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EMOVIE POSTER 6-18-13 CLOSING AUCTION:

An Undated (probably 1990s) Re-Release Vintage Theatrical Folded Belgian Movie Poster (measures 26 1/4" x 38 3/4" [67 x 98 cm])

Film Description: Laura, the classic 1944 Otto Preminger (nominated for the Best Director Academy Award) romantic love triangle crime film noir ("The story of a love that became the most fearful thing that ever happened to a woman!"; "Adapted from the novel by Vera Caspery"; about a detective investigating the death of a gorgeous woman, and he wishes he could have known her, and then it turns out she's not dead after all!) starring Gene Tierney (in the title role as Laura), Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb (in his nominated for Best Supporting Actor Academy Award role), Vincent Price, and Judith Anderson
NOTE: Click on underlined names to see a biography.

Important Added Info: Also note that we have been told by a knowledgeable collector that this poster was printed in Belgium (it reads "printed in Belgium" at bottom) but it was printed for use at Action Cinemas in Paris which is a small chain of theatres that specializes in showing both classic and rare films. Please bid knowing that this poster was printed in Belgium for use in France!

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8 1973 Re-Release Vintage Theatrical Japanese Lobby Cards (LCs; measure 11" x 14 1/2" [28 x 37 cm])

Film Description: Kaijuto no Kessen: Gojira no Musuko (released in the U.S. as "Son of Godzilla"), the 1967 Jun Fukuda Japanese battling rubbery monster science fiction (sci-fi) fantasy action thriller starring Godzilla, Minilla (Godzilla's son), Kumonga, Tadao Takashima, Akira Kubo, Bibari Maeda (billed as Beverly Maeda), Akihiko Hirata, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Kenji Sahara, kenichiro Maruyama, Seishiro Kuno, Yasuhiko Saijo, Beverly Maeda, Tadao Takashima, and Akira Kubo

Important Added Info: Note that these are country of origin lobby cards for this Japanese movie. Also note that these lobby cards measure 11" x 14 1/2" [28 x 37 cm]. Finally, note that this auction also includes the envelope this item originally came with!

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EMOVIE POSTER 6-20-13 CLOSING AUCTION:

9 1974 Re-Release Vintage Theatrical Movie Lobby Cards (LCs; measure 11" x 14" [28 x 36 cm])

Film Description: Alice in Wonderland, the classic 1951 Clyde Geronimi & Wilfred Jackson Walt Disney animated cartoon fantasy adventure musical ("'Tis Brillig!"; "'Snow White'... 'Cinderella'... and now - Walt Disney's most wonderful of all!"; "You've read about... dreamed about it... wanted to SEE the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the Cheshire Cat... all the other fantastic funny-folk! Now THRILL to its laughter, color spectacle, glorious songs! It's truly wonderful!"; "The all-cartoon Musical Wonderfilm!"; loosely based on the Lewis Carroll novels) featuring the voices of Kathryn Beumont (in the title role as the voice of Alice), Ed Wynn (as the Mad Hatter), Richard Haydn (as the Caterpillar), Sterling Holloway (as the Cheshire Cat), Jerry Colonna, and Verna Felton
NOTE: Click on underlined names to see a biography.

Important Added Info: Note that this auction also includes the envelope this item originally came with!

Overall Condition: very good to fine.

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9 1978 Re-Release Vintage Theatrical Movie Lobby Cards (LCs; measure 11" x 14" [28 x 36 cm])

Film Description: Walt Disney's Pinocchio, the classic 1940 Hamilton Luske & Ben Sharpsteen Walt Disney animated puppet cartoon musical fantasy adventure ("Hi-Diddle Dee Dee!"; "Full length feature production"; "Jiminy Cricket - what a show!") featuring the voices of Dickie Jones (in the title role as Pinocchio), Cliff Edwards (as Jiminy Cricket), Christian Rub (as Gepetto), Evelyn Venable (as the Blue Fairy), and Mel Blanc
NOTE: Click on underlined names to see a biography.

Overall Condition: fair to good. There is paper loss in the bottom left corner of the title card and some of the cards have pieces of tape in the corners.

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EMOVIE POSTER 6-23-13 CLOSING AUCTION:

An Original Vintage Theatrical Folded One-Sheet Movie Poster (1sh; measures 27" x 41" [69 x 104 cm]). Also included is a set of 8 lobby cards

Film Description: Let's Rock, the 1958 Harry Foster teen rock 'n' roll (rock and roll) musical ("Blast off! For the big rock'n roll ball!"; "From the Company that brought you 'Rock Around The Clock' and 'Don't Knock the Rock'!"; "Here comes the big show of the HOT-BEAT generation!"; "Like Wow!") "Featuring the Rockingest Stars of All!" Julius LaRosa ("in his first screen role"; "Sings 'Casual'"), Phyllis Newman, Conrad Janis, Joy Harman, "and Featuring the Rockin'est Stars of All!" Paul Anka ("Sings 'I'll Be Waiting There For You'"), Danny and the Juniors ("Sing 'At The Hop'"), Roy Hamilton ("Sings 'Secret Path to Love'"), Wink Martindale ("Sings 'All Love Broke Loose'"), Della Reese ("Sings 'Lonelyville'"), The Royal Teens ("Sing 'Short Shorts'"), and The Tyrones ("Sing 'Blast Off'")
NOTE: Click on underlined names to see a biography.

