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Battle Chasers (1998) 1C CGC 9.6 Another Universe Variant

Paper: White

Another Universe Edition.

Label #4632438014

Another Universe variant cover by Joe Madureira. NO GOLD FOIL TITLE Cover price $2.95.

Bone (1991 1st Printing) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4656960019

Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Bone and Thorn get in an argument at the Spring Fair; Phoney Bone and Smiley Bone put their scam for betting on the Cow Race into action. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. 28 pgs. $2.95. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. Cover price $2.95.

Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 112 CGC 8.5 SS Gerhard

Paper: White

Signed by Gerhard on 03/25/2022.

Label #3986040001

Square One. A double-sized issue, which also counts as issue #113. In the aftermath of Church & State, Cerebus finds himself without servants, friends or gold. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim; backgrounds by Gerhard. This story was not reprinted in the Church & State or Jakas Story collections. Black and white; 48 pages. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 300 CGC 9.2 SS Gerhard

Paper: White

Signed and sketch by Gerhard on 03/25/2022.

Label #3985962001

by Dave Sim & Gerhard. LATTER DAYS: Part 35 (of 35) - The Final Issue! NOT a good jumping-on point for new readers! After 26 years, the last 20 pages of the comic medium's first-ever 6,000- page graphic novel will soon be one for the record books. Also, don't miss the last installment of Aardvark Comment. "Thanks very much to all our loyal readers and retailers! Good night!" - Dave Sim b&w, 24pg $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4628501002

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Verpoorten. First comic book appearance and origin of Conan. The Coming of Conan!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Conan battles at Vanaheim and sees his future; Tara returns to her dimension 1st comic book appearance of Kull (cameo). The letters page contains a map of Conan's world of the Hyborian Age drawn by Windsor-Smith (based on Robert E. Howard's own version) and a short essay on The World of Conan. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 4 CGC 9.4 Suscha News

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Suscha News.

Label #1106745005

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Tower of the Elephant!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; setting: City of Arenjun in Zamora; Conan scales Elephant tower, kills lion & giant spider, and saves Yag-Kosha by killing him at his request; adapted from the story by Robert E. Howard. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.6

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Label #1200035011

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Zukala's Daughter, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Frank Giacoia; setting: Zamorian Village; Conan frees villages of Zukala's control, saves Zephra from demon, and defeats Zukala--who disappears with his daughter Zephra; this story, though published in issue 5, was actually the third drawn by Windsor-Smith (following 1 and 2, but before 3 and 4); adapted from the poem "Zukala's Hour" by Robert E. Howard. The letters page reprints the Hyborian Age map from Conan 1. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 24 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4664127014

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. First full Red Sonja story, The Song of Red Sonja, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting: Makkalet; Conan and Red Sonja start a bar-fight, bathe in a fountain, scale temple walls, break in and steal a snake-tiara, and fight a magical snake; at the end Sonja tricks Conan, and leaves for Pah-Disha; the Red Sonja story continues in Savage Sword of Conan 1. Final Windsor-Smith art on this title. The art in this issue (at least on page 8, and perhaps elsewhere) was altered without Windsor-Smith's approval. See Marvel Treasury Edition 15 or Savage Sword of Conan 82 for the original version. (The reprint in Conan Saga 8 contains the altered version). In the letter's column, Roy Thomas responds and announces Barry Smith's final departure as Conan the Barbarian artist; Incidentally, Roy's responses to R. Benitz and Keith Taylor are mistakenly transposed. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 24 CGC 6.5 SS Thomas

Paper: Off white

Signed by Roy Thomas on 9/10/21.

Label #3884758005

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. First full Red Sonja story, The Song of Red Sonja, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting: Makkalet; Conan and Red Sonja start a bar-fight, bathe in a fountain, scale temple walls, break in and steal a snake-tiara, and fight a magical snake; at the end Sonja tricks Conan, and leaves for Pah-Disha; the Red Sonja story continues in Savage Sword of Conan 1. Final Windsor-Smith art on this title. The art in this issue (at least on page 8, and perhaps elsewhere) was altered without Windsor-Smith's approval. See Marvel Treasury Edition 15 or Savage Sword of Conan 82 for the original version. (The reprint in Conan Saga 8 contains the altered version). In the letter's column, Roy Thomas responds and announces Barry Smith's final departure as Conan the Barbarian artist; Incidentally, Roy's responses to R. Benitz and Keith Taylor are mistakenly transposed. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 32 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4556482009

