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Poison Ivy (2022 DC) 20D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sozomaika Variant Cover

Label #4403205013

Written by G. Willow Wilson. Art by Marcio Takara. Cover by Sozomaika. ORIGIN OF SPECIES CONTINUES! Pamela Isley's world is spiraling out of control thanks to the influence of her professor, Dr. Jason Woodrue. But just as things seem to be at their worst, a promising new classmate arrives on the scene and threatens to steal away the few nice things left in Pam's life. Meet Bella Garten, a.k.a...THE GARDENER. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Power Girl (2009 2nd Series) 13 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4369192014

Written by JUDD WINICK. Art and cover by SAMI BASRI. Power Girl dives headfirst into the next chapter of her life on Earth with new series writer Judd Winick (JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST) and artist Sami Basri (THE SHIELD)! And what events will draw her to her former JLI teammates from JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST? Cover price $2.99.

Power Girl (2023 DC) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Louw Foil Edition.

Label #4372483025

Written by Leah Williams. Art by Eduardo Pansica, Julio Ferreira. Cover by Warren Louw. PRETTY, PUNCHY, AND POWERFUL! After the events of Knight Terrors, a long-dormant Kryptonian threat has returned to take down Superman and his family. Who could possibly stop it? Well, according to the Man of Steel, its Power Girl! Witness a road trip race against time as Paige reconnects with her roots to save the world from her deadly past. Power Girl Special writer Leah Williams returns with artist Eduardo Pansica (Supergirl) for an ongoing series of epic proportions! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Power Girl (2023 DC) 3C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

March Variant Cover

Label #4402131023

Written by Leah Williams. Art by Eduardo Pansica. Cover by Guillem March. Looking for answers, Power Girl heads to Superman's Fortress of Solitude to study up on the mysterious Kryptonian virus sensation sweeping the nation. Turns out...she's not alone! Something is lurking in the shadows of the Man of Steel's most secret of headquarters, and it won't stop its hunt until it's the last one standing! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Power Girl (2023 DC) 6B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4403205015

Written by Leah Williams. Art by Marguerite Sauvage. Cover by Brad Walker. The citizens of Metropolis are missing! Looking for an escape, many have fallen victim to Avalon, a new street drug that transports you to a simpler era...the Medieval Times! And turns out that it's not just a trip you take in your mind, people are being physically transported to this magical plane too! Looks like a job for Power Girl and her new bff, Supergirl?! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Power Girl Special (2023 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4335320013

Written by Leah Williams; Joanne Starer. Art by Marguerite Sauvage; Natacha Bustos. Cover by Stanley Artgerm Lau. POWER GIRL TAKES CENTER STAGE! With new powers and a new mission, Power Girl faces a challenge unlike any she's experienced before in this shocking one-shot rising from the events of Lazarus Planet and Action Comics! With Omen's guidance, Power Girl now strives to battle the demons—literal and figurative—lurking within the minds of some of the greatest superheroes in the DC Universe! But the nefarious Johnny Sorrow has been searching for a connection to Earth-0, and the superheroines' work may unwittingly give him the means to make their world his personal stage! Can Power Girl and her estranged Super-Family bring down the curtain on Sorrow's evil plans? And at what cost? 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Power Girl Special (2023 DC) 1H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lau Foil Edition

Label #4335320008

Written by Leah Williams; Joanne Starer. Art by Marguerite Sauvage; Natacha Bustos. Cover by Stanley Artgerm Lau. POWER GIRL TAKES CENTER STAGE! With new powers and a new mission, Power Girl faces a challenge unlike any she's experienced before in this shocking one-shot rising from the events of Lazarus Planet and Action Comics! With Omen's guidance, Power Girl now strives to battle the demons—literal and figurative—lurking within the minds of some of the greatest superheroes in the DC Universe! But the nefarious Johnny Sorrow has been searching for a connection to Earth-0, and the superheroines' work may unwittingly give him the means to make their world his personal stage! Can Power Girl and her estranged Super-Family bring down the curtain on Sorrow's evil plans? And at what cost? 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $8.99.

