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Four Color #386 Uncle Scrooge In "Only A Poor Old Man" (Dell, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. This copy sold in a Heritage auction three years ago, and the auction result of $8,337 seems a jaw-dropping bargain now that CGC's census has shown how tough this key book is in high grade! We might add that this remains the only copy of the book we've seen certified with white pages. Here's why this is one of the most important Disney comics: it's the first Uncle Scrooge solo story, Scrooge's first cover appearance, and the book that counts as Uncle Scrooge #1 -- the character would appear in two more Four Color issues before his own title began with #4. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 9/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42399 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $26,290.00
Four Color #108 Donald Duck in "The Terror of the River" (Dell, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks' art makes this one a real keeper, and our copy is the highest-graded yet from CGC for #108. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,600. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42387 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $16,730.00
Four Color #147 Donald Duck (Dell, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Carl Barks has Donald and the boys in "Volcano Valley" in this great issue. Just try and find a nicer copy -- CGC hasn't certified a nicer one yet. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,700. CGC census 9/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42390 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $10,755.00
Flash Comics #23 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. As the only copy graded above 9.0 by CGC as of this writing, this Tom Reilly copy is a real attention-getter. It's got one of the best Hawkman covers of the title's run -- unlike some superheroes, Hawkman wasn't above using a weapon, usually a medieval one from Carter Hall's ever-available collection! All of the best Hawkman covers were drawn by Sheldon Moldoff, and that's the case for this one as well. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,600. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42365 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $7,767.50
Four Color #300 Donald Duck "Big-Top Bedlam" (Dell, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Gorgeous copy is alone at the top of CGC's census for #300. Carl Barks wrote the story and provided the art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42393 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $7,767.50

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Doc Savage Comics #2 Mile High pedigree (Street & Smith, 1940) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages. If it looks pulp-ish, it could be because the character came from pulps, first appearing in that medium in 1933. In this issue: the origin and first appearance of Ajax the Sun Man. And if this offering looks as fresh as when you first saw it on the newsstands (how old are you anyway?), thank Edgar Church and his stack of funny books we like to call the Mile High Collection. The issue is uncommon in any grade, unique in this near-flawless state. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $2,700. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42297 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $7,170.00
Four Color #318 Donald Duck in "No Such Varmint" - File Copy (Dell, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This beautiful copy will warm the heart of some lucky Carl Barks collector. This is one of those Four Colors with the mysterious #1 on the cover, though after nine more Four Colors, Donald's regular title would begin with #26. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $640. CGC census 9/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42395 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $7,170.00

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Four Color #328 Donald Duck in "Old California" (Dell, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Pretty copy looks even better than NM 9.4, but still is unsurpassed in grade in CGC's current census. Carl Barks wrote and drew the feature story "Old California", which has peyote use mentioned. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $650. CGC census 9/06: 3 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42396 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $7,170.00

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Four Color #422 Donald Duck and the Gilded Man (Dell, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This memorable Carl Barks issue has Donald and his nephews meeting El Dorado in an adventure that begins as the quest for a rare stamp. We hadn't seen a copy nicer than VF before! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $525. CGC census 9/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42402 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $5,676.25

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Four Color #282 Donald Duck in "The Pixilated Parrot" (Dell, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Uncle Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, and Louie appear in a story written and drawn by Carl Barks, who also did the cover. The copy has earned the highest grade yet for #282 from CGC -- the next best book is a "mere" VF+ 8.5. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42392 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $5,377.50

