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Four Color (Series One) #1 Dick Tracy - Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1939) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. None of the books from Four Color's brief Series One crop up very often, and one of the hardest to find is this first issue, which is termed "scarce" by Gerber. Of course, Dick Tracy and his creator Chester Gould need no introduction! It appears that this pedigree book was only kept from NM territory because of some yellowing on the back cover; the front cover is certainly up to the usual high Edgar Church standard. Only one copy of this issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $4,396; VF/NM 9.0 value = $6,748.
Auction 813 | Lot: 3153 | Oct 2, 2004

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-1-51 (United Feature Syndicate, 1951). Snoopy and Shermy star in this very early daily, from within the first year of the feature's start! The starting Peanuts cast included only Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Shermy, and Patty. As time went on, Shermy and Patty were seen less and less in the strip as Violet and Schroeder were introduced in 1951, Lucy and Linus in 1952, 'Pig-Pen' in 1954, and Sally Brown in 1959. Snoopy was inspired by Charles Schulz's childhood pet, Spike, "Snoopy's not a real dog of course -- he's an image of what people would like a dog to be. But he has his origins in Spike, my dog that I had when I was a kid. White with black spots. He was the wildest and smartest dog I've ever encountered. Smart? Why, he had a vocabulary of at least 50 words. I mean it. I'd tell him to go down to the basement and bring up a potato and he'd do it. I used to chip tennis balls at him and he'd catch and retrieve 'em." Those early memories of Spike seem to be the springboard for this gag. The image area of the daily measures 27" x 5". The paper was folded between panels two and three and there are a few small and minor stains; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Don't fumble away your chance at winning an superb daily spotlighting Snoopy!
Auction 813 | Lot: 5112 | Oct 2, 2004

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Flash Comics #3 (DC, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. "King" Standish made his first appearance in this issue -- the master of disguise would be a regular in the series for several years to come. According to Overstreet, issue #3 also marked the first time that longtime Flash artist E. E. Hibbard drew the titular Scarlet Speedster. Meanwhile, Sheldon Moldoff drew the cover and an interior story, both featuring Cliff Cornwall. Other backup features include the blundering Johnny Thunder, drawn as usual by Stan Aschmeier. A NM- copy from DC's Golden Age is quite a find, and in fact this is the only unrestored copy that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $7,300.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1314 | Oct 2, 2004

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Walt Disney Studios -- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Original Hand Painted Production Cel. (1937). The Wicked Queen stands before the Huntsman and demands the heart of Snow White. This classic moment with the heart box has been so sought after by collectors that the Disney studio created a limited edition cel of this scene in 1987. Here is the real thing, with a huge close up of the Queen in all her evil beauty. Rich multicolored hand inking and exquisite painting make this a showpiece for any serious Disney collection. Excellent condition. Could not be finer. The evil one measures 6.0" x 7.75" and the background area measures 8.0" x 10.0."
Auction 813 | Lot: 2038 | Oct 2, 2004

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All-American Comics #17 (DC, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. DC icon Green Lantern made his second-ever appearance in this issue! And the book is just as "scarce" as the character's first appearance in #16 according to Gerber, who gave both books his "7" rating. Overstreet ranks this issue among the 100 most valuable Golden Age books. GL is drawn by Sheldon Moldoff on the cover; inside the comic the character is rendered by his creator, Martin Nodell. The backup features include Mutt and Jeff, Red, White and Blue, and Sheldon Mayer's Scribbly. This is the highest-graded copy of the issue, and the only one graded above FN/VF, that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $9,608; VF/NM 9.0 value = $15,054.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1288 | Oct 2, 2004

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More Fun Comics #57 Nova Scotia pedigree (DC, 1940) NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Bernard Baily's eerie cover art shows the Spectre towering over a couple of thugs. And this sterling specimen towers over all comers, earning CGC's highest grade awarded to date for this issue. Its cover gloss shimmers brightly, its corners are sharp, and its spine is rigidly taut. Interior stories include Doctor Fate and Congo Bill. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $4,800.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1342 | Oct 2, 2004

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Walt Disney Studio -- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Original Hand Painted Production Cel. (1937). The Wicked Queen opens the heart box to the Huntsman, as she demands the heart of Snow White! This is a breathtaking moment with a subtle expression that conveys question and demand all in one sly look! Who is the scariest one of all? This spotless cel is in excellent condition and is displayed with a hand painted Courvoisier background that accentuates the character perfectly. Our lady of evil is 5.0" x 6.0" and the background measures 8.25" x 8.25." A stunning moment from the first full length animated film!
Auction 813 | Lot: 2017 | Oct 2, 2004

