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The latest Signature Showcase Auction featured a curated selection of high-grade and key books from the Golden Age up to the present. Below are the key auction results establishing all-time sales records in grade.

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Crime Suspenstories #19

EC ⋅ 1953

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Crime Suspenstories #19
 
Low
$160
Mid
$525
High
$1.6k

Key Facts

Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority

Reason: a man pours the poison used to kill his wife down the drain and avoids being charged for murder

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

GAINES FILE COPY 9.6 sold for $18,000 [$1,035 in 2003] +1,639%

3 copies graded 9.6 by CGC, none graded higher

Sub-Mariner Comics #12

Timely ⋅ 1944

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Sub-Mariner Comics #12
 
Low
$800
Mid
$2k
High
$8k

Key Facts

World War II cover art by Alex Schomburg

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.5 sold for $16,800 [$1,380 in 2002] +1,117%

3 copies graded 8.5 by CGC, 1 graded higher

Marvel Super-Heroes #20

Marvel ⋅ 1969

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Marvel Super-Heroes #20
 
Low
$60
Mid
$180
High
$600

Key Facts

Iconic cover art by Larry Lieber

Solo story featuring Doctor Doom

1st appearance of Valeria, love interest of a teenage Doom

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $11,400 [$1,100 in 2014] +936%

5 copies graded 9.8 by CGC, none graded higher

Detective Comics #58

DC ⋅ 1941

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Detective Comics #58
 
Low
$3.5k
Mid
$11.5k
High
$35k

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Penguin

[March 2022 - Colin Farrell will reprise the Penguin in an HBO Max spin-off]

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $24,000 [$2,500 in 2010] +860%

5 copies graded 7.0 by CGC, 9 graded higher

Sub-Mariner Comics #14

Timely ⋅ 1944

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Sub-Mariner Comics #14
 
Low
$600
Mid
$1.8k
High
$6k

Key Facts

Cover art by Alex Schomburg

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $6,900 [$920 in 2003] +650%

4 copies graded 8.0 by CGC, 7 graded higher

Batman #92

DC ⋅ 1955

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Batman #92
 
Low
$900
Mid
$2.9k
High
$9k

Key Facts

1st appearance of Ace the Bat-Hound

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $10,800 [$1,554 in 2007] +595%

6 copies graded 8.0 by CGC, 7 graded higher

Superman #100

DC ⋅ 1955

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Superman #100
 
Low
$150
Mid
$500
High
$1.5k

Key Facts

Milestone issue #100

Origin of Superman retold

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.5 sold for $11,400 [$1,673 in 2012] +581%

2 copies graded 8.5 by CGC, 3 graded higher

Detective Comics #67

DC ⋅ 1942

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Detective Comics #67
 
Low
$1.8k
Mid
$6k
High
$18k

Key Facts

1st cover appearance of the Penguin

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $13,800 [$2,032 in 2013] +579%

3 copies graded 7.5 by CGC, 8 graded higher

5.0 sold for $7,800 [$6,900 in 2022] +13%

4 copies graded 5.0 by CGC, 25 graded higher

Boy Comics #4

Lev Gleason ⋅ 1942

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Boy Comics #4
 
Low
$500
Mid
$1.5k
High
$5k

Key Facts

World War II cover art featuring Hitler, Tojo and Mussolini

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $3,120 [$598 in 2012] +422%

2 copies graded 6.5 by CGC, 3 graded higher

Crime Suspenstories #16

EC ⋅ 1953

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Crime Suspenstories #16
 
Low
$120
Mid
$400
High
$1.2k

Key Facts

Violent cover art, published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

GAINES FILE COPY 9.6 sold for $9,000 [$1,725 in 2004] +422%

6 copies graded 9.6 by CGC, 2 graded higher

Sub-Mariner Comics #8

Timely ⋅ 1942

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Sub-Mariner Comics #8
 
Low
$780
Mid
$2.4k
High
$7.8k

Key Facts

World War II cover art by Alex Schomburg

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $4,560 [$920 in 2003] +396%

5 copies graded 6.5 by CGC, 12 graded higher

Black Cat Comics #1

Harvey ⋅ 1946

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Black Cat Comics #1
 
Low
$175
Mid
$425
High
$1.9k

Key Facts

Origin of Stuntman

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.4 sold for $7,800 [$1,650 in 2012] +373%