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Frontline Combat #1 Gaines File pedigree 3/9 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Here's a wonderful copy of the premiere issue of the acclaimed Harvey Kurtzman creation. Kurtzman scripted and edited the stories, and contributed interior art. Additional interior art came from Wally Wood, Russ Heath, and Jack Davis. Our offering has earned the highest grade CGC has given to a copy of this issue to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,025. CGC census 10/06: 3 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42410 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $4,182.50
Detective Comics #35 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent VG- 3.5 Extensive (P) Cream to off-white pages. Here's another classic Batman cover from his co-creator, Bob Kane. The hypodermic needle/bondage cover is followed up neatly by a splash page that has the Caped Crusader holding a smoking gun! Man! Could this really be the same character we saw on TV in the '60s? CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cover cleaned, reinforced. Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,056; VG 4.0 value = $2,112.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42284 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $3,883.75
Classics Illustrated Giants: An Illustrated Library of Exciting Mystery Stories (Gilberton, 1949) Condition: VF/NM. You'll find a thousand regular Classics issues for every one of these Giants -- they're all dubbed "rare" by both Gerber and Overstreet. This one's in fantastic condition, with white pages. It collects issues #13, 21, 30, and 40 of the regular series. Collectors of Holmesiana will want to note that this is probably the scarcest comic book to feature Sherlock Holmes. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,519; NM- 9.2 value = $2,075. From the John McLaughlin Collection
Auction 822 | Lot: 42220 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $3,824.00
Classics Illustrated Box Lot (Gilberton, 1950-62) Condition: Average VF-. All issues here are Original Editions unless otherwise noted below. The overall average grade is VF-, with exceptions noted below. The group is highlighted by a NM- copy of #73 ("The Black Tulip") and also includes #75 ("The Lady of the Lake"; VF/NM plus a second copy that's VG/FN), 76, 77, #78 ("Joan of Arc"; VF/NM), 79, 80, 81, 82, #83 (two copies, one VF, the other VG+), 874, 86, 87, 88, #90 (VG+), #91 (VG/FN), #93 (VG+), 94, #95 (HRN 99), 96, 97, 98, 99, #100 (VF/NM), 101, #102 (two copies), 104, 105, 106, #109 (HRN 167; GD/VG), 110, 111, 112, #114 (VG+), #116 (VG), #117 (VF/NM), 118, #119 ("Soldiers of Fortune"; two copies, one NM-, one VG+), 120, 121, 122, 126, 129, 131, #136 (VF/NM), #137 (VF/NM), #139 (VF/NM), 140, #141 (VF/NM), #142 (VF/NM), #145 (VF/NM), 149, and 150. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,900. From the John McLaughlin Collection
Auction 822 | Lot: 42219 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $3,585.00
Crime SuspenStories #2 Gaines File pedigree 2/11 (EC, 1950) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. As you proceed with your goal of collecting the highest-graded of each Gaines File issue, you'll want to consider this amazing copy. Johnny Craig came up with one of his more famous covers, scripted, and provided interior art. He got help from Al Feldstein on the scripting and from Graham Ingels and Jack Kamen with the interior art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,675. CGC census 10/06: 3 in 9.8, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42248 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $3,585.00
Detective Comics #31 (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent VG+ 4.5 Extensive (P) Off-white pages. One of the most sought-after issues of DC's namesake title featured the classic cover by Bob Kane, the first appearance of the Monk and Julie Madison (Batman's first love interest), and the first time the Batplane and the Batarang appeared. Interior art comes from Kane, Fred Guardineer, and Joe Shuster. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cover cleaned, reinforced, right edge trimmed, and married centerfold." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $3,150; VG 4.0 value = $6,300.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42282 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $3,585.00
Four Color #408 Donald Duck and the Golden Helmet (Dell, 1952) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages. Writer/artist Carl Barks delivered another classic here, as museum guard Donald discovers the ship's log of an old Viking vessel, and before you know it he's racing to find a golden helmet and save the USA! Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $525. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42401 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $3,585.00
Green Hornet Comics #6 Mile High pedigree (Holyoke, 1941) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This Mile High has -- as usual -- outdistanced the competition, in fact the next highest-graded CGC book is but a 6.0. This was the last Holyoke issue before Harvey assumed the reins. The back cover (which is immaculate on this copy, by the way) even has plugs for Holyoke's Catman and Captain Fearless. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,575. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42467 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $3,585.00
Flash Comics #68 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages. If you're seeking this issue in high grade, the Mile High looks to be your only shot, as it's the only copy graded above FN 6.0 by CGC as of this writing. E. E. Hibbard drew the cover, which co-stars Winky, Blinky, and Noddy. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,050. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42368 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $3,346.00