Power Girl Special (2023 DC) 1KRS CGC 9.8

Paper: White

KRS Comics Convention Edition.

Label #4308239002

KRS Comics Convention Exclusive Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Will Jack. Written by Leah Williams; Joanne Starer. Art by Marguerite Sauvage; Natacha Bustos. POWER GIRL TAKES CENTER STAGE! With new powers and a new mission, Power Girl faces a challenge unlike any she's experienced before in this shocking one-shot rising from the events of Lazarus Planet and Action Comics! With Omen's guidance, Power Girl now strives to battle the demons—literal and figurative—lurking within the minds of some of the greatest superheroes in the DC Universe! But the nefarious Johnny Sorrow has been searching for a connection to Earth-0, and the superheroines' work may unwittingly give him the means to make their world his personal stage! Can Power Girl and her estranged Super-Family bring down the curtain on Sorrow's evil plans? And at what cost? 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Preacher (1995) 1A FN+ 6.5 Fabry

Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. The Time Of The Preacher, script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Steve Dillon, inks by Steve Dillon; Genesis escapes Heaven and inhabits Reverend Custer. 1st appearance of Reverend Jesse Custer, a.k.a. the Preacher. 52 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Preacher (1995) 8 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #1291692008

Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. All In The Family, script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; Jesse's past catches up with him while Jesse and Tulip try to come to terms with Tulip's past. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Preacher (1995) 12U CGC 9.4 Not Polybagged

Paper: White

Label #1291692013

Comic only, Not polybagged. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. Until The End Of The World, script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; a re-powered Jesse aims to defeat his grandmother and her evil household. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Punchline the Gotham Game (2022 DC) 3E CGC 9.8 Chew Foil Virgin 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Chew Foil Edition

Label #4214530001

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tini Howard, Blake Howard. Art by Gleb Melnikov. Cover by Derrick Chew. PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE! Punchline crossed a dangerous line at ACE Chemicals, and crossed Batman in the process. Now every masked vigilante and officer of the law is after Punchline, but this is exactly what she wants. What's the point of being a public enemy if you're not going to be public enemy number one? But the scariest person in the Gotham world isn't the Bat...it's the Cat. Catwoman will hunt Punchline and make her pay. 32 pages, full color. Rated Teen Cover price $4.99.

Punchline the Gotham Game (2022 DC) 5C CGC 9.8 Kung Variant

Paper: White

Kung Variant Cover.

Label #4212935014

Written by Tini Howard, Blake Howard. Art by Gleb Melnikov. Cover by Crystal Kung. THE BATTLE FOR PORT ROYAL! As Bluebird and Nightwing desperately search for brother, Cullen, Punchline's expansion of the Royal Flush Gang takes a terrifying technological turn. The nanotech experiments she's been conducting with 1-0 will allow her to create an army of A.C.E. robots, and nothing beats a hand full of A.C.E.s...Nightwing and Bluebird are in for a world of hurt. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Ragman (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4408082009

Origin and 1st appearance of Ragman. Cover by Joe Kubert. "Origin of the Tatterdemalion," script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Joe Kubert (layouts) and Redondo Studio, inks by Redondo Studio; A shadowy figure hands a little girl a ball, and asks her to toss it to the man pulling up in the red convertible; The ball bounces into the convertible and explodes; The driver, Dill Dixon, dies in the explosion; The little girl lies severely injured in the street; Fleeing the scene are two hoods, who go by the names Vorst and Anders; As they cut through an alley, Vorst is spooked by a rustling sound, and fires three shots from his revolver; The two men ascend a fire escape ladder to a nearby rooftop; Behind them, stepping out from the shadows, is the Ragman, who has taken a bullet to the shoulder; Despite his injury, the Ragman pursues the two killers. "A Rag and a Bone and a Bag of Gold" text story by E. Nelson Bridwell. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Extra staple holes.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-47F5AB7-008

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 13 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4366598016

"To Catch an Assassin!" Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children, #8" (pencils by Curt Swan?). Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua")/Vince Colletta cover. Cover price $0.30.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 16 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4366598018

Cover art by Al Milgrom. The Doom Seer starring Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner, Lady Shiva, Ojo, Luke Lewis, and The Blades-Men, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada; Richard Dragon battles The Doom Seer in the cold northern tundra. 32 pgs. $0.35. 1st appearance of Professor Ojo. Cover price $0.35.

