ComicLink announced the addition of another key book to the Summer Featured Auction, Action Comics #13 CGC 6.5. “This is the fourth ever cover appearance of Superman and also one of the best Superman cover images of them all! This book is extremely rare in higher grades. This is one of the top five known to exist in the world,” ComicLink President Josh Nathanson said.

The Summer Featured Auction has an impressive array of vintage comic books and high quality original artwork posted to the auction preview and is still growing. If you are interested in selling in this auction, the firm encourages you to get in touch with them as soon as possible as spaces are limited. To reserve your auction placement remotely, email buysell@comiclink.com or call (617) 517-0062 (option 1) to speak with Josh Nathanson, Douglas Gillock, Jason Crosby, Jon Signorelli, or Ross Kearney. ComicLink is also taking consignments for the September Focused Auction.

Here is a look at comic book highlights already consigned to the Summer Featured Auction (see the separate article for original art highlights). Key books are Fantastic Four #52 CGC 9.8 (first Black Panther, one of only four in the highest certified grade), Whiz Comics #1 CGC 6.5 (first appearance and origin of Captain Marvel, first Billy Batson, the wizard Shazam, Dr. Sivana, Ibis and Spy Smasher), Action Comics #13 CGC 6.5 (fourth ever cover appearance of Superman and also one of the best Superman cover images of them all), and Detective Comics #33 CGC 6.5 (first origin of Batman, first time murder of Batman’s parents revealed, and the first time Bruce Wayne is shown training himself to fight crime).

Comic book highlights include Action Comics #4 CGC 5.0, #10 (third Superman cover) CGC 7.0R, #17 CGC 5.0, #18 CGC 8.0, and #23 (first Lex Luthor) CGC 6.5, Adventure Comics #70 CGC 9.2, #88 CGC 9.4, and #89 CGC 9.4, All Star Comics #3 (first JSA) CGC 8.5R, #7 (first Superman and Batman in same story) CGC 8.0, and #8 (first Wonder Woman) CGC 2.0, All Winners Comics #5 CGC 9.2, Amazing Fantasy #15 (first Spider-Man) CGC 5.5 and CGC 4.5, Amazing-Man #5 CGC 6.0 and other rare examples from this Centaur title, Amazing Spider-Man #1 CGC 9.0, 7.5, and CGC 5.5, #5 (Doctor Doom) CGC 9.6, #16 (first crossover with Daredevil) CGC 9.8, #39 (first John Romita, Goblin revealed as Norman Osborn), #40 (origin of the Goblin) CGC 9.6 Signature Series, and #129 (first Punisher) CGC 9.8, Avengers #4 (first Captain America in Silver Age) CGC 9.0, #11 (Spider-Man Crossover) CGC 9.4, #57 (first Vision) CGC 9.6, and Annual #1 CGC 9.6.

They have Batman #1 (first Joker and Catwoman) CGC 1.5R, #10 (early Catwoman story with first new costume) CGC 7.5, #59 (first Deadshot) CGC 4.0, #189 (first Silver Age Scarecrow) CGC 9.6, #232 (first Ras Al Ghul) CGC 9.8, and #234 (first Modern Two-Face) CGC 9.8, best existing run of Black Cat Comics including #1 CGC 9.4 (single highest graded) and multiple file copies in CGC 9.6, Brave and the Bold #28 (first Justice League) CGC 7.5 and CGC 7.0 and #54 (first Teen Titans) CGC 9.6, Captain America Comics #40 CGC 9.0 (single highest), #46 (holocaust cover) CGC 3.0, and #49 CGC 9.6 (single highest), and Captain America #100 (first Silver Age issue) CGC 9.8.

Golden Age Canadian Comic Books (Canadian Whites) including numerous examples from Active Comics, Dime Comics, Speed Savage, Triumph Comics, Wow Comics, and more will be sold. The Nelvana issue is also included. Many are highest graded and some of these are so rare that they have never even been seen before.

