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Detective Comics #38 Allentown pedigree (DC, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The fourth most valuable issue in the illustrious title's long run is the one that introduced Robin the Boy Wonder as Batman's sidekick. Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson combined for the cover and associated on interior story art, while other well-known Golden Age artists Ken Ernst and Fred Guardineer also contributed interior art. This copy has so much going for it we may run out of space! Not only is it from the respected Allentown pedigree, this copy was also part of the Nicolas Cage Collection. Just four copies of #38 have earned grades higher than FN+ 6.5 from CGC to date, and our beauty is the only copy grading higher than 9.0. Truly one of the highlights of our sale! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $60,000. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3590 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $126,500.00
All-American Comics #16 (DC, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. One of the five most valuable comics of all, and the highest grade yet awarded for that book... do we have your attention? This is the origin and first appearance of the original Green Lantern, Alan Scott. According to Overstreet, the only comics more valuable than this one are the "big four" of Action Comics #1, Detective Comics #27, Marvel Comics #1, and Superman #1. The reason this book is valued higher than the first appearances of Wonder Woman, the Flash, etc. has to do with the scarcity; Overstreet calls the issue "rare," while Gerber gives it a 7, meaning "scarce." The interior art on this first Green Lantern story is by the character's creator Martin Nodell, who's credited as "Mart Dellon" inside the issue. Nodell and Bill Finger (who assisted on the scripting here) came up with an appealing hero who spends this first story finding out the extent of his new powers. His major vulnerability was not the color yellow, but rather anything made of wood! The cover art for this issue was the work of Sheldon Moldoff. Incidentally, the comic is far from an all-superhero affair -- the backup features include Mutt and Jeff as well as Sheldon Mayer's comic artist character Scribbly. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $28,050. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 5.5, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3551 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $34,500.00
Batman #6 Allentown pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. If you wonder why people make such a fuss about pedigree collections, a look at this stunning Allentown book will tell you how nice a comic can look if handled with the utmost care over many decades. It's a superb showcase for a Jerry Robinson cover that's a collector's favorite in any condition. If only the best will do, this qualifies on every level; one of the icons among superheroes, historical significance, eye-catching cover by one of the premier Golden Age artists, respected pedigree, and the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has reviewed to date. Truly one of the rare gems in this auction. Note that a small plastic stabilizing peg is loose inside the CGC holder, not affecting the comic or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $6,500. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3566 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $27,600.00
Sensation Comics #1 (DC, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This key comic is listed among the 30 most valuable comics by Overstreet, and our copy is one of the best you'll find. It's the second appearance of the number one superheroine in comics, Wonder Woman, in an issue released just one month after she was first seen in All Star Comics #8. Also making their debuts were two other DC heroes of note, neither of whom had super powers but both of whom packed a punch: Mr. Terrific and Wildcat. H. G. Peter drew the Wonder Woman story; the issue's other artists include Sheldon Moldoff, Irwin Hasen, and Howard Purcell. The number of existing copies of this issue is "less than average" according to Gerber. Coupled with Wonder Woman's ever-increasing popularity, that means this book will only become more sought-after with the passage of time. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $19,400; VF/NM 9.0 value = $31,700. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3659 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $19,550.00
Startling Comics #49 (Better Publications, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Only one issue in the 53-issue run is rated more valuable than this one by Overstreet, and the #10 issue featuring the first appearance of the Fighting Yank just barely edges out #49. One look at this stunning, classic cover by Alex Schomburg (as "Xela") tells you why. Beautiful girl in bondage, a bad robot, a hero with a ray gun, an alien landscape... it doesn't get better than this! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $5,400. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3276 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $16,100.00
Special Edition Comics #1 Denver pedigree (Fawcett, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This is the first comic book entirely devoted to Captain Marvel, pre-dating Captain Marvel Adventures #1 -- the hero had of course been the star of Whiz Comics, but he had to share that title with other characters. Captain Marvel's signature artist, C. C. Beck, drew this now-famous cover in addition to providing spectacular interior artwork.This fabulous copy is nigh-flawless with a tight spine and rich cover tones. One of the best copies in existence of one of the most important Fawcett issues. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $13,000. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3265 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $15,525.00
