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Captain America Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. With a sock to Hitler's jaw, Captain America makes his auspicious comics debut on this cover by the then-fledgling artist who would be "King," Jack Kirby. One of the giants in comics, Kirby's creations and distinctive art would continue until his death over 50 years after his most famous character blazed onto the scene in 1941. Breathtaking in its scope and audacity, Cap is then, now, and forever America's ultimate super-patriot. This issue also features first appearances of Cap's sidekick, Bucky, and of his nemesis, the Red Skull. This unrestored book ranks high among the finest copies CGC lists in the most current census available. Just four unrestored copies have earned higher grades from CGC to date, only one of which exceeded VF/NM 9.0, making our offering particularly enticing to the serious collector. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $49,060.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2032 | Apr 4, 2004

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Batman #1 (DC, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. One of the most coveted comics of the Golden Age, Batman #1 offers many reasons for its vast popularity, including the first appearance of comicdom's quintessential villain, the Joker, as well as the Catwoman, the first villainess in comics. Also included is a non-Robin story intended for use in Detective #38. Batman's origin is retold in this issue, and the Joker's origin is told for the first time. Ranked as the sixth most valuable Golden Age comic by Overstreet, this book is elusive in grades even this high. Just a half-dozen unrestored copies have earned higher grades from CGC to date. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $20,300.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2016 | Apr 4, 2004

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The Human Torch 2 (#1) (Timely, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. That's right! It's bold! It's bad! It's the third biggest (i.e., Overstreet value) Timely book of all, ranking number 24 among all Golden Age comic books, and moving up the charts! It's fall of 1940, and the Human Torch, Toro, and the Sub-Mariner are already taking on Nazis in this Alex Schomburg cover. The Torch by Carl Burgos, Subby by Bill Everett; it doesn't get any Timelier than this. The origin and intro of Toro is featured in this Gerber "uncommon" book, our copy of which currently ranks behind only two copies that CGC has certified to date. And one of those is barely ahead at VF+ 8.5. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $20,000.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2070 | Apr 4, 2004

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Batman #5 Double Cover (DC, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. These earliest issues of the Caped Crusader need little hype; Batman is a perennial favorite, and Bob Kane's cover and interior art depict him as only the creator could. The Batmobile first gets its bat-head front this issue, and the unique ride remained timelessly, stylishly cool for decades. This copy impresses at first glance; after all, the cover is VF/NM 9.0, and CGC has awarded a higher grade for the issue on only two occasions. One of those occasions was this very book! Double-talk? Hardly. Double Cover? Now you've got it! As nice as the outside looks, CGC notes, "1st cover 9.0, interior cover 9.6." It's the finest copy known by CGC at this writing. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $6,300.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2018 | Apr 4, 2004

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Whiz Comics #2 (#1) (Fawcett, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white to white pages. The Lambert Collection affords yet another super-key from the Golden Age of Comics, the milestone issue featuring the origin and the first appearance of Superman's most formidable rival (in sales anyway), Captain Marvel. No issue number is indicated on the cover of this premiere issue of Whiz Comics, but the inside indicia specifies "#2." So, if this is the first issue, what's with the "#2"? Very simply "#1" belongs to both Flash #1 (not the DC character, though) and Thrill Comics #1. Huh? Just trust us; this is the first issue of Whiz! Incredibly, our mid-grade copy is the second-highest graded unrestored copy CGC has certified to date of the issue. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $21,000.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2212 | Apr 4, 2004

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J.R.R. Tolkien - The Hobbit, First Edition, First Impression, 1937, London: George Allen & Unwin, Ltd. 8vo, green decorated cloth binding, map endpapers, illustrations by the author, 301 pages. Condition: Very Good to Fine with no discernible markings or tears. Dust Jacket: Good with some chipping at top and some staining and discoloration. 1.5" tear from top right front, and a missing piece approximately 2.75" x 1" at the lower left front. Small piece missing from top rear spine, approximately .75" x .5" and several small tears and nicks along the bottom. The word "Dodgeson" has been hand-corrected, with an inkmark through the "e", and the front flap, which is unclipped, bears the correct price of "7s. 6d. NET". Taken together, these indicate that a first impression dustjacket accompanies this rare first edition book.Tolkien wrote the first line of The Hobbit, "In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit," on a blank sheet while correcting exam papers in school. After several years of development (in which Tolkien would tell parts of the story to his children), the book was submitted to publisher Allen & Unwin, Ltd in 1936. Chairman Stanley Unwin greenlighted the project on the advice of his ten-year-old son, Rayner, who wrote, "It is good and should appeal to all children between the ages of five and nine." Released on September 21, 1937 in a limited edition of 1,500 copies, the book sold out completely in a mere three months and has been in print ever since. Of particular interest to collectors are the differences between the first edition of this work and subsequent editions. A compulsive rewriter, Tolkien was rarely satisfied with his work, and often went back and revised passages. One of the more well-known examples of the "niggling", as Tolkien called it, is in the Riddle Game played between Bilbo and Gollum, which is markedly different in the first edition. As Tolkien worked on The Lord of The Rings, he found it necessary to make certain alterations in h
Auction 810 | Lot: 2641 | Apr 4, 2004

