Between movie memorabilia, Star Wars collectibles, and vintage trinkets, Hake’s Americana & Collectibles has something for everyone. A constant favorite among collectors is the wide selection of CGC and CBCS certified and graded comic books. Auction #223, already open for bidding, includes a fine array of such books. 

Lot 1049 features Our Gang Comics #1 CGC 9.4 from 1942. With art by Walt Kelly, this comic includes the first appearance of Our Gang as well as Tom And Jerry in comics. 

Highlighted in lot 1126 is Action Comics #252 CGC 5.0 from 1959. Along with stories by Robert Bernstein and Otto Binder, this features the origin and first appearance of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El and villain Metallo. 

Included in lot 1129 is Adventure Comics #44 CGC 7.0 from 1939. This is the first issue with a green-suited Sandman and features stories by Jerry Siegel and Gardner Fox.

Lot 1134 features an All Star Comics #8 CGC NG from 1941. Considered one of the most important issues in the history of DC Comics, this comic includes the first appearance and origin of Wonder Woman/Princess Diana. 

Spotlighted in lot 1151 is a Detective Comics #26 CGC 6.0 from 1939. This comic includes a story by Jerry Siegel, as well as a full page ad for Movie Comics #1 and All-American Comics #1. 

Featured in lot 1223 is Avengers #1 CGC 4.5 from 1963, offering the origin and first appearance of The Avengers (Iron Man, Thor, Incredible Hulk, Wasp, and Ant-Man). Also included are appearances by the Fantastic Four, Loki and Teen Brigade.

Lot 1231 includes Fantastic Four #4 CGC 7.5 from 1962. Written by Stan Lee with art by Jack Kirby, this issue features the first Silver Age appearance of Sub-Mariner/Namor McKenzie. 

Highlighted in lot 1250 is Journey into Mystery #83 CGC 7.0 from 1962. This key Silver Age comic includes the origin and first appearance of Marvel’s God of Thunder, The Mighty Thor/Doctor Donald Blake. 

Included in lot 1271 is X-Men #1 CGC 4.0 from 1963. Written by Stan Lee with art by Jack Kirby, this issue features origin and first appearance of Professor X, Cyclops, Iceman, Angel, Beast, Marvel Girl, and Magneto. 

Lot 1283 showcases The Walking Dead #1 CGC 9.8 from 2003. The basis for AMC’s TV show, this comic features the first appearance of Rick Grimes, Shane Walsh, and Morgan and Duane Jones.

Bidding for these exceptional graded comics closes on March 13-15, 2018. Don’t miss out, head over to hakes.com and get started on bidding today.