2002 March Comic Auction - Session 1

All-Winners Comics #1 (Timely, 1941). This issue has it all! For the first time ever, Timely teamed up Cap, Torch and Subby in one book, bringing read

All-Winners Comics #21 (Timely, 1947). This scarce last issue features the final appearance of the All-Winners Squad along with a killer bondage cover

All-Winners Comics V2 #1 (Timely, 1948). The Blonde Phantom was revived for one last outing with Timely superstars Captain America, the Human Torch, a

Annie Oakley #1 (Timely, 1948). A very scarce early Timely western, this book also has a bit of a good girl edge to it. Especially tough to find in

Black Knight #3 Bethlehem pedigree (Atlas, 1955). A very desirable comic, this rare Atlas title is a tough book to find. Offered here is an exceptiona

Blonde Phantom #16 (Timely, 1947). A great Syd Shores cheesecake cover featuring the Blonde Phantom highlights this classic post-war issue. Captain Am

Blonde Phantom #21 (Timely, 1949). Sporting an awesome Syd Shores Blonde Phantom cover, this book has a nice appearance, with a small pencil arrival d

Captain America Comics #1 (Timely, 1941). With a devastating right hook, Captain America brings the world of Timely Comics into World War II, as he pa

Captain America Comics #1 (Timely, 1941). Timely's most popular key issue, Captain America #1 has a lot going for it: the introduction of comicd...

Captain America Comics #9 (Timely, 1941). Bucky writhes in the clutches of the Black Talon as Cap springs to the rescue in this classic Simon and Kir

Captain America Comics #25 Crowley pedigree (Timely, 1943). A simply stunning example from the ever-popular Cap run! This one features a great cover b

Captain America Comics #41 Okajima pedigree (Timely 1944). An outstanding copy with intense colors highlighting the last Japanese war cover done by Al

Captain America Comics #59 (Timely, 1946). Captain America was Timely's big star. This issue traditionally has had a very strong demand. A solid...

Daring Mystery Comics #2 (Timely, 1940). Hitting the stands just after Marvel Mystery Comics began, Daring #2 has proven to be a tough book to find in

Human Torch Comics #17 (Timely, 1944). By the time this book hit the stands, the U.S. was clearly on the offensive with Japan, and bombing raids on th

Human Torch Comics #23 (Timely, 1946). This classic issue is always in high demand. It features a fantastic Alex Schomburg robot cover. This late in t

Journey into Unknown Worlds #11 File copy (Atlas, 1952). Featuring a classic Bill Everett cover, as well as interior art, this book is exceptional due

Journey into Unknown Worlds #38 (#3) (Atlas, 1951). This is a hard-to-find early issue of a trend-setting science fiction title. A good looking book w

Marvel Comics #1 (Timely, 1939). A true "super-key" issue if ever there was one, this was the springboard for one of the most successful c...

Marvel Mystery Comics #3 (Timely, 1940). Low number issues of Marvel Mystery Comics are exceedingly rare. This a very attractive copy with moderate to

Marvel Mystery Comics #5 (Timely, 1940). Overstreet lists this issue as scarce and we concur. Early Timelys are the foundation upon which the Marvel U

Marvel Mystery Comics #19 (Timely, 1941). Another classic Schomburg cover, this one has Bucky facing a "violent death" at the hands of lar...

Marvel Mystery Comics #40 (Timely, 1943). Alex Schomburg is at the top of his game here with his famous Zeppelin cover, which is highly indicative of

Marvel Mystery Comics #62 (Timely, 1945). Schomburg strikes again! A very attractive book, this copy would certainly grade in the NM range if not for

Marvel Mystery Comics #64 (Timely, 1945). Presented here is the last Nazi war cover in Marvel Mystery Comics, rendered in as gruesome a fashion as Sch

Marvel Mystery Comics #71 "D" pedigree (Timely, 1946). Being the ultimate producer of propaganda comics during the 1940s, Timely was faced...

Marvel Mystery Comics #74 (Timely, 1946). This Golden Age gem features Timely greats the Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, the Angel, Miss America, and the Pa

Marvel Mystery Comics #78 (Timely, 1946). Another beautiful Timely, starring heavy-hitters the Human Torch and Sub-Mariner, with a special appearance

Marvel Mystery Comics #88 (Timely, 1948). This is one of those books that a Timely collector just can't pass up. Golden Girl, Namora, Sun Girl, ...

Marvel Tales #105 Palo Alto pedigree (Marvel, 1952). One of Russ Heath's best horror covers features "The Spider That Waits". From the...

Mystic #1 (Atlas, 1951). A classic title produced during Atlas' heyday, Mystic would enjoy an eight year run, even after the formation of the Co...

