Impressive Highlights Within ComicLink February Featured Auction

The ComicLink Featured Focused Auction contains many great comic books and original comic artwork. Aside from the items pictured and mentioned above, there are many other highlights, key issues, and pedigrees in the auction. This first Featured Auction of the new year has over 2,000 lots. That means there truly will be something for everyone among the many Gold / Silver / Bronze Age comic book and Original Comic Art lots to choose from. We strongly recommend that you review all auction listings early considering the wealth of material within. We try, and fail, to list enough of the highlights here! We are not blowing smoke when we say that there are sooooo many highlights within this Featured Auction that it is impossible to come close to itemizing them all without reproducing the entire auction! As we try to compile a list for this page, we are completely overwhelmed by this fact. The ones pictured and described just touch the surface of what is being offered. You must scroll through the auction details in order to comprehend the extent of the exceptional offerings our consignors are presenting to you this time around. Otherwise, you will miss some prime acquisition opportunities.

Comic book highlights below are segregated according to the time periods within which they were published (Silver and Bronze Age first, then Golden Age), and then we point out some outstanding original art highlights as well. This is an extremely well rounded auction. It includes major, early Silver Age Marvels such as Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 9.0 (and 7.5 white), X-Men #1 CGC 9.4 (and 9.2), Hulk #1 CGC 9.0 (and 8.0) & Fantastic Four #12 CGC 9.4. There are major early Silver Age DCs such as Showcase #4 CGC 9.2 & #22 CGC 8.5. There are Golden Age Timely / Marvel keys in rare Near Mint form such as the Cap, Subby and Torch premiere team-up issues All Winners #1 CGC 9.4 & All-Select #1 CGC 9.2, as well as Cap #13 CGC 9.4. There are late Silver and early Bronze Age keys in CGC 9.8 such as Avengers #57, Captain America #117, Conan #1, Ghost Rider #1, Marvel Feature #1, Silver Surfer #4, and Strange Tales #159. There are early Spider-Man issues in near unheard of conditions, with some being 1 of 3 or less ever certified 9.8, such as Amazing Spider-Man #17, 38, 43, 47, 53, 78, 86 and 102. There are rarely (if ever) seen examples of other early Silver Age Marvels such as Tales of Suspense #49, 50 and 57 in CGC 9.6, Amazing Spider-Man & Fantastic Four #11s in CGC 9.4 and Star Trek #1 CGC 9.6. The Rocky Mountain Strange Tales and Tales of Suspense runs are incredible! Keys like ASM 1 in 8.5, Avengers 1 8.5, Tales of Suspense #39 9.0 (& many other grades) grace this auction. Also offered is the finest selection if ultra high-grade Flash comics we have ever offered, and some extremely impressive Action, Green Lantern, Detective, Batman and JLA issues! There is our best offering of Timelys yet, rare, early Golden Age DCs, high-grade Golden Age DC's, and our best selection of classic covers from the Golden Age World War II period. There is original art by the likes of Steve Ditko (Dr. Strange, Eerie, and a strange self portrait) and Jack Kirby (a huge and awesome Cap pin-up, Cap’s debut on the splash of issue #100, and a Silver Surfer themed FF page), and there are many other original art highlights from great artists to choose from. Whatever your comic collecting specialty, we encourage you to branch out a little bit in what you look at — look around, have fun, and we guarantee that you will be excited with what you find!

COMIC BOOKS
This auction contains an incredible selection of comic books. Breathtaking early Silver Age keys in ultra high-grade are offered. Incredible late Silver Age and Bronze Age keys in 9.8 are offered. Near Mint early Golden Age Timely / Marvel keys are offered. Original Art from some of the greatest artists in comicdom is offered.

SILVER & BRONZE AGE COMIC BOOKS

Major Ultra High-Grade Keys from the Early Silver Age of Comics:

• Amazing Fantasy 15 CGC 9.0 Curator pedigree! (1st Spider-Man appearance!) — Demand dwarfs the supply for this holy grail comic book! Only 4 other CGC-graded 9.0's exist, and no others are available.
  We would also be remiss if we did not mention a worthy "runner up" here, and that is an Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 7.5 White Pages!
  
