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The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Now that The Amazing Spider-Man is the most collected series in comics, there's not a collector out there who doesn't wish he had snapped up a copy of the first issue when it originally hit newsstands. Well, this copy is so fresh, it looks like it was whisked here by time machine from 1963! In fact, only one copy of the issue has been graded higher to date. While Spider-Man did have one previous appearance in Amazing Fantasy #15, this second Spidey appearance has more than enough firsts. Take the first appearance of J. Jonah Jameson, a key member of Spidey's supporting cast who's been a memorable player in the movies as well. And there's the debut of his son John Jameson, who also appeared in "Spider-Man 2." And the issue's second feature has the first appearance of the Chameleon and also marked the first time the Fantastic Four appeared outside of their own series. That second story is a perfect example of the Marvel approach -- Spider-Man tries to join the Fantastic Four and makes it clear that he's worthy of a top salary, only to find out to his disgust that the FF are non-profit do-gooders! The issue is by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, while the dynamic cover was laid out by Jack Kirby and finished up by Ditko. We see no signs that Spider-Man's popularity is going to wane anytime soon, making this a book you can't go wrong with. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $32,500. CGC census 7/05: 3 in 9.6, 1 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1005 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $97,750.00
X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The X-Men are the most popular superhero group around, and here's one of the nicest copies you'll find of the group's first appearance. The X-Men were so named because of their "X-tra power," and this issue introduces the super-powered teens: there's the winged Angel, the ultra-agile Beast, the eye-beam-shooting Cyclops (who in a typical Stan Lee twist, didn't want his powers), frosty Iceman, and the telekinetic Marvel Girl. Also making their debuts here were the group's mind-reading mentor Professor X and the mutants' most important foe, Magneto, all with impressive visuals by Jack Kirby. The fact that Iceman's role in the movies seems to be expanding, and that the second film even offered a very brief glimpse of the Beast, could make the first appearances of these characters even more valuable in years to come. As it stands, this issue is on Overstreet's list of the top ten Silver Age books. An unrestored NM- copy of this key book is quite a catch indeed. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $13,000. CGC census 6/05: 12 in 9.2, 6 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1356 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $21,006.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. The club of Amazing Spider-Man collectors grows by the day, and to be taken seriously in that elite group you need a nice copy of #1. If your copy has Spidey battling spine splits and rust migration, get serious, get rid of it, and put in a serious bid on a nice VF copy like this one! This book's the second appearance of Spidey and the first appearance of J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson, and the Chameleon. There's also a Fantastic Four appearance. The issue has a Stan Lee story and Steve Ditko art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $8,750. CGC census 7/05: 24 in 8.0, 37 higher. From the collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1006 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $9,200.00
Marge Buell - The First Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art, dated 2-23-35 (Saturday Evening Post, 1935). Imagine the high-voltage thrill that comes with owning the art for the very first appearance of a cartoon super-star and American icon -- for an art collector or pop culture enthusiast, there's no finer feeling! Marge's Little Lulu must be counted among the most beloved kid features of all time, easily at home in the pantheon of such comic strip legends as The Katzenjammer Kids, Little Orphan Annie, Henry, and Peanuts. For legions of Baby Boomer comic book readers, Marge's Little Lulu served as a lighthearted respite from the gritty, hard-hitting yarns featuring Batman, Superman, and their ilk. Girls and boys, kids and adults -- everyone loves Little Lulu -- and here is Marge's first, landmark Little Lulu strip! When the Saturday Evening Post editors asked Marjorie (Henderson) Buell to develop a replacement feature for Carl Anderson's departing Henry strip, Marge scored a direct hit on the public's funnybone with her gags spotlighting a little girl with a corkscrew curl hairdo and a dickens of a personality. While the chrome-domed kid, Henry, had no hair at all, Little Lulu was blessed with oodles of naturally curly hair, a clever symbol of her irrepressible humor. Marge had been drawing cartoons for the Post for over nine years, and from Lulu Moppet's banana peel-dropping debut, readers knew this little prankster was indeed one lulu of a gal! From this impish origin, Marge parlayed Little Lulu's career into that of a major cartoon creation. Little Lulu has appeared on Broadway, starred in over twenty Paramount cartoon films, and even served as the spokeskid for Kleenex facial tissues. This wonderful drawing -- the historic cartoon that started it all -- has an image area of 6.5" x 7", and is in Excellent condition. Don't miss out on an opportunity to
Auction 817 | Lot: 1460 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $9,200.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This book's white cover, its significance and of course its grade make it an attractive buy for the Silver Age Marvel collector. It's the first appearance of Doctor Doom outside of The Fantastic Four (the FF makes a brief cameo in the issue). In the story, Doom wants Spider-Man to help him battle the FF, but by the end of the issue he's accidentally corralled Flash Thompson, who's hamming it up in a Spidey costume! The cover and interior art are by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $3,200. CGC census 4/05: 7 in 9.4, 5 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1014 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $8,050.00
