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All-Flash #1 Denver pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. There are copies of All-Flash #1, and then there are copies of All-Flash #1. This particular copy is truly a cut above. Very few Denver copies are available, so take this opportunity to add one--a nice one--to your collection. With a jet black background, candy apple reds, and navy blues, the colors on this copy are beyond compare. The spine is stress-free, the staples are perfectly set, and the back cover is flawless. This book is as good as they get--truly Blue Chip material. The significance of this early DC key will never wane; decades from now, people will still be collecting the Flash. Of note are the origin of the Flash retold; first solo Golden Age Flash title; and E. E. Hibbard cover and art. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $18,000.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7616 | Oct 12, 2002

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Frank Frazetta - Original Watercolor Painting, "The Secret People" (Lancer, 1964). Frank Frazetta began his career with ACE paperbacks in the early 1960s where he painted a series of covers based on the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Throughout these early years Frazetta was unappreciated by management, dismally underpaid, and, the ultimate indignity, not allowed to keep his original art. A call from the art director at Lancer Publications in 1964 changed all that. After being offered more money, a menu of widely diverse subject-matters, and the opportunity to retain his original art, Frazetta infused in these newer works an extra energy, power, and personal enthusiasm that was immediately apparent. The wondrous watercolor of "The Secret People" has been described as "The best science fiction paperback cover ever," and we offer no argument to that accolade. It was executed for John Beynon Harris's novel of the same name during this inspired period. John Beynon Harris was a pseudonym for John Wyndham, a well-known science fiction writer best known for The Day of the Triffids. In the image presented here, Frazetta demonstrates his consummate mastery of the watercolor (believed by Frazetta experts to be his very best medium). The scene of fantastic mushrooms and exotic peoples called for a delicate approach that only watercolor could provide. One immediately notes the subtle blending of delicate tints that are found throughout the composition: the fleshy mushrooms, the cavern walls, the reflections in the water, the deliciously clinging dress of the girl, and the mossy ground. The eye revels in all the tiny details and subtleties that Frazetta has presented the viewer. Consider the modeling of the hero's face and the strength it contains, his beautifully drawn jacket with intricate folds and convolutions, his gesturing/striding into this fantastic land of strange peoples. Consider also his female partner with her soft face. Delicate rendering lines add sensuality to her glance
Auction 804 | Lot: 7572 | Oct 12, 2002

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Wally Wood - Original Cover Art to Weird Science #15 (EC, 1952). As if there were any doubt, this classic and spectacular cover proves that Wally Wood knew what would sell comic magazines to the children of the '50s -- namely guys in cool spacesuits, sleek rocket ships, and gigantic, rampaging dinosaurs. Was there ever any finer EC SF cover? The question is, of course, open for debate, but there's no denying that this is the stuff of dreams for any EC fanatic or original art maven. Wally's work here is absolutely stunning, with every brushstroke signifying the mark of a genius. Wood's science fiction covers for EC have long been held in private collections, and this one sneaking onto the market is a rare occurrence indeed, and an opportunity that should not be ignored. Measures 15" x 22", with an image area of 13.5" x 19.5".
Auction 804 | Lot: 7462 | Oct 12, 2002

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Green Lantern #1 Double cover (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Ranked number 16 on the 2002 Overstreet's Top 100 Golden Age Comics list, and gaining on most of the field, this is a much sought-after prize. Howard Purcell's cover ranks among comicdom's most famous, while renowned Golden Age artist and Green Lantern creator, Marty Nodell, offers up 54 pages of incredible art for the GL stories inside. This copy has the added bonus of sporting a double cover, the outer grading at F/VF 7.0, while the inner cover checks in at VF/NM 9.0. If you still hesitate, consider that this is the finest copy among quite a few of this dynamite first issue that CGC has graded to date. This is one of the most sparkling jewels of the auction. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $42,000.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7791 | Oct 12, 2002

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Boy Commandos #1 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. One of Simon and Kirby's most famous creations, this title got off to a rip-roaring start with a cover Overstreet rates as a "classic WWII cover." Trust us--you won't find a better copy. That's often said about a Mile High book, of course, but in this case, we can point to CGC's census which reveals that no other copy of issue #1 has graded any higher than a Very Fine. The Sandman and the Newsboy Legion cross over in Boy Commandos, and the issue also features the origin of Liberty Belle. One of the true prizes in this auction, it is a great representation of Simon and Kirby, early Golden Age DC, and of WWII-themed patriotism. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $6,500.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7702 | Oct 12, 2002

