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Hawkman (1964 1st Series) 4 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4240957017

Origin and 1st appearance of Zatanna. Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Smoking is for Squares! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Girl Who Split in Two!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; Separately investigating the mysterious arrival of 2 artifacts to the Midway City Museum, both Hawkman and Hawkgirl find a paralyzed girl in a magician's costume speaking jibberish. When they bring the twins together they merge into one being – Zatanna; She thanks them for their help and tells of them of her quest to find her father, the Golden Age hero Zatara. The Machine that Magnetized Men!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; Jan Kyll and his band of raiders travel from the year 11964 with a vehicle that emits magnetic rays to help them steal historical treasures. 36 pages, full color Cover price $0.12.

Hawkman (1964 1st Series) 10 VG/FN 5.0

Only one staple (manufacturing). Marker and pen markings inside front cover.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Hawkman Clips the Claws of CAW!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; Hawkman helps the C.I.A. on a mission against CAW and figures out that Hawkgirl is secretly masquerading as an agent. Are You a Litter-Bug? public service announcement, art by Henry Boltinoff. The Magic Mirror Mystery!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; Hawkman tricks a thief into confessing to an "impossible" robbery. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

He-Man and She-Ra Secret of the Sword (1985 Mattel) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3737852009

He-Man and She-Ra, Secret of the Sword was published in 1985 by Mattel Toys as part of their "The Secret of the Sword Sweepstakes." The inside front cover is the contest entry page. The comic was handed out at movie theaters prior to seeing the movie. The story runs six pages and recaps the movie. Full-color, comic book-sized, 8-pages.

Heart Eyes (2022 Vault Comics) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Monteys Variant Cover.

Label #4191962021

Limited 1 for 5 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dennis Hopeless. Art by Victor Ibanez. Sanity-eating monsters ended humanity. The unlucky few who survived now hide in the cracks of a broken world. And yet somehow, beneath the graveyard that used to be San Antonio, Rico met Lupe, the girl of his dreams. But how did she get here? And why is she smiling? No one survives out in the street. No one smiles where the monsters lurk. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Heartbreak Comics (1984 Boswell) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4249841016

1st printing. Story and art by David Boswell. 8-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 40 pages. Mature Readers. Published by Boswell; distributed by Last Gasp. Cover price $2.50.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 1 #1 FN+ 6.5

Rich Corben, Moebius, & Bode art April, 1977, issue 1. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This first issue includes the following stories: Den by Richard Corben; Rut by Druillet; Conquering Armies by Dionnet and Gal; The Adventures of Yriss by Druillet and Alexis; Azrach by Moebius; Selenia by Marre and Macedo; The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks; Traumwach by Mouchel, Pierson, and Voss; Space Punks by Mezieres; Age of Ages by Rubington; 1996 by Montellier; Sunspot by Vaughn Bodé; and Manipulation by Roy. Cover art by Nicollet. Cover price $1.50.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 1 #2 FN- 5.5

Rich Corben, Moebius, & Bode art May 1977, issue 2. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This second issue includes the following stories: MEAOBbIN MECRU by Tardi; The Adventures of Yriss by Druillet and Alexis; Sunpot by Vaughn Bodé; Agorn by Druillet; 1996 by Montellier; Den by Richard Corben; Age of Ages by Rubington; Conquering Armies by Dionnet and Gal; Roger by Locquet and Souchu; The Star-Death of Margaret Omali by James Tiptree Jr.; Virgo by Caza; Harzak by Moebius; and Festival by Picaret and Baret. Cover art by Moebius. Cover price $1.50.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 2 #3 FN+ 6.5

