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Auction Item: Weird Fantasy (1950 E.C. Comics) 14 FR 1.0

• Cover detached and heavily repaired with tape, spine split, extra staples.

Al Feldstein classic outer space cover. "The Exile" (art by Wally Wood), "The Expert" (art by Joe Orlando), "The Ad" (art by Orlando), "Close Call" (art by Jack Kamen), and "Mad Journey" (art by Al Williamson--his first for EC--with Frank Frazetta and Roy Krenkel). The EC staff appears in the two Orlando stories. This issue contains the first Williamson/Frazetta collaboration at EC. NOTE: There are two issues in this series numbered 14. The one dated July-August1950 is issue # 2 in the series. The issue pictured here, dated July-August 1952, is the actual # 14 in the series. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 32 FN- 5.5

"The stalker called Moon Knight!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane. Just as Jack Russell plunges into the horror of killing his best friend, the second night strikes and with it comes the stalker called MOON KNIGHT! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Moon Knight. Cover price $0.25.

Auction Item: Western Comics (1948) 85 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. The Dance Hall Queen and the Desperadoes starring Matt Savage, Trail Boss, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. Get a Grip on Your Gripes! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Secret of the Wandering Lawman starring the Wyoming Kid, script by Gardner Fox, art by Howard Sherman. Sagebrush Sam humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Treasure Trail to Tumbleweed Gap starring Pow Wow Smith, script by Gardner Fox, art by Carmine Infantino. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: Whiz Comics (1940) 52 VG/FN 5.0

Auction Item: Wild Wild West (1966 Gold Key) 1B VF 8.0

Variant Edition with Robert Conrade photo on front and back cover. Al McWilliams art. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Wings Comics (1940) 98 VG- 3.5

Auction Item: Witchblade (1995) 60D NM+ 9.6

Jay Company Convention Exclusive Limited to 500 Black and White Cover by Marc Silvestri. Jay Company Comics Certificate of Authenticity may or may not be present. (W) David Wohl (P) Francis Manapul (I) Jason Gorder (C) Steve Firchow ENDGAME: Part 2 (of 3)?Witchblade month kicks off with this special anniversary issue!!! As Top Cow's ENDGAME crossover continues, Sara Pezzini searches for answers to what caused the terrible fate of her friend and cohort, Lara Croft. What she discovers is an entity as old as the Witchblade itself, but much more deadly... and evil. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.99.

Auction Item: Witchblade (1995) 81PINK NM 9.4

Jay Company San Diego Comic Con Exclusive "Pink" Variant by Armando Huerta Limited to 250. ARROW: Ron Marz brings Witchblade to new heights! (W) Ron Marz(P) Michael Choi(Col) Brian Buccellato(Cover) Greg Land "Witch Hunt," Part 2 (of 5)?Witchblade-wielder and NYPD detective Sara Pezzini has awakened from her coma, but with no memory of what happened to her. So like any good cop, she starts digging for clues. But the mystery she uncovers points to a conspiracy that reaches the very foundations of New York, a conspiracy that could lead to total apocalypse! The new creative team of Ron Marz (Green Lantern, The Darkness) and Michael Choi continue the most powerful Witchblade saga ever! Full color32 pages$2.99continuing series

Auction Item: Witchblade (1995) 83C NM 9.4

• Includes Jay Company Comics Certificate of Authenticity.

Jay Company Wizard World Philadelphia Limited to 500 (250Color/250Sketch) Variant "Color" Cover by Eric Basulda. NOTE: Jay Company Certificate of Authenticity may or may not be present. WITCHBLADE #83 "WITCH HUNT," PT. 4 OF 6 (W) Ron Marz (P) Michael Choi(Col) Brian Buccellato (Cover) Greg Land Officer Down! The mystery swirling around Sara Pezzini finally becomes clear...and the truth is more terrifying that she could ever have imagined. Even the supernatural power of the Witchblade won't be enough to protect her and those around her, as Sara and her NYPD partner Jake McCarthy confront an evil being unleashed upon the world. It's a battle that Jake might not walk away from! The new creative team of Ron Marz (Green Lantern, The Darkness) and rising superstar Michael Choi hit their stride as the most apocalyptic Witchblade saga ever kicks into high gear! Full color32 pages$2.99ongoing series

