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Jumbo Comics #1-8 Mile High pedigree Group (Fiction House, 1938-39) Condition: Average VF+. Significant, scarce high-grade comics are our stock-in-trade, but seldom if ever have we offered a run of issues that brings those factors together the way this one does. Consider that these are the huge oversized issues from the early run of the title -- each one measures 10.5 x 14.5", which for today's collector means they're far too large for CGC to encapsulate, and for collectors over the past sixty-plus years, it's meant that these books are quite difficult to store and keep in nice condition. Finding any of these oversized copies in anything above VG would qualify as a triumph. But these Mile Highs took our breath away!

Indeed, any copy of these first eight is quite a find! We had never laid eyes on #5-8 before, and issue #7 even holds the distinction of being a "10" on the scarcity index of Gerber's Photo-Journal Guide To Comic Books, a rating which Gerber assigned to comics with less than 5 known copies in existence.

The condition is up to the usual standard for the Edgar Church books, which is amazing for comics in this unwieldy size. The page quality is white wherever white pages are possible, and what we mean by that is that some of the issues, like #1, were printed on alternating red and green paper! All that separates these copies from being NM- or above is some minor edge stress here and there, but it's of the kind that wouldn't be bothersome on even a regular-size copy, never mind one of these oversized giants.

Issue #1, in VF/NM condition, is the most striking copy of the bunch, and of course the most valuable book in the group. It's the first published comic book work by Jack Kirby (as he is known today; he called himself "Jack Curtiss" in one story and "Curt Davis" in another). It's also got two other major premieres: the issue is the first comic book published by Fiction House, and it's got the first appearance of Sheena, Queen of
Auction 820 | Lot: 4218 | May 13, 2006

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Sad Sack Comics #1 File Copy (Harvey, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This amazing copy, which has been recently submitted to CGC, currently occupies the top spot in their census for this book. The reason Harvey fans will go to great lengths to get this issue: it's got the first appearance of Little Dot, who would go on to star in her own comic for over 20 years. But Sad Sack topped Dot when it came to longevity, as this series produced Harvey's longest continuous comic book title run, 287 issues! One reason why this first issue is hard to find is because it featured Sad Sack as a civilian, an unwelcome change at the time to fans who loved his adventures as a soldier and were loath to spend their dimes to see him in this new role. And that's despite a great infinity cover by George Baker! The swift kick to the pants shown here mirrors what most comic dealers would give anyone offering only the Guide price for a high-grade copy; for our part, we expect spirited bidding when this one comes up for auction. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $900. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4418 | May 13, 2006

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Suspense Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Copies of this title are prized for their rarity and esoteric quality, and this copy adds the dimension of being from Edgar Church's famed collection. A Gerber "scarce," and CGC hasn't certified another copy nicer than FN 6.0. The first appearance of the Mask is here, and contributing artists include Nina Albright (cover), L. B. Cole, John Giunta, and Don Rico. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $3,800. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4495 | May 13, 2006

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Silver Streak Comics #1 (Lev Gleason, 1939) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Here's the first comic book by the company that would soon be known as Lev Gleason Publications (here still called Rhoda Publications with the abbreviation "YG" for Your Guide). As the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Daredevil Comics and others, the company would go on to be one of the most successful Golden Age publishers. This issue's content came from the "shop" of artists known as Funnies Inc., which included big names like Jack Cole and Bill Everett. No mystery how the title got its name -- there's actually metallic ink on the cover as a little gimmick to stand out at newsstands. One thing we've always found peculiar about this issue is that it's got an ad for Timely's Marvel Mystery Comics #2 on the inside back cover (the connection being that the Timely book was also a Funnies Inc. production). Also notable about this issue is that it's got the first appearance of the Claw, drawn by Cole. Claw was one of the first supervillains in comics, period, and being fanged, clawed, huge, and evil, not necessarily in that order, he remains one of the more formidable foes comics have seen. All of this contributes to the issue's Overstreet ranking as one of the 100 most valuable Golden Age books; the catch is that it's harder to find than most of the others, earning Overstreet's "scarce" designation. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $7,500; VF/NM 9.0 value = $12,250. CGC census 4/06: 1 in 8.5, 2 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4445 | May 13, 2006