Robin (1991 Limited Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Bolland Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-259B411-012

1st printing. Direct Edition. Tim Drake heads to Paris to study under the Tibetan Rahul Lama, then finds himself in a brawl with the Ghost Dragons gang in "Big Bad World." Script by Chuck Dixon, art by Tom Lyle and Bob Smith. Includes a poster of Robin by Neal Adams. Cover by Brian Bolland. See also Batman # 457. Cover price $1.00.

Robin (2021 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Melnikov Smoke Variant

Paper: White

Melnikov Variant Cover.

Label #3900856018

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art and Cover by Gleb Melnikov. After learning of the deadly League of Lazarus tournament, Damian Wayne has a new mission: winning the tournament and prove he is the greatest fighter in the DC Universe! But first he must find the secret island where its all going down! This brand-new solo Robin series will force Damian Wayne to find his own path away from both sides of his family! New mysteries! New supporting cast! First appearances of new characters! And lots of fights! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Robin 80th Anniversary 100 Page Super Spectacular (2020 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Weeks

Paper: White

Label #3719644008

Cover by Lee Weeks. Written by Marv Wolfman, Chuck Dixon, Devin Grayson, Tim Seeley, Tom King, Judd Winick, Adam Beechen, James Tynion IV, Amy Wolfram, Peter J. Tomasi and Robbie Thompson. Art by Tom Grummett, Scott McDaniel, Dan Jurgens, Mikel Janin, Dustin Nguyen, Freddie E. Williams II, Javier Fernandez, Damion Scott, Jorge Jimenez, Ramon Villalobos, Scott Hanna, Rob Hunter and Norm Rapmund. DC Comics celebrates Robin the Boy Wonder's 80th anniversary in style with an all-star creative team representing each iteration of the iconic character across eight decades of history! From the high-flying adventures of Dick Grayson to the tragedy of Jason Todd, the enthusiasm of Tim Drake and the arrogance of Damian Wayne, the persistence of Stephanie Brown and the rebelliousness of Carrie Kelley -- the mantle of Robin has been worn by many, but always represents one thing: a hero. Featuring: Dick Grayson, Robin in "A Little Nudge" by Marv Wolfman, Tom Grummett and Scott Hanna; Dick Grayson, Nightwing in "Aftershocks" by Chuck Dixon, Scott McDaniel and Rob Hunter; Nightwing and the Titans in "Team Building" by Devin Grayson, Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund; Dick Grayson, Agent 37 in "The Lesson Plan" by Tim Seeley, Tom King and Mikel Janin; Jason Todd, the Red Hood in "More Time" by Judd Winick and Dustin Nguyen; Tim Drake, Robin III in "Extra Credit" by Adam Beechen and Freddie E. Williams II; Tim Drake, Red Robin in "Boy Wonders" by James Tynion IV and Javier Fernandez; Stephanie Brown, Robin IV in "Fitting In" by Amy Wolfram and Damion Scott; the Super Sons in "My Best Friend" by Peter J. Tomasi and Jorge Jimenez; and Damian Wayne, Robin: Son of Batman in "Bat and Mouse" by Robbie Thompson and Ramon Villalobos. Plus: Red Hood and the Outlaws pin-up by Kenneth Rocafort; Stephanie Brown pin-up by Nicola Scott; Robins pin-up by Andy Kubert; and Carrie Kelley pin-up by Frank Miller. Cover price $9.99.

