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Hal Foster - Original Comic Strip Art for Prince Valiant Sunday, dated 12-21-52 (King Features Syndicate, 1952). A truly breathtaking piece, this is certainly one of the finest examples of a "Prince Valiant" page ever to be offered for public sale. From the "Duel in Ireland" storyline, this page shows Val drinking a "goblet of sacred honey-mead" and having an hallucinatory vision of the Aesir, including Thor, the Rainbow Bridge and Odin himself. This storyline was very classical, invoking images of the archetypal "trials of a hero" tales of yore, with the many ordeals the protagonist must face, and overcome. The red lines in the first and third panels indicate color holds, a technique that Foster used very sparingly and to great effect, giving the finished product a more painterly look. The linework displayed here is phenomenal, bringing to mind the best works of such classic illustrators as Howard Pyle and Gustave Dore. Measuring a large 24.5" x 34.25" overall, this piece is in excellent condition and is signed by the artist in the lower left.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9029 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $32,200.00
Wally Wood - Original Cover Art for Incredible Science Fiction #33 (EC, 1956). If one were asked to sum up this cover in one word, that word would have to be... Incredible. A stunning image, highlighting all that was best about Wood... the dramatic lighting, the cool spacesuits, the sense of impending action... it's all here to fascinate and excite the lucky viewer. An added bonus is that the spaceship on the left side is true art, not a stat as is often the case. Incredible, stunning, exciting, stupendous... you pick your own adjective. With an image area of approximately 13.5" x 19.5" and in immaculate condition, this will be the pride of any collection.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9736 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $26,450.00
Bob Montana - Original Comic Strip Art for Archie Sunday (Archie, 1947). Heritage Comics is proud to present the historical original art for the first "Archie" Sunday newspaper comic strip. When Bob Montana and Vic Bloom created Archie Andrews as a character modeled after Mickey Rooney's film persona, they couldn't possibly have imagined the impact that he would have on the comic industry. Archie is the all-American teen with all of the anxiety, challenges, and occasional victories that the youth of the last 60 years have experienced and, therefore, can greatly relate to. Dan DeCarlo is recognized as being the definitive artist for the Archie titles and is responsible for setting the standard for the Archie "house style". However, it was Bob Montana who established the personalities of the large cast of Riverdale characters with an expressive style that has never been matched. Montana's Archie looked more confident, more frustrated, and more in trouble. Betty and Veronica never looked better and Mrs. Grundy, well, never looked more like Mrs. Grundy. This is a wonderful example of Archie's heroic view of himself as an academic titan. Unfortunately, it's all been a dream and he's in trouble again. Because the title part of the first panel was cut away -- probably to be pasted up on a subsequent Sunday strip -- Heritage Comics has had this exceptional piece professionally restored so as to present it in a way that best reflects the original intent of the artist. It has been mounted to a heavy piece of illustration board that measures 22.5" x 29". Few pieces truly warrant the amount of acclaim that this work of art will garner for the next proud owner.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9060 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $23,000.00
Gustaf Tenggren - Original Storyboard Art for Pinocchio (Disney, 1940). Born in Sweden in 1896, Gustaf Tenggren had established himself as a well-known illustrator of children's books before joining the Disney Studios as an "inspirational sketch artist" in 1936. Although he remained with Disney for only three years, his incredibly rich, detailed paintings had a profound impact on both "Snow White" and "Pinocchio." Offered here is a beautiful, yet somewhat eerie, painting of Pinocchio trapped in a bird-cage, with shadows of other marionettes menacingly projected on the back wall. Attractively matted and framed, this gorgeous piece has an image area of approximately 13.25" x 10". Pictured in John Canemaker's 1996 book, Before the Animation Begins (page 46), this is a breathtaking piece by one of the architects of two of Disney's most popular films.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9665 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $22,425.00
Gene Colan and Frank Giacoia - Original Cover Art for Daredevil #27 (Marvel, 1967). Gene Colan's career on Daredevil and Tomb of Dracula has always been much admired by Marvel maniacs, and this cover certainly shows why. Inked with rich, moody blacks by Frank Giacoia, Daredevil is ready to kick some arch-villains in the anatomy. And if Spider-Man, in one of his early crossover appearances, gets in the way then too bad for him! Please note that one of staffers here felt that the inks might be by John Romita, but we are listing it with the more conservative attribution of the very talented inker, Frank Giacoia. If you think this art looks different from the published comic, then give yourself a prize. After the original art had been drawn, Stan Lee decided that Spidey needed to be moved to the left (you can see the editorial notes in the margin), and so photostats were made and pasted over the inked artwork. These stats have been professionally removed and replaced with recreations of the logo and caption stats to allow the new owner to see the piece as it was originally drawn. So now you're probably thinking, "Darn, I wish I could get those original stats too." Sleep soundly tonight, o anxious one, because, as a bonus, this lot includes all of the original stats. A twice-up Daredevil cover would be highly desirable without Spidey, but with him, the sky's the limit! 17" x 22". Image size is approximately 13" x 20".
