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Amazing World of Superman (1973) Treasury 1A FN/VF 7.0

Centerfold Krypton poster is present.

"Official Metropolis Edition"; Superman origin retold; Superboy reprint from issues 153 and 161 with Wally Wood inks. Includes a center-stapled 22 inch x 28 inch, full-color, Super-Sized illustrated map of Krypton suitable for framing. Also included: How to Draw Superman, Superman Family Portrait, How a Comic Magazine is Created (very intersting 10 page article with plenty of step-by-step pictures), info on Metropolis, Illinois and Superman Proclamation Day, the Superman Legend, Superman's Rogues' Gallery, The Secrets of Superman's Fortress, Important Dates in Superman's Life, Superman in the movies and on TV, and "Superman's Mission for President Kennedy!" Cover price $2.00.

Amazing World of Superman (1973) Treasury 1A VG+ 4.5

Centerfold Krypton poster detached at one staple.

"Official Metropolis Edition"; Superman origin retold; Superboy reprint from issues 153 and 161 with Wally Wood inks. Includes a center-stapled 22 inch x 28 inch, full-color, Super-Sized illustrated map of Krypton suitable for framing. Also included: How to Draw Superman, Superman Family Portrait, How a Comic Magazine is Created (very intersting 10 page article with plenty of step-by-step pictures), info on Metropolis, Illinois and Superman Proclamation Day, the Superman Legend, Superman's Rogues' Gallery, The Secrets of Superman's Fortress, Important Dates in Superman's Life, Superman in the movies and on TV, and "Superman's Mission for President Kennedy!" Cover price $2.00.

Ambush Bug Sketch by Keith Giffen

Signed by the artist. Marker on sketchbook paper. 7 3/4" x 11".

America (2017 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.4 Quinones

Paper: White

Label #3953266017

Written by Gabby Rivera. Art and Cover by Joe Quinones. At last! Everyone's favorite no-nonsense powerhouse, America Chavez, gets her own series! Written by critically-acclaimed YA novelist Gabby Rivera (Juliet Takes A Breath) and drawn by all-star artist Joe Quinones (HOWARD THE DUCK), Marvel Comics' brand new AMERICA series shines a solo spotlight on the high-octane and hard-hitting adventures of the one and only America Chavez! America has always been uncontestably awesome, and as the newly appointed leader of the Ultimates, she's now officially claimed her place as the preeminent butt-kicker of the Marvel Universe! But while leading a team of heroes and punching out big bads is great and all, it doesn't really leave much time for self-discovery… So what's a super-powered teenager do when she's looking for a little fulfillment? She goes to college! She just has to stop an interdimensional monster or two first, plus shut down a pesky alien cult that's begun worshipping her exploits! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

American Air Forces (1944) 12 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover by Bob Powell. Art by Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #91. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured aviation adventure from the Korean War. Rocky Beach undertakes a dangerous mission behind enemy lines in Korea; A nonfiction piece about the history of flight covers the early experiments that led to the first working airplane; A pilot gets caught up in the first war for French Indochina, known in modern times as Vietnam. Mike Battles; Man Against the Sky!, Chapter 3; Jet Powers; Rocky Beach; The Dirty War! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

American Psycho (2023 Massive) 2C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4603779013

Written by Michael Calero. Art by Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson. Cover by Randall Bruder. See Patrick Bateman's infamous New York City killing spree from a brand new perspective as a familiar character from the film is revealed to be much more than they appeared. Witness the greatest hits of Patrick's murderous rampage while exploring new revelations in the world of American Psycho, in this story that'll make fans see Patrick's bloody story through a whole new lens. This limited series also begins the journey of an all-new psychopath as social media obsessed millennial, Charlie (Charlene) Carruthers, goes on a downward spiral filled with violence. Drug fueled partying leads to bloodshed as Charlie leaves a trail of bodies on her way to discovering the truth about her dark nature. 24 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1985 2nd Series) 10N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4640884021

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Newsstand Edition. Written by Gary Cohn. Art and Cover by Ernie Colon and Karl Kesel. Once they owned the Gemworld, now they want it back! Can Amethyst stop them? Cover price $0.75.

