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Love Journal (1951) 16 GD- 1.8

5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Cover oxidation.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Syd Shores and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Betty seeks advice from Love Journal when she fears her marriage-minded mother will scare off her new boyfriend, in an early story (and cute good-girl cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Elaine is torn between Vince, her childhood pal and would-be fiance, and wealthy playboy Roy. Gloria is ready to start dating her handsome neighbor Doug, until she meets Doug's fiancee Rosa. Plus an advice column on the dangers of "petting," showcasing the values of the time. Shameful Love; Ten O'Clock Town; SOS for Love!; I Tempted Fate. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Lumberjanes (2014) 1A CBCS 9.8 Stevenson

Paper: White

Label #21-26CE4B0-003

Cover by Noelle Stevenson. Written by Noelle Stevenson and Grace Ellis. Art by Brooke A. Allen. WHY WE LOVE IT: Five best friends spending the summer at Lumberjane scout camp...defeating yetis, three-eyed wolves, and giant falcons...what's not to love?! WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: It's Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Gravity Falls and features five buttkicking, rad teenager girls wailing on monsters and solving a mystery with the whole world at stake. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley are five best pals determined to have an awesome summer together...and they're not gonna let any insane quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way! Not only is it the second title launching in our new BOOM! Box imprint but LUMBERJANES is one of those punk rock, love-everything-about-it stories that appeals to fans of basically all excellent things. Cover price $3.99.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-060

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Alone Against Alpha Flight! - Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dave Simons. Enter Sasquatch, Northstar and Aurora -- Alpha Flight! Ties into Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #140. Starring Machine Man, Alpha Flight [Sasquatch [Walter Langkowski], Aurora, Northstar], Agent K (introduction), Madame Menace (villain), Miles Brinkman (villain), Rollins (villain), Hulk (cameo), Gears Garvin, Peter Spaulding, Maggie Jones, Pamela Quinn, Eddie Harris and Santelli. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 1 GD- 1.8

1" cumulative spine split. Cover and interior oxidation. Water damage. Lateral spine tear.

Debut issue of the iconic publication Mad, which would change to magazine format with issue 24. Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. "Hoohah!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; Two youngsters run out of gas and enter a house they think is haunted. "Blobs!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; Alfred outlines a terrible thought he has about the end of humanity. "Enter Cosmo McMoon!" text story by Harvey Kurtzman. "Crow Vadis?" text story by Harvey Kurtzman. "Ganefs!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; A perfect crime is hatched but Bumble fumbles. "Varmint!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by John Severin; Textron is hunting the killer of Melvin and kills every suspect. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad Special Lot of 10

Issues 9A, 12A, 18A, 20A, 21A, 23A, 24A, 26B, 28A, 29A of Mad Special (1970 Super Special). Most will grade in the GD to GD/VG range.

Madame Xanadu (1981 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #3972691006

Step thru the doorway into nightmare with Madame Xanadu in the 25-page "Dance For Two Demons." Script by Steve Englehart, art by Marshall Rogers. Madame Xanadu centerfold by Michael W. Kaluta. Plus: A disease that transforms and corrupts is explored in the 7-page science fiction tale "Falling Down to Heaven..." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Brian Bolland. Cover by Michael W. Kaluta. Cover price $1.00.

Madame Xanadu (1981 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4088787024

Step thru the doorway into nightmare with Madame Xanadu in the 25-page "Dance For Two Demons." Script by Steve Englehart, art by Marshall Rogers. Madame Xanadu centerfold by Michael W. Kaluta. Plus: A disease that transforms and corrupts is explored in the 7-page science fiction tale "Falling Down to Heaven..." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Brian Bolland. Cover by Michael W. Kaluta. Cover price $1.00.

Madame Xanadu (1981 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3972691001

Step thru the doorway into nightmare with Madame Xanadu in the 25-page "Dance For Two Demons." Script by Steve Englehart, art by Marshall Rogers. Madame Xanadu centerfold by Michael W. Kaluta. Plus: A disease that transforms and corrupts is explored in the 7-page science fiction tale "Falling Down to Heaven..." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Brian Bolland. Cover by Michael W. Kaluta. Cover price $1.00.