Auction Item: Witchblade (1995) 109B NM 9.4

Jay Company Long Beach Comic Con Exclusive Limited to 100 Variant Virgin Cover by Talent Caldwell. Dani Baptiste faces her deadliest test to date as Celestine brings her full madness to bear on the newest wielder of the Witchblade. Dani will need the full power of the Witchblade in order to survive ... but can she control it once she unleashes it? Meanwhile, the birth of Sara Pezzini's baby draws ever closer, as the story hurtles toward the summer's epic FIRST BORN crossover event.

Auction Item: Witchblade (1995) 111C NM+ 9.6

San Diego Comic Con 2010 Limited Edition Variant Cover from Jay Company Comics. Limited to 500 copies! (W) Marz (P) Steve Sadowski (I) Kevin Nowlan (Cov) Mike Mayhew FIRST BORN tie-in issue! Patience, the current Magdalena is suddenly drawn into the events of FIRST BORN as Sara Pezzini and new Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste struggle to survive the battle. (W) Ron Marz (P) Luke Ross (I) Kevin Nowlan (Cov) Mike Mayhew A tie-in to the epic FIRST BORN event! In "Flights of Angels," rookie Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste is unprepared as servants of the Angelus are closing in on her. But there's no reason not to trust the good guys, right? This issue will provide fans with a fuller reading experience and lead into FIRST BORN #2! Long time scribe Ron Marz (ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN & EARTH) is joined in the second of three very special FIRST BORN tie-in issues by the unstoppable art team of Luke Ross (SAMURAI: HEAVEN & EARTH), Kevin Nowlan (BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE, SUPERMAN v. ALIENS) and cover artist Mike Mayhew (VAMPIRELLA, THE PULSE). Full Color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series

Auction Item: Witchblade (1995) 112B NM+ 9.6

Jay Company Phoenix Comic Con Limited to 150 Variant "Color" Cover by Armando Huerta. First Born tie-in issue! (W) Ron Marz (P) Rick Leonardi (I) Kevin Nowlan (Cov) Mike Mayhew FIRST BORN epilogue issue entitled "Shadows and Light"! A new life has entered the world, but that life, as well as the world, might be in more than danger than ever before. Following the shocking events of FIRST BORN #3, who will protect Sara Pezzini's baby from agents of the warring Darkness and Angelus? Is rookie Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste anywhere near ready for the job? FIRST BORN architect Ron Marz (ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN & EARTH) is joined in the final of three very special FIRST BORN tie-in issues by the veteran art team of Rick Leonardi (JLA, SUPERMAN RETURNS), Kevin Nowlan (BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE, SUPERMAN v. ALIENS) and cover artist Mike Mayhew (VAMPIRELLA, THE PULSE). Full Color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series.

Auction Item: Witchblade (1995) 137D VF+ 8.5

Jay Company San Diego Comic Con International Limited to 250 "Starlet" Variant Color Cover by Jamie Tyndall. Raise the Dead: Part 1 - Written by Ron Marz. Art by Stjepan Sejic. Guest-starring The Necromancer! Sara Pezzini can gain an important ally in Abby van Alstine, the Necromancer ... but only if Sara can keep her alive! Abby's visit to New York City is interrupted by a demonic attack, and her only chance for surival is entering the world of the Witchblade. 32 pages, full color.

Auction Item: Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 1 VF 8.0

1982 Marvel Comics 4-issue mini-series featuring Wolverine in his first solo series fighting in Japan. "Wolverine." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Back cover MegaForce ad with art by William Stout. Cover price $0.60.

Auction Item: Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

1982 Marvel Comics 4-issue mini-series featuring Wolverine in his first solo series fighting in Japan. "Wolverine." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Back cover MegaForce ad with art by William Stout. Cover price $0.60.