• X-Men #1 CGC 9.4 (1963, 1st X-men appearance) — This is the first time that ComicLink has ever auctioned this major early Silver Age key in a condition as high as CGC Near Mint 9.4.This is a prize!
  Also an impressive grade for the book, we would like to mention an X-Men #1 CGC 9.2, which was good enough to be an anchor within the #1 X-Men registry set!
  
• Incredible Hulk #1 CGC 9.0 White Pages (1962, 1st Hulk appearance) — The second highest graded example that ComicLink has ever auctioned, and the very best paired with CGC's perfect White Page designation!
  We would also be remiss if we did not mention a worthy "runner up" here, and that is an Incredible Hulk #1 CGC 8.0.
• Showcase #4 CGC 9.2 (1956, 1st Flash & 1st Silver Age DC comic book) — One of the three very best in existence for the best of the DC Silver Age keys!
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  Showcase #22 CGC 8.5 (1959, 1st Green Lantern) — One of the six very best in existence for the 2nd best DC Silver Age key (the highest graded is just 1 tier up at 9.0)!
• Fantastic Four #12 CGC 9.4 (1963 1st Fantastic Four vs Hulk battle) — The highest CGC-graded example of one of the most popular Silver Age issues in existence!
  Also make special note of the all but "impossible" Fantastic Four #11 CGC 9.4 within this auction!

Exceptional Silver Age runs:

• Newly certified Rocky Mountain pedigree runs of Strange Tales and Tales of Suspense
• The first 66 issues from the #1 CGC (complete) X-Men Registry Set (including X-Men #1 CGC 9.2)

Ultra High-Grade Keys from the Late Silver Age of Comics:
Five Major Silver Age keys in high-grade:

• Avengers #57 CGC 9.8 (1968, 1st Vision): 1 of only 3 in this stunning grade!
• Captain America #117 CGC 9.8 Bowling Green pedigree (1969, 1st Falcon): Unheard of in this condition, we present to you the single highest graded example of this very difficult late Silver Age Marvel key.
• Silver Surfer #4 CGC 9.8 (1969, Classic Surfer vs. Thor cover) - one of the very best covers in comicdom and rare in this grade!
• Star Trek #1 CGC 9.6 (1967, 1st Star Trek comic book) — 1 of only 2 at this highest grade!
• Strange Tales #159 CGC 9.8 Rocky Mountain pedigree (1967, Origin Nick Fury; Nick Fury vs Captain America) Unheard of in this condition, we present to you the single highest graded example of this very difficult late Silver Age Marvel key.
• Tales to Astonish #93 CGC 9.6 (1967, Classic Silver Surfer / Hulk cover) Rarely surfaces in this condition!

The Bronze Age of Comics:

• Avengers #71 CGC 9.8 (1st Invaders), Batman #232 CGC 9.8 (1st Ra's Al Ghul), Conan #1 CGC 9.8 (1st Conan), Detective Comics #405 CGC 9.8 (1st League of Assassins), Ghost Rider #1 CGC 9.8, Giant-Size X-Men #1 CGC 9.8 (1st "New" X-Men), Hulk #141 CGC 9.8 (1st Doc Samson), Hulk #162 CGC 9.8 (1st Wendigo), Hulk #181 CGC 9.6 (1st Wolverine), Iron Fist #14 CGC 9.8 (1st Sabretooth), Iron Man #55 CGC 9.8 (1st Thanos), Marvel Feature #1 CGC 9.8 (1st Defenders) (1 of 3!), Marvel Premiere #15 CGC 9.8 (1st Iron Fist), Marvel Spotlight #28 CGC 9.8 (1st Moon Knight), Marvel Triple Action #1 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!), Night Nurse #1 CGC 9.6, Star Spangled War Stories #164 CGC 9.8, (Origin Unknown Soldier), Tomb of Dracula #1 CGC 9.8

Here is a small sampling of some Silver / Bronze Age examples that we either find stunning in their condition and level of preservation, or they are major key issues (see the Bronze Age section for some 1970's highlights):