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All Star Comics #33 (DC, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Who doesn't remember Solomon Grundy? The frightening brute from Slaughter Swamp menaced Green Lantern in the 40s, the Super Friends on TV in the 70s, and Infinity Inc. in the 80s, and he's still going strong today. So it's surprising that he disappeared for quite a while -- this was the last appearance of the Golden Age for the villain. He gives the Justice Society all they can handle here, in a book-length feature with different artists drawing different chapters (an All-Star tradition). Joe Kubert is the most notable artist, and we should also note that Green Lantern's streetwise pal Doiby Dickles guest stars. With the exception of the JSA's first few appearances, this is the most sought-after issue of the title's run, and you just won't find a better copy -- this is the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $4,500.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1292 | Oct 2, 2004

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Harvey Kurtzman - Frontline Combat #2 Cover Original Art (EC, 1951). Hang on to your helmets, art troopers! Here's an explosive cover by one of the undisputed geniuses of American comic books -- Harvey Kurtzman. Kurtzman poured his heart and soul into his war tales. His scripting, layouts, storytelling techniques, and insistence on historical research and verisimilitude slowed the page output to a point where he was scarcely able to make a living at EC. However, his dedication and talent elevated those war titles into a rarified realm; mere than just throwaway amusements, the stories and covers are timeless classics of sequential art and literature. Harvey's explorations of humanity caught in the terrible circumstances of war, and the fate of the "citizen soldier" was in step with the raw, unvarnished and "truthful" approach pioneered by Bill Mauldin in his fabled "Willie and Joe" army cartoons. In his later career, Harvey's streamlined and precise artwork became subordinate to his scripting, layout art, and editing, so finding a finished piece of pure Kurtzman art can prove to be quite a challenge. The image area of the cover measures 13.5" x 19" and the art is in Excellent condition. Bid accordingly folks, because comic book art just doesn't get any better than this!
Auction 813 | Lot: 5252 | Oct 2, 2004

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Walt Disney Studios -- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Original Hand Painted Production Cel and Courvoisier Background. (1937). The Wicked Witch begins her journey to find Snow White in this dramatic scene with a fine Courvoisier hand painted background. The Witch appears only at the end of the film, and original cels of this evil villainess are highly sought after. Sitting on the seat of the small boat is the famous basket with five green apples and one poisoned red one! This multiple level cel consists of the Witch and basket which are trimmed and mounted to a cel of the boat. There is an overlay painting of the swamp plants to the left and water effects to the right of the boat. The fine scene has amazing detail and composition. The boat has an area of paint missing from the bow and a few small paint separations on the side below the basket. The Witch has a chip of paint missing from her right hand. Very good condition overall and a fine rare set up. The Witch and boat measure 6.5" x 5.25" and the background is 10.5" x 7.25." .
Auction 813 | Lot: 2050 | Oct 2, 2004

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Walt Disney Studios -- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Original Hand Painted Production Cel and Courvoisier Background. (1937). To begin the transformation to the old hag, the Wicked Queen consults her book of spells! This magnificent set up includes the book and Queen on cel, the bookstand hand painted on an overlay, and the stone walls of her dungeon on the background. A very fine pose from an exceptionally rare sequence. This part of the film was so frightening to 1930s children that New York City's Radio City Music Hall had to replace all 6000 seat cushions in the auditorium after the film completed its run. So many children "lost control" that the velvet seat material was ruined! The Queen is 4.75" x 9.0" and the background shown is 11.0" x 10.5." This original set up captures the beauty and cruelty of the Queen in a most impressive scene. Excellent condition from a scene rarely found. Here's your chance to own a real villainess!
Auction 813 | Lot: 2051 | Oct 2, 2004

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Dick Tracy and the Tiger Lilly Gang Big Little Book #1460 Cover Original Art (Whitman, 1949). Once you take a look at this breathtaking oil painting, you'll join us in saying "Wow!" This lot presents the original cover painting (possibly by Chester Gould) for Big Little Book #1460, titled Dick Tracy and the Tiger Lilly Gang. Tracy and Junior have never looked better, don't you agree? The airbrushing technique is phenomenal. This moody, color-rich portrait is matted and framed at 20 1/4" x 20 1/4", with an image area of 14 3/4" x 15 1/4". Wow!
Auction 813 | Lot: 3044 | Oct 2, 2004

