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Original comic book artwork of page 25 from Marvel Comics’ Secret Wars No. 8, rendered by Mike Zeck in 1984. It commanded $3.3 million and a new world auction record. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Spider-Man original comic book artwork sells for record $3.3M

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Original comic book artwork of page 25 from Secret Wars No. 8, rendered by Mike Zeck in 1984, commanded $3.3 million and a new world auction record. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Original comic book artwork of page 25 from Marvel Comics’ Secret Wars No. 8, rendered by Mike Zeck in 1984. It commanded $3.3 million and a new world auction record. Courtesy Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – Spider-Man was already the star of the most expensive comic book ever sold at auction. As of January 13, the Web-Slinger is also credited with what is now the world’s most valuable page of original comic book artwork. Page 25 from 1984’s Secret Wars No. 8, which tells the origin story of the Web-Slinger’s now-iconic black costume, sold at Heritage Auctions for $3,360,000.

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Marvel Comics’ Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962), featuring the origin and first appearance of Spider-Man, graded CGC 1.0, $25,000

Even CGC low-graded Spider-Man comics triumphed at Bruneau

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Marvel Comics’ Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962), featuring the origin and first appearance of Spider-Man, graded CGC 1.0, $25,000

Marvel Comics’ Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962), featuring the origin and first appearance of Spider-Man, graded CGC 1.0, $25,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – Vintage Spider-Man comic books – even ones in poor condition – can still bring dizzying prices at auction, as was proven in Bruneau & Co.’s Comic, TCG, Toy & Sports Auction held December 11. Two early 1960s comics featuring Spidey – one graded CGC 1.0 and the other CGC 2.0 – brought a combined $36,562.

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Hake’s to auction Chris Evans screen-used Capt. America shield from Avengers: Endgame 

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Captain America shield screen-used by Chris Evans in ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ Image courtesy of Hake’s Auctions

YORK, Pa. – The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a groundbreaking achievement of interconnected films crafted by numerous architects and starring many of Marvel’s most powerful heroes and game-changing villains. The first three phases of movies, known as the Infinity Saga, unfolded over 11 years, with each individual entry providing a puzzle piece for the larger picture that would come to pass in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame.

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Villains, superheroes & gods abound in Oct. 4 comic book auction

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Thor #126, March 1966, est. $5-$500

Thor #126, March 1966, est. $5-$500

NEW YORK – Comic books were never meant to be anything but ephemeral. Printed on cheap paper and priced to fit the budget of a 10-year-old, they nonetheless delivered entertaining stories about characters that still hold our interest today. These publications delivered so well that grownups who once lavished their allowances on the newest releases from DC, Marvel, and others now pay a premium for vintage originals that survived the decades unblemished.

On Monday, October 4, starting at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct an 169-lot No Reserve Rare Comics sale. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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The finest-known copy of Amazing Fantasy No. 15, featuring Spider-Man’s debut, sold for $3.6 million and a world auction record for any comic book September 9 at Heritage Auctions.

Spider-Man leaps over Superman, claims world auction record

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The finest-known copy of Amazing Fantasy No. 15, featuring Spider-Man’s debut, sold for $3.6 million and a world auction record for any comic book September 9 at Heritage Auctions.

The finest-known copy of Amazing Fantasy No. 15, featuring Spider-Man’s debut, sold for $3.6 million and a world auction record for any comic book September 9 at Heritage Auctions.

DALLAS – Spider-Man’s debut appearance is now the most world’s most valuable comic book.

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‘Lost universe’ comics find devoted following amongst collectors

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A Top-Notch Comics #2, January 1940, from MLJ Magazines, featuring Jack Cole and Mort Meskin art, sold for $9,257 + the buyer’s premium at Hake’s Auctions in March 2017. Photo courtesy of Hake’s Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

A ‘Top-Notch Comics’ #2, January 1940, from MLJ Magazines, featuring Jack Cole and Mort Meskin art, sold for $9,257 plus buyer’s premium at Hake’s Auctions in March 2017. Photo courtesy of Hake’s Auctions and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK — While comic book fans obviously know DC Comics and Marvel, there are legions of other comics universes worth collecting. Some were short-lived and only in production for a few years but have re-emerged over the past few years to attract a loyal following. Read more