Mystic Comics #1 Nova Scotia pedigree (Atlas, 1940). This is one incredible comic book. Tremendously well preserved, the color and pages are exception

Mystic Comics #1 (Timely, 1940). One of the great Timely key issues, this one boasts a Schomburg bondage cover and the usual gang of killers trying to

Mystic #55 Aurora pedigree (Timely, 1957). A stunning horror issue with spectacular cover gloss and good page quality features art by Bill Everett and

Strange Stories of Suspense #6 File copy (Atlas, 1955). A beautiful copy of a post-code Atlas, featuring Bill Everett art. Only very light spine wear

Strange Tales Of The Unusual #1 White Mountain pedigree (Atlas, 1955). A very attractive book from a respected collection showing great cover color an

Strange Tales Of The Unusual #5 White Mountain pedigree (Atlas, 1956). This book is from the esteemed "White Mountain" collection. White ...

Sub-Mariner Comics #1 (Timely, 1941). A classic key issue, Subby's own title was long in the coming. Alex Schomburg was handed the task of cover...

Sub-Mariner Comics #5 (Timely, 1942). Prince Namor puts the hurt on some Axis goons on this classic war cover by Al Gabrielle and George Klein. This i

Sub-Mariner Comics #11 (Timely, 1943). Okay, stop the presses. This may very well be the coolest Sub-Mariner cover Alex Schomburg ever drew, as Sub-Ma

Sub-Mariner Comics #18 (Timely, 1945). A solid, gorgeous copy with outstanding eye-appeal. The cover by Alex Schomburg only adds to the desirability o

Sub-Mariner Comics #19 Big Apple pedigree (Timely, 1946). Timelys are famous for their covers, and Sub-Mariner Comics have some of the best. A very in

U.S.A Comics #1 (Timely, 1941). A great early Timely key, featuring a Simon and Kirby cover and interior art. This issue showcases the origins and fi

Uncanny Tales #3 White Mountain pedigree (Atlas, 1952). A gorgeous copy of this pre-code horror classic shows incredible color and gloss with only min

Venus #12 (Atlas, 1951). A great comic, this book crosses multiple collecting genres. Pre-code horror, super-hero, good girl art, and a Devil cover,

Willie Comics #7 (Marvel, 1947). This is a nice example from the teenage humor line Timely began producing in the mid 1940s, and features art by Harve

World of Mystery #5 (Allied Artists, 1957). This issue features Joe Orlando and Dick Ayers art. Atlas comics are notoriously scarce in high grade, mak

Young Allies Comics #1 (Timely, 1941). Talk about a book with a lot of bells and whistles! Hitler and Red Skull on the cover, a Simon and Kirby splash

Aces High #1 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 3-4/1955). A beautiful comic from the publisher's file with a perfect spine, sharp corners, and trem...

Aces High #2 Gaines File pedigree 12/12 (EC, 1955). Tremendous color, superb gloss and an extremely conservative grade combine to make this an extreme

Aces High #3 Gaines File pedigree 10/12 (EC, 1955). From the legendary Gaines File collection comes this high-grade gem. The perfect spine, sharp corn

Aces High #4 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1955). Another beauty from the personal collection of Bill Gaines, with a perfect spine, sharp corners and

Aces High #5 Gaines File pedigree 12/12 (EC, 1955). From the personal vault of Bill Gaines comes this near-pristine beauty, featuring a classic George

Crime SuspenStories #1 (EC, 1950). The first issue of this popular EC crime title features interior art by Graham Ingels, Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood

Crime SuspenStories Group Lot (EC, 1952-1954). This Crime SuspenStories lot is terrifying, consisting of issues #5, #7, #10, #16, #18, #19, #20, #22,

Crime SuspenStories Group Lot (EC, 1952-1954). Crime SuspenStories issues #6, #9, #21, #25, and #26. Great horror run with fantastic art and stories d

EC Comics Lot (EC, 1954-56) This lot consists of Incredible Science Fiction #30 and #33 and Two-Fisted Tales #37. This great group contains work from

Frontline Combat #1 Gaines File pedigree 5/9 (EC, 1951). The spectacular first issue of this inspired title, Frontline Combat was Harvey Kurtzman...

Frontline Combat #1 (EC, 1951). With great interior art by Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Davis and John Severin, this is the first all-battle issue of Frontli

Frontline Combat #2 Gaines File pedigree 6/9 (EC, 1951). An incredible comic book showcasing a Harvey Kurtzman Korean War action cover with stories by

Frontline Combat #3 Gaines File pedigree 6/9 (EC, 1951). Another classic Harvey Kurtzman cover highlights this issue, featuring stories by EC regulars

Frontline Combat #4 Gaines File pedigree 7/10 (EC, 1952). The cover on this book is a sheer masterpiece, spotlighting Harvey Kurtzman's genius n...

Frontline Combat #5 Gaines File pedigree 7/10 (EC, 1952). Artistically, this issue boasts an innovative Harvey Kurtzman cover and interior art by Jac

Frontline Combat #6 Gaines File pedigree 6/9 (EC, 1952). Another striking Harvey Kurtzman cover with interior art by Jack Davis, Will Elder and Wally

Frontline Combat #7 Gaines File pedigree 6/10 (EC, 1952). The classic "Iwo Jima" issue features a terrific Kurtzman cover and exceptional ...

