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Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 48 CGC 5.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white

PIECE MISSING FROM PAGE 3.

Label #4326606002

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder. Art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Billy, Steamboat and others attend the gala birthday celebration of Mr. Morris, and they eat a lot of the rich birthday cake. As they depart for home, Billy tells Steamboat that he hopes that all that cake doesn't give him nightmares. Little does Billy know what lies ahead, especially when Dr. Sivana is involved in "The World's Mightiest Dream!" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. (Last appearance of Steamboat.) Captain Marvel also stars in "Sivana and Marvel, Inc." and "The Repentant Crook," both tales by Otto Binder and Pete Costanza. Plus: 2-page text story "Just Plain Dumb" by C.M. Steever. And: 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Captain Tootsie Captures the Red Terror!" with art by Beck and Costanza. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 80 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. 4 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached. Water damage. Cover-to-cover wormholes. Staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk and Al Liederman. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza, Al Liederman and unknown. The story of how Billy Batson first became Captain Marvel in "A Twice-Told Tale" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza (appearances by Shazam and Sivana). Plus: Captain Marvel and a surrealist artist visit the land from which the artist's paintings are derived in "Captain Marvel in the Land of Surrealism!" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Also in this issue: "Captain Marvel's Inferiority Complex" and "Captain Marvel Meets the Weatherman," both written by Bill Woolfolk. Plus: Captain Kid..."On the Griddle" by Al Liederman. Also: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Duel in Space" by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). And: 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Captain Tootsie Saves the School Party" with art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1942 Mighty Midget Miniature) 11A GD/VG 3.0

Variant with plain back cover (no color on back). Stories include "Captain Marvel and the Bumble-Brained Bridegroom" and "The Alaskan Adventure." Newsprint cover and interior, 5" X 4", 36 pages in black, white, and red. Listed as Mighty Midget Comics in Overstreet.

Captain Marvel Lot of 7

Issues 5, 11, 19, 22, 28, 31, and 59 of Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with a couple grading closer to GD.

Captain Midnight (1942-1948 Fawcett) 39 FN+ 6.5

Stories and art by Leonard Frank and Bill Woolfolk. The comics incarnation of a beloved radio hero, aviator "Red" Albright uses his inventions, including an early wingsuit, to fight evil as Captain Midnight. CM intervenes when a cutting-edge tunnel under a river is targeted for sabotage...or is it the river itself that attacks? Midnight creates a device that interrupts electric power in a wide radius, a sort of EMP weapon 50 years early. Captain Midnight is called in to help railroad workers lay track across an impassible swamp. Tunnel of Terror; Path of Darkness; Odd But True Inventions; Pilot Pete; The Sleepy Madman; Red Skye: Debt of Death; Johnny Blair, in the Air; Swamp of Death. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain N the Game Master (1990) 1B CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Price Variant.

Label #4165284014

Cover Price Variant. Story by George Caragonne. Art by Bob Layton, Ken Lopez, and Rod Ramos.

Captain N the Game Master (1990) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4165284015

Cover art by Bob Layton. Nervous Meltdown, script by Mark McClellan and Bill Vallely, pencils by James Brock, inks by Wanderlei Silva [as Wansi]; The N team have to save Mother Brain when she is infected with a computer virus. The Fabulous Powers of Captain N, script bhy George Caragonne, pencils by Dennis Woodyard, inks by Jacqueline Roettcher; Kevin talks about his powers. Magnus Robot Fighter ad, art by Russ Manning. A Dog's Life, script by Bryan D. Leys, art by Bob Layton; Captain N and Duke, his dog, get their brains reversed. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Captain Science (1950) 2 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #23-11DB1D1-002

Cover by Walter Johnson. Stories and art by Walter Johnson and Gustav Schrotter. Sci-fi adventure from Youthful Magazines. When the alien supercomputer warns of danger from the dark side of the moon, Captain Science and Rip use the flying saucer to investigate, leaving beautiful alien Luana to coordinate the action with the Cortexon. But their return is delayed when the Cat Men of Phoebus abduct Luana, hoping to lure Captain Science and the supercomputer into their grasp. Interplanetary private eye Brant Craig investigates after the Venusberg Freight line is targeted by the Space Pirates of Lanthus IV. The Dark o the Moon; The Space Pirates of Lanthus IV; Nightmare!; The Cat Men of Phoebus; Robots of Ra. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Carl Barks Library HC and Slipcase Collection (1984-1990 Another Rainbow) SET#03 VG/FN 5.0

Tears in edges of slip case.

Set 03 - Includes 3 Volumes - Printings May Vary. By Carl Barks. These beautifully illustrated sets are the most comprehensive collection of the works of a true artistic genius. Featuring material from Four Color (1942-1962 Series 2) #386, 408, 422, 450, 492, 495 and Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) #3-20. Hardcover (3 volumes with slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 744 pages (Total), B&W. All Ages.