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-10-54 (United Feature syndicate, 1954). Patty chides 'Pig-Pen' for already being a muddy mess at seven a.m., but far from being shamed, 'Pig-Pen' is proud of his early start! 'Pig-Pen' had been introduced into the strip only a month earlier, in July of 1954, and this is a superb early example spotlighting the muddy moptop. Finding a strip featuring 'Pig-Pen' can be a bit of a challenge. As Charles Schulz remarked in an interview, "Everybody likes 'Pig-Pen'... He's useful only if you have him involved in dust and being dirty... I don't have many ideas on that; I ran out of these.... Now and then I think I ought to draw him... people are always saying 'Why don't you draw 'Pig-Pen'?'" The image area measures 27" x 5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 813 | Lot: 5113 | Oct 2, 2004

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Captain America Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC Apparent VF/NM 9.0 Moderate (P) Cream to off-white pages. Captain America is one of the most beloved characters of all, that's why this comic, his origin and first appearance, is one of the most treasured of all. There was certainly plenty of evil afoot in '41, and the fiend behind most of it, one Adolf Hitler, gets a well deserved punch in the face on one of the most famous comic book covers ever. Two other pretty important characters made their debuts in the issue: the evil Red Skull, who would menace Cap for the remainder of the century, and Cap's loyal sidekick Bucky Barnes. Creative geniuses Joe Simon and Jack Kirby drew the origin story, while the cover is a solo effort by Kirby. We've had the good fortune to see a few copies of this comic here at Heritage, and most have been well-thumbed after many re-readings, so this clean-looking, professionally restored copy is a sight for sore eyes. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced, staples cleaned. (Married centerfold)." Overstreet 2004 GD 2.0 value = $6,944; VG 4.0 value = $13,888; FN 6.0 value = $20,832; VF 8.0 value = $49,200; VF/NM 9.0 value = $87,100.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1516 | Oct 2, 2004

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Walt Disney Studios -- "Fantasia" Original Hand Painted Production Cel and Courvoisier Background. (1940). Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's Apprentice stands atop the mountain and uses his magical powers to direct the crashing waves. This richly colored scene includes a hand painted Courvoisier background of the night sky with stars and Milky Way effects. Mickey is unusually large in this rare cel, which uses shadowed colors and amazing detail. Note the light source from the right illuminating his costume and giving him an even more unusual appearance. Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's Apprentice has consistently been the most sought after character in the animation art market. Knowledgeable collectors know that these gems rarely surface at auction and are a must for a serious "Fantasia" collection. Mickey is trimmed and mounted on the background for a most impressive display. Mickey is in excellent condition. He measures 4.0" x 5.5" and the background area is 7.0" x 6.75." A real museum piece!
Auction 813 | Lot: 2066 | Oct 2, 2004

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Elzie Segar - Popeye Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-14-38 (King Features Syndicate, 1938). When it comes to mooching burgers, J. Wellington Wimpy is the undisputed champion of the world. Popeye laughs heartily at Wimpy's apparent come-uppance in this great Sunday, but extracting a dime from the wide one proves to be nigh impossible! Wimpy and Popeye star in nearly every panel of this terrific gag. Noted comic strip historian Richard Marschall in America's Great Comic-strip Artists writes,"Segar's technique was manifested in inventive characterizations, like the rough, but good-hearted Popeye, and the baseless scoundrel Wimpy, one of the most memorable figures in comics history." The overall paper size measures 22" x 18", while the image area is 20.5" x 16.75", and the art is in Excellent condition. As Marschall so aptly observed, "Segar fashioned a universe of memorable characters and a remarkable variety of plot structures that went beyond parody and satire to include farce, melodrama, pathos, and even surrealistic absurdities. All in a comic strip? About as likely as a theater the size of a thimble." Here's your chance to win a doozy!
Auction 813 | Lot: 5115 | Oct 2, 2004

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-18-72 (United Feature Syndicate, 1972). Lucy has her first encounter with that BMOC, "Joe Cool." It seems JC and Linus live in the same dorm, and Joe knows all too well the dangers of living in a dorm too long. Snoopy and Linus are featured in every panel of this hilarious daily. Charles Schulz's ability to portray life and emotion with just a few simple pen lines is uncanny. Lucy appears in two of the panels, playing the part of the crabby big sister. The image area measures 5.5" x 17". The art was folded between panels two and three as was the practice back then; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Whoa -- Joe Cool art, that's the ticket!
Auction 813 | Lot: 5114 | Oct 2, 2004