2 copies graded 9.4 by CGC, 1 graded higher

Mister Mystery #11

Media Pub. ⋅ 1953

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Mister Mystery #11
 
Low
$850
Mid
$2.8k
High
$8.5k

Key Facts

Story by Basil Wolverton titled "Beauty and the Beast"

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

4.5 sold for $3,720 [$799 in 2017] +366%

8 copies graded 4.5 by CGC, 21 graded higher

Green Lantern #37

DC ⋅ 1965

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Green Lantern #37
 
Low
$12
Mid
$40
High
$130

Key Facts

1st appearance of Evil Star, an immortal who used technology to draw power from the stars

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $4,920 [$1,093 in 2005] +350%

2 copies graded 9.8 by CGC, none graded higher

Thrilling Crime Cases #49

Star ⋅ 1952

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Thrilling Crime Cases #49
 
Low
$575
Mid
$1.5k
High
$5.8k

Key Facts

Cover art by L.B. Cole

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $7,200 [$1,703 in 2018] +323%

2 copies graded 7.5 by CGC, 9 graded higher

Sub-Mariner Comics #15

Timely ⋅ 1945

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Sub-Mariner Comics #15
 
Low
$510
Mid
$1.5k
High
$5.1k

Key Facts

Cover art by Alex Schomburg

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.5 sold for $8,100 [$1,955 in 2003] +314%

2 copies graded 8.5 by CGC, 4 graded higher

Sub-Mariner Comics #6

Timely ⋅ 1942

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Sub-Mariner Comics #6
 
Low
$1k
Mid
$3k
High
$10k

Key Facts

Cover art by Alex Schomburg

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

4.5 sold for $3,360 [$830 in 2008] +305%

3 copies graded 4.5 by CGC, 17 graded higher

Crime Suspenstories #27
Non-Key

EC ⋅ 1955

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Crime Suspenstories #27
 
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Key Facts

Final issue

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

GAINES FILE COPY 9.2 sold for $6,600 [$1,680 in 2019] +293%

5 copies graded 9.2 by CGC, 1 graded higher

Witchcraft #5
Non-Key

Avon ⋅ 1952

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Witchcraft #5
 
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Key Facts

Painted gray-tone cover art by Kelly Freas

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $2,280 [$600 in 2014] +280%

7 copies graded 7.0 by CGC, 17 graded higher

Startling Comics #49

Pines ⋅ 1948

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Startling Comics #49
 
Low
$3k
Mid
$8.7k
High
$17.5k

Key Facts

Iconic cover art by Alex Schomburg

This robot is speculated to have been the inspiration for Futurama's Bender, a theory unconfirmed by series creator Matt Groening

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $36,000 [$9,600 in 2021] +275%

12 copies graded 5.5 by CGC, 59 graded higher

Price paid in this auction for the 5.5 is much higher than one would expect

In 2022, a 9.2 sold for $31,200

Night Nurse #3

Marvel ⋅ 1973

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Night Nurse #3
 
Low
$8
Mid
$25
High
$110

Key Facts

3rd appearance of Linda Carter as the Night Nurse

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $7,800 [$2,151 in 2017] +263%

2 copies graded 9.8 by CGC, none graded higher

Junior Comics #10
Non-Key

Fox ⋅ 1947

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Junior Comics #10
 
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Key Facts

Headlights' cover art referring to the emphasis of the woman's breasts

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $1,680 [$478 in 2013] +251%

3 copies graded 7.0 by CGC, 4 graded higher

Sub-Mariner Comics #16

Timely ⋅ 1945

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Sub-Mariner Comics #16
 
Low
$600
Mid
$1.8k
High
$6k

Key Facts

Cover art by Alex Schomburg

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.5 sold for $9,000 [$2,617 in 2009] +244%