The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Philippe Cazaumayou. The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius illustration by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. The Last Voyage of Sindbad--New Tales of the Arabian Nights, script by Jan Strnad, art by Richard Corben. Q Claf 1, script and art by Picotto. The Death of Orlaon, script and art by Enki Bilal. Orion Chapter Four, script and art by Gray Morrow. Heilman, script and art by Al Voss. Gail, script and art by Philippe Druillet. More Than Human, script by Theodore Sturgeon and Doug Moench (adaptation), art by Alex Nino. The Story of the Acrylic Magus and His Vibratory Perturbations, script by Philippe Druillet, art by Bihannic. Barbarella, script and art by Jean-Claude Forest. 1996, script and art by Chantal Montellier. July, 1978, issue 16. 100 pgs. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 2 #7 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4249840005

Peter A. Jones cover, Rich Corben, Howard Chaykin, and 2 pages Moebius art November 1978, issue 20. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This 20th issue includes the following stories: The New Tales of the Arabian Nights, Sinbad in the Land of Jinn by Richard Corben and Jan Strnad; Exterminator by Bilal; Orion by Gray Morrow; The Great Trap by Sire; Gail by Druillet; The Garage by Moebius; Galactic Geographic by Kofoed; Off-Season by Zha and Claveloux; Empire by Samuel Delany and Howard Chaykin; Surgical Tactics by Bissette; Helman by Voss; and So Beautiful So Dangerous by Angus McKie. Cover art by Marcus Boas. Cover price $1.50.

Hell on Earth GN (1985 DC Science Fiction Series) 1-1ST CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1018238013

DC Science Fiction Graphic Novel Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Based on the story by Robert Bloch (author of Psycho). Adapted by Robert Loren Fleming. Art by Keith Giffen, Greg Theakston, and Bill Wray. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

"Would you go to Hell for $100,000?" asks Professor Keith. "Brother," replies fantasy writer Roberts, "just show me the money and tell me when the next train leaves." So begins the gruesome tale of three people who raise the devil and, in doing so, raise their own Hell on Earth. This horrific graphic novel is adapted from a tale by Robert Bloch, and the creative team brings each speck of delicious terror to life! Don't miss this tale of evil and irresistible temptation!

"Hell on Earth" originally appeared in Weird Tales (1923-1954 Pulp 1st Series) Vol. 36 #4.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

Hellboy Seed of Destruction (1994) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Residue.

Written by Mike Mignola and John Byrne. Art by Mike Mignola. Hellboy bursts onto the film noir monster detective scene. From his apocalyptic origin in WWII England to the modern-day case of the sole survivor of a doomed Arctic expedition, Hellboy must battle vampire frog creatures and worse in his debut miniseries. Created by Mike Mignola, with script by John Byrne, and colors by Mark Chiarello. Hellboy -- World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator. Also featuring chapter one in the astounding origin of Monkeyman and O'Brien, the most dynamic duo since a talking scientific genius (who also happens to be an ape) and a beautiful, super-strong blonde (who also happens to be a scientist) teamed up to battle extra-dimensional menaces while looking for a way to return Monkeyman to his home dimension! Story and art by Arthur Adams. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Hellboy The Wild Hunt (2008 Dark Horse) 1B FN 6.0 Mignola Variant

Limited to 1000 copies! Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Duncan Fegredo (A), and Dave Stewart (C) When ancient giants begin to rise from their graves across England, Hellboy is invited to join a mysterious group called the Wild Hunt and help bring them down. But the hunt leads to betrayal, and Hellboy finds himself up against enemies as angry about what he is as what he's done. 'The fading children of the earth' gather in the shadows, waiting for the promised return of the Queen of Blood, and a chance to once again 'shake the trees, crack mountains, and make the daytime world weep in fear.' o Hot on the heels of the 2008 summer film release Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Mike Mignola and Duncan Fegredo reunite with the follow-up to events set in motion in their 2007 Hellboy miniseries Darkness Calls. Hellboy: The Wild Hunt? © 2008 Mike Mignola. FC, 32 pages Cover price $2.99.

Hellina (2016 Boundless) 1SACRILEGE.NUDE CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Sacrilege Nude Edition.