Robin and Batman (2022 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Nguyen

Paper: White

Label #4011652001

Written by Jeff Lemire. Art and Cover by Dustin Nguyen. The legendary story of Batman and Robin has reached nearly mythic proportions: the crime-fighting Dynamic Duo, always one step ahead of the criminals they pursue and never meeting a case too big. This isn't that story. This is the story of a young Dick Grayson, newly orphaned, struggling to find his way in a strange, difficult, dark new world…This is the story of Robin and Batman. The bestselling creative team behind the Eisner-winning Descender, Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen, reunite in Gotham City to tell the story of a remarkable young man learning to navigate an incredible new world! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Robotech Invasion (2004) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2CD680E-025

WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND KEN SIU-CHONG; ART BY TAKESHI MIYAZAWA AND OMAR DOGAN; COVER BY YOSHITAKA AMANO AND CULLY HAMNER; In stores February 4. Following a fierce battle with the Invid, Lt. Lance "Lancer" Belmont awakens on Earth in the home of Carla Morales. Trying to piece together what happened to the rest of the fleet, Lancer makes some startling discoveries about his location, but also faces grave danger as Invid Sentries begin searching for him! Plus, in the gripping backup tale, Karl Reiber begins to unravel the real secret behind Mars Base Sara! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Yoshitaka Amano (50%) and Cully Hamner (50%). FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Rogan Gosh (1994) 0 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-25CD08B-001

Slip the bounds of Reality; let fall the veils of Illusion; see the Truth and enter the world of ROGAN GOSH. Be prepared for the experience of a lifetime as one of the most dazzlingly original comics ever published makes its North American debut. ROGAN GOSH is a psychedelic adventure through Rudyard Kipling's opium dreams, past modern-day London, and into a futuristic India where an extraordinary creature called Rogan Gosh awaits. It's a story that combines Hindu mysticism with science fiction, and spiritual enlightenment with lavishly written Indian restaurant menus. Originally published as a serial in the British anthology 'Revolver,' ROGAN GOSH features a story by Brendan McCarthy and Peter Milligan. McCarthy also provides the lavish illustrations, scripted by Milligan. With a foreword by McCarthy and an afterword by Milligan, along with never-seen character sketches, this 56-page one-shot will mesmerize any reader looking for a comic-book experience beyond the norm. Painted cover by McCarthy. Suggested for Mature Readers. Contains strong language. Prestige Format. Cover price $6.95.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 6 VF- 7.5

Sandman lies helpless, unable to stop Dr. Destiny as he unleashes nightmares and madness upon the world. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 13 VF+ 8.5

The Doll's House, Part 4 of 7. It's a look at the Sandman's 600-year relationship with a man who refuses to die. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Michael Zulli and Steve Parkhouse. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 14 CBCS 9.4 Signed Gaiman

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Neil Gaiman. Sketch on Cover. Direct Edition

Label #21-3D82531-004

The Doll's House, Part 5 of 7. A special double-sized issue as Sandman attends a convention of serial killers to find and confront the Corinthian. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $2.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 26 CBCS 9.2 SS Pratt/ Gaiman

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Verified Signatures: George Pratt and Neil Gaiman (Both on 1ST Page)

Label #21-4630D29-002

Season of Mists, Part 5 of 7. It's time for the Sandman to hand over the keys to Hell...but to whom? Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Kelley Jones and George Pratt. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 28 CBCS 9.4 Signed Pratt/ Gaiman

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: George Pratt and Neil Gaiman (Both on 1ST Page) Direct Edition

Label #21-4630D29-003

Neil Gaiman script with Mike Dringenberg/George Pratt art. Seasons of Mist, part 7 of 7. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman Facsimile Edition (2022 DC) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4279138025

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. Cover by Dave McKean. Rereleasing the comic that started it all! Neil Gaimans acclaimed fantasy epic begins when an occultist seeking immortality attempts to capture Death, but accidentally traps her younger brother Dream instead. Decades pass while Morpheus remains locked away and powerless, and all the while, the realm of dreams is left without its lord… Before the Endless make their on-screen debut in Netflixs The Sandman, rediscover the 1988 issue that began one of the greatest literary achievements in comics! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Sandman Universe Nightmare Country (2022 DC) 1A CBCS 9.8 Murakami