AN's PlayHouse Cosplay Cover Gallery (2025 AN's PlayHouse) 2A.A NM- 9.2

"Plant Play" Nice Variant Cover by Ally Loren. A collection of "cosplay variant covers". Art by Ally Loren, Blushed Arts, Sousa Narcelio, Geravass, Queen_Buffoons, Noah.TheArtist, Oksi, Rassi_Arts, and Nathan Lorenzana. 20 pages, full color, mature readers.

AN's PlayHouse Cosplay Cover Gallery (2025 AN's PlayHouse) 2B.A VF 8.0

"Shock Chair" Nice Variant Cover by Ally Loren. A collection of "cosplay variant covers". Art by Ally Loren, Blushed Arts, Sousa Narcelio, Geravass, Queen_Buffoons, Noah.TheArtist, Oksi, Rassi_Arts, and Nathan Lorenzana. 20 pages, full color, mature readers.

AN's PlayHouse Cosplay Cover Gallery (2025 AN's PlayHouse) 2P.A VF 8.0

"Candle" Nice Variant Cover by Nathan Lorenzana. A collection of "cosplay variant covers". Art by Ally Loren, Blushed Arts, Sousa Narcelio, Geravass, Queen_Buffoons, Noah.TheArtist, Oksi, Rassi_Arts, and Nathan Lorenzana. 20 pages, full color, mature readers.

Angel Girl (1997) 1C VG+ 4.5

Virgin Nude Cover Edition. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.00.

Angela (1994) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3806856014

Direct Edition. Cover art by Greg Capullo. Untitled Angela story, script by Neil Gaiman, art by Greg Capullo; Angela is charged with Treason for failing to kill Spawn. Angela pinup, art by Sean Parsons and Brad Gorby. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Animal Comics (1942-1948 Dell) 19 FN- 5.5

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Morris Gollub, Dan Noonan and Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogo story by Kelly, a jive-talking Jersey mosquito lands in Pogo's swamp, and his name is Citronella Jones. (Pogo introduces himself as Ponce de Leon Montgomery County Alabama Georgia Beauregard Possum.) In another Kelly story, Uncle Wiggily catches a fish in his hat. Goozy the monkey tries to become king of the jungle. Mixed Families; Uncle Wiggily; Albert and Pogo; Cubby & Tubby; Goozy; Silvershoes; Elephunnies. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Annihilation 2099 (2024 Marvel) 2A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4465401004

Written by Steve Orlando. Art by José Luis; Dale Eaglesham. Cover by Nick Bradshaw. A WAKANDAN TECH GODDESS! STAR LORD guards the solar systems of 2099! But she faces a villain like no other: QUASAR, THE LIVING STAR! Born to a fallen star, raised on PLANET WAKANDA, Starlord risks her life to save a world against a sun gone mad! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Anthro Lot of 5

Issues 1-5 of Anthro (1968). Most will grade in the VG range.

Aoharu Graffiti (Japanese 2023 Aoiro Clip) 2 NM- 9.2

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Japanese Fan Art Book/Doujinshi. Art and Cover by Takehana Note. A fan art book centered around characters from the "Blue Archive" franchise. 28 pages, full color, Japanese Language.

Apple Selection SC (2011 Udon) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Summer!" Cover by Lee Min Pyo. The creators of the Apple anthology/artbook series are back with an all-new volume of gorgeous pinup artwork! APPLE SELECTION features dozens of Korea's top illustrators creating brand new pin-up work of cute summer girls, seductive nurses, jamming punk rockettes, and more. APPLE SELECTION belongs in everyone's art book collection! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Appleseed Book 1 (1988) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4663019003

Story & art: Masamune Shirow. Beginning Eclipse's serialization of Japan's first mega-successful graphic novel! With new material still being done in Japan, Appleseed has earned Masamune Shirow the Japanese equivalent of our Hugo award, and Shirow's Appleseed artwork today hangs in a major display at the Osaka Art Gallery! Escaping nuclear destruction, Earth has nevertheless been laid waste by the conventional/biochemical conflagration that was World War Three. Two survivors, after years of seclusion, return to looking for the remnants of humanity. What they least expect to find is humanity looking for them! Deunan and her cyborg mentor, Briareos, must fight off a full-scale tank assault and learn the purpose of their assailants! 48 pg. B&W Classic Format. Cover price $2.50.