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H. G. Peter - Original Illustration of Wonder Woman (ca. 1941). This is, quite frankly, an incredible piece of comics history. Recently acquired from the estate of H. G. Peter, Wonder Woman's original artist, these are his first sketches of the Amazon Princess. The figures are done in what appear to be pencil, ink, and crayon and show Wonder Woman from the side and from the front. To the right of the figures, in pencil, Peter has written to Dr. William Moulton Marston, Wonder Woman's creator, "Dear Dr. Marston, I slapped these two out in a hurry. The eagle is tough to handle - when in perspective or in profile, he doesn't show up clearly -- the shoes look like a stenographer's. I think the idea might be incorporated as a sort of Roman contraption. Peter". In red pencil, below the figures, Marston responds, "Dear Pete - I think the gal with hand up is very cute. I like her skirt, legs, hair. Bracelets okay + boots. These probably will work out. See other suggestions enclosed. No on these + stripes - red + white. With eagle's wings above or below breasts as per enclosed? Leave it to you. Don't we have to put a red stripe around her waist as belt? I thought Gaines wanted it - don't remember. Circlet will have to go higher - more like crown - see suggestions enclosed. See you Wednesday morning - WMM." Measuring approximately 13" x 18.75" overall, the piece is in excellent condition. It was obviously folded to fit in an envelope, with a horizontal fold approximately 4.5" from the top and five vertical fold lines. The profile figure stands approximately 8" tall, while the front-facing figure is slightly larger at 9". The historical importance of this piece cannot be overstated. This is a rare insight into the creation of an iconic character, showing clearly the creative process undertaken by two important comics pioneers. A piece of this caliber is rarely offered for public sale, especially one with such important historical qualities. Obtained from the estate of H. G. Peter, included with
Auction 804 | Lot: 7434 | Oct 12, 2002

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Bernie Wrightson - Original Art for House of Secrets #92 Complete 8-page Story "Swamp Thing" (DC, 1977). A dark and profoundly sad Victorian tale of murder and revenge, the earliest appearance of Swamp Thing gave no real indication that the character was bound for his own series, let alone immortality. This evocative tale -- just another House of Secrets gig to creators Wein and Wrightson at the time, and produced very quickly, utilizing extensive photo references of Wrightson, Mike Kaluta, and Louise Simonson -- has a brooding quality, and is, in some ways, reminiscent of the first Karloff "Frankenstein" film. Certainly the final page, in which the hulking swamp creature realizes that his true love is lost to him forever, echoes certain qualities of that classic terror film. Amazingly, the complete original art from this auspicious debut has not been broken up over the years, and is presented here in all its gothic glory. And while it may be slightly less sophisticated than the work Wrightson would do on the first ten issues of the regular Swamp Thing series, its raw power and its place in history cannot be denied. Each page is 10.5" x 16", with an image area of 10" x 15". Pages are very clean, with very little white-out.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7451 | Oct 12, 2002

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Robert Crumb - Original Art for R. Crumb's Comics and Stories #1, complete 10-Page Story plus cover, First Drawn Story of Fritz the Cat (Rip-Off Press, dated April, 1964, first published in 1969). We would sprain a simile trying to describe the importance of this lot. Robert Crumb is one of the most significant comic book artists ever and his art is collected by sophisticated art collectors and institutions world-wide. We are offering the original art to the very first story (pencils and inks) that Crumb drew featuring his most famous creation, Fritz the Cat. Crumb used Fritz in countless comic book stories, chronicling the satiric adventures of the randy feline traveling through the social upheaval of the sixties. In 1972, Ralph Bakshi based the first X-rated animated feature, "Fritz the Cat" on Crumb's creation. At first glance this lot looks to be just three nice copies of an early underground, but when you open up the worst-looking comic and examine the pages you realize that it is the complete original art for this seminal masterpiece! Crumb drew this Fritz story back in 1964 just for himself and then later decided to publish it. The story shows Fritz the Cat coming home to his family, after being away for years, and getting frisky with his sister. The spine of this special copy is partially split and there are small stains and fingerprints on the cover. The interior pages are much cleaner with only a few small light stains in the margins. Crumb inked this with a very fine pen giving the art a distinctive scratchy look compared to his later, but earlier-published, work. The art has been authenticated by art historian Alexander Acevedo of New York's Alexander Gallery, and a letter attesting to this authentication is included herein. Given the importance of this piece, it seems almost superfluous to mention that this lot also includes a first and second printing of the comic book, but these are highly collectible in their own right. The first printing is a VF 8.0 only be
Auction 804 | Lot: 7500 | Oct 12, 2002

