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Batman #1-500 Group and much more (DC, 1940-2000). Have a look at every collector's dream: a complete run of the first 57 years of Batman. No, that's not a misprint, this lot has every single solitary issue from the legendary Batman #1 in Spring 1940 to issue #542 in May 1997. As a bonus, this lot also includes most issues from #544-578, plus an unbroken run of Batman Annuals #1-21, second copies of several of the books, and yes, even the special issue #0, for a total of 590 comic books. The presence of perhaps comics' best character made this title the best series around for long stretches of its history. Though the Batman first appeared in the pages of Detective Comics, so many of the key elements of the character's mythos were first seen here. True household names like the Joker, Catwoman, and Alfred the butler made their first appearances in Batman. In addition to those characters, a number of personalities any comics fan recognizes were first seen here: Vicki Vale, Ra's al Ghul, Jason Todd and even Bat-Hound. Believe us when we say it's an amazing experience to see all of these issues together in one place. And the delights aren't confined to just one part of the run. While many characters enjoy a heyday of a couple of years or a few issues, Batman has had several careers in one, and every fan has his or her favorite period. 1940s - Early 1950s: Defining the Legend. Issue #1 is so highly prized among collectors that Overstreet lists it as the sixth most- valuable comic book of all. And why wouldn't it be, with the Joker and Catwoman (under the name "The Cat") both making their first appearances in the book? It also has one of Robin's first appearances; he had only just made the scene in Detective weeks earlier. Our copy of the premiere issue is a professionally restored specimen that has earned the highest grade CGC has assigned a restored #1 to date. Since the highest-graded unrestored copy is a 9.0, this 9.2 book is among the best-looking copies available. In #2 the Cat became
Auction 812 | Lot: 2289 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $34,500.00
Daring Mystery Comics #2 Larson pedigree (Timely, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. Gerber and Overstreet both call this issue "rare," not a term either book bandies about lightly (it means 11 to 20 copies exist according to Gerber). But that's just one reason to covet this Golden Age gem. The cover, featuring The Phantom Bullet, is by Alex Schomburg, one of the masters of cover art. The interior artists include another of the greats, Joe Simon. And if all that isn't enough, witness the name "Lamont" lightly penciled on the cover -- that would be Lamont Larson, whose pedigree collection is one of the top five (some would say top two) ever discovered. A look at CGC's census offers the clincher: a mere four copies of the issue have been certified to date, and not only is this one the highest-graded at VF/NM, only one (a VF-) is even within shouting distance, with the stragglers firmly in "reading copy" territory. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $10,381; NM- 9.2 value = $14,000.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2410 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $17,250.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Here's a drop-dead gorgeous specimen of what is not only a key Silver Age Marvel, but also one of the most important comics of all time. The cover colors and gloss are awe-inspiring: the red logo is as vivid today as it ever was, and the flaming hues of guest-star Human Torch look almost too hot to touch! The staples are extremely taut, and the interior pages are a stark white. Minimal spine distress keeps this amazing copy from an even higher grade. Don't hold your breath waiting for a better copy -- only a handful of examples of The Amazing Spider-Man #1 surveyed by CGC have bested this beauty. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $8,750; VF/NM 9.0 value = $20,375.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2442 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $14,950.00
New Adventure Comics #19 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1937) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. A NM+ 9.6 comic is great to have even if it's a newer book, and we've been ecstatic when we've found one from the Golden Age... but from the Platinum Age? Yes, this book predates Action Comics #1, in fact it's from only the second series DC ever published (it began as New Comics and would run for hundreds of issues as Adventure Comics). The cute cover scene is by Creig Flessel. Also of note is that a pre-Superman Siegel and Shuster contributed a story starring the crime-busting Federal Men. This comic received Gerber's "rare" designation. Indeed, CGC has only certified five copies of this book; not only is this copy the highest-graded, it's the only one graded above 8.0. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $3,400.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2320 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $12,650.00
X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The X-Men are the most popular superhero group around, and that status isn't likely to change anytime soon. The group, their mentor Professor X, and their most important foe, Magneto, made their first appearances here, drawn by the X-Men's co-creator, Jack Kirby. The fact that Iceman's role in the movies seems to be expanding, and that the last movie even offered a very brief glimpse of the Beast, can only make the first appearances of these characters even more valuable. As it stands, this issue is on Overstreet's list of the top ten Silver Age books. This copy is VF/NM, putting it in the top 5% of the unrestored copies CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $9,405; NM- 9.2 value = $13,000.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2537 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $11,500.00
