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Ub Iwerks and Win Smith - Mickey Mouse Daily #15 Comic Strip Original Art (King Features, 1930). Here is the most famous mouse in the world as he appeared in Hearst newspapers on January 29, 1930, before he was so famous. The question of who actually created Mickey has stirred lively discussion over the years. These facts we know: Walt Disney's studio had been producing cartoons featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit when Disney suddenly lost the rights to the character. Most of Disney's staff was hired away by competing animation studio Charles Mintz to continue the Oswald cartoons, leaving Walt with only a few loyal artists, including his early partner Ub Iwerks. Ub (born Ubbe Ert Iwwerks, from Dutch immigrant parents) was assigned to a new, secret animation project -- starring a mouse named Mortimer. This new character was soon renamed Mickey after eight-year-old child star Mickey McGuire (Rooney) stopped by the studios to visit, and Walt liked the name. Mickey's first animated cartoon, "Plane Crazy," was entirely drawn by Iwerks in 1928, and was quickly followed by a second film when "talkies" made their big splash in the entertainment world. The third film was designed to capitalize on this new trend, and the earlier two silent cartoons were shelved (and later released with added sound effects). As a result, this new cartoon, "Steamboat Willie," was a huge hit. Merchandising deals soon followed, including an offer from King Features to run the adventures of Mickey as a daily comic strip in Hearst-owned papers. Iwerks was picked to pencil the strip, Win Smith provided the inks, and Walt himself scripted the first sequence. This fifteenth strip is from the third week of the original "Lost on a Desert Island" storyline, and was titled "Too Many Feathers Spoil Big Meal." Iwerks continued to pencil the strip for three more days before leaving Disney Studios to form his own animation company. In 1940, Iwerks returned to Disney, as head of the Technical Department; he remained close to Walt
Auction 819 | Lot: 6312 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $74,750.00
Wally Wood - Weird Science #21 Cover Original Art (EC, 1953). Few science fiction/fantasy "cover hooks" are used as often as that of a beautiful "good girl" being saved from the clutches of an alien monster by a handsome hero. But when the artist is the talented Wally Wood, EC fan-addicts are sure to cry out, "One more time!" Wood's hard work was legendary. Fellow artist Roy Krenkel's anecdote about Wood's work schedule is typical, "You'd come to Wally's door, and you'd realize Wally had been up all night. The door finally, slowly, opens, and Wally stands there with an absolutely glazed look in his eyes, totally incapable of focusing. The guy was totally obsessed with work. Why it didn't kill him, I'll never know." Wood's hard work paid off and his EC work made him a legend in the comic book field. This sensational cover has an image area of 13.25" x 20". The "Incredible Science-Fiction Stories" banner at the bottom of the page is a replacement, and the cover has been professionally restored to Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6620 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $46,000.00
Winsor McCay - Little Nemo in Slumberland (Featuring the First Appearance of Flip) Partial Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-4-06 (New York Herald, 1906). The debut of Flip is showcased in this astonishing offering! John Canemaker best described the character Flip in Winsor McCay His Life and Art: "Flip a green-faced clown who chews a large cigar, wears a top hat labeled 'Wake Up' and is a 'bad and brazen brat (the opposite of Nemo), and an outcast of the Dawn family, arch enemies to Slumberland and its people.' McCay's son, Robert, once said Flip was based on Tiny Philips, a tough newsboy midget his father knew in Cincinnati, a fellow who smoked big cigars and dressed in oversized uniforms given to him by the local fireman. Another source recalled McCay saying Flip was derived from seeing a 'rotund black man with a greenish cast to his face' smoking a cigar on a Brooklyn street." The hobo-like rogue, Flip, was Nemo's foil, a clown-faced prankster with a Brooklyn accent who created trouble wherever the two traveled. In the early strips, Flip often played the spoiler, and summoned his uncle, the Dawn, to dissolve Dreamland when things weren't going his way. As a result, Flip delayed the first face-to-face meeting between Nemo and the Princess of Slumberland until July 8, 1906 (nearly nine months after the strip began). For artistic quality and imagination, few strips, if any, can equal McCay's Little Nemo in Slumberland. This mind-boggling Sunday, showing Nemo's first encounter with Flip, is typical of McCay's brilliant draftsmanship on the feature. This sequence spotlights McCay's mastery of perspective, and also at capturing an illusion of movement. The image area of this nearly complete Sunday measures 21.5" x 23.5". At one time, the individual panels of this strip were cut apart, and the title logo tier, formerly at the top, is now missing. The rest of the strip has since been reassembled and professionally restored to Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6418 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $40,250.00
