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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 11-16-69 (United Features Syndicate, 1969). One of the great "wannabe" literary lions of the sixties and seventies -- Snoopy -- starts his latest novel off with the immortal opener, "It was a Dark and Stormy Night!" It seems Snoopy stole this line from Edward George Bulwer-Lytton's 1830 novel Paul Clifford. Perhaps inspired by Snoopy's efforts, beginning in 1982, the English Department at San Jose State University has sponsored its own Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest -- a literary competition that challenges entrants to compose an opening sentence to "the worst of all possible novels." But how could anyone top Snoopy? While Snoopy may not be a great writer (yet), Charles Schulz certainly was. In America's Great Comic Strip Artists, comics historian Rick Marschall noted, "The lines of a cartoonist like Charles Schulz -- coming together to form a character, a spirit, an icon -- camouflage the impressive achievement of the cartoonist. He has been the dominant comic artist of his time, approximately forty years, which is almost half of comic-strip history." With a portrait of Snoopy in every panel, this Sunday is sure to delight any Peanuts fan. Charles Schulz inscribed and signed the strip in its first and second panels, "For Wally with friendship and much appreciation -- Sparky." The image area of this Sunday measures 22" x 15", and aside from some mild paper aging to the title stat, the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6361 | May 13, 2006

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Warren Kremer and Sid Couchey - Richie Rich the Poor Little Rich Boy #1 Cover and Complete Stories Original Art (Harvey, 1960). How often do you get a chance to bid on and win the very first cover for one of the most popular Silver Age comic book icons ever created? Back the cover art up with stories that appeared in the same first issue, and how could any collector resist such an offering? Richie Rich proved so popular he headlined no less than 46 titles! Included in this lot are the historic Richie Rich #1 cover (Warren Kremer art), a 1-page Richie Rich story (Sid Couchey art), "Early to Bed" (a 5-page Richie Rich story, Sid Couchey art), a 1-page Pee Wee story (Kremer art), a 1-page Little Dot story (Couchey art), "For the Birds" (a 5-page Richie Rich story, Couchey art), "Uncle Tape's Speedy Fixer" (a 5-page Little Dot story, Couchey art), and "Singing Sensation" (a 5-page Little Lotta story, Couchey art), The cover has an image area of 7" x 10.5", and its logo stat is a replacement. There are a few touches of white-out; otherwise the cover is in Excellent condition. The image area of each story page measures 12" x 18", and the pages average Excellent condition. Also included are the two original Harvey production envelopes in which the pages were stored.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6183 | May 13, 2006

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Winsor McCay - A Tale of the Jungle Imps by Felix Fiddle, "How the Pelican Got His Pouch" Hand Colored Illustration Original Art, dated 2-22-03 (Cincinnati Enquirer, 1903). Biographer John Canemaker detailed the history of Tales of the Jungle Imps in his superb monograph, Winsor McCay, His Life and Art. He wrote, "Of all Winsor McCay's work experiences during his five years on Cincinnati newspapers, none would prove more significant for his future than the proto-comic strip he created for the Enquirer." Forty-three episodes, based on poems written by George Randolph Chester, ran from January 11 to November 9, 1903. The stories took their cues from Rudyard Kipling's approach in Just So Stories for Children. In each episode, an animal's anatomy is "explained" through whimsical stories involving a trio of naughty "jungle imps," and their skirmishes with various species. As John Canemaker notes, "Tales of the Jungle Imps was Winsor McCay's first attempt in an extended series format to bring together all of his eclectic talents in a cohesive graphic style. On each page he found fresh ways to combine his exquisite draftsmanship, dynamic staging, sense of caricature, mastery of perspective, and feeling for motion with his version of the decorative art nouveau style." This delightful episode, the sixth in the series, was drawn in ink and hand colored using watercolor paint. Original illustrations, completely hand colored by Winsor McCay, are a rarity. As a result, the Tales of the Jungle Imps examples used in the Canemaker biography were shot from newspaper tear sheets, rather than originals. The image area of this superb, scarce example measures 18" x 22.5". The story captions are pasted-on, typeset stats. There are some small stains along the borders, and a bit of edge wear to the illustration board; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6219 | May 13, 2006