Auction 807 | Lot: 9225 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $17,825.00
Gil Kane and Tom Palmer - Original Cover Art for The Tomb of Dracula #10 (Marvel, 1973). Maybe Dracula's hot stuff back in Transylvania, but nobody messes around with Blade, the Vampire Slayer! That is certainly true now that Wesley Snipes has brought Blade to life on the big screen. From 1973 comes this ground-breaking cover featuring the first-ever appearance of our favorite day-walker. If the cover looks similar but somehow different to other covers in the series, there's a plausible explanation. Usual inker Tom Palmer contributes, but the penciler is Gil Kane, who takes a rare turn with this series that Gene Colan dominated for all but a few issues in the run. Kane shows his dark side with this exciting illustration of Blade and Drac in a classic showdown. Overall page size is 11.5" x 17.5" with an image area of 10" x 15". Includes the original Tomb of Dracula logo and indicia at the top of the page. The logo and indicia along the top portion is a recent replacement photocopy of the original paste-up art, but the original logo art is attached to the back. It's a cover you won't soon forget, vampire fans!
Auction 807 | Lot: 9232 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $17,250.00
Alex Schomburg - Original Cover Art for Speed Comics #33 (Harvey, 1944). The collectibility of many Golden Age comics can be traced directly to the man who drew their covers: Alex Schomburg; he is unquestionably the finest cover illustrator to work in the industry during the 1940s. This outstanding Speed cover fairly boils with kinetic action, as Captain Freedom, Shock Gibson, and the Black Cat triumph over heavily-armed Axis thugs. The portrayal of the enemy may not exactly be politically correct, but the mastery of the artist is not in question. The artwork is so complex and rich that every examination rewards the viewer with a host of subtle nuances. Covers of this quality and vintage rarely leave the collections in which they are safely nestled, and the work of Alex Schomburg is even less likely to come to public auction, making this an opportunity not to be ignored. This wonderful piece of artwork is in excellent condition and is sure to be the gem of any collection. It was produced on a thick piece of illustration board that measures approximately 16.5" x 22.25". The image area measures 13.75" x 20.25". The title mast area and text circle are recent replacements.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9617 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $17,250.00
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 Craftint, 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 virtually 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 markings 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 larger 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 807 | Lot: 9721 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $16,675.00
Robert Crumb - Original Art for American Splendor #4, Complete 7-page story "The Young Crumb Story" (Harvey Pekar, 1979). Seven pages by Crumb describing the first meeting between Harvey Pekar, Marty Pahls, and a young Robert Crumb. The pages came from a spiral bound notebook so they still have tabs along the top. But overall this is a great chance to get a piece of Crumb history! Each page measures 11" x 14".
