On Monday, September 4, 2023, Hake’s Auctions opened an auction of comics, cards, political items, action figures, and more. The auction features 2,700 lots of memorabilia, including a large selection of comic books anchored by Silver and Bronze Age keys.

Top lots in the sale are:

• Showcase #4 CGC 1.8 (origin and first appearance of Silver Age Flash Barry Allen)
• Fantastic Four #48 CGC 6.0 (first Silver Surfer and Galactus)
• Avengers #4 CGC 7.0 (Captain America’s first Silver Age appearance)
• Amazing Spider-Man #39 (Norman Osborn revealed as Green Goblin) and #129 CGC 9.0 (first appearance of the Punisher)

Amazing Spider-Man accounts for several of the big keys in the auction, including:

• #9 CGC 5.5 (first appearance of Electro)
• #13 CGC 6.0 (Mysterio’s debut)
• #15 CGC 6.5 (first Kraven the Hunter)
• #41 CGC 6.5 (first appearance of Rhino)
• #50 CGC 6.5 (Kingpin’s debut)
• #129 CGC 4.5 (first Punisher)

Additional highlights are:

• Werewolf by Night #32 CGC 7.5 (first Moon Knight)
• Nyx #3 CGC 9.8 (debut of X-23)
• Marvel Spotlight #5 CGC 6.5 (Ghost Rider’s first appearance)
• Batman #171 CBCS 6.0 (Riddler’s first Silver Age appearance)
• Avengers #8 CGC 5.0 (debut of Kang the Conqueror)
• Daredevil #2 CGC 6.0 (second appearance of Daredevil and Electro)
• Vampirella #1 CGC 2.5 (Vampirella’s first appearance)
• Savage She-Hulk #1 CGC 9.8 (debut of She-Hulk)
• New Mutants #98 CGC 9.0 (Deadpool’s debut)
• Fantastic Four #52 CGC 3.5 (first Black Panther)
• DC Comics Presents #26 CGC 9.6 (first new Teen Titans, Raven, Cyborg, and Starfire)

All 2,700 lots in the online-only auction open at just $9.99. The auction is open for bidding at hakes.com and will close on Monday through Wednesday, September 18-20.