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Charles Schulz - Original Comic Strip Art for Peanuts Sunday 6-2-52 (United Features Syndicate, 1952). This wonderful, witty example of early Peanuts art offers a funny send-up of the violence to be found at every local newsstand in America, circa 1950s. Good Ol' Charlie Brown, depressed and discouraged as always, needs a pick-me-up, the kind only a good gore-filled comic book can deliver. In the process of choosing a comic, he manages to lay waste to the entire rack! The incredibly clean line work of Schulz is truly a thing of beauty, and we can envision the lucky high bidder spending hours studying every brushstroke on this masterpiece. Comic art for the "funnypapers" doesn't get any better than this! The art has been professionally double-matted and framed to a size of 32" x 24.5", with an image area of 23" x 15.5". The art is in excellent condition.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1099 | Apr 4, 2004

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Winsor McCay - Original Comic Strip Art for Little Nemo in Slumberland Sunday dated 1909 (New York Herald, 1909). Since the debut of newspaper comics around the dawn of the Twentieth Century, there have been many memorable strips. Some, like George Herriman's Krazy Kat, are revered for their literary qualities. Others, like Walt Kelly's Pogo, are remembered for their incisive look at contemporary politics and society, or like Peanuts for their gentle good humor. For sheer artistic quality and imagination, none can compare to Winsor McCay's masterwork, Little Nemo in Slumberland. The story of a young boy and his wonderful adventures in the land of dreams, McCay painted fabulous vistas of color and light on the comics page that were far, far ahead of his time. His delicate linework, unerring sense of color, and boundless imagination combined to create an artistic and engaging strip that has not yet seen its equal. In 1966, McCay's work was the subject of an exhibit at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, and noted illustrator Maurice Sendak has cited McCay's work as a major influence on his own style. High praise indeed for a "mere comic strip artist." The stunning example offered here, showing Nemo, Flip, and a friend escaping from a rising volcano, is typical of McCay's work on this strip and the related Dreams of a Rarebit Fiend, where a seemingly small event blossoms into a crisis of brobdingnagian proportions. Created in two panels, each with an image area of approximately 21.5" x 13.75" and in excellent condition, this piece represents the high water mark in comic strip collecting. It is signed by McCay in the last panel.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1076 | Apr 4, 2004

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Jack Burnley and Charles Paris - Original Comic Strip Art for Batman Sunday dated 2-10-46 (McClure Syndicate, 1946). The "grotesque bird of ill omen," the perfidious Penguin, is at it again in this ultra-rare Batman Sunday strip signed by the Dark Knight Detective's creator, Bob Kane (although the actual art was done by Kane Studio members Jack Burnley and Charles Paris). Batman strip art comes to market very rarely, with Sundays being virtually nonexistent. This is an exceptional piece, with great shots of Batman, Robin, and the Penguin. In excellent condition, the piece measures approximately 20.25" x 26.5", with slight use of white-out. The Bat-logo in the first panel is a stat, but the rest is all original art. Dailies of this vintage have commanded five-figure prices at auction in the past; this is a rare offering indeed.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1010 | Apr 4, 2004

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Hal Foster - Original Art for Tarzan Sunday dated 4-2-33 (United Features Syndicate, 1933). A fine draftsman and a gifted storyteller, Hal Foster brought a sense of realism to the comics page that had seldom, if ever, been seen before. With an eye for detail and an artist's knowledge of anatomy and perspective, one could almost smell the jungle as Tarzan swung through the trees in search of danger and adventure. In this page, Tarzan rushes to the aid of the Princess, as Ptok the Great Ape hurls her to the ground. There are no better examples of Hal Foster's work on Tarzan than this! Foster, who in his earlier life had worked as everything from a newspaper boy, to a hunting guide, to a gold prospector, brought his wealth of true-life experience to the feature, which thrilled audiences for several years, before turning the strip over to the equally-talented Burne Hogarth in 1937, when Foster moved on to Prince Valiant. This work of art presents an image area of approximately 27" x 20", and is in excellent condition. Title logos are stats, all else is original. The piece is signed by Foster in the last panel.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1039 | Apr 4, 2004

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Sheldon Moldoff - Original Cover Art for Batman #157 (DC, 1963). Looks like "helpful" Vicki Vale is about to assist Mirror Man in discovering the Dark Knight's secret identity! The pre-"New Look" Batman makes one of his last appearances on this cool cover by Sheldon Moldoff, the premier Batman artist of the early 1960s. Moldoff, whose career at DC stretches back to the early days of the Golden Age, has signed this piece in the right margin. Drawn on a 15" x 20" board, this piece is in excellent condition save for a few light tape and rubber cement stains. The stats and indicia all appear to be original.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1398 | Apr 4, 2004

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Neal Adams - Original Cover Art for Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #2 (Marvel, 1974). Back when everyone was "kung-fu crazy" as a result of the hit television series starring David Carradine, Marvel's mighty magazine, Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu, was on a lot of reading lists! The distinctive cover to issue #2, drawn by Neal Adams, is our offering in this lot. This fantastic piece is sure to generate intense bidding, as it has been "off the market" in private hands for many years now. Despite the Overstreet claim that this is a "painted" cover, it is actually inked and colored (by an unidentified colorist -- perhaps Adams himself) in the tradition of Adams' famous superhero art. It is truly a powerful illustration, with trademark Adams action in every brushstroke. It's a large signed piece, measuring approximately 14.5" x 23", and is in excellent condition. And as before, it's likely to wind up in a private collection, with little chance of re-entering the market anytime soon. Make sure your collection becomes its next home!
Auction 810 | Lot: 1165 | Apr 4, 2004

