HA Summer Signature Auction Aug 2-4 2 2

[PhilipB2k17]

38 minutes ago, comix4fun said:

Doctor Strange 55 is probably one of the most influential single Marvel issues by any artist in the last 35 years. So many of the talented creators working today have pointed to this issue as their spark of inspiration. It's in the top 5 single issues of several artists. And for Golden it's at the top of the heap, along with Avengers Ann 10 and his early 'Nam work (along with a few others) that really cemented him a force of creative nature. 

 

It is? First I’ve heard of this. 

[comix4fun]

11 minutes ago, JadeGiant said:

Well, if you are considering a bid .... you may have just cost yourself a few dollars. Good luck!

It's ok, I figure anyone bidding above 9500 would be the particular choir I was already preaching to. 

[comix4fun]

40 minutes ago, comix4fun said:

Doctor Strange 55 is probably one of the most influential single Marvel issues by any artist in the last 35 years. So many of the talented creators working today have pointed to this issue as their spark of inspiration. It's in the top 5 single issues of several artists. And for Golden it's at the top of the heap, along with Avengers Ann 10 and his early 'Nam work (along with a few others) that really cemented him a force of creative nature. 

 

 

1 minute ago, PhilipB2k17 said:

It is? First I’ve heard of this. 

I hope it's not and people stop bidding, but I fear it is...

 

[JadeGiant]

Note to self: ask Chris to help with future auction descriptions ... 

[Monkeyman]

26 minutes ago, PhilipB2k17 said:

It is? First I’ve heard of this. 

Same for me obviously (or I wouldn't have asked the question).

I found this write up - http://thegreatcomicbookheroes.blogspot.com/2014/07/doctor-strange-55-classic-by-roger.html

Mike

Edited July 31, 2018 by Monkeyman

[ThothAmon]

41 minutes ago, PhilipB2k17 said:

It is? First I’ve heard of this. 

Me too. Was buying lots of Marvel in ‘82 but Dr. strange wasn’t on the pull list. 

[stinkininkin]

3 hours ago, comix4fun said:

 

I hope it's not and people stop bidding, but I fear it is...

 

Chris is absolutely correct.  This issue is a milestone and a classic artistically, independent of it only being a Dr. Strange title.  I'm really surprised some people don't know this, but maybe it's not considered a "key" issue on the comic collecting side of things?  Not sure, as I haven't collected comics in decades.  Regardless, almost any price paid for a nice page from this issue would not surprise on the upside.  It's that important and influential an issue (at least artistically).

 

 

Edited July 31, 2018 by stinkininkin

[jjonahjameson11]

37 minutes ago, stinkininkin said:

Chris is absolutely correct.  This issue is a milestone and a classic artistically, independent of it only being a Dr. Strange title.  I'm really surprised some people don't know this, but maybe it's not considered a "key" issue on the comic collecting side of things?  Not sure, as I haven't collected comics in decades.  Regardless, almost any price paid for a nice page from this issue would not surprise on the upside.  It's that important and influential an issue (at least artistically).

 

 

You hit the nail on the head, Scott.  I was definitely into Spidey and X-Men during the early 80's, but I didn't know anybody that collected Dr. Strange.  We all considered him to be a 4th tier hero not worthy of our time so I can totally see how this issue was overlooked.

[Bird]

I collected Doc all the way from 80s on and know artists love the issue but I can tell you that it isn't a valuable comic in any sense of the word. I had the Golden portfolio in my off campus apartment in 86, bought it in Cheap Thrills record store in New Brunswick NJ! (reaches over about six feet to the left and grabs it)

[First Upgrade]

All this talk about that page is inspiring...a bid perhaps...or two...

[DeadpoolJr.]

1 hour ago, First Upgrade said:

All this talk about that page is inspiring...a bid perhaps...or two...

Comix4fun's worst fears have been realized.

[comix4fun]

[Crowzilla]

6 hours ago, ThothAmon said:

Me too. Was buying lots of Marvel in ‘82 but Dr. strange wasn’t on the pull list. 

That's a shame, as the Rogers/Golden/Smith run on Dr Strange is right there in the top 5 things Marvel did during that time.

[tth2]

9 hours ago, comix4fun said:

9 hours ago, JadeGiant said:

Talk about a ringing endorsement. You should get a commission on the sale after that amazing description!

I hesitated to say anything because I'd love to own this.  

I was assuming you were the consignor! 

[RockMyAmadeus]

3 hours ago, Crowzilla said:

That's a shame, as the Rogers/Golden/Smith run on Dr Strange is right there in the top 5 things Marvel did during that time.

Aside from Detective, Rogers' very short run on Doc Strange (#48-53) is, without a doubt, the best work he ever did. Every page is, as the Detective run, a feast for the eyes. 

That aside, there are a few pieces I'm bidding on...we'll see how it turns out.

[RockMyAmadeus]

There are some unbelievable pieces. I mean, KJ page #1 for fark's sake.

[r100comics]

Not a key issue in the conventional sense but regarded as one of the best issues of the Bronze Age by many people.

Here's the original, hand-painted color guide - enjoy !

 

[Mickey7]

Really nice color guide! 

[comix4fun]

10 hours ago, tth2 said:

I was assuming you were the consignor! 

 Naw, I just can't hide my honest opinion....to my detriment sometimes. 

[Ironmandrd]

There's a ton of stuff under FMV - and they'll all quickly make substantial jumps in the live bidding.

By the way, just noticed this funky Batman #400 page with Ra's al Ghul in the auction.  A lot of cool stuff in this auction.