Tales of Suspense 39 CGC 7.5 SS 2X Iron Man 1 First App

Sold For: US $11,520.00 Seller: r0b3m4n (215)

This is not a copy – it is the original First Appearance of Iron Man from 1963! It is the ONLY SIGNED Tales of Suspense 39 – in the CGC census above the grade of 7.0! Below you can see that this comic is the stand alone highest graded signed copy of TOS 39. Truly a one of a kind investment. This 1963 comic is not only signed – but it is signed TWICE! Signed by the story writer Stan Lee and artist Gene Colan. Stan Lee is the brilliant writer attributed with much of the Intellectual Property that is now considered Marvel Comics. Gene Colan is an artist that also goes back to the very origins of Marvel. It is very doubtful another comic this high of a grade will ever be signed and graded this high ever again! This comic is very beautiful and I included many pictures to showcase for you the sharp corners and complete lack of creases.

This amazing comic is the first ever appearance of Iron man and is a classic marvel cover which many people recognize.

This Comic went up significantly in value after the Iron Man movie came out and there is another movie slated for release in May 2010 and a third has already been signed for!

The plastic case is in perfect condition and it comes bagged and packaged very well. Insurance is included for free with this auction!

I have a 100% feedback score and have been an ebay member for several years. For this comic you must pay through paypal. For this mag an in-person exchange is NOT possible. Check out my feedback and the $8000 Amazing Spider-man #1 I sold recently; not to mention all of the bullion transactions!

Note that I do allow a time payment plan for this magazine, 40% is required up front. Also this is NOT a Must Sell (or an emergency sale) so don't bother trying to send me offers, the only one I will accept is listed above and is fair given the rarity of this piece of art.

Get this one of a kind mag before it's gone!

Happy bidding!

Strong result, I think. I know it's only around a 10% bump from the last sale, but that was an aggressive number at the time, so any improvement should be looked on as a positive.

Captain America #6 Original Art! Simon & Kirby 1941

Sold For: $20,601.00 Seller: jscomics ( 38486 )

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James Jean FABLES 69 Painting Original Cover Art

Winning bid: US $8,306.00 Seller: comiconart!! ( 3187 )

Description:

Condition: excellent – archivally framed

COMMENTS: This is a fantastic original painted cover by modern master James Jean! Over the course of his landmark seven year run as the cover artist for Fables, James amassed an impressive FIVE consecutive Eisner Awards for Best Cover Artist, as well as countless other awards and accolades. Since ending his run on Fables with the cover to Fables 81, James has devoted his time to persuing a career in fine art. Judging by his sold out solo show "Kindling" at Jonathan Levine Gallery in January of 2009, and his recent exhibition of new work at the Giant Robot anniversary show at the Japanese American National Museum, it's clear to see that James wastes no time in rising to the top!

This particular cover is a fully painted piece for the penultimate issue of "The Good Prince"! Created at the beginning of his final year on Fables, this piece is an excellent indication of the direction in which James would be heading. With similar subject matter, and executed in a similar style to the work exhibited in his first solo fine art show, this piece deftly bridges the gap between comic art and contemporary fine art. The painting itself measures 15" x 22", acrylic on Rives BFK, and the painting has been archivally framed next to a full-size giclee print of the final published artwork, also signed and dated by James Jean. It truly does not get much better than this!

For more art by this and other artists, please check out my other auctions. Thanks!

I am happy to combine shipping on multiple wins and website purchases!

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AMAZING FANTASY #15 CGC 5.0 VG/F UNRESTORED

Sold For: US $10,999.00 Seller: jtrade2 ( 797 )

Description:

AMAZING FANTASY #15 CGC 5.0 VG/F UNRESTORED

CREAM TO OFF WHITE PAGES

And the book:

ACTION COMICS 13 4TH SMAN CVR SMAN 1 CFOLD UNRESTORED

Sold For: US $6,250.00 Seller: actioncomicsnyc ( 944 )

Description:

ACTION COMICS #13
Volume 2 #1

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INFORMATION – Just one year before this book the history making #1 issue of Action Comics was released. With the beginning of the 2nd year, National Periodicals started it with a truly classic Superman cover. To top it off the centerfold features the a complete double page spread of another historical issue Superman #1!
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DESCRIPTION – A very nice complete unrestored copy with some light collection dirt a light sun shade on the RS FC a couple of light un-broken crease URC FC, extremely tiny tear perhaps 1/16" or less at URS BC, tiny split at top of cover spine and binding "tear" in the same area. There is a very small "scrape" on the line between Action & Comics and a tiny color flake off of the mountains on the left side of cover. Very tight staples at cover and center-fold. Pages about 7.5 or higher on OWL scale.
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GRADE – FINE (6.0)
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GERBER SCARCITY INDEX – 6

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