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ernie Chan. Flame Winds of Lost Khitai, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]; setting: Khitai city of Wan Tengri; Conan spies for the Turanian army; adapted in part from the Prester John novel "Flame Winds" by Norvell W. Page. The letters page notes that Conan the Barbarian won the 1972 Academy of Comic Books Arts for Best Comic Magazine. For other winners, see the listing in Tomb of Dracula 14. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 33 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4555696002

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Cover art by Herb Trimpe and John Romita (re-touches). Death and 7 Wizards, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]; setting: Khitai city of Wan Tengri; Conan spies for the Turanian army; adapted in part from the Prester John novel "Flame Winds" by Norvell W. Page. Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 52 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4640506010

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Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Tom Palmer and John Romita (alterations). The Altar and the Scorpion, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: Belverus & Plain of Shamu; Conan fights a bull and a giant scorpion; First appearance of Tara of Hanumar; Conan obtains his cloak & mail-shirt; Kull cameo. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Big Bang!" 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 55 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4640506012

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. A Shadow on the Land, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: City of Ronnoco, Plain of Shamu; Conan battles Shadow and Scorpion and saves the city of Ronnoco. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 55 CGC 9.6

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Label #4640506013

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. A Shadow on the Land, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: City of Ronnoco, Plain of Shamu; Conan battles Shadow and Scorpion and saves the city of Ronnoco. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 55 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4640506011

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. A Shadow on the Land, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: City of Ronnoco, Plain of Shamu; Conan battles Shadow and Scorpion and saves the city of Ronnoco. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 56 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4640506014

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Cover pencils by John Buscema. The Strange High Tower in the Mist, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Pablo Marcos; setting: Countryside & magical city in the mist; Conan defeats a bat-thing & destroys the city in the mist. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Twins of Evil! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 57 CGC 9.8

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Label #4640506015

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta. Incident in Argos, script by Roy Thomas, art by Michael Ploog; setting: Messantia; Conan kill Ephemero Portus is separated from Tara & Yusef and flees Messantia guards; adapted in part from the story "Queen of the Black Coast" by Robert E. Howard. Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Twins of Evil! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 58 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4555784022

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. First full appearance of Belit (she appearaed in a flashback cameo in Giant-Size Conan 1) in Queen of the Black Coast, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Gan; setting: Tigress; First appearance of Belit; Odongo kills Tito; Conan becomes Belit's lover; adapted from the story "Queen of the Black Coast" by Robert E. Howard. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 59 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4528825009

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. The origin of Belit in The Ballad of Belit, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Gan; setting: Tigress & flashback scenes; N'yaga tells Conan the origin of Belit; adapted from the story "Queen of the Black Coast" by Robert E. Howard. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. Letter to the editor from Kim Thompson (Comics Journal). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 33 (background of Dracula by Neal Adams). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 77 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4556212007

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ernie Chan. Belit guest stars in When Giants Walk the Earth! Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: City of Harakht; Conan fights the giant Gol-Thir and saves Belits life in an arena. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Madam Web. Jack Davis art in a one-page Spalding ad on the back cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 102D CGC 9.4

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Label #4657833014

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Al Milgrom. The Men Who Drink Blod!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Black Coast; Conan strengthens the Bamula tribe-conquering other tribes; Conan leads Bamula Warriors into an ambush of vampire-like people. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 138N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4640922023

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Newsstand Edition. "Isle of the Dead." Script by Bruce Jones, art by Val Mayerik. Cover by John Buscema. MegaForce back cover ad (art by William Stout). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 175N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4556212021

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by John Buscema. The Scarlet Personage! starring Conan, Tetra (first appearance), Delmurio (first appearance), and The Scarlet Personage (first appearance), script by Jim Owsley, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; Conan battles the Spectre of Death. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.65.

Conan the Barbarian (2019 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Premiere Edition.

Label #4139298023

Limited Premiere Party Variant Cover by Esad Ribic. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Mahmud A. Asrar. Cover by Esad Ribic. BY CROM, THE GREATEST SWORD-AND-SORCERY HERO RETURNS TO MARVEL! From an age undreamed…hither came Conan the Cimmerian, black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandaled feet… Robert E. Howard's creation returns to comics, in an epic tale as only MARVEL could bring you! Conan's travels have brought him to the far reaches of the unkown, from his birthplace in Cimmeria to the kingdom of Aquilonia and all in between. As his fighting prowess allows him to carve his way through life, so too does it attract the forces of death! The all-new ages-spanning saga begins here, by writer Jason Aaron (THE MIGHTY THOR, STAR WARS) and artist Mahmud Asrar (UNCANNY X-MEN, ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS), as Conan's destiny is forever changed! Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Conan the Cimmerian (2008 Dark Horse) 1B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4651709017

