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Auction Item: Defenders (2011 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Immonen Variant Cover.
• CGC Serial #1131376027

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Stuart Immonen Terry Dodson (W) Matt Fraction (A) Terry Dodson Spinning out of the stunning end of FEAR ITSELF! The final Worthy on a global rampage! Matt Fraction (FEAR ITSELF, THE MIGHTY THOR, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN) reteams with TERRY DODSON (UNCANNY X-MEN, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN)! Everyone's favorite Marvel characters banding together to solve a mysterious conspiracy deep at the heart of the Marvel Universe! The last line of defense against the forces of the unknown! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $1.99.

Auction Item: Detective Comics (1937-) 330 FN/VF 7.0

Batman and Robin star in "The Fallen Idol of Gotham City!" The Elongated Man stars in "Desert Double-Cross!" Pencils by Carmine Infantino. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. Infantino cover pencils. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Detective Comics (1937-) 443 CGC 9.2

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #1132552008

100 Page Super Spectacular. Batman/Manhunter crossover in "Gotterdammerung" (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Walt Simonson). Two Simonson pin-ups. Reprints: the Spectre (from More Fun Comics 65; art by Bernard Baily), Golden Age Green Lantern in "The End of Sports" (from All-American Comics 98; art by Alex Toth), the Creeper in "The Coming of the Creeper" (from Showcase 73; script by Don Segall, art by Steve Ditko), and Batman and Robin in "The Secret of Hunter's Inn!" (from Batman 18). Simonson contents page illustration. Jim Aparo cover. Cover price $0.60.

Auction Item: Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 18B CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Sketch Cover.
• CGC Serial #1134314039

Limited 1 for Cover by Jason Fabok (W) John Layman (A) Jason Fabok, Andy Clarke Batman vs. The Penguin! The stakes are high, and even if Batman wins he loses! Plus, in the backup feature, it's the origin of Ignatius Ogilvy, the new criminal kingpin of Gotham City. Cover price $16.00.

Auction Item: Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 19A CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #1156813020

Cover by Jason Fabok. (W) John Layman, James Tynion IV. (A) Jason Fabok, Andy Clarke, Henrik Jonsson, Mikel Janin, Jason Masters, Sandu Florea, with Alex Maleev, Brett Booth, Chris Burnham, Francesco Francavilla, Cameron Stewart, Dustin Nguyen, Norm Rapmund. In a special oversized celebratory issue, Batman is challenged by the 'Mystery of the 900!' Cover price $7.99.

Auction Item: Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 19B CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Variant Cover.
• CGC Serial #1156813002

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Tom Richmond. (W) John Layman, James Tynion IV. (A) Jason Fabok, Andy Clarke, Henrik Jonsson, Mikel Janin, Jason Masters, Sandu Florea, with Alex Maleev, Brett Booth, Chris Burnham, Francesco Francavilla, Cameron Stewart, Dustin Nguyen, Norm Rapmund. In a special oversized celebratory issue, Batman is challenged by the 'Mystery of the 900!' Cover price $12.00.

Auction Item: Detective Comics Lot of 10

• Issues 567, 568, 575-578, and 581-584 of Detective Comics (1937-). Most will grade in NM range with a couple grading closer to VF.

Auction Item: Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 VF 8.0

• Signed by Frank Brunner with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity.

First appearance of the Silver Daggar in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Auction Item: Earth 2 (2012 DC) 11B CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Sketch Cover.
• CGC Serial #1156813041

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund. - Tower of Fate: Part 2 - (W) James Robinson. (A) Nicola Scott, Trevor Scott. As Dr. Fate emerges as the latest hero on Earth 2, what other heroes make a most unexpected appearance? Cover price $14.00.

Auction Item: Elfquest Lot of 10

• Issues 10-18 and 20 of Elfquest Magazine (1978 1st Printing). Most will grade in NM to VF range with #13 grading closer to VG.

Auction Item: Elfquest Lot of 8

• Issues 2, 5-9 of Elfquest Magazine (1978 1st Printing) and issues 3 and 4 of Elfquest Magazine (1979) Reprints. Most will grade in VF to FN range.

Auction Item: Epic Illustrated Lot of 6

• Issues 1-6 of Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine). Most will grade in NM to VF range.

Auction Item: Epic Illustrated Lot of 6

• Issues 7, 8, and 10-13 of Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine). Most will grade in high VF to FN range with issue 13 grading closer to VG.