New Book of Comics #1 (DC, 1937) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This is the first regular-sized comic annual, and the second DC annual. It contains reprints from New Comics #1-4 and More Fun #9, with art by Joe Shuster, Shelly Moldoff, and Sheldon Mayer. Gerber describes this comic as "rare," and estimates that only 11 to 20 copies still exist. Overstreet also calls this book "rare," and does not even supply values for grades over Very Fine. The current CGC census shows five certified copies, with only one copy grading higher than this one - at a surprising NM 9.4 (someone tell Overstreet!). In any case, this is a top copy of an important comic. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $13,000.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2321 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $11,500.00
World's Finest Comics #18 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Jack Burnley drew this issue's not so death-defying cover scene (high-wire acts being a pretty safe venture when one of the group can fly). Batman and Superman appear in separate features, and they're backed up by tales of Zatara, Green Arrow, the Boy Commandos, and making their last appearance in this title, the Star Spangled Kid and Stripesy. As for the condition, hoo boy! You've lamented the difficulty of finding comics with white covers in grade... you've bemoaned the scarcity of square bound comics in top grades... so a book that combines the two factors should probably top out at VF or so, right? Think again: this one is NM+, and it's perfectly square, perfectly flat, and has sharp corners to boot. It's the highest-graded copy -- and the only one above VF+ -- that CGC has certified to date of issue #18, and the only copy of this title's first twenty-five issues to earn such a high grade from CGC. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,500.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2344 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $8,711.25
Comic Cavalcade #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. This whopping 96-pager was headlined (as were all the early issues) by stars Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and the Flash... but don't miss the other half of the wraparound cover, which shows the supporting cast, including Wildcat and the Ghost Patrol, keeping pace. The issue's artists include Sheldon Moldoff (drawing the Black Pirate), Sheldon Mayer (drawing the semiautobiographical "Scribbly" feature), E. E. Hibbard (drawing the Flash) and H. G. Peter (drawing Wonder Woman). We assume you knew that square bound books are hard to find in grade, but we bet you didn't know that this copy is the highest-graded one CGC has certified to date, with the next-highest two steps below at 7.5. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $6,517; VF/NM 9.0 value = $10,009.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2295 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $8,050.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. In this issue, we have the first appearance of J. Jonah Jameson and the Chameleon as well as a Fantastic Four crossover. Gee, whatever became of this "Spider-Man" character after this first issue? Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $8,750.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2443 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $7,187.50
Flash Comics #1 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Extensive (P) Off-white pages. To call this issue a key is almost an understatement, seeing as how DC superstars Flash and Hawkman both made their first appearances here. Shiera Sanders, who figured prominently in Hawkman's origin story and later became Hawkgirl, was first seen here as well, and even hapless yet hilarious Johnny Thunder (who would later join the two aforementioned VIPs in the Justice Society) makes his debut here. This professionally restored copy might be your big chance to get a bargain on one of the ten most valuable comic books. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2004 GD 2.0 value = $6,200; VG 4.0 value = $12,400; FN 6.0 value = $18,600; VF 8.0 value = $46,500.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2303 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $6,900.00
Adventures Of Jesus - First Printing (Gilbert Shelton, 1962) Condition: Average NM. Offered here is the Book of Genesis when it comes to Underground Comix. This lot includes one of the only examples known to exist of Frank Stack's original incarnation of Adventures Of Jesus. Many folks know Stack by his pseudonym "Foolbert Sturgeon." Only 42 of these were published back in 1962, and it is very doubtful that any more exist outside of the four found in William Helmer's footlocker a little over a decade ago. These mimeographed papers represent the earliest efforts of Stack, and include some of the same cartoons subsequently printed in Gilbert Shelton's "The Austin Iconoclastic Newsletter." These early editions were not sold, rather they were only passed out to friends and fellow students. There are 14 pages and they measure 8.5" x 11". The original printing was listed in Jay Kennedy's Underground Price Guide at $600 way back in 1982! This lot also includes a Second Printing, done in 1963, as well as a subsequent 1978 printing. Jay Kennedy refers to the 1978 printings as "Facsimile Editions." A set consisting of one each of all three: First, Second, and the 1978 printings sold ten years ago for $4,500! This lot includes extensive documentation as to the authenticity of the pieces, including correspondence between Playboy Editor William Helmer and Gilbert Shelton. This is where it all started. Behold! (Total: 3 Comic Books)
Auction 812 | Lot: 2552 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $5,405.00

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All Star Comics #8 (DC, 1942) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. Why is this issue on Overstreet's list of the 30 most valuable comic books? You wouldn't know it by looking at the cover, but it has the first appearance and origin of Wonder Woman! This comic was released with an unusual page count of 72 pages, with the Amazon's origin added on to the book-length Justice Society feature. That has led some to speculate that the story was originally intended for Sensation Comics #1. Whatever the case, the new heroine caused a sensation, making this one of the key Golden Age books. On the JSA front, Dr. Fate gets a new helmet, and Starman and Dr. Mid-Nite become members. E. E. Hibbard cover art, with interior art by Sheldon Moldoff, Jack Burnley, Bernard Baily, and H. G. Peter. CGC notes, "Very minor amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2004 FN 6.0 value = $8,250.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2279 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $5,175.00
