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Bill Everett - Marvel Comics #1 Sub-Mariner, page 12 Original Art (Timely, 1939). A show-stopping masterwork from the dawn of the Golden Age, this page must rank as the most historically significant and treasured piece of original comic book art known to survive -- it's the final page of the Sub-Mariner's origin story from Marvel Comics #1! William Blake Everett (1917-1973), broke into comics in 1938, working for one of the first companies to print original stories for comic books, Centaur Publishing. In 1939, Bill Everett joined Lloyd Jacquet's Funnies Incorporated shop as the art director when former editor Jacquet and a few other talents broke away from Centaur. Everett created the Sub-Mariner as an eight-page feature originally printed in a giveaway comic book titled Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1. The Overstreet Price Guide notes that this comic book was probably not distributed outside of advance copies, and estimates that only eight copies are known to exist. The Sub-Mariner character proved so marvelous that Jacquet repackaged Everett's origin story a few months later, with four additional pages added, for young pulp publisher Martin Goodman's title, Marvel Comics #1. So it was that Prince Namor became Marvel's first super-hero. This imaginative and beautifully rendered origin story is considered by Golden Age aficionados to be an unparalleled highlight of the early super-hero comics. The twelve-page thriller told the origin of the Sub-Mariner, "an ultra-man of the deep who lives on land and in the sea, flies in the air, has the strength of a thousand men, and is a youth of dynamic personality, with quick thought and fast action." In the slam-bang finale, the yarn ended with a splash, as the Sub-Mariner destroyed a lighthouse beacon light, flew aboard an enemy plane, disposed of the pilot with one terrific blow, and dove into the ocean with a solemn vow to continue his crusade against all surface men! Namor's cousin Dorma also star
Auction 816 | Lot: 2328 | May 20, 2005

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-30-54 (United Feature Syndicate, 1954). World champion fussbudget Lucy Van Pelt, came on strong in the 1954 Peanuts Sundays. In one of Charles Schulz's first forays into a weekly continuity, Lucy was mentored by her golf coach Charlie Brown, and in this climatic scene, Miss Van Pelt was but one hole away from capturing the "Women's State Amateur Golf Championship!" This remarkable strip was one of the few times full-figured adults with their heads shown, were seen in Peanuts! If panel three were isolated, who among the legion of Peanuts aficionados would ever guess that it appeared in a Sunday? Astounding! As it turned out, Lucy gave up her shot at the title when she remembered it was time for her nap -- the little gal had her priorities set! This Sunday showcased Charlie Brown and Lucy in nearly every panel. The strip is reproduced on page 221 of Fantagraphics Books' The Complete Peanuts 1953 to 1954. The image area of the strip measures 22.5" x 15.25", and the art is in Excellent condition. This extraordinaryPeanuts Sunday is certain to pique the interest of every comic art collector!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2135 | May 20, 2005

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Jack Kirby and Syd Shores - Captain America #102 Cover with Letter from Jack Kirby Original Art (Marvel, 1968). Captain America had his hands full battling the original series of Sleepers during World War II. The Sleepers were robot-like, automated weapons of mass destruction. The menace of the Red Skull reared it's ugly head again in the sixties and Cap's arch-rival was now armed with an even more dangerous, state-of-the-art Sleeper. Sharon Carter, SHIELD's Agent 13, stands down in the background as the Sleeper hurls the Star-Spangled Avenger as though he were a mere rag doll. Two legends of Golden Age Marvel teamed to created this magnificent Marvel masterpiece. Jack 'King" Kirby's dynamic pencils were given the perfect Golden-Silver Age finish by Syd Shores. The image area of the art measures 13.5" x 20". The cover has been pieced together using numerous carefully done paste-ups. The main image of the Sleeper and Captain America was glued to a larger support paper, and the art extended slightly along the bottom and left edges. Captain America's right hand and left foot were corrected using original art paste-ons. The cover retains its original type and logo stats, and there is a minor crease in the logo between the words "Captain" and "America." The paper shows some signs of mild aging, with touches of white-out used to crisp up the inking. The paper was cut to the exact image area and then the art was glued to a matt board. Given all that, the cover still retains incredible eye-appeal, and overall the condition is Very Good. In addition to the cover, this lot also contains a two-page, signed letter from Jack Kirby to the fan who bought this cover. The letter was written on December 22, 1972 and Kirby answered this fan's questions about the comics industry in the 1940s, the topic of "gangs," other forms of entertainment competing with modern comics, and slumping comics sales. Apparently this fan was writing a term paper about comics and he was lucky enough to get his research right
Auction 816 | Lot: 2411 | May 20, 2005

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John Byrne and Bob Layton - X-Men #113 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1978). Face front True Believers, and feast your eyes on John Byrne's scintillating first-published X-Men cover, as inked by Bob Layton. What a premiere! -- the X-Men launched an all-out battle royal against Magneto in the thriller, "When Falls Magneto." The tableau showcased Cyclops, Colossus, Banshee, Storm, Wolverine, Phoenix, and Nightcrawler as the team launched their supreme offensive against Magneto. John Byrne remarked in Ron Goulart's The Great Comic Book Heroes, "When I started doing comics I realized that I didn't have the sense of power that say, Jack Kirby has, or the understanding of anatomy that Gil Kane has. So, I decided that I'd try to make my work a little different -- try to make it stand out because it was subtle, because an expression or pose or gesture had a certain degree of subtlety." It was on the X-Men title that John Byrne solidified this approach. He not only drew the feature, but also contributed to plot and characterization, and was a key factor in the growing popularity of Phoenix and Wolverine. The image area of the cover measures 9.75" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. Don't miss out on your chance to win this John Byrne milestone!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2236 | May 20, 2005

