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Batman #6 Allentown pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. It's not clear to us why this simple, striking cover by Jerry Robinson isn't mentioned as "classic" by Overstreet; it's definitely one of the favorites of Batman collectors. Of the eleven copies of issue #6 that CGC has certified Very Fine or better to date, none but this amazing copy has scored as high as Near Mint. If only the best will do, this qualifies on every level; one of the icons among superheroes, historical significance, eye-catching cover by one of the premier Golden Age artists, respected pedigree, and the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has reviewed to date. Truly one of the rare gems in this auction. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $5,500.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5732 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $39,100.00
Detective Comics #27 (DC, 1939) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. Big, bold, and beautiful, this is Number Two on Overstreet's Top 100 Golden Age Comics list, behind only Action Comics #1. Batman's creator, Bob Kane, just 22 years old when this issue hit the stands, handled cover and interior art on this issue which introduced the Caped Crusader and Commissioner Gordon. Even at this grade, CGC has certified just five other unrestored copies with higher grades, none higher than Very Fine. CGC notes, "two small pieces of tape on spine." A great, uncommon opportunity for one giant of a comic book. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $31,000; VG 4.0 value = $62,000.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5779 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $34,500.00
Adventure Comics #79 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. What better way to own a copy of this Simon and Kirby classic cover than to have the immaculate Mile High copy. It is absolutely amazing that books have actually survived the ravages of time in such a pristine condition. This book is, by far, the highest graded copy from CGC of issue #79 to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,550.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5672 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $29,900.00
Mad #1 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The first satire comic burst onto the scene during the Cold War of the early 1950s, irreverently and indiscriminately poking fun at literary works, people, and events past, present, and future. Few titles have managed to last as long as Harvey Kurtzman's brain-child, which is still going strong today. Kurtzman drew the cover to this seminal issue, Jack Davis satirizes the horror genre, Wally Wood lampoons the sci-fi, John Severin skewed the westerns, and Bill Elder poked fun at the crime stories that EC published. What more could you want? Why, perhaps a stunning specimen of this important comic! Our offering's grade misses being the highest yet assigned by CGC for this issue by a quarter-grade. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $7,000.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5537 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $24,150.00
Superman #1 (DC, 1939) CGC VG- 3.5 Cream to off-white pages. The superhero credited with launching the Golden Age of Comics deserved his own title, and he got it with this premiere issue, about a year after his first appearance in Action Comics #1. His origin is reprinted here, with additional pages by Siegel and Shuster to the pair's original story. The first comic book pin-up is the back cover of this issue. This just might be the grade that enables your procuring one of comicdom's most holy issues. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $32,000.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5876 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $20,700.00
Superman #1 (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent VF/NM 9.0 Extensive (P) White pages. A truly historic book, Superman #1 arrived scarcely a year after the Man of Steel's first appearance in Action Comics #1, proving his meteoric rise in popularity. This American icon has been a symbol of truth, justice, and the American way through several wars, during times of peace, and for all the times in-between over six decades. For comic books, he heralded the superhero genre. The cover alone is considered by many to be the single most recognized image in comic fandom. This landmark issue features, "The Complete Story of the Daring Exploits of the One and Only Superman." It includes the stories from Action Comics #1-4 by co-creators Jerry Siegel (writer) and Joe Shuster (art) with two new pages added to the origin re-telling, plus four new pages that were omitted from the Action Comics stories. The back cover features not only the first pin-up of Superman, but the first pin-up period. Let there be no doubt, this is a milestone book, second in historical importance only to Action Comics #1 when you're talking about the character that launched the Golden Age of Comics. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced." But the colors are bright, the spine is tight, the edges are crisp, the gloss impressive, and the the pages white. It adds up to the highest-graded restored copy among all CGC-certified copies of the first issue. In fact, considering that the highest-graded unrestored copy to date earned just VF 8.0 from CGC, this is the best-looking copy CGC has certified to date restored or otherwise. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $16,000; VG 4.0 value = $32,000.

