Highlights from the May 2011 Heritage Auction

Frank Miller and Klaus Janson Batman: The Dark Knight #3 Batman and Robin Iconic Splash Page 10 Original Art

You thought I was going to start somewhere else? I don't care what anyone else thinks… To me this page is the best piece of comic art from the 1980s I've ever seen for sale and is one of the best possible pages from the entire decade. Simply amazing.

Twin Cities Books

Strange Tales #135 Twin Cities pedigree (Marvel, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6

This is an underrated book in my opinion and this copy is just a freakishly nice example.

Fantastic Four #50 Twin Cities pedigree (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 White

I'm such a fan of the Galactus trilogy it takes every ounce of my willpower not to just post these books every time they're featured in an auction. This is a nice enough copy I feel like I don't need to hide my love for the books this time.

Fantastic Four #73 Twin Cities pedigree (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages

What a phenomenal looking book. I'm a fan of this book because of all the guest stars and the cover, so it's a real pleasure to see a copy this bright and clean.

Fantastic Four #75 Twin Cities pedigree (Marvel, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages

Another book I'm a big fan of because of the cover. Look at all that red.

Detective Comics #359 Twin Cities pedigree (DC, 1967) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages

This book has been all over the place recently. I see no reason to stop the tide, so I'm featuring it again.

The Avengers #25 Twin Cities pedigree (Marvel, 1966) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages

This was one of the first TC books posted and it served notice that there were some real gems hidden away in the pedigree. While the keys aren't quite the same level as some of the other Silver Age pedigrees, the books after 1963/64 are all in remarkable shape.

The Amazing Spider-Man #4 Twin Cities pedigree (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages

I hear there might be some interest in this book. Spider-man, who knew?

Savannah Books

Strange Adventures #184 Savannah pedigree (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages

Here's a book I like in ridiculous shape. How's that sound?

House of Mystery #189 Savannah pedigree (DC, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages

You love this book. You love this cover.

I do, at least.

House of Mystery #174 Savannah pedigree (DC, 1968) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages

I love this cover and all it represents. That hand beckoning you into all the awesomeness that was to come as HOM moved back to its horror roots.

Silver Age

Green Lantern #41 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1965) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages

There are a lot of PC DCs in this auction. I feel like they're there just to remind people that PC is a pretty sick collection of comic books.

Strange Adventures #190 Pacific Coast pedigree (DC, 1966) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages

I did it again. I loved the Animal Man series from Grant Morrison, so I'm a fan of these books. I can't help myself!

Golden Age

More Fun Comics #67 Mile High pedigree (DC, 1941) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages

Edgar Church + More Fun + 9.6 = yeah, 'll post it for you to enjoy.

Detective Comics #32 (DC, 1939) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages

Even though it doesn't feature Batman, I think that's a pretty cool cover. It's also an early Batman appearnace, so there's a lot to like about that book.

Batman #1 (DC, 1940) CGC GD 2.0 Off-white to white pages…. Golden Age (1938-1955): Superhero

If you're in the market for a low grade Batman #1, this is your copy.

Bronze Age

DC 100-Page Super Spectacular #4 Weird Mystery Tales (DC, 1971) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages…. Bronze Age (1970-1979): Horror

For no other reason than I like the book and the cover- I want this to sell for $10,000.

Original Art

Frank Miller and Klaus Janson Batman: The Dark Knight #4 Death of the Joker page 2 Original Art

Normally, this would be a really exciting page to have in an auction. Really, it still is exciting, it's just tough to compete with something as monumental as the splash page.

Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson The Flash #146 Mirror Master Cover Original Art

Such a solid piece of art.

Jaime Hernandez Love and Rockets Short Stories Cover Original Art

Speaking of solid… what a great design and the execution is just as good. Not overly flashy, just "right" in every way.

Jack Kirby and Chic Stone Journey into Mystery #110 Thor Pin-Up Page Original Art

Speaking of "right" in every way- JACK KIRBY!

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