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Target Comics #7 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1940) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The fact that this issue is noted as being "scarce" in the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide and ranked with a scarcity level of 8 (with 10 being virtually impossible to obtain) in Gerber's Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books, is actually less important than the ranking that it holds among seasoned Sci-fi comic collectors. The classic Spacehawk cover by Basil Wolverton places this issue on a pedestal as being the #1 most valuable science fiction comic! The condition of this particular example is equally remarkable considering that this issue surfaces so seldom, even in much lower grades. It has sharp corners, outstanding gloss, and fresh, deep cover inks which compliment the incredibly white interior pages. Of course, one would expect no less of a NM+ 9.6 comic that hails from the most celebrated comic book collection of all time, the Mile High collection! The next best certified copy is a very distant VF+ 8.5. We normally don't encourage mortgaging the house to buy great comics like this one that only come along maybe once in a lifetime, but...it is a thought. Your wife could be replaceable, but this comic isn't! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $6,400.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4007 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $57,500.00
Wow Comics #nn (#1) Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Wow is the word here! Expect jaws to drop when this baby is shown. Overstreet notes that this book's cover "was printed on unstable paper stock and is rarely found in Fine or Mint condition." This copy, from the renowned Edgar Church collection, is as near-perfect as they come. In fact, there isn't a copy that can even come close to matching this grade in the current CGC census! The only imperfection one might notice is a tiny amount of wear on the lower left corner. CGC also notes a very minor amount of glue on the spine, but it doesn't show. All you'll see is be tons of great cover gloss and deep color. If you want to talk about art, there's Joe Simon and Jack Kirby here, as well as C. C. Beck. On the inside pages, there's the origin of Mr. Scarlet, and the first Atom Blake, Jim Dolan, Rick O'Shay, and Boy Wizard stories. But, oh that cover! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $18,500.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4735 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $41,400.00
Target Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Sub-Mariner creator Bill Everett (using the pen name "Blake") gets this run jump-started with a western action cover. This premiere issue features the origin and first appearance of Manowar, T-Men, White Streak, and Bull's Eye Bill, with art by industry heavyweights Carl Burgos, Joe Simon, and Tarpe Mills. Marijuana use is mentioned in one story. One of the earliest comic westerns, this debut issue is far and away the best in existence with the next closest certified copy being a distant VF- 7.5. The comic is Super-Sharp, glossy and fresh with superb Off-White to White pages. Ernie Gerber's Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books ranks this issue as having a scarcity level of 7, with 10 being extremely rare. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $6,500.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4001 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $20,700.00
Crypt of Terror #17 Gaines File pedigree 1/10 (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The best known of the EC horror titles is probably Tales from the Crypt, but that was preceded by this title, which ran three issues before the name change. This, in fact, was the first of the vaunted "New Trend" titles to hit the stands, and arguably the most important pre-Code horror comic book of all. Johnny 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, and Bill Gaines considered this the very best copy of issue #17 that he preserved in his vault for so many years. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,600.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4053 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $13,225.00
Blackhawk #9 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1944) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This first issue of Blackhawk appeared after eight issues of Uncle Sam Quarterly, and is the only issue published during World War II. This long running title would eventually wind up over at DC, having started in the pages of Military Comics in 1941. All that said, let's move on to this particular copy, taken from the Edgar Church collection. Mr. Church's comics are legendary for the fresh appearance of such early books, and this one is certainly no exception. It's a real beauty. And while CGC claims there is one better copy in their current census, we find it hard to believe. This one is just so nice! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $4,500.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4175 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $9,775.00
Four Color #386 Uncle Scrooge in Only a Poor Old Man (Dell, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The beloved character of Uncle Scrooge was developed not in a Walt Disney cartoon, but rather in the Donald Duck stories written and drawn by Carl Barks. This classic first solo story is a real hoot. After one more Four Color issue, the series would continue under its own title. And while this story has been reprinted many times, there's no bigger thrill for the true collector than owning the original. This gorgeous copy will definitely fit the bill! While there is an arrival date written on the front cover, it's light and unobtrusive. Grab this one up and stash it in your own personal money vault - it's as good as gold! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,300.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4352 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $8,337.50
