More Fun Comics #101 CGC 9.0 Origin & 1st App Superboy!

Rob says: I wish every week had books like this. There are a lot of usual suspects (AF15, TOS39) in this feature and it always pleases me when it's something novel.

Sold For: $6,606.05 Seller: silasdobson (312)

Description:

Batcave Comics

I am a life-long collector and am currently selling some of my multiple issues and other inventory acquired over time., all of it in the CGC format to ensure unbiased and confirmed grading. Due to this, no returns are allowed on CGC graded books due to assurance of grade at the time of bidding. Save on additional books as only $3.00 shipping for any additional CGC books won. Thank you very much for your interest.

Item Description: More Fun Comics #101 CGC 9.0 Origin & 1st Appearance Superboy – One of 4 BEST in CGC Census

Publisher: DC

Condition: CGC 9.0 Cr/OW Pages

Case: Case in excellent condition

* Please be aware that no refunds on CGC Graded Books

The Book:

Sensation Comics # 1 – Wonder Woman January DC 1942

Just in time for the Wonder Woman TV show announcement.

Showcase Presents Green Lantern – #22 ~ 1959

A copy reportedly from an original owner collection. Looks like a well-loved collection. I like seeing those almost as much as I like seeing the obsessive condition freaks because I love the idea that people just read these things to death.

Action Comics #252 VF- 7.5 1st Supergirl DC 1959

That's a great book. Not just that copy (which is nice,) but the issue in general.

Captain America #14 CGC 9.2 Timely 1942 OW-W

That's a great cover and a great copy… win-win!

Turner – Ballistic 3 original cover sexy & inked

I remember distinctly, seeing this cover on the stands. It's where I first noticed Turner, even though I didn't actually read his work until Witchblade.

It's that time again. Another killer Heritage auction is queued up for our bidding pleasure.

You know, no matter what the other auctions do the most exciting listings of the year are always Heritage's. That's just the reality.

This auction is no exception.

Let's look at some lots.

Archie Comics #1 (MLJ, 1942) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages

Clearly the most exciting single comic in the auction for me. Early Archies are tough in high grade. This white paged beauty is about to lighten some lucky bidder's wallet in a big way.

John Byrne and Terry Austin X-Men #116 Cover Original Art

I've always liked this cover. It's a classic "comic book" cover. There's some Schomburg style danger and it's great tease to the story within. This is going to sell for many thousands of dollars.

Detective Comics #31 (DC, 1939) CGC GD+ 2.5 Off-white pages

One of the all-time classic covers.

Frank Miller and Klaus Janson Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #3 page 24 Original Art

Just seeing this page makes me want to read the whole book.

It's really interesting to see the adjustments that were made to the published page.
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This was a strange week. A lot of good, raw, material- but not so much that really knocked my socks off.

Oh well, on with the show.

Michael Turner Original art Ballistic Issue #3 pg23-24

Turner really burst onto the scene back in the day. This page, from his first series, shows why. He worked in a popular style, but managed to have his own flourishes that really set him apart. He also had a great design sense. Oh, and he was a solid artist. He was stylized, certainly, but underneath everything he could really draw. That set him apart from a lot of guys that were starting out back then.

He's missed.

JAE LEE X-Men: Apocalypse/Dracula #4 Cover!

A Jae Lee cover up for auction AND it's for charity? Bid!

FANTASTIC FOUR 89 , CGC 9.4 , PACIFIC COAST

An old label Pacificc Coast Fantastic Four… hrm… There may be some interest.

GARY FRANK SUPERMAN COVER Original Comic Art

Talk about solid artists… Gary Frank is crazy good. There, I said it.

Captain America Comics #6 Rare Bucky Origin Father TIme

Not a bad looking copy. Technically not all that high grade, but it presents really well. Will make someone very happy, I think.

Albedo #2, First Usagi Yojimbo, Limited to 2,000!

I bet you thought I was going to lead with the Archie, didn't you. I love this book- tough to find, great cover and a great characters.

Archie #3 Scarce 1943

PGX 1.5 with tan pages… And now you know why I didn't lead with it! Of course, it'll still sell.

Daredevil #43 CGC 9.6 8/68 Silver Early Issue

One of my five favorite Daredevil books. I've got a nice 9.4, but this one is sweet

Spider-Man:Original art by Marko Djurdjevic

Just a crazy piece of art. Really cool.

