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Add to cart CGC 9.6 $845.00 Paper: White Label #4598704014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($25.35) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $840.00 Paper: White Label #3834675002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($25.20) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Ironside Comics

Blood Runs Thicker... - Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Lopez. 1st appearance of Elsa Bloodstone. Growing up was tough for Elsa. Her mom was a nerdy archaeologist, she was constantly moving from place to place searching for the next ancient wonder, and she never knew anything about her father...until today! What do you do when you discover that your dad was the legendary monster hunter, Ulysses Bloodstone...and that he died doing what he loved best? You take up the mantle and kick some major monster butt...without your mom finding out, of course! Fans of Indiana Jones, Lara Croft or Buffy will definitely dig the hot hero called Bloodstone! With Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning providing the never-rest-for-a-moment story, and beautiful artwork by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna, this adventure will be a light-hearted romp through the world of horror and the supernatural! And character design help from Alex Ross never hurts! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Flash Comics (1940 DC) 96 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2023903024

Flash stars in "The Flash and the Thorn-Stalk," written by Robert Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. Also includes: Ghost Patrol in "The 'Spectacular' Crimes" written John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia; Black Canary in "The Riddle of the Topaz Brooch" by Kanigher, pencils by Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; and Hawkman in "Return of the Centaurs" by John Broome and Kubert. Cover art by Joe Kubert. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $840.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #4645061017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($25.20) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Devils starring Daredevil, Elektra, Nick Manolis, Foggy Nelson, Heather Glenn, and Becky Blake, script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Bullseye has a tumor in his brain that makes him see every day people as Daredevil, and he starts to kill them all. First appearance of Tom Snyde (a Tom Snyder parody). Cameos: Humphry Bogart and Mary Astor (both on movie screen, Maltese Falcon), James Cagney (poster). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

All-Famous Police Cases (1952-1954 A Star Comic) 11 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4126020016

Cover by L. B. Cole. Pre-Code crime comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Twins try to outdo each other in crime and murder. Poisoner Cordelia Botkin uses a deadly box of candy on her romantic rival, and accidentally sets a legal standard for the prosecution of interstate crimes. A superstitious hood consults a fortune teller to learn the path forward, but her predictions are dark indeed. The Twin Killers; The Poison Parcel; Murder for Money; I Predict Death. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $835.00 or Best Offer Paper: White 35 Cent Price Variant. Label #2086081003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($25.05) will be charged at checkout.

35 Cent Price Variant, limited distribution. "Disaster Area." Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. The battle between Ikaris and the cosmic-powered Hulk continues! But as these two immensely powerful warriors threatens to topple the city around them. Can even Ikaris contain the fury of the Cosmic Hulk?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

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1st appearance of X-23, a female mutant with the same powers as Wolverine. Written by JOE QUESADA Cover & pencils by JOSHUA MIDDLETON As if one down-on-her-luck runaway teenage mutant wasn't enough, there's some new genetically mutated blood headed for New York City's Lower East Side. Could this new face be related to a certain member of Marvel's merriest band of mutants? In the latest issues of the edgy new series, it's not just the stakes that will be raised. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+ Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $835.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #4496238002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($25.05) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Black Cat in "Never Let The Black Cat Cross Your Path!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series! The dazzling debut of the Black Cat! The wall-crawler has spent the first 193 issues of his title chasing super-villains! But tonight he's going to kiss one instead! Wow! Does the web-slinger stand a chance against the beauty and charm of Felicia Hardy? Not when the alluring cat has his tongue! And maybe later his heart! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat is the creative highlight of the Wolfman-Pollard run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. Dave Cockrum designed the cat's costume. The letters page includes an alternate cover (for issue 194) by Keith Pollard. It also includes an alternate cover to Spider-Woman 9 by Carmine Infantino. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $835.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4216831007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($25.05) will be charged at checkout.

