Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 118

The Nov 14-15, 2020 Collectibles Auction

Comic Books & Illustrated Art

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 291		Buck Rogers Collection: 11 Cast Iron TootsieToys, 3 Die Cast Figures w/Booklet, And. TootsieToys were immensely popular toys pre-WWII and were simple diecast metal (zinc allow, tin, lead) toys. They produced small pieces for Cracker-Jacks, and made the game pieces for Monopoly. But one of their most successful line of toys was for the comic series and film serials of Buck Rogers. These began in the late 1930s and sold individually or in sets. Collection of 11 of these collectible diecast TootsieToys: 3 Flash Blast Attack Ships, 3 Venus Duo Destroyers, 4 Battle Cruisers. Also included are three lead cast figures: Buck Rogers, Wilma and Killer Kane very nicely hand painted. Remarkably one could buy these moulds and cast your own lead figures from Rappaport Bros. and their original pamphlet is included. Finally from British illustrator Jack Follows an excellent collection of 6 Buck Rogers hand painted covers and one Flash Gordon that are indeed fantastic, colorful and original works of art celebrating this early 20th Century adventure comics. Estimated Value $500 - UP From The Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $480
Lot 292		Superman; Original Art, Splash Page Issue #398 by Alex Saiuk and Dennis Jensen, Spectacular Art of Superman in Space. Superman #398 splash page original art by Penciller, Alex Saviuk who has signed in lower margin, Inker Dennis Jensen, Letterer Milt Snapinn and Writer Paul Kupperberg. Spectacular art for "The Clothes that Make the Man" Superman flying into space for a brief getaway and when he returns, to change out of Superman and into Clark Kent, the business suit becomes animated and begins to knock the fire out of Superman due to a renegade energy field picked up in space. Ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 9¾ x 15". Minor age toning with some whiteout corrections with corners clipped, otherwise quite fine. Estimated Value $1,800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,520
Lot 293		Original "Green Lantern Green Arrow" Splash Page, #104 Art by Alex Saviuk and Vince Colletta Signed Twice by Saviuk. From 1978, original splash page art for Volume 16, Issue #104, by Penciller Alex Saviuk (who has signed art twice in the margins), Inker Vince Colletta, Writer Denny O'Neil and Editor Jack C. Harris. Ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 9¾ x 13". Minor age toning with some whiteout corrections otherwise quite fine. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $810
Lot 294		Amazing Spider-Man; Two (2) Original Illustrated Panel Art by Alex Saviuk One Featuring a Fight with "Doctor Octopus Triumphant" Issue #297. From February 1988 by Marvel, Amazing Spider-Man Issue #297 I'll Take Manhattan!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Jack Abel. Two original panels with one featuring a thrilling fight between Doc Ock and Spider-Man with the lower right panel almost mirroring the cover. The second is Spider-Man assessing the fight, possibly that people might think less of him and realizes he can "take yourself a bow, Peter Parker….I think you just became an adult". Ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 9¾ x 15". Minor age toning with some whiteout corrections and the second panel having a light brown adhesive stain in lower right corner, otherwise quite fine. Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,015
Lot 295		Crumb, Robert Dennis: Four Signed Lithographs (1943-) Beloved and influential comic book artist and illustrator who contributed some of the most iconic works of the "underground comix" era of the 1960s such as Fritz the Cat and Mr. Invisible. A friend of comic book writer Harvey Pekar, Crumb illustrated over 30 stories of Pekar's in the award-winning comic book series "American Splendor," and whose life was memorably brought to the screen in the film by the same name. Signing his work as R. Crumb, he has illustrated album art to date 17 times. He also illustrated the cover art for Jonathan Shaw's celebrated memoir, "Scab Vendor: Confessions of a Tattoo Artist. Lithographs are approximately 12 x 9¼" and in excellent condition. Estimated Value $600 - UP From the Collection of Jonathan Shaw. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $394
Lot 296		Eldon Dedini; Original Illustration for New Yorker Magazine, Inscribed, Signed and Gifted to Political Stand Up Comedian, Mort Sahl. Original New Yorker Magazine panel by celebrated illustratror, Eldon Dedini (1921-2006) whose single panel cartoons appeared in Esquire, Playboy and New Yorker Magazine and are now very prized and collected. Oversized, original illustration 17 x 13" in wax pencil, ink and gouache of two politicians in the shadow of the Capitol Building fretting over what Mort Sahl might say. Sahl was one of the most brilliant political stand-up comedians and satirists of the 20th Century achieving great acclaim in the 1960s. Further this illustration was then gifted to Mort Sahl by Dedini who inscribed and signed "To Mort Sahl who watches over us all….My Best Wishes, Eldon Dedini." In excellent condition, very well archived for over 50 years. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $295