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Jack Davis - Tales From the Crypt #39 Cover Original Art (EC, 1953). Jack Davis' spine-tingling cover for the blood-curdler, "Undertaking Parlor," ranks as one of the most memorable horror covers that EC ever dished up for its fan-addicts. Once seen, no EC reader would ever forget this pulse-pounding scene of little kids running for their lives from a knife-wielding lunatic, beneath a full moon in a graveyard! Jack Davis' unique blend of horror and humor was ideally suited for such over-the-top chiller-dillers! Jack Davis recalled his early days of looking for his niche at EC; he initially tried to land a spot as a romance artist! "Al Feldstein gave me my first horror story, probably because my romance work was such horrible stuff." This cover exemplifies the Jack Davis hallmarks: his loose and scratchy line work, and a knack for exaggerated expression, in both the faces and body language of his figures. As Davis himself put it, "I'm a cartoonist, not an illustrator." The end result was storytelling with an emotional impact that was visceral. Small wonder that Dr. Frederick Wertham cited a Jack Davis yarn in his infamous anti-comics screed, Seduction of the Innocent. The image area of the cover is 13.5" x 19.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. Tuck your drool cups under your quivering chins fan-addicts, and begin the bidding!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2283 | May 20, 2005

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Richard Felton Outcault - Yellow Kid and Buster Brown Hand-Colored Sunday Comic Strip Art Original Art, dated 11-3-07 (American-Journal-Examiner, 1907). Here's a sensational piece for comic strip art collectors -- the original art for the November 3, 1907 Buster Brown Sunday, titled "Strange Things Do Happen To." This remarkable Sunday featured a rare crossover between two of R.F. Outcault's greatest creations; Outcault's promethean creation, the slum kid Mickey Dugan, who was dubbed the Yellow Kid, and the merry prankster, Buster Brown. The Yellow Kid appeared in the Buster Brown feature on only four occasions, twice in 1907, and twice again in 1910. This beautiful, hand-colored original features a double-portrait of two of the oldest and most irascible tykes in comic strip history. Yellow Kid originals are exceptionally rare. Only one Hogan's Alley original starring the Kid is known to exist, while only two of the Buster Brown strips co-starring the Kid have surfaced. Richard Felton Outcault was so celebrated for his creations of the Yellow Kid and Buster Brown, that upon his death, newspapers credited him as the creator of the comic strip itself. In 1894, Outcault began illustrating scenes that detailed humorous aspects of tenement life in New York City for Joseph Pulitzer's New York World. Mickey Dugan, the Yellow Kid, was a slum kid with a bald head and big ears, and he was the star of Hogan's Alley. When the strip made its transition into a Sunday color panel, the Kid wore a bright yellow nightshirt which was emblazoned with his biting slang. As the Kid's popularity soared, a bidding war over Outcault's creation broke out between Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. The Kid had become the first comics merchandising super-star. By 1896, Outcault had relocated to Hearst's New York Journal. Pulitzer countered by continuing Hogan's Alley, with World staff artist George Luks as
Auction 816 | Lot: 2115 | May 20, 2005

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Johnny Craig - Vault of Horror #14 Cover Original Art (EC, 1950). Here's a cover drawn to terrorize all you fan-addicts -- to make the blood freeze in your veins. For spine-tingling chills, few artists created a horror-mood to match the depth of Johnny Craig's EC works. Caleb Standish sweated bullets as he awaited the results of the "Voodoo Vengeance" against his cheating wife, Sally. Johnny Craig was a meticulous draftsman and a gifted writer-editor as well. He outlined his psychological approach to his chillers, "Fear is inside a person. Some people are afraid of some things, some are afraid of other things. But whatever they're afraid of is inside them." Craig's favorite horror themes included voodoo, zombies, personality transference, and above all, the psychological aspects of fear. This early cover, the third in the series, was a first-rate effort spotlighting many of Johnny Craig's noted themes. The image area of the cover measures 13.5" x 19.5". The cover has replacement stats of the title logo and caption box; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Don't be haunted by the killer horror cover that got away, bid today!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2271 | May 20, 2005

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Wally Wood - Weird Science #18 Cover Original Art (EC, 1953). Good Lord! -- a science fiction fan would be hard-pressed to find a more spectacular vision than this Wally Wood masterpiece. As a squadron of flying saucers dropped atomic bombs, the readers were treated to a detailed view into one of the saucers, with a close-up of its alien crew, as they did their fly-by. Scenes such as this were bliss for almost every fantasy-starved kid who went to the movies in the fifties. The theme of a horrific alien invasion reached its zenith with Topps' 1962 Mars Attacks trading cards, and Wally Wood had a hand in creating those too. Cold War fears helped make such inconceivable destruction seem almost inevitable. Choke! Added to this iconic image was a caption emblazoned with one of the most hallowed names in science fiction -- Ray Bradbury. William Gaines noted, "I should mention that Bradbury was wild about our adaptations. He was really very happy with them, every new one he saw he just kept raving about them." The image area measures 13.5" x 19.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. Comic fans marveled at the love and dedication Wally Wood poured into his EC science fiction work, and here's a chance to acquire one of his finest covers ever!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2579 | May 20, 2005