Important Added Info: Note that not only are we auctioning the one-sheet from this movie, but the set of 8 lobby cards from the movie are included as well! The winner of this item will receive BOTH the one-sheet AND the set of lobby cards!

Overall Condition: very good to fine. Both the one-sheet and the lobby card set are in pretty nice condition!

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An Original Vintage Theatrical Folded One-Sheet Movie Poster (1sh; measures 27" x 41" [69 x 104 cm]). Also included is 1 lobby card and 1 8" x 10" still.


Film Description: Mister Rock and Roll, the 1957 Charles S. Dubin rock 'n' roll (rock and roll) musical starring Alan Freed, Rocky Graziano, Teddy Randazzo, Lois O'Brien, Lionel Hampton and His Band, and featuring rare performances by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, Chuck Berry, La Vern Baker, Clyde McPhatter, Brook Benton, Little Richard, Ferlin Husky, the Moonglows, and Shaye Cogan
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Important Added Info: Note that not only are we auctioning the one-sheet from this movie, but a lobby card and an 8" x 10" still from the movie are included as well! The winner of this item will receive the one-sheet AND the lobby card AND the still! Also note that the one-sheet has a great image of Little Richard and his band, with Richard playing the piano with one leg on top of the piano!

Overall Condition: fair to good. The one-sheet has faint water staining scattered throughout, more so down the center of the poster, and there was paper loss at the bottom crossfold (someone taped a piece of paper to the back of that area). The lobby card and still are in pretty good condition.

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An Original Vintage Theatrical Folded One-Sheet Movie Poster (1sh; measures 27" x 41" [69 x 104 cm]). Also included are 6 lobby cards and 1 8" x 10" still.


Film Description: Don't Knock the Twist, the 1962 Oscar Rudolph rock 'n' roll (rock and roll) musical teen dance melodrama ("Twist along with Chubby Checker, singin' and dancin' in a big new role!"; "Written by James B. Gordon") starring Chubby Checker ("Mr. Twist Himself"; "in his first dramatic role!"), Lang Jeffries, Mari Blanchard, Georgine Darcy, and featuring Gene Chandler ("The Duke of Earl"), The Carroll Brothers, Linda Scott, The Dovells, and Vic Dana
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Important Added Info: Note that not only are we auctioning the one-sheet from this movie, but a set of 6 lobby cards and an 8" x 10" still from the movie are included as well! The winner of this item will receive the one-sheet AND the lobby cards AND the still!

Overall Condition: very good. The one-sheet was lightly folded in half an extra time and there are pinholes in the corners and many creases scattered throughout. The still and the lobby cards are in pretty nice condition.

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HERITAGE JUNE 17 ENDING MOVIE POSTER AUCTION:

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HERITAGE JUNE 23 ENDING SPORTS AUCTION:

1939 Play Ball George Selkirk #25 PSA NM-MT 8 - Only Three Higher. Offered is a high grade PSA NM-MT 8 example of card #25 from the 1939 Play Ball series. This card is one of twenty-one at the NM-MT level with only three recorded higher. The SMR value is $100.00. Guide Value or Estimate: $100 - up.

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1957 Topps Bob Clemente #76 PSA EX 5. Roberto Clemente was just getting the attention of those around the league when this card was issued in 1957. After he settled into his role as superstar, Clemente would amass 3,000 hits before his career abruptly ended. Devoid of the tilts and poor centering that often plague the '57 Topps set, this Hall of Fame beauty rates a PSA EX 5 with admirable centering and a strong vibrant portrait. The SMR value is $100.00
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HERITAGE JULY 5 - JULY 28 MOVIE POSTER AUCTION:

River of No Return (20th Century Fox, 1954). Poster (40" X 60") Style KY.
Jealousy in the Wild West is explored in Otto Preminger's film, starring Marilyn Monroe, Robert Mitchum, and Rory Calhoun. Set during the Canadian gold rush, Mitchum and his son (Mark Calder) chase down a bad guy (Calhoun) on a raft through rapids, with the help of a gorgeous dance hall girl (Monroe). This is the first time Heritage has offered this large format poster, which features terrific images of Monroe and Mitchum and far surpasses and other format from the title! This rarity has never been offered in auction before that we are are aware of. It has some edge wear, pinholes in the borders, a small tear in the lower border that does not affect the background, dust shadows in the left and right borders, two tape stains in the upper border, and some tape on the verso. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine.