Lot 297		Avengers Fine Art Giclee "Defenders" #13 of an Edition of 100 Signed by Stan Lee ca. 2012, Near Pristine (1922-2018) From MARVEL Fine Art Choice Collectibles, originally consigned to auction gallery framed, matted and sealed in plastic sleeve. A fine art giclee on paper of The Avengers, this particular work entitled "Defenders". Framed piece was removed from wrapping for auction photography. Giclee measures 17 x 22" and is professionally framed and matted to 26 x 31". Detailed Certificate of Authenticity is affixed on verso clearly stating piece has been signed by Stan Lee and is #13 of an edition of 100. Extremely popular limited edition series from MARVEL and hard to find. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 298		22 Vintage Original Illustrated Single Panel Humorous Cartoons (Most On Boards) Including Ted Sally, Drucker, Bruce Day and more. Fun collection of original illustrations for single panel cartoons. 1.) Five original illustrated panels on board by Ted Sally for his Generation Flap cartoons from the Late 60s-70s frequently targeting "hippies". Four have example of panels as the appeared in newspaper on verso. 2.) A color illustration of a man on a bus claiming destiny brought them togerther. Signed Drucker, but not entirely sure Mort Drucker but fantastic art none the less.) Hilarious 1960s era pen and ink drawing by Bruce Day of taking a bit too much off the top. Large panel 11 x 15" and illustrated on Strathmore paper 2.) Clearly early, a color panel in gouache and colors of a man trying to get a patent on clearly a faulty item, signed by artist at lower right. 9 x 7" 2.) 3.) Nicely illustrated panel by Gerry Moore, where a father is in for a big surprise with the arrival of quadruplets 15 x 10. 4.) Three mid-Century illustrations by popular illustrator Barritt, very much in the style and gentle humor of the time; two women golfing one having beaned a male player, likely her husband with a golf ball, another a chimp being turned down for a loan to build a tree house and two armored car drivers realizing they have been robbed by a can opener. 7x 7" to 8 x 5" 5.) Charming and very colorful watercolor and gouache of a "baby" matador and dad playing the bull with horns tied onto his head by artist/illustrator, Vindioala. This may also have been used for a greeting card. 12 x 9". 6.) Two hand drawn sketches from the early 60s that may have been illustrated for personal friends. 12 x 9" Each one very suitable for display. 7.) Two illustrated sheets, each with two panels by an artist named Mills (with windmill drawn above name) One for "Shelock Homes" and the other "The Pirates of Pinpants". There are some wonderful pieces here. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 299		41 Vintage Original Hand Drawn Single Panel Political Cartoons by Award Winning Artist, John Shevchik (1915-1994) Fantastic collection of original illustrated political cartoons by John "Shevy" Shevchik. A phenomenal look at US politics, the collection beginning with LBJ as President through the Vietnam War, Nixon/Agnew, Nixon/Kissinger, Watergate, Nixon resignation, Jimmy Carter, Reagan, Unemployment, US hunger, Taxes, and the one thing that remains consistent, the power of the vote. All 13 x 11" in ink, pencil and gouache and in excellent condition, beautifully archived in an art portfolio. Perfect for libraries, educators, collectors and dealers. Amazing work, with pungent observations from this period of history as well as Daylight Savings Time reminders and anniversary of D-Day. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $228
Lot 300		Original Storyboards: THE TANGERINE BEAR BY Michael Paraskevas, Beloved ABC Television Film (2000). The Tangerine Bear was a children's story book by Betty Paraskevas, whose son, Michael illustrated the story. In 2000, the story was animated for a television special that drew great acclaim and became a favorite for young millennials. Offered are three story boards with the illustrator/animator Michael Paraskevas signing at bottom right which include Tangie (the tangerine bear) Jack (the claustrophobic jack-in-the-box), Bird and Virgil the dog. Storyboard measures 14 x 8" and is matted and framed in dark green frame to 21 x 14". Excellent condition. Estimated Value $350 - UP Storyopolis, Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 301		Collection of Signed Comics by Writers and Illustrators Including an Excellent Original Illustration by Tony Carlson, Illustrator for Random #1. Collection of signed independent comic books from False Publishing, Hurricane and others. The best item in the lot is an original illustration by Tony Carlson on card stock 10 x 7 of a bad-ass character executed in colors and gouache. With the illustration comes a mint edition of "Random" #1 illustrated by Tony Carlson and Jason Van Winkle and quite a collected edition alone. Also included is the complete set of 4 Snake Plissken Chronicles all signed by William O'Neill as well as a signed edition of Violent Messiahs. Rounding out the collection is a signed and matted lithograph from "Lethal Strike" signed by Jude Millien, and Evan Hartsoe, first issue of Future Shock signed by T. Bjorklund, and a signed image of Superman by Aaron Lopresti. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $172
