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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."

Superstars add color to San Diego Comic Con with Touch Markers and ComicArtistSupplies.com

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:53:00 -0300

Who’s Big Brand Development Group has announced that actor and musician, Kel Mitchelll star of Kenan & Kel, Mystery Men, Good Burger, and Honeydripper will join Emcee/Designer/Songrwriter Asia “The Queen of Cali” Lee and Zacklin comic book artist Bordin Mark Marsinkul to show off ShinHan’s new Touch Markers™ and Manga Boardz™ and Art Supplies from Comicartistsupplies.com. Fans attending San Diego Comic Con will get a chance to meet these three artists at the Comic Artist Supplies.Com / Bill Cole Enterprises, Inc. booths # 1600-1608 on July 23rd, 2009 though July 29th, 2009. Times to be announced.

“Having these three artists on-hand to meet the fans and to show off our products gives convention attendees the chance to meet a movie star, a fashion designer and an independent comic book artist all in one place,” stated Bill Cole of Bill Cole Enterprises, the parent company of Comic Artist Supplies.com. “More importantly it gives aspiring artists the chance to try out our Touch Markers™, Art Boardz™ and Manga Boardz™ as well as to see a professional comic artist working with them right at our booth!” Touch Markers™ have been on the market for a while now, but the manufacturer, ShinHan Art, in coordination with Who’s Big Brand Development Group and Comic Artist Supplies.Com / Bill Cole Enterprises, Inc. plans to make a big splash with comic book artists via this year’s Comic Con. These alcohol based markers are the perfect tool for anime artists. They are double ended and come in 168 different colors. Art Boardz™ and Manga Boardz™ have been around for a few years and have been designed to be economical bright white acid-free draw board solution for budding comic book and manga artists. Our Art Boardz™ boards feature non-photo blue rulers and guides and the Manga Boardz™ were all created to authentic Japanese manga specifications and come in attractive bar-coded packaging that makes it easy for art supply and comic book stores to track sales and inventory. “Comic Con is the place for contemporary comic book artists working in many mediums and superstar entertainers to come together and showcase their current projects,” says John Costa of ComicArtistSupplies.com, “This year we’re proud to offer a little bit of everything at our booth as we celebrate our first convention offering Touch Markers™. If you’re into comics, fashion, hip hop, or acting our booth will have it all.”

About Kel Mitchell

Kel started acting in many theaters in Chicago at the age of 11 in 1989 at 13 he went into this play called Dirt. He was an original member on Nickelodeon's All That from 1994-1999. He and co-star Kenan Thompson also starred in the spin-off series Kenan & Kel from 1996-2000, as well as a 1997 major motion picture, titled Good Burger, which is the movie version of one of his and Thompson's sketches from All That. The duo also appeared together in an episode of Sister, Sister with Tia and Tamera Mowry. Kel Mitchell's character in Kenan & Kel made him famous for antics and persona. Outside of his ventures with Kenan Thompson, Mitchell was the voice of a mild-mannered and playful dog named T-Bone in the children's cartoon series Clifford the Big Red Dog, what alongside the late John Ritter, from 2000 to 2003. In 2006, he was hired as spokes model for KFC, constantly using the phrase “ a little". Additionally, he also made an appearance in the 2004 Kanye West music video All Falls Down as a luggage collecting hotel valet.

In 2005, Mitchell portrayed Manny Sellers in the sitcom One on One with Kyla Pratt, and in 2007 Kel starred in BET's new series Take the Cake. Some of his other credits include Honeydripper and Mystery Men. In March 2008 he filmed his writing and producing debut, "Chicago Pulaski Jones" in which he also stars as the lead role. Also in 2008, Mitchell appeared in two Detroit-based stage productions, Affairs and Laundromat, the latter written by Carlos Faison and also starred comedian Buddy Lewis, Leanne "Lelee" Lyons of R&B group SWV, celebrity impersonator/stage actor Matt Macis, and accomplished vocalist and performer Lauren "Lexxi" Alexis.

