2007 January Signature Comic Auction #823

This is the only copy CGC has certified to date. It's a shame that the spine of this square bound book can't be seen on a two-dimensional sc...

Bondage covers don't get much harsher than this Joe Doolin effort! And though we're big Fiction House fans, we hadn't gotten our mitts o...

Bondage, torture, Nazis, and even the dreaded hypodermic needle would be enough to pique collectors' interest here, but of course the best part ...

<B>Flash Comics #92 "D" Copy pedigree (DC, 1948) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> The Black Canary's fir...

The first Mickey Mouse comic book, this features the "Phantom Blot" storyline from the funny papers, drawn by Floyd Gottfredson. CGC notes...

<B>Four Color #9 Donald Duck "Pirate Gold" - Rockford pedigree (Dell, 1942) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I>...

The first Carl Barks Donald Duck comic is a milestone by any measure. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $1,722. CGC census 12/06: 5 in 4.0, 31 higher.&...

The last two copies we auctioned of this book far exceeded the Guide values for their respective grades, and we're similarly bullish about this ...

Carl Barks provided the interior story and art here. There aren't many high-grade copies on the census -- no wonder since the front and back co...

<B>Four Color #456 Uncle Scrooge "Back to the Klondike" (Dell, 1953) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Carl ...

<B>Four Color #495 Uncle Scrooge (Dell, 1953) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages.</B></I> Here's the last of three Scrooge <B>F...

Issues #37 (Bringing Up Father - GD+), #111 (Captain Easy), #130, #154, #198, #280, #297, #326, #345, #409, #507 (all Andy Panda), #180 (Ozark Ike), #

Issues V4#1 (VF+), V4#2 (VF/NM), V4#3 (VF), V4#4 (VF/NM), V5#1 (football cover - FN/VF), V5#2 (VF+), V5#3 (VF+), V5#4 (football cover - VF+), V6#1 (FN

When you talk about long-running DC characters, don't forget this anthropomorphic duo -- after all, the series that began here ran for over 100 ...

Only masochists need try to put together a <B>Fox and the Crow</B></I> run in high grade, but if you have undertaken that daunting...

We continue to be impressed by the square bound books in the Crippen collection -- the spines all look great, quite unusual for these issues which ha

'"D" Copy or Bust' should be your motto, considering this is the only one graded above VG/FN by CGC to date! The inimitable art of...

You say you want funny animals? This big batch of funnybooks is right up your alley! Issues in this lot include V2#2 (FN), V2#3 (VF), V2#4 (VF-), V2#5

<B>Fritzi Ritz Group - Davis Crippen ("D Copy") pedigree (United Features Syndicate, 1950-52).</B></I> <I>Nancy...

<B>Frontline Combat #6 Gaines File pedigree 6/9 (EC, 1952) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> The hard-hitting war acti...

<B>Frontline Combat #13 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1953) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages.</B></I> Wally Wood did the final three c...

<B>Frontline Combat #15 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1954) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> The final issue of the ...

The first comic book appearance of Captain Midnight was not in a Fawcett book, but right here. In fact, these Dell stories were closer to the radio-sh

Here's the one and only copy of the issue that CGC has certified to date. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $160. CGC census 11/06: 1 in 9.4, none...

Look at this absolutely superb copy of a black-cover issue! It's the only specimen graded above 8.5 by CGC to date. The issue has art by Howie P...

The condition of this book is amazing for a comic that's older than <B>Action</B></I> #1! This issue's in short supply, pe...

<B>Future Comics #4 Lost Valley pedigree (David McKay Publications, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> This was th...

The words "Timely" and "9.8" are all we need to hear in the same sentence! This issue has a Powerhouse Pepper backup feature. Ov...

The most valuable Western comic book according to Overstreet, this book's value is nearly double that of runner-up <B>Hopalong Cassidy<...

Till Goodan cover. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $501; VF 8.0 value = $1,044. CGC census 11/06: 3 in 7.0, 2 higher.<BR><BR><b>Sh...

A Gerber "7." Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $501. CGC census 12/06: 2 in 5.5, 6 higher.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> S...

<B>Gene Autry Comics #5 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages.</B></I> Till Goodan is the artist responsi...

<B>Gene Autry Comics #5 Crowley Copy pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Till Goodan cover. Over...

Till Goodan cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $531; VF/NM 9.0 value = $841. CGC census 12/06: 2 in 8.5, 1 higher.<BR><BR><b>Sh...

Till Goodan cover. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $255; VF 8.0 value = $531. CGC census 11/06: 2 in 7.0, 3 higher.<BR><BR><b>Shipp...

