Part 2 of the Andy Yanchus collection – 564 lots of rare and vintage comics and comic art gathered over the course of a lifetime by the renowned hobbyist – will come up for bid on New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1st, beginning at 12 noon Eastern time, by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, online and live in the Bruneau & Co. gallery at 63 Fourth Avenue in Cranston.

Part 1 of the collection, which consisted of plastic models, diecast toys, American models and vintage toys from the 1960s thru the 1990s, was sold on September 17th, also by Bruneau & Co. A series of further auctions will also be conducted throughout the year, featuring more of Mr. Yanchus’s models, toys and more. Part 2 will be Bruneau & Co.’s largest comic auction to date.

Andy Yanchus was born and raised in Brooklyn and amassed his collection in his lifelong home. His passion for collecting goes back to early childhood and his love for building and displaying models led him to attend the Pratt School of Industrial Design in New York and to go on to have a ten-year career with Aurora Plastics. While at Aurora, he rose to the level of Project Manager.

Yanchus then became a staff colorist with Marvel Comics, a job he held for 17 years. He worked on Amazing Spider-Man, X-Men, Alpha Flight and G.I. Joe, among other titles. He also worked alongside Marvel great Dave Cockrum (1943-2006) and the two men became lifelong friends. Cockrum co-created the new X-Men characters Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus and Mystique.

“Many of the books in the Part 2 sale are the highest graded examples available. We couldn’t be prouder,” said Travis Landry, Bruneau & Co.’s Director of Pop Culture and an auctioneer. “It also includes a large selection of Andy’s original artwork from when he worked at Marvel. His friendship with Dave Cockrum produced an unreleased Ms. Marvel cover they did together.”

Also offered will be Cockrum’s original ink and watercolor box art for Aurora Plastics and the Metaluna Mutant model, from the 1955 film This Island Earth. Cockrum brought the mutant to life on the 20 inch by 14 inch paper circa 1974 with an ominous red background. It’s signed “Cockrum”. The Metaluna Mutant has gained cult status over the years (est. $7,000-$10,000).

A copy of Marvel Comics Tales to Astonish #90 (April 1967), graded CGC 9.8, featuring the first appearance of the Abomination and the first Silver Age appearance of Byrrah, has a pre-sale estimate of $10,000-$15,000. The comic is one of eight known and, per the CGC census, none are graded higher than 9.8. Remarkably, it sat unbagged in Andy’s collection for over 55 years.

A copy of Gold Key Green Hornet #1 (Feb. 1967), graded CGC 9.8, based on the Green Hornet ABC television series and featuring a Bruce Lee and Van Williams photo cover, should realize $5,000-$8,000. The book is one of two in the CGC census graded 9.8, with none graded higher, and per GP Analysis a 9.8 copy has never been sold on the open market; a 9.6 sold in Dec. 2011.

A copy of Marvel Comics Marvel Premiere #28 (Feb. 1976), graded CGC 9.8, featuring the first appearance of the Legion of Monsters, is estimated to bring $3,000-$5,000. As the MCU moves into phase 5 we have already been introduced to Man-Thing, Werewolf by Night and Morbius. Per the CGC census, 25 known copies of the comic are graded at 9.8, with none graded higher.

A copy of Marvel Comics Marvel Spotlight #5 (Aug. 1972), graded CGC 9.0, featuring the origin and first appearance of Ghost Rider and the first appearance of Roxanne Simpson, has a pre-sale estimate of $3,000-$5,000. Per the CGC census, 253 are graded in 9.0; 304 are higher.

The original cover color guide to the unreleased Marvel Comics Black Panther #16 (July 1979), the stat paper page of cover artwork by Rich Buckler and Bob McLeod and hand-colored by Andy Yanchus with color codes and due date hand-written on verso, should finish at $1,000-$2,000. Jack Kirby’s Black Panther series ran to issue 15; this book was written but unpublished.

An original 1980 birthday card drawing by Dave Cockrum for Andy Yanchus’s 36th birthday, decorated with the Blackhawk team and Chop Chop holding a birthday cake has an estimate of $1,000-$2,000. The drawing is signed “Cockrum 80” and annotated, “Best Wishes from Dave and Paty!” This unique piece nicely captures the career and friendship of two Marvel legends.

A copy of Marvel Comics Rawhide Kid #52 (June 1966), graded CGC 9.8, featuring a story, cover and art by Larry Lieber, is expected to change hands for $1,000-$1,500. Per the CGC census, this is the single highest graded copy (9.8) of this Silver Age classic in the world. Also up for bid will be a copy of Marvel Comics Silver Surfer #3, graded well at 9.6

Nearly 50 comic books from Andy Yanchus’s collection were graded 9.8, while hundreds of other high-grade books were 9.0 and higher. Comic art highlights, meanwhile, will include the full story color guides to Amazing Spider-Man #238, Shogun Warriors #1 and Alpha Flight #1.

Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, bidLIVE.Bruneauandco.com and the mobile app “Bruneau & Co.” on iTunes or GooglePlay. Doors will open on auction day at 10 am Eastern time. Previews will be by appointment if needed. To schedule an appointment call 401-533-9980, or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To learn more about Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers and Part 2 of the Andy Yanchus collection slated for New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2023 visit www.bruneauandco.com. Updates are posted often.

Warje, Pune, Maharashtra, India., December 19, 2022 - /PressReleasePoint/: The IIoT is helping to change the manufacturing industry. By connecting devices, machines, and people, IIoT enables improved efficiency, productivity, as well as transparency in several ways. With the growth of this concept, organizations are looking for ways to gain more from their existing IT resources, while also leveraging emerging technologies such as IoT to drive innovation and enhance productivity.

Let’s see the impact of Industrial IoT Development on various aspects of manufacturing.

Remotely Analyze data and performance in real-time

Industrial transformation means making every business process more effective and productive. For that, it is important to track every part and process of the operation.

IoT provides remote monitoring of processes such as supply chain logistics or production lines by monitoring data from sensors placed on machines. This data can then be used to help the decision-making process and increase efficiency by reducing downtime or preventing accidents before they occur. With this key point, manufacturers remain updated about key changes in their manufacturing processes, enabling them to make data-driven, better-informed decisions that result in increased quality operational efficiencies.

Better inventory management

Inventory management is one of the huge challenges facing manufacturers. In the past, inventory management needed manual data entry and tracking. But with the help of IoT-enabled devices, manufacturers can track how much material is in stock now, and where it's at. This will help to make more precise predictions about when you require to order more parts or raw materials. This can assist organizations to save money by avoiding excess inventory purchases and also assist in assuring that the supply chain stays effective and reliable.

Improves the maintenance

One of the most essential factors in a production line is the maintenance of all the machines as well as integrated systems. But, maintenance is one such process that takes a huge time as well as resources. Maintenance needs process planning and systematic processing to not interfere with the manufacturing process, and also maintain quality.

IIOT manufacturing has made the maintenance process easy and systematic. It gives a thorough insight into every individual machine from the production line. It also gives detailed data on every piece of equipment and makes it simple for the manufacturer to recognize which element requires maintenance. It enables the manufacturer to estimate concerns even before they occur and solve the causing element so that it does not affect production. This assists in minimizing maintenance costs and reducing time loss. With the help of advanced industrial IoT solutions, manufacturers are able to access and monitor new data points with the help of advanced sensors, which assures that manufacturers schedule maintenance around their production goals.

Better Digitalization of every process

IoT Development was initiated in the industrial field with the purpose of connecting each physical element with the help of sensors to a digital platform, utilizing integrated software. This enabled the manufacturers to improve productivity, improve operations and quality, and also minimize any kind of manufacturing errors. The IoTs bring together every production aspect to work combined and move towards better production and quality. 

This generates a better workflow that is completely automated and even sends scheduled reports of manufacturing. This generates a systematic flow of every smaller element that is essential to work properly to give better output.

Better Cost-effectiveness

One of the best characteristics of IIOT manufacturing is that they are very cost-effective. The sensors that are combined into the systems have very cost-effective. This improves the reliability and automation of the production line.

In the manufacturing industry, cost reduction is a top priority. IoT can assist to make this happen by automating processes and estimating maintenance schedules so manufacturers now don't have to worry about unplanned downtime and spend time on unessential processes.

IoT-based industrial solutions help to minimize costs by integrating real-time data analysis with planned maintenance schedules and Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing, improving the efficiency of the processes. For instance, if there's a machine that requires cleaning every day, an IoT system could automatically alert users at a set time every day. This not only saves on labor costs but also minimizes the wear and tear of staff accountable for manual cleaning tasks

MAPP solutions cater to the requirements of manufacturing businesses in all industries. IIoT Platform and its advanced modules, help to automate the factory’s processes, gain performance insights, and minimize downtime with reduced effort.

 Know more about Industry 4.0 solutions.

About KNEO

KNEO has been engaged in the field of industrial automation in various sectors of the economy like Automotive, Food, and beverages, Textile, Process, etc. Along with Automation operations, they are also providing solutions in the IT- OT domain. Kneo helps in automating processes with various Industrial automation services. Their Industry 4.0 solution includes a Performance monitoring system, an advanced scheduling module, a track and trace module, etc.

Accelerate your journey to smart factory Industry 4.0 with the Kneo IIoT Platform.

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