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Bernie Wrightson - Frankenstein, Splash Page 88 Original Art (1976). "I slaked my thirst at the brook; and then lying down, was overcome by sleep." So reads the caption for this dazzling piece of fantasy illustration. When one hears the name Bernie Wrightson, a variety of macabre images swirl through the brains of comic-book and horror fans. Bernie Wrightson's life-long affection for the Frankenstein mythos proved to be a constant inspiration for the artist. In Christopher Zavisa's monograph, Berni Wrightson: A Look Back, Wrightson mused, "Ever since I first started working professionally I drew the monster into various things. You can find him in just about everything from fanzines to Swamp Thing. It seems as though my whole career up to this point has been in preparation for an illustration of the novel." This spectacular piece has an image area that measures 11" x 16" and is in Excellent condition, without the use of corrective white-out.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6460 | May 13, 2006

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Alex Raymond - Flash Gordon Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 3-14-37 (King Features Syndicate, 1937). Alex Raymond was a cartooning wunderkind who was never content with his achievements or drawing techniques, but instead was driven to experiment with fresh approaches to comic strip storytelling. During an acclaimed period of 1936-38, Raymond brought an unparalleled feeling of romance to Flash Gordon. His lush drybrush inking was inspired by the work of "hall of fame" illustrators Matt Clark and John LaGatta. Writer Don Moore stocked the Flash Gordon storyline with pulp magazine archetypes that combined such seemingly incongruous elements as science fiction gadgets with swashbuckling costumes and physical stunts. Thus, ray guns, sword fights, space ships, alien animal mounts, space helmets, and Arthurian capes, were all mixed together to create an epic fantasy adventure that transcended any earthly time period or geography. This Sunday showcases Flash Gordon's unmatchable athleticism and heroism. Panel five is a famous, oft-reproduced scene of Flash's triumph over near-insurmountable adversity, as he single-handedly fells a rampaging behemoth, the dinosaur-like Gwak. In keeping with the primitive motif of this episode, Dale Arden takes center stage in the final panel, and she goes tribal, decked out in a fur bikini that would turn even Raquel Welch, buxom star of "One Million Years B.C.," green with envy. This spectacular Sunday has been long held in a Raymond family member's collection and is being offered to the public for the first time. In addition to this Sunday, the lot also includes a print made from a candid family snapshot of Alex Raymond relaxing at his Stamford, Connecticut home, shortly before his tragic death. The strip has an image area of 20" x 16". The illustration board has been light struck around the edges; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. Don't miss this opportunity to land a fantastic Flash Gordon strip from a pea
Auction 820 | Lot: 6308 | May 13, 2006

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-20-54 (United Features Syndicate, 1954). Poor ol' Charlie Brown -- as usual, he gets no respect from the other kids. In this case, he gets laughed at by the queen of fussbudgets, Lucy Van Pelt. Regarding Charlie Brown's personality, Charles Schulz has said, "Sure, he's wishy-washy, but I like him. I didn't mean to give him a failure face in the beginning -- I just wanted him to have an anonymous bland round face while the others had more character in theirs." This terrific daily is printed on page 256 of Fantagraphics Books' The Complete Peanuts 1953 to 1954. The image area of the daily measures 27" x 5". The paper was folded between panels two and three; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6356 | May 13, 2006

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Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott - Fantastic Four #5, page 6 Original Art (Marvel, 1962). Caught in the master plan of Dr. Doom, Johnny Storm, Reed Richards, and Ben "the Thing" Grimm are about to be sent "Back to the Past!" This magnificent chapter splash was created by the twosome most fans consider to be the art team-supreme on the FF -- Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott! This was the first FF issue that Joe Sinnott worked on, and his inks are at their most refined on this page. His brush control is mind-boggling! Sinnott even details Johnny and Reed's irises in panel one, and the Thing's skin is beginning to show hints of the slate-like "scaling" that would become his hallmark look. It's such a shame that Sinnott didn't return to the title again until issue #45. The image area of the art measures 12.5" x 18.5" and is in Excellent condition. Don't miss out on your chance to own this early Kirby/Sinnott Marvel masterwork!
Auction 820 | Lot: 6160 | May 13, 2006

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Bernie Wrightson - Frankenstein Illustration, Preliminary Study Original Art (circa 1976). Bernie Wrightson's detailed value "study" for a Frankenstein illustration is more finely rendered than most other artists' finished pieces! Inspired by the fine pen work of Franklin Booth, Wrightson poured all of his talent into the Frankenstein book, and spared no effort to produce a masterpiece. This superb drawing has an image area that measures 13" x 21", and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6461 | May 13, 2006

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-7-65 (United Features Syndicate, 1965). As comics historian Rick Marschall has pointed out about Peanuts, "the Great American Strip often takes place during the Great American Pastime." This droll daily from the sixties is a terrific example of why we root for Charlie Brown, especially when he's on the baseball diamond. Frieda and Lucy co-star in this daily, while Charlie Brown bravely bears their gardening banter -- they're more interested in begonias than baseball. The strip was signed and inscribed by Charles Schulz in the upper border. The image area of this daily measures 27" x 5.5". The strip has been lightstruck, and as a result, the paper surface has darkened. The strip was folded between panels two and three; otherwise, the daily is in Very Good condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6357 | May 13, 2006

