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Osamu Tezuka (手塚 治虫, b. 手塚 治, Tezuka Osamu; 3 November 1928 – 9 February 1989) was a Japanese manga artist, cartoonist, and animator. Born in Osaka Prefecture, his prolific output, pioneering techniques, and innovative redefinitions of genres earned him such titles as “the Father of Manga” (マンガの父, Manga no Chichi), “the Godfather of Manga” (マンガの教父, Manga no Kyōfu) and “the God of Manga” (マンガの神様, Manga no Kami-sama). Additionally, he is often considered the Japanese equivalent to Walt Disney, who served as a major inspiration during Tezuka’s formative years. Though this phrase praises the quality of his early manga works for children and animations, it also blurs the significant influence of his later, more literary, gekiga works.
Astro Boy, known in Japan by its original name Mighty Atom (Japanese: 鉄腕アトム, Hepburn: Tetsuwan-Atomu), is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka. It was serialized in Kobunsha’s Shōnen from 1952 to 1968. The 112 chapters were collected into 23 tankōbon volumes by Akita Shoten. Dark Horse Comics published an English translation in 2002. The story follows Astro Boy, an android young boy with human emotions who is created by Umataro Tenma after the recent death of his son Tobio. Eventually, Astro is sold to a robot circus run by Hamegg, but is saved from his servitude by Professor Ochanomizu. Astro becomes a surrogate son to Ochanomizu who creates a robotic family for Astro and helps him to live a normal life like an average human boy, while accompanying him on adventures.
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Osamu Tezuka Astro Boy Production Printed Background Cels. Sold for nearly $10,000.
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Jessie Willcox Smith Original Cover Art for ”Good Housekeeping” From November 1920 Entitled ”We Give Thee Thanks”
Jessie Willcox Smith was the exclusive cover artist for ”Good Housekeeping” from 1917-1933, and was the second woman inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame, followed shortly thereafter by Elizabeth Shippen Green and Violet Oakley, fellow members of the Red Rose Girls, a group of female artists who flourished during the Golden Age of Illustration. Very good condition with no restoration apparent under blacklight. Artwork was given to Anne Champe Orr, the needlework editor for ”Good Housekeeping”, and then by descent to consignor. Sold for $82,500.
Enest Shepard Winnie Pooh Corner Original Art Signed 29
Scarce Winnie-the Pooh artwork by E.H. Shepard, showing Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet as they appear on page 29 of A.A. Milne’s book, “The House at Pooh Corner” in Chapter II, “In which Tigger Comes to the Forest and has Breakfast”. Original Winnie-the-Pooh artwork by Shepard is scarce, even more so as published, with this illustration depicting the scene where Tigger takes a mouthful of thistle, unintentionally putting a bee in his mouth. Artwork is rendered in ink, with Chinese white corrections, on Neman’s Artist illustration board, and signed by Shepard at lower left. With the caption in pencil below the drawing, as it appears in “House at Pooh Corner”, reading, “‘Your friend,’ said Eeyore, ‘appears to have bitten on a bee.’” Illustration board measures 10.5″ x 6.875″ with drawing itself measuring approximately 7.25″ x 3.125″. Some toning, though fortunately confined to margins and not illustration itself. Overall very good condition. A scarce and enchanting drawing, originally from the Mary K. Young illustration art collection. Sold for $78,750.
Charles Schulz original hand-drawn ”Peanuts” comic strip, published 24 January 1953. Having debuted as a character in September 1952, this is one of Linus Van Pelt’s earliest appearances, even shown without his signature blanket, which wouldn’t debut until 1954. Although Linus was also non-verbal until 1954, he does make a ”MEOW!” sound here to get Snoopy to move out of his way so he can watch TV. Strip measures 28.75” x 6.5”. Some light foxing and discoloration, and very faint tracing in pencil over parts of Snoopy. Overall very good condition. Sold for $79,585.