In 1996 he was a featured rapper on IMx's Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hit "Watch Me Do My Thing" as his Good Burger character, Ed. On his official MySpace page, he has done several parodies in of hit songs. Also, he had 2 volumes of other songs as a parody of celebrities such as Prince, 50 Cent, Michael Jackson on a DVD called Kel Videos Live and on March 29, 2009 Mitchell directed Colby O'Donis's music video Let You Go.

About Asia Lee

Female Emcee/ Designer/ Songwriter, Asia Lee is a native of California. While growing up in Los Angeles moving around Hawthorne and South Central, Asia Lee loved listening to female rap artist like Queen Latifah, Yo-Yo and Foxy brown. At a young age she started to imitate their style to create voicemail raps for her and her schoolyard friend’s pagers and cell phones. Her voicemail hobby caught the ear of a music manager that suggested she take those thirty second messages and turn them into full out songs. That was the turning point in her life, her first industry push. Her lyrics got stronger, she created her on swagger and she was ready to make a name for herself like the female rap artist she admired so much.

Asia fell in love with the studio she loved writing lyrics. Asia started to reach her peers with her witty lyrical messages. Her sexy eyes and coke bottle frame would make you think she is just another pretty face but once you hear her delivery in her word play, you realize she is an emcee that deserves respect in a male dominated industry. Her skills helped put her on stage, performing and working with artist like Colby Odonis, Ray J, Teedra Moses, Roscoe Umali, Rodney Jerkins just to name a few. Asia has also been featured on many popular mix tapes with artist like Nina Nine, Shawna, Remy Ma, Jean Gray and others.

Asia is also an entrepreneur she created “West Coast Royalty” clothing line to help promote herself. Asia came up with the idea to include a t-shirt with every purchase of her mix tape. Today the line has expanded way beyond shirts. Asia has placed the line in fashion shows, movies and in television, “West Coast Royalty” sunglasses were recently featured in the Missy Elliot music opening of the popular MTV television show “Americas Next Best Dance Crew”.

Asia is focused and referrers to herself as Q.O.C. (Queen Of Cali). When she says “Queen” it refers to how she carries herself and she wants to bring that over to hip hop… “If you meet me you’re gonna give me some respect, If you were to meet a King or Queen you would give them respect whether you from the hood or not. I respect myself so I demand and expect it. I wanna put that out there for other woman as well because no one else is putting it out there right now and where getting treated otherwise”.

Most recently Asia has created “The ladies word mix tape” a collaboration of woman in hip hop on the west coast, she is working with producers Baby Boy at EMI and Keezo Kane from Kanye West Good music record label. Asia is also featured on a song with writer and producer Rob A. Asia has two songs in the upcoming film “ Chicago Pulaski Jones’ staring Kel Mitchell and directed by Cedric the Entertainer and the upcoming film “No Warning” staring Omar Gooding and Yung Buck. Asia continues to give back to the community, by visiting and performing for inner city schools working with organizations like “Carson Black Chamber Of Commerce” and “L.A. Best”.

About Bordin Mark Marsinkul

Bordin Mark Marsinkul graduated from the Academy of Art , San Francisco, BFA in Visual development. His first comic book, "Zacklin" was published in 2006. and volume 2 in 2008. His books have been widely available at anime / manga conventions. Bordins passion is to paint digitally and traditionally. He paints and draws in a variety of styles, with many examples available at his gallery. He also specializes in traditional brush drawing and abstract painting. His favorite traditional medium is markers and brush with a love to do character design.

Stan Lee Want You! To Get Your Ticket to Meet Him During the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:41:00 -0300

Tickets to meet this legendary comic book creator are now on sale for the special Meet and Greet event being held during the weekend of the San Diego Comic-Con. This event is scheduled to take place Friday, July 24th at 3:30 pm.

A limited number of advanced tickets are available exclusively through Desert Wind Comics. The price for this special opportunity is $300.00 per person. Included in the price is a swag bag full of Stan Lee signed memorabilia, a photo with Stan Lee and two items of your own signed by Stan himself. Desert Wind Comics and Crazy Cat Collectibles are especially proud to announce that in cooperation with CGC and ComicsPriceGuide.com. Arrangements have been made for fans to be able to meet and spend some time with this pop culture icon.

