2007 January Signature Comic Auction #823

This lot contains a CGC NM- 9.2 copy of #2 (back cover photo pin-up) and a CGC NM 9.4 copy of #15. Both have photo covers and Joe Certa art. Overstree

Sorry, this one's not a well-kept secret anymore! The Overstreet price was quite low for many years, but now the Guide lists this as one of the ...

<B>Dell/Gold Key CGC File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1958-83).</B></I> This short box lot of file copies contains a CGC VF/NM 9.0 c...

<B>Dell/Gold Key Western CGC File Copies Group (Dell/Gold Key, 1959-66).</B></I> This group of Western-related file copies contain...

Try finding another copy of this one in high grade! It's the first of a title that ran for two decades, the little devil's third starring se...

Contains a CGC NM- 9.2 copy of #1 (back cover photo pin-up, pull-out poster included), a CGC NM+ 9.6 copy of #2, a CGC NM 9.4 copy of #3, and a CGC NM

Marvel's Silver Age began here, with the origin and first appearance of the Fantastic Four by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. It doesn...

The tale's been retold countless times and the cover re-created and ripped off time and again... but there's no substitute for owning the or...

<B>Fantastic Four #1 (Marvel, 1961) CGC GD+ 2.5 White pages.</B></I> We present the comic that started Marvel's Silver Age! To...

We see this issue less often than #1 -- it's the second appearance of the FF and the first appearance of the Skrulls. Jack Kirby provided the co...

<B>Fantastic Four #3 (Marvel, 1962) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> This issue seems a bit underrated and underval...

The secret of size reduction... no, that's not one of those spam e-mails, it's what Reed Richards wants to find out from this issue's gu...

<B>Fantastic Four #33 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> The enemy of the FF's enemy must be their fr...

No true-blue Marvel front-facer should be without this one, the issue with the first appearances of the Silver Surfer and Galactus. Jack Kirby's...

Galactus made his first full appearance in this issue after being glimpsed in #48, and this is the first cover appearance for both that planet-eater a

Doctor Doom was never scarier than when he stole the Silver Surfer's "power cosmic!" It's part of that 1966-67 run that most conno...

This is the nicest copy of the book we've ever offered! In this issue, the Inhumans break out of the Great Refuge, but never mind that, what abo...

This is poised to be <I>the</B></I> breakout FF issue of the post-Kirby years. Lately even 9.2 copies have been selling above Guid...

Our recent auction results tell us that you love these early <B>Flash</B></I>es in high grade, so we're pleased to say we foun...

<B>The Flash #121 (DC, 1961) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> This copy seems to have left all others in the dust, sp...

No doubt you've noticed that prices for "highest-graded" <B>Flash</B></I> issues have absolutely gone through the ro...

Everyone wants high-grade Flash, almost nobody <I>has</B></I> high-grade Flash! Hence the high prices these have been commanding i...

Only issue. Overstreet calls this book "scarce." CGC notes, "From the Random House Archives." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $1...

This large group of slabbed animation related file copies includes a CGC VF+ 8.5 copy of <B>The Mighty Hercules</B></I> #1; a CGC ...

This adventurous group of file copies contains a CGC VF 8.0 copy of <B>Mighty Hercules</B></I> #1; CGC NM- 9.2 copies of <B>...

Includes a CGC NM- 9.2 copy of <B>The Best of Bugs Bunny</B></I> #2 (giant sized issue, white pages) and a CGC NM 9.4 copy of <...

This live action, television related group consists of a CGC VF+ 8.5 copy of <B>The Invaders </B></I>#1 (Dan Spiegle art, back cov...

This group includes a CGC VF/NM 9.0 copy of <B>Captain Nice </B></I>#1 (back cover photo pin-up, Mike Sekowsky art); and CGC NM 9....

First appearance of Tomar-Re. Gil Kane cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = $198. CGC census 12/06: 2 in 8.0, 6 higher.<BR><BR>...

This issue's a strong candidate for the title of "first Bronze Age comic." It's Neal Adams' first issue as penciler of the tit...

Not only is this the sole highest-graded copy, it's awfully nice for a 9.0 -- the only micro-defects are ones we've seen pass 9.2 muster on ...

Only two copies of this issue appear on CGC's census! This one's a key for Stumbo fans: Overstreet used to call it the character's first...

<B>Hot Stuff, the Little Devil #3 File Copy (Harvey, 1958) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Ever since Overstreet chan...