Cover by Joe Kubert. Timothy Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (P), Richard Corben (P/I), José Villarubia (C), Joe Kubert (Cover), and Frank Cho (Cover) On sale As hard as it's been for Conan to return to Cimmeria, things aren't getting any easier as he nears his goal, and he quickly runs afoul of raiders on the Cimmerian borderlands. One stranger welcomes Conan home with a crack to the head, and another begins to weave a tale about Conan's grandfather-another Cimmerian who was filled with wanderlust. Conan the Cimmerian continues Dark Horse Comics' modern revitalization of Robert E. Howard's most beloved character. This is a great jumping-on point for new readers-and our first look at the creative muscle that will fuel Conan's adventures throughout 2008! ? Legendary storyteller Joe Kubert contributes a rare variant cover for our first issue! ? The star-studded team of Timothy Truman, Tomás Giorello, José Villarubia, Richard Corben, and Frank Cho launch Conan into a whole new era! Dark Horse's acclaimed series surges forth into an exciting new era! FC, 40 pages Cover price $2.99.

Conan the Cimmerian (2008 Dark Horse) 25B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4659541008

Limited 1 in 10 Variant Cover by Geof Darrow. Iron Shadows in the Moon: Part 4 of 4 - Tim Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (P), José Villarrubia (C) The thrilling, battle-filled finale to Robert E. Howard's 'Iron Shadows in the Moon'-and Dark Horse's final Conan the Cimmerian issue! With the threat of pirates and a centuries-old evil at his heels, Conan's troubles triple when he and Olivia are confronted by the jungle creature that's been stalking them. The island where Conan once sought refuge has become a battleground with constant surprises and death in every dark corner. Tim Truman, Tomás Giorello, and José Villarrubia conclude their adaptation of one of Howard's strangest stories in their final issue of Conan the Cimmerian. Fear not, faithful readers, as this Conan creative team will be returning next year to chronicle the exploits, adventures, and woes of an older King Conan! Cover price $5.00.

Conan the King (1980) 6N CGC 9.8

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4529088010

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Newsstand Edition. The lady's name is trouble! "Vengeance from the Desert!" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by John Buscema and Ernie Chan. Note: Adapted from the novel Conan the Avenger by L. Sprague DeCamp and Bjorn Nyberg. Plus: a King Conan pin-up by Ernie Chan, and a Red Sonja pin-up by Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $0.75.

Crossover (2020 Image) 2B CGC 9.8 SS+JSA Whitehead/Lewis Blank Variant

Paper: White

Signed, sketch and cut-out art by Christopher Whitehead on 09/02/2025. Matthew Lewis Authenticated Autograph. Sketch on back cover. Sketch Edition.

Label #4603652005

Blank Sketch Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art Geoff Shaw. 'KIDS LOVE CHAINS,' Part Two-The event continues to unravel as Ellie, Otto, and Ava rise from the ashes of their comic shop to begin their four-color odyssey to find the truth beyond the dome. Meanwhile: super-prisons! Magic guns! Mysterious government agents! And other stuff, too! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 55N CGC 8.0

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4657833021

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Michael Golden. "To Have Loved...and Lost!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Terry Austin; Still lamenting the loss of Clea, Dr. Strange sequestered himself to his quarters and refuses to eat or talk to either Wong or Sara Wolfe about his feelings; After being haunted by an illusion of Clea, he is visited by Dakimh the Mystic, who forcibly takes Strange's astral form on a vision quest to see what the world would be like if he had never trained in the mystic arts; Taken to the temple of the Ancient One, Strange's master dismisses Dr. Strange as merely another ghost come to haunt him; Strange then suddenly finds himself bound in a straitjacket in an insane asylum; In Times Square, hes horrified to see that Doctor Strange is apparently a fictional character and is swarmed by fans of the latest Dr. Strange movie. Behold Clea! illustration by Michael Golden. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 56N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4657833022

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Paul Smith. A Mystic Reborn!, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Paul Smith, inks by Terry Austin; a retelling of the origin of Dr. Strange; Demonicus, Adria, and Kaecilius attempt to attack Dr. Strange in his mansion, but are captured by Adria's misuse of the Purple Dimension; all three last defeated in Strange Tales #143. Brief Baron Mordo appearance. Bullpen Bulletins includes Includes photos of Marvel employees: Christie Scheele (colorist), Tom DeFalco (editor), Carmela Merlo, Roger Stern, John Byrne, Mark Gruenwald (editor), and Belinda Glass. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Doctor Strange (2015 5th Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Bachalo

