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Marvel Comics #1 (Timely, 1939) CGC Apparent FN+ 6.5 Extensive (P) Cream to off-white pages. The first Timely comic continues to be one of the most sought-after and elusive comic books of all. It's almost impossible to overrate the significance of the issue that introduced the Human Torch by Carl Burgos, the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett, Angel by Paul Gustavson, Ka-Zar, and other characters to the Golden Age of comics. The cover is by pulp artist Frank R. Paul. You would have to look long and hard to find a more attractive-looking copy of the historic book than this professionally restored specimen. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, spine splits sealed, cover reinforced, cover and staples cleaned." Overstreet 2004 GD 2.0 value = $19,250; VG 4.0 value = $38,500; FN 6.0 value = $57,750; VF 8.0 value = $138,000.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2498 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $25,300.00
The Human Torch #2 (#1) (Timely, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. One of the most sought-after Timely keys, this comic is ranked among the 25 most valuable comic books of all by Overstreet. The main event is the first appearance of Toro, the Human Torch's sidekick who would appear at the Torch's side on many a cover and in many a story in the ensuing years. By the way, Toro wasn't an android like the Torch, but one of the first mutant superheroes! The book's cover by Alex Schomburg offers not only the fiery duo but also Timely' s other VIP of the day, the Sub-Mariner. It's interesting to note that the heroes were already taking on the Nazi menace in this Fall 1940 issue, more than a year before the U.S. would actually enter the war. The roster of interior artists includes Timely's top talents of the day: Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, Joe Simon, and Paul Reinman to name a few. CGC notes, "Very small amount of dried glue on cover and centerfold." Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $20,800. CGC census 12/04: 3 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2492 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $20,125.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #129 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. The Punisher made his first appearance in this issue, one of the most sought-after Bronze Age Marvels. The new character went on to star in his own comic, and of course in a major motion picture as well! From his very first story (written by Gerry Conway), the Punisher was not quite a hero, yet not quite a villain. But also making his first appearance was a guy who was 100% pure villain, the Jackal, from whom much more would be heard in the ensuing issues. The cover is by Gil Kane, the interior art by Ross Andru. Our offering is one of only three 9.8 copies that CGC has certified to date, and no copy to be slabbed has received a higher grade. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $400.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2386 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $9,200.00
Flash Comics #7 (DC, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Though Hawkman first appeared in issue #1 of this title, this was only his second cover appearance, and the first time he was drawn on a cover by Sheldon Moldoff, the Golden Age Hawkman's most important artist. Moldoff was a key contributor to this issue, also drawing Hawkman's interior story as well as the Cliff Cornwall feature. Other features include the Flash (drawn by E E Hibbard) and "King" Standish (by Harry Lampert), as well as everyone's favorite thunderous blunderbuss, Johnny Thunder. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $4,669; NM- 9.2 value = $6,300. CGC census 12/04: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2210 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $8,050.00
Superman #2 (DC, 1939) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. The Man of Steel's second issue reprints Superman newspaper strips by the hero's creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The cover, displaying a captivating diagonal design in Superman's traditional colors, exhibits light edge and spine wear, but appears solid with no major defects. Overstreet 2004 FN 6.0 value = $3,282; VF 8.0 value = $8,205. CGC census 12/04: 3 in 7.0; 2 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2258 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $6,900.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #122 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. The death of the Green Goblin at the climax of this issue marked the end of Spider-Man's most memorable villain, and the scene was copied almost exactly in the first "Spider-Man" movie. The comic is the work of creators at the top of their games, with Gerry Conway turning in perhaps his best writing ever, Gil Kane penciling the high-impact tale, and John Romita Sr. inking Kane's pencils as well as drawing the cover. One of only two 9.8 copies (the highest grade yet assigned) that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $265.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2385 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $5,750.00