Detective Comics #135 (DC, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Batman and Robin go back in time to find out "The True Story of Frankenstein" (and Frankenstein's monster too). The backup features include a Boy Commandos story with Curt Swan art. Sources disagree on the issue's cover artist (with CGC attributing it to Dick Sprang). One thing's for certain, though: this is the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, and the only one above 8.0. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $950.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2302 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $4,370.00
Circus the Comic Riot #1 (Globe Syndicate, 1938) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This comic features very early work by all-time greats Basil Wolverton, Will Eisner, and Bob Kane, and is also notable for including Jack Cole's second published comic book story. This particular copy is stunning, a tremendous example of an important book from the dawn of the Golden Age. Gerber and Overstreet both consider this comic "scarce," and only one copy of this issue has been graded higher by CGC to date. CGC notes, "Siamese pages neatly cut apart, one still attached." Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $4,800; VF/NM 9.0 value = $6,600.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2078 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $4,255.00
Wonder Woman #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Light tan to off-white pages. Wonder Woman charges onto the scene in the first issue of her own comic, starting off a four-decade run. Household-name status was not far behind! The Amazon's creator, William Moulton Marston, didn't fit the profile of the typical comic book writer, and his unorthodox approach gave these stories an originality that's still striking today. H. G. Peter's art established the signature look of Wonder Woman's early years. As befits a #1 issue, the heroine's origin story is retold and expanded upon. Overstreet 2004 VG 4.0 value = $4,250; FN 6.0 value = $6,375.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2341 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $4,140.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Doctor Doom makes his first appearance outside of the pages of Fantastic Four, and his arch foes, the FF, have a cameo in this key Silver Age issue. Third-highest grade from CGC to date for this issue -- an utterly gorgeous specimen! Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $2,900.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2447 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,910.00
Two-Fisted Tales #19 Gaines File pedigree 3/10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. The one-and-only Harvey Kurtzman drew a cover that's flat-out disturbing. Luckily, that's the only thing to disturb us about this amazing pedigree specimen of the issue (except of course the thought of not owning it). Its cover colors resonate deeply, the spine and borders are near-perfect, and the interior pages are sharp and off-white. Only one copy in CGC's current survey carries a higher grade. By the way, though the cover shows a nervous rookie, the artists were seasoned pros -- Kurtzman was joined by Wally Wood, John Severin, and Johnny Craig. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $925.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2009 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,450.00
Wonder Comics #13 (Better Publications, 1947) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Allow us to speak for you: "Wow!" That's what you'll say as soon as you take a gander at this remarkably near-perfect specimen. Shimmering gloss illuminates incredibly vivid cover coloring which includes eye-catching air-brushing techniques. And the bright interior pages and sturdy spine add more muscle -- CGC thinks so, since no other certified copy of this issue has been awarded a higher grade. And in case it escaped your notice (yeah, right), this is a bondage cover, by the one-and-only Alex Schomburg. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $735.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2201 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,335.00
Haunt of Fear #7 Gaines File pedigree 2/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. If your heart isn't stopped by Johnny Craig's chilling cover, the astonishing condition of this Gaines File gem will send you reaching for the defibrillator. The cover radiates with deep color and gloss, and the interior off-white to white pages make the story content sparkle. And what talent awaits inside: Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, and Jack Davis all provide stories. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $570.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2003 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
Weird Science #5 Gaines File pedigree 8/10 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. One of the defining covers in EC's legendary history is this atomic bomb blast from the pencils and brush of Al Feldstein. Sales figures showed that EC's science fiction comics sold better when Feldstein provided the cover art. Looking virtually the same as it did the day it rolled off the printing press, this comic is a real gem. To date, no other copies of this issue have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $810.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2014 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