Carnage (2024 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dell'Otto Variant Cover.

Label #4359217020

Note : Copies of this issue may contain a printing defect in the form of a crinkle on the front cover

Foil cover. Written by Torunn Gronbekk. Art by Pere Perez. Cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto. Every symbiote needs a host. And for CARNAGE, there has only ever been one host who has made it feel whole, and it's time for a reunion… DON'T MISS this shocking and unexpected start to the next chapter of CARNAGE's story - one which lays the groundwork for the next VENOM epic! 40 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $9.99.

Carnage Black, White and Blood (2021 Marvel) 1COMICMINT CGC 9.4 SS Lee

Paper: White

Signed and Sketch by InHyuk Lee on 10/4/22 Comic Mint Edition

Label #4338638001

The Comic Mint exclusive virgin cover by InHyuk Lee. CARNAGE RULES! Witness the cerebral chaos caused by CARNAGE, brought to life by some of the greatest creators at Marvel! But beware, True Believers, true to their titular character's namesake, these spine-chilling tales are not for the faint of heart and presented in BLACK, WHITE AND BLOOD! 36 pages, PC/B&W. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Carnage Black, White and Blood (2021 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8 Momoko 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Momoko Variant Cover

Label #4349516003

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Peach Momoko. CARNAGE RULES! Witness the cerebral chaos caused by CARNAGE, brought to life by some of the greatest creators at Marvel! But beware, True Believers, true to their titular character's namesake, these spine-chilling tales are not for the faint of heart and presented in BLACK, WHITE AND BLOOD! 36 pages, PC/B&W. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Castlevania The Belmont Legacy (2005) 1 FN

by Marc Andreyko & E.J. Su It is 1576, and the legend of the Belmont family's vampire-hunting prowess still echoes through the Romanian countryside. While Christopher Belmont celebrates his nuptials, dark forces conspire to raise Count Dracula from his unholy slumber. With this ancient evil unleashed once more, young Belmont must to prove he is worthy of the Belmont legacy. Based on the smash-hit Konami videogame series. 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Catwoman (1993 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4028591007

Bane's in charge and Catwoman's stealing on his behalf in "Life Lines Chapter 1: Rough Diamonds!" Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by Dick Giordano. Balent embossed cover. Cover price $1.95.

Catwoman (1993 2nd Series) 83 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4003414020

WRITTEN BY BRONWYN CARLTON; ART AND COVER BY STAZ JOHNSON AND WAYNE FAUCHER. Batman and Commissioner Gordon guest star as the siege at the woman's prison is about to boil over into a full-scale riot. With the fleeing feline nowhere to be found, Bats and the Commish follow a deadly trail of clues, determined to bring the now-wanted-for-murder kitty cat down once and for all. Little does anyone realize that Catwoman's not alone...in fact, she's got some very deadly company, and Gordon is about to become the first of many to learn that having Catwoman as an enemy is a very painful thing indeed! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 40C CBCS 9.8 Sozomaika 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Sozomaika Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-12224D0-005

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Nico Leon. Cover by Sozomaika. If I told you that there is a whole retro-glam apartment building in Gotham called the Trixie that houses mob wives, side chicks, and mistresses, and Catwoman has secretly taken a whole floor to herself eavesdropping on mob wives and mistresses to blackmail them, would you believe me? Of course you wouldnt, because the last thing you want is to be caught knowing those truths at the only place in Gotham you can actually get away with murder. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 41E CBCS 9.8 Sozomaika 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Sozomaika Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-12224D0-006

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Nico Leon. Cover by Sozomaika. With Batman out of the picture, Catwoman would be wise to remember that there are more than bats in Gothams belfries. Speaking of bats, Onyx returns to her home city to bat cleanup and make sure Catwomans not letting any strays into her city...and with no big Bat in the shadows, those pesky no-killing rules are off the table. Lets see if Catwoman and Onyx can agree on a target… 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 51A CGC 9.6 SS Nakayama

Paper: White

Signed by David Nakayama on 3/31/23

Label #2774841007

Written by Tini Howard. Art by Sami Basri. Cover by David Nakayama. CAT IN A CRATE. Never cage her. Never chain her. Never try and keep her down. After the explosive events in Alleytown...the Cat wants out. But with Selina Kyle locked up while under investigation for murder, there still has to be a Catwoman on the streets of Gotham to keep the mob families behaving under the Cat's claws...it's a good thing Eiko Hasigawa has a Catwoman costume in the back of her closet that's just waiting to be put on again! 32 pages, full color. Rated Teen+ Cover price $3.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 58D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dell'Otto Variant Cover.

