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Sensation Comics (1942) 12 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

6 pieces of tape on cover & 4 pieces of interior cover.

Label #0990634007

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. Wonder Woman story, script by William Moulton Marston [as Charles Moulton], art by Harry G. Peter. Black Pirate and Son story, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Gay Ghost story, art by Howard Purcell. Mr. Terrific story, script by Ted Udall, art by Chuck Winter [ghosting for Hal Sharp]. Little Boy Blue story, script by Bill Finger, art by Jon L. Blummer. Wildcat story, art by Irwin Hasen. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Comics (1942) 51 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2109557001

Wonder Woman stars in "The Crime of Boss Brekel" (art by H.G. Peter); Little Boy Blue stars in "Crime on the Ball"; Mr, Terrific stars in "Five Geniuses in Search of a Hobby" (art by Stan Aschmeier as "Stan Josephs"); Black Pirate stars in "The Isle of Lost Ships"; and Wildcat stars in "Hawkins of Hicksville." Peter cover. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Comics (1942) 65 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4572498018

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. Treachery In the Arctic starring Wonder Woman, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter. It's Tough To Be a Hero starring Little Boy Blue, art by Frank Harry. The Necklace That Wouldn't Behave starring Sargon the Sorceror, art by Paul Reinman. The Silent Signal text story by Cliff Rhodes. Willy Nilly story, art by Frank Harry. The Last Round starring Wildcat, art by Irwin Hasen. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Comics (1942) 68 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4091285016

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Cover art by Harry G. Peter. Secret of the Menacing Octopus starring Wonder Woman and Slinky Slocum, script by William Moulton Marston (signed as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter. A Whole Town Broke the Law starring Little Boy Blue, art by Frank Harry. Willy Nilly story, art by Frank Harry. Ton O'Fun humor page by Harry Lampert. The Magic of the Blue Lama starring Sargon the Sorceror, art by Paul Reinman; The Blue Lama leads a collection of evil sorcerers banded together to defeat Sargon once and for all. Wildcat--Former Crime Fighter, art by Mort Meskin. Promotional ad for Hi-Jinx #1. Note : First appearance of original Huntress (Paula Brooks). 52 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Comics (1942) 75 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation with chipping. Water spotting.

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. The Return of "Shaggy", the Leprechaun starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter. The Flying Men starring Little Boy Blue, art by Frank Harry. Whispering Doom starring Sargon the Sorcerer, art by Paul Reinman. Willy Nilly story, art by Frank Harry. Rosa Bonheur--Wonder Women of History. Mission Accomplished text story. The Snare That Backfired starring Wildcat, pencils by Arthur Peddy. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Shazam (1973) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714816001

Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Shazam (1973) 30 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715506006

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Captain Marvel Fights the Man of Steel, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Kurt Schaffenberger and Vince Colletta; Dr. Sivana creates robots, including one of Superman, to destroy the steel mills in Pittsburgh. Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Batman and Robin, art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. Back cover Spalding ad with art by Jack Davis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Showcase (1956-1978) 13 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Spine split seal, tear seal. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. 3rd appearance of the Flash in "Around the World in 80 Minutes!", script by Robert Kanighers, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Paris!; The Sahara Desert!; Tibet - and the Pacific Ocean!; The Flash, Fastest Man Alive, rockets to those distant places and in the most astonishing adventure of all times - answers startling appeals for help. Four illustrations showing how various cultures from history regarded lightning. Flash Facts. "The Master of the Elements!", script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia; Mr. Element and his henchmen shoot Flash into space in an attempt to get rid of him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 19 GD+ 2.5

Tape on interior cover.