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Funnies #57 (Dell, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Cream pages. It's the first comic book appearance of Captain Midnight-- yes, Dell had him first! In fact, these Dell stories were closer to the radio-show version of the character; he's a heroic pilot here, not the quasi-superhero he became over at Fawcett. And his origin is told here as well. To date, only the Mile High copy has been graded higher than this sterling 9.4 specimen. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $5,400. CGC census 4/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4182 | May 13, 2006

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Doll Man Quarterly #1 Denver pedigree (Quality, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This is the only copy of this issue graded above 8.0 as of this writing, and it doesn't even have much competition from the Mile High, which is a VF- 7.5! The shrinking superhero of Feature Comics fame is joined in this debut issue by the likes of the Black Gondolier and Justin Wright (who fights for all that's just and right, get it?). Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $5,000. CGC census 4/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4137 | May 13, 2006

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Special Edition Comics #1 (Fawcett, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. It's the first comic book devoted entirely to Captain Marvel! If you believe the lore, the reason for the "Special Edition" tag was to provide a bit of deniability in case of a lawsuit by DC: "Captain Marvel, star of his own book? Whatever gave you that idea?" Whatever the case, the cat was soon out of the bag, as Captain Marvel Adventures followed and became the bestselling series in all of comics. C. C. Beck drew this issue's now-famous cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $5,873; VF/NM 9.0 value = $9,537. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 8.5, 5 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4464 | May 13, 2006

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Captain Midnight #3 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. Overstreet is quick to point out the classic Nazi war cover of this exciting third issue. As is the case with many Mile High copies, this exquisite example holds the highest grade awarded by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,775. CGC census 3/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4089 | May 13, 2006

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Captain Midnight #5 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. One of the Golden Age titles that usually flies under the radar, but this Mile High Copy demands attention! Blinding cover colors, snow white back cover background, and the white pages this pedigree is famous for! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,550. CGC census 3/06: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4091 | May 13, 2006

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Archie Comics #1 (Archie, 1942) CGC GD+ 2.5 Off-white pages. Grab this book in any grade, period! We've never seen a high-grade copy (the highest-graded in CGC's census to date is just a 6.5) and it's seldom that a collector is willing to part with any copy of this #1 issue. While not Archie's first appearance, it's one of the key issues of the thousands of comics he's starred in. For one thing, it has what you might call the origin of the Archie-Veronica relationship, as we learn how Archie read about the blue-blooded Park Avenue debutante-to-be and wrote to invite her to his prom in Riverdale (yeah, there was a different, and boring, story of their first meeting in Pep Comics #26, but this story replaced it from this point forward). This book also has the very first appearance of Mrs. Andrews, Archie's mom. And of course, it's the first issue of a series that's still in publication today, at issue #565 and counting. It's also considered the first teen comic by Overstreet... how many more reasons do you need? CGC notes, "Cover detached." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,333. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 2.5, 9 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4026 | May 13, 2006

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Funnies #61 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Andy Panda made his debut in this series here, close on the heels of his first appearance in Crackajack Funnies just two months earlier. And Andy's drawn by the artist we most associate with the character, Walter Lantz! Meanwhile, there's a neat-o war cover by Dan Gormley, featuring Captain Midnight. Phantasmo, who was Dell's first superhero, is on hand as well. As for the condition of this copy, it's pretty much perfection from top to bottom! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,225. CGC census 4/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4183 | May 13, 2006

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Top-Notch Comics #1 (MLJ, 1939) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Only one copy of this book has been graded higher than our copy. The issue is best known for having the first appearance of the Wizard. It's one of the earliest comics from the publisher that would later be known as Archie. The book's interior artists include Jack Cole. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $3,990; VF/NM 9.0 value = $6,695. CGC census 3/06: 2 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4533 | May 13, 2006

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Suspense Comics #3 (Continental Magazines, 1944) CGC FR/GD 1.5 Off-white to white pages. This issue has been the object of frenzied collector interest ever since its Alex Schomburg bondage cover was featured on the frontispiece of Gerber's Photo-Journal. Most who proceeded to hunt for the comic came up empty -- this is a Gerber "9", or "very rare," and called "scarce" by Overstreet, all for good reason. And while finding one at all is tough enough, another hurdle is that many of the copies out there are incomplete, with the centerfold story "83 Days On A Life-Raft" often missing due to the unorthodox binding process used by this publisher. We breathed a hearty sigh of relief when we paged through this copy and found the "Life-Raft" story present and accounted for. The other interior story of note is a 7-pager by the highly collectible L. B. Cole. This issue is ranked among the 100 most valuable Golden Age comics by Overstreet, and takes a back seat to very few in terms of collector excitement. Don't miss out on this copy of a Schomburg classic! CGC notes, "1 large piece of tape on spine of cover & 1 large piece of tape on spine of interior cover." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $2,000. CGC census 4/06: 1 in 1.5, 7 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4496 | May 13, 2006

