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Batman #1-500 Group and much more (DC, 1940-2000). Have a look at every collector's dream: a complete run of the first 57 years of Batman. No, that's not a misprint, this lot has every single solitary issue from the legendary Batman #1 in Spring 1940 to issue #542 in May 1997. As a bonus, this lot also includes most issues from #544-578, plus an unbroken run of Batman Annuals #1-21, second copies of several of the books, and yes, even the special issue #0, for a total of 590 comic books. The presence of perhaps comics' best character made this title the best series around for long stretches of its history. Though the Batman first appeared in the pages of Detective Comics, so many of the key elements of the character's mythos were first seen here. True household names like the Joker, Catwoman, and Alfred the butler made their first appearances in Batman. In addition to those characters, a number of personalities any comics fan recognizes were first seen here: Vicki Vale, Ra's al Ghul, Jason Todd and even Bat-Hound. Believe us when we say it's an amazing experience to see all of these issues together in one place. And the delights aren't confined to just one part of the run. While many characters enjoy a heyday of a couple of years or a few issues, Batman has had several careers in one, and every fan has his or her favorite period. 1940s - Early 1950s: Defining the Legend. Issue #1 is so highly prized among collectors that Overstreet lists it as the sixth most- valuable comic book of all. And why wouldn't it be, with the Joker and Catwoman (under the name "The Cat") both making their first appearances in the book? It also has one of Robin's first appearances; he had only just made the scene in Detective weeks earlier. Our copy of the premiere issue is a professionally restored specimen that has earned the highest grade CGC has assigned a restored #1 to date. Since the highest-graded unrestored copy is a 9.0, this 9.2 book is among the best-looking copies available. In #2 the Cat became
Auction 812 | Lot: 2289 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $34,500.00
John Romita Sr. and Sal Buscema - The Amazing Spider-Man #95 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1970). The Amazing Spider-Man, America's swingingest superhero, webs his way across the pond to Merry Olde England in this classic cover by two of Marvel's Mightiest artists! A beautiful image of the wondrous webspinner graces this action-packed extravaganza by Johnny "Ring-a-Ding" Romita Sr., the artist many consider to be Spidey's best. Watch him dodge those bullets as he swings past fabled London Bridge, with the ever-reliable Big Ben in the background! Pip pip, cheerio, and all that, this cover has it all! Measuring approximately 11.5" x 17.5" overall, this killer cover is in Excellent condition, with only minor glue staining at the edges, and very modest use of white-out. Logos and type are all stats and some are adhered with clear tape, but overall this is an outstanding Spider-cover with tremendous eye-appeal that will make some lucky collector very happy. The competition for covers like this has historically been quite fierce, so bid early, bid often, and you might walk away with a significant piece of Spidey-bilia!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4167 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $20,125.00
Daring Mystery Comics #2 Larson pedigree (Timely, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Gerber and Overstreet both call this issue "rare," not a term either book bandies about lightly (it means 11 to 20 copies exist according to Gerber). But that's just one reason to covet this Golden Age gem. The cover, featuring The Phantom Bullet, is by Alex Schomburg, one of the masters of cover art. The interior artists include another of the greats, Joe Simon. And if all that isn't enough, witness the name "Lamont" lightly penciled on the cover -- that would be Lamont Larson, whose pedigree collection is one of the top five (some would say top two) ever discovered. A look at CGC's census offers the clincher: a mere four copies of the issue have been certified to date, and not only is this one the highest-graded at VF/NM, only one (a VF-) is even within shouting distance, with the stragglers firmly in "reading copy" territory. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $10,381; NM- 9.2 value = $14,000.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2410 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $17,250.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Here's a drop-dead gorgeous specimen of what is not only a key Silver Age Marvel, but also one of the most important comics of all time. The cover colors and gloss are awe-inspiring: the red logo is as vivid today as it ever was, and the flaming hues of guest-star Human Torch look almost too hot to touch! The staples are extremely taut, and the interior pages are a stark white. Minimal spine distress keeps this amazing copy from an even higher grade. Don't hold your breath waiting for a better copy -- only a handful of examples of The Amazing Spider-Man #1 surveyed by CGC have bested this beauty. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $8,750; VF/NM 9.0 value = $20,375.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2442 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $14,950.00
