The Spectre Comes Calling at Heritage Comics!

Dallas, TX: Heritage Comics Auctions (HCA) will offer an unrestored copy of More Fun Comics #52, featuring the introduction and origin of the ghostly Spectre, in their upcoming Signature auction, to be held May 18-20 at the New Yorker Hotel in New York City.

"This copy of this landmark issue has been graded GD/VG 3.0 with Cream to off-white pages by CGC," said Ed Jaster, Director of Acquisitions for HCA. "On Overstreet's list of the ten most valuable comic books, it was quite a special day when we laid eyes on this marvelous, unrestored copy."

"This eerie superhero, the first character to actually die in his own origin story, was writer Jerry Siegel's follow-up to Superman," enthused Jaster. "He has been an enduring figure throughout the history of DC Comics, with every generation of comic fans getting to know him, both as a member of the Justice Society and as star of his own title several times in decades to come. He had a bluish-gray cape in his very first appearance; he would have a green cowl in the next issue and forever after. The book's cover and interior art are by the artist most associated with the character, Bernard Baily."

"Gerber's Photo-Journal gives this comic a scarcity rating of '8,'" added Jaster, "and CGC's census bears out everything we've heard about the scarcity of the book. Only two unrestored copies have been certified with higher grades by CGC to date."

This comic has a pre-auction estimate of $10,000.

For more information about Heritage's auctions, and a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit HeritageComics.com.

HCA specializes in rare, high-grade comic books, as well as vintage comic and animation art, illustration art, classic toys, movie posters and comics-related collectibles.

Prospective consignors and sellers of top-end comics material, toys, and original art are invited to call Ed Jaster at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 288 or Lon Allen at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 261 to discuss their rare comics and original illustration and comic art. Or visit HeritageComics.com and click on the "consign" tab. Or simply email Ed Jaster at EdJ@HeritageComics.com or Lon Allen at LonA@HeritageComics.com.

Music and Hollywood memorabilia collectors should contact Doug Norwine at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 452 or email DougN@HeritageGalleries.com.

Movie poster consignors, please call Grey Smith at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 367 or email GreySm@HeritageMoviePosters.com.

To purchase this catalog please contact Nicole Jewell at 800 872 6467 x 272 or write her at 3500 Maple Avenue, 17th Floor, Dallas, TX., 75219.