3rd appearance of Adam Strange (and first Adam Strange logo). "Challenge of the Star-Hunter!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Joe Giella; In Calcutta, India, Adam Strange is in the attendance of a number of explorers who wish to witness an ancient rope trick; When one of the locals explain that it's a trick, and nobody can disappear at the end of the rope, Adam Strange offers to prove him wrong; He manages to climb up in the air and - to everyones astonishment - disappear; However, none witnessing could guess that Adam really intercepted the next Zeta-Beam and is transported to Rann; Arriving on his adopted world, Adam finds himself greeted by Alanna and a delegation of people from Rann who inform Adam that a super-being known as Leothric has appeared and demanded to face Rann's chosen champion. The "End" of the Universe article. "Mystery of the Mental Menace!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Sy Barry; Arriving in the African Veldt, Adam Strange prepares to intercept the next Zeta-Beam when he hears the cries of an explorer that is about to be trampled by a herd of elephants; He frees the man and manages to catch the next Zeta-Beam. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 26 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4585539019

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Cover by Joe Kubert. "The Aliens from 2,000 B.C.", script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Kubert; An egyptology professor asks for Rip's help in solving mysterious hieroglyphs showing the ancient Egyptians worshipping unknown gods; With his fellow time masters tagging along, Rip takes the Time Sphere into the year 2000 B.C., landing in the ancient Egypt village of El Karnak., where two alien beings from another world have been portraying themselves as gods and demanding tribute from the poor villagers; Following the extraterrestrials to their island hideout, Rip finds that they are preparing for a global takeover using robot soldiers manufactured from a machine; He and Jeff destroy the robot-maker and rush back to the village to try and warn the people about the aliens and their remaining robots; The villagers at first don't believe them, but then a brilliant flash of light occurs and two more alien visitors appear; They explain that they are the law enforcement of their world, and that they came to recapture the two escaped criminals that made their way to Earth; It's at that time when the robots come into view! Continued in Rip Hunter, Time Master #1. Professor Eureka half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 34 FR 1.0

Water saturation. Staple rust with migration.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Origin and 1st appearance of Silver Age Atom in "Birth of the Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Scientist Palmer is experimenting with his reducer lens to try and reduce objects in size without blowing them up, all without success; However, when he, Jean and students are trapped in a cave-in, he decides to use the lens on himself and save the others before he is destroyed. "Battle of the Tiny Titans!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When one of Jean Loring's friends is accused of stealing money from the bank where she works as a teller, she explains that a little man appeared and stole the money; When Jean tells Ray that her friend is a trustworthy person, Ray decides to see what he can do with his shrinking powers. 2-page text history of the Atom from the Golden Age by Julius Schwartz, art by Ben Flinton; E. E. Hibbard. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 37 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3785045001

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 1st appearance of the Metal Men in The Flaming Doom! (Part I), script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; In prehistoric times, a flying manta ray survives a "radioactive storm" and is encased in ice; Today, it breaks free and soars over the coast, zapping lighthouses, jets, and the Chrysler Building with laser-eyes. Ad for Justice League of America 10 and Aquaman 2. Part II The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men are going into battle, but Tina will stay "out of harm's way"; Oh, no, she won't, and spins Doc in a cocoon until he relents; Boarding a "rocket disc," they find the flying manta at the bridge. The Magic Metal article; Uses of cobalt throughout history. Metal Facts and Fancies article. Part III The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Lead forms a shield to block the creature's blasting eyebeams; Gold stretches and grabs while Iron anchors him, but they're pulled aloft to crash into the ocean; Col. Casper radios to call it off, they failed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 38 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Centerfold detached.

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2nd appearance of the Metal Men. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Nightmare Menace! starring the Metal Men, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men battle a robot built by a foreign power and designed to cause their powers to malfunction. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 55 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #0962549003

Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 55 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust.

Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 59 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4582778018

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3rd appearance of the Teen Titans. Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Return of the Teen Titans, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy. The Teen Titans battle the rock 'n' roll robbers The Flips, who use a surfboard, a cheerleader's baton, and a trick motorcycle to steal from the public and confound the Titans. The series continues in Teen Titans #1 (1966). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 61 FN 6.0

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Beyond the Sinister Barrier!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre battles the demonic Shathan the Eternal. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Cloud 9 page of cartoons by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 63 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Conquer Man-Mountain -- Because He's There!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando and Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Mike Esposito; The Masked Swastika assembles his old gang, formerly enemies of the Freedom Brigade, and with the help of the Silver Sorceress they are all rejuvenated; Unfortunately, the Brigade is retired and only their children, the Inferior 5, are available to stop the villains. Oh, No! Not Another Green-Skinned Monster!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Merryman's Last Stand, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Stories include parodies of Iron Man and the Hulk. Statement of ownership--average print run 388,000; average paid circulation 234,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 64 VG 4.0