Label #4402137012

Written by Jai Nitz, William A Christensen, Mark Seifert and Doug Miers. Art by Gabriel Andrade, Rafa Lopez and Di Amorim. Cover by Raulo Caceres. Giant-size 64 pages to celebrate Hellina is back! We kick off the 21st anniversary of the boldest of bad girls with an all-new series! Experience a whole new beginning for Hell's enforcer, given a fresh take by seasoned pro Jai Nitz and stunning sensual artwork by Gabriel Andrade (Crossed +100, Uber). But she is no less of a sexy slayer than before, in fact now she is Hell's Adjudicator, sent in to clean house when creatures-of-the-night get out of control. Heaven and Hell waged war for millennia, spanning worlds and dimensions, with a clear good vs. evil story to be told in scripture and in holy houses. Until Hell won. That was five hundred years ago, and Hell has been running things ever since. Not only are the forces of darkness needing to be kept in check, but now a few of Heaven's angelic horde have started appearing. This time, they are fighting as dirty as they need to get back into power. For those who love a whip-cracking, ball-busting, smoking-hot, demonic executioner, this series is for you! Making it even better, we add in an enormous classic covers gallery and the first chapter of the legendary Hellina vs. Pandora series, in color for the first time! 68 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $7.99.

Hellina Companion (2004 Avatar) 1BROWN.NUDE CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Brown Nude Edition

Label #4402131009

Nude cover by James Brown. Written by Doug Myers. Art by Clint Hilinski, Javier Aranda, Lorenzo Lorente, Juan Jose Ryp, and Di Amorim. To celebrate its revival of the dormant bad-girl series Hellina, and familiarize the readers of a new decade, Avatar presents a guide to the world of Sandra Lords. Includes details on Hellinas origin, supporting cast, friends, foes, and key events in her progression from Satanic cult member to Lucifers hand-picked assassin to scantily-clad foe of demons and darkness. It wouldnt be a Hellina book without multiple covers (some saucier than others), pinups, and an exclusive short story featuring demon-slaying violence to boot. 20 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $3.99.

Hellmouth (2019 Boom) A Buffy and Angel Event 1A CBCS 9.6 Frison

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-019

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Hellmouth: Part 1 of 12 - Written by Jordie Bellaire and Jeremy Lambert. Art by Eleonora Carlini. Cover by Jenny Frison. THE FIRST EVENT OF THE ALL-NEW BUFFY UNIVERSE STARTS HERE! * Buffy Summers, the Slayer, has one job... keep the forces of hell from coming to Earth through, uh, Hellmouth. Here's the bad news.she might have failed. * The Mistress Drusilla and her ally, Spike, have found a weapon to open the Hellmouth and unleash unspeakable evil across the town and the world. * With time running out, Buffy must team up with a new ally that she doesn't fully trust.the vampire vigilante known as Angel! Can these two find a way to work together before the Hellmouth opens - or these two decide they might be each other's greatest enemy? * From Eisner Award-nominated writer Jordie Bellaire and rising star Jeremy Lambert ( Doom Patrol ) and Eleonora Carlini ( Saban's Go Go Power Rangers ) comes the first massive event of the Buffyverse.one that threatens to shake the entire fabric of reality. This is an absolute must read from the mind of creator Joss Whedon! 32 pages, full color.

NOTE: Story continues in Angel (2019 Boom) #6.

Cover price $3.99.

Hello Sweet Bulb-Face Print by Budd Root

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

Hercules (1982 1st Series Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4104950006

"What Fools these Immortals Be!" Story and art by Bob Layton. The Lion of Olympus has returned home. However, the lord of the Olympian gods has decreed a day of silence and peace throughout Mount Olympus. Well, Hercules was never one to sit idly by, and his signature brand of merriment and revelry soon echo throughout the halls. Enraged by his son's arrogance, Zeus banishes him to the one place that might teach even an immortal humility. Too long has Hercules dwelled among mortals so Zeus sends him out into the void of space. Out here among the countless stars he hopes Hercules will learn the lessons he himself could not teach. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Hercules Unbound (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4389543012

"Hercules Unbound." In the wake of World War III, Hercules breaks his chains, escaping the trap set for him by Ares, God of War. He then adopts (in a manner of speaking) a blind boy and his dog and sets off after Ares. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Wally Wood. Cover by Ernie Chua and Wood. Cover price $0.25.

