Latest Heritage Amazing Comics Auction^TM Internet 14112

Dallas, Texas: Heritage's Amazing Comics Auction^TM (ACA) sale #14112 ended Sunday, November 21, with 1,036 lots offered. 510 bidders placed bids, and 283 of them were successful, for a total sell-through of $79,873.00 for 1,012 lots (97.68% of lots offered). 10 lots in this sale were purchased after auction for a total of $1,889.45

A few highlights from the 11/21/04 ACA sale are:

Batman #23 (DC, 1944) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Light tan to off-white pages.
It's Batman and Robin vs. the Joker -- in a game of chess! Or at least that's the theme of this classic Dick Sprang-drawn cover, featuring the Dynamic Duo and the Clown Prince of Crime as the chess pieces. Jerry Robinson and Bill Finger join Sprang in drawing interior tales. Realized $805.00

X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Off-white pages.
This landmark issue has the origin and first appearance of the X-Men (the Angel, the Beast, Cyclops, Iceman, and Marvel Girl), as well as the first appearances of Professor X and Magneto. The story is by Stan Lee; cover and interior art are by Jack Kirby. Realized $748.65

Frank Frazetta - Caveman Sketch Original Art (undated).
Small but powerful, this ink sketch depicts two cavemen chasing down a lioness. Bursting with energy. 6.5" x 4.25" in Excellent condition. Realized $747.50

Alex Schomburg - Green Hornet #17 Cover Stat (Harvey, 1944).
This 7.5" x 10.75" stat of Alex Schomburg's Green Hornet #17 cover gives a crisp, clean, black and white view, sans type, of the Green Hornet and Kato laying waste to our Nazi foes of World War II. Very Good condition. Realized $747.50

Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 8-19-52 (King Features Syndicate, 1952).
Is Pagan Lee alive or dead? That's the question at the center of this superb Alex Raymond daily. 22" x 6.5" in Excellent condition. Realized $575.00

Alex Raymond - Rip Kirby Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 2-18-54 (King Features Syndicate, 1954).
Jenny prepares to leave town in order to save Clarence from ruin. Raymond's extreme gift for drawing beautiful women shines in this lovely daily. 22" x 6.5" in Excellent condition. Realized $575.00

Daredevil #1 (Marvel, 1964) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white pages.
Silver Age star turned movie star Daredevil made his first appearance in this issue, which recounts his touching origin story. Matt's colleagues at his law firm, Foggy Nelson and Karen Page, also made their first appearances here. It's great stuff by Stan Lee, impeccably illustrated by Bill Everett. CGC credits Jack Kirby with an assist on the cover. Realized $546.25

Tales to Astonish #27 (Marvel, 1962) Condition: VG.
This story is the first to feature Henry Pym, who will later become Ant-Man in issue #35. This is also the last 10¢ issue for this title. Jack Kirby provides the cover. The interior art features work by Kirby, Steve Ditko, Bob Forgione, and Don Heck. Realized $488.75

Bidding closed November 21, at 10pm CT. To bid in future auctions, simply go to Heritage's website, and join their free web community. Or write or e-mail Heritage for a printed or fax listing.

Heritage's current ACA auction ends (and a new one begins) December 5, 2004, at 10pm CT. Call today to consign to a future auction, as the earliest consignments receive the most attention and publicity. Those interested in consigning to ACA or to Heritage's live Signature auctions are invited to visit a special section on HCA's website or call Lon Allen directly at 214-252-4261, or email at LonA@HeritageComics.com.

HCA specializes in rare, high-grade comic books, as well as vintage comic and animation art, illustration art, movie posters and comics-related collectibles.