Paper: White

Label #3825649023

Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Chris Bachalo. Who do you call when things are coming out of your dreams and trying to kill you? Or when your daughter is cursing in Latin and walking like a spider? Or when your dog keeps screaming at you to strangle your neighbors? Doctor Strange, of course. He's the only person standing between us and the forces of darkness, but has he been paying his tab? Every act of magic has a cost and Jason Aaron (THOR, ORIGINAL SIN) and Chris Bachalo (UNCANNY X-MEN) are going to put Stephen Strange through hell to even the scales. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Dungeons and Dragons Mindbreaker (2021 IDW) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4665284006

Written by Jim Zub. Art by Eduardo Mello. Cover by Max Dunbar. The prelude to the much-anticipated video game Baldur's Gate III begins here! Changed by their experiences in Avernus, Krydle, Shandie, Delina, Nerys, Minsc, and Boo return home to Baldur's Gate to find that something much more insidious has taken root… what could be behind the odd behavior of the Head Librarian of the Knowledge-Hold? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Eden Skye (2019 Aeonian Dawn) 5G.B.FOIL CGC 9.8 SS Giang/Bartemeyer

Paper: White

Signed and Sketch by John Giang on 8/14/21 and Signed by Jared Bartemeyer on 8/14/21. Giang "Virgin" Foil Edition.

Label #2672376005

Foil Edition Virgin Cover by John Giang. Story by Jared Bartemeyer. Art by Eric Rose. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Elfquest (1978 Warp Graphics) Magazine #1, 1st Printing CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4627238014

First printing (has a $1.00 cover price). NOTE: 2nd and 3rd printings exist only for issues 1-9. Painted cover art by Wendy Pini. Fire and Flight, script by Wendy Pini (plot;script) and Richard Pini (plot), art by Wendy Pini; When the humans burn the woods down, Cutter's tribe is forced to search for a new home. Elf-olution design sketches, script by Wendy Pini and Richard Pini, art by Wendy Pini. The Original Cover to Elfquest #1 by Wendy Pini. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Fairest (2012 DC Vertigo) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4421340009

(W) Bill Willingham (A) Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning (CA) Adam Hughes We want this third issue to be really big, so let's have Briar Rose and Ali Baba captured by the Snow Queen! And let's throw in seven good fairy godmothers and one really, really bad one. Let's have dire curses and desperate fights and comic asides. Let's show the consequences of attempting a second uninvited kiss. Basically let's have everything in this but the kitchen sink. No, wait - let's throw the kitchen sink in too! Cover price $2.99.

Fairy Tale Parade (1942-1944 Dell) 3 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

File Copy.

Label #1226382001

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Arthur Jameson, Jon Small and L. Bing. Dell puts fairy tales and fables into the hands of former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. Kelly adapts two classic fables: Washington Irving's classic tale of a man who sleeps for decades and awakens in a new world. And the strange tale of Mother Goat, her seven kids, and the Wolf. Mysterious midnight visitors help a struggling cobbler make his shoes. Plus a biography of Washington Irving. Rip Van Winkle; The Table, the Donkey, and the Stick; The Princess on the Glass Hill; The Wolf and the Seven Kids; The Elves and the Cobbler; The Enchanted Prince; Rumpelstiltskin; Washington Irving. 64 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fairy Tale Parade (1942-1944 Dell) 6 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream

File Copy.

Label #1226382003

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Arthur Jameson, Casper Emerson and Bill Brady. Dell puts fairy tales and fables into the hands of former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. Kelly adapts two classic fables: When Glum, the sprite in charge of night, gets the blues, day sprite Bright tries to cheer him up. The gingerbread man depends on speed, but the fox relies on his wit. Plus the classic romantic tale of Beauty and the Beast. And a fantastically detailed Map of the Fairy Tale Lands by Kelly! Beauty and the Beast; The Legend of the Stars; The Gingerbread Man; The Elves Dance; The Frog Queen; The Wild Swans; Dick Whittington and his Cat; Saku; Spring Morn; Map of the Fairy Tale Lands. 64 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fantasy Quarterly featuring Elfquest (1978) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4667964008

1st appearance of Elfquest in "Fire and Flight." Script by Wendy Pini and Richard Pini, art by Wendy Pini. Also in this issue, "Doorway to the Gods." Script by T. Casey Brennan, art by Dave Sim. Pini cover. Cover price $1.00.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 76SHOWCASE.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

DeBalfo Showcase Edition B.

