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

Sold For: $47,800.00
Detective Comics #27 (DC, 1939) Condition: Apparent VG. This is a comic most every fan dreams of acquiring, the first appearance of Batman! It's the second most-valuable comic book issue of all, trailing only Action Comics #1 in Overstreet's ranking of the most valuable comics. The milestone debut of Batman (or rather "the Bat-Man"), with art by Bob Kane, is also the first appearance of Commissioner Gordon. That devil-may-care playboy Bruce Wayne also debuts at the beginning of the tale, and on the last page it's revealed that he and the Bat-Man are one and the same!

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

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

Sold For: $35,850.00
Marvel Mystery Comics 132-Page Issue - Variant Edition (Timely, 1943) Condition: VG+. More than a rarity, this is the variant of a rarity! Overstreet calls this square bound issue a 132-pager while the cover says "128 pages," it all depends on whether you count the covers as pages or not. This book's got blank inside covers and a blank back cover, and the contents are black-and-white reprints of Captain America Comics #22 and Marvel Mystery Comics #41 -- that's where the "variant" comes in, as there's another 132-pager that reprints different issues of those Timely books. Overstreet says that less than 5 copies are known to exist of the "regular" edition and calls this one "possibly scarcer than the other version." According to John McLaughlin's 1984 catalog, this scarce issue was distributed only in New York City. This comic's indicia don't give a date, and they list the publisher as "Universal Crime Stories, Inc." The cover is taken from Marvel Mystery #33. Note that this comic cannot be certified by CGC because of its thickness. Overstreet ranks the "regular" edition among its 100 most valuable Golden Age books, assigning it a VG 4.0 value of $7,142. The Guide does not list a value for this variant, but does note "a GD+ copy sold in 2002 for $7,500."From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50538 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $28,680.00
All Winners Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Everything that Timely collectors love comes together in this book. For one thing, it's got the company's top three characters in the Human Torch, Captain America, and the Sub-Mariner. Those three are in separate features, but a text story by youngster Stan Lee is quite significant, as it has the first appearance of the All-Winners Squad, which had the Big Three teaming up! That supergroup (which also included the Black Marvel and the Angel) wouldn't appear in illustrated form until issue #19. The cover is by Timely's best cover artist, Alex Schomburg, and the interior art is by big-name contributors like Simon and Kirby, Bill Everett, and Carl Burgos. No wonder this issue is in the top 40 of Overstreet's list of the most valuable Golden Age books. Only one copy has been certified with a higher grade by CGC at the time of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $38,000. CGC census 7/06: 3 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50026 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $23,900.00
Big Book of Fun Comics #1 (DC, 1936) Condition: VF. This Platinum Age giant is the very first comic book annual!, Gerber gave it a scarcity rating of "9," or "very rare," and Overstreet calls it "very rare" as well. The only thing that kept it off Overstreet's list of the 100 most valuable comic books is that no NM- value is listed by the Guide. This is a large comic (10 1/4" x 15"), with blank inside covers and no indicia. It has 48 pages, with 32 pages in color and the rest in black and white (note that Overstreet counts the covers as pages in calling the issue a 52-pager). Inside, there's work by most of the big names of early DC, for instance Vin Sullivan, Whitney Ellsworth, and Leo O'Mealia. Considering the huge format, this one is in amazing shape. It's got off-white pages, and the only defects that we could make out are a few spine stresses that don't even break color! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $14,700.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50074 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $13,145.00
Crime Does Not Pay #22 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) Condition: NM-. It simply does not get better than this for the crime comic collector. This is the Action #1 of crime, the book that started an enormously successful genre. It's also the most valuable crime book in Overstreet's ranking. And surely we have the best existing copy, considering the one atop CGC's census as of this writing is a VF- 7.5. Truth be told, this is the first time we'd seen any copy of this issue, which is designated "scarce" by both Gerber and Overstreet. The book says #23 on the cover but #22 in the indicia (the numbering was continued from Silver Streak). The inside cover trumpets "A Completely New Kind of Magazine" and tells readers, "Criminals are not heroes, they are not even brave or "nervy" -- they are cowardly rats. Sooner or later they get their just reward. Their fate is prison and death." Interestingly, the blurbs at the end of each story have some variation on "Next month in Crime Comics"... indicating that that was likely the planned title of the new series before a last-minute change. The interior of this first issue had a mix of mobster stuff, Old West criminals, a whodunit, and oddly enough, the only appearance of War Eagle, a red-white-and-blue, Nazi-battling superhero. There's even a two-page murder story drawn by Archie artist Bob Montana! This fresh copy's got great cover gloss and white pages with that "Mile High" smell. Whoever ends up being the winning bidder, we can't see that person ever wanting to part with it, so if you love this genre, make sure you're that person! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,600. From the John McLaughlin Collection.