Captain America Comics 132-Page Canadian Annual (Timely, 1942) Condition: PR. This rare comic is a real eye-opener. It's a Gerber "8," Overstreet calls it "very rare", and our best guess is that no more than 10-12 copies exist. Ranked among the 50 most valuable Golden Age comic books by Overstreet, this is a square bound issue which says "128 pages" on the cover, though Overstreet, counting the covers as pages, dubs it a 132-page issue. Released only in Canada, it sports the cover image from Captain America Comics #22, a blank inside cover, and the contents (in black and white) of Marvel Mystery Comics #33 (featuring the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, the Vision, and the Angel) and Captain America Comics #18. Showcased is the artwork of Carl Burgos, Syd Shores, and Al Avison. Also, the wartime text feature "Jap Trap" is notable because it's by Mickey Spillane himself. The book bears the copyright "Universal Crime Stories Inc." While this copy is missing the back cover, the last page, and one interior page, note that the book is in "otherwise GD/VG" condition, with the only other significant negatives being some minor water damage on the inside front cover and a 1 1/2" strip missing in the middle of the spine. Definitely a highly collectable copy. Overstreet doesn't even list a value for grades above VF, and we haven't seen evidence that any high-grade copies exist. CGC has not certified a copy of this comic as of this writing. Overstreet 2004 GD 2.0 value = $3,200.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2491 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $5,462.50
Detective Comics #88 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. You've gotta love this cover by Dick Sprang, showing the time when Dick (Grayson) sprang to land a punch, yeeowch! Inside the book there's more Sprang art, as Batman and Robin take on a loan shark named Big-Hearted John. The book's other detectives include Air Wave (drawn by George Roussos), the Crimson Avenger (drawn by John Daly), Slam Bradley (drawn by Martin Naydel) and the Boy Commandos (drawn by Louis Cazeneuve). As usual, no copy of this book has received a higher grade than the Mile High copy. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,140. CGC census 12/04: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2208 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $5,175.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #17 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. A key issue, the riotous return of the ghastly Green Goblin overshadows an always entertaining Spidey/Human Torch battle. It should come as no surprise to Spider-fans that Steve Ditko was responsible for this issue's cover and interior art. A superb copy of a popular issue, this comic is sure to attract plenty of interest from fellow collectors! Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 12/04: 16 in 9.4, 7 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2370 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $4,600.00
Daredevil #1 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. The Man Without Fear made his debut appearance here. This historic first issue features Daredevil's origin, plus guest appearances by Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four on the cover. It's also the first appearance of Karen Page and Foggy Nelson. Bill Everett, whose career with the company went all the way back to Marvel Comics #1 in 1939, got the nod for cover and interior art chores. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,797; NM- 9.2 value = $3,800. CGC census 12/04: 30 in 9.0, 36 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2404 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $4,600.00
R. F. Outcault - Yellow Kid Advertising Poster (circa 1898). Hully Gee! The Yellow Kid was America's first comic character superstar and made the comics a permanent part of our culture. William Randolph Hearst, the publisher of The New York Journal, was well aware of the Yellow Kid fever in New York City, and finally lured Outcault away from Joseph Pulitzer's The New York World and put him to work at a much higher salary, drawing the Yellow Kid for the Journal. R. F. Outcault and the Yellow Kid demonstrated that the Sunday comics could sell newspapers and other forms of merchandise, and firmly established the comics as an integral part of the American newspaper. A beautifully printed advertising poster from the turn of the century, this full-color 17" x 23" poster is mounted onto a larger 18" x 24" board. There is some overall aging and slight edge wear, otherwise the work is in Very Good condition. Since he only appeared in New York City newspapers from 1895 through 1898, Yellow Kid merchandise is a rare commodity these days. From the collection of Gill Fox.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2168 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $4,312.50
Astounding Stories Bound Volume Group (Street & Smith, 1930-41). This lot consists of a very impressive set of bound volumes containing the complete first 11 years of Astounding Stories, dating from January 1930 through December 1941. These pulps have excellent page quality and the general appearance of Very Good to Fine copies, although most of them were trimmed during the binding process. The binding, in black cloth with gold stamped lettering, is clean and new, with a fresh-from-the-bindery look. Notable authors represented in these pulps include: Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Theodore Sturgeon, Clifford Simak, H. P. Lovecraft, John W. Campbell, Ray Cummings, Murray Leinster, E. E. Smith, and L. Ron Hubbard. Most of the cover art is by Hans W. Wesso, Howard V. Brown, or Hubert Rogers. Highlights include the first issue (Jan/30) of this prominent pulp, as well as the Jan/38 issue in which John Campbell becomes editor, ushering in what many pop-culture historians have termed the "Golden Age" of science fiction and establishing Astounding as the most influential of all sci-fi magazines. This series also presented the first published science fiction stories of such writers as Lester Del Rey, L. Sprague De Camp, A. E. VanVogt, L. Ron Hubbard, Heinlein, and Sturgeon. The Ultimate Guide to the Pulps VG value for group = $6,065. (Total: 29 items)
