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Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 163 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #1573370003

Cover art by Jim Steranko. Nick Fury stars in "And the Dragon Cried... Death!", script and pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Fury escapes the monster octopus, The Yellow Claw spies on A.I.M.; Torn by her conscience, Suwan contacts Jimmy Woo who tells Fury of the Claw's plans to steal The Ultimate Annihilator from A.I.M. Fury meets Clay Quartermain who joins him on his mission to tackle an A.I.M. squad; They retrieve a dragon statue which the Claw steals, unaware it was only a duplicate. "Three Faces of Doom!", script by Jim Lawrence and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; The Living Tribunal learns that Nebulos' staff is a force of evil which he must destroy; As the Tribunal & Nebulos battle, Strange fears for the life of the missing Victoria; The Tribunal uses "Cosmic Lightning" to begin destroying Nebulos' home planet; As Nebulos refuses to hand over his staff to the Tribunal, Strange wrests it away as Nebulos is buried under an avalanche. Marvel Marching Society info and coupon. NOTE: 1st appearance of Clay Quartermain. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 167 FN 6.0

Cover art by Jim Steranko. Nick Fury stars in "Armageddon!", script and pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; While Jimmy Woo cradles the body of Suwan in his arms a SHIELD Suicide Squad bursts in via The Dreadnought, a colossal tunneling machine; The Claw vanishes but Fury uses a Pseudo-Elliptoid Wrist Tracer to find him, but arrives just as the villain escapes into the Space-Time Continuum in an Infinity Sphere; Fury finds a Prototype Warp-Vest and follows The Yellow Claw as they have a psychic duel. "This Dream—This Doom!", script by Dennis O'Neil and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; The Ancient One is alive and tells Strange he made Zom believe he was dead so he could pass on his powers to his disciple; With the Cosmic Balance restored he was able to shatter the spell that bound him; In his Himalayan retreat Strange and the Ancient One discover that Victoria Bentley is a prisoner in the Dimension of Dreams; Using a mystic gem and with his mentor to mentally guide him Strange travels to Victoria. Ad for Not Brand Echh and Daredevil. Statement of ownership--average print run 428.603; average paid circulation 241,561. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 169 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4102698002

Cover art by John Romita. "Brother Voodoo," script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Part one of the origin of Brother Voodoo, who is the union of Daniel Drumm's spirit in twin brother Jericho Drumm's body; Drumm returns to Haiti to find his brother dying from the curse of Damballah This is the first Brother Voodoo story; The first appearance of the character occurred in an article in Tales of the Zombie 2. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 169 GD+ 2.5

Water spotting. Lateral spine tear.

Cover art by John Romita. "Brother Voodoo," script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Part one of the origin of Brother Voodoo, who is the union of Daniel Drumm's spirit in twin brother Jericho Drumm's body; Drumm returns to Haiti to find his brother dying from the curse of Damballah This is the first Brother Voodoo story; The first appearance of the character occurred in an article in Tales of the Zombie 2. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 178 CBCS 6.5 Signed Starlin

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/22/2022.

Label #22-1EB985B-019

Cover art by Jim Starlin. Warlock begins in this title in "Who Is Adam Warlock?", script and art by Jim Starlin; Sphinxor retells the Origin of Warlock, his encounters with Thor and the High Evolutionary, the Creation of Counter-Earth and Warlock's Battle against the Man-Beast; First appearance of the Magus; Cameo appearances by the Hulk. The story continues from Incredible Hulk 178. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 178 VG 4.0

Cover art by Jim Starlin. Warlock begins in this title in "Who Is Adam Warlock?", script and art by Jim Starlin; Sphinxor retells the Origin of Warlock, his encounters with Thor and the High Evolutionary, the Creation of Counter-Earth and Warlock's Battle against the Man-Beast; First appearance of the Magus; Cameo appearances by the Hulk. The story continues from Incredible Hulk 178. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 179 CBCS 7.5 SS Starlin

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin in 4/22/2022.

