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Blitzkrieg #1
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1975

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Blitzkrieg #1
 
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $2,358 [$350 in 2015] +574%

9.4 sold for $159 [$153 in 2021] +4%

The CGC Census reports nine copies in 9.8

Green Lantern #3

DC ⋅ 1942

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Green Lantern #3
 
Low
$785
Mid
$2.1k
High
$8.5k
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Key Facts

World War II cover art by Martin Nodell featuring Nazis

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

3.0 sold for $2,800 [$675 in 2010] +315%

Wonder Comics #14
Non-Key

Nedor ⋅ 1947

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Wonder Comics #14
 
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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $1,200 [$365 in 2011] +229%

Web of Spider-Man #119

Marvel ⋅ 1994

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Web of Spider-Man #119
 
Low
$1
Mid
$5
High
$15
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Kaine, a clone of Peter Parker

Part three of a four part story that began with the introduction of Scarlet Spider in Web of Spider-Man #118

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

NEWSSTAND 9.8 sold for $450 [$148 in 2023] +204%

For value context, in December a 9.8 Direct sold for $150

Gay Comics #1

Timely ⋅ 1944

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Gay Comics #1
 
Low
$60
Mid
$175
High
$625
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Willy from Millie the Model

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $480 [$158 in 2002] +204%

Shock Suspenstories #12

EC ⋅ 1953

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Shock Suspenstories #12
 
Low
$180
Mid
$600
High
$1.8k
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Key Facts

Drug abuse cover

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.0 sold for $840 [$285 in 2016] +195%

Super Mario Bros. #4

Valiant ⋅ 1991

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Super Mario Bros. #4
 
Low
$3
Mid
$9
High
$30
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Key Facts

Based on characters from the Super Mario Brothers video game franchise

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $366 [$129 in 2018] +184%

Suspense Comics #10

Continental ⋅ 1945

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Suspense Comics #10
 
Low
$360
Mid
$1.4k
High
$3.6k
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Key Facts

Cover art by L.B. Cole

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $1,800 [$660 in 2017] +173%

Avengers, The #126
Non-Key

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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Avengers, The #126
 
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Includes Marvel Value Stamp #46 - Mysterio

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $1,020 [$384 in 2020] +166%

Haunted Love #1
Non-Key

Charlton ⋅ 1973

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Haunted Love #1
 
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $780 [$300 in 2013] +160%

The CGC Census reports three copies in 9.6, and none higher

Man of War Comics #2

Centaur ⋅ 1942

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Man of War Comics #2
 
Low
$250
Mid
$900
High
$2.5k
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Ferret

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

1.8 sold for $660 [$261 in 2016] +153%

Action Comics #241

DC ⋅ 1958

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Action Comics #241
 
Low
$120
Mid
$400
High
$1.2k
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Key Facts

Introduction of the Fortress of Solitude

A prototype version of Superman's headquarters was introduced in Superman #17 and the name was mentioned in Superman #58

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $6,600 [$2,640 in 2021] +150%

Thrilling Comics #61
Non-Key

Pines ⋅ 1947

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Thrilling Comics #61
 
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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $552 [$225 in 2012] +145%

Detective Comics #66

DC ⋅ 1942

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Detective Comics #66
 
Low
$2.5k
Mid
$9.5k
High
$25k
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Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Two-Face, Harvey Dent, a district attorney disfigured by acid

1st appearance of Gilda Dent, the wife of Harvey Dent

1st appearance of Salvatore Maroni, the mob boss who disfigured Harvey Dent

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

1.5 sold for $5,556 [$2,400 in 2018] +132%

Exciting Comics #66
Non-Key

Pines ⋅ 1949

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Exciting Comics #66
 
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Airbrush cover art by Alex Schomburg

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

7.0 sold for $600 [$263 in 2010] +128%

Ghost Rider, The #1

Magazine Enterprises ⋅ 1950

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Ghost Rider, The #1
 
Low
$300
Mid
$1k
High
$3k
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Key Facts

First solo series of the Golden Age Ghost Rider aka Rex Fury, previously the Calico Kid

