A CGC certified 7.5 copy of Amazing Spider-Man #1 with off-white pages realized $10,200 after receiving 26 bids. The seller offered the copy for sale on eBay without reserve. 

The CGC Census currently notes 1,409 copies of Amazing Spider-Man #1 certified with the highest certified copy grading 9.8.

The original art to splash page to Captain America #103 by noted comic artist Jack Kirby sold on eBay for $8,500.

The classic 1968 artwork was in excellent condition overall and featured an menacing image of the Red Skull.

 

 

 

On Sunday/Monday September 21-22, 2008 overnight a theft occurred at the warehouse location of Richard Halegua's Comic Art & Graffix Gallery. Thieves broke through a wall from an adjoining, but vacant store next to our warehouse and kicked in a door to reach an inner office where they stole a long list of material. A complete list of what is missing is still being prepared, in part because every day more material is discovered to have been taken.  If you are offered any of this material please contact Richard Halegua at 702-285-3554. 

If you would like to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department you can call their Crime Stoppers Hotline at 702-385-5555.

Please reference case # 080922-2743 You can view partial list of the comic books and pulps at: http://www.comic-art.com/sept2008_burglary.htm 

Also, a picture gallery of the first part of the list is available at: http://www.comicbidz.com/99_cent_auctions/ 

Please note that the art shown on these pages was not stolen, only the comics and pulps in the photos. 
A reward is being offered to anyone who helps Richard Halegua retrieve this material.  

The Comicconnect Event Auction ends this weekend – so get your bids in now. Session I (Titles A-G) ends Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 10 PM.Session II (Titles H-Z) ends this Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 10 PM. To see all 1,099 Golden, Silver & Bronze Age lots, click here! Every auction lot started with a $1 bid, and many, many have no reserves. Best of all, ComicConnect never charges Buyer’s Premiums. The hammer price is what you pay. Many of the auction lots have provenance from pedigree collections such as the Edgar Church Mile High, dozens of lots are the highest graded copies on the CGC census, and the majority of the listings are graded by CGC. Over one hundred of the auction lots are first issues of historic vintage comic book series (such as Batman #1 and Superman #1), and over 200 of the comics contain first appearances of characters such as the Flash, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, Green Lantern and many more. Be sure not to miss the auction’s current 5 top headliners:

• Showcase #4 CGC 9.4, click here!
• Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 8.5, click here!
• Fantastic Four #2, CGC 9.4, click here!
• Detective Comics #29 CGC 6.0, click here!
• Captain America Comics #1 CGC 6.5, click here!

 Those collectors who have been following articles about the auction should be sure to check out some of the last-minute consignments that were included in the auction just as it began!

• Fly up, up and away with Superman #3 CGC 8.5, click here!
• Iron Man’s debut in Tales of Suspense #39 VF+, click here!
• High and mid-grade early CGC Silver Surfers, click here!
• Caw! Caw! The rarest Timely in high grade, Red Raven #1 CGC 9.0, click here!
• Thwipp! Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 6.5, click here!
• Pow! A nice group of high-grade Timely Golden Age CGC Sub-Mariners, and a beautiful Showcase #12, click here!
• Smashing! Incredible Hulk #1 FN, click here!
• Quack! Quack! Carl Barks’ Donald Duck in March of Comics #20, click here!
• Behold! Ten lots of leather-bound, gold typeface, volumes of Tip Top, Sparkler, Peanuts, L’il Abner and more, click here!
• Holy Smokes! Crime Does Not Pay #33 CGC 9.0, Startling Comics #49 CGC 5.0 and Roly Poly 14 CGC 6.5, click here!
• Tah-dah!  Rare, Lost Valley Pedigree issues from The Comics Magazine, click here!

 ComicConnect is also pleased to offer free shipping to anywhere in the world for every bidder who wins more than $5,000 of comics. If you need help placing bids or setting up an online ComicConnect bidding account, contact them today at 212-895-3999 (or international 001-212-895-3999) or email support@comicconnect.com.  

