The ComicLink September Focused Auction begins closing this coming Tuesday night, September 27, 2016 starting at 8 PM ET with the first part of Session 1 featuring select, key, and high grade Silver Age and Bronze Age comics. Lots will continue to close on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings as well as the following Monday, October 3 and Tuesday, October 4 with original art session. In total, there are over 5,000 auction lots up for grabs, consigned by sellers with confidence at “no reserve.” Most of the graded comic book lots are encapsulated by either CGC or CBCS, and there are over 600 original art lots included. There is a selection of scarce and even high grade Golden Age, key and high grade Silver and Bronze including #1 Neal Adams Registry Set for DC and Marvel Covers, Strange Tales #110 (first Doctor Strange) CGC 9.4, Incredible Hulk #1 (first Hulk) CGC 4.5, Werewolf By Night #32 (first Moon Knight) 9.6, key, classic and high grade Golden Age, pristine Moderns and so much more. With exciting original artwork as well, this auction has something to offer just about any comic book collector.

Session 1 of select, key, and high grade Silver and Bronze Age comics closes Tuesday through Thursday, September 27-29 and has a wonderful selection of important first and key issues and includes more than 1,900 lots. The session includes around 200 examples from the #1 Neal Adams Registry Set for DC and Marvel covers. This a collection of high grade comics featuring Adams covers including his most famous work on such titles as Batman, Detective Comics, Green Lantern, Avengers, and X-Men. Entitled "Simply the Best," the set is just that, containing high grade examples that the consigning collector took over twelve years to assemble in the Near Mint conditions assigned.

Silver Age and early Bronze Age Marvel keys are Amazing Fantasy #15 (first Spider-Man) CGC 5.5 Qualified (married centerfold, centerfold detached), Amazing Spider-Man #1 CGC 6.5 and 4.0, #30 CGC 9.6, #38 (final Ditko issue) CGC 9.6, #40 (origin of Green Goblin) CGC 9.2, #49 CGC 9.4, #50 (first Kingpin) CGC 8.5 Signature Series, #51 (first Kingpin Cover) CGC 9.6, #55 CGC 9.4, #66 CGC 9.8, #82 CGC 9.6, #97 CGC 9.8, #101 (first Morbius) CGC 9.4, #102 CGC 9.4, #105 CGC 9.8, #120 (Hulk crossover) CGC 9.8, #121 (death of Gwen Stacy) CGC 9.8, #122 (death of Green Goblin) CGC 9.8, #123 (early Luke Cage and Gwen Stacy’s funeral) CGC 9.8, #127 CGC 9.8, and #129 (first Punisher) CGC 9.4 and 9.0, Avengers #1 (first gathering and origin of Avengers) PGX 6.5 (signed by Stan Lee), CGC 5.0 and others, #4 (first Silver Age Captain America) CGC 7.5, #32 CGC 9.6, #46 CGC 9.6, #53 CGC 9.6, #57 (first Vision) CGC 9.4, #63 CGC 9.6, #71 (first Invaders) CGC 9.6, #80 (first Red Wolf) CGC 9.6, #85 (first Squadron Supreme) CGC 9.6, #86 CGC 9.8, #87 (origin of Black Panther) CGC 9.6, #88 CGC 9.8, #92 (Adams) CGC 9.4, and #100 (Barry Smith art, anniversary issue) CGC 9.8, and Annual #1 CGC 9.6 and much more.

