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Showcase #4 The Flash - Mohawk Valley pedigree (DC, 1956) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. This is the comic that revitalized comics, ushering in the era we know and cherish as the Silver Age!! It's the first appearance of the Silver Age Flash, Barry Allen. The book came out at a time when the comic book industry was at a low point and there seemed to be next to no demand for existing superheroes, never mind new ones. But DC took the risk in this series, which featured new tryout features every couple of issues. But rather than re-presenting the established Golden Age character Jay Garrick, metal helmet and all, this character had a new identity, costume, and origin. The experiment was a success, and Barry got his own title after a few more Showcase appearances. The story, written by Bob Kanigher and drawn by Carmine Infantino and Joe Kubert, also featured the first appearance of Barry's girlfriend Iris West. It trails only Amazing Fantasy #15 on Overstreet's list of the most valuable Silver Age books. This is one of the nicest copies you'll find of this key comic. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $13,200; VF/NM 9.0 value = $27,600. CGC census 12/05: 1 in 8.5, 4 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1037 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $25,875.00
Showcase #4 The Flash (DC, 1956) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. This isn't just the first Silver Age Flash comic, it's the first Silver Age comic, period! This fourth issue of DC's tryout series brought back the name and character concept from the Golden Age, but with a new name (Barry Allen), costume, and origin. Barry's best girl Iris West also made her first appearance in the issue. Carmine Infantino and Joe Kubert provided the art. The book is the second most valuable Silver Age comic according to Overstreet, and only a small handful of copies have been graded higher by CGC to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $13,200. CGC census 12/05: 6 in 8.0, 5 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1038 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $17,250.00

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Journey Into Mystery #83 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. This is one of the key Silver Age Marvel issues, the origin and first appearance of Thor. The early version of the character wasn't as polished as the later God of Thunder (his noble manner of speaking hadn't developed yet, nor had his muscles for that matter), but a great yarn resulted nonetheless. The story was plotted by Stan Lee, scripted by Stan's brother Larry Lieber, and of course drawn by the great Jack Kirby, who also drew the cover. By the way, there are a couple of "mystery" backup features more in keeping with the title of the issue -- they have art by Steve Ditko and Don Heck, respectively. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $7,082; NM- 9.2 value = $10,000. CGC census 12/05: 9 in 9.0, 6 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1163 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $11,500.00

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$58,333 or more
Humongous Comics Group (Various Publishers). This gigantic lot contains approximately 300 long boxes, packed full to the gills. This material appears to be from a comic shop that closed sometime during the late 1990s. One section of this collection is what you would expect from back issue stock from a store, containing approximately 100 long boxes of bagged and boarded comics, arranged alphanumerically within each box, although the boxes themselves are in no particular order. There are runs of Amazing Spider-Man, Alpha Flight, New Mutants, etc., spanning the years 1980-1995. This part of the group lot also contains several thousand older comics, mainly from the 1970s in mid-grade, with a smattering of Silver Age thrown in, usually in lower grades. The remainder of the boxes contains overstock, sometimes with very heavy duplication such as a full long box of unbagged copies of X-Men #1 (the 1991 series) with all variant covers. It is very heavy on Marvel and DC titles from the late 1980s through the mid-1990s, with a fair amount of other popular publishers of the time such as Image, Dark Horse, and Valiant. In general, this material does not appear to be cherry-picked, so all of the core titles are present, such as Wolverine, Amazing Spider-Man, X-Men, etc. There are as many as 50 copies each of these titles from the 1990s. Thousands of high-grade copies, including many that appear 9.8. PLEASE NOTE: The high bidder must arrange pick-up in the Dallas area within 45 days of the closing date of the auction. With 75,000-90,000 comic books, the Overstreet value will easily be in six figures. The original art commissioned to depict this lot in our catalog is being offered in a separate lot - Lot #6605
Auction 819 | Lot: 1255 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $10,925.00
