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WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. The writer-artist team behind the acclaimed JONNY DOUBLE returns with a gripping new ongoing series, featuring painted covers by artist Dave Johnson ("The Justice Society Returns!"). Everyone talks about "getting away with murder," but what would you do if you were given irrefutable proof of the identity of the one that "done you wrong," the opportunity to kill them and the means to get away with it, scot-free? When former gangbanger Dizzy Cordova meets the mysterious Agent Graves, she is given the opportunity of a lifetime in the form of an attache case containing the proof, the gun, and the carte blanche immunity to exact revenge for the drive-by shootings that killed her family. Now she faces the hardest decision of her life in the form of a question that has no easy answer: If you could get away with murder, and your victim truly deserved it, what would you do? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG.$2.50

1st Printing – Chapter 1: Honor - Story and art by Frank Miller. Color by Lynn Varley. A force of men is assembled, so massive it shakes the earth with its march -- an army, vast beyond imagining, poised to devour tiny Greece, to snuff out the world's one hope for reason and justice. Only three hundred brave souls block its dash. But they are more than men . . . they are Spartans. The first full-color project by Frank Miller for Dark Horse, painted by Lynn Varley (Ronin, The Dark Knight Returns). 32 pages, FC.

Superman stars in "The Super-Merman of the Sea." Congo Bill stars in "The Riddle of the Roc." Tommy Tomorrow stars in "The Mystery of the Three Space Rookies." Curt Swan cover pencils.

Superman stars in "The Shrinking Superman!" Tommy Tomorrow stars in "The Interplanetary Scarecrow." Congo Bill stars in "The Secret of the Super Animals." Curt Swan cover pencils.

Superman stars in "The Kryptonite Man!" Congorilla stars in "The Man-Ape's Mountain Mission!" Tommy Tomorrow stars in "The Gambling Asteroid." Curt Swan cover pencils.

Superman stars in "The Oldest Man in Metropolis!" Congorilla stars in "Congorilla Outlaw!" Last Tommy Tomorrow, "The Giant Amoeba of Space!" Full-page ad for Action 252 introducing Supergirl. Curt Swan cover pencils.

2nd appearance of Supergirl in "The Secret of the Super-Orphan!" Superman stars in "The War Between Superman and Jimmy Olsen!" Congorilla stars in "The Destroyer of Congo Bill!"

1st appearance of Bizarro Lois Lane (cover & story) in "The Bride of Bizarro!" Both Bizarros leave Earth to make Bizarro world. Congorilla stars in "The Abominable Snowman!" Supergirl stars in "Supergirl Visits the 21st Century!"

Superman stars in "The Reporter of Steel!" Congorilla stars in "The Man-Ape Skin Diver!" Supergirl stars in "The Three Magic Wishes!" Curt Swan cover pencils.

Superman stars in "Superman's Battle with Hercules!" Supergirl stars in "The Mystery Supergirl!" Curt Swan cover pencils.

Superman stars in "Superman's Rival, Mental Man!" (Pencils by Curt Swan.) Supergirl stars in "The Second Supergirl!" Swan cover pencils.

6th appearance Legion of Super-Heroes; 1st appearance of Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Triplicate Girl, Bouncing Boy, Sun Boy, and Shrinking Violet in the Supergirl story "Supergirl's Three Super Girl-Friends!" Supergirl joins the Legion. Superman stars in "The War Between Supergirl and the Supermen Emergency Squad!" Curt Swan cover pencils.

Superman stars in "The Man Who Exposed Superman!" (pencils by Curt Swan). Supergirl stars in "The Man Who Made Supergirl Cry!" (art by Jim Mooney?). Supergirl's origin retold; Mon-el app. Swan cover pencils.