Marvel:

• Amazing Fantasy #15 (1st Spider-Man) CGC 9.0 Curator!, CGC 7.5 (White Pages), CGC 6.0, CGC 4.0, CGC 8.5 (restored)
• Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Premiere issue!) CGC 8.5, CGC 8.0, #2 CGC 9.0 (1st Vulture), #3 CGC 9.0 (1st Doc Ock), #5 CGC 9.4, #10 CGC 9.6, #11 CGC 9.4, #14 CGC 9.4 (1st Green Goblin), #17 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!), #19 CGC 9.8, #20 CGC 9.4, #21 CGC 9.6, #28 CGC 9.4 (1st Molten Man), #31 CGC 9.6 (PC) (1st Gwen Stacy), #38 CGC 9.8 (1 of 2!), #42 CGC 9.6, #43 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!), #47 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!), #53 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!), #57 CGC 9.8 (1 of 4!), #78 CGC 9.8 (1 of 2!), #82 CGC 9.8 (1 of 4!), #86 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!), #102 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!) (1st Morbius), #119 CGC 9.8, #120 CGC 9.8, #121 CGC 9.8, #129 CGC 9.8 (1st Punisher), and many more!,
• Avengers #1 CGC 8.5 (& 8.0, 7.5, 7.0, and more!) (1st Avengers), #2 CGC 9.4, #3 CGC 9.4, #4 CGC 9.2 (& 9.0 & 8.5) (1st SA Cap), #8 CGC 9.4, #9 CGC 9.0, #13 CGC 9.6, #31 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!), #42 CGC 9.8 (1 of 4!), #48 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!), #57 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!), #68 CGC 9.8 (1 of 4!), #69 (1 of 3!), #70 CGC 9.8 (1 of 4!), #71 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!), and many more!
• Captain America #100 CGC 9.6, #110 CGC 9.8, #117 CGC 9.8 (1 of 1!) (1st Falcon), #118 CGC 9.4 (RM) (2nd Falcon), #119 CGC 9.8 (1 of 2!) (3rd Falcon), and more!
• Daredevil #1 CGC 9.0, #27 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!), Doctor Strange #169 CGC 9.8
• Fantastic Four #1 CGC 7.0 (as nice as it gets in this grade!) & CGC 6.5, #3 CGC 9.0, #5 CGC 8.0, #6 CGC 9.0, #7 CGC 9.2, #11 CGC 9.4 (1 of 6!), #12 (Classic FF vs Hulk battle!) CGC 9.4, #14 CGC 9.4, #15 CGC 9.6 (1 of 4!), #21 CGC 9.6, #24 CGC 9.6, #40 CGC 9.6 (1 of 4!), #44 CGC 9.6, #48 CGC 9.4, #59 CGC 9.8, #60 CGC 9.8 (1 of 5!), #73 CGC 9.8 (1 of 5!), #76 CGC 9.8 (1 of 4!), #85 CGC 9.8 (1 of 4!)
• Journey Into Mystery #83 CGC 7.5 (White Pages) (1st Thor), #86 CGC 9.0 and others
• Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 CGC 9.8, #3 CGC 9.8 (1 of 2!)
• Silver Surfer #1 CGC 9.6, #2 CGC 9.8, #3 CGC 9.6, #4 CGC 9.8 (Classic Battle Cover), #5 CGC 9.6, #6 CGC 9.6, #9 CGC 9.6, #10 CGC 9.6, #14 CGC 9.6, #15 CGC 9.6, #18 CGC 9.8 (1 of 4!)
• Sub-Mariner #1 CGC 9.8, #8 CGC 9.6, #34 CGC 9.6
• Strange Tales #101 CGC 9.2 (1st superhero issue) (Northland), #104 CGC 9.2, #110 CGC 9.0 (1st Dr. Strange), #114 CGC 9.4 (re-emergence of Cap), #123 CGC 9.4, #125 CGC 9.4 (Classic Thing vs. Subby issue), #126 up in CGC 9.4 to 9.8 (Rocky Mountain pedigree collection!)
• Tales of Suspense #39 (1st Iron Man) CGC 9.0, #40 CGC 8.5, #41 CGC 8.5, #42 CGC 9.4, #43 CGC 8.5, #45 CGC 9.2, #46 CGC 9.2, #47 CGC 9.4, 49 CGC 9.6 (1 of 4!) (& 9.4) (X-Men x-over), #50 CGC 9.6 (top 5) (Mandarin cover), #53 CGC 9.4 (2nd Black Widow), #56 CGC 9.4, #57 CGC 9.6 (the only 9.6) (1st Hawkeye), #58 CGC 9.0 (Cap vs Iron Man), #59 CGC 9.6 (1st Captain America / Iron Man double feature), and #59 up in CGC 9.4 to CGC 9.8 (Rocky Mountain pedigree collection!)
• Tales to Astonish #27 (1st Ant-Man) CGC 7.0, #35 (1st Ant-Man in costume) CGC 8.5, #38 CGC 9.4, #53 CGC 9.4, #54 CGC 9.4, #55 CGC 9.4, #66 CGC 9.6, #64 CGC 9.4, #79 CGC 9.6, #83 CGC 9.6, #93 CGC 9.6 (Classic Silver Surfer cover), and more!
• X-Men #1 CGC 9.4, CGC 9.2, CGC 8.5, CGC 8.0 (& others), #2 CGC 9.4, #3 CGC 9.4, #4 CGC 9.4, #5 CGC 9.4, #6 CGC 9.6, and many more 9.4 thru 9.8 examples within the #1 Registry Set!

