Comics and Animation News: Long-Lost Crumb Cover Tops $500,000; Record Weekly Auction

Comics and Animation News [Read this newsletter online]( [Heritage Auctions]( [Comics and Animation News]( In This Issue: [Sunday Internet Comics Auction](#spotlight) [Best-Ever Sunday Internet Comics Auction Totals $292,000](#collectora) [Graham Nash collection of Underground Art tops $6.3 million Comics Event at Heritage Auctions](#collectora) [Around Heritage Auctions](#around) [Cover of the Week: If You Think The Holsters Are Hot ...](#week) [Current Auctions](#current) August 17, 2017 [Newsletter Archive]( [Last Issue]( []Sunday Internet Auction [Sunday Internet Comics Auction]( Auction Ends: August 20, 2017 Live Session at 6:00 PM CT [Twenty-eight comics from the Magik Woo Collection are featured this week.]( [Our Animation selection includes 18 Hanna-Barbera pieces.]( [We have more than 50 Silver Age DC lots, including a number of keys.]( [Issue #31 had the first appearances of Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn]( Issue #31 had the first appearances of Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn [The whole Rubble family, including their pet Hoppy]( Here are Barney and Betty, click the image to see Hoppy and Bamm-Bamm. [The first appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes]( The first appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes Highlights of this week's auction include: [John Buscema and Jim Mooney Amazing Spider-Man #76 Page 7 Original Art (Marvel, 1969)]( John Buscema and Jim Mooney Amazing Spider-Man #76 Page 7 Original Art (Marvel, 1969) Gwen Stacy confronts Peter Parker about his strange behavior, while her father and Robbie Robertson ponder Spider-Man's secret identity. Mooney pencils and inks over Buscema layouts. Ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 10" x 15". In Excellent condition. [View]( [The Incredible Hulk #1 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages]( The Incredible Hulk #1 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VG 4.0 Cream to off-white pages The origin and first appearance of the Hulk, as well as the first appearances of Rick Jones, Betty Ross, and Thunderbolt Ross. Jack Kirby cover and art. Currently ranked #2 on Overstreet's list of Top 50 Silver Age Comics. Overstreet 2017 VG 4.0 value = $9,000. CGC census 8/17: 91 in 4.0, 380 higher. [View]( [Weird Tales - May 1934 (Popular Fiction) Condition: VG+]( Weird Tales - May 1934 (Popular Fiction) Condition: VG+ Features the Conan tale "Queen of the Black Coast" by Robert E. Howard, plus a Northwest Smith story by C. L. Moore. Cover by Margaret Brundage, the first to feature Conan. Complete covers, complete and unfaded spine. Tan pages. Bookery's Guide to Pulps VG value = $200. [View]( [Marvel Mystery Comics #40 (Timely, 1943) CGC Apparent GD- 1.8 Slight (C-1) Off-white to white pages]( Marvel Mystery Comics #40 (Timely, 1943) CGC Apparent GD- 1.8 Slight (C-1) Off-white to white pages Classic Nazi zeppelin cover by Alex Schomburg. Harry Sahle, Syd Shores, and Bob Oksner art. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: cover and centerfold re-attached with glue. (Tape on interior cover.)" Overstreet 2017 GD 2.0 value = $811. [View]( [The Thing! #17 (Charlton, 1954) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages]( The Thing! #17 (Charlton, 1954) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages Steve Ditko cover and art. Bob Powell and Dick Ayers art. Overstreet 2017 VF 8.0 value = $597. CGC census 8/17: 5 in 7.5, 18 higher. [View]( [Joe Kubert Our Army at War #33 Story Page 3 Original Art (DC Comics, 1955)]( Joe Kubert Our Army at War #33 Story Page 3 Original Art (DC Comics, 1955) The prolific and versatile Kubert is at his cinematic best on this vividly designed composition from the six-page story called "Combat Courier." Three heavy-artillery panels at top play out like movie storyboards, followed by four deep vertical panels, with extreme high- and low-angle shots building to an intense close-up of the endangered title character. Sound-effects lettering, superimposed over the borders, lends a 3-D-like effect. A tantalizing anonymous note on reverse suggests, or guesses at, the participation of Steve Ditko, but the official record (as