Lot 142

Collection of Marvel & Curtis Comics

Sold May 21, 2026

Price realized
$24

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Subject: Various

Year: Various

Manufacturer: Marvel, Curtis

Dimensions: Approx.10.25×7″

Condition: Light Cracking Due to Age

Additional Information: This collection of comics brings together a varied mix of stories featuring Sherlock Holmes, Merlin, Sinbad, and zombie-themed horror, showcasing a broad spectrum of genre storytelling from mystery and myth to adventure and the supernatural. Each segment draws on familiar archetypes and reimagines them in illustrated form, offering distinct narrative experiences within a single assortment.

The Sherlock Holmes stories emphasize deduction, investigation, and atmospheric mystery, while Merlin-focused tales delve into Arthurian legend, magic, and the weight of prophecy. Sinbad’s adventures expand into swashbuckling fantasy on the high seas, filled with peril, treasure, and mythic encounters. In contrast, the zombie narratives shift the tone toward horror and survival, focusing on chaos, fear, and the breakdown of society in the face of the undead.

Taken together, the collection highlights the versatility of comics as a medium for adapting and reinterpreting well-known figures and genres, uniting detective fiction, medieval fantasy, adventure, and horror under a shared visual storytelling format.

Lot details

Lot
142
Category
Books and Paper Items › Comics
Closed
May 21, 2026

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