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Our Daily Bread (United Artists, 1934). One Sheet (27" X 41").
King Vidor directs and produces this sequel to his silent classic, The Crowd. Tom Keene and Karen Morley are cast in the roles previously played by James Murray and Eleanor Boardman, as a couple unable to make ends meet in the city, and move to an abandoned farm they have acquired. The two open their property to victims of the Depression, and create a community in which everyone comes together for the common good. Upon release, the film was labeled by many as a communist film, while the communist press considered it to be capitalist propaganda. Prior to restoration, this rare poster had pinholes in the background, a tear in the lower left border, a hole in the yellow background, and a hole in the hands below the title. The borders have been airbrushed, and touchup work has been done to the folds. This is the first time Heritage has offered this beautiful one sheet for a very important film. Fine- on Linen.

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The Thin Man (MGM, 1934). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style C.
In 1934, William Powell and Myrna Loy starred in one of the most delightful mysteries ever filmed. Under the expert direction of W.S. Van Dyke, they played husband-and-wife sleuths that engaged in witty repartee and thrilling investigative work, aided and abetted by their precocious dog, Asta. Based on the best-selling novel by the great Dashiell Hammett (author of The Maltese Falcon), The Thin Man was the first in a long-running series of wonderful films starring Powell and Loy as Nick and Nora Charles. In this first (and best) entry, they investigate the disappearance (and later - murder) of an inventor - who is actually the "thin man" of the title - and not Nick Charles. Offered here by Heritage is this extremely rare style C one sheet for this classic film. This is the only copy of this style that we are aware of. Several of the other style D one sheets have surfaced over the years. This beautiful stone litho poster with its rich, vibrant color, was in excellent condition prior to the professional restoration - which addressed a small chip in the center crossfold, and a two inch tear in the background behind Powell's head. In addition, there has been minor touchup to the folds. Very Fine- on Linen.

BIDDING STARTS: JULY 5

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Frankenstein (Universal, 1931). Insert (14" X 36").
At last this great poster has surfaced! After 82 years of lying dormant, the Monster has finally arrived in the form of this amazing and stunning insert. For years, collectors have been searching for the lost poster sizes on this immortal and legendary horror classic but to date, only a few one sheets, a single six sheet, a partial half sheet and lobby cards have surfaced! This is the only confirmed insert poster for the film. And while Frankenstein was not the first horror film from Universal, it is the most famous. The studio had produced a number of horror related films based on important novels, including The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), The Phantom of the Opera (1925), and Dracula (1931), and with the success of each film, the studio looked for additional properties they could adapt for the screen. The stage play of Frankenstein by Peggy Webling was quickly secured and the film went into production. James Whale was given the directorial duties and Boris Karloff the pivotal role of the Monster. The rest as they say, is the stuff of legend, as the film went on to become an international sensation and is still regarded as the most important film in the annals of Universal horror. The borders on this poster had been trimmed at one time. However, the trimming was just up to the edge of the art. In the top edge there was a slight trim just into the upper yellow band. The borders were replaced as was a small chip out of the upper left corner that just went into the dark brown background and the edge of the blue band. The poster also had a few very small tears. There was one that extended into the "F" of the title, as well as three additional tiny tears into the brown background on the left side. The poster was never folded. However, it does have a slight crease that runs horizontally through Dwight Frye and Edward Van Sloan's credits. There are two other minor horizontal creases, both in the Monster's head. There was a bit of color touchup to some stress lines in the lower blue band by Universal's credit. There was some very minor color correction done to the Monster's portrait, as there appears to have been some slight fading. Yet it is extremely hard to accurately determine, due to this being the only known example. There has been some slight bit of color retouch done to the lower areas of the poster as well. And although this is the only confirmed insert known to exist, there are two known similar Australian daybills, both done in a different layout and color. This extreme rarity may never come to market again so seize this chance to acquire this while you can. Rolled, Fine+.

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HERITAGE JULY 10 -- AUGUST 1 ILLUSTRATION AUCTION PREVIEW:

WARNER KREUTER (20th Century)
1940s Pin-Up
Charcoal pencil on board
18 x 9.5 in. (image)
Signed (possibly by another hand) lower right
 

Kreuter, Warner:.

Condition Report*:

Faint foxing throughout. Extreme corners are slightly frayed. Board has an overall size of 14 x 19.75 inches. Not framed.

*Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. Framed lots estimated at $1000.00 or less shall not be unframed for inspection and may not be returned based on condition. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".