Paper: White

Label #22-16F016D-024

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Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Lisandro Estherren, Yanick Paquette. Cover by Reiko Murakami. Sometimes, nightmares walk the Earth. Every night when you sleep, the Lord of Dreams chooses the path youll follow…into a sylvan Elysium, or down the hallways of your darkest fears. And sometimes, if it is Dreams will, those nightmares escape those halls, and go out into the world. But it is not a choice he makes lightly. Today the Corinthian walks the Earth again. The most feared of all Dreams nightmares, his ravenous mouths have made him a legend among serial killers. Letting the Corinthian out among mortals is the most dangerous thing Dream could possibly do. But he has no choice—because there is another nightmare walking the Earth, one that must be hunted…and this monster is one that Dream, lord of all nightmares, did not make. Horror-comics superstar James Tynion IV has waited his whole career to pay tribute to the mythos of The Sandman, the work that made him the writer he is today—and that time has come! Designed to welcome new readers into one of the greatest worlds in DCs library, The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country is a terrify-ing travelogue through a nation recognizable and obscene, which will show you things seen in no Sandman series ever before—with spectacular art by Lisandro Estherren (Redneck, Strange Skies Over East Berlin) and "nightmare" sequences by comics art all-stars, starting with the incredible Yanick Paquette! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Sandman Universe Nightmare Country (2022 DC) 1TINYONION.A CBCS 9.8 Dell'Edera Tiny Onion Variant

Paper: White

Tiny Onion Exclusive Variant.

Label #22-16F016D-022

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Tiny Onion exclusive Variant cover by Werther Dell'Edera. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Lisandro Estherren, Yanick Paquette. Sometimes, nightmares walk the Earth. Every night when you sleep, the Lord of Dreams chooses the path youll follow…into a sylvan Elysium, or down the hallways of your darkest fears. And sometimes, if it is Dreams will, those nightmares escape those halls, and go out into the world. But it is not a choice he makes lightly. Today the Corinthian walks the Earth again. The most feared of all Dreams nightmares, his ravenous mouths have made him a legend among serial killers. Letting the Corinthian out among mortals is the most dangerous thing Dream could possibly do. But he has no choice—because there is another nightmare walking the Earth, one that must be hunted…and this monster is one that Dream, lord of all nightmares, did not make. Horror-comics superstar James Tynion IV has waited his whole career to pay tribute to the mythos of The Sandman, the work that made him the writer he is today—and that time has come! Designed to welcome new readers into one of the greatest worlds in DCs library, The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country is a terrify-ing travelogue through a nation recognizable and obscene, which will show you things seen in no Sandman series ever before—with spectacular art by Lisandro Estherren (Redneck, Strange Skies Over East Berlin) and "nightmare" sequences by comics art all-stars, starting with the incredible Yanick Paquette! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Secret Society of Super Villains (1976) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4368643022

"No Man Shall I Call Master." Captain Comet (a hero circa 1950s), mistaking Green Lantern for a bad guy, returns to Earth and helps Gorilla Grodd and Hi-Jack defeat GL. Includes appearance by Darkseid lackey Mantis. Script by Gerry Conway and David Anthony Craft, pencils by Pablo Marcos, inks by Bob Smith. Cover by Dick Giordano and Terry Austin. Cover price $0.30.

Seven Soldiers Frankenstein (2005) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4229480012

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Doug Mahnke Doug Mahnke (JLA) joins Grant Morrison for an amazing new miniseries in the Seven Soldiers saga! A bizarre butterfly store opens its doors in a small American town. Pretty, popular teenagers are mysteriously transformed into self-loathing, awkward nerds. A boy with the power to see human thoughts becomes the unwitting vessel of an ancient curse, and deep beneath the sunny sidewalks, something stirs and wakes and opens ancient eyes. Witness the triumphant return to the DCU of one of fiction's most enduring characters as Grant Morrison and Doug Mahnke introduce a steam-powered, gun-totin', Milton-quotin' Frankenstein monster you'll never forget! Meet time's executioner as he hunts down the impossible menaces that threaten humanity from beyond reality! On sale November 16 ? 1 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Sgt. Rock (1977) 370 CBCS 8.5 SS Kubert

