Auctions: comic books in 'Fantasy/Sword & Sorcery'

Stalker (1975 DC) 4 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4389567005

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

Stalker (1975 DC) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389567008

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

Starslayer (1994 Acclaim) The Director's Cut 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2AFC9B0-109

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Torin and Tamara are on the run, squeezing their way off the planet at the last possible minute. Unfortunately, each and every person on the planet Earth wants to kill the Starslayer, giving credence to the adage, "When you have nothing else to live for, there's still revenge." This entire issue contains all-new story and art, as Mike Grell returns to Starslayer after twelve years! This eight-issue series will completely retell and revise the seminal Starslayer saga. Written by Mike Grell, with art by Mike Grell, S. Clarke Hawbaker, Jeff Albrecht and Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $2.50.

Starslayer (1994 Acclaim) The Director's Cut 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack; Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AFC9B0-110

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Torin is slaughtered on the field of battle, only to be whisked away at the moment of his death, transported to an incomprehensible far-flung society. His mission: to become the new Starslayer, savior of a brave new world. His goal: to return to the Earth he knew and avoid his seemingly destined death! Twenty-five pages of story and art by Mike Grell. Rewritten with new art by the man himself, relettered, and expansively recolored. Cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $2.50.

Street and Smith's Unknown (1939-1941 Street & Smith) Pulp Vol. 2 #4 VG/FN 5.0

Tellos (1999 Image) 7 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248E175-012

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(W) Todd Dezago (P) Mike Wieringo (I) Rob Stull (C) Paul Mounts/KenWolak BongoTone. "Darkness and Light"?Despite their losses in the violent and vicious battle, e 'HINDERS discover that Destiny has much more of a hand in their dealings than they once thought! Faced with the ever-encroaching Forces of Darkness sweeping across the Lands of Tellos, JAREK and his Comrades realize that they must come up with a plan to Defeat the vile MALESUR before he becomes too powerful! Many questions are answered here in Tellos 7... Don't miss it! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Thor (2014 Marvel 4th Series) 8A CGC 9.8 Dauterman

Paper: White

Label #3713899023

Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Russell Dauterman. The final battle with the Destroyer! Guest stars galore! A shocking return! And oh yeah...Thor's secret identity revealed at last!!! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2014 Marvel 4th Series) 8A CGC 9.8 Dauterman

Paper: White

Label #3951362004

Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Russell Dauterman. The final battle with the Destroyer! Guest stars galore! A shocking return! And oh yeah...Thor's secret identity revealed at last!!! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Twig (2022 Image) 1SOC CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Baldari Variant Cover.

Label #4063511019

State of Comics and Warp Zone Comics Exclusive Cover by Nicoletta Baldari. Written by Skottie Young. Art by Kyle Strahm. SERIES PREMIERE Eisner Award-winning I HATE FAIRYLAND and MIDDLEWEST writer SKOTTIE YOUNG and artist KYLE STRAHM (SPREAD, UNEARTH) come together for an all-new epic fantasy/adventure miniseries! It's the first day of Twig's new job as a journeyer on a JEFF SMITH's Bone-esque quest to save a The Dark Crystal/Labyrinth-style world. Join our hesitant hero for an inspiring and imaginative tale of hope, heartache, and determination to overcome insurmountable odds! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Two Graves (2022 Image) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4184768020

Written by Genevieve Valentine. Art by Ming Doyle, Annie Wu. Cover by Annie Wu. Emilia and the man with the veil of smoke have set out for the ocean in a stolen truck. There's a bloody handprint on his neck. She's beginning to worry it's hers. Death and the Maiden go on a road trip. Nobody gets out alive. A new series from writer GENEVIEVE VALENTINE (Catwoman), illustrated in competing points of view by ANNIE WU (Hawkeye, Black Canary) and MING DOYLE (The Banks, DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman). 28 pages, full color. Rated mature Cover price $3.99.

Usagi Yojimbo (2019 4th Series IDW) 1HEROESCON.A CBCS 9.4 SS Sakai/Vess

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Witnessed Sigs: Stan Sakai (with sketch) & Charles Vess on 6/14/2019. Charles Vess Exclusive Variant.