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. 5th appearance of the Spectre inThe Ghost of Ace Chance!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The ghost of gambler Ace Chance takes over the body of Jim Corrigan, stranding the Spectre without a host. Continues in the Spectre #1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 74 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4715514008

Cover by Howie Post. 1st appearance of Anthro in "It Could Be You!", script and art by Howie Post; Prehistoric teenager Anthro watches a beautiful woman swimming from behind a tree, when he is hit in the head by his father Ne-Ahn; Ne-Ahn, the neanderthal, reminds Anthro that their job is to hunt, not watch the "rounded beasts;" especially because she may be from a tribe that eats human flesh; Anthro, chastised, follows his father on the hunt; The two spearfish, as Ne-Ahn tells his son he has seen signs of the greatest prey: the serpent nose. Legion of Super-Heroes ad. A (satirical) biography of Howie Post and how he started Anthro. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 96 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4336124005

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Defection!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson; The Doom Patrol returns home after their defeat of General Immortus to find a U.S. agent waiting for them in their headquarters; Lt. Matt Cable has been assigned by U.S. Intelligence to apprehend and arrest Russian ex-cosmonaut Lt. Col. Valentina Vostok, aka the new Negative Woman; The Doom Patrol defends their new teammate, and trap Lt. Cable in a locker; Robotman grills Negative Woman on her past, and she leaves; Her exit, though, is interrupted by the Cossack, a Russian agent assigned to bring her in. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4719443008

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Derrick Chew HARLEY, IVY, CATWOMAN, AND BLACK CANARY BROUGHT TO YOU BY FAN-FAVORITE CREATORS TINI HOWARD AND BABS TARR! Introducing Gothams most eligible bachelorettes...for at least a little while longer! First, theres Catwoman, whos been playing cat and mouse with her two favorite boy toys--Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Next up? Harley Quinn, whos recently single and now committed only to her hot girl era. Of course, theres also Poison Ivy, who just wants to enjoy her solitude...as long as her best friend Harleys there to enjoy it with her. And then theres the new girl, Black Canary, whos engaged to the love of her life, Green Arrow--but the closer they get to the wedding day, the more it feels like they might not be so written in the stars after all. But these four fabulous women arent meeting to discuss any of that. At least, not willingly. Theres a killer on the loose in Gotham City--a killer of women. And when Black Canary realizes stopping the murders requires more criminal company than shes used to keeping, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the infamous Gotham City Sirens for the hunt. Easier said than done when the four of them can barely make it through one lousy brunch... Fan-favorite writer Tini Howard (Catwoman, Harley Quinn) teams with superstar artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl) to bring you the sexiest and most scintillating DC Black Label series yet! 32 pages, full color, rated 17+. Cover price $5.99.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lotay Variant Cover.

Label #4735998012

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Tula Lotay HARLEY, IVY, CATWOMAN, AND BLACK CANARY BROUGHT TO YOU BY FAN-FAVORITE CREATORS TINI HOWARD AND BABS TARR! Introducing Gothams most eligible bachelorettes...for at least a little while longer! First, theres Catwoman, whos been playing cat and mouse with her two favorite boy toys--Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Next up? Harley Quinn, whos recently single and now committed only to her hot girl era. Of course, theres also Poison Ivy, who just wants to enjoy her solitude...as long as her best friend Harleys there to enjoy it with her. And then theres the new girl, Black Canary, whos engaged to the love of her life, Green Arrow--but the closer they get to the wedding day, the more it feels like they might not be so written in the stars after all. But these four fabulous women arent meeting to discuss any of that. At least, not willingly. Theres a killer on the loose in Gotham City--a killer of women. And when Black Canary realizes stopping the murders requires more criminal company than shes used to keeping, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the infamous Gotham City Sirens for the hunt. Easier said than done when the four of them can barely make it through one lousy brunch... Fan-favorite writer Tini Howard (Catwoman, Harley Quinn) teams with superstar artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl) to bring you the sexiest and most scintillating DC Black Label series yet! 32 pages, full color, rated 17+. Cover price $5.99.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lotay Variant Cover.