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EDMUND (EMSH) EMSHWILLER (American, 1925-1990)
The Simulacra, paperback cover, 1964
Gouache and tempera on board
19 x 12.5 in. (image)
Signed lower left

From the Jerry Weist Collection.

This painting was published as the cover of The Simulacra by Philip K. Dick, Ace Books #F301, 1964.

Emshwiller, Edmund (Emsh) :. Science-fiction artist

Condition Report*:

Appears to be in very good condition. Not examined outside of frame. Framed under plexiglass to an overall size of 22.5 x 16.5 inches

BIDDING BEGINS JULY 10

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HERITAGE JULY 13 - AUGUST 2 COMIC AUCTION:

Al Williamson Secret Agent Corrigan Daily Comic Strip Original Art dated 1-25-72 (King Features Syndicate, 1972). Lushan outlines the structure of Triad, a vast criminal organization led by the evil Dr. Seven. Previously known as Secret Agent X-9, this spy strip flourished under the considerable talents of Williamson and writer Archie Goodwin. The image area measures 19.75" x 5.75" and the art is in Excellent condition.

Williamson, Al :Al Williamson (American b.1931): Among Al Williamson's most notable works are his science-fiction/heroic fantasy pieces at EC in the fifties, his Flash Gordon comic books for King Comics in the sixties, his long-running comic strip Secret Agent Corrigan in the sixties and seventies, and his Star Wars film adaptations and newspaper strip in the eighties, all of which continued the fine illustrative tradition begun by his artistic idol, Alex Raymond.

BIDDING BEGINS JULY 13

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Bulls-Eye #1 (Mainline Publications, 1954) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Joe Simon and Jack Kirby cover and art. Overstreet 2012 FN 6.0 value = $183; VF 8.0 value = $390. CGC census 6/13: 2 in 7.0, 2 higher.

BIDDING BEGINS JULY 13

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COMIC LINK'S JUNE FOCUSED AUCTION:

ZANY SATIRE MAG LOT OF 2 (1,3) AVG 3.5
Starts At: $1 Number Of Bids: 0

Auction Start Date: 6/13/2013 8:00:00 PM ComicLink Comments:
This is a lot of 2 issues of the late 1950s satire magazing Zany, edited by none other than Human Torch artist Carl Burgos with painted cover art by Bill Everett. Included in this lot are #1 and #3. Each grades at 3.5 with creaming and edge chipping, but solid interiors.

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STAR TREK #2
Item description:
1968, Photo cover Condition: CGC 5.5 FN-
Page Quality: Off-White to White Pages
Type of Holder: Universal
Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored
Pedigree or Highlight: BACK COVER VARIANT
Starts At: $1 Number Of Bids: 0

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SPIDER-MAN #1
Item description:
1990, McFarlane cover, story & art Publisher: Marvel
Condition: CGC 9.6 NM+
Page Quality: White Pages
Type of Holder: Universal
Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored
Census Rank: 3rd Highest CGC Graded Pedigree or Highlight: UPC GOLD EDITION
Starts At: $1 Number Of Bids: 0

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LI'L ABNER #78
Condition: 8.0 VF
Page Quality: Off-White to White Pages
Seller's Grading Comments: ComicLink Graded
Starts At: $1 Number Of Bids: 0

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LONE RANGER #10
Item description:
1949 Condition: 7.0 FVF
Page Quality: Off-White to White Pages
Starts At: $1 Number Of Bids: 0

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SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL #2
Item description:
1973, Jim Steranko cover. Publisher: Marvel
Condition: CGC 9.4 NM
Page Quality: Off-White to White Pages
Type of Holder: Universal
Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored
Census Rank: 3rd Highest CGC Graded Starts At: $1 Number Of Bids: 0

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SHOWCASE #17
Item description:
1958, 1st Adam Strange appearance Publisher: DC
Condition: CGC 4.0 VG
Page Quality: Off-White Pages
Type of Holder: Universal
Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored
Starts At: $1 Number Of Bids: 0

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COMIC LINK'S AUGUST FEATURED AUCTION:

ACTION COMICS #392
Item description:
1970, Batman cover Publisher: DC
Condition: CGC 9.8 NM/MT
Page Quality: White Pages
Type of Holder: Universal
Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored
Census Rank: Highest CGC Graded! Starts At: $1 Number Of Bids: 0

Auction Start Date: 8/15/2013 8:00:00 PM

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This CGC 9.8 NM/MT is the highest grade for an example of this 1970 issue and it is 1 of only 2 at this top tier. Additionally, CGC has assigned its pefect White page quality designation, so this is the very best 9.8 attainable.