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Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson - Original illustration of Batman and Robin (DC Comics, 1960s). From the POW - ZAP - WHAM era of Batmania comes what is probably the single most recognizable Silver Age image of the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder. Created by comics legends Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson for DC's licensing department, this image graced the cover of Batman: From the Thirties to the Seventies as well as jigsaw puzzles, posters, and numerous advertising pieces. For many of us that grew up in the 1960s and 1970s, this is the image of the Dark Knight Detective that we most fondly remember, making this not only a great piece of art, but a true cultural icon as well. Measuring approximately 12" x 16.75" with an image area of approximately 14" x 11.5", the piece is in good condition with moderate use of white-out, most notably on the building below the figures, where the signatures of Infantino and Anderson have been whited-out but are still plainly visible. There are various handwritten notations around the border of the piece, none of which affect the main image. At the top left is written, "To Joe - Best Wishes from Murphy Anderson." A better image of Batman would be difficult to find.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7406 | Oct 12, 2002

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Frank Frazetta - Original Oil Painting, "The Countess and the Green Man" (1989). Originally painted as a paperback cover for Bridge Publications in 1989, this stunning piece was never used for its original purpose, and has only ever been published in Underwood Publications Icon on page 19 and in a set of non-sports cards issued in 1995. A truly striking image of a warrior-woman standing over a defeated foe, all the classic Frazetta elements are in place: the powerful, dominating female, the exquisite sense of movement and action, the lack of detailed background, lending a timeless quality to the work, and the flawless use of color. Framed to an overall size of approximately 28.25" x 34.25", with an image area of approximately 16.5" x 22.75", the piece is in excellent condition and has been signed by the artist in the lower right corner. As an added bonus, the reproduction rights for this piece are included with this lot (which is very unusual for any Frazetta art), making this a unique opportunity for the serious Frazetta collector.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7571 | Oct 12, 2002

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Johnny Craig - Original Cover Art for Crime Patrol #16 (EC Comics, 1950). The last issue of this landmark crime title before becoming The Crypt of Terror, this cover paved the way for the coming "New Trend". Drawn by EC mainstay Johhny Craig, whose graceful, gentle style was a perfect counterpoint to his often-horrific subjects, this image was a striking preview of what was to come. Rendered in stark black-and-white, with red highlight guides, this cover is in perfect condition and has been framed to an overall size of approximately 25" x 19.25" with an image area of approximately 19.5" x 13.5". An attractive and collectible cover, this piece is made even more desirable by its high degree of historical significance.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7452 | Oct 12, 2002

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More Fun Comics #74 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. A fantastic More Fun cover and an all around great book. This exquisite piece contains beautiful Siegel and Baily art. Within this key issue there are not only stories of Green Arrow and Johnny Quick, but Aquaman himself makes his second-ever appearance. A deep rich color strike, perfect spine, bone-white pages, and razor-sharp corners make this the best copy that CGC has graded, and could well be the best copy left in existence. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $3,000.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7827 | Oct 12, 2002

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Frank Frazetta - Original Illustration (Canaveral Press, 1965). This masterful drawing of David Innes, the hero of Edgar Rice Burroughs' At The Earth's Core, battling a giant eel, was originally published in Richard Lupoff's excellent Edgar Rice Burroughs: Master of Adventure on page 256. Crafted with Frazetta's trademark power and aplomb, this piece literally crackles with action and excitement. Many consider the period of the Canaveral plates to be among the best work Frazetta ever did, and, after seeing work like this, one is hard-pressed to disagree. Fully rendered in pen-and-ink, this piece has been tastefully framed and matted to an overall size of 16.75" x 21.25", with an image area of approximately 6.75" x 10.5". In excellent condition, the piece has been signed by the artist in the lower right corner.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7516 | Oct 12, 2002

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Wonder Woman #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. What else can you say about this book except wow! A fantastic high-grade Golden Age DC key which is absolutely beautiful. This issue features the origin of Wonder Woman retold in more detail than originally described in All Star Comics #8. Both the cover and the interior art are courtesy of H. G. Peter. If you are in search of the best, then look no further. With bone-white pages and colors that just leap off of the cover, it is not surprising that according to the CGC census report, this is the best unrestored copy that CGC has encapsulated. The only noticeable defects on this fabulous book are very minor edge wear and a slightly rounded top right corner; other than those two minor blemishes, this book is perfection. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $27,000.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7971 | Oct 12, 2002

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Frank Frazetta - Original Illustration (Sun Litho, 1981). Originally drawn in 1968, this exquisite piece was finally published in 1981 in Frazetta: The Living Legend on page 78. Finely rendered in pencil and ink, this is an image that, once seen, will not soon be forgotten. The central figures of the man and the woman are fully finished in the fine ink style that has become Frazetta's trademark. The background is lightly sketched in pencil and unfinished, giving the whole work a pleasing sense of unreality. Frazetta's women, soft and voluptuous yet eminently powerful, are always stunning, and the naked beauty here is no exception. The man, almost a separate, sub-human species by comparison, kneels at the woman's feet, increasing the sense of power and authority with which Frank invests her. Attractively framed to an overall size of approximately 16.75" x 21.25", with an approximate image area of 9.5" x 12.75", this piece is in excellent condition. A truly monumental work, this will surely be the centerpiece of any collection.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7517 | Oct 12, 2002

