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Young Allies Comics #1 Pennsylvania pedigree (Timely, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. The dynamic duo of Simon and Kirby create this amazing cover featuring Bucky knocking the daylights out of the Red Skull and Hitler, and Toro rushing in to save the rest of the team from certain death. The original concept of this cover included Stalin among the baddies, but was removed once Russia joined the Allies in late 1941. This copy has looks super-sharp, maybe even nicer than the grade implies, with a tight spine and perfect registration. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $15,000.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7166 | Oct 12, 2002

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All Story Oct 1912, First Appearance of Tarzan (Munsey, 1912). Ninety years ago, a cheaply-printed publication appeared unheralded on the newsstand and fired the imaginations of millions. This jaw-dropping, kick you in the gut, and knock you upside the head lot is for just that one pulp containing the very first appearance of Tarzan of the Apes. Star of countless movies, TV shows, and books, he is at once one of the most recognizable and most influential fictional characters ever created. His creator, Edgar Rice Burroughs, had a career in the military followed by a series of failures in a variety of positions before he tried his hand at writing at the age of 35. Convinced that he could do no worse than the pulp fiction writers of his day, he surpassed all expectations with Tarzan, which he went on to feature in 26 novels. Clinton Pettee drew the cover image of Tarzan and the lion locked in deadly embrace, establishing the basic look of Tarzan that has endured ever since. This copy was much loved by its owners (can you blame them?) and it shows. Printed as cheaply as possible in 1912 on low quality paper made from untreated wood pulp, it is a miracle that any copies survive intact. Nearly all of those that do, like this one, have been restored. Our restoration consultant spotted the following work performed on the front cover: three tear seals to the right edge approximately 1/2" to 3/4" in length, two tear seals top edge, a piece has been added in the top left corner, blue color touches along the spine, two color spots on the right edge, green color touch along the spine, tape or glue removal to the left edge. The spine has been supported by rice paper. On the back cover three small fill pieces of rice paper have been added (.3/4"x1/8", 1/4"x18", and 1/4"x1/8") and three edges of the back cover have been supported by rice paper. The most impressive aspect of this copy, unlike many, is that the pages are still flexible enough for our restoration consultant to handle it easily without f
Auction 804 | Lot: 6966 | Oct 12, 2002

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Captain America Comics #12 Chicago pedigree (Timely, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Featuring the weird case of the Pygmies of Terror, this book asks the perplexing question: "are Captain America and Bucky doomed to become pygmies for all time?" We certainly hope not! Al Avison handled the cover, another oddity in the run considering it's black logo. Coming from the famous Chicago collection of Timelys, this issue is impeccable. With perfect corners, a flawless spine and rich colors, the book rivals even the Mile High copy in terms of eye-appeal. It's the best one CGC has seen to date, and rightfully so--it's stunning. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $4,000.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7015 | Oct 12, 2002

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All Winners Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Only one copy of this early Timely key has been graded higher by CGC. This nice example has bright vibrant colors, a very tight spine, and razor-sharp corners. This is a book that is prone to fading due to the predominance of the color yellow, but you won't find any fading here. The All-Winners Squad makes their first appearance here in a text story by Stan Lee, and the list of contributing artists to this book reads like a Hall of Fame roster: Alex Schomburg, Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, and Bill Everett, all took part in producing this classic issue. Captain America, Bucky, Human Torch, Toro, Sub-Mariner, The Angel, and Black Marvel are beautifully illustrated as they leap into off the cover and into their first of many adventures together. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $12,000.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7001 | Oct 12, 2002

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U.S.A. Comics #1 Rockford pedigree (Timely, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. One of Simon and Kirby's most startling Nazi-torture covers is simply riveting, so riveting one might tend to overlook the Who's Who list of artists contributing to this early Golden Age classic. Would you believe more Simon and Kirby, Basil Wolverton, Al Avison, Carmine Infantino, and Syd Shores? Origins of Major Liberty, Rockman, and the Whizzer are here, along with appearances by the Defender, Jack Frost, and the Young Avenger. This stunning copy is the finest CGC has graded yet of the premier issue. All in all, this is one monster mag. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $15,000.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7158 | Oct 12, 2002