Detective Comics #58 (DC, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This is the first appearance of one of the best-known comic book villains of all, the Penguin! He's one of the few comic baddies who has truly become a household name, and that's thanks to his decades of comic book appearances as well as battling Batman both on TV and in the movies. And while the Penguin became more of a "comedy villain" in years to come, he was quite cold-blooded at the start -- a murderer, in fact! Artist Bob Kane reportedly got the idea for the character's visuals from the penguin used in the Kool cigarette ads, with writer Bill Finger contributing the gadget umbrellas that became the character's trademark. This issue's cover is by Fred Ray and Jerry Robinson; the interior art on the Batman story is by Kane, Robinson, and George Roussos. As this issue was from the early days when Detective Comics wasn't yet an all-Batman title, there's a host of backup features, including superhero the Crimson Avenger, gumshoe Slam Bradley, and also the last installment of the Speed Saunders feature which had been appearing in this title since issue #1. No copy of this key issue has been certified with a higher grade by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $6,200. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3595 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $14,950.00
Detective Comics #118 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. It's Joker time once again, and the Mile High copy of a Joker appearance, no less. In this issue, the Fiendish Funster has a "royal flush"- themed crime spree for the Dynamic Duo to try to foil. Dick Sprang drew the Jeering Jackanapes on the cover, while Howard Sherman supplied interior art for the Batman story. Other features include the Boy Commandos (with Curt Swan art), Slam Bradley, and Air Wave. The pristine, unsmudged yellow on this copy is a beauty to behold -- it's the highest-graded copy, and the only one graded above 9.2, that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3612 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $10,925.00
All-American Comics #17 (DC, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. DC icon Green Lantern made his second-ever appearance in this issue! And the book is just as scarce as the character's first appearance in #16 according to Gerber, who gave both books his "7" rating. Overstreet ranks this issue among the 100 most valuable Golden Age books. GL is drawn by Sheldon Moldoff on the cover; inside the comic the character is rendered by his creator, Martin Nodell. The backup features include Mutt and Jeff, Red, White and Blue, and Sheldon Mayer's Scribbly. This is the highest-graded copy of the issue, and the only one graded above FN/VF, that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $9,705; VF/NM 9.0 value = $15,853. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3552 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $10,350.00
Superman #1-7 Plus Early Action Comics Bound Volume (DC, 1939). This bound volume not only includes Superman #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (each of which had four Superman stories), but also the Superman stories from Action Comics #14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, and 31 (without the backup features starring other characters) -- that's 40 Superman stories in all from 1939 and 1940! The only covers included are the front and back covers of Superman #1, which are in GD/VG condition. Tan edges, some one-inch tears in a handful of pages, and minor (1/4-inch) tears here and there, sometimes repaired with an unobtrusive piece of tape, are the only indications of the ravages of time and many re-readings, so there's nothing to deter your reading pleasure some 66 years later! This amazing bound volume would be well worth having for Superman #1 alone, which is the fourth most valuable comic book of all according to Overstreet! Finding and acquiring all of the individual comics would be quite a chore, and an extremely expensive one at that. Being able to page through the original stories like kids in 1939 did is quite a thrill that reprints can't come close to matching.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3684 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $10,350.00
Four Color #9 Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold (Dell, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. The word "genius" is bandied about a lot, but few comic enthusiasts would dispute Carl Barks' inclusion in that category. This milestone issue boasts Barks' very first Donald Duck story, "Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold." This is by far the most highly prized comic of this series' 1,300-plus issue run! Barks drew the cover as well as the interior art. Huey, Dewey, and Louie also appear. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $5,800; VF/NM 9.0 value = $9,813. CGC census 12/04: 2 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3113 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $9,200.00
Detective Comics #26 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1939) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. This is one of the few Detective issues that had eluded us up until now, but since we're believers in going straight to the top, we're offering the Mile High copy here. Evidently a smudge on the back cover kept this one from the usual tip-top grade, but other than that it's the kind of well-preserved Edgar Church book we know, love, and wish we owned. This was of course the last issue of this title before you-know-who's first appearance. Highlights here are a Fred Guardineer cover, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's Spy, some Bob Kane gag features, and a Fu Manchu story. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,875. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3586 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $9,200.00
Adventure Comics #40 (DC, 1939) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages. This amazing cover by Creig Flessel introduced the world to the ominous look of the Sandman, who made his Adventure Comics debut here (this is believed to be the first Sandman story to be created, with his New York World's Fair Comics appearance beating it to publication). This issue is called "rare" by Overstreet, and unrestored copies seem to be particularly hard to find. The best CGC-graded copy is only a 7.0, and only a handful have been graded higher than our offering. This issue is number 11 in the 2004 Overstreet list of the most valuable Golden Age books; you can't go wrong with this key issue. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $8,750. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 4.0, 5 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3547 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $8,625.00