Walt Disney Studios - "Gulliver Mickey" Publicity Illustration Original Art (Disney, 1934). In the tradition of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels, Mickey recalls the time he landed on an island of tiny people. Seen as a giant, he was feared by the people of the island until a giant spider showed up to terrorize the town and it was up to Mickey to save the day! Disney's wonderful short, "Gulliver's Travels," inspired this eloquent pen and ink and wash illustration, which was used in publicizing the film. The art has an image area of 10" x 8" image area, and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6669 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $18,400.00
Enrique Torres - Vampirella Painting Original Art (undated). The world's most seductive she-vampire, Vampirella, is lovingly rendered, on a large canvas, by the supremely gifted Enrique Torres. "Enrich" is one of the most renowned of the Vampirella cover artists, and he has used his prodigious talent to create many memorable and haunting scenes of "good girl" art. This fantastic canvas captures all of Vampirella's sensuous allure, and was painted in a "classical" approach, using rich, layered oil glazes to build up the image. The painting has an image area of 60" x 40", and it is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6176 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $17,250.00
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-18-66 (United Features Syndicate, 1966). The queen fussbudget, Lucy Van Pelt, just can't restrain herself in this classic sixties Peanuts daily. Poor Linus! Charles Schulz's masterful blend of dialogue, lettered word balloons to create "voice tones" for his characters, facial expressions, body language, and timing, all come together to create a perfect comic strip gag. This playful integration of cartooning elements is why many fans regard Schulz as one of America's greatest comic strip humorists. Charles Schulz inscribed and signed this daily in the upper border, "For Rochelle, the world's greatest paddle tennis partner -- We've never been beaten -- Sparky." This daily has an image area that measures approximately 27" x 5.5". The art was folded between the second and third panels; otherwise it is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6529 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $16,100.00
Hal Foster - Prince Valiant Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-11-46 (King Features Syndicate, 1946). This spectacular "Prince Valiant" Sunday features the Robin Hood-like Hugh-the Fox, as Val enlists Hugh's help in a coming battle against Saxon invaders. The woodland tableau recalls the magnificent forest scenes of 1938's "The Adventures of Robin Hood," starring Errol Flynn. The red lines in panels indicate "color holds," a technique that Foster used very sparingly and to great effect, giving the finished product a more "painterly" look. The linework in this strip here is superb, on a par with the best works of any of the classic illustrators. The Sunday has an approximate image area measuring 24" x 34.5". The strip was cut between panel tiers one and two, and other than a missing lettering correction in panel five, the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6203 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $15,525.00
Robert Crumb - People's Comics Unused Cover Original Art (circa 1970). Holy cow! Here's something to get all Robert Crumb fans excited -- and to give easily offended people something to complain about (this is your warning, so don't look if this describes you)! Here is the original art for a proposed comic book cover, one that was eventually replaced with an entirely different drawing for the published version of The People's Comics in 1972. This rather tasteless concept (of a man "relieving himself" at a toilet) would be re-worked and completely redrawn for Crumb's 1971 solo comic Your Hytone Comix. This version stars a previously unknown Crumb character named "Fred the Person," while the Hytone cover featured a nameless, yet similar man in the same pose. The art is in the classic style of the anything-goes late 1960s/early '70s, when Crumb produced much of his best and most famous work. Covers by Crumb from this era are extremely tough to find and highly sought after; here's one that is unpublished as well -- not even The Complete Crumb Comix series of extensive compilations has this one! The artboard measures approximately 10" x 13.25"; outside of a few minor stains, the piece is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6147 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $13,800.00