The Incredible Hulk #1 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VF- 7.5 Light tan to off-white pages. This series was the second Silver Age Marvel superhero title, and this first issue remains one of the toughest Silver Age Marvels to find in high grade. It's one of the five most valuable Silver Age comics according to Overstreet. Featured is the Hulk's origin and first appearance, with cover and interior art by Jack Kirby. The story also has the first appearances of supporting characters Rick Jones, Betty Ross, and "Thunderbolt" Ross. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $7,700. CGC census 6/05: 7 in 7.5, 18 higher. From the collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1210 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $7,475.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Here's the first issue of what has become the most collected series in comics. Notable first appearances include J. Jonah Jameson, his astronaut son John Jameson (the future Man-Wolf, we might add), and this issue's villain, the Chameleon. Also of note is the Fantastic Four's first appearance outside of their own title -- Spidey tries to join the group but the pay (namely zero) isn't to his liking. There's also a retelling of the Webslinger's origin for everyone who missed Amazing Fantasy #15. The cover is a collaboration between Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, with the interior art all in the hands of Ditko. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $2,625; VF 8.0 value = $8,750. CGC census 5/05: 23 in 7.0, 84 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1007 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $6,325.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #3 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. The movie "Spider-Man 2" certainly cemented the key status of this issue, the first appearance and origin of Doctor Octopus. This story, the first book-length tale in the series, has an appearance by the Human Torch. The ish also has one of Marvel's most famous mistakes, as Doc Ock says "And now, Super-Man, I grow bored with this game!" The cover and interior art are by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $4,700. CGC census 6/05: 10 in 9.2, 8 higher. From the collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1012 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $6,325.00
Amazing Fantasy #15 (Marvel, 1962) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. It doesn't get much better than this for Silver Age fans -- the very first appearance of Ol' Webhead himself! And not only Spider-Man, but Aunt May and Uncle Ben make their debut as well! It should go without saying that this was a creation of writer Stan Lee, and artists Jack Kirby (who drew the cover) and Steve Ditko (who handled the story art). We will say that this is a respectable mid-grade copy, with some "Marvel-chipping" to the right edge being the only real distraction; the blades must have been a little dull that day! Still, no Spider-Man collection can be considered complete without this landmark comic book. CGC notes: "From the collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino." Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $4,200. CGC census 6/05: 30 in 5.5, 104 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1003 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $5,750.00
Daredevil #1 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. The census report for this book tops out at 9.6 as of this writing, making this 9.2 copy among the better ones you're going to find of this key, the origin and first appearance of Daredevil and the first appearances of Matt Murdock's pals and coworkers Karen Page and Foggy Nelson. The issue has a Stan Lee story and Bill Everett art. The cover is by Jack Kirby and Everett. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $4,800. CGC census 5/05: 19 in 9.2, 16 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1132 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $5,750.00
Fantastic Four #1 (Marvel, 1961) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to off-white pages. You've seen the movie, you've played the video game, and you've bought the action figures, now you need the comic with the origin and first appearance of the Fantastic Four by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. This book, the first comic issue of Marvel's Silver Age, also has the first appearance of the Mole Man. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $2,625; VF 8.0 value = $9,200. CGC census 7/05: 7 in 6.5, 40 higher. From the collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1157 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $5,750.00
Fantastic Four #1-24 Bound Volume (Marvel, 1961). This remarkable bound volume not only contains an impressive run of early Marvel Silver Age goodness, but all of these first 24 issues of the Fantastic Four were not trimmed during the binding process! That means that these issues could conceivably be unbound by a competent restoration expert, and the individual issues might stand on their own as the Very Good to Fine issues they appear to be - although we don't recommend this practice, as the bound volume format is convenient, easy to handle, and very nice-looking on a collector's bookshelf. This volume includes an original numbered tag that records it as being bound by "Dobbs Bros. Library Binding Co. of St. Augustine, Florida." Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $6,630.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1532 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $5,462.50