Auction 752 | Lot: 50194 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $11,950.00
Four Color #386 Uncle Scrooge in "Only A Poor Old Man" - File Copy (Dell, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Gosh, look at the condition! This book isn't rare, but a true NM- copy is a rare sight. And there's much demand for this book, the first time Uncle Scrooge appeared on a comic book cover. It's also the de facto Uncle Scrooge #1 (the first of three starring turns of Four Color before his own series began with #4). The story and art are of course by the man who created the character, Carl Barks. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 9.2, 2 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50377 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $11,950.00
Big All-American Comic Book #1 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. One of the highlights of this star-studded special auction is this sterling copy here. The issue is on Overstreet's list of the 100 most valuable Golden Age comics, and it's got plenty to offer, as it includes every character worth mentioning from All-American Comics (which in essence was a sister company to DC, and all of these favorites are DC characters now). It's also significant for having two firsts involving legendary DC creators: it's got Julius Schwartz's first script for DC as well as the first time Joe Kubert drew Hawkman! Having seen the two copies graded higher by CGC to date, we'd have to say this Tom Reilly book is their equal in attractiveness -- the Carson City copy which reigns as highest-graded is quite mis-cut (this one's perfectly cut and centered), and the Hawkeye copy can't match this book's amazing page quality! Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $10,985; NM- 9.2 value = $15,300. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50072 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $10,755.00
Marge's Little Lulu #1-120 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1948-1958). These ten bound volumes contain a full decade's worth of Lulu! These copies were trimmed and bound into hardcovers by Western Publishing and intended to be used as office reference. What really stands out are the covers of the comics inside, which look VF or better. The page quality ranges from off-white in some of the volumes to cream with tan edges in others. Some of the hardcovers have damaged hinges, though never affecting the comics inside. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $2,982.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50559 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $10,755.00