Four Color (Series One) #4 Donald Duck (Dell, 1940) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. This highly desirable issue, drawn by Al Taliaferro, is the first color comic book to star Donald Duck. It's been a hot item for Disney collectors since the dawn of comics fandom. This copy looks fantastic; there's a very light dust shadow evident and some minor creasing, but the front cover still seems fresh. The back cover shows some traces of twine binding, it must have been on the bottom of a newsstand stack. This comic really needs to be seen in person to be properly appreciated. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $2,625.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4346 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $8,050.00
Phantom Lady #17 (Fox, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Pink pages. This classic Matt Baker bondage cover is on everybody's want list. Cited in Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent, this book is notorious as the perfect example of a "headlight" cover. One of Wertham's most often-cited comments was in reference to the cover of this book, which he described as "a sadist's dream." An impressive comic, despite some spine wear, this copy is worthy of a place in the finest collection. Victor Fox liked to print on the cheapest paper possible, including colored paper such as the pink stock used in this copy. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $3,600; VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,400.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4470 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $7,762.50

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Target Comics #8 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Basil Wolverton's Spacehawk makes another appearance in this white-paged beauty, which also contains artwork by Carl Burgos and Bill Everett, known more for their groundbreaking work for Timely Comics. To date, no other copy of this issue has been graded by CGC, and even if another does show up, it is highly unlikely that it could hold a candle to this immaculate issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,550.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4008 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $7,475.00
Target Comics #9 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This beauty has everything that Mile High books are renowned for. You won't find a nicer copy short of building a time machine to revisit the local drugstore's comic book rack in 1940. This issue features White Streak facing off with Dr. Death, and a Spacehawk story by the inimitable Basil Wolverton. Do we need to mention that to date, this is the only CGC-graded copy of this issue? Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,550.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4009 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $7,475.00
Haunt of Fear #16 (#2) Gaines File pedigree 1/9 (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The Old Witch makes her first appearance in this issue from August of 1950, with Jack Kamen, the legendary "good girl" artist, providing "ugly girl" art for a change. Johnny Craig, Jack Davis, and George Evans help with interior art. The unusual yellow background for the navy blue logo makes this a particularly eye-catching cover irrespective of the signature Craig art. And once your eyes are caught, the outrageous condition of the Gaines File copy ensures they won't get away easily. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,550.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4066 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $5,750.00
Blue Bolt #4 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This gorgeous issue contains a Bill Everett underwater cover, a Spacehawk promo page by Basil Wolverton, and Blue Bolt by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. And that's in addition to the many other features in this 68-page comic! Belonging to the most well-respected pedigree in comics, it should be no surprise that, to date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,450.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4191 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $5,520.00
Rocket to the Moon #nn Spokane pedigree (Avon, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Joe Orlando drew such awesome and vicious aliens that Gene Fawcette took to swiping them for his cover to the no-number Flying Saucers comic a year later. Orlando's cover has a Wally Wood-like lilt to it, and features a stunning, busty maiden in need of rescuing. Rocket to the Moon was an adaptation of Otis Aldebert Kline's Maza of the Moon. This copy is far and away the highest CGC-graded copy to date, with the next contender a distant VF. To round things out this copy also has white pages. If you are the discerning type of collector that demands the best...you have found it. Now go get it! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,225.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4575 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $5,520.00
Target Comics #12 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The Target and the Targeteers take on gun-toting gangsters on this beautiful white covered Mile High copy. The colors on this copy are absolutely blinding. One glance at this beauty, and you have no doubt that it is part of the ultimate pedigree. This virtually unimprovable book beats the next highest-graded copy by a wide margin. The Space Hawk story was actually scripted, penciled, inked, and colored by Basil Wolverton. Incredible stuff! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = 1,550.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4012 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $5,175.00