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Crypt of Terror #17 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1950) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. A lone woman walks down a spooky, moonlit street. She hears a noise, sees a cat, but doesn't see the lycanthrope stalking her in the background. And so, Johnny Craig's cover launches this key book, not only the first issue of this title, but also the very first New Trend book to hit the stands. Formerly Crime Patrol, the title and format changed to horror with this issue. After just two more issues, this comic changed titles yet again, and became the legendary Tales from the Crypt. This is arguably the most important pre-Code horror comic book of all. Interior artists Craig and Al Feldstein ensured the success of the fledgling genre with their stunning art. This copy is as close to perfect as you're likely to find; CGC hasn't awarded a higher grade for this issue to date. While CGC has certified this book as a Gaines File copy, no certificate accompanies this lot. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $3,600.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2255 | Apr 4, 2004

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Marvel Comics #1 (Timely, 1939) CGC FR/GD 1.5 Off-white to white pages. If you're like most of us, you haven't quite saved up enough moolah for a high-grade copy of this issue, or even a mid-grade copy. But, hey! This is the historical comic book that begat all Timelys, Atlases, and Marvels to come, ranked third in value among all comics ever, so a complete copy, even in our offered grade, is one big deal. Same blockbusting first appearances of the Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Angel, and Ka-Zar by Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, and Paul Gustavson, in convenient lower priced form! CGC notes, "5 pieces of tape on cover, interior cover, and 1st wrap." Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $18,750.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2081 | Apr 4, 2004

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Captain America Comics #3 (Timely, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. This third issue is famous for several reasons; it's one of our favorites here at Heritage because it contains the very first Timely work by our buddy Stan Lee. It also has a stunning cover by Alex Schomburg, replete with a blonde that is not only bound, but in one of the famous clear tubes that everyone seemed enamored with in the early Golden Age. This cover is also considered a "classic," featuring Cap's arch-nemesis, the Red Skull, and a striking yellow background for the logo. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $3,000; VF 8.0 value = $7,000.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2034 | Apr 4, 2004

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More Fun Comics #54 (DC, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. It's an Overstreet "classic" cover, and a Gerber "scarce" issue, so you're not the only one that wants this one! Bernard Baily draws the Spectre as only he could, and Jerry Siegel helps with interior art. DC's oldest comic book series can be challenging to collect, so nab 'em when you have the chance. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $7,500.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2096 | Apr 4, 2004

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Terrific Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Overstreet and Gerber both call this issue "scarce." And no wonder it's sought after: the cover by Rudy Palais portrays the ruthlessness of war in a way that really hits home, as a G.I. plugs a Japanese pilot who's already in a bad way. Overstreet calls the cover "classic" -- the shocking scene was a departure from the standard action covers that graced the rest of the series' brief run. The interior features L.B. Cole art. This is the highest-graded copy that CGC has certified thus far. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $2,500; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,750.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2602 | Apr 4, 2004

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Marvel Mystery Comics #10 (Timely, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. The Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner conclude a battle that lasted three issues. Quit clownin' around, guys, and get back to pummeling Nazis! Alex Schomburg turns in another boffo cover, while Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, and Paul Gustavson combine for signature Timely interior artwork. Currently, the grade here is the highest that CGC has awarded for issue #10. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $4,500.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2085 | Apr 4, 2004

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Weird Science-Fantasy #29 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Classic cover by Frank Frazetta, this artwork was originally intended for Famous Funnies #217 (Buck Rogers) but was rejected for being "too violent." This is the last pre-Code issue, and the last issue before the title changed to Incredible Science-Fiction. It has interior artwork by Al Williamson, Wally Wood, and Roy Krenkel. There are currently only two copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $775.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2336 | Apr 4, 2004

