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Batman #6 (DC, 1941) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. Co-creator Bob Kane gets assistance from Jerry Robinson on this brilliant cover, as well as on the interior art for this issue. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,269. CGC census 11/05: 5 in 5.5, 32 higher. From the Aviator Collection.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17031 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $862.50
Sheena, Queen of the Jungle #1 (Fiction House, 1942) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages. Sheena gets her own title, and hits the ground running with a great cover by Dan Zolnerowich and art by Robert Webb. A handsome copy with excellent page quality. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $786; VF 8.0 value = $1,638. CGC census 11/05: 1 in 7.0, 5 higher.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17186 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $862.50
Sub-Mariner Comics #3 (Timely, 1941) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white to white pages. Some Axis types are trying to assassinate Winston Churchill! Since the Sub-Mariner doesn't have a word balloon on this cover, let us provide one: "Here's some blood, toil, tears, and sweat for ya, Rat-zi!" The cover scene's by Alex Schomburg, of course. Inside the comic, Subby's story is a whopping 40-pager; we wish comics today even had 40 pages! CGC notes, "1 piece of tape on spine of cover." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $846. CGC census 11/05: 2 in 4.0, 8 higher.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17214 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $862.50
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC GD- 1.8 Off-white pages. Spider-Man's origin is retold. First Fantastic Four crossover. First appearances of John Jameson, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Chameleon. Steve Ditko cover (Jack Kirby layout) and art. CGC notes, "Two extra staples added, not manufacturing. Large tape stain on spine of cover." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $875. CGC census 11/05: 33 in 1.8, 623 higher.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17008 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $862.50
Sub-Mariner Comics #22 (Timely, 1947) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. This issue boasts a Young Allies story and a bondage cover by Syd Shores, as well as art by Bill Everett and Al Bellman. An exquisite copy with great page quality. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $675. CGC census 11/05: 1 in 7.5, 5 higher.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17215 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $805.00
Marvel Mystery Comics #89 (Timely, 1948) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Captain America's first solo story. First Human Torch/Sun Girl team-up. Blonde Phantom story. Cover by Sol Brodsky. Interior art by Carl Burgos, Mike Sekowsky, Al Avison, Al Gabriele, and Syd Shores. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $663. CGC census 11/05: 1 in 7.5, 3 higher.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17136 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $632.50
Famous Funnies #73-84 Bound Volume (Eastern Color, 1940-41). These are Western Publishing File Copies which have been trimmed and bound into one hardcover volume. The comics included here are #73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 (Jack Kirby art-"Lightnin' & the Lone Rider"), 79, 80, 81(origin and first appearance of Invisible Scarlet O'Neil; first non-funny-cover), 82 (Buck Rogers cover), 83, and 84. Some water staining at the bottom, affecting some of the comics. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $544. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17257 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $632.50
Famous Funnies #85-96 Bound Volume (Eastern Color, 1941-42). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. the comics included here are #85, 86, 87, 88, 89 (origin and first appearance of Fearless Flint), 90 (bondage cover), 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, and 96. Buck Rogers and Invisible Scarlet O' Neil appear. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $366. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17258 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $632.50
Uncle Scrooge #7 (Dell, 1954) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. "The Seven Cities of Cibola." Appearances by Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, and the Beagle Boys. Cover and art by Carl Barks. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $223; NM- 9.2 value = $300. CGC census 11/05: 2 in 9.0, 3 higher.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17235 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $575.00
Red Ryder Comics #49-60 Bound Volume (Dell, 1947-48). These are Western Publishing file copies of Issues #49 (Fred Harmon photo back covers), 50, 51, 52 (Harmon photo back cover), 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 (Harmon photo back cover), and 60 of Red Ryder Comics that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. The top edge of the spine shows some light wear, and the contents exhibit some light tanning, otherwise the contents are in very nice condition. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $202. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17264 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $546.25
Red Ryder Comics #61-72 Bound Volume (Dell, 1948-49). These are Western Publishing file copies that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. The comics included are Red Ryder Comics #61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, and 72, with covers and art by Fred Harmon. Some of the issues show light tanning to the edges, otherwise the contents are in excellent condition. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $192. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17265 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $546.25
Marvel Mystery Comics #88 Canadian edition (Timely, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Captain America story. First Human Torch/Sun Girl team-up. Blonde Phantom story. Cover and contents the same as #89 of the U.S. edition. Cover by Sol Brodsky. Interior art by Carl Burgos, Mike Sekowsky, Al Avison, Al Gabriele, and Syd Shores. Not currently listed in Overstreet. CGC census 11/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17137 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $517.50
Rube Goldberg - Cartoonist Illustration Original Art (undated). Rube Goldberg's cartoons are incredible displays of ingenuity, detailed logic, physics and satire. In this pen and ink, he pokes fun at his own profession -- cartooning -- with equal amounts of humor and pathos. The image area measures 9.5" x 9". Some overall aging is apparent; otherwise the condition is Excellent. Signed by Rube Goldberg at the lower right.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17349 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $497.95
Dell Giants #42 Marge's Lulu and Tubby in Australia -- File Copy (Dell, 1961) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $210. CGC census 11/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17085 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $488.75
Al Capp - Small Change Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-26-44 (U. S. Treasury, 1944). Buy war bonds! The message was crystal clear in this Al Capp feature that ran during World War II. The Sunday has an image area that measures 22.5" x 14.5". The page was cut between each panel tier (and later taped together on the back), the title logo shows paper aging; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17331 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $488.75
Martin Branner - Winnie Winkle Sunday Comic Strip Original Art (Chicago Tribune, 1923). The Rinkeydinks' thirty dollar treasury makes its way through the entire Winkle household in this hilarious Sunday. Beautifully designed art by the talented Martin Branner. This Sunday has an image size of 16.5" x 23". The page was cut between panel tiers three and four, and there are a few small stains; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition. The vellum color guide overlay is include in this lot, and it is also in two pieces.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17325 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $461.15