Madman Adventures Mini-Comic (1996) 1 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-47C8A16-009

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Red Foil. Mike Allred art & story. 20 pages, color 5.25-in. x 8.25-in. Hero Premiere Edition # 4.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4037847004

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4037847006

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Magic Comics (1939) 43 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Edited by Margery McKay (sometimes credited as G. Whiz). Stories and art by Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Feg Murray, Clayton Knight, H. H. Knerr, Fran Striker, Charles Flanders, Floyd Torbert, Robert Storm, Mel Graff, Carl Anderson, Edwina Dumm, Chic Young, Bob Dunn, Frank Miller, Joe Musial, Billy DeBeck, Jimmy Thompson, Eugene L. Pollack, Tom Sims, and Bela Zaboly. Lee Falk's adventurer Mandrake the Magician gets top billing in this anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake discovers that sinister Grando may be his magical equal; Romance of Flying focuses on air combat. Mandrake the Magician; Seein' Stars; Jan and Aloysius; The Romance of Flying; Bunky; The Lone Ranger; Secret Agent X-9; Henry; Little Acorns; High Spots; Popeye; Barney Baxter; Blondie; Indian Lore; Tippie and Cap Stubbs; Dinglehoofer. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Magic the Gathering The Shadow Mage (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3923761010

NOTE: We sell polybagged, and unbagged copies of this book as the same item and may not include the promo card. "The Aster Fall" - This is the first in a series of limited series relating just one of the epic sagas set on Dominia, the world of Magic: The Gathering! SHADOW MAGE tells the story of young Jared, a boy who is rescued from a spectacular battle and then cared for by a lowly Spellsquire. The old man spends years preparing Jared to take vengeance on the immensely powerful Planewalker who slew his father. This is the first in a series of adventures featuring Jared! Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik and James Pascoe. Painted cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $2.50.

Magneto (1993 Marvel) 0A CBCS 9.8 Bill Sienkiewicz

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-007

Bill Sienkiewicz cover. A Fire in the Night!, script by Chris Claremont, art by John Bolton; story of the early life of Magneto. I, Magneto!, script by Chris Claremont, art by John Bolton; Magneto works for Control as a Nazi Hunter; Control turns on him, and he begins his life of crime. Magneto Seminar, script by Fabian Nicieza, art by Jan Duursema, Dan Panosian, and Mickey Ritter (as Micky Ritter); brief overview of the life of Magneto. Reprints Classic X-Men 12 & 19. Pin-ups by John Byrne/Terry Austin, Steve Epting/Tom Palmer, and Greg Capullo/Kevin Conrad. 36 pgs., full color.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #2066522001

Cover art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). Origin and first appearance of Magnus Robot Fighter in "Magnus, Robot Fighter," script and art by Russ Manning; 1A takes Magnus to North Am where he begins his crusade against evil robots by stopping the Polrob Chief H8. "The World of the Future" article on the prophecies of Nostradamus. "The Aliens," script and art by Russ Manning; For the first time, an Earth ship meets an alien ship, which attacks with missiles; The Earthmen would jump-drive for home, but the aliens follow; To safeguard Earth's location, Captain Johner must destroy the enemy; The aliens are saucer-headed loop-limbed giants captained by Zarz, who also must protect his planet. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 1on back cover, art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). # on cover 10046-302. February. #1 2/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Magik Woo. Includes COA.

Label #7002368-AA-002

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Trees, Number 7: Palms" article. "Operation Disguise," script by Russ Manning, Robert Schaefer, and Eric Freiwald, art by Russ Manning; Human-like robots are created to sabotage the government of North Am, and Magnus must battle a steel replica of himself. "The World of Robots... Today!" article. "Space Derelict," script by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald, art by Russ Manning; An Earth-bound ship raises shields against meteors and finds a derelict Earth ship; Captain Johner goes aboard, finds air, but is hit from behind; Rodg and an Alien Og venture aboard; Rodg is struck down but Og grabs the perpetrator: an Earthman driven mad by loneliness. "Trees, Number 8: Cedar" article, art by Jack Sparling. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 2 back cover painting by George Wilson. # on cover 10046-305. May. #2 5/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 30 CBCS 3.5 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Cream to off white

Amateur Restoration Includes: Moderate amount of color touch on the cover.