John F. Kennedy (JFK) appears in the Superman story, "Who is the Mystery Guest?" plus cameo appearances by Batman, Robin, and the Legion of Super-Heroes. Pencils by Curt Swan. Supergirl stars in "The Untold Story of Argo City!" (art by Jim Mooney). Swan cover pencils.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Weather War Over Metropolis! starring Superman, Flash, and Weather Wizard, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner. The Mystery of the Wandering Dog starring Green Arrow, Black Canary, Krypto, and Superman, script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Mike Grell. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Cover art by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Superman's Time Killing Trap, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta. Hero for a Day featuring the Secret Life of Lex Luthor, script by Elizabeth Smith and Thomas E. Smith, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Frank McLaughlin. 36 pgs. $0.35.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy's Repeat Performance, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Superboy is compelled to repeat past super deeds after an encounter with a kryptonite meteor. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. A Rival For Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman meets a mysterious character who can swim at super speed. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Magic Tricks You Can Do article. The Cowboy Archers starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. First appearance of Legion of Super Heroes (Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl) in The Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Three teens from the future offer Superboy membership in their super-hero club; But when Superboy fails to complete three simple tasks, the Legionnaires pretend to reject him, until they reveal that the three tasks were merely initiation pranks which proved he is a good sport. Challengers of the Unknown #1 ad. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The 13 Superstition Arrows starring Green Arrow, script by France Herron, art by George Papp. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Aquaman's Super Sea-Squad, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy Meets the Young Green Arrow!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by George Papp; Superboy observes Green Arrow on his time scope and decides to help the young Oliver develop his skills after Oliver moves to Smallville. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Arrow Platoon!, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy help 4 soldiers round up some escaped convicts who are dressed up as Indians. The Incredible Fish of Doctor Danton starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Star of Hollywood!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Krypto becomes swell headed after going to Hollywood to make a movie. The Strong Boy of the Jungle starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. The Human Flying Fish!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Dr. Krill, a skilled surgeon, operates on Bragg, turning him into a Human Flying Fish to pull robberies that Aquaman cannot stop. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Origin of the Superman-Batman Team!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by George Papp; The Wayne family moves to Smallville and young Bruce Wayne assumes the identity of the Flying Fox, helping Superboy fight crime. House ad for Superman Annual #1. Champion of the World starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill and his gorilla alter ego help a boxer regain his self-confidence in the ring. The Interplanetary Mission! starring Aquaman, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Last 10-cent cover-priced issue. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 9th appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes in The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by George Papp, inks by George Papp; A fake Sun Boy comes to Smallville asking Superboy's help in assembling a super-weapon; Meanwhile Tom Tanner, an escapee from reform school, takes over Clark Kent's identity. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Invasion of the Bizarro World--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; The Bizarros celebrate when their world is invaded by animated Blue Kryptonite statues, until the invaders try to make it round again; Then war breaks out. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Last 10-cent cover-priced issue. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 9th appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes in The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by George Papp, inks by George Papp; A fake Sun Boy comes to Smallville asking Superboy's help in assembling a super-weapon; Meanwhile Tom Tanner, an escapee from reform school, takes over Clark Kent's identity. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Invasion of the Bizarro World--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; The Bizarros celebrate when their world is invaded by animated Blue Kryptonite statues, until the invaders try to make it round again; Then war breaks out. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Planet of Clark Kent and Lana Lang, art by George Papp; Lana and Clark are accidentally transported to a strange world where Clark must make her think they both have superpowers in order to prevent her from guessing he's Superboy. House ad for Superman Annual #5. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes series begins in The Face Behind the Lead Mask!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte, Al Plastino (page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only), inks by John Forte and Al Plastino; At a regular meeting of the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Legionnaires lose control of their powers; Mon-el joins the Legion. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Fatal Five--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; As a last resort, the Legion decides to enlist the villainous Fatal Five to defend Earth from the Sun-Eater, so the Legionnaires set out separately to collect each of the Fatal Five. Cap's Hobby Hints display tips by Henry Boltinoff. Champs Against Odds! public service announcement starring Mickey Mantle, Wilma Rudolph, and Ben Hogan, pencils by Jack Schiff, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Origin of Cosmic Boy text article. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Second issue of the series (despite numbering). "The Stranger" (script by Hank Chapman), "The Creeping Vine," "No Escape" (script by Chapman, art by Russ Heath), and "The Storm."

#128. Actual #2 in series, dated 1952.

Giant-size issue. 1st appearance of Jonah Hex in "Welcome to Paradise." Script by John Albano, art by Tony De Zuniga. El Diablo stars in "The Devil's Secret." Script by Bob Kanigher, art by Gray Morrow. Bat Lash reprint: "My Name is Bat Lash!" (part 2) with script by Sergio Aragones and Denny O'Neil, pencils by Nick Cardy, inks by Mike Sekowsky. DeZuniga cover.