Hal Foster - Prince Valiant Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-13-51 (King Features Syndicate, 1951). From the "Return to Rome" storyline, this sequence is notable in that Val, "properly garbed and barbered," loses his trademark pageboy haircut for a Roman styling. Val is crusading to carry the message of Christianity to Thule and seeks an audience with the Pope. As a side-note, Arf, Val's squire, referred to in the first panel, was also Foster's nickname for his own son. This superb Sunday is a splendid example of Hal Foster's intricately detailed drawing style, one that will certainly be a welcome addition to any original art collection. The Sunday has an approximate image area measuring 23.5" x 33.5". The strip was cut between panel tiers one and two, and other than a missing lettering correction in panel six, the strip is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6204 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $13,800.00
Walt Disney Studios - Mickey's Steamroller Preliminary Poster Illustration Original Art (Disney, 1934). It's full speed ahead, as streetworker Mickey takes control of a steamroller, romancing Minnie, while his nephews, Morty and Ferdy, tag along for a fun ride, in this preliminary sketch. Created for the original short, which was released on June 16, 1934, this art has an image area of 7" x 10.5". There is some overall aging apparent, and a small stain near the bottom; also, a tiny tear near the top of the "U" in Mouse has been expertly repaired, leaving this attractive item in a strong Very Good condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6670 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $13,800.00
Joe Shuster Studio with Wayne Boring - Superman Sunday Comic Strip #267 Original Art (McClure Syndicate, 1944). This World War II-era Superman strip almost certainly features the artwork of Wayne Boring. As noted by many Superman historians, Boring was one of the earliest "ghosts" to pencil the Superman comic strip and he eventually took over the penciling chores on the strip completely. Note that in this "pre-lawsuit" strip, the "by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster" byline is still boldly displayed. During World War II, Superman was so powerful the writers and DC had a real dilemma when it came to portraying his patriotic exploits in stories. With his super powers, the Man of Steel could have taken out the axis high command and their armies in two seconds flat. So it was, that Superman often found himself foiling spy plots on the home front or boosting the moral of servicemen, as in this "Superman's Service for Servicemen" storyline. This Sunday has an image area of 19.5" x 25.5", and the art has been professionally restored to an Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6073 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $11,500.00
Manuel Sanjulian - "King Kong" Painting Original Art (undated). Ever since it burst onto theater screens in 1933, "King Kong" has reigned supreme as the greatest fantasy film ever made. In this incredible painting, fantasy art master Manuel Sanjulian captures the fateful, electrifying moment of Kong's first look at Ann Darrow, bound to the alter on Skull Island. Sanjulian's skills at painting lighting effects with a rich, warm atmosphere are ideally suited for capturing this key scene from the tragic love story. The image area of this painting measures approximately 36" x 48", and the piece is in Excellent condition. As Carl Denham said, "Some big hard-boiled egg gets a look at a pretty face and bang -- he cracks up and goes sappy."
Auction 819 | Lot: 6522 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $11,500.00
Wally Wood - Aces High #5, Complete 7-Page Story, "Ordeal" Original Art (EC, 1953). Although perhaps most celebrated for his science-fiction yarns at EC, Wally Wood proved himself a master in the war genre as well, with this seven-page, post-Code "Flying Tiger" masterwork. Wood's jaw-dropping art is at its most refined for this, the final story of the final issue of Aces High. In Excellent condition, each page of the story has an image area that measure approximately 13" x 19.5".
