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  • Item #65494692
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    Honey Dream (Japanese 2025 Pion) 1 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Japan.

    Label #4733407003

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    Starts Sep 14

    Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Miwabe Sakura. Comic Market (Comiket) 107 Exclusive. Japanese Language. Slab consignment recording only.

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    Honk! (1986) 2 FN- 5.5

    Staple rust.

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    Cover art by Bill Watterson. "It's Spring," script and art by Marc Hempel; The joy of Spring. "Main Course," script and art by Trevs Phoenix and Eddie Campbell; Discursive food-related stories. "The Misadventures of Dostoyevsky," script and art by David Miller; Dostoyevsky ends up in one of his stories. "The Class Reunion," script and art by Bob Boze Bell; Strips and gags about class reunions. "A Dinner Treat," script and art by Marc Hempel; A man eats too much. "Paris: A Trashcan Travelogue," script and art by John Bagnall; A tour of Paris. "Light Conversation," script and art by Marc Hempel; Dating problems in cartoon land. "Rodney: The Premonition II," script by Eddie Campbell, art by Phil Elliott. "Brasso With Rosie" article by Alan Moore, art by Peter Bagge; Anecdotes about Moore's parents and relations. "Bill Watterson" article, script by Andrew Christie and Bill Watterson, art by Bill Watterson; An interview with Watterson accompanied by three cartoons and fourteen of his newspaper strips. "The Late Night World of Drew Friedman" article, script by Mark Waid and Drew Friedman, art by Drew Friedman; Interview with Friedman accompanied by ten samples of his work. Untitled A Tale from Gimbley story, script and art by Phil Elliott. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.75.

  • Item #65241070
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    Horobi Lot of 9
    Published by Viz Media LLC.

    Horobi Lot of 9

    Issues 2-7 of Horobi (1990 Viz) Part 1, and issues 1-3 of Horobi (1990 Viz) Part 2. Most will grade in the FN to VF range with #2 of Horobi (1990 Viz) Part 2 grading VG.

    Starts Aug 31
  • Item #65363898
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    Published Sep 1953 by Harwell Publ..

    Horrific (1952) 7 GD 2.0

    Cover coming detached at both staples. Cover oxidation.

    Starts Oct 3

    Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Marty Elkin, Rudy Palais, Leonard Sanger, Ed Green and Don Heck. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. Glass figurines in a Munich shop resemble missing women a little too exactly. A lost explorer in Africa is rediscovered, and reveals the truth about shrunken heads. An escaped killer is sheltered by strange jungle goddess Repta, who can command the animals, yet he can't help trying to steal her ruby necklace. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. Shrink; Rain of Death; Steel Trap; Shrunken Skull; The She-Beast; Death Song! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #65224852
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    Published Jan 1954 by Harwell Publ..

    Horrific (1952) 9 GD 2.0 (R)

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Color touch. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

    Starts Oct 3

    Cover art by Don Heck. "A Glimpse of the Pit," art by Pete Morisi; Doris Duncan changes her ways after she is shown a glimpse of Hell. "The Horrible Trade," art by Max Elkin; An African witch doctor revenges himself upon a big game hunter who threatens his daughter. Letters page spot illustrations by Don Heck. "Black Magic" text story, art by Don Heck (header illustration). "Claws of Horror," art by Max Elkin; Don becomes a vampire cat to be united with Felice, the queen of the cats. "The Wolves of Midnight," art by Rudy Palais; Don and Mary are terrorized by a dead little girl and her pack of wolves while exploring an old house. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #65224853
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    Published Mar 1954 by Harwell Publ..

    Horrific (1952) 10 VG- 3.5

    Cover detached at one staple.

    Starts Oct 3

    Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Max Elkin, Rudy Palais, and Don Heck. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. A magical piper inspires the animals of a small European village to revolt and attack their owners. The sinister Mr. Dark offers to make Ivan a champion wrestler, but first he must kill for him. A thief ill-advisedly breaks into a legendary sculptor's mansion to steal a cursed artwork. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. The Revolt of the Beasts; Death Wins the Fall; Beneath the Grave; Sculptor of the Damned; Story of Ghosts; Magnolia Mary. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #65328512
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    Published Mar 1954 by Harwell Publ..