Lot 302		Collection of 40+ Original Illustrations of Political/Editorial Single Panel Cartoons from 1950s to 1970s; Many as Relevant Today as Then. Fantastic collection of original hand drawn political/editorial cartoons spanning the 1950s to Nixon. 1.) The most impressive is one from Henry "Hank" Barrow (1905-1985) multi-award winning editorial cartoonist for the World Herald. From the early 1960s a fantastic image of Fidel Castro with a fumigator being asked if he is spreading Communism according to "El Beejay" (LBJ) 16 x 13" in pencil and ink. At lower left Barrow has inscribed and signed panel to States Thompkins. 2.) One single panel humor by Art Gates regarding solar energy and 2 by Ficklen's "Out Of Orbit" series on space travel. 3.) Large panel by Art Wood on politicians broken promises. 4.) 30 original illustrations, predominantly from the 1950s and these amaze in that a great majority of the topics and themes are as important today as they were 70 years ago. These are elaborately illustrated panels on 12 x 9" card stock clearly from the same illustrator/cartoonist. But as they are unsigned and the work similar to several other illustrators, we don't want to guess. But they are all witty, some quite devastating and many could be published today because some things never change, especially in American Politics. Most are in excellent condition and perfect for libraries, collectors and dealers. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $168
Lot 303		Lichtenstein, Roy (Tribute). Lichtenstein Tribute to The Ramones, "Ramones Romance" Lithograph. Ramones Romance Comic Book Cover: Striking lithograph created for Rhino Records who created a series of 6 x 4" postcards using the art for promotional pieces. However this is a premium printed, brilliantly inked lithograph on premium textured stock measuring 13¾ x 10½". Clearly the tribute to the great pop-artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) is evident. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 304		Cartoonists -- Ten Items Signed by Eight Cartoonists Including, Charles Schulz, Chester Gould, Al Capp. Charles M. Schulz, creator of "Peanuts," signed First Day Cover honoring Walt Disney; Chester Gould, creator of "Dick Tracy," three items: FDC with original drawing of Dick Tracy and signature; copy of 1st DT comic strip, signed and inscribed; and a 1973 card with image of DT, signed and inscribed to Leland. Al Capp, creator of "L'il Abner," FDC from the 1960 Rome Olympics, signed. Russell Myers, creator of "Broom-Hilda," signed FDC. Chic Young, creator of "Blondie," card with original art inscribed and signed. Marjorie Henderson Buell, creator of Little Lulu, notepaper with original art and inscription "from Little Lulu and Marge." Bo Brown, cartoonist for The Saturday Evening Post, The New Yorker, and many other publications, signed cover from 1949. Also included is a printed card of The Bumsteads from Dean Young, with handwritten greeting. Estimated Value $250 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 305		Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Limited Edition Book, 706/9500, With Four Original Color Serigraphs (Disney/Circle Fine Art Press, 1978). Hardcover, 224 pages. White leather cover with raised bands and 22 karat gold leaf highlights; pages with gilt edges. Housed in red slipcase. Includes four original, color serigraphs printed on acetate of scenes from the 1937 Walt Disney film on pages 8, 104, 168, and 188. Illustrated with more than 400 color and black and white drawings, sketches, and paintings from the film. A lovely book with minor wear on slipcover and book edge, else in very good condition. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $148
Lot 306		BATMAN #28 B Neal Adams Variant DC Universe "Rebirth" Giclee, Limited Edition 24/100 signed by Adams (born 1941) superb illustrator and creator-rights activist who secure pensions for Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creator of Superman. Offered is a spectacular giclee of his variant DC Universe "Rebirth" cover art for Batman #28, 8/20/2017. In excellent condition 19 x 13" and framed to 21 x 15" with COA by Neal Adams with his hologram imprint indicating it is #24 of 100 and was witnessed and signed by Adams on Oct 29, 2017. Excellent. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $114
Lot 307		Stan Goldberg Original Art Panel for Archie Comics. "Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest #85 Jan. 2004, Signed Twice by Goldberg. Outstanding original cover art illustration by long time Archie artist, Stan Goldberg with inks by Bob Smith. Very large panel measuring 17½ x 11½" with actual image 13 x 10¾". Date of script 1/2/04 and published August, 2004. Art is in mint condition with no staining or glue remnants and signed twice by Goldberg, the art and then in bright orange, "Best Wishes….Stan Goldberg." Archie Comics is an American comic book publisher headquartered in the Village of Mamaroneck, Town of Mamaroneck, New York. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $168
