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Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 104 VG- 3.5

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Diehl and Kenneth Landau. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Peggy falls for a man who thinks shes too young for romance; A survey taker finds love; Advice on not being the reckless type. Beauty Parade!; Silence Is Golden; Visit to a Studio!; The Reckless Type!; Door-to-Door Survey; Fairy Tale Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Contact Comics (1944) 7 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

"CVA Exceptional" Comic Verification Authority Sticker on front of slab.

Label #0348452005

Cover art by L. B. Cole. "The Golden Eagle Turned Traitor!", pencils by Rudy Palais; Golden Eagle carries a message to the Filipino underground, but enroute, his plane crashes and he suffers from amnesia. Untitled story; A colonel seeks out the location of a Japanese incursion into India and is followed by Black Venus. "Trouble Shooters of the Skyway," script and art by Robert Sale (as Bob Q. Siege); The role of the First Radio Squadron in assisting the war effort is portrayed. "Avenger," pencils by Paul Parker; Specifications for the Grumman TBF Avenger. "A 26 Invader"; Cadets listen to a lecture about the A-26. "Hellcat," pencils by Paul Parker; Specifications for the Grumman F6F Hellcat. "Trouble Shooters"; The role of Douglas test pilots in readying planes and combat pilots for the war effort is highlighted. "Sniper, G. I. Style"; How snipers, especially in jungle climates, operate. "Eyes of the Army," pencils by Alvin Hollingsworth; The role of observation planes in assisting the war effort is depicted. "A Feather For a Warhawk"; Tommy is shot down and captured because Little Black Bear broke flight formation; Upon learning of the consequences of his disobedience, Little Black Bear then takes it upon himself to search for and rescue Tommy. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Convergence (2015 DC) 0E CGC 9.6 Hughes 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Hughes Variant Cover.

Label #1242671005

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dan Jurgens and Jeff King. Art by Ethan Van Sciver. Cover by Adam Hughes. Where do worlds go when they die? The Earthquakes felt round the Multiverse, Superman's lost days after 'Doomed,' the World's End - all these points will converge as the history of the DCU is spun from a new perspective, the perspective of a mad god and his arrogant child. The biggest story in DC history ties into literally every DC story ever told - and it all begins here. Kingdom Come, Red Son, Wild West Justice League, Captain Carrot and the Zoo Crew - all the worlds you remember can still be found on Telos. Everything matters. Every story matters. Don't miss the start of DC's April/May 2015 event with this special issue! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Coo Coo Comics (1942) 4 GD- 1.8 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Staples replaced, minor color touch, TRIMMED. Tape on interior cover and centerfold.

Victor E. Pazmiño cover. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Supermouse" story by Richard E. Hughes, art by Milton Stein; "Dusty and Littlechief" by Bud Sagendorf; "Dub n' Bub Cubb in 'Good Riddance'" by D. Williams; "Mick the Monk and the Three Cops" by Ben Farish; "Kitchy Koo" by Smith; "Kenny" by Irving Dressler; "Shipmates Starring 'Godfrey'"; "Sidney Skunk"; "Book Worm Billy" by Matt Curzon; and "Fin 'n' Haddi and Mammy in 'Fin Plays Hooky'" by Sidney Pillet. Illustrated text stories: "Abraham Lincoln's Pet Swan, A Story of Pond Folk: Susan Swan Sticks Her Neck Out for Advice!" by Chuck Stanley; "Martin Monkey Joins the Army, A Story of the Jungle Folk: A Simian Rookie Polishes Up on His Training!" by Morley Burroughs; and "Raymond Rabbit's Victory Garden: As a Farmer, Raymond Sure Knew His Onions!" by Charles S. Strong. Indicia states "Vol. 2, No. 1". 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cool Comics Cover Gallery (2023 Cool Comics) 1SUPERIOR.A NM 9.4

"Superior" Edition Virgin Cover by Fernando Rocha. 16 pages, full color.

Cool Comics Cover Gallery (2023 Cool Comics) 1SUPERIOR.B NM 9.4

"Superior" Edition Virgin Cover by Fernando Rocha. 16 pages, full color.

