover colors. Overstreet calls the issue "scarce." Manhunter is the cover feature, and this issue has the origin and the first appearance of the Simon and Kirby character. Yes, we did say first appearance -- issues #58-72 had an unrelated "Paul Kirk, Manhunter" character, and then this new hero (civilian identity: Rick Nelson!) was somewhat confusingly renamed Paul Kirk starting with #74. Simon and Kirby had just made their DC premieres in the previous issue of this title, and they delivered a fantastic cover here -- it's one of only three cover appearances of the character in this series. Sandman, Hourman, Starman, and the Shining Knight rounded out the issue's roster. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $22,000. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 41022 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $26,290.00
Big All-American Comic Book #1 Carson City pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. We consider ourselves fortunate to have offered some of the nicest known copies of this book, the San Francisco and Hawkeye pedigree copies to name two. But all of them take a back seat to this stunner from the Carson City collection (sometimes dubbed the "Comstock Lode"). We would have thought that only an uncirculated file copy could be this well-preserved, note the page quality! The penciled "#1" on the cover ties in with what we know about this pedigree, namely that the collector made it a point to put away only the first issue of each comic series. It's amazing that we're even talking about a NM copy of this book, as the huge page count would normally preclude it from even approaching this grade. The spine is perfect; it is flat, and does not even have the usual bindery chips at the top or bottom that even high-grade collectors are usually resigned to accepting! The book is cut perfectly square, the edges are still crisp and sharp, and the front and back covers are both bright and clean. Every significant All-American Comics character is present in this book, and that includes not only the likes of Flash, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern but also humorous characters like Scribbly and Mutt and Jeff. Another milestone: it's Joe Kubert's first work on Hawkman. We encourage you to take a close look at our scan and see what all the fuss is about! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $15,300. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 41152 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $26,290.00
Four Color #386 Uncle Scrooge In "Only A Poor Old Man" (Dell, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This copy sold in a Heritage auction three years ago, and the auction result of $8,337 seems a jaw-dropping bargain now that CGC's census has shown how tough this key book is in high grade! We might add that this remains the only copy of the book we've seen certified with white pages. Here's why this is one of the most important Disney comics: it's the first Uncle Scrooge solo story, Scrooge's first cover appearance, and the book that counts as Uncle Scrooge #1 -- the character would appear in two more Four Color issues before his own title began with #4. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 9/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42399 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $26,290.00
Steve Ditko - Amazing Spider-Man #6, Page 16 (Marvel, 1963). From the dawn of Marvel's Silver Age comes this all-out action page showcasing the amazing Spider-Man versus the loathsome Lizard. The Lizard, in his first appearance, nearly gives Spidey more than even the wondrous wall-crawler can handle. "Sturdy" Steve Ditko's fine linework is accented with bold areas of solid black. Because of the constant collector demand for early Spider-Man art, few pages turn up on the open market. This one is sure to thrill any die-hard Spider-Man fan. The page has an image area of 12" x 18". Aside from clipped corners (outside the image area), the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45197 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $26,290.00
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-14-69 (United Features Syndicate, 1969). To paraphrase a famous hit song, "These shoes were made for walking" -- but apparently, the shoelaces were made for eating. Hey, that's what dogs do. Snoopy and Linus star in this well-heeled Sunday. With a portrait of Snoopy in nearly every panel, this Sunday is sure to delight any Peanuts fan. The image area of this Sunday measures 22" x 15", and aside from some mild paper aging to the title stat, the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45515 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $26,290.00
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-15-61 (United Features Syndicate, 1961). Charlie Brown tries to talk reasonably with that crabby cutie, Lucy Van Pelt, and as a result, he gets his blockhead handed to him -- poor Charlie! Panels three and four of this uproarious daily are classic Peanuts mini-masterpieces. The image area of this strip measures approximately 27" x 5.5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three (typical with dailies), the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45508 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $23,900.00