Captain Marvel Adventures #24 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Surviving issues of this series are fairly plentiful in the "reading copy" condition, but when we get a Near Mint copy in our hands, it's a "hold my calls" moment. When you see this book, you won't need us to tell you it's a Mile High. Only on an Edgar Church copy can you see the original glorious reds of the Big Red Cheese himself! The cover (featuring the regrettably-named Nippo the Nipponese) is by C. C. Beck. We also believe this issue's "Minneapolis Mystery" to be the first "city story" of the title's run -- in succeeding issues, Captain Marvel would have adventures in cities all across the USA, to the delight of kids who lived there. This is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $825.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2064 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
Cancelled Comic Cavalcade #1 and 2 (DC, 1978) Condition: Average FN. These books are perhaps the rarest collector's items of the Bronze Age. In the wake of the mass cancellation of titles which wags dubbed the "DC Implosion," the company produced this two-volume ashcan edition to protect DC's copyright to the content, printing a mere 35 copies. Of these, 34 were given to the creators and copyright people, and one to price guide publisher Bob Overstreet for documentation purposes. Containing pages photocopied on one side only with blank blue covers and a taped spine, the books each measure 8.5" x 11". Both volumes have hilarious, tongue-in-cheek "covers" on the respective title pages: the first, by Al Milgrom, shows a truck marked "DC" speeding away from a landfill, having dumped the bodies of dead superheroes. The second, by Alex Saviuk, shows second-tier heroes like Prez, the Creeper, and Shade the Changing Man applying for unemployment benefits. The contents of Volume #1 are Black Lightning #12, cover to #13, Claw #13 and #14, The Deserter #1, Doorway to Nightmare #6, Firestorm #6, The Green Team #2 and #3. Volume #2 contains Kamandi #60 (including Omac) and #61, Prez #5, Shade #9 (including the Odd Man), Showcase #105 (Deadman) and #106 (The Creeper), Secret Society of Super Villains #16 and #17, The Vixen #1, and covers to Army At War #2, Battle Classics #3, Demand Classics #1 and #2, Dynamic Classics #3, Mister Miracle #26, Ragman #6, Weird Mystery #25 and #26, and Western Classics #1 and #2. Overstreet lists these books, but does not list a price for them. These books trade hands very infrequently, so take this opportunity to grab your set now. From the Compleat Kirby Comic Collection.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2361 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #14 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Spidey's turning green this ish, but not from envy -- the Green Goblin and ol' jade jaws, the Incredible Hulk, both appear in The Amazing Spider-Man for the first time. An utterly fabulous copy, its cover gloss and colors are so deep they'll set your spider-sense tingling! Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $3,300.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2455 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
Blue Ribbon Comics #1 Larson pedigree (MLJ, 1939) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. With no penciled writing present, the faint foxing on the right edge of the cover distinguishes this book as the Larson copy; the Nebraska winters were kind to the pages on this book, as they are fresh and supple. Jack Cole did three pages of this, the first ever comic produced by MLJ. Featuring the first appearances of Dan Hastings, Richy the Amazing Boy, and Rang-A-Tang the Wonder Dog, this esoteric comic seldom turns up for sale -- and almost never in this condition. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $2,405; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,703.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2056 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $3,105.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #2 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The villainous Vulture sets Spidey's heart aflutter in this Stan Lee/Steve Ditko classic. This beautiful copy of Spidey's second issue is not easy to locate in higher grades. This copy packs no shortage of cover gloss and commands above-average page quality. It's certainly an impressive copy any way you look at it. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $2,685; VF/NM 9.0 value = $4,343.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2444 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,932.50
Top-Notch Comics #1 (MLJ, 1939) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. MLJ's first comic book title, Blue Ribbon Comics, had launched just one month before this premiere issue that would introduce The Wizard, Kardak the Mystic Magician, and others, and would feature work by notable artists Jack Cole, Jack Binder, and Mort Meskin. This copy looks closer to Near Mint from the front, but a tiny piece is missing along the back cover border, the most noticeable of very few defects. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $4,053.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2185 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,846.25
The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. It's no day at the beach for Spidey in his first encounter with the Sandman. Betty Brant also bows in this issue. A beautiful, high-grade copy. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $1,654; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,577.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2446 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,760.00
Captain Midnight #14 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue's baddie is billed as "The King of Villains" -- the man enveloped in shadow is none other than (cover your eyes if you want to be surprised)... Storm Von Kloud! This issue's colors and page quality are what you'd expect from a Mile High book; i.e., the best you'll find. As of this writing, this book's grade of 9.4 is the highest that CGC has assigned any copy of #14. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $685.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2072 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,760.00