Fantastic Four #4 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Four issues into the Silver Age of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee and company brought back Golden Age hero the Sub-Mariner for his first Silver Age appearance. Subby was actually the villain of the piece here, and the first signs of an attraction between him and the Invisible Girl became apparent. The issue's cover and interior art are by Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $5,096; NM- 9.2 value = $7,200. CGC census 5/05: 8 in 9.0, 10 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1162 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $5,347.50
X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. The origin and first appearance of the X-Men makes this one of the ten most valuable Silver Age comics according to Overstreet. In addition to the debuts of the Angel, the Beast, Cyclops, Iceman, and Marvel Girl, the tale also has the first appearances of Professor X and Magneto. It's by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $6,000. CGC census 6/05: 25 in 7.5, 73 higher. From the collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1357 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $4,887.50
The Amazing Spider-Man #26 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Here's the skinny on this classic issue: fourth appearance of the Green Goblin, first appearance of the Crime Master. Steve Ditko, of course, handled cover and art chores. The real draw here is, naturally, the sharp-as-a-tack condition; and as any real connoisseur of collectible comics will tell you, condition is everything! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $620. CGC census 6/05: 6 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1046 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $4,600.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #12 Ohio pedigree (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Only three copies of this issue have been graded higher than this one by CGC! The book has Spider-Man's tangle with Doctor Octopus, and the Webhead even gets unmasked in front of J. Jonah Jameson and Betty Brant. The cover and interior art are by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,275. CGC census 6/05: 10 in 9.4, 3 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1025 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $4,312.50
Iron Man #1 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Iron Man rocketed into his own comic here after many months of sharing a mag with Captain America. Gene Colan drew the cover as well as both stories: one was a retelling of the hero's origin, the other had Shellhead facing two organizations that he seemingly never stopped fighting: AIM and the Maggia. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 7/05: 18 in 9.8, 2 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1232 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $4,168.75
The Amazing Spider-Man #11 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. This issue, the second appearance of Doctor Octopus, is one for which the Guide values have been far outstripped by high demand, so bring a healthy bidding budget for this 9.2 copy! The cover and the interior art are the work of the great Steve Ditko, and we betcha didn't know that Jack Kirby made a contribution too; the "King" redrew Spidey's legs on the cover. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,275. CGC census 5/05: 6 in 9.2, 10 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1024 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $3,850.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #23 (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. The Green Goblin makes a terrific showing on the cover of this high-grade copy, his third appearance overall. Steve Ditko provides said cover and interior art for this issue. High-grade copies of early Spidey issues are hot commodities, and only a handful grade higher than this one. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $775. CGC census 7/05: 5 in 9.4, 5 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1042 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $3,737.50
Captain America #100 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. How can you not love a 9.8 copy of a Silver Age first issue? Yes, this title started with #100, having taken over the numbering from Tales of Suspense, the book Cap had to share with Iron Man. This all-Cap issue retells the character's origin and features a Black Panther appearance. The cover and interior art are by the character's co-creator, Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $420. CGC census 6/05: 11 in 9.8, 2 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1118 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $3,737.50
Fantastic Four #5 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VF 8.0 Light tan to off-white pages. This fantastic issue features the first appearance and origin of Doctor Doom, the Fantastic Four's number one arch-nemesis. Early FFs have always been very hard to find in high grade, and this is a pretty snazzy copy. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2,992. CGC census 7/05: 8 in 8.0, 23 higher. From the collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1164 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $3,737.50
The Incredible Hulk #102 (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. The grade assigned by CGC speaks volumes - this is one heck of a copy! The Hulk had his own book once again starting with this issue, with both the story and the numbering continued from Tales to Astonish #101 (but without Sub-Mariner taking up half the comic). Greenskin must have thought he had gotten switched to Journey Into Mystery considering the cast of guest-stars, which includes the Warriors Three, Odin, and the Enchantress. The issue has a Marie Severin cover, with interior art by Severin and George Tuska. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $350. CGC census 6/05: 5 in 9.8, none higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1218 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $3,737.50