Auction 807 | Lot: 9799 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $13,800.00
Hal Foster - Original Comic Strip Art for Prince Valiant, dated 5-13/51 (King Features Syndicate, 1951). From the "Return to Rome" storyline, this sequence is notable in that Val, "properly garbed and barbered," loses his trademark pageboy haircut for a much hipper Roman 'do. An interesting note: Arf, Val's squire, referred to in the first panel, was a nickname for Foster's son. A beautiful example of Foster's intricately detailed style, this is an exceptional page that will certainly be the highlight of any collection. Measuring a generous 26.25" x 34.5", this page is in excellent condition and is signed by the artist in the lower right.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9028 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $12,650.00
Wally Wood - Original Cover Art for Shock SuspenStories #3 (EC, 1952). A "Jolting Tale of Tension" as Man faces Beast in the frozen wilderness! EC produced a number of comics' superstars during its brief but shining life in the 1950s, but few were more legendary than the ever-incredible Wally Wood. A multi-talented artist, Wood was able to render everything from stark terror to laugh-out-loud humor with equal alacrity. His Shock SuspenStories covers are considered classics, none moreso than the adrenaline-pumping piece offered here. Measuring approximately 15" x 22" overall, this cover is in excellent condition and will make a proud addition to any collection.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9737 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $12,650.00
Charles Schulz - Original Comic Strip Art for Peanuts Daily, dated 4-23-53 (United Features Syndicate, 1953). From early in this landmark strip's history ("Peanuts" began in 1950), this 4-panel gem features an early Charlie Brown and Schroeder. In very good to excellent condition, the piece has been folded down the center between panels two and three, but this does not affect the art at all. Measuring approximately 29" x 6.75" overall, it is signed by the artist in the lower right. Early examples of Schulz's work are quite rare and quite desirable, especially those featuring Charlie Brown and popular secondary characters. Bid on this one for the music lover in your life.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9088 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $9,600.00
Burne Hogarth - Original Comic Strip Art for Tarzan, dated 2-1-48 (King Features Syndicate, 1948). One of the finest artists ever to grace the comic strip page, Burne Hogarth is renowned for his dynamic anatomy and his intricately detailed renderings. In this stunning example, Tarzan come face-to-face with N'ani, White Goddess of the Jungle and her feline companions. In excellent condition, without a hint of whiteout, this beautiful page measures approximately 21" x 28" and is signed by the artist in the last panel. Hogarth had two runs on "Tarzan," the first from 1937 to 1945 was marked by his attempt to mimic the style of Foster, from whom he inherited the strip. His second run, from 1947 to 1950 (the period from which this piece comes), shows a more mature artist, comfortable and confident in his own abilities, and ready to take "Tarzan" to new heights of greatness. After leaving the strip in 1950, Foster concentrated his efforts on his School of Visual Arts, teaching other artists the tricks and techniques he had learned and perfected. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a classic piece by one of the greatest artists ever to touch pen to paper. Don't let this one pass you by!
Auction 807 | Lot: 9039 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $9,200.00
Wally Wood - Original Art for The Spirit Sunday Supplement, page 1 (Will Eisner Productions, 1952). After a legendary stint for EC Comics and Mad, but before his riotous return to comics in the early 1960s, Wally Wood and Jules Feiffer collaborated for a short run on Will Eisner's Spirit Sunday supplement, resulting in some of the best work of Wood's career. Brought on board to inject much-needed life into the fading strip, Wood and Feiffer rocketed the Spirit into outer space, where Wood's mastery of sc-fi comics could be used to its fullest advantage. This page, the beautifully rendered splash for "Mission... the Moon," measures approximately 14.5" x 20.75" on Craftint board, and is in very good condition. The paste-ups that once graced the top of the page are missing, but this does not affect the central image in any way. This is a fine example of Wood's work from perhaps his most mature and creative period.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9738 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $9,200.00
Nick Cardy - Original Cover Art for Legion of Superheroes #1 (DC, 1973). Phantom Girl and Cosmic Boy run for cover as Superboy beats the tar out of poor Mon-El, mere moments after performing some much needed urban renovation with Ultra Boy's head! Rendered by the ever-impressive Nick Cardy, this is a stunning example of a true genius at the top of his game. The logos and titles on this breathtaking beauty are all stats, but the rest is pure original art. Believe us, you'll go mad yourself if you pass up this gem! In very good condition, the overall size of this piece is 12"x 17", with an image size of 10" x 15".