Frontline Combat #8 Gaines File pedigree 6/9 (EC, 1952). This Harvey Kurtzman cover has to be one of the earliest air battle covers to feature jets in

Frontline Combat #9 Gaines File pedigree 6/10 (EC, 1952). A near perfect copy from the publisher's personal files. This is the "Civil War I...

Frontline Combat #10 Gaines File pedigree 6/9 (EC, 1953). One of the many factors that sets EC comics apart from their contemporaries is their willing

Frontline Combat #10 (EC, 1953). Featuring art by Jack Davis, George Evans and Wally Wood, this copy is in immaculate condition, with a couple of inte

Frontline Combat #11 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1953). A Jack Davis cover graces this beauty from the publisher's personal files, featuring ...

Frontline Combat #12 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1953). Jack Davis' dramatic use of light and shadow highlights the cover of this special &qu...

Frontline Combat #13 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1953). In terms of sheer eye-appeal, this is a killer book. The color and gloss are unimprovable o

Frontline Combat #14 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1953). Great eye-appeal on this book from Bill Gaines' personal collection. With a Wally Woo...

Frontline Combat #15 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1954). A near-perfect book, this comes from the personal vaults of publisher Bill Gaines. The Wall

The Haunt of Fear Group Lot (EC, 1952-1954). This Haunt of Fear group includes issues #8, #20, #21, #22, #24, #25, #26, and #28. All are in nice readi

The Haunt of Fear Group Lot (EC, 1951-1954). Lot includes: #9, #11, #19, #23, and #27. A great horror run for the EC collector on a budget. This group

M.D. #1 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1955). The first issue of this EC "New Trend" title with a finely rendered Johnny Craig cover and i...

M.D. #2 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1955). An uncirculated copy from the publisher's own private cache. The expertly-rendered Johnny Craig co...

M.D. #3 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1955). This dramatic Johnny Craig cover depicts a country doctor preparing for emergency surgery as a worried c

M.D. #4 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1955). The Johnny Craig cover for this issue shows physicians attending to a drowning victim while veterans Geo

M.D. #5 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1955). The subject for Johnny Craig's cover art here is an operation about to take place by flashlight in...

Mad #1 (EC, 1952). The first satire comic ever published! From the fevered brains of Harvey Kurtzman and Company comes this beautiful example of a cla

Mad #1 (EC, 1952). The book that started it all (including the Mad TV show)! Considered to be the first satire comic, this issue has artwork by some o

Mad #2 Gaines File pedigree 5/12 (EC, 1952). Outstanding issue of America's favorite humor comic with artwork by EC stalwarts John Severin, Will...

Mad #2 (EC, 1952). The second issue of Bill Gaines' landmark series, Mad would go on to introduce a new brand of humor, heavily based on sarcasm...

Mad #3 Gaines File pedigree 5/12 (EC, 1953). One of the most trend-setting comics ever published, Mad has become a cultural icon. An appropriately biz

Mad #3 (EC, 1953). The quintessential EC comic, which ironically found its success in magazine format, was only two months old when this issue hit the

Mad #4 (EC, 1953). This classic Harvey Kurtzman cover was a humorous homage to the Shadow and his lovely companion, Margo Lane. Featuring art and stor

Mad #5 (EC, 1953). Featuring a Bill Elder cover and John Severin, Jack Davis and Wally Wood art, this copy suffered from low distribution, and infrequ

Mad #10 (EC, 1954). An outstanding comic with a classic Harvey Kurtzman cover and stories by such EC regulars as Jack Davis, Wally Wood, John Severin,

Mad #12 Gaines File pedigree 5/12 (EC, 1954). Another batch of merriment calculated to drive you Mad. Square corners and outstanding crispness make th

Mad #13 Gaines File pedigree 5/12 (EC, 1954). Harvey Kurtzman's "smallest title in the world" cover is striking in such high-grade. O...

Mad #20 Gaines File pedigree 5/12 (EC, 1955). The great "composition book" cover with interior art by Jack Davis, Will Elder, and Wally Wo...

Mad #21 (EC, 1955). Significant among Mad collectors, this book features the first appearance of Alfred E. Newman in a fake ad. A beautiful book with

Mad #22 (EC, 1955). With a faux-Picasso cover by the great Harvey Kurtzman, this is a very special issue of Mad! Billed as a "Special Art Issue...

Mad #23 (EC, 1955). The last comic issue of this legendary title, the next issue would find Mad transformed into a magazine to escape the restrictions

Mad #24 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1955). The first magazine-format Mad issue, and a simply unimprovable copy. Art by Wally Wood, Jack Davis and Will E

Mad #25 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1955). Al Jaffe starts as a regular writer. Art by Wood, Davis and Elder. A photo-certificate attesting to the Gaine

Mad #26 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1955). Gorgeous copy. Art by Wood, Davis and Elder. A photo-certificate attesting to the Gaines File pedigree will b

Mad #27 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1956). Art by Wood, Davis and Elder. A photo-certificate attesting to the Gaines File pedigree will be issued to th