Strange Tales #105 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. No copy of this issue has been graded higher by CGC to date, and with Strange Tales still a relative bargain compared to other Silver Age Marvels, this is one to pounce on. In the issue, the Human Torch battles the Wizard in a story guest-starring the Invisible Girl. Jack Kirby drew the cover and the Human Torch story; Don Heck, and Steve Ditko each drew a backup feature. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $460. CGC census 6/05: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From the collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1303 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $3,737.50
The Amazing Spider-Man #2 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. The Vulture soared into his first of many appearances in this second issue of the title. The backup feature has the debut of the Terrible Tinkerer, who didn't appear nearly as often as the Vulture, in fact, Spidey saw neither hide nor hair of the Tinkerer again until issue #159! The cover and interior art are by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2,790; VF/NM 9.0 value = $4,745. CGC census 6/05: 11 in 8.5, 26 higher. From the collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1010 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $3,450.00
The Avengers #4 Curator pedigree (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. This issue marks the first Silver Age appearance of Captain America as he makes a triumphant return to comics after a 22-year vacation. Also appearing is Cap's former Timely co-star, the Sub-Mariner. Appropriately enough, Jack Kirby -- who drew the character's earliest appearances in the '40s, provides the cover and art for this issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,500. CGC census 7/05: 21 in 9.2, 17 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1098 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $3,450.00
The Incredible Hulk #180 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. If you want the very first appearance of Wolverine, this is the issue you need to grab, as his last-page cameo here was Wolvie's debut. The rest of the issue is a rollicking yarn in itself, a north-of-the-border dust-up between the Hulk and Wendigo. The cover and art are by Herb Trimpe. It's a mystery to us why this book guides at only a tenth the price of the following issue; expect that to change. CGC hasn't certified a better copy of this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $250. CGC census 6/05: 5 in 9.8, none higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1224 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $3,448.85
The Amazing Spider-Man #6 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Peter Parker's off to see the Lizard on a road trip to Florida, and as if that weren't trouble enough, J. Jonah Jameson's tagging along! This is the very first appearance of the Lizard, whose true identity is Dr. Curt Connors. The cover and interior art are by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $3,000. CGC census 5/05: 13 in 9.2, 15 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1016 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $3,220.00
Daredevil #1 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. The Man Without Fear makes his historic debut in this issue, which also features the first appearances of supporting characters Karen Page and Foggy Nelson. The story is by Stan Lee, the art by Bill Everett. Cover by Jack Kirby and Everett. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,402; NM- 9.2 value = $4,800. CGC census 7/05: 34 in 9.0, 35 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1133 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $3,220.00
Tales of Suspense #39 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. The invincible Iron Man made his first appearance in this issue, in fact it's his only appearance in his original gray armor. Shellhead's origin story was drawn by Don Heck over layouts by Jack Kirby. The issue also has a couple of suspense-type features with art by Steve Ditko and Gene Colan. The cover is by Kirby. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $3,742. CGC census 6/05: 24 in 7.5, 54 higher. From the collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1320 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $3,220.00
Fantastic Four #1 (Marvel, 1961) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. The comic book that changed comic books forever, this is the first appearance of the Fantastic Four and the first Silver Age Marvel comic. It's by the team of writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Also making his first appearance here was the villainous Mole Man. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $1,750; FN 6.0 value = $2,625. CGC census 5/05: 18 in 5.0, 66 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1158 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $3,105.00
Fantastic Four #12 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. The Fantastic Four met the Hulk for the first time in this issue, a book which is tied with The Amazing Spider-Man #1 as the first Marvel crossover. The cover and art are by a fellow who knew all about drawing the Hulk, namely Jack Kirby. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,750; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,875. CGC census 5/05: 11 in 8.5, 21 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1173 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $3,105.00
