Another case of classic comics being sold on auction, as told by the Oklahoma Gazette:
A remarkable comic book collection assembled over a lifetime by late Oklahoma City attorney Eric J. Groves is headed to auction this month.
Groves, who died last July at 82, was widely known for his civic leadership, preservation efforts and support of the arts. Less publicly — though no less passionately — he was a devoted comic book historian and collector.
Now, his trove will be featured in Event Auction 65 hosted by ComicConnect, running Feb. 23 through March 15–19. The collection includes first appearances of iconic characters such as Captain America, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Mickey Mouse and Blue Beetle, along with a deep selection of prized Golden Age titles.
There goes another collection straight onto the speculator market instead of a museum. And once more, it’s a shame. It’s great if the guy was a historian, but why it’s okay with anybody involved that the collections just get sold into a sales cycle is stupefyingly bizarre as it’s sad.
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