Paper: Off white to white

Verifeid Signature: Joe Kubert. Newsstand Edition

Label #20-4944C3C-006

"Surrender Ticket!" Written by Robert Kanigher. Art by Frank Redondo. Cover by Joe Kubert. Faced with impossible odds, the Nazis give Rock and Easy Co. an easy way out. But for Easy Co. there is no such thing as an easy way out. Includes the back-up tale "Big Fish/Little Fish!" Plus, "The Infiltrator!" By Randall. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Sgt. Rock's Prize Battle Tales (1964) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4388597015

Joe Kubert and Russ Heath reprints; 80-page giant with 25c cover price. NOTE: In 2000 a replica edition was issued which has a $5.95 cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Shadow (1973 1st Series DC) 6 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4341795015

"Night of the Ninja." The Shadow must thwart a ninja assassin in Chinatown. Includes letter by artist Ken Meyer Jr. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

Shazam (1973) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Shazam (1973) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Showcase (1956-1978) 55 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 GD+ 2.5

Cover and 6 wraps detached at one staple.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 70 CBCS 6.5 SS Friedlander

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Barbara Friedlander on 7/31/2021

Label #21-306BA3D-001

Leave it to Binky in these reprints! Binky stars in "Duel Shiners," "Changed Man," "Leap Before You Look" and "Perfect Match." Art by Bob Oksner. Plus, the 2-page "Peggy's Page." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 73 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4384477002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. 1st appearance of the Creeper in The Coming of the Creeper!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Don Segall (Dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Professor Yatz is kidnapped by "Reds"; Jack Ryder, mouthy TV host, is fired, then hired as a security investigator; He buys odds and ends for a bizarre costume for Devlin's society ball; He's stabbed and thrown in Yatz; Yatz hides his inventions: a molecular transmitter goes in the wound, and a healing serum in his veins. A Strange Tale Told by the Creeper filler page, art by Morris Waldinger. Ad for Action Comics #360, an 80-Page Giant featuring Supergirl, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Meet the Men Behind the Creeper; bios of Steve Ditko and Don Segall. Ad for the Enemy Ace, art by Joe Kubert. Ad for Ditko's Hawk and the Dove. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 75 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Ad for Secret Six #2 and Brave & Bold 78. 1st appearance of the Hawk and the Dove in Prologue (Table of Contents), script by Steve Skeates and Steve Ditko, art by Steve Ditko; At Elmond University, in a small college town, pro-war and peace demonstrators face off; Caught squarely in the middle are Don and Hank Hall, brothers, a "dove" and a "hawk"; They argue about compromise, force, and rights as a riot breaks out and police rush in. Chapter 1, In the Beginning..., script by Steve Skeates (script) and Steve Ditko (plot suggestions), art by Steve Ditko; In a small college town in Elmond County...; In court, Judge Hall senteces Mr. Dargo, a racketeer, to jail; He vows "my boys" will get revenge; In chambers, Don and Hank argue about compromise vs. violence. Angel and the Ape ad. Chapter II, A Voice...a Voice..., script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Steve Skeates (script), art by Steve Ditko; Hank spots "The man who threw the bomb!"; The boys follow into an abandoned building, but are trapped. House ad for 80-Page Giant Superman #207, 30th Anniversary Issue, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. Chapter III, The Birds Fly!, script by Steve Skeates (script) and Steve Ditko (plot suggestions), art by Steve Ditko; Costumed, Hawk and Dove burst in on mobsters come to kill Judge Hall in the hospital. Article in which Dick Giordano introduces himself, and The Hawk and the Dove, and the political terms, citing Viet Nam. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 78 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Dick Giordano. 1st appearance of Jonny Double in Meet Jonny Double!.. Chapter 1, script by Marv Wolfman (story) and Joe Gill (dialogue), art by Jack Sparling; A down-beat Don Quixote... a once-white knight in counterfeit armor, the poor man's Peter Pan!; Jonny Double, ex-cop and now PI, is awoken only to be ejected by his landlord; Relocating, he gets a call. Mr. Twain has the picture of his twin brother, a syndicate man who was murdered. Ad for Angel and the Ape #1. Chapter 2, script by Marv Wolfman (story) and Joe Gill (dialogue), art by Jack Sparling; Beaten, Jonny gets sympathy from "Crys" Cross, a blonde waitress; Mr. Twain's brother dealt with Piker and Glass, respectable businessmen; Jonny goes to their office, is turned away, but disguises as a janitor to slip in. Ad for The Geek #1. Half-page text feature on Joe Kubert. Blurb for the first DC Special honoring Carmine Infantino. Love Finds the Inquiring Fanatic! article on Angel and the Ape. Chapter 3, script by Marv Wolfman (story) and Joe Gill (dialogue), art by Jack Sparling; Jonny kicks back, and the goon goes over the rail to a fatal fall; More goons pursue. Jonny runs into an amusement park, then the House of Horrors. Ad for Justice League of America #67, pencils by Neal Adams. Ad for Showcase #79. Ad for Beware the Creeper #4. Ad for World's Finest #180 and Superman #211. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 79 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4076854011