3 copies graded 8.5 by CGC, 1 graded higher

Smash Comics #1

Quality ⋅ 1939

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Smash Comics #1
 
Low
$550
Mid
$1.6k
High
$5.5k

Key Facts

1st appearance of Bozo the Iron Man

1st appearance of the Invisible Hood

1st appearance of Abdul the Arab

1st appearance of Hugh Hazzard

1st cover appearance of a robot in comic books

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

4.5 sold for $2,040 [$650 in 2011] +214%

3 copies graded 4.5 by CGC, 12 graded higher

Crime Suspenstories #17

EC ⋅ 1953

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Crime Suspenstories #17
 
Low
$250
Mid
$850
High
$2.5k

Key Facts

Violent cover art by Johnny Craig

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

GAINES FILE COPY 9.6 sold for $12,000 [$3,840 in 2019] +213%

3 copies graded 9.6 by CGC, 3 graded higher

Sub-Mariner Comics #1

Timely ⋅ 1941

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Sub-Mariner Comics #1
 
Low
$6.5k
Mid
$22.8k
High
$89k

Key Facts

First Sub-Mariner solo title

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $72,000 [$23,500 in 2015] +206%

4 copies graded 8.0 by CGC, 10 graded higher

6.5 sold for $31,200 [$30,000 in 2021] +4%

7 copies graded 6.5 by CGC, 21 graded higher

Sun Fun Komiks #1

Sun ⋅ 1939

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Sun Fun Komiks #1
 
Low
$1.5k
Mid
$5k
High
$15k

Key Facts

1st appearance of Hitler in comics, a one-page parody advertisement

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

4.5 sold for $7,800 [$2,600 in 2017] +200%

2 copies graded 4.5 by CGC, 7 graded higher

Detective Comics #236

DC ⋅ 1956

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Detective Comics #236
 
Low
$55
Mid
$165
High
$600

Key Facts

Debut of the Bat-Tank

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.5 sold for $3,360 [$1,135 in 2012] +196%

3 copies graded 8.5 by CGC, none graded higher

Sub-Mariner Comics #3

Timely ⋅ 1941

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Sub-Mariner Comics #3
 
Low
$600
Mid
$1.9k
High
$11k

Key Facts

Cover art by Alex Schomburg depicting Winston Churchill's assassination

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $5,520 [$1,912 in 2009] +189%

3 copies graded 7.0 by CGC, 7 graded higher

Captain America Comics #49

Marvel ⋅ 1945

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Captain America Comics #49
 
Low
$250
Mid
$850
High
$2.5k

Key Facts

Cover art by Alex Schomburg

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $2,220 [$837 in 2011] +165%

4 copies graded 7.0 by CGC, 18 graded higher

Batman #50

DC ⋅ 1948

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Batman #50
 
Low
$500
Mid
$1.5k
High
$5k

Key Facts

Cover art by Bob Kane featuring Two-Face

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $2,040 [$777 in 2011] +163%

6 copies graded 7.5 by CGC, 14 graded higher

Journey Into Mystery #85

Marvel ⋅ 1962

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Journey Into Mystery #85
 
Low
$950
Mid
$4.7k
High
$14k

Key Facts

1st appearance of Loki, the Norse god of mischief

1st appearance of Balder, half-brother of Thor

1st appearance of Heimdall, guardian of Bifrost

1st appearance of Tyr, the Norse god of war

1st cameo appearance of Odin, the All-Father, seen from behind

3rd appearance of Thor

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.2 sold for $31,200 [$12,148 in 2019] +157%

13 copies graded 9.2 by CGC, 11 graded higher

Star-Spangled Comics #122

DC ⋅ 1951

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Star-Spangled Comics #122
 
Low
$50
Mid
$145
High
$510

Key Facts

1st appearance of Doctor 13 the Ghost-Breaker

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $1,320 [$518 in 2002] +155%

2 copies graded 9.0 by CGC, 7 graded higher

Daredevil #38

Marvel ⋅ 1968

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Daredevil #38
 
Low
$12
Mid
$40
High
$130

Key Facts

Iconic cover art by Gene Colan

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $7,200 [$2,868 in 2012] +151%

2 copies graded 9.8 by CGC, none graded higher

More Fun Comics #62
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1940

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More Fun Comics #62
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $10,800 [$4,485 in 2004] +141%

1 copy graded 9.0 by CGC, 4 graded higher

Crime Suspenstories #2
Non-Key

EC ⋅ 1950

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Crime Suspenstories #2
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

GAINES FILE COPY 9.8 sold for $16,800 [$7,200 in 2021] +133%

7 copies graded 9.8 by CGC, none graded higher

Negro Romance #4

Fawcett ⋅ 1955

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Negro Romance #4
 
Low
$800
Mid
$2k
High
$8k

Key Facts

Scarce

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $14,400 [$6,573 in 2016] +119%