Famous Funnies #97-108 Bound Volume (Eastern Color, 1942-43). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into one hardcover volume. The comics included here are #97 (War Bond promotion), 98, 99, 100 (first comic to reach issue #100), 101, 102 (cover features Chief Wahoo vs. Hitler, Tojo, and Mussolini), 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, and 108. Buck Rogers and Invisible Scarlet O' Neil appear. Some water staining at the top and bottom, affecting some of the comics, and spine is loose at the bottom, but intact. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $420. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17259 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $460.00
Bugs Bunny #28-39 Bound Volume (Dell, 1953-54). These are Western Publishing file copies that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. The comics included are Bugs Bunny # 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $126. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17250 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $431.25
Bonanza #28 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Photo cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $80. CGC census 11/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17050 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $402.50
House of Mystery #213 (DC) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Bernie Wrightson cover art. Alex Nino interior art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $28. CGC census 11/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17109 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $402.50
Strange Adventures Group (DC, 1951-52) Condition: Average VG-. Seven-issue group of issues from this classic Golden Age sci-fi series includes #13, 14 (robot cover), 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20. Featured artists include Alex Toth, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, Jim Mooney, and Mort Drucker. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $575. (Total: 7 Comic Books)
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17212 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $402.50
Bugs Bunny #40-51 Bound Volume (Dell, 1955-56). These are Western Publishing file copies that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. The comics included are Bugs Bunny #40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, and 51. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $118. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17251 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $402.50
Famous Funnies #109-120 Bound Volume (Eastern Color, 1943-44). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into one hardcover volume. The comics included here are #109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, and 120. Issues #116-120 were originally printed in a smaller format. Buck Rogers and Invisible Scarlet O' Neil appear. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $276. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17260 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $402.50
Lee Elias (attributed) - War Battles #3 Complete 7-page Story "No Wonder They Called It Heartbreak Hill" Original Art (Harvey, 1952). Lt. Craig and his boys hand out a little payback on Heartbreak Hill, Korea. Super-clean art leads the way for this thriller. The image area of each page measures 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17341 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $356.50
Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Featuring Birdman, the Herculoids, Mighty Mightor, and Young Samson and Goliath. Dan Spiegle art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $275. CGC census 11/05: 8 in 9.4, 2 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17104 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $345.00
Star Trek #32 File Copy (Gold Key) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Alberto Giolitti art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60. CGC census 11/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17200 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $345.00
Beetle Bailey #17-28 Bound Volume (Dell, 1958-60). These are Western Publishing file copies of Beetle Bailey #17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. Slightly loose spine, otherwise in excellent condition. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $80. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17249 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $322.00
Jace Pearson's Tales of the Texas Rangers #2-13 Bound Volume (Dell, 1953-56). These are Western Publishing file copies of Tales of the Texas Rangers #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $180. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17261 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $322.00
George Herriman - Embarrassing Moments Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-11 (King Features Syndicate, circa 1930). Bernie Burns's hot date at the movie theater turns out to be a snore-fest. The panel has an image area of 7" x 7". The art is in Fair condition; there are numerous (at least seven cuts through the surface of the paper, as though someone had used it for a cutting board), some staining to the left edge and some general wear.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17354 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $322.00
King Kong Movie Poster Recreation Original Art (undated). Here's a beautiful, highly detailed recreation of the 1933 movie style "B" one-sheet, also known as the "Organ Grinder" version. The origins of the piece are unknown, although we suspect this was created in South America sometime within the past 20 years. The art is on heavy paper measuring 27" x 41", and is mounted on a larger piece of board. Excellent condition.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17356 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $322.00
Mystic Comics V2#4 (Timely, 1945) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white to white pages. Last issue. Young Allies cover by Alex Schomburg. Art by Vince Alascia, Mike Sekowsky, Al Avison, and Al Gabriele. Gerber lists as "uncommon." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $226; FN 6.0 value = $339. CGC census 11/05: 1 in 5.0, 3 higher.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17151 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $310.50
Batman Group (DC, 1951-53) Condition: Average GD. Five-issue group lot includes #66 (Joker story; VG), 67, 69 (Catwoman story), 71, and 75. Featured artists include Dick Sprang, Bob Kane, Win Mortimer, Henry Boltinoff. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $430. (Total: 5 Comic Books)
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17032 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $299.00
Bugs Bunny #52-63 Bound Volume (Dell, 1957-58). These are Western Publishing file copies that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. The comics included are Bugs Bunny #52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, and 63. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $96. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17252 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $299.00
Red Ryder Comics #85-96 Bound Volume (Dell, 1950-51). These are Western Publishing file copies that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. Included are Red Ryder Comics #85, 86 (painted covers by Fred Harmon begin), 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, and 96. The spine is slightly loose, there is faint water damage to the top edge of the first issue, and there is faint tanning to some pages, otherwise the contents are in very nice condition. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $184. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17267 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $299.00
Al Capp Studio - Li'l Abner Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-20-75 (Chicago Tribune, 1975). Fearless Fosdick goes undercover in this rather outre episode. The image area of the strip measures 22" x 14.5". The Sunday was cut between each panel tier and later taped together on the back of the paper. There is some slight glue staining on the title logo stat; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17332 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $299.00

