Joe AllStar

Actually a great part of comic lore!

Jerry DeFuccio the former editor at Mad Magazine was a rabid collector and comic historian. He made a life's work of seeking out professionals and documenting their contributions. He was a major contributor to Jerry Bails Who's Who. He was also a dear friend.

In the early seventies Jerry found Fred Guardineer working for the postal service on LI in NY. Guardineer recounted how he had answered an ad for DC and was given some assignments. Sadly, he rarely got paid! However, with aspirations of working as an illustrator, he realized he needed a portfolio and published work to add to his resume. He continued to work at DC with the condition that selected covers be returned so he could create a portfolio. He kept that portfolio all those years.

Jerry told him he could sell them for him if he liked and he agreed. The art was split between two collectors. Eventually, I acquired the majority of them.

Before it is gone, here is the Mile High (Edgar Church) Copy of New Adventure Comics 12 (#1)

This was just recently sent to be graded, as you would expect the pages are super nice.

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This is the original art to Adventure 34. It seems appropriate in that this was part of the same portfolio that contained the cover of Action 15 which was recently sold. That cover was in my collection for over 25 years. I am fortunate enough to still have this one.

Jon...you are the best buddy!

Joe

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We represent artists, sell direct, consignment, auction and are the only members of the American Appraisers Association in the field.

While a portion of our business is auction we also sell directly at shows and via want list

Joe from All Star Auctions

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While many are aware some may not be, at least 40% of our sales are direct sales. We rep several artists as well. I also have a been collecting for over forty years. Yes, our current auction that coincides with San Diego is now running but we have hundreds of items,books and art that we bring to the shows for direct sale as well.

Joe Mannarino

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Appreciate the kind words. We actually have a low grade Detective 27 from the Robinson collection in our current event that coincides with the NYCC. Http://www.allstarcomicart.com