Blonde Phantom #13 (Timely, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. You can have the "surgically enhanced" superheroines of today. Our hearts still belong to the Blonde Phantom -- even if the most she ever revealed was a tantalizing expanse of leg. So what if Ginger Rogers danced in high heels, the Blonde Phantom fought crime in 'em! Inside the comic, Miss America adds to the pulchritude as star of a backup feature, and Timely VIP the Sub-Mariner gets a story as well. This is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,200.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2406 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,760.00
Daredevil #1 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Sure, it's easy to be swept away by the first appearance of the Man Without Fear, but on a quieter note, Daredevil #1's cover features the unusual artistic pairing of penciler Jack Kirby and inker Bill Everett, with Everett adding a slicker feel to the King's bombastic layouts. The cover gloss on this copy radiates so brightly, it solicits a squint from even the sightless Matt Murdock. A tiny bit of chipping at the top and bottom spine keep this spellbinding copy from an even higher grade. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $1,794; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,797.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2506 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,760.00
The Human Torch #6 Chicago pedigree (Timely, 1942) CGC Apparent VF/NM 9.0 Slight (A) Off-white pages. Yow! The flames on this Alex Schomburg-drawn super-glossy cover shimmer with such intensity, you think they might burn you at the touch. This beautiful specimen is the highest-graded of CGC's restored copies of this issue. Sub-Mariner story included. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover." Overstreet 2004 GD 2.0 value = $220; VG 4.0 value = $440; FN 6.0 value = $660; VF 8.0 value = $1,375; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,063; NM- 9.2 value = $2,750.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2414 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,530.00
New Comics #10 (DC, 1936) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Dating from the "Platinum Age," this is an early issue of the series that became Adventure Comics, lasting nearly fifty years. The cover scene of a Harvard Crimson fan and a Yale Elis rooter is by Whitney Ellsworth. Other prominent artists in the issue include Joe Shuster, Creig Flessel, and Sven Elven. The issue is termed "scarce" by Gerber. This is the highest-graded copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date, and as Overstreet doesn't even list prices for grades above VF, this may well be the best copy in existence. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $3,300.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2322 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,357.50
Adventure Comics #96 (DC, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Simon and Kirby delivered another great wish-fulfillment cover here, starring the Sandman and Sandy. Genius Jones, Starman, and the Shining Knight got their chances to shine in backup features. This is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,200.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2273 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,300.00
World's Best Comics #1 (DC, 1941) CGC VG/FN 5.0 White pages. While the "world's finest" team didn't exactly start here -- Superman and Batman joined forces by combining their features many years later -- their individual adventures shared space beginning with this coveted issue. Fred Ray's cover is one of the most recognizable of the Golden Age, and Bob Kane and Paul Gustavson are among the noted interior artists. CGC's top grade assigned to this issue is an 8.0, making this respectable copy of a hard-to-find favorite even more desirable. Overstreet 2004 VG 4.0 value = $2,858; FN 6.0 value = $4,287.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2342 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,300.00
Green Lantern #39 (DC, 1965) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. Let's get ready to rummm-bllle! This tale of a boxing match for the "championship of the universe" is brought to us by artistic heavyweight Gil Kane, who drew the cover as well. This copy is certainly the undisputed champion of its class -- it's the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, with the next highest weighing in at a bantamweight 9.4. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $150.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2376 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,300.00

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$2,645 or more
Tales to Astonish #39 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. If you thought ants were enough to wreck a party, the Scarlet Beetle's minions up the pest ante on this Jack Kirby/Dick Ayers Ant-Man cover. One of the earliest tales of the Marvel Universe, back during the day when word balloons were huge and cover colors were garish. Second-highest grade from CGC to date on this issue. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $625.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2533 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,300.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #9 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. It's electrifying! What is? The first appearance of that voltage-happy villain Electro and this copy's radiant cover gloss, that's what! Spidey takes a licking in this Stan Lee/Steve Ditko story, but this Near Mint specimen has few equals -- only two higher grades have been awarded by CGC for this issue. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,850.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2451 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,242.50
Captain Marvel Adventures #38 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Pardon me, boy... is this the Chattanooga issue? It is indeed, part of the series of "city stories" that took our hero all over the country. Both the cover and the interior art are by C. C. Beck. From Captain Marvel's red outfit to the blue Tennessee sky, those Mile High cover colors are a sight to see. This is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $550.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2066 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,185.00