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 1C NM- 9.2 Hans 1:25 Variant

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett. Cover by Stephanie Hans. EXPLODING FROM THE PAGES OF THANOS! Frank Castle was the Punisher. A deal with the devil made him Ghost Rider. A deal with Galactus made him cosmic. A deal with Thanos made him…DEAD?!? Not to worry, he's coming back, and he's got a plan to make the universe a better place that's going to lead him into an even CRAZIER adventure than he's ever been in! Join hot new comic (and cosmic?) writer Donny Cates (THANOS, DOCTOR STRANGE) as he pushes his wildest creation past the breaking point! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 1UNKNOWN.C CGC 9.8 SS Parrillo Parillo Unknown A Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Dylan Burnett on 8/31/18 Parrillo Variant Cover A

Label #1954060010

Unknown Comics exclusive Variant Cover by Lucio Parrillo. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett.. EXPLODING FROM THE PAGES OF THANOS! Frank Castle was the Punisher. A deal with the devil made him Ghost Rider. A deal with Galactus made him cosmic. A deal with Thanos made him…DEAD?!? Not to worry, he's coming back, and he's got a plan to make the universe a better place that's going to lead him into an even CRAZIER adventure than he's ever been in! Join hot new comic (and cosmic?) writer Donny Cates (THANOS, DOCTOR STRANGE) as he pushes his wildest creation past the breaking point! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 2A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Cates Shaw

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Donny Cates on 2/29/2020.

Label #20-0E0F837-011

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett. Cover by Geoff Shaw. The Rider is out to change the universe for the better, starting with an idea so simple he cannot believe no one has ever done it before! But as with all things worth doing, it's not going to be easy. For one thing: SPACE SHARKS. For another? Let's just say it's never good to run into Galactus during a bar fight. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 4C NM 9.4 Lim Variant

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett. Cover by Max Lim. The Rider is determined to save the universe by ridding it of the greatest threat that ever existed…and that's why he's kidnapped Thanos to raise him right! How's that gonna work out? He's about to learn. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History (2019 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Zaffino Zaffino

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Gerardo Zaffino on 8/23/2019

Label #19-32AB12A-002

Written by Paul Scheer and Nick Giovannetti. Art by Gerardo Sandoval. Cover by Gerardo Zaffino. The Cosmic Ghost Rider is stuck in the past, so he might as well have some fun with the origins of the Marvel Universe, right?! After going back in time and trying to kill Thanos as a baby, Frank Castle has sworn off trying to alter history. But when he arrives in Earth's past at the birth of the Fantastic Four, how can he resist jumping in on the fun?! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Cosmic Odyssey (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698525025

Book One: Discovery. Since time immemorial, the forces of New Genesis and Apokolips have stood at odds for control over the universe. Nothing less than the threat of total cosmic destruction could forge an alliance between Highfather and Darkseid...but that time has come and the story is told in the COSMIC ODYSSEY. Metron has at last unlocked the secret of the mysterious Anti-Life Equation, the very meaning of life itself...throwing the fate of the entire universe into question. The only chance for salvation is a hastily assembled team of the universe's greatest heroes, consisting of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Starfire, Orion and others...operating under the joint supervision of Highfather and Darkseid. Written by Jim Starlin, with art by Mike Mignola and Carlos Garzon, and colors by Steve Oliff. Cover by Mignola and Oliff. Cover price $3.50.

Cosmic Stories (1941 Albing Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #1 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Tape on interior cover.

Vol. 1, No. 1 - March 1941. 6.75" x 9.75", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Cosmo the Merry Martian (1958) 6 VG 4.0

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Cover art by Bob White. Make Mine Mars (Ch. 1), script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Cosmo and his friends finally return to Mars, but their quiet time at home is rudely interrupted. Meet Dr. Beatnik (Ch. 2); The source of the violent interruption is mad Martian scientist Dr. Beatnik, who announces that he has assembled a space army to invade Earth, thereby preventing Earth from influencing Martians with their despicable pop culture. The Great Space Chase (Ch. 3); Cosmo and Professor Thmik lead an official Martian expedition to stop Professor Thmik's illegal invasion of Earth. Fire Away! (Ch. 4). The End of Dr. Beatnik, script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Professor Thmik uses his own technology to force Dr. Beatnik's army to surrender. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Countdown to Annish - Go! (c.1980's Joel Thingvall - CAPA-Alpha) Fanzine 1 VF- 7.5

Signed by Neal Adams on pin-up page. Includes Vintage Stock certificate of authenticity.