Superboy #1 (DC, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. A thirty-year run began here for this enduring series which remained in publication even through those difficult pre-Silver Age days when superheroes were largely out of fashion. Maybe DC's formula for the book had something to do with it -- in the early days of this title, there were no super-powered villains (young Lex Luthor, etc.) and Superboy wasn't whisked off to the future to join the Legion of Super-Heroes every three hours. Instead, less flashy (but well-written) tales were the order of the day, usually with a subtle moral for young readers. The Boy of Steel's debut issue features a Wayne Boring cover and John Sikela art. This is a nice, bright copy, with a vivid yellow background that really pops the red and blue of Superman's costume right off the cover! This tight copy with square corners will be all but impossible to improve upon. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $12,800. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 44082 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $22,705.00
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-5-56 (United Features Syndicate, 1956). A word to the wise -- never underestimate the feminine wiles of a first-rate fussbudget! Lucy Van Pelt has Charlie Brown all atwitter in this hilarious daily from the fifties. The image area of this strip measures approximately 27" x 5.5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three (as is typical with the early dailies), the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45507 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $22,705.00
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-24-67 (United Features Syndicate, 1967). Lucy has come up with the perfect "insurance policy for a Queen fussbudget like herself -- if it sticks! This uproarious Sunday features practically the entire Peanuts cast -- Lucy, Snoopy, Violet, Linus, Schroeder, Peppermint Patty, and Charlie Brown -- it's a winner! This strip has an image area of approximately 22.5" x 15.25". The title stat in the first panel has yellowed a bit with age; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45514 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $22,705.00
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 12-2-61 (United Features Syndicate, 1961). For many Baby Boomers, Christmastime and Peanuts go together almost as much as older traditions such as caroling and mistletoe, thanks to the wildly popular TV special, "A Charlie Brown Christmas." A deeply spiritual man, Charles Schulz made sure that the commercial mania of Christmas never overshadowed the season's true meaning. This daily appeared four years before the TV show and most likely helped set the tone and tenor of the show. Snoopy brings it all home for readers with a pithy punchline in this delightful daily. The image area of this strip measures approximately 26" x 5.5". The panels of this daily were cut apart by the original owner, and have since been archivally mounted to a backing board; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition. Don't miss your chance to win a Christmas-themed Peanuts gag spotlighting both Lucy and Snoopy!
Auction 822 | Lot: 45509 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $21,510.00
All Star Comics #8 (DC, 1942) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. The cover scene by artist E. E. Hibbard is seared into most serious Golden Age comic collectors' brains; this is truly one of the most important issues ever, and for multiple reasons. Foremost are the origin and first appearance of Wonder Woman, prime reasons this issue ranks 22nd in Overstreet's listing of the Top Golden Age Books. Other features include Starman and Dr. Mid-Nite becoming members of the JSA, Dr. Fate donning a new costume, and appearances by Shiera and Hop Harrigan. At VF- 7.5, our copy compares favorably to the finest copy CGC has certified to date, which registers VF/NM 9.0. This is as fine a copy of issue #8 that we have ever offered. Interior art is by Jack Burnley, Sheldon Moldoff, Bernard Baily, and H. G. Peter. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $22,300. CGC census 10/06: 2 in 7.5, 3 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 41064 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $17,925.00
Blackhawk #9 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This unbelievable Mile High copy is rivaled in CGC-certified grade only by another Mile High copy that has earned a NM+ 9.6! No other copy has garnered better than VF/NM 9.0 to date. This was the first ever Blackhawk issue, picking up the numbering from Uncle Sam which ran for eight issues. The white backgrounds of both the front and back covers pass the test for this grade -- snow white! The whimsical cover is by Blackhawk artist supreme Al Bryant. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $5,600. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 41158 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $17,925.00

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Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko - Fantastic Four Annual #1, page 6 Original Art (Marvel, 1963). Don't miss your chance to own this rare collaborative page by the same team that drew the covers of Amazing Fantasy #15 and Amazing Spider-Man #1! In this mighty Marvel milestone, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko merge their premier heroes in "The Fabulous Fantastic Four Meet Spider-Man" for the Fantastic Four's very first annual. This scene is so memorable, Stan Lee did a dramatic reading of the historic crossover in the Ron Mann documentary "Comic Book Confidential." This large art page measures approximately 12.5" x 18.5", and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45324 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $17,925.00
