Heritage opened their September 8-11, 2022, Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction with four auction records set in 90 minutes and a first session total of over $5.8 million. The results were “thrilling” according to Heritage Co-Chairman Jim Halperin, who said, “Comic books and comic art are as coveted and collectible as ever.”

The first record set Thursday, September 8 was Steve Ditko’s Amazing Spider-Man #18 splash page 1 original art, which realized $432,000. The art marked only the third appearance of the Green Goblin and became the most valuable Ditko page ever sold at auction.

The next record was Don Heck’s Tales of Suspense #39 story page 12 original art from Iron Man’s first appearance that hammered for $228,000. This important piece of art is even more special considering Tony Stark’s debut was in a 13-page story and he only appeared in eight pages wearing the armor.

On the comic strip side, Heritage sold a Bill Waterson Calvin and Hobbes hand-colored daily comic strip original art dated February 6, 1992, that sold for $216,000. The rare piece of art personalized to Garry Trudeau became the most expensive Calvin and Hobbes sold at auction.

Hulk smashed the comic offerings when The Incredible Hulk #181 CGC 9.8 brought $138,000. The comic, which contains the first full appearance of Wolverine, set a new record for the most valuable copy.