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Amazing-Man Comics #8 Mile High pedigree (Centaur, 1939) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Comic books from Centaur Publications continue to command great interest among Golden Age collectors, and this fine specimen shows you why. The most renowned of all pedigrees provides this stunning copy, the only one of #8 to be certified by CGC to date. It's doubtful there's a nicer copy in existence of this issue that Gerber rates "uncommon." Bill Everett provided the cover art here, and some interior art as well, barely one month after he introduced his most famous subject, the Sub-Mariner, in Marvel Comics #1. Cat-Man gets in touch with his feminine side in this issue, dressing as a woman. Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,507; NM 9.4 value = $1,950
Auction 810 | Lot: 2352 | Apr 4, 2004

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Mad #24 (EC, 1955) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The Mad comic broke new ground and blew the minds of many of its readers, but it was Mad magazine that became a best-selling cultural phenomenon that endures to this very day. And here is an absolutely phenomenal copy of the first magazine sized issue of Mad. This is also the first issue to bear the motto "What? Me Worry?" on its cover. Editor Harvey Kurtzman drew the cover (border and logo) art and wrote the stories, while Wally Wood, Jack Davis, Bill Elder, and Bernard Krigstein did the interior art. This copy is truly stunning and virtually flawless. It has clean, tight staples, razor-sharp corners, straight unbroken spine, and an overall clean and bright surface appearance. To date, this is the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Don't settle for second best! Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,225. From the Collection of Bobby Harmon.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2275 | Apr 4, 2004

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Captain America Comics #2 (Timely, 1941) CGC FN/VF Off-white pages. Adolf returns for his second consecutive cover appearance in the fledgling title, this time picking on poor, bondaged Bucky. After the imminent pummeling, you can bet Adolph won't bug Cap on the cover of issue #3! Creator Jack Kirby rates a "classic cover" by Overstreet for this over-the-top scene, while on the interior he teams up with buddy Joe Simon and shares space with Al Avison. This issue is harder to find in high grade than the premiere issue of the title. Just three unrestored copies have received higher grades from CGC to date, the highest at VF+ 8.5. From the front, the book looks to be a higher grade, but does display a bindery cut at the bottom of the spine. From the back, a slight spine roll is evident, keeping the book at the still relatively high grade (for this issue) of FN/VF 7.0. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $3,400; VF 8.0 value = $8,500.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2033 | Apr 4, 2004

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Sub-Mariner Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. One of the most important of all Golden Age comic books, and the fourth most valuable Timely of all, this premiere issue featured the great Alex Schomburg's cover scene of the Sub-Mariner taking on a sizeable contingency of the Nazi Navy months before America entered the war. Bill Everett and Paul Gustavson offer definitive interpretations of Subby and the Angel respectively. This mid-grade copy could be the one you've been looking for! Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $5,000.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2175 | Apr 4, 2004

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Silver Streak Comics #6 (Lev Gleason, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white to white pages. By any standard, Jack Cole's Claw cover is pure "classic," as befits the most valued issue of this title's run. Daredevil's origin and first appearance makes this a collector's quest, but the issue's scarcity means collectors scrambling over each other to find copies like this. We have offered copies of #6 on just two prior occasions, and not since 2002. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $3,600.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2140 | Apr 4, 2004

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Daring Mystery Comics #3 (Timely, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. A multitude of superhero types walked in and out of this title during its eight-issue run. The Alex Schomburg cover Star of the Month for this issue is the Purple Mask, who, despite the chutzpah of taking on a dozen or so Nazis singlehandedly, could survive only one more issue. Enjoy him while you can! Gerber designates the book as "scarce," and CGC has currently seen only one unrestored copy nicer than this one. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $3,250.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2044 | Apr 4, 2004

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Top-Notch Comics #1 (MLJ, 1939) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. An MLJ milestone, this issue came just one month after the publisher's first comic book, Blue Ribbon Comics #1, and featured the origin and first appearance of the Wizard. The enticing cover by the Unknown Artist is backed by interior art by Jack Cole, Edd Ashe, and Jack Binder. Gerber rates this a "scarce" book, and just one other copy has earned a slightly higher grade from CGC than this high-grade prize. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $3,902; VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,851.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2607 | Apr 4, 2004