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-21-70 (United Feature Syndicate, 1970). What Peanuts fan will ever forget Lucy's "Psychiatric Help" booth? In the psychoanalytically-crazed seventies -- the "Doctor was always in," and she still is! Lucy's "bedside manner" is hardly reassuring to Charlie Brown in this hysterically funny daily. The image area of this daily is 27" x 5.5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three, the condition of the art is Excellent.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45512 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $17,925.00
Showcase #4 The Flash Ohio-Fairborn pedigree (DC, 1956) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Zooming your way is a very pretty copy of the first appearance of the Silver Age Flash, and undoubtedly the most important Silver Age comic ever produced. As they had done with the original Golden Age Flash some years earlier, artists Carmine Infantino and Joe Kubert lent their talents to bring this character to life, with an all-new origin story and totally revamped costume. It was the beginning of a new era for DC comics, who were close to ruin following the lagging sales of mid-Fifties comics, in the wake of the recent uproar over violent content. Suddenly with this creation, superheroes were "cool" again, and a whole new generation embraced them. This superb copy does have a tiny flaw, as noted by CGC: "'S' written on cover in grease pencil". Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $13,500. CGC census 10/06: 6 in 8.0, 5 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 41446 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $16,730.00
Four Color #108 Donald Duck in "The Terror of the River" (Dell, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks' art makes this one a real keeper, and our copy is the highest-graded yet from CGC for #108. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,600. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42387 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $16,730.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. As you can see by the jump in Guide values noted below, it's one thing to find this issue in grades up to VF (not that we wouldn't be thrilled to have any copy) and quite another to secure one that breaks that VF barrier. In addition to being the first issue of comics' most collected title, this has the first appearances of J. Jonah Jameson (irascible boss), John Jameson (All-American astronaut son of said boss) and the Chameleon (villain with self-explanatory powers). Steve Ditko drew the issue's cover (over Jack Kirby layouts) as well as the Stan Lee story. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $9,250; VF/NM 9.0 value = $21,375. CGC census 10/06: 18 in 8.5, 21 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 41264 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $15,535.00
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-19-70 (United Feature Syndicate, 1970). Lucy is nothing if not self-confident, unlike good ol' (but wishy-washy) Charlie Brown. This superb daily shows the hallmarked personalities of the two of the main Peanuts characters at play. The image area of this daily is 27" x 5.5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three, the condition of the art is Excellent.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45511 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $15,535.00
Charles Schulz - Signed Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-21-72 (United Feature Syndicate, 1972). Linus and Lucy pioneer a healthy lifestyle by eating their pancakes without syrup -- more likely though, Mrs. Van Pelt probably figured the sugar was making Lucy way too crabby. The image area of this daily measures 27" x 5.5". The art was folded between panels two and three as was the practice back then; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45513 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $13,145.00
Les Clark - Earliest Known Mickey Mouse Advertising Drawing Original Art, Group of 2 (Walt Disney Studio, 1929). These iconic images of Mickey Mouse were created in 1929 for use on Mickey's first licensed product, a school writing tablet. Animator Les Clark received his first Walt Disney Studio screen credit for his work on "Steamboat Willie." Because he started with Disney in 1927, Clark achieved the noteworthy distinction in the company's history as "the first of the nine old men" (the loving nickname for the most lasting members of Disney's famed animation staff). These drawings captured the seminal Mickey pose of the era, and the pose was used on countless movie posters, house ads, and an unimaginable array of products, both here and abroad. The drawings present the most recognizable image of Mickey Mouse from his early period. Their importance in the character's history can scarcely be overstated. Clark did two versions of the pose. One is as a classic "clear line" image, executed in graphite pencil on two-hole animation paper, while the other features the same pose superimposed within a scaled-off grid. The grid was used by other artists to help recreate the pose in exact proportion at a larger or smaller size. These "mouse-terpieces" were stored for years by their creator and were originally offered in the marketplace as hailing from "the Private Collection of Les Clark." The drawings are accompanied by a May, 1999 Letter of Authenticity from Joe Mannarino, former comic book and comic art auction organizer at Christie's East. Each drawing has an average overall size of 9.5" x 12", and both are in Excellent condition. (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 822 | Lot: 45184 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $12,000.00