Mad #3 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Harvey Kurtzman draws a humorous cover of a vampire imp stalking a lonely man stranded in a dark and creepy cemetery. This issue also has some great John Severin interior artwork. This stunning Gaines File copy has awesome colors and great gloss. While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, there is no certificate accompanying this lot. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4076 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $4,830.00
Whiz Comics #25 (Fawcett, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. While we all know about how Captain Marvel was the biggest event to ever hit Fawcett the second biggest event in their long history was the emergence of the young Captain Marvel Jr. Never before had a story been continued in different title but new ground was broken with this ish. This trilogy started in Master Comics and ended in Master Comics but made a detour over to Whiz to pit Captain Nazi against our new hero. CC Beck and Mac Raboy both contributed artwork to this issue. To date this key book is still undervalued and the lucky winner is sure to be proud of their win with this one. No NM copies of this book have yet been certified but this copy is just one sliver shy of the only higher graded. A book that is sure to hold its value and has nowhere to go but up. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $3,600; VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,400.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4718 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $4,715.00
Vault of Horror #13 Gaines File pedigree 4/9 (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Johnny Craig wasted no time incorporating the undead into his covers on this oldest of comic horror titles. Craig uses shades of purple ever so effectively, creating the mood that would define EC's horror titles for the next several years. This is such a near-perfect copy, we can't really tell why the "Near" is even used in grading the book. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,265.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4111 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $4,600.00

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Target Comics V2#1 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. You won't find any cover more patriotic than this one. This flag cover with Uncle Sam features the whole Target cast saluting. And if that isn't enough to get you salivating like Pavlov's dog, this issue features a Basil Wolverton Spacehawk story. This white paged, pristine book is the highest-graded to date, with the runner up being VF+ 8.5. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $950.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4013 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $4,140.00
Target Comics V3#10 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1942) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Sporting a clever cover with all the heroes from Target comics seemingly coming alive from the pages, this Mile High is the epitome of perfection. A totally flawless front cover and comparable back cover that has only a tiny nick at the top right corner; this copy has to be one of the finest examples we have seen of any comic anywhere. This is the only copy CGC has graded to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $625.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4034 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $4,140.00
Vault of Horror #14 Gaines File pedigree 4/9 (EC, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Cover artist Johnny Craig uses bright, pretty colors to portray a terrifying scene. A corner dent on the upper back cover holds this outrageous copy "down" to a mere Near Mint, but it still earns the highest grade yet certified by CGC for issue #14. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4113 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $4,140.00
Target Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1940) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. If you think Silver Age black covers are rare in high grade, take a gander at this knockout copy. The black ink on the cover is completely unscathed. In this issue, the Target gets not one but two sidekicks in the form of the Targeteers. This issue also features the origin of the Target himself. This is, so far, the highest-graded CGC-certified copy of issue #11, and unlikely to ever be bested. To add to the desirability is the Spacehawk story by Basil Wolverton. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,950.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4011 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $4,025.00
Rocket Comics #1 Denver pedigree (Hillman Publications, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. Rocket Riley slugs his way into comics history for the first time along with the Steel Shark, Red Roberts the Electro Man, Phantom Ranger, Buzzard Barnes & His Sky Devils, Lefty Larson, and the Defender -- the Man with a Thousand Faces. This pedigree comic from the esteemed Denver collection is in absolutely amazing condition and has a nicer appearance than the assigned grade may indicate. The black bands at the top and bottom of the front cover make this book exceptionally difficult to locate in high grade. As for cover colors, the reds and yellows on this comic are as vivid as the day they were printed, and the spine is as stress-free as you can hope for in a Golden Age book. Look no further -- here's your dream copy! Out of the six copies of this issue graded by CGC to date, this one easily tops the list. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,200; NM 9.4 value = $2,850.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4573 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $4,025.00