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-3-53 (United Features Syndicate, 1953). In the early days of Peanuts, the other kids (in this case, Patty and Schroeder) were especially insensitive to the tender feelings of good ol' Charlie Brown. Charles Schulz wrote that Charlie Brown started out as "a flippant little guy, who soon turned into the loser he is known as today." In many ways, Charlie Brown was based on Charles Schulz's own painful experiences. Writer Hugh Morrow revealed Schulz's bleak high-school life in a 1957 Saturday Evening Post article. "He never dreamed of asking a girl for a date, for he was confident the answer would be negative. While he did make the golf team, he lost his only important match -- and then lost the consolation round as well. Life was one grand snub; Schulz was astonished if anyone from the school said hello after school hours. 'I wasn't actually hated,' Schulz reminisces. 'Nobody cared that much.'" This poignant strip is printed on page 40 of Fantagraphic Books' The Complete Peanuts 1953 to 1954. The image area of the daily measures 27" x 5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three, and a few minor stains in panels one and two, the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6355 | May 13, 2006

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-25-67 (United Feature Syndicate, 1967). Lucy and Linus star in this sixties Peanuts daily, during that era when protesting and freedom of speech were all the rage. Queen fussbudget, Lucy Van Pelt, can't help but add her "two cents" on each and everything her little brother, Linus, does, even when it comes to "stamping out things." Somehow, Lucy's sage advice to Linus seldom works out. The image area of this daily measures 27" x 5.5". Aside from a fold between panels two and three (which virtually all Peanuts dailies have), the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6358 | May 13, 2006

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-14-69 (United Features Syndicate, 1969). When it seems the little red-headed girl may move out of Charlie Brown's life forever, his whole life flashes before his eyes. The seldom-seen little red-headed girl became the symbol of unrequited loved for a whole generation of Peanuts readers, and this is an exceptionally poignant daily. Linus co-stars in this melodrama. The image area of the strip is approximately 27" x 5.5". The daily was folded between panels two and three; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6359 | May 13, 2006

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Hal Foster - Prince Valiant Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 7-25-43 (King Features Syndicate, 1943). This Prince Valiant Sunday, #337, features many of the hallmarks any Hal Foster fan would have on his "wish-list" -- Vikings, sailing scenes, outstanding figure drawing and panel compositions, a character stamp, and five striking portraits of Val! This Sunday hails from "The Long Voyage to Thule" storyline. Val has just brought Lady Olga and her daughter Katwein ashore, from their shipwrecked vessel, the "Poseidon." This Sunday also features one of the last character "stamps" (Eric the Saxon). The stamp feature ended just two strips later. Hal Foster was elected to membership in Great Britain's Royal Society of Arts, an honor very few Americans can claim. The Duke of Windsor called Prince Valiant the "greatest contribution to English literature in the past hundred years." The strip, one of the most successful adventure series of all time, won the prestigious Banshees' "Silver Lady" award in 1952, and the National Cartoonists Society's "Reuben" award in 1957, as well as its "Gold Key" award in 1977. This Sunday has an image area of 26" x 34". The first panel tier was cut from the page (and later rejoined with tape, on the back of the page); otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6003 | May 13, 2006

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Charles Schulz - Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-24-71 (United Features Syndicate, 1971). Sally Brown's struggles with her book reports, papers, and letters are legendary. When it comes to homework, it seems Sally -- like Charlie -- is a chip off the ol' blockhead! But Sally's hilarious misunderstandings also serve to point out what comics historian and critic Rick Marschall has observed: "Charles Schulz became the modern counterpart to the humorists and cartoonists of the 1920s who created and chronicled the 'little man' in the face of a confusing world. Charlie Brown is the 'little man' of our day." Likewise, Sally also struggles to cope with the all-too confusing world of academia. This charming daily has an image area of 27" x 5.5". The art was folded between the second and third panels; otherwise it is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6360 | May 13, 2006

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Hal Foster - Prince Valiant Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 9-4-49 (King Features Syndicate, 1949). Prince Valiant proves himself to be a master tactician, as well as a brave knight, in this beautifully staged battle sequence. Val and his friends hold their ground against an overwhelming onslaught by an army of Picts by striking wounding blows rather than killing ones. This terrific Sunday is a prime example of Hal Foster's detailed storytelling, and one that is certain to be a treasured showpiece for any original art collector. This strip has an approximate image area measuring 24" x 34". The strip was cut between panel tiers one and two; other than a missing lettering correction in panel one, the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6005 | May 13, 2006