 

 

A CGC certified 9.8 copy of the recalled variant edition of All Star Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder #10 sold for $497 on eBay.

 The book received 6 bids before being sold to the high bidder. All Star Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder #10 variant edition was only available in a ratio of one per ten copies ordered. This book was recalled by DC Comics due to swearing and printing error issues.

 

 

 

ComicsPriceGuide.com, the premiere online price guide, will be hosting a diverse display of rare, historical, and interesting comic books covering most eras of the hobby at their booth #1110 at the Baltimore Comic-Con this weekend September 27-28, 2008. Included in the display will be the oldest CGC certified 10.0 Gem Mint comic book from 1949 as well as other historically significant books.

To date, CGC has certified over one million comic books in many different grades, but has only graded one comic from the Golden Age a 10.0 Gem Mint (the highest grade that can ever be given to a comic book). The book has never been publicly displayed and will make its first public appearance in Baltimore. This book is not for sale and may never be!

"We felt that showcasing some rare and significant books in Baltimore would be a great opportunity for collectors to view books that are typically never seen at conventions" said Tom Gordon III, CPG President. "One of the most valuable things we can all do in our hobby is share and educate fellow collectors and hobbyists."

"The comic display in Baltimore is just one of several projects we are going to be unveiling to our hobby over the coming months" commented CPG founder and CEO Bryan Neely. "We will also be on hand to answer any questions our fellow hobbyists have about these upcoming events as well as questions about comicspriceguide.com. We are looking forward to meeting all attending this great convention."

Steve Borock, CGC's former President and Primary Grader, will be on hand at the Comicspriceguide.com booth on and off all weekend to answer questions fans might have about grading and restoration. When asked about CPG, Borock commented "I have known both Tom and Bryan for many years now and I love the fact that they are trying to move our hobby in a direction that will benefit everyone. They are working on building an accurate online price guide that will help all collectors, from those who collect comic books valued at two dollars all the way up to those hobbyists who collect million dollar pieces. They also want to educate all comic book fans by posting informative articles, bringing us "up-to-date" industry news, or by bringing rare books to their booth for all the convention attendees to see. These guys are true hobbyists!"

For more information on ComicsPriceGuide.com visit: www.comicspriceguide.com

For more information on the Baltimore Comic-Con visit: www.comicon.com/baltimore

The Baltimore Comic-Con has announced their programming for panels at the 2008 show. Panels will occur both Saturday and Sunday upstairs from the main convention floor. 

A highlight this year includes the first public face-to-face discussion between Brian Michael Bendis and Robert Kirkman since each voiced dissenting opinions about work-for-hire and the future of comics. Guests who want to learn more about the graphic crafts can join Jose Villarubia and Bernie Wrightson, or see the Web Comics panel. Also, attendees will receive publishing updates from Dark Horse, DC, Kingdom Comics, Marvel, Image, Top Cow, and Visionary Comics Studio, and an exclusive art seminar by Jim Lee for eight hand-selected fans.   

Saturday, September 27, 2008
11am-12:30pm DC Nation
Oa room (upstairs, room 307)Join DC editor Dan Didio as he and special guests, discusses the current DC Universe, as well as hints to the future of the DC Universe.  

11:30am-12:30pm Web ComicsTarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)
Funny, timely, exciting, biting -- all words that can describe the Web Comic, the most widely-available of the comic art form. Join Scott Kurtz, Danielle Corsetto, Scott Sava, and others as they discuss the ins, outs, ups, downs, and overall variety of this forum. 

12:35pm-1:35pm Marvel Q&A: A Cup of BOa room (upstairs, room 307)Tom Brevoort and Brian Michael Bendis answer questions about the Marvel Universe. You should join them. He loves you. 

12:35pm-1:35pmSilent Devil/Ahmet ZappaTarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)Kingdom Comics, a new division of the Disney film studio, showcases their upcoming projects as they bring back some of Disney Studios classic characters.

