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Romantic Secrets (1953 Charlton) 20 VG- 3.5

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Widowed, workaholic Annie can't get handsome but irresponsible employee Tony to respect her. Blanche falls for Fred, but she's worried what he will think when he learns she works in a restaurant. Newly arrived in suburbia, Ruth is ashamed to admit to the other housewives that her husband is "just" a salesman. Don't Talk About Love; Second Hand; Pet Shop Clerk; Lady Boss; My Husband's Career. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romantic Secrets (1953 Charlton) 20 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover loose at one staple. Water damage.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Widowed, workaholic Annie can't get handsome but irresponsible employee Tony to respect her. Blanche falls for Fred, but she's worried what he will think when he learns she works in a restaurant. Newly arrived in suburbia, Ruth is ashamed to admit to the other housewives that her husband is "just" a salesman. Don't Talk About Love; Second Hand; Pet Shop Clerk; Lady Boss; My Husband's Career. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Ronin (1983) 3 CGC 9.4 SS Miller

Paper: White

Signed by Frank Miller on 04/10/2021.

Label #2613350022

Cover by Frank Miller. Ronin: Book Three, script and art by Frank Miller; Ronin ends up in the middle of a gang war while Casey McKenna leads an Aquarius search team to locate him. Back cover testimonials by Joe Kubert, Archie Goodwin, and John Byrne, art by Frank Miller. 52 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Ronin (1983) 4 CGC 9.6 SS Miller

Paper: White

Signed by Frank Miller on 5/31/15.

Label #1960711003

Cover by Frank Miller. Ronin: Book Four, script and art by Frank Miller; Ronin rescues Casey from cannibalistic humanoid underground dwellers while Peter McKenna discovers the truth behind Taggart's sudden personality changes. Back cover quotes of praise from Harlan Ellison, Terry Austin, Bill Sienkiewicz, and George Perez, art by Frank Miller. 52 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Ronin (1983) Promotional Poster

High quality print on poster stock. Poster is folded as originally issued. 13" X 16 1/2".

Ronin Lot of 6

Issues 1-6 of Ronin (1983). Most will grade in the VG/FN range.

Rook (1979 Magazine) 1 VF/NM 9.0

After appearing in Eerie for two and a half years, The Rook gets his own magazine. Painted cover art by Richard Corben. Ads for Alien Invasion Comix and Movie Aliens Illustrated. The Original Master Of Time Part 1, script by Bill DuBay, art by Lee Elias; Restin Dane sets out to find out what became of Adam Dane, the first master of time, and travels to the future, whilst sending Bishop Dane back to 1892 to start searching from there; Story is prefaced with a couple of paragraphs from H.G. Wells' The Time Machine (1895); It is implied that the character Herbert is Wells himself. They Came Out Of The Picadillies starring Buck Blaster And The Starbusters, script by Nicola Cuti and Bill Dubay, pencils by Jim Janes, inks by Rudy Nebres. The Time To Be Forgotten!, script by Bill Dubay, pencils by Jim Janes, inks by Alfredo Alcala. Untitled Bolt story, script by Rich Margopolis, art by Alex Nino. Magazine size. 76 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Rose and Thorn Lot of 5

Issues 1-5 of Rose and Thorn (2004). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Route Des Maisons Rouges TPB (2012 GG Studios) 1-1ST CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667347008

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Route Des Maisons Rouges (2010) #1-7. Written by GG. Art by Giuliano Monni and Livia Pastore. Cover by Livia Pastore. Route des Maisons Rouges is the sexy and surreal satire set in a fantasy Parisian neighborhood that's quite crowded with five brothels competing for control. The tenants are hot and hot-headed, and are caught up in in a five-way battle to make their maison the most powerful of all. Yet it's all fun and games until the slimy mayor enters the picture... and then the girls might have found a common enemy big enough for them to forget their differences and work together. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Roxy Funnies (1972 Bijou) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Contains work by Jay Lynch, Bhob Stewart, Art Spiegelman, Jay Kinney, Rory Hayes, Kim Deitch, Sam Cornell, Jim Siergy, Don Dohler, Lou Pearson, Cormo, Lyn Chevil, Joyce Farmer, Skip Williamson, and Robert Crumb. Cover price $0.50.

