Jim Steranko is a design legend in the comics world, and Captain America #111 is his absolute masterpiece. In this video, I break down why this specific issue is a high-water mark for Silver Age design, my history of owning various copies (including a pedigree!), and a look at the current market value for this iconic book.

🎙️ Edgar Church’s Basement Podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edgar-churchs-basement/id1872746765
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IdlxY2AB8ExWRPwzWCIde?si=dd5837d35faa4dee
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📊 The Edgar Church Data Project
The ultimate resource for tracking the most important pedigree collection in history.

Official Site: http://edgarchurchdata.com

📝 Deep Dives & Analysis
The Main Blog: https://itsalljustcomics.com/
The $100,000 Club: https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/
Timeline of Record Sales: https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/
Silver Age Key & Pedigree Data:https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/
Most Valuable Comics: https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/

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Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction: Jim Steranko’s Captain America Masterpiece
0:00:58 Why I Love Cap #111: The Genius of Steranko’s Design
0:01:23 Sequential Art vs. Iconic Covers: Analyzing the Interiors
0:02:37 Personal Ownership: From Raw Copies to the Don & Maggie Thompson Pedigree
0:04:10 Market Value: A 25-Year History of CGC 9.8 Pricing
0:04:56 Pedigree Deep Dive: Identifying the Best Known Copies
0:05:46 The Oakland Copy: Is This a Hidden CGC 9.9?
0:06:44 Original Art: Tracking Down the Steranko Cover Painting
0:07:33 Conclusion: Upcoming ComicConnect Previews & Superman #75 Coverage

In this video Rob interview Matt Bruback about his unique collection of Marvel Brand Emblems and the upcoming auction of them to support the RennerVation Foundation.

The auction: https://www.pristineauction.com/a12021184-1st-Marvel-Comics-Brand-Emblem-Set-with-17-Comic-Books

The Logo Detective: https://www.facebook.com/TheLogoDetective/

Matt's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Gems-Marvel-Comics-History/dp/B0DXLHKT2V

🎙️ Edgar Church’s Basement Podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edgar-churchs-basement/id1872746765
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IdlxY2AB8ExWRPwzWCIde?si=dd5837d35faa4dee
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/620e2e28-9264-4485-bfad-bcba7471fabf/edgar-church's-basement

📊 The Edgar Church Data Project
The ultimate resource for tracking the most important pedigree collection in history.

Official Site: http://edgarchurchdata.com

📝 Deep Dives & Analysis
The Main Blog: https://itsalljustcomics.com/
The $100,000 Club: https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/
Timeline of Record Sales: https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/
Silver Age Key & Pedigree Data:https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/
Most Valuable Comics: https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/

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0:00 Introduction: A New Deep Vein of Comic History
0:00:43 Matt Bruback’s Collecting Origins & Early Hulk Obsession
0:01:21 First Back Issues: Silver Surfer #50 & Hulk #400
0:02:00 Defining a New Category: Brand Emblem Logos
0:03:04 Discovering the First Marvel Logo: Willie Comics #5
0:04:56 Research Methods: Library of Congress & Academic Standards
0:05:51 Collaborating with CGC & Matt Nelson on the Database
0:08:37 PGX and CBCS Recognition of Logo Research
0:10:56 Why Logo History is a New Market Driver
0:14:35 The Marvel Logo Set: Walking Through the First 10 Logos
0:16:31 Journey into Mystery & The "Smooshed" MC Logo
0:20:55 Scarcity & The Future of Logo Collecting
0:22:47 The Hunt for Rare Books: Silly Tunes & Wilbur Comics
0:24:54 Matt’s Book: Hidden Gems of Marvel Comics
0:28:13 The Want List: 1st Timely (#14) & 1st Atlas (#17)
0:30:57 Charity Auction: Jeremy Renner’s Rennervation Foundation
0:32:41 Conclusion & Final Thoughts

In this video Rob discusses the ongoing ComicLink Featured Auction with incredible comic books and original art.

🎙️ Edgar Church’s Basement Podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edgar-churchs-basement/id1872746765
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IdlxY2AB8ExWRPwzWCIde?si=dd5837d35faa4dee
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/620e2e28-9264-4485-bfad-bcba7471fabf/edgar-church's-basement

📊 The Edgar Church Data Project
The ultimate resource for tracking the most important pedigree collection in history.

Official Site: http://edgarchurchdata.com

📝 Deep Dives & Analysis
The Main Blog: https://itsalljustcomics.com/
The $100,000 Club: https://itsalljustcomics.com/100000-club/
Timeline of Record Sales: https://itsalljustcomics.com/a-timeline-of-world-record-comic-book-sales/
Silver Age Key & Pedigree Data:https://itsalljustcomics.com/existence-and-grades-of-silver-age-key-books-from-the-major-pedigree-collections/
Most Valuable Comics: https://itsalljustcomics.com/the-most-valuable-comic-books-in-the-world/

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0:00 Introduction: $13 Million for Two Comics
0:01:00 Why the Golden Age is Dominating the Market Right Now
0:02:43 Personal Expertise: Silver Age Marvel vs. Golden Age Trends
0:04:16 Looking Ahead: Expanding Coverage to Silver, Bronze, & Copper Age
0:05:26 The $6 Million Batman #1 Result: Rethinking the Top 25 Rankings
0:06:36 The Cultural Significance of Batman #1 (Joker & Catwoman Debuts)
0:08:21 Stunned by the Upside: My $3M Valuation vs. the $6M Sale
0:10:33 Final Thoughts & Hopes for a Detective Comics #27 Resurfacing

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