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Flash Comics #58 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. While Flash plumbs the new depths on the cover, this copy's grade scales new heights! A 9.8 is the highest grade for a Golden Age book among tens of thousands we've offered here at Heritage. Wouldn't you know it, it's from Edgar Church's Mile High collection. The book has a cover by Martin Naydel. Features include the Flash, the Ghost Patrol, Johnny Thunder, and Hawkman (the last has Sheldon Moldoff art). This is not only the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date, it's the only one with a grade above 7.0. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,060.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1324 | Oct 2, 2004

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Al Taliaferro - Silly Symphony - Donald Duck Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-21-37 (King Features Syndicate, 1937). Jerry Weist's Comic Art Price Guide notes that Silly Symphony Sundays featuring Donald Duck are extremely rare; less than ten are known to exist from the 1936-37 era. Wow! If that wasn't incentive enough to bid, this just happens to be a top-notch example of Donald Duck's funny paper antics. It's a riot! Donald was created in 1934 as a character for a "Silly Symphony" animated short. His popularity brought him to the Silly Symphony Sunday comic strip on various occasions, from 1936 to 1937. Finally, in 1939, the Donald Duck strip debuted under its own title. The image area of this Sunday is approximately 27" x 17", and the art is in Excellent condition. Bid, Bid, Bid, on this super-scarce and superb Sunday!
Auction 813 | Lot: 2252 | Oct 2, 2004

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Kelly Freas - Original Prototype Sculpture for the Alfred E. Neuman Bust (1960). What, Me Worry?-- Kelly has mounted his Alfred E. Neuman prototype bust on a wood platform, that has been painted silver. The entire protype, including the base stands 7.5" tall. The base is 4"across and 4" deep. Don't pass up a chance at this wonderful prototype portrait of Mad's furshlugginer mascot!
Auction 813 | Lot: 4057 | Oct 2, 2004

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Detective Comics #31 (DC, 1939) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. The term "classic cover" gets bandied about quite a bit, but nobody disputes that designation for this all-time great image. It's a cover which has been paid homage to by many subsequent Bat-artists over the years, but none have matched the ominous mood set here by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson. The intense interest in this cover is also the primary reason that this book is listed among the top 20 most valuable comic books by Overstreet. But don't discount the story, which has a few major firsts: the Batplane appears for the first time, as does the Batarang. It also features Bruce Wayne's first girlfriend (that we know about, he is a handsome millionaire after all), one Julie Madison. As this was a very early Batman appearance, the Bat-story is backed up by a plethora of other crimefighting features, the most notable of which is Slam Bradley by Superman's creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Only three copies of this issue have been certified with higher grades by CGC to date. Overstreet 2004 VG 4.0 value = $5,636; FN 6.0 value = $8,445.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1309 | Oct 2, 2004

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Walt Disney Studios -- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Original Hand Painted Production Cel and Courvoisier Background. (1937). This is a very rare multiple cel set up with all the dwarfs in one scene! The size, composition and face views are exceptional. Only a few Courvoisier set ups were created with all the dwarfs, but this is the best in size and pose. This tremendous image of just the dwarfs measures 11.5" x 7.75" and is mounted on a mahogany wood grain veneer. Rich shadowing and incredible full figure details make this cel a real centerpiece. There is a small section of paint missing from Doc's hat and some minor paint separations. Overall this great scene is in very good condition. The background measures 14.0" x 10.0".
Auction 813 | Lot: 2035 | Oct 2, 2004

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Robert Crumb - Two Nude Girls Illustration Original Art (1994). Robert Crumb displays his dazzling virtuosity with a pen in this straightforward drawing of two zaftig nudes standing on an outdoor patio dappled with sunlight. The volumes of the forms are built up carefully with a cross hatched line that rivals the richness of an intaglio etching. The work is a realistic vignette of two "Crumb girls," who are built like brick houses! The overall paper size measures 11" x 14", with an 8.5" x 11" image area, and the art is in Excellent condition. Gurls, gurls, gurls!
Auction 813 | Lot: 5332 | Oct 2, 2004

