Comics and Animation News: Get Animated About The Super Friends and Knott's Berry Farm

Comics and Animation News [Read this newsletter online]( [Heritage Auctions]( [Comics and Animation News]( In This Issue: [Sunday Internet Comics Auction](#spotlight) [America's First Theme Park: Knott's Berry Farm Archives Offered for the First Time by Heritage Auctions](#collectora) [Some People Call Me The Space Ripoff](#collectorb) [Recommended Read: Comic Book Fever](#collectorc) [Employment Opportunities]( [Around Heritage Auctions](#around) [Cover of the Week: No! It's A Job for a General Contractor!](#week) [Current Auctions](#current) March 15, 2017 [Newsletter Archive]( [Last Issue]( []Sunday Internet Auction [Sunday Internet Comics Auction Spotlight]( Auction Ends: March 19, 2017 Live Session at 6:00 PM CT [Our Animation selection includes seven Super Friends cels.]( [More than 100 Silver Age Marvel lots are included in the auction.]( [Don't miss everyone's favorite high-heeled crimefighter, the Blonde Phantom.]( [Even the New Gods character Kalibak appeared in the animated series.]( Even the New Gods character Kalibak appeared in the animated series. [The most requested comic of them all, Amazing Fantasy #15]( The most requested comic of them all, Amazing Fantasy #15 [Great cover design by Syd Shores]( Great cover design by Syd Shores Highlights of this week's auction include: [Batman #47 (DC, 1948) Condition: GD]( Batman #47 (DC, 1948) Condition: GD This key issue presented the first detailed origin of Batman, who tracks down his parents' killer and reveals his identity to him. Catwoman puts in an appearance, and the Bat-Signal is featured on the cover for the first time. The cover and interior art are by Bob Kane with Charles Paris inks. Overstreet 2016 GD 2.0 value = $541. [View]( [Captain America Comics #11 (Timely, 1942) Condition: Apparent VG+]( Captain America Comics #11 (Timely, 1942) Condition: Apparent VG+ Al Avison and Syd Shores cover and art. Mike Sekowsky art. Restoration includes, spine reinforcement, color touch, also pieces have been added at the bottom corner and along the spine. Overstreet 2016 GD 2.0 value = $524; VG 4.0 value = $1,048. [View]( [Teen 'Ventures #17 (Bell Features, 1946) Condition: GD/VG]( Teen 'Ventures #17 (Bell Features, 1946) Condition: GD/VG Canadian comic book. Reprints Jo-Jo #2. Devil cover. Spine split in two places. Not listed in Overstreet. [View]( [The Amazing Spider-Man #122 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages]( The Amazing Spider-Man #122 (Marvel, 1973) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white pages "Death" of the Green Goblin. John Romita Sr. cover. Romita and Gil Kane art. Overstreet 2016 NM- 9.2 value = $550. CGC census 3/17: 163 in 9.6, 72 higher. [View]( [X-Men #133 (Marvel, 1980) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages]( X-Men #133 (Marvel, 1980) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages Hellfire Club appearance. John Byrne cover and art. Featuring Wolverine, Storm, Cyclops, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Phoenix. Overstreet 2016 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 3/17: 149 in 9.8, none higher. [View]( [Wally Wood All-Star Comics #64 Story Page 7 Original Art (DC, 1977)]( Wally Wood All-Star Comics #64 Story Page 7 Original Art (DC, 1977) From the tale "Yesterday Begins Today!" A quick trip to the past puts the Earth-2 JSA in period clothing. Pictured here are Power Girl (the "Maiden of Might" was never a more apt description), Superman, and Hawkman. The last two panels feature Hourman in the present day, and that frozen alarm could only mean that the Icicle will be on the next page! This one was produced in ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 10" x 15". There is production tape residue in the margins. In Excellent condition. [View]( [Frank Bellamy Eagle Magazine Vol-15 #25 ]( Frank Bellamy Eagle Magazine Vol-15 #25 "Heros the Spartan: Episode 3" Two-Page Spread Pages 10-11 Original Art (Longacre Press, 1964) From the issue of Eagle magazine released on June 20th, 1964. The page is created in ink and watercolor over graphite on a single sheet of illustration board with an image area of 25" x 15.5". Signed by Bellamy just under panels in the second tier. The board is slightly bowed, with edge/corner wear; however, the image area is in Excellent condition. From the Ethan Roberts Estate Collection. [View]( [Bruce Timm Red Sonja Illustration Original Art (undated)]( Bruce Timm Red Sonja Illustration Original Art (undated) Red Sonja's back! Well, her backside, that is... as illustrated by renowned "Good Girl" artist Bruce Timm. Although not typically thought of as a 'good girl', Sonja sure looks nice on this piece, even while maintaining a dark and moody vibe. Ink and marker over blue pencil on 8.5" x 11" paper. Signed in the lower section. In Excellent condition. From the Ethan Roberts Estate Collection. [View]( [Gil Kane and Dan Adkins The Atom Illustration Original Art (c. 1970s)]( Gil Kane and Dan Adkins The Atom Illustration Original Art (c. 1970s) The team of Kane and Adkins produced many comics during Marvel's Bronze Age. Here they illustrate one of Kane's earlier ventures from DC's Silver Age... the Mighty Mite known as The Atom! It is unknown if this was ever published or not. Ink and color marker over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 11.5" x 15.5". Matted to 16.5" x 22". There is some light staining in the upper left and top right. Overall in Very Good condition. From the Ethan Roberts Estate Collection. [View]( [Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Old Hag with Apples