In their Sunday & Monday Comic Books Select Auction, Heritage is selling the first appearances of Doctor Strange and the Fantastic Four. Comics in the auction close on January 30, 2022, followed by all other lots on January 31.
Strange Tales #110 CGC 4.0 houses the first appearances of Doctor Strange, the Ancient One, Nightmare, and Wong. The issue also features the first team-up between Paste-Pot Pete and Wizard, whose partnership tests the Human Torch. Jack Kirby provided the cover and Dick Ayers and Steve Ditko created the art for the issue that is currently ranked No. 21 on Overstreet’s list of Top 50 Silver Age Comics.
The Fantastic Four, Marvel’s first superhero team, make their debut in Fantastic Four #1 CGC 4.5. The issue also includes the origin and first appearance of scientist-turned supervillain Mole Man, who became a recurring adversary for the team. Jack Kirby provided the cover and the art for the issue, which currently ranks No. 3 on Overstreet’s list of Top 50 Silver Age Comics.
This auction contains 1,036 lots of comics, original art, and other memorabilia. Bidding opens at 6 PM CT on ha.com.