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Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson - The Atom #3 Complete 10-page Story "The Secret of 'Al Atom's' Lamp!" Original Art (DC, 1962). In his private laboratory, Professor Alpheus V. Hyatt has opened a small "Time Pool" to the past, and his former student, Ray Palmer (aka the Atom), uses it to travel to back in time 1100 years, where he is mistaken for a genie in a lamp! Significant as the first of the "Time Pool" stories, this fast-paced adventure pits the Tiny Titan against a ferocious falcon and a mustache-twirling "tarid" (or villain) before he finally discovers the lost treasure of Sinbad. Beautifully crafted by pencil-pusher Gil Kane and ink-slinger Murphy Anderson (a Silver Age "dream team" if ever there was one!), this is a classic of the era, and considering how few stories have remained complete and intact from those glory days, this is a rare opportunity indeed. Although the title page is missing the "Atom" logo and the credit paste-up, these twice-up pages are generally in Excellent condition, measuring 14.5" x 21.5", with an image area of 13" x 18".
Auction 813 | Lot: 5235 | Oct 2, 2004

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Amazing Fantasy #15 (Marvel, 1962) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. This is the most valuable comic book of the Silver Age according to Overstreet, and no wonder: it has the origin and first appearance of Spider-Man. And the character isn't just a comic book phenomenon anymore -- thanks to the character's movie breakthrough, even your wife, kids, and grandma know the origin story told here. This book is to the Silver Age what Action Comics #1 is to the Golden Age, and the jump in popularity thanks to the movies means this book is a better investment than ever. The classic tale, which also has the first appearance of Aunt May and Uncle Ben, is by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, with a cover by Jack Kirby. 2004 FN 6.0 value = $3,900.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1550 | Oct 2, 2004

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Flash Comics #54 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Martin Naydel delivered a superbly creative cover for this issue as well as drawing the Flash story inside the mag. Other features include Johnny Thunder, the Ghost Patrol, the Whip, and last but not least a Sheldon Moldoff-drawn Hawkman story. Our offering is one of those you'd know was a Mile High without us even telling you -- note the white pages! This is the highest-graded copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,060.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1323 | Oct 2, 2004

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The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Marvel's most famous and enduring character debuted in his own title and made only his second appearance overall here. This book is ranked as the fourth most-valuable Silver Age book by Overstreet, topped only by the first appearances of the Fantastic Four, the Silver Age Flash, and Spidey himself. The cover is billed as a team effort between Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby -- it would appear that Jolly Jack did the layouts, and Sturdy Steve took care of the rest. The Fantastic Four don't suspect Spidey's "real power," so Amazing Fantasy #15 must have sold out before they could get a copy. But don't you miss out on a very attractive specimen of this key #1. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $8,750. From the collection of Richard and Wendy Pini.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1551 | Oct 2, 2004

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The Amazing Spider-Man #14 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Did you think the Green Goblin's "hot" period was over? Well, no doubt you just changed your mind after watching "Spider-Man 2", which told us in no uncertain terms that Gobby will be featured in the third installment. All of this means that demand for the villain's first appearance is on the ascent once again. This issue is also notable for including the first meeting between the Hulk and Spider-Man. The cover and interior art are by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $3,300.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1564 | Oct 2, 2004

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Walt Disney Studios -- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Original Hand Painted Production Cel. (1937). Snow White kneels to sing to the little lost bird. Her song, "With A Smile and A Song," raises her spirits after the scary night in the forest. Snow White and the bird are trimmed and overlaid on a cel of the forest vines. Both cels overlay the hand made paper background. This large image is exceptionally detailed and the delicate multicolored inking is superb. Excellent condition with one tiny paint separation on her lower skirt. Snow White measures 5.25" x 6.0" and the background is 8.0" x 8.0" A treasured moment!
Auction 813 | Lot: 2042 | Oct 2, 2004

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Walt Disney Studios -- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Original Hand Painted Production Cel with Hand Painted Courvoisier Background. (1937). This is an unusually large portrait of Snow White from Disney's first animated feature film. Snow White trims the crust of the pie that she has made with the help of the little birds. Snow White is a huge 6 inches tall. The birds are trimmed and applied to the cel of Snow White. The complexity of this background and the sweet moment from the film makes this a particularly fine original cel. This cel was rescued from the Disney Archives,\s and the background was hand painted by Disney artists and was sold through the Courvoisier Gallery of San Francisco in the 1930s. Overall size is 7.25" x 7.25." A classic example of early Disney hand painted animation art.
Auction 813 | Lot: 2044 | Oct 2, 2004