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PEDIGREE JUNE 17-27 GRAND AUCTION:

X-Men #95 Grade: NM+ 9.6 Page Quality: Off-White to White CGC Rank: 2 CGC Number: 0006654004 Pedigree: none Date: 10/75 Category: Bronze Age Marvels Description: This book features the 3rd appearance of the new X-men and the death of Thunderbird. Graded CGC 9.6 NM+ this book has sharp corners, gorgeous spine and outstanding off-white to white pages. Second on the CGC census.

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Wolverine #4 Grade: NM/M 9.8 Page Quality: White CGC Rank: 1 CGC Number: 1049491003 Pedigree: CGC Signature SERIES Date: 2/89 Category: Copper Age Marvels Description: Features the introduction of Roughhouse and Bloodsport by Chris Claremont. Easily the nicest known CGC Signature SERIES copy and one of only 2 in 9.8. Great John Buscema and Al Williamson cover. Signed by Stan Lee on February 18, 2012. From the #5 Ranked Wolverine (1988) Registry Set of Thomas D. Pecora!!

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Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD #8 Grade: NM+ 9.6 Page Quality: White CGC Rank: 2 CGC Number: 0946400004 Pedigree: none Date: 1/69 Category: Silver Age Marvels Description: ONLY 3 9.8'S SEPERATE THIS FROM BEING ON TOP, AND WITH SNOWY WHITE PAGES THIS IS NOW THE ONE TO OWN!

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ITEMS FOR SALE AT HAKE'S:

$230

AURORA ASTON MARTIN SUPER SPY CAR.

2.25x7x13" factory sealed box. ©1965 Aurora. Kit #819. Tiny nick in cello on one side. This kit was unlicensed and doesn't mention James Bond by name as Airfix had rights in the US and Abroad. Has eight spy features and great box art of what is obviously the James Bond Aston Martin from Goldfinger. NM box with Mint contents as issued. As nice as they come.

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Zenescope Entertainment Announces Grimm Fairy Tales: NO TOMORROW

 Zenescope Entertainment has announced its newest Grimm Fairy Tales spin off mini-series, entitled Grimm Fairy Tales: No Tomorrow. The five part mini-series is a supernatural horror/thriller that could be the scariest comic the company has published since its spine-tingling comic book prequel to the film SE7EN back in 2007.

 Set in the not so far off future, the long fought battle between the forces of good and evil has finally come to an end, and now an ancient new horror has entered the Grimm Universe. Keres, the Goddess of the Death, has begun to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting Earth, and one family man will feel the effects more than any other. Now this man must attempt to uncover the truth behind Keres and how to stop her before all is lost. But will his obsession with destroying “death” also prove to be his downfall?

 Drawn partially from the tragic loss of a close friend, writer Raven Gregory came up with the idea of a vengeful "Grimm Reaper" who needs to be stopped. “At its core, No Tomorrow is about a man who decides to fight the inevitable, regardless of the consequences,” says Gregory. "It's horror in its purest form."

 "I've wanted to do a story about an angel of death for a long time then Raven suddenly pitched this  to Joe and I and we knew this was the right concept." said Zenescpe Editor-in-Chief, Ralph Tedesco "It’s tragic, scary and thrilling. It has a great hook and fantastic characters. I'm very excited to be part of this series."

The first issue is available now for pre-order in Diamond's May edition of PREVIEWS and hits stands in August. The issue also features four beautiful covers by Mike Krome, Harvey Tolibao, Stjepan Sejic, and Pasquale Qualano. For more information on No Tomorrow or any other Zenescope title, visit www.zenescope.com or follow their updates on Facebook.com/Zenescope and Twitter @Zenescope.

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SCOOP NEWS:

Annapolis Comic-Con Returns June 29

The Annapolis Comic-Con returns to the Pip Moyer Community Center in Annapolis on Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 10 AM to 6 PM. Sponsored by Third Eye Comics, the show will spotlight Daniel Thomas May and Travis Love, two actors from Season 3 of AMC’s The Walking Dead in addition to the comics, creators, and vendors on hand.

Events during the day include prize drawings, a costume contest, and a course on “Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse” with local expert Daniel Palmer. He says it will be a more advanced course than the one he taught in 2012, adding “Assuming you’ve survived the zombies for a few months, you’ll have to start dealing with a world that lacks civilization, where the living may become more dangerous than the undead!”

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July 3-9: North American Discworld Convention

One of the amazing things about fandom is that there is a group for just about anything you could be into. And when there are groups of people who like the same things, there are invariably conventions.

There are huge multi-media conventions, and those seem to be multiplying each year. But there are still shows that focus specifically on just science fiction, or comics. And there are shows that focus even more specifically than that, such as A.P.E. (Alternative Press Expo), and STAPLE (the independent media expo in Austin, Texas).

And in 2013, Bill Willingham threw the first ever Fables Con, which was focused around the specific genre of “Contemporary Urban Fantasy.” It was well attended and a huge success.