More Silver Age and early Bronze Age Marvel keys are Captain America #100 (first Silver Age issue) CGC 9.0 and #111 (Steranko cover/art) CGC 9.8, Conan #23 (first Red Sonja cameo) CGC 9.6 and #24 (first full Red Sonja) CGC 9.8, Daredevil # 1 (first appearance and origin issue) CGC 8.0, Doctor Strange #169 (first issue) CGC 9.6, Fantastic Four #4 (first Silver Age Sub-Mariner) CBCS 5.0, #5 (first Dr. Doom) CGC 7.0, #12 (first Hulk/Thing battle) CGC 7.5, #13 (first Watcher) CGC 8.5, #25 (Fantastic Four/Hulk battle) CGC 8.5, #48 (first Silver Surfer and Galactus) CGC 9.2, #50 CGC 9.0, #52 (first Black Panther) CGC 9.0, #67 (first Warlock) CGC 9.4, #77 CGC 9.6, and #112 (classic Thing vs. Hulk cover) CGC 9.6, Giant-Size Iron Man #1 CGC 9.8 double cover, Giant-Size X-Men #1 (first Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and second full Wolverine) CGC 9.6, Hero For Hire #1 (first Luke Cage) CGC 9.2, Incredible Hulk #1 (first appearance Hulk, Bruce Banner, Rick Jones, Betty Ross and Thunderbolt Ross) CGC 4.5, 43 examples in 9.8 between #107 and #194, #180 (first Wolverine) CGC 9.6, and #181 (first full Wolverine) CBCS 9.2 and CGC 9.0.

Additional Silver Age and early Bronze Age Marvel keys are Iron Man #1 CGC 8.5, #16 CGC 9.8, #34 CGC 9.8, #36 CGC 9.8, #40 CGC 9.8, #42 CGC 9.8, and #55 (first Thanos and Drax) CGC 9.6, Journey Into Mystery #83 (first Thor) CGC 4.0 and #112 (first Thor vs. Hulk battle) CGC 9.2, Marvel Feature #1 (first Defenders) CGC 9.6, Marvel Premiere #15 (first Iron Fist) CGC 9.8, Marvel Spotlight #2 (first Werewolf By Night) CGC 9.4 Oakland Pedigree, #5 (first Ghost Rider) CGC 8.5, and #12 (first Captain Marvel) CGC 9.4, Strange Tales #110 (first Doctor Strange) CGC 9.4 Circle 8 Pedigree and CGC 6.5, #114 CBCS 9.0, and #115 (origin of Doctor Strange) CGC 9.4 Don and Maggie Thompson Pedigree, Tales of Suspense #57 (first Hawkeye) CGC 9.4, Thor #169 (origin of Galactus) CGC 9.8 Rocky Mountain Pedigree, Tomb of Dracula #10 (first Blade) CGC 9.8, War is Hell #1 (Marvel Bronze) CGC 9.8 (highest graded one of three), Werewolf By Night #32 (first Moon Knight) CGC 9.6, X-Men #2 (second X-Men) CGC 8.5, #4 (first Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch) CGC 8.5, #56 (classic Adams cover/art, first Havok in costume) CGC 9.6, and #89 CGC 9.8.

Silver Age and Early Bronze Age DC keys include Aquaman #1 CGC 6.5, Batman (many from the #1 Neal Adams registry set) #200 CGC 9.4, #210 CGC 9.2, #217 CGC 9.4 Rocky Mountain Pedigree, #219 CGC 9.6, #222 (Beatles cover) CGC 9.4, #225 CGC 9.6, #226 CGC 9.6, #227 (classic cover) CGC 9.6 and 9.2, #232 (first Ras Al Ghul) CGC 9.6 and 9.4, #234 (first modern Two-Face) CGC 9.6, #235 CGC 9.6, #236 CGC 9.6, #237 CGC 9.6 Mass Pedigree, #239 CGC 9.6, #241 CGC 9.8, #244 (Ras Al Ghul dual cover) CGC 9.8, #251 (classic Joker cover/story) CGC 9.4 and 9.2, and #258 (100 page giant, Two-Face cover) CGC 9.6 (only one higher), Brave and the Bold #28 (first JLA) CGC 3.0, #29 (second JLA) CGC 7.0, #34 (first Silver Age Hawkman) CGC 8.5, #54 (first Teen Titans) CGC 8.0, #80 CGC 9.2 Pacific Coast Pedigree, and #85 (first revamped Green Arrow) CGC 9.2, Detective Comics (many from the #1 Neal Adams registry set) #298 (first Clayface) CGC 6.0, #389 CGC 9.6, #392 CGC 9.6 Twin Cities Pedigree, #394 CGC 9.6, #396 CGC 9.6, #398 CGC 9.6 Pacific Coast Pedigree, #400 (first Man-Bat) CGC 9.0, #403 CGC 9.6, #405 CGC 9.6, #409 CGC 9.6, #410 CGC 9.6, #411 (first Talia) CGC 9.4, #412 CGC 9.6, #414 CGC 9.6, and #415 CGC 9.6 Pacific Coast Pedigree and CBCS 9.2 double cover.

