Heritage auctioning an episode of Garth: H84

 

Garth: The Beast of Ultor H84

This is a quick note to record that Heritage are auctioning this original artwork between the 2 April and to 9 April. Their description:

Frank Bellamy Garth Daily Comic Strip #H84 Original Art dated 9-4-74 (Daily Mirror of London, 1974). In this episode, the title hero, Garth, is faced with having to battle three women... to the death! A moody daily by the celebrated British comic strip artist created in ink over graphite on illustration board with an image area of 20.5" x 5.25". Slight toning, staple holes in the corners, abrasions in the top left and bottom right corners, whiteout touch-up, with light staining and handling wear. In Very Good condition.

I should add that Bellamy was very proud of never using whiteout. The whiteout referred to here is on the borders and most likely done by John Allard who lettered this and all other Garth artwork during Bellamy’s time on the strip.  The image above is small as this is a preview. If Heritage add a higher-resolution, I'll replace the above.

Heritage have sold this before in 2006 when it went for $134.55. I expect it to reach c. £200 this time, but let's see.

AUCTION SUMMARY

Garth: The Beast of Ultor (G84)
WHERE?: Heritage Auctions
STARTING BID: £
ENDING PRICE: £
END DATE: Wednesday 9 April 2025