Roy Thomas Presents: Planet Comics HC (2013-2016 PS Artbooks) 1-1ST FN 6.0

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Carmine Infantino. Art and Cover by Dick Briefer.

The first volume of the "out of this furshlugginer world" adventures of the awe-filled Planet Comics presents stories that appeared from Fiction House over a thirteen-year period ending in 1953. They're all here - Flint Baker, Reef Ryan, The Space Rangers, Gale Allen, Star Pirate, Mysta of the Moon, Norge Benson, plus many more and a bevy of the most scantily-clad females you're likely to see outside of Silvio Dante's Bada Bing strip joint in The Sopranos.

This volume collects the first four issues from January 1940 to April 1940. Forward by Carmine Infantino.

Hardcover, 7-in. 10-in., 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $47.99.

Royal miComet Flush (Japanese 2023 Motsunuki Hormone) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4682639025

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Motsunuki. Fan Art Book Featuring characters from the Hololive franchise. Japanese Language.

Rugrats (2017 Boom) 1C CGC 9.8 SS Lundberg Blank Variant

Paper: White

Signed & Sketch by Jesse Lundberg on 11/1/25. Sketch Edition.

Label #4667086002

Blank Sketch Cover. Written by Box Brown. Art by Lisa DuBois. Hang on to your diapies, babies! We're teaming up with Nickelodeon for all-new Rugrats adventures with the most intrepid toddlers to ever bust out of a playpen! Tommy, Chucky, Phil and Lil have noticed something-they are being watched. Somehow their parents can see every little thing that they can do. They're going to have to find a way to have fun while avoiding the electronic eyes of the babycam! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Rust (1992 Adventure Comics) 1LIMITED CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Manufactured with "No. 7560" printed on back cover.

Label #1227522004

Limited Edition foil cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks. Story by Steve Miller. Art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks. Creator Steve Miller reboots the cult series about a reluctant superhero, with art by future Green Arrow sensations Hester and Parks. After a freak accident, police officer Scott Baker police officer Scott Baker gains mastery over metal, as well as a metallic shell he cannot take off. Also features an issue guide to the previous Rust series and a Phil Hester Rust sketchbook. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $4.95.

Rusty Comics (1947) 12 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Corner chipping, slightly interrupts art and story.

Numbering is continued from Kid Movie Komics (1946). Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. In this issue: Rusty in "Getting Sick-nic on a Picnic!" - Johnny takes the family for a ride in the country and a picnic; Rusty in "The Well-Behaved Brat!" - beleaguered by the antics of the children, Johnny buys a book about bringing up children the modern way; Little Vinegar in "What Not to Do at the Zoo!" - when the Higgins (spelled that way this issue) family visits the zoo, chaos and mayhem befall at the hands of Little Vinegar; "City Kid" text story - Ted is not happy about having to host a visit from his cousin Buzz from Brooklyn; "These Days Who Knows If It Pays to Pose!" - Rusty is irritated by Johnny reading a story with photos of a pretty model, however later that day she is approached by the same photographer who offers her a modelling job; Mitzi in "Seeing Stars!" - Mitzi gets on the town welcoming committee for the visit of Hollywood star Van Swenson; and Rusty in "Tragic Magic!" - Johnny wants to become a magician, however he has a few problems trying to master the tricks. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

RWBY (2019 DC) 7B NM- 9.2 Chew Variant

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Written by Marguerite Bennett. Art by Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Derrick Chew. Team RWBY has been separated since the fall of Beacon. Their journeys apart have made them stronger, but will the team ever be able to find their way back to each other? Cover price $4.99.