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Alex Raymond - Original Comic Strip Art for Flash Gordon Sunday dated 2-6-38 (King Features Syndicate, 1938). One of the finest comic strip artists ever to touch pen to paper, Alex Raymond was a master draftsman and a remarkable storyteller. Created in an attempt to cash in on the success of Buck Rogers, Raymond's Flash Gordon soon outpaced its 25th-century rival, becoming an even bigger, and longer-lasting, strip. Raymond also created Jungle Jim, which eventually ran as a "topper" to the Flash Gordon strip. Finding two matching pieces, as is the case here, is incredibly rare and desirable, making this a unique and enticing offering for any strip fan. The Jungle Jim topper has an image area of approximately 19.75" x 9.5", while the Flash Gordon piece measures approximately 19.5" x 15.5". Both pieces are in excellent condition; the Flash is signed by Raymond, while the Jungle Jim bears the artist's stylized "R."
Auction 810 | Lot: 1094 | Apr 4, 2004

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Hal Foster - Original Comic Strip Art for Prince Valiant Sunday dated 12-17-44 (King Features Syndicate, 1944). Look up the word "stunning" in any dictionary, and you'll see a picture of this piece. Considered by many to be the finest adventure strip ever penned, Prince Valiant began in 1937, after Foster left Tarzan. Set in the Fifth Century world of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Val has fought the good fight for almost seventy years, in a strip that still runs today. Foster's eye for detail, his lush, almost photo-realistic rendering, and his obsessive insistence on historical accuracy, combined to create a strip that was a satisfying blend of stirring adventure and high fantasy. The piece offered here, complete with its rare Medieval Castle bottom, is an exceptional example of Foster's skill. Rendered in exacting detail, the strip is obviously a work of both love and high craftsmanship. Created in two panels, the top Valiant portion measures approximately 29" x 23" overall, and is signed by Foster in the last panel. The matching Medieval Castle portion measures approximately 29" x 11.5" overall, and is signed by Foster in the upper banner area. In excellent condition, this could easily serve as a showpiece in even the finest collection.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1038 | Apr 4, 2004

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Bob Kane - Original Comic Strip Art for Batman Daily dated 10-29-43 (DC Comics, Inc./McClure Syndicate, 1943). A very rare find indeed, this is the fifth strip from the introductory week of this historic comic, which includes a detailed cutaway view of the Batcave! Rendered in pen & ink and blue-pencil (to indicate shading), this piece measures approximately 24.5" x 9.5" overall, with an image area of approximately 22.75" x 5.75". In excellent condition, there is a paste-over missing in the final panel, so that the original text is visible. The art is signed by Bob Kane in the upper left, although Jerry Robinson's influence and contribution is clearly evident.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1066 | Apr 4, 2004

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Elzie Crisler Segar - Original Comic Strip Art for Popeye Sunday dated 11-25-34 (King Features Syndicate, 1934). It's every man for himself, as Popeye takes to the gridiron to try to teach the Gashouse Gang some "Feetball Ettykitt" as only a one-eyed sailorman can! From the boisterous pen of creator E.C. Segar, this study in cartoon mayhem gets off to a rollicking start and never looks back, as Popeye carries the ball for the eventual "touch me down." An absolutely priceless example of Segar's work, this comic masterpiece has an approximate image area of 20.5" x 16" and is in excellent condition. Signed by Segar in the next to last panel, any fan of Popeye or the game of football will treasure this vintage classic.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1104 | Apr 4, 2004

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Charles Schulz - Original Comic Strip Art for Peanuts Sunday dated 12-7-80 (United Features Syndicate, 1980). Snoopy spends a little quality time with his cute little buddy Woodstock in the great Sunday original from Charles Schulz. Peanuts Sunday originals are always a rare treat when they turn up on the market, and this example should generate lots of interest from collectors and fans of this beloved, and sadly missed strip. Don't miss your chance to own a wonderful piece of American comic strip art like this, or you may wind up as sad as little Woodstock feels in the final panel! Awww! Cute little guy! This piece measures 24" x 17", and is in excellent condition.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1161 | Apr 4, 2004

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Charles Schulz - Original Comic Strip Art for Peanuts Daily dated 12-2-53 (United Features Syndicate, 1953). Ask anyone to name the top 10 greatest comic strips of all time, and at the top of virtually every list, you'll no doubt find Charles Schulz's enduring and endearing creation, Peanuts. First syndicated in 1950, it has been the subject of comic books, animated cartoons, feature films, and even a hit Broadway musical. The piece offered here, featuring Charlie Brown and Patty, is a wonderful example of Schulz's trademark gentle humor. Original pieces from early in this strip's run are incredibly desirable among collectors, as so few seem to exist in private hands. With an image area of approximately 27" x 5" and in excellent condition, this will make an incredible addition to some lucky collector's hoard. Signed by the artist in the last panel.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1100 | Apr 4, 2004

