In their upcoming auction, ComicLink will offer a copy of Detective Comics #27, the first appearance of Batman and one of the highest sought comic books in the hobby. “Along with Action Comics #1, this is one of the two most important comic books ever published,” Josh Nathanson, President of ComicLink, said. “It’s a CGC 2.5 Blue Label Universal with strong eye appeal and would make a fine addition to the collection of any advanced collector. Batman will be turning 80 in less than two years and the character is as big as he’s ever been. The Dark Knight not only rules comic books, but also movies, television, video games, and merchandise. He’s one of the most recognizable fictional characters on the planet and every generation seems to love him even more than the previous one, meaning this rare first appearance will likely only continue to skyrocket in value over the coming years.”
“It’s been a busy week at ComicLink with the Summer Featured Auction having just ended and the latest Focused Auction getting underway. We are now also very busy responding to selling inquiries from prospective consignors to upcoming auctions including the Focused Auction starting on October 19, and the Fall Featured Auction which will begin on November 15. The Detective Comics #27 will be in the Fall Featured Auction,” Nathanson added.
Interested sellers may contact ComicLink by emailing buysell@comiclink.com or by calling (617) 517-0062 (option 1) to speak with Josh Nathanson, Douglas Gillock, Jason Crosby, Jon Signorelli or Ross Kearney, or stop by the ComicLink booth at upcoming Baltimore and New York City shows. In addition to auctioning items for consignors, ComicLink is also always accepting new sellers for the ComicLink exchange marketplaces, brokering private placement deals, and buying outright.
In addition to the Detective Comics #27, early Fall Featured Auction highlights include Amazing Spider-Man #1 (second Spider-Man) CGC 8.0, Brave and the Bold #28 (first Justice League) CGC 9.0, and Fantastic Four #2 (second Fantastic Four, first Skrulls) CGC 9.0 and #12 (first Hulk crossover) CBCS 9.4 Pacific Coast Pedigree. Early Golden Age highlights include Detective Comics #140 (first Riddler) CGC 6.5. Bronze Age and Modern Age fans will be excited to see Giant-Sized X-Men #1 CGC 9.8 Signature Series, and Amazing Spider-Man #361 (first full Carnage) CGC 9.9 (sextuple cover, highest graded one of two).
The Featured Auction will also include a unique example of horror movie memorabilia, the only known existing example of a Night of the Living Dead 40” x 60” movie poster from 1968.
Early original art highlights include a Jack Kirby page from Fantastic Four Annual #2 featuring Doctor Doom meeting his possible future self, Rama Tut; a Bernie Wrightson original art illustration plate published in his landmark Frankenstein Marvel Illustrated Novel (page 65); John Byrne’s memorable finale splash featuring a large image of Superman from the final page of the final issue of his historic revamp and Man of Steel and a Byrne title splash from Superman #4 featuring a huge image of Superman; an epic Brian Bolland splash page from Camelot 3000 #1 featuring the first appearance of King Arthur in the story; Todd McFarlane art from Amazing Spider-Man #308 and Incredible Hulk #339; a full page Steve Ditko illustration of the Defender from Comic Crusader #8; and a stunning James Jean Jack of the Fables cover painting used for the covers of #6 and #11.
ComicLink will be set-up at a couple of conventions in the near future and taking consignments right at the firm’s booth. They’ll be at Baltimore Comic-Con at the Baltimore Convention Center on September 22-24. Senior Consignment Director Douglas Gillock and Sales Consultant Ross Kearney will be attending the show at in booth 507. Then they’ll be at New York Comic Con on October 5-8 at the Javits Center. Nathanson, Gillock, Kearney, and Sales Consultant Jon Signorelli will be attending the show at booth 2622.
“If you are interested in reaching some of the most aggressive comic book and original art bidders and buyers in the world, while at the same time having the opportunity to raise cash quickly, stop by and speak with us. If you are attending either of these shows, don’t sell the good stuff without stopping by our booth first, so we can assist you in maximizing your return,” Gillock said.
Visit their website to see the auction schedule and auction previews, Comic Book Exchange, and Comic Art Exchange.
