Comics and Animation News: Forty Mile Highs and Twenty All Stars This Week

Comics and Animation News [Read this newsletter online]( [Heritage Auctions]( [Comics and Animation News]( In This Issue: • [Sunday Internet Auction](#spotlight) • [Last Chance to Consign to Our May Comics and Comic Art Auction!](#collector-b) • [Heritage Auctions Comic Experts at WonderCon in Anaheim This Weekend](#collector-c) • [Around Heritage Auctions](#around-1) • [Cover of the Week: The Group Text, 1966 Version](#week) • [Current Auctions](#current) March 27, 2019 []Sunday Internet Auction [Sunday Internet Comics Auction]( Auction Ends: March 31, 2019 Live Session at 6:00 PM CT [Twenty-one of the fifty-seven issues of All Star Comics are in this week's auction!]( [We've got three copies of the key Spider-Man #129.]( [And no less than 46 Mile High pedigree comics are in the auction!]( [All Star Comics #3 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent FN/VF 7.0 Extensive (P) Off-white to white pages]( One of the most famous Golden Age covers is All Star #3. [The Amazing Spider-Man #129 (Marvel, 1974) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages]( The first appearance of the Punisher. [Large Feature Comic (Series I) #14 Smilin' Jack - Mile High Pedigree (Dell, 1941) CGC NM- 9.2 White pages]( It's remarkable to find this large-format issue in this grade. Highlights of this week's auction include: [National Comics #10 (Quality, 1941) Condition: VG/FN]( National Comics #10 (Quality, 1941) Condition: VG/FN Lou Fine cover. Nick Cardy, Charles Nicholas, and Reed Crandall art. Overstreet 2018 VG 4.0 value = $296; FN 6.0 value = $444. [View]( [Bambi Thumper Color Model/Publicity Cel with Background (Walt Disney, 1942)]( Bambi Thumper Color Model/Publicity Cel with Background (Walt Disney, 1942) "Come on, Bambi!" An original production cel of Bambi's pal, Thumper. A cute full-figure image of 3". The cel is from the Art Props Department and trimmed to its edge, and has been placed on a Bambi printed background, for presentation purposes. In Fine condition. [View]( [Three Stooges #1 (St. John, 1953) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to light tan pages]( Three Stooges #1 (Jubilee, 1949) CGC FN+ 6.5 Cream to light tan pages The first comic book appearance of the Three Stooges. Overstreet lists as "scarce", and Gerber rates it an "8" ("rare"). Norman Maurer infinity cover and art. Joe Kubert art. Overstreet 2018 FN 6.0 value = $504; VF 8.0 value = $1,075. CGC census 3/19: 4 in 6.5, 3 higher. [View]( [Golden Age Horror Comics Group of 23 (Various Publishers, 1950s) Condition: Average GD/VG]( Golden Age Horror Comics Group of 23 (Various Publishers, 1950s) Condition: Average GD/VG Includes Beware Terror Tales #4 and 5; Beyond #20; Climax #2; Hand of Fate #12 and 25a (November 1954); Intrigue #1; Journey Into Fear #3, 11, and 21; Mysteries #6; Spook #30; Suspense #13, 20, and 27; Suspense Detective #1 and 2; This Magazine Is Haunted #13; Uncanny Tales #17; The Unseen #12; Web of Evil #17; and Worlds of Fear #5 and 6. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $1,250. [View]( [Amazing Fantasy #15 Signature Series (Marvel, 1962) CGC GD 2.0 Cream to off-white pages]( Amazing Fantasy #15 Signature Series With "Stanley M. Lieber" Signature (Marvel, 1962) CGC GD 2.0 Cream to off-white pages Stan Lee was born Stanley Lieber - most Marvel fans know that, but we had never heard of someone requesting that "The Man" sign his birth name until we saw this copy! The origin and first appearance of Spider-Man, and the first appearances of Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko cover and art. Currently ranks #1 on Overstreet's list of Top 50 Silver Age Comics. CGC notes, "Signed 'Stanley M Lieber' by Stan Lee on 4/21/12." Overstreet 2018 GD 2.0 value = $8,000. CGC census or Signature Series 3/19: 28 at 2.0, 178 higher; for Universal grades: 124 in 2.0, 1392 higher. [View]( [Paul Gulacy and Pablo Marcos Master of Kung Fu #45 Page 14 Original Art (Marvel, 1976)]( Paul Gulacy and Pablo Marcos Master of Kung Fu #45 Page 14 Original Art (Marvel, 1976) Shang Chi attempts to rescue Clive Reston, while a captive Leiko Wu is spirited away by kidnappers. Ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 10" x 15". In Excellent condition with tape residue at the top and bottom edges. [View]( [Dave Cockrum and Dan Green Defenders #57 Story Page 6 Ms. Marvel Original Art (Marvel, 1978)]( Dave Cockrum and Dan Green Defenders #57 Story Page 6 Ms. Marvel Original Art (Marvel, 1978) Carol Danvers (now known as Captain Marvel) appears on this page with Nighthawk and Hellcat. Dave Cockrum produced several pages from the middle of this story (and the last page), and this was the first of his pages in this issue. It was story page 6, but numbered as page 10 because of ads. Crafted in ink over graphite and blue ink on Bristol board with an image area of 10" x 15". All text is stat paste-up. The board is toned, with a bit of glue residue near some paste-ups. In Very Good condition. [View]( [Zelda II: The Adventures of Link (NES, Nintendo, 1988) Wata 9.6 A+ (Seal Rating). Variant: Classic Series]( Zelda II: The Adventures of Link (NES, Nintendo, 1988) Wata 9.6 A+ (Seal Rating). Variant: Classic Series Red banner that reads Classic Series indicates that this is a later print of the title, which began its run