Label #4719444021

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Tula Lotay HARLEY, IVY, CATWOMAN, AND BLACK CANARY BROUGHT TO YOU BY FAN-FAVORITE CREATORS TINI HOWARD AND BABS TARR! Introducing Gothams most eligible bachelorettes...for at least a little while longer! First, theres Catwoman, whos been playing cat and mouse with her two favorite boy toys--Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Next up? Harley Quinn, whos recently single and now committed only to her hot girl era. Of course, theres also Poison Ivy, who just wants to enjoy her solitude...as long as her best friend Harleys there to enjoy it with her. And then theres the new girl, Black Canary, whos engaged to the love of her life, Green Arrow--but the closer they get to the wedding day, the more it feels like they might not be so written in the stars after all. But these four fabulous women arent meeting to discuss any of that. At least, not willingly. Theres a killer on the loose in Gotham City--a killer of women. And when Black Canary realizes stopping the murders requires more criminal company than shes used to keeping, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the infamous Gotham City Sirens for the hunt. Easier said than done when the four of them can barely make it through one lousy brunch... Fan-favorite writer Tini Howard (Catwoman, Harley Quinn) teams with superstar artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl) to bring you the sexiest and most scintillating DC Black Label series yet! 32 pages, full color, rated 17+. Cover price $5.99.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sozomaika Foil Edition.

Label #4719444020

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Sozomaika HARLEY, IVY, CATWOMAN, AND BLACK CANARY BROUGHT TO YOU BY FAN-FAVORITE CREATORS TINI HOWARD AND BABS TARR! Introducing Gotham’s most eligible bachelorettes...for at least a little while longer! First, there’s Catwoman, who’s been playing cat and mouse with her two favorite boy toys--Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Next up? Harley Quinn, who’s recently single and now committed only to her hot girl era. Of course, there’s also Poison Ivy, who just wants to enjoy her solitude...as long as her best friend Harley’s there to enjoy it with her. And then there’s the new girl, Black Canary, who’s engaged to the love of her life, Green Arrow--but the closer they get to the wedding day, the more it feels like they might not be so written in the stars after all. But these four fabulous women aren’t meeting to discuss any of that. At least, not willingly. There’s a killer on the loose in Gotham City--a killer of women. And when Black Canary realizes stopping the murders requires more criminal company than she’s used to keeping, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the infamous Gotham City Sirens for the hunt. Easier said than done when the four of them can barely make it through one lousy brunch... Fan-favorite writer Tini Howard (Catwoman, Harley Quinn) teams with superstar artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl) to bring you the sexiest and most scintillating DC Black Label series yet! Cover price $8.99.

Spectre (1967 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4733071016

Written by Neal Adams. Art and cover by Neal Adams. An immense evil takes over the body of a small child and tries to defeat the Spectre. Letter to the editor from artist Klaus Janson. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Spectre (1992 3rd Series) 54 VF- 7.5

Cover by Richard Corben. "The Haunting of Jim Corrigan. Part 3: Atonement". Part 3 of 5. Story by John Ostrander. Art by Tom Mandrake. First Appearance of Michael Holt/Mr. Terrific. Michael Holt has nothing to live for…..until he meets the Spectre. Relating the tale of how the Justice Society tracked down the killer of the original Mr. Terrific, the Spectre convinces Holt to take on the role. This issue ties up threads left over from Justice League of America (1960 1st series) numbers 171 and 172. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Stalker (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4685377010

Quest for a Stolen Soul - Written by Paul Levitz. Art and Cover by Steve Ditko and Wally Wood. First sensational issue! Beware the man with the stolen soul! Characters in this issue: Stalker (introduction, origin); Demon Lord Dgrth (introduction); The Baroness of Castle Loranth (introduction). And: The Sword & the Soul letters page includes an autobiography by Paul Levitz, plus a map of Stalker's world at the bottom of the page. Also: Superman in 1-page Hostess Fruit Pies ad "The Spy" with art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 7 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4742157001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Rookie Ranger, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Killer Squad, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Ray Burnley. The Dud, art by Jim McArdle. I Was a Leatherneck Sniper, art by Bob Brown. Private Pete filler page by Henry Boltinoff. Shorty filler page by Henry Boltinoff. Capt. Jeb Manton text article by Jack Miller. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 9 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4735814004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Sad Sack Squad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Diary of a Dogface, art by Jim McArdle. Andy Jackson's Courier, art by Fred Ray. Double Trouble, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Ray Burnley. Private Pete filler page by Henry Boltinoff. Capt. Jeb Marston text article by Jack Miller. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 13 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4690085007