CAPA-Alpha side publication featuring a Neal Adams foldout of a nude Black Canary. Front cover by Fastner & Larson. Back cover by Chas Truoe. Features segments with Jeff Gelb, Neal Pozner, Tom McGeehan, Charlie Smith and more. Loose pages stapled, 8-1/2" x 11", 62 pages, B&W.

Coven Spellcaster (2001 Avatar) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Royal Blue Edition.

Label #4437696024

Finch cover at bottom left. Regular edition (not prism). by Al Rio Coven is back, better than ever! The legendary series returns in full color with all new art by Al Rio! Coven was one of the success stories of the late 90s and now Avatar starts to deliver regular Coven material with top talent attached. Al Rio calls these pages the best of his career and Nimbus Studios colors are rich and vibrant. This first issue focuses on the sexy Spellcaster as she must fight the forces of Hell to rescue the soul of her murdered mother. But what if the ruler of Hell has other plans for Spellcaster? A perfect new series for fans of Witchblade and Danger Girl! Covers by David Finch, Al Rio, and Matt Martin. Wraparound cover by Tim Vigil; Leather cover by Matt Martin. Cover price $3.50.

Coven Spellcaster (2001 Avatar) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Martin Variant Cover.

Label #4437696021

Martin cover at top left. by Al Rio Coven is back, better than ever! The legendary series returns in full color with all new art by Al Rio! Coven was one of the success stories of the late 90s and now Avatar starts to deliver regular Coven material with top talent attached. Al Rio calls these pages the best of his career and Nimbus Studios colors are rich and vibrant. This first issue focuses on the sexy Spellcaster as she must fight the forces of Hell to rescue the soul of her murdered mother. But what if the ruler of Hell has other plans for Spellcaster? A perfect new series for fans of Witchblade and Danger Girl! Covers by David Finch, Al Rio, and Matt Martin. Wraparound cover by Tim Vigil; Leather cover by Matt Martin. Cover price $3.50.

Coyote (1983) 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4673968006

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Coyote (1983) 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4673968007

"Thirty Secondsh!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Frank Springer. Coyote's love Tally has become a were-creature and she's out for coyote blood! Plus, "Scorpio Rose: Part 1 of 3!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. 32 pages, FC. Mature Readers NOTE: 2nd Todd McFarlane art in comics. Cover price $1.50.

Crack Comics (1940) 41 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story. 1 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

Cover art by Al Bryant. Volto From Mars ad, art by Frank Robbins. Everywhere at Once!, art by Ed Dobrotka; Captain Triumph has to rescue Lance, Kim and Biff when their sailboat gets caught in a storm; But Lance is unconscious and can't summon him; Then they get caught in the Sargasso Sea. Homer's Odyssey starring Beezy, art by Bernard Dibble. Untitled Pen Miller story, script and art by Klaus Nordling. In the grip of the Butcher... starring Hack O'Hara. Big Model Airplane Meet Today, script and art by Al Stahl; Inkie gets a job test piloting model planes. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Creature From the Black Lagoon Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Creature From the Black Lagoon Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Creatures on the Loose Lot of 7

Issues 22-27, 29 of Creatures on the Loose (1971). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN- range.

Creepshow (2023 Image) Volume 2 1CON CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Convention Edition.