Auction 807 | Lot: 5875 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $18,000.00
Detective Comics #99 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Dick Sprang provides the Penguin cover, as well as story art for this issue, but you can thank Edgar Church and his Mile High Collection for the nearest-you-can-possibly-get-to-perfect-without-being-perfect copy offered here. When you ask CGC if there's been another copy of issue #99 that came close to this grade, the PG retort is likely to be, "Surely you jest!" We feel secure in touting this brilliant copy as close to one-of-a-kind as any offering in our auction. Verily! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,300.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5797 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $16,100.00
Action Comics #63 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This Superman war cover shows what all Americans wanted to see after Pearl Harbor, an enemy fighter pilot about to get his clock cleaned. Classic war covers, such as this exemplary Jack Burnley creation, continue to command high premiums in the market place. This issue demonstrates why you don't tug on Superman's cape! DC legend Joe Kubert helps with interior art. This Mile High copy, with the distinctive distributor marking, is by far the best CGC-graded copy to date. Don't let this superb copy pass you by! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,250.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5655 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $14,950.00
The Haunt of Fear #15 (#1) Gaines File pedigree 3/11 (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. As first issues go, this one's a doozy, as not only does it feature a tremendous Johnny Craig cover, it features the first appearance of the Old Witch. More importantly, this issue helped usher in the start of the ECs foray into the horror genre with a vengeance. EC comics gave nightmares to thousands of youngsters in the telling of their gruesome stories. As horrific as the stories were, justice was always served perhaps with a side of blood, but the wicked never got off the hook. The scarcity of this premiere issue is notorious, as it is frequently the last issue that a collector needs to finish his run. Calling this copy high-grade is a vast understatement, and it is the highest CGC-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,600.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5528 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $14,662.50
Crypt of Terror #17 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. A lone woman walks down a spooky, moonlit street. She hears a noise, sees a cat, but doesn't see the lycanthrope stalking her in the background. And so, Johnny Craig's cover launches this key book, not only the first issue of this title, but also the very first New Trend book to hit the stands. Formerly Crime Patrol, the title and format changed to horror with this issue. After just two more issues, this comic changed titles yet again, and became the legendary Tales from the Crypt. This in fact is arguably the most important pre-Code horror comic book of all. Interior artists Craig and Al Feldstein ensured the success of the fledgling genre with their stunning art. This copy is as close to perfect as you're likely to find; CGC hasn't awarded a higher-grade for this issue to date. While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,600.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5520 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $13,800.00
Action Comics #61 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This historic atomic radiation cover has got to be one of the most beautiful covers on a comic book...period. And what better way to see the intense colors than on the Mile High copy? This book is a perfect example of why Mile Highs bring multiples of guide. In the current CGC census no copy comes anywhere close to being as nice as this book. If you want only the best...here's your chance. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,300.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5654 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $13,225.00
Action Comics #50 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. One glimpse of this blinding book and you will know exactly why Mile High books command such a hefty premium. Holding this book you might just know how some kid felt 60 years ago while perusing the newsstand trying to figure out which book to spend their hard-earned money on. This white-paged stunner is, as of this writing, the highest graded copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,450.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5653 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $12,650.00
Detective Comics #109 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. This copy is, and undoubtedly will remain, the highest graded copy. This book has razor-sharp edges and the pages are a brilliant white. The best part about this book is that you get an early Joker cover. This book will definitely upgrade any collection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,125.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5798 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $12,650.00
Detective Comics #118 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The Joker cover by Win Mortimer is cool enough, but it takes on an entirely new life on this amazing copy from the Mile High Collection. It looks so perfect; was it really ever on the newsstand at all? Multi-hues are set against a blinding (on this copy) yellow background, and if you can find fault with the page quality, corners, spine, or appearance of this book, you're a better (or pickier) reviewer than we! CGC seems to agree, with a certified grade that blows away the second highest-graded copy seen to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,125.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5799 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $12,650.00