Daredevil Comics #1 - Daredevil Battles Hitler (Lev Gleason, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Adolf Hitler's photo appearance on this cover makes it one of the most memorable comics of the Golden Age. Inside, readers were treated to a Daredevil-Claw battle, and DD got an assist from Silver Streak, Lance Hale, Cloud Curtis, Dickey Dean, and Pirate Prince for his battle with Hitler. The cover is signed "Woodro," meaning Charles Biro and Bob Wood. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $8,820; VF/NM 9.0 value = $14,410. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.5, 4 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3078 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $8,050.00
Green Lantern #1 (DC, 1941) CGC FN- 5.5 Cream to off-white pages. The first issue of Green Lantern's solo title is ranked by Overstreet as one of the twenty most valuable comic books of all. The hero had more than earned his own book after successful appearances in All-American Comics, and this issue started a long and successful run -- except for taking the 1950s off along with most every other superhero, Green Lantern has been in near-continuous publication from the 1940s through the present day. The origin of Alan Scott, the Golden Age bearer of the ring, is retold in this issue, which features a cover by Howard Purcell and interior art by GL's creator Martin Nodell. The issue is a Gerber "7." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $8,925. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 5.5, 17 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3638 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $6,900.00
All Star Comics #8 (DC, 1942) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white to 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, with a last-minute decision to give the character exposure in a popular, established series. 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. The Wonder Woman story is of course by H. G. Peter, the cover is by E. E. Hibbard, and the JSA story has the usual format of different artists drawing each chapter, with Sheldon Moldoff, Jack Burnley, and Bernard Baily among them. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $5,650; FN 6.0 value = $8,475. CGC census 4/05: 4 in 5.0, 10 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3559 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $6,612.50
Green Lantern #9 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Sheldon Moldoff's cover scene shows us different approaches to crimefighting: Green Lantern delivers a blow as per Queensberry rules, while streetwise Doiby Dickles opts to sneak up from behind and stove his man's head in with a wrench. Inside the comic are multiple GL features, most by the hero's creator Martin Nodell, as well as a few yuks courtesy of Mutt and Jeff. When you see this copy with its white pages and perfect edges, your only question could be "San Francisco or Mile High"? It's the former, and not only is it the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, it's the only one above VF.Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,600. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3639 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $6,037.50
Batman #41 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. What Batman fan wouldn't love this one? First of all, the zany "little green men" scene is this title's first science fiction cover -- what became a common sight during the 1950s was quite a novelty in 1947. The cover and interior art are by Jim Mooney. Then there's a Penguin appearance, in which the Man of a Thousand Umbrellas announces that he's opening a bird shop and going straight from now on. If you guessed that's just a ruse to cover up his latest crime spree, you know your Penguin! Jim Mooney drew the cover as well as both of the Batman stories. This Mile High copy is tied for the highest grade that CGC has assigned to date, and considering this issue's black cover, don't count on finding a better one. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,075. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3571 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $5,462.50
Detective Comics #36 (DC, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. A blue label is a welcome sight here, as it seems that when this comic comes along, it's almost always a restored copy. This very early appearance of Bob Kane's Batman is also the origin and first appearance of Doctor Hugo Strange, the first in a long line of major villains that would battle Batman throughout the ages. Followers of Bat-firsts will be interested to note that in the story itself, Batman dons his distinctive finned gloves for the first time. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $2,322; VF 8.0 value = $5,418. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 6.5, 1 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3589 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $5,175.00
Startling Comics #47 Mile High pedigree (Better Publications, 1947) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This one's got just about everything the Golden Age collector looks for: the most collectable cover artist of that era, Alex Schomburg, and a bondage cover with plenty of "good girl" appeal and ray guns to boot. Add to that white covers front and back that are absolutely unblemished, the fact that this is the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, and the cachet that goes with an Edgar Church/Mile High copy. Forget about ever finding a nicer one! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3275 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $4,312.50
Superman #5 (DC, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Superman was still getting his kicks showing off on the covers of these very early issues. Who could blame him? The newness of his first appearance in Action Comics #1, only two years previously, meant there were still a few to be impressed by his ripping steel bars from windows. Lex Luthor, with red hair no less, makes his fourth appearance in this issue. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $3,164; VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,082. CGC census 3/05: 4 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3670 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $4,312.50