Flash Comics #90 (DC, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. The Black Canary issues of this series have been called the toughest to find, and this is one of those early appearances (co-starring Johnny Thunder). Hawkman and the Atom also appear, not to forget the issue's resident baseball player, the Flash! A black-cover Golden Age issue typically isn't found in this grade, and certainly not with this page quality. Note that there's a two-inch crack on the back of the CGC holder, not affecting the comic itself or the integrity of the holder. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,675. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42369 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $3,346.00
Classics Illustrated #41-46 and #48-50 Original Editions Group (Gilberton, 1947-48) Condition: Average VF. Included here are # 41 ("Twenty Years After," FN), #42 ("Swiss Family Robinson," FN/VF), #43 ("Great Expectations," VF/NM), #44 ("Mysteries of Paris," FN/VF), #45 ("Tom Brown's School Days", VF), #46 ("Kidnapped," FN), #48 ("David Copperfield," VF+), #49 ("Alice in Wonderland," VF+), and #50 (the September version Overstreet calls 1B; "Adventures of Tom Sawyer," VF). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,800. From the John McLaughlin Collection (Total: 9 Comic Books)
Auction 822 | Lot: 42217 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $2,987.50
Classic Comics #15 Uncle Tom's Cabin - Original Edition - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Gilberton, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Here's the sole highest-graded copy to date of one of the most collectible issues of this series! The subject matter of the famous novel makes it controversial enough, but this comic version received a scathing review in Seduction of the Innocent, with author Fredric Wertham accusing it of reinforcing the very stereotypes that Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel seeks to dispel. By the way, this is one of the variant copies with a green root to the left of the cover price. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $641; NM- 9.2 value = $875. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.0, none higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42211 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $2,868.00
Flash Comics #65 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. A mere three copies of this issue are on the CGC census, and this is the very first time we've offered this particular issue. It's got one of Joe Kubert's earliest Hawkman covers. As a look at our scan will tell you, this is a strictly graded copy with no flaws of any consequence. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $769; NM- 9.2 value = $1,050. CGC census 9/06: 2 in 9.0, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42367 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $2,868.00
Frontline Combat #2 Gaines File pedigree 6/9 (EC, 1951) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white pages. It's a pristine copy of the Harvey Kurtzman-edited title. Jack Davis drew this issue's gripping lead story Bouncing Bertha, in which soldiers in Korea have to abandon their tank, but don't lose their will to fight (well, one of them does...). The book also features the art of Kurtzman (who also drew the cover), Jack Davis, Wally Wood, and the team of John Severin and Bill Elder. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $560. CGC census 10/06: 3 in 9.8, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42411 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $2,748.50
Four Color #386 Uncle Scrooge (Dell, 1952) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. Featuring the story "Only A Poor Old Man" by Carl Barks, this would be the very first cover appearance of Uncle Scrooge. This was also the first of three starring appearances in the Four Color title for the miserly duck. Donald, Huey, Dewey, and Louie appear as well, to help ease the old duck into stardom. The cover and interior art are by quintessential "Duck Man" Carl Barks. CGC notes, "'Carl Barks' written on 1st page in pen." Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,425; NM- 9.2 value = $2,000. CGC census 10/06: 7 in 9.0, 5 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42400 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $2,688.75
All-American Comics #45-54 Softcover Bound Volume (DC, 1942-43). We rarely see issues from this part of the title's run, and here's your chance to nab ten of 'em with one bid! Green Lantern and Doiby Dickles star on most of the covers. Forget finding reprints of any of this stuff -- DC's Green Lantern Archives stopped at issue #38, and anyway these comics have more than just GL yarns. There are adventures of the original Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite, Scribbly and the Red Tornado, Hop Harrigan, Red, White, and Blue, Mutt and Jeff, and this being M. C. Gaines' company All-American, there's even a Picture Story From The Bible in the mix! Plus, every one of these meaty 64-pagers has heart-stopping house ads for new issues of All Star, Wonder Woman, and more. The covers of the issues look fantastic; the pages are off-white with some light tanning at the edges. The comics are bound in a gray paper cover stamped "Sep 5 1956" and with the titles and issue numbers handwritten on the spine. Three large staples that are holding the comics together are coming loose, thus a future owner would probably want to have these re-bound as a hardcover, an inexpensive process. If you're the winning bidder, we don't doubt you'll be as enthused as we are! Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $2,084.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42482 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $2,569.25