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J. Allen St. John - Original Painting for Mystic #1 (1953). All connoisseurs of adventure and fantasy know the work of J. Allen St. John. Considered the ultimate Tarzan artist due to his breathtaking series of covers and interior illustrations for the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs, most major oils painted by St. John are owned by private institutions or locked away in private collections of the highest quality. In fact, a major St. John oil has not been up for auction in many years, making this a rare find indeed. Exhibiting all the qualities that made St. John world-famous, the composition is wonderfully colorful and dynamic and features that incredible sense of anatomy that characterizes St. John's best works. The brushwork is lush and loose and rich, indicating a very painterly approach; he does not want to deaden the piece with tightness. Like the example presented here, St. John's best oils carry the viewer away on flights of the imagination. A romantic dreaminess and ethereal beauty flow off his canvas. The image area is approximately 16" x 20" and it is tastefully framed to an overall size of 20" x 24". Signed in full in the upper left corner, this piece is in excellent condition. A rare opportunity to acquire a masterwork from one of the field's most enduring names. A copy of Mystic #1, the actual pulp for which this piece was painted, is included with this lot.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7581 | Oct 12, 2002

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All-American Comics #16 (DC, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. Overstreet ranks this issue fifth among its Top 100 Golden Age Comics, ahead of even the first issues of Batman, Captain America Comics, and Flash Comics. Sheldon Moldoff's most famous cover, among his many memorables, introduces the Green Lantern to the world in 1940, and the character has survived several incarnations to this day. Overstreet lists this as a "rare" book; Gerber in his The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books calls it "scarce." Let's not split hairs; it doesn't show up every day in any condition, much less in as fine shape as this copy. The most recent CGC census has no other copy graded higher. Overstreet 2002 FN 6.0 value = $24,640.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7610 | Oct 12, 2002

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Charles Schulz - Original Comic Strip Art for Peanuts Sunday dated 9-2-56 (United Feature Syndicate, 1956). One of the most beloved comic strips of all time made its debut in 1950 and quickly became the most successful comic strip in newspaper history. This early example, created just six years into the strip's life, shows Schulz's exceptional command of the medium in this three-tier Sunday page. In excellent condition, this page measures approximately 17" x 23.5" with an image area of approximately 15.5" x 22.5" and is signed by Schulz in the penultimate panel. Early examples of this landmark strip are extremely rare, especially the highly desirable Sundays.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7218 | Oct 12, 2002

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Al Williamson and Frank Frazetta - Original Art for Weird Science Fantasy #20, Complete 7-page Story, "I, Rocket" (EC, 1953). It is impossible to find the right superlatives to describe this masterpiece. Executed with Crafttint, zip-a-tone, textured paper, and ink-wash, this story is a tour de force collaboration of three of the finest artists ever to work in comics: Al Williamson (pencils and inks), Frank Frazetta (some inks), and Roy Krenkel (some background pencils and inks). Each of these artists is a giant in his own right, but there is truly something special in their work on this adaptation of Ray Bradbury's "I, Rocket". Al Williamson did some of his best wash and crafttint work in order to depict the tribulations of the rocket. The ink must have just dripped from Frank's pen as he was able to give a sensual feeling to the decaying rocket on the splash page. Frazetta's fine lines are unreproducible and can only be appreciated when the page is viewed in person. Roy Krenkel, another of Williamson's infrequent collaborators, provided the Art Deco rocket interiors and cityscapes. All of this fine art was done to support the haunting quality of Al Feldstein's adaptation. There are some chips, glue stains, and editorial marking in the margins of the page. One small stat attributing the story to Ray Bradbury is missing from the splash. Panels drawn on Crafttint or textured paper have been pasted onto the large pages. All in all, this is a story that its owner will marvel at again and again. Overall size is approximately 15"x 22". Image size is approximately 13" x 18".
Auction 804 | Lot: 7458 | Oct 12, 2002

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More Fun Comics #101 Double cover (DC, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Wouldn't you love to have the best copy available of one of the key Golden Age DC books? At this date, this is the finest copy of issue #101 CGC has graded, and it has a double cover! CGC: "1st cover 8.5, interior cover 9.0." Siegel and Shuster reinvent Superman as a boy in this issue, and Superboy bursts onto the comics scene. He would eventually move to Adventure Comics, then get his own titled comic book some four years after this first appearance. Rated as "uncommon" by Gerber in scarcity, Overstreet goes further in saying of the More Fun Comics run, "All issues are scarce to rare." The "other" Dynamic Duo, Green Arrow and Speedy, are spotlighted in dramatic pose against a bright yellow background that looks none the worse for wear in this super copy. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $10,000.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7838 | Oct 12, 2002

