Wis. collector puts rare comics on auction block
Source: AP-Excite
By TODD RICHMOND
Comic book collector and industry legend Maggie Thompson of Wisconsin has decided to put some 500 pieces of her personal collection up for auction over the next few months. The first wave alone includes the first issue of "The Avengers,""Journey Into Mystery" No. 83, which features the first appearance of Thor, the first issue of "The Incredible Hulk" and the original cover art for the fourth issue of "Conan the Barbarian."
News of the auction has comic lovers' wallets tingling. The books are in exceptional condition; auctioneers expect the total collection could fetch $1 million by the time sales wrap up next year.
Comic book collections going for $1 million aren't unheard of, said J.C. Vaughn, vice president of publishing for Gemstone Publishing, which produces a comic book pricing guide. But it's rare to find books from such a respected collector and in such good condition, he said.
"What is unique is to get a pedigree collection from somebody of Maggie's stature within the industry," Vaughn said.
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In this Nov. 7, 2013 photo Maggie Thompson poses with "Animal Comics" in the addition she added to her Wisconsin home to house her tens of thousands of comic books. Thompson has put about 500 of her most treasured issues up for auction, including copies of "Journey Into Mystery" No. 83, the first appearance of Thor, and the first issue of "The Avengers." (AP Photo/Todd Richmond)
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