Label #4617143012

Convention Exclusive B&W Variant Cover by Becky Cloonan. Written by Garth Ennis, Phil Hester. Art by Becky Cloonan, Phil Hester. MINISERIES PREMIERE The smash-hit horror anthology based on the hit Shudder TV series is back and CREEPIER than ever!   In the debut issue, master of the macabre GARTH ENNIS (Preacher, The Boys) and superstar creator BECKY CLOONAN (Wonder Woman) team up for the very first time to deliver a disturbing tale of the unborn!  Then, freaky PHIL HESTER (Gotham City: Year One) tells the story of a grieving son who bends the laws of nature to see his mother one last timeâ€this canâ€t end well!   Each issue of CREEPSHOW, VOL. 2 will feature different creative teams with uniquely horrifying standalone stories and a 1:10 connecting cover from iconic horror artist SKINNER! 28 pages, full color. Rated M

Creepy (1964 Warren) 3 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4446268004

Issue #3. June 1965. Stories in this issue include: Swamped! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres; Tell-Tale Heart by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall (from the story by Edgar Allan Poe); Howling Success! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres; Haunted! by Archie Goodwin and Gray Morrow; Incident in the Beyond by Archie Goodwin and Gray Morrow; and Return Trip by Arthur Porges and Joe Orlando. Cover by Frank Frazetta. 8.25" x 10.75". 48 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 25 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4661047010

Stories in this issue include: Keep your Spirits Up by Bill Parente and Reed Crandall; Witches' Tide by Archie Goodwin and Gene Colon; Their Journey's End by Bill Parente and Ernie Colon; It That Lurks! by Archie Goodwin and Dan Adkins; Deep Ruby! by Archie Goodwin and Steve Ditko; and An Unlikely Visitor by Bill Parente, Bill Fraccio, and Tony Tallarico. Cover art by Richard Conway. Cover price $0.40.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 67 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0357235003

Stories in this issue include: Excerpts from the Year Five! by Budd Lewis and Jose Ortiz; The Haunted Abbey by Budd Lewis and Vicente Alcazar; The Happy Abbey by Budd Lewis and Vicente Alcazar; The Happy Undertaker by Carl Wessler and Martin Salvador; Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven by Richard Corben (in color); Holy War by Budd Lewis and Adolfo Abellan; and Oil of Dog by Jack Butterworth and Isidro Mones (from the story by Ambrose Bierce). Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.00.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 139 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0502817001

This special Alex Toth issue includes the following reprinted stories: Daddy and the Pie by Bill DuBay and Alex Toth; The Monument by Archie Goodwin and Alex Toth; Grave Undertaking by Archie Goodwin and Alex Toth; Rude Awakening! by Archie Goodwin and Alex Toth; Survival! by Archie Goodwin and Alex Toth; Phantom of Pleasure Island by Gerry Boudreau and Alex Toth; and Unreal! by Alex Toth. Cover art by Rudy Nebres. Cover price $2.25.

Creepy Archives HC (2008-2019 Dark Horse) 6-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects Creepy (1964-1985 Magazine) #26-32.

Cover by Frank Frazetta.

Dark Horse Comics continues to showcase its dedication to publishing the greatest comics of all time with the release of the sixth spooky volume of our Creepy magazine archives. This collection of legendary yell yarns includes selections from revered writers Archie Goodwin and Harlan Ellison, among others, and groundbreaking artistic contributions from Frank Frazetta, Neal Adams, Angelo Torres, Jack Davis, underground comics great Vaughn Bodé, and more. Treat yourself to this fright-filled tomb, and you'll see why these gore-geous collections have become freaky fixtures on the New York Times bestseller list!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 296 pages, B&W.

Credits:

Written by Buddy Saunders, Bill Warren, Ken Dixon, K. Pagan, Tony Williamsune, Rhea Dunne, Tom Sutton, Al Hewetson, Nicola Cuti, T. Casey Brennan, Reuben Reid, Bill Parente, Tony Tallarico, Forrest J Ackerman, R. Michael Rosen, Archie Goodwin, Don Glut, Harlan Ellison, Barbara Gelman, Arnold Hayes, Carl Wessler and Kim Ball.

Art by Vaughn Bodé, William Barry, Larry Todd, Reed Crandall, Tony Tallarico, Will Brown, Ernie Colon, Roger Brand, Tom Sutton, Bill Black, Viz Prezio, Bill DuBay, Bill Hughes, Billy Graham, Mike Royer, Ken Kelly, Bob Stewart, Frank Frazetta, Tony Williamsune, Jack Davis, Dan Adkins, Steve Ditko, Rocco Mastroserio, Gene Colan, Steve Stiles, Jerry Grandenetti, Jeff Jones, Maurice Whitman, Carlos Prunes, Neal Adams, Joe Orlando and David St. Clair.