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-3-53 (United Feature Syndicate, 1953). You take a little nap, and when you awaken, the world around you has changed in puzzling ways -- or so it seemed to Snoopy. Peanuts strips featuring Snoopy are always in high demand with art collectors. As comic historian Richard Marschall noted in his book America's Great Comic Strip Artists, "After Peanuts became a sensation, the sudden popularity of Snoopy -- energized in his fantasies as the Red Baron, the happy dancer, a friend of birds -- resulted in a quantum leap in Peanuts' visibility." This strip is printed on page 132 of Fantagraphic Books' The Complete Peanuts 1953 to 1954. The image area of the daily is 27" x 5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three, and a few minor stains in panels one and four, the art is in Excellent condition. Don't pass up this chance to win a terrific Snoopy daily!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2133 | May 20, 2005

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Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Fantastic Four #12, Splash Page 14 Original Art (Marvel, 1963). Jack Kirby's love for science and science fiction infused each of his yarns with mind-boggling concepts and machines, later dubbed "Kirbytech." The Fantastic Four often used their super-powers to tweak Reed Richards' inventions; the Thing served as a human hoist or nearly invulnerable test pilot, the Human Torch acted as a living welding torch, and Reed himself would stretch his fingers into nearly inaccessible places to wire together his gizmos. The Fantastic Four were at the forefront of America's technological advances in the sixties -- anything seemed possible! The Navy actually tested Transonic rocket sleds at China Lake,California. General "Thunderbolt" Ross, the Hulk's antagonist, co-starred in panel one. Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers set the pace for the early Marvel masterworks and this splash is a doozy. The image area of the page is 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 816 | Lot: 2415 | May 20, 2005

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Jack Kirby and John Severin - Strange Tales #138 Cover (Marvel, 1965). Wah-hoo -- "Sometimes the Good Guys Lose", but not on the day when the indomitable Nick Fury battled the hordes of Hydra and squashed their plot to drop the Betatron bomb! Two comics legends, Jack Kirby and John Severin, teamed to detail this unforgettable Marvel masterpiece, and ol' Nick out-Bonded James Bond in this Cold War thriller! This was the only Nick Fury cover that the two titans, Kirby and Severin, collaborated on, and its power is undeniable! The cover was carefully pieced together using several art patches, but they do little to affect the overall eye-appeal of this cover. There are several small and faint stains in the center and at the lower left, and the issue number box is a replacement; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. The image area of the cover is 13.25" x 20"; the paper has been trimmed right to the image area. Face Front, and don't yield-- back SHIELD!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2428 | May 20, 2005

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Jim Steranko - Eerie #25 Cover Painting Original Art (Warren, 1970). More than any other comics creator, the signature of Steranko conjures up the thought of cutting-edge "noir imagery," cinematic storytelling, and narrative experimentation. His most celebrated comic book work was for Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD for Marvel Comics, where he drew lasting acclaim for his innovations in sequential art in the Silver Age of comic books. Steranko infused surrealism into the medium. This enigmatic painting from 1970 is the one and only cover painted by Jim Steranko for Warren Publishing. Measuring 14" x 20," and in Excellent condition, its sombre tones and visual tension perfectly aligns the design with the emotion -- a Steranko hallmark! This cover should certainly appeal to any fan of Steranko, whose entrance into the world of comics heralded new ways of telling a story, dynamic new designs in illustration and layout, and paved the way for more ambitious formats.
Auction 816 | Lot: 2548 | May 20, 2005

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-27-54 (United Feature Syndicate, 1954). When Snoopy hitched a free ride in Schroeder's toy dump truck, the bold beagle paid for his effrontery -- with a swift dumping! Charles Schulz was the dominant comic artist of his time, a front-runner in the comic strip for over forty years, nearly half of the field's lifespan. He once said, "I'm not interested in simply doing gags, I'm interested in doing a strip that says something and makes some comment on the important things of life." This daily is printed on page 207 of Fantagraphics Books The Complete Peanuts 1953 to 1954. The image area of this strip is 27" x 5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three, and a few small stains in panel three, the condition of the art is Excellent.
Auction 816 | Lot: 2134 | May 20, 2005

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-25-62 (United Feature Syndicate, 1962). In this priceless Sunday, Lucy conquered Linus with "kindness." The little fussbudget put on an quite an act of passive-agressive helpfulness with all of her TV tips. When Linus finally relented and turned control of the TV over to Lucy, her true, crabby nature returned with a vengeance. Poor Linus could only "sigh." -- this superb Sunday showcased a truly classic performance by Lucy Van Pelt! The image area of the strip measures 22.5" x 15.25". The artwork was folded horizontally and vertically through the center of the strip, some paper aging is apparent, and panel six had a whited-out lettering correction; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. Peanuts art from the sixties is highly treasured by a generation of Baby-Boomers -- don't let this terrific example starring Lucy and Linus slip by without a bid!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2137 | May 20, 2005

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John Buscema - Avengers #52 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1968). The Grim Reaper has claimed victory over Goliath, Wasp, and Hawkeye -- only the Black Panther stood in his way. This milestone in Marvel lore featured the origin and first appearance of the Grim Reaper. The Black Panther was made an Avenger by the end of the epic, titled "Death Calls for the Arch-Heroes." John Buscema's heroic figure work lifted the Avengers title to new heights of glory and firmly established Big John as one of the crucial mainstays of Marvel comics. John Buscema's art set the standard for the House of Ideas after Jack Kirby departed in 1970. This sensational, large-sized cover has an image area of 13.5" x 19.5". There are numerous pasted-up art corrections and logo stats, as well as areas of white-out; overall the cover is in Very Good condition and has tremendous eye-appeal. Don't let this Silver Age Marvel masterwork slip past you, without a bid!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2228 | May 20, 2005