Aqua Forever (Japanese 2024 Nikoo) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4665133011

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Nikoo. Minato Aqua Fan Art Book. Japanese Language.

Aquaman #1 (2011) Cover Print by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Rod Reis

High quality print on heavy stock. 9" x 12".

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 4 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Menace Of Alien Island, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad discover a floating island that is really an alien spaceship. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Hands Across the Channel fact page by Henry Boltinoff. The Underwater "Spaceship" article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 31 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. O.G.R.E. Strikes Back! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, O.G.R.E., and The Tall Man, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; to protect the U.N. from an O.G.R.E. weapon, Aquaman creates a water barrier. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 50 FN 6.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Can This Be Death?.. The City on the Edge of Nowhere, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo; Aquaman and Atlantis return to Atlantis and find Mera talking with the Ocean Master; Aquaman gets shot by an alien. Deadman Rides Again! starring Deadman [Boston Brand], Taj Ze, Rama, and Ocean Master, script and art by Neal Adams; Deadman makes an attempt to possess Ocean Master. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Aquaman (2025 DC) 3E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Frison Variant Cover

Label #4600447013

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Written by Jeremy Adams. Art by John Timms. Cover by Jenny Frison. DARKSEID IS...AQUAMAN?! A journey into the heart of darkness has brought Arthur Curry one step closer to finding his kingdom...but is the allure of freedom too much for the uncanny undersea champion to resist? Temptation draws Aquaman to the depths as a new villain joins the fray...and a squad of mer-mercenaries? Lori Lemaris is on the prowl in the latest installment of the Aquaman epic! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Aquaman and the Others Futures End (2014) 1A CGC 9.8 Guichet Lenticular

Paper: White

Label #4663569001

3-D Cover, image changes. Written by Dan Jurgens. Art by Sean Chen and Mark Irwin. Cover by Yvel Guichet. The Dead King leads the Others in a final assault on Atlantis to end Mera's reign forever! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Archer and Armstrong (1992) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #25-310C04E-001

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Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. "And Then There Were Nuns," script and pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Bob Wiacek; Transported back from the Lost Land, Archer and Armstrong are abducted by Mahmud's Sect troops; They are taken into captivity, leaving Armstrong's magic satchel to be stolen; The pair awaken, chained in a dungeon beneath the Vatican; When they try to escape, they are forced to flee from the Sect pursuit of Mahmud, Constantino, the Roman Candle, and those uzi-packing nuns, the Sisters of Doom!; Characters: Archer; Armstrong; Cardinal Cyn; Constantino; Daryl; Mahmud; Pope John Paul II; the Sisters of Doom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 6 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold, stub page and majority of first three pages missing (affects "Halloween Hi-Jinx", "Nominate a Drum Majorette" and "The Caddy" stories) . Full length spine split. Full-length tear on front cover. Tape.

Cover by Harry Sahle. Stories by Harry Sahle, Ed Goggin and unknown. Art by Harry Sahle, Joe Edwards, Clem Weisbecker, Janice Valleau, Zoltan Szenics, Clem Harrison and unknown. After being yelled at by Mr. Weatherbee, Archie is banned from the Halloween dance in "Halloween Hi-Jinx"! Plus, Bumbie stars in "The Mad Shrimp"! Meanwhile, Archie contributes to the war effort by lending Oscar to the Wags in "Oscar Joins the Wags"! Also, Betty and Veronica compete to be drum majorettes at a football game in "Nominate a Drum Majorette"! And Archie works a fortune booth at a carnival and tells a pretty girl that she will meet a handsome young man on the golf course with red hair the next day in "The Caddy"! Plus, Cubby stars in "Buried Treasure"! Also, Archie tries to get Lana Lamarr attend the bond rally in "The Big Shot"! And Souphead reads about Native Americans and then dreams of being one! Also: 2-page text story "Archie's Dream" by Curley Cole. 60 pages, Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 28 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4300538006