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.0 sold for $850 [$375 in 2018] +127%

Batman '66 #5

1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2014

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Batman '66 #5
 
Low
$4
Mid
$12
High
$40
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Key Facts

Variant cover art by Dave Johnson

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $400 [$180 in 2015] +122%

Crime Suspenstories #6

EC ⋅ 1951

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Crime Suspenstories #6
 
Low
$150
Mid
$500
High
$1.5k
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Key Facts

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

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

3.5 sold for $580 [$261 in 2020] +122%

Thrilling Comics #63
Non-Key

Pines ⋅ 1947

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Thrilling Comics #63
 
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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.5 sold for $840 [$388 in 2010] +116%

Invincible #60

2nd Print ⋅ Image ⋅ 2009

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Invincible #60
 
Low
$5
Mid
$15
High
$50
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Key Facts

Second printing

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $384 [$180 in 2021] +113%

Captain America Comics #8

Marvel ⋅ 1941

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Captain America Comics #8
 
Low
$800
Mid
$2k
High
$8k
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Ra the Avenger

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

3.0 sold for $2,650 [$1,250 in 2017] +112%

Sweethearts #25
Non-Key

Charlton ⋅ 1954

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Sweethearts #25
 
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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $650 [$325 in 2021] +100%

Wings Comics #66

Fiction House ⋅ 1946

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Wings Comics #66
 
Low
$25
Mid
$80
High
$250
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Ghost Patrol

Reprinted in Wings #112 as the Ghost Squadron due to DC's team of the same name

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $456 [$230 in 2005] +98%

Detective Comics #276

DC ⋅ 1960

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Detective Comics #276
 
Low
$55
Mid
$165
High
$550
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2nd appearance of Bat-Mite

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $995 [$516 in 2022] +93%

Web of Mystery #17
Non-Key

Ace ⋅ 1953

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Web of Mystery #17
 
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Cover art by Lou Cameron

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $384 [$205 in 2017] +87%

House of Mystery #200
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1972

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House of Mystery #200
 
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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $1,020 [$560 in 2018] +82%

The X-Files: Season 10 #1

Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2013

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The X-Files: Season 10 #1
 
Low
$4
Mid
$12
High
$40
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Key Facts

Variant cover art by Carlos Valenzuela

Store exclusive

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $350 [$195 in 2016] +79%

Tally-Ho Comics

Swappers ⋅ 1944

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Tally-Ho Comics
 
Low
$150
Mid
$525
High
$1.6k
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Key Facts

First published partial cover and interior art by Frank Frazetta

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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

4.5 sold for $810 [$460 in 2020] +76%

Adventures of Sly Cooper #1

Gamepro ⋅ 2004

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Adventures of Sly Cooper #1
 
Low
$15
Mid
$50
High
$150
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Key Facts

Promotional comic offered at Wizard World 2004 to promote the video game 'Sly 2: Band of Thieves' for PlayStation 2

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $1,000 [$575 in 2023] +74%

Justice League of America #139

DC ⋅ 1977

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Justice League of America #139
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$10
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Key Facts

First use of the iconic 'bullet' DC logo on a Justice League of America cover

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $400 [$230 in 2016] +74%

Flash Comics #8
Non-Key

DC ⋅ 1940

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Flash Comics #8
 
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5.5 sold for $1,950 [$1,200 in Jul] +63%

Thor #161

Marvel ⋅ 1969

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Thor #161
 
Low
$12
Mid
$35
High
$125
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Key Facts

Origin of Galactus

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $995 [$660 in 2023] +51%

Thrilling Comics #70
Non-Key

Pines ⋅ 1949

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Thrilling Comics #70
 
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9.2 sold for $1,629 [$1,105 in 2014] +47%

Pep Comics #24

Archie ⋅ 1942

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Pep Comics #24
 
Low
$590
Mid
$1.8k
High
$7.5k
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Coach Kleats

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

4.0 sold for $2,520 [$1,793 in 2014] +41%

Vicki #2
Non-Key

Atlas (Paramount) ⋅ 1975

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Vicki #2
 
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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $456 [$325 in 2019] +40%