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Whiz Comics #2 (#1) (Fawcett, 1940) CGC Apparent VG/FN 5.0 Moderate (A) Off-white pages. Gangway for Captain Marvel! With these words, plus the catchy little uttered phrase "Shazam!", comes one of the most popular characters in comics. So popular was Captain Marvel that his books regularly outsold those of chief rival Superman throughout most of comic's Golden Age. Here's where it all began, the first issue of Whiz Comics. In addition to the "Big Red Cheese," this was the starting point for a number of Fawcett's classic characters, including Spy Smasher, Golden Arrow, and Ibis the Invincible. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, cover reinforced, trimmed." Despite the amateur restoration, this is a nice looking copy of one of the most important of all Golden Age keys. Overstreet 2003 GD 2.0 value = $7,000; VG 4.0 value = $14,000; FN 6.0 value = $21,000.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2616 | Apr 4, 2004

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Wonder Comics #15 (Better Publications, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The wonderful bondage cover by Alex Schomburg is one of the finest of all his airbrush renderings, and the grade of our offering is the highest CGC has awarded to date for issue #15. The origin of Tara herein just adds to the flava. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $775.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2624 | Apr 4, 2004

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Mad #10 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The comic book that influenced all parody titles to come never failed to be innovative and hilarious. The early issues were masterpieces of humor edited by none other than Harvey Kurtzman. There is no copy of this book currently graded higher than this Gaines File copy. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $825.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2270 | Apr 4, 2004

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Marvel Mystery Comics #5 (Timely, 1940) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white pages. It's the second Human Torch cover, and Alex Schomburg's fancywork is a "classic" according to Overstreet and anyone else who knows what's what. The mighty triumvirate of Bill Everett, Carl Burgos, and Paul Gustavson provide interior art for this issue, which Overstreet and Gerber agree is a "scarce" issue. Overstreet 2003 VG 4.0 value = $3,600.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2084 | Apr 4, 2004

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March of Comics #4 Maharajah Donald (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1947) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. This scarce giveaway comic, featuring Walt Disney's famous Duck in "Maharajah Donald," is known as one of the hardest to find Carl Barks duck books. Overstreet speculates that the cover art may be by Walt Kelly, but there's no doubt that the contents are by the masterful Mr. Barks. Gerber rates this issue a "7" on his scarcity scale, calling it "scarce" and estimating that only 21 to 50 copies still exist. According the CGC's current census data, this is currently the highest graded copy of this issue. CGC notes, "'Carl Barks' written on 1st page in pen." Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $2,475; VF 8.0 value = $4,538.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2484 | Apr 4, 2004

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USA Comics #1 (Timely, 1941) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Joe Simon and Jack Kirby proved they could hang with Alex Schomburg when it came to creating morbidly outrageous, yet hypnotically appealing Nazi/World War II covers, this one starring another of their patriotic heroes, the Defender. The title would later become another vehicle for Captain America, but in this premiere issue the stars were Mr. Liberty, Rockman (by Basil Wolverton), the Whizzer, and the Defender. The grade offered here is not that far off the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, at VF/NM 9.0. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $3,300; VF 8.0 value = $8,250.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2202 | Apr 4, 2004

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Tales From the Crypt #29 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Jack Davis nails this chilling cover with perfection, and is spotlighted inside in a biography. This gorgeous copy hails from the coveted Gaines Files, and grades higher than all other examples of issue #29 currently in CGC's census. Al Feldstein, Joe Orlando, Graham Ingels, and Jack Kamen all contribute interior tales. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $580.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2317 | Apr 4, 2004

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Startling Comics #1 (Better Publications, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Easily the finest copy of this issue to be certified by CGC to date; in fact, just two unrestored copies have managed grades better than FN+ 6.5 to date. This book has all the earmarks of one of the "name" pedigrees. Will Eisner and Lou Fine contributed art for the premiere issue, which featured the origin of Captain Future, as well as a drug use story. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $2,850.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2574 | Apr 4, 2004

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Top-Notch Comics #19 Mile High pedigree (MLJ, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Al Camy manages to work in the Black Hood, the Wizard and Roy the Super-Boy, a couple of ghouls, a super-villain, and a bondaged blonde onto the cover of an issue Gerber rates as "uncommon". Just two unrestored copies of issue #19 have been certified by CGC to date. Guess which one is the highest-graded? Correctomundo, Sherlock! Who you gonna call for a 9.6 from 1941? The Mile High Collection comes through again. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,050.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2608 | Apr 4, 2004