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Jack Kirby and Neal Adams - Original Cover Art for Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #144 (DC, 1971). The penultimate Kirby/Adams cover from Jack's run on Jimmy Olsen, this is also one of the finest, with an iconic shot of Superman soaring over the Loch Ness-esque critter rising from the Deep Scottish Lake, while the Newsboy Legion tumbles out of their raft. No one could match Kirby for sheer power, but the Adams touch takes the work to a whole new level. There are relatively few Kirby/Adams collaborations, so you'd be wise not to ignore this rare opportunity. The artwork measures 11" x 17" and has been tastefully matted and framed. The art was signed by Kirby in the upper right quadrant, though the ink has faded somewhat. A knockout cover from two of the greatest talents ever to work in comics -- c'mon, what more do you want?!?
Auction 810 | Lot: 1347 | Apr 4, 2004

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George Herriman - Original Comic Strip Art for Krazy Kat Sunday dated 3-25-34 (King Features Syndicate, 1934). One of the earliest proponents of "word jazz," a style of writing in which language is fluid and ignores the conventions of grammar, spelling, and tense, to create a unique sound, style, and rhythm, George Herriman birthed the unique characters of Kokonino County as fillers for two earlier strips, The Dingbat Family and The Family Upstairs. The lovelorn Krazy Kat, the brick-throwing Ignatz Mouse, and the ever-vigilant Offisa Pup delighted newspaper audiences for over three decades. Originally printed in the Hearst newspaper's Art & Drama section, rather than on their comics page, Krazy Kat was at once set off from its contemporaries, a distinction it retains to this day as one of the few comic strips recognized as true "art." The example offered here, built around a wildly improbable "brick gag," has an image area of approximately 18" x 20" and is in excellent condition. "Brick" strips are always highly prized by collectors, with this example being particularly nice. The piece is signed by Herriman in the last panel.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1062 | Apr 4, 2004

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Winsor McCay - Original Comic Strip Art for Dream of the Rarebit Fiend Sunday dated 1906 (New York Herald, 1906). Who would have thought that a little Welsh rarebit before bed could have such disastrous results? McCay was a master of the fantastic, ushering his readers into the bizarre world of dreams in which small events often blossomed into full-fledged cataclysms, as in this explosive strip. A gifted draftsman and a true visionary, McCay's work is still as vibrant and vital today as it was upon its initial publication. The piece offered here, with an approximate image area of 24.75" x 15.75", is in excellent condition, with only the slightest evidence of soiling to attest to its age. Signed "Silas" in the last panel (McCay's favorite nom du plume), this is an exceptional piece from one of America's greatest creative geniuses.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1075 | Apr 4, 2004

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Al Taliaferro - Original Comic Strip Art for Donald Duck Sunday dated 2-23-40 (Walt Disney Productions/King Features Syndicate, 1940). Destined for stardom after his debut in 1934's "The Wise Little Hen," Donald Duck (uniquely voiced on-screen by the talented Clarence "Ducky" Nash) had a busy career on the silver screen before taking over the Silly Symphonies Sunday strip in 1939. The legendary Al Taliaferro contributed the art, racking up an impressive 30+ year run and becoming one of the foremost, and most beloved, "Duck" artists. The piece offered here, from the earliest days of the strip, features Donald, Daisy, and Donald's nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie, as Donald tries to combat a rather odiferous problem (we particularly like the "Ancient Mariner Cheese" in the last panel). The page has an image area of approximately 23.5" x 15.5", and is in excellent condition. Jerry Weist, in his Comic Art Price Guide, Second Edition notes that Donald Duck strips from the 1939-1940 period are "rare," with less than 15 known to exist. Donald is an American cartoon icon, known and loved by several generations of fans. This is a unique opportunity to acquire one of his earliest appearances.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1117 | Apr 4, 2004

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Phil Davis - Original Comic Strip Art for Mandrake the Magician Sunday dated 9-13-36 (King Features Syndicate, 1936). What character, created and shopped around for ten years before being picked up, was the first costumed, superpowered force for justice on the comics page? If you said Superman, you're dead wrong. That distinction belongs to Mandrake the Magician, who began his crimebusting career a full four years before the Kryptonian-come-lately. Created by 19-year-old Lee Falk (who would also go on to create The Phantom), it took ten years for Mandrake to find a home with King Features Syndicate. Strong on scripting, but weak on artistic ability, Falk hired Phil Davis, a commercial artist, to draw the feature, and history was made. Davis' strong, stylish art, coupled with Falk's taut storylines, made Mandrake a favorite with readers. Aided by the giant Lothar, Mandrake has fought the good fight for over six decades. The strip offered here, a beautiful example of Davis' art deco stylings, has an image area of approximately 13.75" x 21.25" and is in excellent condition. Signed by Davis in the seventh panel, it would be hard to find a more attractive example of this classic strip.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1027 | Apr 4, 2004