1 copy graded 7.0 by CGC, 1 graded higher

Sub-Mariner Comics #32

Timely ⋅ 1949

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Sub-Mariner Comics #32
 
Low
$750
Mid
$1.9k
High
$7.5k

Key Facts

Origin of Sub-Mariner retold

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $5,520 [$2,525 in 2014] +119%

7 copies graded 6.0 by CGC, 9 graded higher

Batman #68

DC ⋅ 1951

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Batman #68
 
Low
$260
Mid
$915
High
$2.6k

Key Facts

Cover art by Win Mortimer featuring Two-Face

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $1,920 [$879 in 2012] +118%

7 copies graded 7.5 by CGC, 20 graded higher

Crime Suspenstories #11

EC ⋅ 1952

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Crime Suspenstories #11
 
Low
$110
Mid
$300
High
$1.1k

Key Facts

Hanging cover, published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

GAINES FILE COPY 9.8 sold for $13,200 [$6,600 in 2021] +100%

4 copies graded 9.8 by CGC, none graded higher

Witchcraft #2

Avon ⋅ 1952

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Witchcraft #2
 
Low
$950
Mid
$2.5k
High
$9.5k

Key Facts

Cover art by Gene Fawcette

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $5,040 [$2,520 in 2019] +100%

5 copies graded 6.0 by CGC, 5 graded higher

Marvel Mystery Comics #13

Timely ⋅ 1940

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Marvel Mystery Comics #13
 
Low
$1k
Mid
$3k
High
$10k

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Vision, Aarkus of Smokeworld

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $6,000 [$3,087 in 2010] +94%

3 copies graded 6.5 by CGC, 9 graded higher

Millie The Model Comics Annual #2
Non-Key

Marvel ⋅ 1963

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Millie The Model Comics Annual #2
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.2 sold for $1,020 [$526 in 2016] +94%

2 copies graded 9.2 by CGC, none graded higher

Shock Suspenstories #5

EC ⋅ 1952

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Shock Suspenstories #5
 
Low
$110
Mid
$300
High
$1.1k

Key Facts

Hanging cover, published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.2 sold for $5,760 [$3,000 in Jan] +92%

1 copy graded 9.2 by CGC, 9 graded higher

Fight Comics #1

Fiction House ⋅ 1940

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Fight Comics #1
 
Low
$375
Mid
$1.1k
High
$4.8k

Key Facts

Origin of Spy Fighter

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $1,680 [$896 in 2011] +88%

6 copies graded 6.5 by CGC, 7 graded higher

Superman #2

DC ⋅ 1939

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Superman #2
 
Low
$4.7k
Mid
$12.8k
High
$39k

Key Facts

Cover art by Joe Shuster

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $78,000 [$42,500 in 2019] +84%

5 copies graded 8.0 by CGC, 3 graded higher

6.5 sold for $26,400 [$21,600 in Jun] +22%

9 copies graded 6.5 by CGC, 17 graded higher

Star-Spangled Comics #7

DC ⋅ 1942

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Star-Spangled Comics #7
 
Low
$450
Mid
$1.3k
High
$4.5k

Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Guardian

1st appearance of T.N.T. and Dan the Dyna-Mite

1st team appearance of Newsboy Legion

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $2,760 [$1,504 in Jun] +84%

5 copies graded 5.5 by CGC, 12 graded higher

Marvel Mystery Comics #40

Timely ⋅ 1943

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Marvel Mystery Comics #40
 
Low
$1.8k
Mid
$6k
High
$18k

Key Facts

World War II cover art by Alex Schomburg

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $15,600 [$8,578 in 2021] +82%

5 copies graded 5.5 by CGC, 10 graded higher

Flash Comics #92

DC ⋅ 1948

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Flash Comics #92
 
Low
$1k
Mid
$3k
High
$10k

Key Facts

First solo Black Canary story

1st cover appearance of Black Canary

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $12,000 [$6,600 in 2021] +82%

5 copies graded 6.0 by CGC, 25 graded higher

More Fun Comics #101

DC ⋅ 1945

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More Fun Comics #101
 
Low
$800
Mid
$2k
High
$8k

Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Superboy

Final Golden Age appearance of The Spectre

1st appearance of Jor-El, Superman's Father

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $4,080 [$2,300 in 2003] +77%

3 copies graded 6.5 by CGC, 16 graded higher

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