Vault of Horror #18 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. The horror comics produced by EC Comics are arguably the best ever. Graham Ingels and Jack Kamen, along with other great artists, illustrated gut-wrenching stories which have influenced every medium using the horror format. The Gaines file copies are generally acknowledged as the best in existence. This issue has an excellent cover by Johnny Craig. The look of terror on the man's face contrasts nicely with the romantic, unsuspecting features of the woman, as the ghoul rises from the well behind them. This copy is nearly pristine with exceptional gloss, and earns CGC's highest grade yet for this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $580.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4116 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $3,910.00
Gene Autry Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The action is fast and furious on this Mile High cover, making Gene for the moment forget a certain other cowboy's claim to the "King of the Cowboys" moniker, and Champion feel vindicated over a certain pretty-boy horsey (hint: rhymes with "Digger"). A photo of Gene graces the back cover. No other CGC-certified copy of this issue comes close to this beauty. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,125.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4358 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $3,910.00
Mask Comics #1 Mile High pedigree (Rural Home, 1945) CGC Apparent NM 9.4 Slight (A) Off-white to white pages. A classic L. B. Cole devil cover starts things off on the right foot, with interior art by Cole and Rudy Palais. A few very tiny, almost imperceptible black color touches along the spine put this stunning book in a purple holder; the good news for you is that you won't have to pay quite as much to obtain this knockout Mile High with fresh, supple pages and vibrant colors. This book is a real looker that is flat and colorful, with razor sharp corners, and clean page edges. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $278; VG 4.0 value = $556; FN 6.0 value = $834; VF 8.0 value = $1,738; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,469; NM 9.4 value = $3,200.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4445 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $3,910.00
Frontline Combat #1 Gaines File pedigree 3/9 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. This first issue of Harvey Kurtzman's masterpiece comes from the famous Gaines File pedigree so you know what high quality to expect. ECs in general, and Frontline Combat in particular, remain woefully undervalued in the price guide so even the Gaines file copies can really be considered a bargain by many, and an investment potential for sure. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $800.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4059 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $3,680.00
Target Comics V2#2 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Living up to its name, Target Comics gives us the Target and the Targeteers striking a dramatic pose on this brilliant bullseye cover. Basil Wolverton, as always, does an unbelievable bit of artistry on the Spacehawk story. The Mile High distributor's marks on this comic are unusually small and unobtrusive, and the condition is what you would expect of a comic from this distinguished collection. This is by far the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $875.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4014 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $3,450.00
The Haunt of Fear #4 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. This comic is notable for being the issue in which Graham Ingels becomes the regular artist for the Old Witch. This issue also contains the first appearances of the Vault Keeper and the Crypt Keeper. Art by Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, Wally Wood, and Al Feldstein (the cover artist) add to the allure, as does the virtually perfect condition of this Gaines file copy. This is the third highest-graded copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date. While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $950.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4061 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $3,450.00
Famous Funnies #216 (Eastern Color, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Here's a rare chance to own a high-grade copy of one of the most beautiful explosion covers ever, by Frank Frazetta. This is the last of Frazetta's Buck Rogers covers and one of his best. This copy is as superb as the grade would suggest, to date, it is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,400.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4327 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $3,450.00
Spirit, The (weekly newspaper insert) Group (Will Eisner, 1952). You have just stumbled across what might just be the nicest offering of the rare, end-of-the-run issues of The Spirit sections. Wally Wood took over the art chores at the end of the run and every one of these is a masterpiece. Included in this group are issues 7-27-52, 8-3-52, 8-10-52, 8-31-52, 9-7-52, and 9-28-52. Every single one of these is listed as a "Gerber 8" meaning that they are considered as being "rare" in The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books. Just finding one issue would be a boon but six?! These sections were distributed in newspapers and are, the vast majority of the time, usually found in extremely low grade and brittle. Our assortment just happens to be in as high a state of preservation as you could ever hope to find. Another chance to get these impossible issues in one fell swoop will likely never come along again. Gerber calls these "rare", you'll call yourself lucky. Approximate Overstreet 2003 value = $1,296 (Total: 6 Comic Books)
Auction 808 | Lot: 4649 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $3,335.00