Label #22-1EB985B-020

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "Death Ship!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock is captured by Autolycus of the Black Knights an brought aboard Magus' Flagship; His fellow prisoners tell Warlock, that survivors of the Wars of the Church are taken as slave laborers, those who refuse will be terminated and their remains will be chemically broken down and valuable elements that can be retrieved will be used to further the cause of the Church; They also tell him, that Non-Humanoids are not considered fashioned in the Magus' image and thus must be disposed of, this also holds true for some Humanoid types—such as Trolls; First appearance of Pip the Troll. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 180 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1219724008

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "The Judgment!", script by Jim Starlin (as Sam Jiltirn), pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Jim Starlin (as J.L. Minirats) and Alan Weiss; While battling a couple of the Black Knights the Soul Gem almost takes control again and Warlock decides, that he must destroy it, however as he takes it off Warlock collapses and realizes, that he can no longer exist without the Gem as it has been sucking out Warlock's Soul in the last three Years thus becoming his life force; The Matriarch wants to make a Slave out of Warlock now instead of killing him; After trying to remove the Gem Warlock is invited by the Matriarch to the Sacred Palace, an obvious trap, but since she claims, that she knew that the gem would become a danger even to Warlock himself, Warlock decides to accept the invitation and ditches; Pip First appearance of Gamora. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 180 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "The Judgment!", script by Jim Starlin (as Sam Jiltirn), pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Jim Starlin (as J.L. Minirats) and Alan Weiss; While battling a couple of the Black Knights the Soul Gem almost takes control again and Warlock decides, that he must destroy it, however as he takes it off Warlock collapses and realizes, that he can no longer exist without the Gem as it has been sucking out Warlock's Soul in the last three Years thus becoming his life force; The Matriarch wants to make a Slave out of Warlock now instead of killing him; After trying to remove the Gem Warlock is invited by the Matriarch to the Sacred Palace, an obvious trap, but since she claims, that she knew that the gem would become a danger even to Warlock himself, Warlock decides to accept the invitation and ditches; Pip First appearance of Gamora. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 180 GD+ 2.5

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "The Judgment!", script by Jim Starlin (as Sam Jiltirn), pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Jim Starlin (as J.L. Minirats) and Alan Weiss; While battling a couple of the Black Knights the Soul Gem almost takes control again and Warlock decides, that he must destroy it, however as he takes it off Warlock collapses and realizes, that he can no longer exist without the Gem as it has been sucking out Warlock's Soul in the last three Years thus becoming his life force; The Matriarch wants to make a Slave out of Warlock now instead of killing him; After trying to remove the Gem Warlock is invited by the Matriarch to the Sacred Palace, an obvious trap, but since she claims, that she knew that the gem would become a danger even to Warlock himself, Warlock decides to accept the invitation and ditches; Pip First appearance of Gamora. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strangers (1993 Malibu) 1A CBCS 9.6 SS Hoberg coupon inside

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Rick Hoberg.

Label #19-20638AB-005

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1A - Regular edition with coupon inside for Ultraverse Premiere #0. Jumpstart! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. Cover by Rick Hoberg. It is a Thursday morning at a quarter to nine, on the Powell Street Hill, in San Francisco. 59 strangers are riding a cable car on their way to work when a bolt of mysterious energy surrounds the car and irrevocably changes each one of the passengers, giving each one ultrahuman abilities. Some die instantly, their bodies unable to handle the strain. Others feel completely unaffected, the changes too small to feel. Some will become heroes, some villains. Confronted by a mysterious sorceress from the clouds who holds the key to unlocking this jumpstart event, six strangers join together to solve the secret of their origin...even if it means a fight to the death! Issue #1 features first appearances of the following Ultraverse characters: Atom Bob, Electrocute, Grenade, Lady Killer, Spectral, Yrial, Zip-Zap and the secret origin of the Night Man! Not to mention the other 53 ultrahuman passengers who will be appearing throughout the Ultraverse! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Strangers (1993 Malibu) 1A CBCS 9.6 Hoberg coupon inside

