Comics and Animation News: 1970s Animation This Sat/Sun: Super Friends, Star Trek and More

Comics and Animation News [Read this newsletter online]( [Heritage Auctions]( [Comics and Animation News]( In This Issue: [Sunday Internet Comics Auction](#spotlight) [1970s Animation This Sat/Sun: Super Friends, Star Trek and More](#collectora) [Todd Hignite Comic Art Launch Announced: Exclusive Representation for Daniel Clowes and More](#collectorb) [Around Heritage Auctions](#around) [Cover of the Week: Iron Men](#week) [Current Auctions](#current) June 30, 2017 [Newsletter Archive]( [Last Issue]( []Sunday Internet Auction [Sunday Internet Comics Auction]( Auction Ends: July 2, 2017 Live Session at 6:00 PM CT [Our Batman selection this week includes a number of key issues.]( [A number of early Peanuts appearances are offered in the auction.]( [We have no less than 68 lots of comic strip art this week.]( [A Pacific Coast pedigree copy]( A Pacific Coast pedigree copy [The only CGC-graded copy to date of this early Peanuts appearance]( The only CGC-graded copy to date of this early Peanuts appearance [Han Solo and Chewbacca appear in this installment.]( Han Solo and Chewbacca appear in this installment Highlights of this week's auction include: [George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte New Teen Titans #3 Story Page 20 Full Team Original Art (DC, 1981)]( George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte New Teen Titans #3 Story Page 20 Full Team Original Art (DC, 1981) From back when the New Teen Titans really were "New", Panel 2 features the entire team... Wonder Girl, Changeling (Beast Boy), Cyborg, Starfire, Robin (Dick Grayson), Kid Flash, and Raven. Co-creator George Perez provided the layouts and breakdowns for Frank Chiaramonte's finished art on this page created in ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 10" x 15". The page has bottom corners trimmed and is lightly toned. In Excellent condition. From the Ethan Roberts Estate Collection. [View]( [John Byrne Namor, the Sub-Mariner #13 Cover Original Art Group of 2 (Marvel, 1991)]( John Byrne Namor, the Sub-Mariner #13 Cover Original Art Group of 2 (Marvel, 1991) One of Marvel's (as Timely Comics) first two super-heroes, Prince Namor, gets a wonderful cover rendered by fan-favorite artist John Byrne. It is created in ink on DC Comics Bristol board. The 10" x 15" image was then photocopied onto a sheet of Duotone board, when Byrne added the highly detailed city and spotted the blacks in ink, as well as using the Duotone to wonderful effect. As a result, both pieces are original art. The Duotone board has an acetate overlay with the original stat paste-ups on that. These are accompanied by an envelope that has the original stat for the "50 years" UPC box image of Captain America. These are in Excellent condition. From the Ethan Roberts Estate Collection. [View]( [Wally Wood Tower of Shadows #6 Story Page 1 Beowulf Original Art (Marvel, 1970)]( Wally Wood Tower of Shadows #6 Story Page 1 Beowulf Original Art (Marvel, 1970) The first page of the story "The Ghost-Beast!", which stars the legendary Beowulf from the classic Old English poem. The page, crafted by legendary comic artist Wally Wood, features a fantastic image of a castle in the background. The page was created in ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 10" x 15". The top section of the page is assembled from a couple of pieces of paper with production tape over the story title. Although the board is generally quite white overall, there are some minor stains and that slightly discolored tape at the top. In Very Good condition. Comes with a copy of the printed comic in FN condition. [View]( [Pep Comics #34 (MLJ, 1942) CGC Qualified GD 2.0 Cream to off-white pages]( Pep Comics #34 (MLJ, 1942) CGC Qualified GD 2.0 Cream to off-white pages Classic Nazi/bondage/skull cover by Bob Fujitani. Bullet-to-the head panel. Archie story. Fujitani, Irv Novick, and Bob Montana art. One of three copies we've encountered to date. CGC notes, "Married cover. Very small amount of dried glue on cover. Cover detached." Overstreet 2016 GD 2.0 value = $1,000. [View]( [Captain America Comics #67 (Timely, 1948) Condition: VG+]( Captain America Comics #67 (Timely, 1948) Condition: VG+ Human Torch story. Captain Tootsie by C. C. Beck. Syd Shores bondage cover and art. Vince Alascia art. Overstreet 2016 VG 4.0 value = $618. [View]( [Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #1 Savannah Pedigree (DC, 1958) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages]( Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #1 Savannah Pedigree (DC, 1958) CGC VG+ 4.5 Off-white pages Curt Swan cover. Kurt Schaffenberger art. Overstreet 2016 VG 4.0 value = $600. CGC census 6/17: 15 in 4.5, 48 higher. [View]( [The Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages]( The Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages Doctor Doom's first appearance outside of the Fantastic Four. Fantastic Four cameo. Flash Thompson dresses up as Spider-Man. Steve Ditko cover and art. Overstreet 2016 VF 8.0 value = $1,823. CGC census 6/17: 61 in 8.0, 112 higher. [View]( [Fritz the Cat Police Officers and Old Man Layout Drawing Group of 3 (Ralph Bakshi, 1972)]( Fritz the Cat Police Officers and Old Man Layout Drawing Group of 3 (Ralph Bakshi, 1972) Trio of original layout drawings from the notorious X-Rated animated feature, based on comics by R. Crumb. Police officers are mistakenly raiding a synagogue in these graphite with red and blue pencil 12 field drawings. Image sizes range from 3.5" to 7" tall. Fine condition. [View]( [Tales of the Teen Titans #44 (DC, 1984) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages]( Tales of the Teen Titans #44 (DC, 1984) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages Dick Grayson becomes Nightwing. First appearance of Jericho. Origin of Deathstroke. George Perez cover. Overstreet 2016 NM- 9.2 value = $75. CGC census 6/17: 596 in 9.8, 3 higher. [View]( [The Incredible Hulk Hulk Production Cel Sequence of 3 (Marvel Films, 1995)]( The Incredible Hulk Hulk Production Cel Sequence of 3 (Marvel Films, 1995) The mighty Hulk lifts a pickup truck over his head in this sequence of three hand-painted production cels from the 1995 television series. The images measure 5" to 7" wide, and 4.5" to 5" tall. All are in Fine condition. [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) []1970s Animation This Sat/Sun: Super Friends, Star Trek and More While the buzz about [this weekend's Animation Auction]( has centered on the vintage lots from the 1930s-50s, our resident Seventies fanatic pulled up in his AMC Pacer to give us his favorite choices from his favorite decade: [The All New Super Friends Hour Title/Bumper Cel Setup Group (Hanna-Barbera, 1977)]( The All New Super Friends Hour Title/Bumper Cel Setup Group (Hanna-Barbera, 1977) The second go-around for Super Friends included the original members: Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Superman; and they were joined by Zan and Jayna -- The Wonder Twins, along with their pet space-monkey, Gleek. This is a rare 12 field Main Title/Bumper cel from this show. This is a two-cel setup, with title on one level and the character line-up on a second. The cels are on a print background for presentation purposes. In Fine condition. Very rare! [View]( [The Aristocats Duchess and Thomas O' Malley Production Cel Group of 2 (Walt Disney, 1970)]( The Aristocats Duchess and Thomas O' Malley Production Cel Group of 2 (Walt Disney, 1970) Pair of original hand-painted production cels of both Duchess and Thomas O' Malley. Both cels are matted under one frame for a double aperture. Nice images of 7" each. Facial expressions on both are priceless. This fan-favorite film was released on 12/24/70, making this a large studio holiday release. Phil Harris and Eva Gabor provided the voices to these characters. Framed with Plexiglas for an overall size of 27" x 15.5". Fine condition. [View]( [Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat Concept Sketch (DePatie - Freleng, 1971)]( Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat Concept Sketch (DePatie - Freleng, 1971) What a dream team! Ted Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss), Friz Freleng, Chuck Jones, and Maurice Noble all worked on this Cat in the Hat TV Special. Maurice Noble was in charge of production design and art direction. Altogether, Mr. Noble worked on five different Dr. Seuss