Hercules Unbound (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389543009

"Hercules Unbound." In the wake of World War III, Hercules breaks his chains, escaping the trap set for him by Ares, God of War. He then adopts (in a manner of speaking) a blind boy and his dog and sets off after Ares. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Wally Wood. Cover by Ernie Chua and Wood. Cover price $0.25.

Hercules Unbound (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4389543011

"Hercules Unbound." In the wake of World War III, Hercules breaks his chains, escaping the trap set for him by Ares, God of War. He then adopts (in a manner of speaking) a blind boy and his dog and sets off after Ares. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Wally Wood. Cover by Ernie Chua and Wood. Cover price $0.25.

Heroes in Crisis (2018 DC) 1B CBCS 9.8 SS Tom King Jones 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Tom King on 3/31/2019. J.G. Jones Retailer Incentive.

Label #19-1375280-029

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tom King. Art by Clay Mann. Cover by J. G. Jones. There's a new kind of crisis threatening the heroes of the DC Universe, ripped from real-world headlines by C.I.A.-operative-turned-comics-writer Tom King: How does a superhero handle PTSD? Welcome to Sanctuary, an ultra-secret hospital for superheroes who've been traumatized by crime-fighting and cosmic combat. But something goes inexplicably wrong when many patients wind up dead, with two well-known operators as the prime suspects: Harley Quinn and Booster Gold! It's up to the DC Trinity of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman to investigate-but can they get the job done in the face of overwhelming opposition? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Heroes in Crisis (2018 DC) 1D CBCS 9.8 SS Tom King Mattina 1:200 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Tom King on 3/31/2019. Mattina Retailer Incentive.

Label #19-1375280-028

Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tom King. Art by Clay Mann. Cover by Francesco Mattina. There's a new kind of crisis threatening the heroes of the DC Universe, ripped from real-world headlines by C.I.A.-operative-turned-comics-writer Tom King: How does a superhero handle PTSD? Welcome to Sanctuary, an ultra-secret hospital for superheroes who've been traumatized by crime-fighting and cosmic combat. But something goes inexplicably wrong when many patients wind up dead, with two well-known operators as the prime suspects: Harley Quinn and Booster Gold! It's up to the DC Trinity of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman to investigate-but can they get the job done in the face of overwhelming opposition? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Heroes in Crisis (2018 DC) 1D CBCS 9.8 SS Tom King Mattina 1:200 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Tom King on 3/31/2019. Mattina Retailer Incentive.

Label #19-1375280-027

Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tom King. Art by Clay Mann. Cover by Francesco Mattina. There's a new kind of crisis threatening the heroes of the DC Universe, ripped from real-world headlines by C.I.A.-operative-turned-comics-writer Tom King: How does a superhero handle PTSD? Welcome to Sanctuary, an ultra-secret hospital for superheroes who've been traumatized by crime-fighting and cosmic combat. But something goes inexplicably wrong when many patients wind up dead, with two well-known operators as the prime suspects: Harley Quinn and Booster Gold! It's up to the DC Trinity of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman to investigate-but can they get the job done in the face of overwhelming opposition? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4389449006

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389449007

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389449005

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389449003

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389449002

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389449001

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4389449004

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Honey West (1966) 1 FN- 5.5

Anne Francis/John Ericson photo cover. Adventures based on the TV series. "The Underwater Raiders," script by Paul S. Newman, art by Jack Sparling; Honey is hired to guard the jewelry at a party on a yacht, but thieves in frogman gear steal the model of an innovative new bomber instead; With help from Sam, Honey tracks them down and exposes the yacht owner as a spy trying to steal defense secrets. "The Fall Guy," script by Paul S. Newman, art by Jack Sparling; Honey investigates why gangsters are forcing Acey to throw his wrestling matches. She finds the ringleader and exposes him, leaving Acey free to win. Photos on front, back and inside covers. # on cover 10186-609. No month listed. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Horizon Zero Dawn (2020 Titan) 1H CGC 9.8 Artgerm Virgin 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover H.