Star Spangled Comics #14 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Simon and Kirby's Newsboy Legion (and their long-suffering superhero pal, the Guardian) starred in this star-spangled mag. S&K also drew the corresponding story inside the book. Other features include the Star Spangled Kid, the Tarantula, TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite, and Robotman. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,600. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3661 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $4,140.00
Fighting Yank #10 Mile High pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This Alex Schomburg action cover has many a collectable element -- bondage, torture, and a whole passel of nefarious Nazis too. The cover colors on this Mile High copy look absolutely great. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $825. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3108 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $4,025.00
Planet Comics #1 (Fiction House, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Two of the all-time great Golden Age artists, Will Eisner and Lou Fine, combine talents on the cover of the premiere issue of this legendary title. Beautiful colors on the cover, and the grade looks even better when you check CGC's census for the issue. Only two unrestored copies have earned grades higher than VF 8.0 to date. Auro, Lord of Jupiter, begins with this issue, along with Flint Baker and the Red Comet. CGC notes, "1 1/2 inch tear on 1st seven pages." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $3,264; VF 8.0 value = $8,160. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 7.0, 5 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3199 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $4,025.00
Superman #76 (DC, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. In this key issue, Batman and Superman learn each other's secret identities for the first time! The famous scene takes place in a cabin aboard ship which as fate (or writer Edmond Hamilton) would have it, is being shared by Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne. Flames light up the dark room just as the two are changing to Superman and Batman, and the rest is DC history, as the two would soon begin appearing in the same story in the pages of World's Finest. The story is also notable for being only the second time Curt Swan drew Superman -- he would go on to be one of the definitive artists for the character. Wayne Boring drew one of the issue's other Superman stories, and Win Mortimer provided the cover art. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,741; NM- 9.2 value = $2,350. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 9.0, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3682 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $3,737.50
Blue Beetle #50 Mile High pedigree (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Jack Kamen, one of the great cheesecake artists of the Golden Age, graced the Blue Beetle series with eleven covers during the late '40s, creating a run highly coveted by collectors. One look at this cover, and you may well be caught in the "headlights" as well. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,250. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3025 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $3,680.00

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Blue Beetle #54 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1948) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Must... write... description but can't... stop... looking at... cover! Seriously, while many "good girl" cover fans would point to one of the Phantom Lady issues as the pinnacle of all things va-va-voom-ish, we'd say it's time for the stunning image that graces Blue Beetle #54 to get its due. What's surprising is that this cover hasn't been attributed to one of the usual "good girl" aces like Jack Kamen or Matt Baker; it certainly measures up to anything those two ever did. Dr. Fredric Wertham featured the issue in the book Seduction of the Innocent with the comment, "children call these 'headlights' comics." Not just children, Doc! Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $806; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,240. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 8,5, 2 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3027 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $3,220.00
Detective Comics #132 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue's villain the Human Key is an escape artist who's an expert safe-cracker as well. The cover art is by Jim Mooney, who also provided the art for the Batman story. Other features include veteran Detective standby Slam Bradley and a Boy Commandos story with art by Curt Swan. This is not just the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, it's the only one graded above VF-. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3615 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $3,220.00
Superman #11 (DC, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Though later decades had Superman moving mountains, pushing planets and whatnot, some of the most effective covers were the simpler ones of the early years, with exhibit A being Fred Ray's triumphant chain-busting cover for this issue. It's an image that later cover artists have paid homage to over the years. The primary colors on this copy look fantastic, and you're unlikely to find a nicer specimen, as this is the highest grade that CGC has assigned for this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,222; NM- 9.2 value = $3,000. CGC census 2/05: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3672 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $3,220.00