Stan Lee is known as the creator of many of the great comic book characters such as Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Avengers, Incredible Hulk, X-Men and many more. So here is your chance “True Believers” to meet the man that changed the comic book industry and gave us years of reading and entertainment.

Do not miss this opportunity to talk to “The Man” himself. A limited number of advanced purchase tickets are now available, go to www.desertwindcomics.com for complete details and to purchase your tickets for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Tickets are sure to go fast! So get yours today!

2009 Harvey Awards Nominees Announced!

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:33:00 -0300

The 2009 Harvey Awards Nominees have been announced with the release of the final ballot, presented by the Executive Committees of the Harvey Awards and the Baltimore Comic-Con. Named in honor of the late Harvey Kurtzman, one of the industry's most innovative talents, the Harvey Awards recognize outstanding work in comics and sequential art. They will be presented October 10, 2009 in Baltimore, MD, in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con.

Nominations for the Harvey Awards are selected exclusively by creators - those who write, draw, ink, letter, color, design, edit or are otherwise involved in a creative capacity in the comics field. They are the only industry awards both nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. Professionals who participate will be joining nearly 2,000 other comics professionals in honoring the outstanding comics achievements of 2008. Thank you to all that have already participated by submitting a nomination ballot.

Final ballots are due to the Harvey Awards by Friday, August 28, 2009. Full details for submission of completed ballots can be found on the final ballot. Voting is open to anyone professionally involved in a creative capacity within the comics field. Final ballots are available for download at www.harveyawards.org. Those without Internet access may request that paper ballots be sent to them via mail or fax by calling the Baltimore Comic-Con (410-526-7410) or e-mailing baltimorecomicccon@yahoo.com.

This will be the fourth year for the Harvey Awards in Baltimore, MD. Our Master of Ceremonies this year will be Scott Kurtz (www.pvponline.com). Look for more details soon on how you can attend the Harvey Awards dinner.

This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. The ceremony and banquet for the 2008 Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, October 10.

Without further delay, the 2008 Harvey Award Nominees:

BEST WRITER

Kyle Baker, NAT TURNER, Abrams books
Ed Brubaker, CAPTAIN AMERICA, Marvel Comics
John Gallagher, BUZZBOY, Sky Dog Comics
Jeff Kinney, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, Amulet Books
Grant Morrison, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, DC Comics

BEST ARTIST

Gabriel Ba, UMBRELLA ACADEMY, Dark Horse Comics
Kyle Baker, NAT TURNER, Abrams Books
Jimmy Gownley, AMELIA RULES, Renaissance Press
Jason Kruse, WORLD OF QUEST, Yen Press
Frank Quitely, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, DC Comics

BEST CARTOONIST

Lar deSouza, LEAST I COULD DO, www.leasticoulddo.com
John Gallagher, BUZZBOY, Sky Dog Comics
Al Jaffee, TALL TALES, Abrams Books
Jeff Kinney, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, Amulet Books
Thom Zahler, LOVE & CAPES, Maerkle Press

BEST LETTERER

Jimmy Gownley, AMELIA RULES, Renaissance Press
Rob Leigh, THE SPIRIT, DC Comics
Doug Sherwood, LOCAL, Oni Press
John Workman, MARVEL 1985, Marvel Comics
Thom Zahler, BUZZBOY, Sky Dog Comics

BEST INKER

Rich Faber, BUZZBOY, Sky Dog Comics
Jamie Grant, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, DC Comics
Jeff Kinney, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, Amulet Books
Mark Morales, THOR, Marvel Comics
Ryan Winn, THE DARKNESS, Image Comics

BEST COLORIST

Frank Cammuso, OTTO'S ORANGE DAY, Raw Junior, LLC
Jamie Grant, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, DC Comics
Laura Martin, THOR, Marvel Comics
Wil Quintana, THE MICE TEMPLAR, Image Comics
Dave Stewart, UMBRELLA ACADEMY, Dark Horse Comics

BEST COVER ARTIST

Frank Cho, BUZZBOY: SIDEKICKS RULE!#3, Sky Dog Press
James Jean, FABLES, Vertigo Comics
Jay Lynch, MINDSHAFT #23, Mindshaft Publishing
Ken Rocafort, PILOT SEASON: CORE #1, Top Cow
Alex Ross, JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, DC Comics

