Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s has announced its first The Northern Collection Auction, described as one of the most important collections to reach the European market, representing the life’s work of a dedicated collector who sought to own every comic book ever produced.
Spanning the Golden Age through the Modern Age, this auction, taking place Friday 27th March 2026 features standout issues of US comics from every era, including Mad #1, Tales of Suspense #39, Amazing Fantasy #15, Vampirella #1, House of Secrets #92, among many others.
The auction follows the discovery of a massive hidden trove of thousands of rare American comics in Sweden: an extensive archive spans multiple decades and includes iconic key issues from major publishers.
Carefully assembled over decades, the collection offers collectors and enthusiasts an opportunity to acquire material that is seldom available in comparable breadth and quality, with highlights that span superheroes, horror, science fiction, satire, and the underground movement. Each era is represented not only by its most iconic milestones, but also by the overlooked and elusive issues that complete runs and elevate a collection from impressive to truly definitive.
This is the first of many parts to be offered by Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s.
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s represents the convergence of two legendary collecting houses – Stanley Gibbons (established in 1856) and Baldwin’s (established in 1872) – now united as a comprehensive auction house whilst each brand continues to serve collectors in their specialist fields.
Today, Stanley Gibbons continues as the world’s leading stamp specialist, Baldwin’s remains Britain’s premier coin dealer, and Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s brings together their combined expertise as the auction house where every type of collection finds its perfect home.
• Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s The Northern Collection 4.00pm Friday 27th March 2026 | Part 1 | Sale Number: CB26001 | View the Catalogue | You must be registered to bid
• Video: A Closer Look at the Northern Collection
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John is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.
He’s the writer of comics such as 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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