Showcase #5-24 Bound Volume (DC, 1956-60). This stunning collection allows you a peek at the early, formative days of DC's Silver Age. The tales featured include the origin and first appearance of the Silver Age incarnation of the Green Lantern, a pre-Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane story (she became first Showcase character to earn a series), the second, third, and fourth appearances of the Flash, and the first few appearances of the Challengers of the Unknown, Adam Strange, and Rip Hunter. In other words, it rocks. The overall condition of the covers is fairly nice, with most exhibiting a moderate amount of creasing and staining, with the covers for issues #13 and 14 being virtually defect-free. The pages are in great condition, ranging from cream to white with an occasional stain or tear. All are bound in a dark green leather-style cover, and have the title and issue numbers embossed on the spine. All issues have been trimmed as part of the binding process. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $8,284.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1384 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $8,625.00
Showcase #4 The Flash (DC, 1956) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. Here's the first appearance of that famous scarlet speedster, Barry Allen, aka the Silver Age Flash. The new character's debut, at a time when superheroes were out of fashion, started a new wave of popularity for costumed crimefighters that hasn't abated to this day. Showcase was, of course, a tryout series, and the Flash's tryout was a success thanks in part to Flash's great new look designed by Carmine Infantino, the art of Infantino and Joe Kubert, and a zippy origin story by Bob Kanigher. More Showcase appearances would soon follow. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $3,600; VF 8.0 value = $13,200. CGC census 12/05: 1 in 7.0, 15 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1039 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $8,050.00
Showcase #13 The Flash - Bethlehem pedigree (DC, 1958) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. This issue features the third-ever appearance of the Silver Age Flash (the first two were #4 and #8 of this title). It's a fine display of what made the hero a fan favorite, as Barry Allen races all over the globe righting a multitude of wrongs, and still gets back in time for lunch with his best girl Iris. In the second feature, Flash takes on the villainy of Mr. Element, who makes his first appearance. Both of the stories and the cover were drawn by Carmine Infantino. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $4,887; NM- 9.2 value = $6,900. CGC census 12/05: 1 in 9.0, 1 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1049 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $8,050.00
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. Kids in the 1960s had it so good -- not only did they get a new Spidey issue every month, Stan Lee and Co. gave them this ennui-annihilating annual! It started off with a 41-page epic that has the Wallcrawler taking on the Sinister Six (basically every major villain he had faced up to that time), in a story that's also got cameos by almost every Marvel superhero. It's also the beginning of the stomach-turning friendship between Doctor Octopus and Aunt May. That was followed up by pages and pages of featurettes and pin-ups, including Lee and Sturdy Stevey Ditko portraying themselves in one of their story-plotting sessions. It adds up to an issue that every boy read and re-read until his copy was well and truly trashed... but wait. Here's one that's pristine, in fact it's the Pacific Coast copy, and it's just as beautiful as any other book from that beloved collection. Why is this only a 9.6, anyway? We couldn't find a flaw. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,550. CGC census 12/05: 6 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1115 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $7,935.00
Showcase #9 Lois Lane - Bethlehem pedigree (DC, 1957) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. This was Lois Lane's first Showcase appearance, and no doubt the skeptics sneered at devoting a whole comic to a superhero's "girl friend." Well, not only did she become the first Showcase tryout feature to get her own series (beating the speedy Flash into print), that series lasted for over 15 years! Al Plastino is credited with this issue's cover. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $4,700. CGC census 12/05: 4 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1045 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $6,325.00