One of the greatest pieces of artwork by Hal Foster in his career, the original artwork for the 120th ”Prince Valiant” Sunday comic strip from 28 May 1939. In this instantly recognizable piece — featured on the cover of Fantagraphics’ ”Prince Valiant Vol. 2: 1939-1940” and in numerous ”Prince Valiant” publications — Val sees the foreboding castle of Andelkrag in person, surrounded by Huns as they prepare to attack it. The six panel strip measures 26” x 34.5”, (the large Andelkrag panel measures 17” x 21” by itself), with incredible detail showing the seemingly impregnable fortress, the mountains behind it, the flames roiling up aside it and Prince Valiant standing upon a hillside, gazing at its beauty and enormity. In this strip, Val makes his approach and plunges into the river moat at darkness, to find a fire-raft built by the Huns in order to destroy Andelkrag’s bridge. As Prince Valiant destroys their handiwork, the Huns vow revenge in return. Artwork is signed by Foster on the second panel, inscribed to ”Edward W. Larson / with friendly greetings / Hal Foster”. With King Features Syndicate, Inc. label on fifth panel, with 1939 copyright. The date of 28 May 1939 appears on the fourth panel, along with ”120”, the number of this Prince Valiant strip in the life of the series. Artwork is mounted to board and matted to a size of 33” x 41.5”, with matting strips separating the panels. With minute amount of soiling, artwork is in near fine condition. Accompanied by the color newsprint of this artwork and two ”Prince Valiant” books featuring this strip. Sold for $70,461.
Charles Schulz original hand-drawn ”Peanuts” comic strip from 25 October 1952, just two years into the series’ run. Strip features Charlie Brown and also Patty, the only female character in the strip’s early days. Here the two play bridge, with Charlie Brown having to take notes to keep up. Strip measures 29” x 6.75”. Light soiling and moisture spots, overall very good condition. Sold for $65,773.
Very Early 1951 ”Peanuts” Comic Strip by Charles Schulz — Featuring Charlie Brown & Patty
Original ”Peanuts” comic strip from 1951 by Charles Schulz, a very early strip published 12 October 1951, featuring Charlie Brown and Patty. In this clever play on words, Charlie Brown buys a photo of a sidewalk from a ”sidewalk photographer”, to Patty’s bewilderment. Strip measures 28” x 6”. Label has been removed from fourth panel, with white-out painted over area, and also over the date. Taped along edges on verso to custom mat board. In nicely preserved condition, with virtually no toning. Very good to near fine condition. Sold for $62,500.
Special ”Peanuts” original comic strip, hand-drawn by Charles Schulz for publication on 16 December 1957. Strip is one of the rare examples of Schulz meticulously recreating a musical score by Beethoven, in this case Piano Sonata No. 1. Schroeder whistles the Sonata to call in Snoopy for dinner, who trots in on four legs rather than two, a hallmark of the early ”Peanuts” strips. With United Feature Syndicate label on first panel, strip measures 29” x 7”. Mild toning, overall very good to near fine condition. Sold for $58,954.
Original Sunday ”Peanuts” comic strip, hand-drawn by Charles Schulz. In this ”April showers” themed strip, published 26 April 1970, Snoopy, Woodstock and Peppermint Patty get caught in a downpour, but then little Woodstock is further harassed by a flowing rain gutter. Strip measures 24” x 17”, inscribed by Schulz to Jim Pearson. Near fine condition. Sold for $56,250.
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Artist Dean Ellis original ”Red Illustrated Man” painting commissioned for the cover art of Ray Bradbury’s ”The Illustrated Man”. Ellis’ depiction was used for the cover of the Bantam Books 1969 paperback edition of ”The Illustrated Man”. Composed in casein on illustration board. Painting measures 17” x 26.5” and is framed to an overall size of 26” x 35”. Near fine condition. With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate. Sold for $45,894.
