Workers discovered a some rare comic books in a warehouse in England. The Salvation Army will benefit from their sale at Ewbank Auctioneers in Surrey, England, when they are auctioned on March 16.
A chance discovery by workmen called in to clear a warehouse in the North West of England is set to produce a substantial cash windfall for the Salvation Army. To their amazement, the workmen uncovered thousands of now highly collectable American comic books and magazines, some dating back to the 1950s, some wrapped and boxed in the same pristine condition as when they left the printer.
The comics - which number approximately 12,000 - will be sold by Ewbank Auctioneers, Guildford, Surrey, on Thursday March 16. After deducting their expenses in handling and shipping the comics to the auction, the liquidation company that discovered them has decided to donate the profit from the sale to the Salvation Army.
"We handle a great number of jobs where we are asked to clear the complete contents of a shop, office or warehouse and we handle some interesting things, but this was one of most amazing discoveries of my career," said Mr Robert Majithia, of Woking, Surrey-based Drakus Limited, distributors of excess, surplus and liquidation stock.
"There were 40 boxes of the comics each containing about 300 copies, sitting on palettes which had been forgotten over the years. When we realised just how valuable some of the collectable comics are, we called in Ewbank to auction them for us. We were working in the warehouse on a completely different assignment and the comics were a surprise bonus. Consequently, we have decided to donate the proceeds from the sale less our expenses to the Salvation Army."
Among the most valuable and sought after comics in the consignment are some dating from 1955 featuring 'Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion'.
They will be sold in lots of 50, giving collectors the opportunity to buy a lot, keep one copy for their collection and trade the others for similarly rare prizes. Estimates of £60-100 have been deliberately kept low to encourage private buying, particularly via realtime bidding on the internet from the U.S., where the hobby has a huge following.
Internet bidding is provided by LiveAuctioneers.com in association with eBay Live Internet-bidding services.
Other comic book heroes and titles represented in the collection are legion. They include 'American Flagg', 'Champions', 'Outposts', 'Northguard', 'Judge Dredd', 'The Sisterhood of Steel', 'Terraformers, Shapers of Worlds', 'Robotech Masters', 'The New DNAgents', 'Dynamo Joe', 'Dan Dare', 'Mai The Psychic Girl', 'Doom Patrol The Official Index' and many more.
Viewing for this Spring sale at Ewbank's Burnt Common, Guildford, saleroom is on Tuesday March 14 from 2-5pm and on Wednesday March 15, 10am-8pm.
Illustrated catalogues will be available approximately five days before the sale and can be viewed at www.antiquestradegazette.com/ewbank and www.liveauctioneers.com.
For further information, please contact Christopher Ewbank FRICS ASFAV on 01483 223101 or antiques@ewbankauctions.co.uk.
Saturday
Popular Book For Comic Buyers Taken Off The Market -- Becomes Free To All
The popular book "Comic Book Buying Secrets" has been taken off the market. It sold very well for $29.97 over the last few years. The book is 120 pages and provided extensive information comic collectors and dealers on buying comics for enjoyment and for investment.
But there is good news. Over the next several weeks, all the information in this book will be gradually released to the public and be shared on-line -- at no charge. The book chapters will be released as articles that you can find by going to ComicBookGoldmine.com. There's no catch. Nothing else for you to buy. It's our gift to you. Enjoy!
But there is good news. Over the next several weeks, all the information in this book will be gradually released to the public and be shared on-line -- at no charge. The book chapters will be released as articles that you can find by going to ComicBookGoldmine.com. There's no catch. Nothing else for you to buy. It's our gift to you. Enjoy!
Comic Books Growth Equals The Stock Market
The Metropolis Index, compiled by Manhattan-based gallery Metropolis Collectibles, tracks the value of 30 of the most coveted comic book titles. Over the last ten years, the comics index has increased about 13% on a compound annual basis -- roughly the same growth rate as the Dow. Who said old, vintage comics were not good investments?
But new titles are also growing in value, though on a far smaller scale. Top picks from the most recent Wizard magazine include: "Fantastic Four" #536 — featuring the return of the evil Dr. Doom who had been presumed dead for a number of years — and "Superman" #650.
According to Wizard, popular new titles, costing about $2.99, can double or triple in value in a matter of weeks.
But new titles are also growing in value, though on a far smaller scale. Top picks from the most recent Wizard magazine include: "Fantastic Four" #536 — featuring the return of the evil Dr. Doom who had been presumed dead for a number of years — and "Superman" #650.
According to Wizard, popular new titles, costing about $2.99, can double or triple in value in a matter of weeks.
Sunday
NY Businessman Absolutely Refuses To Sell His Action Comics #1 For $250,000.00
Peter Lutrario, a Staten Island-based businessman, has a love affair with his comic books. He is especially been passionate about Superman since he was a young child. He has bas been collecting vintage books for the last 25 years.
Reported last week in the NY Daily News as part of the story about the NY Comic Con. Lutrario said his most valuable and most-prized possession is an "Action Comics" No. 1. " There are only 50 to 100 of them in the world and this is the comic book that started the whole Superman saga."
He paid $110,000 for it four years ago. It's estimated worth today: $250,000. When asked if he would consider selling? "No," he said. "That book is the Holy Grail of my collection."