Auction Item: Famous Funnies (1934) 96 VG+ 4.5

This issue contains Buck Rogers, Invisible Scarlet O'Neil, Fearless Flint, Connie, Dickie Dare, Scorchy Smith, Sky Roads, Roy Powers, Oaky Doaks, Olly of the Movies, and Chief Wahoo stories. Also includes short fiction by E. Albert Willard. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 16 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Micro-World of Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four answers a cry for help from someone too small to be seen. They arrive in a micro-world whose leader is Doctor Doom. Page explaining Reed Richards powers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 16 CGC 2.0

• Paper: Cream to off white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0969790007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Micro-World of Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four answers a cry for help from someone too small to be seen. They arrive in a micro-world whose leader is Doctor Doom. Page explaining Reed Richards powers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 17 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Defeated by Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Back from the Micro-world, Doctor Doom attacks the Fantastic Four once more by kidnapping Alicia. Ant-Man guest appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 24 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. The Infant Terrible!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as Geo. Bell]; An extra-terrestrial wreaks havoc in New York City, until Reed deduces that it is an infant and summons its parents. Letter to the editor from writer Don Glut. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 26 GD- 1.8

• Cover detached at one staple, weak spine.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Take Over!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; The Avengers join the fight against Hulk. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Inhumans--Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak, Triton, and Lockjaw—in Among Us Hide...the Inhumans, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Crystal lures Johnny into a trap where he is captured by the Inhumans; The rest of the FF hurry to his rescue. Appearances by Medusa, Gorgon, the Dragon Man, the Sandman, and the Trapster. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Inhumans--Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak, Triton, and Lockjaw—in Among Us Hide...the Inhumans, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Crystal lures Johnny into a trap where he is captured by the Inhumans; The rest of the FF hurry to his rescue. Appearances by Medusa, Gorgon, the Dragon Man, the Sandman, and the Trapster. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 46 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearance of the Inhumans (first Black Bolt cover and full appearance) in Those Who Would Destroy Us!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF battle the Inhumans; Triton is captured by the Seeker and the Inhumans teleport away; The FF are captured by the Seeker as they attempt to free Triton. Dragon Man appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 48 GD 2.0

• Tape lining interior and exterior front cover, small piece of tape in centerfold.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of Galactus and the Silver Surfer in one of the most famous stories of the Silver Age, The Coming of Galactus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four put an end to Maximus's plan to destroy all the humans; Once the Fantastic Four return to New York the Watcher tells them of the coming danger of Galactus. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 48 FR 1.0

• INCOMPLETE. Missing multiple ad pages (does not affect story or art).

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of Galactus and the Silver Surfer in one of the most famous stories of the Silver Age, The Coming of Galactus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Black Bolt and the Fantastic Four put an end to Maximus's plan to destroy all the humans; Once the Fantastic Four return to New York the Watcher tells them of the coming danger of Galactus. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 50 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Galactus battles the Silver Surfer in the conclusion of the Galactus Trilogy, The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Leem, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; With the aid of the Silver Surfer, the Fantastic Four force Galactus to leave Earth; Johnny Storm begins to attend Metro College and meets Wyatt Wingfoot. Watcher and Inhumans appearances. First appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot. Letter to the editor from comics writer Gerry Conway. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 50 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Galactus battles the Silver Surfer in the conclusion of the Galactus Trilogy, The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Leem, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; With the aid of the Silver Surfer, the Fantastic Four force Galactus to leave Earth; Johnny Storm begins to attend Metro College and meets Wyatt Wingfoot. Watcher and Inhumans appearances. First appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot. Letter to the editor from comics writer Gerry Conway. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 52 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Black Panther in The Black Panther!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Black Panther invites the FF to Wakanda and demonstrates his powers by attacking them. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 55 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fourth appearance of the Silver Surfer in "When Strikes the Silver Surfer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Filled with jealousy, Ben attacks the Silver Surfer. Lockjow (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 57 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Enter... Dr. Doom!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; While Sandman attempts to free the Wizard, Dr. Doom steals the Surfer's Power Cosmic (part 1 of 4). Appearances by the Inhumans, the Sandman, and the Wizard. Captain America cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 67 VG+ 4.5

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Origin (part 2) and first appearance of Him (Warlock) in "When Opens the Cocoon!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF track the kidnapped Alicia to the Beehive, where the cocoon opens and reveals Him. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 79 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. A Monster Forever?, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ben and Alicia are attacked by a Mad Thinker android; Reed learns of Sue's medical problems but does not tell her. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 61. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 88 PGX 8.0

• Paper: Off white
• Slab: New, unblemished

"A House There Was!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. A jubilant Fantastic Four reunite with baby Franklin and Alicia after their episode in Latveria ended last issue! Reed, Sue, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal are ready for some rest, relaxation, and house-hunting! Following a realtor's tip, the Invisible Girl leads the team to a contemporary house located in a secluded forest. Seems like a strange place for a modern house. But everything goes smooth as Reed and Sue move in and then sit down for their first meal with Johnny and Crystal. However, shortly thereafter everything goes dark! The foursome are suddenly blind! Who owns this house?! Could there be a mole inside? Or perhaps more specifically…a mole man? Last 12¢ issue. (Notes: This issue is the third appearance of (the still unnamed baby) Franklin Richards. The Mole Man previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 34.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 112 CGC 8.5