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Al Williamson - Weird Fantasy #16 Complete 7-page Story "Skeleton Key" Original Art (EC, 1952). Al Williamson is a legend among comic fans for his graceful drawing of SF and fantasy stories. "Skeleton Key" showcases Al's life-long love for detailing dinosaurs and lizards, and this yarn, a very early EC effort, followed hot on the heels of his debut in Weird Fantasy #15. Early in his career Al got artistic help from his friends, soon dubbed "The Fleagle Gang" by Harvey Kurtzman. Several of the panels show touches of work by Frank Frazetta, Roy G. Krenkle, and perhaps George Evans. Editor Al Feldstein turned a blind eye to these collaborations. As long as Al turned in a superb job, he deemed it a Williamson job! Another legend of fantasy, author Ray Bradbury, cited Al Williamson as one of his favorite EC artists. Ray wrote, "...at the risk of alienating all the hired artistic help, I must give the special nod to Al Williamson for his delicate and sensitive evocation of 'I, Rocket.' A superb job." Evocative -- that fits Al's work to a tee. The image area of each page measures 13" x 18". Several of the pages were drawn on Craft-Tint duo tone paper, and the pattern remains vivid and clear; the condition of the art is Excellent. The key to happiness for a EC SF fan-addict is this spectacular Al Williamson story for his or her collection!
Auction 813 | Lot: 5324 | Oct 2, 2004

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Superman #8 (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Fred Ray's cover gives us Superman streaking to the rescue, nothing unusual about that! What is out of the ordinary is that such an early issue is available in such superb condition. Only two copies of this issue have been certified with higher grades by CGC to date. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,700; NM- 9.2 value = $3,600
Auction 813 | Lot: 1356 | Oct 2, 2004

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Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This book is much harder to find in top grades than some other Marvels of the day -- only five copies have been certified with grades above VF+ by CGC. It's the first appearance of Nick Fury, as well as Dum Dum Dugan and the other Howling Commandos. The cover and art are by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $2,200.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1616 | Oct 2, 2004

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Action Comics #6 (DC, 1938) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. To put it mildly, this comic has plenty to recommend it. It's one of the earliest Superman adventures, and as stated elsewhere in this catalog, the owners of these books seldom part with them. It also has the first appearance of one of DC's most recognizable characters, Jimmy Olsen. And before you dub Jimmy a supporting player, remember that Superman's Pal later starred in his own comic that ran for twenty years! Neither Jimmy (who's called "office boy" here) nor Superman made the cover, but Leo O'Mealia's absolutely superb cover illustration more than makes up for that. In fact, we regret that O'Mealia, who was best known as a sports cartoonist, wasn't much more prolific in the comic book field. We'd be remiss if we didn't note that this may be DC's first ever gorilla cover -- a theme the publisher would return to over and over in later decades, to the delight of many fans including us. Last but definitely not least, this is one of the nicest copies around, with only two unrestored copies earning higher grades from CGC to date. Overstreet 2004 FN 6.0 value = $4,038.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1274 | Oct 2, 2004

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Action Comics #5 (DC, 1938) CGC FN 6.0 Light tan to off-white pages. Not to take anything away from Action #1, but some of the other early issues of the title are even tougher to find! Witness this issue, which is a Gerber "8" (meaning "Rare", compare that to a "7" for issue #1). It's the first copy we've ever seen here at Heritage. Superman stars in the lead story (by his creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster), but didn't make the cover -- that went to an exciting adventure illustration by Leo O'Mealia. Other artists include Fred Guardineer, Bernard Baily, Sven Elven, and Paul Gustavson. Only two copies of the issue have been graded higher by CGC as of this writing. We know from experience that it's one thing to acquire a Gerber "8" if it's one of the more oddball books, and quite another if it's a high-demand mainstream title. We suggest you don't expect another one to come along soon. Overstreet 2004 FN 6.0 value = $4,038.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1273 | Oct 2, 2004

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Walt Disney Studios -- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Original Hand Painted Production Cel and Courvoisier Background. (1937). Snow White leans forward into the well and echoes her song, "I'm Wishing." This lovely cel set up is ideal in every way. The condition is excellent, and the composition is classic! Snow White and the doves are trimmed and applied to a detailed hand painted and air brushed Courvoisier background. This cel captures the spirit and the innocence of this beloved film. Don't miss out on this fine original. Snow White is 2.75" x 3.25" and the doves are approximately .5" x .5" each. The background area measures 6.75" x 6.25."
Auction 813 | Lot: 2029 | Oct 2, 2004

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Walt Disney Studios -- "Fantasia" Original Hand Painted Production Cel and Custom Background. (1940). Here is the most famous mouse in the world in his most famous role. Mickey sits and directs the magical brooms in the masterpiece sequence, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." This is the most sought after film in all of animation collecting and this is one of the finest cels from the sequence. Mickey is 4.75" x 3.25" and is mounted on a custom hand painted background which is 9.75" x 7.5." This is the first film in which Mickey was given whites in his eyes. It was actually created in 1937 and not released until it was included with the "Concert Feature" which was named "Fantasia" on its release in 1940. One can only call this a masterpiece of Disney Animation Art.
Auction 813 | Lot: 2067 | Oct 2, 2004