Tales of Suspense #39 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Talk about your key issues! This one features the origin and first appearance of a rather bulky Iron Man and a Jack Kirby cover. With production starting on the new Iron Man movie (starring Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark), we see an increased interest in the title looming ahead. Don Heck furnishes art for the Iron Man story while backup features by Steve Ditko and Gene Colan complete the lineup. This copy is in the top fifteen percent of all of the CGC-graded issues to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $6,640; NM- 9.2 value = $9,500. CGC census 10/06: 8 in 9.0, 17 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 41474 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $11,950.00
March of Comics #nn (#4) Donald Duck (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1947) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. This scarce giveaway comic, featuring Donald Duck in "Maharajah Donald," is known as one of the hardest to find Carl Barks duck books. Overstreet speculates that the cover art may be by Walt Kelly, while Carl Barks performed his magic on the interior art. Gerber rates this issue a "7", calling it "scarce" and estimating that only 21 to 50 copies still exist. According the CGC's census data, there is currently only one higher graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $2,250; VF 8.0 value = $4,200. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 43153 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $11,950.00
Jack Davis - Panic #1, Complete 8-page Story "My Gun is the Jury" Original Art (EC, 1954). Mickey Spillane and Mike Hammer take a point-blank shot from the men at EC in this incredible satire, written by Al Feldstein and drawn by Jack Davis. The image area of each page measures 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the John McLaughlin Collection (Total: 8)
Auction 822 | Lot: 45181 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $11,950.00

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-31-67 (United Feature Syndicate, 1967). Charlie Brown and Linus star in every panel of this swinging sixties Peanuts daily. Good ol' Charlie has a very forgiving and hilarious philosophy when it comes to Linus' misspelling of the word "cucumber." The image area of this daily measures 27" x 5.5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three (which virtually all Peanuts dailies have), the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45510 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $11,352.50
The Brave and the Bold #28 (DC, 1960) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This is an exceptional copy of one of the true Silver Age keys, the first appearance of the Justice League of America. DC's revival of their Golden Age concepts continued here with a group modeled on the Justice Society of decades past. Mike Sekowsky drew Gardner Fox's story as well as the issue's cover. As the collecting world is finding out, these DC Silver Age keys are generally harder to find in grade than early-60s Marvels, and the census information below certainly bears that out. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $6,640; NM- 9.2 value = $9,500. CGC census 10/06: 3 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 41314 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $10,755.00
Four Color #147 Donald Duck (Dell, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks has Donald and the boys in "Volcano Valley" in this great issue. Just try and find a nicer copy -- CGC hasn't certified a nicer one yet. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,700. CGC census 9/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42390 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $10,755.00
Plastic Man #nn (#1) Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. We've waxed poetic about the work of Jack Cole in our descriptions before, but it bears repeating that Cole was a stand-out talent during the Golden Age of comics. His greatest achievement has to be that supple, stretchable superhero, Plastic Man. Here is a fantastic copy of the Pliable One's first solo comic, sub-titled "The Game Of Death" -- but then, it's a copy from the grand-daddy of all comic collections, the Edgar Church Mile High hoard. Of course it's fantastic! CGC notes the "classic skull cover" and an appearance by Tojo, but for us the phrase that says it all is "Jack Cole story, cover and art." Hear, hear! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $4,612; NM- 9.2 value = $6,500. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 43402 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $10,157.50