Dell/Gold Key Miscellaneous Comics 4-Box Lot (Dell/Gold Key, 1956-78) Condition: Average VF. The two full long and two full short boxes here offer a broad selection of Dell and Gold Key books from the Silver and Bronze ages. Included are copies of Four Color #882 (Zorro), 938 (Elmer Fudd), 948 (Daisy Duck's Diary), 960 (Zorro, two copies), 1003 (Zorro), 1037 (Zorro), 1038 (Ruff and Reddy), 1039 (Pluto), 1081 (Elmer Fudd), 1131 (Elmer Fudd), 1135 (MGM's Mouse Musketeers), 1171 (Elmer Fudd), 1175 (MGM's Mouse Musketeers), 1222 (Elmer Fudd), 1266 (MGM's Spike and Tyke), and 1290 (MGM's Mouse Musketeers); MGM's Spike and Tyke #2-24; and MGM's Mouse Musketeers #9-21 (with multiples of several issues of each title); as well as multiple copies of Lassie #44-69; Top Cat #23-31 inclusive; Mod Wheels #17, 18, and 19; Smokey Bear #1-13 inclusive; Porky Pig (Gold Key) #22, 53, 62, 68, 69, 70, 74, 81, 82, and 92; Fat Albert #17-28; Yosemite Sam #15, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 39, 40, 58, and 81; and Dark Shadows #10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 32. There are also multiples of The Aliens #1, Duke of the K-9 Patrol #1, Hi-Adventure Heroes #1 and 2, Captain Venture #1 and 2, Best of Bugs Bunny #2, Wagon Train #1, and King Kong. The average grade is VF, and many grade higher. All runs are non-inclusive unless otherwise stated. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $18,000. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1263 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $5,175.00
Dell/Gold Key Cartoon Character 3-Box Lot (Dell/Gold Key, 1960-79) Condition: Average VF. A broad selection of mostly Gold Key comics based on various 'toon characters, with a few Dell books included. The contents of the two long and one short box featured here include a complete run of H. R. Pufnstuf #2-8 (multiple copies of the Gold Key editions) in great condition; Magilla Gorilla #1 (his first comic book appearance), 2, 3 (in which Magilla runs for president against Yogi Bear), 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9, with multiples of some of the later issues; and a complete set of The Amazing Chan #1, 2, 3, and 4 (multiple copies); as well as multiples of Beep Beep the Roadrunner #4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16; The Flintstones #21, 25, 26 (which features the second appearance of the Gruesomes), 29, 31, 35, 39, 49, 50, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, and 60; Yogi Bear #5-42; Tom and Jerry #216, 220, 223, 324, 325, 327, and 330 (only sold in Whitman three-packs); Mickey Mouse #83, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90, 93, 95, 96, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103, 106, 133, 135, 141, 153, 155, 156, 158, 164, 168, 176, 177, and 178; The Pink Panther and the Inspector #1, 2, and 3; and The Inspector #4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, plus multiples of Lancelot Link #7, Pauline Peril #3, and Woody Woodpecker #109. The overall condition is VF, and many grade higher. All runs are non-inclusive unless otherwise noted. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $16,500. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 13)
Auction 819 | Lot: 1259 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $4,887.50
Gold Key Comic Strip and Cartoon Characters 4-Box Lot (Gold Key, 1948-77) Condition: Average VF. Included are four full short boxes containing multiple copies of Tom and Jerry #202, 209, 227-231, and 234; Marge's Little Lulu #131-133, 135, 138, 140-146, and 206 (the last issue to carry Marge Buell's name on the cover); Beetle Bailey #39, 40, 43-47, 51, and 52; The Phantom #5 and 14; Fun-In #1, 3-10, and 12-15; The Little Monsters #24-26 and 40; as well as multiples of Gunsmoke #6, Total War #1; The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. #5; and Land of the Giants #1. Also included are copies of Four Color #122 (Henry #1), 155 (Henry), 224 (Little Iodine #1), 830 (the Hardy Boys), 840 (Duck Album), 843 (the First Americans), 865 (Andy Burnett), 866 (Mars and Beyond), 887 (the Hardy Boys), 889 (Clint and Mac), 920 (Zorro), 1003 (Zorro), 1025 (Vacation in Disneyland), 1037 (Zorro), 1051 (Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land), and 1073 (Grandma Duck's Farm Friends); New Funnies #194, 230, 232, 236, 238, 241, 257, 258, 259, 262, 263, 265, 266, 267, 269, 271, and 273; Lone Ranger #2, 5, 6, 8, 26, and 32; Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #120, 121, 125 (which features the first mention of the Junior Woodchucks), 126, and 144; Donald Duck #47, 50, 52, 53, 57, 75, 108, 115, and 118; Bonanza #1, 29, 33, 36, 37; and H. R. Pufnstuf #4-8 (with multiples of some). The average grade is VF, with some of the older 10- and 12-cent issues grading a tad lower and many grading much higher. All runs are inclusive. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $13,000. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1265 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $4,887.50
The Amazing Spider-Man #41 (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. This copy shares the title of "finest known copy" with just one other according to CGC's census. In one of John Romita Sr.'s earliest issues as penciler of the title, Spidey takes on the Rhino, who makes his first appearance. And meanwhile, Anna Watson promises to introduce Peter Parker to Mary Jane, leading up to the first "real" appearance of MJ in the following issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $480. CGC census 12/05: 2 in 9.8, none higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1074 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $4,600.00
