Hake’s July Auction Presents Comic Keys & First Appearance Gems
Summer just turned into collecting season — and Hake’s is bringing the heat.
The July premier event is officially live, with over 100 CGC-graded comic books up for grabs. This isn’t just a sale — it’s a celebration of four-color history. Whether you’re hunting Golden Age treasures or Silver and Bronze Age game-changers, there’s a book here that’ll hit your collector nerve just right.
🔑 A Few of the Headliners:
Wonder Woman #1 (CGC 3.0)
Her first solo title — and Ares’ first headache.Fantastic Four #1 (CGC 4.5)
The birth of Marvel’s First Family. Just in time for that big-screen reboot.Amazing Spider-Man #1 (CGC 4.5)
Second Spidey. First J. Jonah. First Chameleon. Classic chaos.Amazing Spider-Man #14 (CGC 8.0)
Green Goblin glides in for the first time. And no, he’s not offering candy.Avengers #1 (CGC Restored 6.5)
The OG team-up. Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Wasp, and Ant-Man — all on one historic cover.Marvel Spotlight #5 (CGC 8.5)
Ghost Rider. Flaming skull. Motorcycle. Say no more.Batman #121 (CGC 3.5)
Chill out — it’s Mr. Zero’s (aka Mr. Freeze) frosty debut.Superman #14 (CGC 3.0)
Golden Age cover art doesn’t get more iconic than this.Amazing Spider-Man #3 (CGC 4.0)
Enter: Doctor Octopus. Arms and attitude included.Amazing Spider-Man #129 (CGC 9.4)
The Punisher arrives. And he’s not here to make friends.Fantastic Four #52 (CGC 7.0)
Wakanda forever starts here — Black Panther’s first.
🆕 Firsts for Days:
And it doesn’t stop there. Hake’s has stocked this sale with key firsts across decades:
Green Lantern Vol. 2 #7 (CGC 6.5) — First Sinestro
Brave and the Bold #57 (CGC 8.5) — First Metamorpho
Detective Comics #359 (CGC 6.0) — First Batgirl
Captain Britain #1 (CGC 9.8) — First Captain Britain
New Mutants #98 (CGC 9.8) — First Deadpool (yep, the one that talks too much)
Batman #171 (CGC 6.5) — Silver Age return of The Riddler
Batman #232 (CGC 4.0/JSA) — First Ra’s al Ghul
Amazing Spider-Man #13 (CGC 6.0) — First Mysterio
Amazing Spider-Man #15 (CGC 7.5) — First Kraven
Amazing Spider-Man #50 (CGC 7.0) — First Kingpin
...and the list keeps going — a true collector’s candy store.
🎨 Beyond the Panels:
But this isn’t just about comics. This auction features a formidable array of:
Original comic art
Vintage action figures
Sports cards
Political memorabilia
Concert posters
And assorted pop culture curios that could headline a collector cave
🕰️ Mark the Date:
Bidding closes July 29–30 — so if you’re planning on adding something special to your slab wall (or your investment portfolio), now’s your shot.
Key books. First appearances. Rare slabs. And maybe, just maybe, that one issue you’ve been dreaming about for years.
Don’t wait. Don’t miss. The hammer’s coming down.