New Adventure Comics #19 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1937) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. A NM+ 9.6 comic is great to have even if it's a newer book, and we've been ecstatic when we've found one from the Golden Age... but from the Platinum Age? Yes, this book predates Action Comics #1, in fact it's from only the second series DC ever published (it began as New Comics and would run for hundreds of issues as Adventure Comics). The cute cover scene is by Creig Flessel. Also of note is that a pre-Superman Siegel and Shuster contributed a story starring the crime-busting Federal Men. This comic received Gerber's "rare" designation. Indeed, CGC has only certified five copies of this book; not only is this copy the highest-graded, it's the only one graded above 8.0. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $3,400.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2320 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $12,650.00
X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The X-Men are the most popular superhero group around, and that status isn't likely to change anytime soon. The group, their mentor Professor X, and their most important foe, Magneto, made their first appearances here, drawn by the X-Men's co-creator, Jack Kirby. The fact that Iceman's role in the movies seems to be expanding, and that the last movie even offered a very brief glimpse of the Beast, can only make the first appearances of these characters even more valuable. As it stands, this issue is on Overstreet's list of the top ten Silver Age books. This copy is VF/NM, putting it in the top 5% of the unrestored copies CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $9,405; NM- 9.2 value = $13,000.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2537 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $11,500.00
New Book of Comics #1 (DC, 1937) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This is the first regular-sized comic annual, and the second DC annual. It contains reprints from New Comics #1-4 and More Fun #9, with art by Joe Shuster, Shelly Moldoff, and Sheldon Mayer. Gerber describes this comic as "rare," and estimates that only 11 to 20 copies still exist. Overstreet also calls this book "rare," and does not even supply values for grades over Very Fine. The current CGC census shows five certified copies, with only one copy grading higher than this one - at a surprising NM 9.4 (someone tell Overstreet!). In any case, this is a top copy of an important comic. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $13,000.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2321 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $11,500.00
George Herriman - Krazy Kat Sunday Comic Strip Original Art (King Features Syndicate, undated). Krazy sings her love serenade to Ignatz and is later rewarded with a brick to the bean from her "li'l dahlin." This splendid Sunday contains all the elements that a Herriman collector craves -- Krazy, Ignatz, the brick, and those distinctive decorative "stage design" elements! George Herriman's whimsical humor was drawn from his life experiences. Before his career in cartooning began, Herriman worked at numerous odd jobs, among them: housepainter, barber, baker, grape seller, mandolin player, dairy farmer, and, it is reported, a barker for a sideshow snake act. Poet E. E. Cummings wrote of the unique appeal of Krazy Kat, "What concerns me fundamentally is a meteoric burlesque melodrama, born of the immemorial adage love will find a way. This frank frenzy (encouraged by a strictly irrational landscape in perpetual metamorphosis) generates three protagonists and a plot." The image area of this Sunday measures approximately 17.5" x 20", and the art is in Excellent condition. This fabulous Sunday must be regarded as among the best that the American comic strip art form has to offer, and will be a welcome addition to any collection.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4012 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $11,500.00
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-24-61 (United Feature Syndicate, 1961). Snoopy has overheard the birds' terrible plan and there's nothing he can do to warn people! Oh well, we'll find out someday! Snoopy appears in all four panels, atop his famed dog house. Charles Schulz has autographed the daily in the third panel. The image area of the art measures 6" x 27", and its in Excellent condition. This daily predates Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 filmed thriller, "The Birds"!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4027 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $10,925.00
Robert Crumb - Original Illustration "Honey Bunch Kaminski" (circa 1968). From the pages of Snatch Comics #1 comes this fantastic piece of art, one of Crumb's most controversial pieces. Though "Honey Bunch Kaminski" was only noticed by a few people when the comic first came out in small runs by Apex Novelties, things changed when it was taken over by the Print Mint. One of the first things the Print Mint boys did was get the book into every "head shop" in the San Francisco Bay Area. Then they printed a large poster, in both regular and black light, of Honey. By 1973 many comic and head shops refused to carry Undergrounds like Snatch for fear of being busted for child pornography. This is a piece that would be at the center of any quality Underground art collection. The image area measures 5" x 7". A light scuff mark is noticeable on Honey Bunch's cheek; otherwise, this piece is in Excellent condition.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4214 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $10,637.50
