Hake’s November Auction Presents CGC 9.2 X-Men #1 & Other Comic Keys
Temperatures may be starting to fall, but things are heating up at Hake’s Auctions!
Hake’s November premier auction event has kicked off, with 100+ CGC-graded comic books to tantalize collectors.
From Golden Age pre-Code horror to iconic Silver and Bronze Age debuts, this auction presents a four-color bonanza. Among the heavy hitters:
X-Men #1 (CGC 9.2) – the issue that introduced Marvel’s Mutant heroes, their mentor Professor X and the villainous Magento!
X-Men #1 (CGC 5.5) – lesser in grade than the 9.2 copy, but no less important in comic book history.
Amazing Fantasy #15 (CGC 1.8) – Spider-Man makes his debut!
Amazing Spider-Man #1 (CGC 6.5) – Second appearance of your friendly neighborhood wall crawler (and the introduction of J. Jonah Jameson and The Chameleon)
Amazing Spider-Man #6 (CGC 9.2) – The Lizard crawls for the first time!
Planet Comics #15 (CGC 7.5) – classic Golden Age issue from Fiction House.
Dynamic Comics #18 (CGC 7.0) – another great Golden Age offering.
Fantastic Four #5 (CGC 4.0) – Doctor Doom steps into the Marvel Universe and things have never been the same!
Incredible Hulk #181 (CGC 9.4) – Wolverine makes his first full appearance and claws his way into the hearts of collectors!
Tales of Suspense #39 (CGC 1.5) – Iron Man suits up for the first time!
Other introductory issues in the sale include:
Action Comics #252 (CGC Restored 2.5, first Supergirl),
Batman #181 (CGC 4.0, first Poison Ivy)
Brave and the Bold #28 (CGC Restored 4.0, first Justice League of America)
House of Secrets #92 (CGC Signature Series 2.5, first Swamp Thing)
Amazing Spider-Man #129 (CGC 5.0, first Punisher)
Avengers #1 (CGC Restored 4.0, first Avengers)
Daredevil #1 (CGC 4.0, first Daredevil)
Fantastic Four #48 (CGC 5.5, first Silver Surfer and Galactus)
Giant-Size X-Men #1 (CGC 4.5, first Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Thunderbird)
Journey into Mystery #83 (CGC 1.5, first Thor)
Tales to Astonish #27 (CGC 2.5, first Ant-Man)
Ultimate Fallout #4 (CGC Signature Series 9.8, first Miles Morales Spider-Man)
X-Men #12 (CGC 6.0, first Juggernaut)
Vampirella #1 (CGC Signature Series 7.0, first Vampirella)
BRZRKR #1 (Meyers Virgin Variant, CGC 9.8 Keanu Reeves Signature Series) and much, much more!
But it’s not all comics. The auction also includes another impressive selection of original comic art, vintage action figures, sports cards, political memorabilia, concert posters, as well as other pop culture gems truly deserving of a spot in your collection.
Bidding is now live on Hake’s website – hakes.com - and ends November 18-19th. That gives you just enough time to clear some space in your collection and maybe in your wallet.
So, if you’ve got your eye on a key, a high grade, or that special book you’ve always wanted, now’s the time. Don’t miss it. Don’t wait.