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Robert Crumb - Original Art for Snatch Comics, Complete 3-Page Story "Backwater Blues" (Unknown, circa 1970). The only comic book artist collected by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Robert Crumb has a world-wide reputation among modern art collectors. This genius, and we don't use the word lightly, almost always works alone, doing the penciling, inking, and lettering of every page he does. This allows him to produce completely singular work that is the brutal, direct, and uncompromising channeling of his subconscious. Crumb speaks to the dreams, fears, prejudices, and nightmares that lurk in the dark corners of the collective mind. This story, from an unknown issue of Snatch, featuring two of his continuing characters Angelfood McDevilsfood and Mr. Snoid, is a outrageous example of his work. One hundred percent politically incorrect, you find yourself alternately laughing at and appalled by the story, reflecting on it long after you've read it. The art and story work together so seamlessly that, at first, you may not fully appreciate the art. Crumb's big-foot cartoon style with its detailed cross-hatching is extremely pleasing to the eye. If you are looking for that "killer" Crumb piece, this is it. Art is very clean with no white-out or markings. Overall size is approximately 11"x 14". Image size is approximately 8" x 12".
Auction 804 | Lot: 7501 | Oct 12, 2002

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Sensation Comics #1 "D" pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. One month after her first comics appearance in All Star Comics #8, the amazing Amazon moved to this title to ensure its early 1940s success. This issue also featured the first appearances of Mr. Terrific and Wildcat. Besides the inimitable Mr. Peter, Sheldon Moldoff, Irwin Hasen, and Howard Purcell ply their art on the interior. The "less than average" (Gerber) number of copies of this issue, coupled with Wonder Woman's ever-increasing popularity mean this high-grade copy will be in demand for the foreseeable future. But one look at this H. G. Peter cover already told you that. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $15,995.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7858 | Oct 12, 2002

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Al Williamson and Roy Krenkel - Original Art to Weird Fantasy #18, Complete 6-Page Story, "Homesick!" (EC, 1953). Al Williamson and Roy Krenkel were both fans of science fiction and Al Feldstein, EC writer and editor, made sure that they got stories that allowed them to indulge themselves in drawing rocket ships, space stations, heroic rogues, and ray guns. Roy Krenkel provided the incredibly detailed backgrounds (pencils and inks) that set the stage for Al Williamson's figures (pencils and inks). There are very few stories like this one that represent them at the peak of their form. There are editorial markings and white-out used throughout the pages of the story, and there is minor toning and light discolorations on the edges of the pages. About one third of the lettering consists of paste-ups. All of the craft-tint panels have been "taped in". None of these defects materially detracts from the viewer's appreciation of the stellar piece. Overall size is approximately 15"x 22". Image size is approximately 13" x 18".
Auction 804 | Lot: 7459 | Oct 12, 2002

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Robert Crumb - Original Cover for Arcade #1 (Print Mint/ 1975). Uplifting entertainment from an artist synonymous with the Underground art movement, Robert Crumb. This is the original cover art to Arcade, the Comics Revue, which was edited by Art Spiegelman with appearances by Deitch, Green, Griffith, Moscoso, Spiegelman and Spain. A forerunner to the "ground-level" comics movement, this issue represents some of the biggest names in the Underground scene. Crumb's pen and ink tour-de-farce is a rich cavalcade of characters and movement all set before an amusement park. A classic Amazonian Crumb beauty is the central theme that all the insanity revolves around and she is a Crumb archetype with her thick legs and bottom. The Arcade logo is hand-lettered along with an overlay with "No. 1, $1.25" and "Spring 1975" hand-lettered. Art size is approximately 11" x 13". Signed by Crumb.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7498 | Oct 12, 2002

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Neal Adams and Dick Giordano - Original Cover Art to The Brave and The Bold #83 (DC, 1969). This stunning cover bears all the trademarks of Neal Adams' superlative work for DC, including bold, powerful figures, thrilling composition, and tight, realistic rendering. The octo-squid is a classic Adams monster, and the depiction of our two heroes in heaps of trouble -- Aquaman struck with somnambulism and Batman lashed to an anchor, rapidly running out of oxygen -- generates profound unease in the reader. Dick Giordano was easily Adams' best DC inker, and his bold lines bring out the power in Neal's expert penciling. Sixties' Adams covers are always highly coveted, and this beauty should prove no exception. Excellent condition overall, with very light use of white-out; the board shows very light rippling from being stored in a humid environment. 11.5" x 16.5".
Auction 804 | Lot: 7366 | Oct 12, 2002