The Incredible Hulk #1 (Marvel, 1962) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages. Marvel's Big Mean Green Guy looks a little... grey in this debut appearance! Stan Lee has mentioned that this particular shade of grey was difficult to maintain consistently, causing all kinds of printing nightmares, so with issue #2, the Hulk turned a more familiar shade of green -- and we like it! This nice mid-grade copy has plenty to like, too; no major problems, just a solid, lightly-read book. And given the greatness of this Jack Kirby-illustrated masterpiece, that's really saying something! Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $2,100; VF 8.0 value = $7,700. CGC census 12/05: 25 in 6.5, 40 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1152 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $4,312.50
The Incredible Hulk #181 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. "And now... the Wolverine!" And how, true believers! Here's the momentous occasion that shook the entire Marvel Universe -- the first full appearance of future X-Men star Wolverine! Canada's favorite son/superhero certainly caught on in a big, big way, making this issue one of the most valuable comics of the Bronze Age. Here's a near-perfect example, looking as fresh as it did back in the fall of 1974. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,300. CGC census 12/05: 103 in 9.6, 7 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1156 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $4,312.50
Gold Key Miscellaneous Comics 2-Box Lot (Gold Key, 1965-79) Condition: Average VF. This wide selection of Gold Key titles -- roughly two full long boxes worth -- includes Ripley's Believe It or Not #11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 29-32, and 80 inclusive, along with multiples of Walt Disney Showcase #6, 7, 11-14, 17, 21, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34, 35, 38, 39, 41, 42, 44-46, 49, 52, and 54 inclusive; Gunsmoke #1-6 inclusive; Wild, Wild West #1-7 inclusive; Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #6, 21, and 22; Krofft Supershow #1-6 inclusive; Wacky Races #1-7 inclusive; Lidsville #1-5 inclusive; New Terrytoons #4; and Heckle and Jeckle #4. The average grade is VF, with some grading a little lower and many grading higher. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $12,000. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1269 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $4,312.50
Dell/Gold Key Little Lulu and Others 7-Box Lot (Dell/Gold Key, 1961-82) Condition: Average VF. The seven short boxes offered here feature multiple copies of Marge's Little Lulu #153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 208, 264, 265, 266, 267, and 268, as well as eight copies of Marge's Little Lulu Trick 'N' Treat #1 and seven copies of Marge's Little Lulu Summer Camp #1; Wacky Witch #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20; Wacky Adventures of Cracky #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; Walt Disney Showcase #1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 15, 13, 19, 20, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 33, 37, 41, 47, and 50; Underdog (Gold Key series) #4-19 inclusive; and Beetle Bailey #39, 40, 44, 121, 122, and 124 . The overall condition is VF, and many grade higher. All runs are non-inclusive unless otherwise noted. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $12,000. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 7)
Auction 819 | Lot: 1261 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $4,025.00
Gold Key Miscellaneous Comics 3-Box Lot (Gold Key, 1953-74) Condition: Average VF. This group of three full short boxes and one full long box includes multiple copies of The Lone Ranger #56-124 (non-inclusive); the movie comics King Kong, The Black Hole, Hawaiian Eye, Big Red, Peter Pan, and the The Travels of Jamie McPheeters; The Legend of Young Dick Turpin, Supergoof #14-53 (non-inclusive); Happy Days #4-6; Aristokittens #1-9, Condorman #1-3; Yosemite Sam #80; Scooby-Doo #5-23 (non-inclusive); Fat Albert #16 and 20; and Shroud of Mystery #1. The overall condition is VF, and many grade higher. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $10,000. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1271 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $4,025.00
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. This astounding Pacific Coast copy is the only 9.8 CGC has certified for this issue to date. The annual has a brand-new story in which the Avengers offer membership to Spider-Man, and the Webhead ends up not only battling the Hulk but finding out Greenskin's secret identity! John Romita Sr. and Don Heck teamed up on the art, and fans who were still mourning the departure of Steve DItko from the series got to see the Sturdy one's work on reprints of issues #11 and 12. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $225. CGC census 12/05: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1117 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,737.50
Showcase #7 Challengers of the Unknown - Bethlehem pedigree (DC, 1957) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. In the second appearance of the Challengers of the Unknown, our heroes have to face a robot that's essentially omnipotent! We know the group's "living on borrowed time," but will it run out in only their second adventure? The cover and interior art are by Jack Kirby. This pedigree copy is the highest-graded that CGC has certified to date! Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,750. CGC census 12/05: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1042 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,593.75
