comics & Comic art

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W H AT SE T S H ERI TAG E A PAR T ?

P r o f e s s i o n a l i s m Heritages
status as the worlds largest collectibles
auctioneer is not a matter of chance, but
reflects our relentless drive to improve our
services. Innovation is a Heritage trademark,
seen in every element of the Heritage
auction process, from policy to technology.
We combine innovation with a strong
corporate ethic, uncompromising integrity,
and old-fashioned customer service. We offer
competitive rates, and because our fee
is a percentage of your prices realized,
higher prices realized for you mean a larger
commission for us. That kind of result makes
for a happy partnership, and thats the way we
like to do business. Heritage delivers.

Lon Allen
Managing Director
LonA@HA.com
877-HERITAGE, Ext. 1261

todd Hignite
Vice President
ToddH@HA.com
877-HERITAGE, Ext. 1790

barry sandoval
Director of Operations
BarryS@HA.com
877-HERITAGE, Ext. 1377

AARON WHITE
Consignment Director
AaronW@HA.com
877-HERITAGE, Ext. 1763

BEVERLY HILLS-BASED
COMICS & COMIC ART EXPERT:

NEW YORK-BASED
COMICS EXPERT:

Ed jaster
Sr. Vice President
EdJ@HA.com
877-HERITAGE, Ext. 1288
310-492-8600

ALEX MILLER
Consignment Director
AMiller@HA.com
877-HERITAGE, Ext. 1861
212-486-3500

on the cover:
1. DETECTIVE COMICS #27
(DC, 1939) CGC VF 8.0

SOLD for $1,075,500

February 2010

2. ACTION COMICS #1
Billy Wright Pedigree
(DC, 1938) CGC 3.0

SOLD for $388,375

August 2013

3. F
 RANK MILLER and KLAUS JANSON
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #3. Batman and Robin
Iconic Splash Page 10 Original Art (DC, 1986)

SOLD for $448,125

May 2011

4. FANTASTIC FOUR #1
White Mountain Pedigree
(Marvel, 1961) CGC NM-9.2

SOLD for $203,150

July 2012

5. JOHN ROMITA SR.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #49
Original cover Art

SOLD for $167,300

August 2011

other category experts

Jill Burgum, Fine Jewelry
Ext. 1697 JillB@HA.com
Jim Wolf, Timepieces
Ext. 1659 JWolf@HA.com
Chris Ivy, Sports Collectibles
Ext. 1319 CIvy@HA.com
Ed Jaster, Illustration Art, Fine Art
Ext. 1288 EdJ@HA.com
Dustin Johnston, Currency
Ext. 1302 DJohnston@HA.com
Margaret Barrett, Music &
Entertainment
Ext. 1912 MargaretB@HA.com

Sandra Palomino, Historical

Manuscripts
Ext. 1107 SandraP@HA.com
James Gannon, Rare Books
Ext. 1609 JamesG@HA.com
Tom Slater, Americana & Political
Ext. 1441 TomS@HA.com
Grey Smith, Vintage Movie
Posters
Ext. 1367 GreySm@HA.com
Jim Stoutjesdyk, Rare Coins
Ext. 1310 JimS@HA.com

REAC H Heritage reaches more bidders around the

world than any other auction house through our suite of
collector-friendly websites and our multi-million dollar
advertising and promotion budget. Our mailing list of over
one million collectors, with more than 850,000 online biddermembers, is one of the finest in the industry, and over 16
million annual website visitors come to view our offerings. In
short, Heritage reaches the world.
Many auction houses deal in a variety of fields, but only
Heritage aggressively cross-markets between segments and
stresses education to our clients. Our fine arts clients learn
about coins, our comic buyers about art glass, our sports
memorabilia bidders about currency and movie posters. All of
our individual web portals are linked so clients can easily view
all lots being sold at any time. Heritage wants every client,
regardless of his or her area of interest, to have access to your
auction consignment.

BATMAN #1
(DC, 1940) CGC 9.2

SOLD for $567,625

August 2013

IN T E G RI T Y When building or liquidating collections,

you need a trustworthy partner with a superior reputation for
honesty and integrity. We have sold and fully settled 150,000+
consignments. Our commitment to addressing the needs of
collectors has allowed us to become Americas third-largest
auctioneer, with annual sales now surpassing $800 million and
total revenues of over $8 billion.

ALL-AMERICAN COMICS #16

(DC, 1940) CGC 8.0

SOLD for $203,150

August 2013

X-MEN #1
Pacific Coast Pedigree
(Marvel, 1963) CGC NM/MT 9.8

SOLD for $492,937

July 2012

TODD McFARLANE
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #328
ORIGINAL COVER ART (Marvel, 1990)

SOLD for $657,250

July 2012

T E C H NOLO G Y

Since its first auction

in 1976, Heritage has aggressively embraced
new technology. An early adopter of the
Internet as an adjunct to live auction sessions,
Heritage remains at the forefront of auction
technology. Our websites are designed with
the collector in mind, allowing access to
desired information with unmatched ease
and convenience. Even payment is easy, as
successful bidders receive online invoices and
can make payment online.
On an average day, more than 30,000 collectors visit
HA.com to view lots or bid (significantly more traffic than
to Christies.com and Sothebys.com combined! (Source:
compete.com).