Auction Item: Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 50 CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #1097015031

Shiva Scenario: Phase 1 of 3 - "Dreams of Gore!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Wolverine discovers the location where his memory implants were created. But when he gets there he also discovers the mechanical monster known simply as Shiva, a robot programmed to hunt and kill renegade members of the Weapon X Program. Featuring pin-ups by Bill Sienkiewicz and Jim Lee. 64 pages, FC NOTE: The astounding sequel to Weapon X from Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995) #72-84. Cover price $2.50.

Auction Item: Wolverine Lot of 4

• Complete set of issues 1-4 of Wolverine (1982 Limited Series). Most will grade in FN to high VG range.

Auction Item: Wonder Woman (1942-1986 1st Series DC) 23 CGC 4.0

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #1156803011

Wonder Woman stars in "Siege of the Savage War Maidens," "The Vanishing Mummy," and "Wonder Woman and the Coming of the Kangas!" Scripts by William Moulton Marston (as "Charles Moulton"), art and cover by Harry G. Peter. Wonder Women of History: four-page Amelia Earhart bio. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: Wonder Woman (2011 4th Series) 16B CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Sketch Cover.
• CGC Serial #1131393015

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Cliff Chiang (W) Brian Azzarello (A) Cliff Chiang Wonder Woman and her half brother Milan must grapple with the dangerous New God known as Orion! What strange alliance has the terrifying First Born made? Cover price $12.00.

Auction Item: World's Finest (1941) 30 CGC 5.5

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Tape on cover.
• CGC Serial #1156803012

Cover pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris. Sheriff Clark Kent starring Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Winslow Mortimer [as Joe Shuster]; When Clark accidently knocks out members of the Rockdust Gang, who are smuggling out stolen gold from town, the timid reporter is made Sheriff of Saddle Rock. Crime Goes To Press starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Timid Terror starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by William F. White. The Black Gold of Red Valley starring The Boy Commandos, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Curt Swan. Havoc On Wheels starring Johnny Everyman, script by Jack Schiff, art by John Daly. The Penny Plunderers! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Ray Burnley; Throughout his life, Joe Coyne felt threatened, done in by pennies and coppers, so he decides to use the "copper penny" as a trademark of his crimes. 76 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Auction Item: World's Finest (1941) 92 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Boy From Outer Space! starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; A mysterious boy with Super-powers crash lands on Earth; Superman takes him in, but Batman suspects he's a criminal. Lem n' Lime humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Indian Cannoneers starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. World At Your Fingertips text article about stamp collecting. Marauders from the Deep starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp; Green Arrow has to fight crime under water. Wanted: A Teen-Age Code public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moriera. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 6 VF 8.0

"Apocalypse Now!" Part 2 of 2. 1st full appearance of Apocalypse. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops begins to worry that the group's X-Factor ads are fueling mutant paranoia among humans. Plus, the last time X-Factor fought the Alliance of Evil they were soundly defeated. Can they take down their adversaries in time to save the life of a fellow mutant, before it's too late? And, witness the fury and power of Apocalypse, a mutant tyrant who believes in a world where only the strong survive. Cover price $0.75.

Auction Item: X-Force (1991 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0992279003

Cover art by Rob Liefeld. The Blood Hunters, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza, art by Rob Liefeld; Kane fights Deadpool; During a training exercise, Feral guts Sam; Juggernaut is revived; appearance by Weapon X [1st; Garrison Kane]. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Auction Item: X-Men Legacy (2012 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Andrews Variant Cover.
• CGC Serial #1131390005

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Kaare Andrews. (W) Simon Spurrier. (A) Tan Eng Huat, Craig Yeung. Legion, the most powerful and unstable mutant in the world and son to Professor Charles Xavier, has killed gods and reshaped the face of the universe. NOW! in the aftermath of Avengers vs. X-Men, Legion will finally attempt to conquer his demons and embrace his father's legacy! Cover price $2.99.

Auction Item: X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 20 CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0935935001

Auction Item: X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 36 CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0935935002

Trading card Cover price $2.25.