2007 January Signature Comic Auction #823

The first appearance of Superman has taken over what should be permanent status as the top comic book in the hobby. The issue briefly tells the origin

<B>Action Comics #93 (DC, 1946) CGC VF- 7.5 White pages.</B></I> Here's a Christmas-cover issue we see a lot less often than o...

<B>Adventure Comics #115 "D" Copy pedigree - Double Cover (DC, 1947) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Double...

<B>Air Fighters Comics #11 Rockford pedigree (Hillman Fall, 1943) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> This is the highes...

This one-shot is a Gerber "9," or "very rare," and it's called "rare" by Overstreet as well. Demand has led to pri...

<B>All Select Comics #1 (Timely, 1943) CGC Apparent VF+ 8.5 Moderate (P) Off-white pages.</B></I> This is one of the most memorabl...

<B>All Star Comics #30 (DC, 1946) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> This title's covers were some of the more imag...

It's no wonder this issue is listed among Overstreet's 40 most valuable Golden Age books, as it's got everything the Timely fan could as...

We don't see this issue very often, which is a shame, because it's got a rousing Alex Schomburg cover! Inside the comic, Timely's "...

The first superhero to debut in his own title was not Superman or Batman but Amazing-Man, and #5 was the first issue of the series! This issue has the

<B>America's Best Comics #1 (Nedor Publications, 1942) CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Slight (P) Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Thi...

<B>America's Greatest Comics #2 Crowley Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1942) CGC FN- 5.5 Light tan to off-white pages.</B></I> This e...

<B>America's Greatest Comics #4 (Fawcett, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages.</B></I> This massive 100-pager has everyone who w...

<B>America's Greatest Comics #7 Crowley Copy/File Copy (Fawcett, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages.</B></I> This issue features...

If you've been following the Crippen collection, you know that it's produced the highest-graded copy of many early issues from the Archie li...

Here's the only copy of the issue graded above VG by CGC to date. This one's from the years before Betty and Veronica had their own series a...

We dare say vampish Veronica has never looked better than on this Al Fagaly cover! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $262. CGC census 11/06: 1 in 7.5, 2

<B>Archie's Rival Reggie #1 (Archie, 1950) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages.</B></I> The "Archie Universe" wouldn't b...

<B>Atomic Comics #1 (Green Publishing Co., 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> This Fang Gow cover, which is consi...

The cover masterpiece by Bob Kane is one of the most memorable in the long-running series. Kane and Jerry Robinson collaborated on the interior art. I

<B>Batman #7 (DC, 1941) CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Slight (P) Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Bob Kane's bullseye cover and a st...

<B>Batman #18 (DC, 1943) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Hitler, Hirohito, and Mussolini looking like fools is always...

<B>Batman #22 (DC, 1944) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> This issue has the first of the entertaining Alfred solo st...

<B>Batman #23 (DC, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages.</B></I> We've observed that there are quite a few collectors who collect o...

A classic Christmas cover leads off this issue -- it's by the oft-underrated Jack Burnley. Inside the issue, the Dynamic Duo takes on that Bumb...

<B>Batman #31 (DC, 1945) Condition: Apparent FN/VF.</B></I> Dick Sprang cover. Alfred the Butler backup feature. Nice white pages!...

<B>Batman #36 (DC, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Dick Sprang turns in a terrific Black Knight cover, for t...

<B>Batman #39 (DC, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages.</B></I> This issue's "Ice Capades" cover was drawn by Jack B...

<B>Batman #56 (DC, 1949) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages.</B></I> If the title "Ride, Bat-Hombre, Ride" isn't bizarre en...

This very attractive VF should satisfy any collector, for perhaps half of what a VF/NM would sell for! This issue's great Catwoman cover by Win ...

<B>The Big All-American Comic Book #1 Hawkeye pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages.</B></I> A square bound comic that h...

<B>Blackhawk #11 Mile High pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 White pages.</B></I> Check out the bright whites and cover inks on ...

<B>Blackhawk #16 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Al Brya...

<B>Blackhawk #17 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1947) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> This Bla...

As if our leggy heroine weren't enough, this issue also has a Captain America yarn, plus one of Harvey Kurtzman's "Hey Look" one-p...

Family fun with the Bumstead clan awaits the winner of this lot. Early issues of Blondie are surprisingly tough to find! Issues include: #2 (VF-), #6

<B>Blue Bolt #1 (Novelty Press, 1940) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> The "shop" of artists known as Fun...

Photo cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $200. CGC census 11/06: 2 in 9.6, none higher.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Slabbed...

<B>Boy Comics #23 (Lev Gleason, 1945) Condition: NM.</B></I> Crimebuster is the lead feature here, and he's drawn by Charles B...

<B>Boy Commandos #1 (DC, 1942) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> One of the first titles that collectors think of wh...

The cover and story of this seminal issue feature the first appearance of Crazy-Quilt, a character who would soon become the Boy Commandos' arch...

Curt Swan took over art chores on this issue, which features the second appearance of Crazy-Quilt. This issue's black cover is clean and problem...

<B>Boy Explorers Comics #1 File Copy (Harvey, 1946) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> This first issue features the int...

<B>Bruce Gentry #1 Mile High pedigree (Superior, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> This comic's a steal compa...

<B>Bruce Gentry #3 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Superior, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages.</B></I> Strip reprints, s...

Ghost Stories backup feature with Dave Berg art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $506; VF/NM 9.0 value = $803. CGC census 11/06: 3 in 8.5, 2 higher....

Story by Otto Binder. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $388. CGC census 11/06: 1 in 8.0, 3 higher.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Sl...