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

Sold For: $8,365.00
All Top Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. A Fox comic in even NM- condition is an excellent find, so this 9.6 white-pager is really exceptional. The bondage cover by Jack Kamen is one of his more famous efforts for this publisher, and rightly so! His colleague Matt Baker added interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,925. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50021 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $6,572.50
Boy Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The imminent return of Iron Jaw punctuates this issue as he appears on the Charles Biro cover that Overstreet calls a "Classic". This Mile High book with amazing page quality offers additional art by Biro, Dick Briefer, and Norman Maurer. Currently, the closest CGC graded issue to ours is only a 5.5 compared to this chart topping 9.2! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,650. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50117 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $6,572.50
Jungle Comics #1 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Continuing the fine tradition of jungle related titles, Fiction House published a doozy in Jungle Comics #1 which featured the origin and first appearances of Kaanga, Wambi, Captain Terry Thunder, and the White Panther. Lou Fine offered us a swingin' cover and the rest of the artistic chores were handled by George Wilson, Dick Briefer, Alex Blum, Henry Kiefer, and Arthur Peddy. In the current CGC census, this issue is only surpassed by one other. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,343; NM- 9.2 value = $7,500. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50471 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $5,975.00
Four Color #25-36 File Copies Bound Volume (Dell, 1943). We recognize this bound volume as being originally from the archives of Western Publishing -- these are file copies that were bound and trimmed into a hardback reference guide for the Western Publishing editorial office. Included here are #25 (Andy Panda, first issue), #26 (Popeye), #27 (Mickey Mouse and the Seven Colored Terror), #28 (Wash Tubbs), #29 (Donald Duck and the Mummy's Ring, the classic issue by Carl Barks), #30 (Bambi's Children), #31 (Moon Mullins), #32 (Smitty), #33 (Bugs Bunny in "Public Nuisance #1", the first Four Color for Bugs), #34 (Dick Tracy), #35 (Smokey Stover), and #36 (Smilin' Jack). The covers of the comics look extremely fresh; the pages are cream to off-white. The spine of the hardcover is coming loose, not affecting the comics inside. A couple of pages have tape stains. Issue #29 has a pencil notation on the cover. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $2,134.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50558 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $5,078.75
Comic Cavalcade #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. On this well-known wraparound cover, the race is on as Wonder Woman "busts" through the tape just ahead of Flash and the Green Lantern, with a plethora of the issue's supporting characters in hot pursuit. A Black Pirate story by Sheldon Moldoff and a Hitler appearance are among the highlights of the book with additional art being contributed by Sheldon Mayer and H. G. Peter. The page quality of this issue is truly reminiscent of the best pedigrees and as of this writing, only one issue has received a higher grade in the CGC census at an 8.5. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $6,573. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50167 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $4,780.00
Daredevil Comics #1 Pennsylvania pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1941) CGC Apparent VF+ 8.5 Slight (P) Off-white to white pages. Hitler's photo appearance on this Bob Wood and Charles Biro cover makes this one of the most memorable comics of the Golden Age. Biro also contributes interior art. Inside, Daredevil battles the Claw and gets an assist from Silver Streak, Lance Hale, Cloud Curtis, Dickey Dean, and Pirate Prince. An "origin" of Hitler story is also featured. With the second issue, the title logo would change to Daredevil Comics (Daredevil Battles Hitler was so limiting!). This is your chance to own a classic cover issue from a fine pedigree. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,194; VG 4.0 value = $2,388; FN 6.0 value = $3,582; VF 8.0 value = $8,955; VF/NM 9.0 value = $15,228.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50223 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $4,780.00
Feature Funnies and Feature Comics Bound Volumes Group (Quality, 1938-44). This lot consists of five volumes containing issues of Feature Funnies and Feature Comics which have been trimmed and bound into hardcover books. The comics in these volumes are Feature Funnies #4-15; Feature Comics #28-30 (first Doll Man cover), #31-39, and #52-83. Art by Lou Fine, Reed Crandall, Bob Powell, and many others. Overstreet 2006 VG value for group = $4,890.From the John McLaughlin Collection. (Total: 5 Items)
Auction 752 | Lot: 50554 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $4,780.00

