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The latest Heritage 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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Chamber of Chills #23

Harvey ⋅ 1954

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Chamber of Chills #23
 
Low
$1k
Mid
$3k
High
$10k

Key Facts

Cover art by Lee Elias, published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $8,400 [$205 in 2003] +3,998%

CGC census features three copies in 8.0, and eleven graded higher

Scoop Comics #2

Chesler Dynamic ⋅ 1942

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Scoop Comics #2
 
Low
$210
Mid
$625
High
$2.3k

Key Facts

Cover art by Charles Sultan

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

1.0 sold for $10,200 [$362 in 2016] +2,718%

CGC census features two copies in 1.0, and fifteen graded higher

Black Cat Comics #50

Harvey ⋅ 1954

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Black Cat Comics #50
 
Low
$3.5k
Mid
$9.5k
High
$35k

Key Facts

Iconic horror cover art by Lee Elias published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

FILE COPY 9.4 sold for $55,200 [$3,807 in 2009] +1,350%

CGC census features four copies in 9.4, and four graded higher

Amazing Spider-Man #238

Marvel ⋅ 1983

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Amazing Spider-Man #238
 
Low
$30
Mid
$90
High
$300

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Hobgoblin, Roderick Kingsley

A complete issue includes the ‘Tattooz' giveaway insert, found between the final page and the back cover. See additional images - be aware that the insert may be there but the tattoos might still be missing

[Feb 2021 - a social media account associated with Sony seemingly teased the transformation of Ned Leeds into the Hobgoblin / June 2022 - Jacob Batalon reshared photo holding a Hobgoblin action figure which caused future movie speculation on social media / May 2023 - speculation Spider-Man 4's villain will be Hobgoblin]

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.9 sold for $31,200 [$2,695 in 2004] +1,058%

CGC census features two copies in 9.9, and none graded higher

Daring Mystery Comics #3

Timely ⋅ 1940

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Daring Mystery Comics #3
 
Low
$1.5k
Mid
$5k
High
$1.5k

Key Facts

1st appearance of Purple Mask, formerly Laughing Mask, later becomes Falcon

1st appearance of Breeze Barton

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $21,000 [$2,138 in 2006] +882%

CGC census features one copy in 7.5, and three graded higher

Strange Fantasy #7
Non-Key

Farrell ⋅ 1953

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Strange Fantasy #7
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $1,920 [$227 in 2015] +746%

CGC census features two copies in 7.0, and two graded higher

Pep Comics #28
Non-Key

Archie ⋅ 1942

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Pep Comics #28
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

4.5 sold for $3,480 [$425 in 2009] +719%

CGC census features four copies in 4.5, and six 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]

7.0 sold for $8,400 [$1,178 in 2017] +613%

CGC census features two copies in 7.0, and eleven graded higher

Captain America Comics #3

Marvel ⋅ 1941

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Captain America Comics #3
 
Low
$8.7k
Mid
$24k
High
$87k

Key Facts

First written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee

Two-page text story with a couple of illustrations by Kirby

3rd appearance of Captain America

3rd appearance of Bucky Barnes

2nd appearance and 1st cover of the Red Skull, George Maxon

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $26,400 [$3,795 in 2003] +596%

CGC census features three copies in 5.5, and 27 graded higher

Zip Comics #28
Non-Key

Archie ⋅ 1942

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Zip Comics #28
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

4.5 sold for $2,400 [$403 in 2005] +496%

CGC census features three copies in 4.5, and nine graded higher

Fighting Yank #23

Pines ⋅ 1948

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Fighting Yank #23
 
Low
$650
Mid
$1.9k
High
$6.5k

Key Facts

World War II cover art by Alex Schomburg

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $5,760 [$1,025 in 2014] +462%

CGC census features four copies in 7.0, and seven graded higher

Detective Comics #63

DC ⋅ 1942

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Detective Comics #63
 
Low
$280
Mid
$850
High
$2.8k

Key Facts

1st appearance of Mr. Baffle, a thief

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $4,080 [$800 in 2014] +410%

CGC census features seven copies in 6.5, and 26 graded higher

Captain America Comics #27
Non-Key

Marvel ⋅ 1943

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Captain America Comics #27
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $18,000 [$3,585 in 2006] +402%

CGC census features two copies in 8.0, and seven graded higher

World's Finest Comics #3

DC ⋅ 1941

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World's Finest Comics #3
 
Low
$1.3k
Mid
$4k
High
$13.9k

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Scarecrow

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $5,280 [$1,116 in 2005] +373%

CGC census features eigth copies in 5.5, and 31 graded higher

More Fun Comics #50
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1939

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More Fun Comics #50
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $1,920 [$442 in 2010] +334%

CGC census features two copy in 6.0, and three graded higher

Human Torch #23

Timely ⋅ 1946

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Human Torch #23
 
Low
$500
Mid
$1.5k
High
$5k

Key Facts

Cover art by Alex Schomburg

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $9,900 [$2,572 in 2003] +285%