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-040

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1A - Regular edition with coupon inside for Ultraverse Premiere #0. Jumpstart! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. Cover by Rick Hoberg. It is a Thursday morning at a quarter to nine, on the Powell Street Hill, in San Francisco. 59 strangers are riding a cable car on their way to work when a bolt of mysterious energy surrounds the car and irrevocably changes each one of the passengers, giving each one ultrahuman abilities. Some die instantly, their bodies unable to handle the strain. Others feel completely unaffected, the changes too small to feel. Some will become heroes, some villains. Confronted by a mysterious sorceress from the clouds who holds the key to unlocking this jumpstart event, six strangers join together to solve the secret of their origin...even if it means a fight to the death! Issue #1 features first appearances of the following Ultraverse characters: Atom Bob, Electrocute, Grenade, Lady Killer, Spectral, Yrial, Zip-Zap and the secret origin of the Night Man! Not to mention the other 53 ultrahuman passengers who will be appearing throughout the Ultraverse! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Strangers (1993 Malibu) 2U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-051

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Unbagged copy, no SkyBox Ultraverse trading card. Hey! Hugh! Get Off'a McCloud! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg, Tim Burgard and Larry Welch. Cover by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. After a bolt of mysterious energy transforms six strangers into ultrahuman powerhouses, they follow the sorceress Yrial to a hidden city in the clouds. Determined to learn more about the source of their powers, the Strangers battle the inhabitants of the city and earn as their reward Yrial's services as a regular member of the group. In the meantime, the ruthless business tycoon J.D. Hunt has sworn to get Candy back...or destroy her. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Strangers (1993 Malibu) 3 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-052

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TNTNT! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg, Larry Welch and Tim Burgard. Cover by Rick Hoberg. The Strangers have reached a critical point in their lives when they must decide a direction for the team. Unfortunately, their decision is delayed when J.D. Hunt's ultrahuman enforcers, TNTNT, attack! Their mission? To bring back Candy...at anyone's expense. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Strangers (1993 Malibu) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-053

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Between a Rock and a Hardcase - Written by Steve Englehart & James Hudnall. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. Wraparound Cover by Rick Hoberg & Jerome Moore. It's part 2 of the Hardcase/Strangers crossover, continued from Hardcase (1993) #4! The Strangers, in search of advice on being super-heroes, turn to Hardcase for guidance. Together, they discover that the secret organization Aladdin could hold the answers to all their questions about the source of their powers. But will the Gripman allow them to live with such knowledge? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Strangers (1993 Malibu) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-054

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Includes Rune #0 flip-book by Barry Windsor-Smith. Covers by Rick Hoberg & Joe Rubinstein and Barry Windsor-Smith. Stories by Steve Englehart, Chris Ulm and Mark Evanier. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard, Barry Windsor-Smith & John Floyd and Sergio Aragones. There were 59 people on board that cable car in June when it was struck by the Jumpstart Effect. That's how the Strangers, all passengers on that cable car on that fateful day, received their powers. That's how Larry Bushnell, another passenger, an old man dying of cancer, became Deathwish. The Strangers must stop Deathwish before he gives the city its...deathwish...in "Dynamic Tension!" Plus: "The Hunger," Part G (of M) of Rune #0! And: The Mighty Magnor in the 1-page "Third Chapter" by Sergio Aragones. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Strangers (1993 Malibu) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-056

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The Tao of Physiques! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Dave Simons. Cover by Rick Hoberg & Joe Rubinstein. A menace from the Strangers' past returns, and Electrocute must stand alone against it! Meanwhile, Yrial decides to join the Strangers in more than just name -- she creates a magical being to prove her devotion to the team! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Strangers (1993 Malibu) 7 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-057