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Mad #6 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The genius of Harvey Kurtzman is at work on this early Mad cover, with contributions from Wally Wood, John Severin, Bill Elder, and Jack Davis inside. The stories include parodies of King Kong and "Casey at the Bat," plus Popeye makes a cameo appearance. Russ Cochran and Bob Overstreet considered this copy one of the finest that Bill Gaines saved for his files. This issue is tied with just one other at the top spot in CGC's current census ranking. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $825.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2268 | Apr 4, 2004

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Weird Science #8 Gaines File pedigree 10/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. This gem-like beauty comes from Bill Gaines' own private stockpile. It's full of the great art we've come to know from EC -- the artists here include Al Feldstein (who drew the incredible outer space cover, complete with weird aliens), Jack Kamen, and Wally Wood -- and looks as sharp as they come, condition-wise. In fact, there are no higher-graded copies in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $625.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2328 | Apr 4, 2004

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The Human Torch #3 (#2) (Timely, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Let's play "Identify the Cover Artist!" First clue: pretty bound damsel in distress. Second: hooded goons who appear to be the result of an ill-conceived experiment. Third: so much action on the cover, your senses are taxed to take it all in. Yep, the perpetrator is the great Alex Schomburg. Alex's Timely buddies Carl Burgos on the Human Torch and Bill Everett on the Sub-Mariner handle the interior art. This pretty copy has just enough wear along the spine to keep the certification below high grade, and also displays some foxing that is noticeable from the back, but easily missed when viewing from the front. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $1,488; VF 8.0 value = $3,348.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2071 | Apr 4, 2004

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Mad #17 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This is the famous issue in which the contents were printed upside-down. As the cover blurb boasts, "What fun, gang! People see you reading with cover upside-down and think you're crazy!" The Mad crew never failed to come up with zany new ideas. Interior art for this issue was provided by Wally Wood, Jack Davis, Bill Elder, and the inimitable Basil Wolverton. The condition of this mind-blowingly high-grade comic is close to perfect. Surprisingly, there is actually one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. That said, this comic is certainly impressive in it's own right, and NM+ 9.6 is a grade that should make even the most hard-nosed of collectors look twice. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $525.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2272 | Apr 4, 2004

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Spy Smasher #2 (Fawcett, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. A characteristically lithe Mac Raboy figure adorns the cover of this issue. The Spy Smasher doesn't mince words about the appropriate punishment for those who fed information to the Axis at the cost of American lives. This is the highest-graded copy that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,900.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2572 | Apr 4, 2004

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Star Spangled Comics #1 (DC, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Hal Sherman devises a rock'em sock'em robot cover for the first issue of a title that would enjoy an 11 year run before changing its format and name to Star Spangled War Stories and continuing for another 25 years. The origin and first appearance of the Tarantula is here, and the Star Spangled Kid and Stripesy begin their long run. CGC has certified just four nicer unrestored copies of this Gerber "scarce" issue to date. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $3,500.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2173 | Apr 4, 2004

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The Haunt of Fear #7 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. This flawless copy may be the very best that you will ever have the opportunity to purchase. Johnny Craig covers are among the most popular in the EC line, and one look at this one will show you why. Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, and Graham Ingels all make contributions to this classic horror issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $540.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2258 | Apr 4, 2004

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All-New Comics #10 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. From its exhilarating Alex Schomburg Boy Heroes vs. Japs cover, to its explosively rich cover colors, to its bright white interior pages, to its guest appearance of the Zebra (from the pages of Green Hornet Comics), this Edgar Church gem is impossible to pass over. As if that wasn't enough, Joe Kubert interior art is an added attraction. Highest grade yet assigned by CGC for this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $900.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2350 | Apr 4, 2004

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Tales From the Crypt #25 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. You've got to hand it to waxworker Mataud -- he puts something extra into his craft! Only one copy of this issue has received a higher grade from CGC at this writing. And with interior contributions by Jack Davis, Graham Ingels, and Jack Kamen, you can't go wrong with this comic. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $725.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2316 | Apr 4, 2004

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Target Comics V2#4 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Edgar Church, long suspected of using a time machine to retrieve high-grade comics from the past, has hit the bull's-eye with this spectacular specimen! Vibrant cover gloss, off-white to white interior pages, and sharp corners are hallmarks of this Golden Age classic that also features Basil Wolverton's Spacehawk, and the first appearance of the Cadet. This outstanding, near-perfect gem is the only copy of V2#4 currently surveyed by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $675.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2594 | Apr 4, 2004