Cover art by Al Fagaly. "The Lifeguard," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie fills in for Reggie as a lifeguard and gets into his typical antics. Archie's Hollywood Quiz Page by Herbert "Red" Holmdale. "The Glamour Boy," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie takes a bunch of papers from Miss Grundy's desk (instead of just his essay) to escape the Riverdale Glamour Girl Society, Reggie discovers that test answers are among the papers and steals them from Archie. Hollywood Tattle Tales article. "A Cozy Date," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to get some time alone with Veronica, but people keep ringing the doorbell. Katy Keene ad. Untitled Betty and Veronica story, art by Irving Novick; Betty and Veronica take the advice of a radio show host and decide to live among nature to lose weight. Super Duck ad. "Service With a Snicker," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie and Veronica cause the cook and maid to quit, Veronica has Archie dress up as a French maid to serve dinner to the Lodges and their guests--who turn out to be Archie's parents. "Midsummer's Nightmare," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie gets a summer job at Hopntakadip Camp and causes the usual chaos. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie and Friends Superheroes (2021 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.A CGC 9.8 Parent Collector Veronica Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition C.

Label #4543590007

Collector's Edition Veronica Cover by Dan Parent - Limited to 300 copies. Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, and Jeff Shultz. Get ready for some super heroics featuring Archie and the Gang… along with some very super appearances by classic Archie characters like Bob Phantom and Blackjack! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Archie and Friends Superheroes (2021 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.B CGC 9.8 Parent Collector's Ed. Josie Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition B.

Label #4544622011

Collector's Edition Josie Cover by Dan Parent - Limited to 300 copies. Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, and Jeff Shultz. Get ready for some super heroics featuring Archie and the Gang… along with some very super appearances by classic Archie characters like Bob Phantom and Blackjack! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Archie Christmas Spectacular (2023 Archie) 2023COLLECTOR.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Collector's Edition A.

Label #4609869019

Collector's Edition "White" Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Holly G. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Christmas Chaos!' Christmas goes from nice to naughty for Archie and his friends when Jingles and Sugarplum are replaced by their bizzarro counterparts Jangles and Sourplum and a cranky ol' version of Santa called Grumpus! All that plus more holiday hijinks! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Christmas Spectacular (2023 Archie) 2023HAPPY CGC 9.8 SS Parent

Paper: White

Signed by Dan Parent on 12/16/2023. Happy Comics Edition.

Label #4370573002

NOTE: This is a variant for Archie Christmas Spectacular, not Jughead's Pal Hot Dog #6. Happy Comics Collector's Edition Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Holly G. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Christmas Chaos!' Christmas goes from nice to naughty for Archie and his friends when Jingles and Sugarplum are replaced by their bizzarro counterparts Jangles and Sourplum and a cranky ol' version of Santa called Grumpus! All that plus more holiday hijinks! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Archie Christmas Spectacular (2023 Archie) 2023THE616.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Burns Variant Cover A.

Label #4667700022

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The 616 Comics and Tuxedo Tiger Exclusive Virgin Cover by Josh Burns. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Holly G. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Christmas Chaos!' Christmas goes from nice to naughty for Archie and his friends when Jingles and Sugarplum are replaced by their bizzarro counterparts Jangles and Sourplum and a cranky ol' version of Santa called Grumpus! All that plus more holiday hijinks! 32 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies. Cover price $1.00.

Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 184 VF- 7.5

Betty and Veronica Spectacular. "The Meanest Girl in Town"; Veronica is suspicious of a young teen ostensibly collecting for charity; She has no sympathy when the girl is injured, and provokes the police to investigate. "That's Show Biz," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Bob White; Betty has the lead in a play with gorgeous visiting movie star Rock Bottom; A jealous Veronica spikes Betty's water jug with alum so that she loses her voice, and understudy Veronica replaces her. "Oh, Doctor"; Betty reads a medical encyclopedia, and soon convinces both herself and everyone else that they're suffering strange symptoms. "The Athlete," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is so impressed with Reggie's athletic accomplishments that Archie tries to match Reggie's performance. "The Rich Get Results," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica shows off how efficiently Mr. Lodge's troubleshooters can tackle any problem, and inadvertently has an elephant shipped to Jughead. "The Agent"; Disgusted with waiting for boys to call for dates, Betty and Veronica hire Dilton as their agent. "Indian Giver"; Archie is disgusted with how badly Veronica treats Betty, so Veronica makes it up by telling him to take Betty to a dance, while she goes with Reggie. 76 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 540 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4605426002

Josie and the Pussycats. "Down, Down, Down They Go," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The Pussycats announce that they're disbanding, due to being financially unable to continue. All-New Katy Keene Special ad. "Last Minute Reprieve," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Mr. Cabot reveals to his accountant that he's backing the Pussycats hoping that they'll lose a bundle of money and give him a juicy tax write-off. "A Hair-Raising Tale," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; After their spending spree, the girls (accompanied by Alex and Alexandra) fly to London for their first gig. Pussycats Fashion Finds fashion page, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Nothing Like A Poor Winner," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Pipp Skweek gives the Cabots gifts that contain hidden diamonds, which he hopes the Cabots will smuggle unsuspectingly out of England. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 53 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple.