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A BREAK-THRU title. Prototype-A Behavior! - Written by Steve Englehart, Tom Mason & Len Strazewski. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Eldred. Cover by Rick Hoberg & Dave Simons. Part 2 of the Prototype/Strangers crossover, continued from Prototype (1994) #5! Question: How do the Strangers get to the Moon? Answer: Steal a rocket from J.D. Hunt. Needless to say, Hunt is not happy about this turn of events, and neither will the Strangers be when they learn he's sent Prototype after them! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3822266003

"Years of Glory, Day of Doom!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Imperius Rex! Witness the startling origin of Prince Namor. Plus, how can the scion of Atlantis defeat a foe who can read his thoughts and knows his every move before he does? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

From The Collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.

Label #0702141008

"Years of Glory, Day of Doom!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Imperius Rex! Witness the startling origin of Prince Namor. Plus, how can the scion of Atlantis defeat a foe who can read his thoughts and knows his every move before he does? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 1 CBCS 3.5 SS Roy Thomas

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Other - see grading notes

Verified Signature: Roy Thomas. Top right corner is cracked.

Label #20-30D57EF-005

"Years of Glory, Day of Doom!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Imperius Rex! Witness the startling origin of Prince Namor. Plus, how can the scion of Atlantis defeat a foe who can read his thoughts and knows his every move before he does? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 5 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4125725006

1st appearance of Tiger Shark. "Watch Out for Tiger Shark!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Get ready for the most dangerous creature that ever swam the ocean depths - Tiger Shark. Can even the mighty Sub-Mariner survive this deadly new foe? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 6 CGC 6.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4375737009

2nd appearance of Tiger Shark. "...And to the Vanquished - Death!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's a true clash of titans as the mighty Prince Namor battles the savage Tiger Shark for supremacy of the Seven Seas! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 14 VG+ 4.5

"Burn, Namor, Burn!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Marie Severin and Mike Esposito. Caught between the diabolical machinations of the mad Thinker and the Puppet Master, Prince Namor and the original Human Torch are forced to fight to the death! It's water vs. fire in the ultimate battle for the ages! Featuring cameos by the Avengers, Spider-Man, Nick Fury, the X-Men and the Thing. Includes pin-ups by Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, and Alan Weiss. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 19 CBCS 4.0

Paper: White

Label #22-0833E94-005

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Johnny Craig. 1st appearance of Sting Ray in "Support Your Local Sting-Ray," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Johnny Craig; Namor learns that he has lost his ability to fly and to breathe underwater; Taken by surprise, he's captured by the costumed adventurer Sting-Ray and turned over to the authorities; Namor escapes, but is pursued by Sting-Ray until he's able to convince Sting-Ray that he isn't as evil as the government claims. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 22 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4333201005

Part 2 of 3 - Guest-starring Dr. Strange. Story continued from Doctor Strange (1968-1969 1st Series) #183. Story concludes in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #126. NOTE: This is the three-part tale that saw the beginnings of the partnership that would lead Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk to becoming Marvel's Defenders. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 34 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #20-2C72426-017

Cover by Sal Buscema. "Titans Three!" part one of two, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General; Prelude (with #35) to 1st Defenders story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4279776009

In this prelude to 1st Defenders story, "Confrontation!," Part 2 of 2 - Namor, the Hulk and the Silver Surfer team up to battle the Avengers in a storyline that hints that the three will be teaming up again. Story by Roy Thomas with Sal Buscema art and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4315273003

Suicide Squad Special Edition (2021 DC) FCBD 1A CBCS 9.8 Hairsine

Paper: White

Label #21-3247374-008

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Written by Tim Seeley and Brian Azzarello. Art by Scott Kolins and Alex Maleev. Cover by Trevor Hairsine. Get ready for The Suicide Squad written and directed by James Gunn, which releases in theaters and HBO Max on August 6th, with this incredible Special Edition that features the world's deadliest villains. Discover more about the breakout character from Task Force X in a SUICIDE SQUAD: KING SHARK story by Tim Seeley and Scott Kolins. This issue also includes a preview of the sensational SUICIDE SQUAD: GET JOKER! limited series by Brian Azzarello and Alex Maleev. An incarcerated and angry Red Hood receives a chance at freedom from Amanda Waller. All the former Boy Wonder needs to do to gain his release is lead the Suicide Squad on a mission to terminate The Joker. Paired up with Harley Quinn and Gotham City killers such as Firefly and Killer Croc, he doesn't care if any of them come back alive, as long as The Joker dies! 32 pages, full color. Ages 13+