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-21-54 (King Features Syndicate, 1954). The fabled ensemble of characters in the Peanuts strip is near and dear to the hearts of nearly every Baby Boomer. We grew up with these kids! From that everyman, Charlie Brown, to the more-than-human Snoopy, to that crabby fussbudget Lucy, and her wise brother, Linus, and on and on, each character is cherished for their unique temperament and interests. It's the dream of many a Peanuts art collector to have a fabulous example spotlighting each character. Here is a smashing daily showcasing the musical genius of the gang. Piano prodigy Schroeder spins a musical top and is inspired by the swingin' tune it plays -- so he grabs his pint-sized piano and belts out a duet. This early daily has some paper discoloration in the final panel, and a fold between panels two and four; but otherwise it is in Very Good condition. Schroeder may tickle the ivories, but this daily will tickle your fancy.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4026 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $9,200.00
World's Finest Comics #18 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Jack Burnley drew this issue's not so death-defying cover scene (high-wire acts being a pretty safe venture when one of the group can fly). Batman and Superman appear in separate features, and they're backed up by tales of Zatara, Green Arrow, the Boy Commandos, and making their last appearance in this title, the Star Spangled Kid and Stripesy. As for the condition, hoo boy! You've lamented the difficulty of finding comics with white covers in grade... you've bemoaned the scarcity of square bound comics in top grades... so a book that combines the two factors should probably top out at VF or so, right? Think again: this one is NM+, and it's perfectly square, perfectly flat, and has sharp corners to boot. It's the highest-graded copy -- and the only one above VF+ -- that CGC has certified to date of issue #18, and the only copy of this title's first twenty-five issues to earn such a high grade from CGC. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,500.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2344 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $8,711.25
Comic Cavalcade #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This whopping 96-pager was headlined (as were all the early issues) by stars Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and the Flash... but don't miss the other half of the wraparound cover, which shows the supporting cast, including Wildcat and the Ghost Patrol, keeping pace. The issue's artists include Sheldon Moldoff (drawing the Black Pirate), Sheldon Mayer (drawing the semiautobiographical "Scribbly" feature), E. E. Hibbard (drawing the Flash) and H. G. Peter (drawing Wonder Woman). We assume you knew that square bound books are hard to find in grade, but we bet you didn't know that this copy is the highest-graded one CGC has certified to date, with the next-highest two steps below at 7.5. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $6,517; VF/NM 9.0 value = $10,009.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2295 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $8,050.00
L. B. Cole - Blue Bolt #105 Cover Recreation Original Art (undated). Creator of more than 1500 covers, brilliant wildlife artist, and pioneering comic book publisher -- Leonard Brandt Cole is a towering figure in the field of comic book art! L. B. Cole began his art career as art director for a lithography company, before leaping headlong into the comic book arena in the early 1940s. Cole is renowned for the bold, flat colors, on his self-described "poster color covers." He was adept at every subject, from funny animals, to superheroes, to jungle girls, but his favorite genre was science fiction. Cole was also the publisher and cover artist for Star comics. This dazzling recreation of the cover to Blue Bolt #105, which was originally published by Star in 1950, reveals some titillating alterations. The Green Sorceress' costume has been abbreviated to practically nothing but a birthday suit! The skies above have been made even more cosmic, with the addition of a jam-packed galaxy of stars, and a modulated spectrum of hues, radiating across a wisp of space ether. The foreground, with its variegated volcano cones and lava flows, has been made much more detailed. L. B. Cole has signed the painting in the lower right. The overall size measures 14" x 21", and the art is in Excellent condition. As a bonus, a high quality, matted reproduction of the original published cover is included in the lot. If you crave a spectacular show-stopping cover recreation, search no further -- here it is! (Total: 2 items)
Auction 812 | Lot: 4080 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $8,050.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. In this issue, we have the first appearance of J. Jonah Jameson and the Chameleon as well as a Fantastic Four crossover. Gee, whatever became of this "Spider-Man" character after this first issue? Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $8,750.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2443 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $7,187.50
Flash Comics #1 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Extensive (P) Off-white pages. To call this issue a key is almost an understatement, seeing as how DC superstars Flash and Hawkman both made their first appearances here. Shiera Sanders, who figured prominently in Hawkman's origin story and later became Hawkgirl, was first seen here as well, and even hapless yet hilarious Johnny Thunder (who would later join the two aforementioned VIPs in the Justice Society) makes his debut here. This professionally restored copy might be your big chance to get a bargain on one of the ten most valuable comic books. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2004 GD 2.0 value = $6,200; VG 4.0 value = $12,400; FN 6.0 value = $18,600; VF 8.0 value = $46,500.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2303 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $6,900.00