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She Was a Teen-Age Snob; Veronica gets a lesson in humility after she tells Mr. Weatherbee that he'll have to get an appointment with the company secretary before he can talk to her father. Hand to Mouth!; Veronica is smitten by the continental manners of her new French boyfriend Maurice. Biography of Jack Kelly, then co-starring with James Garner in the television series "Maverick." Twist of Hate; Betty thinks Veronica is a "frenemy," because she is Betty's friend, but is her enemy when it comes to Archie. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 320 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4067178006

American Edition (60¢ cover price). First appearance of Cheryl Blossom (cover and interior story). The controversial Cheryl also appeared in Jughead #325 (published the same month), but was not featured on the cover. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Hold That Line, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jimmy DeCarlo; Veronica traces her lineage, much to the chagrin of the others. Betty and Veronica Fashion Short Cuts page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Dare To Be Bare, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Sexy redheaded bombshell Cheryl Blossom shocks Betty and Veronica by arriving on the beach in a bikini that barely covers anything. Cheryl Blossom's Fashion Frolic page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Driven to Distraction, script by Claire Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Bikini clad Betty and Veronica would rather watch soap operas on the beach rather than keep on eye on frisky Archie Andrews. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Armageddon 2001 (1991) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4529032005

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. In the year 2030, Matthew Ryder dreams of a time when the world wasn't under the heel of Monarch, and sets out to change the world as Waverider in "Darktime". Waverider's mission continues in Superman Annual #3. Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Dick Giordano. 56 pages of story. Jurgens/Terry Austin cover. Cover price $2.00.

Armorines (1994 1st Series Valiant) 0A CBCS 9.8 Preview Edition

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-036

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Fall Flings Preview Edition.

Art of Amanda Conner HC (2012 IDW) 1-1ST FN 6.0

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1st printing.

Desperado and IDW are proud to present this inaugural collection of one of comics' brightest and most popular talents in the field today. Her art has been called charming, inviting, friendly, and accessible, over a foundation of elegance, dynamic design, and personality, which can be found in every single panel of her work. Sought after by all the top writers in comics today-including Grant Morrison, Garth Ennis, Mark Millar, Warren Ellis, and Jimmy Palmiotti. Amanda Conner, with her amazing modern and tasteful take on the classic pin-up, has paved the way for countless female artists in an industry predominately male-oriented.

Hardcover, 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Art of Daniel Warren Johnson (SC 2025 Flesk) 1-1ST NM 9.4

1st Printing. The Art of Daniel Warren Johnson showcases the majority of DWJs kinetic career since his start in 2012. There are a multitude of sections covering his favorite comic-book covers and pages, along with rarely seen commissions and personal works, preliminaries and cover thumbnails. Full access was given to his personal sketchbooks, allowing for a deep look at over 200 sketches that are presented in a dynamic and exciting way. Softcover, 9" x 12", 288 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

Art of Daniel Warren Johnson Print by Daniel Warren Johnson

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11".

Art of Sword Oratoria SC (2020 Yen Press) 1-1ST NM 9.4

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1st printing.

Art by Kiyotaka Haimura.

Featuring the stunning work of Kiyotaka Haimura!

This collection of illustrations, rough sketches, and more is sure to please any diehard lovers of the beautiful artwork decorating the covers and pages of Is It Wrong to Pick Up Girls In a Dungeon? Side Story: Sword Oratoria!

Included are a long format interview between Kiyotaka Haimura and the author Fujino Omori, an exclusive short story, and illuminating scribbled commentary by Kiyotaka throughout!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $30.00.

