Defining ‘independent’ comics publishers
It may have been clear (albeit dangerous) enough in 1776, but figuring out what “independence” amounts to in the comics world is not as obvious. We call them “independent” publishers, “indie”...
View ArticleClosing March 15-17: Pop-culture, political prizes
Hake's Americana & Collectibles is offering a truly diverse selection in its Auction #217, which is open for bidding now until auction close, Mar. 15-17. Among the 2,784 lots in the sale are 600...
View ArticleStan 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...
View ArticlePresidential 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'...
View ArticlePremiere 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. The post Premiere campaign keepsakes offered...
View ArticleFrom 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. The post From the Editor: Thank you Wonder Woman appeared first on Antique...
View ArticleFireworks 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. The post Fireworks...
View Article1860 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. The post 1860...
View ArticleStoried 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. The post Storied Star Wars collection...
View ArticleVintage 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...
View Article6 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...
View ArticleGeppi donates 3,000+ items to The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress' collection of comic books, art and related objects is the largest in the nation and now, thanks to a recent donation of 3,000+ items from Stephen A. Geppi Collection, the...
View ArticlePop culture auction accessible to all collectors
In this year’s fall classic, a fully curated 2,518-lot auction to be held Nov. 13-15, Hake’s Auctions is giving pop culture collectors what they want: the finest-quality examples of toys, comic books...
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