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ComicConnect Accepting Consignments at San Diego & Wizard World Chicago

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (staff writer) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:51:00 -0300

Press Release

ComicConnect.com is aggressively seeking consignments for the next Event Auction. Fresh off the heels of selling three copies of Action Comics #1 in so many months, the company is offering generous cash advances up to $1,000,000 for top-tier consignments and collections.

"This year, ComicConnect.com set the world record for the most expensive comic book ever sold at auction with Action Comics #1 CGC 6.0, and this past June, set the record for the most expensive Bronze Age comic book with Green Lantern #76 CGC 9.6," said ComicConnect Chief Operations Officer, Vincent Zurzolo. "Collectors are coming out by the thousands to view consignor auction lots, and competitive bidding is adding up to some very, very strong dollar figures for the site's members. I encourage prospective sellers to visit ComicConnect's Prices Realized Section, and contact us immediately for appraisals on CGC graded comics they would like to sell."

ComicConnect is sister-companies with Metropolis Collectibles, which will be set up at San Diego International Comic Con in booths 5416/5417 against the wall near a front entrance to the exhibit hall. They will be accepting consignments on site July 22–26, 2009 and also buying collections and individual comics from collectors seeking an immediate sale. Be sure to also stop by to see them at Wizard World Chicago August 6–9,2009.

Interested customers may upload consignments online directly through ComicConnect.com, or inquire by calling (212) 895-3999 or emailing support@comicconnect.com. International callers may dial 001-212-895-3999.

Morgan Stanley: Investing in Comics 101!

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (staff writer) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:40:00 -0300

Press Release

Metropolis Collectibles Chief Operations Officer, Vincent Zurzolo, recently gave a presentation on investing in comics to employees of investment banking giant Morgan Stanley, headquartered in New York City. Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm and a market leader in securities, asset management and credit services.

"Being asked to speak at Morgan Stanley was a truly humbling experience and one I wanted to make very special for those in attendance. Over the years, many of the super-heroes we grew up with have become pop-cultural world icons. Through the comic books themselves, movies, merchandise, video games and record-breaking prices being set almost daily, the general population is taking notice of vintage comic books as an investment possibility. I wanted the presentation to be informative and entertaining," said Zurzolo. "Basically, it was an 'Investing in Vintage Comic Books 101' class. I talked about the history of comics, grading, why people buy, how/where to buy and sell, and which comic books have potential upside. I brought a selection of investment-grade comic books and original art to show examples of the different price points, areas of interest in the market and an analytical description of how the various pieces performed over the last 5-10 years."

The one and a half hour presentation was well received and included a thought provoking question and answer session.

"It is always exciting talking about my life's passion, comic books," said Zurzolo. "The questions put forth by the Morgan Stanley employees varied from general questions about values, to how comic books could become even more like different types of financial tools and investments. Getting the word out about comics as a collectible, a form of investment and a form of entertainment is always rewarding, and I am ready to do it again."

All Star Auctions 2009 San Diego Event!

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:07:00 -0300

Offer Artwork And Key Books At San Diego 2009 without the expense of a table!

All Star Auctions constantly realize record prices at the San Diego Comic Con for our clients, please visit this link for a recap and record results of the 2008 San Diego Comic Convention: http://www.allstarauc.com/asonline/realized18.htm

As in recent years, they will again extend their clients the opportunity to offer art or comic books on their behalf at our booths or at private auction. These items sell at the convention. No waiting, no buyer's premium, no angst, instant gratification! After over 30+ years of setting up at conventions, one thing has always been certain, collectors have always found their way to the All Star Auctions booths to visit, view art, rest and invariably ask if they would offer their collectibles while at the show. All Star Auctions has found this to be a win/win situation: great for their friends and great for them also. In recent years, they extended this opportunity to you, our clients, with great success and do so again. Contact All Star AuctionscASAP regarding exceptional art, comic books or any type of Comic Character Collectible that you would like to bring or offer at the show or for them to display and offer on your behalf. Items offered in this venue benefit from great exposure and many of their friends have walked away with a "grail" piece or extra cash!