Auction 807 | Lot: 9213 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $8,912.50
John Byrne & Terry Austin - Original Art for X-Men #132, page 22 (Marvel, 1980). From the legendary Claremont/Byrne/Austin "Hellfire Club" storyline comes this classic page of mutant mayhem with a scrappy Wolverine and a helpless Nightcrawler in brutal battle with cyborg Donald Pierce and portly Harry Leland. An interesting note about this page: Originally rendered on non-standard comic illustration paper, the word balloons were placed on an acetate overlay (not included) and the entire page was statted for production. Because of this unusual circumstance, this page was never trimmed, so John Byrne's notations along the left margin are still intact. This is an extremely rare state for pages from this vintage, as most were trimmed during production, obliterating any border notes. A great page for any Wolverine fan, this piece has resided in a private collection since its creation and has never been offered for sale before. Measuring approximately 11" x 17" overall, this page is in pristine condition and is signed by Terry Austin in the lower left.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9211 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $8,625.00
Al Feldstein - Original Art for The Crypt of Terror #17, Complete 8-Page Story, "Death Must Come" (EC, 1950). Feldstein kicked off this new direction in the EC line with a spiffy horror tale about the search for eternal youth. Feldstein is at the top of his game and his rich inking style really shines here. Collectors of EC art often covet the "New Direction" stories. Here is a great opportunity to own a very early one. The art measures approximately 13" x 18", twice up, pen and ink on board, and in excellent condition.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9313 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $8,625.00
Steve Ditko - Original Art for Tales of Suspense #42, Complete 5-page Story, "I Speak of the Haunted House!" (Marvel, 1963). Like haunted house stories? We do, too! But, we think you'll find this little gem just a wee bit different! A tale of superstition and spectral real estate, told by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. The art is rich and wacky, full of the little nuances that Ditko fans know and love. There is a lot of Dr. Strange-type weirdness in these crazy layouts, particularly in the scenes inside the haunted house. The lush brushwork is a spectacle, with a lot of texture, offset by heavy shadows. The art is extremely clean and well cared for, with little signs of aging apparent. With an overall size of 13.5" x 20.25" with a 12.5" x 18.5" image area, these five pages are sure to thrill.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9262 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $8,400.00
Bill Everett - Original Art for Daredevil #1, pages 8 and 9 (Marvel, 1964). Though best known for his work on Sub-Mariner, Bill Everett's art on the first issue of Daredevil has attained a well-deserved classic status. His tight use of pen and ink gave his images a tactile feeling which added greatly to the depth that he conveyed in his panel compositions. His figures possessed a lifelike quality that was surpassed only by their diversity of characterization. These pages present the fateful accident which was responsible for blinding Matt Murdock and heightening his other senses to a superhuman level. Few original pages of truly classic moments in comic art have surfaced. These pages certainly warrant that distinction. Each page measure approximately 13.25" x 19.75" and are in nice shape with minor staining and moderate use of white-out. The bottom two panels and the majority of the top right panel are pasted on original art.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9311 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $8,400.00
Frank Frazetta - Original Illustration (1992). Created in the early 1990s for a proposed Tarzan project, this is a beautiful example of a master artist at the top of his game. The naked savagery, the unending sense of movement, the timelessness of a primitive ritual... all these elements combine to make this a true masterpiece. Tarzan, orphaned child of the jungle, becomes as one with his ape brothers in a dance of animalistic triumph. Artfully rendered in tonal pencils, this piece has an image area of approximately 13.5" x 10" and has been attractively matted and framed. Signed by the artist in the lower right, the art is in excellent condition.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9333 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $8,050.00
John Romita - Original Cover Art for Amazing Spider-Man #156 (Marvel, 1976). John Romita's impact on the Marvel universe of characters can not be overstated. His work on Daredevil and Captain America alone would have ensured him a favored place in the hearts of Marvel fans. But his work on the Spider-Man titles has established a standard for the character that every subsequent artist has referenced. This is an awesome example of Romita's talent for filling space with minute detail without cluttering the image. Thirteen characters are present, including most of Peter Parker's supporting cast and the first appearance of Mirage. The precise inking by John Romita is a wonder to behold. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of lines have been applied side by side without diminishing the specific illustrative quality of each element in the image. This fantastic image was rendered on vellum and applied to the illustration paper. All of the title and text stats are recent replacements. A 5" tear at the bottom right corner of the illustration paper has been professionally repaired. This piece measures approximately 12.75" x 18.5" and is in, otherwise, great condition.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9607 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $8,050.00
Robert Crumb - Original Illustration for Art and Beauty Parade (Kitchen Sink Press, 1996). A detailed pin-up of a sexy girl dancing from the recently reprinted Art and Beauty Parade. Regarded as some of his most detailed work, this piece has an almost photographic quality to it. A piece worthy of the finest underground art collections. Overall size of this piece is 11" x 14".
