ComicLink is currently consignment gathering for upcoming auctions including the July Focused Auction beginning on July 12, 2017, and the Summer Featured Auction which will begin in August.

A major highlight of the July Focused Auction is the first appearance of Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 8.0 CVA Exceptional.

“ComicLink recently sold a similar 8.0 example in the Spring Featured Auction for a record $261,010 and we expect this one to cause a similar level of excitement! It exhibits deep, rich colors and only minimal wear. It’s a lovely specimen that would make for a special centerpiece within virtually any Silver Age collection,” ComicLink founder and President Josh Nathanson said.

Looking forward to the Justice League movie opening on November 17? Perhaps now is the perfect time to add some stunning high grade examples from the Silver Age Justice League of America run to your collection. “There are many stellar examples up for auction in both the July Focused Auction and the Summer Featured Auction with the majority coming from the John G. Fantucchio Pedigree, most of which feature bright bold colors and white pages,” Nathanson said.

Among them are Brave and the Bold #28 (first Justice League) CGC 6.0, Justice League of America #1 CGC 7.5 Fantucchio, #7 CBCS 9.6 (single highest graded), #9 (origin of JLA) CGC 8.5 Fantucchio, #11 CGC 9.0 Fantucchio, #17 CGC 9.2 Fantucchio, #21 (first JLA/JSA team-up) CBCS 9.2, #37 and #38 (third JLA/JSA team-up) both CGC 9.4 Fantucchio, #39 (first 80-page Giant, reprints Brave and the Bold #28) CGC 9.0 Fantucchio, #41 (first Key) CGC 9.8 Fantucchio (highest graded, one of two), #43 (first Royal Flush Gang) CGC 9.4 Fantucchio, #44 CGC 9.4 Fantucchio, #48 (80-page Giant, classic Batman cover) CGC 9.8 Fantucchio (highest graded, one of two), #50 CGC 9.8 Fantucchio, #52 CGC 9.4 Fantucchio, #53 CGC 9.8 Fantucchio (highest graded, one of five), #59 CGC 9.6 Fantucchio, #61 CGC 9.6, #63 CGC 9.8 Fantucchio (highest graded, one of three), #64 (first Red Tornado) CGC 9.8 Fantucchio, #67 (Giant, classic Adams cover) CGC 9.6 Fantucchio, #69 CGC 9.6 Fantucchio, #70 CGC 9.6 Fantucchio, #72 CGC 9.6 Fantucchio, #75 (Black Canary joins, gains sonic powers and begins relationship with Green Arrow) Fantucchio (highest graded, one of two), #76 (Giant) CGC 9.6 Fantucchio, #81 (Adams cover) CGC 9.8 Fantucchio (highest, one of three), #90 CGC 9.8 Fantucchio, #97 (Adams cover, JLA origin retold) CGC 9.6 Fantucchio, and #98 (Adams cover) CGC 9.8 Fantucchio (highest, one of four).

There are numerous exceptional comic books already consigned to the Summer Featured Auction which starts in August and much more is on the way. Some of the early consignments include Avengers #16 (line-up change issue with classic Kirby Cap cover) CGC 9.4, Batman #11 (classic first Joker cover) CGC 7.5, Brave and the Bold #54 (first Teen Titans) CCG 9.8 (single highest graded), Detective Comics #359 (first Batgirl/Barbara Gordon) CGC 9.2, Doctor Strange #169 (first issue) CGC 9.8, Fantastic Comics #4 (Lou Fine cover) CGC 8.5 (one of top three graded overall), Hawkman #4 (first Zatanna) CGC 9.4, House of Secrets #92 (first Swamp Thing) CGC 9.6, Incredible Hulk #181 (first full Wolverine) CBCS 9.4, Iron Man #55 (first Thanos and Drax) CGC 9.8, MAD #25 CGC 9.8 (highest graded, one of two), Nelvana #nn (the “Action Comics #1” of Canadian Whites) CGC 5.0, Phantom Lady #17 CGC 7.0, Sub-Mariner Comics #1 (classic Schomburg cover) CGC 7.5R, Superman #45 (Lois as Superwoman story) CGC 9.4, Teen Titans #1 CGC 9.2, Weird Fantasy #17 CGC 9.4 Gaines File, and Wonderworld Comics #6 CGC 8.0 (one of top two graded overall).

There are already numerous incredible original art offerings lined up for the Summer Featured Auction. One of them is the historic cover for Uncanny X-Men #266, featuring the first appearance of Gambit, drawn by the extraordinary Andy Kubert. This is one of the most significant Modern Era covers ever to come onto the auction market! Gambit was a shining star from the beginning of his career as an X-Man and will likely become more popular when the planned Gambit film franchise with Channing Tatum is released.

ComicLink is also offering the original Frank Frazetta oil painting for the Tales From the Crypt #1 Ballantine Book (1964), which is one of the earliest – if not the earliest – horror-themed oil paintings by the great Frazetta. Nine years after Bill Gaines was forced to shelve EC Comics’ horror, crime, and sci-fi titles due to creative restrictions enforced by the Comics Code Authority, Ballantine reprinted a number of the original tales in five volumes published between 1964 and 1966: Tales from the Crypt (1964), The Vault of Horror (1965), Tales of the Incredible (1965), The Autumn People (1965), and Tomorrow Midnight (1966). Frazetta, who had worked briefly for EC in the 1950s, painted the covers for the entire series. Note the ‘Frank Frazetta’ on the tombstone, rather than his usual ‘Frazetta’ signature. The oils on this prime era piece is pure Frazetta genius, right down to the ground around the hands, which give off a phosphorescent glow.

Another huge original art piece in the Summer Featured Auction is the Neal Adams cover for Justice League of America #92 (1971) featuring Adams’ epic depiction of Solomon Grundy raising a defeated Superman over his head, having taken out the rest of the Justice League and the Justice Society. This is Adams’ only Solomon Grundy cover from his peak era and it’s an incredible piece. With Grundy looking very likely to appear on the hit show Gotham starting in a few months, the swamp monster is poised to skyrocket in popularity among a new generation of fans real soon.

Speaking of extra special original art offerings, be sure to check out this complete Graham Ingels Tales From the Crypt story. This 7-page EC classic comes from Tales From the Crypt #46 (1955), the final issue of the historic run. The story, “Tatter Up!” is one of the more memorable stories narrated by the Old Witch in EC’s most famous horror title. As one of Ingels’ last EC stories, it shows the artist at the full bloom of his talents, showcasing why he’s still considered to be the greatest horror comic book artist ever by many fans.

There is no time like the present to consign and take full advantage of range of the promotion ComicLink does for each of its auctions. Both the July Focused and Summer Featured auctions will offer an incredible selection of comic books and original art, including some of the best pieces in the world. Interested sellers are encouraged to get in touch as soon as possible to reserve placement, as auction slots tend to fill up quickly for some items. Sellers may 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.

ComicLink will be set-up this weekend on Friday, June 30 through Sunday, July 2 at Denver Comic Con in the Colorado Convention Center accepting consignments at booth 1670. Consignment Director Jason Crosby and Sales Consultant Ross Kearney will be attending the show and available to speak with you all weekend long. “If you are interested in reaching the most aggressive vintage comic book and original art bidders and buyers in the world, while at the same time having the opportunity to raise cash quickly, stop by and speak with us. If you are attending the show, don’t sell the good stuff without stopping by our booth first, so we can assist you in maximizing your return,” Crosby said.

The images shown below provide a preview of some of the many highlights already consigned to these upcoming auctions.

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. So, it pays to get in touch no matter your selling preference, and ComicLink always looks forward to hearing from potential sellers.