The Seller's commission is 12% for items realizing over $999, contact us regarding details. For key and high profile items All Star Auctions will run a special private auction, please contact us for more details regarding commission rates for those sales. They will be offering for sale key Silver age and Golden age covers, comic art by Kirby, Ditko, Infantino, Steranko, Swan etc and examples of strip art by McCay, Gould, Herriman, Segar, DeBeck etc. We will also offer Gold and Silver age comic books, bound volumes, posters and toys.

Stay tuned for more information on items that All Star Auctions will be offering!

Please visit them at booths #4302,4304,4306 near Artists Alley.

For more information contact:

Joe and Nadia Mannarino

All Star Auctions LLC
201-652-1305
allstarauctions@allstarauctions.net
www.allstarauctions.net

1,900 CGC Auction Lots Close Today and Tomorrow in ComicLink June Focused Auction

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:36:00 -0300

There are still 1,900 key and high-grade CGC Graded comic books left to bid on within the ComicLink June Focused Auction. Remaining auction lots will close today and tomorrow. Bidding on all items start at $1, and every single item within this particular auction is free of any seller reserve! This auction's focus is on key and high-grade Silver, Bronze and Copper Age comic books (with some modern included for good measure). Below are just a small sample of the great items within this auction -- there are far too many highlights to list enough of them here, so we strongly suggest you review all lots carefully. Another word to the wise -- ComicLink strongly suggests that bidders figure out and submit max bids as early as possible, both in order to ensure that nothing desired is missed and to alleviate any stress on the last days of the auction.

Here is just a small sample of the highlights that are featured in this auction:

Journey Into Mystery #83 CGC 9.2 - This 1st ever appearance of Thor -- one of the most enduring Silver Age Marvel heroes and one of the founding members of the Avengers -- is extremely difficult to locate in the Near Mint range. In the offered condition it is scarce -- 1 of only 4 examples in the world exist at this CGC 9.2 tier.
Incredible Hulk #181 CGC 9.8 - The 1st appearance of Wolverine in the highest grade you can realistically hope to find.
Other High-Grade highlights, such as: Detective Comics #365 CGC 9.6, #412 CGC 9.8, Fantastic Four #48 CGC 9.6 (1st Silver Surfer), Ghost Rider #1 CGC 9.6, Giant-Size X-men #1 CGC 9.6, Green Lantern #76 CGC 9.0, Hero For Hire #1 CGC 9.6, House of Mystery #180 CGC 9.8, Incredible & nbsp; Hulk #141 CGC 9.8 (1st Doc Samson, 1 of 2), Iron Man #1 CGC 9.6 Rocky Mountain, Silver Surfer #3 CGC 9.6, Sub-Mariner #1 CGC 9.8, Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #93 CGC 9.8, X-men #94 CGC 9.6, and many, many more!
Other early Silver Age 1st Appearances in these grades and others: Fantastic Four #1 CGC 6.5, Tales of Suspense #39 CGC 6.5, X-men #1 CGC 4.0, and more!
Impressive examples from the Rocky Mountain collection, the Heartland collection, and many Other Pedigrees.
Copper and Modern Age highlights such as: Amazing Spider-Man #300 CGC 9.8, the #1 Registry Set for Cry For Dawn, Miracleman #15 CGC 9.8, Punisher Limited Series #1 CGC 9.8, a large run of CGC 9.8 Ultimate Spider-Man issues

To view and bid on all ComicLink Focused Auction listings, including many more highlights, CLICK HERE!

If you would like to sell in an upcoming ComicLink Auction (the next Focused Auction starts in early July (the consignment deadline is in late June) and the next Featured auction starts in August), simply e-mail your list to buysell@comiclink.com or contact Douglas Gillock, Tomis Erb or Josh Nathanson at 718-246-0300, or begin simply by clicking the "Sell" tab at the top of the ComicLink web site.

