ComicLink Sells Tales of Suspense #39 CGC 9.6 for $375,000 ComicLink has sold Tales of Suspense #39 in the condition of CGC 9.6, for $375,000. This is the second highest publicly reported sale ever for a comic published during the period known as the “Silver Age” of comic books, which represents the time period between late 1956 through 1969. It is also the single highest Silver Age sale that is not Spider-Man related. The scan of the comic book as well as the description can be viewed on the Comic Book Exchange section of ComicLink.com. “The importance of this issue has always been clear” says Nathanson. “Iron Man has been a major player in Marvel’s stable of heroes since his 1963 introduction, and was a founding member of the Avengers super-team. He has been featured in countless comic book storylines from that time until the present day, and has always been a popular superhero. However, with the release of two well done Iron Man movies, with Robert Downey Jr. playing Tony Stark to perfection in both, Iron Man has been solidified as an ‘A-list’ superhero with buzz comparable to that of Spider-Man’s.” “This near pristine example of Tales of Suspense #39 was a special offering and a prime opportunity for our discerning buyer to obtain one of the very best examples that will ever come available for purchase,” commented ComicLink Consignment Director Douglas Gillock. “Our firm is utilized by the most advanced collectors in the world to obtain access to the most desirable books in the world.” “We encourage collector-investors seeking material of the highest quality to contact us – we have longstanding relationships with the owners of some of the most valuable material in the hobby,” added Nathanson. “At the same time, we can be an enormous resource for those looking to add top investment quality comic books or comic art to an investment portfolio.” “Parties interested in investing or consigning top notch material may contact Josh Nathanson at (617) 517-0062, extension 101, or Douglas Gillock (617) 517-0062, extension 102. Though ComicLink frequently offers impressive material on it’s web site, there are many items that will never be sold in a public format. The most serious of Action Comics #1 CGC 6.5 investors should definitely give us a call.” $625,000 This is the highest sale ever for an example of Action Comics #1 or any other comic book in the condition of 6.5, and the third-highest amount ever paid for any example of Action Comics #1. Avengers #4 CGC 9.6 $91,501 Underscoring just how unusual it is for an Avengers #4 in CGC 9.6 NM+ to come to auction, it has been nearly 4 years since we have offered - Josh Nathanson, one for sale and this is the very first time we President have done so in auction format. “My greatest professional accomplishments Incredible Hulk #181 CGC 9.9 are ComicLink’s innovations and its reputation for integrity, reliability, and $150,000 outstanding service.” The issue is one of the most highly collected of - Josh Nathanson, all vintage Marvel comic books and we believe President that in CGC 9.9, this example is definitively the most significant single comic book graded by [email protected] | (617)517-0062 CGC published in the last 35 years..