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Green Hornet Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. We have a projection based on early returns; with only six copies of this first issue having been certified by CGC to date, we're predicting it will reign as the nicest specimen indefinitely, if not forever. The Mile High pedigree, you see, makes us a little cocky! The issue features the origin and first comic book appearance of the Green Hornet, Kato, and Black Beauty (his car). The wondrous painted cover goes uncredited, but this copy will show it off impressively for posterity, provided the proud winning bidder will just resist cracking the CGC casing. Overstreet 2002 NM 9.4 value = $6,000.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6139 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $19,200.00

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Daredevil Comics #1 (Lev Gleason, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Holy cow! Any collector with an interest in Golden Age has got to want a copy of this classic book, one of Overstreet's top 100 Golden Age comics. And what a copy this is - just as fresh as when it first hit the stands, back in 1941. There appears to be a small tear at the top corner of the spine (a bindery cut?), and that may have kept this prize from an even higher grade. Still, at this date, only one other copy has earned a higher grade from CGC. This is an outstanding opportunity to bid on one of the key comics of all time in beautiful unrestored condition. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $12,000; NM 9.4 value = $16,000.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6032 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $13,225.00
Thrill Comics #1 Ashcan Edition (Fawcett, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. The most fascinating of the ashcan books, Thrill Comics, and its companion Flash Comics, ended the long-standing mystery of Whiz #1. For years, no one could explain whatever happened to the first issue of Whiz until the mid-'80s, when someone stumbled upon multiple copies of two strange-looking books with Capt. Marvel on the cover. Both were identical except for the titles; one was called Flash (eight existing copies), and the other Thrill (three existing copies). The interior was composed of pages 1-7 and 13 of the Captain Marvel story from Whiz #2, yet he carried the name of Captain Thunder. Fawcett apparently made a mad dash to copyright these two titles, but was beaten to the punch by DC (who nabbed Flash) and Nedor (who scored Thrilling). Even Captain Thunder's name was scrapped, thanks to Terry Thunder at Fiction House. Regrouping, Fawcett finally got their act together and put out Whiz Comics, re-lettering Capt. Marvel's name throughout the story. These 11 issues were quickly absorbed into the market for around $10,000 each during the late '80s, and few have been offered for sale since. Of the three Thrill copies found, this may be the nicest, grading VF 8.0 with white pages. A very light stain is present on the right side, along with minor wear at the top edge near the spine. Considering that the cover, rendered by Leo O'Mealia, was only printed on this issue, its appeal is even greater. Another copy may not surface for sale for quite some time; take advantage of this unique opportunity. From the collection of Nicolas Cage.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6375 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $11,400.00
Whiz Comics #1 (Fawcett, 1940) CGC Apparent VG/FN 5.0 Extensive (P) Off-white to white pages. One of the Top 10 Golden Age books by Overstreet values, this milestone issue introduced Captain Marvel to the comic book world. Rated "uncommon" in Gerber's The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books, this copy is one of the nicer copies that CGC has graded to date. The color quality and eye-appeal is really quite good, but CGC notes that, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, re-glossed." Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $14,000; FN 6.0 value = $21,000.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6441 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $7,187.50
Amazing-Man Comics #22 Larson pedigree (Centaur, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Paul Gustavson's classic cover goes a long way to illustrate the intrigue of Centaur books. Amazing-Man, Nazi monsters wreaking havoc, the helpless female - it doesn't get much better than this, especially on a non-Timely comic! Gerber rates the book "uncommon", but "practically non-existent" would be the rating for a copy this nice from the Larson pedigree. CGC has certified one unrestored copy in any grade, and you're looking at it. Look at it up close at our website for an even more moving experience! Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $985; NM 9.4 value = $1,275.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5920 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $5,750.00
Exciting Comics #28 Mile High pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books changed the way many collectors chose the issues that they sought. With the publication of that tome of pictures, the cover art became a pre-eminent factor in what people collected. Alas, author Ernie Gerber was not able to get a picture of every single cover for his masterful book; hence, the infamous "Gerber white space" was born. Many collectors seek out these scarce books, not knowing exactly what they are looking for. Occasionally that will result in disappointment when the "found" issue falls short of expectations. That won't be the case here! Our "white space" offering has an incredible Alex Schomburg war cover. Another bonus: this is the Mile High copy, resplendent with superior colors, excellent page quality, a neat distributor mark, and incredible gloss. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $900.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6072 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $5,750.00