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.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $831.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Label #3710163007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.93) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Frank Harry. The Amazon Bride, script by William Moulton Marston [as Charles Moulton], art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman is drugged by gangsters, and that night she dreams that she has lost her Amazon powers, so agrees to marry Steve. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith [as Bud Fisher]. The Twain Shall Meet--History Feature, script by M. C. Gaines, art by Dennis Neville. Is the Kid a Killer? starring Green Lantern, script by Alfred Bester, art by Paul Reinman. Heroes in Dungarees--East-West Story, art by Dennis Neville. The Psalm of the K Ration starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. The Story of Prince Henry--Picture Stories from American History, script by M. C. Gaines, art by Don Cameron. The Man Who Tilted Windmills starring The Flash, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Jon Chester Kozlak. Green Lantern for Paper Salvage public service announcement, art by Paul Reinman. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $830.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #1486122001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.90) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in Worlds Within Worlds!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny battle their dopplegangers, created by Galactus, who is determined to learn the location of the Silver Surfer. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 57. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $830.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4559185008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.90) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Galactus battles the Silver Surfer in the conclusion of the Galactus Trilogy, The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; With the aid of the Silver Surfer, the Fantastic Four force Galactus to leave Earth; Johnny Storm begins to attend Metro College and meets Wyatt Wingfoot. Watcher and Inhumans appearances. First appearance of Wyatt Wingfoot. Letter to the editor from comics writer Gerry Conway. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $830.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4362492005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.90) will be charged at checkout.

"Murder Missile Trap." Elite soldier Scott Free escapes Apokolips and comes to Earth, where he assumes the role of Mister Miracle. Inspired by the real world exploits of Jim Steranko, who was a magician and escape artist prior to his career in comics, Mister Miracle was created by the great Jack Kirby for his epic Fourth World saga. Script, pencils, and cover by Jack Kirby. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $829.95 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4486942003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.90) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover art by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye. Superman Takes a Holiday, script by Don Cameron (signed as Jerry Siegel), pencils by Sam Citron (signed as Joe Shuster). A Challenge from the Pyramids starring Vigilante, art by Mort Meskin (signed as Mort Morton Jr.). The Forest Primeval starring Congo Bill, art by John Daly. Words are Weapons starring Americommando, script by Joseph Greene, art by Bernard Baily. Clouds of Crime starring Zatara. 60 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $829.00 Paper: White Label #4175443009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.87) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (central Thor image), inks by George Klein and John Romita (central Thor image). "The Awesome Answer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Thor, always honorable, is deemed worthy to hear the origin of Galactus; Out of mortal death, comes a rebirth of cosmic energy; The history of Galactus, as told by Galactus, revealed to Marvel readers at long last! Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Watcher, the Thermal Man, and Odin. Letter to the editor from book and comics retailer Bud Plant. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $825.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Tape on interior cover. Label #1482219017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.75) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Jack Binder. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Jack Binder, Max Plaisted, Lt. Kelvin McKay, Elmer Wexler, Sam Brant, and George Mandel. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $825.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Mike Zeck on 2/26/09. Label #0931229001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.75) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by John Romita. "A Realm Besieged," script and art by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sam Kweskin, inks by Frank Giacoia; Namorita finds Namor and frees him from Dr. Hydro's prison; Meanwhile, Dr. Hydro and his amphibians have attacked Atlantis; Tamara leads Atlantis into battle and with the return of Namor and Namorita, the tide of the battle is turned; Dr. Hydro dies and reveals that there is no cure for the amphibians; Namor is left pondering the future of this new race of people. "Tales of Atlantis," script by Howard Chaykin and Steve Gerber, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Joe Sinnott; Almost 20,000 years prior to Namor's reign, Atlantis still existed above the surface; Emperor Kamuu leads the city's defense against the raiding Lemurians; In order to defeat them, he releases Magma from the earth below, but in so doing, destroys the Sea Wall, and dooms Atlantis to sink beneath the waves. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $825.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4391258004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.75) will be charged at checkout.

Not approved by the Comics Code Authority. "In the Grip of the Goblin!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita. Cover by John Romita. The fireworks start immediately as the Amazing Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin! And since the web-slinger is always cautious fighting Norman Osborn's alter ego, the goblin wins rounds one -- thanks to his assortment of bizarre weapons! As Peter Parker heads home, he knows the goblin could reveal his secret identity at any moment. But right now Peter has a second problem. His roommate Harry is miffed about Mary Jane...and popping pills left and right! When Peter calls a doctor to get Harry help, someone clad in purple and green shows up first! Oh no, the wall-crawler is caught between a rock and a hard place...with no way out! (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #78.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $825.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4238141016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.75) will be charged at checkout.