RWBY (2019 DC) 7B VF 8.0 Chew Variant

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Written by Marguerite Bennett. Art by Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Derrick Chew. Team RWBY has been separated since the fall of Beacon. Their journeys apart have made them stronger, but will the team ever be able to find their way back to each other? Cover price $4.99.

Sad Sack Armed Forces Complimentary Comics 40 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story. Water damage.

Saga (2012 Image) 6A CGC 9.8 Staples

Paper: White

Label #1568078001

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Fiona Staples The epic hit series continues, as Alana and her baby finally reach the legendary Rocketship Forest, where everything changes forever. Cover price $2.99.

Saga (2012 Image) 7GHOST CGC 9.8 Pope Ghost Variant

Paper: White

Ghost Variant Cover

Label #0616201002

Ghost Variant by Paul Pope. (W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Fiona Staples Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples' smash-hit ongoing series returns! An all-new adventure begins, as new parents Marko and Alana make an unexpected discovery in the vast emptiness of outer space.

Saga (2012 Image) 69 CGC 9.8 SS Pope/Vaughan

Paper: White

Signed by Paul Pope and Brian K. Vaughan on 10/18/2025.

Label #4671507004

Written by Brian K. Vaughan. Art and Cover by Fiona Staples. Old allies explore new positions. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Sailor Moon (1998) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4690327006

Story and Art by Naoko Takeuchi. The Phantom Champion Of Justice, Sailor V, script by Naoko Takeuchi and Stu Levy, art by Naoko Takeuchi and Kiyomi Fukuyama; The legendary Sailor V joins the team in her new identity of Sailor Venus; Darien struggles to regain his memories of his lost love. And Kunzite puts his plans for the final defeat of Earth into motion. Naoko Takeuchi relates some anecdotes from her trip to the San Diego Comic Con. Sailor Moon back cover illustration by Naoko Takeuchi. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Sailor Moon (1998) 19 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4521628022

Story and Art by Naoko Takeuchi. As the battle between the Scouts and Nemesis comes to a head, it will take everyone's powers to prevail. It is the final confrontation and not everyone will be left standing. Will Rini break out of her spell or help the Black Moon destroy Sailor Moon? Don't miss the final chapter of the "Black Moon" saga. Cover price $2.95.

Sailor Moon (1998) 20 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4544199013

Story and Art by Naoko Takeuchi. Now that Sailor Moon has defeated the Black Moon, can Bunny and the Scouts live as regular schoolgirls? Everything seems peaceful except for a series of re-occurring dreams of pending destruction that haunt the Scouts. Are these just nightmares of their last battle or the introduction of a brand-new enemy? Don't miss the exciting beginning of a brand- new adventure. b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Sam and Max Freelance Police Special (1987 Fishwrap) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698525004

The Sam and Max, Freelance Police Special by Steve Purcell. Cover price $1.75.

Sam and Twitch (1999) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698525005

Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Michael Bendis (P) Angel Medina (I) Jonathan Glapion (C) Todd Broeker & Jay Fotos, Cover by Ashley Wood The detectives from Spawn get their own series in a story written by the master of the crime comic, Brian Michael Bendis. When four thumbs show up at a crime scene, it's unusual, but Sam and Twitch have seen stranger things. But when all four thumbs are proven to have the same fingerprint, the detectives realize they've got a real mystery on their hands. Already one of the great crime writers of his generation, Eisner Award nominated Brian Michael Bendis provides a thought-provoking story that is illustrated by popular KISS: Psycho Circus artist Angel Medina. FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

Samurai of Oz (2019 Mount Olympus) 4PSYCHICNINJA.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Manufactured with "AP 2/10" printed on cover. Psychic Ninja Dorothy Edition C.

Label #4576381003

"Psychic Ninja Dorothy" Edition Virgin Cover by KD Chan - limited to 10 copies. Story by Ron Zabala. Art by Santa Fung.