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Stuntman Comics #1 File Copy (Harvey, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. Here's a spectacular copy of a spectacular book, the first appearance of the Stuntman (the CGC slab incorrectly says "origin retold," this is the first telling of the origin story). The "fake hardback" cover is by a duo who never failed to come up with innovative visuals, namely Simon and Kirby. The interior art is also by S&K. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,550. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4484 | May 13, 2006

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The Funnies #50 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1940) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Phantasmo was the first Dell superhero (he's sort of Dell's answer to the Spectre), and you can see him on this cover, drawn by one E. C. Stoner. Among the issue's other characters is Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars. Putting together a run of The Funnies is not exactly a breeze, and there's no finer "hole-filler" than this 9.8 Mile High! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $725. CGC census 4/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4178 | May 13, 2006

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Mary Marvel Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This issue's got cover and interior art by Jack Binder. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,050. CGC census 03/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4272 | May 13, 2006

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Top-Notch Comics #19 Mile High pedigree (MLJ, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This isn't just the highest-graded copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date, it's the only one certified above 8.0! The villainous Skull, who appeared on several of this series' covers, is thwarted by the Black Hood, the Wizard, and Roy the Super-Boy on this bondage cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,275. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4542 | May 13, 2006

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Prize Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1940) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This Mile High copy is the only copy graded above 7.5 by CGC to date. The roster of characters is led by the Flash Gordon-esque Power Nelson. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,175. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4393 | May 13, 2006

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Crack Comics #23 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This sterling Edgar Church copy is alone at the top of CGC's census as of this writing! The comic stars the Black Condor, drawn by Lou Fine, and among the many backup features is the debut in this series of Pen Miller, formerly of National Comics. How's this for a premise: Pen is a "famous comic magazine cartoonist who is also an amateur detective of wide reputation!" Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $885. CGC census 03/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4123 | May 13, 2006

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Prize Comics #13 Mile High pedigree (Prize, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. This great Mile High offering is one of only two copies of the issue that CGC has certified as of this writing (we don't need to tell you it's the highest-graded copy, do we?). It features the origin and first appearance of kid superhero duo Yank and Doodle, who would be along for the remainder of the series' run. Also featured are an early appearance of Dick Briefer's Frankenstein as well as a Black Owl adventure with Jack Binder art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,025. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4394 | May 13, 2006

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Doc Savage Comics #1 (Street & Smith, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. Doc Savage is generally considered to be America's first superhero, and much about the character influenced the costumed heroes of the comics (he had a utility belt, a gadget-equipped car, a Fortress of Solitude, etc. etc.). So it was only right that the Doc got a comic book series of his own. This first issue began by adapting the novel "The Land of Terror" by Lester Dent (writing as "Kenneth Robeson"). Also appearing in this comic were a number of other pulp stars, most notably Walter Gibson's Norgil the Magician. A great painted cover leads off the issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $3,395. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 7.5, 3 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4131 | May 13, 2006

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Green Hornet Comics #31 File Copy (Harvey, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages. A 9.6 copy of a black-cover issue? You'd better believe it, and this is the only copy certified above VF as of this writing. Al Avison provided the cover illustration, while Bob Powell added an adventure of the Man in Black, who later had his own Harvey series. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4203 | May 13, 2006

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Phantom Lady #13 (Fox Features Syndicate, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages. Call it the first Fox appearance of Phantom Lady, or call it the first foxy appearance of Phantom Lady, because when the character resurfaced here, she had changed quite a bit since her early days at Quality. This is also the first time the character was drawn by Matt Baker. If you're wondering why collectors go ga-ga over Baker's rendition of Phantom Lady, the fanzine Collector's Dream summed it up nicely: "the artist rendered each action so as to reveal the brevity of her costume and the idea that there was nothing much under it." Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,775; VF/NM 9.0 value = $4,688. CGC census 3/06: 3 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4339 | May 13, 2006