BEST NEW SERIES

THE DREAMER, IDW
ECHO, Abstract Studios
HIGH MOON, www.zudacomics.com
NIGHT OWLS, www.zudacomics.com
SUPERTRON, www.zudacomics.com

BEST CONTINUING OR LIMITED SERIES

ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, DC Comics
CAPTAIN AMERICA, Marvel Comics
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, Amulet Books
MICE TEMPLAR, Image Comics
UMBRELLA ACADEMY, Dark Horse Comics

BEST BIOGRAPHICAL, HISTORICAL OR JOURNALISTIC PRESENTATION

DRAW!, edited by Mike Manley, Twomorrows Publishing
HOW TO MAKE WEBCOMICS, Brad Guigar, Dave Kellett,
            Scott Kurtz, and Kris Straub, Image Comics
KIRBY: KING OF COMICS, Mark Evanier, Abrams Books
SCORCHY SMITH AND THE ART OF NOEL SICKLES,
            edited by Dean Mullaney, IDW
WORDLESS BOOKS: THE ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELS,
            edited by David A. Berona, Abrams Books

BEST SYNDICATED STRIP OR PANEL

BREWSTER ROCKIT: SPACE GUY!, Tim Rickard, Tribune Media Services
GET FUZZY, Darby Conley, United Features Syndicate
MUTTS, Patrick McDonnell, King Features Syndicate
THE NORM, Michael Jantze, Uclick Gocomics
PEARLS BEFORE SWINE, Stephan Pastis, United Features Syndicate

BEST ANTHOLOGY

COMIC BOOK TATTOO, edited by Rantz Hoseley, Image Comics
FLIGHT VOLUME 5, edited by Kazu Kibuishi, Villard
MOME VOLUME 10, edited by Eric Reynolds, Fantagraphics Books
PIXU #1, edited by Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon, Self-Published
POPGUN VOLUME 2, edited by Joe Keatinge and Mark Andrew Smith,
Image Comics

BEST GRAPHIC ALBUM - ORIGINAL

BOTTOMLESS BELLY BUTTON, Fantagraphics Books
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES, Amulet Books
ESSEX COUNTY: THE COUNTRY NURSE, Top Shelf
SKIM, Groundwood Books
TOO COOL TO BE FORGOTTEN, Top Shelf
WORLD OF QUEST: VOL. 2, Yen Press

BEST GRAPHIC ALBUM - PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED

AMELIA RULES!: FUNNY STORIES, Renaissance Press
M, Abrams Books
NAT TURNER, Abrams Books
THE MICE TEMPLAR: VOL. 1, Image Comics
QUEEN AND COUNTRY: VOLUME 3, Oni Press
SKYSCRAPERS OF THE MIDWEST (HARDCOVER), Adhouse Books

BEST SINGLE ISSUE OR STORY

ACME NOVELTY LIBRARY #19, Self-Published
FIRST BORN: AFTERMATH #1, Top Cow
LOVE AND ROCKETS, VOL. 3 #1, Fantagraphics Books
M, Abrams Books
NASCAR HEROES #5, NASCAR Comics
NAT TURNER, Abrams Books
THE AMAZING REMARKABLE MONSIEUR LEOTARD, First Second
Y: THE LAST MAN #60, Vertigo Comics

BEST DOMESTIC REPRINT PROJECT

ASTOUNDING SPACE THRILLS, IDW
COMPLETE PEANUTS, Fantagraphics Books
COMPLETE TERRY AND THE PIRATES, IDW
SCORCHY SMITH AND THE ART OF NOEL SICKLES, IDW
WACKY PACKAGES, Abrams Books

BEST AMERICAN EDITION OF FOREIGN MATERIAL

GUS AND HIS GANG, First Second
POCKET FULL OF RAIN, Fantagraphics Books
RED COLORED ELEGY, Drawn and Quarterly
SOLANIN, Viz
WITCHBLADE TAKERU MANGA #'s 11 & 12, Top Cow