Allied Over the Road: Chapter 1: Allied, Your Company (circa 1960) is a promotional comic from Allied Van Lines. This comic was only available to employees and was designed with 3-ring binder holes for placement in a binder. Narrator "Al Vann" provides pointers on proper loading, how to protect property from transit damage, and watching one's language. Also included is a one-page history of Allied Van Lines, and a page on Allied's organizational policies. 8 pages, full color, white paper stock.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Coming of the Krills; The alien Krill offer the most beautiful woman in the universe to an earthman if he will betray his native planet but finds to his regret that beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. Everyone Likes a...Ghost Story; A swindler buys a castle with the intention of faking it as a haunted attraction, but then he meets a real ghost and dies of heart failure thus ends up legitimately haunting the castle. The Eyes of Edward Morgo. The Yo-Yo. A Monster Among Us; An alien ambassador lands on Earth and, because of its monstrous appearance, is driven away. All scripts by Stan Lee, all art by Steve Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man origin retold; J. Jonah Jameson introduced; Spider-Man rescues John Jameson, J. Jonah Jameson's son, from his malfunctioning space capsule. Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man tries to join the Fantastic Four and stops the Chameleon. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 138. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Marked for Destruction by Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Doom tries to trick Spider-Man into helping him defeat the Fantastic Four; When Spider-Man turns him down, he decides to capture Spider-Man; Flash Thompson dresses up as Spider-Man for a prank and Dr. Doom mistakes him for the real Spider-Man and captures him instead, and Flash has to be saved by the real Spider-Man. First Time Doctor Doom uses a robot to take his place. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 142. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Return of the Vulture, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Adrian Toomes breaks out of prison and goes on a crime spree, and ends up battling Spider-Man in the skies above New York. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 4 and # 144. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mr. Petty (inventor of the Living Brain) in The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When two technicians try to steal a computer that is on display at Peter's school, they accidentally turn it into "The Living Brain" that goes wild and must be stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 5 and #145. Spider-Man Tackles The Torch!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man crashes a party at Johnny Storm's girlfriend's place, causing a fight between the Human Torch and Spider-Man that soon escalates to include the rest of the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from Buddy Saunders, president of mycomicshop.com, written to Marvel in his callow youth. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) in The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Green Goblin hires the Enforcers to help him defeat Spider-Man; To further his plan he convinces B.J. Cosmos to film a movie of Spider-Man fighting Goblin and the Enforcers in the desert; While filming, Goblin and the Enforcers attack Spider-Man and accidentally awaken the Hulk. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 9 and 152. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Kraven the Hunter in Kraven the Hunter!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Chameleon hires his old friend Kraven the Hunter to hunt down Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 10 and 153. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Duel with Daredevil, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When the Circus of Crime comes to town, they advertise that Spider-Man will be appearing in an attempt to fill the big top before they rob it; Spider-Man sees the advertisements and decides he will show up; He is hypnotized along with the rest of the audience, but unfortunately for the Circus of Crime, the Daredevil is in attendance and immune to the Ringmaster's hat. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 11 and 154. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Green Goblin in The Return of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man attends a fan club meeting organized by Flash Thompson, but the Green Goblin crashes the meeting; Fortunately the Human Torch is in attendance to help Spider-Man; During the battle Spider-Man finds out that Aunt May is in the hospital and he leaves, causing everyone to believe that he is a coward. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 12 and 155. Letter to the editor by comics writer Doug Moench. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Green Goblin in The Return of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man attends a fan club meeting organized by Flash Thompson, but the Green Goblin crashes the meeting; Fortunately the Human Torch is in attendance to help Spider-Man; During the battle Spider-Man finds out that Aunt May is in the hospital and he leaves, causing everyone to believe that he is a coward. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 12 and 155. Letter to the editor by comics writer Doug Moench. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Third appearance of the Sandman in The End of Spider-Man!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; With the entire city thinking he is a coward, Spider-Man runs from Sandman; Peter's life is in shambles, and he contemplates giving up being Spider-Man to concentrate on his personal life; Cameos by the Avengers, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, the Green Goblin, Kraven the Hunter, Doctor Octopus, and the Vulture. First appearance of Ned Leeds (later Hobgoblin). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 13 and 156. Letter to the editor from comics artist Frank Brunner. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Spidey Strikes Back!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Sandman and the Enforcers capture the Human Torch; When Spider-Man questions a stool pigeon and learns of this he comes to the aid of the Human Torch. Second appearance of Ned Leeds (future Hobgolin) in this issue (first time his name is revealed). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 14 and 157. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Scorpion in The Coming of the Scorpion!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; J. Jonah Jameson pays Dr. Stillwell to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion to try to capture Spider-Man. Stillwell's formula makes Gargan become more evil than he originally was and the Scorpion goes on a rampage and is finally stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 15 and 158. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Beetle in Where Flies the Beetle...!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; after getting out of jail, Abner Jenkins dons his Beetle guise and prepares for revenge on the Human Torch; drama between Johnny Storm and Doris Evans and Peter Parker and Betty Brant; Human Torch teams with Spidey against Beetle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 16 and 159. Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Goblin and the Gangsters, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; the Green Goblin returns and wants to take over Lucky Lobos mob; Spidey battles Lucky Lobo and his gang; Spidey fights the Green Goblin in a factory. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 18 and 161. Letter from Jim Shooter, former editor-in-chief at Marvel, critiquing Marvel's handling of Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Goblin and the Gangsters, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; the Green Goblin returns and wants to take over Lucky Lobos mob; Spidey battles Lucky Lobo and his gang; Spidey fights the Green Goblin in a factory. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 18 and 161. Letter from Jim Shooter, former editor-in-chief at Marvel, critiquing Marvel's handling of Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Spider-Man goes to see a psychiatrist! But it's really Mysterio messing with Spidey's mind in "Spider-Man Goes Mad." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Cameos (actually part of Spider-Man's imagination) by Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, and the Sandman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 19 and 162. Letters to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor and mycomicshop.com president Buddy Saunders!

First appearance of Mary Jane Watson (cameo; face not shown) in "Captured by J. Jonah Jameson." Script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Spencer Smythe. Ditko cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 20 and 163.

First appearance of Mary Jane Watson (cameo; face not shown) in "Captured by J. Jonah Jameson." Script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Spencer Smythe. Ditko cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 20 and 163.

Fifth appearance of the Green Goblin in "Bring Back My Goblin to Me." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 22 and 165.