Four Color (Series One) #1 Dick Tracy (Dell, 1939) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Chester Gould gives us a cover that heralds of one of the longest-lasting titles in comics history. Four Color issues spanned four decades, and crossed nearly every genre imaginable. Dick Tracy himself was loved by millions in the Sunday newspaper strips and ultimately his own comics title. Incredibly rare in any condition, this copy is in mind-blowing condition, the highest CGC-graded example to date. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $6,353; NM 9.4 value = $8,400.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6103 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,600.00
Our Flag Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Ace, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. An excellent representation of the Golden Age patriotic comic, this issue features the origin of the Flag, merely a few months after Captain America arrived on the scene. Jim Mooney's brightly-colored cover is rife with havoc being wreaked upon the bad-guy Nazi forces. By far the nicest book of this issue that CGC has graded to date, it has a tight spine, sharp corners, and is super-clean. And if that's not enough, it's also the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,350.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6243 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,600.00
Wonder Comics #15 (Better Publications, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Of the many fantastic airbrush covers Alex Schomburg produced, a couple stand out as true classics. Included among them is this one, which exhibits a perfect composition by the cover king. The bound beauty, exposed under a giant microscope, is about to be sliced in half when Wonderman busts in, ready to crash the party. The dark colors and background work perfectly, creating an image that is immediately pleasing to the eye. While this book was destined to become a classic the instant it was printed, the fact that this copy grades out at NM makes the book even more appealing. Deep colors, and a perfect spine and edges accentuate the cover even more, creating an item that will draw quite a bit of interest during bidding. Especially since this copy is among the highest CGC-graded issues to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $775.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6459 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,370.00
Four Color #108 Donald Duck in "Terror of the River" (Dell, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This is one of Carl Barks' most famous and classic tales of Donald Duck and his three nephews: Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Barks' style will always be cherished and remembered for his uncanny ability to capture the human spirit and facial expressions in his anthropomorphic work. This nigh flawless copy is the highest CGC-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,000.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6111 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,140.00
Boy Explorers #2 (Harvey, 1946) Condition: VF+. A Simon and Kirby production, this title lasted just two issues, then became Terry and the Pirates with issue #3. Overstreet advises this second issue is "scarce", while Gerber goes further, giving this a "rare" rating. This small ( 5.5" x 8.5") book, produced all in black and white (cover and interior pages), was only distributed to mail subscribers. This may well be the finest copy in existence. CGC has given a VF+ grade to this beauty, but has not encapsulated it. We have never before offered for bidding a copy of this, or even the more common first issue, and it could be a cold day in Satan's crib before you have another chance at this terrific rarity. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $600; VF/NM 9.0 value = $850. From the Compleat Kirby Comic Collection.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5967 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $4,080.00
Sad Sack Comics #1 File Copy (Harvey, 1949) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Here is the premiere issue of Harvey's longest, continuous comic book title run. By the time the series ended in 1982, 287 issues had been published. Not often seen in any condition, this issue has been certified by CGC on just one occasion to date. Add the first appearance of Little Dot, plus an infinity cover, and there's something here for everyone, including an understated Overstreet value. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $497; NM 9.4 value = $650.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6293 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $3,910.00
Green Hornet Comics #6 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Already a familiar hero in pulps, radio, and movies, Green Hornet, with sidekick Kato, first appeared in comics in 1940. The previous three issues featured Bert Whitman covers, and while Overstreet doesn't let on who did this one, it might have been Whitman. The Mile High collection comes through with a typically outrageous copy, cover colors filling the viewer's retinas to capacity. The next nicest copy in CGC's census for this issue comes in at a distant FN 6.0. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,275.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6140 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $3,565.00
Jumbo Comics #10 (Fiction House, 1939) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Overstreet gives this Lou Fine cover the "classic" notation, and it's easy to see why. This was Fiction House's first comic book title, and this issue was the first in the regular-sized (for the day) 68-page format. With this title, the great art didn't stop at the cover. Inside are the works of such famed artists as Will Eisner, Dick Briefer, and Bob Kane. Gerber calls this a "scarce" issue, and CGC has graded just three copies to date. This copy is the best! Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,144.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6165 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $3,450.00