Action Comics #10 (DC, 1939) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. You want an early Superman cover? Well, here's a nice unrestored copy of Superman's third cover appearance. It's tough to get much earlier than that! This is the issue in which Clark Kent gets himself assigned to a chain gang to expose a corrupt prison warden. The story and art are by creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. CGC notes: "Very minor amount of glue on spine," but this was not deemed detrimental enough to preclude a "Universal" grade. According to CGC's most recent census, only one unrestored copy has been graded higher. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $4,800.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5647 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $12,075.00
Action Comics #70 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1944) NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Edgar Church's copy of Action #70 is undoubtedly the finest existing copy of this book. Certainly, CGC knows of no better copy at this date. It's a beauty, fresh, tight, and clean. There are a couple of small penciled distributor marks in the dark blue field around the logo; these are typical of Mile High copies and really don't detract from the overall beauty of the book. The page quality is the stuff this pedigree is famous for. This is a stunning book, even for a Mile High. Overstreet NM 9.4 value =$1,000.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5656 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $12,075.00
Flash Comics Ashcan Edition V1#1 (DC, 1939) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. In late 1939, DC and Fawcett, coveting this title, each raced to get its own ashcan version printed and a copyright secured. Each succeeded in printing an ashcan, but DC beat Fawcett to the punch, ever so barely, and gained the copyright to Flash Comics. The title became one of DC's mainstay Golden Age series, and, later, in 1956, the prime namesake character, The Flash, was instrumental in launching the Silver Age. This offering was acquired directly from long-time Golden Age DC Editor/Production Manager Sol Harrison, who was an excellent custodian of the rare copy. At NM+ 9.6, this beauty is not only the highest-graded DC ashcan known, it may be the highest-graded copy of any ashcan. The cover is a Leo O'Mealia creation for Adventure Comics #41, and the interior was lifted from All-American Comics #8, which featured the first appearance of the Ultra Man. If you're into "one of a kind", you're going to love this! This book is not listed in Overstreet.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5815 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $12,000.00
More Fun Comics #68 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The top-ranked copy of this issue in CGC's latest census again comes from Edgar Church's peerless collection. Of course the book is gorgeous, appearing even nicer than the 9.2 CGC has assigned, but there is just a bit of scuffing around the lower staple to preclude 9.4 or even 9.6 status. It's still undoubtedly the finest copy in existence. Clip Carson begins in this issue, which features the art of Jerry Siegel and Bernard Baily. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,650.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5838 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $11,500.00
All Star Comics #3 (DC, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. This is a Big One! With the origin and first appearance of the Justice Society of America, it's no wonder that this Golden Age comic ranks as the 14th most valuable comic book of all ages, according to the 2003 edition of Overstreet. E. E. Hibbard drew the famous cover, while Bernard Baily and Sheldon Moldoff provided story art. At this writing, just three unrestored copies have earned higher grades than this FN+ copy. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $10,000.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5696 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $10,350.00
Crypt of Terror #18 Gaines File pedigree 3/10 (EC, 1950) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Cover artist Johnny Craig was 24 years old when he created this cover, typically clean, understated, and, oh, so creepy. Craig was already an EC veteran of three years here, and had drawn every cover in the series since the title had changed to Crime Patrol with issue #7. Confused? Okay, here goes: the series started as International Comics, changed to International Crime Patrol, became Crime Patrol, then Crypt of Terror, before finally settling on Tales From the Crypt. Interior art comes from Craig, Wood, Feldstein, and Kurtzman. This is an absolutely brilliant copy, practically unimprovable, and the highest grade CGC has awarded to a copy of issue #18. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,100.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5522 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $10,062.50
War Against Crime #10 Gaines File pedigree 4/11 (EC, 1949) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The title's content changed to horror with this issue; two issues later the title would change to Vault of Horror. The Vault Keeper and the Vault of Horror appear for the first time in this issue, which features cover art by Johnny Craig. Story art comes from Craig and Al Feldstein. This luminous copy is a wonder, a small dent at the top right corner of the back cover away from perfection. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,500.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5623 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $10,062.50
All Star Comics #36 Spokane pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. One of the highest compliments we can thank of to describe the quality of a pedigree's copy is to say, "It looks like a 'Mile High'!" This copy deserves the accolade; it blows away the next highest-graded copy (a 7.5) that CGC has certified to date. Irv Hasen did the cover for this issue, which has Superman and Batman guesting. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,250.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5723 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $9,200.00
More Fun Comics #53 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent VF+ 8.5 Slight (P) Off-white pages. Part II of the Spectre's origin is told in this issue, continued from #52. The Spectre, an extremely powerful hero created by Bernard Baily, enjoyed a healthy run in More Fun until he vacated the series after the introduction of Superboy in #101. This copy has a beautiful appearance, exhibiting rounded corners and paper skimming along the spine. CGC explains the purple label by, "Restoration includes: small amount of glue on spine of cover." Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $7,500; VF 8.0 value = $17,500. From the collection of Nicolas Cage.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5836 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $8,912.50