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John Byrne and Bob McLeod - Amazing Spider-Man #189 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1979). Who was the mystery menace, all wrapped up like a mummy on the cover to Amazing Spider-Man #189? It turned out he was none other than J. Jonah Jameson's son, John, the tragic sometimes-villain known as Man-Wolf. John Byrne continued the legacy of artistic brilliance established for the web-spinner by Steve Ditko and John Romita Sr. right on into the Bronze Age. Ever respectful of his artistic forefathers' work, Byrne penned a production note along the right border that read: "Michelle: Ditko lighting on Spider-Man's back." Byrne's art featured a perfect blend of bravura draftmanship, complexity, and storytelling clarity, and he soon became a fan-favorite. Byrne's Spider-Man covers are extremely scarce. The Overstreet Price Guide credits Byrne with only four Amazing Spider-Man covers, and only two of those were drawn in the Bronze Age. After this thriller, Byrne would not pencil another Amazing Spider-Man cover until 1985, when the Bronze Age had passed. John Byrne's dramatic cover scene captured the wall-crawler poised for action as he rushed to the aid of his biggest critic, Daily Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson. The image area of the cover measures 10" x 15" and the cover retains its original stats. Aside from some very minor printer's oil and glue residue stains that do little to affect the beauty of this cover, the art is in Excellent condition. If you've always craved a John Byrne Spider-Man masterwork for your art collection, look no further!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2234 | May 20, 2005

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-25-55 (United Features Syndicate, 1955). Lucy Van Pelt, the brassy fussbudget, has big dreams on how she'd spend a million bucks -- and the little gal has quite the sweet tooth. In the earlier Peanuts strips, the gang still thought and talked like kids; over the years the cast began speaking almost as adults, touching on such grand topics as theology, psychology, and philosophy. Here, Lucy is only thinking of mass quantities of marshmallows and ice cream! Charlie Brown tried to talk sense to Lucy, but you know how that goes. The image area of the daily is approximately 27" x 5". The strip was folded between panel tiers two and three and the paper shows moderate signs of aging; otherwise it is in Very Good condition. Be sure to put your bid in on this wonderful gag featuring first-rate, fifties portraits of Charlie Brown and Lucy Van Pelt!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2136 | May 20, 2005

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-10-62 (United Feature Syndicate, 1962). Linus gets a letter from home that brings a tear to his eye during a school lunch break, and Charlie Brown utters his famous: "Good Grief!" in response. This sensational daily from October 10, 1962 features two prime Peanuts characters, beautifully drawn by Charles Schulz during a prime period of the strip. The page measures approximately 28.5" x 7", with an image area of 27" x 5.5". The art was folded between the second and third panels; otherwise it is in Very Good condition.
Auction 816 | Lot: 2138 | May 20, 2005

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Jack Kirby and Wally Wood - Challengers of the Unknown #7, page 1 Original Art (DC, 1959). The scarcely-seen but always fascinating combination of Jack Kirby and Wally Wood bring to vivid life this "Dr. Cyclops"-esque scenario in which the Challengers have been shrunken down to the size of action figures. "The Isle of No Return" was an science-fiction fan-geek's paradise, with freeze-rays, x-ray beams, and miniaturization. A stunning title splash from two of the geniuses of the field. The image area measures 13" x 18" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 816 | Lot: 2430 | May 20, 2005

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George Herriman - Krazy Kat Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-9 (King Features Syndicate). Considered by many aficionados to be the greatest cartoonist of the twentieth century, George Herriman is among an elite group of comic strip artists whose work, for many, has crossed over into the realm of fine art. Admired in his day by such literary luminaries as E.E. Cummings, William Randolph Hearst, and Gilbert Seldes, Krazy Kat went beyond a mere gag-a-day amusement. Seldes referred to Herriman as, "the counterpart of Chaplin in the comic film." Herriman filled his work with an abstract surrealism. His playful reinvention of the title logo treatment, and his use of panel backgrounds as "stage sets" influenced many cartoonists, especially Will Eisner on his Spirit feature; such delightful Krazy Kat examples are in high demand among collectors. This superb Sunday featured many of the major Krazy characters: Ignatz, Offisa Bull Pup, Mrs. Kwak Wak, and Krazy herself, singing a whimsical song! Measuring approximately 14.25" x 22.5" overall, the piece is in Excellent condition, and was signed by Herriman in the final panel. Celebrate the joie de vivre with a George Herriman Krazy Kat original!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2077 | May 20, 2005

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Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Fantastic Four #9, page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1962).
Auction 816 | Lot: 2412 | May 20, 2005

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Bill Everett - Daredevil #1, page 13 Original Art (Marvel, 1964). Events moved fast in the fabulous first issue of Daredevil. In the thriller, "The Origin of Daredevil," Golden Age legend Bill Everett proved up to the demanding task, as can be seen in this action-packed page. Battling Murdock is murdered in panel tier one, setting the stage for Matt Murdock's motivation to become Daredevil. Foggy Nelson and Matt Murdock graduate from law school in panel tier two and the boys open their law office and hire the beautiful Karen Page in panel tier three -- Face front, true believers, Marvel history was made in every panel! Bill Everett's lush inking was showcased at its finest, especially in his stunning portrait of Karen. The image area of the page is 12" x 18". The first two panels of the page were drawn directly on the paper, while the final six panels of original art were pasted onto the page and the art extended slightly out to the panel borders. There are a few touches of white-out; otherwise the art is very clean, and in Very Good condition. This page is sure to be a treasured showpiece for any Silver Age Marvel fan!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2329 | May 20, 2005

