ComicConnect’s Summer Special Auction starts this coming Monday, May 16, 2016 at 12 PM ET. “A copy of one of the world’s most valuable comic books, off the market for three decades, is coming to auction,” Rob Reynolds, Director of Consignments said. “Action Comics #1 is getting tougher to find in any condition as the comic has proven to be one of the best investments on the planet. Collectors and investors are simply holding on to them for long-term gain.”
The company expects to see another record setting hammer price.
Top keys and most wanted comics in the auction are Action Comics #1 coverless, Action Comics #7 CGC 1.8, Action Comics #13 CBCS 9.2 R, All Star Comics #8 5.5, All Star Comics #8 8.5 R, Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 6.5, Amazing Spider-Man #1 CGC 8.5, Archie Comics #1 CGC 6.5, Batman #1 CGC 4.5, Batman #1 CGC 6.0 R, Captain America Comics #1 CBCS 9.4 R, Daredevil #1 CGC 9.4, Detective Comics #31 CGC 4.0, Detective Comics #31 CGC 1.0, Fantastic Four #1 CGC 6.5, Flash #105 PGX 9.2, Green Lantern #1 PGX 9.0, Incredible Hulk #1 CGC 5.0, Journey into Mystery #83 CGC 9.0, Journey into Mystery #83 CBCS 9.6 R, Pep Comics #22 CGC 9.0 R, Sensation Comics #1 CBCS 9.0 R, Showcase #4 CBCS 8.0, Showcase #4 CGC 4.5, Silver Surfer #1 PGX 9.8, Tales of Suspense #39 CGC 8.5, Tales to Astonish #27 CGC 8.5, Tales to Astonish #35 CGC 9.2, and X-Men #1 CGC 8.5.
Original comic art highlights are the John Byrne cover to Batman Annual #11, Tony Moore splash to Walking Dead #2 and Charlie Adlard art from various Walking Dead issues, a Todd McFarlane splash from Spider-Man #9, a cool Bart Sears promo piece for the Eclipso series from 1992, even more from the Brothers Hildebrandt, and a slew of Angel Medina Sensational Spider-Man and Spawn pages.
Visit ComicConnect’s website to view the entire auction. Start bidding this coming Monday at 12 PM ET.
The auction end-dates are as follows:
Session 1 (original art, Action Comics #1 through Atomic War) June 6, 2016
Session 2 (Avengers through Detective Comics) June 7, 2016
Session 3 (Detective Comics through Life Stories of American Presidents) June 8, 2016
Session 4 (Lightning Comics through Sub-Mariner Comics) June 9, 2016
Session 5 (Super Friends through Zoo Funnies) June 10, 2016
ComicConnect has issued a last call for consignments for their next major auction. Contact them today to reserve your space. Call toll-free (888) 779-7377 or email their staff at support@comicconnect.com. Cash advances up to $5 million are available.