maintained by editor Julius Schwartz) ascribes the art entirely to Kubert. Ink over graphite on Bristol board. Image area, 13" x 19". Moderate age-toning; marginal staining at upper left. Very Good condition. From the Ethan Roberts Estate Collection. [View]( [Jack Kirby Fantastic Four The Menace of Magneto Storyboard #14 Original Animation Art (DePatie-Freleng, 1978)]( Jack Kirby Fantastic Four "The Menace of Magneto" Storyboard #14 Original Animation Art (DePatie-Freleng, 1978) Magneto does not take it kindly when you don't answer the door! Jack Kirby's storyboard #14 from the episode titled "The Menace of Magneto," featuring a surprise visit from Magneto. Graphite on paper, with a combined image area of 13" x 7". Excellent condition. [View]( [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (Mirage Studios, 1984) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages]( Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (Mirage Studios, 1984) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages The origin and first appearances of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Splinter, and Shredder. Wraparound cover by Kevin Eastman. Eastman and Peter Laird story and art. One of only 3,000 copies printed. Overstreet 2017 VF 8.0 value = $2,500. CGC census 8/17: 78 in 8.0, 341 higher. [View]( [Erik Larsen and Mike Machlan Amazing Spider-Man #333 Page 4 Original Art (Marvel, 1990)]( Erik Larsen and Mike Machlan Amazing Spider-Man #333 Page 4 Original Art (Marvel, 1990) A fun page featuring Peter Parker, Venom, Aunt May, and Mary Jane Watson. Ink over blue pencil on Marvel Bristol board with an image area of 10" x 15". In Excellent condition. [View]( [Greg Bridges - Star Trek New Earth: Belle Terre Cover Painting Original Art (Pocket Books, 1999)]( Greg Bridges - Star Trek New Earth: Belle Terre Cover Painting Original Art (Pocket Books, 1999) Done for the novel by Dean Wesley Smith and Diane Carey. Australian artist Gregory Bridges won the 1997 "Best Colour Professional Work" Award from the annual World Sci-Fi and Fantasy Art Exhibition held in San Antonio, TX. This large piece was created in acrylic paint and has a matted image area of 15" x 25". It is Plexiglas front framed out to 23.25" x 33". Signed and dated in the lower image area, it is in Excellent 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) []Best-Ever Sunday Internet Comics Auction Totals $292,000 Forty-five lots sold for at least $1,000 in Heritage's [weekly internet auction of Comics, Comic Art and Animation Art]( that ended Sunday, August 13. The auction total was our highest ever at $292,565. [Issue #31 had the first appearances of Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn]( Sold for $11,950 [The whole Rubble family, including their pet Hoppy]( Sold for $7,767.50 [The first appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes]( Sold for $1,135.25 [Back to Top](#top) []Graham Nash collection of Underground Art tops $6.3 million Comics Event at Heritage Auctions [Robert Crumb original art]( Singer/songwriter Graham Nash's collection of Underground Comix art realized more than $1.1 million to lead [Heritage Auctions' summer Vintage Comics & Comic Art Auction]( in Dallas. The $6.3 million auction presented fresh-to-market art and key books to more than 2,800 bidders in person and via HALive!. "The market for original comic art continues to show its strength – especially for works by Robert Crumb," said Ed Jaster, Senior Vice President Heritage Auctions. "This is the second auction in a row in which we achieved six-figure selling prices of Robert Crumb's art for our clients." The highlight of Nash's collection was art by Crumb. The artist's [1967 Original Cover Art for ZAP Comix #1]( soared to $525,800 (the cover was never was used for the publication and was thought lost for years). The [People's Comics Complete Four-Page Story Original Art]( sold for $203,150. Even Crumb's later works bested high estimates as [Weirdo #22 Complete 4-Page Story Original Art]( 1988 sold for $131,450 and Crumb's 1991 [ID #2 Original Cover Art]( ended at $101,575, to round out the collection's top six-figure lots. Additional examples of Crumb's art continued to beat expectations as [Your Hytone Comics #nn Complete 9-Page Story "Pete the