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.