Animation Drawing (Walt Disney, 1937)]( Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Old Hag with Apples Animation Drawing (Walt Disney, 1937) "Dip the apple in the brew. Let the Sleeping Death seep through." A truly outstanding original 12 field animation drawing of the evil Queen in her Old Hag form, handling one of the poisoned apples to give to Snow White. The art is in graphite with red and green pencil highlights, and a nice large image area of 6.25" wide by 6" tall. The number 445 is written in the lower right corner, while a Studio stamp in the left corner noted this as from Seq. 13A Scene 15. There is some handling wear along the upper left side, away from the image; otherwise, the condition is Fine. [View]( Our MyHeritage: [MyBids]( feature makes tracking your favorite items easier than ever. Just a reminder... our Sunday Internet Comics Auctions end with a Live Session at 6:00 PM CT [Browse the entire auction here](. [Back to Top](#top) []America's First Theme Park: Knott's Berry Farm Archives Offered for the First Time by Heritage Auctions [Knott's Berry Farm]( From the early years of the world-famous Ghost Town attraction, the iconic [Knott's Berry Farm Theme Park is opening its archives for a special public auction]( to be held March 31 by Heritage Auctions. This is the first time since the popular theme park opened in 1940 that it has offered its historic items in a public auction to thank it's global legion of fans, said Jim Lentz, Heritage Auctions' Director of Animation. "This auction showcases the history of Knott's Berry Farm with rare items from Ghost Town, the famous Chicken Restaurant, Knott's Scary Farm, and even the fan favorite, Knott's Bear-y Tales Ride," Lentz said. "From the park's humble beginnings as Walter Knott's berry stand to the theme park that now attracts more than 3 million people per year. This special event celebrates the 75th anniversary of the famous Ghost Town." [ [Read the full article]( » ] [Back to Top](#top) []Some People Call Me The Space Ripoff If the Egyptian one sheet poster for the Vic Morrow vehicle Message From Space looks familiar ... [Message from Space (United Artists, 1978)]( .. it's probably because you've seen Marvel Preview #10 (1979). [Marvel Preview #10] The poster is in our current Sunday Internet Movie Poster Auction. [You can bid on it here](. [Back to Top](#top) []Recommended Read: Comic Book Fever [[Mickey Spillane]. Mickey Spillane's Personal 1942 Issue of Green Hornet] 1976-86 was a wonderful time to be a comic reader. That is author George Khoury's thesis, and if you agree with it (which I do, passionately!), this book will be for you. Especially if you were a kid in that era. The cover alone is a delight - it's an Alex Ross painting of Snyderman (host of the Superhero Merchandise Catalog), flying amidst the likes of a Power Record, treasury-size comics, Hostess fruit pies, and some Underoos. Which in turn leads me to my favorite part of the book, as it examines not only the comics themselves but all the things that tied into them in those days. Author George Khoury looks at Big Jim's P.A.C.K., Fireside books, Grit, KISS, the Mile High Comics centerfold ads, Dynamite magazine and other late-70s to early-80s phenomena. There are even two entire pages devoted to the Jack Davis-drawn "Rick Barry and Dr. J" Spalding ad! I know of no other book that covers all of those things I just mentioned. I also hasten to mention that the author does not snarkily look down on this material the way so many websites tend to do. He loves it, respects it and celebrates it, an approach I found very refreshing. The book is available in bookstores and can be ordered at [twomorrows.com](. – Barry Sandoval [Back to Top](#top) []Around Heritage Auctions Autographed 45 of The Beatles' Please Please Me may bring $40,000 at Heritage Auctions [Beatles signed 45 single]( A 45 rpm copy of the second single released in the United Kingdom signed by all four members of the Beatles is expected to earn top lot honors at Heritage Auctions' [Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction]( March 18 in Dallas. The record includes recordings of [Ask Me Why and Please Please Me]( (est. $40,000). John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr all signed the Ask Me Why B-side of the record; McCartney and Harrison also signed the reverse side, which features an A-side recording of Please Please Me. Given to its original owner at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, the single was released Jan. 11, 1963, 13 days before a signing session at the NEMS record shop, where the signatures likely were acquired. [ [Read the full article]( » ] [More information about Entertainment auctions](. [Back to Top](#top) []Cover of the Week: No! It's A Job for a General Contractor! Who knows how many kids were inspired to become insurance adjusters by reading Action Comics #156? [Action Comics #156]( [You can bid on this copy here](. [Back to Top](#top) [] Current Auctions Comic & Comic Art Auctions [March 31 Knott's Berry Farm Signature Auction - Buena Park #7151]( [March 31 Knott's Berry Farm Signature Auction - Buena Park #7151]( [View Lots]( [Sunday Internet Comics Auction]( [Sunday Comics]( March 19 Live session @ 6PM CT OTHER SIGNATURE AUCTIONS • [Decorative Art - March 17-19]( • [Entertainment - March 18]( • [Sports Collectibles - March 18]( • [Manuscripts - March 24]( • [Movie Posters - March 25-26]( • [Fine Asian Art - April 2]( • [Jewelry - April 3]( • [Luxury Accessories - April 4]( • [US Coins - April 4-6]( • [CCE World Coins - April 7-10]( OTHER INTERNET AUCTIONS • [Thurs. 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