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0178962003

"Battle of the Behemoths!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. One of the landmark FF issues of the bronze age! And an outstanding cover too! The Thing has been a one-man wrecking crew in tearing up the city over the past several hours! And Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, and New York's finest are helpless to stop him! But now...enter the Hulk! Wow! The Green Goliath and the blue-eyed idol of millions battle from cover to cover until only one man is left standing! It's clobberin' time! Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Alicia Masters, Franklin, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Hulk vs. Thing 1 (1999). The Hulk and the Thing previously fought one another in Fantastic Four (1st series) 25 and 26. The powerful pair battle again in Marvel Feature (1st series) 11 and one more time in Giant-Size Super-Stars 1.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 123 CGC 9.4

• Paper: Off white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0057406003

The Silver Surfer and Galactus guest star in "This World Enslaved! " Part 4 of 4 . Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Sal Buscema. With a bold maneuver, Reed Richards turns the tables on the Devourer of Worlds! After sneaking onboard Galactus' starship, Mr. Fantastic threatens to destroy it unless the cosmic Ravager departs from Earth immediately! Will Reed's gallant gamble succeed? Possibly so, but first Mr. Fantastic has to convince the Silver Surfer, Agatha Harkness, General Thunderbolt Ross, and President Richard Nixon to trust him! The FF are going "all in" vs. Galactus! Will it be blackjack or bust? Cameo appearance by Franklin. (Notes: Galactus appears next in Thor 225. The Fantastic Four tangle with Galactus again in FF 172 thru 175. This four-part story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 21. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor David McDonnell. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of the Hero For Hire series, later renamed Power Man and Iron Fist.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 2 VG+ 4.5

• Warping.

2 new Doctor Doom stories, "Origin of Doctor Doom!" and "The Final Victory of Dr. Doom!" Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Six pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Sol Brodsky. This issue also reprints "Prisoners of Doctor Doom" (from FF 5). Kirby/Stone cover. Cover price $0.25.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four Lot of 10

• Issues 101-110 of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series). Most will grade in VG range.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four Lot of 10

• Issues 42, 47, 68, 69, 73, 76, 78, 81, 82, and 86 of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series). Most will grade in VG to GD range with #42 (missing ad page, color touch) and #78 grading closer to FR.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four Lot of 3

• Issues 132-134 of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series). Most will grade in FN range.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four Lot of 3

• Issues 124-126 of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series). Most will grade in low VF to FN range.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four Lot of 3

• Issues 111, 114, and 117 of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series). Most will grade in low VF to high FN range.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four Lot of 4

• Issues 139, 141, 145, and 146 of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series). Most will grade in low VF range.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four Lot of 4

• Issues 113, 115, 118, and 119 of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series). Most will grade in FN range.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four Lot of 4

• Issues 135, 137, 138, and 143 of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series). Most will grade in FN range.

Auction Item: Fantastic Four Lot of 7

• Issues 94-100 of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series). Most will grade in VG range.

Auction Item: FF (2012 2nd Series) 5B CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Variant Edition.
• CGC Serial #1156811002

Limited 1 for 20 Variant Cover by Mike Allred (W) Matt Fraction (A) Mike Allred The mystery that is...Medusa! Cover price $12.00.

Auction Item: First Kingdom Magazine Lot of 10

• Issues 3-10 of First Kingdom (1974) and issues 1-2 of First Kingdom (1974) Reprints. Most will grade in NM to FN range.

Auction Item: First Kingdom Magazine Lot of 11

• Issues 11-16, 18-21, and 24 of First Kingdom (1974). Most will grade in NM to VF range with a couple grading closer to FN.

Auction Item: Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 107 FR 1.0

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Grodd Trilogy part 2 in Return of the Super-Gorilla, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Solovar contacts Flash to help him find Gorilla Grodd, who has sought refuge in the underground world of the Bird-People. The Amazing Race Against Time!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; while trying to stop a runaway truck, Flash encounters an amnesiac who can run faster than him. House of Secrets and Mystery in Space ad. Flash Facts page. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. Life Among the Gorillas! article. Jet Speedboat Ace! fact page. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 118 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Doomed Scarecrow!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; Flash, in Hollywood, helps out on a movie set; Steve Palmer, the actor playing Flash, is in danger. The Midnight Peril!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wally West and his friend Pete Willard must spend the night in a haunted house to fulfill a fraternity pledge. Showcase #30 ad with Aquaman. Ad for Giant Superman Annual. Amazing Speeds fact page. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 176 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Death Stalks the Flash, script by John Broome, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Iris gets sick and becomes delirious; she fears for the life of the Flash; Flash uses his powers to go to a dream dimension. Prof West--Lost Strayed or Stolen, script by John Broome, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Professor Ira West goes to a memory workshop and encounters a crook who wants to find some buried loot. Open the Door, Earthman, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bernard Sachs. Cap's Hobby Hints strip by Henry Boltinoff. Superman 204 ad. Letter from super fan Robert Jennings. 80 pg. Giant Sgt. Rock. Back cover Aurora model kit ad featuring Don Adams of Get Smart. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.