1:40pm-2:40pm
Top Cow
Oa room (upstairs, room 307)Join Filip Sablik as he talks Dragon Prince (did you get your Baltimore Comic Con exclusive yet?) Witchblade, Darkness, and all things Top Cow. Moo. 

1:40pm-2:40pm DC Comics presents -- The Return of Sgt. Rock! With Billy Tucci
Tarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)
DC Comics is proud to present the return of Easy Company with the six issue miniseries, "Sgt. Rock - The Lost Battalion." Join Sgt. Rock writer/artist and Shi creator Billy Tucci and special guest WW2 veterans Grant Hirabayashi, Joe Kelly Kuwayama, and Terry Shima for an intimate story and art preview of salute to the American soldier. Billy and Terry's discussion and photos will also show the incredible lengths the creator has gone to uphold Rock's honorable legacy by interviewing actual veterans, partaking in a massive World War II re-enactment, and visiting the beaches of Normandy! 

2:45pm-3:45pm Kirkman vs. Bendis:  The Future of ComicsOa room (upstairs, room 307)What began as an open letter on the future of comics has turned into one of the hottest topics to hit the industry in decades. Now, the two main opposing forces in the discussion get together as Robert Kirkman and Brian Michael Bendis come face to face in a no-holds-barred debate! Don't miss out on what promises to be the most talked about panel of the year!

2:45pm-3:45pm Dark Horse
Tarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)
Join Dark Horse Director of Publicity Jeremy Atkins and Senior Managing Editor Scott Allie for a first hand look at the future of comics. You will be given insight into the next chapter of the breakout hit series, The Umbrella Academy, as well as a look at what the future holds for all of your other favorite series and characters. With exciting announcements and inside info, you won't want to be anywhere else. 

3:50pm-5pm DC Comics Presents: Men of Steel
Oa room (upstairs, room 307)What is the future of the Superman Family? Join Geoff Johns, James Robinson, Sterling Gates, Jamal Igle, and Superman editor Matt Idelson as they give you a peek at what the next year holds for the Man of Steel and his family. 

3:50pm-5pm Comic Book Restoration and CGC
Tarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)Should restoration be considered for a comic? What does restoration do to the value of a comic? How will CGC grade a restored comic? These questions and more will be answered by Matt Nelson (Classics Incorporated) and Steve Borock (Steve Borock Collectibles) as they give you insight into the do's and don'ts of comic book restoration. 

Sunday, September 28, 2008
11am-12pm Jim Lee Art Seminar The Batcave (upstairs, room 301)Eight lucky fans will be hand-picked by Jim Lee to attend his one hour art seminar! A contest will determine the lucky participants. During the day Saturday, you will turn in a piece of original art at a designated area. Then, on Sunday at 10:30am, Jim will choose eight artists from the entrants who will follow him to the seminar room for this unique experience.  

11am-12pm Visionary Earth 53 (upstairs, room 307)
VCS just announced the new Headlocked: The Tryout 3-Issue series, with covers by Ron Wilson, John Hebert and Jerry "The King" Lawler in his first comic work. They also just launched their digital publishing arm on Wowio and have even more news in the wings! Check out this panel with a bunch of VCS professionals to find out what this up-and-coming studio has planned into 2009! This will also include a focus on Visionary's new submissions, and discussion of how to break into comics...the Visionary way. 

11:30am-12:30pm Boom! The Savage Land (upstairs, room 302-303) Join Boom! Studios Editor-In-Chief, Mark Waid, as he discusses the INCREDIBLE new projects coming soon from Boom! 12pm-1pmImage Comics ShowEarth 53 (upstairs, room 307)
The Image Comics Show hits Baltimore as Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead, Invincible), Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon, Image United), Jimmy Palmiotti (Back to Brooklyn, The Pro), Richard Starkings (Elephantmen), and more give an exclusive glimpse into the future of Image Comics, featuring the public debut of all-new Image United art, along with many other announcements, surprises, and giveaways! 