Green Lantern #76 Sells for $30,500

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:06:00 -0300

ComicConnect.com Sets Record for Most Expensive Bronze Age Comic Ever Sold

In March, ComicConnect.com set the world record for the most expensive comic book ever sold at auction with the sale of Action Comics #1 CGC 6.0 for $317,200. The Golden Age comic book from 1938 featured the first appearance of Superman. Last weekend, ComicConnect set another world record with the most expensive Bronze Age (1970s) comic book ever sold, realizing $30,500 for the sale of Green Lantern #76 CGC 9.6.

This landmark issue began artist Neal Adams’ historic collaboration with writer Denny O’Neil on the Green Lantern / Green Arrow stories that forever changed the face of comic books, and how the medium could tackle relevant and timely issues of social conscience and the changing times. The copy that sold is the single-most highest graded copy, and also features white pages.

Green Lantern #76 was not the only Bronze Age comic sold in the ComicConnect Event Auction to land in the 5-figure stratosphere. The highest graded copy of Detective Comics #400 (CGC 9.8) containing the first appearance of Man-Bat and also featuring the work of Neal Adams, sold for an incredible $13,534.

“En fuego! The Bronze Age 1970s comic market has come into its own, and the prices realized for Bronze material in our ComicConnect auctions are outstanding!” added ComicConnect COO, Vincent Zurzolo. “ComicConnect now holds the world records for the most expensive comic sold at auction and the most expensive Bronze Age comic sold at auction. Next up, ComicConnect wants to set the Silver Age record – and we’re taking consignments right now!”

ComicConnect is accepting consignments for their next auction - and offers up to $1,000,000 in cash advances for top-tier consignments and collections. You may upload your consignments online directly through ComicConnect.com, or inquire by calling 212-895-3999 or emailing support@comicconnect.com. International callers may dial 001-212-895-3999.

Fantastic Four #72 CGC 9.8 Fetches Eye-Popping $25,389

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:03:00 -0300

Marvel Silver Surfer appearance surpasses expectations on ComicConnect.com.

The 1968’s Fantastic Four #72 is a hallowed issue among collectors both for its early Silver Surfer Stan Lee story, and classic cover and art by legendary penciler Jack Kirby & inker Joe Sinnott. Predating even Silver Surfer #1, the story, entitled “Where Soars the Silver Surfer,” has always gotten a lot of love from fans. This past weekend on ComicConnect.com, the highest graded copy on the CGC census got a lot more love, fetching 29 bids and hammering at a staggering $25,389.

“The previous highest, publicly recorded sale for a Fantastic Four #72 was $1,500 in 2008 for a 9.6 NM+ copy,” stated ComicConnect CEO, Stephen Fishler. “We anticipated this higher graded 9.8 NM/MT to sell for a premium, but $25,389 exceeded many expectations, including our own.”

“Prices on high-grade Marvel Silver Age continues to race up the charts, and clearly top collectors are willing to pay top dollar to obtain the best copies,” added ComicConnect COO, Vincent Zurzolo. “When it comes to this famous issue of Fantastic Four #72, there is no equivalent or better copy known to exist.”

ComicConnect is accepting consignments for their next auction - and offers up to $1,000,000 in cash advances for top-tier consignments and collections. You may upload your consignments online directly through ComicConnect.com, or inquire by calling 212-895-3999 or emailing support@comicconnect.com. International callers may dial 001-212-895-3999.

Brand New High Grade Marvel Runs Featured in Pedigree Comics' August Grand Auction!

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:45:00 -0300

Pedigree Comics upcoming Grand Auction will contain new high grade CGC certified Silver and Bronze Age Marvel runs. The auction begins on Friday, August 14th and runs for ten (10) days as a separate event on the Pedigree Comics Web site (www.PedigreeComics.com). The new runs include the 4th best CGC Registry set of Daredevil #1-#157; the world's best and #1 CGC Registry set of Iron Fist #1-#15; the fourth greatest Iron Man Registry set; the number 5 Registry set of Silver Surfer (1968); the set of Tales of Suspense #39-#99 (6th highest ranked) and the 7th best Registry set of X-Men #1-#66.

