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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. Estimate: $350,000+. Image courtesy of Hake’s Auctions

High-grade ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ #1 could capture $350K+ at Hake’s, July 25-26

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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. Estimate: $350,000+. Image courtesy of Hake’s Auctions

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. Estimate: $350,000+. Image courtesy of Hake’s Auctions

YORK, Pa. – Hake’s July 25-26 auction of pop culture memorabilia serves as an exciting virtual showcase of “firsts” – first appearances of comic book superheroes, rare first issues, and first iterations of classic action figures. The 1,930-lot sale encompasses dozens of categories of America’s most sought-after collectibles, from political and sports to Star Wars and Transformers. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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Nicholson’s Joker costume runs away with $125K at Heritage

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Purple suit worn by Jack Nicholson as The Joker in ‘Batman,’ $125,000

Purple suit worn by Jack Nicholson as The Joker in ‘Batman,’ $125,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – Heritage Auctions’ two-day Hollywood & Entertainment Signature® Auction wrapped July 23 after realizing $4,330,594. Among the top lots in the July 22-23 event was the purple suit Jack Nicholson wore onscreen as the Clown Prince of Crime in Tim Burton’s 1989 film, Batman. The outfit, perfect for dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight, sold for $125,000 after a prolonged bidding war.

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The Eternals #1, July 1976, est. $5-$500

Jasper52 auction unveils rare comic books, Aug. 23

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The Eternals #1, July 1976, est. $5-$500

The Eternals #1, July 1976, est. $5-$500

NEW YORK – On August 23, starting at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will offer a 201-lot No Reserve Rare Comics sale. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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