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Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 577D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 3 of 4. "Deadly Allies!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. In order to catch the deadly Reaper, Batman must team-up with the last person on Earth he wants to, Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 599 CGC 9.0 JSA Cowan/Hamm

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Denys Cowan and Sam Hamm Authenticated Autographs.

Label #4642485002

Blind Justice: 2 of 3 - Bruce Wayne...a traitor? The Darknight Detective delves into the 'lost' years of his career in order to clear his name...only to place himself in even greater danger. Part 2 of 3. Written by Sam Hamm, with art by Denys Cowan, Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin. Plus: pin-ups by Bob Kane, Mike Mignola and Kyle Baker. Cover by Cowan and Malcolm Jones III. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 871A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

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Label #4351400003

First Printing. The Black Mirror: Part 1 of 3 - Written by SCOTT SNYDER Art and cover by JOCK Co-feature art by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA Up-and-coming writer Scott Snyder (AMERICAN VAMPIRE) and acclaimed artist Jock (THE LOSERS) make their debut as the new ONGOING creative team of DETECTIVE COMICS! In 'The Black Mirror' part 1 of 3, a series of brutal murders pushes Batman's detective skills to the limit and forces him to confront one of Gotham City's oldest evils. Plus, in the start of a COMMISSIONER GORDON second feature also written by Scott Snyder, when a figure from the past returns to Gotham, Jim Gordon must face some of his darkest demons. Featuring art by Francesco Francavilla (GARRISON). 44 pgs. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 27E CGC 9.8 Lee 1:50 Variant

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Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Lee Variant Cover.

Label #4668892024

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Jim Lee. Written by John Layman & Various. Art by Jason Fabok & Various. DC Entertainment presents this mega-sized issue featuring an all-star roster of Batman creators past and present! Don't miss a modern-day retelling of The Dark Knight's origin by the incredible team of writer Brad Meltzer and artist Bryan Hitch! Plus, all-new stories by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy, Peter J. Tomasi and Ian Bertram, writer/artist Francesco Francavilla, Mike W. Barr and Guillem March, Gregg Hurwitz and Neal Adams and more! Also in this issue, John Layman and Jason Fabok kick off the new storyline 'GOTHTOPIA'! Gothtopia: Part 1 of 3 - It's a bright, shiny, happy place where dreams come true...as long as you don't look at things too closely. Plus: pin-ups by Mike Allred, Graham Nolan, Kelley Jones, Patrick Gleason and Jock. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 994A CGC 9.8 Mahnke

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Label #2116936008

Countdown to #1000: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Peter J. Tomasi. Art and Cover by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza. Batman's strangest case begins as the new creative team of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Doug Mahnke take over DETECTIVE COMICS! Commissioner Gordon calls in the Dark Knight Detective when there's a murder at the Gotham City Aquarium-staged to look exactly like Thomas and Martha Wayne's crime scene, right down to the Playbill and pearls. How does this bizarre homicide tie into the shadowy monster that attacks Dr. Leslie Thompkins? This creature looks to wage a war on Batman-and it's using Joker Gas to do it! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000F CGC 9.8 Wrightson Variant

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"1970's" Variant Cover.

Label #3836581008

Cover by Bernie Wrightson. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1035B CGC 9.8 Bermejo Variant

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Variant Cover.

Label #3942231020

Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Dan Mora and Clayton Henry. Cover by Lee Bermejo. Introducing Mr. Worth! When his daughter is killed during the brutal crime wave gripping Gotham City, eight-foot-tall stack of muscle and money Roland Worth sets out on a path of revenge toward the prime suspect in the crime: Batman! The Dark Knight has been framed for murder, and to make matters worse, this grisly deed seems to be connected to yet another emerging villainous force on the horizon. Its a rogues gallery explosions and this time theres no mansion on the hill for Bruce Wayne to mount his counterattack! Plus, part one of Huntress and the Hunted! This two-part story zeroes in on Gothams own Violet Vengeance! In this chapter, her world is rocked by the gruesome murder of a dear friend...but theres more to this sinister scene than meets the eye! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1088D CGC 9.6

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Samnee Variant Cover.

Label #4682731007

Written by Ram V., Dan Watters. Art by Guillem March, Christopher Mitten. Cover by Chris Samnee. Chaos against order. Good against evil. The Dark Knight against...everything. The end is nigh, and nothing can prepare you for what's to come in the penultimate chapter of Ram V's gothic opera. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Detective Comics Annual Lot of 6

Issues 7-11 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Annual, and issue 1 of Detective Comics One Million (1998). Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Detective Comics Lot of 10

Issues 451, 453, 454, 457, 458, 459, 461, 489, 498, and 499 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #489 grading VF, and #459 grading GD+.