Auction 815 | Lot: 2159 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $4,025.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The Sandman made his first appearance in this issue; the villain you couldn't land a punch on would return to menace Spidey many a time in subsequent years. His origin story reveals how he got so sandy in the first place. Also debuting were a couple of Peter Parker's love interests: secretary Betty Brant, who pined for puny Parker, and Midtown High cutie Liz Allen (sometimes Allan), who began as Flash Thompson's arm candy but soon flashed an independent streak. Which artist could handle this mix of crimefighting action and soap opera? Steve Ditko, natch. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,577; NM- 9.2 value = $3,500. CGC census 12/04: 13 in 9.0, 20 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2359 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $4,025.00
Daredevil #2 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The Pacific Coast books are consistently among the nicest Silver Age comics we've seen, and that's certainly the case here as well. The book is the second appearance of Daredevil, and also the second appearance of Electro, who had zapped a certain Wallcrawler in his one previous outing. The Fantastic Four puts in a cameo. The issue's cover and art are by Joe Orlando. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,000. CGC census 1/05: 10 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2405 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $4,025.00
X-Men #5 Northland pedigree (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Early looks at some key Marvel characters are featured here -- it's the third appearance of Magneto, and the second appearances of the Toad, Quicksilver, Mastermind, and the Scarlet Witch (Earth to cover colorist: she's the Scarlet Witch, meaning her costume should be red). The many heroes and villains are all drawn by Jack Kirby. This lot comes with the Northland certificate of authenticity. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $950. CGC census 1/05: 7 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2470 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $4,025.00
Flash Comics #103 Ohio pedigree (DC, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This issue is called "scarce" by both Overstreet and Gerber, and that plus a fantastic cover make it a desirable package indeed. The day would come when Carmine Infantino would draw (or at least design) every cover that DC published; here the artist gave comicdom an early taste of his flair for the spectacular when it came to covers. Infantino also drew both the Flash and the Black Canary features in the book's interior; Joe Kubert handled art chores on the Hawkman story. This is the highest-graded copy of this issue (and the only one graded above 7.0) that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $1,900; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,850. CGC census 12/04: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2217 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $3,737.50
Julius Schwartz - Science Fiction Photo Album with Many Accompanying Autographs (1931-41). Julius Schwartz's photo album of SF fandom, 1931-1941, is one of the most remarkable photo collections imaginable. Inside a leather-bound album are 9" x 12" sheets mounted with many black and white vintage photographs of SF's most famous authors and fans, often with the subjects' autographs mounted below their portraits. Some of the highlights include Forry Ackerman (signed), Mort Weisinger, Otto Binder, Jack Binder, L. Sprague De Camp, Jack Williamson (signed), Edmond Hamilton (signed), O.A. Kline (signed), Frank Belknap Long (signed), Stanley Weinbaum (signed), Robert Bloch, Charles Hornig (signed), Arthur Barnes (signed), Lester Dent, Raymond Palmer (signed), Henry Kuttner (signed), H.P. Lovecraft (signed), Willis Conover, Virgil Finlay (signed), Farnsworth Wright, Jack Darrow (signed), David Daniels (signed), August W. Derleth (signed), Ralph Milne Farley (signed), John Russell Fearn (signed), Hugo Gernsback (signed), Raymond Z. Gallun (signed), Robert E. Howard (signed), Murray Leinster (signed), Willy Ley (signed), A. Merritt (signed), Leo Margulies (signed), Catherine Moore (signed), Frank R. Paul, Frederik Pohl (signed), Edward E. Smith (signed), Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, E.T. Bell (signed), and Manly Wade Wellman (signed). Also pictured are several SF groups such as the Los Angeles Science Fiction League, Queens Science-Fiction League, Philadelphia Science-Fiction Society, and the Scienceers. Also documented are several of Julie's trips and conventions he attended, such as the "David H. Keller Trip June, 1934," "Philadelphia Science-Fiction Convention October 31, 1937," "Newark Science-Fiction Convention May 29, 1938," "World Science Fiction Convention, July 2-4, 1939," "Chicago-Milwaukee Trip August 22-31, 1938," "California Trip August 4-27, 1939," "California Trip 1940," and "California Trip, 1941" (with several photos of the young Ray Bradbury). At the back of the album are phot