    Horrific (1952) 10 FR 1.0

    6" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Tape on interior cover, store stamps in margins.

    Starts Oct 3

    Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Max Elkin, Rudy Palais, and Don Heck. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. A magical piper inspires the animals of a small European village to revolt and attack their owners. The sinister Mr. Dark offers to make Ivan a champion wrestler, but first he must kill for him. A thief ill-advisedly breaks into a legendary sculptor's mansion to steal a cursed artwork. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. The Revolt of the Beasts; Death Wins the Fall; Beneath the Grave; Sculptor of the Damned; Story of Ghosts; Magnolia Mary. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #65224856
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    Published Sep 1954 by Harwell Publ..

    Horrific (1952) 13 GD/VG 3.0

    Centerfold detached at one staple. Bottom staple coming loose.

    Starts Oct 3

    Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Max Elkin and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. After a scientist brings a frozen dinosaur back to life, it goes on a rampage. A spiritualist attempting to contact the other side makes an unwelcome connection. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. The Thing That Grew; Demon Lover; The Powers of Darkness; Tiger Boy; The Ghost Who Stole Roses. Final issue under this title; the series continues as Terrific Comics (1954 Mystery) #14. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #65166374
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    Horror and Fantasy Illustrated Pinup Special (2024 Zenescope) 1C CGC 9.8

    One of only 2 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Variant Cover C.

    Label #4559760006

    Starts Sep 7

    Written by Noah Mitchell. Cover by Josh Burns. Just in time for the Halloween season, comes the first ever Horror & Fantasy Illustrated Pinup Special! Get ready to check out all of these new spooky heroines and villainesses, donning original sexy costumes, along with some newly-imagined cosplays of pop culture's most famous monsters! Some of the industry's top artists contribute gorgeous pin-ups in this stunning collection. Also includes a never before published short story! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

  • Item #65166382
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    Horror and Fantasy Illustrated Plum Island (2024 Zenescope) 2E CGC 9.8

    Only copy at the top CGC grade of 9.8.

    Paper: White

    Variant Cover E.

    Label #4515744001

    Starts Aug 31

    Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dave Franchini and David Wohl. Cover by Derlis Santacruz. Sitting less than 100 miles from New York City, the infamous Plum Island has, for decades, been the home of a government laboratory devoted to studying the most dangerous diseases to the animal population. But where do its life-saving vaccines come from, and what happens if something dangerous and uncontrollable was ever to escape from it? Don't miss this sordid tale where both shocking answers are revealed, and the world may never be the same. 56 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $10.00.

  • Item #65363899
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    Horror from the Tomb (1954) 1 FR 1.0

    INCOMPLETE. Interior coupon cut, does not affect art or story. Tape on interior cover and pages.

    Starts Oct 3

    36 paegs. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61597625
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    Horror Stories (1935-1941 Popular) Pulp Vol. 9 #4 GD+ 2.5

    Paper: Cream

    Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

    Starts Oct 3
  • Item #65224860
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    Published Apr 1954 by Star.

    Horrors (1953) 15 GD- 1.8

    2" Spine split from top. Water damage.

    Starts Oct 3

    L.B. Cole cover. All stories reprinted from All Famous Crime (1951) #5. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "The Mad Bandit" originally retitled and reprinted from "Tiger of the South" in Murder Incorporated (1948 1st Series) #9A; "Bodyguard"; "The Gangdom Brain" originally retitled and reprinted from "Frank Nash, Gangdom Brain!" in Murder Incorporated (1948 1st Series) #11; "Why Did You Kill Me?"; and "Stop or We'll Shoot!" art by George Peltz. "Holdup!" text story originally retitled and reprinted from "Buddies in Life, Crime, and...Death!" in Murder Incorporated (1948 1st Series) #9A and Famous Crimes (1948) #18. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Hot Valley Days and Cocaine Nights (2025 Keenspot) 1A CGC 9.4

    Only copy at the top CGC grade of 9.4.

    Paper: White

    Label #4678843007

    Starts Aug 31

    Written by Matthew Spradlin. Art and Cover by Farid Karami. Based on a true story! Back in 1978, 15-year old Janie left behind her abusive past in small-town Ohio and hitchhiked to L.A. There she soon found out her neighbor's business was all about cocaine. For the next eight years, Janie worked to hustle cocaine for the Cartel at clubs and parties, selling to the rich, famous and powerful. Then she decided to stop selling… and then the trouble started. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

  • Item #64731919
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    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 26 CGC 2.5 Restored

    Restored: C1

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Restoration includes: Small amount of color touch on cover.