A double-cover copy of #10 is one of the highlights of this group. In all, #1 (FN+), 2 (VF), 3 (VF), 4 VF+), 5 (FN+), 6 (VF/NM), 8 (VF), 8 (VF-), 9 (V

This was produced by the same stable of artists that brought you <B>Suspense Comics</B></I> and<B> Terrific Comics</B>...

L. B. Cole's "city attacked by space rockets" cover packs a chilling punch, especially in today's post 9/11 climate. CGC has tagge...

Cap and Bucky bust in on a little "Wheel of Death" torture fun for the Ringmaster and his wicked Nazi accomplices on this terrific cover, ...

The fresh red-white-and-blue on this copy's cover is going to make it a popular item when it comes up for auction! We hardly need mention that t...

This copy's super-sharp and a great showcase for an unusual Alex Schomburg cover. If you collect those gorilla covers, maybe it's time to ad...

<B>Captain America Comics #62 (Timely, 1947) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages.</B></I> Syd Shores spiced up this cover with some leggy ...

This issue's Human Torch backup feature accounts for the significance of this issue, as it's got the origin and first appearance of the Torc...

Painted cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $544. CGC census 11/06: 3 in 8.0, 6 higher.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Slabbed Co...

Two recurring features are seen here: the "Mr. Mind" serial that went through #46 and the long-running "city stories" which this...

This issue's one of our all-time favorites, since it's got the "city story" featuring Dallas! While passing by the Cotton Bowl, So...

The saga of that malevolent worm Mr. Mind continues here, plus there's a "city story" that takes our hero to Omaha, Nebraska. The cov...

<B>Captain Marvel Adventures #35 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages.</B>...

One of the all-time Marvel Family highlights was the Mr. Mind serial, an installment of which is in this issue. There's also a "city story&...

<B>Captain Marvel Adventures #38 Crowley Copy/File Copy (Fawcett, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Co-creator C...

Mr. Mind only ever appeared on two covers (not counting his Bronze Age "resurrection") and here's one of 'em! And yes, if you'...

In addition to C. C. Beck's Christmas cover, this issue has an installment of the Mr. Mind serial, plus a "city story" featuring St. P...

<B>Captain Marvel Adventures #43 Crowley Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1945) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Captain Mar...

<B>Captain Marvel Adventures #44 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1945) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages.</B><...

It's the end of the Mr. Mind serial... which also means the end of Mr. Mind, in one of the more memorable Captain Marvel stories ever. The cover...

This C. C. Beck effort is one of the few covers ever to feature the old Wizard Shazam. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $222; VF/NM 9.0 value = $331. CG

The ever-appealing art of C. C. Beck graces the cover. It's worth noting that this issue had the last appearance of Steamboat, Captain Marvel...

C. C. Beck drew this issue's cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $331; NM- 9.2 value = $440. CGC census 12/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher. <I>...

C. C. Beck drew this issue's role-reversal cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $331; NM- 9.2 value = $440. CGC census 12/06: 7 in 9.0, 7 h...

This issue's cover ascended to "iconic" status by... being used as the cover of last November's Heritage auction catalog! And if e...

What self-respecting Fawcett fan could be without the first appearance of Sivana Junior? If you're just such a collector, this high-grade pedigr...

<B>Captain Marvel Adventures #56 Crowley Copy/File Copy (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> A very nice,...

<B>Captain Marvel Adventures #59 Crowley Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> C. C. Beck co...

First appearance of Lester the Imp. "Cult of the Curse" serial continues. C. C. Beck cover and art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $375. ...

Mary Marvel crossover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $375. CGC census 12/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b&g...

<B>Captain Marvel Adventures #67 Crowley Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Captain Mar...

Billy Batson's Christmas. Uncle Marvel, Mary Marvel, and Captain Marvel Jr. crossover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 12/06: ...

Text story by Eando Binder. C. C. Beck cover art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $325. CGC census 12/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher.<BR><BR>...

C. C. Beck handled cover art chores for this issue, and this dinosaur-laden one stands as one of Beck's more bizarre efforts! Overstreet 2006 VF...

C. C. Beck cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $270. CGC census 11/06: 2 in 9.2, none higher.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Sl...

<B>Captain Marvel Adventures #127 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.</B>&l...

Robot cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $270. CGC census 11/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Slabbed...

C. C. Beck cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $270. CGC census 11/06: 1 in 9.2, 1 higher.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Slabbe...

Flying saucer issue. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $320. CGC census 11/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b>...

Captain Nazi makes a menacing appearance in this issue that bears a Mac Raboy cover and art. Art Helfant also contributes interior art. Has a "...

<B>Captain Marvel Jr. #18 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1944) CGC VF+ 8.5 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I>...

<B>Captain Marvel Jr. #19 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1944) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I>...

<B>Captain Marvel Jr. #25 Crowley Copy/File Copy (Fawcett, 1944) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages.</B></I> Mac Raboy contributes the ...

Mac Raboy art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $610. CGC census 12/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 higher.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Slabbed C...

<B>Captain Marvel Jr. #43 Crowley Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1946) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Bud Thompson cover. ...

<B>Captain Marvel Jr. #47 Crowley Copy/File Copy (Fawcett, 1947) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> The giant on this...

Bud Thompson cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $227; NM- 9.2 value = $300. CGC census 11/06: 1 in 9.0, 5 higher.<BR><BR>&...

<B>Captain Marvel Jr. #59 Crowley Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Bears a "Chec...

<B>Captain Marvel Jr. #60 Crowley Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> The highest-graded of...

<B>Captain Marvel Jr. #82 Crowley Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Very nice pedigree co...

<B>Captain Marvel Jr. #90 Crowley Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Bright cover inks on ...

<B>Captain Marvel Jr. #95 Crowley Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Unusual King of the D...

<B>Captain Marvel Jr. #103 Crowley Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Bud Thompson cover. ...