{"id":61840,"date":"2020-07-28T07:05:54","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T11:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=61840"},"modified":"2020-07-28T11:48:56","modified_gmt":"2020-07-28T15:48:56","slug":"your-chance-to-own-the-lasso-of-truth-rare-wonder-woman-comics-and-iconic-movie-props-up-for-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/your-chance-to-own-the-lasso-of-truth-rare-wonder-woman-comics-and-iconic-movie-props-up-for-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Chance to Own the Lasso of Truth! Rare Wonder Woman Comics and Iconic Movie Props Up for Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK, N.Y., July 28, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Wonder Woman, the most popular female superhero, continues her meteoric rise. Her much-anticipated movie sequel, \u201cWonder Woman 1984,\u201d will be released in early fall. But before then, fans and collectors can score a piece of her magic, including original comic books and a one-of-a-kind movie prop, thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comicconnect.com\/article\/wonderwomankeys?tzf=1\">ComicConnect\u2019s August Event Auction<\/a>. They\u2019ll also be able to bid on coveted superhero movie props, which rarely &#8211; if ever &#8211; come up for auction.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/20-0728s2p-ww-lasso-auction-696x522.jpg\" alt=\"Wonder Woman Auction - ComicConnect\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/20-0728s2p-ww-lasso-auction-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/20-0728s2p-ww-lasso-auction-696x522-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><br \/>\n\u201cWe\u2019ve seen again and again that successful superhero movies drive up related comic values\u2014so our winning bidders can expect to see their investments grow,\u201d notes Vincent Zurzolo, co-owner of the leading vintage comic book marketplace.<\/p>\n<p>And, he notes, Wonder Woman is special. She\u2019s not only as popular as Batman and Superman, she\u2019s also an authentic feminist icon.<\/p>\n<p>The creation of Dr. William Moulton Marston, the Amazing Amazon first appeared in comics in 1941. Not surprisingly, her character proved popular with little girls &#8211; including feminist activist Gloria Steinem, who, in 1972, put her on the inaugural cover of Ms. magazine, a groundbreaking feminist publication. In 2016, the United Nations named Wonder Woman a UN Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. Her recent movies have brought her even more fans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Featured Wonder Woman Auction Items <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ComicConnect\u2019s Event Auction #43 kicks off on August 1 and ends August 24-28. Some of the most anticipated items include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Lasso of Truth Movie Prop from \u201cBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice\u201d (Warner Bros., 2016)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This incredibly-rare production item was created for Wonder Woman\u2019s first movie appearance. It includes a Certificate of Authenticity from Hero Prop, a highly-respected dealer of movie memorabilia.<\/p>\n<p>The lasso, Wonder Woman\u2019s signature weapon, compels those in its grasp to tell the truth. (Ironically, her creator, Dr. Marston, also invented the first lie detector.) It\u2019s expected to sell for $15-$20,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All Star Comics #8, CGC-graded 9.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Comics featuring a character\u2019s first appearance are typically the most valuable. This 1941 comic marked Wonder Woman\u2019s first appearance and is the highest-graded copy in existence. In 2017, it sold for $936,223, so this time it may break $1 million.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sensation Comics #1, CGC 9.6<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nThis issue marked Wonder Woman\u2019s second appearance. This is the single-highest graded CGC-certified copy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wonder Woman #6, CGC 9.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Also the highest-graded copy in existence, this comic marked the first appearance of Cheetah, Wonder Woman\u2019s archenemy. It\u2019s particularly significant because Cheetah, as played by Kristin Wiig, is featured in the upcoming movie.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Featured Movie Props<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As superhero movies have triumphed at the box office, movie props have become another sought-after collectible. These storied rarities &#8211; all which come with Certificates of Authenticity &#8211; will also be up for auction:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thor\u2019s Hammer, Mjolnir \u2014 One of the most recognizable props in movie history, as wielded by Chris Hemsworth in \u201cThor: The Dark World\u201d (2013). Anticipated sale price: $30-40,000.