Auction 819 | Lot: 6621 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $10,350.00
Hal Foster - Tarzan Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-19-33 (United Features Syndicate, 1933). From an early point in Hal Foster's run on Tarzan (he took over the Sunday from Rex Maxon in September, 1931), this is a prime example of the young artist at his most exuberant. Although Foster's later work would take on a more fluid, sophisticated quality, there is a vitality and directness here that is extremely appealing. Titled "The Chase," this piece has an image area that measures approximately 20" x 26.5". There is a small one-inch tear in the lower right of the last panel; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6201 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $8,625.00
Hal Foster - Tarzan Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-17-35 (King Features Syndicate, 1935). The field of comic strips was changed forever when Hal Foster began illustrating Tarzan's adventures. Foster was titled "the father of the adventure strip," and his work has inspired legions of cartoonists. His drawings also rank among the elite of those who have illustrated Tarzan, the Lord of the Jungle. Hal Foster was a master of expressive action, and no strip shows that off to better advantage than this one, "Trapped by Lions." Bravely facing down a ferocious feline, Tarzan saves the viking girl, Sigreda, and himself, just in the nick of time. A large piece, with an image area measuring approximately 20" x 26.5", the art is in Very Good condition; there is some tearing at the corners, and a few light creases, and some very light staining overall. None of these detract much from the overall eye-appeal of this incredible Sunday -- this is an outstanding example by a true comic strip master.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6202 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $8,625.00
Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia - The Invaders #4 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1976). "U-Man Must be Stopped", and the "big three" of Marvel Comics' Golden Age -- Captain America, the Human Torch, and the Sub-Mariner -- are just the heroes to do it! Jack "King" Kirby brings his unparalleled talent for penciling powerhouse action to this jam-packed World War II thriller, and Frank Giacoia finished the art with his silky-smooth inks. John Romita Sr. might have had a hand in this scene as well, as the Sub-Mariner's head and right arm have a hint of blue under-penciling showing, and Namor's grimace shows Jazzy Johnny's influence. Frank Giacoia inscribed and signed the piece in marker in the upper border, but his writing has faded and can be scarcely seen. His inscription reads, "To Steve, Best Wishes Frank Giacoia." In addition to that signature, Captain America's co-creator, Joe Simon, has signed the art on the back of the page. The image area of the cover measures approximately 11.25" x 16". The title logo is a recent replacement, and the ruled border lines on the left, right, and bottom borders were whited-out, and the original art extended to those three edges of the paper. The lower right corner is trimmed in at an angle ever so slightly; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6364 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $8,625.00
Jack Kirby and Don Heck - Goddess Illustration Original Art (1966). This stunning Silver Age ink and watercolor masterwork appeared on the cover of the Jack Kirby Collector #38 (Spring, 2003). Editor John Morrow wrote, "The front cover is another of those mid-1960s concept pieces Jack did (this one from 1966). It looks to have been inked by Don Heck, and then watercolored by Jack. Who this enchanting lady was meant to be is anybody's guess, but the 'E' on her belt makes me want to simply call her 'Enchantra,' so I guess that's as good a name as any to use when referring to her in the future." Sounds good to us! The overall size of this Kirby masterwork measures 14.5" x 20", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6355 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $8,050.00
Steve Ditko - Amazing Spider-Man #10, page 3 Original Art (Marvel, 1964). The Big Man is taking over the city's rackets from here on out, and if anyone has anything to say about it, they can talk to the Enforcers! If it's Silver Age Marvel you're salivatin' for, look no further, web-heads! Stan Lee and Steve Ditko deliver "big time" on the page that introduced Marveldom to "The Enforcers" -- the Ox, Fancy Dan, and Montana! The image area of the art is 12.5" x 18.5", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6161 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $7,935.00
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Sunday Comic Strip Original Art featuring the Dragon Lady, dated 9-24-39 (The Chicago Tribune, 1939). . The Dragon Lady takes center stage in this thriller from the thirties. Expect some spirited bidding! Few comic strip artists could match Milton Caniff at creating moods with dramatic lighting and composition -- Sundays such as this one made him a legend amongst his cartooning peers. This Sunday's image area measures 19" x 26". The strip was cut between panel tiers two and three; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6097 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $7,475.00
Frank Frazetta - Indian Fighter Illustration Original Art (undated). Frank Frazetta's savage battle scene recalls the explosive climax to James Fenimore Cooper's novel, Last of the Mohicans, where Hawkeye confronts Magua on the cliffs near Lake George. Frank Frazetta was an art prodigy, and this early work shows his burgeoning talent. He entered art school at the age of eight and studied under Michael Falanga for five years. He continued to study art until the age of sixteen, and then embarked on a career in comic books, comic strips, and much later, paperback cover illustration. This fabulous illustration has an image area of 13" x 17" and the art is in Excellent condition. The consignor of this piece recently had Frazetta sign the art.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6220 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $7,475.00
Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Strange Tales #97 Complete 7-page Story "When A Planet Dies" Original Art (Marvel, 1962).