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Captain America Comics #30 Chicago pedigree (Timely, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Syd Shores delivers a tense cover here, pitting Cap against a gaggle of arabian baddies, as Bucky faces certain death from a deadly snake staring him in the face. Another amazing copy from the Chicago collection, once again displaying a fresh quality normally reserved for Mile Highs. Razor sharp corners and an near-flawless spine account for the book's NM grade, with little to speak of in the way of defects. As of this writing, the copy offered here is the best CGC has ever seen, and considering how hard it is to find NM Golden Age comics, it may very well be the best in existence. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $2,350.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7023 | Oct 12, 2002

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Captain America Comics #4 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Bucky begs for his life on this Schomburg cover, moments before a deadly serum is injected into him arm. What's funny is that the horrible monster strapped down next to Bucky is actually scarier than the villain! Schomburg would take a break from Cap covers after this issue, returning two years later with his busy art style honed to perfection. This copy is gorgeous, exhibiting sharp edges and a tight spine, bright colors and the slightest rounding of corners. These early Caps are tough in grade, making a VF+ grade exceptional. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $4,000.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7010 | Oct 12, 2002

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Captain America's Weird Tales #74 (Timely, 1949) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. By the late 1940s, Timely wasn't quite sure what to do with this title. America was between wars, so the super-patriot theme wasn't quite as compelling. With this issue, "Weird Tales" was added to the title to capitalize on the budding genre of horror comics. Overstreet lists this as a classic cover and touts the issue as "scarce." Gerber goes further, rating the book as "rare." An extraordinary issue indeed, as is this copy, the finest that CGC has verified to date. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $3,000.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7055 | Oct 12, 2002

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Daring Mystery Comics #7 (Timely, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Captain Thunderer comes charging at its readers on this Schomburg cover, flanked by the book's other features, including Everett's Fin and Captain Daring by Simon and Kirby. This copy looks fantastic, exhibiting a super-tight spine that has no wear, flawless edges, and a clean, white cover. CGC notes that Jack Kirby signed his name on page 22 in marker, another plus for the book. CGC has not found a better copy, so bid fast and hard on this one, as you may never see another as nice. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $3,800.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7058 | Oct 12, 2002

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Sub-Mariner Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. This solid copy appears nicer than a VG/FN, but two detached center wraps keep it down in grade. There is no tape on this solid mid-grade copy, and the pages are a nice cream to off-white--nothing brittle at all about this important Timely key. The colors are bright, the staples are secure, and the central cover image is clean and intact. One of the very first comic book superheroes, it is difficult to overstate the importance of the Sub-Mariner in the Marvel Universe. Misanthropic, xenophobic, and usually misunderstood, Prince Namor has been an integral part of Marvel for 63 years. Art by Bill Everett and Paul Gustavson. Overstreet 2002 GD 2.0 value = $2,357; FN 6.0 value = $7,070.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7143 | Oct 12, 2002

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Marvel Mystery Comics #10 (Timely, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This richly-colored issue features the conclusion of a classic battle between the Sub-Mariner and the Human Torch. Covers from this time period that feature Nazi U-boats are highly collectible because they also appeal to collectors of nautical memorabilia. This truly beautiful copy has a tight spine that will make it a welcome addition to any collection. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $4,200.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7105 | Oct 12, 2002

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Kid Komics #3 (Timely, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. The Young Allies do their best to stay out of trouble, but for some reason always get tangled up in a mess, leaving Torch and Bucky to bail them out. On this Schomburg cover we find a few Allies about to be lowered into a vat of hot oil, saved at the last second--again. Grading NM, there's no defects worth mentioning, leaving us to dote on it's positive attributes, like the super-deep colors, sharp edges and clean cover. And it's the highest graded copy by CGC. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $1,500.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7102 | Oct 12, 2002

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Sub-Mariner Comics #8 (Timely, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Schomburg hands in a classic cover this issue, featuring Subby tipping over a Japanese aircraft carrier, causing it's planes and soldiers to slide right into the ocean. The tiniest bit of skimming at the top and bottom spine, visible on the back cover, are the only defects that can be found on this gorgeous book. Exuding deep colors, a tight spine and sharp edges, the copy is every bit a NM-. And it's the nicest one graded by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $2,400.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7146 | Oct 12, 2002