Pocket Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This gorgeous Mile High copy features the third appearance of the Black Cat, back when she was very scantily clad and looking great. This wild cover features a couple of skeletons nailing a G.I.'s corpse into a box marked "C.O.D."...rude! This copy is the only copy graded, as of this writing, and attests to the rarity of this book. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $300; VF/NM 9.0 value = $425.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6253 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $3,450.00
Pocket Comics #4 Mile HIgh pedigree (Harvey, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. These 100 page squarebounds are near-impossible to find, and when found, are invariably in low-grade due to their odd size. This copy features the fourth appearance of the Black Cat and is one of Harvey's earliest comic books. This war-time cover features the Black Cat and the Spirit of '76 trouncing a couple Nazi thugs. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $300; VF/NM 9.0 value = $425.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6254 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $3,450.00
Military Comics #13 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. EC great, Reed Crandall, demonstrates his craft on a most striking and imposing cover featuring the Blackhawk cast of characters. This exemplary copy is the highest graded CGC copy to date and features the distinctive Mile High distributor mark. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $975.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6229 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $3,220.00
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #35 (Dell, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. In the sweltering heat of summer, Donald Duck saunters over to his Phreezo brand refrigerator to get himself a cool drink only to find his three nephews cooling off inside on this Walt Kelly cover. Carl Barks works his magic delineating some of the art inside. As one might expect with such a high-grade copy, this is the highest CGC-graded example to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $860.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6420 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $3,105.00
Gene Autry Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This is the nicest, by a long shot, of the three unrestored copies of issue #4 that CGC has reviewed to date. With this pedigree, of course, being the highest-graded copy around is the norm. The fiery cover is so clean, crisp, and bright, it seems incongruent with its age of 60 years. Gerber's The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books rates this issue as "uncommon"; this is the only copy we have ever offered. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,125.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6128 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $2,990.00
Top-Notch Comics #19 Mile High pedigree (MLJ, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Al Camy's bondage cover couldn't look any better. After all, it's from the famed Mile High collection, and the grade is 'bout off the chart! Irv Novick offers a Shield pinup for the back cover. Rated "uncommon" by Gerber, CGC has certified just two copies of the issue to date, this one the nicest, and undoubtedly the nicest in existence. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,050.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6408 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $2,990.00
Mickey Mouse Magazine V1#1 (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1935) Condition: FN. The title that eventually became the decades-spanning series Walt Disney's Comics and Stories started as an oversize fun compendium, with puzzles, games, cels, and stories of Disney characters. It's listed as "scarce" in Gerber's The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books, but even when you find a copy, chances are it won't be this nice. At this date, this premiere issue is too large for CGC to encapsulate, but it is significant to note that although subsequent issues are small enough for encasement, CGC has certified copies of just two issues of the title that ran for five years before its title change to WDC&S. Overstreet doesn't even bother listing a NM 9.4 value, so our offering may be one of the nicest copies around. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $3,360.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6226 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $2,880.00
Mister Mystery #12 (Aragon Magazines, Inc., 1953) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This classic injury-to-eye cover exemplifies why this title is arguably the most over-the-top of the pre-Code horror titles that specialized in graphic shock value; you know, your decapitations, your dismemberments, your torture, all those things that made you squirm, go "eeeyyyewww!", and eagerly await the next gory scene. Very few copies of this title have been certified by CGC to date, and high-grade copies are almost unheard of. Almost. Here's one, and it is the highest-graded copy to be certified by CGC to date. This is the first time we have offered this issue in any condition. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $763.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6234 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $2,875.00