Auction 819 | Lot: 6349 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $7,475.00
Frank Miller - The Dark Knight Falls, page 5 Original Art (DC, 1986). No story in the Batman world is probably more important than Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. Released in 1986, this story was responsible for the rejuvenation of Batman as a dark character, and for the comics industry as a whole. The story's creator, Frank Miller, sought to create a fitting "end" for the character of Batman: just as the Norse myths had their Ragnarok, so would Batman eventually meet his end. Many consider it the greatest Batman story ever told. This page is from the fourth and final part of the storyline, The Dark Knight Falls, and features 13 year old Carrie Kelley, the new Robin. The art has an image area of 11.5" x 17.5". There is an overall aging to the page, and some light soiling at the left corner; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6431 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $7,475.00
Greg and Tim Hildebrandt - Spider-Man Window Poster Painting Original Art (1994). A spectacular image of the Amazing Spider-Man clinging to a window as buildings explode behind him. The Brother's Hildebrandt, who rose to fame in the 1970s through their work with Tolkien's characters and their classic "Star Wars" posters, have become world-famous for their paintings of classic Marvel characters. Created for use as a poster image, this large, dramatic, piece was painted in acrylics on a 22" x 33" sheet of masonite board. In Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6296 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $6,900.00
Ken Kelly - Eerie #60 Cover Original Art (Warren, 1974). "The Manhunters Search the Stars For the Captive of the Deadly Man-Eating Aliens." Ken Kelly's cover scene for Eerie #60 was based on Wally Wood's weird science-fantasy thriller, "The Man Hunters," and Kelly's painting is faithful to Wood's unique mix of sumptuous "good girl" art and revolting alien monsters. The painting has an image area of 18" x 22.5", and the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of Eerie #60 is included in this lot.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6321 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $6,900.00
Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs - Justice League of America #7 Splash Page 1 Original Art (DC, 1961). Green Arrow, the Flash, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern star on this Silver Age masterwork. How were America's greatest heroes captured? Snapper Carr and his gal Midge made the scene at the grand opening of the Happy Harbor Fun-House, but something weird was going on. As they passed through one particular door, they were teleported across outer space to an alien planet! Obviously, this was a case for the Justice League, and this wacky tale is a prime example of the early years of Justice League, with its jaunty pace, alien menace, and wild concepts. The image area of this captivating splash measures 13" x 18", and it has some creasing and small tears, mostly along the top edge. The JLA logo stat has suffered some damage; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition. To quote young Snapper Carr, "This is the living most!"
Auction 819 | Lot: 6534 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $6,900.00
Jose Gonzalez - Audrey Hepburn Portrait Montage Original Art (2005). Masterfully rendered with a sensitive line and rich textures, Jose Gonzalez's panoramic masterwork pays an elegant tribute to screen legend Audrey Hepburn. A montage of scenes from such Hepburn films as "Roman Holiday," "Sabrina," "My Fair Lady," and "Breakfast at Tiffany's" capture all the cosmopolitan grace and style of the star's beauty. The image area of this measures approximately 39.5" x 28", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6238 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $6,325.00
Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman - The Avengers #2, page 14 Original Art (Marvel, 1963). Armed with a fantastic power, the Space Phantom sets out to destroy the Earth's Mightiest Super-Heroes, in the second issue of Marvel's mainstay super team book, The Avengers. Stan Lee's story, "The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom," was delineated by comics' most dynamic artist for sheer visceral power, Jack Kirby, who delivers five thunderous panels filled with inceptive Avengers action. The vitality of Kirby's drawing and imagination on early Marvel superhero comics changed the way comic books were drawn -- instead of stiff, "natural" figures, the trend became exaggeration and the "Marvel style," which has remained in place for the comics of today. This monumental page has an image area of 12.5" x 18.5" and the condition is Excellent.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6350 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $6,325.00
Walt Disney Studios - "Gulliver Mickey" Preliminary Publicity Drawing Original Art (Disney, 1934). Mickey Mouse lets his fingers do the talking, when the tiny citizens of Lilliput display force, in this pencil sketch from the legendary Disney short. This magnificent pencil sketch by Disney Studios artists, was as a preliminary for a publicity illustration used to promote the film. This is the only publicity pencil drawing believed to have survived from the early Disney Studio years. The art has an image area of 10" x 8" image area, and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6668 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $6,325.00
John Byrne and Terry Austin - Amazing Spider-Man Annual #13, Splash Page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1979). Doctor Octopus' latest bid for power takes him high above a construction site, directly into the path of Spider-Man, in this thrilling splash page from the Marv Wolfman story, "The Arms of Doctor Octopus," penciled John Byrne, and inked by Terry Austin. The page has an image area of 10" x 15", and includes the original indicia and masthead paste-up art. There is some light overall aging apparent, and a glue stain at the bottom right; otherwise the condition is Very Good. Signed by Terry Austin at the bottom right.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6091 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $6,037.50
Don Heck - Tales of Suspense #55 Iron Man Splash Page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1964). Don Heck's Silver Age Iron Man art thrilled many a Marvelite. An Iron Man fan would be hard pressed to find a more dynamic splash page image than this powerhouse! "No One Escapes the Mandarin!" -- that was, until the Golden Gladiator made the scene. This splash has an image area of 12.5" x 18". The page has a replacement "Iron Man" title stat at the upper left, and it has been professionally restored to an Excellent condition. This is one of Dashin' Don Heck's finest moments!