DC:

• Action Comics #273 CGC 9.4 (1 of 3!), #277 CGC 9.2 (1 of 3!), #285 (Supergirl revealed) CGC 9.6 (1 of 2!), #286 CGC 9.6 (1 of 2!), #295 CGC 9.4, #297 CGC 9.4 (1 of 3!), #298 CGC 9.4 (1 of 2!), #299 CGC 9.4 (1 of 2!)
• Adventure Comics #260 (1st SA Aquaman Origin) CGC 9.2, #275 (Origin Superman / Batman team-up) CGC 9.2 (top 3), #288 CGC 9.2 (top 3), #300 (1st Tales of the Legion) CGC 9.0 , #324 CGC 9.8 (1 of 2!), #334 CGC 9.6 (1 of 3!), #336 cg c9.6 (1 of 2!), #337 CGC 9.6 (top 3), #338 CGC 9.4 (topo 3), #340 CGC 9.8 (1 of 5), #431 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!), #432 CGC 9.8, #433 CGC 9.8, #435 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!)
• Batman #155 CGC 9.2 (1st SA Penguin), #156 CGC 9.4 (1 of 4!), #158 CGC 9.4 (1 of 2!), #163 CGC 9.6 (1 of 2!), #172 CGC 9.4 (1 of 4!),#232 CGC 9.8 (1st Ra's Al Ghul), #234 CGC 9.6 (1st Two-Face since the Golden Age)
• Brave and the Bold #59 CGC 9.6 (1st Batman team-up in run, with Green Lantern), #167 CGC 9.6
• Detective Comics #366 CGC 9.6 (1 of 2!), #372 CGC 9.8 (1 of 1!), #378 (1 of 2!), #383 CGC 9.6, #384 (1 of 1!), #405 CGC 9.8 (& 9.6) (1st League of Assassins), #409 (1 of 1!)
• Flash #119 CGC 9.4 (1 of 1!), #121 CGC 9.4 (1 of 2!), #125 CGC 9.4 (1 of 4!), #127 CGC 9.4 (1 of 3!), #128 CGC 9.0 (1 of 5), #129 CGC 9.6 (1 of 4!), #130 CGC 9.2, #132 CGC 9.6 (1 of 2!), #136 CGC 9.6 (1 of 2!), #138 CGC 9.6 (PC) (1 of 3!), #140 CGC 9.6 (1 of 2!), #142 CGC 9.6 (1 of 3!), #147 CGC 9.6 (1 of 4!), #158 CGC 9.6, #175 CGC 9.6, #179 CGC 9.6 (1 of 4!), #193 CGC 9.6 (top 3)
• Green Lantern #22 CGC 9.4 (1 of 2!), #28 CGC 9.4, #29 CGC 9.4, #36 CGC 9.4, #40 CGC 9.6, #49 CGC 9.6 (1 of 2!), #76 CGC 9.2 (White and Off-White), #79 CGC 9.6, #80 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!), #81 CGC 9.8 (1 of 3!), #84 CGC 9.8 (1 of 1!), #86 CGC 9.8, #88 CGC 9.6, #89 CGC 9.8
• Justice League of America #11 CGC 9.4, #16 CGC 9.6 (1 of 1!), #18 CGC 9.8 (1 of 1!), #19 CGC 9.4 (1 of 1!), #23 CGC 9.6 (1 of 2!), #34 CGC 9.6 (1 of 3!), #41 CGC 9.8 (1 of 2!), #46 CGC 9.6 (1 of 1!), #52 CGC 9.6 (1 of 4!), #64 (PC) CGC 9.8 (1 of 4!), #85 CGC 9.6 (1 of 4!), #91 CGC 9.8 (1 of 1!), #111 CGC 9.8 (1 of 4!), #112 CGC 9.8 (1 of 1!), #115 CGC 9.8 (1 of 1!)