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Boy Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. An Overstreet "classic" Iron Jaw cover by Charles Biro fronts this super-high-grade Mile High issue and love is in the air as Iron Jaw sweeps his lady off of her feet in the cover story. Interior art is supplied by Biro, Dick Briefer, and Norman Maurer. Currently, this issue holds the single highest CGC grade. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,125. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50118 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $4,481.25
Doll Man Quarterly #8 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Torchy made her first comic book appearance right here -- that's why this is arguably the most desirable issue of the series' run! Naturally, her creator Bill Ward handled the art chores; Al Bryant did the same for Doll Man in the issue. CGC notes the presence of lingerie panels and hypodermic needle panels herein. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,200. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50246 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $4,481.25
Boy Comics #9 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The ominous cover featuring Iron Jaw (sporting swastikas for pupils) and the Statue of Liberty was drawn by Charles Biro. The ish also contains a Daredevil text story and rounding out the highlights are an appearance by the ever-strange He-She and interior art by Biro, Dick Briefer, and Norman Maurer. As of this writing, this is the single highest graded book in the CGC census with the closest issue at a mere 6.0. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50116 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,883.75
Don Winslow of the Navy #1 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Captain Marvel makes the introductions on this cover, heralding the arrival of Don Winslow to the Fawcett family. This is one of the few WWII titles to survive and prosper after the war ended, finally ending in 1955 after Charlton had taken the title over. This is a extremely nice looking copy with bright cover colors and the ultimate pedigree. You'll not find a nicer copy as the next closest in the current CGC census grades at only an 8.5. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,600. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50269 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,883.75
Green Hornet Comics #8 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. There can't be too many copies of this book around -- CGC hasn't certified another one to date, nor had we seen a copy of the book before today. The horror cover is quite noteworthy, as this book appeared years before the first horror comic book! The unfamiliar logo seen here was used only for a few issues of this title. This is just the second Harvey issue of the series. The bondage cover is credited to Vernon Henkle; Bob Powell contributed a Spirit of '76 story to the issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50397 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,883.75
Holiday Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1942) Condition: Apparent VF/NM. This copy looks as if it has never been opened wide, but close inspection finds a small amount of color touch and glue. It's still a stunning book. Contained in this 196-pager are Captain Marvel Adventures #15, Jungle Girl #1, and Whiz Comics #34, not re-bound but rather printed at the same time as the originals. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $326; FN 6.0 value = $489; VF 8.0 value = $1,019; VF/NM 9.0 = $1,610. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50417 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,883.75
All-New Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This issue's a Gerber "7," and our offering is the only copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. The book has art by Joe Kubert and Sam Glanzman. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,520. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50015 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,585.00
Blackstone, the Magician #2 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1948) Condition: NM+. Finding this Timely in high grade is a near-impossible task, as evidenced by the fact that CGC's highest-graded copy as of this writing is a mere GD/VG 3.0. So don't miss out on the Mile High copy of this black-cover issue. Harry Blackstone pulled one of his greatest magic tricks by somehow teleporting from EC (who published #1) to Timely, and in addition to his lovely assistant shown on the cover, he gets lovely assistance inside the comic in the form of a Blonde Phantom four-pager. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $840.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50098 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,585.00
Great Comics (first series) #2 Mile High pedigree (Great Comics Publications, 1941) Condition: NM. This issue's a Gerber "7," and it's a book we hadn't seen before here at Heritage. The Christmas cover is followed by a mix of humor and adventure strips; among the latter is a tale of the seafaring Devildogs Three, drawn by Rudy Palais. This book's got nice off-white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $900.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50395 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,585.00
Krazy Komics #1 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This was Timely's first funny animal comic, and you may be surprised to know that Timely was just the second publisher to try a funny animal book (Dell being the first!). Future Mad artists Al Jaffee and Dave Berg are among the issue's contributors, and oddly enough, so is Chad Grothkopf, who drew the Sandman for DC! By the way, according to some, the first appearances of Ziggy Pig and Silly Seal here mark the first comic book funny animals who weren't adapted from other media. This is the only copy of this issue certified with a grade above 8.5 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $825. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50505 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,585.00
All-New Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (Family Comics, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Action abounds on this typical Alex Schomburg war cover from Family Comics, a division of Harvey Publications. Features include the Girl Commandos, a Man In Black appearance, and art by Jerry Robinson and Bob Powell. Don't miss your chance to own a CGC census-topping Mile High with a Schomburg cover. What more could you want? Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,125. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50016 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,346.00
Blazing West Group - Mile High pedigree (ACG, 1948-51). Issues #1 (NM-), #2 (NM+), #3 (VF/NM), #4 (VF/NM), #5 (NM+), #6 (NM), #7 (NM-), #9 (NM+), #10 (VF+), #11 (VF), #12 (FN/VF), #13 (NM), #14 (VF), #15 (NM), #18 (VF/NM), #19 (NM+), and #20 (NM-) are included here. All are Edgar Church copies. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,350.From the John McLaughlin Collection. (Total: 17 Comic Books)
Auction 752 | Lot: 50103 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,346.00
Crime and Punishment #1-5 Group Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1948). The first crime comic book, Crime Does Not Pay, was such a sales hit for Lev Gleason that tons of copycat titles were started by other publishers. And while Lev Gleason was only publishing three titles (Daredevil and Boy were the others), he and his editors opted to "jump on their own bandwagon" here. This group has the Edgar Church copies of #1 (NM; origin and first appearance of host character Officer Common Sense), #2 (NM-), #3 (NM-; used in Seduction of the Innocent), #4 (NM-), and #5 (NM-). Artists contributing include Bob Fujitani, Fred Guardineer, and of course Charles Biro, who drew all of the covers. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,250.From the John McLaughlin Collection. (Total: 5 Comic Books)
Auction 752 | Lot: 50192 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,346.00
Dynamic Comics #20 Mile High pedigree (Chesler, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The Paul Gattuso bare-breasted woman cover is touted in Overstreet, and there is a Mr. E story inside. Yankee Boy also puts in an appearance. The page quality is typical of the Mile High collection. The next closest issue in the current CGC census sits at a mere 7.5. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $935. CGC census 7/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50280 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,346.00