Super Heroes Battle Super Gorillas (1976) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4360720003

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Vince Colletta. "The Super-Gorilla from Krypton," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy summons Superman to Africa with his signal-watch when he encounters a gorilla with super-powers; Superman deduces that the giant ape is from Krypton, and later it sacrifices itself to save Superman from Green Kryptonite, revealing that it was really a Kryptonian human accidentally transformed into a gorilla. "Grodd Puts the Squeeze on Flash," script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Gorilla Grodd speeds up the citizens of Central City and uses them to force Flash to free him from his prison in Gorilla City. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City," script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's bran put into the gorilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Super Magician Comics Vol. 1 (1941) 5 GD+ 2.5

2" cumulative spine split (chew). Cover oxidation.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 1 FN 6.0

"Slayers from the Sea!" Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by George Tuska and Bill Everett (chapter 1) and George Evans (chapter 2). Inks by Fred Kida (chapter 1) and Frank Springer (chapter 2). Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Story continues from Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up 2. The Sub-Mariner leaves Latveria after having second thoughts about forming an alliance with Doctor Doom. Following Prince Namor's departure, the Latverian monarch realizes that he does in fact need help for his various plans of conquest and decides to reach out to the Prince of Atlantis. Meanwhile, the Sub-Mariner visits Hydro-base and is ambushed by a trio of villains: Tiger Shark, Doctor Dorcas, and Attuma! A super slugfest erupts on land and under the sea! Will the Avenging Son prevail? Flashback cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Quicksilver, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Hulk to recap Doctor Doom's previous battles through the years. (Notes: This issue features Bill Everett's last published artwork on the Sub-Mariner, the character he created in the golden age. This issue also contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) Cover price $0.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 1 VG- 3.5

"Slayers from the Sea!" Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by George Tuska and Bill Everett (chapter 1) and George Evans (chapter 2). Inks by Fred Kida (chapter 1) and Frank Springer (chapter 2). Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Story continues from Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up 2. The Sub-Mariner leaves Latveria after having second thoughts about forming an alliance with Doctor Doom. Following Prince Namor's departure, the Latverian monarch realizes that he does in fact need help for his various plans of conquest and decides to reach out to the Prince of Atlantis. Meanwhile, the Sub-Mariner visits Hydro-base and is ambushed by a trio of villains: Tiger Shark, Doctor Dorcas, and Attuma! A super slugfest erupts on land and under the sea! Will the Avenging Son prevail? Flashback cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Quicksilver, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Hulk to recap Doctor Doom's previous battles through the years. (Notes: This issue features Bill Everett's last published artwork on the Sub-Mariner, the character he created in the golden age. This issue also contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) Cover price $0.25.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 45 PR 0.5

Full length spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Incredible Superboy Auction, art by John Sikela; After the General Store burns down, Pa must raise money and accidentally auctions off all of Clark's Superboy souvenirs. Bat Kite --Superboy's Workshop activity page. The Secret of the Super Charades, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Man Who Owned a Volcano text story by Jack Miller. A Trap for Superboy!, art by John Sikela; Lana Lang stumbles on a piece of kryptonite and tries to prove Clark is Superboy. How a Nation Is Born public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, inks by Win Mortimer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 130 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Only one staple (manufacturing). Water spotting.