Label #19-23FC923-005

Heroes Con exclusive cover by Charles Vess. Story, Art by Stan Sakai. Follow the adventures of rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi as he wanders Edo period Japan on his warrior's journey. In the start of this three-part story, Usagi becomes embroiled in a puppet drama where the players are not quite what they seem! Written, drawn, and lettered by comics legend Stan Sakai! Colors by Tom Luth (Groo the Wanderer)! The start of an exciting new chapter in the epic ongoing saga of Usagi, now published by IDW! This series will be in all color! 28 pages, full color.

Vanish (2022 Image) 1BRYS CGC 9.8 Albuquerque Bry's Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Bry's Comics Edition

Label #4143806012

Bry's Comics exclusive cover by Rafael Albuquerque - Limited to 400 copies. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Stegman. From DONNY CATES (GOD COUNTRY, Hulk, Thor), RYAN STEGMAN (VENOM, King in Black), JP MAYER (Absolute Carnage, Fantastic Four), SONIA OBACK (Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows, Han Solo), and JOHN J. HILL (CROSSOVER, Harley Quinn), the all-star creative team that brought you VENOM, comes an all-new take on the classic hero's quest! Oliver Harrison was a mythical hero who slayed the greatest threat to his realm before even hitting puberty. But that was then. As an adult, Oliver leads an average cookie-cutter suburban life-aside from the fact that he's mentally unstable, massively paranoid, smokes like a chimney, and gets blackout drunk every night to hide from his horrific nightmares. Will the arrival of a superhero team called the Prestige prove the madness isn't all in Oliver's head? And what about all the epic fantasy crap from his childhood? Join us for a brutal as hell tale of magical worlds, gifted youth, evil sorcerers, superheroes, war, blood, guts, and death that punches you right in the face! 40 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Vanish (2022 Image) 1BRYS CGC 9.8 Albuquerque Bry's Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Bry's Comics Edition

Label #4143806013

Bry's Comics exclusive cover by Rafael Albuquerque - Limited to 400 copies. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Stegman. From DONNY CATES (GOD COUNTRY, Hulk, Thor), RYAN STEGMAN (VENOM, King in Black), JP MAYER (Absolute Carnage, Fantastic Four), SONIA OBACK (Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows, Han Solo), and JOHN J. HILL (CROSSOVER, Harley Quinn), the all-star creative team that brought you VENOM, comes an all-new take on the classic hero's quest! Oliver Harrison was a mythical hero who slayed the greatest threat to his realm before even hitting puberty. But that was then. As an adult, Oliver leads an average cookie-cutter suburban life-aside from the fact that he's mentally unstable, massively paranoid, smokes like a chimney, and gets blackout drunk every night to hide from his horrific nightmares. Will the arrival of a superhero team called the Prestige prove the madness isn't all in Oliver's head? And what about all the epic fantasy crap from his childhood? Join us for a brutal as hell tale of magical worlds, gifted youth, evil sorcerers, superheroes, war, blood, guts, and death that punches you right in the face! 40 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

World of Fantasy (1956) 10 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Carl Burgos. I Went Through The Veil!, art by Paul Reinman; A married man is taken into the future by a girl who falls in love with him. The Silent Street; A police officer makes his night rounds thinking that nothing interesting ever happens in the neighborhood while two aliens are conducting a life or death struggle among the rooftops. The Secret Men, art by Richard Doxsee. The Last Stop, art by Gene Colan. The Mystery Of The Smiling Man!, art by Robert Q. Sale. The Amazing Bubble text story. The Books That Were Alive, art by Mort Meskin. Cover price $0.10.

Wulf the Barbarian (1975 Atlas) 1 CBCS 8.0 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021.

Label #21-21F13CC-025

"Wulf the Barbarian." Script and pencils by Larry Hama, inks by Klaus Janson. The savage warrior Wulf seeks revenge on the troll who murdered his royal parents and sent him into exile. Part of the short-lived Atlas line from former Marvel publisher Martin Goodman. 32 pages. Cover by Hama and Janson. Cover price $0.25.

Xena Warrior Princess Blood Lines (1998) 1A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4006901017

Photo cover. "Bloodlines," script and art by Aaron Lopresti; Cleopatra fears for her life, and calls in Xena to help. In the meantime, Autolycus is busy stealing things. Xena: Warrior Princess illustration by Aaron Lopresti; Pull out pin-up artwork of cover painting. Based on the popular TV show. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.