Quality Comix is preparing for its Sunday, November 22 auction, with 30 CGC-graded comic books on offer, including some significant Silver and Bronze Age keys. The interesting part? Every lot opens at just $1, with no reserves.
For collectors looking to add a major first appearance or a higher-grade Silver Age book to their collection, the auction presents an interesting mix of opportunities. From the introduction of the new X-Men to the first appearance of one of Batman's most enduring adversaries, there's plenty here to attract attention.
Of course, a $1 starting bid doesn't mean a $1 purchase, particularly when some of these books have been on collectors' want lists for decades. But with no reserves, the final price of each lot will ultimately be determined by the bidders.
A Look at the Auction Highlights
Leading the Marvel offerings is Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975), graded CGC 4.5, one of the defining comic books of the Bronze Age. The issue introduces Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Thunderbird, while also featuring Wolverine's second full appearance. It's a book that helped reshape the X-Men franchise and remains a cornerstone for many Marvel collectors.
Another notable offering is X-Men #9 (1965), graded CGC 9.0. This early Silver Age issue features the first meeting between the X-Men and the Avengers, along with the first appearance of Lucifer and a Marvel Girl pin-up. Finding early X-Men issues in higher grades is always worth a closer look, particularly for collectors building a run of the original series.
Spider-Man collectors haven't been forgotten either. Amazing Spider-Man #33 (1966), graded CGC 9.2, is included in the auction. Featuring an appearance by Dr. Curt Connors, the issue is also remembered for one of the most celebrated sequences of Steve Ditko's Spider-Man run, in which Peter Parker struggles to free himself from beneath an enormous weight of machinery.
On the DC side, Batman #232 (1971), graded CGC 8.0, is a standout. Featuring the first appearance of Ra's al Ghul, this Neal Adams-era key also includes a retelling of Batman and Robin's origin and a cameo by Talia. For Batman collectors, it's an important issue from a particularly memorable period in the character's publication history.
Joining it is Batman #237 (1971), graded CGC 9.0, another notable Bronze Age Batman book. Its story originated from an idea by Bernie Wrightson, with input from Harlan Ellison, and the background to its creation is explained in a letter from writer Dennis O'Neil.
Rounding out some of the earlier Marvel highlights is Fantastic Four #9 (1962), graded CGC 5.0, featuring the Sub-Mariner's third Silver Age appearance. There's also Daredevil #2 (1964), graded CGC 3.5, which marks Daredevil's second appearance, features Electro and includes an appearance by the Fantastic Four.
$1 Starting Bids, No Reserves
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this auction isn't any single comic book, but the bidding format itself.
All 30 lots begin at $1, with no reserve prices. That means every book is available to be sold to the highest bidder, regardless of where the bidding begins.
For experienced collectors, the appeal is obvious. While established keys such as Giant-Size X-Men #1 and Batman #232 will likely attract their share of attention, auctions can sometimes produce unexpected results, particularly when several desirable books are competing for bidders' attention.
As always, collectors should do their homework before bidding. Reviewing recent sales of comparable CGC grades through GPAnalysis can help provide some perspective on current market values and establish a sensible bidding limit.
After all, winning an auction is one thing. Winning at a price you're happy with is another.
Auction Details
Bidding is already open, with lots scheduled to begin closing individually on Sunday, November 22, at 7 PM Central Time.
Quality Comix will use an extended bidding format, meaning any bid placed during a lot's final minute will reset that lot's countdown to two minutes. This allows competing bidders additional time to respond and helps prevent last-second bids from automatically deciding the outcome.
With 30 CGC-graded books, several major first appearances and no reserve prices, the upcoming Quality Comix Sunday Auction should be worth a look for collectors of Silver and Bronze Age comics.
Whether you're chasing a key issue that's been missing from your collection or simply curious to see where the bidding lands, November 22 could make for an interesting evening.
Auction: Quality Comix Sunday Auction
Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026
Closing Time: From 7 PM Central Time
Lots: 30
Starting Bids: $1 per lot
Reserve Prices: None
Bidding: Open now