First appearance of the Prowler in "The Night of the Prowler!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. In order to make a name for himself, a down on his luck window washer named Hobie Brown becomes a super-villain. And using his own ideas and equipment, Hobie creates weapons and a costume -- and the Prowler is born! In the meantime, Peter Parker is also feeling downtrodden after seeing Gwen Stacy and Flash Thompson having coffee together. Later that evening, Peter stops by the Daily Bugle hoping for a payday advance. But instead he sees the Prowler stealing the Bugle's payroll bag! And suddenly it's the Prowler vs. Peter Parker...with J. Jonah Jameson standing by! Origin of the Prowler. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Joe Robertson, and Mindy Brown. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #59.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Frost Giant's Daughter, script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting: Snowy battlefield; Conan chases Atali across the snow, slays her two frost giant brothers, and catches her; Her father, Ymir then takes her from Conan. This story originally appeared in Savage Tales 1, but for its publication here Windsor-Smith added another page (a new splash page), and some panels and dialogue were altered for Comics Code approval. Back-up reprint story: The Sword and the Sorcerers (from Chamber of Darkness 4), script by Roy Thomas, art by Windsor-Smith. Also in this issue: a full-page reprint of the Hyborian Age map from Conan 1. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $825.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4601695001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.75) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Thor's origin is retold in "The Thunder God and the Thug!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A gangster, wounded in an escape, has his men kidnap Dr. Blake to operate on his gunshot wound; Blake transforms himself into Thor and brings the gang to justice and rescues Jane as well; Jane Foster guest appearance ("Foster" as last name finally used). "From Outer Space" text story. "Barker's Body Shop!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Sol Brodsky; A crooked mechanic hires a drifter to customize a car, promising enough money for him to get home; When he refuses to pay the man the drifter takes the car instead, which he converted to be able to fly him home to the stars. "When the Switch Is Pulled," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A time machine seems not to work, but actually travelled in a complete loop through time back to its point of origin. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Direct Edition. First appearance of the Black Cat in "Never Let The Black Cat Cross Your Path!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series! The dazzling debut of the Black Cat! The wall-crawler has spent the first 193 issues of his title chasing super-villains! But tonight he's going to kiss one instead! Wow! Does the web-slinger stand a chance against the beauty and charm of Felicia Hardy? Not when the alluring cat has his tongue! And maybe later his heart! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat is the creative highlight of the Wolfman-Pollard run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. Dave Cockrum designed the cat's costume. The letters page includes an alternate cover (for issue 194) by Keith Pollard. It also includes an alternate cover to Spider-Woman 9 by Carmine Infantino. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $825.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more Label #4476951021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.75) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Neal Adams. Journey to Desolation, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Frank Giacoia; Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and the Old-Timer come across the company town of Desolation, where the boss Slapper Soames plans to execute Johnny Walden to silence the songs he sings which have inspired the people of Desolation to think about a better way of life; As Green Lantern joins the townspeople in attacking Soames' stronghold, the Guardians inform him that since he is on a leave of absence they have reduced the power of his ring; But even weakened, Green Lantern and Green Arrow are able to free Johnny and turn Soames and his men over to the authorities. Letters to the editor from comic writers Don McGregor and Mike Barr. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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WHAT THE GODS HAVE WROUGHT (W) Jason Aaron. (A) Butch Guice, Tom Palmer. (CA) Esad Ribic. In a chilling interlude, discover the dark origin of Gorr...and the truth behind his bloody quest to butcher the gods. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $825.00 Paper: White Label #3901575003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.75) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $825.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4456160016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.75) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Slave Ship of Space!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Kanjar Ro forces the Justice League to help him defeat his enemies by freezing the people of Earth motionless. Only the combined voices of his enemies--Kromm, Hyathis, and Sayyar--saying "Kanjar Ro" can release them. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $825.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4456159024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.75) will be charged at checkout.