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Carmine Infantino and Bernard Sachs - Green Lantern #88, 13-page Golden Age Green Lantern Story "The Menace of the Marching Toys" Original Art (DC, 1949/1972). A caption in Green Lantern #88 explained: "This Golden Age Green Lantern story was originally scheduled for the July-August, 1949 issue of (the old) Green Lantern -- but the magazine ceased publication with the previous issue. At long last we are happy to present this nugget from the golden past." Unlike other "written off" DC art from this era, the splash page of this yarn has remained intact and was uncut. Each of the other pages from the tale was cut into thirds, with a cut between each panel tier. The top tier of page eight is missing, otherwise the story is complete. Nearly as impressive as the story itself, are the many detailed pencil sketches on the back of these pages. The influence of Jack Kirby can be seen on the young Carmine Infantino in these sketches. The image area of the conjoined art is 13" x 18". Other than most of the pages being cut into three pieces, some edge wear, and some paper aging, the art is in Very Good condition. A copy of the comic book is included in this lot. (Total: 14 items)
Auction 816 | Lot: 2386 | May 20, 2005

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Steve Ditko - Amazing Spider-Man #10, page 6 Original Art (Marvel, 1964). Hang onto your web-spinners -- here's a spectacular page from issue #10 of The Amazing Spider-Man! In the midst of their crime wave, Fancy Dan, the Ox, and Montana (otherwise known as the Enforcers) terrorize a rival underworld crew. The Enforcers kick some tail to establish the Big Man as Manhattan's gangland leader. Panel three spotlights Spider-Man as he patrols the alleys searching for a clue to the Big Man's identity. Topping off this already sensational masterwork, is a scene featuring J.Jonah Jameson as he heckles New York's finest. Steve Ditko's command of thick-and-thin line inking was superb on this page. The lighting effects added drama to each and every scene, and Ditko's talent for capturing the emotions of his character's was unparalleled. Artwork such as this earned Steve Ditko a well-deserved spot in both the Will Eisner and Jack Kirby Halls of Fame for comic book artists. The image area of the art is 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. Add a fantastic Steve Ditko Spider-Man page to your collection!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2315 | May 20, 2005

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Jerry Robinson and George Roussos - Batman #13, page 4 Original Art (DC, 1942). Hold on to your cowls, Bat-fans! Here's a sensational Golden Age page from "Comedy of Tears" featuring the Batman's arch-rival, that Harlequin of Hate, the Joker, as drawn by his co-creator Jerry Robinson! Assisting Robinson with the art was George "Inky" Roussos and the two artists created a stark vision of underworld life that rivaled that of Chester Gould's Dick Tracy feature. Robinson recounted his role in the creation of the Joker in a Jim Amash interview for Alter-Ego magazine: "All heroes in literature had a memorable antagonist: in the Bible, David had Goliath -- Sherlock Holmes had Professor Moriarty, etc. Once I got on that streak, I realized I wanted a bigger-than-life villain. My first thought was to create one with a sense of humor. Good characters have contradictions in their character. The Joker is a villain with a sense of humor, which gives him an extra dimension." Two superb scenes spotlighting Batman, Robin, and Commissioner Gordon are featured in the final two panels of this page. The image area of the page measures 13" x 18" and the art is in Excellent condition. Batman art of this vintage and quality is scarcely seen in the marketplace; don't miss your chance to bid on what is sure to be a prized showpiece of any comic book art collection!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2505 | May 20, 2005

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John Romita Sr. - Aurora Comic Scenes Captain America Cover and Complete 5-page Story Original Art (Aurora Plastics, Inc., 1973). The Red Skull has a doomsday device, and it's up to Cap to stop him from using it! The original artwork for the comic booklet that accompanied Kit no. 192 is by the legendary "Jazzy" John Romita Sr., and it's a rare treat to see him cut loose on a character he rarely drew in the course of his day job. These pages are frenetic and loaded with the usual Romita finesse, made double-cool by the fact that he inked them himself. This lot consists of seven pieces: the original cover art (Cap's head is a pasted-up stat), the actual production cover (a stat of the cover art, plus logo, text, etc.), and the five pages of the story, one of which (page 4) was also for use as a backdrop to the model kit. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition, with some tape stains in the margins.
Auction 816 | Lot: 2511 | May 20, 2005

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Bernie Wrightson - Unpublished "Pit and The Pendulum" Edgar Allan Poe Portfolio Painting Original Art (1976). Jeff Jones served as the model for this nerve-racking scene from Edgar Alan Poe's horror yarn, "The Pit and the Pendulum." Page 231 of Christopher Zavisa's lavish monograph, Berni Wrightson: A Look Back displays the reference photograph taken of Jeff Jones and has a commentary on this macabre masterwork. "One of the first paintings completed for the Edgar Allan Poe Portfolio was 'The Pit and the Pendulum'. Wrightson experimented using an impasto technique -- painting with very thick, broad strokes. The colors were very dark, being made up primarily of blacks, and browns. When the painting was finished, it was then varnished with a high gloss to protect it. The result, when lit by the printers' lights was a glare making it impossible to reproduce. When informed of the technical limitations of his painting, Wrightson painted a second version which was dominated by great areas of dark green. Wrightson's original idea for the 'Pendulum' painting can be seen in the photograph of Jeff Jones as the hapless victim of the Inquisition. Wrightson painted Jones chained to a cold concrete slab awaiting the blade of the pendulum." The image area of this oil on illustration board painting measures 15" x 22" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 816 | Lot: 2583 | May 20, 2005