Label #4338180014

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Anne Toole. Art by Ann Maulina. Cover by Artgerm. A brand-new comic series based on the award-winning game by Guerrilla. Aloy and Talanah return in a new story set after the events of the game! Nature has reclaimed the planet. Awe-inspiring machines dominate the land, as humanity fights for survival on this new earth. Co-created by one of the writers of Horizon Zero Dawn game Anne Toole. Horizon Zero Dawn FCBD #0 ties into this brand-new #1! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Horror Tales (1969) Vol. 1 #9 VG/FN 5.0

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Cover by Bill Alexander. Stories and art by Carl Burgos, Myron Fass and Chic Stone. Legendary publisher Myron Fass presents another Eerie series, featuring tales of horror and the macabre. A young boy hears a creepy, ominous voice, bidding him to come down to the cellar. Fish take cold-blooded revenge on an avid angler. A horrific version of the Red Riding Hood fairy tale, where the wolf is a werewolf and Red isn't just a helpless victim. Featuring reprints from Haunted Thrills (1952) and other 1950s pre-Code comics. The Thing; Bury Her Deep; The Bloody Stream; Pull Up a Coffin; Rendezvous With Doom; The Slime Creatures; Devils Bride; Werewolf. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.35.

House of M (2005) 3B CGC 9.8 Cassaday Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #1052003002

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL Cover by John Cassaday The world has turned upside-down and only two people know the truth. Follow Wolverine as he tries to piece together the mystery of the House of M, but first he must figure out -- who are his friends and who are foes? The last page of this issue will blow your minds and crack the Internet right in half! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 31 GD+ 2.5

Extra interior staple holes. Cover and interior oxidation.

Cover art by Ruben Moreira. "The Incredible Illusions!", art by Bill Ely; An inventor of household appliances is being tricked by his business partner; With the help of magnets he creates the illusion that the machines are attacking its creator. "The Uncanny Creature of Carl Griffin!", pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; By twisting the words "Great Scott!" into "Sceat Grott!", Carl Griffin wins command over a demon-like creature; The creature does his every bidding and kills his rival, Frank Carter, for him; The blame falls on Griffin, though, who fails to call his demon to help--because he forgets the magic words all of a sudden. "Sounds in the Night!" one-page story. "The Dark Horseman!" Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. "Touch of Doom" text story by Joe Mabely. "I Was A Sorcerer's Apprentice!", art by Ruben Moreira; Tourists enter a castle and find the diary of a sorcerer; Flashback to the middle ages and the tale of a young man learning the ropes from his master; One day, though, he wants to quit, but the master wont let him; The mans wife advises her husband to use his magic power to overcome his master. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 33 GD- 1.8

3 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Ruben Moreira. "Mr. Misfortune!", art by John Prentice; A business scam is exposed to take over share-holder value. "The Girl from the Looking Glass!", art by Jim Mooney; A mystical brandy allows a man to look into a mirror and see the past; Stepping through it, he finds himself in 1602 London, seeing Shakespeare perform and attempting to help a woman in distress escape through time to his era. Half-page story "The Hand of Clay!" "The Tall Tale That Came True!", art by Bill Ely; A gangster surprises another gangster who thought the first one dead. "Mystery of the Mirages" text story by Jack E. Miller. One-page Professor Eureka story, art by Henry Boltinoff. "The Giant Out of Nowhere!", art by Ruben Moreira; Scientist Ray Stevens researches a mass hysteria phenomenon: dozens of people all hallucinated about a giant roaming through the city; All of these people were cured by "Handar the Hindu," a mysterious healer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 55 GD/VG 3.0

Staple rust.