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-15-53 (United Feature Syndicate, 1953). Peanuts fans take note, here's one of the earliest strips where Charles Schulz used the term "fussbudget" to describe Lucy. Schulz introduced the gag only five months earlier in the November 7, 1952 daily. When you've been crowned "Miss Fussbudget of 1952," the common folk will write nasty, vindictive "tell-all" books about you -- and Lucy Van Pelt's mom has vowed to do just that in this side-splitting daily! Patty costars. This strip is printed on page 45 of Fantagraphics Books' The Complete Peanuts 1953 to 1954. The image area of this daily measures 27" x 5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three, some mild paper aging, and a light stain in panel three, the art is in Very Good condition.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45506 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $10,157.50
Startling Comics #49 (Better Publications, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Surely one of the most collectible comics of the Golden Age, this issue makes the rest of the Startling run pale in comparison! Of course, the robot/bondage scene is from the airbrush of Alex Schomburg. What more reason do you need to go after this census-topper? Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $5,800. CGC census 10/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 44055 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $9,560.00
Frank Frazetta - "Frogs On the Moon" Painting Original Art (Doubleday, circa 1973). Frank Frazetta gives his fans a glimpse of his quirky and offbeat sense of humor in this startling scene painted as a promotional piece for Doubleday's Science Fiction Book Club. Frazetta explained the assignment's special appeal on page 178 of Legacy: Selected Paintings and Drawings by Frank Frazetta, "One of the reasons I stopped doing movie posters regularly is because I just got bored. Usually what they wanted was what they'd seen someone else do -- originality meant nothing. I like variety. I like all kinds of things. They just couldn't understand why money wasn't enough of a reason to take on a job. The book club stuff was fun -- no one told me what to do. They were happy to have me and I was happy for the variety." Painted in oils on canvas board, this wild and whimsical piece measures approximately 18" x 14", is framed, and in Excellent condition. Signed at the lower right.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45231 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $9,560.00
Ibis The Invincible #1 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Graceful figures and outstanding draftsmanship are two Mac Raboy trademarks, and they're showcased superbly on this cover. While Ibis' series only went on to a six-issue run, he's one of Fawcett's more enduring characters, as a longtime standby in the pages of Whiz Comics. This issue also has the art of none other than Dave Berg, drawing the adventure of Sir Butch, a fella from Brooklyn who goes back in time (we kid you not!). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,000. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 43053 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $8,962.50
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Robert Crumb - Motor City Comics #2 "Lenore Goldberg" Page Original Art (Rip Off Press, 1970). Girl Power! Radical leader of the women's movement Lenore Goldberg finds herself safely tucked away deep in the Canadian woodlands after a nasty incident in Michigan, in this concluding page from the two-part "Lenore Goldberg and Her Girl Commandos" story, serialized in two issues of Robert Crumb's classic Motor City Comics. Crumb always received a lot of heat from feminists over his portrayal of women as sexual objects; here, he turns the tables by giving the girls all the power and glory. While the Lenore stories still contained generous helpings of sex, nudity, and violence, the girls still came out on top, as evidenced by this densely packed page. It all boils down to a sweet ending, as Lenore shows sister Janet her new offspring, Cranberry Sunrise Vishnu Meadow King! This is Crumb at his very best, and a lovely reminder of what the hippie movement was really all about -- peace, love, equality, and communal living. The art was drawn in Crumb's usual mechanical pen style, in india ink on a heavy sketch page measuring 11" x 13.75", with an image area of 8 3/8" x 12.5". The paper is faintly tanned, with a couple of small stains, but overall is in Very Good condition. A fantastic, powerful page, drawn at the peak of his talents, this is one Crumb item not to be missed.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45032 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $8,962.50
Boris Vallejo - "Conan the Magnificent" Paperback Cover Painting Original Art (Tor Books, 1984). In Robert Jordan's (pen name of James Riney Jr.) novel Conan the Magnificent, the brawny Cimmerian is stalked amid the savage crags of the Kezankian Mountains by the sultry huntress Jondra, sought by the lovely thief Tamira, and caught between the Army of Zamora and Brythunian warriors seeking revenge. This Boris Vallejo sword and sorcery sensation has an image area of 16" x 27". The art has been professionally framed, and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45554 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $8,962.50