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Cliff Sterrett - Original Comic Strip Art for Polly and her Pals Sunday (King Features Syndicate, circa 1930). Paw Perkins gets ready for the worst when Maw decides to take up driving in this undated Sunday page. This a very funny gag strip, with Paw and his shadow-like pet, Kitty, getting run down, back and forth, by an obstinate Maw, who is convinced that by simply "reading the book," she knows all there is to driving a car! It's a huge piece in excellent condition, measuring a whopping 26" x 33" (approximate), which includes the "topper" strip, Sweethearts and Wives. Artist Cliff Sterrett has been referred to as the "Picasso of the comics" for his inventive use of shapes and forms. This wonderfully wacky strip paved the way for all the "pretty girl" strips to come, like Fritzi Ritz and Boots and her Buddies, and then took the medium even further with great style and down to earth domestic humor. Comic fans the world over owe a debt of gratitude to Cliff Sterrett.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1112 | Apr 4, 2004

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Warren Kremer (attributed) - Original Cover Art for Little Dot #6 (Harvey, 1953). Harvey mainstay Richie Rich makes his debut cover appearance with this issue of Little Dot. Here, he's alongside Little Lotta, both taking equal billing with Little Dot Polka, in this fabulous cover by Warren Kremer. Richie Rich was introduced as a backup feature in Little Dot #1 (September, 1953) in a story titled, "The Dancing Lessons." It would take until November 1957 and the publication of Harvey Hits #3 for an entire issue to be devoted to the Poor Little Rich Boy, but by then his success was ensured. Since that time, Richie has appeared in over 50 titles bearing his name, for a total of well over 2,000 individual issues, making him the one of the most successful characters in comics history. This fine work is an excellent example of the simple, yet powerful, imagery that has made Harvey Comics so memorable. The art measures approximately 9" x 14" overall, with a 7" x 10.5" image area. There is some slight aging apparent, mostly outside of the inked area, and some minimal white-out usage, but otherwise this work is in excellent condition. The logo and indicia at the top are recent photocopy replacements.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1372 | Apr 4, 2004

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Frank Frazetta - 20 Page Sketchbook of Original Art (circa 1952). This is a Frank Frazetta spiral bound sketchbook, measuring 12"x 9". Twenty pages of quintessential Frazetta images are rendered in pencil on the front and back of ten pieces of drawing paper. The conceptions in this sketchbook could serve as a work book for Frazetta's famous Thun'da stories. Marvelous images of heroic jungle men, cavemen, neanderthals, snakes, jungle foliage, mountain and tropical "lost landscapes," flying lizards, lumbering Stegosaurus, skeletal and anatomical studies of Tyrannosaurus Rex, and head studies of the Piltdown Man, all leap to life on the pages of this sketchbook. Included with this lot is a card with the seal, "Certified and Authorized by Frank and Ellie Frazetta," and signed by Frank Frazetta Jr. A stunning catalog of the fantasy images that have made Frank Frazetta an art legend.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1278 | Apr 4, 2004

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Burne Hogarth - Original Comic Strip Art for Tarzan Sunday dated 7-31-49 (United Features Syndicate, 1949). One of the most beloved Tarzan artists, Burne Hogarth defined the look and feel of the Jungle Lord for a generation of fans. Charting the course during the strip's period of greatest popularity, Hogarth turned the strip from a success into a phenomenon. The Sunday page offered here is a perfect example of Hogarth's genius, showing the Ape-Man in fierce combat with a pack of oversized heads! With an image area of approximately 19.25" x 27" and in excellent condition, this is a stunning piece that is certain to appeal to anyone who loves comic art. Signed by Hogarth in the last panel.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1064 | Apr 4, 2004

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Bob Montana - Original Comic Strip Art for Archie Sunday 7-27-47 (Archie Comics, 1947). The classic look of Bob Montana's Archie is present in every brushstroke of this great Sunday strip. Jughead kicks things off with a refusal to attend a lawn party, but sure enough he'll be there, even if Archie has to hog-tie him first! Those lovely ladies that Montana draws so well, Betty and Veronica, are both here, and how! Ths is the kind of comic strip that will get you going in the morning just by giving it a sideways glance, so bid high and be the lucky one to have this great piece on your own wall! This strip was drawn on two pieces of board and taped together in the middle, with an overall size of 22" x 30"; the image size is 19" x 25.5". The logo is a stat that appears to be an original. The condition of the art is excellent, with only very minor soiling evident along the edges.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1085 | Apr 4, 2004

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Elzie Crisler Segar - Original Comic Strip Art for Popeye Daily dated 9-5-32 (King Features Syndicate, 1932). On January 17, 1929, when Castor Oyl asked the gruff looking gentleman with the sailor's cap, corncob pipe, and anchors tattooed on his forearms, "Hey there! Are you a sailor?", and received the response, "'Ja think I'm a cowboy?", little did he, or anyone know that we were witnessing the birth of a comics superstar. Popeye was originally conceived as a walk-on character in E.C. Segar's Thimble Theater, a popular strip that had been running since 1919. Within a year of Popeye's first appearance, he had become the star of the strip, which was soon after renamed in his honor. The strip offered here, from relatively early in Popeye's career, features both Popeye and Olive Oyl (Castor's spindly sister), and is in excellent condition. Measuring approximately 21.25" x 5.25" overall, the words "The face in the moonlight" have been written along the bottom margin in blue pencil, presumably in Segar's own hand. A dark, moody example, with a pleasing sense of implied menace, the strip is signed by Segar in the last panel.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1103 | Apr 4, 2004