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$608 or more
John Prentice (attributed) - True Bride-To-Be Bride Romances #20, Complete 5-page Story "For Better - For Worse" Original Art (Harvey, 1956). In the days before the women's liberation movement of the seventies caught on, or when the inflation of the nineties made a double income a necessity, it was hard for most men not to feel humiliated when their wives earned more than they did. That "story hook" serves as basis for this well-drawn fifties melodrama. Each page has an image area of 12" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17382 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $299.00

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$608 or more
Phantom #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1962) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Skull cover. Origin of the Phantom revealed on inside cover and back cover. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $119; VF/NM 9.0 value = $182. CGC census 10/05: 6 in 8.5, 7 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17166 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $294.40
Pierce Rice and Arturo Cazeneuve - All-New Comics #8 Boy Heroes Page Original Art, Group of 11 (Harvey, 1944). Adolf Hitler appears on the symbolic splash for "Fortunes for Four," a Golden Age war time thriller. The Boy Heroes help bombers take out the oil fields at Ploesti, exactly as foretold by a gypsy fortune teller. Page ten is missing from this incomplete story, and the image area of each page measures 13" x 18". The title logo and caption box stats are missing from the splash page; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition. (Total: 11)
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17385 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $288.65

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$588 or more
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #56 (Dell, 1945) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Carl Barks art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $181; VF/NM 9.0 value = $278. CGC census 11/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17238 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $287.50
Dell Giant Comics Little Lulu and Others Bound Volume (Dell, 1954-58). These are Western Publishing file copies that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. Included are Marge's Tubby and His Clubhouse Pals #1 (first appearances of Gran'pa Feeb and Janie, art by Irving Tripp); Marge's Lulu and Tubby Halloween Fun #2 and 6 (Tripp art, written by John Stanley); and Bugs Bunny's Halloween Parade #2. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $94. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17255 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $276.00
Dell Giant Comics Bugs Bunny's Vacation Funnies #5-8 Bound Volume (Dell, 1955-58). These are Western Publishing file copies of issues #5,6,7, and 8 of ugs Bunny's Vacation Funnies that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. Some tanning to the inside covers. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $66. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17256 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $276.00
Red Ryder Comics #73-84 Bound Volume (Dell, 1949-50). Featured are Western Publishing file copies of Red Ryder Comics #73 (last King of the Royal Mounted feature in title), 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, and 84, that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume. Portions of the contents exhibit mild tanning and foxing, otherwise they are in excellent condition. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $192. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17266 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $276.00
Walt Disney's Magazine Bound Volumes (Western Publishing, 1957-59). Some great photo covers grace some of these file copies that have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. The issues included are V3#1, 2 (Annette Funicello photo cover), 3, 4, 5, and 6 (Zorro photo cover), and V4#1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Funicello photo cover with two photo articles), and 6. The contents are in excellent condition with some moderate tanning of issue V3#1. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $174. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17271 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $276.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Marvel, 1963) Condition: VG+. Origin and first appearance of Sandman. First appearances of Betty Brant and Liz Allen. Steve Ditko cover and art. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $380.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17010 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $276.00

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$426 or more
Crime Does Not Pay Group (Lev Gleason, 1944-47) Condition: Average VG. This 16-issue group lot includes #33 (classic hanging and hatchet cover by Charles Biro; slightly brittle pages), 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 60, 66, 67, 71, 74, 76, 77, 80, and 81. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $575. (Total: 16 Comic Books)
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17064 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $253.00
Star Trek #42 File Copy (Gold Key, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 11/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17203 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $253.00
Star Trek #43 File Copy (Gold Key, 1977) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. George Wilson cover. Alden McWilliams art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $45. CGC census 11/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17204 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $253.00

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$622 or more
Little Iodine #37-48 Bound Volume (Dell, 1957-60). These are Western Publishing file copies that have been trimmed and bound into a hardcover volume, and include are Little Iodine #37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 48. The volume is in excellent condition. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $72. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15123 | Lot: 17262 | Dec 18, 2005

Sold For: $253.00

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