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Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta - Original Cover Art for Thor #148 (Marvel, 1968). It's covers like this that made Jack Kirby the "King" of comics. Crackling with power, alive with blistering battle action, this cover stands as a classic portrait of the Riotous Wrecker facing off with Sif, Balder, and The Mighty Thor. Presented in a large format, this piece measures approximately 17.5" x 23", with an approximate image area of 20.25" x 13.25", and is in excellent condition. There is some use of white-out on the cover and some editorial notations in the margins, but these do not affect the art in any way. Titles and logos are all stats, and the Thor figure, as well as Sif's hand, are paste-overs, but they are original inked art. Twice-up Kirby covers from this era are increasingly difficult to find, making this an even more desirable piece.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7328 | Oct 12, 2002

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Al Feldstein - Cover Art for Weird Fantasy #16 (EC, 1950). This dramatic cover depicts the final lonely moments of a man abandoned just beyond the rings of Saturn. Al Feldstein's clean and precise penciling and inking is a joy to behold on this outstanding cover that has to be seen to be truly appreciated. Feldstein was proudest of his work for EC's science fiction title and it shows in the composition and detail like the galaxy of stars in the background. The logo is a stat but the lettering down the left-hand side is original as this was the first issue in this style. Subsequent issues will be have a stat for the left edge lettering. There are red holding lines for the colorist on the spaceman and the spaceship and a 5" crease in the upper right corner that does go through the artwork. Overall a very clean and pretty page with whiteout used only for effect and to cover over mistakes. Feldstein's art does not turn up often and there is always heavy competition for premier pieces like this spectacular cover. 15" x 21".
Auction 804 | Lot: 7453 | Oct 12, 2002

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Russ Heath - Original Cover Art for Astonishing #8 (Atlas, 1952). This explicitly violent cover is an excellent example of why comics got in trouble for scaring little kids in the 1950s. Although a prolific and popular cover artist for Atlas comics, very little of Russ Heath's work from that company has survived. Russ deftly depicts the dying moments of the man as the zombie holds his head under the water. You see the desperation in his face and the strain in his muscles as he tries to push himself up. We also think the lobsters were a nice little touch. The logo and caption stats are all recreations. There is some use of white-out but only in the three little inset pictures on the left. Overall size of art and image is approximately 14"x 20".
Auction 804 | Lot: 7525 | Oct 12, 2002

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Alex Raymond - Original Art, promotional drawing, 1946. In 1946, twelve years after Raymond began drawing Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim for King Features Syndicate, he pitched a new character, Rip Kirby, to King Features, and enjoyed renewed success in the funny pages of newspapers worldwide. This is a rare promotional drawing that Raymond used to sell his new character to King Features and to advertise the strip later. Raymond is one of the most influential and recognizable artists in comics, and this piece is a stunning example of his work. 7 3/4" by 22 1/2", matted 14 3/4" by 30".
Auction 804 | Lot: 7244 | Oct 12, 2002

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Steve Ditko - Original Art for The Amazing Spider-Man #27, page 16 (Marvel, 1965). Some superheroes just can't catch a break. After Aunt May throws his original Spider-suit in the trash, Peter has to buy a spare at a local costume shop. But, wallopin' websnappers, it's just a cheap imitation that starts to fall apart as soon as he bounds across his first roof. What's a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man to do? On this classic page, Peter finally disposes of the offending costume, resolving never to buy a superhero costume at a rummage sale again! In excellent condition, this page measures approximately 13.5" x 19.5" with an image area of approximately 12.5" x 18.5". Ditko Spider-Man pages are truly the gold standard of the art collecting hobby, and few examples are as nice as this.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7287 | Oct 12, 2002

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Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott - Original Cover Art for The Invaders #32 (Marvel, 1978). The greatest superheroes of World War II meet Thor in this spectacular cover by two comic book legends, Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In the foreground is Thor, hammer raised, rallying his fellow heroes, the Invaders, to the war effort. Added to this earth-shattering mix is Adolph Hitler himself...what great war comics cover would be complete without him? Some overall aging across the entire piece and slight staining from two missing speech balloons don't even slight diminish this incredible achievement. Kirby, Sinnott, Thor, the Invaders...what more do we need to say? Signed by Jack Kirby in lower left hand corner. 11" x 17".
Auction 804 | Lot: 7316 | Oct 12, 2002

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Frank Robbins and John Romita, Sr. - Original Cover Art for Giant-Size Invaders #1(Marvel, 1975). Figuratively striding across a war-torn world are the greatest superheroes of the Golden Age of Comics. A truly iconic image, few people who were reading comics in the mid-70s will fail to recognize this landmark cover by two of Marvel's greatest talents. Frank Robbins' quirky, frenetic style is lent a certain fluidity by the graceful pen of Spider-artist supreme John Romita, Sr. If you've ever hungered for a great Golden Age cover featuring all the Timely Titans, this is probably about as close as you're going to get. Rendered on a creamy piece of vellum measuring approximately 14" x 11.5", this is a true Bronze Age treasure.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7347 | Oct 12, 2002