Cover price $49.99.

Creepy Archives HC (2008-2019 Dark Horse) 8-1ST VF+ 8.5

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Creepy (1964-1985 Magazine) #37-40.

Written by Buddy Saunders, Tom Sutton, Chris Fellner, Nicola Cuti, Bill Warren, Ernie Colon, Doug Moench, Pat Boyette, T. Casey Brennan, Clif Jackson, Steve Skeates, Dave Cockrum, Stu Schwartzberg, Gerry Conway, Wally Wood, Charles Richard Grose, Al Hewetson, Dave Wood, Phil Seuling, Gary Kaufman and Donald F. McGregor. Art by Ken Barr, Tom Sutton, Bill Stillwell, Syd Shores, Mike Royer, Ernie Colon, Don Brown, Pat Boyette, Ken Kelly, Clif Jackson, Rich Buckler, Tony Williamsune, Wally Wood, Nicola Cuti, Basil Gogos, Sal Trapani, Dave Cockrum, Pablo Marcos, Frank Brunner, Richard Bassford, Gary Kaufman, Vaughn Bodé, Larry Todd and George Roussos.

Dark Horse's multiple-award-winning archive editions of Creepy have arrived at one of the most compelling and legendary eras of the horror magazine's epic run. Creepy Archives Volume 8 collects issues #37-#40, which herald the beginning of the more psychedelic and strangely spooky stories that came into vile vogue with the onset of the 1970s. This gore-geously designed volume highlights work from amazing artists such as Basil Gogos, Ernie Colón, Vaughn Bodé, Ken Kelly, and others, and stories written by Nicola Cuti, Phil Seuling, Doug Moench, and other great monsterminds!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W.

Cover price $49.99.

Creepy Archives HC (2008-2019 Dark Horse) 9-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Creepy (1964-1985 Magazine) #42-45.

Written by T. Casey Brennan, Gardner Fox, Don Glut, Steve Skeates, R. Michael Rosen, Gary Kaufman, Dennis P. Junot, Fred Ott, Donald F. McGregor, Jose M. Bea, Gerard Conway, F. Paul Wilson, Tom Sutton, Jan Strnad, Alan Hewetson, Kevin Pagan, Bill DuBay, Jack Katz and E.A. Fedory. Art by Sanjulian, Ken Kelly, Auraleon, Dave Cockrum, Joe Staton, Larry Todd, Jorge B. Galvez, Jerry Grandenetti, Gary Kaufman, Richard Corben, Jaime Brocal, Luis Garcia, Felix Mas, Segrelles, Irv Docktor, Tom Sutton, Nebot, Frank Bolle, Jose M. Bea, Martin Salvador, Bill Barry, Mike Ploog, Enrich, Bill DuBay, Frank Brunner and Jack Katz.

The latest volume in Dark Horse's award-winning Creepy Archives hardcover run will shake, rattle, and obliterate your sanity, as the stories from Warren Publishing's landmark horror series arrive as perfect antidotes to seasonal melancholy. In the early 1970s, comic-book legends like Bruce Jones, Gardner Fox, Richard Corben, Dave Cockrum, and Mike Ploog conspired to bring readers wonderfully mixed anthologies of terror and suspense! This volume also features a cover by celebrated fantasy and horror illustrator Sanjulian and a brand-new foreword by comic-book historian and writer Richard Arndt.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 256 pages, B&W.

Cover price $49.99.

Creepy Lot of 2

Issues 10 and 11 of Creepy (1964 Warren). Most will grade in the FN range.

Creepy Lot of 2

Issues 15 and 16 of Creepy (1964 Warren). Most will grade in the FN range.

Creepy Lot of 2

Issues 2 and 3 of Creepy (1964 Warren). Most will grade in the VG range.

Creepy Lot of 2

Issues 5 and 6 of Creepy (1964 Warren). Most will grade in the FN range.

Creepy Lot of 2

Issues 7 and 8 of Creepy (1964 Warren). Most will grade in the FN range.