In addition, there will be a ridiculous group of 9.8 and 9.6 Bronze Age keys and issues, including Conan the Barbarian #1 CGC 9.8; Incredible Hulk #181 CGC 9.8; Shazam #1 CGC 9.8; 1st Issue Special #8 CGC 9.8; Marvel Feature #11 CGC 9.8; Avengers #88 CGC 9.8; Avengers #97 CGC 9.8; Incredible Hulk #155 CGC 9.8; Incredible Hulk #161 CGC 9.8; Incredible Hulk #171 CGC 9.8; Incredible Hulk #172 CGC 9.8; Warlord #1 CGC 9.8; Tomb of Dracula #1 CGC 9.6; Giant-Size X-Men #1 CGC 9.6 and many more.

There will also be ultra high grade Silver Age issues of Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers, Daredevil, Fantastic Four and X-Men. Here are just some of the highlights:

X-Men #2 CGC 9.6
Amazing Spider-Man #5 CGC 9.6
Amazing Spider-Man #8 CGC 9.6
Avengers #11 CGC 9.4
Avengers #18 CGC 9.6
Avengers #26 CGC 9.6
Avengers #27 CGC 9.6
Avengers #39 CGC 9.6
Avengers #57 CGC 9.6
Daredevil #1 CGC 9.4
Fantastic Four #10 CGC 9.4
Fantastic Four #20 CGC 9.6
Fantastic Four #47 CGC 9.6
Fantastic Four #48 CGC 9.6
Fantastic Four #50 CGC 9.4
Fantastic Four #55 CGC 9.4
Fantastic Four #57 CGC 9.6
Fantastic Four #60 CGC 9.6

Pedigree Comics is now accepting consignments for the upcoming Grand Auction. They will continue to accept consignments up until the auction commencement and even till the middle of the following week. Please contact Mr. Schmell at 561-422-1120 or 561-596-9111 or email him at DougSchmell@pedigreecomics.com for any questions, comments or information about the consigning process.

Prospective consignors can also upload their own scans, item information, descriptions and reserve amounts for the Grand Auction by utilizing the Automated Consignment System. It is actually very easy and fun to do. Just register onto the site, click "Customer Page" under "Your Account" and then click "Consignments" (under "Auctions"). You will then be able to enter the Pedigree Comics Consignment Management System and upload your own CGC certified books and magazines. Pedigree Comics will receive an email automatically once you have uploaded the information and they will then review the information imparted for accuracy. The item(s) will then be added to the August Grand Auction to be bid on. You will be amazed how simple it is to utilize the Automated Consignment System.

Iron Man #128 CGC 9.8 Clears $800

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:36:00 -0300

A CGC-certified 9.8 copy of Iron Man #128 sold for $810.13 on eBay after receiving 25 bids. The CGC Census notes a total of 179 certified copies with nine copies noted as the highest graded in 9.8.

Comic News from Harley Yee Comics

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:55:00 -0300

Harley Yee Comics summer convention season is in full swing. Two weeks ago they were in Portland and last weekend they were in New York City. According to Harley Yee “the Portland show is a new one and there was a good turnout of serious collectors. As for New York, it's always exciting to visit the city and see the local collectors I've known for many years.” This weekend they are attending Heroes Con in Charlotte, North Carolina and then they are off that, to shows in Sydney and then London before returning to the United States and attending San Diego and Chicago.

Harley Yee has recently picked up many new books including an assortment of Quality titles like Crack and National, Marvel Mystery Comics, and some CGC X-Men ranging from #17 to #65. These comics are either available in his eBay store or will be soon. The eBay store now has over 5,000 of his best comics with large scans.

June Focused Auction Ends Next Week -Key and High-Grade Silver/Bronze/Copper/Modern Age

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:59:00 -0300

The ComicLink June Focused Auction ends next week! Bidding on all items start at $1, and every single item within this particular auction is free of any seller reserve. This auction's focus is on key and high-grade Silver, Bronze and Copper Age comic books (with some modern included for good measure). There are approximately 3,000 CGC Graded comic books to choose from. Below we introduce just a small sample of the great items within this auction -- there are far too many highlights to list enough of them here, so we strongly suggest you review all lots carefully. Another word to the wise -- we strongly suggest that bidders figure out and submit max bids as early as possible, both in order to ensure that nothing desired is missed and to alleviate any stress on the last days of the auction.