Auction 807 | Lot: 9808 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $7,800.00
Joe Shuster - Original Superman Illustration (DC, 1940s). When Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created Superman in 1933, they couldn't possibly have predicted the eventual impact that he would have on pop culture. After being turned down by every other publisher of comics, DC finally printed the first Superman story in Action #1 that was comprised of edited panels from a series of rejected comic strips that Siegel and Shuster had initially created. The rest is history. This is great image of this comic book icon more than likely produced at the height of their career before the sad lawsuits that virtually ended Joe Shuster's involvement with the comic industry. Though Shuster's minimalistic approach to the ink medium was not as refined as some of the more popular artists who subsequently worked on the Superman titles, his Superman has an honest quality that could have only come from the hand of his creator. This piece was rendered on a thick piece of illustration board that measures 15" x 20". It was inscribed by Joe Shuster and signed by both he and Jerry Siegel. With the exception of some water staining at the top and bottom that doesn't detract from the image, this piece is in excellent condition.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9625 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $7,200.00
James Bama - Original Cover Painting for Doc Savage: The Other World (Bantam, 1968). When Bantam Books acquired the rights to reprint, in paperback form, the long-running pulp adventures of Doc Savage, they recruited renowned artist James Bama. Bama, a native New Yorker who had studied at the Art Students League (training under illustrator Frank J. Reilly) had a starkly realistic style offset by a dramatic, almost baroque use of color. And while Bama incorporated some elements of the earlier pulp covers (Doc's constantly-torn shirt, for example), he added design elements of his own, most notably the sharp, swooping widow's peak that has become a trademark of Doc's appearance. Offered here is the stunning cover artwork to Doc Savage paperback #29, "The Other World" (originally published in pulp form in the January, 1940 edition of Doc Savage), and depicts Doc fighting off a pack of savage ferret-like creatures with a really big stick. Bama uses various shades of brown to give the cover an almost sepia-toned look, and a bold, earthy power. Rendered in oils on thick illustration board, the painting measures 15" x 20", and is in excellent condition, with very light blunting at the corners and a small piece of paper loss in the lower right corner (does not affect the art) being the only noticeable problems. Bama Doc Savage covers are jealously coveted by collectors, and rarely come to the open market; this is an opportunity that may not repeat itself any time in the near future, and should not be ignored.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9153 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $6,900.00
Al Williamson - Original Art for Valor #3, Complete 7-page Story, "The Cloak of Command" (EC, 1955). "The Cloak of Command" tells the story of a young Roman commander coming into his own after taking over his father's detachment. Al Williamson, responsible for the pencils and inks, worked hard to provide accurate uniforms and weapons for the soldiers to ground the story in reality. As you would expect of someone of Williamson's artistic talents, there are a number of very fine panels (like the splash on the first page) that show off his masterful ability to create detailed backgrounds and crowds. The pages do have numerous paste-ups of the captions, and some places where entire panels have been tipped in. There are editorial markings in the margins and some use of white-out throughout the story. Your Roman art collection might not be acquired in a day, but this would be a good piece to start with. The overall size of the piece is approximately 15" x 21", with the image measuring 13" x 18".
Auction 807 | Lot: 9720 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $6,900.00
Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito - Original Art for Tales to Astonish #69, Complete 10-page Story, "Trapped in the Lair of the Leader" (Marvel, 1965). The Leader has the brains and the Hulk has the brawn, and if the Leader has his way, soon the world will kneel before them. Captured with the help of the Leader's humanoids, the Hulk is transported to an underground lab for experimentation to discover all there is to be known about him. Lots of action, wacky Kirby machinery, explosions, poisonous gases, military personnel, crackling raw energy, and Rick Jones too! Hulksomely penciled by master Jack Kirby and inked by Mickey Demeo, aka Mike Esposito. Overall page size is 14" x 20", with an image area of 12.5" x 18.5". Beautiful pages in excellent shape, with some notations on various page margins, and very limited white-out. A great opportunity to add a bit of history to your collection.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9444 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $6,612.50
Hal Foster - Original Comic Strip Art for Tarzan Sunday, dated 11-17-35 (United Features Syndicate, 1935). Hal Foster was a master of expressive action, and no strip showed that off to better advantage than this one, "Trapped by Lions." Bravely facing down the tawny King of the Jungle, Tarzan saves the girl and himself, just in the nick of time. One of the foremost artists of his day, Foster influenced nearly everyone who came after him in one way or another. A large piece, measuring approximately 21.25" x 29" overall, the art is in very good condition, with some tearing at the corners and some very light staining overall. none of these defects detract from the overall appeal of this incredible work, however. This is an outstanding piece by a true master.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9025 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $6,325.00