Creepy Lot of 3

Issues 12-14 of Creepy (1964 Warren). Most will grade in the FN to VG+ range.

Creepy Lot of 4

Issues 33, 35, and 37 of Creepy (1964 Warren); and 1970 of Creepy Yearbook (1967). Most will grade in the FN range.

Creepy Lot of 4

Issues 27, 28, and 30 of Creepy (1964 Warren); and 1969 of Creepy Yearbook (1967). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG/FN.

Creepy Lot of 5

Issues 20 and 23-26 of Creepy (1964 Warren). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading closer to VG/FN.

Creepy Lot of 7

Issues 42, 44, 52, 82, 83, 100, and 101 of Creepy (1964 Warren). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading closer to VG/FN.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 42 GD 2.0

Cover and centerfold detached.

Charles Biro electric chair cover! A truly striking cover!

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Jack Alderman, Rudy Palais, Dick Wood, Norman Maurer, and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. Leonard Scamici makes a name for himself as a killer for hire, but a New York bank job proves his undoing. The brilliant and well-mannered "Western George" Leslie masterminded robberies down to the tiniest detail. A story that dares the reader to figure out who killed an embezzler during a costume party at Mardi Gras. Also featuring a famous and oft-reprinted cover by Charles Biro. Willie the Actor; Million Dollar Burglar; Murder Will Out; The Saga of Sir Charles; The True Story of Leonard Scamici, Killer For Hire; The Case of the Phony Count Chivano; Whodunnit: Can You Solve the Murder at the Mardi Gras? 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 2N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643170006

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Newsstand Edition. "Time and Time Again!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. The story that inspired "Zero Hour" and "Infinite Crisis" continues. In the second chapter of the biggest epic in DCU history, a group of heroes and villains, including the likes of the Golden Age Superman of Earth-2, Firestorm, Green Lantern (John Stewart), Doctor Polaris, Psi-Mon, and more, have been assembled by the enigmatic being known as the Monitor and his partner, the woman simply known as Harbinger. They have been dispatched throughout the multiverse, and time itself, to defend monolithic machines that may halt the advance of the destructive anti-matter wave which is sweeping across the infinite. However, they'll find this a task easier said then done when their enemy's agents, sinister Shadow Demons, rise up to destroy them. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 4N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4529156018

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Newsstand Edition. "Thus Shall the World Die!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. 1st appearance of Lady Quark and the female Dr. Light. Another world succumbs to the destructive power of the relentless anti-matter wave, but this time the mysterious man known as Pariah is able to save the life of one person, if only for a little while longer. Meanwhile, the android known as Red Tornado is captured by the enemy, and the Monitor is betrayed by his most trusted ally. Featuring the death of the Monitor. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604976003

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604976004

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) Facsimile Edition 8C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4693215020

Foil Cover. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pereze, Jerry Ordway. Cover by George Perez. THE ISSUE THAT CHANGED THE MULTIVERSE FOREVER! As the Anti-Monitor completes his newest weapon to erase our Multiverse, will his captive, the Flash, be able to speed to our rescue or to his own doom? Learn his fate in the now-iconic and not-to-be-missed issue from the series that forever changed the DC Universe. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Crisis on Infinite Earths Lot of 12

Issues 1, 2, 3D, 4N, 5, 6, 7D, 8N, 9, 10, 11D, 12 of Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN/VF range.

Crisis on Infinite Earths Lot of 8

Issues 1, 2N, 3N, 5-8, 11 of Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.

Critter (2012 Big Dog Ink) Volume 2 Annual 1B VF 8.0

Wizard World Chicago Comic Con Virgin Variant Cover by Jenevieve Broomal Limited to 250. (W) Tom Hutchison & Various (A) Various (CA) Jenevieve Broomall, J. Scott Campbell High Tide has taken everyone by surprise. Some more than others, as is the case with the members of Super Pawn who are trapped underwater in their new store location. Charity is also struggling with not only the flooded cities, but also with her own inner demon. And Critter is being stalked by a familiar foe as she attempts to put an end to Tidepool's watery plans. Three separate stories bring the drama of High Tide to new heights.