S. Clay Wilson - Zap Comix #5 Complete 7-page Story "Ruby the Dyke Meets Weedman" Original Art (Print Mint, 1970). Brave souls who enter the twisted world of S. Clay Wilson may never return the same way -- this stuff really rots the brain! Plus, it's a lot of fun to read, especially for those who like their comics on the Underground side. And for those who do collect UG art, there's nothing quite as wild as a Wilson original, let alone an entire Zap Comix story! Yow! Ruby the Dyke! Star-Eyed Stella! Ugly demons! Classic stuff, friends. The artboards, all measuring approximately 12.5" x 8.5", have been professionally matted together in two large groups. All pages are in Excellent condition. (Total: 2 items)
Auction 812 | Lot: 4250 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $6,900.00
Robert Crumb - "Western Man: Last of the Big Time He Men" One-page Story Original Art (East Village Other, 1967). When Robert Crumb first began unleashing his unique brand of comics on the public, one of his very first outlets was the New York hippie tabloid newspaper East Village Other. Here's a strip that originally saw print in the fourth issue to feature Crumb's art, Volume 3 #1, from November 15, 1967. In 1968, Viking Press published the first hardcover edition of Crumb strips under the name Head Comics, which also included this piece. It's a typically funny early effort, with a twisted look at the drug policies of then-current president Lyndon Johnson. Crumb would later turn his back on recreational drug use, but here's a strip that still reeks of "pot" smoke! The panels were cut and repasted, possibly by EVO, into a tall page format. The image area measures approximately 7.75" x 13.25", and is nicely matted to an overall size of 14.5" x 20.5". The condition of the piece is Excellent, although some of the panels appear to be coming slightly loose, and minor rubber cement stains are beginning to appear along some of the panel edges. This is a famous strip, from early in Robert Crumb's career, and is sure to be a hit with fans of the Underground Comix master!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4215 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $6,612.50
Gill Fox - Lady Luck #88 Cover Original Art (Quality, 1950). Lady Luck certainly knows how to handle guys that try to get fresh! This cover showcases the foxy femme, courtesy of the hands of Gill Fox, who penciled and inked the cover. Fox, a long-time Golden Age artist, and one of the mainstays of Quality, drew with a clean, confident line. The artwork is very clean, allowing the viewer to fully appreciate this Fox-y gal. The condition is Excellent, and particularly outstanding, given the age and scarcity of Quality Comics cover art. All of the captions are the original stats, and the title stat is a replacement. There is no white-out, and only minimal editorial markings or stains. Overall size is approximately 15" x 20". Image size is approximately 13" x 18".
Auction 812 | Lot: 4109 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $5,520.00
Adventures Of Jesus - First Printing (Gilbert Shelton, 1962) Condition: Average NM. Offered here is the Book of Genesis when it comes to Underground Comix. This lot includes one of the only examples known to exist of Frank Stack's original incarnation of Adventures Of Jesus. Many folks know Stack by his pseudonym "Foolbert Sturgeon." Only 42 of these were published back in 1962, and it is very doubtful that any more exist outside of the four found in William Helmer's footlocker a little over a decade ago. These mimeographed papers represent the earliest efforts of Stack, and include some of the same cartoons subsequently printed in Gilbert Shelton's "The Austin Iconoclastic Newsletter." These early editions were not sold, rather they were only passed out to friends and fellow students. There are 14 pages and they measure 8.5" x 11". The original printing was listed in Jay Kennedy's Underground Price Guide at $600 way back in 1982! This lot also includes a Second Printing, done in 1963, as well as a subsequent 1978 printing. Jay Kennedy refers to the 1978 printings as "Facsimile Editions." A set consisting of one each of all three: First, Second, and the 1978 printings sold ten years ago for $4,500! This lot includes extensive documentation as to the authenticity of the pieces, including correspondence between Playboy Editor William Helmer and Gilbert Shelton. This is where it all started. Behold! (Total: 3 Comic Books)
Auction 812 | Lot: 2552 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $5,405.00

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Joe Shuster Studios - Superman Sunday Original Art (circa 1942). Sweethearts Bob Martin and WAC Mary Starr are caught up in a mind game perpetrated by their "mutual friend," Lily Field. The Man of Steel gets involved in this tangled web of lovers' laments with his letter carrying duties as "Superman's Service for Serviceman." The strip also features a panel showcasing the demonized caricatures of our Axis enemies, two Imperial Japanese military men. The art shows the influence of Jack Burnley, one of the finest of the early Superman artists. The strip has two tiers only, some mild signs of paper aging, a type correction in panel three, and the Superman figures have been hand-colored using colored pencils; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. This is a fun example of Superman art from his heyday during World War II -- Great Caesar's Ghost, super-fans -- a bid is in order!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4028 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $5,290.00