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Sub-Mariner Comics #20 (Timely, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Schomburg's last cover of the run features a giant Sub-Mariner tangling with some mean-looking crooks pulling off a liquor heist. A far cry from the battlefields of World War II, but even domestic issues need to be addressed from time to time. Check out the reds on this cover--wow! This book is something to behold, featuring razor-sharp corners and a perfect spine. CGC has yet to see a copy as nice as this one...maybe a better one doesn't exist. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $1,400.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7149 | Oct 12, 2002

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Weird Science #5 Gaines File pedigree 4/10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. This fantastic Feldstein atomic explosion cover is a fan favorite, and it's easy to see why. Sales figures showed that EC's science fiction comics always sold better when Feldstein provided the cover art. Looking the same as it did the day it rolled off the printing press, this gem of a comic is unimprovable. It's actually a bit surprising this didn't grade even higher than it did! Other Gaines copies might be as good, but none could be better. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $700.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6953 | Oct 12, 2002

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Amazing Comics #1 (Timely, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. This smokin' copy may not carry a pedigree, but you sure wouldn't know it by looking. This is the second-highest graded copy certified by CGC, as only one 9.4 has surfaced. A tiny bindery chip at the lower spine and a small 1/8" tear at the top back cover edge are the only flaws on this flat, clean, high-grade copy. The corners are sharp, the spine is stress-free, the colors are bright, the pages are off-white, the edges have a clean cut, and the staple is perfectly set. What more could you ask for in a Timely key? This classic Schomburg cover features nefarious hooded villains, Bucky, Toro, and one of the most infamous racial caricatures of the Golden Age--Whitewash Jones. This beautiful copy really needs to be seen to be appreciated, as the 9.2 number just doesn't seem to do it justice. Mike Sekowsky interior art. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $2,200.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7006 | Oct 12, 2002

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Captain America Comics #43 Crowley pedigree (Timely, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. The last Nazi war cover was just a few issues away, but the theme was still going strong in this issue, which also features The Human Torch. This Crowley copy currently ranks as the finest that CGC has certified of issue #43. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $1,800.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7031 | Oct 12, 2002

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Marvel Mystery Comics #19 (Timely, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Little green aliens prepare to drill a hole in Toro as he lay helpless, strapped to a giant hunk of metal. Only the Torch can save him! Also featured on the cover is an ad for Sub-Mariner #1, as well as another ad for Human Torch #3 on the back. This copy has a gorgeous look to it, exhibiting rich colors, flawless edges and a clean cover. Light color wear along the spine and the slightest rounding of corners keeps it from perfection, but let's not split hairs. No other copy has been graded by CGC as of this writing. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $2,500.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7108 | Oct 12, 2002

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Marvel Mystery Comics #77 Big Apple pedigree (Timely, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. A stylish post-Schomburg cover comes courtesy of Syd Shores, who would do most of this title's front work for the next year. This copy beats the second-best copy that CGC has seen so far of issue #77 by a full grade. The white portions of the cover are startlingly bright. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7120 | Oct 12, 2002

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U.S.A. Comics #1 Kansas City pedigree (Timely, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. The Defender charges toward the Nazi thugs on this cover, hellbent on stopping the molten lava from turning the Allied commander into a baked potato. A classic bondage cover, USA #1 also features interior artwork by Basil Wolverton and Simon and Kirby. This copy has a very attractive appearance, featuring rich colors and a clean cover. Light edge wear and some color flaking along the spine keep the book from achieving a higher grade, but considering the rarity of early Golden Age comics, it's still something to behold. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $7,500.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7159 | Oct 12, 2002

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Tales From the Crypt #31 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. This important issue has Al Williamson's first art at EC. It also has a lot of the EC staff showing up inside: Jack Kamen draws himself, Gaines, and Feldstein, while Johnny Craig and Jack Davis draw themselves into the story. And let's not forget the absolutely horrific cover depicting a hapless peasant about to have his hands amputated. Superlatives fail when trying to describe the condition of this amazing comic, but "absolutely stunning" comes to mind. It should be safe to say, you'll never find one better than this! Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $540.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6930 | Oct 12, 2002