Here is just a small sample of the highlights that are featured in this auction:

Journey Into Mystery #83 CGC 9.2 - This 1st ever appearance of Thor -- one of the most enduring Silver Age Marvel heroes and one of the founding members of the Avengers -- is extremely difficult to locate in the Near Mint range. In the offered condition it is scarce -- 1 of only 4 examples in the world exist at this CGC 9.2 tier.
Avengers #4 CGC 9.4 - An extremely uncommon offering at Near Mint, issue #4 introduces Captain America to the baby boomer generation
Incredible Hulk #181 CGC 9.8 - The 1st appearance of Wolverine in the highest grade you can realistically hope to find.
Other High-Grade highlights, such as: Amazing Spider-Man #50 CGC 9.4 (1st Kingpin), Avengers #2 CGC 9.4, Batman #244 CGC 9.6, Conan #1 CGC 9.6, Detective Comics #365 CGC 9.6, #412 CGC 9.8, Fantastic Four #48 CGC 9.6 (1st Silver Surfer), Ghost Rider #1 CGC 9.6, Giant-Size X-men #1 CGC 9.6, Green Lantern #76 CGC 9.0, Hero For Hire #1 CGC 9.6, House of Mystery #180 CGC 9.8, Incredible Hulk #141 CGC 9.8 (1st Doc Samson, 1 of 2), Iron Man #1 CGC 9.6 Rocky Mountain, Silver Surfer #3 CGC 9.6, Sub-Mariner #1 CGC 9.8, Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #93 CGC 9.8, X-men #94 CGC 9.6, and many, many more!
Other early Silver Age 1st Appearances in these grades and others: Action Comics #252 CGC 6.5, Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 5.0, Amazing Spider-Man #1 CGC 7.0, Avengers #1 CGC 8.0, Fantastic Four #1 CGC 6.5, Tales of Suspense #39 CGC 6.5, X-men #1 CGC 4.0, and more!
Impressive examples from the Rocky Mountain collection, the Heartland collection, and many other Pedigrees.
Copper and Modern Age highlights such as: Amazing Spider-Man #300 CGC 9.8 , the #1 Registry Set for Cry For Dawn, Miracleman #15 CGC 9.8, Punisher Limited Series #1 CGC 9.8, a large run of CGC 9.8 Ultimate Spider-Man issues

To view and bid on all ComicLink Focused Auction listings, including many more highlights, CLICK HERE! If you would like to sell in an upcoming ComicLink Auction (the next Focused Auction starts in early July (the consignment deadline is in late June) and the next Featured auction starts in August), simply e-mail your list to buysell@comiclink.com or contact Douglas Gillock, Tomis Erb or Josh Nathanson at 718-246-0300, or begin simply by clicking the "Sell" tab at the top of the ComicLink web site. If you are new to ComicLink, we also suggest you explore buying and selling on the Comic Book Exchange™ (where there are over 13,000 vintage CGC Graded comic books available), and the Comic Art Exchange™ where there is a wide selection of comic book art and frequent updates. Registered sellers can list items in these sections at any time, and record-breaking prices are commonly realized.

ComicConnect Event Auction Starts Ending Friday, June 19th!

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:44:00 -0300

COMICCONNECT’S JUNE EVENT AUCTION, which features an incredible selection of Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age and Copper Age comic books, closes this Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday. Get your bids in now! Here is the schedule for when each session closes.