Sandman (1974 DC) 1A CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4693084008

1st Bronze Age Sandman. Last Simon & Kirby collaboration. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. General Electric, script by Joe Simon, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer; When a boy named Jed Walker has a strange dream of a drowning man who appears in reality to give him an evil little doll, it spurs the Sandman to emerge from the Dream Stream into the real world to stop the plans of General Electric. Article on memory and dreams by Alan Asherman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sandman (1974 DC) 1A CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4682765014

1st Bronze Age Sandman. Last Simon & Kirby collaboration. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. General Electric, script by Joe Simon, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer; When a boy named Jed Walker has a strange dream of a drowning man who appears in reality to give him an evil little doll, it spurs the Sandman to emerge from the Dream Stream into the real world to stop the plans of General Electric. Article on memory and dreams by Alan Asherman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sandman (1974 DC) 2 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4595144011

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Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. The Night of the Spider, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua) and Mike Royer; Jed Walker is kidnapped by the evil Dr. Spider, who hopes to use his angst-filled dreams to create nightmares which he will animate. Editorial explaining the strong sales of the one-shot Simon-Kirby Sandman and the new creative team, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Sandman (1974 DC) 3 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4693085003

Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. The Brain That Blacked Out the Bronx!, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua) and Mike Royer; A living brain uses a little girls dreams to make his evil plans a reality, and Sandman takes action. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Sandman (1974 DC) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4693085001

Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Panic in the Dream Stream, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer; Aliens led by General Quark try to infiltrate the dreams of Earthlings via the Dream Stream in order to kill them in their sleep. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Sandman (1974 DC) 5 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4693085002

Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. The Invasion of the Frog Men!, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer; After the death of his grandfather, Jed Walker is taken in by his tyrannical aunt and uncle, but soon is called upon to help the Sandman save the queen of the Winged People from the Frog Men. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 VF+ 8.5

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513005

The Sandman journeys into the depths of hell to battle a demon for possession of his stolen mystical helmet. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513006

The Sandman enters the dreams of Mister Miracle in an effort to recover his stolen ruby...the same ruby Dr. Destiny seeks. Guest-starring the Martian Manhunter. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513007

Sandman lies helpless, unable to stop Dr. Destiny as he unleashes nightmares and madness upon the world. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513008

Cover by Dave McKean. Sound and Fury [Master of Dreams Part 7], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III; Morpheus finally faces off with Dr. Destiny for the final piece of the Dream Kings objects of power--the Dreamstone!; Warring across the landscape of The Dreaming, the two beings wage psychological war with the fate of the universe hanging in the balance! Batman Year Three ad. Hawkworld ad, art by Timothy Truman. Art of Walt Simonson ad. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman Lot of 10

Issues 2 and 12-20 of Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo). Most will grade in the VF to FN+ range.

Sandman Lot of 17

Issues 21-37 of Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo). Most will grade in the VF to FN range with #35 grading VG.

Sandman Lot of 18

Issues 32-49 of Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo). Most will grade in the NM/VF to VF range with a couple grading FN+.

Sandman Lot of 18

Issues 11-18, 19A, and 20-28 of Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo). Most will grade in the VF range with some grading FN+ range.

Sandman Lot of 19

Issues 57-75 of Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo). Most will grade in the NM to VF range with a few grading FN.

Sandman Lot of 19

Issues 57-75 of Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo). Most will grade in the VF to FN range with $62 grading VG.

Sandman Lot of 19

Issues 38-56 of Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Sandman Lot of 4

Issues 1A, 2, 3, and 4 of Sandman (1974 DC). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Sandman Lot of 5

Issues 1A-5 of Sandman (1974 DC). Most will grade in the FN range with #5 grading GD/VG.

Sandman Lot of 5

Issues 1A, 2, and 4-6 of Sandman (1974 DC). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Sandman Lot of 6

Issues 1A and 2-6 of Sandman (1974 DC). Most will grade in the FN to VG/FN range.

Sandman Lot of 8

Issues 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo). VG to FN range.