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We have a fantastic collection of 22 Silver Age comic books, primarily from the 1960s, featuring a mix of Marvel, DC, and Charlton titles. This era is beloved by collectors for its vibrant art and the introduction of many iconic characters. Looking closely, we see some highly desirable titles. From Marvel, there's a nice run of 'Strange Tales' featuring Doctor Strange and Nick Fury, 'Captain America,' 'Fantastic Four,' and a notable 'Tales of Suspense' #47, which is an early Iron Man appearance. On the DC side, we have classic 'Justice League of America' and 'The Brave and the Bold' issues, including team-ups with Batman, Flash, Starman, and Black Canary. The inclusion of the Charlton 'Space War' comics adds a fun sci-fi element to the lot. These comics are raw, meaning they haven't been professionally graded by a company like CGC. Based on the photos, they appear to be in mid-to-lower grade condition, generally ranging from Good to Very Good or Fine. You can see some typical wear for their age, such as creasing, edge chipping, and spine stress. While there aren't any massive, high-dollar key issues here, it's a very solid, collectible lot of Silver Age books. Given the titles and their apparent condition, I would estimate the auction value for the entire collection to be between $300 and $500. It's a great instant collection for a fan of 1960s superhero and sci-fi comics!
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Item Report
Collection of Silver Age Marvel, DC, and Charlton Comic Books
By: Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Charlton Comics
Style: Comic Books
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper, Ink
Age: 1960s
Condition: Good to Very Good/Fine (raw, ungraded; visible wear, creasing, and edge chipping on some issues)
Value: $300 - $500
Maker's Marks / Writing: Comics Code Authority stamps, publisher logos (Marvel, DC, Charlton), cover prices (10c, 12c, 25c)
Date: 2026-08-27 22:20:45.971341
Description:
A collection of 22 Silver Age comic books, primarily from Marvel and DC Comics, with a few Charlton Comics issues. The collection includes notable titles such as Justice League of America, The Brave and the Bold, Strange Tales, Tales of Suspense, Captain America, Fantastic Four, Marvel Super-Heroes, and Space War. Key issues visible include Tales of Suspense #47 (early Iron Man), Strange Tales #105, #106, #129, #150, #151, #156, #164, Captain America #103, #111, Fantastic Four #63, Justice League of America #37, #38, The Brave and the Bold #61, #67, Marvel Super-Heroes #1, #15, and Space War #1, #2, #3, #4, #5. The comics are raw (ungraded) and appear to be in varying conditions, generally ranging from Good to Very Good/Fine, with some showing visible wear, creasing, and edge chipping.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a solid collection of Silver Age comics featuring popular characters like Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Captain America, Fantastic Four, Justice League, Batman, and Flash. While there are no major 'mega-keys' visible, issues like Tales of Suspense #47 and the early Strange Tales are desirable. The value is heavily dependent on the exact condition of each book, which is difficult to ascertain fully from the provided photos, but they appear to be mid-to-lower grade reader copies. The estimate reflects the aggregate value of the lot in raw, ungraded condition.
Individual Images:
- five Space War comics
- two Justice League of America comics
- one The Brave and the Bold comic
- four Strange Tales comics
- one Tales of Suspense comic
- one The Brave and the Bold comic
- three Strange Tales comics
- two Captain America comics
- one Fantastic Four comic
- two Marvel Super-Heroes comics
- whole collection of 22 comics
Provenance:
None provided
Condition:
Good to Very Good/Fine (raw, ungraded; visible wear, creasing, and edge chipping on some issues)
Identification Score: 95%
The titles, issue numbers, and cover art are clearly visible, allowing for positive identification of the specific comic books.
Authenticity Score: 99%
The comics appear to be authentic vintage printings based on the cover price, cover art, and general appearance of aging. There are no obvious signs of modern reproduction.
Image Memory Note
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Keywords
Silver Age, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Charlton Comics, Tales of Suspense, Strange Tales, Captain America, Fantastic Four, Justice League of America, The Brave and the Bold, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Batman, Flash, Vintage Comics
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