Cover pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Ad for Green Lantern #65 and Brave & Bold 81. 1st appearance of Dolphin in The Fantasy at 14 Fathoms!, script and art by Jay Scott Pike; US Navy frogmen cut into a sunken WWII Navy ship to retrieve documents from a vault; And spot a white-haired girl(!) at the sea bottom; When she's brought aboard, she turns blue from suffocation--because she has gills; With regular dips in the ocean, she falls for Chris and learns some English. Ad for Ideal's Captain Action, Action Boy, and Dr. Evil toys, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Ad for 80-Page Giant Superman #212. The Kid from Atlantis!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman helps Aqualad, a rejected child from Atlantis, to overcome his fear of fish; Aquaman adopts Aqualad as his sidekick. Article on "What's In a Fanzine." Ad for Captain Action #2, art by Gil Kane. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 96 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4381088002

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Defection!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson; The Doom Patrol returns home after their defeat of General Immortus to find a U.S. agent waiting for them in their headquarters; Lt. Matt Cable has been assigned by U.S. Intelligence to apprehend and arrest Russian ex-cosmonaut Lt. Col. Valentina Vostok, aka the new Negative Woman; The Doom Patrol defends their new teammate, and trap Lt. Cable in a locker; Robotman grills Negative Woman on her past, and she leaves; Her exit, though, is interrupted by the Cossack, a Russian agent assigned to bring her in. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Sinestro Futures End (2014) 1A CBCS 9.8 Nowlan 3-D

Paper: White

Label #19-1B4E1AF-011

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Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Igor Lima and Ruy Jose. Cover by Kevin Nowlan. Sinestro has been imprisoned by a powerful new intergalactic force with ideals based on a twisted version of his own code! Lost in a super-max prison on the far side of the universe, he orchestrates an escape…and his revenge! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Spectre (1992 3rd Series) 54 VG/FN 5.0

Back cover residue.

Cover by Richard Corben. "The Haunting of Jim Corrigan. Part 3: Atonement". Part 3 of 5. Story by John Ostrander. Art by Tom Mandrake. First Appearance of Michael Holt/Mr. Terrific. Michael Holt has nothing to live for…..until he meets the Spectre. Relating the tale of how the Justice Society tracked down the killer of the original Mr. Terrific, the Spectre convinces Holt to take on the role. This issue ties up threads left over from Justice League of America (1960 1st series) numbers 171 and 172. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Stalker (1975 DC) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389567012

Final issue of the series. "Invade the Inferno." Script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Wally Wood. Two-page Tarzan ad with art by Joe Kubert. Back-cover ad with art by Mort Drucker. Ditko/Wood cover. Cover price $0.25.