6 intriguing insights from ‘Rise of the Superheroes’ author
When was the last time you've thought about comic book superheroes? As Editor Antoinette Rahn discovers during a chat with the author of "Rise of the Superheroes" there's a lot to appreciate about the comic universe's doers of good.
Vintage Star War’s action figure tops $76K in record-setting sale
The 'force' certainly was strong during Hake's Americana & Collectibles final auction of 2017. A sale that saw two vintage Star Wars action figures surpass $50K, amidst other record-setting moments.
Storied Star Wars collection coming to auction Nov. 14-16
One of the most extensive collections of Star Wars memorabilia, amassed by Russell Branton, is coming to the auction market Nov. 14-16 through Hake's Americana.
1860 Lincoln-Hamlin campaign flag tops $40K, sets record
A glazed cotton parade campaign flag touting the Lincoln-Hamlin ticket of the 1860 election set a world record for a name flag, realizing $40,124, during Hake's July 2017 sale.
Fireworks inspire patriotism and purpose
Sal Giudice's appreciation for fireworks dates back more than five decades, with half of that time spent amassing an impressive collection of fireworks and related memorabilia.
From the Editor: Thank you Wonder Woman
A thank you letter three decades in the making, from a long-time fan to the incomparable, iconic, and heroic Wonder Woman.
Premiere campaign keepsakes offered during online auction
An early 20th century political poster touting McKinnley's 'prosperity plan' may see $20,000, and lead campaign keepsakes during Hake's auction Nov. 15-17.
Presidential memorabilia, vintage toy robot headlining July 12-14 sale
Hake's Americana's upcoming auction, slated for July 12-14, features a 'little of this and a little of that', including an 1860 political campaign flag, a collection of 'Man from U.N.C.L.E' memorabilia, and more in the 2,800+ lots.
Stan Lee’s evolution from editor to celebrity
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the January 2013 edition of Comics Buyer’s Guide (#1697). It never hit me till now: Stan Lee is an editorial icon. In fact, if you were to ask folks today to name an editor they’d recognize as such, if they were standing in...