Label #4640409003

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2023 Showcase Edition Cover by Mike DeBalfo and Ula Mos - Limited to 25 copies. Written by Dave Franchini & Various. The rise of Cthuhlu has been halted and our heroes now must rebuild all that has been destroyed. For the newly returned Sela Mathers that means coming to terms with everything that she has lost-especially a relationship with her daughter Skye. But for Skye there are more immediate concerns because all is not what it seems to be in Arcane Acre. Don't miss the beginning of the next chapter of Grimm Fairy Tales! 32 pages, full color.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 92SHOWCASE.DEBALFO.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

DeBalfo Showcase Edition. (Typo on label, "Debaflo").

Label #4640414003

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2025 Showcase Edition Variant Cover by Mike DeBalfo - limited to 25 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Jordi Tarragona. Canvas Cover Material. Sometimes the largest of tales begin from the tiniest of places, and Skye Mathers, Guardian of the Nexus, always seems to find herself in the middle of it all. When mysterious magical incidents begin occurring on the West Coast of the United States, Skye is tasked with getting to the bottom of these events. But what she finds is anything but a small problem, and will be forced to learn, that if she's not careful, and with a certain perspective, it's actually not too difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill. Don't miss the introduction of the smallest corner of the Grimm Universe-Guest Starring Thumbelina! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales Realm War Age of Darkness (2014 Zenescope) 7F CGC 9.6

Paper: White

VIP "Nude" Edition.

Label #3863064014

VIP Exclusive Nude Edition Virgin Cover by Cover by Ed Benes. Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Sami Kivela. The REALM WAR wages on! Myst has fallen, and with it the last human and highborn stronghold has been destroyed. The forces of good have been defeated and scattered and the Dark Queen has never been closer to her ultimate victory. Sela tries to gather what allies she can in a last ditch effort to attack the Queen in her home base. But her best chance of stopping the Queen's reign of terror may lie in an unexpected ally…one that comes from within the Dark Horde itself. 32 pages, full color.

Heathen (2017 Vault Comics) 1LIMITED CGC 9.6 SS No Creator Name Present

Paper: White

Numbered "38" by Vault Comics on back cover. Limited Edition.

Label #1575226001

Second Printing. Limited Edition Variant Cover by Natasha Alterici - limited to 100 hand numbered copies. Story and Art by Natasha Alterici. Aydis is a viking, a warrior, an outcast, and a self-proclaimed heathen. Aydis is friend to the talking horse Saga, rescuer of the immortal Valkyrie Brynhild, and battler of demons and fantastic monsters. Aydis is a woman. Born into a time of warfare, suffering, and subjugation of women, she is on a mission to end the oppressive reign of the god-king Odin. 28 pages, full color.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4501670018

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Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4640933015

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Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5 JSA Brunner

Paper: White

Frank Brunner Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4660971001

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4643171023

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Howard becomes a Master of Quack Fu in the Kung Fu satire, "Four Feathers of Death!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Leialoha. Spicer-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twinkie Takers." Rich Buckler cover pencils, Leialoha cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4643171020

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Howard becomes a Master of Quack Fu in the Kung Fu satire, "Four Feathers of Death!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Leialoha. Spicer-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twinkie Takers." Rich Buckler cover pencils, Leialoha cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4414320021

"Fowl of Fear!" Insane farmer Mister Chicken has his eyes on Howard and Bev. He thinks they would make good livestock. "From Hell It Cometh...Chair-Thing!" The Kidney Lady hassle Howard and Bev, who end up naked in bed on the final page. Also includes "The $64,000 Desperado!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by Gary Hallgren. Cover price $1.00.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4493889016

"Fowl of Fear!" Insane farmer Mister Chicken has his eyes on Howard and Bev. He thinks they would make good livestock. "From Hell It Cometh...Chair-Thing!" The Kidney Lady hassle Howard and Bev, who end up naked in bed on the final page. Also includes "The $64,000 Desperado!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by Gary Hallgren. Cover price $1.00.

I Hate Fairyland (2015 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 Young

Paper: White

Label #4601703005

Story, Art and Cover by Skottie Young. The Adventure Time/Alice in Wonderland-style epic that smashes it's cute little face against Tank Girl/Deadpool-esque violent madness has arrived. In an adventure that ain't for the little kiddies, (unless you have super cool parents, then whatever), you'll meet Gert-a six year old girl who has been stuck in the magical world of Fairyland for thirty years and will hack and slash her way through anything to find her way back home. Join Gert and her giant battle-axe on a delightfully blood soaked journey to see who will survive the girl who HATES FAIRYLAND! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.50.