    Label #4698991001

    Starts Aug 31

    Cover art by Ruben Moreira. "The Man With The Magic Ears," pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Pioneering engineer Alfred Jarvis builds a machine with which he can hear the sounds plants make; Their cries, their sobs, their dying sighs; He goes on a rampage to stop people from cutting flowers, but is suspected to be a madman. "Written in the Sands," art by George Papp. "The Ship From The Past," pencils by Howard Purcell, inks by Ray Burnley; A "spectral ship" pursues a modern freighter; Its all a ruse, though, for a wanted criminal uses this set-up to flee the country. Untitled Can You Explain It? story, art by Bill Ely. "The Dress of Doom," art by George Papp; The bride is wearing a supposedly cursed wedding dress. "The Human Target," art by Ruben Moreira; A knife-throwers unrequited love for his assistent ends in jealousy and death. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #65225442
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    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 175 CGC 5.5

    1st app. Cain

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4749477009

    Starts Oct 3

    Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Gift of Doom," art by George Roussos; Roger Steele is given a diamond by an unnamed man and told it has a curse that may doom him; He is unable to throw it away without it returning but it is finally stolen and the thief is killed by it. "All Alone" text story, art by Joe Orlando. Humor page, script by Joe Orlando, art by Sergio Aragones. One-page Cain's Game Room cartoon by Sergio Aragones. "The House of Gargoyles," script by Jack Oleck, art by Jack Sparling; Gargoyles come to life and take revenge on the man who killed their designer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 177 FN- 5.5

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    Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Son of the Montross Monster," pencils by Mort Meskin; The grandson of the creator of the Montross Monster creates another monster so that they will destroy each other and restore the family name. "Welcome Fellow Tenants" cutout picture by Joe Orlando. "Does Your Hand Have Any of These Lines?" illustration by Sergio Aragonés. "Last Meal" text story by Charles King, art by Joe Orlando. "The Curse of the Cat," script by Howie Post, art by Bill Draut; A beggar tells Mr. Fleming of a fortune buried in a cat's grave. 2-page Cain's Game Room cartoon by Sergio Aragonés. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 194 CGC 8.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4514742003

    Starts Oct 19

    Cover by Berni Wrightson. Featuring: 10 page story "Born Loser" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Alex Toth; 8 page reprint story "The Human Wave" drawn by Russ Heath; 8 page reprint story "The Negative Man" written by Joe Orlando and drawn by Jack Kirby & George Roussos; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler drawn by Sergio Aragones; 1 page Cain's Room 13 filler; 10 page story "The King Is Dead" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Nestor Redondo. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 200 VG 4.0

    Water damage.

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    Cover art by Michael W. Kaluta. "The Beast's Revenge," script by John Albano, art by Michael W. Kaluta; John is impatient with his sister's love of animals, and accidentally kills her when she tries to protect her dog from his anger; John is then attacked and killed by other animals around the farm that his sister had befriended. "The Secret of Camp Galaxy," art by Bob Brown; Johnny Thornton is chosen to go to a summer camp staffed by aliens from other planets, but his parents believe it's all an elaborate hoax. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 187,408; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 194,734. "The Forbidden Wish," art by George Roussos; Cal Colby finds a Native American talisman that grants him whatever he wishes for, but warns him not to wish for immortality. One page of Cain's Gargoyles cartoons, art by Sergio Aragonés. "The Lunatic," script by Jack Oleck, art by Ralph Reese; Angry villagers demand that one of two brothers should be killed because he is insane, but which one is it? "A Breath of Black Death," script by Gerry Conway (as Francis X. Bushmaster), art by Tony deZuniga; An Egyptian Pharaoh begs the gods to restore his son to life, but is unwilling to pay the price they demand. "Slogging Through the Swamp On a Murky Evening" one-page A Witch's Garden of Curses story, script by Len Wein. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #65329186
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    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 203 FN- 5.5

