Alderfer’s Comic Book auction presents a wide-ranging selection of individual comic issues alongside extensive multi-issue selections spanning DC and Marvel titles. The catalog includes a strong group of key single issues, early-number comics, first appearances, and pre-Code material, supported by substantial selections of related superhero titles across multiple decades.

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At the core of the auction is a concentrated group of first-appearance comics and debut issues that anchor the sale. The most significant book offered is a coverless copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, featuring the first appearance of Spider-Man and standing as the most historically important and valuable comic in the auction. Additional first-appearance issues include New Mutants #98, marking the debut of Deadpool, and Iron Fist #14, featuring the first appearance of Sabretooth. Early X-Men issues such as X-Men #4 and X-Men #14 are also present, each containing notable early villain and character introductions. Debut issues are further represented by multiple #1 comics, including Luke Cage #1, Teen Titans #1, and a CGC-graded Star Wars #1, as well as a combined lot containing Conan the Barbarian #1, Darth Vader #1, and Thor #1. Together, these issues establish a strong foundation of key entries tied to major characters and series launches.

Pre-Code comics are also included in the auction, adding an early and historically significant segment to the sale. These books originate from the period prior to the Comics Code Authority and include crime, horror, and suspense titles known for their graphic themes and distinctive cover art. Their presence expands the scope of the auction beyond mainstream superhero material.

DC Comics material appears throughout the catalog and includes individual issues and larger selections featuring Justice Society of America, All-Star Squadron, Justice League, Batman, Teen Titans, Supergirl, and Task Force X. These offerings span early team concepts, legacy characters, and later-era storylines. Marvel Comics are similarly well represented, with individual issues and extended selections featuring Daredevil, Fantastic Four, X-Men–related titles, New Mutants, X-Force, Nightcrawler, and associated crossover series.

Beyond the individual key issues, the auction includes numerous extensive comic selections centered on shared characters, publishers, and storylines. These selections contain long runs of superhero titles and supporting series, reflecting sustained readership and collecting across Marvel and DC universes. Additional selections combine titles from both publishers, presenting broad cross-sections of superhero publishing history.

Together, the Comic Book Auction offers a balanced combination of cornerstone key issues—led by Amazing Fantasy #15—first appearances, #1 comics, pre-Code material, and expansive superhero selections, presenting a comprehensive view of comic book collecting across major eras.

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