• Showcase #4 (1st Flash) CGC 9.2 (top 3!), #8 (2nd Flash) CGC 8.0, #22 (1st Green Lantern) CGC 8.5 (top 6!), #33 (Aquaman tryout) CGC 9.0 (1 of 1!), #34 (1st Atom) CGC 9.0 (top 7), #35 (2nd Atom) CGC 9.0, #54 (G.I. Joe) CGC 9.4 (top 4!), #59 (Teen Titans) CGC 9.6 (1 of 3!)
• Sinister House of Secret Love #1 CGC 9.8 (1 of 1!) & Super DC Giant #17 CGC 9.6 (1 of 2!)
• Superman #148 CGC 9.4 (1 of 4!), #175 CGC 9.6 (1 of 2!), Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #14 CGC 9.4 (1 of 2), #34 CGC 9.6 (1 of 1!), #70 (1st Silver Age Catwoman) CGC 9.6 (1 of 4!)
• Wonder Woman #129 CGC 9.4 (1 of 1!), #130 CGC 9.4, #134 CGC 9.6 (1 of 1!), #135 CGC 9.4 (1 of 3!), #136 CGC 9.6 PC (1 of 1!), #168 CGC 9.6 (1 of 3!), #182 CGC 9.6 (1 of 4!), #184 CGC 9.6, #200 CGC 9.6

GOLDEN AGE COMIC BOOKS

Major CGC Near Mint Timely / Marvel Keys:
Near Mint examples of the premiere issues of the two Marvel (formely known as Timely) team-up books featuring three of the most enduring and popular superheroes — Captain America, Human Torch, and Sub-Mariner

• All Winners Comics #1 CGC 9.4 (1941, Captain America, Human Torch & Sub-Mariner super-team!): one of the two very best in existence for this Golden Age key!
• All Select Comics #1 CGC 9.2 (1943, Captain America, Human Torch & Sub-Mariner super-team!): one of the three very best in existence for this Golden Age key!

An outstanding collection of Golden age Timely / Marvel titles, including such highlights as:

• Captain America Comics #11 CGC 9.4 (1942) — We had to break this one out as well because it is an exceptional offering. It is the single highest graded example of this early Captain America Comics issue from 1942. To convey just how rare this book is in CGC's grade of Near Mint 9.4, this example is just 1 of only 4 issues between issue #1 and issue #11 that have received a grade as high as 9.4 from CGC.
• Within this auction is ComicLink's best selection ever of All Winners Comics, Captain America Comics, Human Torch, Marvel Mystery Comics, and Sub-Mariner Comics.