But there are some shows that focus even more tightly than that. There is a convention that’s laser-tight focus centers around, not just the works of one specific author, but in general it centers on one series of books by that author. The North American Discworld Convention targets the 39 novels in Terry Prachett’s ‘Discworld’ series.

The Discworld series is exciting and engaging, and is most well known and loved for its host of quirky characters and abundance of puns.

The Discworld itself gets its name from its very unique world structure. As described in the first novel, The Colour of Magic, the land mass is a large flat disc that is balanced on the back of four enormous elephants who in turn ride atop the back of the giant space going sea turtle, The Great A’Tuin, as it swims through space.

And just as the Great A’Tuin travels through space, the North American Discworld Convention travels across the United States. It will be in Baltimore, Maryland from July 3 to July 9, 2013.

Overstreet Advisor, frequent Scoop contributor, and Ape Entertainment editor Weldon Adams, had the opportunity to speak with Amy Wheaton, one of the people responsible for the NADWC 2013 show, and he contributed this report.

Scoop: So what is your exact job title and function with NADWCon 2013?
Amy Wheaton (AW): Staff Artist, Social Media Maven, Gala Banquet Organizer, Chair Wrangler.

Scoop: How many years has this convention been around?
AW: The North American Discworld conventions have been a biennial event since 2009.

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Comic-Con: “How to Get New Coverage (for Small Press)”

The first news of panels for Comic-Con International: San Diego is beginning to leak, and one of our favorites is among them. “How to Get New Coverage (for Small Press)” returns again this year on Thursday, July 18, 2013, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Room 8 at the San Diego Convention Center.

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Comic-Con: Creepy and Eerie Panel

Are you ready to experience the Creepiest of the Creepy at Comic-Con? Discuss all things Creepy and Eerie from the classic magazines to the hardcover collections to the new comics with panelists Jason Shawn Alexander (House of Gold and Bones), Creepy writer and editor Dan Braun, producer Josh Braun (Button Man) and moderator J.C. Vaughn (The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide) and other surprise guests on Thursday, July 18, 2013, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM in Room 24ABC at the San Diego Convention Center.

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TURNING POINTS by Maggie Thompson

Here’s the latest installment of Maggie Thompson’s ongoing look at important beginnings, middles and ends, this time for June 14-20, 2013…

65 years ago June 17, 1948 Cartoonist and painter Bob “Chance” Browne is born. He draws Hi and Lois.

65 years ago June 18, 1948 Colorist Linda Lessmann is born.

60 years ago June 18, 1953 Writer-artist-editor Mark Gruenwald is born. Best known for his work for Marvel Comics and his detailed knowledge of its continuity, he writes and creates characters for such series as Captain America, Quasar, D.P. 7, and Squadron Supreme.

55 years ago June 14, 1958 Editor-writer-artist Mark G. Heike is born. He is a freelance creator and AC editor.

50 years ago June 14, 1963 “Old Paper” writer-artist Mike Bannon is born.

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BRONZE AGE FANTASTIC FIRST: Hercules Unbound #1

With this issue, Scoop is extremely happy to welcome back Andrew Wahl, whose website, ComicsBronzeAge.com, features a new review of an old comic several times each week, and his weekly Scoop column, Bronze Age Fantastic Firsts.

Hercules Unbound #1
DC Comics; November 1975

Cover by José Luis García-López

Title: “Hercules Unbound!”
Synopsis:
Finally free after a 1,000-year imprisonment, Hercules sets out into a post-Apocalyptic Earth to seek revenge on Ares.
Writer:
Gerry Conway
Penciler:
José Luis García-López
Inker:
Wally Wood

Review: One of DC’s more potential-laden books from the early ’70s, Hercules Unbound explores the Earth of a not-too-distant future, four weeks after World War III. The central character is the demigod of Greek legend, finally free of a 1,000-year imprisonment perpetrated by Ares. Hercules sets off to find his revenge, aided by a strangely capable blind boy named Kevin and a dog name Basil. This debut issue, penned by Gerry Conway, is thick with possibilities. Unfortunately, the art is just palatable, with the talents of José Luis García-López and Wally Wood seeming to cancel each other out.

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COVER STORY: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1

Columnist and critic Mark Squirek offers a look at what made us all take note back in 1986 when the Dark Knight returned…

First published in 1986, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is considered to be among the greatest graphic novels ever published. From its artistic highpoints, its stunning storyline and the massive effect it had on the way comics are perceived, the title set standards many are still reaching for today.

First collected in hardcover and soft cover not long after its initial release as a mini-series, the trade paperback collection still makes the New York Times Best Seller list for Graphic Novels (late last year it rose as high as number two on that prestigious forum).

