Hello Fellow collectors and welcome to our most up-dated ARCHANGELS web-site. We are pleased to present to you our most recent offering of vintage comic books and cool magazines for your collecting pleasure and hope that everyone is having a very safe and successful summer 2008. Please take some time to peruse through the New Arrivals and let us know if there are any items of interest.

We are pleased to have the opportunity to offer some of the finest examples of various Golden-Age comics in the marketplace today. Before beginning, we would like to sincerely thank all of our consignors to helped us with this current offering of comic books. Without your support and trust, we would not be able to offer the wonderful selection of items we do. To kick off, check out the stunning copy of Batman #5 CGC NM- 9.2 with its classic alluring cover by creator Bob Kane. Two more key gems include the Denver copy of Daring Mystery Comics #1 CGC NM 9.4, which is the finest example of this key book to ever surface. Or how about the absolutely killer Denver copy of Planet Comics #1 CGC NM 9.4 that is likewise the top certified copy. Both of these key first issue books are jaw-dropping in every aspect imaginable.

Complementing these super-keys would be a stunning Big Apple copy of Suspense Comics #11 CGC NM 9.4 with its classic devil cover that is so popular among collectors as well as the Edgar Church/ Mile High copy of Wings Comics #21 CGC NM+ 9.6, both of which represent the top certified copies of these issues. Or how about the Edgar Church/ Mile High copies of the very scarce Lady Lucks? We are happy to offer four of these tough issue; Lady Luck #86 CGC VF+ 8.5, #87 CGC VF/NM 9.0, #88 CGC NM- 9.2M and the very tough last issue #90 CGC VF+ 8.5. Each one of these books are the top certified copy as one would expect from Mile High books.

There is likewise some very attractive copies from the recent Detroit Trolley collection as Adventure Comics #61 VG/FN featuring the 1st app. of Starman by Jack Burnley and Military Comics #1 FN/FN+ with the origin and 1st app. of Blackhawk.

We also have a very nice selection of non CGC graded comics for sale such as: Captain Marvel Jr. #15 VF/NM and #79 VF+, a beautiful copy of Weird Science Fantasy #25 VF/NM with a fantastic T-Rex cover by the legendary Al Williamson as well as a great selection of some scarce high-grade Kirby Monster books like Tales of Suspense #12 VF/NM and Tales to Astonish #9 VF+. Or, perhaps key Marvels are more to your liking: Fantastic Four #1 VG, #5 CGC VG+ 4.5 and a solid mid-grade Tales of Suspense #39 CGC FN- 5.5.

ARCHANGELS web-site is a non-timed Auction Format for most of the items listed. This means that you may place a bid on an item of interest based upon the asking price of it. The minimum bid for any item must be at least 60% of the ask price, but this does not necessary mean that we will accept that bid as the purchase of the item (in most cases we will not), but is intended as a reasonable starting place for a possible transaction. We will look at each and every bid and contact the bidder via email to whether or not that particular bid is accepted for the purchase of the item. As mentioned above, this action is non-timed, which means that there is no set closing date and/ or time for the items of interest. Any individual item (auction) closes when it sells. If you might have any questions, we are always available by email or phone.

Whomsoever may be interested in some comic book history, we recommend checking out our Article Section. Therein we offer 3 feature articles which have been published in some of the industries most well respected periodicals. Each one is complete with great informative pictures of rare and significant comic book covers, interior panels and superb artwork. These articles cover the following subjects:

#1 Enter The Bat-Man: When The Bat Flew Alone: A comprehensive study of the very first year of The Bat-Man from Detective Comics #27-37 and Batman #1. A must read for all you Bat enthusiasts.

#2 Genesis: The Dawn of the Golden-Age: A look at 5 of the most important and enduring superheroes of all-time. The first appearances and origins of such legendary characters as Superman, Batman, Captain America, Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner are all covered and discussed.

#3 Avenger of Blood: An in-depth study of the very first and most powerful superhero of them all; the awesome and dread Spectre. The very rare and seldom seen issues of More Fun Comics #52-67 are all covered, highlighted with covers, selected panels and incredible artwork by Frank Brunner (splash page) and Ralph D. Hughes (who in my opinion, paints the most fabulous Spectre figures, bar none.) A great amount of time, effort, money and, above all else, love was put into each one. It is our sincere hope you enjoy them.

ARCHANGELS strives to offer our clientele the very finest in vintage collectibles. Whether you are looking for that one elusive comic book to complete you collection run, or perhaps searching for high-grade investment material, or just want something attractive to hang on your wall; Sit back, relax, and take some time to have fun "surfing away" to your heart's desire. I trust that you will discover many wonderful and rare items from the "good old days" gone by.

Keep the Faith,

Rob Hughes
Redondo Beach, CA
June, 2008