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KO Komics #1 Vancouver pedigree (Gerona Pub., 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Is this a Jack Kirby cover? Well, the Jack Kirby Checklist lists it as such, and the art does have some of the artist's characteristic touches. It's signed "JCA," but since Kirby, whose real name was Jacob Kurtzberg, used various aliases like "Jack Curtiss" before settling on the Kirby name, that doesn't preclude this being the work of the "King." Whatever the case, this is a "scarce" issue according to Overstreet, and our offering is the highest-graded copy yet certified! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $975. CGC census 4/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4232 | May 13, 2006

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The Marvel Family #2 (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. At the piano, Uncle Marvel. On ukulele, the lovely Miss Mary Marvel. Conducting, Captain Marvel. And providing vocals, Captain Marvel Jr., Fat Marvel, Tall Marvel, and Hill Billy Marvel. And most importantly, on drawing board, Mr. C. C. Beck! The result is one of the best covers of all of the Marvel Family books, and no copy has been graded higher than our offering. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,050. CGC census 3/06: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4269 | May 13, 2006

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Red Ryder Comics #1 (Hawley, 1940) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. This one-shot has the first meeting of Red Ryder and Little Beaver. It's one of the first newsstand comics devoted to a single Western character, and this Hawley one-shot was later picked up as a continuous series by Dell starting with #3 (no #2 exists). Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,919; VF/NM 9.0 value = $3,160. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4399 | May 13, 2006

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Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #2 (Dell, 1940) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. How's this for significance: this is just the second issue of the first regularly published Disney comic book. The only copy graded higher just changed hands for a princely $16,000 in our last auction, and we expect aggressive bidding on this copy as well. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,764; VF 8.0 value = $4,116. CGC census 3/06: 2 in 6.5, 1 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4546 | May 13, 2006

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Classic Comics #14 Westward Ho! - Original Edition (Gilberton, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages. This version of Charles Kingsley's 1855 historical adventure novel features cover and interior art by Allen Simon. This sharp-looking first-edition copy possesses wonderful cover gloss and eye appeal. The back cover represents the last of Classic Comics' "coming attractions" back covers; Uncle Tom's Cabin is previewed, with a wildly dancing Topsy to entice return readers. A beautiful copy, currently the highest-graded by CGC. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,866; NM- 9.2 value = $2,550. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4107 | May 13, 2006

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Doc Savage Comics V2#2 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Here's how old this comic is: when it came out, George Burns was only 47! A feature on Burns and his better half Gracie Allen shares space with rough-and-tumble Doc Savage action in this issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 03/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4134 | May 13, 2006

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Mary Marvel Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Mary got a new and improved (and more feminine) logo starting with this issue. This is the only 9.6, and highest-graded copy overall, that CGC has certified as of this writing. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $700. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4273 | May 13, 2006

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Master Comics #22 (Fawcett, 1942) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. Captain Marvel Jr. made his first cover appearance and had his first adventure in this issue. It was just Junior's second appearance (after Whiz Comics #25), but it wraps up a three-part story, the first seeds of which were sown in #21 of this series. Here, Junior teams up with Bulletman to battle Captain Nazi. Mac Raboy drew the bondage cover as well as the interior story. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,365; VF 8.0 value = $3,185. CGC census 3/06: 2 in 7.0, 5 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4275 | May 13, 2006

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Target Comics #5 (Novelty Press, 1940) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages. The android known as the White Streak was the top star of this series, but as so often happened with superheroes, the character had appeared several times without his origin being recounted. That's taken care of in a text story in this issue. The most prominent of the backup features has the debut of Space Hawk, drawn by Basil Wolverton. Other interior artists include Bill Everett (of Sub-Mariner fame) and Carl Burgos (of Human Torch fame), as well as Miss Fury's creator Tarpe Mills. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,936. CGC census 03/06: 1 in 7.5, 4 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4503 | May 13, 2006

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Bang-Up Comics #3 Mile High pedigree (Progressive Publishers, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This somewhat obscure title lasted only up to this third and final issue. As the title implies, a "bang-up" World War II action scene graces the colorful cover, while Rick Yager's Buzz Balmer character holds court inside. This fantastic Edgar Church copy is easily the best of the three copies currently graded by CGC. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4035 | May 13, 2006