Travis Charest - Original Art for Wildcats/X-Men: The Golden Age #1, page 27 (Image, 1997). One of the hottest artists on the comics scene today, Travis Charest set fandom ablaze with his work for Wildstorm, including Gen 13, Wildstorm, and WildC.A.T.s. The beautiful, full-page illustration offered here shows Charest's tight, refined draftsmanship, and his impeccable eye for detail. Measuring approximately 10.75" x 17" overall, this piece is in excellent condition and is signed by the artist in the lower right.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9219 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $6,325.00
Enric - Original Cover Art for Vampirella #105 (Warren, 1982). A beautiful girl on one side, a green tentacular blob on the other, and two shadowy figures in the background. Things are lookin' mighty grim for Vampirella! A stunning piece by the renowned Enrich, a full-figure Vampi dominates this stunning cover, depicting the Daughter of Drakulon's devastating choice between the Lady and the Monster! With Death awaiting on either side, how can the voluptuous vampire choose? Good thing you don't have to...you can have it all! Lush, rich colors and a striking composition make this a piece that, once seen, is not soon forgotten. Measuring approximately 19" x 25.25" (unusually large for Enrich's work) on canvas, the painting is in very good condition. This is the perfect piece to either begin or enhance a Vampirella collection, and will make a lovely addition to anyone's crypt, torture chamber or alien love nest.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9310 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $6,037.50
Charles Schulz - Original Art for Peanuts Daily, dated 12-3-53 (United Features Syndicate, 1953). Poor, long-suffering Charlie Brown. He can never escape the harsh, overbearing women in his life, whether it's Lucy, Peppermint Patty or, in this case, Violet. From early in the strip's history, this piece has been beautifully framed and matted to an overall size of approximately 33" x 17", including two engraved plaques which give information about the strip and about Schulz. The art has an image area of approximately 27.5" x 5.5" and is in excellent condition. There is some very slight staining in the third panel, but this is only visible under close examination. Early strips like this are the most valued by collectors, which tend to horde them in private collections for years. Don't let this one get away!
Auction 807 | Lot: 9089 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $6,000.00
Hal Foster - Original Comic Strip Art for Tarzan Sunday, dated 11-19-33 (United Features Syndicate, 1933). From an early point in Foster's run on "Tarzan" (he took over the strip from Rex Maxon in September, 1932), this is a prime example of the young artist at his most energetic. Although his later work would take on a more fluid, sophisticated quality, there is an exuberance here that is extremely appealing. Titled "The Chase," this piece measures approximately 20.5" x 27.5" overall and is in very good condition. There is a small tear in the lower right which barely affects the last panel, and only reveals itself upon close examination. Signed by the artist in the lower right.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9024 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $5,750.00
Sam Kieth - Original Art for Marvel Comics Presents #91, Complete 8-Page Story, "Blood Hungry, Part Seven: Seven (and a half) Scents" (Marvel, 1991). Best known for his work on The Maxx, Sam Kieth also contributed to the mythos of Wolverine with this ultra-popular story arc. With an artistic style reminiscent of Virgil Finlay in its insane amount of detail, Kieth's work is much finer in the original than the printed version reveals. From the incredibly intricate splash page, through the hallucinatory final scene, this is truly a modern masterwork. Pages 1-4 and 7-8 measure approximately 15" x 20" overall, while pages 5 & 6 are rendered in a smaller 11.5" x 16.5". All pages are in excellent condition. In addition to Wolverine's battle with Cyber aboard a speeding 18-wheeler, this story also features the evanescently beautiful Tiger Tyger, and the enigmatic General Coy. Kieth's body of work is small, but stunning, making a complete story like this a rare find indeed. Don't miss this golden opportunity!
Auction 807 | Lot: 9438 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $5,405.00
Frank Frazetta - Original Preliminary Painting, "Thor's Flight" (undated). Frazetta typically began a painting by rendering a small preliminary sketch, to work out lighting, composition, and effect. These prelims, sometimes very faithful to the finished product and sometimes radically different, give us a valuable insight into Frazetta's creative process. This prelim, for the painting Thor's Flight, shows that Frazetta changed the painting very little from its original conception. Even at this remove, Frazetta's sense of drama and flow are extremely evident. Measuring a mere 5.25" x 4.25", this piece is in excellent condition and is signed by Frazetta in the upper right. Provenance: The Alexander Gallery.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9331 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $5,280.00
Al Feldstein - Original Cover Art for Weird Science-Fantasy #28 (EC, 1955). Evocative cover image of a mysterious space bridge is noteworthy for its attention to detail and its ambiguity -- where does the bridge lead to, and what lies beyond? Al Feldstein's outstanding composition and slick ink lines make this yet another treasure for the EC cover collector. Page is still very white, with virtually no tanning. 15" x 22".