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Ghost Rider #3 (Magazine Enterprises, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. How this cover must have stood out on the spinner rack in 1951! The explosive cover is by the great Frank Frazetta. This copy's condition comes as close to "just hit the newsstand" as any that CGC has seen to date. The issue, also known as A-1 Comics #31, featured Gardner Fox stories and Dick Ayers art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $985. CGC census 9/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42458 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $2,509.50
Catman Comics #1 (Holyoke Publications, 1941) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. This series is on many a wantlist thanks to the great covers and stories, and to put it mildly, there's not much supply to meet all of that demand! Charles Quinlan drew the cover for this first issue. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,431. CGC census 10/06: 2 in 7.5, 3 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42196 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $2,390.00
Detective Comics #34 (DC, 1939) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. This was the last non-Batman cover of this series -- more than 780 issues have passed since then, and we don't expect another one anytime soon! It's a matter of some debate whether this is the Crimson Avenger or some other masked man, but there's no question about the cover artist thanks to the signature "Creig Flessel." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $485; VG 4.0 value = $970. CGC census 10/06: 2 in 3.0, 9 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42283 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $2,390.00
Gene Autry Comics #7 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. America's Singing Cowboy could shoot a little too, as this Till Goodan cover demonstrates. Gene's horse isn't the only "Champion" here; this Mile High copy is the only one graded above 8.0 by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,150. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42438 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $2,390.00
Classic Comics and Classics Illustrated Original Editions Group (Gilberton, 1947) Condition: Average VF-. Included here are Classic Comics #33 ("The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," VG/FN) and #34 ("Mysterious Island," VF/NM) and Classics Illustrated #35 ("Last Days of Pompeii," VF/NM), #36 ("Typee," VG/FN), #37 ("The Pioneers," VF-), #38 ("Adventures of Cellini," VF-), #39 ( "Jane Eyre," VF-), and two copies of #40 ("Mysteries," one VF/NM, one FN). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,200. From the John McLaughlin Collection (Total: 9 Comic Books)
Auction 822 | Lot: 42216 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,912.00
Classic Comics #24-32 Original Editions Group (Gilberton, 1945-46) Condition: Average FN+. This group includes #24 ("A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court;" VF+), #25 ("Two Years Before The Mast;" FN+), #26 ("Frankenstein;" FN-), #27 ("The Adventures of Marco Polo;" VF/NM), #28 ("Michael Strogoff;" VG/FN), #29 ("The Prince and the Pauper;" FN-), #30 ("The Moonstone;" FN+), #31 ("The Black Arrow;" VG+), and #32 ("Lorna Doone;" VG). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,350. From the John McLaughlin Collection (Total: 10 Comic Books)
Auction 822 | Lot: 42215 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,792.50
Crime SuspenStories #6 Gaines File pedigree 3/12 (EC, 1951) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages. Of all the great artists at EC, Johnny Craig is the one who comes to mind when we discuss this particular title. Craig created all but six of the twenty-three covers in the run, and contributed interior work on all but six issues! The issue has interior art by Craig, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels. This Gaines File Copy makes us appreciate not only Bill Gaines' classy publishing offerings, but also his foresight to preserve multiple copies for posterity. As to what kept this copy from a 9.8 grade, we have no idea -- it's a copy even the most discriminating EC collector would be happy with. The cover is by Johnny Craig, with interior art contributed by Craig, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $525. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.6, 2 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42251 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,792.50
Daredevil Comics #13 Mile High pedigree (Lev Gleason, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. The first appearance of the Little Wise Guys is quite significant, as they eventually became the sole stars of this series for a long stretch. This issue also saw what we believe is the last appearance of Daredevil's Bart Hill secret identity. There's also a torture scene, a Hitler appearance, and a Claw story, is all of that enough for you? Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $750; VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,188. CGC census 10/06: 2 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42269 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,792.50
Famous Funnies #209 (Eastern Color, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. This landmark title, launched way back in 1934, was nearing the end of its run when this issue came out in 1953. The Buck Rogers feature began with this issue, accompanied by some of the most dynamic covers in comic book history by the incomparable Frank Frazetta. For eight glorious issues, Famous Funnies was on top of the comics world. This wonderful copy shows clearly why Frazetta is so revered. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,625. CGC census 10/06: 2 in 9.4, 2 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42339 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,792.50
Blue Beetle and other Golden Age Comics Bound Volume (Fox, Columbia and Centaur, 1940-41). Though Hit Comics with its fantastic Lou Fine cover art is not included in this bound volume, the image is on the volume's cover, making for a very attractive book! And look what is inside: The Arrow #2, Big Shot Comics #1-5 and 10, and Blue Beetle #1-7. We're not sure what these books have in common other than proximity in the alphabet, as they're from different publishers and different artistic "shops," but it's a Golden Age bonanza in any case! Space prevents us from extolling the many virtues of the individual books, but suffice it to say you would need a lot of time and expense to assemble these comics. The condition is very pleasing, with fresh covers and off-white pages. The front cover of The Arrow and the back cover of Blue Beetle #7 are detached. Note that these copies were not trimmed prior to binding. A sticker on the spine says "Book 36." Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value for group = $3,366.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42487 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,792.50
Detective Comics #39 (DC, 1940) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white to white pages. In just the second Detective adventure for Robin, the youngster and his guardian Batman take on opium smugglers. Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson teamed up to draw the cover and the Batman story. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,764. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 5.5, 4 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42285 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,673.00
Green Lantern #19 (DC, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. Looks like Doiby's in trouble again - good thing he's best pals with Green Lantern! This attractive copy is heavy on the eye-appeal, with great cover colors and a cool zodiac cover illustration by Paul Reinman. Inside, there's work by the original GL artist, Martin Nodell. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,825. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42473 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,673.00
Classic Comics #8 Arabian Nights - Original Edition - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Gilberton, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Scheherazade's yarns are illustrated by Lillian Chestney here. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $900. CGC census 10/06: 2 in 8.0, 2 higher. From the Crippen Collection.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42207 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,553.50
Crime SuspenStories #23 Gaines File pedigree 2/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. This is just the second time we've offered this nice of a copy of issue #23. Like the preceding issue, this one was used in a Senate investigation on juvenile delinquency. It could've been the George Evans cover. But it could have been any of the interior stories, too. Giving the comic reader what he wanted in 1954! Evans, Reed Crandall (two stories), and Jack Kamen did the interior artwork. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $340. CGC census 10/06: 2 in 9.4, 1 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42258 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,553.50
Crack Comics #29 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Captain Triumph, who had first appeared two issues previously, was a hero who could merge with the ghost of his dead twin brother, gaining super powers in the process -- making him the creepiest superhero ever. He's drawn on the cover by Ruben Moreira of later DC fame, and inside the issue by Alfred Andriola, who's best known for drawing the Kerry Drake strip. The back-up features include Jack Cole's Slap Happy Pappy. This is the highest graded copy certified by CGC to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $600. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42234 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,493.75
Exciting Comics #1 (Nedor Publications, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. It's been a few years since we'd seen a copy of this first issue, which has the origin and first appearance of the Mask. The cover shows Major Mars, making what we believe to be his only appearance ever! Gerber credits the cover to Max Plaisted. The sharp cover colors belie the 7.0 grade, and this specimen would make almost any Golden Age collector happy. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $1,182; VF 8.0 value = $2,561. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 7.0, 4 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42327 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,493.75
Captain Midnight #1 Crowley Copy/File Copy (Fawcett, 1942) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages. As was the norm for a new Fawcett #1 issue, Captain Marvel introduced readers to the star of radio and film, Captain Midnight, for the first time on the cover. There had been other Captain Midnight appearances in titles such as The Funnies but he had more of a flyboy appearance than the superhero look the he sported on this cover (credited to Mac Raboy). Jack Binder contributed the art to this 68-pager. This copy has two Checking Copy stamps on the cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $2,015. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 7.5, 2 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42129 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,434.00
Classic Comics #7 Robin Hood - Original Edition (Elliott, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. Here's the first printing of the comic book adaptation of Mr. O'Locksley's adventures. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $531; VF/NM 9.0 value = $841. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42206 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,434.00
Daredevil Comics #1 Daredevil Battles Hitler (Lev Gleason, 1941) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Moderate (P) Cream to off-white pages. Any cover that makes der Fuehrer look like ein Idiot is always collectible, and this effort by Charles Biro and Bob Wood is probably the very best of the "Hitler cover" genre. The Claw (that's him at lower right) figures into this one as well. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: small amount of color touch, pieces added, spine reinforced, centerfold reinforced. (15th wrap backwards)." Overstreet 2006 GD 2.0 value = $1,194; VG 4.0 value = $2,388; FN 6.0 value = $3,582; VF 8.0 value = $8,955.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42266 | Nov 18, 2006