12:35pm-1:35pm Spotlight on Wrightson (Villarrubia)
The Savage Land (upstairs, room 302-303)Jose Villarrubia presents a Spotlight on his good friend, Living Legend, and Baltimore Comic-Con Guest of Honor, Bernie Wrightson! 

1pm-2pm Marvel: Your Universe
Earth 53 (upstairs, room 307)
Will you Embrace Change? Join the Marvel crew and accept your new Skrullian Overlords as you find out all you want to know about Secret Invasion and the rest of the Marvel Universe. 

1:40pm-2:40pmChaykin/Hughes
The Savage Land (upstairs, room 302-303) Howard Chaykin and Adam Hughes. Need we say more? 

2pm-3pm For the Love of Comics
Earth 53 (upstairs, room 307)
Dan Didio talks comics! Join Dan in this unique forum to discuss what he likes about comics in general.  

2:45pm-4pmTurner - In MemoriamThe Savage Land (upstairs, room 302-303)Join Frank Mastromauro as he hosts a tribute to Michael Turner, a truly singular talent and an all around great guy. 

Panel topics, descriptions, and creator participants are subject to change. 

Further information on the show, guests, exhibitors, retailers, Artist's Alley, and more can be found on the Baltimore Comic-Con website or their MySpace page.

An example of the limited edition bronze Batman statue issued by Randy Bowen in 1996 brought $2,617.67 on eBay.

The statue featured Batman posed on a gargoyle and was number 64 of 250 and was in excellent condition overall.

Hero has a full slate at Baltimore with Steve Dillon as The Hero Initiative’s guest all weekend! 

Joining Dillon are Tim Sale, Matt Wagner, Stuart Immonen, Nick Cardy and others. 

In addition, there will be such amazing auctions as: 

- 3-minute art, a 50 piece auction of sketches from fan favorite  artists including Neal Adams, Jerry Robinson, David Finch and others.

- Guaranteed "first in line" spot for Darwyn Cooke and Barry Kitson  Sunday morning (come to the Hero booth Saturday for details) 

- A Bernie Wrightson concept piece from the movie, The Mist 

- plus other quality sketches from various artists 

The Hero Initiative booth will also have brand new benefit products including, the Marvel Apes, Wieringo variant cover and the first chance to get signed Stan Lee and Gene Colan Captain America #116  prints with all proceeds direct to Gene. Also, stop by the booth to find out how you can win a raffle of comic merchandise including a private meeting with Steve Dillon. 

For more information on Baltimore Comic Con, visit www.comicon.com/baltimore/.  

The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators  in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.  For more information, call 310-909-7809 or visit www.HeroInitiative.org.

 

If you're attending this weekend's Baltimore Comic-Con, September 27-28, 2008 join Classics Incorporated for their third and final restoration seminar for 2008. This seminar will cover the various kinds of comic book restoration, offer tips on how to pick good restoration candidates, and discuss how their values relate to CGC grading based on extent and appearance. The seminar will take place Saturday, Sept 27, 2008 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm in room 301-303.

Unfortunately, co-host Richard Evans will not be able to attend due to very unfortunate circumstances arising from hurricane Ike. Richard lost his Westheimer store in the melee that weekend, and must stay behind to tend to it. He started building his empire with that store almost 20 years ago, which has led to the strongest presence Houston has seen in a comic dealer since the Camelot days of the 1970s. It'll no doubt come back better than ever, but it will be a hard struggle for him and his crew. Our sympathy goes out to him.

Steve Borock will be filling in for Richard. Steve headed CGC for its first nine years, which no doubt makes him an authority on CGC's grading standards for restored comic books. The seminar should be entertaining as well as informative, so make sure you attend if you're in Baltimore this weekend.

 

For more information on Classics Incorporated visit: www.classicsincorporated.com

For more information on the Baltimore Comic-Con visit: www.comicon.com/baltimore