Label #19-279A9AA-205

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Reprint of issue #15. Cover art by Russ Manning. "The Weird World of Mogul Badur," script by Herb Kastle, art by Russ Manning; Magnus and Leeja are kidnapped by Mogul Badur, a dictator seeking to prolong his already abnormally long life. "Free to Fly"; Magnus tells Leeja about some of mankind's achievements in the field of flight. # on cover 10046-111. November #29 11/71. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 9 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-0012287-AA-168

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Magnus returns to North Am but is not welcome and has to flee to the Goph level; Leeja remains in Synchron and tries to improve herself; and President Clane starts a war against Synchron in "The Xyrkol Trilogy Part One – The Rise." Script by Laura Hitchcock & Jim Shooter and art by Ernie Colon & Kathryn Bolinger & Ted Halsted. Cover price $1.95.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 10 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002240-AA-012

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Afraid of Synchron and as North Am is helpless without power, President Clane decides to take desperate measures and has Xyrkol's mind freed from the pycho probe in order to get him to help North Am defend itself. But Xyrkol, of course, plays by his own agenda in "The Xyrkol Trilogy Part Two – Freedom's End." Script by Jim Shooter & Fred Pierce and art by Mark Moretti & Tom Ryder & Ted Halsted. Cover price $1.95.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 19 CBCS 9.8 SS Shooter/Layton

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2016 & Bob Layton on 5/15/2016.

Label #16-1C52C57-052

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A9 and E7's plans for Mekman to induce freewill in all robots begins and Magnus' job with Elzy's goph salvage and reconstruction yard has a lot more problems than he expected in "Probes." Script by Jim Shooter, Don Perlin, Steve Ditko & David Michelinie and art by Steve Ditko & Ralph Reese. Cover price $2.25.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 20 CBCS 9.8 SS Shooter/Layton

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Witnessed Sigs: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2016 & Bob Layton on 5/15/2016.

Label #16-1C52C57-065

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This issue features an untold chapter from Magnus' youth when, during his training with 1-A, he becomes tired and despondent. So 1-A takes Magnus on a vacation and that leads to adventure and danger in "Hit or Kiss." Script by Jim Shooter & Fred Pierce and art by Ernie Colon. Cover price $2.25.

Malibu Sun (1991) 13 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4425746013

Cover by Todd McFarlane. 1st appearance of Spawn in print. The back cover features full color artwork of Spawn that McFarlane completed in 1991 after leaving Marvel. The b&w centerfold spread also features the same image advertising Spawn hitting the shelves in May 1992. Contents: This Month from Malibu - an introduction to this month's Malibu Sun; Image '92 - behind the scenes of the hot new imprint; Malibu Comics - titles for May 1992; Strange Sports Stories - a text feature on the exciting new title just in time for baseball season; Adventure Comics - titles for May 1992; May 1992 Is Robotech Month; Eternity Comics - titles for May 1992; Rob Liefeld and Malibu Score #1.

Malibu Sun (1991) 13 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Todd McFarlane. 1st appearance of Spawn in print. The back cover features full color artwork of Spawn that McFarlane completed in 1991 after leaving Marvel. The b&w centerfold spread also features the same image advertising Spawn hitting the shelves in May 1992. Contents: This Month from Malibu - an introduction to this month's Malibu Sun; Image '92 - behind the scenes of the hot new imprint; Malibu Comics - titles for May 1992; Strange Sports Stories - a text feature on the exciting new title just in time for baseball season; Adventure Comics - titles for May 1992; May 1992 Is Robotech Month; Eternity Comics - titles for May 1992; Rob Liefeld and Malibu Score #1.

Malibu Sun (1991) 13 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Todd McFarlane. 1st appearance of Spawn in print. The back cover features full color artwork of Spawn that McFarlane completed in 1991 after leaving Marvel. The b&w centerfold spread also features the same image advertising Spawn hitting the shelves in May 1992. Contents: This Month from Malibu - an introduction to this month's Malibu Sun; Image '92 - behind the scenes of the hot new imprint; Malibu Comics - titles for May 1992; Strange Sports Stories - a text feature on the exciting new title just in time for baseball season; Adventure Comics - titles for May 1992; May 1992 Is Robotech Month; Eternity Comics - titles for May 1992; Rob Liefeld and Malibu Score #1.