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Floyd Gottfredson - "Mickey Mouse and Pluto the Racer" Painting (1978). This lighthearted painting of Mickey Mouse and Pluto at the dog races was the third in the series of 24 paintings originally commissioned by collector Malcolm Willits from 1978-83. These remarkable works were the only full-scene Mickey Mouse paintings that Floyd Gottfredson did. Gottfredson was the primary creator of the Mickey Mouse daily newspaper strip, and his first daily debuted on May 5, 1930. Each painting in the commissioned series was based on a storyline that Gottfredson created for the newspaper strip, and this work was based on "Mickey Mouse and Pluto the Racer," which ran from December 30, 1934 through February 3, 1935. The storyline was also used in the 1936 Big Little Book, Mickey Mouse and Pluto the Racer. The caption for this work (reproduced on page 11) in The Malcolm Willits Collection of the Mickey Mouse Paintings by Floyd Gottfredson reads, "Mickey's pride is his dog, Pluto, and even a pair of crooks who use drugged dog biscuits at the Pooch Park racetrack cannot keep Pluto from winning the final race and receiving the jubilant acclaim of his young master." Pluto only appeared in three of the Gottfredson paintings, and this is the only one where he takes center stage! This fabulous mixed-media on paper mouse-terpiece has an image area of 20.5" x 16", is framed, and is in Excellent condition. The painting was signed by Gottfredson at the lower right.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6025 | May 13, 2006

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Jack Kirby and Chic Stone - Journey Into Mystery #106, Thor Splash Page 1 Original Art (Marvel, 1964). The majestic Thor stands tall against the twin menaces of the feral Mr. Hyde and his cold-blooded compatriot, the Cobra. The Thunder God only has sixty seconds to reclaim his Uru hammer, Mjolnir, from the inner workings of a Kirbytech gizmo. This scene is wound super-tight with dynamic tension -- the kind only Jack "King" Kirby could create on a comic book splash! Chic Stone adds his crisp inking to create the perfect Marvel Silver Age finish for this milestone, and Artie Simek's lettering is inspired. The image area of this splash page measures 12.5" x 18.75". Aside from a few creases, and small tears in the upper border (outside the image area), the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6162 | May 13, 2006

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Hal Foster - Prince Valiant Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 10-31-48 (King Features Syndicate, 1948). This action-packed Prince Valiant Sunday features a rousing round of deadly swordplay as Val dispatches "Cedric the Cruel" with a Zorro-like flourish of his "Singing Sword!" The red lines in the panels indicate "color holds," a technique used to give the printed page a more "painterly" look. This Sunday has an approximate image area measuring 24" x 34". The strip was cut between panel tiers one and two, and other than missing lettering corrections in panels one and two, a small stain in the last panel, and some mild paper rippling, the art is in Very Good condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6004 | May 13, 2006

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Elzie Segar and Elmer "Doc" Winner - Popeye Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 6-12-38 (King Features Syndicate, 1938). Once again, when it comes to mooching burgers, J. Wellington Wimpy remains the undisputed champion of the world. To top this latest scheme off, after buying Wimpy a delicious burger, Popeye can't even boast about "who likes who better than who" -- thanks to classic Wimpy logic! E. C. Segar died on October 13, 1938, and his final Sunday was published on October 2, 1938. This strip hails from several months before his untimely death. Although this page is not signed by Segar (there are a number of pages after this date that are signed by him and from this same story), the talented cartoonist was still working on his beloved creation with the assistance of Elmer "Doc" Winner. The image area of this hilarious Sunday measures 20.5" x 16.75", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6365 | May 13, 2006

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Greg Hildebrandt - "Body and Soul" American Beauties Painting Original Art (2005). Greg Hildebrandt's "American Beauties" is a series of pin-up paintings of beautiful women, in various costumes and modes of dress... or undress. This stunning portrait -- which strongly resembles a certain '50s Hollywood icon we could mention -- is #35 in the series, and was created for the cover of the 2005 Greg Hildebrandt Heavy Metal calendar. Rendered on canvas (as opposed to the masonite the Hildebrandt brothers use for most of their fantasy art), the painting is in Excellent condition, and measures 24" x 27". It has been professionally framed. A mint copy of the calendar is also included.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6101 | May 13, 2006