Auction 815 | Lot: 2328 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $3,737.50
Avengers #2 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Surprisingly, after just one book into the series, the Hulk leaves the team in this issue. This also marks the first appearance of the Space Phantom. Stan Lee wrote the story, and Jack Kirby provided the cover. Kirby and Paul Reinman handled interior art. Only two copies have currently received a higher grade from CGC. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,050. CGC census 1/05: 8 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2391 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $3,737.50
Fantastic Four #3 (Marvel, 1962) CGC Qualified VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. After wearing civilian clothes for two issues, the Fantastic Four got more of a "superhero" look in this third issue -- the Thing even got a costume and mask (which only lasted a couple of pages). It's also the first appearance of the Fantasti-Car (as it was initially spelled) and the FF's headquarters (not yet called the Baxter Building). The villain is one Miracle Man, who wouldn't pop up again until #138. The cover and art are by Jack Kirby. CGC notes, "staples cleaned." Overstreet 2004 GD 2.0 value = $205; VG 4.0 value = $410; FN 6.0 value = $615; VF 8.0 value = $1,742; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,021.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2419 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $3,737.50
Fantastic Four #48 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. The Watcher has seen it all... literally. So when even he's as flabbergasted as on this Jack Kirby cover, something epic must be going on, and so it is in this, the first installment of what fans dubbed the "Galactus Trilogy." Both the Silver Surfer and Galactus made their first appearances in the issue, which is by the team of Kirby and writer Stan Lee. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,350. CGC census 12/04: 41 in 9.6, 7 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2427 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $3,737.50
Cancelled Comic Cavalcade #1 and 2 (DC, 1978). These ashcan editions 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 these 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. Condition: Average FN.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2136 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $3,680.00
More Fun Comics #61 (DC, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. DC's occult heroes dominate this issue: while Doctor Fate gets cover billing, the Spectre stars in the lead story. The cover is by Howard Sherman; other artists include Bernard Baily (drawing the Spectre) and George Papp (drawing Congo Bill). Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $2,119. CGC census 12/04: 1 in 8.0, 2 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2223 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $3,450.00
Fantastic Four #11 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. That irksome green fellow from the planet Poppup, the Impossible Man, made his first appearance in this issue, and the imp's origin is told here as well. He would of course show up to provide comic-relief villainy on many a future occasion. In the lead feature, the Fantastic Four give fans a tour of their headquarters. The issue also introduces Willie Lumpkin to the Marvel Universe, he's the pudgy mailman from the newspaper strip Stan Lee did with Dan DeCarlo a few years previously. This comic is of course written by Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $980; NM- 9.2 value = $1,400. CGC census 12/04: 5 in 9.0, 9 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2424 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $3,450.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #135 (Marvel, 1974) CGC MT 9.9 White pages. This is the second full appearance of the Punisher, who after his second battle with our hero, finally realizes that Spidey is a good guy. Alas, he's not the only one who's learned something about the Wallcrawler lately, because Harry Osborn finds where Peter Parker stashed his Spider-Man costume. By the end of this issue, Harry's heading for his dad's old Green Goblin hideout, in a scene similar to one in the movie "Spider-Man 2." And we haven't even mentioned the story's main villain, the Tarantula! The multi-character cover (if you don't recognize the blonde, it's a newly permed Liz Allen) is by John Romita Sr., and the interior art is by Ross Andru. As of this writing, this is the only 9.9 copy of this issue (and the highest-graded copy overall) that CGC has certified. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $90.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2388 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $3,220.00