T RANS PAREN C Y

Heritage believes
in taking the mystery out of auctions,
shattering long-held auction conventions.
We want you to know all about our business
and the auction process. We answer your
questions directly, we disclose all reserve
amounts before the auction (no secrets or
guesswork), and you know instantly whenever
a piece fails to sell. The status of your
consignment is always at your fingertips. We
are not constrained by centuries of tradition,
and our policy of full disclosure is a welcome
departure for thousands of satisfied bidders.

MyBids lets every bidder track and research lots.

BILL WATTERSONCALVIN AND HOBBES

HAND-COLORED SUNDAY COMIC STRIP ORIGINAL ART
(Universal Press Syndicate, 1986)

SOLD for $203,150

November 2012

MyConsignments keeps consignors abreast of their

bid status.
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EM P O W ERMEN T Only Heritage

provides professional-level research tools. Our
Auction Archives contain images and prices
realized for every lot sold since 1993. Our item
pages offer additional pricing and research
from outside sources and high-resolution,
zoom-able photos. See comics and art in the
type of detail demanded by todays discerning
collectors! Our goal is to provide as much
information as possible, to allow buyers to bid
and buy with maximum confidence.
PRESENTATION Our quarterly Signature
auctions are among the biggest events in
the comic book hobby. A few weeks before
a Signature auction, a full-color catalog
with photos and detailed descriptions is sent
to thousands of recipients, and all lots are
posted on our website with descriptions and
enlargeable images. Then, on the day of
the respective live session, floor bidders
compete against the computerized book
of Internet, mail, and written bids, as well as
our agents executing live telephone bids.
The addition of our HERITAGE Live!
bidding software has set a new standard
in the industry. This bidder competition
has resulted in the record prices shown on
these pages!

JACK KIRBY AND JOE SINNOTT

FANTASTIC FOUR #55
PAGE 3 ORIGINAL ART

SOLD for $155,350

May 2012

M U LT I P LE V EN U ES TO
ACCOMMO D AT E YO U R EN T IRE
COLLE C T ION In addition to the
Signature auctions mentioned above,
highlighting the rarest and most valuable
material, Heritage conducts a Sunday Internet
Comics Auction every week, featuring $75,000
to $150,000 worth of comics and comic art,
with most individual lots in the $100$500
value range. This means that we can likely
handle the entirety of your consignment, rather
than cherry picking the best material and
leaving you with the rest, as many auction
houses are likely to do.

Top-flight material thats consigned to us is

featured in our full-color catalogs that are distributed to
thousands of bidders worldwide.

By establishing different venues for different

types of material, Heritage maximizes the price
realized on every piece in your consignment.
Heritage signature auctions
are among the biggest events in the comic book hobby.

a pp r a i s a l s e r v i c e s
Heritage has recently organized its appraisal
services into a centralized department that
will produce formal fair market value and retail
replacement appraisals for estate tax, gift tax,
financial planning, insurance, and charitable
donation purposes. Working with our experts, you
will receive thorough, illustrated appraisal reports
written in compliance with all IRS, USPAP, and
Insurance standards.Should you later decide to
sell your property listed in a Heritage appraisal, all
fees will be rebated in full or on a prorated basis
against the sellers commissions. Heritage employs
the top talent in the appraisal business to give you
the best possible information on the value of your
collection.

AMAZING FANTASY #15

(Marvel, 1962) CGC VF/NM 9.0

SOLD for $191,200

February 2014

T i m e ly Pay m e n t
The financial stability of the firm you select
will help make your consignment experience a
satisfactory one. You have a right to full and timely
payment at settlement, without delays or surprises.
Under our management team, Heritage has
presented more than 4,750 successful auctions,
selling over $8 billion in collectibles belonging to
more than 45,000 consignors.

M a n ag e m e n t Sta b i l i ty
Since conducting its first auction in 1976, Heritage
has flourished under the continuous leadership of
its executive team. You can enjoy the confidence
that comes from knowing the commitment of our
principals:

Clockwise from top:

Greg Rohan President
Paul Minshull Chief Operating Officer
Todd Imhof Executive Vice President
Jim Halperin Co-Chairman
Steve Ivy CEO, Co-Chairman

FRED GUARDINEER
ACTION COMICS #15
Cover Original Art (DC, 1939)

SOLD for $286,800

February 2014

AVENGERS #1
Pacific Coast Pedigree
(Marvel, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6

SOLD for $274,850

July 2012

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Testimonials
My experience with Heritage was/is top
notch and I will continue to buy and sell
through your company. Mike Wheat
Mikes Batman #1 sold for $55,268.

Far as Im concerned, the real superheroes are the great guys at Heritage. I really
lucked out when I met em cause they got me prices that exceeded my wildest
expectations, plus it was a real kick to work with them. I dont want this to sound
like a TV commercial but, so help me Spidey, theres no one Id rather entrust with
Stan Lee
my collection. Excelsior!