    Starts Aug 31

    Cover art by Russ Heath. "The 1000 Eyes of Death," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua); Mark Dawson has been killing all the eagles on his ranch, even after the Indian Bear Claw warned him that they would get their revenge. One page of Cain's Game Room cartoons, art by Sergio Aragonés. "The Golden Doom," art by Nick Cardy; Emile Marlez finds the Midas Potion that causes him to turn everything he touches for one week into gold; Reprinted from House of Mystery #64. "Almost Human," script by John Albano, art by Jack Sparling; Donald Morrison, a deaf mute child, was raised in darkness by his parents until he reaches adulthood and escapes. One page of Cain's Game Room cartoons, art by John Albano. "The Tower of Prey," art by Nestor Redondo; When he buys Mary Q. Lardley's apartment building so he can put up a skyscraper, she places a curse on him. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #65382397
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    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 212 CGC 9.2

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4752687013

    Starts Sep 7

    Cover art by Michael Wm. Kaluta. "Ever After," pencils by John Calnan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Warren thinks he'll easily get control of his girlfriend's inheritance once her father dies, but the tables are turned when he learns that she is a vampire. Superboy ad. "Oh, Mom! Oh, Dad! You've Sent Me Away to Summer Camp... and I'm So Sad!", script by Michael Fleisher and Maxene Fabe, art by Alex Nino; Little wheelchair-bound Richard is left by his parents at a strange summer camp; After one of the kids apparently drowns in a lake, the others begin murdering, one by one, the counselors, thinking they are aliens out to conquer the earth; Richard then tells this to the head counselor, but the other kids find out and want to kill him. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 175,134; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 188,466. "Halfway to Hell," script by Jack Oleck, art by Ruben Yandoc (as Rubeny); A criminal is shot by the police and awakens on a train full of dead people; Knowing that the final destination of the train must be hell, he demands to return to Earth, which he does, only to find that he is completely and permanently paralyzed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #65101312
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10

    Issues 190, 201, 202, 204, 214, 218, 222, 223, 224, and 226 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VG.

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  • Item #65331644
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10

    Issues 178, 180, 182, 185, 189, 190, 192, 193, 197, 206 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD- to VG- range.

    Starts Sep 14
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10

    Issues 173, 175-178, 180-183, and 185 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range.

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  • Item #65100747
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10

    Issues 176, 177, 180, 181, 185-187, 189, 201, and 202 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range.

    Starts Aug 31
  • Item #65100882
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10

    Issues 176, 177, 185, 189-191, 193, 197, 198, and 201 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VG range.

    Starts Aug 31
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10

    Issues 177, 190, 195, and 197-203 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range with some grading VG/FN.

    Starts Aug 31
  • Item #65101700
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10

    Issues 190-192, 196, 200-202, 258, 287, and 289 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG+ range.

    Starts Aug 31
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10
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    House of Mystery Lot of 10

    Issues 190, 201, 202, 227, 228, 232, 237, 244, 258, and 277 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

    Starts Aug 31
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    House of Mystery Lot of 6
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    House of Mystery Lot of 6

    Issues 213, 219, 221, 225, 235, and 259 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading closer to FN.

    Starts Sep 7
  • Item #65328581
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    House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 5 VG+ 4.5

    Staple rust.

    Starts Oct 3

    "The Man Who Stole the Truth," "The 20th Century Nero," and "The Human Stallion" (art by George Roussos). Ruben Moreira cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 84 CGC 6.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4753254009

    Starts Oct 19

    Cover art by Neal Adams. "If I Had But World Enough and Time," script by Len Wein, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Mike Peppe; Marvin literally lives through his television shows. "Double or Nothing," script by Marv Wolfman, art by Sid Greene; Harvey Franklyn has a system to beat Clifford King at every type of gambling game. "The Unbelievable! The Unexplained!", script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by Jack Abel; A woman wants to put her catatonic uncle into a home to claim his estate until she falls victim to the same malady. "If I Should Die Before I Wake," script by Len Wein, art by Jack Sparling; A man tries to run away from his dreams, but can't stay awake. 2-page epilogue with Abel, script by Gerry Conway, art by Bill Draut. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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    House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 89 GD/VG 3.0