Other Silver Age and early Bronze Age DC keys The Flash #105 (first Silver Age issue, first Mirror Master) CGC 4.5 and #144 CGC 9.2, Forever People #1 (first full Darkseid) CGC 9.6, Green Lantern Many examples from this run, including highlights such as #41 (Star Sapphire cover) CGC 9.6, #43 (Flash crossover, first Major Disaster) CGC 9.4, #59 (first Guy Gardner) CGC 9.0, #63 (first Adams Green Lantern cover) CGC 9.4, #76 (first Adams Green Lantern/Green Arrow) CGC 9.2 and 9.0, #79 CGC 9.6, #80-#83 CGC 9.6, #85 (Speedy on drugs cover) CGC 9.6, and #87 (first John Stewart) CGC 9.4 and others, House of Mystery and House of Secrets Neal Adams #1 Registry Set examples including some Near Mint scarcities, Phantom Stranger pristine examples from the #1 Neal Adams registry set, Superman #199 (first Superman/Flash race) CGC 9.0, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen # 134 (first Darkseid) CGC 9.6 Rocky Mountain Pedigree, Swamp Thing #1 CGC 9.8, Wonder Woman #105 (scarce in Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, Silver Age origin, first Wonder Girl) CGC 4.0 and #199 (Jeff Jones bondage cover) CGC 9.8.

Session 2, which ends on Thursday, September 29, contains a strong selection of Golden Age examples, with nearly 600 lots. This session is packed with keys, scarcities, high grades, exceptional covers, and pedigree examples.

Golden Age DC Comics including Action Comics #42 (first Vigilante) CGC 5.0, Adventure Comics #65 (Starman cover) CGC 5.5, All-Star Comics #4 (first JSA adventure) CGC 2.5 (color touch), #14 CGC 8.5Q, and #15 (first Brainwave) CGC 5.0, Batman #19 CGC 3.5, #23 (second Joker cover in Batman title) CGC 4.5, #63 (first Killer Moth) CGC 3.5, #69 (Catwoman cover) CGC 4.0, and other Batman examples, Detective Comics #22 (first Crimson Avenger cover) CGC 1.8, #69 (classic Joker cover) CGC 1.8, and #233 (first Batwoman) CGC 5.5, Comic Cavalcade #13 (rare Solomon Grundy Golden Age appearance) CGC 5.0, More Fun Comics #69 (Doctor Fate cover) CGC 6.5, Our Fighting Forces #1 CGC 2.5, Sensation Comics #62 CGC 7.0, Superman #4 (all new stories begin) CGC 1.8 Slight R, #8 CGC 6.5, #11 (classic cover) CGC 3.5, #32 CGC 7.5, and more, Western Comics #24 (DC) CGC 9.4 Mile High Pedigree and single highest, Wonder Woman a large selection of tough to find examples ranging from #7 to the end of the Golden Age including #8, #10, #12, #14, #16 (Crippen Pedigree), #17 (Crippen Pedigree), and 22 more, and World’s Finest Comics #7 CGC 4.5.

Golden Age Timely, Atlas, and Marvel titles include Adventures Into Weird Worlds #14 CGC 6.5 (highest, one of two), All Winners Comics #13 CGC 4.5, Astonishing #5 (Marvel Boy cover) CGC 4.5 plus eight Astonishing examples from the Atlas horror era, Human Torch #36 CGC 4.5, Journey Into Unknown Worlds six examples for the Atlas series, Marvel Boy #1 (1950 Marvel origin and first appearance) CGC 4.0, Marvel Mystery Comics #54 CGC 2.0 and #64 (Schomburg cover) CGC 4.5 and #80 CGC 5.0, Marvel Tales #96 CGC 6.0, #105 CGC 4.0, six issues of Mystic from the Atlas run, Rawhide Kid #1 (first issue of long-running Marvel title) CGC 3.0, Space Squadron #2 CGC 6.0, #3 (rare 1951 Atlas title) CGC 5.5 (one of top two graded overall), Spaceman (Speed Carter, Spaceman on cover) #1 (1953 Atlas) CGC 5.0 and four other examples from this hard to find short run, Spellbound issues, Two-Gun Kid #49 CGC 6.5 only CGC graded, and Uncanny Tales #17 issues from the Atlas run.

