$2 million comic collection inherited- Heritage to sell

[Underground44]

He said he thought they were cool but didn't realize until months later how valuable they were.

 

 

31 years old and doesn't realize that comics might have some value. So many shows the last few years about valuable antiques and this doof doesn't understand what kind of treasure trove he's stumbled into.

 

Not everyone Cares/Understands/Knows about the value of comic books... Why would they? I'm certainly not an expert about everything that people collect and how much it is worth

[Underground44]

 

 

 

[Whizzer]

He had no idea of the value, but knew enough to bring them to Heritage, I smell a big old pile of BS.

 

Also loved the " he was smart" comment, they probably didn't have a good word to say about the old guy when he was alive.

 

Great collection though, and I hope they go to someone who enjoys them.

 

 

RIP Mr Billy Wright

[Gotham Kid]

Awesome, awesome collection by Billy Wright .... his family will be capitalizing in a very big way.

[mackenzie999]

I love how the store stamp on the Action 1 lines up perfectly with the logo, that had to be intentional.

[lugnuts-migration]

Heritage mailed out a catalog specifically for this auction with lots a great pics.

I typically throw them in the recycle bin but kept this one, at least for a awhile.

[WesW]

Wow. I better start keeping tabs on my Uncles.

 

Aren't we all now this article came up

 

The problem is, I think I am the uncle that will be watched.

+1

[Ogami]

This news made NPR this morning.

 

3 million total was mentioned.

[Gotham Kid]

This news made NPR this morning.

 

3 million total was mentioned.

 

3 mil sounds like a closer number to what the auction total will fetch...

[Ogami]

This news made NPR this morning.

 

3 million total was mentioned.

 

3 mil sounds like a closer number to what the auction total will fetch...

 

That was my point.

 

 

[VintageComics]

Action #1 hit $298K

 

There are a lot of big books in this auction. Wow.

[Wally's Comics]

Action #1 hit $298K

 

There are a lot of big books in this auction. Wow.

 

+1

 

You can say that again!

 

This will really be a good indicator for a view of market value over all.

 

Will the ceiling be raised on some of the keys?

 

 

This is a great to watch, I wish I was in NY to see it LIVE...

 

 

 

 

 

 

[supapimp]

the market has been flooded with copies of action 1 and tec 27. these books were rarely for sale.

[VintageComics]

the market has been flooded with copies of action 1 and tec 27. these books were rarely for sale.

 

I don't consider 10 or 15 copies in 3 years to be a flood. They're being gobbled up regardless. I'd say the market has been flooded with Hulk #181 and Spawn #1 issues.

 

 

[supapimp]

people actually buy spawn #1?

[Wally's Comics]

people actually buy spawn #1?

 

bird cage liners are always in demand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[bronze_rules]

Wow a real, "I found this old action 1 in my grandpa's basement and I'm not sure if it's worth anything but...", story!

[VintageComics]

people actually buy spawn #1?

 

Yup. Still a very hot book, although not as expensive as it used to be. Spawn is still a chase character for the 80's and 90's generation.

[Wally's Comics]

people actually buy spawn #1?

 

Yup. Still a very hot book, although not as expensive as it used to be. Spawn is still a chase character for the 80's and 90's generation.

 

A few years ago the variants rekindled some interest too.

 

 

[Wally's Comics]

Billy's laughing at all of us right now...