Raber Antiques 9-9-2026
Lot 530:
Description
This collection of comic books spans the Silver, Bronze, and Modern Ages, featuring titles from major publishers including Marvel Comics Group, DC Comics, Valiant, Image, and Graphic India. The lot contains several key issues and first appearances. Notable Marvel titles include Strange Tales issue 135 (1965), which features the first appearance of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the first appearance of Hydra, and Strange Tales issue 124 (1964) featuring the Human Torch and The Thing. Bronze Age Marvel keys include Adventure into Fear with The Man-Thing issue 19 (1973), featuring the first appearance of Howard the Duck, and Iron Fist issue 15 (1977). X-Men related titles include The Uncanny X-Men issue 128, X-Men issue 4 (1992) with the first appearance of Omega Red, and two copies of The New Mutants issue 26 featuring the first appearance of Legion. DC Comics highlights include Shazam! issue 1 (1973 revival), Shazam! issue 19 featuring Black Adam, and DC Comics Presents issue 49. The collection includes a significant assortment of early and modern Valiant titles such as X-O Manowar, Ninjak, Bloodshot, and Archer & Armstrong. Additional items include a Stan Lee-created Chakra the Invincible issue 1 Free Comic Book Day edition and an Image Comics promotional issue. Most comics are housed in protective plastic bags with backing boards.
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