The catalogue for the next Marvel, DC and Independent Comic Books Auction from Excalibur Auctions, taking place on Saturday 7th August, is now up on the website, offering over 400 lots, all starting from just £10.
Here’s just a few of the gems they have lined up, in an auction that includes original art by DaNi, an Eaglemoss-published DC superhero magazine and figure set collection, and more…
Excalibur Auctions is a family-owned auction house established in February 2016 by husband and wife Jonathan and Sarah Torode, which runs frequent auctions of interest to downthetubes readers, including comics, movie collectibles and more. They’ve been running successful comic auctions since January 2019, after entering the marketplace with a fairly large ‘Kapow’ with some key titles including an Amazing Fantasy #15, featuring Spider-Man’s first appearance, which sold for a staggering £17,900 (including Buyers Premium).
• Check out the Marvel, DC and Independent Comic Books Auction here – Saturday 7th August 2021 | Excalibur Auctions Limited, Unit 16 Abbots Business Park, Primrose Hill, Kings Langley WD4 8FR
You can also find details on how to bid online if you can’t join in person. For an additional fee they can ship to you after the event too
The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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