Beautifully rendered watercolor and ink drawing of Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet by E.H. Shepard, the illustrator chosen by A.A. Milne to bring his literary characters to life. Here, Shepard draws Pooh and Piglet upon a letter to his agent, allowing the characters to express his feelings of gratitude and joy. In the autograph letter signed, dated 29 February 1932, Shepard thanks his agent for a letter, writing that he has “done splendidly” and that “this view is shared by others.” To emphasize his feelings, Shepard draws Winnie-the-Pooh reaching up and Piglet excitedly jumping at his side. Shepard must have been very pleased with his agent, as he very seldom drew his most famous characters; this drawing, done early in the illustrator’s career and just a few years after the Pooh series, is a rare exception. Single page is written from Long Meadow, Guildford. Light uniform toning and mounted to card. Overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $40,954.
Incredible Robert Crumb original cover art for ”The Complete Crumb Comics”, Volume 6 entitled ”On the Crest of a Wave”, published by Fantagraphic Books in 1991. This fantastic example of original Crumb artwork shows Crumb himself riding the crest of a wave of flesh and humanity, populated with familiar faces from 1960s counterculture, including Jerry Garcia. This piece served as the cover for Volume 6 of a 17 volume exhaustive series of Crumb’s artistic output, with Vol. 6 documenting approximately two years from the late 1960s into the early 1970s. Ink on illustration board, cover measures 13” x 17” with ”The Complete Crumb Comics” header affixed; artwork alone measures 10” x 13”. Artwork is affixed at the top to the backing mat by two pieces of tape, measuring 16” x 20” with mat. Near fine condition. Sold for $41,250.
”Prince Valiant” Comic Strip by Hal Foster From 5 October 1941
Original “Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur” strip in two parts, dated 5 October 1941. In this chapter, we witness the wizard Belsatan cast a powerful spell for the return of his wife and its dramatic aftermath (which is “beyond description!”). In earlier action, Belsatan had concocted a scheme to use Val to get rid of his beautiful, but nagging wife, Acidia. The schemed worked, but the wizard soon grew lonely, leading to the action featured in this strip, a fantastic example by Hal Foster, the strip’s creator, working at the absolute top of his game. Foster inscribes the strip to his “favorite comic artist ‘Chick’ Young”. Hand-drawn strip measures 29″ x 15″ and 29″ x 22″. Both parts of the strip are mounted, with very light toning, overall very good to near fine. From the estate of “Blondie” creator, Chic Young. Sold for $27,981.
Art by Joseph Mugnaini from the personal collection of Ray Bradbury, and indeed the painting which began the collaboration between the two creative men. Painting known as both ”Carnival” and “Caravan” is a nighttime scene depicting a train perched precariously high, filled with faceless figures, their arms raised in apparent cheering, waving pennant-style flags. The carnival theme is inextricable from Bradbury’s work, serving not only as the setting of his famous novel, ”Something Wicked This Way Comes”, but also as his inspiration to become a writer; Bradbury credits his interaction as a child with a carnival magician named ”Mr. Electrico”, who told him to ”Live Forever!”, as the impetus for his writing career. Painting, composed in oil on board, is circa 1952. Measures approximately 31” x 25”, matted and framed to an overall size of 36” x 30”. Frame shows wear but art appears near fine. With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate. Sold for $23,153.
Bold, Fanciful Walt Disney Signature in ”The Art of Animation” — Countersigned by 21 Legendary Disney Artists
Walt Disney signed ”The Art of Animation”, also signed by 21 of Disney’s creative team. Authored by Bob Thomas and published by Simon and Schuster, Inc. in 1958, ”The Art of Animation” outlines the development of animation techniques by Walt Disney and his company, with interviews and examples from classic cartoons and movies. Signed ”Walt Disney” on the fly-leaf, almost filling the entire page, and countersigned throughout the book by Disney’s original artists: Ken Anderson, Xavier Atencio, Don DaGradi, Eric Larson (signs twice), Bill Justice, Tom Oreb, Bill Peet, Joe Rinaldi, McLaren Stewart, Gerry Geronimi, Tom Codrick, Don Griffith, Ernest Nordli, Ward Kimball, Frank Thomas, John Lounsbery, Marc Davis, Milt Kahl, Woolie Reitherman, Ollie Johnston and Les Clark. Together these men created, directed and animated ”Fantasia”, ”Bambi”, ”Alice in Wonderland”, ”Peter Pan” and scores of others, as well as ”Imagineering” Disneyland attractions. Bound in publisher’s beige and grey boards, book measures 8.25” x 11.25” and runs 188pp. Previous owner’s name written to front board, and light wear to boards. Interior is bright and clean. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $6,406.