Art of Usagi Yojimbo TPB (2006 Dark Horse) 1-1ST FN 6.0

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1st printing. In the tradition of the celebrated collections The Art of Sin City and The Art of Hellboy, Dark Horse is proud to showcase the work of multi award-winning creator Stan Sakai in The Art of Usagi Yojimbo, offered in a softcover format for the first time. The sold-out hardcover edition, timed to coincide with the twentieth anniversary of the creation of Sakai's signature character, Usagi Yojimbo, was met with an overwhelming response from thousands of fans around the world. This softcover edition will be printed on the same high-quality paper stock and will feature scores of never-before-seen pieces, a long out-of-print twelve-page primer illustrating how Stan creates each of his Usagi stories, forty-eight full-color pages of Stan's beautiful painted artwork, and more. Additionally, some of the biggest names in comics pay tribute to their favorite rabbit ronin in a fantastic gallery section, with pinups by Frank Miller, Geof Darrow, Jeff Smith, Sergio Aragonés, and Matt Wagner, among others! ? The Art of Usagi Yojimbo HC was nominated for Eisner Awards in the categories of Best Publication Design and Best Comics-Related Book while selling out in less than six months! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

Art of Wolf Walkers HC (2020 Abrams) 1-REP NM 9.4

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2nd or later printing. Written by Charles Solomon. Foreword by James Baxter. Afterword by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart. The official behind-the-scenes art book for four-time Academy Award–nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloons and their coproducer Melusines stunning animated fantasy adventure, WolfWalkers. Hardcover, 11-3/4" x 9-3/4", 224 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Art Young's Inferno HC (2020 Fantagraphics) 1-1ST VF 8.0

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1st printing.

Story and art by Art Young.

In 1934, Art Young created his satirical take on Dante's Inferno, producing not just one of the most searing indictments of capitalism ever published but also an exquisite work of art. Capitalist oligarchs, condemned to Hell, lead a hostile takeover, throw out Satan, and turn the Inferno into the last bastion of the free market. Each page of Young's art has been scanned from the original art and is reproduced here in full color.

Inferno also includes a new introduction by Steven Heller, a foreword by editor Glenn Bray, and the original 1934 essays by Young himself.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 188 pages, B&W.

Cover price $29.99.

Artworks of Xiaowoo (Japanese 2017 Mynet Entertainment) Kobu Art Collection 2 FN- 5.5

Sticker residue.

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Series 2 of Kobu Art Collection. Artbook featuring the works of Xiaowoo. 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 27 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Aspen Seasons Winter (2009) 2009B VF- 7.5

Signed by Joe Benitez, J.T. Krul, and Beth Sotelo. No autograph certification included, but includes Aspen Online Store certificate for book.

Wonder Con Exclusive Cover by Michael Turner by Krul, Steigerwald, McMurray, Benitez, To & Hanson Aspen Seasons returns with the Winter edition, showcasing three brand new Fathom and Soulfire tales! Artist Joe Benitez makes his Soulfire debut in this special story featuring Grace, Malikai, and the gang in their escape from Rainier's grasp and their exodus to the Everlands. Don't miss out the first chance to see the new team of J.T. Krul and Joe Benitez create magic with the long awaited return of Michael Turner's Soulfire! Peter Steigerwald returns to the waters of Fathom, along with Aspen artist Lori Hanson, in this all-new tale of the Blue. Featuring Cannon and Akiko, this exciting look into the depths of the ocean and the Blue reveals an unknown arctic explorer that discovers far more than expected-and the deadly results which follow! Writer Amanda McMurray and Aspen artist Marcus To team up to bring to life the younger days of Soulfire's loveable orphan, Sonia! For the origin of some, things aren't always what they seem, but for Sonia nothing is! Discover this and more in this very special look at the young heroine's past!

Astonishing Ant-Man (2015) 1F CGC 9.6 Young Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4668563020

Written by Nick Spencer. Art by Ramon Rosanas. Cover by Skottie Young. Scott Lang was a down-on-his-luck, divorced ex-con -- until he stole renowned scientist and super hero Hank Pym's size-altering technology in the hopes of saving his daughter's life. Through that act of doing wrong for the right reasons, Scott inadvertently learned how to be a hero himself. With Pym's blessing and his daughter Cassie at his side, he became... The Astonishing Ant-Man! But when a curveball upends Scott's life, will he continue to be a hero, or will he return to his former life of crime? 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 8 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-4483072-005

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