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Category: Comics

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  Upcoming auction from Bruneau and Co. Auctioneers slated to delight Comic and Pokemon collectors

  After the success of the Incredible Hulk, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby wanted to introduce an even stronger superhero. They decided that Thor, the Viking god, would be Marvel Comics' next big character. Thor, along with his legendary hammer Mjolnir, was introduced in the 1962 issue of Journey into Mystery…

  Oct 9, 20
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  Bruneau & Co.'s October 17th Pop Culture auction is packed with vintage comic books, Pokémon collectibles, toys, dolls

  The auction, starting at 10 am Eastern, has limited in-house seating by appointment only for active bidders. They can reserve a seat by calling 401-533-9980. Copy of Marvel Comics Journey Into Mystery #83 (Aug. 1962), featuring the origin and first appearance of Thor, graded CGC 1.8, with off-white pages (est.…

  Sep 29, 20
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  Leo Tolstoy's grandson's World War II flight jacket will be auctioned by EstateOfMind on October 3rd, live and online

  Included with the flight jacket are 29 albums of Ilya A. Tolstoy’s top-secret photos for the Office of Strategic Services’ China-Burma-India theater mission. The personal World War II flight jacket of Count and Colonel Ilya A. Tolstoy, the grandson of the renowned Russian author and Count Leo (Lev) Tolstoy (War…

  Sep 14, 20
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  Sealed Pokémon Box Set Sells for World-Record $198,000 at Heritage Auctions

  Result for first edition of 1999 Booster Packs more than doubles previous record Pokémon First Edition Base Set Sealed Booster Box DALLAS, Texas (September 10, 2020) — A rare sealed Pokémon booster set broke a world record Thursday when it sold for $198,000 Thursday, Sept. 10, in Heritage Auctions' Comics &…

  Sep 11, 20
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  A Bright Light From a Dark Knight as Heritage Auctions Hosts The Hero Initiative’s ‘Batman 100 Project’

  More than 100 of the comics industry’s best artists donate talents to this fundraiser benefitting writers, artists in need Hero Initiative Batman 100 DALLAS, Texas (August 27, 2020) – Heritage Auctions is proud to partner with The Hero Initiative to offer The Batman 100 Project, which features more than 100 original Dark Knight covers…

  Aug 28, 20
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  Julien’s Auctions & Musicares® Foundation Relief Fund Auction

  This upcoming charity relief event, presented by Julien's Auctions, benefits MusiCares, an organization providing emergency resources and support to musicians. Among the featured lots is an amplifier used by the Rolling Stones’ bass guitarist, Bill Wyman, during their Steel Wheels/ Urban Jungle tour. The 1989/ 1990 tour was their first…

  Aug 24, 20
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  Disneyland: The First 65 Years - Day 2

  An original roller coaster car from the Space Mountain ride at Disneyland is featured on the second day of the upcoming Disneyland: The First 65 Years event, presented by Van Eaton Galleries. Space Mountain debuted in 1977 as Disneyland’s second roller coaster. It also expanded the offerings at the park’s…

  Aug 11, 20
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  TCM Presents ... California Dreaming

  Though there are many cultural touchstones in the upcoming California Dreaming auction, offered by Bonhams, the sale is anchored by items from Hollywood. One of the notable film props up for bid is a Saint Christopher medallion worn by Elvis Presley in the hit film Jailhouse Rock (1957). The lot…

  Aug 6, 20
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  Disneyland: The First 65 Years - Day 1

  Two years before the release of Sleeping Beauty (1959), Walt Disney was already preparing for an attraction dedicated to the animated movie at Disneyland. One of Disney’s main concerns with what would become the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough was the empty space inside. To solve this, he asked animator Eyvind…

  Jul 31, 20
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  ‘Batman: The Killing Joke,’ Jack Kirby Original Art Help Push Day 1 of Heritage Auctions’ Comics & Comic Art Event Past $5 Million Mark

  The print debut of X-23 resets highest price paid for 21st century U.S. comics art DALLAS, Texas (July 9, 2020) – Heritage Auctions began its four-day Comics & Comic Art event with a first session full of slam-bang action that smashed most expectations and pre-auction estimates. After a mere 105 minutes had elapsed, the…

  Jul 10, 20
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  Curated Pop Culture, TCG, Comic & Toy Online Auction