Cover art by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Prince Rama's Super-Stand-In!" starring Superboy Robot X-29K, Panther Maiden, and Swami Hatmok, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Superboy is brought to the kingdom of Bosmir to impersonate the royal Prince Rama, who will soon become Rajah; After Superboy dispels the boy's image as a weakling, crooks led by Swami Hatmok kidnap Rama and sell him into slavery; Superboy rescues Rama and sets him free; He then returns to Bosmir and helps the prince establish his claim to the throne. Your Free Trip Around the World! public service announcement about libraries, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Superbaby's Search for a Pet!", script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Superbaby misses his pet Krypto, so he decides to find a new pet; Unsatisfied with the animals he finds on the farm, Clark causes trouble by releasing animals from the zoo; When order is restored, Superbaby tries to capture an intelligent sea serpent for a pet; Instead, the serpents try to make Superbaby their pet; Superbaby then searches in space and finds an alien shape-changer.. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios as. Letter to the editor from colorist and editorial assistant Irene Vartanoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 189 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-26F2CFD-030

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Curse of the Hangman's Noose!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; rope, vines, and a garden hose choke Pa Kent, and he tells Superboy it's from a family curse. The Runaway Superbaby!, script by Leo Dorfman [as David George], pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superbaby accidentally injures Jonathan Kent and flies away from home in remorse. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 194 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-26F2CFD-033

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Super-Merman of the Sea!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Harkon, a renegade Atlantean scientist, transforms Superboy into a water-breathing merman, which also removes his super-powers. Part 2 Prey of the Sea Wolves!, script by Dorfman, pencils by Brown, inks by Anderson; Superboy discovers that he has new mental powers of telepathy and telekinesis; Unable to leave the sea, he contacts his parents telepathically to tell them he is safe. Part 3 Super-Merman's Final Ordeal! Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 556,000; average paid circulation 265,877. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 198 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #19-26F2CFD-035

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time!--Superboy Starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Cary Bates, art by Dave Cockrum; At a carnival in his own time period, Superboy faces the Fatal Five. Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Supergirl (2005 4th Series) 1ASPEN.A CGC 9.8 Turner Aspen Variant

Paper: White

Aspen Comics Edition A.

Label #4308031002

Aspen Comics Edition A variant by Michael Turner. Written by Jeph Loeb Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund. Superstar writer Jeph Loeb and the red-hot art team of Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund join forces to deliver a new monthly series spinning out of the sell-out run in SUPERMAN/BATMAN featuring the adventures of Superman's cousin from Krypton, the one and only Kara Zor-el! Kara's story begins with the same brand of high-flying adventure as she begins her whirlwind tour of the DCU! And the first hero she squares off against is Power Girl! Before this tale guest-starring the JSA is complete, secrets behind the origins of both will be revealed! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund (75%) Michael Turner (25%). The Turner cover is shown above; please see page 53 for the Churchill cover. On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USEdited by Eddie Berganza Cover price $2.99.

Supergirl Special (2023 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jack Foil Edition.

Label #4358604018

Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Skylar Patridge. Cover by Will Jack. GIRL INTERRUPTED! After joining the Superman Family and their heroic efforts in Metropolis, Kara thought she had found her place in the world. But there's only room in town for one Supergirl, and Power Girl's sudden reappearance has made her redundant. Her identity and role are both in question as she looks for answers. Will they lead her out of the city or out of this world? Find out as critically acclaimed writer Mariko Tamaki (Supergirl: Being Super) returns to the Maid of Might with the help of Skylar Patridge (Wonder Woman)! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $8.99.

Superhombre (Argentinian 1949 Editorial Muchnik) Superman 229 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes

Chipping to top left corner of slab (back side). Argentina.

Label #4337623012

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Argentinian Series. Stories by Jerry Coleman and Edmond Hamilton. Contains stories from Superman #87 and Batman #83. Spanish language. Full color.