Auction 807 | Lot: 9312 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $5,175.00
Robert Crumb - Original Illustration for the Peoria Exhibition (1966). A large still-life from Crumb's Peoria show of 1966. Thank goodness this exhibition wasn't a big success or the world may never have had Zap Comix! Due to Crumb's slighty jerky line style, the house really has a feeling of motion to it, like a breezy summer afternoon. You won't want to let this one blow away! Overall size of this piece is 14" x 18".
Auction 807 | Lot: 9788 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,887.50
Dick Ayers - Original Art for Strange Tales #118, Complete 13-page Story, "The Man Who Became the Torch!" (Marvel, 1964). Old villains never die... they just come back when you least expect 'em! Johnny Storm learns this lesson the hard way when the Wizard breaks out of his prison cell and renews his crime spree. Dick Ayers pencils and inks this tremendous 13-page story, which features the Human Torch and the Fantastic Four. The art is certainly winning, with its effervescent layouts and lush brush work. Ayers pulls out all the stops, and the final product is a Silver Age smash! The overall art size is 13.5" x 21" with a 12.75" x 18.5" image area. These pages are extremely clean and immaculate, with the exception of some very slight staining along the extreme bottom edge on several pages. It looks like someone really kept these things in a safe place for a long time.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9138 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,715.00
John Byrne & Frank Giacoia - Original Art for Marvel Team-Up #53, pages 6 & 7 (Marvel, 1977). "From little acorns, mighty oaks do grow." Who would have thought, in 1977, that a young, relatively unknown Canadian artist would, just a few short months later, set the comics world on its ear as one of the hottest talents of the next several decades? This issue of Marvel Team-Up was the first time that John Byrne and Marvel's Might Mutants, the X-Men got together, and the results were dynamite. Several months after this issue, John would take over the art chores on the X-Men's home book from Dave Cockrum, igniting the team as one of comic's most successful franchises. And to think, it all began right here! The two pages offered here measure approximately 22" x 15.75" overall, and are in excellent condition. There is some evidence of white-out (Phoenix's hair appears to have been redrawn) and there is a pasteover stat of the large Spider-Man headshot in the lower right corner included, although the original art underneath is virtually identical to the statted version. It should be noted that a Byrne/Austin two-page spread from X-Men #137 sold in March, 2003 for a total price of $55,200, meaning that the potential is unlimited for this historic beauty!
Auction 807 | Lot: 9204 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,600.00
Robert Crumb - Original Illustration for the Peoria Exhibition (1966). From Crumb's ill-fated first gallery show comes this detailed cheerleader. In 1966 Robert Crumb did several large originals, not for comics, but to put in an art gallery in Peoria. The show, unlike his later endeavors, was a bust. But it does give collectors a chance to add some unique, large, Crumb pieces to their collections. This piece, measuring 14" x 18", is one of the best illustrations of people from this era of Crumb's work.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9794 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,600.00
Robert Crumb - Original Illustration for the Peoria Exhibition (1966). From his famed first gallery show comes this large piece in which Crumb seems to be making a statement about modern transportation and traffic. This piece, and others, were drawn just for this show in Peoria, it was the first and last time Crumb would do this. Overall size of this piece is 13.5" x 17.5" with an image area of 7.5" x 15".
Auction 807 | Lot: 9795 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,600.00
Berni Wrightson - Original Art for House of Mystery #186, pages 2 & 3 (DC, 1970). Graham Ingels, Lee Elias, Clive Barker, Jack Davis... all artists who have left their mark in the field of horror illustration. But one name stands out above them all, as the foremost master of terror, one name that evokes images of rotting zombies and fetid crypts, of muck-encrusted man-mockeries and foul creatures of the night. That name, of course, is Berni Wrightson. Wrightson first appeared on the comic scene in the early 1970s and quickly made a name for himself. His fame was secured with his work on the original Swamp Thing, a short, but well-remembered run many consider a classic. The page offered here is an early effort from House of Mystery showing a simple housecat transforming into a beautiful Egyptian priestess as Cain, our host, looks on in amazement. A powerful piece, and likely Berni's first (and maybe only) double-page splash for DC. Wrightson's genius is apparent even this early in his career (nearly a year before the introduction of Swamp Thing in House of Secrets #92). Measuring approximately 22.5" x 15.5", this double-page spread is in excellent condition and is signed by the artist in the upper left.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9750 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,370.00
Robert Crumb - Original Art for Zap Comix #3, Complete 2-page story, "Mr. Goodbar, Off His Rocker" (Apex Novelties, 1969). Mr. Goodbar is featured in this classic Crumb strip from the heyday of undergrounds, while Mr. Natural and Crumb himself make cameo appearances. Whimsically stylized and thought-provoking, this strip is sure to please the winning bidder. How often do you have the opportunity to acquire pages from an early issue of Zap Comix? Page one measures 9" x 11.5", while the second page comes in at 6.5" x 9".