BEST ON-LINE COMICS WORK

BLACK CHERRY BOMBSHELLS, Tony Trovarello and
John Zito, www.zudacomics.com
HIGH MOON, Scott O. Brown, www.zudacomics.com
LEAST I COULD DO, Lar deSouza and Ryan Sohmer, www.leasticoulddo.com
NIGHT OWLS, Bobby & Peter Timony, www.zudacomics.com
PVP, Scott Kurtz, www.pvponline.com

SPECIAL AWARD FOR HUMOR IN COMICS

Lar deSouza, LEAST I COULD DO, www.leasticoulddo.com
John Gallagher, BUZZBOY, Sky Dog Comics
Al Jaffee, TALL TALES, Abrams Books
Jeff Kinney, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, Amulet Books
David Malki, WONDERMARK, www.wondermark.com

SPECIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRESENTATION

COMPLETE LOCAL: HARDCOVER EDITION, Ryan Kelly and
             Brian Wood, Oni Press
KIRBY: KING OF COMICS, Mark Evanier, Abrams Books
QUEEN AND COUNTRY: VOLUME 3, Greg Rucka, Mike Norton,
             Steve Rolston, and Chris Samnee, Oni Press
TALL TALES, Al Jaffee, Abrams Books
WONDERMARK, VOL. 1: BEARDS OF OUR FOREFATHERS,
              David Malki, Dark Horse Comics

BEST NEW TALENT

Matt Cassan, NASCAR: HEROES, nascar comics
Bryan J.L. Glass, THE MICE TEMPLAR, image books
Laura Innes, THE DREAMER, Idw
Tim Sievert, THAT SALTY AIR, top shelf
Bobby Timony, NIGHT OWLS, www.zudacomics.com

Congratulations to all the nominees! If you know a nominee, please pass on the good news!

The Harvey committee and the Baltimore Comic-Con will make every effort to contact all nominees. If you are a nominee and do not hear from us by the end of June, please contact us at baltimorecomiccon@yahoo.com. We would love to discuss your involvement in the ceremony and the Baltimore Comic-Con.

For additional information about the Harvey Kurtzman and the Harvey Awards, visit www.harveyawards.org.

For additional information about the Baltimore Comic-Con, visit www.comicon.com/baltimore.

For additional information about the Harvey Awards Master of Ceremonies Scott Kurtz, visit
www.pvponline.com.

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

ComicConnect.com Seeks Consignment Director

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:01:00 -0300

ComicConnect.com, located in NYC, is growing at a rapid pace and needs to staff up! They are seeking an energetic, multi-tasker for the role of Consignment Director. Most importantly, they would really like to find somebody who “knows books” – i.e. someone who can tell you the significance of All Star #8, and if asked, can name an EC horror title off the top of their head. They need someone to whom the name Alex Schomburg isn’t completely unfamiliar, and has a pretty good sense of grading and the market to determine when it pays, or doesn’t pay, to have a Silver or Bronze Age Marvel or DC book slabbed by CGC.

Are you that person? Do you know someone who is? Please -- send them ComicConnect’s way!

ComicConnect is growing in leaps and bounds, so the opportunity is there to expand responsibilities and gain experience in a wide array of areas. Ambitious and entrepreneurial people are recognized and given some latitude to make the most of projects they'd like to pursue. ComicConnect is looking for an individual willing to make a long-term commitment.

Job Requireements:

-Must be computer literate and type at least 40 words per minute.

-Answer the ComicConnect phone line to provide customer support.

-Respond to customer email inquiries. Perfect grammar and punctuation is a must.

-Provide appraisals and liason with consignors.

-Write press releases and web content.

-Maintain constant communication with owners & staff.

-Work occasional weekends at local comic conventions.

-Web and design skills a plus.

ComicConnect is eager to receive cover letters and resumes from applicants with vision and ambition. To apply, please email support@comicconnect.com with a Resume and cover leetter explaining why you are the right person for this position. Only send email attachments as Microsoft Word .DOC attachments OR saved in .RTF format. PDF format is also accepted. Otherwise, cut and paste your resume into the body of the email.