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Vault of Horror #28 Gaines File pedigree Certificate Missing (EC, 1953) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. One of Johnny Craig's most famous horror covers headlines this EC favorite. The usual cast of fabulous EC artists contributes: Ingels, Evans, and Davis, in addition to Craig. But the story here is the magnificent condition of this file copy. It's unearthly, like the Craig cover. There is no Gaines File certificate accompanying this lot. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $335.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6946 | Oct 12, 2002

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Weird Science #8 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. It's hard to know where to start with this sweet, sweet beauty! Of course, we have a classic Feldstein cover that's a real favorite with collectors. The unbelievable condition defies description. Most brand-new comics don't even look this good. This comic is simply amazing to behold. Oh yeah, it's also got Feldstein, Kamen, and Wood art inside. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $585.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6955 | Oct 12, 2002

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Marvel Mystery Comics #67 (Timely, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. As the war drew to a close, Schomburg began pitting Timely's heroes against villains of a more domestic nature, as they tackle a pack of bank robbers on this cover. With only a tiny color flake off of the bottom corner, this book looks practically perfect, exhibiting sharp edges and a clean back cover. This is the highest graded copy by CGC to date, and could be the best they'll ever see, considering the rarity of Golden Age comics. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7116 | Oct 12, 2002

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Marvel Mystery Comics #70 Big Apple pedigree (Timely, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This Big Apple copy offers eye-blinking brightness and near-perfection in every way. CGC rates it the nicest copy of issue #70 seen to date. Alex Schomburg takes the month off, leaving Vince Alascia to fill in, and Vince makes the most of it with this big-city crime-war cover. A mighty pretty book. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7117 | Oct 12, 2002

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Three Dimensional EC Classics #1 Gaines File pedigree Certificate Missing (EC, 1954) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This was one of only two 3-D issues ever produced by EC. This eclectic collection from 1954 combined stories reprinted from such diverse titles as Mad, Weird Science, Frontline Combat, and Crime SuspenStories, re-formatted the stories to 3-D, and commissioned Harvey Kurtzman to come up with one blockbuster cover. Voila! This super high-grade copy is the nicest to be certified to date by CGC of an issue that Overstreet says is "rare in high-grade due to unstable paper." There is no Gaines File certificate accompanying this lot. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $950.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6939 | Oct 12, 2002

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The Haunt of Fear #18 Gaines File pedigree 8/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. That Graham Ingels had no peer when it came to horrific covers isn't a stretch. When he did inject a bit of humor into the mix, as he did here, it was no less disturbing. Now the viewer had to deal with an element of derangement on top of horror. Morbidly fascinating! With a CGC grade of an unbelievable Near Mint to Mint, there is not a finer copy in existence. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $360.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6913 | Oct 12, 2002

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Miss Fury #6 (Timely, 1945) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Miss Fury swings into action on this Schomburg cover, busting up a robbery in progress. We imagine this super heroine had many adolescent fans in her day, especially considering her black costume. Grading out at a jaw-dropping NM+ 9.6, we must warn you that this book may cause whiplash when displayed. Perfect in every way, it is easily the nicest CGC has ever graded, and may be the nicest in existence. If you want the best, here it is. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $950.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7127 | Oct 12, 2002

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Young Allies Comics #17 (Timely, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. After WWII ended, so did the famous war covers of Timely, replaced by a new breed of villain. Here we see our young heroes thwarting an attempted heist of...cigarettes? Is it possible Phillip-Morris bankrolled this team? A stunning copy that looks perfect in the case, and features deep red colors and a spine that screams perfection. CGC has not graded one as nice as this, and may not for a long time...if ever. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $1,050.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7168 | Oct 12, 2002

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Tales From the Crypt #24 Gaines File pedigree 7/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. EC is well known for their great horror covers, and this one is no different. With eye-popping Davis, Ingels, and Wood art, this book has an exciting cover that you just cannot turn away from. This particular issue is number seven out of the twelve Gaines File copies that exist for this issue. An absolutely fantastic copy with only an ever so tiny blemish on the top of the spine keeping this from being a flawless copy. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $650.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6929 | Oct 12, 2002