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Todd McFarlane - Amazing Spider-Man #328 page 27 Original Art (Marvel, 1990). A new and improved Spidey, now with cosmic powers, knocks the Hulk into orbit -- literally! This is the kind of thing that made McFarlane a legend with the Marvelites of the early '90s, from the vertical panel layouts to the high-powered action. Hulk out with this cool Spidey page! The image area measures 10" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6226 | May 13, 2006

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Manuel Sanjulian - Vampirella Illustration Original Art (Undated). This portrait of Drakulon's favorite daughter, Vampirella, alongside her sister, Magdalene, is sure to give her fans chills! It's a remarkable illustration, created by one of her best known artists, Sanjulian. What a classy vampire! This exquisite oil-on-canvas creation measures 35.5" x 47", with an image area of 30" x 41". This gallery-style painting comes rolled, in Excellent condition, and ready to frame and display. The lucky high bidder of this piece will spend hours drinking in all the fabulous color and detail!
Auction 820 | Lot: 6349 | May 13, 2006

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Dave McKean - New Yorker Magazine Vol. 70 #14 "The Crow" Illustration Original Art (New Yorker, 1994). Eclectic New Yorker magazine commissioned legendary comic artist Dave McKean (Sandman, Arkham Asylum) to create this distinctive image of Brandon Lee, who had been killed while filming the comic book film "The Crow." This haunting collage -- made up of photographs, newspaper clippings, and even a wadded-up garbage bag, all augmented with painted highlights -- was used to illustrate a review of the film. The image is mounted on foam core, which has been shrink-wrapped. There are minor dings to the edges of the foam core, none of which affect the image. The overall size of the piece is 20.5" x 32". A copy of the New Yorker issue is also included.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6228 | May 13, 2006

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Mike Zeck - The Punisher: Return to Big Nothing Trade Paperback Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1989). Frank Castle means business -- and good luck to anyone that gets in his way! This big-gun cover is by the amazing Mike Zeck, an iconic image of the Punisher doing what he does best: brandish a big gun and look scary. The subtlety of the gray tones was more or less lost in the published cover, which was overlaid with color, but here you can appreciate it in all its glory. This is one Zeck of a nice cover! The image area measures 12" x 15.75" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6485 | May 13, 2006

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Chic Young - Blondie Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-10-33 (King Features Syndicate, 1933). On the eighth day of Dagwood's hunger strike, papa takes matters -- and a plateful of goodies -- in hand, in this charming early daily by Blondie's creator, Chic Young. The hunger strike established Blondie as one of the most enduring and popular strips in America. Blondie's carefree ways alienated Dagwood's blue-blood family, and Dagwood was forced to choose between his billion dollar inheritance and Blondie. Of course, he chose the love of his life! The image area measures 18.5" x 4.25". The art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6479 | May 13, 2006

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Barry Smith and Tim Conrad - The Savage Sword of Conan #16, Splash page 48 and 49 Original Art (Marvel, 1976). In the glory days of the Roman Empire, Titus Sulla, Roman governor over Pictland, rules with a cruel, hard fist, crucifying those enemies of the state who are unfortunate enough to be captured. Roy Thomas, Barry Smith, and Tim Conrad adapt Robert E. Howard's Bran Mak Morn story "Worms of the Earth," to comics, in this fifteen-page story. The art consists of two separate pages not joined at the back, with a combined image area of 21" x 15". There is a bit of aging and light soiling along the extreme edges (outside of the image area); otherwise the pages are in Excellent condition. Signed and dated by Barry Smith at the lower left.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6400 | May 13, 2006

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Wally Wood - Two-Fisted Tales #20 Complete 7-Page Story, "Devils in Baggy Pants" Original Art (EC, 1952). Drawing with the moody, evocative detail that became his hallmark, Wally Wood delivered a bitterly ironic tale of courage under fire in this EC masterwork. Writer/editor Harvey Kurtzman explained his approach to EC's war stories as follows: "When I thought of doing a war book, the business of what to say about war was very important to me and was uppermost in my mind, because I did then feel very strongly about not wanting to say anything glamorous about war, and everything that went before Two-Fisted Tales had glamorized war. Nobody had done anything about the depressing aspects of war, and this to me was dumb -- it was a terrible disservice to the children." Each page has a 13" x 18" image area. Several of the panels have glued-on areas of Duotone paper; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition. (Total: 7 Items)
Auction 820 | Lot: 6451 | May 13, 2006