Auction 819 | Lot: 6288 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $6,037.50
Ken Kelly - "Black Vulmea's Vengeance" Book Cover Original Art (Berkley, 1979). Modern fantasy art master Ken Kelly was the perfect choice to illustrate the cover of these tales of pirates by Robert E. Howard. Inspired by Rafael Sabatini and Talbot Mundy, Robert E. Howard, author of the Conan series, tried his hand at pirate and adventure stories. He wrote the yarns in the distinctive Howard fashion, with lost dead cities, devil-haunted caves, and weird revenge. This oil on masonite painting has an overall size of 38" x 30", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6324 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $5,750.00
Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia - "Pharaoh" Illustration Original Art (circa 1968). Behold the power of Jack Kirby's "Pharaoh!" The "King" was a master at reinventing and modernizing history, legends, myths, and fairy tales. His costume designs often combined cutting-edge science fiction concepts with ancient Egyptian, Aztec, Celtic, and Indian patterns. Drawings such as this ink and watercolor "personal piece" helped pave the way for Kirby's ultimate statement on power and life, the New Gods. The image area of this illustration, finished by one of Kirby's best inkers, Frank Giacoia, measures 12.5" x 17". The art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6357 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $5,750.00
Nick Cardy - Superboy #206 Cover Original Art (DC, 1975). In the 20th Century, Superboy is approached by Ferro Lad and Invisible Kid, two Legionnaires who have died in action. Are they really who they claim to be, or is Superboy in danger? This spectacular cover illustration by Nick Cardy covers the Cary Bates story, "The Legionnaires Who Haunted Superboy". The image area measures 10" x 15", and includes all the original title, logo and masthead paste-up type. There is some aging apparent, and a bit of blue staining at the bottom portion from a slipped type box (which is included); otherwise in Very Good condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6111 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $5,462.50
Jack Kirby and Mike Royer - Devil Dinosaur #1, Splash Page 2 and 3 Original Art (Marvel, 1978). Moonboy urges Devil Dinosaur into the fray in this killer-diller Jack "King" Kirby double-page splash. The prehistoric thrill-o-rama has an image area of 21" x 15", and the art is in Excellent condition. This spectacular scene was drawn on one large sheet of paper, rather than two separate pages. As the Great One himself would say, "Just bid on it!"
Auction 819 | Lot: 6367 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $4,600.00
Jack Kirby and Chic Stone - Avengers #6, page 2 Original Art (Marvel, 1964). World War II legend Captain America gets a sixties make-over thanks to Iron Man and the other Avengers. Later on, Captain America would abandon the Tony Stark accessories that were added to his shield here, but this scene made for a memorable Marvel moment in Cap's Silver Age comeback. The whole Avengers line-up appears on this superb page, with Rick Jones thrown in for good measure. Chic Stone's bold inks add drama and weight to "the King's" pencils. As an art bonus, the back of the page has a great pencil sketch that works out the details of Baron Zemo's hood/mask. The page has an image area of 13" x 18". There are touches of white-out on Iron Man's helmet (perhaps to bring it in line with his latest look); otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6352 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $4,312.50
Al Feldstein - "Weird Science #8 Revisited" Painting Original Art (1992). Al Feldstein's eerie science fiction landscapes were influenced by the detailed, hard-edged astronomical paintings of Chesley Bonestell, but Feldstein also added his own knack for creating palpable scenes of unearthly terror to many of the incredible EC science fiction covers. This superb shocker displays the quintessential Feldstein hallmarks. Choke! The painting measures 24" x 20", and is in Excellent condition. This masterpiece would look fabulous on any EC fan-addict's wall, so bid now!