CGC census features nine copies in 9.0, and ten graded higher

Detective Comics #39

DC ⋅ 1940

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Detective Comics #39
 
Low
$1.5k
Mid
$5k
High
$15k

Key Facts

3rd appearance of Robin

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.5 sold for $33,600 [$8,900 in 2012] +278%

CGC census features two copies in 8.5, and one graded higher

5.5 sold for $6,300 [$1,673 in 2006] +277%

CGC census features two copies in 5.5, and twelve graded higher

Venus #19

Timely ⋅ 1952

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Venus #19
 
Low
$4.3k
Mid
$13k
High
$43k

Key Facts

Iconic horror cover art by Bill Everett published prior to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

4.5 sold for $10,500 [$2,868 in 2013] +266%

CGC census features eight copies in 4.5, and nineteen graded higher

Green Lantern #59

DC ⋅ 1968

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Green Lantern #59
 
Low
$60
Mid
$180
High
$600

Key Facts

1st appearance of Guy Gardner, Hal Jordan's backup Green Lantern

[July 2023 - Guy Gardner to be portrayed by Nathan Fillion in Superman: Legacy]

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $30,000 [$8,200 in 2018] +266%

CGC census features seven copies in 9.8, and none graded higher

Keen Detective Funnies #22
Non-Key

Centaur ⋅ 1940

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Keen Detective Funnies #22
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $2,400 [$677 in 2017] +255%

CGC census features two copies in 6.0, and two graded higher

Pep Comics #2

Archie ⋅ 1940

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Pep Comics #2
 
Low
$1k
Mid
$3k
High
$10k

Key Facts

2nd appearance of the Shield

2nd appearance of the Comet

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $3,600 [$1,020 in 2015] +253%

CGC census features two copies in 6.0, and four graded higher

Captain America Comics #46

Marvel ⋅ 1945

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Captain America Comics #46
 
Low
$5k
Mid
$15k
High
$50k

Key Facts

Cover art by Alex Schomburg depicting the Holocaust

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $26,400 [$7,500 in 2012] +252%

CGC census features five copies in 5.5, and 25 graded higher

More Fun Comics #55

DC ⋅ 1940

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More Fun Comics #55
 
Low
$3.5k
Mid
$13.2k
High
$35k

Key Facts

1st appearance of Dr. Fate, Kent Nelson

Introduction of the Helmet of Fate, Amulet of Anubis, and the Cloak of Destiny

1st appearance of Wotan, an immortal sorcerer and enemy of Dr. Fate

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $30,000 [$8,690 in 2004] +245%

CGC census features three copies in 7.0, and seven graded higher

Detective Comics #38

DC ⋅ 1940

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Detective Comics #38
 
Low
$22.2k
Mid
$63k
High
$160k

Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Robin

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $132,000 [$38,500 in 2008] +243%

CGC census features six copies in 8.0, and 2 graded higher

Headline Comics #8

Prize ⋅ 1944

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Headline Comics #8
 
Low
$2.2k
Mid
$8.5k
High
$22.3k

Key Facts

World War II cover art depicting Hitler

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

4.0 sold for $6,600 [$2,032 in 2014] +225%

CGC census features four copies in 4.0, and twenty graded higher

Crime Suspenstories #26
Non-Key

EC ⋅ 1954

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Crime Suspenstories #26
 
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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 9.5 sold for $5,040 [$1,560 in 2019] +223%

CGC census features three copies in 9.4, and none graded higher

Captain America Comics #47
Non-Key

Marvel ⋅ 1945

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Captain America Comics #47
 
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Key Facts

Final World War II Nazi Germany cover in the Captain America Comics run which was a hallmark of the series that began four years earlier with the publication of the first issue

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $3,840 [$1,199 in 2018] +220%

CGC census features six copies in 5.5, and 42 graded higher

Crime Suspenstories #8
Non-Key

EC ⋅ 1951

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Crime Suspenstories #8
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.4 sold for $2,640 [$828 in 2019] +219%

CGC census features three copies in 9.4, and twelve graded higher

Exciting Comics #4
Non-Key

Pines ⋅ 1940

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Exciting Comics #4
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $4,920 [$1,554 in 2016] +217%

CGC census features two copies in 7.5, and none graded higher

Marvel Mystery Comics #55
Non-Key

Timely ⋅ 1944

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Marvel Mystery Comics #55
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $3,120 [$1,016 in 2015] +207%

CGC census features three copies in 6.0, and nine graded higher

Blue Beetle #54

Fox ⋅ 1948

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Blue Beetle #54
 
Low
$1.6k
Mid
$5.5k
High
$16k

Key Facts

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

Reason: commonly known as a 'Headlights Cover' referring to a woman's breasts

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $13,200 [$4,560 in 2020] +189%