Junior #11 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. A quest of many red-blooded American male-dude collectors is to put together the complete eight-issue run of this good, wholesome, humorous but curiously titillating title. All issues featured Al Feldstein covers and interior art and are very difficult to find in high-grade, much less the super high-grade offered here. To date CGC has certified just two copies nicer than VF 8.0, and this is the best of all. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $850.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6190 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $2,760.00
Mary Marvel Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The impact of Edgar Church's collection is illustrated perfectly by this copy. No other copy of this issue, which isn't considered an uncommon issue, has been graded higher than VF- 7.5. The paper cover of this issue undoubtedly has something to do with it. For such an early issue of the title, the Overstreet value remains relatively low. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $875.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6212 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $2,587.50
Captain Marvel Adventures #nn (#1) (Fawcett, 1941) CGC Apparent VF+ 8.5 Extensive (P) Off-white pages. This is where Fawcett's most popular Golden Age title started. That Jack Kirby did the premiere issue isn't surprising. The "King" would show up virtually anywhere, with any publisher, to launch yet another superhero. Gerber rates this an "uncommon" book, and Overstreet warns, "The cover was printed on unstable paper stock and is rarely found in Fine or Mint condition." CGC hasn't seen an unrestored copy yet that rated a grade higher than VG- 3.5! This is the highest "Apparent" grade yet awarded for the issue. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $5,200; FN 6.0 value = $7,800. From the Compleat Kirby Comic Collection.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5983 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $2,357.50
March of Comics #41 Donald Duck (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1949) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This book contains a cover by Walt Kelly and a 22 page epic, "Race to the South Seas" by Carl Barks. This hard-to-find issue is near the top of many Barks collectors' want lists. CGC notes, "Carl Barks written on 1st page in pen." This copy is presently the highest graded copy. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $2,265.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6209 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $2,357.50
Startling Comics #1 (Better Publications, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Kin Platt shows us just what kind of a guy, the man of tomorrow, Captain Future is on this cover. This key Better Publications #1 issue has a train-load of features including a drug-use story, the origin of Captain Future, the first Masked Rider and Pinto (from the pulps) comic book story, and a Mystico story with Will Eisner and Lou Fine art. This flashy copy is the highest CGC-graded copy to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,850.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6345 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $2,357.50
Police Comics #2 (Quality, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Quality Comics typically offered some of the most consistently fabulous art found in the Golden Age of Comics. Gill Fox's cover spotlights Firebrand, also featured, in the interior story by Reed Crandall. Other artists contributing story art in this issue include Jack Cole, Will Eisner, Fred Guardineer, Al Bryant, Paul Gustavson, and Arthur Peddy. Plastic Man smuggles opium in this issue, this copy of which is the nicest graded by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,889; NM 9.4 value = $3,850.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6255 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $2,242.50
Little Dot #1 File Copy (Harvey, 1953) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. This issue is huge among Harvey milestones. Not only is it the premiere issue of one of the most enduring of the publisher's funny book characters, this issue also introduces Richie Rich and Little Lotta. The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books estimates a "less than average" number of copies of this issue exist, and CGC has certified only two other copies. Latch onto a key Harvey File Copy while you have the chance! Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $925.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6199 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $2,185.00
Weird Tales of the Future #2 White Mountain pedigree (Aragon, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The cover art for this short-lived title certainly lived up to the "Weird" on the logo, in no small part due to four covers, plus interior art on five of the eight issues, from the eclectic master, Basil Wolverton. Here, you get the package via the respected White Mountain pedigree, and a copy that comes tantalizingly close to being the highest-graded copy of issue #2 that CGC has reviewed to date. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,197; NM 9.4 value = $1,550.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6429 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $2,185.00
Captain Marvel Adventures #nn (#1) (Fawcett, 1941) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Light tan to off-white pages. Captain Marvel was enormously popular during the Golden Age, at his apex outselling bitter rival, Superman, and justifying bi-weekly issues. First appearing in Flash Comics (not the DC title) and Thrill Comics, both basically ashcan, promotional books that were not distributed to newsstands, in January 1940, and in Whiz Comics #2 a month later, Captain Marvel's own titled comic book would run over 12 years and for 150 issues. The series was shortened by DC's long-running, ultimately successful, copyright infringement suit against Fawcett. Jack Kirby's art was featured in this first issue, yet another jewel in the crown the "King" so richly earned. This is an "uncommon" book in Gerber's scarcity terminology, and next to non-existent in high grade, due to the cover's unstable paper stock. To date, the nicest copy to be certified by CGC earned a mere Very Good Minus 3.5. So, our offering is one of the finest known copies of this key Golden Age book. CGC notes, "1-inch tear on 12th page." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $2,600; VG 4.0 value = $5,200.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5984 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $2,127.50