Plumber" Original Art]( sold for $89,625 and [Mr. Natural #2 Complete 6-Page Story Original Art]( hammered for $77,675. Key Comics Command Five Figures An important private collection from Mister Magik Woo offered several key books in outstanding condition: [The Amazing Spider-Man #14 (Marvel, 1964) CBCS NM/MT 9.8]( sold for $71,700 and [The Amazing Spider-Man #1]( with a verified Stan Lee signature (Marvel, 1963) CBCS VF/NM 9.0, ended at $65,725. A copy of [Detective Comics #35]( (DC, 1940) CGC VG+ 4.5, shot to $56,165 and 17 bidders competed to own [All Star Comics #8]( (DC, 1942), CGC VG 4.0 – featuring Wonder Woman's first appearance and origin – and pushed the auction price to $53,775. A coveted copy of [Amazing Fantasy]( #15 (Marvel, 1962), CGC VG/FN 5.0, sold for $38,240. [Back to Top](#top) []Around Heritage Auctions Heritage Platinum Night Auction Offers a Treasure Trove from Yankees Immortals [1937 Gehrig Game Worn Yankees Jersey]( Everything is coming up pinstripes in the hobby's most anticipated summer event, as Heritage Auctions presents elite artifacts from the best of the Bronx in its [Platinum Night auction]( now accepting bids at [HA.com/Sports]( and closing in Extended Bidding format on Aug. 19-20. Nearly 600 lots are on offer in the two-day sale, which is expected to generate over $10 million in results. "The Yankees typically figure pretty heavily in all of our Platinum Night events," said Chris Ivy, Director of Heritage Sports Collectibles, "but this might be the most significant single compilation we've presented to date." The celebrated "Murderer's Row" tandem of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig is expected to vie for the auction's top result, the former responsible for [one of the most important bats in private hands]( (est. $400,000+), dating to the 1920 season during which he first donned pinstripes, and nearly doubled his own single-season home run record. Ruth returned this bat to the Hillerich & Bradsby factory for duplication, and it became part of the bat company's traveling exhibition of elite lumber. Not to be outdone, the "Iron Horse" Gehrig [provides a pinstriped flannel jersey from the Yankees' 1937 World Championship season]( (est. $800,000+), a garment matched to the photograph used as the basis for his bronze plaque in Monument Park. The same photo appears upon the special ticket printed for his July 4, 1941 memorial game, exactly two years after his heartbreaking "Luckiest Man Alive" farewell. Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris add three more single-digit Yankee flannels to the mix, [the Yankee Clipper's road grey beauty]( (est. $50,000+) possibly worn during his celebrated 1941 hitting streak. Leading authenticator MEARS offers a high-probability photo match to [Mantle's 1954 road jersey]( (est. $400,000+), while his M&M Boys counterpart supplies [one of the first worn as a Yankee, during Maris' American League MVP season of 1960]( (est. $40,000+). Even the trading card offerings trend heavily toward the sport's most successful franchise, most notably a wide range of Mantle's 1952 Topps cards, including an ultra-rare autographed model. Ruth and Gehrig appear again in this challenging collecting subgenre, each signing an example of his own 1928 Exhibit card. Other historic Yankees ink is found upon [Lou Gehrig's 1924 Yankees contract]( (est. $500,000+). Certainly the auction provides a wide array of options for those more interested in other teams, sports and disciplines and art aficionados are certain to turn out in force to compete for [an original study for Norman Rockwell's famous cover painting for The Saturday Evening Post, Tough Call]( (est. $300,000+). The work was gifted to the painting's main subject, umpire John "Beans" Reardon, and is consigned by his family. [More information about Sports auctions]( [Back to Top](#top) []Cover of the Week: If You Think The Holsters Are Hot ... We're not sure what makes holsters hot ... but we're sure these two cowboys didn't live to see issue two! [John Byrne and Terry Austin X-Men #135 Story Page 12 Original Art (Marvel, 1980)]( This is a Big Little Book from 1938 that we've only offered a couple of times in our history. You can [bid on it here](. 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