Label #4395731006

Written by Tini Howard. Art by Nico Leon. Cover by Gabriele Dell Otto. THE PENULTIMATE CHAPTER OF THE GOTHAM WAR! Every general puts their plans into play as Selina Kyle's cat's cradle threatens to pull the city apart. Red Hood, fundamentally changed, struggles to find his new role in this broken city. Claws fly, secrets are told, and hearts are on the line in the penultimate chapter of the Gotham War event. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 62B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4403205006

Written by Tini Howard. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico. Cover by Marcio Takara. NINE LIVES PART FOUR Catwoman has completed three of her impossible heists, but her nine lives are running out faster than she thought! Little does she know, someone with a particular use for disposable lives has been paying attention to her new mission--and that someone is none other than AMANDA WALLER! Welcome to the Suicide Squad, Selina Kyle--hope you survive the experience! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 62C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lee Variant Cover

Label #4403205007

Written by Tini Howard. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico. Cover by Inhyuk Lee. NINE LIVES PART FOUR Catwoman has completed three of her impossible heists, but her nine lives are running out faster than she thought! Little does she know, someone with a particular use for disposable lives has been paying attention to her new mission--and that someone is none other than AMANDA WALLER! Welcome to the Suicide Squad, Selina Kyle--hope you survive the experience! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Cavewoman Intervention (2001) 1C VF 8.0

Signed by Budd Root. No signature certification is included.

Variant gold foil special edition cover by Budd Root, limited to 500 copies. Story and art by Devon Massey, plus a pinup by Monte Moore. The sixth series featuring Budd Roots voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. Prehistoric Marshville is invaded by familiar-looking aliens and their nearly-naked commander. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

Cavewoman Pangaean Sea (2000) 0D VF+ 8.5

Signed by Budd Root. No signature certification is included.

Variant green foil cover by Budd Root, limited to 300 copies. Story and art by Budd Root, plus pinups by Monte Moore and Mark Texeira. New adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. A special issue featuring the origin of Cavewoman, to get new readers up to speed before the epic Pangaean Sea series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cavewoman Prehistoric Pinups (2001) 4D NM 9.4

Signed by Budd Root. No signature certification is included.

Special edition wraparound cover by Budd Root, limited to 750 copies. Art by Budd Root. A fourth collection of racy images featuring the voluptuous Cavewoman, Meriem Cooper, some of them quite spicy indeed. Includes images of Ruby and Meriem inspired by Will Elders Little Annie Fanny, as well as a Playboy-style centerfold. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Comes with Amryl Certificate of Authenticity.

Cavewoman Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11".

Cavewoman Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

Cavewoman Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

Cavewoman Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

Cavewoman Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

Cavewoman Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

Cavewoman Rain Lot of 5

Issues 1-3, 7, and 8A of Cavewoman Rain. Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Cavewoman Recovery (2015) 1E CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Cover E Has COA

Label #4065641015

Story and Art by Rob Durham. Cover by Budd Root. The cleanup begins after the devastating fires that consumed large areas of Marshville. Bruce is on the mend with Meriem watching over him - but she soon finds herself in a battle with an intelligent pack of raptors who have breached the city's defenses. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Cavewoman's Greatest Hits Kickstarter Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11".

Cavirella Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11".

CFD Comics Lot of 6

MATURE READERS, export restricted. Issues 1 of Girl the Rule of Darkness (1992 Cry For Dawn); 1 of Exotica (1992); 1 of Daimons (1993); 1 of Offerings (1992); 1A of Subtle Violents (1991); and 2 of Insidious Tales (1994). Most will grade in the FN range.

CFD Horror Lot of 3

MATURE READERS, export restricted. Issues 1 of Hyper Violents (2000); 1A of Vampire Verses (1995); and 1 of Insidious Tales (1994). Most will grade in the FN range.

Chamber of Chills (1972 Marvel) 23 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Al Milgrom. All reprints: Where Lurks the Ghost! (from Tales to Astonish 25), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko; A man spends the night in a haunted house with the houses caretaker. Bat's Tale (from Marvel Tales 113), script by Stan Lee, art by Russ Heath; A vampire captures a fat man and takes his victim to display him to his brothers. The Men in the Morgue (from Adventures into Terror 28), art by Gene Colan; Two killers attempt to hide in the morgue, but the attendant locks them in the freezer. Gorilla Man (from Men's Adventures 26), art by Robert Q. Sale; Tormented by dreams of a strange gorilla man, Ken Hale is compelled to go to Africa to figure out what is happening. Hostess snack cakes ad, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #4268774011

"Divide and Conquer!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and B. Patterson. Cover by Gil Kane. The Black Widow has been taken captive by the Soviets. The rest of the Champions set out to rescue their friend, but can even Hercules, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider stand against the power of the indomitable Titanium Man, the savage Griffin, the always dangerous Crimson Dynamo, and the mysterious Darkstar? Plus, what secret does the new Crimson Dynamo reveal, and what does it have to do with Natasha's partner, Ivan Petrovitch? Meanwhile, Ghost Rider races against the clock to save the life of...an enemy?! Cover price $0.30.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 11 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4408153010