Fantastic Four #1 (Marvel, 1961) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Cream to off-white pages. Marvel's Silver Age started right here. It's the origin and first appearance of the Fantastic Four, written by Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby. With a major motion picture on these characters being filmed as we write this, it's possible that this group could make the jump from comic book phenomenon to pop culture phenomenon as a couple of other characters have recently. The edge chipping that affected most Marvel books of the day didn't spare this copy, but that's really the only blemish on a book that would be the crown jewel of most any Silver Age collection. Overstreet 2004 VG 4.0 value = $1,700; FN 6.0 value = $2,550. CGC census 12/04: 17 in 5.0, 61 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2416 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $3,220.00
Batman #19 Spokane pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 White pages. With apologies to Messrs. Moldoff, Robinson, etc., you could make a strong case for Dick Sprang as the Batman artist of the Golden Age. That makes the publication of this issue a happy moment for DC fandom, as it was Sprang's first work on Batman -- he handled both the cover art and all Batman features on the interior of this issue. That milestone, coupled with the fact that this book has bone-white pages, are enough to send collectors into a feeding frenzy, but it also has a Joker appearance. This black cover is just about as nice as you could hope to find. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,800; NM- 9.2 value = $2,400. CGC census 12/04: 3 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2196 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,990.00
Flash Comics #9 (DC, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Hawkman has faced every conceivable situation over the years, but bearing down on a cowboy? It works for us here, particularly the lushly illustrated wings on Hawkman courtesy of artist Sheldon Moldoff. Hawkman's story inside the book was also drawn by "Shelly," and the book's other features include Cliff Cornwall (also drawn by Moldoff), the Flash (drawn by E. E. Hibbard), and "King" Standish by the late Harry Lampert. Also, Johnny Thunder and his thunderbolt provide a few grins. This is the highest-graded copy of the issue, and the only one graded above 5.5, that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $2,022. CGC census 12/04: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2211 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,990.00
Giant-Size X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This issue has the first appearance of the new X-Men, the most popular superhero team ever! It's ranked as the second most valuable Bronze Age comic by Overstreet. It has a Gil Kane cover and Dave Cockrum interior art. Square bound books (this is a hefty 68-pager) are always more susceptible to wear and tear than your average comic -- as the grade demonstrates, this book's original owner took such great care of his copy. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,200. CGC census 1/05: 89 in 9.6, 8 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2433 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,990.00
The Incredible Hulk #181 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. What makes collecting comic books so much fun is that you never know for sure which issues will turn out to be keys. Certainly nobody expected much of this one when it came out, but lo and behold, that throwaway character known as the Wolverine turned into one of the most famous characters in comics (losing the "the" along the way). And what do you know, this issue, which has Wolvie's first full appearance, is now the most valuable comic of the Bronze Age. The cover and interior art are by the Hulk's most prolific portrayer of the 1970s, Herb Trimpe. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 1/05: 154 in 9.4, 94 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2443 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,875.00
Sub-Mariner Comics #40 Double Cover (Atlas, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. The Sub-Mariner's creator Bill Everett pulled triple duty on this issue, drawing the cover and interior art as well as writing the story. That lady of the sea Namora puts in an appearance. This is the only copy that has been certified with a grade above 9.0 by CGC to date. CGC notes, "1st cover 9.0, interior cover 9.4." Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $920. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2508 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,875.00
Detective Comics #2 (DC, 1937) CGC FR/GD 1.5 Off-white pages. As has been known to happen in the comic world, this #2 issue is scarcer than #1 -- it's a Gerber "9" and is also called "rare" by Overstreet. It's on Overstreet's list of the 100 most valuable Golden Age books (though technically, this one is so early that it's from the Platinum Age). As was the case for #1, this issue has multiple detective features, the most notable of which are Slam Bradley, who never missed a Detective in the early years, and the Spy. Both of those characters' features were written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Joe Shuster; those were of course the creators who would soon produce Superman. The simple but striking cover is by ace artist Creig Flessel. CGC notes, "cover detached." Overstreet 2004 GD 2.0 value = $2,333. CGC census 12/04: 1 in 1.5, 3 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2202 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,760.00