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4Most V1#4 Mile High pedigree (Novelty Press, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. When you hear "fish in the face cover" the natural assumption would be that we could only be talking about L. B. Cole's Criminals On The Run V4#7. Not so fast, my friend! We're actually talking about this Golden Age issue with cover art by John Jordan. The issue's also notable for having one page by Dr. Seuss himself. This is the only copy of the book graded above 8.5 by CGC to date, and it's got the deep cover colors that Edgar Church books are famous for. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $635. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.6, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42405 | Nov 18, 2006

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Gay Comics #20 Mile High pedigree (Timely, 1945) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Where would you ever find a more beautiful copy of a Timely book? This issue featured Tessie the Typist and also had a madcap story by Basil Wolverton. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42424 | Nov 18, 2006

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Captain Marvel Jr. #4 Crowley Copy/File Copy (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages. Captain Marvel Jr. strikes a dramatic pose on Mac Raboy's classic cover to this issue. The villainous Captain Nippon and Dr. Sivana appear inside. This copy is the highest certified by CGC to date, and bears a light "checking copy" stamp on the front cover. It's also the first we've ever had the privilege to offer. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1,625. CGC census 10/06: 1 in 9.2, none higher.
Auction 822 | Lot: 42054 | Nov 18, 2006

Sold For: $1,314.50

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