Captain Marvel #18 (Carol Danvers receives powers) CGC 9.8, Conan #1 (first Conan in comics) CGC 9.8, Crypt of Terror #17 (first issue) CGC 9.8 Gaines File Copy (highest graded, one of three), and CGC 9.6 Gaines File Copy, exceptional group of Golden Age Detective Comics including #37 (Larson Pedigree) CGC 7.0 (Larson Pedigree), #48 (first mention of Gotham City in title, first time roadster called Batmobile) CGC 8.0, and #54 CGC 9.4, Fantastic Four #4 (first Silver Age Sub-Mariner) CGC 8.5, #26 (Avengers crossover) CGC 9.8, #48 (first Silver Surfer and Galactus) CGC 9.6 Signature Series, and #52 (first Black Panther) CGC 9.8 and CGC 9.6, Fight Against Crime #20 (decapitation cover) CGC 7.0, many single highest graded and Pedigree issues from #1 on of Four Color, The Flash #105 (first Silver Age issue, first Mirror Master) CGC 7.0, Giant-Size X-Men #1 (first Colossus, Storm, Nightcrawler, and second full Wolverine) CGC 9.8 and 9.6, Great Comics #1 (classic L.B. Cole cover, single highest) CGC 9.6, Green Lantern (Silver Age) #1 CGC 7.5, #7 (first Sinestro) CGC 9.0, and #76 (first Adams Green Lantern/Green Arrow) CGC 9.4, and Hawkman #1 CGC 9.4 are in the auction.

ComicLink has Hero For Hire #1 (first Luke Cage) CGC 9.8 and 9.6, House of Secrets #92 (first Swamp Thing) CGC 9.4, Incredible Hulk #1 CBCS 4.5, #102 (first issue) CGC 9.8, #180 (first Wolverine cameo) CGC 9.8, and #181 (first full Wolverine) CGC 9.8 and CGC 9.6 Signature Series, Iron Fist #14 (first Sabretooth) CGC 9.8 Signature Series, Jumbo Comics #1 (first Sheena) 4.5, 50 examples from the best existing run of Jungle Comics – all are among the highest or the highest graded and many examples are from pedigree collections such as the Mile High pedigree collection, Marvel Mystery Comics #11 CGC 9.2 (single highest), #27 CGC 9.4 (highest, one of two), #40 (classic WWII Zeppelin cover) CGC 5.0, #44 (classic WWII Schomburg cover) CGC 4.0, and #52 CGC 9.2 (highest, one of three), Marvel Premiere #15 (first Iron Fist) CGC 9.8, More Fun Comics #54 (classic Spectre cover) CGC 8.5 and #101 (first Superboy) CGC 8.5, New York World's Fair 1940 first Batman and Superman on a cover together CGC 8.5 (single highest graded), and Sea Devils #1 CGC 9.4.

An incredible run of Sensation Comics with 35 out of the first 40 issues including the key first issue plus many pedigrees and single highest graded examples is offered. It includes #1 (first Wonder Woman cover, second Wonder Woman appearance overall) CGC 5.0, #10 CGC 9.2 Rockford Pedigree (single highest), #11 CGC 9.0 Rockford (single highest), #14, #15, #18 CGC 9.2 (all single highest graded), and many more incredible examples.

Showcase #4 (first Flash) CGC 4.5 and #22 (first Silver Age Green Lantern) CGC 6.5, Silver Surfer #4 (classic Thor battle cover) CGC 9.8, Spawn #1 CGC 9.9, Star Wars #4 (single highest graded) CGC Mint 9.9, Strange Tales #110 (first Doctor Strange) CGC 9.0, Superman #1 CGC .5 (coverless), #14 (classic patriotic cover) CGC 6.0, #61 (first return to Krypton) CGC 7.5, and #199 (first Superman/Flash race) CGC 9.6, Tales of Suspense #39 (first Iron Man) CGC 8.0, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 CGC 9.6 are offered.

Additional highlights are Vampirella #19 CGC 9.9 (single highest), Walking Dead #1 CGC 9.8, Werewolf By Night #32 (first Moon Knight) CGC 9.8 and 9.6, over 50 examples from the best existing run of Wings Comics – all are among the highest or the highest graded and many examples are from pedigree collections such as the Mile High pedigree collection, Wonder Woman #1 CGC 7.5R, X-Men #1 (first X-Men and Magneto) CBCS 9.0 and #14 (first Sentinels) CGC 9.6.

This list is just a few of the highlights within the auction preview and much more is to come. According to ComicLink, they would love for you to be a part of it. Interested sellers may contact the firm by emailing buysell@comiclink.com or by calling (617) 517-0062 (option 1) to speak with Josh Nathanson, Douglas Gillock, Jason Crosby, Jon Signorelli, or Ross Kearney.

In addition to auctioning items for consignors, ComicLink is also always accepting new sellers for the ComicLink exchange marketplaces, brokering private placement deals, and buying outright. 

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