Superman #75 (DC, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Lois Lane makes a cover appearance here, with Al Plastino drawing her. In the issue, a gang of criminals gets hold of an "amnesia machine," and one of their victims is Lois. And as if she hadn't suffered enough for one issue, in another story the Prankster gives her a dose of super-laughing gas! The interior art is courtesy of Wayne Boring. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $850. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3681 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $3,220.00
All Star Comics #54 Diamond Run pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. The Justice Society suspects circus performers of being behind a crime wave, but the performers all have alibis -- how will they figure this one out? This issue's art is by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs, with Frank Giacoia, best known as an inker, displaying his penciling prowess in one chapter. Peddy and Sachs teamed up for the cover as well, and if you don't recognize the fellow holding Green Lantern and Flash aloft, that's the Atom, sporting a new costume that had debuted a few issues previously. A Johnny Peril backup feature rounds out the issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,475. CGC census 1/05: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3564 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $3,162.50
Star Spangled Comics #69 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1947) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. This issue has the first appearance of the long-running character Tomahawk. The white man who grew up among the Indians was a regular in this series and in World's Finest in the years to come, and even starred in his own title from 1950 to 1972. Other assets of the issue include a story with an atom bomb theme starring Robin (and mentioned on the cover, which is by Win Mortimer). Other characters on hand include Robotman and the Star Spangled Kid. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,350. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3663 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $3,105.00
Rocket to the Moon #nn Spokane pedigree (Avon, 1951) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. You can't beat a science fiction cover in the unmistakable style of Wally W.., er, Joe Orlando, whose early work was strongly influenced by his boss Mr. Wood. The issue has interior art by Orlando as well. This one-shot was an adaptation of Otis Adelbert Kline's "Maza of the Moon". This is by far the highest-graded copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date; the only one above 8.0, in fact. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,400. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3238 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,990.00
Smash Comics #1 (Quality, 1939) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Attention robot cover fans and gorilla cover fans: this book is one of the earliest examples of both genres! In fact, it's the first robot cover in comic book history according to Overstreet. The "Iron Man" on the cover is better known as Bozo the Robot, and his owner Hugh Hazzard is actually inside of him manning the controls (mind you, Bozo the Robot predated Bozo the Clown by several years). The great Will Eisner drew a story for this issue, "Espionage", featuring Black X. Also of note here are the first appearances of Hooded Justice (not to be confused with the "Watchmen" character, this is the hero later known as the Invisible Hood), Chic Carter of later Police Comics fame, and Wings Wendall. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,185; NM- 9.2 value = $4,400. CGC census 1/05: 2 in 9.0, none higher. From the collection of Chris Bell.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3256 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,990.00
Detective Comics #161 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. A Win Mortimer cover graces this issue. Among the backup features is an outing for Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman. This exemplar from the Edgar Church collection is by far the highest-graded copy CGC has certified to date, in fact the runner-up is in FN condition. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3627 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,990.00
More Fun Comics #68 (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. That Justice Society stalwart Doctor Fate appears on this issue's cover, which is by Howard Sherman. Meanwhile, Bernard Baily drew an adventure of the book's other top hero, the Spectre. And this issue saw the debut of the feature starring adventurer Clip Carson, who moved over from Action Comics. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,369; NM- 9.2 value = $3,200. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3651 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,990.00
More Fun Comics #107 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This was the last superhero issue of this title and thus the last appearance in the book of Superboy, Green Arrow, Aquaman, and Johnny Quick -- the four regulars all moved to Adventure Comics thereafter, leaving this series an all-humor affair. Funny twins Dover and Clover drew cover honors here. The most notable artist of the issue is Mort Meskin, who drew the Johnny Quick story. This issue is a Gerber "7," it's one of only three copies that CGC has certified and the only one graded above 5.0 to date! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,025. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3654 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,990.00

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Forbidden Worlds #1 River City pedigree (ACG, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. How's this for a dream team: Frank Frazetta and Al Williamson! Those two all-time greats teamed up for this issue's lead story. The other two-headed monster here (the one on the cover) is courtesy of artist Ken Bald, and veteran hand Paul Reinman drew a story as well. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3111 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,875.00
Mary Marvel Comics #1 Pennsylvania pedigree (Fawcett, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Mary's first comic of her very own also features the first appearance of Georgia Sivana, Dr. Sivana's teenage daughter. Alas, Georgia has her father's looks, and she has her father's evilness too! The cover is by Jack Binder. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,700. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3169 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,875.00