First installment of the J'onn J'onzz (Manhunter from Mars) backup feature. Dick Dillin cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $249; NM- 9...

Two full-length stories are featured in this early issue, including a brief retelling of the Hulk's origin. Rick Jones makes an appearance, and ...

<B>The Incredible Hulk #5 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Of the main Silver Age Marvel superhero boo...

<B>The Incredible Hulk #5 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN/VF 7.0 White pages.</B></I> The whole initial six-issue run of this title keeps go...

Demand is as high as ever for the first full appearance of Wolverine! And this superb specimen is just a claw's breadth from NM- in our opinion....

<B>Journey Into Mystery #83 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> If you look at the "first appearance...

<B>Journey Into Mystery #83 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VG- 3.5 White pages.</B></I> After examining this copy, we're not sure where th...

The CGC census data for this issue starts getting quite sparse once you pass FN/VF 7.0! Demand for higher-grade copies is high, and it ain't bec...

<B>Ka-Zar #1 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages.</B></I> If you're into the very best, here's one for you -- the hig...

This "Fun" group of books includes CGC NM+ 9.6 copies of the 1969 <B>Dastardly and Muttley </B></I>(Southern California ...

This boxful is every <B>Kite Fun Book</B></I> collectors dream! It includes 1969 <B>Dastardly and Muttley</B></I>...

Includes a CGC NM 9.4 copy of #67 and a CGC NM- 9.2 copy of #68. Both have photo covers and back cover photo pin-ups. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value fo

Contains a CGC VF/NM 9.0 copy of #129 (photo cover) and a CGC NM- 9.2 copy of #142 (photo cover). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $275. <...

Includes a CGC NM 9.4 copy of #6 (back cover pin-up) and a CGC NM+ 9.6 copy of #10. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for group = $160. <I>From th...

Secret agents abound in this slabbed file copy group which contains CGC NM- 9.2 copies of #9 and 13, and CGC NM 9.4 copies of #12 and 19. All have pho

Back cover pin-up. CGC notes, "From the Random House Archives." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $55. CGC census 12/06: 3 in 9.4, none high...

CGC notes, "From the Random House Archives." Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $65. CGC census 12/06: 2 in 9.4, none higher. <BR><B...

A mighty slabbed group including CGC NM+ 9.6 copies of #12, 15, 16, 18, and 20 awaits the winning bidder of this lot. All have painted covers and feat

This Munsterous lot contains CGC NM- 9.2 copies of #2 (back cover photo pin-up), #14, #15, and #16 (last issue of the series); and CGC NM 9.4 copies o

Captain America and Bucky appearance, second solo Cap crossover outside <B>The Avengers</B></I>. Jack Kirby cover and art. Overstr...

This is the nicest copy we've ever offered of this issue! Nothing against Robert Kanigher's Sea Devils yarns, but the best parts of these is...

The few copies graded higher by CGC only eked out a 9.0 grade, meaning this specimen has to be counted among the best available. This was the first ti

Note that the only copy graded higher by CGC to date is just a VF+ 8.5, so this is one of the best copies available! This is just the fourth solo comi

This is just the third appearance of the Silver Age Atom, his final <B>Showcase</B></I> tryout before he got his own book. Gil Kan...

This lot includes CGC NM+ 9.6 copies of #24, 25, and 34. Each has a George Wilson painted cover and Dan Spiegle art. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for

<B>The Spirit #1 Boston pedigree (Harvey, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Square bound. Will Eisner art (new m...

This group of file copies includes CGC NM 9.4 copies of #15 (George Wilson painted cover, Alberto Giolitti and Giovanni Ticci art), #43 (Wilson painte

<B>Strange Tales #104 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> Cult villain Paste-Pot Pete made his first appe...

First appearance of Lyla Lerrol. Curt Swan cover. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $170; NM- 9.2 value = $225. CGC census 12/06: 1 in 9.0, 2 higher...

Here's yet another jaw-dropper from a great original-owner collection that came our way! The issue features Mr. Mxyzptlk, who decides to outwit ...

Saturn Girl appearance. Curt Swan cover. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $120. CGC census 12/06: 3 in 9.2, 3 higher.<BR><BR><b>Shi...

<B>Superman #167 (DC, 1964) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages.</B></I> First Brainiac/Luthor team-up. New origin of Brainiac. Curt Swan ...

<B>Superman #169 (DC, 1964) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Curt Swan cover and art. Overstreet 2006 VF 8.0 value = ...