"The Shadow from the Stars!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Hawkeye, Goliath (Bill Foster), Darkstar, and Two-Gun Kid. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and B. Patterson. Cover by Gil Kane and Bob Layton. When the Champions' air-cruiser careens out of control only the power of Goliath can save them. Meanwhile in the Arizona desert, Ghost Rider, ex-Avenger Hawkeye, and the Wild West hero, the Two-Gun Kid, discover an impending danger that they'll need the Champions alive to help them stop. Cover price $0.30.

Champions (2016 Marvel 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Ramos

Paper: White

Label #4279015019

Written by Mark Waid. Art and Cover by Humberto Ramos. Following the fallout of CIVIL WAR II, Avengers Ms. Marvel, Nova and Spider-Man strike out on their own - joined by Cyclops, Viv Vision and the Totally Awesome Hulk! Six young heroes determined to change the world - and they're only the beginning! 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Champions (2016 Marvel 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Ramos

Paper: White

Label #4272305017

Written by Mark Waid. Art and Cover by Humberto Ramos. Following the fallout of CIVIL WAR II, Avengers Ms. Marvel, Nova and Spider-Man strike out on their own - joined by Cyclops, Viv Vision and the Totally Awesome Hulk! Six young heroes determined to change the world - and they're only the beginning! 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Charlton War Lot of 6

Issues 60, 68, 73, 103 and 121 of Fightin' Army (1956 Charlton); plus Battlefield Action (1957) 59. Most will grade in the GD to VG range, with #121 grading at FN.

Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) #3, 1st Printing VG/FN 5.0

1st Printing. 1986. ($2.50 cover price). Larry Welz story, cover and art. Stories include Rambo and Indiana Jones parodies. 7" x 9 7/8", b&w, 44 pages. Adults Only. Cover price $2.50.

Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) #5, 1st Printing FN+ 6.5

1st Printing. 1987. ($2.50 cover price). Larry Welz story, cover and art. 7" x 10", b&w, 44 pages. Adults Only. Cover price $2.50.

Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) #6, 1st Printing VF- 7.5 1st Printing

1st Printing. 1988. ($2.50 cover price). Larry Welz story, cover and art. 7" x 10", b&w, 44 pages. Adults Only. Cover price $2.50.

Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) #13, 1st Printing VF 8.0

1st Printing. 1992. ($2.95 cover price) Larry Welz cover, story, and art. Issue #13 devoted to horror parodies. 7" x 10", b&w, 44 pages. Adults Only. Cover price $2.95.

Cherry's Jubilee (1992 Cherry Comics) #3, 1st Printing VF+ 8.5

1st Printing. Front cover art by Larry Welz. Back cover by Mark Bode. Larry Welz, Larry Welz, "Marv", Larry Todd, Dan Fogel, Justine Blanco, Chris Tirri, Leslie Sternbergh, Richard "Grass" Green, John J. Wozniak, Duke Roosevelt, and Molly Kiely stories and art. New Teen Titans/X-Men parody. 7" x 10 1/4", 44 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Cherry's Jubilee (1992 Cherry Comics) #4, 1st Printing VF+ 8.5

1st Printing. Front cover art by Larry Welz. Back cover by Mark Bode. Larry Welz, Larry Welz, "Marv", Larry Todd, Dan Fogel, Justine Blanco, Chris Tirri, Leslie Sternbergh, Richard "Grass" Green, John J. Wozniak, Duke Roosevelt, and Molly Kiely stories and art. New Teen Titans/X-Men parody. 7" x 10 1/4", 44 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Child's Play 2 (1991) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4392598009

Cover pencils by Darick Robertson, inks by Jim Sinclair. Good Guy Bad Guy Part 1 Eye Chucky, script by Andy Mangels and Don Mancini (Screenplay), pencils by Darick Robertson, inks by Jim Sinclair and Keith Aiken; Chucky gets brought back to life by Play Pal Toys and sets his sights on taking over the body of Andy, who is now in the foster care of the Simpson family. Part 1 Of The Child's Play 2 Movie adaptation. 28 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Child's Play 2 (1991) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4392598006

Cover pencils by Darick Robertson, inks by Jim Sinclair. Good Guy Bad Guy Part 1 Eye Chucky, script by Andy Mangels and Don Mancini (Screenplay), pencils by Darick Robertson, inks by Jim Sinclair and Keith Aiken; Chucky gets brought back to life by Play Pal Toys and sets his sights on taking over the body of Andy, who is now in the foster care of the Simpson family. Part 1 Of The Child's Play 2 Movie adaptation. 28 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.