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Al Feldstein - Original Cover Art Re-Creation of Weird Science #7 (undated). Who could forget this classic cover from Weird Science #7? Two brightly colored space adventurers, like a retro Adam and Eve, stepping onto the surface of an uncharted interstellar Eden, softly highlighted by the soft glow of an alien dawn. This cover re-creation is a luxurious, one-of-a-kind illustration exquisitely re-rendered from the original by one of EC Comics' most prolific and prodigious illustrators, Al Feldstein. In his tenure with EC, Al Feldstein's streamlined rocket ship designs and bubble helmets became a house look, as any number of the great EC science fiction books will attest. This lush, poster-sized oil painting soars in at approximately 23" x 29" and the colors, textures and detail are astounding. A moment in time captured forever by one of the greatest artists who ever blasted off into the astounding world of the imagination. This piece was also used for a limited edition print, one of which is included with the lot.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7454 | Oct 12, 2002

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New Comics #1 (DC, 1935) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. DC's second comic book title evolved first into New Adventure Comics in 1937, then to Adventure Comics in 1938. The initial cover art is by Vincent Sullivan, better known for his cover on Detective Comics #1. Besides its chronologically historical significance, two eventual DC editors, Whitney Ellsworth and Sheldon Mayer cut their artistic teeth here, and this issue also featured work by Walt Kelly. Gerber lists this issue as "scarce," and CGC has graded only one other of the issue in better condition than this. A Shirley Temple doll is advertised on the back cover. Overstreet 2002 FN 6.0 value = $8,550; VF 8.0 value = $18,500.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7847 | Oct 12, 2002

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Gil Kane and Mike Esposito - Original Cover Art for Giant-Size Defenders #1 (Marvel, 1974). You would be hard pressed to find a more recognizable Marvel cover from the Bronze Age. Gil Kane, himself, felt that his best artwork was done for Marvel during the 1970's. This piece is an excellent argument for that sentiment. Gil Kane's ability to convey action was unsurpassed. This classic "burst" image features four of Marvel's greatest heroes in one of their most powerful representations. This is a multi-layered piece with several stats. The image of the Hulk, Sub-Mariner and Doctor Strange is an original layer, as is the image of the Silver Surfer. This piece does have a moderate amount of white out with some tape and staining. This piece measures 11.5"x17.5".
Auction 804 | Lot: 7302 | Oct 12, 2002

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All-American Comics #102 (DC, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This is the scarce last issue of All-American Comics, which would change to All-American Western with #103. Johnny Thunder was the star of the book, rendered by the great Alex Toth. DC Westerns have long been treasured by collectors for their superior art and stories, and All-American #102 ranks among the most desirable of them all. Practically perfect, you'd be hard pressed to find any defects through the case--a true blazer. This copy is the highest graded by CGC to date, and could very well be the nicest existing copy. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $3,000.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7615 | Oct 12, 2002

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More Fun Comics #28 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1938) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The New Year Baby welcomes 1938 on this Vin Sullivan cover...which is very appropriate for comics, considering that Superman would be introduced to the world a few months later, transforming funny books into a multi-million dollar industry. Saved during Edgar Church's prime years of collecting, this book exhibits all of the things collectors love about the Mile High pedigree. Bone white cover, flawless edges and spine, the famous penciled arrival code, and those rich colors that look like they were printed yesterday. This is the highest graded copy, and is most likely the best in existence, considering how rare pre-hero More Funs are. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $2,125.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7819 | Oct 12, 2002

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All Star Comics #3 (DC, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. No true comic fan would dispute the importance of this book. It serves up the origin and first appearance of the Justice Society of America, topped off by a Red Tornado cameo. This copy has a few very small chips out of the spine and a small hole on the top right of the cover. This is truly an opportunity not to be missed, as this book is rarely offered in a grade such as this. Overstreet 2002 FN 6.0 value = $9,645.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7621 | Oct 12, 2002

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Superboy #1 (DC, 1949) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. It took four years from the first appearance of the Boy of Steel in More Fun Comics before his own title book would be published, but with this issue, Superboy would begin an unbroken run of headlining two titles (the other was Adventure Comics) that would last 30 years. Wayne Boring's cover art is unmistakable and assured the fledgling title would be noticed. Very few copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC, as of the census data available at this writing, and this one looks even better than its grade. Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $4,600.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7955 | Oct 12, 2002

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All Star Comics #23 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Joe Gallagher is to thank for this optic stimulation, one of the more imaginative covers in a run famous for great covers. It doesn't get much better than this. No, really. By definition, it can't get much better than Near Mint Plus, and this is probably the nicest copy in existence of issue #23. So far, CGC's census says as much. It may also be the nicest Rockford Collection contribution to this auction. Review the book personally, if at all possible. The picture does not do it justice. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $1,750.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7629 | Oct 12, 2002