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Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko - Fantastic Four #13, page 13 Original Art (Marvel, 1963). The Watcher tells Ben Grimm and the Red Ghost about his people and their history of observation. "But now, I have broken the silence of centuries in order to save your people from savagery!" Boy -- communism was such a bad idea it required extraterrestrial intervention! This issue marked the historic debut of the Watcher, poking his bald head into our affairs for the very first time. Not too many Silver Age comics had textured inks of Steve Ditko layered over the powerhouse pencils of Jack Kirby, but this is one of 'em, and the results are as spellbinding as always -- check out the cool aliens and the outstanding portrait of the Thing in panel five. The image area measures 12.5" x 18.5" and the art is in Excellent condition, with only some overall edge wear, and a light crease in the lower right corner. Re-live the glory days of the Silver Age with this celebrated Kirby/Ditko collaboration!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2416 | May 20, 2005

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-8-72 (United Feature Syndicate, 1972). Marcie greeted Peppermint Patty warmly as "Sir" when the two girls met again, a year later, at their summer camp. Theirs was a unique friendship, and it became a mainstay in the later years of the strip. Charles Schulz once recalled, "Years ago, I developed the character Peppermint Patty because I happened to be walking through our living room. I saw a dish of Peppermint Patties and I thought that would make a good name for a character, so I drew a face to match the name. One day I sent her to camp and a little girl came into her tent one night and said, 'Sir, my stomach hurts.' That was Marcie. Now I think Marcie and Peppermint Patty are as much of the strip as any of the other characters." The image area of this daily is 27" x 5.5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three, and some mild paper aging, the condition of the art is Very Good. Charles Schulz inscribed and signed the art in the upper border, "For Gary with every best wish, Charles Schulz." Here's a chance to own an fantastic original featuring two of the beloved Peanuts girls!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2139 | May 20, 2005

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Warren Kremer - Richie Rich #4 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1961). In November 1960, Harvey began publishing Richie Rich, a book which was an instant hit with the fans and eventually became a gold mine for the company. Many other series and spin-offs featuring the character have been published since. This nugget is a very early cover of Richie Rich, drawn by the artist most commonly associated with the character -- Warren Kremer. The overall size is 9.5" x 14" with a 7" x 10.5" image area. The art shows some slight signs of aging, especially along the top area behind the logo and indicia paste-ups. Still, none of this detracts from the wealth of charm and eye-appeal of this rare gem. A real prize for fans of the poor little rich boy, this is the earliest Richie Rich cover known to exist!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2436 | May 20, 2005

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Art Spiegelman - Real Pulp #1 Complete 5-page Story "Pop Goes the Poppa" Original Art (Print Mint, 1971). "Vhen Vickedness Strikes -- Nearby iss Alvays... the Viper!" So begins this sordid tale of juvenile lust and murder, written and drawn by Pulitzer Prize winning artist Art Spiegelman (Maus). The Viper would reappear a number of times, particularly in the pages of Bijou; this early story is an all-time favorite of collectors. That Eddie -- Oy! Such a bad boy!! The art was drawn on heavy paper measuring 11" x 13.75", with an image area of 9.5" x 12.5". All pages were then mounted to illustration board. Condition on all is Very Good, with only minor soiling, mainly along the borders. All zipatone areas are beginning to show light discoloration. This is a highly desirable item, as very little Spiegelman art makes its way into the marketplace, let alone something of this vintage. Don't let this opportunity slip away -- bid!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2598 | May 20, 2005

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Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta - Fantastic Four #40, page 17 Original Art (Marvel, 1965). It's Clobberin' Time! Dr. Doom pushed the Thing into a blood rage in this slam-bang scene from "Battle of the Baxter Building," and nothing, but nothing, would stop the Thing from getting his mitts on Dr. Doom. The page hails from one of the greatest battle scenes in all Marvel lore! Jack Kirby's dynamic art was ideally showcased in the "twice-up" format of the early Marvel art. Three superb portraits of Dr. Doom doing his worst are a highlight of this page. The art measures 12.5" x 18.75" and is in Excellent condition. This block-bustin' page showcased the brand of thrilling "King" Kirby action that made the Fantastic Four "the World's Greatest Comic Magazine!"
Auction 816 | Lot: 2420 | May 20, 2005

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Jack Davis - Vault of Horror #38 Complete 7-page Story "Coffin Spell" Original Art (EC, 1954). To quote the Crypt-Keeper, "Ghastly greetings, you old ghoulish gluttons!" This Jack Davis chiller-thriller spotlighted two grisly grave robbers desperate to make a buck. When the demented diggers unearthed eight vampires, their doom was sealed. This macabre yarn was written to Jack Davis' strengths. Every panel is imbued with a spooky atmosphere and illuminated with eerie lighting effects. Jack Davis' cross hatched inking never looked more refined or impressive than in "Coffin Spell." He was in complete control of his storytelling, a master of the pen and brush. If you've been craving a first-rate Jack Davis horror yarn for your collection, this is the one for you! Each page has an image area of 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 816 | Lot: 2285 | May 20, 2005

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Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella - The Flash #139, pages 1-7 Original Art (DC, 1963). Professor Zoom, the Reverse-Flash from the 25th Century, made his debut in this romp. The splash page kicked the "Menace of the Reverse-Flash" off in grand style, as the two Flashes raced through a futuristic cityscape. Carmine Infantino's sleek, streamlined stylings were the perfect fit for the Silver Age Flash; Infantino's talent revitalized the entire superhero genre. The opening pages of this yarn showcased scenes of a time capsule satellite, Barry Allen dining with his girl, Iris West, the Flash costume-ring in action, and the Flash sprinting on his cosmic-powered treadmill. The image area of the first six pages of the thriller measure 13" x 18". Page seven is a two-thirds page with the bottom of the paper left blank where a house ad was to appear, and it has an image area of 13" x 11.5". Aside from moisture damage to the lower right area (with page seven being the most affected of the pages), causing a slight rippling to the paper, the art is in Very Good condition. This is a superb group for a Silver Age Flash fan!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2387 | May 20, 2005