Crypt of Terror #19 Gaines File pedigree 3/11 (EC, 1950) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Here's another remarkable copy from Bill Gaines' vault o'comics. The NM/MT grade says it all; there's not a smidgeon of a defect, unless you count causing elevated blood pressure a defect. Johnny Craig's hypnotic cover is matched by stellar story art from Al Feldstein, Graham Ingels, and Craig himself. This is the highest grade CGC has awarded for a copy of this issue to date, but you knew that! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,100.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5523 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $8,625.00
Action Comics #102 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. You won't find another copy graded anywhere near as highly as this peerless Mile High copy. This book is nicer than you are likely to find a new book on the stands today. It also features an appearance by one of Superman's all-time greatest foes, Mr. Mxyzptlk. As of this writing, this is the highest-graded copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $700.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5658 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $8,625.00
All Star Comics #12 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Wonder Woman becomes the JSA secretary in this issue, but regretted her kind gesture almost right away as the wind-bagged guys droned self-importantly on and on in the team's meetings. At least she got to keep the change when she went for donuts for the gang! Baily, Burnley, and Moldoff all worked on this issue, this copy of which has preserved their work so impressively. This is tied for the highest grade CGC has assigned to date for issue #12. No surprise, considering the pedigree. The Rockford Certificate of Authenticity is included. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,050.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5706 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $7,762.50
Adventure Comics #51 (DC, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. What, no pedigree? White pages and the second-highest grade for the issue that CGC has given to date? Creig Flessel's Sandman cover looks positively mah-ve-lous! Like many of the early issues of DC's second oldest series, this one is not that easy to find. Gerber gives it an "uncommon", but our offering is close to unique. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $4,100.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5663 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $6,618.25
All Star Comics #19 Rockford pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The entire Golden Age run of this great title remains some of the most sought-after issues in all of comics. Art by Simon and Kirby, Moldoff, and Baily spruce up stories in this issue, which sports a cover by J. Gallagher. That cover, with its predominant black background, makes this issue especially hard to find in high grade. The grade here says it all; it's just about a perfect copy for an issue that's just about impossible to find in anywhere close to high grade! The fact is, this is the only high-grade copy that CGC has certified to date of this Gerber "uncommon" issue. The second highest-grade assigned at this writing is a mere FN- 5.5. This is truly a stunning book from the Rockford Collection, with the Certificate of Authenticity included. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,100.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5718 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $6,612.50
More Fun Comics #71 (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet denotes this surreal cover as a "classic sci-fi Dr. Fate cover," but we are left to identify the artist for ourselves. Could be Howard Sherman, who drew the interior Dr. Fate story. Could be Bernard Baily who did several earlier issues. Johnny Quick's origin and first appearance are featured. Just one other copy of this issue currently is graded higher than this copy. And to top it all off, Gerber estimates this to be a "scarce" issue! Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,100.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5839 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $6,612.50
All Star Comics #8 (DC, 1942) CGC FN+ 6.5 Slightly brittle pages. After the origin issue of the JSA itself (issue #3), this is the most valued of the entire illustrious run of the title, and the 21st most valuable book of the Golden Age of Comics. Wonder Woman's origin and first comic book appearance is the reason, but the fun doesn't stop there. Dr. Fate gets a new helmet (woo-hoo!), Hop Harrigan text stories and Starman begin, Shiera appears, and Starman and Dr. Mid-Nite become JSA members. It's almost too much! And we haven't even mentioned the famous E.E. Hibbard cover, or the interior art by Moldoff, Burnley, and Baily! CGC's highest awarded grade to date for this issue is VF+ 8.5, the only copy to earn higher than VF to date. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $8,000.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5702 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $6,600.00
Superboy Ashcan #nn (DC, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Every once in a while a publisher would come up with a sure-fire comic title and need to secure it before another publisher nabbed it. To do so, they had to produce a copy of the comic for the Trademark Office. As inventive as comic people are, they found a loophole in the method of submitting a book. They would print up a cover, usually black and white, using previously used artwork, and slap a new logo on it. They would take the new cover, wrap it around a coverless, previously issued comic, and voila... instant trademark. This ashcan is of extreme importance showing that DC trademarked the title Superboy a full three years before the character was even conceived, and seven years before the title actually appeared. Since Superboy did not yet exist, the cover used was from Detective #57. Ashcans are still under-valued considering their importance and rarity, so jump on the bandwagon and throw a bid at this one.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5874 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $6,600.00
