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ComicConnect Newsletter: June 25, 2009Can't see everything? View this newsletter on the web.
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PRICES SOAR IN COMICCONNECT EVENT AUCTION
 This past weekend’s ComicConnect Event Auction set record-breaking prices and an incredible sell-through for ComicConnect sellers and consignors.
"The June Event Auction was incredible," stated ComicConnect co-founder, Vincent Zurzolo. “Collectors came out by the thousands to view the consignor auction lots, and the competitive bidding added up to some very, very strong dollar figures for our sellers. The momentum for the ComicConnect business has built up to a frenzied pace, and we are aggressively seeking consignments right now for the next big auction!”
Listed below are some of the prices realized from lots sold in the ComicConnect auction.
Highlights include such CGC-certified issues as Action Comics #1 graded 2.5 ($121,000), 1970’s Green Lantern #76 graded 9.6 ($30,500), Fantastic Four #72 graded 9.8 ($25,389), Batman #1 CGC 2.5 ($18,200), Amazing Spiderman Annual #1 graded 9.6 ($15,200), Captain America Comics #1 graded 3.5 ($13,900), Detective Comics #400 graded 9.8 ($13,534) and 1941’s Green Lantern #1 graded 7.5 ($10,289).
Other CGC-certified highlights included Detective Comics #31 graded 6.0 MR ($9,606), All Star Comics #8 graded 6.0 ($9,200), Reform School Girl graded 7.5 ($8,000), Flash #175 graded 9.8 ($7,577) and World’s Finest #198 graded 9.8 ($3,088)
The June Event Auction was also the first ComicConnect auction to feature a selection of original comic book artwork. Art sales in the auction included a Gil Kane painted recreation of Amazing Spiderman #98 ($8,400), and a complete, 7-page story from Black Cat Comics #1 ($1,361).
The company noted that DC romance titles had a strong showing in the auction with competitive bidding on tough issues, particularly those containing Matt Baker artwork.
ComicConnect is accepting consignments right now for their next auction - and offers up to $1,000,000 in cash advances for top-tier consignments and collections. You may upload your consignments online directly through ComicConnect.com, or inquire by calling (212) 895-3999 or emailing support@comicconnect.com. International callers may dial 001-212-895-3999.
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GREEN LANTERN #76 SELLS FOR $30,500 USD
ComicConnect.com Sets Records for Most Expensive Bronze Age Comic Ever Sold
 In March, ComicConnect.com set the world record for the most expensive comic book ever sold at auction with the sale of Action Comics #1 CGC 6.0 for $317,200. The Golden Age comic book from 1938 featured the first appearance of Superman. Last weekend, ComicConnect set another world record with the most expensive Bronze Age (1970s) comic book ever sold, realizing $30,500 for the sale of Green Lantern #76 CGC 9.6.
This landmark issue began artist Neal Adams’ historic collaboration with writer Denny O’Neil on the Green Lantern / Green Arrow stories that forever changed the face of comic books, and how the medium could tackle relevant and timely issues of social conscience and the changing times. The copy that sold is the single-most highest graded copy, and also features white pages.
Green Lantern #76 was not the only Bronze Age comic sold in the ComicConnect Event Auction to land in the 5-figure stratosphere. The highest graded copy of Detective Comics #400 (CGC 9.8) containing the first appearance of Man-Bat and also featuring the work of Neal Adams, sold for an incredible $13,534.
 “En fuego! The Bronze Age 1970s comic market has come into its own, and the prices realized for Bronze material in our ComicConnect auctions are outstanding!” added ComicConnect COO, Vincent Zurzolo. “ComicConnect now holds the world records for the most expensive comic sold at auction and the most expensive Bronze Age comic sold at auction. Next up, ComicConnect wants to set the Silver Age record – and we’re taking consignments right now!”
ComicConnect is accepting consignments right now for their next auction - and offers up to $1,000,000 in cash advances for top-tier consignments and collections. You may upload your consignments online directly through ComicConnect.com, or inquire by calling (212) 895-3999 or emailing support@comicconnect.com. International callers may dial 001-212-895-3999.
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FANTASTIC FOUR #72 FETCHES EYE-POPPING $25,389 UDS
Marvel Silver Surfer Appearance Surpasses Expectations on ComicConnect.com!