Flash Comics #17 Lost Valley pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Sheldon Moldoff drew this issue's war cover as well as the Hawkman story inside the book. The other characters include Flash, Cliff Cornwall (his last appearance in this title), the King, the Whip, and Johnny Thunder. Our copy isn't just the highest-graded CGC has certified for the issue to date, it's got the others beat by a mile, with the runner-up a distant 7.0. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,875; NM- 9.2 value = $2,500. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2212 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,760.00
Superman #30 (DC, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This key issue has the origin and first appearance of Mr. Mxyzptlk. The comic-relief villain didn't earn cover billing, but we'll excuse that oversight since what did make the cover is a great character piece by Jack Burnley, with Clark Kent being number one in Lois Lane's heart for a change. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,175; NM- 9.2 value = $2,900. CGC census 12/04: 1 in 9.0, 3 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2261 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,760.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. If Spider-Man had just been a regular reader of the Fantastic Four, he would have known that when your book hits issue #5, it's time for a Doctor Doom appearance! In fact, this was Doom's first appearance outside of the FF's title. The cover and art are by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,137; NM- 9.2 value = $2,900. CGC census 12/04: 13 in 9.0, 23 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2360 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,760.00
The Incredible Hulk #1 (Marvel, 1962) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This is the book that features the origin and first appearance of the Incredible Hulk, who shows up here as a grey-colored creature. Also look for characters like Rick Jones, Betty Ross, and General "Thunderbolt" Ross, who are all introduced in this issue. Stan Lee wrote the story, and Jack Kirby handled the cover. Kirby and Paul Reinman provided the interior art. CGC notes, "Top edge of cover trimmed." Overstreet 2004 GD 2.0 value = $667; VG 4.0 value = $1,334; FN 6.0 value = $2,000; VF 8.0 value = $7,400.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2435 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,760.00
Adventure Comics #42 (DC, 1939) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Classic Golden Age artist Creig Flessel already had an impressive body of work before 1940, including this, the second issue to have a Sandman cover. Bob Kane, Wayne Boring, and Ogden Whitney helped with interior artwork. This issue is a Gerber "7". Overstreet 2004 FN 6.0 value = $2,028. CGC census 12/04: 1 in 6.0, 2 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2180 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,530.00
Fantastic Four #1 (Marvel, 1961) CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Moderate (P) Cream to off-white pages. The origin and first appearance of the Fantastic Four, this book started Marvel's Silver Age and is listed as the third most-valuable Silver Age comic book by Overstreet. The story is by Stan Lee, with cover and interior art by Jack Kirby. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, cover reinforced, staples cleaned." Overstreet 2004 GD 2.0 value = $850; VG 4.0 value = $1,700; FN 6.0 value = $2,550; VF 8.0 value = $8,925; VF/NM 9.0 value = $21,463; NM- 9.2 value = $34,000.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2415 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,472.50
Sensation Comics #60 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. H. G. Peter's wacky perspectives and the promise of a tale set in medieval England make for an intriguing combination here. This Edgar Church exemplar is the highest-graded copy of the issue (and the only one graded above 9.0) that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2240 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,300.00
Amazing Spider-Man, The #8 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Peter Parker gets to live out every bookworm's fantasy, having a boxing match with the resident school bully, Flash Thompson. Then the fists start flying, a robot interrupts the bout, and things really get crazy in this story drawn by Steve Ditko. The backup feature's a winner as well -- it has Ditko and Jack Kirby collaborating on a story guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $1,750. CGC census 12/04: 19 in 9.2, 26 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2362 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,300.00
Daredevil #1 (Marvel, 1964) CGC Apparent NM 9.4 Slight (P) Off-white to white pages. Bill Everett only ever penciled one issue of Daredevil, but his artwork combined with Stan Lee's story got the character off to a great start. This is DD's origin and first appearance, as well as the first appearance of Karen Page and Foggy Nelson. The cover is by Jack Kirby and Everett. CGC Notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch, cover reinforced, staples cleaned. (Bottom edge of cover trimmed)." Overstreet 2004 GD 2.0 value = $205; VG 4.0 value = $410; FN 6.0 value = $615; VF 8.0 value = $1,794; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,797; NM- 9.2 value = $3,800.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2403 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,300.00