First appearance of the Red Guardian in "Color Him...the Red Guardian!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos. After receiving a tip concerning the Black Widow's whereabouts, Hawkeye andHercules travel to the Far East to rescue her! But her communist captors have created a super-powered adversary to oppose them: the Red Guardian! Once the Prince of Power and the ace archer arrive in the Middle Kingdom, they defeat the guard force and challenge the Red Guardian! However thecommunist champion is smart and tough! He uses the Psychotron to confuse Hercules -- and next uses his belt weapon to knock out Hawkeye. And then while basking in the glow of his victory, the guardian makes a shocking announcement: Natasha Romanoff is his wife! What a red-letter day for the Red Guardian! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #35.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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Direct Edition. "The Terrible Toll of the Taskmaster" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. A brand new villain, the Taskmaster, has turned the tables on the Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Ant-Man! The three insect-like super-heroes are prisoners inside the Taskmaster's training academy! The good news is that seven avengers are waiting outside the training compound, but the bad news...none of them know that their teammates are in grave danger! However, Earth Mightiest Heroes follow the ants, and the trail leads to the Taskmaster! Is the villain with the photographic reflexes ready to battle the Avengers? Choose wisely dear Taskmaster! First (full) appearance and origin of the Taskmaster. (Notes: The Taskmaster appears next in Marvel Team-Up 103. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 36 pages Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $820.00 Paper: Off white to white CHRISTINE FARRELL COMPLETE COLLECTION. Label #4458567004

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Stan Kaye, Leonard Starr, Frank Bolle, Ruben Moreira, Carmine Infantino and John Belfi. Batman and Robin crash..."The Underworld Bank!" with art by Dick Sprang and Stan Kaye. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Wampum Wigwam" with art by Leonard Starr; Robotman in "The Boy Who Re-Made Robotman!" with art by Frank Bolle; Impossible -- But True! tale "The Ghost of Station WBT!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Ruben Moreira; and 2-page story "The Taming of the Wild Bunch!" with art by Carmine Infantino and John Belfi. Also: Cartoon Criss-Cross activity page by Martin Naydel; 2-page text piece "Our Footsore Nation"; Peg 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; and Quick Quiz activity page by H.T. Elmo. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $820.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #2104152012

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Pete Riss, Charles Sultan, Jon L. Blummer, and Frank Simienski. Tales of pre-Code horror from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. The fiendish Largo the Magician plans to use Martha in his spell for immortality. A crooked Navy contractor faces justice from the spirits of John Paul Jones and the men whose deaths he caused. Communist agents encounter the ancient sea monster Scylla. Deathless Mortal; Sea of Retribution; Death for Hire; Monster of the Deep; The Ghost of Company C; The Corpse Under the Carpet. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $820.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4349351003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.60) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Kimchu Comics

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $819.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4511227021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.57) will be charged at checkout.

"Magneto Triumphant!" Part 2 of 3. Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. High above the Earth, the X-Men fight for their lives against Magneto! Can even the power of the Phoenix hope to defeat one of the most powerful mutants alive? NOTE: 1st appearance of Asteroid M. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $815.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Label #1998904019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.45) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearances of Galactus and the Silver Surfer (First cover appearance for both) in If This Be Doomsday!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four try to slow Galactus while the Watcher takes the Human Torch to find a weapon to defeat Galactus; Alicia Masters convinces Silver Surfer to help humanity. Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $814.51 or Best Offer Paper: White Significant front/back scuff(s). Label #3737375003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.44) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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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.