in 1992. Introduced Link's "Magic Meter" and the Dark Link character to the series. Shigeru Miyamoto, the man behind the series, produced this game. Music was composed by Akito Nakatsuka. For more information about certified video games, see [HA.com/wata](. [View]( [Marc Silvestri and Dan Green Wolverine #53 Page 16 Original Art (Marvel, 1992)]( Marc Silvestri and Dan Green Wolverine #53 Page 16 Original Art (Marvel, 1992) He's on a mission to rescue Jubilee, but on this page Wolverine and Mystique are forced to flee Mojo and Spiral. Ink over blue pencil on Marvel Comics Bristol board with an image area of 10" x 15". In Excellent condition. [View]( ['Ariel and Sea Horses' The Little Mermaid Limited Edition Cel #9/50 (Walt Disney, c. 2005)]( "Ariel and Sea Horses" The Little Mermaid Limited Edition Cel #9/50 (Walt Disney, c. 2005) A splendid image of Ariel and three tiny friends, in a hand-painted cel sold exclusively at Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store, which operated next to the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood from 2005 until 2013. The edition size was only 50 pieces, of which this is #9. The cel is matted with a Courvoisier-like hand-lettered gray mat with a gold Disney's Soda Fountain embossed logo; the mat opening is 11.75" x 9", with an overall size of 17.25" x 14.75". The matted cel includes a Disney COA on back of the mat. Fine condition. [View]( Our MyHeritage: [MyBids]( feature makes tracking your favorite items easier than ever. Just a reminder...our Sunday Internet Comics, Animation, and Art Auctions end with a Live Session at 6:00 PM CT. [Browse the entire auction here](. [Back to Top](#top) []Last Chance to Consign to Our May Comics and Comic Art Auction! [ May Comics and Comic Art Auction #7209]( Your vintage comics or original comic art must reach us by Tuesday, April 2 to be offered in our [May 16-18 Chicago Signature Auction]( Items already consigned to this auction include: • An original-owner [Golden Age collection featuring Superman #1 and Batman #1](. • A huge selection of original art from the [Murphy Anderson collection]( from the 1940s through the 1980s. • Original art by Frank Frazetta, [Jim Starlin]( [John Buscema]( [Bob Kane]( [Charles Schulz]( [John Byrne]( and many more • A selection of certified Magic: the Gathering cards as well as certified classic video games. Remember: cash advances are always available against quality consignments. Ask about special reduced seller's fees for CGC-certified comics. To consign your comics, comic art, or video games or to find out more about the consignment process, please contact Joe Mannarino at [JoeM@HA.com](mailto:JoeM@HA.com?subject=Comic and Comic Art Consignment Inquiry) or call us toll free at 1-800-872-6467. [Back to Top](#top) []Heritage Auctions Comic Experts at WonderCon in Anaheim This Weekend Heritage Auctions is once again exhibiting at [WonderCon]( March 29-31 at the Anaheim Convention Center. [Lon Allen headshot]( Lon Allen, Vice President [Barry Sandoval headshot]( Barry Sandoval, Vice President Heritage will be accepting consignments for its [May Comics and Comic Art auction]( at the show. Or if you'd like to learn more about how the consignment process works, this is the perfect time to talk to our staff. Just come by booth #309 anytime during show hours. If you can't make it to the show but would still like to discuss a consignment with [Lon Allen](mailto:LonA@HA.com) or [Barry Sandoval](mailto:BarryS@HA.com), please call the [Dallas office]( at 214-528-3500. [Back to Top](#top) []Around Heritage Auctions Two Beautiful Items in the [April 24 Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu Auction]( [Francis Richardson Tankard]( [A Rare Francis Richardson Sr. Silver Tankard]( Silver pieces by the Philadelphia silversmith Francis Richardson II are extremely rare, and it is unclear whether little of his work survived over time or if he simply produced little due to other business responsibilities. Francis Richardson was born in New York in 1684. His father, of the same name, was a prosperous New York Quaker merchant, who interestingly was the first American to acquire a parcel of land from William Penn. The elder Richardson died in 1686 shortly after this purchase, and ten years later, the family, including 12-year-old Francis, moved to the fledgling (burgeoning?) Philadelphia. There is a gap in our knowledge of young Francis' upbringing, including whether his training as a silversmith occurred in Philadelphia, New York or England. However, we do know that in 1701, William Penn recorded the purchase of a pair of boot buckles from Francis Richardson for his daughter Letitia. Two extant Richardson pieces are of interest in relationship to this tankard with their shared S-scroll handles ending with a shield: a can made for Phebe Sharples of Chester County, Pennsylvania, now in the Winterthur Museum collection, and a tankard made for William and Mary Branson, also of Chester County, Pennsylvania, now in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This tankard was also likely made for a wealthy member of Philadelphia's Quaker community. Family legend gives room for speculation. The tankard's monogram is supposedly that of Edward Sharpen, Richardson's step-father, who married the widow Richardson just prior to the family's move to Philadelphia. Shippen was