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Burne Hogarth - Original Comic Strip Art for Tarzan Sunday dated 5-6-40 (United Features Syndicate, 1940). It seems hard to believe today, but when the idea of a comic strip based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs jungle hero Tarzan was first pitched to the papers, no one was interested. It took the involvement of a first class artist, Hal Foster to sell the strip, which then wasted no time becoming one of the most popular comic strips around. For many, though, the peak period of this strip began in 1937, when a former art teacher named Burne Hogarth began drawing the feature. Hogarth's command of classic composition and dynamic movement of form and line was like no other artist working in comics at that time, and his art stands out today for his unique vision and interpretation of nature. This beautiful example pits the Ape-Man against some fierce gladiators, and includes an encounter with a number of scary-looking "demon fish." The image area measures 19.5" x 26". The logo is the original pasted-on photostat, and the artboard remains in excellent condition.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1063 | Apr 4, 2004

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Elzie Crisler Segar - Original Comic Strip Art for Popeye Daily dated 6-24-36 (King Features Syndicate, 1936). Originally created as a one-time character for E.C. Segar's Thimble Theater, Popeye, the Sailor-Man eventually took over the feature and became one of the most beloved cartoon characters of all time. Segar both wrote and drew the adventures of the gruff sailor with the heart of gold until his death from leukemia in 1938, at which time the strip passed into other hands, eventually settling with Forrest "Bud" Sagendorf, who would chart the course of Popeye's life for the next several decades. The strip offered here is from the immensely popular "Jeep" storyline, one of the most cherished sequences in the strip's history. A prime example, this piece features Wimpy, Olive Oyl, the Jeep, and Popeye, all in a mere four panels. Measuring approximately 21.75" x 5.5" overall, and in excellent condition, this strip is signed by Segar in the last panel.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1107 | Apr 4, 2004

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George Herriman - Original Comic Strip Art for The Dingbat Family Daily dated 1912 (New York Journal, 1912). One of creator George Herriman's earliest strips, The Dingbat Family was an amusing enough strip, and, although it remains virtually unknown today, its place in comics history is secure. The historical value of this strip lies in the fact that it introduced Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse, soon to gain immortality in Herriman's long running Krazy Kat, in a small four to five panel filler at the bottom of The Dingbat Family. Originally a simple strip about the antics of a cat and a mouse, soon bricks were introduced into the equation, and history was made. The piece offered here is an excellent specimen: in addition to an exceptional The Dingbat Family strip, which shows off Herriman's obvious love of language, the Krazy Kat strip at the bottom is an early "brick gag." What more could one ask for? With an image area of approximately 26.5" x 9" and in excellent condition, this is sure to be one of the highlights of this sale. The piece is inscribed "To Juy Guy Marcrum, Esq - Sayonara - Geo. Herriman/Jan 1912" in the next-to-last panel.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1061 | Apr 4, 2004

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Jack Kirby and Joe Simon - Original Cover Art for Bulls Eye #4 (Mainline, 1955). Joe Simon and Jack Kirby present this thrilling, leather-slapping cover from 1955, featuring their Western scout, Bulls Eye. A beautiful piece of Simon and Kirby art, complete with the original title type paste-ups, this art measures 15" x 20", with a 12.5" x 18" image area. The art has been professionally restored, which is evident in the upper logo area. The logo is not a stat but is actually drawn right on to the board. There is also some aging apparent, especially along the top half of the art, but overall this dynamic illustration is in great condition. Simon and Kirby fans will be especially happy to own this original work of the duo from the peak of their collaborative career. Take aim for the Bull's Eye, and you can come out the winner on this one!
Auction 810 | Lot: 1341 | Apr 4, 2004

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Floyd Gottfredson - Original Comic Strip Art for Mickey Mouse Sunday dated 5-1-38 (Walt Disney Enterprises, 1938). Created in 1928 for the cartoon "Plane Crazy," Mickey Mouse was an instant success. The cornerstone upon which the Disney empire was built, Mickey was the subject of the first synchronized sound cartoon (1928's "Steamboat Willie"), after which his fame and stardom was assured. The newspaper comics page wasn't slow to spot the potential in the Mouse either. In 1930, King Features Syndicate picked up Mickey's strip. Soon after, the artistic chores were turned over to a young Floyd Gottfredson, who had recently been hired on by Disney as an apprentice animator. Within a month, Gottfredson was handling the scripting chores as well, which he would continue until his retirement in 1975. This exquisite example features both Mickey and Minnie, and is presented in very good condition. With an image area of approximately 26.5" x 17" overall, the strip was created as smaller panels, which have been joined together on a separate board. Making this piece even more desirable is the fact that it features the "pie-eyed" Mickey, an early version of the character that is particularly sought-after by collectors, as opposed to the "round eyes with pupils" look that would become the predominant look for the Mouse in subsequent years. An American cartoon icon, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a rare early example of a character that has delighted both children and adults for several generations.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1044 | Apr 4, 2004