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Jeff Jones - "Ape Man" Painting Original Art (undated). Jeff Jones has the distinction of being at the forefront of the talented "new breed" of seventies comic and fantasy artists that later became known collectively as "The Studio." That said, Jeff Jones has managed to develop his own instantly recognizable style of muted and atmospheric color and romantic subject matter. This fearsome image of a primitive "ape man" raging against a barren background is a first-rate example of his talent. Jones' images have a way of evoking a mood that goes far beyond their immediate subject matter. This piece was painted on a stretched canvas that measures 30" x 36", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6123 | May 13, 2006

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Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Elder, Frank Frazetta, and Jack Davis - Playboy, July 1965, Little Annie Fanny, "Surfers," page 4 Original Art (Playboy, 1965). Harvey Kurtzman recruited the top talents from his already elite group of former Mad-men to produce the lavish Little Annie Fanny strips for Playboy. As a result, this spectacular page showcases an all-star line-up of comic book legends. The artistry of "good girl" master Frank Frazetta bursts free in panel two. Meanwhile, Jack Davis directs the "second-unit" action of the way-out surf scenes. Bill Elder painted the Annie and Ralphie faces and added his hallmark "chicken fat" background gags. Harvey Kurtzman wrote, orchestrated, and laid out the storyline. The image area of this mixed-media on board masterpiece measures 14" x 20", and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6197 | May 13, 2006

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Alex Ross - JLA: Liberty and Justice 2-page Spread Original Art (DC, 2003). We've offered some spectacular Alex Ross art in the past, but never a piece so packed with iconic superheroes! This amazing page from JLA: Liberty and Justice -- part of the prestige series written by Paul Dini -- features JLAers Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, J'onn J'onzz, the Manhunter from Mars and Batman. As always, Ross's work is simply breathtaking, and must be seen to be believed. The image area measures 25.5" x 17.5" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6336 | May 13, 2006

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Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers - Fantastic Four #19, page 10 Original Art (Marvel, 1963).
Auction 820 | Lot: 6161 | May 13, 2006

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Wally Wood - True Sweetheart Secrets #2 Complete 11-page Story "Love's Rapture" Original Art (Fawcett, 1950). One of the comic book field's masters of "good girl" art, Wally Wood excelled at drawing sensuous women even in his earliest efforts. As comics historian Mike Benton noted, "During his lifetime, Wood was the undisputed master of inking and he used light and shadow to create rich effects of reflection, depth, and contrast seldom seen in comics." Fresh out of the Merchant Marine, Wood broke into comic books in 1949 when he linked up with Renaldo Epworth, a comic book art broker who supplied low-end publishers with product. In his early years, Wood teamed with Marty Rose and Harry Harrison to knock out a plethora of romance pages for the notorious Victor Fox, publisher of Fox Comics. Almost immediately, Wood searched out better paying work, and by 1950 he was working for more reliable publishers such as Youthful, Avon, Ziff-Davis, Standard, ACG, and Fawcett. This early melodrama is packed with the famous Wally Wood detail, or as he humorously dubbed it, "clutter." Panels are filled to the brim with high relief details and stark, dappled shadow patterns. The image area of each page measures 13" x 18". Page one is composed of cut-out panels glued to a support board. The other pages have edge wear and many of the pasted-on captions have slipped off the paper, leaving behind glue stains; overall the art is in Very Good condition. Add some elan to your collection with this gorgeous selection of early "Woodwork!" (Total: 11 Items)
Auction 820 | Lot: 6449 | May 13, 2006

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Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella - The Flash #131, Splash Page 6 Original Art (DC, 1962). Nothing says "Silver Age" quite like a scene spotlighting DC's sleek, streamlined, sixties super-stars -- the Flash and Green Lantern. The two proved to be fast friends and teamed up for several memorable stories in each other's title. The two stalwarts first teamed in Green Lantern #13, and this spectacular splash hails from their second get-together (their first team-up in The Flash title), "Captives of the Cosmic Ray." This scintillating chapter splash showcases the Emerald Crusader in dynamic conflict. The art has an image area of 13" x 18", and aside from some light overall aging, the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6109 | May 13, 2006

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Sam Kieth - Marvel Comics Presents #90 page 8 Original Art (Marvel, 1991). If there's anything scarier than Wolverine as drawn by Sam Kieth, we don't know what it might be. This shudder-inducing splash has Logan crouched in a torrential thunderstorm, his adamantium claws fully extended and ready for slashing. The image area of this piece measures 10.5" x 15" and the art is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6156 | May 13, 2006

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Al Taliaferro - Donald Duck Sunday Comic Strip Original Art, dated 4-20-41 (King Features Syndicate, 1941). This terrific Sunday, from the third year of the strip, spotlights the Duck clan -- Donald, Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Al Taliaferro's work on Donald Duck is highly prized and sought-after, and he is considered one of the "big three" artists of Disney comics, along with Carl Barks and Floyd Gottfredson. This Sunday has an image area that measures approximately 24" x 15.5". There are numerous tears, creases, and stains on this Sunday, and it also shows some overall paper aging; otherwise, the strip is in Good condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6417 | May 13, 2006