Malibu Sun (1991) 14 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2AF890E-027

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Mall (2018 Scout) 1NYCC CGC 9.8 SS James Haick III Loureiro NYCC Variant

Paper: White

Signed By James Haick lll on 4/2/20. New York Comic Con Edition.

Label #1963808024

New York Comic Con exclusive cover by Rafael Loureiro. Written by Don Handfield and James Haick III. Art by Rafael Loureiro. Fresh from the pages of Scout Presents: The Mall Free Comic Book Day, the MALL is set in everyone's favorite decade, the 1980's. This coming of age crime story takes place in a small Florida town at the height of the popularity of indoor malls. When the head of the Cardini Mob Family mysteriously dies, his three illegitimate children each inherit a store in the mall. While the stores front as legal businesses, the real money is in the illegal businesses. The kids are thrust into a world of crime, all the while just trying to survive normal high school life. It's a John Hughes movie set in the Godfather universe. Co-written by History Channel's Knightfall writer Don Handfield and Solar Flare's James Haick III. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Man of Steel Lot of 12

Issues 1A of Man of Steel (1986); 1B and 2-6 of Man of Steel (1986); 1, 2, 8, and 14 of Superman (1987 2nd Series); and 1 of Superman (1987 2nd Series) Annual. Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4285769006

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400952019

Direct Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4400952022

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-27D449D-063

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"Himalayan Nightmare!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. The shambling creature known as the Man-Thing suddenly finds itself transported to the cold, harsh peaks of the Himalayas. There he must fight off hungry wolves, a savage bear and treacherous men with guns. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-066

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"Death-Knell!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The sinister warlock Baron Mordo has conceived a diabolical plan to have the burning touch of the Man-Thing destroy his hated enemy - Doctor Strange! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Story concludes in Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #41. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27d449D-067

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"Who Knows Fear!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The swamp monster known as the Man-Thing wants nothing more than to help the lost girl Barbie Bannister. But when she looks upon his macabre form, she becomes terrified and whatever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-27D449D-068

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"Fraternity Rites!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The Man-Thing attempts to stop a frat boy prank from going horribly wrong. Cover price $0.50.

Man-Thing (1997 3rd Series Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379386008

"Shame!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Liam Sharp. The macabre Man-Thing returns in its very own series and takes its rightful place as the world's most startling swamp monster. Featuring the sorcery of the Sorcerer Supreme! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Man-Thing Omnibus HC (2021 Marvel) 2nd Edition 1A-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Ariel Olivetti Cover

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Astonishing Tales (1970-1976) #12-13; [Adventures into] Fear (1970-1975) #11-18, and material from #10 and #19; The Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) #1-22, Giant Size Man-Thing (1974)#1-3 and material from #4-5, The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #197-198; Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #68; Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #43; The Man-Thing (1979-1981 2nd Series) #1-11; Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #41; and material from Savage Tales (1971-1975 Magazine) #1, Monsters Unleashed (1973-1975) #5 and 8-9, and Rampaging Hulk (1977-1981 Magazine) #7.

Cover by Ariel Olivetti.

Neither wholly plant nor animal, neither entirely self-aware nor totally non-sentient, the creature called the Man-Thing is unique, unchanging and alone - but none who encounter him can ever be the same again. Empathic by nature and drawn to fight evil, his shambling visage inspires fear - and whatever knows fear burns at the Man-Thing's touch! Whether danger rises from the swamp or the city, the past or the future, outer space or the human soul, the Man-Thing awaits!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,192 pages, full color.

Credits

Written by Gerry Conway, Steve Gerber, Roy Thomas, Len Wein, Tony Isabella, Mike Ploog, Marv Wolfman, Chris Claremont, Ralph Macchio, Michael Fleisher, J.M. DeMatteis, and Dickie McKenzie

Art by John Buscema, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, Vincente Alcazar, Pat Broderick, Dan Adkins, Rich Buckler, Jim Mooney, Jim Starlin, Val Mayerik, Frank Bolle, Chic Stone, Frank McLaughlin, Sal Trapani, Jack Abel, Mike Ploog, Frank Chiaramonte, Klaus Janson, Tom Sutton, Alfredo Alcala, Rico Rival, Tom Palmer, Frank Springer, Ed Hannigan, Ron Wilson, Dan Adkins, Sal Buscema, Joe Staton, John Byrne, Bob Wiacek, Don Perlin, Larry Hama, Danny Bulandi, Gene Colan, Dan Green, and Gray Morrow.