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Charles Schulz - Original Comic Strip Art for Peanuts Daily dated 12-10-81 (United Features Syndicate, 1981). Ah, the vicissitudes of youth! Charlie Brown just can't win, even with his own little sister. Maybe that's why we're so enamored of this "lovable loser," the eternal underdog. Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang touched a chord in the American psyche in a way that few other published works ever have. The subject of TV specials, feature films, and even a big Broadway musical, who hasn't been delighted by the antics of Schulz's crew at some point over the last 50 years? Considered by many to be the greatest comic strip ever produced, Peanuts got off to a rocky start. Originally titled Li'l Folks, the strip was picked up by United Feature which changed the name to Peanuts (a name which Schulz detested, by the way) and ran it as a filler. Carried in only seven papers upon its debut, the strip gained popularity and success quickly, garnering Schulz a Reuben Award in 1955 (a second would be awarded to him in 1964). Schulz's star had risen, never to set, his fame and the popularity of his work continuing unabated even after his death in 2000. The strip offered in this sale, with an approximate image area of 21" x 5" and in excellent condition, is a beautiful example, featuring Charlie Brown and Sally in every panel. An attractive piece of Americana, the strip is signed by the artist in the last panel.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1101 | Apr 4, 2004

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Murphy Anderson - Original Art Cover Recreation for Justice League of America #1 (1996). The ultimate DC Team-up book gets the deluxe treatment on this beautiful cover recreation by the original artist, Murphy Anderson. It's the well-known Despero Chess cover to issue #1, rendered in ink and bright watercolors. The image size is approximately 15.25" x 21", and the art is in excellent condition. A Certificate of Authenticity signed by Anderson and Steve Geppi accompanies this piece, which states that this cover will never again be duplicated by the artist. For the fan of Silver Age DC superheroes, this magnificent illustration has it all.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1168 | Apr 4, 2004

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Dick Sprang - Original Art Cover Recreation of Detective Comics #136 (1991).. A fantastic recreation rendered by one of Batman's pre-eminent Golden Age artists. Sprang, who passed away in 2000, was a regular on Batman titles for nearly three decades, and created a unique visual style for the Caped Crusader. This piece showcases one of his Golden Age covers from 1948, showing the Dark Knight taking down Scarface Carson, killer-at-large, and is accompanied by an amusing letter he wrote to the recipient claiming that this piece would be unique, simply because of the difficulty Sprang had reproducing all the lettering. As far as recreations go, this is top of the line. Nicely matted, this piece measures 13" x 18" and is ready to grace the wall of any Bat-fan.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1479 | Apr 4, 2004

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Frank Frazetta - Original Comic Strip Art for Johnny Comet Sunday dated 12-7-52 (McNaught Syndicate, 1952). One of the last strips to bear the name Johnny Comet before its inexplicable change to Ace McCoy, this later period was typified by an increased emphasis on humor, moving away from the action and adventure that marked the strip's early days. Here, Johnny and Pop attempt to build a barbecue with decidedly mixed results. Measuring approximately 24" x 17", the strip is in excellent condition. The third panel bears the inscription, "To Alan, with Best Wishes from Frank Frazetta."
Auction 810 | Lot: 1041 | Apr 4, 2004

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Winsor McCay - Original Comic Strip Art for Little Sammy Sneeze Sunday dated 8-5-06 (New York Herald, 1906). How many times have you seen a Little Sammy Sneeze page come up for sale? Longtime collectors can testify that it doesn't happen very often, as most of the few originals that still exist have been held by the McCay family, and rarely enter the market. Here is a nice example, in which the star of the strip, well... sneezes! As the top banner tells you, "He just simply couldn't stop it!" Any original Winsor McCay art is a treat for the eyes, and this one doesn't disappoint in the masterful depiction of crashing waves and quaint Victorian-style swimwear. A light blue wash was added as shading or as a color guide to the engravers. This page measures approximately 22" x 11.5"; there is a penciled sketch of Sammy in the lower border area along with size and date notations. A few tack holes can be seen in the border, none of which enter into the image area. Overall, a wonderful piece, in excellent condition.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1077 | Apr 4, 2004

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Elzie Crisler Segar - Original Comic Strip Art for Popeye Daily dated 6-18-35 (King Features Syndicate, 1935). In an amusing parody of America's belief in Manifest Destiny, Popeye, the one-eyed sailor man, "discovers" and claims a new continent for his very own. Unfortunately, the land he's discovered turns out to be England, as Popeye soon finds out when he meets none other than the Prince of Wales. A hilarious strip, with Popeye's trademark butchery of the English language (Popeye makes himself "absoluke dictipator" of his new land, for example), this is a great example featuring Popeye in every panel. With an image area of approximately 20.5" x 4.5" and in beautiful condition, there is an inscription in the top margin that reads, "To my friend Tom Little from the writer - Tom Sims" (Tom Sims was, indeed, the writer of Popeye at this time. He would take over the strip, along with artist Bela Zaboly, in 1938, following Segar's death. Tom Little, a Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist, was Sims' artistic partner on the strip Sunflower Street). This exceptional strip is signed by Segar in the last panel.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1105 | Apr 4, 2004

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C. C. Beck - Original Art Cover Recreation for Captain Marvel #14 (1974). This is an incredible recreation of a Golden Age Captain Marvel cover, done by the original artist. One of the better war covers on this title, this piece has a larger-than-life Cap about to squash the enemy. The art measures 17" x 22" and is in perfect condition. The colors are bright and vivid on this excellent illustration. Sometimes it really is possible to be "even better than the real thing!"
Auction 810 | Lot: 1187 | Apr 4, 2004

