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James Bama Doc Savage #15 Murder Melody Paperback Novel Cover Painting Original Art (Bantam, 1967)....

James Bama Doc Savage #15 Murder Melody Paperback Novel Cover Painting Original Art (Bantam, 1967)....

Auction amount: $84,000.00

Sold: Apr 7, 2024

James Bama (American, 1926-2022)

Comic Book Art

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James Bama Doc Savage #15 Murder Melody Paperback Novel Cover Painting Original Art (Bantam, 1967).
Auction 7369 | Lot: 92003 | Apr 7, 2024

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James Bama Doc Savage #41: Merchants of Disaster Paperback Cover Original Art (Bantam, 1969).
Auction 7266 | Lot: 91002 | Jan 16, 2022

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James Bama Doc Savage #53 The Mental Wizard Cover Painting Original Art (Bantam, 1970).
Auction 7338 | Lot: 91003 | Jan 15, 2023

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James Bama Doc Savage #25 "The Devil's Playground" Paperback Novel Cover Painting Original Art (Bantam, 1968).
Auction 7224 | Lot: 91003 | Mar 8, 2020

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James Bama - Original Cover Painting for Doc Savage: The Other World (Bantam, 1968). When Bantam Books acquired the rights to reprint, in paperback form, the long-running pulp adventures of Doc Savage, they recruited renowned artist James Bama. Bama, a native New Yorker who had studied at the Art Students League (training under illustrator Frank J. Reilly) had a starkly realistic style offset by a dramatic, almost baroque use of color. And while Bama incorporated some elements of the earlier pulp covers (Doc's constantly-torn shirt, for example), he added design elements of his own, most notably the sharp, swooping widow's peak that has become a trademark of Doc's appearance. Offered here is the stunning cover artwork to Doc Savage paperback #29, "The Other World" (originally published in pulp form in the January, 1940 edition of Doc Savage), and depicts Doc fighting off a pack of savage ferret-like creatures with a really big stick. Bama uses various shades of brown to give the cover an almost sepia-toned look, and a bold, earthy power. Rendered in oils on thick illustration board, the painting measures 15" x 20", and is in excellent condition, with very light blunting at the corners and a small piece of paper loss in the lower right corner (does not affect the art) being the only noticeable problems. Bama Doc Savage covers are jealously coveted by collectors, and rarely come to the open market; this is an opportunity that may not repeat itself any time in the near future, and should not be ignored.
Auction 807 | Lot: 9153 | Jul 20, 2003

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James Bama The Year of The Rat Paperback Cover Original Art (Bantam, 1967).
Auction 7244 | Lot: 95042 | Jun 19, 2021

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James Bama The Vulture and Mad Dog Customizing Monster Kit Box Original Art (Aurora Kit, 1963).
Auction 7079 | Lot: 92051 | Aug 2, 2013

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James Bama Soldiers' Revolt Paperback Cover Painting Illustration Original Art (Bantam, 1967).
Auction 322442 | Lot: 48261 | Oct 16, 2024

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James Bama Doc Savage Cover Signed Limited Edition Lithograph Prints Group of 7 (Graphitti, 1992-95). (Total: 7 Items)
Auction 121830 | Lot: 15926 | Jul 29, 2018

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R. L. Allen - Monster Puzzle Mummy Illustration Original Art (Whitman, 1969). The Universal Pictures' Mummy walks again, this time through a fetid, moonlit swamp. The detail and lighting in R. L. Allen's magnificent masterpiece compares favorably to the famed James Bama Aurora Model kit cover scenes, and captures Boris Karloff's likeness as well. The painting has an image area of 17" x 22", and the art is in Excellent condition. Im-ho-tep comes to life again!
Auction 819 | Lot: 6005 | Jan 21, 2006

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James Bama Stag Magazine V3#5 June 1952 Illustration Original Art (Official Magazine Corp, 1952).
Auction 7204 | Lot: 94494 | Feb 23, 2019

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Doc Savage Paperback Reprints Signed by James Bama (Bantam, 1968-71). (Total: 4 Items)
Auction 121211 | Lot: 13703 | Mar 11, 2012

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James Bama Red Snow Doc Savage Book Cover Signed Limited Edition Print #125/150 (Graphitti Designs, 1993).
Auction 121937 | Lot: 15934 | Sep 15, 2019

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James Bama - American Realist by Brian M. Kane Limited Slipcase Edition (Flesk, 2006). (Total: 3 Items)
Auction 121920 | Lot: 15863 | May 19, 2019

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James Bama "Pirate of the Pacific" Doc Savage Limited Edition Fine Art Print #905/1100 (Condé Nast Publications, 1993).
Auction 322411 | Lot: 47258 | Mar 13, 2024

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James Bama Sea Angel Doc Savage Book Cover Limited Edition Print #214/1100 (Graphitti Designs, 1994).
Auction 121937 | Lot: 15935 | Sep 15, 2019

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James Bama "Phantom City" Doc Savage Limited Edition Print #246/1100 (Conde Nast Publications, 1993).
Auction 322411 | Lot: 47257 | Mar 13, 2024

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James Bama "World's Fair Goblin" Doc Savage Limited Edition Print #126/150 (Graphitti Designs, c. 1990s).
Auction 322411 | Lot: 47255 | Mar 13, 2024

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Doc Savage Paperback Reprints, Signed by James Bama (Bantam, 1960s). (Total: 6 Items)
Auction 121215 | Lot: 12693 | Apr 8, 2012