Fantastic Four #1 (Marvel, 1961) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white pages. This milestone first issue was the comic that started the Silver Age as far as Marvel was concerned, and it's the third most-valuable Silver Age comic by any publisher. It's the origin and first appearance of the Fantastic Four (Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, the Invisible Girl, and the new incarnation of the Human Torch), with a story by Stan Lee and art by Kirby. The book also has the first appearance and origin of the FF's first opponent, the Mole Man. Kirby's cover is one of the most recognizable comic covers of all time. Overstreet 2004 VG 4.0 value = $1,700. CGC census 1/05: 39 in 4.0, 96 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2417 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,300.00
Fantastic Four #5 (Marvel, 1962) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Slight (P) Off-white to white pages. The origin and first appearance of the Fantastic Four's number one villain, Doctor Doom, is right here in this issue. Also in the story, writer Stan Lee put in a nice plug for another Marvel mag, as the Human Torch is shown engrossed in a copy of Incredible Hulk #1. The cover and interior art are by Jack Kirby. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover, staples cleaned." Overstreet 2004 GD 2.0 value = $309; VG 4.0 value = $618; FN 6.0 value = $927; VF 8.0 value = $2,626.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2421 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,185.00
Strange Tales #110 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. He's not on the cover, but Doctor Strange made his first appearance in this issue's backup feature. Also in that story (drawn by Steve Ditko) is the first appearance of the Ancient One. Jack Kirby's cover is devoted to the Human Torch story (featuring the Wizard as well as cult villain Paste-Pot Pete). Dick Ayers handled interior art on the Torch. It's a sharp-looking copy of a key first appearance. Overstreet 2004 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,393; NM- 9.2 value = $1,875. CGC census 1/05: 12 in 9.0, 14 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2456 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,185.00
Chester Gould - Dick Tracy Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-16-34 (News Syndicate, 1934). Dick Tracy puts a few slugs into a racketeer in this classic Tracy scenario from March 16, 1934. Nice film noir graphic effects and crosshatching by a master storyteller. The image area measures 16.5" x .5." There is a type replacement paste-up in the third panel, but overall this work is in Excellent condition. Signed by Chester Gould at the upper right. From the collection of Larry Doucet.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2045 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,070.00
Action Comics #137 (DC, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. "Superman's Girl Friend" Lois Lane managed to perplex the Man of Steel in just about any situation, and that's doubly true on this Wayne Boring cover. The Superman story was also drawn by Boring. Other features include Tommy Tomorrow of later Showcase fame (drawn here by Curt Swan) and the Vigilante, drawn by Dan Barry. Our offering is by far the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $720. CGC census 12/04: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2175 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,070.00
Sensation Comics #54 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This issue featured the first appearance of Dr. Fiendo. Yeah, he's a villain -- how'd you guess? The issue's cover and art are by H. G. Peter. This copy from the famous collection of Tom Reilly is the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2004 NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 12/04: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2235 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,070.00
Green Lantern #1 (DC, 1960) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Publishers were notoriously reluctant to launch a new #1 back in the day, but this one was pretty much a sure thing, as Green Lantern had aced a tryout in the pages of Showcase. This first issue retells GL's origin, and introduces the Guardians of the Universe. Artist Gil Kane finally found his calling with this title, after years of work on DC's lesser features like Rex the Wonder Dog. Kane was ably assisted here by Murphy Anderson and Joe Giella. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $2,900. CGC census 1/05: 7 in 8.0, 13 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2289 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,070.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #3 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. Spider-Man's first book-length feature was also his first meeting with Doctor Octopus, who makes his first appearance here. How Ock got so attached to his arms is also explained in the book. Writer Stan Lee never missed a chance for a bit of cross-promotion, so it's no surprise that the Fantastic Four's Human Torch appears here. The cover and art are of course by the great Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2004 VF 8.0 value = $1,881. CGC census 12/04: 23 in 8.0, 45 higher.
Auction 815 | Lot: 2358 | Feb 10, 2005

Sold For: $2,070.00

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