The influence of what Frank Miller brought to Batman’s mythology is nearly incalculable. As an artist and a writer his characterization and the style in which he portrayed The Dark Knight has slipped into films, animation, novels and across almost all plateaus of the comic universe itself.

When the first issue hit in 1986, Miller was already a highly respected writer-artist within the industry. His work on Daredevil was brutally original and established him as an individual who set high standards for himself and his audience as well.

He had a deep understanding of the comic medium and its history, and displayed an obvious respect for what had preceded him.

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Heritage Eyes Superman Collectibles

Summer tent-pole superhero movies, like the highly anticipated June release of the new Superman Man of Steel movie, often drive interest in character memorabilia ahead of the premier. Comic book and memorabilia experts, like those at Heritage Auctions in Dallas, the world’s largest auctioneer of vintage comic books and original comic art, suggest newly-inspired collectors the compare mass-produced “collectibles” sure to follow the movie against the vintage comic books and classic Superman memorabilia that have, traditionally, been where the real value in Superman collecting is found.

Man of Steel may remind you how much you loved Superman when you were a kid, and inspire you to dig out that old collection and see what it’s worth,” said Barry Sandoval, Director of Operations for Comics at Heritage, “but the collecting landscape has changed significantly in the last few years and requires some in-depth study into what you’re buying before you even start.”

Third-party graded examples of early editions from Action Comics, Superman’s original title, can fetch more than $150,000 at auction, such as an edition sold by Heritage in February 2012, which realized $298,750. Original cover art from the early run of the series can easily surpass $100,000, while interior art and specialty drawings can bring in thousands of dollars.

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ComicConnect, Metropolis Head to Wizard NYC

ComicConnect and Metropolis Collectibles will be at Wizard's New York City Experience Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Basketball City, Pier 36, 229 South Street in New York City.

“This will be the first opportunity to reserve slots for the upcoming Summer Event Auction,” said Rob Reynolds, Director of Consignments. “As auction space is limited, I strongly encourage consignors to bring their best auction material and meet face-to-face with me at the Wizard show.”

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June 21-23: Old Toy Soldier Auctions Event

Ray Haradin, owner of Old Toy Soldier Auctions, has something sweet in store for collectors June 21-23, 2013. His big three-day auction event includes approximately 1,600 lots of choice soldiers and figures, commandeered by the estate collection of the late Paul A. Germain. Additionally, the auction features part II of the Dr. Arthur Puglisi collection and an extensive inventory of desirable contemporary productions.

The auction is structured to accept absentee, phone and live online bids through LiveAuctioneers.com. The start times will be 1 PM ET on Friday, June 21, and 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23, respectively.

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A St. Drake’s Plantation X Bitters bottle, made circa 1862-1872 and one of only a few known in the very rare blue-green color, is expected to sell for $20,000-$40,000 at American Bottle Auctions’ next Internet and catalog sale (#58), which will go online Friday, June 21 and conclude on Sunday, June 30, 2013.

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June 22: Petroliana, Automobilia at Matthews

More than 450 lots of highly collectible examples of petroliana (gas station) and automobilia (cars) will be offered at a Check the Oil auction planned for Saturday, June 22, 2013, by Matthews Auctions, LLC, based in Nokomis, Ill. The event will be held on the second day of the annual Check the Oil, Gas & Oil Show, a huge draw for fans of petroliana.

The auction will kick off promptly at 11 AM EDT at the Embassy Suites Hotel, located at 5100 Upper Metro Place in Dublin, which is just outside Columbus. The Check the Oil Show is also being held at Embassy Suites. “We'll be selling the first part of a great Mobil collection at this year's auction, plus other great consignments,” said Dan Matthews of Matthews Auctions.

Mobil items will feature a Mobilgas Marine single-sided porcelain shield-shaped sign with Pegasus the winged horse graphic, dated 1947 and measuring 12 inches by 12 inches, rated 9 out of 10 for condition with just some tiny flea bites around the perimeter (these have been touched up). Despite the cosmetic repair, the sign is in good shape and should attract attention.

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June 27-30: Classic Car Show and Swap Meet

Drivers, start your engines, and classic car enthusiasts, mark your calendars, for the first annual Bouckville Classic Car Show and Swap Meet, a four-day mega-event planned for June 27-30 in Bouckville, home of the annual Madison-Bouckville Antique Week in central New York, not far from Syracuse and Utica, on State Route 20.

The event is being presented by Madison-Bouckville Promotions, which also sponsors Antique Week, scheduled for later on this summer. In fact, the Classic Car Show and Swap Meet will be held on several of the show fields that also host Antique Week. Admission will be free on all fields and a free shuttle bus will ride through town on Car Show days (Saturday and Sunday).

