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'Remarkable' set of comics to go under the hammer in LichfieldSkip to contentBritish Broadcasting CorporationRegisterSign InHomeNewsSportBusinessInnovationCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveHomeNewsIsrael-Gaza WarWar in UkraineUS & CanadaUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsScotlandScotland PoliticsWalesWales PoliticsAfricaAsiaChinaIndiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastIn PicturesBBC InDepthBBC VerifySportBusinessExecutive LoungeTechnology of BusinessFuture of BusinessInnovationTechnologyScience & HealthArtificial IntelligenceAI v the MindCultureFilm & TVMusicArt & DesignStyleBooksEntertainment NewsArtsArts in MotionTravelDestinationsAfricaAntarcticaAsiaAustralia and chance de acertar na quinaPacificCaribbean & BermudaCentral AmericaEuropeMiddle EastNorth AmericaSouth AmericaWorld’s TableCulture & ExperiencesAdventuresThe SpeciaListTo the Ends of The Earth EarthNatural WondersWeather & ScienceClimate SolutionsSustainable BusinessGreen LivingAudioPodcast CategoriesRadioAudio FAQsVideoLiveLive NewsLive SportHomeNewsSportBusinessInnovationCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveWeatherNewsletters'Remarkable' set of comics to go under the hammer5 days agoShareSaveRichard PriceBBC News, West MidlandsShareSaveRichard Winterton AuctioneersThe comic books are expected to fetch a total of up to ￡7,000 at auction later this monthHundreds of 1960s comic books are set to be auctioned later this month, with an estimated total value of up to ￡7,000.The line-up is made up mostly of Marvel comics and is due to go under the hammer in Lichfield, Staffordshire, on 29 September.Superheroes featured include Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Silver Surfer, X-Men, the Avengers, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Sub-Mariner, Doctor Strange, Daredevil and Thor.There are more than 50 lots - with highlights including the Fantastic Four #48, #49 and #50, which feature the first appearances of the Silver Surfer and Galactus, valued at between ￡400 and ￡600.There is also the Silver Surfer #1 – the first solo Silver Surfer comic, which features the character's origin story – estimated to be worth ￡200-￡300, and which the new 2025 reboot, Fantastic Four: First Steps, is based on.The Amazing Spider-Man #50 – featuring the first appearance of the Kingpin – which could fetch ￡200-￡250 is also among the items up for auction.Richard Winterton AuctioneersThe comics have been divided into 50 seperate lots"From the moment our specialist saw the list of titles, we knew this collection was going to be remarkable," a spokesperson for Richard Winterton Auctioneers said."When the comics were consigned, we could see it was an outstanding archive which will doubtless be of great interest to collectors."They were bought by a collector from Tamworth, a man who had carefully stored them in a loft for many years, the auctioneers said.The comics will go under the hammer at The Lichfield Auction Centre from 09:00 BST on 29 September, with in-person viewing on 26 September between 10:00 and 16:00.Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.More on this storyLibrary buys first Broons annual after 10-year huntForensic scientist realises comic book shop dreamHundreds of free comics offered at city librariesRelated internet linksRichard Winterton AuctioneersMarvel ComicsLichfieldDC ComicsArtComicsAuctionsRelatedRare Hulk stretch toy sells for ￡3,000 at auctionMarvel gets 'its mojo back' with Fantastic Four, critics sayWheelchair rugby coach takes on Marvel challengeMore from the BBC1 hr agoCandle sculpture hoped to encourage visitorsRobot Cossey has created a sculpture for St Peter's churchyard to honour the city's motto.1 hr ago2 hrs agoLion sculptures to be auctioned for cancer appealA collection of lion sculptures displayed on landmarks in Gloucestershire are to go up for auction.2 hrs ago16 hrs agoSigned Beatles pic collected by teen fan for saleThe autographs were obtained by a teenage fan in 1963 when his father tuned the Beatles' piano.16 hrs ago16 hrs agoFast food shop licence suspended for rule breachesBetsy's X Little Dessert Shop must cease trading after 23:00 for two months, say council officers.16 hrs ago17 hrs agoBear With Me artist urges people to 'keep talking'The sculpture of a man being comforted by a bear went viral when it appeared in Bristol in 2020.17 hrs agoBritish Broadcasting CorporationHomeNewsSportBusinessInnovationCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveWeatherBBC ShopBritBoxBBC in other languagesFollow BBC on:Terms of UseAbout the BBCPrivacy PolicyCookiesAccessibility HelpContact the BBCAdvertise with usDo not share or sell my infoBBC.com Help & FAQsContent IndexCopyright 2025 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.