Detective Comics Lot of 10

Issues 431, 433, 447, 448, 450, 452, 454, 455, 456, and 458 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with #454, and #456 grading GD.

Detective Comics Lot of 10

Issues 482, 483, 484, 485, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, and 493 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.

Detective Comics Lot of 5

Issues 453, 461, 465, 477, and 480 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the Most will grade in the FN range with #461 grading VG+.

Detective Comics Lot of 6

Issues 452, 454, 455, 456, 458, and 459 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range.

Detective Comics Lot of 7

Issues 457, 468, 475, 496, 497N, 503, and 526 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with #457 and $468 grading GD, and #475 grading PR (INCOMPLETE. Missing Pages, Effects art and story).

Detective Comics lot of 8

Issues 453, 454, 461, 464, 465, 469, 477, and 480 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range.

Detective Comics Lot of 8

Issues 608, 614-620 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with #608 grading VG.

Detective Comics Lot of 8

Issues 542, 549, 553, 568, 569, and 622-624 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF/FN to FN range.

Detective Comics Lot of 9

Issues 500, 501, 502, 503, 516, 526, 554, 590, and 593 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Detective Comics Lot of 9

Issues 621-629 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to FN/VF range.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

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Label #1618534071

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

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Label #1618534069

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

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Label #1618534019

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

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Label #1618534062

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Devil Survivor: Official Material Collection SC (2013 Udon) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

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1st printing. In seven days, Tokyo will fall. Demons have invaded the city, and unless a group of teenagers do something about it, fear and chaos will reign. Devil Survivor: Official Material Collection is the ultimate companion to the hit role playing game, and includes character designs, promotional artwork, storyboards, a detailed demon guide, and creator interviews. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

DFN3 (2020 Source Point) 1B CGC 9.6 SS Gunn

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Signed by Garrett Gunn on 6/7/20 on Back Cover Retailer Relief Edition

Label #2500868013

"Retailer Relief" Edition Foil Virgin Cover by Raymond Gay. Cover homage to New Mutants (1983 1st Series) #87. Story by Garrett Gunn. Art by Brian Balondo.

Diary Loves (1949 Quality) 19 GD+ 2.5

Water spotting.

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Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Little Al, Gene Colan, John Forte, Sam Citron and unknown. Featuring: "Big City Blues" starring Karen Marlow, Harry Dean, David Rayburn, Nick, Jane and Jim; "Too Fast" starring Doreen Willis, Dale Agard, Roy Paxton, Mrs. Willis, Pop Frazer and Bill; "The Bride Wore Black" starring Shelley Logan, Bob Garfield, Ernest Payne, Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Maulsby; and "Stolen Kisses" starring Marilou Arden, Bart Long, Rita Sills, Aunt Eunice, Aunt Genevra and Mayor Perkins. Plus: 1-page text story "Two Seats on the Aisle" starring Sandra Fleming, Hank Barlow and Jeff. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Die (2018 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 Hans

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Label #2047885003

Written by Kieron Gillen. Art and Cover by Stephanie Hans. THE WICKED + THE DIVINE writer KIERON GILLEN teams up with artist supernova STEPHANIE HANS (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE 1831, Journey Into Mystery) for her first ongoing comic! DIE is a pitch-black fantasy where a group of forty-something adults have to deal with the returning unearthly horror they barely survived as teenage role-players. If Kieron's in a rush, he describes it as 'Goth Jumanji.' That only captures a sliver of what you'll find in oversized debut issue-where fantasy gets all too real. 36 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Die Fantastischen Vier (German 1974-1978 BSV-Williams) Fantastic Four 46 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

All three edges TRIMMED, spine severely damaged (book removed from a bound volume).

German reprint series. This issue reprints material from Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #50 and Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #17. 32 pages, four color, German language.

Dinner is Served Print by Budd Root

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

Dinosaur Leftovers Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 11" x 14".

Dirty Pair Cinema Book SC (Japanese 1987) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

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An in-depth look at the anime film Dirty Pair. Features behind the scenes content and interviews. Softcover, 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 66 pages, PC/PB&W, Japanese language.

DISGAEArt!!! DISGAEA Official Illustration Collection SC (2012 Udon) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5

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1st printing. It's the ultimate DISGAEA art book, featuring the artwork of Takehito Harada and all four DISGAEA games! This beautiful collection includes game covers, promotional art, book covers, soundtrack art, and tons more rare DISGAEA pieces. No fan of this landmark RPG series should be without DISGAEArt!!! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Disney Comics Lot of 10

Issues 6-9 of Goofy Adventures (1990), issues 5, 7, 8, 9D of Mickey Mouse Adventures (1990), issue 1 of Walt Disney's Holiday Parade (1990), and issue 17 of Walt Disney's Mickey and Donald (1988 Gladstone). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

DiVinica (2017 Rothic) 6SS.B.GALAXY.FOIL CGC 9.9

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Starsigned Skyclad Galaxy Foil Edition.