The Big All-American Comic Book #1 (DC, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. At 132 pages, this early DC annual could keep you entertained for days. A passel of artists, including Joe Kubert, E.E. Hibbard, and Sheldon Mayer, contribute to the superhero family photo-style cover, and the back offers 30-plus snapshots of the stars within. Kubert's first treatment of Hawkman, which would recur and endure into the Silver Age, is featured in this terrific one-shot. Squarebound books from the Golden Age are awfully tough to find in high-grade like this. At this date, CGC has graded only two copies of the issue any higher. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $6,245; VF/NM 9.0 value = $9,373.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5761 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $6,325.00
Mad #3 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Elder, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, and Company created instant classics with these early issues. John Severin lends a hand for this issue. CGC has yet to certify a higher grade for this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5541 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $5,760.00
Weird Science 13 (#2) Gaines File pedigree 4/10 (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. For the first eight issues of the "New Trend" title, the twenty-five year-old Al Feldstein played a major role, both creating distinctive covers and penciling stories that he and other twisted EC writers were scripting. This copy is so impressive, it's not clear why CGC assigned "only" a NM+ 9.6 to it. The rich, blinding colors of the cover logo momentarily overshadow Feldstein's wry scene of flying saucers over Washington, but only momentarily. We can't imagine the second issue of this famous title ever having looked better than this offering. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5633 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $5,750.00
Detective Comics #38 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent VF+ 8.5 Slight (P) Off-white pages. Robin makes his debut with this issue, creating a sensation among readers, and causing a flood of imitators that would last the duration of the Golden Age. Exhibiting deep colors, a perfect spine and edges, and a freshness of color that jumps right off the page, it's quite an awesome sight. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, spine splits sealed, cleaned and reinforced." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $3,333; VG 4.0 value = $6,666.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5782 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $5,290.00
Shock SuspenStories #6 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This title is rife with riveting covers, four earning "classic" designation by Overstreet. Moreover, most issues rate individual comments in the definitive price guide, with a select few garnering mention in Seduction of the Innocent, Reader's Digest, and the Senate investigation hearings of the mid-1950s. Even with such a storied legacy, Wally Wood's hooded vigilante/bondage cover, stands out. The interior art by Wood, Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, and Graham Ingels is no less classic. It would be perfect if you could find the issue in high-grade. Is 9.8 high-grade enough? Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $500.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5576 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $5,280.00
War Against Crime #11 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Johnny Craig draws the first horror cover for EC, and the rest is history! This would be the last issue of the series before the title changed to The Vault of Horror. The cover heralds the title's name change with a cover blurb. Some of the interior art is also done by Al Feldstein, and this issue contains the second appearance of the Vault Keeper. With deep colors and high gloss, this copy will be treasured by its new owner for a long time. It could be you! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,475.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5624 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $5,060.00
Superman #2 (DC, 1939) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Superman's second issue followed in the footsteps of #1, reprinting newspaper strips and bucking DC's trend of using original material. The cover, displaying an unusual design of diagonal lines and Superman's traditional colors, exhibits light edge and spine wear, but appears solid with no major defects. In fact, at 7.0, this copy has received the third-highest grading CGC has certified to date for issue #2. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $3,200; VF 8.0 value = $8,000. From the collection of Nicolas Cage.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5877 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $5,060.00
Flash Comics #45 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. It is quite easy to declare that this is the most beautiful copy in existence. The incredibly vivid yellow on this cover highlights the great Hawkman action scene against Big Butch. Holding perfection in your hands is often hard to describe, so your best bet is to pick this one up for yourself and enjoy the immaculate structure, spine alignment, and sharp corners. This copy is the best that CGC has graded as of this writing, as darn well it should be. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,075.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5812 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,830.00
Shock SuspenStories #7 Gaines File pedigree 3/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Al Feldstein vies for gruesome cover of the year with this classic face-melting scorcher. Wood, Kamen, Evans, and Orlando provide interior art class. And all this is brought to you by an unbelievable copy that has earned the highest grade yet given by CGC for issue #7. If you could own just one primo Gaines File copy, you would have to consider this one! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $610.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5577 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,715.00