Startling Comics #49 (Better Publications, 1948) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. What collector hasn't seen this classic Schomburg robot cover and been totally enthralled by it. Schomburg did many of the most notable covers of the Golden Age, but this one is arguably his most renowned airbrushed cover, and it is in high demand. This is a beautiful, unmarred copy that is sure to bring out the bidder in everyone. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $1,056; VF 8.0 value = $2,200.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6346 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $2,012.50
Four Color #79 Mickey Mouse in "Riddle of the Red Hat" (Dell, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. In his inimitable style, Carl Barks renders a Mickey Mouse with incredible ease and charm. The back cover features the end to a story of Minnie Mouse, Mickey, and Goofy finding treasures in the local dump, which is, surely, a sign of the times of the American economy in the aftermath of World War II. Early issues of this title are tough to find in most any shape, let alone the highest CGC-graded copy to date. This example has deep colors and sharp edges. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,500.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6109 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,955.00
Junior #16 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The last three issues, including this finale of the title, were the headlightiest of all, which made it that much more difficult for comic book lads to accept that the Al Feldstein-driven series was over. Just three unrestored copies of issue #16 have been certified by CGC to date, and this example from the Mile High collection is clearly the nicest. Thanks again, Edgar Church. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $850.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6191 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,955.00
Peter Pan Treasure Chest #1 (Dell, 1952) Condition: VF/NM. This incredible squarebound giant contains a full 54 page adaptation of the classic and beloved Walt Disney movie, "Peter Pan." The rest of the book contains other Peter Pan stories, Mickey Mouse stories, and a retelling of Carl Barks' Donald Duck classic "Pirate Gold." This issue is so full of Disney wholesomeness, the thickness prevented CGC from encasing it. Consequently, the lucky winner of this lot will be able to enjoy the book page by page. The copy has the most minimal of wear around the edges. The cover colors are rich and bright. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,330; NM 9.4 value = $1,900.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6246 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,955.00
Spooky #1 File Copy (Harvey, 1955) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This heart-stopping red cover of the premiere issue starring "The Tuff Little Ghost", came about two years after his first appearance in Casper the Friendly Ghost. This displays more like a NM 9.4 book than its assigned CGC grade, the lower grading resulting from the combination of a miscut; an almost invisible, tiny crease at the bottom of the front cover; and a few trivial signs of stress along the spine. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $293; VF/NM 9.0 value = $422.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6341 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,955.00
Master Comics #39 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Plenty of kids know how to surf, but only Captain Marvel Jr. can surf on a torpedo - how cool is that? Mac Raboy gives us his fantastic artwork on the cover and interior of this issue. Credit for the spectacular condition of this tough Golden Age comic goes to Edgar Church and the favorable climate of his Denver basement. This is currently the best, and only, copy to be certified by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $527; NM 9.4 value = $685.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6219 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,897.50
Prize Comics #7 (Prize, 1940) CGC Apparent FN 6.0 Slight (A) Off-white pages. The origin and first appearance of Frankenstein by Dick Briefer is overshadowed by the origin and first appearance of Simon and Kirby's Black Owl. Another first appearance is made by the Green Lama. Overstreet says this is a "scarce" issue, and CGC has graded only two copies of the book to date. This one looks nicest upon first review, but CGC notes, "Restoration incudes: small amount of glue on spine of cover at staples." Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $546. From the Compleat Kirby Comic Collection.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6265 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,897.50
Speed Comics Group (Harvey, 1939). A nice run of early issues of Speed including issue #17, which has the origin of the Black Cat and is rated "scarce" by Gerber. This lot contains: #17 Apparent FR (color Xerox centerfold, piece added), #18 GD/VG (tape), #19 VG- (tape), #20 GD, #21 GD/VG (centerfold detached), #23 GD/VG. Overstreet 2003 value for group = $475. From the Compleat Kirby Comic Collection. (Total: 6 Comic Books)
Auction 807 | Lot: 6339 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,897.50