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An Earth Man on Venus #nn (Avon, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Man vs. giant insects was a popular theme of the Atomic Age, but in this landmark example, our valiant spaceman hero is wearing a kilt! A scantily clad, winged Venusian lass in peril adds another bonus to this outstanding cover, with interior art by the legendary Wally Wood, ensuring this specimen's must-have status. Highest-graded copy in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $1,475.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2358 | Apr 4, 2004

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USA Comics #2 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Jack Kirby is responsible for this sizzling Captain Terror versus Hitler (and his minions) cover. Basil Wolverton gets into the act with a Rockman interior feature on this Gerber "uncommon" issue. The cover colors are crisp, with only a touch of corner rounding, and the spine exhibits just very minor stress signs. It is, after all, the third highest-graded copy to be certified by CGC to date of #2. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $2,250; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,375.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2203 | Apr 4, 2004

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Mystic Comics #5 (Timely, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Alex Schomburg's cover art the depicts the Black Marvel interrupting a group of (presumably) German agents attempting to sabotage a U.S. munitions factory. Overstreet notes this as being the first in a run of German war-themed covers for this series. This issue has the origin of the Black Marvel, the Blazing Skull, the Sub-Earth Man, Super Slave, and the Terror. The Moon Man and Black Widow also appear. This sensational copy shows some very minor spine wear, and otherwise appears almost flawless. There is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $1,900; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,850.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2102 | Apr 4, 2004

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Mad #13 Gaines File pedigree 4/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. It's really small, but Harvey Kurtzman's cover art for this issue doesn't fail to please. The cover caption notes, "This cover...Mad's answer to comic book titles...The cover with the smallest title in the world!" Mad's offbeat insanity was unlike anything the public had ever seen at the time, and it warped the minds of an entire generation! Wally Wood, Jack Davis, and Bill Elder provide the contents for this issue, which includes parodies of Prince Valiant and Robinson Crusoe. This file copy has a virtually flawless appearance; there is currently only one copy of this issue that has been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $650.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2271 | Apr 4, 2004

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Lone Ranger Comics #1 (Lone Ranger Inc., 1939) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Testifying to this issue's scarcity, it is not pictured in The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books. This promotional comic is also extremely important to comic book history, as it is the first western comic devoted to a single character. The Lone Ranger has endured through the decades and he has spawned countless movies, TV shows, and provided hours of entertainment to the kids who cherished Tonto, Hi-Yo Silver, and of course, the masked rider himself. While this is a mid-grade copy, CGC's current census data shows it to be the highest certified copy of this issue, with only minimal edge damage. Overstreet 2003 FN 6.0 value = $3,000.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2482 | Apr 4, 2004

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Top-Notch Comics #21 Mile High pedigree (MLJ, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. A stunning Mile High pedigree comic with the distinctive distributor mark neatly penciled on the front cover. The Black Hood, the Wizard, and Roy come to the rescue of two damsels in distress. The evil-looking green-skinned villain has one babe in his evil clutches as he spies the rescuers. Typical of a Mile High, this is currently the highest CGC-graded copy of this issue. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $785.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2609 | Apr 4, 2004

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America's Best Comics #18 Mile High pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Alex Schomburg turns in a classic bondage cover, which has the three top heroes of the book -- Doc Strange, the Black Terror, and the Fighting Yank -- teamed up to save the day, and the girl! This copy is simply gorgeous, as well as it should be; it's from the legendary Edgar Church Mile High collection. No copy of this issue grades higher than this one in the current CGC census. Overstreet 2003 NM 9.4 value = $675.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2357 | Apr 4, 2004

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Military Comics #2 Larson pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Hawkaa! Blackhawk gets the famous yellow logo added to his chest in this, his second appearance. Considering the scarcity of key issues from any of the early pedigree collections, this is quite a find, especially when you consider that no other copy has gotten a higher grade from CGC! Overstreet 2003 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,316; NM 9.4 value = $3,000.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2489 | Apr 4, 2004

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More Fun Comics #61 (DC, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. Here is the second Doctor Fate cover, Overstreet calls it a "classic" and we certainly agree! Bernard Bailey provides interior art for this issue, but does not get credit for the cover art. The Grand Comics Database Project suggests Howard Sherman was the cover artist. This tight, colorful copy is very impressive. The primary defect on this book seems to be a dust shadow along the top of the front cover. There are currently only two unrestored copies of this issue that have been graded higher by CGC. You should expect plenty of competition for this choice Golden Age DC comic. Overstreet 2003 VF 8.0 value = $2000.
Auction 810 | Lot: 2097 | Apr 4, 2004

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