Frontline Combat #1 Gaines File pedigree 6/9 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Here's a scintillating copy of the premiere issue of the acclaimed Harvey Kurtzman creation. Kurtzman scripted and edited the stories, and contributed interior art. Additional story art help came from Wally Wood, Russ Heath, and Jack Davis. Our offering has earned the highest grade CGC has given to a copy of this issue to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $800.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5527 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,485.00
Weird Science #14 (#3) Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This third issue's end-of-the-world cover is classic Feldstein all the way. Feldstein was a master at creating spell-binding covers as he has depicted one robot observing a tattered newspaper proclaiming the threat of atom bombs on the cover. It is also a Gaines file copy in 9.6, and has art by Harvey Kurtzman and Jack Kamen. ECs are widely regarded as the best of the best, and this copy ranks as one of the best of the best of the best (think about it!). Only one other copy has a better grade from CGC. Beautiful in every way; it has a flawless spine, four corners that are so sharp you could poke your eye out, and white pages. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,100.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5634 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,485.00
Sensation Comics #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VG 4.0 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 H. G. 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 Peter's cover already told you that. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $4,800.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5850 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,485.00
Two-Fisted Tales #18 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Harvey Kurtzman, Al Feldstein, Wally Wood, and Johnny Craig showed off their multi-talents in this issue, each personally scripting, penciling, and inking an interior story. This is the first issue of the title, which continued the numbering sequence from the discontinued (temporarily) Haunt of Fear. Just a gorgeous copy for Kurtzman's cover scene! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,100.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5609 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,370.00
Detective Comics #29 (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent VF- 7.5 Extensive (P) Cream to off-white pages. Two issues after Batman makes his historical debut, he makes his second-ever cover appearance. This "killer" Bob Kane cover is rendered in an eerie style that easily distinguishes Batman from his colorful counterpart, Superman. One of the famous "pre-Robin" Detectives, this third appearance of the Dark Knight clearly shows a character in slow evolution -- Kane himself said it took a good year to get Batman's style down. This cover also features Batman's first named villain, Doctor Death, in this the first issue of a two-part story. Early Batman Detectives like this have been in high demand, and will most likely continue to appreciate in value. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced." The cover is quite clean and extremely attractive, as is the spine and back cover. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $2,733; VG 4.0 value = $5,466.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5780 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,370.00
All-Flash #1 (DC, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Here's a real gem of a Golden Age comic. This was the first comic devoted to DC's popular hero, who made his debut a year earlier in Flash Comics #1. The Flash gets his origin retold here, with art by E. E. Hibbard. This copy looks just fantastic, with great color. The black background reveals a minor amount of wear along the spine, and there are some small stains on the back cover, but for the most part, this one is as nice as could be. A must-have item for those who want the best in Golden Age superhero comics. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $4,000; VF 8.0 value = $10,000.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5692 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,255.00
Green Lantern #1 (DC, 1941) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. Howard Purcell's cover of this premiere issue is one of the most famous of all from the Golden Age. The jet-black cover's composition is incredibly powerful and heralded one of DC's most popular titles of the 1940s. Currently ranked 16th in Overstreet's Top Golden Age Comics list, this milestone issue from 1941 has been gaining in popularity and value in recent years. Artist Martin Nodell and writer Bill Finger created Green Lantern in 1940, and the exciting character debuted in All-American Comics #16 in the July issue of that year. The Emerald Avenger would take a hiatus during the 1950s, only to be swept up in DC's Silver Age revival and revamping during the 1960s. The predominantly black cover readily shows wear and tear, but this copy's imperfections are mostly along the perimeter of the book. Moreover, the back cover is really sharp. An impressive book to behold, considering that Gerber lists this issue as "scarce." Now is your chance to acquire this DC key. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $5,750.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5821 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,140.00
Tales From the Crypt #36 Gaines File pedigree 2/10 (EC, 1953) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Jack Davis not only does the cover of this issue, but he also draws the vampire story from which the cover is taken from. EC, after getting caught plagiarizing one of his stories, developed a very strong relationship with Ray Bradbury, and Ghastly Graham Ingels adapts the story in this issue. A biography and picture of George Evans is on the inside front cover and his art is featured in one of the interior stories. A Jack Kamen story rounds out the issue. This super-duper-killer copy is tied with one other as the highest-graded CGC copy to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $515.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5603 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,025.00

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