Other Golden Age titles including several runs of Western titles in spectacular high grade with multiple pedigree examples from the Mile High, Hawkeye, and Crowley pedigree collections for such titles as Gabby Hayes Western, Gene Autry Comics, Indians, Monte Hale Western, Rocky Lane Western, Rod Cameron Western, Roy Rogers Comics and Western Hero, Archie Comics #50 (classic Betty cover) CBCS 6.0, Beware Terror Tales #2 CBCS 7.5, Black Terror #9 (WWII cover) CGC 5.5, Blondie #5 CGC 9.2 Davis Crippen Pedigree (single highest), Boys Ranch #1 (Simon and Kirby) CGC 8.5 (one of top five ever graded), Blue Bolt Weird Tales #112 (L.B. Cole cover) CBCS 3.5 and #113 (Cole cover) CGC 4.5, Bulls Eye #1 (Simon and Kirby) CBCS 8.5 (single highest), Captain Marvel Adventures #51 CGC 9.4 (double cover), #78 (first Mister Atom cover and story) CGC 9.0, Catman Comics #5 (first Kitten) CGC 1.8 and other issues from this title, Charlie Chan #1 (1948, Simon and Kirby cover) CGC 7.5, and Circus Comics #1 CGC 8.0 (one of top three graded overall, double cover).

Dick Tracy Monthly #32 CGC 9.6 (highest) and 34 other issues most high grade Pedigree or File copies, many single highest graded, Dollman Quarterly #1 (1941, first issue of long run) CGC 5.5, Don Winslow #65 CGC 9.4 double cover Davis Crippen Pedigree, Famous Crimes #19 CGC 6.0 (top two), Famous Funnies #197 CGC 9.6 (single highest) and several other examples of File and high grade examples from this historic first comic book title, Fighting Yank #12 (Schomburg WWII cover) CGC 5.5, Forbidden Worlds #1 CGC 4.5, Four Color #199 (classic Barks "Sheriff of Bullet Valley" Donald Duck cover and story) CGC 6.0, Ibis #1 (early Fawcett solo title) CGC 4.0, Jackpot Comics #4 (first Archie cover, same month as Pep #22) CGC 0.4, Lassie #4 CGC 9.4 (top two graded), Lawbreakers #1 CGC 7.0, Li’l Abner #64 CGC 9.6 (single highest), Lone Ranger #1 CBCS 8.0 double cover, MAD #9 CGC 7.5, #17 CGC 8.0, and #20 CGC 8.0, Master Comics #60 CGC 9.4 (top two graded), Miss Liberty #1 CGC 2.5, Monster #2 CGC 6.5 (top two) Ozark Ike #11 CGC 9.6 Central Valley Pedigree (single highest), Planet Comics #48 (robot cover) CGC 7.5 and #54 CGC 6.5, Plastic Man #2 CGC 4.0, Popular Comics 15 issues of the very early title starting with examples from 1936, and Seven Seas #3 (Matt Baker art) CGC 5.0 are also in the Golden Age listings.