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James Bama - Doc Savage: World's Fair Goblin Print 47/150 (Graphitti Designs, 1992). James Bama, the ultimate Doc Savage artist, drew the covers for the first 67 paperbacks for Bantam using Steve Holland as a model. Bama later concentrated on fine art, but he is fondly remembered for his incredible Doc covers. Bama is quoted as saying he liked to keep his Doc Savage heroic, unruffled, and "never looking like he was in trouble." In World's Fair Goblin, a thing called Maximus runs amok among the sophisticated scientific marvels of the fair, striking stark fear into the cringing fairgoers. The Man of Bronze battles the brilliant brain that controls the monster, an evil genius capable of creating an army of huge horrors. The poster measures 15.75" x 24," with an image area of 11.5" x 18.5". Signed and numbered by James Bama. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
Auction 816 | Lot: 1276 | May 20, 2005

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Doc Savage #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1966) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. Painted cover by James Bama. Jack Sparling interior ...
Auction 15124 | Lot: 16087 | Dec 25, 2005

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James Bama "Land of Always-Night" Doc Savage Limited Edition Fine Art Print #90/1100 (Condé Nast Publications, 1993).
Auction 322411 | Lot: 47256 | Mar 13, 2024

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Doc Savage #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1966) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. James Bama cover art. Painted cover. Overstreet 2005 VF/NM 9.0 value = $117; NM- 9.2 value = $155. CGC census 7/05: 7 in 9.0, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 15092 | Lot: 17323 | Sep 18, 2005

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Doc Savage Paperback Reprint Novels, Some Signed by James Bama (Bantam, 1968-86).
Auction 121144 | Lot: 14480 | Oct 30, 2011

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Ken Kelly, Basil Gogos, James Bama, and Others - Fantasy and Horror Print Group of 5 (1992-2011). (Total: 5 Items)
Auction 121901 | Lot: 11710 | Jan 6, 2019

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Brian M. Kane James Bama - American Realist Limited Slipcase Edition (Flesk Publications, 2006)
Auction 121930 | Lot: 18016 | Jul 28, 2019

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Doc Savage #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1966) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. Painted cover by James Bama. Jack Sparling interior ar...
Auction 15112 | Lot: 16145 | Nov 13, 2005

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Doc Savage Paperbacks Signed by James Bama (Bantam, 1960s). (Total: 4 Comic Books)
Auction 121313 | Lot: 10417 | Mar 31, 2013

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Brian M. Kane, with Harlan Ellison and Len Leone - James Bama American Realist Book and DVD set, 613/1000 (Flesk Publications, 2006). (Total: 3 Items)
Auction 18082 | Lot: 12463 | Aug 10, 2008

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James Bama - Doc Savage: Phantom City 94/150 (Graphitti Designs, 1992). Arabian thieves set one fiendish trap after another for Doc Savage and his mighty five. Only "Doc," with his superhuman mental and physical powers, could have withstood this incredible ordeal of endurance, which led to a fight to the death in the Phantom City. James Bama's portraits of the famous pulp hero appeared on the covers of the best-selling Doc Savage book series and set the look of the character for generations. The poster measures 15.75" x 24," with an image area of 11.5" x 18.5". Signed and numbered by James Bama. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Auction 816 | Lot: 1275 | May 20, 2005

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Frank Frazetta, James Bama, and Gathering Horror Warren Index Art Book Group (Various, 1976-2010). (Total: 5 Comic Books)
Auction 121128 | Lot: 13688 | Jul 10, 2011

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Doc Savage: The Other World Vintage Paperback Signed by James Bama (Bantam, 1968) Condition: FN.
Auction 121948 | Lot: 12062 | Dec 1, 2019

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Doc Savage #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1966) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages. Jack Sparling art. James Bama painted cover. Only issue of the title. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $75. CGC census 5/06: 2 in 8.0, 14 higher. From the Random House Archives
Auction 16053 | Lot: 17133 | May 21, 2006

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Doc Savage Paperback Book Signed by James Bama Group (Bantam, 1968-71). (Total: 4 Items)
Auction 121342 | Lot: 14560 | Oct 20, 2013

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Dell and Gold Key Group (Dell, 1966-70) Condition: Average FN. This group is highlighted by Four Color #1025 (Vacation in Disneyland, Carl Barks art). It also includes Captain Venture #2 (last issue, Dan Spiegle art), Dark Shadows #4 (photo cover), Doc Savage #1 (James Bama painted cover), The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. #3 (photo cover, GD, pen scribbles on back cover and inside back cover), Nukla #1 and 2, Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom #8 and 9, Super Goof #3 and 4, Three Little Pigs #1 (two copies), and The Three Stooges #31 (GD). Overstreet 2004 value for group = $237. From the White Rose Collection. (Total: 14 Comic Books)
Auction 14072 | Lot: 17431 | Jul 18, 2004

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Doc Savage Paperback Novels Signed by James Bama (Bantam, 1967-71). (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 121352 | Lot: 14623 | Dec 29, 2013

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James Bama Doc Savage: Mystic Mullah Print #288/1100 (Graphitti Designs, 1993).
Auction 121232 | Lot: 14607 | Aug 5, 2012

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Barry Smith, Alex Ross, Paul Gulacy, and James Bama Print Group of 4 (Various Publishers, 1975-1995). (Total: 4 Original Art)
Auction 121911 | Lot: 14012 | Mar 17, 2019

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Doc Savage #1 (Gold Key, 1966) Condition: FN+. Beautiful painted cover by James Bama of the Man of Bronze. Overstreet 2002 FN 6.0 value = $30.
Auction 13031 | Lot: 15553 | Mar 2, 2003

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