Superior Spider-Man (2013 Marvel NOW) 32A CGC 9.8 Camuncoli

Paper: White

Label #4111700013

Edge of Spider-Verse: Part 1 of 10 - Written by Dan Slott and Christos N. Gage. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Adam Kubert. Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli. SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN KICKS OFF THE EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE! Extra-sized monumental issue, including a story drawn by living legend ADAM KUBERT! How is the Superior Spider-Man still around? Where is he? What is he doing? The road to SPIDER-VERSE STARTS HERE! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Superior Spider-Man (2024 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4361342012

Written by Dan Slott. Art by Mark Bagley. Cover by Skottie Young. A Superior Reckoning! SPIDER-MAN faces a NEW VILLAIN from his SUPERIOR past. As she fries New York with all the power of a living star, DOC OCK makes a life-changing discovery! MARK BAGLEY and DAN SLOTT continue their Spider-Man run with this 10th-ANNIVERSARY celebration of everything that made Spider-Man Superior. 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 32 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split with back cover missing. Tape and writing on interior pages. Staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Superman's Search for Clark Kent!, script by Alvin Schwartz [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Superman agrees to undergo the powerful rays of a machine designed to study brain tissue. Crime on Skis!, script by Bill Finger (?) [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Superman, in the guise of Clark Kent, travels with Lois to Ski Valley, which is being threatened by a death bird: a half-man, half-bird creature of Indian lore. Grandpa Peters humor two-pager by Tom McNamara [as Lefty O'Grady]. Bomb Trap text story by Jack Miller [as Jesse Merlan]. Lois Lane story, script by Whitney Ellsworth [as Jerry], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe], inks by George Roussos. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Toys of Treachery! starring Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 55 GD 2.0

5" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Tape on interior cover.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye (background figures), inks by Kaye. Prankster's Second Childhood, art by Al Plastino; The Prankster is voted Most Admired Man by the students at the Manly Academy for Problem Children. The Richest Man In the World, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Millionaire Stephen Van Schuyler wants to marry Lois Lane, so she stages a contest to see who can give her the most spectacular gifts, Schuyler or Superman. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Albert Einstein bio. Too Many Heroes, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Actor Peter Loroff wills all his money to the person who performs the most heroic deed in the week after his death. Used in Seduction of the Innocent (pg. 33). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 58 GD 2.0

3" cumulative spine split (taped). Cover and interior oxidation with chipping. Staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover art by Al Plastino. Tiny Trix, the Bantam Bandit, script by William Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Tiny Trix tries to get out of jail by claiming he's a juvenile. Lois Lane Loves Clark Kent, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois' doctor advises her to try to transfer her love for Superman to a normal human, but her attempt to fall in love with Clark fails. Shorty humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Casey the Cop humor page by Boltinoff. The Case of the Second Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; An earth scientist rockets his child to another planet where he grows up with super powers; He comes to Earth seeking Superman's help against the criminal scientist Bantor. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 94 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4358958010

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Three Dooms For Metropolis starring Superman and The Hermit, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Little Pete humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Men Without a World starring Superman and three Blanthians (aliens from Blanth), script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino. The Night Climbers text story. Clark Kent's Hillbilly Bride, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Clark is set to marry a mountain girl named Marybelle. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 97 GD- 1.8

3" cumulative spine split. 1" spine split through all wraps. Cover detached at one staple. Oxidation.

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Amazing Professor Memory, script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino; Superman takes the place of Professor Memory when the mob is after him for accidentally learning the serial numbers on some stolen bills. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Big Game Hunt of Metropolis, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; The Swindle Syndicate dupe Jimmy Olsen with free passes to Jack Borden's Big Game Hunt in an attempt to stop Clark Kent from figuring out who their leader is. Superboy's Last Day in Smallville!, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Fearless Fosdick stars in a quarter-page Wildroot Cream-Oil ad with art by Al Capp. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 101 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4376221005

Cover art by Al Plastino. Luthor's Amazing Rebus starring Superman and Lex Luthor, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Meek Man's Club starring Superman, art by Al Plastino. The Rainbow Doom, art by Al Plastino; Superman accidentally turns Lois Lane into glass. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.