All Star Comics #8 (DC, 1942) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. Why is this issue on Overstreet's list of the 30 most valuable comic books? You wouldn't know it by looking at the cover, but it has the first appearance and origin of Wonder Woman! This comic was released with an unusual page count of 72 pages, with the Amazon's origin added on to the book-length Justice Society feature. That has led some to speculate that the story was originally intended for Sensation Comics #1. Whatever the case, the new heroine caused a sensation, making this one of the key Golden Age books. On the JSA front, Dr. Fate gets a new helmet, and Starman and Dr. Mid-Nite become members. E. E. Hibbard cover art, with interior art by Sheldon Moldoff, Jack Burnley, Bernard Baily, and H. G. Peter. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2004 FN 6.0 value = $8,250.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2279 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $5,175.00
Detective Comics #135 (DC, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Batman and Robin go back in time to find out "The True Story of Frankenstein" (and Frankenstein's monster too). The backup features include a Boy Commandos story with Curt Swan art. Sources disagree on the issue's cover artist (with CGC attributing it to Dick Sprang). One thing's for certain, though: this is the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, and the only one above 8.0. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $950.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2302 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $4,370.00
Circus the Comic Riot #1 (Globe Syndicate, 1938) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This comic features very early work by all-time greats Basil Wolverton, Will Eisner, and Bob Kane, and is also notable for including Jack Cole's second published comic book story. This particular copy is stunning, a tremendous example of an important book from the dawn of the Golden Age. Gerber and Overstreet both consider this comic "scarce," and only one copy of this issue has been graded higher by CGC to date. CGC notes, "Siamese pages neatly cut apart, one still attached." Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $4,800; VF/NM 9.0 value = $6,600.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2078 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $4,255.00
Wonder Woman #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Light tan to off-white pages. Wonder Woman charges onto the scene in the first issue of her own comic, starting off a four-decade run. Household-name status was not far behind! The Amazon's creator, William Moulton Marston, didn't fit the profile of the typical comic book writer, and his unorthodox approach gave these stories an originality that's still striking today. H. G. Peter's art established the signature look of Wonder Woman's early years. As befits a #1 issue, the heroine's origin story is retold and expanded upon. Overstreet 2004 VG 4.0 value = $4,250; FN 6.0 value = $6,375.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2341 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $4,140.00
Enrich - Vampirella #32 Cover Original Art (Warren, 1974). Enrich's scene of Vampi cradling the plague-ridden body of her date is eerily illuminated beneath a preternaturally emerald green sky. The printed version of this cover image was "flopped," or reversed, cropped, and enlarged slightly from the original painted design. The image area of the painting measures approximately 9.5" x 10", and the art is in Excellent condition. The painting has been attractively matted alongside a copy of the printed comic. Enrich's sensuous paintings have made him one of the world's most celebrated fantasy artists, and this cover will be a treasured addition to any Vampirella fan's collection.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4107 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $4,025.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Doctor Doom makes his first appearance outside of the pages of Fantastic Four, and his arch foes, the FF, have a cameo in this key Silver Age issue. Third-highest grade from CGC to date for this issue -- an utterly gorgeous specimen! Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $2,900.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2447 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,910.00
Two-Fisted Tales #19 Gaines File pedigree 3/10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The one-and-only Harvey Kurtzman drew a cover that's flat-out disturbing. Luckily, that's the only thing to disturb us about this amazing pedigree specimen of the issue (except of course the thought of not owning it). Its cover colors resonate deeply, the spine and borders are near-perfect, and the interior pages are sharp and off-white. Only one copy in CGC's current survey carries a higher grade. By the way, though the cover shows a nervous rookie, the artists were seasoned pros -- Kurtzman was joined by Wally Wood, John Severin, and Johnny Craig. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $925.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2009 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,450.00
Wonder Comics #13 (Better Publications, 1947) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Allow us to speak for you: "Wow!" That's what you'll say as soon as you take a gander at this remarkably near-perfect specimen. Shimmering gloss illuminates incredibly vivid cover coloring which includes eye-catching air-brushing techniques. And the bright interior pages and sturdy spine add more muscle -- CGC thinks so, since no other certified copy of this issue has been awarded a higher grade. And in case it escaped your notice (yeah, right), this is a bondage cover, by the one-and-only Alex Schomburg. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $735.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2201 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,335.00
