Last week, ComicConnect’s second Event Auction of 2019 saw many impressive results, including an Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 9.2 for $598,000, a record for the grade.
“The investment comic market is stronger than ever,” said Vincent Zurzolo, COO of ComicConnect. “Our quarterly auctions have never failed to generate record prices. ComicConnect is in the driver’s seat. Give us a call and let us help you take your portfolio to the next level.”
More Golden Age highlights include Action Comics #1 CGC 6.5 R for $220,000, #2 CGC 3.5 for $27,000, and #23 CGC 4.0 for $13,000, All Star Comics #3 CGC 4.0 for $12,601, Amazing Mystery Funnies V2 #5 CGC 9.0 for $23,655, Batman #1 CGC 2.0 for $71,000, Captain America Comics #1 CGC 2.5 for $90,000, Detective Comics #31 CGC 1.5 for $40,444, #35 CGC 2.0 for $17,200, and #168 CGC 4.5 for $16,422, Flash Comics #1 CGC 2.5 for $51,550, Strange Tales #28 CGC 8.0 for $17,001, Superman #1 CGC 1.0 for $71,004, #2 CGC 8.0 for $42,500, and #17 CGC 8.5 for $26,278, and Young Allies #10 CGC 9.8 for $15,700.
The top Silver and Bronze Age books included Amazing Fantasy #15 CBCS 9.6 R for $38,501, Amazing Spider-Man #1 CGC 5.5 for $11,511, Green Lantern #1 CGC 9.4 for $56,333, Incredible Hulk #1 CGC 8.0 for $91,002, Journey into Mystery #83 CGC 8.0 for $24,500, and Tales of Suspense #39 CGC 9.0 for $46,522.
Original comic art sales were topped by the cover to classic X-Men #41 for $11,277, page 3 by Jack Kirby from Fantastic Four Annual #2 for $12,200, Journey into Mystery #105 page 4 by Kirby for $14,422, Tales of Suspense #94 page 9 by Kirby for $14,266, and the mighty cover to Thor #157 for $71,000.
“Once again, I can’t thank our impassioned clients enough for their participation and support for this hobby we all love,” said Zurzolo. “We already have our preview up for Event Auction #40 and I’m sure you’ll find something you’ll love.”
To consign for upcoming auctions Director of Consignments, Rob Reynolds, can be contacted at robr@comicconnect.com or by calling all (888) 779-7377.