Hello Fellow collectors and welcome to the most up-dated ARCHANGELS web-site. We are pleased to present to you our most recent offering of Vintage Comic Books, cool Magazines and related material for your collecting pleasure and hope that everyone is having a very safe and successful 2010 so far. Please take some time to peruse through the New Arrivals and let us know if there are any items of interest. Before beginning, we would like to sincerely thank all of our consignors who helped us with this current offering. Without your support and trust, we would not be able to offer the great selection of items we do.

We are pleased to have the opportunity to offer some wonderful examples of various vintage comic books in the marketplace today. To begin with, we have two very key Batman books; Batman #1, which has the very 1st app. Of the Joker and the Cat (Catwoman) and Detective Comics #38, featuring the origin and 1st app. of Robin the Boy Wonder. Both of these books are attractive mid-grade copies with professional restoration. There is also a very solid and affordable copy of the debut key Human Torch #2 (#1) here as well.

We are also proud to off the very finest certified copy of Planet Comics #1CGC NM 9.4 (Denver pedigree), along with a superb copy of Incredible Science Fiction #32 CGC NM 9.4 (Gaines File), which is likewise, the finest grade awarded by CGC to date. You may also find some stunning copies of the very tough World's Finest Comics #74, 76 and 78 and a beautiful copy of Sub-Mariner Comics #38 along with a supra-killer All-Star Western #64 CGC NM+ from the legendary Edgar Church/ Mile High collection. As many are aware of, DC and Atlas books from this time period very rare in the higher grades and seldom seen with such fresh paper and deep, rich colors.

Also take a look at our Silver and Bronze-Age selections. Some highlights would include a nice VG+ copy of Journey into Mystery #83 (Origin and 1st app. The Mighty Thor), a very attractive mid-grade Showcase #17 (1st app. Adam Strange)--so tough to find in nice grade due to it’s black cover, some very nice high-grade Beverly Hillbillies #10, 15, 18-19 and 20, a great selection of affordable Marvels and the finest graded copy of Rima, Jungle Girl #1 CGC MINT 9.9 in existence.

And please do not forget to peruse through our Magazine selection that features some stellar examples of such titles as Savage Tales, Eerie, Savage Sword of Conan and Planet of the Apes.

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
Winter, 2010

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A Judeo-Christian faith-based epic saga that revolves around a beautiful female Scythian archer Luna, who battles the Nephilim in near future apocalyptic London during the rise of the anti-christ.