Session 1: Titles A-F (Friday, June 19th, 7 PM – 12 AM EDT)

Session 2: Titles G-Z (Saturday, June 20th, 7 PM – 12 AM EDT)

Session 3: Bonus Round A-F (Sunday, June 21st, 7 PM – 12 AM EDT)

Session 4: Bonus Round G-Z (Monday, June 22nd, 7 PM – 12 AM EDT)

The Event Auction includes major keys such as Action Comics #1 CGC 2.5 (1st Superman), Superman #1 CGC 4.0 (first issue), Detective Comics #27 CGC 4.5 EP (first Batman), Batman #1 CGC 2.5 (first Joker, first Catwoman), Captain America Comics #1 CGC 3.5 (first Captain America), Green Lantern (GA) #1 CGC 7.5 (origin), Flash Comics #1 CGC 2.5 (first Flash, first Hawkman), Wonder Woman #1 CGC 4.5, All Star #3 CGC 4.0 (first JSA), Reform School Girl CGC 7.5 (used in Seduction of the Innocent), Walt Disney Comics & Stories #1 CGC 2.0, Pep Comics #23 CGC 9.0 (second Archie), Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 CGC 9.6 (first Sinister Six), House of Secrets #92 CGC 9.6 NM+ (first Swam Thing), Green Lantern #76 CGC 9.6 NM+ (first Neal Adams on series), Detective Comics #400 CGC 9.8 NM/M (first Man Bat), The Flash #175 CGC 9.8 NM/MT (2nd Superman Vs. Flash Race), Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 4.5 (first Spiderman), Avengers #4 CGC 9.2 (first SA Captain America), Fantastic Four #1 CGC 2.5 (first Fantastic Four), Fantastic Four #72 CGC 9.8 (Silver Surfer appearance), Incredible Hulk #1 CGC 5.0 (first Hulk), Incredible Hulk #6 CGC 9.2 (White Mountain Copy), Showcase #4 CGC 4.0 (first SA Flash), Superboy #1 CGC 3.5 (first issue), Catman Comics #13 FN- 5.5 (rarest of series), Harvey Comics Library #1 CGC 8.5 (Teenage Dope Slaves), Strange Suspense Stories #3 CGC 7.0 (Edgar Church), Fight Comics #31 CGC 5.5 (gruesome WWII cover) and Marvel Spotlight #5 CGC 9.4 (first Ghost Rider).

Pedigrees represented in this auction include Edgar Church Mile High, Larson, Bethlehem, Big Apple, D Copies, Gaines, Northford, Oakland, Pacific Coast, Spokane, Western Penn, White Mountain, and Dell File Copies. The auction also includes original comic artwork and memorabilia, such as Frank Frazetta’s Savage World painting, and Bernie Wrightson interiors from the historic first appearance of Swamp Thing in House of Secrets #92!

The ComicConnect Event Auction also contains over 100 high-grade romance comics graded 8.0 VF – 9.4 Near Mint, with many of these rarities being the highest-graded copies on the CGC Census! Some of the many romance titles include Girls Romances, Heart Throbs and Secret Hearts!

Batman collectors will also want to take notice of the over 150 Batman comics included in the auction – featuring almost every single Batman issue from #1 - #100, and so many key issues from both Batman and Detective Comics. On a tight budget? This Event Auction has something for every collector! Check out the Bonus Sessions Ending on Sunday and Monday nights for lower-value items from mainstream Marvel and DC titles.

As always, ComicConnect.com does not charge buyer’s premiums. Winners pay the hammer price plus shipping (and sales tax only if they live in the State of NY). The Event Auction will conclude in four separate sessions ending June 19th – 22nd between 7 PM – 12 AM EDT.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE COMICCONNECT EVENT AUCTION LOTS!

The auction is online. For assistance creating an account or questions about bidding, email support@comicconnnect.com or call 212-895-3999. For international callers, dial 001-212-895-3999.

Record Prices Realized In ComicLink Featured Focused Auctions

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:47:00 -0300

The May ComicLink Featured Focused Auction Event included many record-setting sales. ComicLink is now taking consignments now for the July Focused Auction and the August Featured Auction, which will primarily feature Vintage Comic Books from the 1930's thru the 1970's and Original Comic Art. To get started, simply e-mail ComicLink your list of prospective auction items or contact Douglas Gillock or Josh Nathanson Monday thru Friday at 718-246-0300.