First Silver Age issue. Cover by Leonard Starr. Featuring: 6 page story "I Turned Back Time" drawn by Jim McArdle; 6 page story "The Balloon Creatures" drawn by Bernard Baily; 5 page story "The Unknown Sentinel" drawn by Mort Meskin and George Roussos; 6 page story "The Amazing Cholly the Chimp" drawn by Leonard Starr. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 145 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Joe Certa. "Secret of the Purple People" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; The Idol-Head releases the Venomee, a race of creatures who are searching for the means to turn into human form; They are able to disrupt the Manhunter's own power to change form. Mysteries of the Ages article about John Collins. "Treasure of Forgotten Powers," art by Howard Sherman; Three treasure hunters are searching for the fabled hoard of Quixtol in South America. Half-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 191 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Neal Adams. "No Strings Attached!", script by Len Wein, art by Bill Draut; A puppeteer is evicted from his house and dies without knowing that the children he entertained have not forgotten him; His puppets come to life to enact revenge on the heartless man who stole their master's home. One-page Room 13 cartoon, art by Sergio Aragonés. One-page Cain's Game Room, art by Sergio Aragonés. Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation: Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 180,642; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 176,497. "The Hanging Tree!", script by Jack Oleck, art by Tony deZuniga; A witch's curse destroys a man hundreds of years later. "Night Prowler!", script by Len Wein, art by Bernie Wrightson; On Christmas Eve, a man and his wife are awakened by the sounds of a prowler in the house. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 204 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4386162009

Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "All In The Family...," script by Mary Skrenes (as Virgil North) and Bernie Wrightson (plot), art by Bernie Wrightson; When Fred and Mary are stranded in the swamp they find a house that Mary had nightmares about the night before. One page of Cain's Game Room cartoons, art by Sergio Aragones. Realm of the Mystics page, art by Jack Sparling; Retelling of the Muslim legend of Zacornu, the Tree of Demons. "Never Deal With a Demon," script by Jack Oleck, art by Win Mortimer; Cooper summons a demon to give him money and he is safe from the demon as long as he doesn't go thru a red door. "To Die for Magda!", script by Carl Wessler, art by Alex Nino; Stephan is tricked into signing a fake confession stating that he's a warlock. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 207 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3998761003

Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "Last Ritual, Last Rites," script by Bill Meredith, art by Bill Payne; Bennett wants his wife dead but fears that her Hindu servant is prolonging his life. Cain's Game Room cartoon page, art by John Albano. "The Spell!", art by Jim Starlin; Ol' Nell tries to conjure up a demon. Cain's Rumpus Room humor page, art by Joe Schenkman. "This Evil Demon Loves People!", script by Sheldon Mayer, art by Jack Sparling; A baby demon is trapping people who cross him in bottles. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 212 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4092304001

Cover art by Michael Wm. Kaluta. "Ever After," pencils by John Calnan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Warren thinks he'll easily get control of his girlfriend's inheritance once her father dies, but the tables are turned when he learns that she is a vampire. Superboy ad. "Oh, Mom! Oh, Dad! You've Sent Me Away to Summer Camp... and I'm So Sad!", script by Michael Fleisher and Maxene Fabe, art by Alex Nino; Little wheelchair-bound Richard is left by his parents at a strange summer camp; After one of the kids apparently drowns in a lake, the others begin murdering, one by one, the counselors, thinking they are aliens out to conquer the earth; Richard then tells this to the head counselor, but the other kids find out and want to kill him. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 175,134; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 188,466. "Halfway to Hell," script by Jack Oleck, art by Ruben Yandoc (as Rubeny); A criminal is shot by the police and awakens on a train full of dead people; Knowing that the final destination of the train must be hell, he demands to return to Earth, which he does, only to find that he is completely and permanently paralyzed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 282 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4394792007