Cover pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Joe Giella. No Escape, script by David Kahn, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. One-Ton Terror, script by Art Wallace, art by Dan Gordon. Battle Detective, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Command Performance, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella. Private Pete filler page and Shorty filler page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 14 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4711899020

Cover art by Leonard Starr. Pitchfork Army, script by William Woolfolk, art by Leonard Starr. I Faced a Firing Squad, script by France Herron, art by Carmine Infantino. Combat Champions, script by Art Wallace, art by Jim McArdle. Secret Invasion, script by David V. Reed, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Joe Giella. Private Pete filler page and Shorty filler page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 134 GD/VG 3.0

Signed by Russ Heath. No autograph certification is included. Water damage.

Cover art by Russ Heath. The Killing Ground! featuring The War That Time Forgot, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Neal Adams; prehistoric monster attacks ship. Ace of the Death Cloud, script by Howard Liss, art by Jack Abel. Cap's Hobby Corner by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 167 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4206775012

Cover art by Michael W. Kaluta. Three Targets For The Viper starring the Unknown Soldier, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Jack Sparling. To Stand, To Die, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Dan Green. The Islands Were Meant For Love featuring the U.S.S. Stevens, script and art by Sam Glanzman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 168 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4206775013

Cover art by Joe Kubert. The Glory Hound starring the Unknown Soldier, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Jack Sparling. The Last Raid, script and art by Tom Sutton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 169 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4206775014

Cover art by Joe Kubert. Destroy The Devil's Broomstick starring the Unknown Soldier, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Jack Sparling.; Schwein sabotages a Nazi sub. Mine Eyes Have Seen... starring John Howell, script by John Warner, art by Ken Barr. The Little Big Horn Battle Album, script and art by Gil Kane. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 181 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4206775024

Cover art by Joe Kubert. One Gun in the Right Place... starring the Unknown Soldier, script by Frank Robbins, art by Jack Sparling; Unknown Soldier visits the place he was disfigured, and his brother's grave. Hell's Angel! Part One: The Hammer of Hell! starring Enemy Ace and The Balloon Buster, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Frank Thorne; The Enemy Ace faces and captures the Balloon Buster. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Star Trek (1989 2nd Series DC) Annual 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4426808017

The crew of the Enterprise tries to save a colony world whose population has been stricken by a deadly plague. There, Mr. Sulu finds a lost love. Unfortunately, everyone else finds hostile colonists who don't want the Federation's help and are willing to go to great lengths to stop them. Written by Peter David and George Takei (Star Trek's Mr. Sulu), with art by Gray Morrow. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $2.95.

Starfire (1976) 1 CGC 9.6 SS Michelinie

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by David Michelinie on 06/06/2023.

Label #4239661002

Written by David Michelinie. Art by Mike Vosburg and Robert Smith. Cover by Ernie Chan and Vince Colletta. Starfire escapes from the Mygorg. She learns to fight from another human. She frees some slaves and starts building her own army. Article on the creative team for this series. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Starfire (1976) 1 CGC 9.0 SS Micheline

Paper: Off white

Signed by David Micheline on 6/6/23.

Label #4239661001

Written by David Michelinie. Art by Mike Vosburg and Robert Smith. Cover by Ernie Chan and Vince Colletta. Starfire escapes from the Mygorg. She learns to fight from another human. She frees some slaves and starts building her own army. Article on the creative team for this series. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 8 GD+ 2.5

1" Spine split from bottom. Heavy cover and interior oxidation. Water damage.