There is a schmorgasboard of exceptional covers in here! Check out, for example, All Winners #9 CGC 7.5 , Captain America Comics #46 CGC 7.0, Human Torch #12 CGC 5.5, Marvel Mystery Comics #30 CGC 8.0, Sub-Mariner Comics #9 CGC8.0, and USA Comics #2 CGC 4.5

We do not expect a repeat performance of this selection so get them while you can!

Impressive Golden Age of DC, from titles such as: Action Comics, All Star Comics, Batman, Detective Comics, Sensation Comics, Superman, Wonder Woman

Action Comics #48 CGC 7.5, All-American Comics #61 CGC 7.0 , All Star Comics #8 CGC 6.0 (1st Wonder Woman), Batman #28 CGC 9.4 , Detective Comics #1 CGC 3.0 (1st DC comic), Detective Comics #87 CGC 9.4 , More Fun Comics #52 CGC 7.5 (Mod P) , Our Fighting Forces #1 CGC 9.0 . (1 of 1!), Strange Adventures #13 CGC 9.6 Spokane , Superboy #1 CGC 9.0 (Canadian), Superman #1 CGC 2.0 (part of a complete Superman run from #1 to #100 consigned to ComicLink), Superman #4 CGC 8.5 (White Pages!), Thrilling Comics #44 CGC 4.5 , Wonder Woman #2 CGC 8.5 (top 2 certified!), World's Best (World's Finest) #1 CGC 7.0

There are many other strikingly rare and thoroughly enjoyable Golden Age examples from other publishers, including such highlights as:

• A selection of Fight Comics like you would not believe! This includes early examples in CGC Near Mint from the Mile High collection and some excellent covers in a variety of mid-to-high grades.
• Awesome Fiction House covers from the likes of Jumbo Comics, Jungle Comics, Planet Comics and Rangers Comics
• Classic covers and rare examples from the Golden Age, such as Captain Marvel Jr. #10 CGC 7.5 , Catman Comics #20 CGC 5.5 , Crime Does Not Pay #24 CGC 6.0 , Crypt of Terror #18 CGC 9.8 (Gaines), Famous Funnies #214 CGC 9.2 , Feature Comics #27 CGC 5.5 , Fight Comics #31 CGC 7.5 , Fighting Yank #1 CGC 8.5 (PA), Great Comics #3 CGC 4.5 , Master Comics #34 CGC 9.6 (MH), National Comics #16 CGC 9.0 , Phantom Lady #17 CGC 3.0 , Planet Comics #35 CGC 9.4 , Power Comics #2 CGC 8.0 , Rangers Comics #39 CGC 9.6 , Sparky Watts #1 CGC 5.0, Wings #90 CGC 8.5 , Wonder Comics #1 CGC 4.5 , and much more!

COMIC & RELATED ORIGINAL ART HIGHLIGHTS

Original Art by such renowned artists as:

• Jack Kirby: Captain America #100 Origin Splash Page; a gigantic and framed Kirby / Sinnott Captain America pin-up; Fantastic Four #55 Silver Surfer vs Thing page; a Forever People #8 splash, and other Kirby artwork
• Steve Ditko: An exceptional Strange Tales page with detailed Dr. Strange: images in costume; Eerie #5 artwork including the page 1 Splash, as well as page 2 & 3 from the same issue; a good Charlton Hitler page; and a published Ditko self portrait!
• Brian Bolland: a Dredd cover.
• John Buscema: work including the cover to FF #127
• Lou Fine: Crack Comics page
• Frank Frazetta: an impressive romance page
• Jeffrey Jones: a painting showcasing this artist's raw talent.
• Joe Jusko: a spectacular Silver Surfer #1 color painting recreation
• Mike Kaluta: work including an impressive color painting
• Jim Lee: an impressive Magneto page
• Joseph Michael Linsner: a Cry for Dawn painting
• Todd McFarlane: Hulk Splash pages
• Frank Miller: Daredevil pages — a Hulk action page and the 1st page to #167!
• John Romita: Marvel Treasury #1 cover — you know, that Classic Spider-Man 3 point stance image! And other works.
• Alex Ross work on Marvels #1!
• Rare Alex Schomburg original art

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