Star Trek File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1971-79) Condition: Average NM-. This almost full short box is a stellar selection of Gold Key Star Trek comics, including issues #11 (4 copies), 12 (6 copies), 13 (4 copies), 14 (10 copies), 15 (10 copies), 16 (13 copies), 18 (11 copies), 19 (5 copies), 20 (6 copies), 21 (9 copies), 22 (3 copies), 23 (7 copies), 24 (3 copies), 25 (4 copies), 26 (4 copies), 28 (14 copies), 29 (8 copies), 30 (13 copies), 31, 32, 35, 40, 41, 45 (3 copies), 46, 50 (3 copies), 51 (10 copies), 52 (13 issues), 54, 55, 57 (2 copies), 58 (2 copies), 59 (5 copies), and 61 (3 copies). Stories by Arnold Drake and art by Al McWilliams. The condition of the comics ranges from VF to NM; the average is NM-. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $13,500. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 183 Comic Books)
Auction 817 | Lot: 1438 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $2,990.00
Super Comics #1-48 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1938-42). There's a whole lot of comic history wrapped up within these four bound volumes. Super Comics was one of Dell's earliest series, specializing in reprinted newspaper strips like Dick Tracy, Smokey Stover, Little Orphan Annie, and others. In time, original features like "Magic Morro" were added. Each volume contains twelve 64-page issues, making each book quite a hefty tome. All comics were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed for office use. Due to the advanced age of these books, a few problems need to be noted: Vol. 1 has had the entire block of comics separate from the binding, which has split in two, leaving the back cover loose. The back cover of issue #12 was neatly pulled loose from the rest of the comic, and is joined to this back piece; also, a wear spot has developed on the spine cover. Vol. 2 is fully intact, but beginning to split along the seams, and the cover shows some wear. Volumes three and four are a little ragged at the top spine area, but not bad. All comics are in nice condition, with no major problems. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1000. (Total: 4 items)
Auction 817 | Lot: 1527 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $2,990.00
Giant-Size X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1975) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The impact of this issue was really remarkable, considering that the original X-Men lineup had met with reader disinterest for years. X-Men had been reduced to reprint stories for some 27 issues prior to this key Bronze Age comic book. But good things started happening to the group with this issue and the introduction of newcomers including Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Thunderbird, and Wolverine. This is a terrific copy of the groundbreaking issue. CGC has certified nearly 2,000 copies of Giant-Size X-Men #1 to date, and only eight copies have earned a higher grade. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 6/05: 98 in 9.6, 8 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1208 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $2,875.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #7 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. The Vulture soared to his second appearance here, baldly going where few men had gone before to make Spider-Man's life difficult. The cover and interior art are by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,900. CGC census 5/05: 8 in 9.2, 13 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1018 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $2,760.00
Fantastic Four #5 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-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. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2,992. CGC census 7/05: 14 in 7.5, 31 higher. From the collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1165 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $2,760.00
Fantastic Four #7 (Marvel, 1962) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Jack "the King" Kirby provides a nifty flying saucer cover and interior art for this issue, which also marks the first and only appearance of Kurrgo. This copy is just one grade lower than the highest that CGC has given this issue to date. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,950. CGC census 7/05: 7 in 9.2, 2 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1167 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $2,760.00
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 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,000. CGC census 7/05: 42 in 9.6, 9 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1188 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $2,760.00
Amazing Fantasy #15 (Marvel, 1962) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Off-white pages. It all starts here, true believers: the origin and first appearance of your favorite wall crawler, Spider-Man. Oh yeah, Uncle Ben (poor guy) and Aunt May co-star with young Peter Parker, your friendly neighborhood... you know. Jack Kirby kicks it off with a cover illustration, Steve Ditko provides the story art, and the rest is, as they say, history. Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value = $1,400; VG 4.0 value = $2,800. CGC census 7/05: 43 in 3.0, 205 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1004 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $2,530.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white to white pages. First issue copies of Spider-Man come through our doors quite often, in all grades. This CGC-certifed Very Good issue looks pretty darn sweet for its grade -- outside of some spine and back-cover wear, it's flat and clean, with good cover color and nice page quality. Spidey's origin is retold here, and the Fantastic Four make their first of many crossover appearances. Also debuting: John Jameson, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Chameleon. Steve Ditko cover (Jack Kirby layout) and art, of course. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $1,750. CGC census 7/05: 67 in 4.0, 290 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1009 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $2,530.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #6 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Who was Spider-Man's scaliest foe on a scale of 1 to 10? That would be the Lizard, who made his first appearance in this issue. The book's cover and art are by Steve Ditko. CGC notes, "Pre-Marvel chipping." Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,162; NM- 9.2 value = $3,000. CGC census 6/05: 22 in 9.0, 28 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1017 | Aug 13, 2005