SUPERMAN 30 Davis Crippen Pedigree Copy D 1944 Cgc 8.5

I've got a thing for yellow covered Superman books from the 1940s.

Ooh, a special Christmas eve edition… As an added bonus, I'm going to bid on one of these books. Care to guess which?

Action Comics 2 DC Comics CGC 4.0

You thought I would lead with something else? 2nd Superman appearance? Snazzy.

Showcase 9 CGC 4.0

I have a soft spot for the early, secondary (tertiary?) Showcase books. This and the Challengers issues are very cool.

FUNNY PAGES V3 #10 RARE 2ND ARROW CVR TARPE MILLS STORY

Centaurs are a huge mystery to me. There, I admitted it.

Tales to Astonish #27 First Antman CGC Blue 4.5

I know it's a stretch to call this a superhero key, but I don't really care. It's always been a key to me and it will remain so, no matter what logic dictates.

Richie Rich #1 (Harvey, 1960) authentic, unrestored

This used to be a top ten silver age book. No longer, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't pay attention to it. A classic book, if you ask me.

I was looking through the Photo-Journal Guide To Comics the other day and I noticed that Adventure 113 was a Christmas themed cover.

This being the season I thought it would be cool to share a few more Christmas themed covers from back in the day. A little while spent thumbing through the guides and a bit of searching at the Heritage archives later, I present these ten. Hope you enjoy this little tour of comics (holiday) history.

Adventure Comics #113

Captain Marvel Jr. #14

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Superman #1 cgc 7.5 ext (P) OW/White 1939 Original copy

Winning bid: US $24,100.00 Seller: newforcecomics ( 4947 )

Description:

Offered here is Superman #1 CGC apparent 7.5 VF- with Off-white to White pages published by DC Comics in Summer 1939. CGC serial # 0055987013. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster creation! This issue really needs no introduction! and is one of the top 3 most valuable golden age comic books ever published, according to the 40th Overstreet Price Guide. Has to be one of the highest demand issue of golden age comics there is!

This particular copy is a CGC 7.5 VF- with Extensive Professional restoration. The restoration includes color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, re-glossed.

This auction represents a great opportunity to purchase a really nice-looking copy of this book…an opportunity that doesn't come along every day!

Offered with no reserve, and a full money back guarantee (inquire for details).

And the book:

Action Comics 2 DC Comics CGC 4.0

Winning bid: US $15,100.00 Seller: swapto (474)

Description:

Action Comics 2 – D.C. Comics CGC 4.0
Cream to Off-White pages

Featuring the second appearence of Superman!

Pictures are of actual item.

And the book:

Superman 1 CGC 8.5 VF+ DC 1939 Action Comics EP

20th biggest comic sale on my eBay List

Winning bid: US $35,100.00 Seller: filter81 (842)

Description:

For sale in this auction is one of the holy grails of comic book collecting! In this auction you are bidding on Superman 1 CGC 8.5 VF+ (1939) with light tan pages. Superman 1 is currently the 3rd most valuable comic book in the world behind Action 1 & Detective 27, with a VF+ guide value of $293,750. (And an actual unrestored 8.5 would easily sell for over $1,000,000 in today's environment.) In fact, the only thing stopping this particular copy from selling for over $1,000,000 is the fact that it has been professionally restored! The restoration includes spine rebuilt, heavy color touch, pieces added, cleaned.

This comic being auctioned off is the second highest graded copy of Superman #1 that has ever been certified by CGC. Superman #1 is notorious for being difficult to find in nice shape and is very possibly the most difficult of all the mega-keys to find in VF or better condition. To date, no unrestored copies have ever graded higher than VF, and only one restored copy has ever graded slightly higher than this one at 9.0. (And that copy is locked away in a private collection and will probably not be sold any time soon!) Restoration aside, that makes this the single highest graded copy of this comic that will likely ever be offered for sale at any time in the forseeable future! So if you are a high grade collector (or simply don't have several hundred thousand dollars to buy a nice unrestored copy) take note, because this is a unique opportunity that may not come along again!!!

This book is being offered for sale on consignment, so any questions regarding payment terms etc need to be asked in advance before bidding!

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