Shock SuspenStories #6 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. A classic hooded vigilante bondage cover by Wally Wood kicks off this landmark issue. The shocking story inside, "Under Cover" attempts to blow the lid off the "hooded peddlers of racial, religious, and political hatred" of groups like the KKK. Serious stuff for 1953! There's also art by Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, and ghastly Graham Ingels inside, but the real story here is the condition of this copy. Pin-point corners, a perfect spine, great color -- this one is remarkable. Even more surprising, it's not a Gaines File copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $500.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4093 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $3,220.00
Top-Notch Comics #9 Cosmic Aeroplane pedigree (MLJ, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This comic has the origin and first appearance of the Black Hood, with the first appearance of his distinctive logo. And what's a new hero without the obligatory sidekick? So we've got Roy the Super Boy on the cover too. Fran Frazier also starts in this issue. Overstreet describes this comic as "scarce," and rating a scarcity index of "7," Ernie Gerber estimates that only 21 to 50 copies still exist. This copy has a nice, strong spine, tight, shiny staples, and a clean, colorful cover. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $3,600.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4694 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $3,220.00
Vault of Horror #20 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Blood and gore as you like it! Rendered by Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, and Jack Davis, to guarantee your satisfaction! We've scrutinized this unbelievable copy, and are hard-pressed to find any fault, but there is the smallest dent at the top of the spine. Maybe that's why CGC didn't give this a Very Mint 10.2. No copy so far has graded higher in CGC's census, and none is likely to. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $475.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4119 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $3,105.00
Blood is the Harvest #nn (Catechetical Guild, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. One of the most notorious give-away comics ever, this anti-Communist propaganda comic was produced during the apex of the cold war. Overstreet claims there are only 13 known copies. This copy is undoubtedly one of the best, there are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC; it's likely that this is one of the nine copies discovered in 1979 among the old Guild's files in Minnesota. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,100.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4183 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $3,105.00
Vault of Horror #23 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Just another superlative, fetid cover that the title is famous for, this one by Johnny Craig. And it's another exquisite copy, the top-ranked as yet in CGC's census for this issue. Take a good look. Can you find any imperfections? This issue was cited in Parade of Pleasure, but you knew that. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $475.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4122 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $2,990.00

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Red Ryder Comics #1 (Dell, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. After several failed business ventures, Fred Harman hit gold in 1938 with the "Red Ryder & Little Beaver" comic strip. Red Ryder became an overnight sensation and logically ended up in the comic book format with this issue. No other copy of this issue has been given a higher grade from CGC than this one. This is a tight copy with brilliant colors and great looking corners. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,925.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4554 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $2,990.00
Brenda Starr V2#9 Mile High pedigree (Four Star, 1949) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. If you are looking for a top-quality Mile High book, this is the one for you. It is almost completely free from blemishes of any kind, with fantastic page quality, and all of the other attributes that you would expect from this world-famous pedigree. Don't hesitate to bid high and often on this one, as it is a winner all the way. It's got a really weird cover too! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $750.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4204 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $2,875.00
Four Color #9 Donald Duck (Dell, 1942) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks does Donald Duck for the first time, and a new standard of excellence in Duck Art (and cartoon art in general) is established. Jack Hannah also lent a hand on the artwork. Thought of by many as the Action Comics #1 or Detective Comics #27 of the funny animal genre, this book is highly prized by collectors in many fields. This is a solid copy that presents well and is devoid of any major defects, it shows just light general wear. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $1,500; FN 6.0 value = 2,250.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4347 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $2,875.00
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #12 (Dell, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This is one title that is notorious for rarely showing up in high grade. Seeing as they were aimed at the younger set, most copies were folded, spindled, and mutilated. This high grade copy, the best CGC has certified yet, is just what the doctor ordered. The cover is by Al Taliaferro, and the beautiful Donald Duck pin up back cover is by Tom Wood. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $684; NM 9.4 value = $900.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4710 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $2,817.50