a prosperous Philadelphia merchant who held important positions in the government and was known to have owned the grandest home and carriage in all of Philadelphia. [Jensen Fish Dish]( [A Henning Koppel Silver Fish Dish and Cover No. 1026 for Georg Jensen: Cod Fish]( Hennig Koppel began working for Georg Jensen in 1947, purposefully entering the applied arts as a sculptor. In the career that followed, he created a new idiom, designing strong forms that were above all else beautiful in an age where designing for function was the ideal. Practicality was not his concern, and his designs pushed the silversmiths in new directions. The fish dish, with its studied curve, thickening of the lips evoking quality and weight, and precisely fitted dome and base, was heralded as impossible to create. In fact, the piece took master silversmiths 500 hours to complete, its cost the equivalent of a fine silversmith's annual salary. Leading museums worldwide clamored to add the dish to their permanent collections. The end product was the perfection envisioned by Koppel. [More information about Fine Art Auctions]( [Back to Top](#top) [1911 Canada Silver Dollar]( [1911 Canada Silver Dollar]( Legendary Collection of Canadian Coins Presented by Heritage Auctions The world's most comprehensive and complete collection of Canadian coins ever assembled — including Canada's 1911 Silver dollar and the finest known 1936 Dot Cent — is heading to auction (and into Canadian history) later this year. The late collector, George Cook, devoted more than 25 years to seeking out every major rarity issued by the Canadian government and successfully assembled one of the most significant numismatic collections in North America. In some cases, he owned the rarest of all specimens in the best condition and even possessed every example of special coins available for private ownership. [Heritage Auctions, the world's largest auctioneer of rare coins]( will present Cook's collection at the [World's Fair of Money]( Aug. 13-19 in Chicago, Illinois. "I worked with George for over a decade helping him build his Canadian set, and we became friends," said Cris Bierrenbach, Vice President of International Numismatics at Heritage Auctions. "George was one of the most focused collectors I have met in my 25 years in numismatics. He loved coins and he loved the challenge of finding the absolute best specimen for each denomination and date, and this will be evident once his catalog is published in July." Cook did not let his humble beginnings stop him from building a successful and happy life in Canada. Leaving the poverty of post-war Europe behind, he immigrated to Canada in 1951 with little money, bringing hope for a better life and a box stuffed with his only belongings. With determination, he worked across the country and successfully graduated to managing some of the largest industrial construction sites in Western Canada. Years later, his efforts culminated in the creation of his own successful steel fabrication company, which was highly valued across North America. Cook lived in Calgary with his wife, Margaret, and their four children. He also served his country as an honorary consul for Germany. He was an avid collector of coins throughout his entire life, enjoying the rich history and stories behind each new discovery. Over the years, every major Canadian rarity found its way into the collection, including the extraordinarily rare 1911 Silver dollar. Considered a "Holy Grail," and perhaps the most storied rarity in all of Canadian numismatics, the coin is one of only two examples struck in silver. Outside of Cook's collection, the only other 1911 Silver dollar coin is in the permanent National Currency Collection in Ottawa. Cook also owned the finest of just three known 1936 Dot Cents. Known the world over as one of the most famous rarities in Canadian coins, the Canadian Dot Cent was struck in 1937 prior to the creation of coinage dies for George VI. It was never released for circulation and Cook owned one in the best condition. Cook held both the Specimen and Business Strikes of the rare 1921 50 Cent coin, known as "The King of Canadian Coins." He also owned the Specimen strike of an 1875 Quarter, a 1936 Dot 10 Cent coin and a 1916-C Sovereign coin — each of which is simply unheard of in a single, private collection. Heritage Auctions is placing highlights of Cook's collection on a nation-wide tour beginning April 23-27 at the Central States Numismatic Society Show in Chicago, Illinois. Highlights then go on display June 6-8 during The Long Beach, California, Coin, Currency, Stamp & Sports Collectible Show. Cook's main collection will cross the auction block Aug. 13-17 at a special session held during the [American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money]( in Chicago and on HA.com. An additional online auction takes place in September on HA.com. [More information about Numismatic Auctions]( [Back to Top](#top) []Cover of the Week: The Group Text, 1966 Version [Gidget #1 File Copy (Dell, 1966) CGC VF 8.0 White pages]( Gidget, featuring Sally Field, had a two-issue series and we're offering a high-grade Dell file copy of issue #1 this week. You can [take a closer look and bid here](. [Back to Top](#top) []Current Auctions Comic & Comic Art Auctions [March 27 Roseville Special
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