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Giant-Size X-Men #1 Cover Color Key Film Set (Marvel, 1975). Feast your eyes on the historic color key set for the new X-Men! This will make a spectacular showpiece for the X-Men, Dave Cockrum, or Gil Kane fan! To produce a color key set, the original four-color separation negatives for the magenta (red), cyan (blue), yellow, and black plates are printed onto four overlapping sheets of clear film. When the sheets are combined, the result is a striking full-color scene. This color key has an image area of 6.75" x 10.5", and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6488 | May 13, 2006

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Alex Ross - Marvels #1, page 40 Original Art (Marvel, 1994). Marvels #1 takes place when the first super powered beings emerge, just before American involvement in World War II. Writer Kurt Busiek explores the human reactions of fear and horror, awe and wonder, and initial responses to the presence of Namor the Submariner and the Human Torch in the coming age of superheroes. Complementing Busiek's astounding and insightful story are the pictures provided by Alex Ross, who painted the entire series. Ross' style brings a more human element to each of the characters, portraying the heroes not as muscle-bound men and women in tights, but rather ordinary people who have been granted extraordinary powers. This page has an image area of 11.5" x 17.75", and the condition is Excellent. Signed by Alex Ross at the lower left.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6332 | May 13, 2006

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Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella - The Flash #131, page 13 Original Art (DC, 1962). True heroes never say die, and the Flash urges Green Lantern to join him in fighting their way out of the crushing clutches of a rock monster. You'd be hard pressed to find a more spectacular action page from the dawn of the DC Silver Age than this thriller! This page has an image area of 13" x 18", and aside from some touches of white-out used to crisp up the art, the page is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6116 | May 13, 2006

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Manuel Sanjulian - Famous Monsters of Filmland #185 Cover Original Art (Warren, 1982). Manuel Sanjulian, a legendary talent in the field of painted fantasy art, brought his amazing talent for color and light to this sand-swept scene showcasing Im-ho-tep, the Mummy. The final Famous Monsters of Filmland cover featured only a cropped view of this magnificent image. This painting has to be seen in its full glory to appreciate the full effect. Sanjulian's vision of the Mummy walking through a smothering sandstorm is infused with a tense mood of mystery. The image area of this painting measures 14" x 19" and the art is in Excellent condition. The piece has been beautifully framed, using a finish that accents the rich colors of this monster-masterpiece. A tearsheet of the cover is also included in this lot. (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 820 | Lot: 6350 | May 13, 2006

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Kenneth Smith - Creepy #35 Cover Original Art (Warren, 1970). Few artists can create an entire fantasy realm more effectively than Kenneth Smith, whose colorful style is instantly identifiable. Smith was a perfect match for Warren Publishing, but his long-standing policy of rarely parting with his originals made them virtually absent from the marketplace. His original Warren cover paintings, among his most highly sought-after works, were finally sold in the early nineties, in response to collector demand. This unsettling image features one of Kenneth Smith's highly stylized creatures, as he picks his teeth with a bone toothpick. Painted in oil on a 9.5" x 12.5" board, and signed by the artist at the lower left, the art is in Excellent condition. A copy of the magazine is included in this lot. (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 820 | Lot: 6401 | May 13, 2006

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Frank Miller and Klaus Janson - Elektra Saga #1, page 25 Original Art (Marvel, 1984). Here's your chance to own a page featuring one of Frank Miller's greatest creations, the assassin, Elektra. Elektra puts her own special kind of hurt on the Hand's Jonin, and makes good her escape in this riveting scene from the Elektra Saga #1. The image area of this page measures 10" x 15", and Frank Miller has signed it at the lower right. The page was cut between panel tiers one and two, and re-joined with tape on the back of the page. Several of the pasted-on word balloons have yellowed, and two lost balloons have been carefully replaced ("I shall honor..." in panel one, and "Jonin, you have..." in panel three); otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition. A copy of the published comic is included with this lot. (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 820 | Lot: 6242 | May 13, 2006

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Greg and Tim Hildebrandt - Conan the Savage #6 Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1996). Conan rides into town, battle-axe blazing, and grinnin' for a fight...by Crom! This black-and-white magazine series ran ten issues in the mid-'90s, and featured nifty painted covers like this hyperbolic humdinger from the Brothers Hildebrandt. The art measures 13.5" x 21" and is in Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6098 | May 13, 2006

