Wis. Collector Puts Rare Comics on Auction Block

[NickNitro]

What I wouldn't give to be able to bid on some of these....

http://games.yahoo.com/news/wis-collector-puts-rare-comics-auction-block-064744539--finance.html

Comic book collector and industry legend Maggie Thompson of Wisconsin has decided to put some 500 pieces of her personal collection up for auction over the next few months. The first wave alone includes the first issue of "The Avengers," ''Journey Into Mystery" No. 83, which features the first appearance of Thor, the first issue of "The Incredible Hulk" and the original cover art for the fourth issue of "Conan the Barbarian."

News of the auction has comic lovers' wallets tingling. The books are in exceptional condition; auctioneers expect the total collection could fetch $1 million by the time sales wrap up next year.

 

[KevanG]

And if we go by our previous thread about comics it won't be hitting anywhere near that.

 

[Morg]

And if we go by our previous thread about comics it won't be hitting anywhere near that.

Those would consider how old and rare they are

 

[batsone]

The first wave has gone for $784,148.00

 

[NickNitro]

Holy crap! Very well done

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

So when can I sell my first appearance of Gambit and get a cool $100k?

 

[NickNitro]

Who's stoppin ya? Just gotta find the one person who wants it the most