Jim Chambers cover. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $531; VF/NM 9.0 value = $841. CGC census 12/06: 3 in 8.5, 1 higher.<BR><BR><b>...

Jim Chambers cover. Overstreet 2006 FN 6.0 value = $255; VF 8.0 value = $531. CGC census 12/06: 2 in 7.0, 2 higher.<BR><BR><b>Ship...

<B>Gene Autry Comics #10 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC VF- 7.5 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I>...

Photo front and back covers. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $255. CGC census 12/06: 1 in 9.4, none higher. <I>From the Crippen Collection.&l...

One of Overstreet's Top Ten Romance Books, this 128-pager (132 pages if you count covers as Overstreet does) has art by Matt Baker and Joe Kuber...

Issues #13 (VF/NM), 14 (VF+), 15 (VF+), 16 (FN/VF), 17 (VF+), 18 (VF), 19 (VF), 20 (VF+), 21 (VF-), 22 (VF), 23 (FN+), 24 (VF-), 25 (FN-), 26 (FN+), 2

The longtime backup character from <B>Whiz Comics </B></I>stars here. This is one of the few Fawcett #1 issues <I>not </...

We can see why Overstreet assigned the "classic cover" designation here --like all of Alex Schomburg's best efforts, it tells a story ...

Davis Crippen may have owned more comics with Alex Schomburg covers than any collector under the sun... and though you might think of Timely or Nedor

Gorgeous white interior pages characterize this one! This book's certainly a strong candidate for CGC certification, and note that the three sla...

Given away each week at gas stations, these four-page comics sections containing original material are hard to come by today. This large group include

<B>Haunt of Fear #16 (#2) Gaines File pedigree 3/9 (EC, 1950) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Outrageous copy, eve...

<B>Haunt of Fear #20 Gaines File pedigree 8/11 (EC, 1953) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages.</B></I> Even though the EC horror titles had...

Yes, that's Mickey Rooney on the cover, and while a star pic on the cover often meant non-fiction inside, this series was actually an all-comics...

This sensational Reed Crandall cover is in a very Lou Fine-like vein! This is the highest grade CGC has assigned to this issue to date. Overstreet 200

<B>Hopalong Cassidy #1 Mile High pedigree (Fawcett, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> One of the most successf...

<B>Howdy Doody #1 File Copy (Dell, 1950) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Cowabunga! You're looking at the very fi...

Syd Shores is credited with this issue's cover -- note the rare "not in flames" cover appearance for Toro! Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 valu...

Mac Raboy's cover is the best part of this premiere issue. While this series only ran for six issues, the title character had longevity: he was ...

<B>Ibis The Invincible #6 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Fawcett, 1948) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages.</B></I> The las...

<B>Incredible Science Fiction #31 Gaines File pedigree 1/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 White pages.</B></I> On initial review by Willia...

Here's scarcity for you: "only two known copies," says Overstreet. And this is the only copy that CGC has certified. This is not stric...

CGC calls this #1 while Overstreet calls it #nn, but regardless, it's one of the more valuable sports comics in the hobby. The notation "Ch...

<B>Jet Powers #4 Mile High pedigree (Magazine Enterprises, 1951) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Also known as <B&...

<B>Journey Into Mystery #10 White Mountain pedigree (Marvel, 1953) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> This is one of on...

This is the only copy graded above FN/VF 7.0 by CGC as of this writing! This issue's notable for the bondage cover by John Celardo. Overstreet 2...

<B>Jungle Comics #123 (Fiction House, 1950) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages.</B></I> Here's a beautiful copy of one of the later issue...

Photo cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $320. CGC census 12/06: 3 in 9.4, none higher.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Slabbed ...

Photo cover. Overstreet notes the presence of an atomic bomb explosion panel. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $320. CGC census 12/06: 1 in 9.4, 1 high

<B>Kid Eternity #1 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Quality, 1946) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> The...

Issues #109 (VG/FN), 110 (VG), 111 (FN/VF), 112 (FN+), 113 (VF), 115 (VF+), 116 (VG/FN), 117 (GD), 118 (FN+), and 119 (VF) are included here. Approxim

Issues #120 (VF+), 121 (VG/FN), 122 (VF+), 123 (VF+), 124 (VF+), 125 (VF-), 126 (VF+), 127 (VF+), 128 (VF-), and 129 (VF+) are included here. Approxi

Issues #130 (FN/VF), 131 (VF+), 132 (GD), 133 (GD/VG), 134 (VG), 135 (VF), 136 (FN), 137 (FN+), 138 (VG/FN), 139 (VF-), 140 (VF), 141 (FN+), 142 (VF),

This is the only copy yet certified of this anti-communist comic. Johnstone and Cushing, an agency that employed former and future comic artists over

Based on the Mutual Coast-to-Coast radio program. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $327; NM- 9.2 value = $435. CGC census 11/06: 2 in 9.0, none highe

<B>Lash LaRue Western #1 (Fawcett, 1949) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages.</B></I> Fawcett scored a coup by gaining the rights to publis...