Lot 308		Dave Berg Original Illustrated Color Art for MAD Follies #7 - MAD's Nasty Greeting Cards - "To a Status Seeker" (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Fantastic Dave Berg original illustration in auction which he executed in color. This particular illustration 10 x 7¼" and was part of a series of "nasty" greeting cards by several classic MAD magazine artists. The text for all the cards were written by Frank Jacobs and read as follows in the Mad Follies #7: To A Status Seeker. You brag about your car, your clothes / The liquor on your shelf / I understand the reason why / Your nothing by yourself!" Berg's illustration compliments the limerick perfectly. Excellent condition and Berg painted this vibrant piece on Strathmore paper. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $590
Lot 309		MAD Magazine Original Illustrated Panel 2: "The Lighter Side of Hot Weather" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Single panel, 24½ x 18½", with two funny strips: Top strip is Dave Berg himself sweating profusely from heat and goes to get ice from the freezer and the tray is empty. When pointed out by the wife, he shouts "See what I mean? If I don't do these things then NOBODY does!" Lower strip is identifiable still to anyone living in older residences when fuses blow due to air-conditioning. Excellent condition signed Berg. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 310		MAD Magazine Original Illustrated Panel 1: "The Lighter Side of Fun In The Sun" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Single panel, 24½ x 18½", with two funny strips; one a female saying she is enjoying herself at a hotel only because of the price in spite of the conditions. The other a man proud of his new hair piece but blows it when a shapely female asks "What's new handsome?" to which he replies "My hair piece!" Signed and dated Berg, 1977. (#1 of 5). Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 311		MAD Magazine Original Illustrated Panel 4: "The Lighter Side of Summer Hazards" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Single panel, 24½ x 18½", with three funny strips including one featuring William Gaines: Top strip is a husband going over expenses and realizing it best not to go on vacation. The wife pulls a clever twist about putting in a pool and new lawn furniture with the money saved resulting in the husband conceding by stating to go on vacation to economize. Center strip is the frustration of having a house fly buzzing around Dave Berg look alike destroying his bed trying to kill it then proclaiming he can now sleep. Lower strip is an illustrated William Gaines, publisher of MAD, getting rid of flying bugs with an aerosol only to be choking his guests. Signed Berg, 1975 panel 4. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 312		MAD Magazine Original Illustrated Panel 4: "The Lighter Side of Junior High School" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Single panel, 25 x 18½", with four funny strips which while this panel was created in 1966, not much has changed at all: Top strip is a mother and son clashing over grades when ultimately both realize they are at fault. Second strip is your typical teen daughter having classmates over for a visit and worrying the parents are going to say something "stupid" which somehow includes "How do you do?" Third panel is actually Dave Berg illustrating himself and his son where he complains about his son's dress to school conforming to how his classmates dress but dressing for work in a suit to conform with the office, why isn't that same? Fourth panel is a teen's first pair of high heels and the parents become depressed at how old they have gotten. Excellent condition signed Berg, 1966 (one of the older panels here) Page 4. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 313		MAD Magazine Original Illustrated Panel 5: "The Lighter Side of Hot Weather" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Single panel, 24½ x 18½", with three funny strips: Top strip centers around the notorious Shell No-Pest Strips which turned out to actually rain harmful chemicals onto surfaces and the air in a room in the 1970s. But this was prior, making fun of how ugly they were gold foil cardboard and all. Here the joke is they were so ugly that's why they repelled flies. Center panel is a daughter tell her mother how muggy the previous night was filled with biting bugs until she met a guy and it was the greatest night of her life. Lower panel show a couple talking about the beastly heat and evidently triggered when someone mentions "humidity". Excellent condition signed Berg, 1974 Page 5. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 314		MAD Magazine Original Illustrated Panel 3: "The Lighter Side of Fun In The Sun" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Single panel, 24½ x 18½", with three (3) funny strips; Top strip is actually Dave Berg and his wife, Vivian hilariously pointing out sunburn when removing his nose guard. Middle strip is the pros and cons of having a pool when all the neighbors show up! Lower strip is a tennis player giving a pep talk to a friend he just beat in tennis revealing in the last panel he didn't mean a word of it. Signed and dated Berg, 1977. (#3 of 5). Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 315		MAD Magazine Original Illustrated Panel 3: "The Lighter Side of Graduation" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Single panel, 24½ x 18½", with two funny strips: Top panel has superstar jock, Brad Rimshot, signing a classmate's yearbook even though he has no idea who she is. Second panel is a college senior being helped on chemistry worrying about flunking and not graduating because the class doesn't play music. Excellent condition singed Berg, 1977 Page 1. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 316		MAD Magazine Original Illustrated Panel 2: "The Lighter Side of Summer Hazards" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Single panel, 24½ x 18½", with two funny strips: A couple at an amusement walking past all the scarier rides saying one could get killed and then become deathly ill from the junk food. Lower strip makes fun of a curmudgeon refusing to go anywhere on a Summer vacation because its too dangerous and that staying at home the safest option only to nearly loose a finger on a folding chair. Excellent condition signed Berg, 1975 Panel #1. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 317		MAD Magazine Original Illustrated Panel 4: "The Lighter Side of Summer Hazards" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Single panel, 24½ x 18½", with three funny strips: Top strip is college age son suffering from whiplash going to a nude beach, the second, a girl dressed in a skirt to walk around a pool and gets pushed in, but at least the young men "noticed her". The bottom strip was written during he oil shortage in the mid-1970s with a girl in the ocean proclaiming "there is no oil shortage as she lifts her foot to reveal it covered in oil. In excellent condition, signed Berg, 1975 5 0f 5. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 318		MAD Magazine Original Illustrated Panel 2: "The Lighter Side of Fun In The Sun" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Single panel, 24½ x 18½", with two funny strips: Top strip a know-it-all kid keeps asking his dad about animals at the zoo until he exclaims "Daddy you don't know ANYTHING!" to which he shouts back "Next time I am taking you to the Stock Exchange, that I know about!" Lower strip finds humor in an insufferable boyfriend, with all new equipment, bragging about going hiking a hundred miles but drives one block in his car to the pharmacy. Signed and dated Berg, 1977 (#2 of 5). Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 319		MAD Magazine Original Illustrated Panel 4: "The Lighter Side of Hot Weather" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Single panel, 24½ x 18½", with three funny strips: Top strip is husband returning from work drenched begging for sympathy from the wife due to the heat, but when a call for tennis come, ready for action. Center strip remains very timely regarding warnings from a radio news bulletin that the electric grid experiencing overload and possible blackouts due to appliance including A/C and recommending all appliances be shut off including the radio only to say stay tuned. Lower strip are old folks under an umbrella thinking the young people are dancing no realizing the sand is so hot it's burning their feet. Signed Berg, 1974 Page 4. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 320		MAD Magazine, Two Original Illustrated Panels: "The Lighter Side of Hobbies" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Two panels, each 24½ x 18½" and each with three funny strips regarding hobbies. From a dad hogging his son's train set, to Dave Berg illustrating himself regarding "protecting the investment" of his son's aquarium and tropical fish to a fantastic strip regarding coin collecting with a waiter cruelly being left a single cent only to have it be a 1909 S VDB Lincoln penny worth hundreds of dollars. Both in excellent condition, both signed and dated Berg, 1968 Pages 1 & 2. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 321		MAD Magazine: Full Suite of 5 Original Illustrated Panels: "The Lighter Side of The Energy Crisis" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg, 1974 (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Each panel is 24½ x 18½", with three panels each having three strips and two having two. This is very much a nostalgic look back to the first significant oil shortage perpetrated by the oil companies in the mid-1970s. The various strips lampoon the difficulty of getting gas, trying to save fuel, the price gouging, several regarding "gas guzzlers", not being able to drive long distances and long lines. Signed Berg, 1974 1-5 of 5. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $576