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Jeff Jones - Tarzan Painting Original Art (circa 2001). Tarzan, the Lord of the Jungle, finds himself in shallow waters, amongst dinosaurs, at the Earth's core, in this moody 30" x 22" oil on canvas painting. In this eerie piece, Tarzan rests gracefully in calm waters as a giant "thunder lizard" rumbles past him. Jeff Jones appeared on the comics and illustration scene in the late 1960s, during a renaissance that brought fresh talent into those fields with artists like Bernie Wrightson, Mike Kaluta, and Barry Smith. Seen by many collectors as a successor to the traditions of Arthur Rackham and N.C. Wyeth, Jones' work is prized world-wide.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6124 | May 13, 2006

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Todd McFarlane - Amazing Spider-Man #300 page 43 Original Art (Marvel, 1988). After a long, hard, battle Spidey has knocked out Eddie Brock and Venom, enabling a quick trip to the Fantastic Four's headquarters where the dangerous pair can be contained in a special tank. Todd McFarlane both pencils and inks this page from the Modern milestone issue that introduced the character of Venom, and marked an important pre-Image step in McFarlane's trip to super-stardom. This page has been partially trimmed at the top, and some inking details done with a marker pen, rather than india ink, have begun to fade. The image area measures 10" x 14.75" and the page is in Very Good condition. Signed by Todd McFarlane at the bottom right.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6222 | May 13, 2006

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Jim Steranko - Spyman Concept Art, Partial Cover Original Art (Harvey, 1966). Created by Jim Steranko, Spyman was an "enemy agent fighter" with a powerful robot hand, possibly inspired by the "Outer Limits" episode "Demon with a Glass Hand" (1963). This gorgeous presentation page was meant to show the character's costume and abilities, including a run-down of the hand's abilities. Although the main figure was never used in the comic, the schematic of the hand was used multiple times: in a box on the cover, clumsily grafted onto a smaller figure in the upper left corner of the cover, on the first page of each issue, and in the letter column. Although the finished comic kept Steranko's basic design, the costume colors were simplified from what is shown here. Spyman represents Steranko's first professional work in comics, and as such this character illustration is an important artifact in the history of the medium. Also included in this lot is a copy of Spyman #3. The artwork measures 14.75" x 20" and is in Very Good condition with minor edge wear, some blunting at the corners, and light water damage along the bottom edge outside the image area. (Total: 2 items)
Auction 820 | Lot: 6414 | May 13, 2006

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Marty Taras - Harvey Hits #60 (Paramount Animated Comics #1), Complete 5-page Baby Huey Story "Play Ball" Original Art (Harvey, 1953). Baby Huey hits a home run using the fox, "Joe DeFoxxio," as a ball in this delightful super-early Marty Taras Baby Huey story. This is but the second Harvey appearance of Baby Huey, and his third appearance overall. The image area of each page measures 12" x 18", and the pages average Excellent condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6420 | May 13, 2006

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Chic Young - Blondie "Hunger Strike" Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-24-33 (King Features Syndicate, 1933). When Dagwood's parents refused to give their consent for Dagwood and Blondie to marry, Dagwood went on a 28-day, 7-hour, 8-minute, and 22-second "hunger strike." The hunger strike storyline gripped the imagination of American readers, and the strip's popularity was assured. Upon marriage, Dagwood was immediately disinherited by his parents for marrying a "gold-digging blonde." As a result, Dagwood and Blondie had to go out into the world and make their way like the rest of us average Joes and Janes. The image area of this strip measures 18" x 4". There is some water staining along the right edge; otherwise, the art is in Very Good condition.
Auction 820 | Lot: 6481 | May 13, 2006

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Elzie Segar - Popeye Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 1-9-36 (King Features, 1936). If you can't kill them with bullets, kill them with laughs -- and Popeye's foot soldier does just that, in this daily from the storyline, "You Can't Expect April Showers From War Clouds." Comics historian Richard Marschall crystallized the unique appeal of Elzie Segar's strip when he wrote, "Most of the adventures in Thimble Theater were of the farcical variety. The 1930s saw, in comics, the widespread use of the humorous-continuity mode. Plot lines ran for months, with gags at each day's finale, and -- in Segar's case -- wildly delineated character types and absurd situations." The image area of the strip is 20.5" x 4.5". The Zipatone film has slipped off several panels leaving a mild glue residue stain; otherwise, the art is in Excellent condition. Add some laughs to your art collection with this hilarious Elzie Segar daily!
Auction 820 | Lot: 6364 | May 13, 2006

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