animated TV Specials. This is an original Maurice Noble-drawn character design/concept art drawing of the Cat in the Hat as a coal miner and as a train conductor. Art is in ink and gouache on 3-peghole animation paper. Great images measure at 6" tall. This wonderful design artwork is hand-signed by Mr. Noble (1911 - 2001). This is some of the most unique Dr. Seuss-style artwork ever to appear on the market! Minor handling. In Very Good condition. From the Maurice Noble Archives. [View]( [The Osmonds Color Model Cel (Rankin/ Bass, 1972)]( The Osmonds Color Model Cel (Rankin/ Bass, 1972) Fresh off the heels of the successful Jackson 5ive cartoon series, Rankin/ Bass debuted The Osmonds. The show premiered on ABC on 9/9/72 and featured two musical numbers in each week's episode. This animated adaptation boasted the real life Osmond Brothers providing their own voices for their respective characters: Wayne, Alan, Merrill, Jay, Jimmy, and of course, the big teen heartthrob at the time, Donny! This is a rare Rankin/ Bass Studio hand-painted size comparison/ color model cel of all six of the Osmonds, one of the very few cels we have ever seen from this show. Cel measures 15" x 12". There is a fold in the upper right corner. There are also pinholes in the corners. Cel has minor surface dirt. Character images measure from 4" to 8" tall. Groovy 1970s colors! In Good condition. [View]( [The Jackson 5ive Pan Production Cel Setup (Rankin-Bass, 1972)]( George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte New Teen Titans #3 Story Page 20 Full Team Original Art (DC, 1981) "ABC, it's easy as 123..." Each Jackson 5ive show had two song sequences. "ABC" was also used in the multi-song show opening. This is an outstanding pan hand-painted production cel setup of Tito, Marlon, Jackie, Jermaine, and Michael Jackson -- a WOW cel of The Jackson Five! Huge images of 5" - 8". Cels are on a print background for presentation purposes. Pan cel size is 24" x 10". Minor handling and edge wear and tape on border. Very Good condition. Magnificent image of all five! [View]( [Star Trek USS Enterprise Production Cel (Filmation, 1973/74)]( Star Trek USS Enterprise Production Cel (Filmation, 1973/74) An out-of-this-world hand-painted production cel of the USS Enterprise. As good as they come in terms of image. Nacelle to nacelle, this image is a stunning 11" x 5" -- a great cel on a printed background for presentation purposes. It's hard to believe that this live-action TV series is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and this animated version is celebrating its 43rd anniversary! In Fine condition. [View]( [Charlotte's Web Production Cel and Key Master Background Setup (Hanna-Barbera, 1973)]( Charlotte's Web Production Cel and Key Master Background Setup (Hanna-Barbera, 1973) Hanna-Barbera released an animated feature film about Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the smart spider. It featured the voices of Henry Gibson and Debbie Reynolds, and had a gala premiere in New York City on 2/22/73. It also had a score by the well-known Sherman Brothers of Disney fame. This is an amazing 12 field 4-level hand-painted production cel on its Key Master hand-painted production background, showcasing Wilbur and Charlotte's web pun to read "Humble" for the gathering crowd. The background is marked BG 45. Key Master setups from this feature film are rare. Fine condition. [View]( [Hong Kong Phooey Color Model/Publicity Cel (Hanna-Barbera, 1974)]( Hong Kong Phooey Color Model/Publicity Cel (Hanna-Barbera, 1974) This fan-favorite show premiered on ABC-TV on 9/7/74. It featured Scatman Crothers as the voice of Penrod Pooch/Hong Kong Phooey. This is a rare studio Color Model/Publicity cel of Hong Kong Phooey in his Phooey Mobile. This cel was painted by the H-B Ink and Paint Department and used for press kit materials and consumer products items like children's books, calendars, clothing designs, and toys. The cel is on a Hong Kong Phooey background print for presentation purposes. Great image of 6". A cult classic! Fine condition. [View]( [Browse all 920 lots in this July 1-2 auction here](. [Back to Top](#top) []Todd Hignite Comic Art Launch Announced: Exclusive Representation for Daniel Clowes and