  The first issue of Marvel Comics appeared in October of 1939 with the title Marvel Comics #1, long before the existence of the corresponding film franchises. It sold over 80,000 copies, allowing the company to release Marvel Comics #2 the following month. The publication would continue to secure recognition for…

  Jun 18, 20
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  Comic-book industry veteran Gary Guzzo joins Hake's Auctions

  In a vintage photo from Gary Guzzo’s personal archive, he is shown (at right) with Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee and renowned ‘pinup’ artist Olivia De Berardinis at San Diego Comic-Con in 1994. Photo courtesy of Gary Guzzo. YORK, PA.- In line with their continued goal of growth through providing top-notch…

  Jun 14, 20
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  Frank Frazetta’s Painting, Bernie Wrightson Original Art Boost Heritage Comics & Comic Art Auction Above $9 Million

  Results soar in first auction of Wata-certified Atari video games DALLAS, Texas (May 5, 2020) – The Frank Frazetta The Serpent (aka "Aros") Paperback Novel Cover Painting Original Art (Paperback Library, 1967) and Bernie Wrightson Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Frankenstein Front Endpapers Illustration Original Art (late 1970s) sparked furious bidding to lead Heritage Auctions’ Comics & Comics Art Auction to $9,099,710…

  May 5, 20
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  Original Art, Classic Titles Take Flight As Heritage Auctions Kicks Off 4-Day Comics Event With $5.1 Million

  Frazetta, Wrightson and X-Men art, along with Spider-Man and Green Lantern, lead the charge in action-packed Platinum opener DALLAS, Texas (May 1, 2020) – From a 1908 Little Nemo in Slumberland Sunday comics strip to beloved images by the influential artists whose superheroes revolutionized comic books, there was something for every collector in the…

  May 1, 20
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  The Sheldon Mayer Estate featuring Sugar and Spike & many of his earliest works to be auctioned

  Sugar and Spike in "Tiny Visitor". Photo: Nate D. Sanders Auctions. LOS ANGELES, CA.- Sheldon Mayer and Chic Young collections featuring “Sugar and Spike” and “Blondie” comic strips will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on April 30, 2020. Sheldon Mayer EstateOne of the most influential cartoonists of the Golden…

  Apr 27, 20
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  Bernie Wrightson Original Art, Frank Frazetta Painting, ‘Variety Store Collection’ Make Auction Debuts at Heritage’s Comics & Comic Art Auction

  Sale also is first to feature Wata-certified video games by Atari DALLAS, Texas (April 10, 2020) – The stunning original art for Bernie Wrightson’s Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Frankenstein Front Endpapers Illustration Original Art (late 1970s) and a Frank Frazetta painting that appeared on the cover of The Serpent each could bring $250,000 or more in Heritage…

  Apr 13, 20
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  Bertoia's May 7-8 auction features Atlantique City promoter's estate collection of European antique toys

  Circa 1929 Vindex Oldsmobile coach, salesman’s sample, 6in long. Provenance: Dmitri Ilyinsky collection, Donald Kaufman collection. Estimate $3,500-$5,500. VINELAND, NJ.- Toy and bank collections of exceptional quality and distinguished provenance will cross the auction block at Bertoia’s on May 7-8. The Thursday/Friday sessions are bumper to bumper with high-end automotive, comic character, European…

  Apr 10, 20
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  Rare graded comic books, comic art, vintage Japanese toys, more at Bruneau & Co. auction, April 4th

  CRANSTON, R.I. – Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, in concert with Altered Reality Entertainment and Travis Landry, Bruneau & Co.’s Director of Pop Culture, will present a Spring Comic Book & Toy Auction on Saturday, April 4th, at 11 am Eastern time, online and in the Bruneau & Co. gallery at…

  Mar 23, 20
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  Comics, Comic Art, Sports Memorabilia, Animation Art & Disney Collectibles

  For several decades, Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip appeared in the Sunday newspapers. Born on November 26, 1922, the cartoonist was noted for his observational skills and ability to connect with his audience. The first Peanuts strip appeared on October 2, 1950, and ran until 1999, when the artist announced…

  Mar 23, 20
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  Massive Comic & Toy Auction

  The upcoming Spring Comic Book & Toy Auction, offered by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, will particularly feature Marvel comic books. Highlighted is issue 39 of Marvel Comics Tales of Suspense from March 1963, which is overall in good condition. Notably, this issue contains the first appearance of Iron Man. There…

  Mar 18, 20