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All-New Comics #15 File Copy (Harvey, 1947) Condition: NM-. Just try to find this incredibly hard-to-find issue anywhere else -- it received a scarcity rating of "10," or "unique" in Gerber's Photo-Journal, the highest scarcity rating the author assigned. That's because this 32-pager, measuring 5 1/2" by 8 1/2", was distributed to mail subscribers only. There's a notation on the first page that reads "For the present emergency, newsstand sales will be temporarily discontinued and subscribers alone will receive copies of these issues." The emergency in question was simply a glut of comics on the stands, resulting in newsdealers shunning less popular titles. Thus, this book, Stuntman, and a couple of others were phased out in this fashion, while the "emergency" didn't affect the likes of Green Hornet Comics or Black Cat Comics. Speaking of the Black Cat, she appears in this issue, as does Joe Palooka. Not appearing are the Boy Heroes, which is odd because they're featured on the cover! Note that CGC will not encapsulate any copy of this comic because it is considered all but impossible to authenticate. This copy's provenance as a Harvey File Copy allows you to bid with confidence! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,350.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4016 | May 13, 2006

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Amazing-Man Comics #5 (Centaur, 1939) CGC Apparent FN- 5.5 Extensive (P) Cream to off-white pages. Don't let the issue number fool you -- this is actually the first issue of Amazing-Man, featuring the title character's origin and first appearance by Bill Everett. Well-known artists Carl Burgos and Tarpe Mills also contributed to the issue. Centaur Publications' entire output is difficult to find, this book especially so -- Overstreet and Gerber both rate this issue as "rare," with an estimated 11 to 20 copies still in existence. As only one unrestored copy of this book has been graded above GD+ by CGC to date, this restored specimen is obviously one of the better copies available. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cover cleaned, interior lightened, reinforced." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,389; VG 4.0 value =$2,778; FN 6.0 value = $4,167.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4017 | May 13, 2006

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Captain Midnight #13 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. This Mile High happens to be the copy pictured in Gerber's Photo-Journal, but the pic in Gerber's book hardly does it justice -- have a look at it in all its glory here in our catalog, or better yet, put in an aggressive bid and enjoy it in your own living room! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $760. CGC census 3/06: 2 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4095 | May 13, 2006

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Fighting Yank #1 (Nedor Publications, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. One of the most popular wartime comic book superheroes, the Fighting Yank was awarded his own title within a year of distinguishing himself in the pages of Startling Comics. Mystico and Wonder Man appear in back-up stories. On a sadder note, this issue was the last appearance of the Rio Kid. The bondage cover is by Alex Schomburg, and the interior art is by Jack Binder. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $1,756; VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,778. CGC census 3/06: 2 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4158 | May 13, 2006

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Magic Comics #19 Mile High pedigree (David McKay Publications, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This is the only copy of this issue that CGC has certified to date -- what's the point of certifying any others, you'll never top this Edgar Church copy! While Mandrake is featured on the robot cover, the likes of Henry and Blondie appear inside. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $500. CGC census 4/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4252 | May 13, 2006

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Shadow Comics #2 (Street & Smith, 1940) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. The Shadow is far from the only top character in these pages, also appearing are pulp favorites like Doc Savage, Nick Carter, the Lindbergh-esque Bill Barnes, and student-athlete Frank Merriwell. There's also a Horatio Alger tale (literally). Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $2,013; NM- 9.2 value = $2,750. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4433 | May 13, 2006

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Tally-Ho Comics #nn Vancouver pedigree (Baily Publication, 1944) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. It's Frank Frazetta's first comic book work -- how could you not want it? And we hasten to add that this is the highest-graded copy yet certified, with the white pages (and overall fabulous condition) that characterize all of the Vancouver books. Frazetta, assisting John Giunta, worked on the Snowman story in this issue. Consider this issue's 1944 cover date and Frazetta's 1928 date of birth, and it'll confirm all you've heard about how Frazetta's talent manifested himself at an early age. A Frazetta collector who's missing this issue can't possibly pass this by, and even if you have a copy, it's time to upgrade! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $575. CGC census 4/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4498 | May 13, 2006