Cover by Joe Kubert. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction starring Cain, Len Wein and Jack C. Harris, drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 7 page story "The Lady Killer Craves Blood!" written by J.M. DeMatteis and drawn by Jerry Talaoc; 2 page story "I'm Off To My Funeral" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Mar Amongo; 1 page story "Cain's Game Room" by Dave Manak; 6 page story "Some Place Where The Sun Don't Shine" written by Robert Ingersoll and drawn by Mike Sekowsky & John Celardo. Plus: 29 page Superman advertising insert for Radio Shack "The Computers That Saved Metropolis!", where Alec and Shanna use a pair of TRS-80 computers to help Superman stop Major Disaster after Superman's powers become difficult for him to control, written by Cary Bates and drawn by Jim Starlin & Dick Giordano. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 283 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4394792008

Cover by Joe Kubert. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Len Wein and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 8 page story "One Last Beautiful Swindle!" written by Sheldon Mayer and drawn by Romeo Tanghal & John Celardo; 8 page story "Kill Me Gently!" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Alex Nino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 313 CBCS 9.2 SS Gary Cohn

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-4289F63-042

Cover by Mike Kaluta. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Karen Berger and drawn by Adrian Gonzales; 10 page I...Vampire! story "Side Effects" written by Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn and drawn by Adrian Gonzales & Tom Sutton; 6 page story "Food For Thought!" written by Steve Skeates and drawn by Rodin Rodriguez; 5 page story "Germ of Greed!" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Carmine Infantino & Sal Trapani; 1 page I... Baby Vampire! story by Stephen DeStefano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

House of Mystery Lot of 8

Issues 242, 249, 264, 265, 272, 277, 286 and 320 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to FN/VF range, with 265 grading at VG.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 61 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4275950001

Cover art by Lee Elias. "Doctor-7, King of the Supernatural," art by Mort Meskin; Doctor-7 finds a way to hypnotize Mark Merlin into stealing the ingredients he needs for his magic potions, but he is eventually outwitted by Merlin. The Strange Lives of Batman and Robin ad. "A Tree Grows on Second Street!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The Badger Club learns about the rules for planting trees along the streets in their town. "Eclipso, the Genius Who Fought Himself," script by Bob Haney, art by Lee Elias; Bruce Gordon becomes Eclipso for the first time, destroying Solar City, and with the help of Professor Bennett, discovers explains how he was transformed into Eclipso during a solar eclipse. Brief biography of artist Lee Elias. 2/3-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Slaughter (2021 Boom) 1BTC.B CGC 9.8 SS James Tynion IV

Paper: White

Signed By James Tynion IV on 5/21/22. Big Time Collectibles Edition B.

Label #2574783016

Big Time Collectibles exclusive virgin B&W cover by Mico Suayan. Written by James TynionIV, Tate Brombal. Art by Chris Shehan, Werther Dell'Edera. Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today. You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the black mask, Aaron was a teenager training within the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even more complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition. Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children in this first story arc by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), with art by rising star Chris Shehan (The Autumnal) and co-creator Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades). 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

House of Slaughter (2021 Boom) 1BTC.B CGC 9.8 SS James Tynion IV

Paper: White

Signed By James Tynion IV on 5/21/22. Big Time Collectibles Edition B.

Label #2574783014

Big Time Collectibles exclusive virgin B&W cover by Mico Suayan. Written by James TynionIV, Tate Brombal. Art by Chris Shehan, Werther Dell'Edera. Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today. You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the black mask, Aaron was a teenager training within the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even more complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition. Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children in this first story arc by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), with art by rising star Chris Shehan (The Autumnal) and co-creator Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades). 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

House of Slaughter (2021 Boom) 1BTC.B CGC 9.8 SS James Tynion IV

Paper: White

Signed By James Tynion IV on 5/21/22. Big Time Collectibles Edition B.

Label #2574783013

Big Time Collectibles exclusive virgin B&W cover by Mico Suayan. Written by James TynionIV, Tate Brombal. Art by Chris Shehan, Werther Dell'Edera. Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today. You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the black mask, Aaron was a teenager training within the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even more complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition. Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children in this first story arc by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), with art by rising star Chris Shehan (The Autumnal) and co-creator Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades). 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.