ComicLink offers sellers the greatest possible exposure in the comic book industry to relevant bidders, the necessity of which cannot be overstated in order to lead to aggressive bidding and strong price results. Their sellers enjoy a low commission level and peace of mind that comes with attentive customer service and ComicLink's long-term track record of reliability, record breaking prices and prompt payment. ComicLink also offer aggressive cash advances for desirable material for our auctions. To review their auction schedule, and to see a sample of results from their other past auctions, click here.

Key hightslights from the auction included:

Amazing Spider-Man #37 CGC 9.6 $21,111
Batman #4 CGC 7.0 $4,450
Batman #11 CGC 9.0 $13,550
Batman #189 CGC 9.8 $7,677
Brave And The Bold #43 CGC 9.4 $4,211
Captain America Comic #36 CGC 6.0 $3,100
Captain America #100 CGC 9.6 $6,155
Fantastic Four #10 CGC 9.4 $11,500
Four Color #386 CGC 8.0 $1,788
Howard The Duck #1 CGC 9.8 $1,750
Incredible Hulk #103 CGC 9.8 $10,097
Incredible Hulk #182 CGC 9.8 $7,700
Journey Into Mystery #112 CGC 9.4 $5,655
Justice League of America #1 CGC 7.5 $4,305
Marvel Mystery Comics #9 CGC 2.5 $9,803
Silver Surfer #5 CGC 9.8 $7,100
Strange Tales #107 CGC 9.4 $9,100
Superman #61 CGC 8.0 $2,125
Superman #197 CGC 9.6 $1,711
Tales To Astonish #27 CGC 6.0 $1,800
X-Men #2 CGC 9.2 $4,622

Original art highlights included:

Fantastic Four #13 interior page $23,750,
Legion Of Super-Heroes #302 cover $3,599
Tales To Astonish #23 13 page interior story $35,000

Registered sellers may also add items to the Comic Book Exchange and the Comic Art Exchange at any time. Record sales prices are frequently realized and their pricing experts, at your option, can be of assistance in setting prices. If you are not already a registered ComicLink Exchange seller, and would like to be, click here

What is the Definition of a Truly Rare Comic Book?

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:36:00 -0300

Many years ago, Ernst and Mary Gerber undertook one of the most monumental efforts ever made in preserving the history of comics. They compiled The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books. In these beautiful archives, the Gerbers painstakingly compiled 21,000 color reproductions of just about every Golden Age comic book cover ever published. There are very few comic books for which these diligent souls were unable to find cover images.

If you want to know the very definition of a truly rare comic book – it is one of the few Golden oldies the Gerbers could not find to feature in the Photo Journal. CATMAN COMICS #13 is one of those books, and in between Catman issues 12 and 14 in the Journal, there is only an empty white square. A rare copy of Catman Comics #13 is currently being auctioned with a $1 starting price and no reserve on ComicConnect.com. This comic is unrestored and in FN- 5.5 condition.

That is not the only rarity accepting bids right now in the June ComicConnect Event Auction. The uber-rare HARVEY COMICS LIBRARY #1, more commonly referred to as Teen-Age Dope Slaves, is up for auction in an unrestored CGC 8.5 VF+ holder, with only one copy on the CGC census ranking higher.

Or how about comics from the most hallowed of all pedigrees, the Edgar Church Collection? Don’t miss your opportunity to own Mr. Church’s STRANGE SUSPENSE STORIES (1952-65) #3 CGC 7.0! This book is currently up for grabs – and features beautiful white pages and cover artwork by George Evans.

It that doesn’t whet your appetite, how about one of the most gruesome covers in the history of comics? Check out the brutal WWII decapitation cover of this desirable Fiction House lot: FIGHT COMICS #31 CGC 5.5.

The ComicConnect Event Auction also has plenty of Bronze Age keys in high grade. For example, check out Ghost Rider’s first appearance in MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #5. This auction lot is graded CGC 9.4 NM with white pages.