Auction 807 | Lot: 9783 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,370.00
Frank Frazetta - Original Preliminary Painting, "Battlestar Galactica" (1978). Published as a finished oil in TV Guide, this was the first in a series of four oils Frazetta did based on the popular outer space drama. Wonderfully rendered, this luscious prelim shows Frazetta at his best. From the tense grouping of figures on the left, to the power and majesty of the spaceships in the background, this is a truly striking image. Black-and-white, with subtle highlight colors, Frazetta's preliminary pieces perfectly capture his moment of inspiration. Measuring approximately 10.5" x 7.5" overall and in excellent condition, the piece is signed by the artist in the lower right. Provenance: The Alexander Gallery.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9329 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,320.00
Johnny Craig - Original Cover Art for The Vault of Horror #40 (EC, 1954). Talk about a big pain in the neck! EC stalwart Johnny Craig provides the achingly beautiful cover for this, the final issue of EC's popular horror mag. Measuring an unusual 10.75" x 15.25" overall, this gorgeous piece is highlighted by the eye-catching zipatone background. The titles and illustrations of the three hosts are stats, and the cover is in excellent condition. Included in this lot is the hand-painted color guide for this piece, most likely done by Marie Severin.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9239 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,255.00

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Robert Crumb - Original Illustration for Art and Beauty Parade (Kitchen Sink Press, 1996). This lovely pin-up displays everything that Crumb loves about women, short socks, short shorts, big fine legs, and she's asleep. Uncharacteristically for Crumb, there is some white-out used to redo the title. Otherwise this 11" x 14" beauty is ready to go home with one lucky bidder. The image area is 10.25" x 7".
Auction 807 | Lot: 9807 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,255.00
Al Williamson & Reed Crandall - Original Art for Alarming Adventures #1, Complete 5-page Story, "Hermit!" (Harvey, 1962). A beautiful five page set with great storytelling and artwork. This story was so good it was published again five years later in Harvey's odd title Unearthly Spectaculars #3. The pages themselves are impressive to behold, Williamson's art is almost Frazetta-ish in its style and grace. Zip-a-tone and blue tint washes are used to add emphasis and depth. The pages measure 15" x 22" and are all in very good condition with no stats, paste-overs, stains, or discoloration.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9722 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,140.00
Robert Crumb -Original Illustration for the Peoria Exhibition (1966). This is one of the pieces that Crumb produced for his first gallery show. The show, unfortunately, was a flop, but Crumb produced some of his best, largest, non-comic book pieces of his career. This piece, featuring a railroad, is sure to appeal to underground collectors as well as train fans! Overall size of this piece is 13.5" x 18".
Auction 807 | Lot: 9789 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,140.00
Robert Crumb - Original Sketches (undated). A double-sided, unlined sketchbook page brings together all of Crumb's passions. It features books, jazz, record collectors, and of course gals with big legs. The back side could even be called "Heidi on Steroids" as it has a beautiful girl with a small waist, big legs, and big shoes, some of Crumb's passions for sure! Overall size of the piece is 7.5" x 10.25".
Auction 807 | Lot: 9809 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,140.00
Frank Frazetta - Original Illustration (undated). A beautiful piece from the hand of a master, this drawing shows that there can be greatness even in simplicity. With a quick, sketchy line, Frazetta manages to imbue this scene with feeling and power, as the two great apes seem to be held in awe of the classic beauty. Originally published in Ballantine's Frank Frazetta, Book 3, this piece is rendered in pen and ink, with judicious use of light blue and light green pencil, and measures approximately 7.75" x 8.25" overall, with an image area of approximately 7.5" x 4.25". In superb condition, this piece is signed by the artist in the lower right. Any Frazetta collector will certainly "go ape" over this minor masterpiece.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9330 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,080.00

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