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Hello Pal #3 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1943) Condition: NM. This final issue of the title is called "scarce" by Overstreet. The Bob Hope photo cover gives way to all manner of comic tales, including a war story drawn by Sam Glanzman. The inside front cover has a photo of publisher Alfred Harvey and a tribute to him, as he was just leaving to serve on active duty in the armed forces. This pristine copy has beautiful white pages. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $850.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50413 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,346.00
Contact Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (Aviation Press, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. L. B. Cole was the master of cover design, and this mesmerizing effort has been popular with collectors ever since it was featured on the cover of Gerber's Photo-Journal. And guess what -- this is the copy that Gerber photographed for his book! If you've seen a few mid-grade copies with "dings" on the black cover as we have, it's quite an experience to see one in high grade and get the full effect of Cole's artistry. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $860; NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50185 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,107.00
Harvey Hits #3 File Copy (Harvey, 1957) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is the first comic book devoted to Richie Rich, who first appeared in the pages of Little Dot. The concept of a newsstand with only one Richie comic for sale boggles the mind, since the character would become almost a publishing empire unto himself in years to come! And finding this book in high grade is quite a chore indeed, so don't miss this file copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,534; NM- 9.2 value = $2,150. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 9.0, 5 higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50406 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $3,107.00
Doll Man Quarterly #4 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This is the only copy of the issue graded above 8.5 by CGC to date. We don't have an attribution for the cover art -- too bad because it's a real "madman-sterpiece!" Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,200. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50242 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $2,987.50
Crime Does Not Pay #23 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) Condition: VF/NM. This is the third most-valuable crime comic according to Overstreet, and it's called "scarce" by the Guide. It's just the second issue of the title that started an entire genre. Big names in lawbreaking like John Dillinger and Pancho Villa are featured in the stories. This isn't a book you can usually find in high grade, but this one's got a great cover and fresh pages. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,335; NM- 9.2 value = $1,825. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50195 | Sep 9, 2006

Sold For: $2,987.50
Complete Book of True Crime Comics #nn (Wm. H. Wise & Co., circa 1945) Condition: VF/NM. This whopping 132-pager contains re-bound copies of Crime Does Not Pay #22 (the scarce first issue of that title and the most valuable crime comic) and #24. Artists represented here include Frank Giacoia, Bob Montana, Dick Briefer, and Norman Maurer. This would be a flat-out NM copy except for a small tear at the top of the back cover; even so, it's by far the best copy we've seen, and note that CGC hasn't certified a copy above VF- 7.5 as of this writing. Based on this copy's quality and provenance, we think it may be the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,135; NM- 9.2 value = $1,550.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50183 | Sep 9, 2006

