Ben Samuels Classic Golden Age Comic Book Cover Gallery

New horror cover: Beware #10

Ben — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:03:44 +0000

It’s time for more covers! Let’s start with this horrific beauty drawn by Sid Check and Frank Frazetta:

Comics for auction on eBay

Ben — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:48:31 +0000

OK, the auction is over. Bidding was fairly strong, I got some good prices. Thanks to everyone who checked out my listings.

I have some very cool comics for auction on eBay right now. The first ones start ending soon.

Highlights include:

Rawhide Kid #1
Beware #10 (Frank Frazetta cover art)
Black Cat Mystery #45
Witches Tales #25

And more!

New Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide

Ben — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:47:19 +0000

In conjunction with the release of the book the new 2010-11, 40^th edition of the electronic Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is now available for immediate download! (Compatible with both Mac and PC!) It has been said before that no serious collector should be without an Overstreet, and this is even more true of the searchable electronic version. Available exclusively through Heritage Auction Galleries, this new version is:

Alphabetically indexed
Searchable (by any keyword)
Downloadable Adobe Acrobat format

At a cost of only $30, this revolutionary new format is one of the best investments available in our hobby. Begin enjoying the benefits right now and downloading your copy to your hard drive today.

Download Your Copy Now for only $30, and you can begin using it in just a few minutes!

I get a small kickback when you buy through the link above, which helps me keep this site running. (Hint, hint.)

Howard “Howie” Post (1926-2010) R.I.P.

Ben — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:49:44 +0000

We have lost another great comic book artist. Howie Post worked for Harvey Comics and is associated with the art for Spooky the Tuff Little Ghost. He also drew the humorous caveman adventure series Anthro for DC Comics.

Selling Stuff on eBay

Ben — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:44:23 +0000

I am selling a bunch of comics on eBay. Right now mostly CGC graded comics and bound volumes, but I will be selling all kinds of comic-related stuff in the coming days.

R.I.P. Frank Frazetta - May 10, 2010

Ben — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:53:05 +0000

Legendary comic book artist and fantasy illustrator Frank Frazetta has passed away.

You can find an example of his work in my gallery here.

This is truly the end of an era. Rest in peace Frank, the world mourns your passing.

Dental-themed Golden Age Comic Cover Satire Artwork

Ben — Wed, 05 May 2010 05:15:27 +0000

“This artist gave up art because most people didn’t like his cartooning style.”

I think this artist is awesome. His dental-themed tributes to Golden Age comic book covers recall the style of L.B. Cole and his Star Comics line. It’s sad to think some ignorant philistines have discouraged such a talented artist. Click the images below for larger views at Romburg57’s flickr gallery, where you can find six more original covers. If you’re registered at flickr.com leave an encouraging comment and maybe he’ll start doing artwork again!

Golden Age and Silver Age artist signatures

Ben — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:01:33 +0000

Many years ago on eBay I bought this comic-themed “First day of issue” stamped envelope on which someone had collected several signatures from old-time comic artists. Over time I have collected several more signatures, adding to the back of the envelope after the front was covered.

When I bought this, it had signatures from Ramona Fradon, Jim Mooney, Dick Sprang, Jack Burnley, Harry Lampert, Shelly Moldoff, and Paul Norris.

Over the past several years I have also collected signatures from Al Feldstein, Joe Kubert, Russ Heath, Jerry Robinson, Murphy Anderson, Raymond Kinstler, Jim Steranko, Herb Trimpe, Allen Bellman (Timely artist), and Harold LeDoux (best known for the Judge Parker strip, he also drew for Famous Funnies was back in the early days).

R.I.P. Dick Giordano - March 27, 2010

Ben — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:16:34 +0000

Sad news, we have lost another great comic book professional. Dick Giordano passed away at the age of 77 due to complications from pneumonia. The artist and editor was known for introducing Charlton Comics’ “Action Heroes” stable of superheroes, and serving as executive editor of then–industry leader DC Comics. As an inker, Giordano was well known for his pairings with penciler Neal Adams in a series of comics featuring Batman, Green Lantern, and Green Arrow.

Action #1 + CGC 8.5 = $1.5 million

Ben — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:10:04 +0000

Action Comics #1 has reclaimed the title of most expensive comic book with the sale of a CGC 8.5 copy for $1,500,000 (US). This copy is currently the sole unrestored 8.5 copy in CGC’s census.