It's just the fourth issue of a title that ran for four decades, and this is the only copy CGC has certified! If that's not enough to make y...

<B>Laugh Comics #31 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Like ...

<B>Laugh Comics #36 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Archie, 1949) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages.</B></I> Archie's origi...

A sharp pedigree copy is the best way to enjoy a perfectly realized love triangle scene by Archie's co-creator Bob Montana. Overstreet 2006 VF 8...

<B>Leading Comics #4 San Francisco pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages.</B></I> Here's the nicest copy you're goin...

<B>Leading Comics #8 Double Cover (DC, 1943) CGC NM+ 9.6 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Who's that Charlie McCarthy lookali...

<B>Leading Comics #11 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> The Seven Soldiers of Victory wer...

<B>Leading Comics #13 Crowley Copy pedigree (DC, 1944) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> That "other" DC supe...

Included here are #2 (FN/VF), 3 (VF), 4 (VF+), 6 (FN), 7 (FN/VF), 8 (VF-), V3#13 (Wally Wood art - VF/NM), V3#14 (FN), V3#15 (FN/VF), V3#16 (FN+), V3#

Issues #62 (VF+), 65 (FN), 66 (VF), 67 (FN), 68 (VF+), and 69 (VF-) of the Harvey series and #70 (VG+), 72 (VF), 73 (VG/FN), 76 (FN/VF), 77 (FN), 78 (

This hard to find giveaway comic, produced for the W. T. Grant chain of department stores, features a eight-page Walt Kelly story reprinted from <...

<B>Lone Ranger #4 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages.</B></I> Is there anyone who doesn't love this chara...

<B>Lone Ranger #6 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1948) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages.</B></I> This copy's so pristine, you just know it&#...

<B>Lone Ranger #9 Mile High pedigree (Dell, 1949) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages.</B></I> We raved about the other Mile High copies of th...

We don't doubt that this is the best copy around of this black-cover issue (CGC hasn't certified one as of this writing). Golden Arrow, late...

Jack Kirby's creation the Lone Rider lived on in comic books drawn by other hands long after the days when the King drew his adventures in strip...

The title character did bear a strong resemblance to another "Lone" masked man, but the character was still going more than a decade after...

Golden Arrow appears. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $86; VF/NM 9.0 value = $128.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Un-Slabbed Comic (...

Golden Arrow becomes Swift Arrow, and the origin of his shield is told. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $180.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:&...

This series' claim to fame is that it took over the numbering of Timely's <B>Human Torch</B></I>! The first four issues ha...

ECs have been one of our specialties, and this groundbreaking issue has been in high demand in all grades. Regarded as the first satire comic book, it

<B>Mad #2 Gaines File pedigree (EC, 1952) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages.</B></I> A Jack Davis baseball cover absolutely crammed from ...

<B>Mad #15 Gaines File pedigree 6/12 (EC, 1954) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Art by Bill Elder, Harvey Kurtzman (P...

Issues #49 (FN+), 50 (VF), 51 (FN-), 52 (FN/VF), 53 (FN/VF), 54 (VF), 55 (FN/VF), 56 (VF+), 57 (FN+), 58 (VF+), 59 (VF), and 60 (FN/VF) are included h

Issues # 73 (VG), 74 (VF+), 75 (VF), 76 (VF), 77 (VG), 78 (VF), 79 (VF+), 80 (VF), 81 (VF+), 82 (VF-), 83 (FN), 84 (VF), 85 (VF), 86 (VF), 87 (VF+), 8

Issues # 90 (VF-), 91 (VF), 92 (VF-), 93 (VF+), 94 (VF-), 95 (FN+), 96 (FN), 97 (VF-), 98 (VF-), 99 (VF), 100 (VF), 101 (VF), 102 (FN), 103 (VF-), 104

<B>March of Comics #4 Donald Duck - Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1947) CGC GD+ 2.5 Cream to off-whit...

Donald Duck in "Darkest Africa." Walt Kelly cover. Carl Barks art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: piece added to cover, glue on sp...

This is the only copy certified with a grade above 8.5 by CGC as of this writing. Like other Crippen copies of this promotional series, this one has t