Man-Bat #1

DC ⋅ 1975

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Man-Bat #1
 
Low
$3
Mid
$9
High
$20
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Key Facts

First solo-titled Man-Bat limited series

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $595 [$425 in 2023] +40%

The CGC Census reports 34 copies in 9.8, and none higher

Action Comics #248

DC ⋅ 1959

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Action Comics #248
 
Low
$40
Mid
$115
High
$400
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Congorilla, formerly Congo Bill

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.0 sold for $1,080 [$777 in 2008] +39%

Meet the New Post-Gazette Sunday Funnies

Post Gazette ⋅ 1949

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Meet the New Post-Gazette Sunday Funnies
 
Low
$120
Mid
$400
High
$1.2k
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Key Facts

Promotional giveaway intended to advertise the newspaper comic strips featured in the Pittsburgh Post

Interest in this issue based on classic characters Superman, Archie and Dick Tracy on the same cover

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $1,020 [$749 in 2023] +36%

Planet Comics #55
Non-Key

Fiction House ⋅ 1948

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Planet Comics #55
 
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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

4.5 sold for $288 [$215 in 2017] +34%

Showcase #79

DC ⋅ 1968

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Showcase #79
 
Low
$30
Mid
$90
High
$300
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Dolphin

Origin of Aqualad

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $2,250 [$1,680 in 2019] +34%

Invincible #51

2nd Print ⋅ Image ⋅ 2008

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Invincible #51
 
Low
$4
Mid
$12
High
$40
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Key Facts

Introduction of blue Invincible suit

Cover art inspired by Invincible #1

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.6 sold for $400 [$299 in Apr] +34%

Tales of Suspense #1

Marvel ⋅ 1959

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Tales of Suspense #1
 
Low
$500
Mid
$1.5k
High
$5k
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Key Facts

Premiere issue of a series that introduced characters including Iron Man and Black Widow

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $2,160 [$1,625 in 2020] +33%

Fantastic Four #110

Error ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1971

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Fantastic Four #110
 
Low
$60
Mid
$290
High
$775
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Key Facts

1st cover appearance of Agatha Harkness

Color error: orange replaced with green and blue replaced with purple

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.4 sold for $4,950 [$3,725 in 2023] +33%

The CGC Census reports seven copies in 9.4, and seven higher

Fighting American #2
Non-Key

Prize ⋅ 1954

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Fighting American #2
 
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Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $475 [$361 in 2020] +32%

Tom & Jerry #332

Western ⋅ 1980

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Tom & Jerry #332
 
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Low
$5
Mid
$15
High
$60
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Key Facts

Whitman edition, distributed in multi-packs

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

9.8 sold for $499 [$383 in 2023] +30%

All-American Comics #20

DC ⋅ 1940

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All-American Comics #20
 
Low
$550
Mid
$1.6k
High
$7k
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Key Facts

Ma Hunkel becomes Red Tornado, one panel unnamed

2nd appearance of Al Pratt, 1st appearance in costume as the Atom

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

1.0 sold for $1,295 [$1,000 in Jun] +30%

Superman #8

DC ⋅ 1941

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Superman #8
 
Low
$750
Mid
$1.9k
High
$7.5k
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Key Facts

Early Golden Age issue

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.5 sold for $2,640 [$2,040 in 2024] +29%

Batman #164

DC ⋅ 1964

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Batman #164
 
Low
$20
Mid
$80
High
$200
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Key Facts

First use of Batman chest emblem with yellow background in the Batman title - Detective Comics #327 introduced the logo prior to this issue

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $340 [$264 in 2023] +29%

Suspense Comics #6
Non-Key

Continental ⋅ 1944

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Suspense Comics #6
 
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🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

6.0 sold for $1,675 [$1,320 in 2022] +27%

Beatles Yellow Submarine #1

Western ⋅ 1969

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Beatles Yellow Submarine #1
 
Low
$45
Mid
$135
High
$450
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Key Facts

Adaption of the film, The Beatles: Yellow Submarine (1968)

Pin-up poster included

Record-Breakers

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.0 sold for $550 [$437 in 2022] +26%

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