The Spirit #22 (Quality, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Will Eisner is one of the greatest and most popular comic artists of all time and this super sultry cover clearly shows why. The New York Legislature committee used this cover in their investigation of comic books during the 1950s, but today it is widely regarded as a "classic." This is easily one of the sexiest covers in the entire history of of our hobby. Add that to the fact that this last issue of the title is the scarcest in the entire run, and you definitely have a winner on your hands. This outstanding copy features deep colors, sharp corners, and a stress-free spine. It may not be a pedigree copy, at least not that we know of, but it is easily the highest graded copy certified by CGC. No doubt about it, this is the nicest specimen of Spirit #22 to ever come to market. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $585.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4647 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $2,760.00
Speed Comics #36 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1945) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Harvey Comics, famous for humor titles like Richie Rich, had their share of heroes, too. Here's a nice Golden Age book featuring three of them; Captain Freedom, Black Cat and Shock Gibson. Alex Schomburg drew the action-packed airborne WW II cover, and it's a memorable one. This beautiful copy comes from the legendary Edgar Church collection, and may very well be the nicest copy in existence. Flat, clean, glossy and bright, with sharp corners, there is no mistaking the provenance of this gem. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $575.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4641 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $2,645.00
Zip Comics #1 (MLJ, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. MLJ books have finally come of age. The days of getting them for a mere pittance are over. This publisher is now gold. Here you get the opportunity to pick up not only a killer book but a first issue to boot. This cover, looking just as it must have 63 years ago, shows Steel Sterling making mince meat out of a whole squadron of enemy planes. This key issue features the origins of Scarlet Avenger and Steel Sterling. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM value = $4,875; NM 9.4 value = $6,500.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4739 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $2,645.00
Mad #4 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Harvey Kurtzman, in his unique style, draws another cool cover for this issue, which features a Superman parody drawn by Wally Wood, and has a drug reference in the "Flob Was a Slob" story rendered by Jack Davis. John Severin contributes a Robin Hood parody, while Bill Elder lampoons the Shadow. A stunning copy, all the more impressive because it's not one of the Gaines file copies. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,150.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4077 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $2,587.50
Target Comics V2#12 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Lots of action on this Sid Greene cover, and the classic ever-present Basil Wolverton "Spacehawk" interior. "Last of the Mohicans" serial begins with this issue. Bright colors on the front, and a beautiful back cover also -- yes, it's an Edgar Church copy! And, yes, it is the highest-graded copy by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $630.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4024 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $2,530.00
Target Comics V3#1 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. How many superlatives can you think of to describe the Edgar Church books? Well, they are all appropriate here. With colors that leap off the page, it's hard to imagine such copies looked any better when brand new. This is the highest-graded copy by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $625.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4025 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $2,530.00
Target Comics V3#4 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Here is a WWII cover with the Cadet leading a neat V for victory. Small nicks in the left hand corners keep this from perfection. It's not only the best copy CGC has graded to date, it is the only copy. These patriotic covers are always popular. Grab it while you can! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $650.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4028 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $2,530.00
Target Comics V3#7 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Here is another of this title's humorous goofy covers. What a delight it must have been to see these on the stand cheering people up during the war years. This Mile High copy looks like it just came off the stand, with the typical colors that reach out and grab you. This is the highest-graded copy by CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $625.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4031 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $2,530.00
Vault of Horror #28 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Here is an unread/uncirculated comic from publisher William Gaines' personal files. This classic zombie cover by Johnny Craig aptly conveys the frenzy of the voodoo ritual. The horror comics produced by EC are unquestionably among the best ever, and the Gaines file copies are acknowledged as the best in existence. This comic is almost immaculate, and has extraordinary gloss. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $380.
Auction 808 | Lot: 4126 | Nov 23, 2003

Sold For: $2,530.00

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