Amazing Spider-Man #1 comic book leaps to $520K at Hake’s

Marvel ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ #1 (March 1963), CGC 9.6 NM+, white pages, one of only five CGC 9.6 copies in existence and one of only three in its grade to have been offered for public sale in the past 10 years. Provenance: John B. Goodrich collection. It exceeded its high estimate by more than $170,000, selling for a heart-stopping $520,380.

YORK, Pa. – A super-clean, CGC 9.6 copy of Amazing Spider-Man #1 (March 1963) – one of only five of its type and grade known to exist – set off a bidding war at Hake’s July 25-26 auction of pop culture memorabilia, rocketing to an astonishing final price of $520,380. The comic had been displayed at Comic-Con in San Diego and attracted huge interest from fans, a sure sign of what was to come.

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X-Men, Pokemon wizards, baseball royalty appear at Bruneau, Aug.8

Copy of Marvel Comics’ X-Men #1 from September 1963 featuring the origin and first appearance of the X-Men and Magneto, graded CGC 3.5, estimated at $8,000-$12,000
Copy of Marvel Comics’ X-Men #1 from September 1963 featuring the origin and first appearance of the X-Men and Magneto, graded CGC 3.5, estimated at $8,000-$12,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – A copy of Marvel Comics’ X-Men #1 from September 1963, two Pokemon booster boxes from 1999, Goudey baseball cards for star players from the 1930s, and original cover art for Drift Marlo #1 from 1962 will all come up for bid in Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ Summer Pop Culture auction, slated for Tuesday, August 8, beginning at 4 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Michaan’s delivers variety of treasures in trio of April auctions

Diamond and 18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 16.40-carat Sri Lankan sapphire, estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions
Diamond and 18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 16.40-carat Sri Lankan sapphire, estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions
Diamond and 18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 16.40-carat Sri Lankan sapphire, estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions

ALAMEDA, Calif. – In April, Michaan’s will conduct three auctions. The monthly Gallery Auction on Friday, April 14 will be followed by two new specialty sales on Monday, April 17. The first is a Collectibles Auction that will start at 10 am Pacific time, and the second is a Prints and Multiples Auction that opens at 1 pm Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Battle Cat ride-on toy could bounce to the top at Bruneau, March 11

1985 Wonder Masters of the Universe Battle Cat ride-on spring bouncer, estimated at $800-$1,200
1985 Wonder Masters of the Universe Battle Cat ride-on spring bouncer, estimated at $800-$1,200
Wonder Masters of the Universe Battle Cat ride-on spring bouncer toy dating to 1985, estimated at $800-$1,200

CRANSTON, R.I. – Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ Winter Comic, TCG (Trading Card Games) & Toy auction is slated for Saturday, March 11, beginning at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Bruneau’s Director of Pop Culture Travis Landry described it as “certainly the most diverse sale we have ever had for the department.”

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Part 2 of Marvel Comics artist’s collection at Bruneau & Co., Jan. 1

Dave Cockrum’s circa-1974 original ink and watercolor box art for Aurora Plastics and the Metaluna Mutant model, from the 1955 film ‘This Island Earth,’ estimated at $7,000-$10,000
Dave Cockrum’s circa-1974 original ink and watercolor box art for Aurora Plastics and the Metaluna Mutant model, from the 1955 film ‘This Island Earth,’ estimated at $7,000-$10,000
Dave Cockrum’s circa-1974 original ink and watercolor box art for Aurora Plastics and the Metaluna Mutant model, from the 1955 film ‘This Island Earth,’ estimated at $7,000-$10,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – Part 2 of the Andy Yanchus collection – 564 lots of vintage comics and comic art gathered during the course of a lifetime by the renowned hobbyist – will come up for bid at Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers on New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1, beginning at noon Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Market-watchers pounced on rare comic art & action figures at Hake’s $2.7M auction

One of six lots of Al Williamson (1931-2020) original, unpublished concept art that preceded the ‘Star Wars’ daily newspaper comic strip (which was ultimately written and drawn by Russ Manning and ran from 1979-1984). Of 12 proposal strips created by Williamson, the first six were gifted to George Lucas; the other six were given to Star Wars marketing genius Charles Lippincott, whose widow has consigned them to Hake’s. Sold for $46,730

YORK, Pa. – Original comic strip art continues to solidify its position alongside fine art in the collector marketplace, with the latest proof coming on day two of Hake’s July 26-27 auction of pop culture rarities. Amongst the highlights of the $2.7 million sale was a selection of six consecutive lots of original concept art created in the late 1970s for a proposed Star Wars daily newspaper comic strip. Drawn by legendary comic strip artist Al Williamson (1931-2020) as part of a series of twelve strips, the artworks never saw publication.

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Star Wars comic strip art leads galaxy of greats at Hake’s, July 26-27

One of six consecutive lots of Al Williamson (American, 1931-2020) original, unpublished concept art that preceded the ‘Star Wars’ daily newspaper comic strip (which was ultimately written and drawn by Russ Manning and ran from 1979-1984). Of 12 proposal strips created by Williamson, the first six were given to George Lucas, and the other six were given to Star Wars marketing genius Charles Lippincott, whose widow has consigned them to Hake’s. Each is absolutely fresh to the market, and each is estimated at $10,000-$20,000. Image courtesy of Hake’s Auctions
One of six consecutive lots of Al Williamson (American, 1931-2020) original, unpublished concept art that preceded the ‘Star Wars’ daily newspaper comic strip (which was ultimately written and drawn by Russ Manning and ran from 1979-1984). Of 12 proposal strips created by Williamson, the first six were given to George Lucas, and the other six were given to Star Wars marketing genius Charles Lippincott, whose widow has consigned them to Hake’s. Each is absolutely fresh to the market, and each is estimated at $10,000-$20,000. Image courtesy of Hake’s Auctions
One of six consecutive lots of Al Williamson (American, 1931-2020) original, unpublished concept art that preceded the ‘Star Wars’ daily newspaper comic strip (which was ultimately written and drawn by Russ Manning and ran from 1979-1984). Of 12 proposal strips created by Williamson, the first six were given to George Lucas and the other six were given to Star Wars marketing genius Charles Lippincott, whose widow has consigned them to Hake’s. Each is absolutely fresh to the market, and each is estimated at $10,000-$20,000. Image courtesy of Hake’s Auctions

YORK, Pa. – If modern art aficionados could be granted one wish, it might be the discovery of a major, previously unknown Picasso. While Picasso lovers may have a very long wait ahead of them, those who revel in the uniquely imaginative art and imagery of the Star Wars saga just might have their wishes granted on Tuesday, July 26 and Wednesday, July 27, when Hake’s auctions six extraordinary artworks from Star Wars’ earliest days. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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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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Comic book bonanza awaits at Bruneau, May 21

Copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9 (July 1940), graded CGC 4.0, est. $30,000-$50,000
Copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9 (July 1940), graded CGC 4.0, est. $30,000-$50,000
Copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9 (July 1940), graded CGC 4.0, est. $30,000-$50,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – A copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9 from July 1940 and a Madame puppet created and used by entertainer Wayland Flowers in the late 1970s or early 1980s will headline a Spring Comic, Toy & Sports Auction on Saturday, May 21, conducted by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Stephenson’s April 22 auction a showcase for superheroes, pop culture icons

Group-lot of six Silver Age ‘Fantastic Four’ comic books published in 1966, ’67 and ‘68, est. $300-$500

SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – On Friday, April 22nd, superheroes and comic-character favorites will converge on Stephenson’s auction gallery in suburban Philadelphia for an exciting 302-lot sale of collectibles, memorabilia, comic books and posters. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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