More Our friend and former colleague Todd Hignite officially launched [Todd Hignite Comic Art]( earlier this week, offering direct original art sales for a select group of the most important contemporary cartoonists that includes: - Daniel Clowes – exclusive representation for all artwork - Julie Doucet – representation for select artwork - Jaime Hernandez – representation for select artwork - Adrian Tomine – representation for select artwork In addition to regularly updated original art for sale, the website will also provide a source for news regarding upcoming projects, exhibitions and publications of note by the artists, as well as newly commissioned essays and features. Todd Hignite was a Vice President at Heritage Auctions from 2008-2017, during which time he personally managed many of the most important comic and illustration art consignments to be brought to auction, including the world record results for original American comic art and such significant single-owner sales as The Eric Sack Collection: Masterpieces of Underground Art. Hignite has curated a number of commercial gallery and museum exhibitions devoted to comic art, notably the retrospective R. Crumb's Underground, which originated at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, and toured the U.S. He was also founding editor of Comic Art magazine and is author of the books The Art of Jaime Hernandez/The Secrets of Life and Death (Abrams, 2010) and In the Studio: Visits with Contemporary Cartoonists (Yale University Press, 2006). His first publication on comics was a 1991 fanzine interview with Daniel Clowes. [Back to Top](#top) []Around Heritage Auctions Riverfront Estate on 33 Acres near Whitefish, MT, Will be Sold Unreserved at Auction [Whitefish Property Fit for a Rock n' Roll King]( Music and architecture fans take note: E-Street Band bassist Garry Tallent will sell his custom-build Montana getaway this July. The [sleek 3500 sq. ft. 4-bedroom/5-bath modernist estate]( will sell at a no-reserve auction, regardless of price, on July 18th. Ideally situated for fans of the great outdoors, the estate is surrounded by a jaw-dropping 360° view of the Whitefish Range and Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort. The stunning house drew a lot of attention when it was built in 2007 for rock n' roll hall of famer Garry Tallent and his wife Tammy. It defies the Montana stereotype rustic cabin aesthetic with its dedication to clean lines and advanced technology. Built with sustainability and mindfulness to its core, the house perfectly embodies living in harmony with nature. From the geothermal heating and cooling system to the solar panel array on the roof, every step was taken to tread lightly on the estate's 33 acres. Noting that the property includes 800 feet of frontage on the Stillwater River, builder Marty Beale says, "We purposely sited it away from steep banks, fragile habitats and the animal corridor along the nearby river." The Tallent home includes solar power, tankless water heaters, a rainwater catchment system, and impressive attention to energy efficiency and the environment in its construction. But the beauty of this mountain gem isn't in those details. It's in all of the ways the home embraces its location. The home's new owners will appreciate the how easily the house flows from indoor to outdoor space and back again. With an outdoor dining pavilion, massive rooftop deck, and both a fire pit and outdoor fireplace, the home encourages visitors to soak in all that Flathead Valley has to offer. Bidding for the house, which was last listed at $3,000,000, will take place on July 18 at [Heritage's Luxury Real Estate Auction](. The property will have no minimum starting bid and will be sold without reserve. Bidders are required to register prior to the sale. If interested buyers should call (406)686-2BID or visit ha.com/whitefish for more information. [More information about Real Estate auctions]( [Back to Top](#top) []Cover of the Week: Iron Men We think it's safe to say the "Iron Man" concept was refined considerably over the years. [Mile High pedigree]( This is Dead-Eye Western Comics #11. You can [bid on the Mile High pedigree copy here](. 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