”Krazy Kat” Sunday Comic Strip by George Herriman From 7 November 1943
”Krazy Kat” large Sunday comic strip, dated 7 November 1943. Created by cartoonist George Herriman, Krazy Kat depicts the unlikely love triangle of a cat, a mouse and a dog: Krazy Kat, Ignatz Mouse and Officer Bull Pupp. Krazy Kat’s naive, unrequited love for Ignatz is consistently and unceremoniously rewarded by bricks hurled to the back of his head, thrown by the cantankerous mouse. Officer Bull Pupp does his best to protect Krazy Kat, whom he not so secretly loves, from Ignatz’ relentless brick attacks. True to form, this hand-drawn 1943 Sunday strip features Officer Bull Pupp’s unsuccessful attempt to shield Krazy Kat from an inevitable brick attack at the hands of Ignatz. With a distinctly Southwestern visual style, Krazy Kat has long been a favorite of comic fans and such notables as E.E. Cummings, William Randolph Hearst, Jack Kerouac and Pablo Picasso. Strip measures 16.5” by 25”. Mounted to board but in otherwise remarkably near fine condition with only a hint of toning. From the estate of ”Blondie” creator Chic Young. Sold for $22,878.
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Original Cover Art for ”Marvel Tales Starring Spider-Man!” by Sal Buscema
Cover art by Sal Buscema for the September 1972 issue of ”Marvel Tales Starring Spider-Man!” In this issue (Vol. 2, #37), a reprint of the September 1967 edition, Spider-Man saves himself and J. Jonah Jameson after being left to drown in the Kingpin’s cellar. Bold and complex art measures 11.5” x 16” on Marvel illustration board. Dialogue bubbles and titling glued on. Some creasing and chipping to margins, but art itself is very good to near fine. Accompanied by published comic book. An excellent example of Spider-Man cover art. Sold for $12,500.
Original Todd McFarlane artwork for issue #12, page 12 of ”Spider-Man”, published by Marvel in July 1991. Full panel features Spider-Man and Wolverine with Wendigo, written and illustrated by McFarlane, and signed by him at lower right. Image area of artwork measures 9” x 14”, on 11.25” x 17.25” Marvel artist paper, partially adhered to larger board. Some white-out portions, overall very good plus condition. Sold for $12,479.
Complete Hand-Drawn Artwork For Batman Comic “The Demon of Gothos Mansion” Illustrated by Ira Norvick and Dick Giordano — Rare Complete “Bronze Age” Batman Comic With 72 Panels!
Terrific complete set of original Batman comic book artwork by Irv Novick and Dick Giordano for the interior of Batman #227 “The Demon of Gothos Mansion!” Published on 1 December 1979 by DC Comics during the “Bronze Age” of comic books with the story written by Denny O’Neil. This set of 15 sheets containing 72 panels, rendered in ink, tell a harrowing story of Batman in love with a woman in peril at the hands of a cult leader, bent on sacrificing her to resurrect the demon spirit Ballk. Artist Irv Novick held a longtime relationship with Batman publisher DC Comics and illustrated for them over 50 years from 1939 to 1990. Dick Giordano, a DC executive editor, was a multi Shazam comic book award winner best known for Charlton Comics’ “Action Heroes.” The first page of this 15-page full set features a publication slug taped to the bottom with the copyright symbol cut out. Pages are numbered, stamped, dated and often annotated lightly with blue pencil. Comics Code stamped to verso of each sheet. Thick card pages each measure 10.75″ x 15.5″ with stamp and date cut through, else fine condition. A rare complete survival of the “Bronze Age” Batman comic artwork. Sold for $7,286.
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