CGC census features eight copies in 6.0, and nineteen graded higher

Detective Comics #36

DC ⋅ 1940

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Detective Comics #36
 
Low
$5.1k
Mid
$19k
High
$48k

Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Hugo Strange

Debut of Batman's finned gloves

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

4.0 sold for $19,200 [$6,666 in 2011] +188%

CGC census features four copies in 4.0, and 20 graded higher

Tales of Terror Annual #3

EC ⋅ 1953

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Tales of Terror Annual #3
 
Low
$300
Mid
$1k
High
$3k

Key Facts

Reprinted EC stories

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $1,680 [$600 in 2005] +180%

CGC census features seven copies in 7.0, and 26 graded higher

Phantom Lady #16

Fox ⋅ 1948

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Phantom Lady #16
 
Low
$800
Mid
$2k
High
$8k

Key Facts

Cover art by Matt Baker

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $5,280 [$1,920 in 2019] +175%

CGC census features five copies in 7.5, and seventeen graded higher

Detective Comics #41

DC ⋅ 1940

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Detective Comics #41
 
Low
$400
Mid
$1.2k
High
$5.1k

Key Facts

First solo story featuring Robin

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

5.0 sold for $4,800 [$1,750 in 2020] +174%

CGC census features four copies in 5.0, and 21 graded higher

USA Comics #3
Non-Key

Timely ⋅ 1942

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USA Comics #3
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.5 sold for $5,640 [$2,070 in 2003] +172%

CGC census features three copies in 7.5, and seven graded higher

Captain America Comics #64
Non-Key

Marvel ⋅ 1947

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Captain America Comics #64
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.5 sold for $4,560 [$1,793 in 2011] +154%

CGC census features three copies in 8.5, and two graded higher

More Fun Comics #52

DC ⋅ 1940

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More Fun Comics #52
 
Low
$8k
Mid
$25k
High
$112k

Key Facts

1st full appearance and origin of The Spectre

1st appearance of The Presence, creator of The Spectre and the most powerful entity in the DC Multiverse

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $108,000 [$42,500 in 2013] +154%

CGC census features two copies in 6.5, and six graded higher

Marvel Mystery Comics #10

Timely ⋅ 1940

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Marvel Mystery Comics #10
 
Low
$1.2k
Mid
$3.5k
High
$16k

Key Facts

Sub-Mariner vs the Human Torch

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $6,000 [$2,415 in 2002] +148%

CGC census features two copies in 6.5, and 22 graded higher

Black Terror #4
Non-Key

Pines ⋅ 1943

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Black Terror #4
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $1,920 [$786 in 2019] +144%

CGC census features three copies in 7.0, and thirteen graded higher

More Fun Comics #25
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1937

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More Fun Comics #25
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

4.0 sold for $840 [$345 in 2005] +143%

CGC census features one copy in 4.0, and fourteen graded higher

Zoot Comics #14
Non-Key

Fox ⋅ 1948

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Zoot Comics #14
 
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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 $2,280 [$949 in 2002] +140%

CGC census features four copies in 9.2, and one graded higher

Detective Comics #42
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1940

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Detective Comics #42
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $5,760 [$2,500 in 2022] +130%

CGC census features seven copies in 6.0, and twelve graded higher

More Fun Comics #49
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1939

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More Fun Comics #49
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.5 sold for $2,280 [$1,000 in 2015] +128%

CGC census features one copy in 6.5, and three graded higher

Special Comics #1

Archie ⋅ 1942

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Special Comics #1
 
Low
$330
Mid
$1.1k
High
$3.3k

Key Facts

Early Golden Age one-shot

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

5.0 sold for $1,800 [$808 in 2014] +123%

CGC census features four copies in 5.0, and eleven graded higher

New Comics #1

DC ⋅ 1935

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New Comics #1
 
Low
$2.1k
Mid
$6.5k
High
$18k

Key Facts

Premiere issue of early Golden Age series

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $10,500 [$4,715 in 2004] +123%

CGC census features two copy in 6.0, and three graded higher

Comics, The #1

Dell ⋅ 1937

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Comics, The #1
 
Low
$165
Mid
$500
High
$1.9k

Key Facts

1st appearance of Tom Mix, a western hero

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $3,120 [$1,402 in 2018] +123%

CGC census features one copy in 9.0, and none graded higher

Black Terror #1

Pines ⋅ 1943

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Black Terror #1
 
Low
$400
Mid
$1.2k
High
$4k

Key Facts

First solo series featuring Black Terror

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $3,720 [$1,680 in 2019] +121%

CGC census features four copies in 5.5, and thirteen graded higher

World's Finest Comics #2

DC ⋅ 1941

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World's Finest Comics #2
 
Low
$800
Mid
$2k
High
$8k

Key Facts

Formerly titled World's Best Comics

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

4.5 sold for $1,800 [$837 in 2014] +115%

CGC census features eight copies in 4.5, and 35 graded higher

Keen Detective Funnies #18
Non-Key

Centaur ⋅ 1940

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Keen Detective Funnies #18
 
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Key Facts

Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Record Breakers

📣 Signature Auction: New High [Previous High]

8.5 sold for $8,400 [$3,960 in 2020] +112%

CGC census features two copies in 8.5, and none graded higher

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