Thrilling Comics #1 (Better Publications, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. Only three months after Best Comics #1 became Better Publications' first comic book, this title was launched in the early days of the Golden Age. The premiere issue featured the origin and first appearance of Dr. Strange, not to be confused with the Silver Age Marvel Master of the Mystic Arts. Just one other copy of this issue, graded at 9.0, keeps this offering from ranking number one in CGC's census among all issues #1 of this title graded to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,850.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6376 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,840.00
Samson #3 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Joe Simon's cover is striking - a purple boat, a yellow sea, and a blood-red sky creating a most unusual color combination. Navy Jones makes an appearance in this issue. This wonderful Mile High copy is the highest CGC-graded example to date and has the distinctive distributor mark neatly and cleanly placed in the logo area. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $426; VF/NM 9.0 value = $785.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6306 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,811.25
Top-Notch Comics #30 Mile High pedigree (MLJ, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. We've got a cross-dressing alert! If you look closely Pokey Oakey is wearing a corset on this cover, drawn by the very talented Bob Montana. These early MLJ comics are in high demand and are difficult to locate in any condition; the newsstand-fresh appearance of this pedigree copy make this stunning comic a sight to behold. This is currently the highest graded, and only, copy to yet be certified by CGC - a true testiment to it's rarity. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $785.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6409 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,782.50
America's Greatest Comics #1 Rockford pedigree (Fawcett, 1941) VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Squarebound comics always seem to present a problem to collectors, as the nature of the book makes them tough to remain in good shape. The spines are quick to fall apart, and many are found with the paper peeling away from the edge after just a few readings. Here's a Golden Age squarebound, the first from Fawcett, featuring Captain Marvel, Spy Smasher, Bulletman, and others on a beautiful cover by Mac Raboy. Best of all, the spine looks nice. There's just a bit of a crease along the left-hand side, though, which is another problem with squarebound books. This is still a great-looking copy any collector would be proud to own. This comes with a Rockford Certificate of Authenticity. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,900; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,850.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5924 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,725.00
America's Best Comics #18 Mile High pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Lordy, what a cover! Overstreet affirms it is a classic. Alex Schomburg manages to squeeze torture, bondage, a babe, hooded goons, the Fighting Yank, the Black Terror, and Doc Strange into one kettle o' commotion. This beautiful Mile High copy is, by far, the nicest copy of this issue CGC has yet to certify. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $675.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5926 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,725.00
Strange Worlds #1 (Avon, 1950) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Avon presented some of the earliest sci-fi titles, and, showing its pulp heritage, placed great emphasis on its covers to sell books. Gene Fawcette provides the cover here, with Joe Kubert and John Giunta showing off their stuff with story art in this issue. This impressive copy is just a quarter-grade off the highest grade that CGC has assigned to date for the premiere issue. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $985; NM 9.4 value = $1,275.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6350 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,725.00
Master Comics #35 Rockford pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Captain Marvel Jr. fights the Nazi's latest secret weapon, the Flame, on this riveting Mac Raboy cover. Patriotic war covers continue to demand a premium in the marketplace, and are in particularly high demand when in "grade." This cover excels on both accounts, currently possessing the second highest CGC-grade for issue #35 to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $740.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6218 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,696.25
America's Best Comics #29 Mile High pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1949) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. A perfect example of three basic Golden Age precepts: 1) Mile High copies are unparalleled; 2) Alex Schomburg cover art is peerless; and, 3) Miss Masque is hot, Jim! The Mile High is the only copy currently listed in CGC's census for issue #29. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $400.
Auction 807 | Lot: 5927 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,667.50
Famous Crimes #1 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Where did this copy come from?! High-grade copies of Fox books from the period are rare enough, but this copy is near one-of-a-kind and not from one of the elite pedigrees! CGC hasn't certified a higher grade yet for this issue, and probably won't. The Blue Beetle makes an appearance, but that was anti-climatic to the moll who definitely stands out on the cover. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $550.
Auction 807 | Lot: 6078 | Jul 20, 2003

Sold For: $1,667.50

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