Doc Savage Comics #9 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The pulp character finally gets his own comics title and takes his adventures overseas to help out the Allies. Jack Binder delivers some of the art in this issue, which also has a Supersnipe appearance. CGC has certified this awesome Mile High copy with the highest grade for issue #9 to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $735.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2099 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,185.00

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Vault of Horror #31 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Ray Bradbury fans, take note: This issue of Vault of Horror not only adapts one of the master horror writer's tales, but it also includes his biography and a photo. Also on tap are writer Al Feldstein and artists Graham Ingels, Jack Davis, and Johnny Craig. This outstanding Gaines File specimen outdistances all comers -- it bears the highest grade awarded by CGC to any copy of issue #31. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $400.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2010 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,070.00
Boy Commandos #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Joe Simon and Jack Kirby were busy guys back in the great Golden Age of comics. Their work for DC was among the best of the era, and this feature, carried over from Detective Comics, was a huge hit. Some of Simon & Kirby's other creations joined in for this first issue - there are cameos from the Sandman from Adventure Comics and the Newsboy Legion from Star Spangled Comics. The cover is considered a classic of World War II comics art. In addition, Liberty Belle makes her first appearance in these pages. This copy is very attractive and sharp. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $3,619.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2291 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,070.00
More Fun Comics #62 (DC, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. You've got to hand it to the Spectre -- he knows how to dominate a cover! Cover artist Bernard Baily illustrates Jerry Siegel's Spectre script, and they're joined inside by Gardner Fox and Howard Sherman on Doctor Fate, and George Papp on Congo Bill. To date, only two copies have been graded higher by CGC. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $1,850.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2315 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,070.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #10 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby join forces for this simple yet striking cover introducing the Enforcers. This high-grade copy's spine is sharp enough to slice through Spidey's web, and its white interior pages are another boast-worthy benefit. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,750.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2452 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,070.00
Batman #24 (DC, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Batman plays "Bat-Hur"! Anyone who doubts Dick Sprang's skills as a draftsman need only look at the chariot and the horses on this entertaining cover. Inside the comic, Prof. Carter Nichols makes his first appearance, and Tweedledum and Tweedledee appear. The interior art is by Sprang and Jerry Robinson. As of this writing, only two copies of the issue have received a higher grade from CGC. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,900.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2286 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,012.50
The Amazing Spider-Man #13 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. It's bad luck for Spidey in his 13th issue: the coming of Mysterio, one of his strangest foes. A spectacular specimen with deep colors and bright interior pages -- and Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, too! Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,550.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2454 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $2,012.50
Zip Comics #1 Cosmic Aeroplane pedigree (MLJ, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. The origins of the Scarlet Avenger and Steel Sterling are presented in this issue, which also saw the debuts of Mr. Satan, Captain Valor, the Miracle Man, and the War Eagle. Charles Biro, later of Lev Gleason fame, drew the cover. The interior art is courtesy of Irv Novick. CGC notes, "Small piece of tape on interior cover." Overstreet 2004 FN 6.0 value = $1,491; VF 8.0 value = $3,479.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2206 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $1,955.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #50 (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. Here's one of the most influential issues of Amazing to come along during the 1960s. There's the first appearance of Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of crime, and some to-die-for art by Jazzy John Romita Sr. But the real deal here is Spidey calling it quits, trashcanning his costume in a much-duplicated scene. With this theme being appropriated in summer '04's Spider-Man 2, this issue's value should continue to skyrocket. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $900.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2474 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $1,955.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #3 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. The appearance of Doctor Octopus in the film Spider-Man 2 will increase the value of this issue, Doc Ock's comic-book debut, so grab it while you can. This gem also sports a Human Torch appearance, Stan Lee story, and Steve Ditko art. A fabulous copy with numerous positive attributes, like deep cover colors and white pages. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $1,881.
Auction 812 | Lot: 2445 | Aug 14, 2004

Sold For: $1,840.00

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