    Starts Sep 14

    Cover art by Gray Morrow. "Where Dead Men Walk!", art by Gray Morrow; Philip and Anne inherit the Hastings Castle, and plan to move there; But the place seems haunted, and Jamieson helps them escape and burn down the Castle--or so it seems. "A Taste of Dark Fire!", script by Gerry Conway, art by Don Heck; A Christian and Jew battle the forces of evil together as they fear that an acquaintance has been possessed by the Devil; The Christian's housekeeper attempts to sow distrust for the Jew, but he isn't having any of it; She convinces him to allow her to accompany the two of them to the suspected man's house, but no further; They give her instructions to seek the police if they don't return in an hour and then enter the house; Once inside, the encounter the man who has indeed become a devil worshiper and begin a mystic battle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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    House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 90 FR/GD 1.5

    Starts Aug 31

    Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Distant Dome," script by Steve Skeates, art by George Tuska; In the future, the remaining humans that live on Earth survive under domes due to pollution. "The Symbionts," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Neal Adams; A man is left on a prison planet for ten years and when his sentence is up the computer that was assigned to keep him alive tells him it loves him and doesn't want to let him go; Since the men who have come to pick him up have brought a female prisoner to leave behind, the computer absorbs the man and adopts his personality to care for the woman. "Jedediah," script by Mike Friedrich, art by Gray Morrow; A prophet of God feels the call to preach on a planet that has no fear of death, but when he arrives he is told no one will listen to him since they discovered a substance they call Char-ite which they mine; The prophet wishes to see the mines and is warned they are dangerous, but he disregards the warning; When he enters the mine, a blast is set off and he is killed, but finds himself conversing with one of the locals. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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    House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 95 CGC 4.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4564345005

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    Cover art by Nick Cardy. "Creature...", script by John Albano, art by Don Heck; The lonely genius child of a surgeon puts together a patchwork playmate out of the cast off parts from his father's anatomy experiments. Abel's Fables from the House of Secrets cartoon page by Lore Shoberg. "And Things That Go Bump in the Night!", script by Len Wein; A ghost shows up when a couple calls for an exorcist to rid their house of a poltergeist; After successfully getting rid of the poltergeist the ghost tells the couple that he was glad to do it since the poltergeists give the rest of the ghosts a bad name. The Day After Doomsday one-page story, script by Len Wein, art by Jack Sparling. "The Last Sorcerer," art by Bernard Baily; Manfrey's stage magic is so remarkable because it is real magic; But in order that he not be forced to use his abilities for evil, he wills them away. "The Phantom of the Flames!", art by Joe Maneely. "The Bride of Death," script by Jack Oleck, art by Nestor Redondo; An old man tortures witches during the Spanish Inquisition for the secret of youth but they all go to their deaths cursing him that there is no such spell; One evening while busting up a witch coven he sees a young girl he becomes infatuated with; Satan appears and offers him the girl and one hundred years of youth in exchange for his soul. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 99 VG- 3.5

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    Cover art by Mike Kaluta. "Beyond His Imagination," script by Bill Meredith, art by Nestor Redondo; An artist seeks inspiration from a Gypsy séance, but when he threatens the old woman, he finds himself face-to-face with her in limbo after her heart gave out and she was his spirit's link back to the world of the living. "Beat the Devil," script by Jack Oleck, pencils by Jack Katz, inks by Tony DeZuniga; A thief robs a church of its poor box and when a priest attempts to stop him, the thief stabs him; That night he dreams the priest visits him and begs him to repent, but the thief claims that while he lives he can always repent at a later time; During a robbery, the police put a bullet into him and he makes his escape into the catacombs where he meets up with Satan. "Goodbye, Nancy," script by John Albano, pencils by Vic Catan and Frank Redondo, inks by Abe Ocampo; The lonely ghost of a dead girl attempts to kill off her little playmate so that she can have his company, but when the boy's father learns from her parents that she has died, he demands that the spirit depart and have no more dealings with his son. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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    House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 103 CGC 6.5