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Alex Ross and Brent Anderson - Original Cover Art for Fantastic Four: Universe X #4 (Marvel, 2000). Alex Ross painted this image, based on a drawing by Brent Anderson. This work was used for an alternate cover, done exclusively for the Dynamic Forces edition. Alex Ross' painted vision of the Marvel future focuses on the Fantastic Four, and features Dr. Doom, the Thing, the Human Torch, and the Invisible Girl. The art measures 11" x 16", with an image area of 10" x 15.25", and is in excellent condition..
Auction 810 | Lot: 1453 | Apr 4, 2004

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Bob Kane - Original Comic Strip Art for Batman Daily dated 6-9-44, Autographed by Bob Kane (McClure Syndicate, 1944). Batman and Robin foil a plot to maim bystanders with a heavy window grate, and also use their rescue method to pursue the evil-doer. Jerry Weist's The Comic Art Price Guide notes that Batman dailies from 1943-44 are rare. Bob Kane has autographed this original, "May you hit the top of the heap in short order--Best always--Bob Kane 1/3/47", in the upper border. The inking of the art is very attractive and may be the work of Charlie Paris. Great early Batman action and a Bob Kane autograph from 1947 make this a very special piece. The overall art paper measures 7.5" x 23", with an image area of 5.5" x 21.5". The art is in splendid condition, and the benday dot pattern is still vivid.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1143 | Apr 4, 2004

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Winsor McCay - Original Comic Strip Art for Dream of the Rarebit Fiend dated 1905 (New York Herald Tribune, 1905). One of the most fabulously imaginative strips of all time, Winsor McCay's Dream of the Rarebit Fiend was a unique offering, totally unfettered by the laws of physics, practicality, or believability. Each strip presented the dream of some unfortunate soul who had the misfortune to partake of Welsh rarebit before retiring, a decision that resulted in unusual and fantastic dreams. In the hands of almost any other artist, this concept would have quickly become repetitive and stale, but McCay, a brilliant visionary whose work was not only ahead of his time, but ahead of ours as well, imbued each and every offering with a sly mix of humor, social commentary, and utter hilarity that is as whimsical and enchanting today as it was nearly one hundred years ago. The stunning example offered here is from the second year of this landmark strip, a year that also saw the birth of McCay's masterwork, Little Nemo in Slumberland. An incredibly fruitful period for the artist, many consider these early works some of McCay's best. This strip, with an image area of approximately 13.25" x 18.75", is in excellent condition and is signed "Silas," McCay's favorite alias, in the final panel. McCay's work has hung on the walls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and now this incredible offering can hang on your wall as well. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1074 | Apr 4, 2004

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Elzie Crisler Segar - Original Comic Strip Art for Popeye Daily dated 4-2-36 (King Features Syndicate, 1936). Of all the Popeye storylines that E.C. Segar created during his too-brief tenure on the strip, none are more universally beloved (or desired by collectors) than the "Jeep" story. Eugene the Jeep was a small animal from a magical island who had the ability to foretell the future. As is clearly seen in the strip offered here, that made the Jeep very popular, indeed! Measuring approximately 21.75" x 5.5" overall and in excellent condition, each panel displays some degree of blue-pencil shading, giving the piece an added degree of eye-appeal. The words "That maternal instinct" have been written in blue pencil in the bottom margin, presumably by Segar himself. The strip is signed by Segar in the last panel.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1106 | Apr 4, 2004

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John Buscema and Frank Giacoia - Original Cover Art for Captain America #217 (Marvel, 1978). Captain America is frozen , momentarily, as Nick Fury, the Falcon, and Marvel Man (later renamed Quasar) swarm him. John Buscema captures the dynamic action that Jack Kirby made such an essential trademark of this feature. The title-logo is a replacement. The art paper measures 11" x 17", with an image area of 10" x 15". The art is in top-notch condition. A tremendous John Buscema Captain America cover.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1202 | Apr 4, 2004

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Russ Heath - Original Art for G.I. Combat #86, Complete 13-page Story, "Secret of the Fort That Did Not Return" (DC, 1961). Along with Joe Kubert, Russ Heath is considered to be the the best DC war comics artist, and this rare example of an entire story from 1961 helps to explain why. Russ Heath, responsible for the pencils and inks, is a stickler for accuracy regarding uniforms, aircraft, and military equipment, and does a masterful job depicting B-17s in aerial dogfights with German planes. The dials, gauges, levers, and warning lights are so well depicted in the splash page, that it could be used for training pilots. The art does have some glue stains on the splash page. There are minor editorial markings and slight warping in the margins of the pages. Heath hated using white-out or paste-ups, so there is very little of either in the story. Overall size of each page is approximately 14" x 22". Image size is approximately 13" x 18".
Auction 810 | Lot: 1300 | Apr 4, 2004