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Marvel Mystery Comics #75 (Timely, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Torch and Toro foil a kidnapping in progress at Jack's Tavern on this cover. A stunning copy that appears very white, with a perfect spine and a clean back cover. Near unimprovable, this book is a must-have for the grade. You just don't see Golden Age in this condition. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7118 | Oct 12, 2002

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Weird Fantasy #21 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Williamson and Frazetta team up on this fantastic cover. This copy has some of the sharpest corners you'll ever see, but it suffers from a tiny tear/crease at the top edge of the cover. Overall, a very attractive and collectible book from an important pedigree. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $550.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6949 | Oct 12, 2002

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Weird Science #11 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. This explosive Feldstein cover gave kids a taste of "star wars" decades before Lucas and Spielberg came along. Here's the usual rundown for a Gaines 9.6: perfect spine, perfect corners, brilliant color, great pages. You know this comic can't help but impress. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $390.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6957 | Oct 12, 2002

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Sub-Mariner Comics #10 (Timely, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Our hero puts a Japanese sub out of commission Subby-style, cracking the thing in two with a giant anchor. The Sub-Mariner was not known for being subtle. Looking sharp, this attractive copy has a tight spine and little wear to the edges, and presents well in its holder. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $2,400.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7147 | Oct 12, 2002

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Tales From the Crypt #46 Gaines File pedigree 3/11 (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A kind of melancholy comic, this is a typically fantastic EC horror book, but it's also the last hurrah of a beloved series. This comic has all the stunningly high quality features typical of a Gaines copy: clean, bright, sharp, etc., etc. A fairly rare book, the national mood had turned against horror comics to the extent that this issue did not receive wide distribution. A Gerber 6, only 50-200 copies are estimated to exist. Another note of interest is the house ad for EC's unpublished fourth horror title Crypt of Terror. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $525.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6938 | Oct 12, 2002

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The Haunt of Fear #16 Gaines File pedigree 7/11 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. One really doesn't need to say more than "Ingels cover and interior art by Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, and George Evans" to emphasize what eye candy was in store for the reader. This exquisite file book is one of the nicest in existence; in fact, at this writing, only one other copy ranks higher in CGC's census, and only by quarter-grade. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $360.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6911 | Oct 12, 2002

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Red Raven Comics #1 (Timely, 1940) CGC VG- 3.5 Cream to off-white pages. Lasting only one issue before changing to The Human Torch, Red Raven Comics has the first appearance and origin of the Red Raven with cover and artwork by a young Jack Kirby! In fact, this rare book is Kirby's first signed work. A Gerber "7," only 21-50 copies are estimated to exist. Other features inside are Comet Pierce and Mercury by Kirby, the Human Top and the Eternal Brain, as well as the introduction and only appearance of Magar, the Mystic. It's impossible to overstate the importance of this key Timely comic. Tears at the top staple and spine roll are the primary defects; the cover inks are remarkably clean and bright for the grade. Overstreet 2002 GD 2.0 value = $1,038; FN 6.0 value = $3,114.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7140 | Oct 12, 2002

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U.S.A. Comics #4 (Timely, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. "Two-fisted Major Liberty fights the Japanese terror in the Axis sub!" Gabriele delivers a great cover here, done in the detailed style which Timely is famous for. A gorgeous copy that carries the "Remember Pearl Harbor" symbol in the logo, and exhibits the slightest bit of edge wear. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $2,600.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7161 | Oct 12, 2002

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Frontline Combat #2 Gaines File pedigree Certificate Missing (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. The year following the first wave of EC titles launched in 1950 saw the premiere of this critically-acclaimed Harvey Kurtzman vehicle. Heritage Auctions is proud to offer stunning file copies of virtually every issue. It doesn't get much better than this; it can't! Glorious cover color, needle-point corners, and a virgin spine. You could only do worse. There is no Gaines File certificate accompanying this lot. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $435.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6888 | Oct 12, 2002