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Carl Buettner (attributed) - Walt Disney Comics and Stories #128 Cover Original Art (Dell, 1951). Junior Woodchucks to the rescue -- again! Huey, Dewie, and Louie pull their mountaineering "guide", also known as their Unca' Donald, to safety on this sensational Alpine cover. The image area of this gem measures 10.5" x 15". The title logo is a well done replacement; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the comic book has been matted alongside the cover art for maximum eye-appeal. Don't delay on bidding on this Dell masterwork -- who knows when another will be offered in the marketplace again -- it's dynamite!
Auction 813 | Lot: 2245 | Oct 2, 2004

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Kelly Freas - "Godiva Goblin" Illustration Original Art (199o). Acrylic on board with an 18" x 18" image area. In Excellent condition and signed at the lower right. Frank wrote in Kelly Freas A Look Back, "In the Xanthe world, all the goblin women are beautiful and the goblin males are -- well, you can see for yourself. Godiva is in the process of snaring herself a husband. With his looks, you wonder, why?" This work was commissioned for a Xanthe calander, based on fiction by Piers Anthony and was an unpublished plate for February.
Auction 813 | Lot: 4175 | Oct 2, 2004

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Harry Houdini Tribute Specialty Piece with 13 Sketches Original Art (1918). Here's a spectacular specialty piece; thirteen of America's greatest newspaper cartoonists paid tribute to the super-escape artist and entertainer, Harry Houdini. Included in the drawing's all-star line-up are: Jack Callahan, creator of Freddie the Sheik; Clarence D. Batchelor, who went on to be an editorial cartoonist for New York Daily News, New York Journal, New York Mail and New York Post; Hal Coffman, editorial cartoonist for the Milwaukee Leader; T. E. Powers, creator of Joys and Glooms and Ike and Mike They Look Alike; Tom McNamara, cartoonist for the NY Journal and creator of Us Boys, and Sandlot League; George McManus of Bringing Up Father fame; Harry Hershfield, New York Journal and Abie the Agent cartoonist; Thomas Aloysius Dorgan aka "Tad," cartoonist for New York Journal and Silk Hat Harry; Winsor McCay, creator of Little Nemo, and for a time, a fellow performer on the same vaudeville circuit as Houdini; Ed Wheelan, Minute Movies; Walter C. Hoban, creator of Jerry on the Job (who around this time was serving in Europe as a second lieutenant in the artillery); and Paul Arnot, who drew How Do They Do It?. The image area measures 21.75" x 20"; and the art is in Very Good Condition. This piece may have been done to commemorate some sort of early military service entertainment performance as several military references are made, including two caricatures of Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm II. This piece is a show-stopper -- guaranteed to bring down the house!
Auction 813 | Lot: 5081 | Oct 2, 2004

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Flash Comics #26 (DC, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. An early-40s comic in this condition is a wonderful sight to see, and a fine showcase for E. E. Hibbard's cover image. The Flash is ably backed up by Hawkman (whose story is drawn by Sheldon Moldoff), Johnny Thunder, the King, and the Whip. As of this writing, only the Mile High copy has been graded higher than this one by CGC. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,450.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1319 | Oct 2, 2004

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Carl Barks - Magica De Spell "Vesuvius Airline Frequent Flier" Painting and Preliminary Drawing Original Art (undated) Carl Barks had just toured continental Europe as well as Iceland, and upon his return he created this original watercolor depicting how Scrooge's nemesis, Magica De Spell, might have made the trip from Mount Vesuvius, Italy to Duckburg. Barks demonstrates how fast it would have been had Magica used twin-broom power instead of her usual single 'stick. Isn't this an awesome concept for a future Harry Potter Quidditch match? How fast could Magica go to get Uncle Scrooge's Lucky #1 dime? The image area of the watercolor is 7" x 9", and the art is in Excellent condition. Included in this lot, as a bonus, is the Carl Barks preliminary sketch, rendered in blue pencil on vellum. It has an image area of 7" x 9.5" and Carl has signed the study at the lower right. Barks once said that Magica's beauty gave her an extra element of power, and this painting will cast its spell over you! (Total: 2 Original Art)
Auction 813 | Lot: 2233 | Oct 2, 2004