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Batman #7 (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This timeless Bob Kane bullseye cover hits right between the eyes. CGC's census ranks this copy the best graded thus far, so better get ready for some competitive bidding. There are quite a few copies of early Batman still circulating, but not in this grade. Among other risks is the significant white portion of the cover, which discourages preservation of anything close to the original presentation. This is how it's supposed to look! Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $5,200.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7654 | Oct 12, 2002

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Jim Starlin - Original Cover Art for Superboy and the Legion of Superheroes #238 (DC Comics, 1978). One of comic's most cosmic artists lends his considerable talents to this awesome wrap-around cover image. Jim Starlin gained fame at Marvel in the 1970's for his work on Captain Marvel and Warlock, but proves here that he can tackle cosmic themes at DC as well. This piece has suffered a moderate amount of water damage, resulting in overall warping of the page and a certain amount of discoloration. The image itself is done primarily on a 22" X 15.25" page, which has been mounted to a 23.5" x 17.75" page. The image area is approximately 20.5" x 15.75". There is some use of whiteout, particularly on Mon-el and Superboy's chests, Ultra Boy's face, and Saturn Girl's chin. There is some rather severe creasing and edge damage, but this doesn't really affect the actual art. There is a rectangular glue stain in the lower left corner, and editorial notations in the margins. The cover has been signed twice in the lower left corner, although one of the signatures has been damaged. All in all, an excellent piece from a legendary artist.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7442 | Oct 12, 2002

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Boy Commandos #2 (DC, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This is one incredible copy of a classic Simon and Kirby Hitler cover. The cover colors are so bright, the spine so tight, and the back cover so white, you'll feel you've been whisked back in time to pluck this jewel right off the rack. No other copy of this issue comes close to this condition in the most recent CGC census available as of this writing. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $2,000.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7704 | Oct 12, 2002

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Green Lantern #3 (DC, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Something about the nicest copy (as graded to date by CGC) of a classic-covered issue of a famous Golden Age title that makes us want to keep this one for our offices. But that wouldn't go with our Alfred E. Neuman motif, so we will relent and let this one be a showpiece for this auction. Green Lantern creator Martin Nodell is responsible for this cover wherein GL knocks Nazis off the planet. Not much keeps this from claiming Near Mintability. The black of the front cover is uncompromised, and the white of the predominantly white back cover is brilliant. Maybe we'll change our office motif.... Overstreet 2002 VF 8.0 value = $3,000.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7794 | Oct 12, 2002

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More Fun Comics #79 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. George Papp continues with his Green Arrow/Speedy covers, and, for a change, allows Speedy to single-handedly get the upper hand on a crook. The bad guy would never live it down! This stunning copy needs a good home where its pedigree is appreciated and maintained. You're not likely to find a better copy. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $2,200.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7831 | Oct 12, 2002

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Star Spangled Comics #8 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Double whammy! Simon and Kirby cover! Near Mint condition! That it's a "scarce" book (so says Gerber's The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books), should further pique your interest. Shoot, even if you didn't know any of the aforementioned, you would like this cover. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $2,600.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7894 | Oct 12, 2002

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Mike Ploog - Original Cover Art for Marvel Premiere #5 (Marvel, 1972). The first of three consecutive Doctor Strange covers Ploog did for Marvel Premiere, this is a very EC-esque image of a monstrous claw breaking through the earth to claim the soul of the Master of the Mystic Arts. Extensive white-out in the area behind Strange's head, and below the wrist of the foreground arm, and a circular stat (which hid Ploog's signature!) is missing from the lower left corner. The art has also, unfortunately, been folded in half at some point, and there is a noticeable horizontal crease through the center of the board. Still, a very evocative image, and a nice early Ploog cover, factors that more than compensate for the minor condition problems. 11.5" x 17.5" on standard Marvel stock.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7342 | Oct 12, 2002

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Carmine Infantino and Mike Sekowsky (attributed to) - Original Unused Cover Art for Justice League of America (First Series) #66 (DC Comics, 1968). An interesting variant on the published cover by Neal Adams, this unused version is most likely by Carmine Infantino and Mike Sekowsky, although the piece is not signed so it is difficult to be sure. A fabulous image of the JLA, this page measures approximately 11.5" x 17.5", with an approximate image area of 10" x 15" and is in excellent condition. The title, price and date logos are all xeroxes, but all the rest of the art is original. Interestingly, there is a copyright stamp on the reverse that bears the date 1981. A bold piece, to be sure, and an excellent portrait of the League.
Auction 804 | Lot: 7411 | Oct 12, 2002

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