ComicConnect’s September Event Auction, which features an incredible selection of Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age and Copper Age comic books, closes this Friday, Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday, September 25 26, 29 and 30, 2009.

Session 1: Art + Comic Titles A-F (Friday, Sept. 25, 6 PM – 12 AM EDT)
Session 2: Comic Titles G-Z (Saturday, Sept. 26, 6 PM – 12 AM EDT)
Session 3: Bonus Round (Tuesday, Sept. 29, 6 PM – 12 AM EDT)*
Session 4: Bonus Round (Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6 PM – 12 AM)*
*At the request of some of their customers of the Jewish faith, ComicConnect has moved the Bonus Round sessions to conclude after Yom Kippur.

The Event Auction includes major keys such as Action Comics #1 CGC 4.5 EP (first Superman), Batman #1 CGC 3.5 and Batman #1 FN 6.0 EP (first Joker, Catwoman), Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 7.0 (first Spider-Man), Tales of Suspense #39 CGC 9.2 (first Iron Man), More Fun Comics #73 CGC 9.0 (first Aquaman, Green Arrow, Speedy), Detective Comics #1 CGC 3.0 (first Slam Bradley), Incredible Hulk #181 CGC 9.8 (first full Wolverine), Adventure Comics #247 CGC 9.2 (first Legion), Detective Comics #31 CGC 2.5,

The highest graded copy of Uncle Scrooge #1 (a CGC-certified 9.4) is among the offerings, as are Superman #1 PGX 5.0 EP, All Star Comics #3 CGC 4.5 (first Justice Society of America), Batman #232 CGC 9.8 (first Ra’s al Ghul), Captain America Comics #1 CGC 6.0 MP (first Captain America), All Winners Comics #1 CGC 8.0, The Comics Magazine #1 CGC 7.5 (highest graded, first Dr. Mystic, first Superman prototype), Flash Comics (GA) #1 CGC 1.8 (first Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder), and Reform School Girl #0 VF (Diamond Run copy).

Also up for auction are Amazing Spider-Man #1 FN, Amazing Spider-Man #86 CGC 9.8 (Black Widow origin), Amazing Spider-Man #129 CGC 9.8 (first Punisher), Avengers #1 CGC 7.5, Avengers #1 CGC 6.5, Avengers #57 CGC 9.6 (first Vision), Fantastic Four #1 CGC 6.5, Fantastic Four #1 CGC 4.0, Fantastic Four #100 CGC 9.8 (Highest Graded), Green Lantern (SA) #1 CGC 8.5 (first Guardians of the Universe), Green Lantern (SA) #40 CGC 9.8 (highest graded, first Crisis, second GA Green Lantern), Showcase #22 CGC 4.5 (first SA Green Lantern), Silver Surfer #1 CGC 9.6, and Tales To Astonish #27 CGC 7.5 (first Antman).

Other comics in the auction include Action Comics #5 FN+, Action Comics #6 FN-, Action Comics #30 CGC 8.5, Captain America Comics #8 CGC 9.2 (highest graded), Captain America Comics #18 CGC 9.0, Captain Marvel Adventures #9 CGC 9.4 (Edgar Church Collection), Captain Marvel Adventures #11 CGC 9.4 (Edgar Church Collection, highest graded), Captain Marvel Adventures #14 CGC 9.6 (Edgar Church Collection), Century of Comics #0 CGC 8.0 (file copy, highest graded), Detective Comics #2 CGC 4.0, Detective Comics #3 CGC 5.5 (highest graded), Detective Comics #19 CGC 8.5, Exciting Comics #59 CGC 9.4 (Edgar Church Collection), Flash Comics (GA) #104 CGC 9.2 (last issue), Marvel Mystery #6 CGC 9.0 (Chicago copy, highest graded), Superman #4 CGC 7.0 (second Luthor) and Whiz Comics #22 NM (Edgar Church Collection).

Pedigrees represented in this auction include the Edgar Church Collection (also known as the Mile High Collection), Aurora, Bethlehem, Crowley, Chicago, D copies, Diamond Run, Gaines, Green River, Hawkeye, Mohawk Valley, Northland, Oakland, Pacific Coast, Rockford, Western Penn, White Mountain, and Dell File copies.

The auction also includes over 40 pieces of original comic artwork and memorabilia. Highlights include a complete Jack Kirby – Dick Ayers 10-page Antman story from Tales To Astonish #39. Kirby collectors will also like the Avengers #3 Hulk-Submariner battle page, and the Fanastic Four #19 page with the FF in every panel.

Bernie Wrightson fans will have their shot at two pages from one of his most well-known masterpieces, House of Secrets #92.

And don’t forget one of the most legendary duos in comics, penciller John Byrne and inker Terry Austin’s work on X-Men. These days, it’s almost impossible to find stories that have not been broken up, and in the Event Auction, there are many, many complete stories from which to choose!

Numerous group lots will also be up for grabs in the auction, including 69 issues of Famous Funnies, featuring an unbroken run of issues #1 – 20, and also an unbroken run of Fantastic Four #1 – 355!

Collectors of high-grade 30¢ Marvel price variants will also want to check out this selection of comics.

On a tight budget? This Event Auction has something for every collector! Check out the Bonus Sessions Ending on Tuesday and Wednesday night for lower-value items from mainstream Marvel and DC titles, to a variety of Golden Age and Silver Age publishers.

 As always, ComicConnect.com does not charge buyer’s premiums. Winners pay the hammer price plus shipping (and sales tax only for New York residents). 

The Event Auction will conclude, as noted above, in four separate sessions ending September 25-30 between 6 PM – 12 AM EDT.

Click here to view all the ComicConnect event auction lots!

The auction is now online. For assistance creating an account or questions about bidding, email support@comicconnnect.com or call (212) 895-3999. For international callers, dial 001-212-895-3999.