Reported last week in the NY Daily News as part of the story about the NY Comic Con. Lutrario said his most valuable and most-prized possession is an "Action Comics" No. 1. " There are only 50 to 100 of them in the world and this is the comic book that started the whole Superman saga."
He paid $110,000 for it four years ago. It's estimated worth today: $250,000. When asked if he would consider selling? "No," he said. "That book is the Holy Grail of my collection."
Superman Returns: When Will The Hype Start For Investing In Superman Comic Books?
It's already happening. The national hype is already starting for "Superman Returns," set to hit movie theaters on June 30. All you have to do is to go to any movie and you'll see it.
The flick, directed by Bryan Singer of "X-Men" fame, features Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor and newcomer Brandon Routh in the Christopher Reeve role. Yeah, right!
However, this is good news for comic investors. I expect the same thing to happen for Superman as happened with the X-Men and Spidey flicks. I expect to short-term spike in the prices of Superman comic books...especially any comic featuring Lex Luthor...especially if he's on the cover. My advise: Grab 'em....especially if you can put a few away for a few dollars without losing your shirt and then sell 'em within a month or two after this flick comes out. This is ol' buy low, sell high philosophy at work. Works for real estate. Works for stocks. And it works for comics.
The flick, directed by Bryan Singer of "X-Men" fame, features Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor and newcomer Brandon Routh in the Christopher Reeve role. Yeah, right!
However, this is good news for comic investors. I expect the same thing to happen for Superman as happened with the X-Men and Spidey flicks. I expect to short-term spike in the prices of Superman comic books...especially any comic featuring Lex Luthor...especially if he's on the cover. My advise: Grab 'em....especially if you can put a few away for a few dollars without losing your shirt and then sell 'em within a month or two after this flick comes out. This is ol' buy low, sell high philosophy at work. Works for real estate. Works for stocks. And it works for comics.
CGC Comics Continue To Sell Well On eBay
As I mentioned here last week, CGC comics are the way to go. Slabbing your comics can cost a chunk of change, but if you can swing the cost -- especially on Silver Age Comics -- it usually pays off. Here are just a few comic book prices reported by Scoop on Friday, March 03, 2006 from some sales on eBay that have occured in the last week...
• 1912 Chasing The Blues in fine+ condition sold for $214.50
• Amazing Spider-Man #17 CGC certified 9.0 sold for $975
• If The Devil Would Talk CGC certified 9.6 with white pages sold for $811
• Star Trek #8 CGC certified 9.4 with white pages sold for $798
• Batman #218 CGC certified 9.6 with white pages sold for $535
• March of Comics #41 CGC certified 5.0 featuring Donald Duck sold for $511
• Miracleman #15 CGC certified 9.2 sold for $57
• Journey Into Mystery #120 CGC certified 9.0 sold for $113.71
• Mask of Dr. Fu Manchu #1 CGC certified 6.5 sold for $499
• Incredible Hulk #181 CGC certified 8.5 sold for $879.99
• 1912 Chasing The Blues in fine+ condition sold for $214.50
• Amazing Spider-Man #17 CGC certified 9.0 sold for $975
• If The Devil Would Talk CGC certified 9.6 with white pages sold for $811
• Star Trek #8 CGC certified 9.4 with white pages sold for $798
• Batman #218 CGC certified 9.6 with white pages sold for $535
• March of Comics #41 CGC certified 5.0 featuring Donald Duck sold for $511
• Miracleman #15 CGC certified 9.2 sold for $57
• Journey Into Mystery #120 CGC certified 9.0 sold for $113.71
• Mask of Dr. Fu Manchu #1 CGC certified 6.5 sold for $499
• Incredible Hulk #181 CGC certified 8.5 sold for $879.99
Daredevil Battles Hitler #1 in Hake's Auction
Hake's Auction Hake's Americana is about to list a CGC 8.5 copy of Daredevil Battles Hitler #1 in their Spring Auction. This copy is among the highest graded copies that CGC has seen. The auction is scheduled to open for bidding to start on March 8, 2006. Registering to bid at Hake's is easy. You can find details on the upcoming event as well as past auctions at http://www.hakes.com.
With it's classic Golden age cover, Daredevil Battles Hitler #1 is one of the most sought after comics of all time. Many cite the cover, which incorporates a photo of Adolph Hitler, as the #1 reason that this comic is so popular hrfor its popularity among collectors. Some other comic book collectors feel that it is the origin story of Hitler that is featured inside the book. And there are still others that feel that it is the character of Daredevil who, in his amazing battle with the villainous Hitler, is what actually sells the book. Who really knows? No matter the reason, comic book collectors are always on the lookout for a good copy of this Golden Age comic and Hake's is listing one of the best of all time.
With it's classic Golden age cover, Daredevil Battles Hitler #1 is one of the most sought after comics of all time. Many cite the cover, which incorporates a photo of Adolph Hitler, as the #1 reason that this comic is so popular hrfor its popularity among collectors. Some other comic book collectors feel that it is the origin story of Hitler that is featured inside the book. And there are still others that feel that it is the character of Daredevil who, in his amazing battle with the villainous Hitler, is what actually sells the book. Who really knows? No matter the reason, comic book collectors are always on the lookout for a good copy of this Golden Age comic and Hake's is listing one of the best of all time.
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