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Joe Kubert - Our Army at War #193 Cover Original Art (DC,1968). Sgt. Rock was the ultimate WWII topkick -- ready to fight in any war theater, be it the frozen forests of Belgium or, as in this cover, the scorching sands of North Africa. Joe Kubert's expressionistic inks proved perfect for this smoldering scene of extreme battle fatigue in "Blood in the Desert" -- and yet, the Rock would not fall! The cover image measures 10" x 15". The cover retains its original title logo and word balloon lettering, and the art is in Excellent condition. This lot contains two more "art bonuses" you won't want to miss: two gorgeous "printer's proofs," almost always the most brilliant examples of all the printed covers. The printer's proofs each measure an overall 6.75" x 10.5", and they are trimmed right to the image area. Don't balk on the bidding for this DC Silver Age war classic! (Total: 3 items)
Auction 816 | Lot: 2444 | May 20, 2005

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Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Fantastic Four #10, page 5 Original Art (Marvel, 1963).
Auction 816 | Lot: 2413 | May 20, 2005

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John Romita Sr., John Buscema, and Jim Mooney - Amazing Spider-Man #85, Splash Page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1970). The Kingpin was in a towering rage and running hard; he feared the Schemer had seized his beloved wife Vanessa as a hostage. Two of Marvel's top-talents, John Romita Sr. and John Buscema, teamed to pencil this sensational splash page, and Jim Mooney added his own talents to the mix as a finisher extraordinaire. John Romita's immense talent as a "good girl" artist is showcased in the striking full-figure portrait of the elegant Vanessa. Capping off the splash are appearances by Spider-Man and the Schemer. This splash has it all -- 'nuff said! The image area of the page is 10" x 15". A title caption box is missing at the top of the page; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 816 | Lot: 2509 | May 20, 2005

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Wally Wood - "The Return of Conan" Hardback Book Cover Original Art (Gnome Press, 1957). The Barbarian King has pretty much mopped up the room with these heavily-armed soldiers, his triumph complete as the last one falls. This striking cover is by EC immortal Wally Wood, and was used for the hardback edition of The Return of Conan by Bjorn Nyberg and L. Sprague de Camp. The image area measures 13" x 15" and the art is in Very Good condition, with just a little light creasing just above Conan's head, and a little overall aging. Wally Wood did very little Conan-related artwork, so don't hesitate to snap up this savage beauty!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2581 | May 20, 2005

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Robert Crumb - Maxwell Street Alley Blues Album Cover Original Art (Barrelhouse, 1972). If there is one thing Robert Crumb was passionate about in the 1970s, it was "da blooze." Here's an album cover featuring Big John Wrencher and his Maxwell Street Blues Boys with art and lettering from the one and only R. Crumb. Big John was a fixture of the Chicago blues scene, usually found playing the harmonica in the Maxwell Street area. Crumb supplies a nice, Art Deco-style portrait of the band, along with display lettering for the album's name, and text lettering for the song list. A wildly angled city skyline is also included in the graphics. A Paul Morris Gallery sticker on the back lists the piece (actually three pieces matted together) as ink, graphite, and white-out on paper, measuring 26" x 14 3/8". We can add that the combined art looks to be in Excellent condition.
Auction 816 | Lot: 2588 | May 20, 2005

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Gilbert Shelton - Zap Comix #4, Complete 5-page Story "Wonder Wart-Hog Breaks Up the Muthalode Smut Ring" Original Art (Apex Novelties, 1968). Zap #4 stretched the Supreme Court's "community standards" doctrine, which allowed each community to define pornography in relation to the local consensus, beyond the limit. Between the front and back covers of this historic issue, the seeds of discontent were born. The police busted City Lights bookstore in San Francisco and in New York Zap Comix #4 was prohibited from being sold over the counter. Gilbert Shelton burlesques both the sexual dynamic of Superman and the lurid reputation of the Underground Comix in this five-pager from 1968. Like Clark Kent, Shelton's protagonist, mild-mannered reporter Philbert Desanex, hides a superpowered identity, in this case the ultraviolent right-wing crusader Wonder Wart-Hog ("The Hog of Steel"). Superman's heroic interventions become Wonder Wart-Hog's fascist totalitarianism, and the repressed sexuality of the Lois Lane/Clark Kent/Superman triangle comes uncorked with a hyperbolic vengeance. The sexual content and exaggerated violence of Shelton's story cannot hide its roots both in superhero comics themselves and in the comic that supplies the crucial link between the Code-approved comics and the undergrounds, Mad magazine. These five pages by Shelton have an image area of 9.5" x 14.5" and are in Excellent condition. (Total: 5 Original Art)
Auction 816 | Lot: 2596 | May 20, 2005

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Steve Ditko - Amazing Spider-Man #22, page 6 Original Art (Marvel, 1965). Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man was in his civilian identity of Peter Parker at an uptown art gallery when a heist was perpetrated by the Clown and his masters of menace -- the Ring-Master's troupe! J.Jonah Jameson, and Betty Brant cameo. Ditko's unparalleled talent for super-folk costume design was showcased in the snappy suits worn by the Clown, Cannonball, Princess Python, and the Gambonnos. Steve Ditko's inks seldom looked finer than during this year of the Silver Age. The image area of the page is 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 816 | Lot: 2316 | May 20, 2005