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The Amazing Spider-Man #39 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This issue is, depending on your personal tastes and level of "fanboy" geekiness, either ground zero to Spidey's rebirth (if you prefer jazzy John Romita Sr.'s classy rendering), or the beginning of the end (if you're a true-blue Steve Ditko fan). At any rate, here's a sharp copy of this issue, featuring a Green Goblin cover story in which the Goblin's identity is revealed as (gasp!) Norman Osborn. John Romita Sr. art begins. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 7/05: 23 in 9.4, 12 higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1055 | Aug 13, 2005

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Iron Man #9 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1969) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Iron Man takes on an android disguised as the Hulk, and the machine's doing the bidding of Shellhead's foe the Mandarin. George Tuska drew the cover and teamed up with inker Johnny Craig for the story art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $70. CGC census 6/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1237 | Aug 13, 2005

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Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #2 File Copy (Dell, 1941) CGC FN 6.0 Cream to off-white pages. Back for a second time is the fantastic Warner Brothers crew of cartoon characters, including Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, and Elmer Fudd, the derby-wearing human star among all the Funny Animals. An interesting sidenote is the "L & M Comics" logo found on the upper right corner of the book: could this have been considered as a publisher's name, or was it just a stopgap until Dell produced a suitable logo for all its titles? We may never know, but we do know that this popular title went on to have a very long and healthy run! This copy is sound and attractive, even with the large "Return to Editorial Department" rubber stamp on the front. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $426. CGC census 7/05: 1 in 6.0, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1416 | Aug 13, 2005

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Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #4 File Copy (Dell, 1942) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Sniffles the Mouse makes sure there's room for him in this issue; with stars like Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig, sometimes you have to get tough to get noticed! Fourth issue of the beloved Warner Brothers animated character series; Walt Kelly's "Kandi the Cave Kid" appears in this issue as well. An editorial department rubber stamp appears in the logo area. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $315; VF 8.0 value = $863. CGC census 7/05: 1 in 7.0, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1418 | Aug 13, 2005

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Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #13-24 Bound Volume (Dell, 1941-42). This is Volume II of Walt Disney's Comics and Stories, containing the second batch of twelve sixty-four page issues. While this group comes in just a bit before the run of classic Carl Barks issues which began with #31, this is still a wonderful, historic volume filled with great early Disney art. All comics are Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into a hardcover book for office use. The comics in this volume have been perused at length, but are still in excellent condition, with glossy, richly colored covers, and supple interior pages. The binding is clean and sharp. A few text pieces have penciled notes concerning reprints; one page was raggedly trimmed, and then backed up with clear tape (which has yellowed slightly); and the first front cover and last back cover in the book are starting to separate from the rest of the block of comics, but overall, this is a sound and very attractive book. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,474. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1531 | Aug 13, 2005

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Daredevil #168 (Marvel, 1981) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. This issue might become one of the most valuable comics of the 1980s before all is said and done. It's the origin and first appearance of Elektra. It's also the issue in which Frank Miller, who had been drawing this title for a year, took over as scripter as well. With the character having surpassed Daredevil by appearing in two movies (DD's and her own), look for interest in this book to rise. This is the highest grade CGC has given yet for this issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $110. CGC census 6/05: 6 in 9.8, none higher.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1148 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $2,357.50
The Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Doctor Doom made his first appearance outside of the Fantastic Four title here. In the story, which has a brief Fantastic Four appearance, Doctor Doom wants to team up with Spider-Man, who he thinks is a villain, and before the tale's over he's accidentally kidnapped Flash Thompson, who's dressed up as Spidey! It's by the team of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,400; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,300. CGC census 6/05: 9 in 8.5, 37 higher. From the collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.
Auction 817 | Lot: 1015 | Aug 13, 2005

Sold For: $2,300.00

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