The auction is online. For assistance creating an account or questions about bidding, email support@comicconnnect.com or call 212-895-3999. For international callers, dial 001-212-895-3999.

Incredible Bronze Age Marvel Consignment on PedigreeComics.com -All 9.8 White pages

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:20:00 -0300

This amazing consignment of almost 100 NM/M, white-paged Bronze Age Marvels comes from the private holding of noted CGC 9.8 and higher collector John Adams ("scheradon" on the CGC boards) and is one of the nicest mid-late 1970's/early 1980's collections you will ever see. As many CGC board members know, John is a very picky collector who only buys the very best available comics, concentrating on esoteric Bronze Age Marvel titles in CGC certified 9.8 and higher. According to Pedigree Comics' CEO and President Doug Schmell, "these books are simply incredible. They're all perfectly cut, flat, glossy and obviously unread. It took a serious labor of love for a person to wait to buy the most perfect copy he/she could, and that is what John did. Almost every single book in the consignment is the highest certified and finest existing example of that issue".

Included in the consignment are the top CGC Registry sets of Iceman, Omega the Unknown, Spider-Woman and Tarzan plus other incredible sets (Eternals, Human Fly, Machine Man, Red Sonja, Star Trek and more). There are a bunch of Winnipeg pedigree copies in the consignment, 13 in total. Again, every book is at least 9.8 (there's a 10.0 in there!) and every book has white pages. For you late Silver Age guys, there's even a Doctor Strange #169 (yes, 9.8 with white pages). Other titles include Devil Dinosaur, John Carter, Warlord of Mars, Kull the Conqueror, Kull the Destroyer, Nova, Spectacular Spider-Man and Web of Spider-Man.

The listing (10 books each day or night) starts on Friday afternoon, June 12, 2009 in the New Arrivals section of the Pedigree Comics Web site (www.PedigreeComics.com) and continues into the weekend and the following week and weekend. Please check the site every day for any new updates and information.

Pedigree Comics is currently accepting new items for their Web site and continues to set new records for Silver, Bronze and Copper Age Marvels. Please contact Mr. Schmell at 561-422-1120 or 561-596-9111 or email him at DougSchmell@pedigreecomics.com for any questions, comments or information about the consigning process. They only charge 10% commission for their services and will maximize your profit. Pedigree has over 15,000 registered customers ready to bid on and purchase your high grade books.

Prospective consignors can also upload their own scans, item information, descriptions and reserve amounts for the Grand Auctions by utilizing the Automated Consignment System. It is actually very easy and fun to do. Just register onto the site, click "Customer Page" under "Your Account" and then click "Consignments". You will then be able to enter the Pedigree Comics Consignment Management System and upload your own CGC certified books and magazines. Pedigree Comics will receive an email automatically once you have uploaded the information and they will then review the information imparted for accuracy. The item(s) will then be added to the front of the New Arrivals section of the site to be bid on.

How High Will Superman Fly? Action Comics #1 bidding already at $93,000

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:48:00 -0300

At the time this article was submitted, the unrestored ACTION COMICS #1 CGC 2.5 headlining the JUNE COMICCONNECT EVENT AUCTION reached $93,000 in bidding – and the auction has only just begun.

What heights will this grail copy of the first appearance of Superman reach?

View this lot and almost 1,200 others in the ComicConnect Event Auction. The auction end-dates are as follows:

Session 1: Titles A-F (Friday, June 19th, 7 PM – 12 AM EDT)

Session 2: Titles G-Z (Saturday, June 20th, 7 PM – 12 AM EDT)

Session 3: Bonus Round A-F (Sunday, June 21st, 7 PM – 12 AM EDT)

Session 4: Bonus Round G-Z (Monday, June 22nd, 7 PM – 12 AM EDT)

As always, ComicConnect.com does not charge buyer’s premiums. Winners pay the hammer price plus shipping (and sales tax only if they live in the State of NY). The auction is online. For assistance creating an account or questions about bidding, email support@comicconnnect.com or call 212-895-3999. For international callers, dial 001-212-895-3999.