 1968’s Fantastic Four #72 is a hallowed issue among collectors both for its early Silver Surfer Stan Lee story, and classic cover and art by legendary penciler Jack Kirby & inker Joe Sinnott. Predating even Silver Surfer #1, the story, entitled “Where Soars the Silver Surfer,” has always gotten a lot of love from fans. This past weekend on ComicConnect.com, the highest graded copy on the CGC census got a lot more love, fetching 29 bids and hammering at a staggering $25,389.
“The previous highest, publicly recorded sale for an FF #72 was $1,500 in 2008 for a 9.6 NM+ copy,” stated ComicConnect CEO, Stephen Fishler. “We anticipated this higher graded 9.8 NM/MT to sell for a premium, but $25,389 exceeded many expectations, including our own.”
“Prices on high-grade Marvel Silver Age continues to race up the charts, and clearly top collectors are willing to pay top dollar to obtain the best copies,” added ComicConnect COO, Vincent Zurzolo. “When it comes to this famous issue of Fantastic Four #72, there is no equivalent or better copy known to exist.”
ComicConnect is accepting consignments right now for their next auction - and offers up to $1,000,000 in cash advances for top-tier consignments and collections. You may upload your consignments online directly through ComicConnect.com, or inquire by calling (212) 895-3999 or emailing support@comicconnect.com. International callers may dial 001-212-895-3999.
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COMICCONNECT.COM SEEKS CONSIGNMENT DIRECTOR
 ComicConnect.com, located in NYC, is growing at a rapid pace and needs to staff up! They are seeking an energetic, multi-tasker for the role of Consignment Director. Most importantly, they would really like to find somebody who “knows books” – i.e. someone who can tell you the significance of All Star #8, and if asked, can name an EC horror title off the top of their head. They need someone to whom the name Alex Schomburg isn’t completely unfamiliar, and has a pretty good sense of grading and the market to determine when it pays, or doesn’t pay, to have a Silver or Bronze Age Marvel or DC book slabbed by CGC.
Are you that person? Do you know someone who is? Please -- send them ComicConnect’s way!
ComicConnect is growing in leaps and bounds, so the opportunity is there to expand responsibilities and gain experience in a wide array of areas. Ambitious and entrepreneurial people are recognized and given some latitude to make the most of projects they'd like to pursue. ComicConnect is looking for an individual willing to make a long-term commitment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be computer literate and type at least 40 words per minute.
- Answer the ComicConnect phone line to provide customer support.
- Respond to customer email inquiries. Perfect grammar and punctuation is a must.
- Provide appraisals and liason with consignors.
-Write press releases and web content.
- Maintain constant communication with owners & staff.
-Work occasional weekends at local comic conventions.
- Web and design skills a plus.
ComicConnect is eager to receive cover letters and resumes from applicants with vision and ambition. To apply, please email support@comicconnect.com with a RESUME and COVER LETTER explaining why you are the right person for this position. Only send email attachments as Microsoft Word .DOC attachments OR saved in .RTF format. PDF format is also accepted. Otherwise, cut and paste your resume into the body of the email.
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COMICCONNECT.COM SEEKS E-COMMERCE DEVELOPER / SITE ADMIN
ComicConnect.com, located in NYC, is growing at a rapid pace and needs to staff up! They are seeking a skillful and self-motivated E-Commerce Developer & Site Administrator. The ideal candidate will have a strong IT background and a cursory knowledge of the comic book market. Qualified applicants with an entrepreneurial spirit and an interest in new business incubation will receive the highest consideration. ComicConnect is looking for an individual willing to make a long-term commitment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Coding experience.
- MySql database design and Linux server environments.
- Web development (eg. HTML, PHP, CMS, Java, Javascript, AJAX , ASP, XML, XHTML).
- Application development and interface design.
- Update website content and graphics on a regular basis.
- Project management and liaison with outside programmers.
- Background in Visual Basic and/or Real Basic a plus.
- Implementation of Search Engine Optimization, and its ongoing pursuit.
- CPC keyword optimization.
- Small office desktop maintenance and support in PC/Mac mixed-environment.
- LAN support and troubleshooting.
- Basic skills in Photoshop.
- Experience with IMAP email servers a positive.
- CAN-SPAM compliance, SpamHaus, CBL, white-listing, etc.
- Interest in e-commerce, CRM, lead generation, & inventory management.
ComicConnect is eager to receive cover letters and resumes from applicants with vision and ambition. To apply, please email support@comicconnect.com with a RESUME and COVER LETTER explaining why you are the right person for this position. Only send email attachments as Microsoft Word .DOC attachments OR saved in .RTF format. PDF format is also accepted. Otherwise, cut and paste your resume into the body of the email.
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