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Boy Explorers Comics #2 File Copy (Harvey, 1946) Condition: VF/NM. A Harvey file copy is a nice acquisition in any case, but having a file copy is of critical importance here! That's because a black and white comic like this one is difficult if not impossible to authenticate (CGC will not encapsulate #2 for that reason), and provenance is therefore of the essence. This Simon and Kirby issue, a 32-pager measuring 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, is rated "scarce" by Overstreet, and Gerber assigned it an "8." That's because it never even hit newsstands -- as the publisher's note explains, "For the present emergency, newsstand sales will be temporarily discontinued and subscribers alone will receive copies of these issues." The "emergency" was simply that after paper rationing was discontinued, the major publishers flooded the market with comic series in an effort to squeeze out competition, and newsdealers only had room for top sellers. That meant the end not only of this series, another fledgling S&K effort, Stuntman, and a couple of other Harvey titles. This is undoubtedly one of the toughest items to find for the Jack Kirby completist, and the unquestioned authenticity of this copy means that Harvey collectors, S&K fans, and rarity-hunters should be zeroing in on this one. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $988; NM- 9.2 value = $1,350.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4072 | May 13, 2006

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Doc Savage Comics #4 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1941) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Although not graded as high as some of the other Mile Highs thanks to a small chip missing from the bottom center, this Edgar Church copy is still the highest-graded that CGC has certified to date. George Tuska has been credited with providing art for the issue. The cover bears the tiny signature "H 'A' C" -- since the only person we know of who put his middle initial in quotation marks that way was funnybook impresario Harry "A" Chesler, we can only assume that a Chesler studio staff artist was responsible for the cover art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $650; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,025. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 8.5, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4132 | May 13, 2006

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Four Color #147 Donald Duck in Volcano Valley (Dell, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Donald and his three nephews head for South America in this issue's Carl Barks-drawn adventure. The cover is by Carl Buettner. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,212; NM- 9.2 value = $1,700. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4169 | May 13, 2006

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Four Color #386 Uncle Scrooge in "Only A Poor Old Man" (Dell, 1952) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. It's Uncle Scrooge's first cover appearance and the de facto Uncle Scrooge #1 (the first of three starring turns of Four Color before his own series began with #4). The story and art are of course by the man who created the character, Carl Barks. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $850; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,425. CGC census 1/06: 3 in 8.5, 11 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4174 | May 13, 2006

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Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #1 (Dell, 1941) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. Four household names made their comic book appearances here: Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, and Elmer Fudd! That makes this one of the few most important cartoon-character comics. No fan of comic books or animation should be without this one. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,000; VG 4.0 value = $2,000. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 3.0, 10 higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4245 | May 13, 2006

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Pocket Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Harvey, 1941) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. This is the second issue of the title that gave Harvey Comics its start, and we've got the highest-graded copy yet certified. Al Harvey's concept for a new twist on the comic book was this: 96 pages (100 if you count covers) for a dime, as opposed to the 64 pages most comics offered, and half the size of a regular comic. The format was quickly phased out, reportedly because the small size made it too easy for light-fingered kids to shoplift, but it gave Harvey his start in the funnybook business. This issue's most notable character is the Black Cat (who would soon have her own series), but there's also the Spirit of '76, who battles Satan, no less, and an appearance by the nefarious Hitler. The cover is by Joe Simon. We all know that comics in oddball sizes are tough to store and keep in nice condition, and apparently Edgar Church had the same problem. Still, this is the only copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $406. CGC census 03/06: 1 in 8.0, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4364 | May 13, 2006

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Punch Comics #1 (Chesler, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. This was only the third comic book series for Harry "A" Chesler, and while this first issue isn't called "rare" by the price guides, this is the first copy we've seen here at Heritage and one of only two unrestored copies to be certified by CGC to date. The cover hero is the Sky Chief; the issue's other characters include Mr. E and Hale the Magician. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,800. CGC census 3/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4395 | May 13, 2006

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Captain Midnight #14 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This issue's baddie is billed as "The King of Villains" -- the man enveloped in shadow is none other than (cover your eyes if you want to be surprised)... Storm Von Kloud! This issue's colors and page quality are what you'd expect from a Mile High book; i.e., the best you'll find. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $760. CGC census 3/06: 4 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 820 | Lot: 4096 | May 13, 2006

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