John Romita Sr. - Captain America #114 Cover and Color Guide Original Art (Marvel, 1968). One of the most recognized and spectacular Captain America covers of the Silver Age, this star-spangled sensation sums up the classic dilemma of the timeless, living embodiment of the American spirit, Captain America, as contrasted with his tormented alter-ego, Steve Rogers, who feels displaced from the World War II era. John Romita Sr.'s covers, highly prized by collectors, command top prices in today's original art market, and one would be hard-pressed to find a better Captain America cover by this Marvel master. With an image area measuring 10" x 15", this cover is in Excellent condition, and will certainly be a prized addition to any collection. Also included in this lot is a full-sized color guide for the cover, rendered in color marker on vellum and signed by Romita.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45471 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $8,800.00
The Flash #139 Western Penn pedigree (DC, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Call him Professor Zoom or call him Reverse-Flash -- either way, the origin and first appearance of the evil fellow are in this issue. High-grade copies have been selling far over Guide values lately, and we're offering an amazing copy here. The cover art is by Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 41381 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $8,365.00
Star Spangled Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The Star-Spangled Kid and Stripesy, having debuted in Action Comics, made their second appearance (and had the second half of their origin told) in this issue. That's them on Hal Sherman's robot cover. And if you thought wall-walking, web-shooting heroes didn't come along until the sixties, let us call your attention to the Tarantula, whose origin and first appearance are in this issue. The issue is a Gerber "scarce." Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,911; NM- 9.2 value = $8,300. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 44040 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $8,365.00
George Herriman - Krazy Kat Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-19-36 (King Features Syndicate, 1936). Coconino County kop, Offisa Pupp, gets sidetracked by a dubious pair of dice, in this "tempting" Sunday presented by George Herriman in his eccentric pen and ink style. The image area measures 14.5" x 22.25", and, aside from some paper tanning, and edge wear, the condition is Very Good.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45258 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $8,365.00

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Robert Crumb - Motor City Comics #2 Complete One-page Story "Potatoes Browning/Carl the Cartoon Character" Original Art (Rip Off Press, 1970). It's a work-a-day world with Potatoes Browning, the guy everyone in the office calls upon to get things done! This wry slice of everyday life showcases a more subtle side of Robert Crumb -- no sex (other than Potatoes giving an office hottie a quick once-over), no violence, no profanity, just ordinary people doing their thing. On the other end of the spectrum, there's Carl the Cartoon Character ("dig that crazy drawing style"), who lives in Toonville and is darned proud of it! Together, these two strips represent a sea change for Crumb, who began to move away from comics of the absurd, to more down-to-earth concerns, which he has handled admirably. The art was drawn with mechanical pens in india ink, on a page of heavy sketch paper measuring 11" x 13 12/16", with an image area of 8 1/8" x 12". The paper has begun to tan, and the top left corner has been coffee stained in the margin, missing the image area easily; there's also a tiny tear at the top of the page, well above the image. Other than those small problems, this major page of Crumb art remains in Very Good condition.
Auction 822 | Lot: 45031 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $7,887.00
Adventure Comics #75 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This one's always been a favorite of ours thanks to a Simon and Kirby cover with the Sandman and Sandy battling Thor. Hmm, Kirby... Thor... Anyway, this is one of the earliest S&K Sandman yarns (their version just debuted three issues earlier), and the prolific duo wasn't done -- they added a Manhunter story as well. Also appearing in this issue are Hourman, Starman, and the Shining Knight. We've seen some pretty spiffy copies of this in our day, but none to match this brilliant Mile High. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,500. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 41023 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $7,767.50
Flash Comics #23 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. As the only copy graded above 9.0 by CGC as of this writing, this Tom Reilly copy is a real attention-getter. It's got one of the best Hawkman covers of the title's run -- unlike some superheroes, Hawkman wasn't above using a weapon, usually a medieval one from Carter Hall's ever-available collection! All of the best Hawkman covers were drawn by Sheldon Moldoff, and that's the case for this one as well. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,600. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42365 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $7,767.50
Four Color #300 Donald Duck "Big-Top Bedlam" (Dell, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Gorgeous copy is alone at the top of CGC's census for #300. Carl Barks wrote the story and provided the art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42393 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $7,767.50

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