When our family decided to part with some of my grandfather Wilson McCoys original artwork, we researched
all our options. The resources and expertise of Heritage Auctions placed it above the rest, and their intelligent sales
strategy helped us maximize the value of our items. Their level of service and knowledge was highly appreciated.
Heritage Auctions reputation in the field of comic auctions is unparalleled, and were so glad we chose to work with
them! We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell their family collection.
Bruce McCoy
The Estate of Wilson McCoy
(Note: Wilson McCoy was the artist of the comic strip The Phantom.)

I am very enthusiastic about continuing to be a part of your auctions of original comic book art. Heritage has
treated me most professionally. I was sent notifications every step of every auction, and the settlement checks
for each sale were sent with such precision that I could forecast in which days mail the check would come.
Dick Ayers

The decision to part with my comic collection was a difficult

one, but knowing that the entire process would be handled by
Heritage made it all that much easier from the beginning, and I
certainly have not been disappointed.
Keith Marlow, Houston

E xc lu s i v e Auct i o n e e r o f th e s e
P e r s o n a l Co l l e ct i o n s

C h o s e n a s auct i o n e e r
by th e s e i n s t i tut i o n s :

The Kerby Confer Collection $3.9 million sold

The Random House Archives $2 million sold

The Doug Schmell Collection $3.9 million sold

The Mad Magazine Archives $757,000 sold

The Billy Wright Collection $3.6 million sold

The Empire Comics Collection $2.7 million sold
The Gary Dahlberg Collection $2.4 million sold
The Martin Shamus Collection $2.3 million sold
The Nicolas Cage Collection $1.9 million sold
The Davis Crippen Collection $1.8 million sold

Comic collection and Heritage featured in

Minnesota Star Tribune. Gary Dahlbergs collection
has sold for $2.4 million (and counting).

The first auction of the Joe Kubert collection

totaled $131,000 for just 36 items.

The results of this final auction of my collection were about

50% higher than I expected.
What impressed me the most was the constant attention to
promoting the history of the paintings. When I read the writeups I realized you and your staff knew a lot more about the
paintings than I did, and I had them for 30 years. That really
gave the auction something extra, and it was handled with
extreme professionalism.
Also, I own 70 radio stations and have owned more than 200
stations, all of which have websites. I am jealous and covetous
of the job you do with your website. Its so friendly and
comprehensive its a work of art. Its a superior product that
makes the end product of buying and selling easier and more
productive.
In general, everyone I dealt with was very businesslike and
professional.
Kerby Confer
The Davis Crippen Collection
sold for $1.8 million at Heritage.

The Kerby Confer Collection has

sold $3.9 million

Nicolas Cages comic collection sold for $1.9 million at Heritage.

Yo u r s e l l i n g D e c i s i o n
Heritage knows that educating yourself is the most important step
in the process of selecting your auctioneer. After you examine all
of the advantages Heritage offers, you will understand why we are
so confident that we can provide you with the highest prices in the
marketplace.
We welcome your consignment, whether you wish to sell an entire
collection or just one valuable item. Our Consignment Directors can
answer all of your questions and provide you with the details of our
wide range of auction opportunities. Together, you can decide which
items are most appropriate for our different auctions, making the best
decision based on your material and objectives. Its all part of putting
your consignment in front of the right buyers to maximize your
prices realized. Our Consignment Directors have a practical solution
for your every selling question. You can contact them by calling
1-877-HERITAGE (437-4824).
Please visit our website at HA.com,
then call to discuss consigning to
our next Signature Auction!
Lon Allen
ext. 1261
LonA@HA.com

Todd Hignite
ext. 1790
ToddH@HA.com

TALES OF SUSPENSE #39

Pacific Coast Pedigree
(Marvel, 1963) CGC NM+ 9.6

SOLD for $262,900

July 2012

TODD McFARLANE
SPIDER-MAN #1
Cover Original Art (Marvel, 1990)

SOLD for $358,500

July 2012

Barry Sandoval
ext. 1377
BarryS@HA.com

FRANK MILLER BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT

RETURNS #2 Cover Original Art (DC, 1986)

SOLD for $478,000

August 2013

Free catalog and The Collector's Handbook ($65 value) for new clients. Please submit auction invoices of $1,000+
in this category, from any source. Include your contact information and mail to Heritage, fax 214-409-1425,
email catalogorders@HA.com, or call 866-835-3243. For more details, go to HA.com/FCO.
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These are just a few of the top-flight collections Heritage has brought to the market.

on the back:
1. M
 ARVEL COMICS #1 PAY copy
(Timely, 1939) CGC VF/NM 9.0

SOLD for $227,050

February 2010

2. F
 RANK FRAZETTA
VAMPIRELLA #5
Cover Painting Original Art (Warren, 1970)

SOLD for $286,800

August 2013

3. ROB

ERT CRUMB
ZAP COMICS #9
ORIGINAL COVER ART

SOLD for $71,700

May 2012

4. THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1

Twin Cities pedigree (Marvel, 1963) CGC NM 9.4

SOLD for $107,550

May 2012

Annual Sales Exceed $800 Million 850,000+ Online Bidder-Members

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