Gareb Shamus, Wizard Entertainment CEO, Buys Toronto Comicon

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:48:00 -0300

Gareb Shamus, CEO of New York based Wizard Entertainment, announces today that he has purchased the Toronto Comicon, a show that has been consistently awarded The Best International Comic Book Convention (non-USA) by ComicBookConventions.com, for the last five years.

"We've always had a strong following in Canada, so buying the Toronto Comicon is something that allows me to give back to our fans. These attendees are known to be serious collectors and comic industry followers," said Shamus. "I am thrilled to offer the guests, celebrities, artists, dealers and exhibitors to our Canadian audience for the very first time."

Peter Dixon, owner of Paradise Conventions and former owner of the Toronto Comicon, will still be intimately involved in the show production, his friendly manner ensuring the continuation of the trademarked relaxed atmosphere of the show.

"Wizard brings greater industry recognition and star power to the show. I'm excited about having the fans get this bigger experience," said Dixon.

The next show dates have not been set yet, but the newly managed Toronto Comicon is expected to debut in 2010.

San Diego 2009 - Stan Lee Meet and Greet Event

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (bneely) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:13:00 -0300

Legendary comic book creator Stan "The Man" Lee will be honored at a special Meet and Greet event held during the weekend of the San Diego Comic-Con taking place July 22nd - 26th, 2009.

Desert Wind Comics and Crazy Cat Collectibles are especially proud to announce that in cooperation with CGC and ComicsPriceGuide.com we have made arrangements for fans to be able to meet and spend some time with this legendary creator. The event is scheduled to take place Friday, July 24th at 3:30 pm. A LIMITED NUMBER of advanced tickets will be offered exclusively through Desert Wind Comics starting June 29th. The price for this special opportunity is $300.00 per person. Included in the price is a swag bag full of Stan Lee signed memorabilia, a photo with Stan Lee and two items of your own signed by Stan.

Stan Lee is known as the creator of many of the great comic book characters such as Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Avengers, Incredible Hulk, X-Men and many more. So here is your chance "True Believers" to meet the man that changed the comic book industry and gave us years of reading and entertainment.

This is Stan Lee's first public comic con appearance since last year's San Diego Comic-Con so do not
miss this opportunity to talk to "The Man" himself. A limited number of advanced purchase tickets will be available beginning June 29th, go to www.desertwindcomics.com for complete details and to purchase your tickets for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Tickets are sure to go fast!

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.

Prices Soar in ComicConnect Event Auction

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:38:00 -0300

This past weekend’s ComicConnect Event Auction set record-breaking prices and an incredible sell-through for ComicConnect sellers and consignors.

"The June Event Auction was incredible," stated ComicConnect co-founder, Vincent Zurzolo. “Collectors came out by the thousands to view the consignor auction lots, and the competitive bidding added up to some very, very strong dollar figures for our sellers. The momentum for the ComicConnect business has built up to a frenzied pace, and we are aggressively seeking consignments right now for the next big auction!”

Listed below are some of the prices realized from lots sold in the ComicConnect auction.

Highlights include such CGC-certified issues as Action Comics #1 graded 2.5 ($121,000), 1970’s Green Lantern #76 graded 9.6 ($30,500), Fantastic Four #72 graded 9.8 ($25,389), Batman #1 CGC 2.5 ($18,200), Amazing Spiderman Annual #1 graded 9.6 ($15,200), Captain America Comics #1 graded 3.5 ($13,900), Detective Comics #400 graded 9.8 ($13,534) and 1941’s Green Lantern #1 graded 7.5 ($10,289).

Other CGC-certified highlights included Detective Comics #31 graded 6.0 MR ($9,606), All Star Comics #8 graded 6.0 ($9,200), Reform School Girl graded 7.5 ($8,000), Flash #175 graded 9.8 ($7,577) and World’s Finest #198 graded 9.8 ($3,088)

The June Event Auction was also the first ComicConnect auction to feature a selection of original comic book artwork. Art sales in the auction included a Gil Kane painted recreation of Amazing Spiderman #98 ($8,400), and a complete, 7-page story from Black Cat Comics #1 ($1,361). The company noted that DC romance titles had a strong showing in the auction with competitive bidding on tough issues, particularly those containing Matt Baker artwork.

ComicConnect is accepting consignments right now 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.

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.