Also known as <B>80-Page Giant</B></I> G-18. Reprints the first appearance of Mr. Mxyzptlk and other stories. Curt Swan cover. Joh...

Curt Swan cover. Pete Costanza and Jim Mooney art. Overstreet 2006 VF/NM 9.0 value = $69; NM- 9.2 value = $90. CGC census 11/06: 2 in 9.0, 1 higher...

<B>Tales of Suspense #43 (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages.</B></I> This early Iron Man appearance has a Jack Kirby cover, wi...

<B>Tales of Suspense #59 (Marvel, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> This is one of the must-haves for the Captain...

The Adaptoid from issue #82 was tough enough, but that villain came back as the Super-Adaptoid here, "super" because he's suddenly got...

<B>Three Stooges File Copies CGC Group (Dell/Gold Key, 1961-72).</B></I> Here is your chance to get a jump on a slabbed run of <...

<B>Uncle Scrooge #18 (Dell, 1957) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages.</B></I> Here's the highlight of this nifty <B>Scrooge</...

<B>Uncle Scrooge #19 (Dell, 1957) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages.</B></I> Carl Barks handled the story and art for this issue. Overst...

<B>Uncle Scrooge #25 (Dell, 1959) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> As noted elsewhere on these pages, this series is h...

Plenty of "good duck" in this issue with Carl Barks scripting a story, plus providing cover and interior art. Donald Duck, Gyro Gearloose,...

<B>Uncle Scrooge #36 (Dell, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Magica De Spell makes her first appearance in this ...

<B>Uncle Scrooge #37 (Dell, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Carl Barks supplied the story and art once again he...

<B>Uncle Scrooge #47 (Gold Key, 1964) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> The great Carl Barks is credited with this issu...

<B>Uncle Scrooge #61 (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> This is one of the few Carl Barks stories to f...

<B>Uncle Scrooge #64 (Gold Key, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages.</B></I> Thrill to the highest grade yet assigned to one of the ...

This group of file copies contains a CGC NM- 9.2 copy of #2 and CGC NM 9.4 copies of #3, 20, and 22. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value for group= $163. ...

Jonah Hex's third appearance is the key event here (this was the first issue with this title, the series was formerly <B>All-Star Western&...

<B>Wonder Woman #164 (DC, 1966) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages.</B></I> It's not easy to find any copy of a Silver Age <B>Won...

<B>World's Finest Comics #153 Boston pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages.</B></I> Curt Swan provided the cover and...

Remember when the X-Men offered membership to Spider-Man? Or the time they made the Mimic their deputy leader? Yes sir, both of those things happened

Overstreet casually calls this "return of Professor X," as if the Prof had just popped out to the 7-Eleven for a minute... but as far as r...

Many a teenage fanboy has dreamed of owning an <B>X-Men</B></I> #94, and now that you're all grown up and can afford one, this...

Previously unpublished Wonder Woman story. Lynda Carter article and photos. Mike Nasser cover. Neal Adams and Dick Giordano art. CGC notes, "Do...

<B>Creepy #1-10 Bound Volume (Warren, 1964-66).</B></I> Artists include Frank Frazetta, Al Williamson, Alex Toth, Johnny Craig, Ge...

<B>Eerie #2-10 and 1970 Yearbook Bound Volume (Warren, 1966-70).</B></I> Artists include Frank Frazetta, Steve Ditko, Alex Toth, J...

For kids in the late 1950s-early 1960s who had "graduated" from comic books, this, the first Warren monster-movie magazine, was something ...

<B>Mad #29 (EC, 1956) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> Al Feldstein's first issue as editor. Don Martin's fir...

<B>Mad #39 (EC, 1958) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> From Louis Armstrong hair to an Elvis ear, Alfred E. Neuman'...

<B>Mad #110 (EC, 1967) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> "Yellow Pages for Super-Heroes" article. Norman Min...

From the first two years of the milestone men's magazine's existence, here are 13 issues from 1954 and 1955, the highlights being the Januar...

From the third and fourth year of the magazine that lent legitimacy to the term Men's Magazine, here are 18 issues. From 1956: January, March, A...

Bill Gaines' experiment with converting his EC Comics line to magazines would produce only one more issue of this title before pinning all hopes...

<B>Terror Illustrated #1 Gaines File pedigree 9/12 (EC, 1955) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages.</B></I> One of EC's ways of...

Competition for this copy should be very stiff indeed. And that's not only because magazines are all tougher to find "in grade" than c...