Auction 819 | Lot: 6182 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $4,025.00
Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-7-54 (King Features Syndicate, 1954). Pagan Lee and Rip Kirby have a tete a tete in this elegant daily. Alex Raymond showcased his mastery at spotting dramatic areas of black ink while maintaining his realistic treatment of the figures in this smokey scene. The image area is approximately 20" x 5.75", and except for a lettering correction that has slipped off the third panel, leaving behind a glue residue stain, the strip is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6501 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $4,025.00
Marshall Rogers - Mister Miracle #19 Cover Original Art (DC, 1977). Having just finished their short, but acclaimed, run with Batman in Detective Comics, DC hoped Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers could work the same magic on a revival of Mister Miracle. So in 1977, after a hiatus of three years, Scott Free returned and his adventures continued from where Jack Kirby had left off in issue #18. Mister Miracle shares the cover with a menacing Granny Goodness, who has kidnapped Big Barda from New Genesis, in this poster-like cover illustration by Marshall Rogers. The image area measures 10" x 15", and the art includes all the original logo and masthead paste-ups. There is some aging apparent overall, and the Zipatone has yellowed; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6508 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $4,025.00
Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-20-30 (King Features Syndicate, 1930). Blondie may claim to be at home in the kitchen, but right now she is serving up plenty of tasty "cheesecake" poses for the young tycoon-to-be, Dagwood -- hey now! This superb example of "good girl" art was only the twelfth Blondie daily published.The image area measures 18" x 4", and aside from some blue pencil editorial markings, and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6635 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $4,025.00
R. L. Allen - Monster Puzzle Dracula Illustration Original Art (Whitman, 1969). No one has ever played the role of Count Dracula with the mixture of style and menace of Bela Lugosi. R. L. Allen has captured Lugosi's unique charisma, showcased in the Universal Pictures 1931 cinematic classic, "Dracula." The painting has an image area of 17" x 22", and the art is in Excellent condition. This blood-chilling scene captures perfectly "the story of the strangest passion the world has ever known."
Auction 819 | Lot: 6003 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,737.50
Milton Caniff - Terry and the Pirates Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-10-38 (The Chicago Tribune, 1938). Terry, Pat, Burma, Connie, and Big Stoop all appear in this marvelous Sunday -- the whole Terry cast is present! Milton Caniff's chiaroscuro inking approach was at its most refined in this example! This Sunday's image area measures 19" x 26". The strip was cut between panel tiers two and three and the title logo stat has slipped off the page; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6096 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,737.50
Vic Prezio - Creepy #19 Cover Original Art (Warren, 1967). This terrifying painting, which in-person appears like an unholy portrait of a demon, is perfectly at home on the cover Creepy #19, originally published in March of 1967. The small gun-toting figure in the doorway of the background clearly doesn't know what he's getting into! This cover painting by Vic Prezio makes a tremendous impact, and is a magnificent example of early Warren cover art. With an image area of an impressive 22.5" x 17", this work is beautifully framed, and in Excellent condition. It is accompanied by a pristine file copy of Creepy #19. (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 819 | Lot: 6487 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,737.50
Robert Crumb - Arcade #32 April 1963 Illustration Original Art (unpublished, 1963). The story of R. Crumb and his early years as an artist has been told a number of times now, but it's worth mentioning again how important the influence of older brother Charles was upon the young Robert. Charles would cajole and bully his younger siblings into making home-made comic books, as a way to entertain themselves. Charles had a lot of talent himself, and he would try to push the others to keep up. Eventually, only Robert kept up the pace, with a growing talent that soon surpassed the abilities of Charles. Arcade was the name they gave to their personal comics drawn in lined notebooks, with special covers mocked up and pasted onto the books. This particular cover is absolutely gorgeous. It appears to be entirely by Robert -- by this time, Charles had lost his drive and retreated into his room, where he would stay for the rest of his life. This piece is unusual, in that it has been drawn in ink on acetate in the manner of an animation cel; the color was then applied with colored pencils to the back. The girl looks a bit like Mabel (from the brothers' earlier "Treasure Island"-inspired strips), while the frog running off with the ponytail is Oggie, star of The Yum Yum Book. This fantastic illustration has never been published, as far as we can tell. It measures approximately 7" x 9"; outside of some minor scuffing on the front of the acetate, it is in Excellent condition. This piece marks the end of Crumb's juvenile efforts, and the beginning of his professional career.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6145 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,450.00