Showcase #6 Challengers of the Unknown (DC, 1957) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. It's the first appearance of the Challengers of the Unknown, as well as their origin. What should four strangers do if they miraculously survive a plane crash? Form a team of adventurers, of course! Not only was this the first Silver Age hero team, it was the first original concept for a Silver Age series. The cover and interior art are by Jack Kirby. It seems that no top-grade copies of this book have come to light -- only one copy (a 9.0) has been certified with a higher grade than this one to date. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2,503. CGC census 12/05: 2 in 8.0, 1 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1041 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,450.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #16 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Daredevil made his first-ever crossover appearance right here, and you can see it's an early outing for DD since he's still wearing his original yellow costume. In the issue, he and Spidey battle the Ringmaster. The issue's cover and interior art are by Steve Ditko. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $1,100. CGC census 12/05: 11 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1067 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,450.00
Strange Tales #115 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. Marvel finally got around to telling Dr. Strange's origin in this, his fourth appearance... and the Master of the Mystic arts still wasn't deemed worthy of being on the cover! But the lead feature wasn't exactly chopped liver -- it's a Human Torch story guest-starring Spider-Man and featuring the second appearance of the Sandman. Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko teamed up on the cover art, Darlin' Dick Ayers drew the Torch story, and the incomparable Ditko drew Dr. Strange. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 12/05: 8 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1185 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,450.00
Richie Rich #1 (Harvey, 1960) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Harvey had quite a lineup of funny books in the late 1950s and early 1960s: Casper, Little Dot, Hot Stuff, Sad Sack, etc.etc. But Richie Rich, who first appeared in the pages of Little Dot, became the most popular of all. If we're not mistaken, he appeared in another series or two over the years... Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,275; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,063. CGC census 12/05: 4 in 8.5, 6 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1236 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,450.00
Gold Key Bronze Age Miscellaneous Comics Box Lot (Gold Key, 1960-79) Condition: Average VF. There's a little bit of everything here: multiple copies of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. #1, 3-9, 11, 13, 21, and 22 inclusive; Twilight Zone #2-4, 7-15, 17, 21, 23, and 26, along with #12-860-210 (Dell) and Four Color #1173 (aka, Twilight Zone #1); Dark Shadows #9-12, 34, and 35 inclusive; Wagon Train #2-4; Bonanza #2, 13-15, 18, 22, 25, 26, 32; Mighty Samson #2; Walt Disney Presents #2-6 inclusive; Ripley's Believe It or Not #5, 7, 16, 25, 27, 40, 47, and 89; Top Cat #29-31; Tweety and Sylvester #4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 20, 21, 23; Moby Duck #1; Barney Google and Snuffy Smith #1; Fat Albert #1, 3, and 4; Smokey Bear #4 and 5; and Funky Phantom #1-13 inclusive. The average grade is VF; some of the Dell books grade a bit lower and many of the rest grade higher. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $12,000. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1272 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,450.00
Showcase #14 The Flash - Big Apple pedigree (DC, 1958) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. We're pleased to offer you one-stop shopping for all four of the Flash's Showcase appearances that preceded the debut of his own series. In this fourth outing for the Scarlet Speedster, his foe from the previous issue, Mr. Element, returns, but this time around the villain's calling himself Dr. Alchemy! Only a handful of copies outgrade this pedigree book in CGC's current census. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $3,010. CGC census 12/05: 1 in 8.0, 4 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1052 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,220.00
