Cherished Marvel comics kept in a loft for over 50 years after being bought by a child collector are set to fetch thousands.
The set includes the Fantastic Four issues used as the basis for the current First Steps movie.
Other superheroes featured are Spider-Man, The Silver Surfer, X-Men, The Avengers, The Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Sub-Mariner, Doctor Strange, Daredevil and Thor.
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They are all in editions from the 1960s.
They were bought at the time by a boy, from Tamworth, Staffs who enjoyed them in his youth and then carefully stored them in his loft.
The collection could fetch over £7,000, as reported by What’s The Jam.
“From the moment our specialist saw the list of titles, we knew this collection was going to be remarkable,” said a spokesperson for Richard Winterton Auctioneers.
“When the comics were consigned we could see it was an outstanding archive which will doubtless be of great interest to collectors.
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“It’s especially interesting to see The Fantastic Four issues #48, #49 and #50 featuring the first appearances of the Silver Surfer and Galactus and the original story on which the new movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps is based.
“A truly fantastic element of a fantastic collection.”
The collection goes under the hammer with Richard Winterton Auctioneers on Monday, (29 Sep) in Lichfield, Staffs.
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The Fantastic Four #48, #49 and #50 featuring the first appearances of the Silver Surfer and Galactus are estimated at £400 to £600.
Other highlights include:
The Silver Surfer #1 – the first solo Silver Surfer comic and featuring the character’s origin story, estimated at £200-£300
The Amazing Spider-Man #50 – first appearance of the Kingpin, estimated £200-£250
The Fantastic Four #52 – first appearance of Black Panther, estimated £150-£200
X-Men #12 – first appearance of Juggernaut, estimated £100-£150
X-Men #14 – first appearance of the Sentinels, estimated £80-£100.
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