Warren Kremer - Richie Rich #5 Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1961). The first cover appearance of Pee Wee makes this an especially noteworthy cover for the Richie collector! Harvey Comics' founder, Alfred Harvey, editor, Sidney Jacobson, and artist Warren Kremer all claim some credit for creating Richie Rich. Probably the basic idea was originated at the administrative level, but was fleshed out by Kremer, whose son was also named Richie. Here's an early Kremer Richie Rich cover, giving us a glimpse into the world of the juvenile jet setter. The art has an image area of 7" x 10.5". There is some overall aging, and a small patch of glue staining at the top from a missing masthead paste-up art; otherwise the condition is Very Good.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6380 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,450.00
Roy Krenkel - "Chessmen of Mars" Illustration Original Art (Cazedessus, 1969). When it came to pure sketching, Roy Krenkel was at the head of the class. Working with black ink, Krenkel created this thrilling sword-fight scene based on E. R. Burroughs' story, Chessmen of Mars. Although quite similar to the scene portrayed the cover of Ace #F-170, this piece did not actually appear in the paperback. Rather, it was published in the fanzine, Erb-dom #27 (August, 1969), as part of a two-page centerspread featuring a map of Barsoom and two action scenes. This illustration appears on page nine of the fanzine. The overall size of this sensational drawing is 8.75" x 9.75", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6385 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,450.00
Vic Prezio - Creepy #29 Cover Original Art (Warren, 1969). At first glance, this cover illustration appears to be of the pinup or glamour genre. Closer inspection, of course, reveals the hideous truth, making this an ideal cover painting for an early Creepy issue! The lithe, bikini-clad beauty that occupies most of this cover illustration is disarming enough, even without the monstrous facial features! A cover tagline reads, "What unspeakable evil is found in the summer house?," a question that Vic Prezio answered with this startling cover image. The image was "flipped" left to right when published (a common practice in the magazine industry) to accommodate for the added cover text. The art has an image area of 12" x 16", and is beautifully matted and framed, and in Excellent condition. A copy of Creepy #29 accompanies this lot. (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 819 | Lot: 6488 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,450.00
Charles Sultan (attributed) - Hello Pal #3 Complete 8-page Yankee Doodle Jones Story "Masquerade of Horror" Original Art (Harvey, 1943). Yankee Doodle Jones' origin was remarkably similar to that of Captain America. A patriotic, war veteran, Jones, gained a new super-human vitality from a scientist's serum. When the scientist was assassinated by enemies of America, his bereaved son also took an injection of the invincibility serum to transform himself into Jones' sidekick, Dandy. Nazi spies plan to attack a Victory Ball masquerade party dressed as Robin Hood and his merry men. Their arrows have been dipped in poison and only Yankee Doodle Jones and Dandy can smash their foul plot. The fine lined, graceful, and energetic artwork from the Harry "A" Chesler shop shows the unmistakable influence of Lou Fine's Golden Age artwork. The image area of each page measures 13" x 18", and aside from edge wear and missing type corrections on some of the pages, the art is in Very Good condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6584 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,450.00
Walt Disney Studios - "Through the Mirror" Concept Painting Original Art (Disney, 1936). Probably inspired by all those early Disney "Alice" cartoons, featuring a live little girl's adventures in her animated "Wonderland," the Disney artists decided to send Mickey off on a similar adventure! In the 1935 short, "Through the Mirror," Mickey falls asleep while reading Lewis Carroll's classic children's story. He wakes up in a world where normally inanimate objects are alive and often kicking. This tightly rendered pencil and watercolor painting captures the most representative scene from the entire work. Mickey is pictured fast asleep in his home, as the book he was reading is about to drop from his hand. It is charmingly illustrated, with nice detail work. Painted in watercolor, the art has a 12" x 9.5" image area, and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 819 | Lot: 6662 | Jan 21, 2006

Sold For: $3,450.00

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