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Cover by Hank Porter. Stories and art by Floyd Gottfredson, Ted Thwaites, Al Taliaferro, Ferdinand Horvath, Homer Brightman, Ted Osborne, Merrill De Maris, Bob Wright, Tom Wood and Hank Porter. Sometimes listed as Vol. 1, #1. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured early work by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey and Goofy meet Professor Einmug, who has created a floating island haven in the sky. But when Pegleg Pete gets wind of it, Mickey sees trouble ahead. In another Gottfredson story, Mickey plays Robinson Crusoe in a movie. A ventriloquist teaches Pluto to talk, or so it seems. The Robber Kitten; Just One Thing After Another; Billboard Artist; Following a Tip on the Market!; Oh, Nuts!; True To Form; I Bite - Do You?; Donald Duck Follows Through!; Ducky Housecleaning; Clarabelle's Dinner Talks; A Ticklish Rescue; Water Babies; Pie a la Donald; A Hallowe'en Puzzle; Mickey's Hints; Tack-sy! Taxi!; Bullied!; Hook, Line And Succor!; A Cagey Finish!; Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip; Donald's Got a Girl!; Chalk It Up; Donald Fights to the Finish; He Got It in the End!; Donald Was Game - So Was Horace!; Robinson Crusoe. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Newsstand Edition. "Dock Savage!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. While trying to make up his mind about the research company's job offer in Kansas, the wondrous wall-crawler receives another employment offer! However, this one is from Silver Sable and requires brawn not brains! The Symkarian mercenary wants Spider-Man to team up with the Sandman to take down a neo-nazi and his private army! The web-slinger quickly accepts sable's offer and swings into action! As for the other offer, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to talk to his wife first! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Beginning with this issue, Todd McFarlane produces small drawings in the UPC box on the front cover. These sketches only appear on the cover of the direct sales issues. The newsstand editions have the regular bar code.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Sinister Six (Doctor Octopus, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, Sandman, and the Vulture) in a new 41-page story, "The Sinister Six!" Script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Octopus organizes the Sinister Six, composed of other Spider-Man Villains; They capture Betty Brant and Aunt May and force Spider-Man to rescue them. Cameos by the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Iron Man, Giant Man, and the Wasp. Lots of back-up features (all art by Ditko): 14 pages of pin-ups (Spider-Man's most famous foes); 9-page "The Secrets of Spider-Man"; 3-page "How Stan Lee and Steve Ditko Create Spider-Man!"; and other miscellaneous pin-ups. Giant 76-page issue! Most of this issue reprinted in Marvel Tales # 150. 76 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearances of Galactus and the Silver Surfer (First cover appearance for both) in If This Be Doomsday!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four try to slow Galactus while the Watcher takes the Human Torch to find a weapon to defeat Galactus; Alicia Masters convinces Silver Surfer to help humanity. Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Volume 27, Issue 4 - April, 1936. Edited by Farnsworth Wright. Horror and Fantasy stories in the pulp style. 6.75-in. x 10-in.; 128 newsprint pages, text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $0.25.

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"The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Terror of Tim Boo Ba." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Paul Reinman. Low distribution. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Catman Comics (1941) 27 CGC 2.5

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Carmine Infantino, Don Rico, Bob Fujitani, Nina Albright, and Rudy Palais. The adventures of Cat-Man and other early superheroes from the Golden Age of comics. A retelling of the origins of Cat-Man and Kitten, as Cat-Man reveals how his mother's killer was brought to justice. A gangster targets Molly O'Moore and Scoop Scanlon after their newspaper expose of his crimes. Students at Kitten's high school rob the student treasury and frame Kitten for the crime. Plus an early story by legendary artist Carmine Infantino. Classic patriotic cover by L. B. Cole. Cat-Man & Kitten: The Story of Rosetta!; The Deacon: The Phantom Fiddler; Molly O'Moore and Scoop Scanlon: The Finger Points!; Nat Green Mystery Tale: The Mark of Betrayal!; Little Leaders: Row, Row, Row Your Boat!; The Golden Archer: Reward!; The Reckoner and Chipper: The Song of the Dragon. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

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Cover art by Syd Shores. Gay Nineties Gamble starring the Human Torch, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Mike Sekowsky; After a robbery puts the owner of the Gay Musique club in bad straits, Torch and Toro discover that it was a competitor attempting to make the new club a failure and apprehend him. The Beast of the Bowery Barge starring the Sub-Mariner, Namora, and Bowery Bennie, script and art by Bill Everett. Call the Doctor text story. The Hyena Strikes! starring the Human Torch, script by Bill Woolfolk; A criminal called The Hyena is causing truck crashes, the latest of which resulted in the driver being killed. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Fred Ray. The Devil's Playground starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy. Crimes in Color starring Vigilante, script by Mort Weisinger, art by Mort Meskin (signed as Mort Morton Jr.). Three Aces story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Chad Grothkopf. Iron Giant starring Mr. America and Fatman, script by Ken Fitch, art by Bernard Baily. Congo Bill story, art by Fred Ray. Zatara story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.