Gold Key Bronze Age Science Fiction and Horror 3-Box Lot (Gold Key, 1969-79) Condition: Average VF. These three full short boxes include multiple copies of Star Trek #27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, and 60; Turok, Son of Stone #59, 65, 66, 82, 83, 84 (features the origin and first appearance of Hutec), 86, 88, and 89; Ripley's Believe It or Not #13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 34, 36, 41, 45, 46, 48, 56, and 57; as well as multiples of Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp #1 and Huckleberry Hound #34, 37, and 40 for a little variety. The average grade is VF, and many grade higher. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $12,000. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 3)
Auction 819 | Lot: 1276 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,220.00
Tom and Jerry and Others Box Lot (Dell/Gold Key, 1953-80) Condition: Average VF. Tons of funny animal fun. Included are multiple copies of Tom and Jerry #103, 178-180, 190, 191, 198, 199, 204, 222, 228-231, 233-237, 239, 242-245, 251, 252, 255, 264, 265, 270, 271, and 317 inclusive. Also included are multiples of Bugs Bunny #28, 29, 36, 39-41, 48, 55, 64, 67, 68, 70-72, 74, 75, 77, 79, 84, 109, 111, and 112; Bugs Bunny Winter Fun #1, The Best of Bugs Bunny #1; Winnie-the-Pooh #7, 12-21, and 23-33 inclusive; Daisy and Donald #28-36 inclusive; and Twilight Zone #3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, 14, 17-24. The average grade is VF, with some of the Dell-era issues grading a little lower and many of the later books grading higher. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $11,000. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1299 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,220.00
Turok and Others 4-Box Lot (Dell/Gold Key, 1959-79) Condition: Average VF. More Turoks than you can shake a brontosaurus at! The four short boxes featured here include multiple copies of Turok, Son of Stone #13-29 (the last issue published by Dell), 30-37, 41-45, 47, 60, 71-74, and 76-81 inclusive. Also included are Doctor Solar Man of the Atom #1, 6, 10, 12, 15, 18, 19, 23, and 26 (multiple copies of most), and multiples of Twilight Zone #16, 19, 20, and 25; Ripley's Believe It or Not #91; The Occult Files of Dr. Spektor #11, 12, and 14-18 inclusive; and Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery #54-63 non-inclusive, 86, and 90. The average grade is VF, with some of the Dell-era issues grading a little lower and many of the later books grading higher. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $9,750. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1300 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,220.00
The Avengers #4 Curator pedigree (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Here's a beautiful copy of the comic that reintroduced Captain America to modern readers! This is the first Silver Age appearance of the classic character, who joins the Avengers line-up. Another former Timely character from the Golden Age, Sub-Mariner, also makes an appearance. Jack Kirby drew the cover and art, with inks from George Roussos. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $2,500. CGC census 12/05: 23 in 9.2, 18 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1121 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,105.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #44 Curator pedigree (Marvel, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. The Lizard's back for his second appearance in this issue. John Romita Sr. drew the cover and story as well as earning a co-plotting credit along with Smilin' Stan Lee. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $220. CGC census 12/05: 6 in 9.6, 2 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1076 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,760.00
Dell/Gold Key Brothers of the Spear and Others 4-Box Lot (Dell/Gold Key, 1955-80) Condition: Average VF. This set of two short and two long boxes features multiple copies of Brothers of the Spear spanning from issue #1 to 18 (non-inclusive), as well as multiples of Starstream #1, 2, 3, and 4; Yogi Bear #34 and 35; Mighty Mouse #161-165; Tom and Jerry #295-329; The Close Shaves of Pauline Peril #2 and 4; Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #196-263; MGM's Spike and Tyke #1-20; The Harlem Globetrotters #1-12; Beetle Bailey #41-53; Marge's Little Lulu #203 and 204; Beep Beep the Road Runner #40-51; Fat Albert #6-29; and Turok, Son of Stone #109; plus select copies of Steve Zodiac, Western Roundup, Secret Agent, The Sword in the Stone, and others. Average grade is VF, with many grading higher. The runs are non-inclusive, unless stated otherwise. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $10,000. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 4)
Auction 819 | Lot: 1257 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,760.00
X-Men #1-10 Bound Volume (Marvel, 1963-65). An item sure to cause any X-Men fan to drool: The first ten issues of one of the most successful titles ever, all in a single volume. Highlights include the debut of the original team, the first appearances of Magneto, the Blob, the original Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and the return of Ka-Zar to comicdom. The overall cover quality of the books varies widely, with some (such as issue #1 and 9) showing considerable creasing and some tearing and staining to the covers, and others (such as #2 and 4) flaunting covers that look almost new aside from having been trimmed. The overall page quality is excellent with a limited amount of tanning and nice, bright colors. All are bound in a dark green leather-style cover, and have the title and issue numbers embossed on the spine. All issues have been trimmed as part of the binding process. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $2,474.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1408 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,760.00