Wally Wood - Pulp Illustration Original Art (undated). A gorgeous and pulchritudinous Wally Wood fantasy girl pilots her double-headed dragon through a prodigiously detailed landscape. The Wallace Wood Treasury printed this illustration with the caption, "Perhaps one of the strangest drawings Wood has ever done. This pulp drawing shows a strong influence from Virgil Finlay." Indeed, the work boasts a variegated use of pen styles and techniques to create dazzling textures and lighting effects. The drawing combines Wood's mastery of the humor, "good girl," and fantasy genres into a single image. The image area measures 14.5" x 17". There are a few touches of white-out along the borders of the paper; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Wallace Wood has signed the drawing in the lower right. This is a beautiful piece of early "Woodwork," and a shining example of why he is hailed as one of comics' all-time greats!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4201 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00

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Haunt of Fear #7 Gaines File pedigree 2/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. If your heart isn't stopped by Johnny Craig's chilling cover, the astonishing condition of this Gaines File gem will send you reaching for the defibrillator. The cover radiates with deep color and gloss, and the interior off-white to white pages make the story content sparkle. And what talent awaits inside: Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, and Jack Davis all provide stories. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $570.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2003 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
Weird Science #5 Gaines File pedigree 8/10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. One of the defining covers in EC's legendary history is this atomic bomb blast from the pencils and brush of Al Feldstein. Sales figures showed that EC's science fiction comics sold better when Feldstein provided the cover art. Looking virtually the same as it did the day it rolled off the printing press, this comic is a real gem. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $810.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2014 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
Captain Marvel Adventures #24 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Surviving issues of this series are fairly plentiful in the "reading copy" condition, but when we get a Near Mint copy in our hands, it's a "hold my calls" moment. When you see this book, you won't need us to tell you it's a Mile High. Only on an Edgar Church copy can you see the original glorious reds of the Big Red Cheese himself! The cover (featuring the regrettably-named Nippo the Nipponese) is by C. C. Beck. We also believe this issue's "Minneapolis Mystery" to be the first "city story" of the title's run -- in succeeding issues, Captain Marvel would have adventures in cities all across the USA, to the delight of kids who lived there. This is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $825.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2064 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
Cancelled Comic Cavalcade #1 and 2 (DC, 1978) Condition: Average FN. These books are perhaps the rarest collector's items of the Bronze Age. In the wake of the mass cancellation of titles which wags dubbed the "DC Implosion," the company produced this two-volume ashcan edition to protect DC's copyright to the content, printing a mere 35 copies. Of these, 34 were given to the creators and copyright people, and one to price guide publisher Bob Overstreet for documentation purposes. Containing pages photocopied on one side only with blank blue covers and a taped spine, the books each measure 8.5" x 11". Both volumes have hilarious, tongue-in-cheek "covers" on the respective title pages: the first, by Al Milgrom, shows a truck marked "DC" speeding away from a landfill, having dumped the bodies of dead superheroes. The second, by Alex Saviuk, shows second-tier heroes like Prez, the Creeper, and Shade the Changing Man applying for unemployment benefits. The contents of Volume #1 are Black Lightning #12, cover to #13, Claw #13 and #14, The Deserter #1, Doorway to Nightmare #6, Firestorm #6, The Green Team #2 and #3. Volume #2 contains Kamandi #60 (including Omac) and #61, Prez #5, Shade #9 (including the Odd Man), Showcase #105 (Deadman) and #106 (The Creeper), Secret Society of Super Villains #16 and #17, The Vixen #1, and covers to Army At War #2, Battle Classics #3, Demand Classics #1 and #2, Dynamic Classics #3, Mister Miracle #26, Ragman #6, Weird Mystery #25 and #26, and Western Classics #1 and #2. Overstreet lists these books, but does not list a price for them. These books trade hands very infrequently, so take this opportunity to grab your set now. From the Compleat Kirby Comic Collection.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2361 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #14 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Spidey's turning green this ish, but not from envy -- the Green Goblin and ol' jade jaws, the Incredible Hulk, both appear in The Amazing Spider-Man for the first time. An utterly fabulous copy, its cover gloss and colors are so deep they'll set your spider-sense tingling! Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $3,300.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2455 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