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John Byrne and George Perez - Colossus Pin Up Original Art (1993-2003). Bozhe moi, tovarich! Colossus of the X-Men is being burned at the stake in this scorching mise en scene. On the reverse side of the paper is an inscription written by John Byrne, "This completely original piece of artwork was penciled in 1993 by John Byrne for the X-Men Portfolio produced by Editions Deesse. It was published in its pure pencil form as part of plate seven in the portfolio. This board having the original John Byrne pencils was then inked over in 2003 by George Perez, (signed) John Byrne, Date April, 15, 2004." The image area measures 10" x 15.75". The art has been signed at the lower right by John Byrne, and George Perez. Heat up your X-Men collection with this superb pin up!
Auction 813 | Lot: 5168 | Oct 2, 2004

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Walt Disney Studios -- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Original Hand Painted Production Cel and Courvoisier Background (1937). Snow White sits up in the dwarfs bed and exclaims as she sees the dwarfs for the first time. It's a sweet moment and a perfect portrait of Snow White on a Courvoisier mahogany woodgrain veneer background with hand painted shadow effects. She is in excellent condition, and the soft colors of the quilt and the composition make this a very fine cel. Snow White is 6.25" x 4.25" 5 and the background area measures 6.25" x 6.75."
Auction 813 | Lot: 2023 | Oct 2, 2004

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Flash Comics #5 Nova Scotia pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The King (aka King Standish) made his first cover appearance in this issue. It was the third appearance overall for the wealthy master of disguise. The title's heavy-hitters are present and accounted for, too: Hawkman and Cliff Cornwall (both drawn by Sheldon Moldoff), Johnny Thunder, the Whip, and oh yeah, the guy the comic is named after. This is the highest grade that CGC has certified for this issue to date. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,409; NM- 9.2 value = $4,600.
Auction 813 | Lot: 1316 | Oct 2, 2004

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Walt Disney Studios -- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Original Hand Painted Production Cel and Courvoisier Background. (1937). Snow White and the forest animals look through the window of the cottage ... and what do they see...? A big mess waiting to be cleaned up! This delightful moment is one of the most memorable from "Snow White." The elaborate hand-painted and airbrushed Courvoisier background was created especially for this set up to give it the right placement and perspective. A showpiece in excellent condition. The characters are trimmed and mounted on the background for a perfect scene. Superb! Snow White and the animals are 4.5" x 3.75" and the background area measures 9.0" x 7.5." This cel displays so much better in person than any catalog can show.
Auction 813 | Lot: 2019 | Oct 2, 2004

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Carl Barks - Uncle Scrooge McDuck "Back to the Klondike" Original Art (undated). There are but two surviving pieces of original Carl Barks art used in the Uncle Scrooge duck tale, "Back to the Klondike." It's presumed that the publisher destroyed all of the other pages. Sadly, once the all-important film and photostats were shot of the art, publishers often destroyed the original art. This sequence was later created by Carl Barks to replace story art that had been deleted for a reprint edition. For an even later reprint, these new panels replaced the advertisements and announcements that had disrupted the continuity of Barks' original Klondike yarn. Carl drew this "bridge" to restore the continuity to its original version, and included the piece in his Uncle Scrooge McDuck His Life and Times, published by Celestial Arts, Berkeley, California in 1981. "Back to the Klondike" was a key story detailing how Uncle Scrooge first struck it rich -- by being "smarter than the smarties and tougher than the toughies." This art features two terrific Uncle Scrooge close-ups, and Donald Duck, Huey, Dewie, and Louie also cameo. The graphite pencil on paper drawing has an image area of 16" x 5.5", and is in Excellent condition. Carl Barks signed the art at the lower right. You'll be "smarter than the smarties" if you go after, and win, this treasure! The panel is printed exactly as it is selling... in black (blue?) and white on page 44.
Auction 813 | Lot: 2231 | Oct 2, 2004

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Walt Disney Studios -- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Original Hand Painted Production Cel and Courvoisier Background. (1937). Snow White washes the stone floor of the castle as doves fly around. This is a rare scene showing her in the rags she only wears in the beginning of the film. Note the wooden shoes! A gorgeous large image with water effects, implied movement and lovely complicated inking details. The mat is hand signed for Walt Disney by a Disney artist. This cel setup is exceptionally lovely and large and has an unusually rich composition. Snow White is 3.5" x 6.0" and the background area measures 5.75" x 8.0." Superb!
Auction 813 | Lot: 2022 | Oct 2, 2004

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