Label #4532032023

StarSigned Skyclad Galaxy Speckled Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Eric Basaldua - limited to 10 copies. Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Dawn McTeigue. Astral travels, forgotten goddesses, and a mysterious Sky Lord. Divinica's world grows stranger as the Red Wave approaches. 28 pages. full color.

DNAgents (1983) 24 VF- 7.5

Cover by Dave Stevens. While the DNAgents, with Crossfire's help, try to track down the Detonator, a magazine publisher makes Rainbow a tempting offer in an untitled story. Script by Mark Evanier and art by Mitch Schauer, Willie Blyberg & Dan Spiegle. Cover price $1.50.

DNAgents (1983) Promotional Poster

High quality print on poster stock. Poster is folded as originally issued. 11" X 17".

Doc Savage Lot of 6

Issues 1-5, and 8 of Doc Savage (1972 Marvel Comic). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN range.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 170 VG+ 4.5

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Cover art by Dan Adkins. To Dream-- Perchance to Die!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; Dr. Strange battles against Nightmare within the mind of the Ancient One. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 171 FN+ 6.5

Only one staple (manufacturing).

Cover art by Dan Adkins. In the Shadow of... Death!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Tom Palmer, inks by Dan Adkins; Strange, with Victoria Bentley as his mystic consort, seeks Clea in the Realm Unknown, only to confront Dormammu! Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 182 VG+ 4.5

First 15-cent issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. And Juggernaut Makes Three!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange leads Juggernaut from the Crimson Cosmos into the Dream Dimension; Nightmare and Juggernaut's errant spells free Eternity; Eternity changes Strange's name to Stephen Sanders; appearance by Clea. Letters to the editor from author Tom Wolfe and comics artist Walt Simonson (misspelled "Simerson"). Cover price $0.15.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 VF 8.0

First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 CGC 8.0

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Label #4332537003

First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 VG- 3.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 2 VF+ 8.5

Cover art by Frank Brunner. A Separate Reality!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Strange battles the Soul-Eater; Tea party at the White Queen's (Valkyrie) castle, with Silver Surfer, Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Hawkeye, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Nick Fury, Ant-Man...Green Lantern?!; First appearance of the Knights of the Rostrum [unreal versions of Spider-Man, the Defenders (the Silver Surfer, the Sub-Mariner, the Hulk), Hawkeye, Nick Fury, the Black Panther, Ant-Man, and Captain Midnight] and the White Queen (an unreal version of the Valkyrie); Silver Dagger appearance. Considered an unofficial Crossover due to gloved hand wearing Green Lantern Ring on page 16 Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 2 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Frank Brunner. A Separate Reality!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Strange battles the Soul-Eater; Tea party at the White Queen's (Valkyrie) castle, with Silver Surfer, Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Hawkeye, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Nick Fury, Ant-Man...Green Lantern?!; First appearance of the Knights of the Rostrum [unreal versions of Spider-Man, the Defenders (the Silver Surfer, the Sub-Mariner, the Hulk), Hawkeye, Nick Fury, the Black Panther, Ant-Man, and Captain Midnight] and the White Queen (an unreal version of the Valkyrie); Silver Dagger appearance. Considered an unofficial Crossover due to gloved hand wearing Green Lantern Ring on page 16 Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 3 VF 8.0

Most of this issue reprints "The Domain of the Dread Dormammu" (from Strange Tales 126) and "Duel With the Dread Dormammu" (from ST 127) by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. There is a page and a half of new material, "Amidst the Madness," with script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Alan Weiss. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #14 (The Living Mummy). Brunner cover. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 4 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Frank Brunner. ...Where Bound'ries...Decay, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano and Bob Wiacek [as Crusty Bunkers]; Strange confronts Death, takes refuge inside form of Eternity. Strange fears Death no longer, & he Dies!!; Strange beholds Ancient One, who tells Strange he has won first in series of trials as Sorcerer Supreme; Ankh appears on Strange's forehead; Appearances by Clea, Eternity, and the Silver Dagger. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #33 (Sue Richards, Invisible Girl; Jack Kirby art?). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 5 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Frank Brunner. The Silver Daggar saga concludes in Cloak and Dagger, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Frank Brunner (final interior art on the series), inks by Dick Giordano; Origin of Silver Dagger; Strange is released through the Eye of Agamotto and enters Clea's mind; They escape from Silver Dagger and Strange reunites with his body; Silver Dagger is drawn into Eye of Agamotto, into the realm of Unreality. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #76 (Dormammu by Steve Ditko). Cover price $0.25.