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Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta - Fantastic Four #40, page 11 Original Art (Marvel, 1965). Daredevil lent a helping hand to the Fantastic Four in the epic "Battle of the Baxter Building." Wally Wood had just redesigned DD's costume and inker Vince Colletta may have adjusted Jack Kirby's pencils to convert DD's original yellow and black costume into the new red one. In this show-stopping page, Dr. Doom had stripped the FF of their super-powers; the Thing had been transformed back into Ben Grimm, and Reed Richard's "kirby-tech" gizmo restored the Torch's flame in the nick of time. This superb action page featured Dr. Doom in every panel as well as sensational portraits of the whole FF team and Daredevil -- it's nothing less than a Silver Age gem! The art measures 12.5" x 18.75" and is in Excellent condition. As Stan Lee himself would add, "Keep the faith, hang loose, and think Marvel!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2419 | May 20, 2005

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Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Journey into Mystery #69 Gruto Splash Page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1961).
Auction 816 | Lot: 2422 | May 20, 2005

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Wally Wood and Harry Harrison - Weird Science #12 (#1) Complete 7-page Story "Dream of Doom" Original Art (EC, 1950). The multi-talented Wally Wood showcased his talents for action, fantasy, and satirical storytelling in this thriller-diller from the premiere issue of Weird Science. Harry Harrison, later a celebrated science fiction writer, recalled of the Wood-Harrison art team, "For EC it was chiefly western romances, and somewhere along the line we talked Bill into trying to start a science fiction comic. I was always a science fiction fan, and Wally was interested in science fiction too. I gave Gaines a lot of it to read. We just wanted to do a science fiction comic since there was none out there at that time. We kept working on Bill, and he finally took a flyer on it." Caricatures of Al Feldstein, Bill Gaines, Johnny Craig, Harvey Kurtzman are a hilarious highlight of this nightmarish lampoon of the comics industry. Wood's art reveals the powerful influence that Will Eisner's art had on his early career and his use of lettered "sound effects" is integral to the story . Each page of "Dream of Doom" has an image area of 13" x 18". Panels five and six of page seven are vintage photostat art corrections; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. Don't miss out on your chance to win this milestone of EC lore!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2580 | May 20, 2005

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Johnny Craig - Haunt of Fear #15 (#1) Complete 8-page Story "The Wall" Original Art (EC, 1950). From the very first of his tales of terror, Johnny Craig homed in on domestic discord as a tried-and-true plot "spring board." This motivation for bad behavior gave his yarns a grounding in reality that served well as the basis for Craig's "psychological studies." The advertising-crisp finish of Craig's highly polished art served as the perfect foil for the dirty deeds of his characters. The passions and fears of his characters emotional states often dissolved this cool slickness as the stories unfolded. This yarn is a classic study in guilt, recalling such classics as "The Tell-Tale Heart" and Crime and Punishment. As an "art bonus" several of the pages have Johnny Craig pencil studies of figures and heads on the backs of the pages. These superb sketches give an insight into Craig's careful and methodical approach to drawing. Each page has an image area of 13" x 18", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 816 | Lot: 2274 | May 20, 2005

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John Byrne and Terry Austin - X-Men #136, page 17 Original Art (Marvel, 1980). Just when things seemed to be looking up for Jean Grey and the X-Men, the team was suddenly whisked away from beneath the gazes of Jean's parents in the final page from "Child of Light and Darkness." Cyclops, Phoenix, the Beast, Wolverine, Colossus, Professor X, Wolverine, Storm, and the Angel all appeared. John Byrne and Terry Austin received tremendous fan acclaim for their efforts on the Dark Phoenix saga. This key page was the lead-in to one of the most dramatic moments of Marvel's Modern Age. Professor X had just engaged the evil Dark Phoenix in a psi-war, and had finally managed to subdue her (with help from Jean Grey's own subconscious). With dramatic plot twists such as that, it is obvious why many Marvelites regard the Dark Phoenix saga as the pinnacle of the Chris Claremont and John Byrne team. The image area of the page is 10" x 15". Aside from some minor paper aging, and a caption lettering paste-up at the bottom of the page, the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 816 | Lot: 2238 | May 20, 2005

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John Romita Sr. and Jim Mooney - Amazing Spider-Man #82, page 3 Original Art (Marvel, 1970). Peter Parker's money problems often caused him to cruise the streets looking for action as the amazing Spider-Man. In this page, Peter hoped to snap a few Daily Bugle-worthy crime photographs to earn some coin, but all he got for his efforts was a suit full of soot. John Romita Sr. and Jim Mooney's storytelling skills were at their peak in the seventies. This Bronze Age masterwork is brimming with panels of Spidey doing his spider-thing -- wall-crawling, web-slinging, and musing over his perpetual bad luck! Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson appeared in the final panel, and he was drawn with his characteristic cigar-chomping grimace. Some blue under-penciling shows from beneath the inks. The image area of the page is 10" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 816 | Lot: 2508 | May 20, 2005

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John Byrne and Terry Austin - X-Men #137, page 17 Original Art (Marvel, 1980). The die was cast for the "Fate of the Phoenix" when the X-Men prepared for an all-out rumble with the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, with the mysterious Blue Area of the Moon serving as the battleground. This page showcased a magnificently detailed panoramic scene of the Blue Area, as well as a superb group portrait of the X-Men, starring the Beast, Storm, Colossus, Marvel Girl, Cyclops, and the Angel. The image area of the page measures 10" x 15". Aside from some paper aging on several lettering corrections, done as pasted-on word balloons in the final panel, the art is in Excellent condition. John Byrne has signed the art in the first panel. To quote from Stan Lee's introduction to the trade paperback X-Men: Dark Phoenix, "Wonderment beckons, and the entire Universe will be our arena!" This page is sure to be a treasured showpiece for any X-Men fan!
Auction 816 | Lot: 2239 | May 20, 2005

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