CGC-certified Golden Age Comics in Heritage Auctions Sale
Posted on 5/16/2024
Classic stories from the earliest days of comic book publishing are among the collectibles graded by Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) that are available to collectors in Heritage Auctions’ Adventures in the Golden Age Comics Showcase Auction. Bidding for the sale is already underway and concludes on May 30, 2024.
The Golden Age of Comic Books, spanning roughly from the late 1930s to the mid-1950s, represents a transformative era in the comic book industry, marked by the creation of iconic superheroes who would shape popular culture for decades to come. This period saw the emergence of characters such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Captain America, captivating readers with their fantastical adventures and moralistic narratives. The success of these superheroes laid the foundation for the comic book industry, establishing enduring archetypes and cementing the superhero genre as a cultural phenomenon.
Among the Golden Age classics offered in this auction is a Master Comics #21 graded CGC 3.0 (lot 83244). This comic is written by the legendary Golden Age writer Otto Binder, who is perhaps best known for his work on Captain Marvel. He significantly contributed to the development of the Marvel Family and many other characters for Fawcett Comics. Binder's work on Master Comics, published by Fawcett, included writing for characters like Bulletman and Captain Marvel Jr., helping to shape the superhero genre with his imaginative storytelling and character development. His influence extended beyond comics into science fiction, making him a key figure in mid-20th century American pop culture.
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Also offered is a Hit Comics #5 graded CGC 6.5 (lot 83191). Launched by Quality Comics in 1940, Hit Comics was an influential anthology series that introduced several notable characters, including Kid Eternity, the Red Bee and Neon the Unknown. The series is remembered for its diverse range of genres, from superhero tales to crime stories, reflecting the era's varied reader interests. Hit Comics played a significant role in establishing Quality Comics as a major player in the comic book industry of the time, contributing to the rich tapestry of early superhero mythology.
Other CGC-certified comics in this auction include:
- a Blue Bolt #108 graded CGC 6.0 (lot 83033)
- a Bulletman #4 graded CGC 9.0 (lot 83037)
- a Captain Aero Comics #23 with a Big Apple pedigree graded CGC 9.2 (lot 83063)
- a Captain Marvel Thrill Book #1 graded CGC 3.5 (lot 83072)
- a Daredevil Comics #11 graded CGC 4.0 (lot 83108)
- a Hit Comics #11 graded CGC 5.5 (lot 83193)
- a Mad Hatter #1 graded CGC 9.2 (lot 83230)
- a Minute Man #1 graded CGC 7.5 (lot 83245)
- a Super-Mystery Comics #3 graded CGG 5.0 (lot 83340)
- a Victory Comics #1 graded CGC 3.5 (lot 83361)
- a Whiz Comics #3 graded CGC 1.8 (lot 83365)
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