DC Comics Aquaman, Shazam & Captain Atom Vintage Lot of 16

This auction features an estate collection of 16 vintage DC Comics, showcasing action, cosmic sci-fi, and fantasy runs from the 1980s and 1990s. The lot highlights a robust multi-era collection of Aquaman, superhero launches like Shazam! The Beginning, and the modern relaunch of Captain Atom. The collection features premier storytelling and cover illustration from industry greats Peter David, George Pérez, Roy Thomas, Cary Bates, Howard Chaykin, and Jack Kirby.
Lot Breakdown
Aquaman Showcase Runs: 6 multi-era issues including #5 ("Revenge!"), #6 ("Die, Manta, Die!"), #7 ("Aquaman vs. Aquaman"), and #8 from the 1991 Shaun McLaughlin run, alongside #17 ("Up From The Depths!") and #19 ("In the Coils of the Ocean Master!") from the legendary 1994 Peter David series.
Superhero Milestone Launches: 3 standout books featuring Shazam! The Beginning #1 (featuring Black Adam by Roy Thomas), Captain Atom #2 (featuring Swamp Thing), and Captain Atom #6.
Jack Kirby, Blue Beetle & Classics: 5 prominent issues including Jack Kirby's Fourth World #15, Blue Beetle #21 (Millennium Week 6 tie-in), Cosmic Boy #4 (Legends crossover tie-in), Firestorm the Nuclear Man #71, and The Shadow #4 (mature readers miniseries by Howard Chaykin).
Psyba-Rats Miniseries: 2 core issues including #2 and #3 from the 1995 action miniseries by Chuck Dixon.
Condition Report
Please study the provided high-resolution photographs carefully to form your own assessment of the collection's grade:
Storage & Presentation: Every comic book in this lot is individually stored inside a clear protective comic sleeve with an accompanying rigid cardboard backing board.
Inspection Constraints: These books have not been removed from their protective packaging for this listing. Conditions are evaluated strictly by what can be observed through the transparent outer packaging.
General Wear: The books display typical storage and age characteristics common for uncertified vintage lots. Expect general surface shelf wear to the plastic storage sleeves, minor blunting to visible corner tips, and typical spine wear appropriate for handled vintage collections.