Collection of rare comics to go on block

Associated Press

HARTFORD, Conn.

A collection of more than 18,000 comic books and 300 pieces of comic-book art owned by super collector Jon Berk goes on display March 11 at the Metropolis Gallery in New York City. Berk will then sell it off during an online auction at ComicConnect.com that begins May 15.

“The time is just right to move them along and let someone else experience them,” said Berk, 66.

The collection includes rare copies of the 1938 Action Comics No. 1, in which Superman makes his first appearance; and the 1939 book Detective Comics No. 27.

Berk said he expects the collection will sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not more.