Lot 322		MAD Magazine: Full Suite of 5 Original Illustrated Panels: "The Lighter Side of Corruption" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg, 1973 (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Each panel is 24½ x 18½", with three panels each having three strips and two having two strips. A hilariously dark look at dishonest people and the little lies and tricks some people engage to make a buck. From cheating on taxes, petty theft, requesting payment in cash to avoid a paper trail, false injuries, even corruption in DC. All in excellent condition, signed Berg, 1973 1-5 of 5. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,050
Lot 323		MAD Magazine: Full Suite of 5 Original Illustrated Panels: "The Lighter Side of High School Football" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg, 1968 (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Each panel is 24½ x 18½", with three panels each having three strips and two having four. This is a near timeless collection, with the humorous observations in 1968 certainly relatable today. Everything from kids trying to see over adults, the ego of the star quarterback, cheering a fight behind the stands and not on the field, trying to get a vendor to hear you and a large elaborate single panel strip on how the half-time show empties the stand because everyone is performing on the field. All are in excellent condition each signed Berg, 1968 and numbered 1-5 of 5. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $576
Lot 324		MAD Magazine: Full Suite of Five Illustrated Panels: "The Lighter Side of Weddings" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg, 1972 (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Three panels measure 24½ x 18½" each with four strips, and two measure 21½ x 18½ with three strips. Timeless observations of wedding most as true to day as they were in 1972 lampooning the business of weddings, bridezillas, religion, divorce, in-laws, the jokes are all here. Excellent condition, signed Berg, 1972 1-5 of 5. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,050
Lot 325		MAD Magazine: Full Suite of Five Illustrated Panels by Dave Berg "The Lighter Side of Boating" from 1971 (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Three panels measure 24½ x 18½" each with four strips, and two measure 21½ x 18½ with three strips. Timeless observations of wedding most as true to day as they were in 1972 lampooning the business of weddings, bridezillas, religion, divorce, in-laws, the jokes are all here. Excellent condition, signed Berg, 1972 1-5 of 5. Outstanding collection of funnies all centered on boating. Everything from trying to fish while speedboats whiz by, rich yacht owners complaining, the expense of boating, bad captains, worse passengers, wearing life jackets, a great number of humorous observations. All in excellent condition, signed Berg, 1971 1-5 of 5. Great collection for the boater in your life. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $576
Lot 326		MAD Magazine: Full Suite of Five Illustrated Panels by Dave Berg "The Lighter Side of Physical Fitness" from 1979 (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Panels are 24½ x 18½" with three panels having four strips and two having three. All of the strips skewer exercising, gym rats, diets and appearance. One hilarious strip of Dave Berg himself boasting how tough his stomach muscles are only to find not necessarily true. All the panels are in excellent condition and display beautifully. All signed Berg, 1969 and numbered 1-5 of 5. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 327		MAD Magazine: Full Suite of Five Illustrated Panels by Dave Berg "The Lighter Side of Air Travel" from 1972 (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Three panels measure 24½ x 18½" each with four strips, and two measure 21½ x 18½ with three strips. A nostalgic look at air travel in 1972 with many of the targets for lampooning have not changed at all. But as many of the strips reveal, a lot certainly has. Everything from second thoughts about on about everything turned off back home, the price of beverages, seniors on a flight, attempting to sneak in jewelry at Customs, people leaning too far back in their seats and one very funny, cleverly illustrated two panel strip about air turbulence. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,110
Lot 328		MAD Magazine: Full Suite of Four Illustrated Panels by Dave Berg "The Lighter Side Eating" from 1968 (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Two panels measure 24½ x 18½" each with four strips, and two measure 21½ x 18½ with three strips. On of our earliest set of 5 panels in auction, this take on eating created in 1968. Very much a family's view on eating with many of the funniest strips set in the home. From going out to eat, to dining in, surly waiters, kids ignoring calls for dinner, dishes uneaten, and desserts while dieting. Very much as timely today as they were 50 years ago. Excellent condition, signed Berg, 1968 Numbered by pages 1-4. Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,050