Golden and Silver Age Marvel Comics unleashed superpowers at Bruneau

Copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9, graded CGC 4.0, $40,000
Copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9, graded CGC 4.0, $40,000

Copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9, graded CGC 4.0, $40,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – A copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9 from July 1940 sold for $40,000 and three other vintage comic books topped the $10,000 mark at a Spring Comic, Toy & Sports Auction held May 21 by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. Also, a 1970s or 1980s Wayland Flowers Madame puppet cracked the top ten.

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Revolutionary War powder horn tipped to reach $100K at University Archives

Revolutionary War powder horn used at the Battle of Concord, est. $90,000-$100,000
Revolutionary War powder horn used at the Battle of Concord, est. $90,000-$100,000
Revolutionary War powder horn used at the Battle of Concord, est. $90,000-$100,000

WILTON, Conn. – A Revolutionary War powder horn, an extensive archive of material about Playboy magazine’s Hugh Hefner and a legal summons signed by the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp will all be part of University Archives’ online auction on Wednesday, November 10, at 10:30 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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