Gold Key Adventure and Cartoon Character 4-Box Lot (Gold Key, 1952-84) Condition: Average VF. Tense action, weird thrills, and wacky antics fill out this lot of four full short boxes that feature multiple copies of Mod Wheels #12-14 and 16-17; Bullwinkle #10-12, 15, 16, and 24; Ripley's Believe It or Not #10, 26-31, 33-35, 44, and 79; Super Goof #8, 9, 15, 16, 63, 69, and 73; Smokey Bear #5, 6, 11, and 13; Mighty Samson #1, 2, and 21; Flash Gordon #32 (part two of the feature film comics adaptation); the Movie Comics Lady and the Tramp #2, Blackbeard's Ghost, and Bon Voyage; and Gold Key Champion #2 (Mighty Samson). Also included are copies of Marge's Little Lulu #22, 25-30, 32-34, 36, 38, 78, 84, 85, 90, 91, and 95, 166, with multiples of a few. All runs are inclusive. The average grade is VF, and many grade higher. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $7,600. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1270 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,587.50
Justice League of America #21 (DC, 1963) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. No copy of this issue has been graded higher by CGC to date, and we're talking about a key issue for Golden and Silver Age fans alike! That's because it's got the return of comics' first super-team, the Justice Society! Not only that, it's the first time the terms "Earth-One" and "Earth-Two" appeared in a comic, and it was the first of the many "Crisis..." stories teaming up the JLA and JSA. Mike Sekowsky was charged with drawing the whole slew of characters. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $540. CGC census 12/05: 8 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1034 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,530.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #18 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. A real threat confronted our hero here, and no, we don't mean the Sandman, who makes his third appearance. We're talking about Ned Leeds, who debuted here as a rival for the affections of Betty Brant! The Fantastic Four cameos in the issue. Steve Ditko provided both cover and interior art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $800. CGC census 12/05: 12 in 9.4, 10 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1069 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,530.00
The Avengers #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. This Marvel milestone features the origin and first appearance of the Avengers (Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, Ant-Man, and Wasp). Loki is the villain of the piece, and the Teen Brigade and the Fantastic Four also appear. Jack Kirby supplied the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2,249. CGC census 12/05: 17 in 8.0, 39 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1120 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,530.00
Star Trek #2 File Copy (Gold Key, 1968) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. Photo cover featuring Spock (Leonard Nimoy) and Kirk (William Shatner). Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $350. CGC census 11/05: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1298 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,530.00
Tales to Astonish #27 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages. This is the most valuable issue of the series thanks to the first appearance of Henry Pym. The name Ant-Man was adopted later, here he's "The Man in the Ant Hill" and we find out the origin of the potion that gives him his shrinking power. The dramatic story was drawn by Jack Kirby, who drew the cover as well. Steve Ditko, Don Heck, and Bob Forgione each drew one "mystery"-type backup feature in the issue. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2,910. CGC census 12/05: 8 in 8.0, 8 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1198 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,415.00
Dell/Gold Key Cartoon Characters 3-Box Lot (Dell/Gold Key, 1951-79) Condition: Average VF. These two short boxes and one long box include multiple copies of Porky Pig #39, 42, 43, 45, and 47; Looney Tunes and Merry Melodies #214-246; Looney Tunes (Gold Key series) #10-44; Tom and Jerry Comics #69-122 and 138-190; Mighty Mouse #159-171; New Terrytoons #47-48; and Super Goof #1-36. The average grade is VF, and many grade higher. All runs are non-inclusive unless otherwise indicated. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $8,500. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1258 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,311.50