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The Haunt of Fear #11 Gaines File pedigree 2/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Overstreet gives the "Classic Ingels cover" thumbs up to this issue, which also features a biography on another famed artist, Jack Kamen. Both contribute art for the comic's interior, as does old reliable, Jack Davis. This mind-blowing copy is only a quarter-grade shy of the highest grade CGC has assigned for this issue. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $390.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6907 | Oct 12, 2002

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The Haunt of Fear #17 Gaines File pedigree 7/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Graham Ingels earns another "classic" rating from Overstreet on this, arguably his most gruesome, and his best. It may be the best EC cover of all, and that's high praise indeed. The Gaines File copy gives it to us just as Master Ghastly envisioned, conveying rotting flesh in outrageously incongruent rainbow colors. To see this one is to vow to have your own issue #17. Ghastly! Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $380.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6912 | Oct 12, 2002

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Tales From the Crypt #39 Gaines File pedigree 3/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A Jack Davis cover, with inside art credits from Joe Orlando, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels make this a memorable issue. Once owned by Bill Gaines himself, this flat, clean and glossy copy won't disappoint. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $460.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6934 | Oct 12, 2002

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Vault of Horror #33 Gaines File pedigree Certificate Missing (EC, 1953) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Johnny Craig created every single cover for this title, and this is one of the spookier ones because of the realism; no ghouls, no ax-wielding maniac, just children solemnly carrying a makeshift coffin. This marvelous copy is unsurpassed in CGC's census for this issue. There is no Gaines File certificate accompanying this lot. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $335.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6948 | Oct 12, 2002

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Captain America Comics #3 (Timely, 1941) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. This third appearance of Captain America is quite a unique book. It's the first Alex Schomburg cover of the run, the first Red Skull cover appearance, Stan Lee's first work for Marvel, and one of only three yellow covers in the entire run. Schomburg is at his best here, presenting the Red Skull up to his old tricks as he prepares Betty and Bucky for a trip into the war zone. This copy is quite attractive, exhibiting nice colors and a clean cover. Two color chips off of the back cover spine are the only defects worth mentioning; no tears, chips or creases are evident. Overstreet 2002 FN 6.0 value = $2,769.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7009 | Oct 12, 2002

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Captain America Comics #36 (Timely, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Captain America reaches down with a hand of justice and swoops Hitler from his vehicle on this classic action-packed Syd Shores cover. An amazing high-grade copy, this book has only the smallest of imperfections, including two tiny chips (one at the top left and one at the bottom left of the front cover). Nice page quality, a great spine, and deep colors: this book can't get much better. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $1,763.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7027 | Oct 12, 2002

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The Human Torch #3 (#2) (Timely, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is a very early Timely superhero comic with a great damsel-in-distress cover by Alex Schomburg. Although the inside indicia says it is issue #3, this is actually the second Human Torch issue. The Human Torch numbering was continued over from the cancelled Red Raven series that lasted but a single issue. The comic contains a 40-page Human Torch story, a Sub-Mariner backup story, and, even more unusual, a text story wherein Human Torch and Sub-Mariner battle over which character has the best artist! This is a very solid VF copy with some foxing on the back cover which is more than compensated for by the intense colors of the front cover--which has almost no foxing. Carl Burgos art. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $3,100.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7063 | Oct 12, 2002

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Sub-Mariner Comics #19 "D" pedigree (Timely, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. On this great cover, the Sub-Mariner swims further inland to battle waterfront crimelords, and tips a tugboat over to prove his point to the thugs around him. Deep reds and yellows make the book stand out, with a very thin dust shadow present along the right side. This is the nicest copy graded by CGC to date. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $1,400.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7148 | Oct 12, 2002

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Crime SuspenStories #6 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Of all the great artists at EC, Johnny Craig is the one that comes to mind when we discuss this title. Could be because he created all but six of the twenty-three covers in the run, and contributed interior work on all but six issues! This Gaines File copy makes us appreciate not only his classy publishing offerings, but also his foresight to preserve multiple copies for posterity. Had this book been graded higher than even the Near Mint Plus grade CGC has assigned, we would not have been surprised. Definitely the crème de la crème. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $385.
Auction 804 | Lot: 6875 | Oct 12, 2002

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