Written by Gardner F. Fox. Art by Bob Oksner and Bernard Sachs. Cover by Win Mortimer. Scientist Ralph Gain invents a machine that can evolve animal subjects. His hoodlum friend, Johnny Farrel, accidentally kills him and uses the machine on himself, running up the evolutionary ladder until he finds himself devolved into a gorilla's form. Written by John Broome. Art by Alex Toth and Bernard Sachs. In the far future, E-semex conceives a plan to defeat the Vegan invaders by warning people in the past. Written by John Broome (as Robert Starr). Art by Jim Mooney and Ray Burnley. In the year 8685, mankind is ruled by a supreme machine that provides for their every need. After a meeting with a Neo girl, Athon discovers that the rule of the Machine is not so benevolent and works to destroy it. Written by Julius Schwartz. Art by Morris Waldinger and Tommy Nicolosi. Quizzes related to astronomy, geology, and physics. Written by Mann Rubin (as Manny Rubin). Art by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. A hoax goes awry and Bruce Karson accidentally journeys to Venus, only to be accused of staging a hoax on his return. Ad for Mystery in Space #1. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 91 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4680645001

"The Midget Earthman of Jupiter," "Warning to Earth," "The Amazing Tree of Knowledge," and "Prisoner of the Space-Satellite!" (pencils by Gil Kane?). Kane cover pencils. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 187 GD+ 2.5

First appearance of the Enchantress. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Sports Stories (1973) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4710930005

Cover by Nick Cardy. "Karate on the Moon!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; a Karate match starts on Earth and shifts to the moon. "Volley of Death," script by Frank Robbins, art by Dick Giordano; a man has to play tennis using a live grenade as the ball. Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World. "Tall in the Saddle!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; a dinosaur runs in a modern day horse race. Letter to the editor from comic editor Bob Rozakis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Super DC Giant (1970) 17 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4714816003

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Unlucky Bridesmaid!; Bill breaks up with Myrna; He returns after she catches the bouquet at a wedding. The Love I Lost--Twice!, art by Gil Kane; Greg returns to an old girlfriend after returning to Nanatuck island to sell his beach house. Storm In My Heart!; Young actress steps aside and lets an old actress return to the role she was made famous for. Hello, Heartbreak; Lissy is dumped by David, then he returns. Sweetheart's Wish! Heart Full of Love!; Midge becomes the secretary for a printing outfit. Boss never notices her, until she quits. Love Finds a Way; Guy flirts with Ellen; She leaves the city and moves to his town only to find he is already engaged. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Super Powers (1984 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643260024

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art and plot by Jack Kirby, with script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Adrian Gonzalez, and inks by Pablo Marcos. Darkseid commands his four mightiest warriors, whom he dubs the "Emissaries of Doom," to go to Earth and divert its heroes so he can go in with his shock troops and "commandeer their world." Based on the cartoon series of the same name. Cover price $0.75.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 49 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Loneliest Boy in Town starring Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Freddy Parker is ashamed of his father because he's just a doorman. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Lana Lang's Secret Identity, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; When Lana wins a contest and tries to remain anonymous, Clark turns the tables on her and tries to prove she is Miss Glow. Shooting the Stars text article by Jack Miller [as James MacKay]. Metallo of Krypton, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; Superboy is trapped on an asteroid by kryptonite dust and discovers a robot there that was built on Krypton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 73 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superbaby in Scotland Yard, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Superbaby gets lost and ends up in London. Fred Finds a Way! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; Fred finds that there are other ways to participate in his favorite activity of baseball, despite physical limitations or being rejected for the team. Superboy's Glass House, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Superboy hides inside a glass jar to keep criminals from reading his mind. Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros Circus at Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman and Emmett Kelly. The Dog-Catcher of Smallville!, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Krypto and Superboy turn the tables on a crooked dog catcher. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 96 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4726568004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The New Boy of Steel!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by George Papp; A Kryptonite ray of Lex Luthor's has an unexpected affect when it is altered by a photographer's flash into a beam that transfers Superboy's powers to Pete Ross, who is standing beside him at the time; Using his new powers, Pete Ross takes a time trip three days into the future and sees a headline on the Daily Planet building in Metropolis indicating that Lex Luthor will destroy Superboy in that time; Thus, Pete takes a Superboy costume from one of Clark's robots, acts arrogantly towards his former friend, and takes on the identity of Superboy so that he will suffer whatever fate is in store for the Boy of Steel. A Weather Guide Superboy's Workshop activity page. Charlie Cannonball humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Superman comic ad. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Cora the Car Hop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Action Comics, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen, and Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane. Buzzy Asks: "Do You Know Your Neighbors?" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.