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Crime Does Not Pay #27 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1943) Condition: NM-. This issue's Charles Biro "body-disposal" cover is called "classic" by Overstreet. Inside, the lead story looks at mobster Pretty Boy Floyd. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $925.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50198 | Sep 9, 2006

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Doll Man Quarterly #2 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) Condition: VF/NM. That half-pint hurricane, the Doll Man, is featured in almost the entire issue here. The cover art is credited to Gill Fox. There's a one-inch tear on two interior pages. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,335; NM- 9.2 value = $1,825.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50240 | Sep 9, 2006

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Four Color #74 Marge's Little Lulu - File Copy (Dell, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This issue's got the first Little Lulu comic book story, featuring art by John Stanley. Tubby and Alvin also join the fun. Marge maniacs have pushed high-grade copies of this book to levels far above the Guide value, and we expect the same for this book, since no copy has been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,425; NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 8/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50370 | Sep 9, 2006

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Gem Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Spotlight/Palace, 1945) Condition: NM. John Giunta drew this issue's striking jungle bondage cover. Manny Stallman added interior art for the one and only issue of this title. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $575.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50387 | Sep 9, 2006

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Junior #14 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. We would discuss at great length why this book goes for multiples of Guide... but heck, just look for yourself! The cover and interior art are by "Bill Brown," aka Al Feldstein. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $506; VF/NM 9.0 value = $803. CGC census 8/06: 3 in 8.5, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50491 | Sep 9, 2006

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Crimes by Women #10 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The bright colors of this Edgar Church book are staggering if you can draw your eyes away from the fighting girls on the cover long enough to notice. This issue drew the attention of Dr. Fredric Wertham in his Seduction of the Innocent. It has the page quality and high CGC ranking that we have come to expect from this exceptional pedigree. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $810. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50213 | Sep 9, 2006

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America's Greatest Comics #7 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This copy, featuring a C. C. Beck cover, has the unmistakable page quality that marks the Mile High collection that it came from. Captain Marvel and Bulletman make cameo appearances in the Mr. Scarlet story and there is also a Balbo, the Boy Magician backup. Very bright cover inks on this nicely square bound issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $960. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50028 | Sep 9, 2006

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Doc Savage Comics V2#1 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The Jack Binder shop provided the art for this issue. A backup feature looks at generals Dwight Eisenhower and Mark Clark. This is the only copy graded above VF+ 8.5 by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50237 | Sep 9, 2006

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Doll Man Quarterly #3 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. We hereby dub this catalog the best Doll Man selection in the history of the universe! And before dismissing that as hype, look closely at our Mile High runs of Doll Man and Feature Comics! Gill Fox is credited with drawing the diminutive Mr. Dane on this issue's cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,200. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher. From the John McLaughlin Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50241 | Sep 9, 2006

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Forbidden Love #2 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The photo cover of this Gerber "7" book is saucy enough to evoke a wolf-whistle, as is the condition! Considered "scarce" by Overstreet, they also call the cover image a "classic." Don't pass up this top-notch pedigree copy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $850. CGC census 8/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Auction 752 | Lot: 50364 | Sep 9, 2006

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Juke Box Comics #1-6 Group - File Copies (Famous Funnies, 1948-49). How'd you like to own file copies of a title's entire run? That's what we're offering here, and what an unusual title this is, filled with biographical stories of singers and bandleaders. Covers feature Dinah Shore, Jimmy Durante, and Desi Arnaz, and it's worth noting that Alex Toth drew the cover of the first issue. Overstreet calls attention to a "transvestitism story" in #2; it's in the life story of bandleader Elliot Lawrence, and no, Mr. Lawrence himself does not participate in the cross-dressing! The breakdown of grade is as follows: #1 NM- (with an overhang), #2 NM+, #3 VF/NM, #4 FN/VF ,#5 VF/NM, and #6 VF. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,250.From the John McLaughlin Collection. (Total: 6 Comic Books)
Auction 752 | Lot: 50455 | Sep 9, 2006

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