While the Classic Car Show will be limited to just June 29-30, the Swap Meet will be a four-day affair, to be held June 27-30 at the Cider House show field, the Out Front show field at Pinebrick Antiques and Quaker Acres West show field, all near or along State Route 20. Inside and outside vendor spaces are still available for the Swap Meet, which will be held rain or shine.

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A Brief History of Classics Illustrated

A couple of weeks ago Scoop’s new column, Cover Story, featured Classics Illustrated #85. Alongside the text, we added in a couple of extra covers created by the artist Alex Blum to showcase the man’s wonderful style. This lead to a wider discussion of the covers on the title and of the series itself. Columnist and critic Mark Squirek offered his observations on the topic.

Classics Illustrated is one of the best and most entertaining collectible comic series out there. CI titles are still a fun read and often feature some seriously beautiful covers. Yes, there are some complaints about inconsistent adaptations or lets just say, less than professional cover art, but these occasional aspects of the title also contribute heavily to what makes the title so much fun.

There are several modern companies doing incredible work in the field of graphic novel adaptations of classic literature. Campfire, Papercutz and others are doing some very serious work keeping the original idea of bringing the classics into comic books alive. Look for links to these publishers and other reference materials at the end of today’s article.

When Superman hit newsstands in 1938, kids went wild. While comic books had been on newsstands for a few years, for the first time the newly emerging art form had a certifiable hit. And what a hit it was! Publishers everywhere scrambled to meet the demand for four color books. As popular as they were, there was an inevitable back lash against comic books.

Some educators deemed them “unacceptable!”  Others declared comic books “Filth!” and still others believed that these costumed heroes and funny animals were “polluting the minds of the young.” Like anything new, comic books were deeply mistrusted by those in charge.

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Uncle Scrooge

Scrooge was the creation of Carl Barks, legendary comic book artist/writer and former Disney story man. His first appearance came in the Donald Duck one-shot comic book Four Color #178 (1947), in a story titled Christmas on Bear Mountain. The comic book was published by Dell, who, at the time, had the rights to publish Disney characters in comic book form. Barks’ creation of Scrooge was inauspicious; he merely needed a miserly skinflint to propel the story forward. The character next showed up six months later and from there began to appear more and more frequently. With each appearance he became friendlier and friendlier as his bad temper softened. However, his legendary greed and stinginess never died.

In mature form, Scrooge was typically accompanied on adventures by his nephew Donald and grandnephews Huey, Dewey and Louie. Scrooge received his own self-titled comic book in 1952. Carl Barks was the only writer and artist on the title until 1961. He continued to produce the vast majority of the stories until his retirement in 1967. The Scrooge stories Barks created are noted for their adventuresome nature as well as the complexity of the characters. Over time he created an entire universe for Scrooge to operate in. This included Scrooge’s enemies the Beagle Boys, Flintheart Glomgold, John D. Rockerduck and Magica De Spell. Other creations included Gyro Gearloose, Gladstone Gander and the Junior Woodchucks.

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HEY, HAVE YOU READ...? Polly and Her Pals: 1913-1927

Columnist Mark Squirek continues his circuitous route through the “must read” comic books, graphic novels, comic strips and books about pop culture history.

Polly and Her Pals: 1913-1927
IDW Publishing; $75.00

There is a joy to the art of Cliff Sterrett that almost seems to sing to you as you watch the panels of each strip sequentially unfold. His construction technique when assembling a Sunday page is part Vaudeville, part classical art, a certain amount of comedic stereotyping and part advertising. It often contains a bit of slapstick, a bit of reality, some stock situations set among abstract backgrounds, a good bit of pantomime, a bit of jazz, some art deco, more and more of modern art.

This mish mash of elements, this mixture of seemingly unrelated styles and influences, led Sterrett to create and produce one of the most visually arresting and influential strips of the early days of comic history. His work after 1925 sees him start to break the established pattern of twelve panels and easily understood punch lines as he begins to drop modern developments of art such as cubism and absurdity into his Sunday work.

Shadows assume new comedic dimensions, sometimes taking over each panel on the page. Panels begin to cut inside each other and on a few occasions he incorporates surrealistic imagery that seems more a visual representation of Lear or Carroll than it does of then-modern America.

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June 23: Los Angeles Comic Book And Science Fiction Convention
The Walking Dead's Shane Walsh leads the guest roster for the June 23 edition of the long-running convention...
 

June 29: Pittsburgh Comic & Collectibles Show
The next edition of the Pittsburgh Comic & Collectibles Show will offer fans the chance to meet...
 

September 7-8: Baltimore Comic-Con
Elementals, Ironwood, Coventry, Pantheon, Proposition Player, Shadowpact, Fables and Fairest creator...
 

September 27-29: Pittsburgh Comicon
Artist, historian and escape artist Jim Steranko will join the 2013 edition of the Pittsburgh Comicon as...

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