Fantastic Four #1 (Marvel, 1961) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Moderate (P) Off-white to white pages. Check out this gorgeous copy of the first Silver Age Marvel comic! Granted, this one benefited from a Reed Richards type using restoration technology on it in the confines of his lab, but the result is a copy so spiffy you'll think it's 1961. You certainly don't want to do without the origin and first appearance of the FF, written by Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby. It's a true comic milestone. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cover cleaned, staples cleaned, reinforced, re-glossed." Overstreet 2005 GD 2.0 value =$875;VG 4.0 value = $1,750; FN 6.0 value = $2,625; VF 8.0 value = $9,200.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1141 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,300.00
Twilight Zone and Ripley's Believe It or Not Box Lot (Gold Key, 1967-79) Condition: Average VF. Submitted for your approval: an altogether spooky lot of books that includes multiples of Twilight Zone #27, 28, 30-38, 48, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 64, 66, 68, 69, 70, 71, 74, 75, 76, 80-88 (including #84, which features Frank Miller's first comic book work), 90, 91, and 92 (the last issue of the series); as well as Ripley's Believe It or Not #6, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, and 86. The overall condition is VF, and many grade higher. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $8,500. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1302 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,300.00
Detective Comics #225 (DC, 1955) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. The first Silver Age comic book in the opinion of many is this issue, the first appearance of the Manhunter from Mars and therefore the first significant introduction of a new superhero in the 1950s. The character, now better known as the the Martian Manhunter, has remained popular through the ensuing years; in fact, even kids of 2006 know him from the Cartoon Network! Yet J'onn J'onzz didn't get cover billing in his first comic book -- after all, this is Detective, where Batman is king, and thus Win Mortimer's cover was devoted to the Caped Crusader. The issue's wacky Batman story (drawn by Sheldon Moldoff) has a bunch of average Joes getting to be Batman for a day. The book is difficult to find in grade (only one copy has exceeded the 8.0 mark to date), and this copy, which is new to the market, will make some Silver Age collector very happy. Overstreet 2005 FN 6.0 value = $1,092; VF 8.0 value = $3,331. CGC census 12/05: 4 in 7.0, 7 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1010 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,185.00
Marge's Little Lulu #191-207 Box Lot (Gold Key, 1970-72) Condition: Average VF. The two short boxes in this lot feature multiple copies of Little Lulu #191-207 inclusive. Number 206 is notable for being the last issue to carry creator Marge Buell's name in the title, and 207 features the first appearance of Henrietta. The overall condition is VF, and many grade higher. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $6,300. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1285 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,185.00
Showcase #10 Lois Lane (DC, 1957) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Here's the second installment of a two-issue tryout for Lois. While it's a solo adventure for the ace reporter, Superman does appear on the cover, and Jor-El makes a cameo in the story. The issue's cover and interior art are by Wayne Boring. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $1,978; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,364. CGC census 12/05: 1 in 8.5, 3 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1046 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,070.00
Showcase #13 The Flash (DC, 1958) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. Barry Allen, the Silver Age Flash, made his third appearance in this issue, which also has the origin and first appearance of Mister Element. Carmine Infantino handled the cover and interior art. Overstreet 2005 VF 8.0 value = $2,873. CGC census 12/05: 6 in 7.5, 5 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1050 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,070.00
The Amazing Spider-Man #7 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. The Vulture soared to his second appearance here, bald-ly 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 12/05: 8 in 9.2, 14 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1063 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,070.00
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2 Pacific Coast pedigree (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Here's a typically spectacular Pacific Coast copy. It appears that only some ultra-minor stress at the outside edge kept this square bound specimen from a higher grade. Spider-Man teamed up with Dr. Strange in a new story drawn by Steve Ditko, plus kids got to re-live Spidey's greatest hits in the form of reprints of issues 1, 2, and 5. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 12/05: 9 in 9.4, 4 higher.
Auction 819 | Lot: 1116 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $2,070.00

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