“Investment collectors may start bidding in Event Auction #40 this coming Monday, August 19, 2019 at 12 PM,” said Vincent Zurzolo, co-founder of ComicConnect. “This is our largest Event Auction ever with just over 2,700 lots including over 600 highest-certified or tied highest comics on the planet. Thank you, in advance, to everyone who participates.” 

Original comic art highlights include Marvel Premiere#17 cover by Gil Kane, Tales of Suspense #39 cover recreation by Jack Kirby, two Johnny Comet dailies by Frank Frazetta, Tarzan and the Beast Master pages by Russ Manning, and the cover to Ghost Rider #8 by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito.  

Leading the selection of Golden Age comics is Action Comics #1 CGC 8.5 R and #10 CGC 1.8, All Star Comics #3 CGC 6.5, Batman #1 CGC 8.0, Captain America Comics #1 CGC 7.0 R and #74 CGC 7.5, Captain Marvel Jr #1 CGC 9.6, Detective Comics #38 CGC 3.0, Green Lantern #1 CGC 6.5, Mystic Comics #4 CGC 9.2, Superman #1 CGC 1.0 and #13 CGC 9.0, Whiz Comics #1 CGC 1.8, and Wonder Comics #1 CGC 6.0.

Silver and Bronze Age comics on offer include Action Comics #242 CGC 8.0, Adventure Comics #247 CGC 8.0, Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 7.5, Amazing Spider-Man #129 CGC 9.8, Avengers #1 CGC 9.0 and #57 CGC 9.8, Fantastic Four #5 CGC 9.0 and #52 CGC 9.6, and X-Men #1 CGC 7.0.

Event Auction #40 also features the Phantom Lady Collection with All Top Comics #8 CGC 9.0, Claire Voyant CGC 9.8, Phantom Lady #13 CGC 9.0, #15 CGC 9.4, #16 CGC 9.6, #17 CGC 9.4, #18 CGC 9.2, and #22 CGC 9.6, and Torchy#6 CGC 9.4.

Key X-Men issues such as #1 CGC 9.2, #2 CGC 9.4, #4 CGC 9.4, #7 CGC 9.6, #11 CGC 9.6, #12 CGC 9.8, #14 CGC 9.8, #49 CGC 9.8, and #94 CGC 9.8, and X-Men Giant Size #1 CGC 9.8.

Visit ComicConnect to view the entire auction. Bidding in Event Auction #40 begins August 19, 2019 at 12 PM ET.

The auction end-dates are as follows:
Session 1 (original comic art, Action Comics #1 – best comics) September 9
Session 2 (Beware – Fight Comics) September 10
Session 3 (Fight Comics – New Mutants) September 11
Session 4 (New Teen Titans – Zoot) September 12
Session 5 (X-Men Collection) September 31

ComicConnect is accepting consignments for their next major auction. Space, which is on a first come first served basis, can be reserved by calling (888) 779-7377 or by emailing support@comicconnect.com. Cash advances up to $5 million are available.