Additional Golden Age highlights are Space Adventures #10 (Steve Ditko cover), Strange Worlds eight out of the first nine issues from the Avon run, Startling Comics #30 CGC 4.5, #31 CGC 6.5, and #33 CGC 5.0 (all Schomburg WWII covers), Startling Terror Tales #10 (L.B. Cole cover) CBCS 2.0, Tales from the Crypt #37 CGC 6.0 and #40 CGC 5.5, Tarzan #1 (1948) CGC 5.0, Thrilling Comics #39 (Schomburg WWII cover) CGC 6.5, #40 (Schomburg) CGC 6.0, and #48 (Hitler cover Canadian edition) CGC 6.5, Tom Mix Western #13 CGC 9.4 double cover, Tomb of Terror #14 CGC 9.2 (highest graded, one of two), True 3-D #1 CGC 9.6 (single highest) True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated #1 CGC 9.4 (highest), Uncle Scrooge #7 CGC 8.5, Vault of Horror #32 CGC 6.0, #37 CGC 5.5, and #40 CGC 6.0 Big Apple Pedigree, Wambi Jungle Boy a high grade run including single highest graded and Mile High pedigree examples, Weird Fantasy #6 CGC 7.5, Whiz Comics #107 CGC 9.0 double cover, Wings Comics #40 CGC 8.5 double cover, #76 CBCS 8.0, #88 CGC 7.5, and Zago #1 (Kamen GGA cover) CGC 7.0.

A special collection of Golden Age Canadian Whites that are extremely rare examples, many the only CGC graded example. They include Active Comics, Better Comics, Colossal Comics, Commando Comics, Dime Comics, Freelance Comics, Funny Comics, Grand Slam Comics, Jetman Comics, Joke Comics, Lucky Comics, Rocket Comics, Three Aces Comics, Triumph Comics, and Wow Comics. These examples are part of a large collection of Canadian Whites being auctioned off in various ComicLink auctions in the coming months.

Session 3 of CGC graded late Bronze, Copper, and Modern Age comic books ends Friday, September 30 and Monday October 3. This session features more than 1,400 lots of the most collectible comic books from the past 40 years. Some of the best examples of the key books being offered are All-Star Comics #58 (first Power Girl) CGC 9.8, Amazing Spider-Man #194 (first Black Cat) CGC 9.8, #252 (first black uniform) CGC 9.8, and #300 (first full Venom) CGC 9.8, Batman Adventures #12 (first Harley Quinn in comic books) CGC 9.8, Daredevil #131 (first Bullseye) CGC 9.6, #168 (first Elektra) CGC 9.8, New Mutants #98 (first Deadpool) CGC 9.8, Preacher #1 (first Jesse Custer, Tulip and Cassidy) CGC 9.8, and X-Men #129 (first Emma Frost and Kitty Pryde) CGC 9.8.

Session 4 of assorted lots ends Monday, October 3, with almost 500 lots including more affordable examples of many great Silver Age and Bronze Age comic books. This session is ideal for collectors looking to fill in runs with respectable looking mid-grade examples.

Session 5 with original art ends Tuesday, October 4. “The selection of original art within our Focused Auctions continues to improve, and there is a lot of artwork by well regarded artists offered within this auction,” ComicLink President Josh Nathanson said. 

Highlights of the September Focused Auction, which includes a wide selection of comic related original art with close to 600 pieces including work by such key artists as Art Adams, Jim Aparo, Sergio Aragones, Mark Bagley, Ed Benes, Lee Bermejo, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, Frank Brunner, John Buscema, John Byrne, John Cassaday, Howard Chaykin, Gene Colan, Amanda Conner, Mike Deodato, Steve Ditko, David Finch, Frank Frazetta, Cathy Guisewite, Gene Ha, Tony Harris, Russ Heath, Gilbert Hernandez, Adam Hughes, Carmine Infantino, Phil Jimenez, J.G. Jones, Jeff Jones, Joe Jusko, Michael Kaluta, Joe Kubert, Joseph Michael Linser, Mike Mignola, Gray Morrow, George Perez, Whilce Portacio, Marshall Rogers, Steve Rude, Alex Schomburg, Marc Silvestri, Frank Thorne, Alex Toth, J.H. Williams, Bernie Wrightson, and dozens more.

Higher end original art can be found in ComicLink’s quarterly Featured Auctions including the upcoming Fall Featured Auction.

Aside from this large list, there is plenty more in the September Focused Auction. If you are interested in consigning to upcoming ComicLink Auctions, the firm’s Fall Featured Auction will begin on November 17. The October Focused Auction will begin on October 12. New highlights are being added at what seems like a daily rate to the auction previews so those interested in bidding in these auctions should check back often. In order to consign to the ComicLink auction, sellers are encouraged to contact ComicLink 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.