<\/li>\n<li>Captain America\u2019s Combat Helmet \u2013 As worn by Chris Evans in \u201cCaptain America: The First Avenger\u201d (2011). Anticipated sale price: $20-30,000.<\/li>\n<li>Captain America\u2019s USO Heater Shield \u2013 The heroes signature weapon, also from \u201cThe First Avenger.\u201d Anticipated sale price: $25-30,000.<\/li>\n<li>Deadshot\u2019s Wrist Gun Gauntlet from \u201cSuicide Squad\u201d \u2013 The very one worn by Will Smith in the 2016 blockbuster. Anticipated sale price: $5-7,000.<\/li>\n<li>Wolverine\u2019s Claws \u2013 Flaunted by Hugh Jackman in \u201cX-Men\u201d (2000). Wolverine is one of the most popular characters in the Marvel Universe. Anticipated sale price: $10-15,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Comics and Collectibles Continue to Increase in Value<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Zurzolo, despite the COVID-19 crisis, comic and collectibles sales have been brisk, perhaps as collectors find more time to devote to their collections. Because of the heightened interest in Wonder Woman, he expects to see some record-breaking sales.<\/p>\n<p>After all, one 5.0 graded issue of All Star Comics #8 multiplied 450% in value in three years after Wonder Woman\u2019s first big-screen appearance, when the sale price increased from $15,000 in 2013 to $67,000 in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Those who are interested can follow the bidding in real-time at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.comicconnect.com\">ComicConnect<\/a>. In addition to vintage comics, original art, and video games, the auction house has recently expanded to offer original movie props, concert posters and pulp fiction.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comicconnect.com\/article\/wonderwomankeys?tzf=1\">https:\/\/www.comicconnect.com\/article\/wonderwomankeys?tzf=1<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vincent Zurzolo &amp; Metropolis Comics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vincent Zurzolo is co-owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metropoliscomics.com\/?tzf=1\">Metropolis Collectibles<\/a>, the world\u2019s largest vintage comic book dealership, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.comicconnect.com\">ComicConnect.com<\/a>, its online auction arm. He is Curator of Metropolis Gallery, a rare comic art gallery in Manhattan. He and his business partner Stephen Fishler hold five Guinness World Records for the most expensive comics and collectibles ever sold. A recognized authority in comics as investments, he appears frequently on television and in print.<\/p>\n<p>* PHOTO link for media: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.Send2Press.com\/300dpi\/20-0728s2p-ww-lasso-auction-300dpi.jpg\">https:\/\/www.Send2Press.com\/300dpi\/20-0728s2p-ww-lasso-auction-300dpi.jpg<\/a><br \/>\n* Caption: Wonder Woman&#8217;s Lasso.<\/p>\n<p>MEDIA CONTACT<br \/>\nJoanne Levine<br \/>\nLekas &amp; Levine PR<br \/>\njoannepr@aol.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK, N.Y., July 28, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Wonder Woman, the most popular female superhero, continues her meteoric rise. Her much-anticipated movie sequel, &#8220;Wonder Woman 1984,&#8221; will be released in early fall. But before then, fans and collectors can score a piece of her magic, including original comic books and a one-of-a-kind movie prop, thanks to ComicConnect&#8217;s August Event Auction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8376,"featured_media":61822,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[112,1,901,37,8,389],"tags":[7620,13905,13904],"class_list":["post-61840","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-auction-news","category-business-news","category-collectibles","category-entertainment-news","category-new-york-news","category-pop-culture-news","tag-comic-books","tag-metropolis-collectibles","tag-wonder-woman","has-post-title","has-post-date","no-post-category","no-post-tag","no-post-comment","has-post-author"],"acf":[],"views":8707,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61840","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8376"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61840"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61840\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61822"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61840"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61840"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61840"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}