Earl Norem - Savage Sword of Conan #28 Cover Original Art (Marvel. 1978). The savage Cimmerian battles the "Fiend in the Haunted Caverns" in this breathtaking painting by Earl Norem. The image area of this monumental work measures approximately 16" x 21.5", and the condition of the art is Excellent. Norem's use of reflected light and color on the cavernous forms sets an appropriately deadly mood for the no-holds barred, barbaric action. Norem honed his craft working as an illustrator for men's magazines. He now has retired from the commercial field, and is working on military murals for the government and his local museums, so if you admire his comics work, put in a bid on this Bronze Age beauty today. This painting will make an absolutely eye-popping wall piece for Earl Norem, R. E. Howard, and Conan aficionados.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4159 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
Blue Ribbon Comics #1 Larson pedigree (MLJ, 1939) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. With no penciled writing present, the faint foxing on the right edge of the cover distinguishes this book as the Larson copy; the Nebraska winters were kind to the pages on this book, as they are fresh and supple. Jack Cole did three pages of this, the first ever comic produced by MLJ. Featuring the first appearances of Dan Hastings, Richy the Amazing Boy, and Rang-A-Tang the Wonder Dog, this esoteric comic seldom turns up for sale -- and almost never in this condition. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $2,405; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,703.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2056 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,105.00
Bugs Bunny "Wild and Woolly Hare" Lobby Card Original Art (Warner Brothers, 1959). For sheer tenacity, no outlaw can top the red-headed bandit Yosemite Sam. In his 40-year career, the self-proclaimed "fastest gun west of the Pecos" has been repeatedly blown up with TNT, pushed off towering cliffs, and shot full of lead, and he always comes back for more. In "Wild and Woolly Hare", Sam and Bugs duel using trains. This lobby card art has an image area that measures approximately 8" x 10". A type correction replacing a misspelled title logo has slipped off, revealing that original title, and has also left a slight glue stain; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Get the drop on this Yosemite Sam and Bugs shoot-out with an early bid!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4059 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,105.00
Walt Simonson - X-Men and Legion of Superheroes Illustration Original Art (2004).
Walt Simonson, renowned for his work on such features as Manhunter, Thor, Fantastic Four, and countless others, has created a spectacular image of the X-Men and the Legion of Super Heroes, teaming up to battle a Brood alien. The heroes all sport Dave Cockrum designed costumes. The image area measures 13' x 17", and is ink on paper. Signed and dated at the lower left.
Auction 812 | Lot: 3090 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,990.00
Dick Calkins - Buck Rogers Daily Comic Strip Original Art (N.E.A. Syndicate, 1938). Strip #237 of Buck Rogers showcases four great portraits of Buck, in all of his 25th Century sartorial splendor. He's dressed in black, with his fin-equipped helmet, jet-pack harness, raygun holsters, and flying goggles -- outstanding! Buck influenced the portrayal of SF heroics, and was even cited by world famous author, Ray Bradbury, as a major influence on his life. His grade school classmates ridiculed the young man for his passion about Buck Rogers. Bradbury recalled, "I'd decided I belonged in the future. They didn't believe." This one and only time in his life, Bradbury gave into peer pressure and destroyed his collection -- but entered a period of deep grief and depression. "I tore up the future! What could I do about it?" Finally, the obvious thought came to him: "Collect Buck Rogers comic strips and make yourself whole again. I never listened to one damn fool (who told him something couldn't be done) after that." The image area measures 4.5" x 20", and is in Excellent condition. Rocket back to the future with this fabulous Buck Rogers art!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4003 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,990.00
Jeff Jones - "Erik the Red" Painting Original Art (undated). Eric the Red (950-1003) was a Viking explorer who was the first European in Greenland. Eric sailed from Iceland in 982 and led a group of colonists to Greenland in 986. Also known as Erik Thorvaldson, Erik Torvaldsson, or Erik Raude, he was born in Norway, but his family settled in western Iceland, after his father, Thorvald Asvaldsson, was banished for murdering a man. The years 850-1050 AD are known as "The Viking Years," that period of time when the brave and brutal Norsemen ruled the world with a strong arm. Raiders to some, heroes to others, the Vikings are remembered today as bold and daring adventurers, the subject of romances and legends that remain popular to this day. Jeff Jones' romantic painting measures approximately 24" x 34", is oil on linen, and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4130 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,990.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #2 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The villainous Vulture sets Spidey's heart aflutter in this Stan Lee/Steve Ditko classic. This beautiful copy of Spidey's second issue is not easy to locate in higher grades. This copy packs no shortage of cover gloss and commands above-average page quality. It's certainly an impressive copy any way you look at it. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $2,685; VF/NM 9.0 value = $4,343.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2444 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,932.50