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Bud Counihan - Original Comic Strip Art for Betty Boop Daily dated 10-23-34 (King Features Syndicate, 1934). A true American icon, Betty Boop's image can be seen today on everything from t-shirts to lunchboxes and from posters to wall clocks. Astonishingly, for someone so universally recognized and beloved, she appeared in only a handful of animated features and comic strips in the 1930s. Her first appearance, as a sexy dog, was in the Fleischer Studios short "Dizzy Dishes" by future Disney legend Grim Natwick, released in 1930. The following year, slightly redesigned, she appeared in "Mask-A-Raid," and from there her career took off. Phenomenally popular throughout the 1930s, she was deemed too sexy for the Hayes Administration's tastes, and her last Fleischer feature played in 1939. Her comic strip career was even shorter, running from 1934 until 1938, with art by the talented Bud Counihan, who was Chic Young's former assistant on Blondie. These strips, of which only a handful are known to exist today, focused on Betty's career as an up-and-coming Hollywood starlet. The example offered here, with an image area of approximately 19.75" x 5", and in excellent condition, features Betty in every panel. It will be an exciting piece for any fan of the "Boop-oop-a-doop" girl.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1022 | Apr 4, 2004

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Jack Kirby and Mike Royer - Original Art Cover Art for Kamandi #25 (DC, 1975). Kamandi fights off flying sharks with a stick. Mike Royer provides meticulous inks for this piece which measures 11.5" x 17.5", with an image area of 10" x 15". The word ballons and caption box are paste-ons. A caption box at the top is a replacement. The drawing of the cover scene and the type elements of the cover have all been glued to a larger piece of art paper. There is some minor discoloration to the top third of the cover, but his hardly detracts from this awe-inspiring Kirby cover!
Auction 810 | Lot: 1356 | Apr 4, 2004

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Jeff Jones - Original Oil Painting, Portrait of a Standing Girl (undated). An evocative work, this is Jeff Jones at his most painterly. Part of a "New Generation" of artists that broke into comics in the early 1970s, Jeff Jones quickly moved from comic to fine art, gaining a reputation for his striking book covers. Drawing inspiration from such sources as Howard Pyle and N. C. Wyeth, Jones' paintings are visions infused with emotion. This piece, with its soft focus, uses a muted palette, typical of Jones' best work. The girl's face, illuminated in a soft golden light, recalls the work of the Delft Master, Johannes Vermeer, with a similar fascination of the intricate combination of light, color, proportion, and scale that enhances the moods and reality of the subjects. Measuring approximately 18" x 20" on linen canvas, this piece is in excellent condition.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1316 | Apr 4, 2004

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Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott - Original Art for Fantastic Four Annual #4, page 2 (Marvel, 1966). The Thing opens fan mail with Reed and Sue, while Lockjaw unexpectedly teleports Johnny Storm and Wyatt Wingfoot, from beyond the Great Barrier, into the Baxter Building's mail room. You get all four of the FF on this great page. The page measures 13.5" x 22", with an image area of 12.5" x 18.5". The page is very clean, but there is a glue stain in the lower border, outside of the art area. There is a cut in the paper, near the lower right corner, that barely enters the art area of the last panel. Gorgeous Joe Sinnott inks add a real sparkle to Jack Kirby's pencils. Jack Kirby has written plot notes, in pencil, along the borders of the page.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1344 | Apr 4, 2004

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Jack Kirby and Mike Royer - Original Cover Art for Kamandi #12 (DC, 1973). In this topsy-turvy world, the brave but impetuous Kamandi (the Last Boy on Earth) is always running into some weird thing or other -- this time it's a heapin'-big grasshopper, worshipped as a "devil" by superstitious tigers. Kirby and Royer were an unbeatable team in the '70s, and this insectoid masterpiece is one of their best. The piece measures 11.5" x 17.5" and is in excellent condition overall with some minor discoloration from being glued to a larger backing board. A crazy-cool artifact from one of Kirby's best-loved Bronze Age series.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1355 | Apr 4, 2004

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Floyd Gottfredson - Original Comic Strip Art for Mickey Mouse Daily dated 12-4-34 (Walt Disney Enterprises, 1934). It's Mickey to the rescue in this exciting sequence from an early adventure storyline. This action-packed daily is filled with everything Mickey collectors could hope to find, including a chase in a dirigible (inflated with a "special gas derived from sauerkraut and garlic soup"). Mickey and Goofy are in hot pursuit after a kidnapped Minnie, whose Arabian-dressed abductors are making their getaway by camel. The art, by long-time Disney cartoonist Floyd Gottfredson, is crisp and sharp, with all the characters displaying the familiar "pie-eye" look of the early-to-mid 1930s. The black and white line work is enhanced by blue-pencil shading which denotes where benday dots should appear in the printed piece. Mickey strips of this period are always highly sought after; this particularly nice example should have collectors jumping through hoops to get it! The image area is approximately 26.5" x 6", and is in excellent condition.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1043 | Apr 4, 2004

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Jim Davis - Original Comic Strip Art for Garfield Daily dated 8-4-78 (United Features Syndicate, 1978). On June 19, 1978 a fat orange cat with an oversized attitude debuted in a mere 40 newspapers nationwide. From such humble beginnings are mighty titans born, however, and within a decade that initial circulation had grown to an astounding 2,000 papers, a level previously reached only by the eternally-popular Blondie and Peanuts. Even later, Garfield would find himself the focus of animated TV specials, a Saturday morning cartoon, and more merchandise than you could shake a plate of lasagna at. The strip offered here, a very early example, features a different, slightly surlier Garfield than the one we've come to know and love. In a mere three panels, the plump feline totally demolishes the world of TV commercials. With an image area of approximately 14" x 4" overall, and in excellent condition, this gem is signed in the final panel by Jim Davis.
Auction 810 | Lot: 1028 | Apr 4, 2004

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