Cover price $125.00.

Mandy A Tribute to Dean Yeagle (2021 5Finity) Kickstarter 1G CGC 9.8 SS Nathan Szerdy

Paper: White

Signed by Nathan Szerdy on 10/12/23. Manufactured with "142/400" printed on back cover. Variant Cover G.

Label #4347437022

Variant Cover G by Ryan Kincaid and Nathan Szerdy - limited to 400 copies. A Mandy tribute to Dean Yeagle with over 20 new pin-ups and variant covers by some of the hottest pin-up artists in the industry! - Kickstarter page. Pinups by Dean Yeagle, Ryan Kincaid & Nathan Szerdy, Glen Fernandez, Ana Sanchez, Pasquale Qualano & Rusty Gilligan, Monte Moore, Bill Maus, Patrick Finch, Andrew fielder, Jerry Carr, Pedro Perez, George Webber, Roger Andrews & Tom Chu/Ashilianna Felix, Nathan Szerdy, Shawn Van Briesen & Dean Yeagle, Mike DeBalfo & Ula Moss, Huy Truong, Ben Tan, and DLO.

Mantra (1993 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AFB550-036

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Many Deaths of Laila Starr (2021 Boom) 1G CBCS 9.0 Ward Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #21-34E2D3D-054

2nd Printing. Written by V. Ram. Art by Filipe Andrade. Cover by Christian Ward. A powerful new series for fans of The Wicked + The Divine and The Dreaming from Ram V (Justice League Dark) and Filipe Andrade (Captain Marvel) that explores the fine line between living and dying in Mumbai through the lens of magical realism. With humanity on the verge of discovering immortality, the avatar of Death is fired and relegated to the world below to live out her now-finite days in the body of twenty-something Laila Starr in Mumbai. Struggling with her new-found mortality, Laila has found a way to be placed in the time and place where the creator of immortality will be born... But will Laila take her chance to permanently reverse the course of (future) history...or does a more shocking fate await her? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421040008

Rockin' At Midnight - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. The tragic secret of Midnight is revealed! Who is the Black Cat's new prey? And how can Moon Knight overcome the latest danger that threatens to destroy him? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 13 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-031

Part 2 of 3. Brush Fire - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. Moon Knight becomes a rebel leader in an attempt to destroy the Bushman. And Arsenal is out to kill both Bushman and Moon Knight! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412156009

Part 3 of 3. Long Day Dying - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. This is it! Moon Knight's final battle with Bushman! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 27 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4412156012

Scarlet Redemption: Part 2 of 5: Snares - Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Ron Garney & Tom Palmer. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Moon Knight must head off Stained-Glass Scarlet before she can implement plans to torch all of New York City! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 34 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-27E95DC-001

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The Grudge - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by J.J. Birch. Frenchie made Moonie swear to stay out of this -- it's HIS grudge match! Vs. Killer Shrike. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 37 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4073585012

Blood Brothers: Part 3 of 4: The Rise And Fall of Moon Knight - Written by Terry Kavanagh. Art and Cover by Ron Garney & Tom Palmer. Marc Spector's mad serial killer brother has become the new Moon Knight, and maybe not even the original Moon Knight will be able to stop him now! And how will the Punisher handle this turn of events? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Marc Spector Moon Knight Special Edition (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2636C18-008

Moon Knight and Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, band together to take down a deadly cult. Moon Knight reluctantly agrees to help Shang-Chi recover the 'Stolen Spirits' from Mordillo Island. The unlikely duo fight for their lives against terrifying adversaries, including terrorists and a deadly ninja team! Written by Doug Moench. Art by Art Nichols and Chris Ivy. Cover by Nichols and Jeff Albrecht. Cover price $2.50.

Mars Attacks (1994 Topps 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

Label #19-2AC6C05-033

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Flip Book Cover price $2.95.

Mars Attacks (1995 Topps 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2aC6C05-024

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