Joseph DeVito - Mad #363 Cover Original Art (EC, 1997). Alfred E. Neuman is cooking with gas on a hot date -- he's sampling each of the Spice Girls for flavor -- Ginger, Scary, Sporty, Baby, and Posh -- yum, yum. Alfred was cautioned that he might be on a slippery slope, headed for heartbreak and heartburn, to which he replied, "What? Me Worry?" Joseph DeVito has rendered this art in an ultra-detailed, photorealistic style. DeVito graduated with honors from Parsons School of Design in New York City in 1981, studied at the City's Art Students League, and has painted hundreds of book covers, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, adventure, and horror. His clients have included virtually all of the major publishers in New York City, DC Comics, Mad Magazine, the Hasbro Toy Group, Topps, and Warner Brothers, among others. The image area of this painting measures 14" x 16", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4088 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,932.50
Raphael DeSoto - Detective Tales Cover Recreation Original Art (undated). An outstanding recreation of the cover of the February, 1940 issue of Detective Tales, painted by Raphael DeSoto. This classic pulp cover features a square-jawed detective trying to free a comely lass (whose dress has the uncanny ability to defy gravity!) from the clutches of a couple of bloodthirsty butchers. Although it reflects a slightly different color palette than the original, it is nevertheless a very faithful recreation of this wicked pulp gem. The painting measures 20" x 28" and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4087 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,875.00
Jack Kirby - "The Gods" Illustration Original Art (undated). Jack Kirby created his own modern mythology. In the 1940s, he drew the classic Greek Gods, recast as superheroes, archetypes such as Mercury, later renamed Hurricane, for Red Raven Comics #1. In the 1960s, Jack Kirby co-created The Mighty Thor, and further modernized and revised the classic Norse God myths. In the 1970s, he abandoned those traditional mythic figures, added science fiction technology to his conceptual mix, and created his bold, new epic saga for DC, the "Fourth World" series, which included The New Gods. This painting, titled "The Gods," seems to presage that stage of Jack Kirby's evolution, with the boldly contrasting orange-hued New God asserting his will to live in the foreground, and the shadowy, faded blue-hued, Old Gods in the background bearing witness to his struggle. This twice-up art measures 25.25" x 21.25". There is slight discoloration on the foreground figure's right foot, and a light crease horizontally across the paper, about 3 inches up from the bottom edge; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. The image is painted with acrylic paint on paper, and Jack Kirby has signed it to the left of the word "Gods."
Auction 812 | Lot: 4140 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,875.00
Alex Ross - Superman: Peace on Earth, double-page spread Original Art (DC, 1998). From Marvels to Kingdom Come to the 2002 Academy Awards poster for TV Guide, Alex Ross' ultra-realistic paintings have made him one of the most in-demand comics artists of today. This mesmerizing two-page spread hails from Superman: Peace on Earth, the first of a series of tabloid-sized DC one-shots painted by Ross and written by Paul Dini, where the Man of Steel undertakes a mission beyond even his control. Superman is seen in each of the five panels on this spread, including the fourth, depicting him burrowing into the earth. The image area measures 25" x 17.5", and Ross' medium is gouache on 4-ply Strathmore. The art is in Excellent condition. Don't miss this opportunity to win a super piece that will make you the envy of many a comic art collector!
Auction 812 | Lot: 4172 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,875.00
Dave Sheridan - Meef #1 Complete 5-page Story, "The Late Show" Original Art (Print Mint, 1972). After an evening of watching scary movies on teevee, what comes next for a young boy sent off to bed? Welcome to Dreamland! This five page story is quite possibly the best effort ever by Dave Sheridan, who wrote and drew some real corkers in Underground titles like Meef (a copy of Meef #1 accompanies this lot) and Mother's Oats before moving on to assist Gilbert Shelton on The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers. You won't believe the twists and turns this dream-like tale takes, as our young hero encounters an entire world inside his own mind. The art has some minor soiling, but overall is in Excellent condition. All pages measure approximately 14" x 17", with an image area of 10.25" x 15". As a bonus, a custom-made cloth-bound holder that houses the artpages securely is included. Eye-popping visuals were tossed off with ease by this super-talented artist, who died (from natural causes) too young at age 38. (Total: 7 items)
Auction 812 | Lot: 4239 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,875.00
S. Clay Wilson - "Spider Joy" One-page Story Original Art (undated). "The Spiders are gone!" While that may sound like a good thing to some, it's sheer terror for our hapless hero! S. Clay Wilson's truly grotesque characters bring to mind the hideous villains that populated Chester Gould's Dick Tracy, only Wilson pushed the envelope like no one before him. Shocking, brutal, but funny nevertheless, Wilson's art is always popular with fans and collectors. Here's a great single-page strip from one of the most outrageous comic book artists of all time, bursting at the seams with blood, boobs, and boogiemen! The art measures approximately 15" x 23", and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 812 | Lot: 4251 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,875.00

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