Plastic Man #4 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. When Plas sends the villainous Lobster to jail, the baddie's parents look so lonely that Woozy Winks moves in with them! But there's more to the two oldsters than meets the eye... There's also a Woozy solo story in the issue. Most of the art is by Jack Cole, with Bart Tumey and John Spranger also contributing. This copy from the Edgar Church collection is the highest-graded one CGC has certified to date -- no shocker there! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,200. CGC census 3/05: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3208 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,875.00
Superman #3 (DC, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. While Superman couldn't yet fly when this early issue came out, he could leap with the best of them, to the delight of a youngster on a fantastic Joe Shuster cover. Inside the comic, the Man of Steel comes to the aid of more kids, busting a superintendent who exploits helpless orphans. The interior stories were all drawn by Shuster and scripted by the character's co-creator, Jerry Siegel. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $2,226; VF 8.0 value = $5,194. CGC census 2/05: 6 in 6.5, 7 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3668 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,875.00
Superman #4 (DC, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Superman's number one foe, Lex Luthor, made his second and third appearances in two different stories in this issue. We'll note, however, that the bald gent with the "oy vey" expression on the cover is not Lex -- remember, Luthor had red hair when he first appeared, and fairly shaggy hair at that! Also of note is the second mention of the Daily Planet -- Clark Kent had worked for the Daily Star in his first two years' worth of stories. The cover and most of the art are by Superman's co-creator Joe Shuster. CGC notes, "4-inch crease on centerfold. Small water stain inside front cover." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,704; VF 8.0 value = $3,976. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 7.0, 7 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3669 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,875.00
Superman #5 (DC, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. This issue has the fourth appearance of Lex Luthor, in fact it's the last of the few stories in which Lex still had hair. Both Superman's co-creator Joe Shuster and the next great Supes artist, Wayne Boring, drew stories for this issue. CGC notes, "Small tear at centerfold. Moderate tanning interior front and back cover." Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $3,164. CGC census 2/05: 3 in 7,5, 6 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3671 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,875.00
Wonder Comics #15 (Better Publications, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. From the airbrush of Alex Schomburg comes a unique good girl/bondage/superhero cover. The book's interior artists include Bob Oksner. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 2/05: 1 in 9.0, 3 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3327 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,760.00
Detective Comics #54 (DC, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Batman and Robin go after some modern-day pirates in this issue, which has art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson (who teamed up on the bondage cover as well). Slam Bradley, Speed Saunders, and the Spy are among the issue's other features. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $963; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,482. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 8.5, 4 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3594 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,760.00
Leading Comics #5 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The Seven Soldiers of Victory were the supergroup that starred in this title, and that's the Vigilante, a charter member of the group, roping his amigos on this Mort Meskin cover. In this issue's story "The Miracles That Money Couldn't Buy," a rich man decides that what you can't buy, you can still steal, and he busts five criminals out of the slammer to have them do just that. As luck would have it, here are five heroes (and their sidekicks) to thwart them. What a spectacular copy this is -- when you see the colors you'll know this could only be a Mile High or San Francisco book, and indeed, it's the latter. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 3/05: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3646 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,645.00
Fighting Yank #1 Pennsylvania pedigree (Nedor Publications, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Having proven himself as a co-star of Startling Comics, the Fighting Yank took his three-cornered hat and patriotic punch-outs to his own title. This bondage cover sees the Yank in Pacific theater action. The issue boasts interior art by Jack Binder. It also has the last appearance of the Western hero known as the Rio Kid. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,731; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,666. CGC census 4/05: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3106 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,530.00
Four Color #386 Uncle Scrooge - Double Cover (Dell, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Uncle Scrooge's first solo story, "Only a Poor Old Man," makes this issue a milestone in Duck history. Both this issue's cover and the interior art are by Carl Barks. This is the de facto Uncle Scrooge #1, as the character would appear in two more Four Colors before his own title began with #4. This story has deservedly been reprinted many a time, but of course there's no bigger thrill than owning the original. CGC notes, "1st cover 7.0, interior cover 9.0." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,304; NM- 9.2 value = $1,800.
Auction 816 | Lot: 3121 | May 20, 2005

Sold For: $2,530.00

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