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    Label #4753254010

    Starts Oct 3

    Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "Waiting... Waiting... Waiting...", script by Sheldon Mayer, art by Rico Rival; A gambler who gets involved with a scientific project to recreate Earth history in simulation hopes to view the winner of the next atomic war, but the lab is destroyed before he can learn of the victor. "No Bed of Roses," script by John Albano, art by Jack Sparling; A man frames another man so that he can marry his wife when he is sent to prison; In prison, the convicted man hangs himself and leaves a note that he hopes to reincarnate in order to seek revenge and get his wife back; He reincarnates into a gorilla and escapes the zoo to tear apart the man who married his wife. "The Village on the Edge of Forever," script by Steve Skeates, art by Alex Niño; After the radiation of a future war has destroyed humanity, a sole survivor builds lifelike robots for company; One of the machines, believing itself to be human, seeks out other humans and finds a girl under attack by mutants; He tries to save her and during the fight his arm is damaged and he realizes that he is a robot. Cain & Abel cartoon page by Sergio Aragonés. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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    House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 105 GD+ 2.5

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    Cover art by Jack Sparling. "Vampire," script by Maxene Fabe, art by Gerry Talaoc; A stepfather takes his child actor son to a "vampire cave" in order to dispose of him so that he can claim a two million dollar trust fund, but an actual vampire gets him before he can do so. "Coming Together!", script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo; A poet reads a poem which contains an incantation in a coffee house which brings three demons together to possess a sculpture; The sculpture menaces a waitress and a big bruiser type who is sweet on her manages to destroy it, but unfortunately for him, she is more interested in the college professor who was tracking the demons and destroys the poet's poem to prevent more carnage. "An Axe to Grind," script by Steve Skeates, art by Alfredo Alcala; A half-wit chops up his brother with an ax after he sees him talking to a girl he fancies; He doesn't believe that his brother was just asking her to be more polite to him, and so buries the pieces of the body out in the field. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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    House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 117 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4753254011

    Starts Oct 3

    Cover art by Luis Dominguez. "An Eye for an Eye," script by Jack Oleck, art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua); A Duke makes a bargain with a witch who demands a human sacrifice as payment in order to gain revenge against a hated rival after the Duke's wife leaves him; The witch summons demons in order to aid the Duke's men and they take the rival and a young boy whom the Duke assumes is the child his ex-wife gave the man when she died in childbirth. "Don't Cry for Uncle Malcolm," script by Gerry Boudreau, art by Alex Niño; A man's uncle dies and he and his sister drive up to attend the funeral, but the locals are hostile and refuse to give direction; When they finally locate the house, they realize that the uncle was a voodoo practitioner who used his powers to keep the locals in thrall. 2 Abel's Fables cartoon pages by Sergio Aragonés. "Revenge for the Deadly Dummy!", script by Steve Skeates, art by Alfredo Alcala; A wooden dummy picks itself up and heads out of the garbage dump seeking revenge on its master for tossing him aside after twelve years of faithful service so he could become a standup comedian. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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    House of Secrets Reprint (2023 DC) 92CARNIVORE.C CGC 9.8

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    Carnivore Comics Foil Edition B.

    Label #4756091003

    Starts Sep 14

    Reprints House of Secrets #92. Carnivore Comics and ComicTom101 Exclusive Foil Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. Written by Len Wein and Virgil North.. Art by Bernie Wrightson. DC's original Swamp Thing made his unforgettable first appearance in this 1971 mystery comic, now reprinted in this new reprint edition! Now's your chance to experience writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson's first take on DC's most popular monster, along with several other scary tales.32 pages, full color.

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    House of Slaughter (2021 Boom) 1BSE.A CBCS 9.8

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    Boom Studio Exclusive Virgin Cover by Jung-Geun Yoon. Written by James Tynion IV, Tate Brombal. Art by Chris Shehan, Werther Dell'Edera. Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today. You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the black mask, Aaron was a teenager training within the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even more complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition. Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children in this first story arc by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), with art by rising star Chris Shehan (The Autumnal) and co-creator Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades). 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

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    House of Slaughter (2021 Boom) 1CVL.A CGC 9.8

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    Comics Vault Live Edition

    Label #4020109012

    Starts Aug 31

    Comics Vault Live Exclusive Variant Cover by Nimit Malavia. Written by James TynionIV, Tate Brombal. Art by Chris Shehan, Werther Dell'Edera. Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today. You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the black mask, Aaron was a teenager training within the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even more complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition. Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children in this first story arc by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), with art by rising star Chris Shehan (The Autumnal) and co-creator Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades). 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

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    House of Slaughter (2021 Boom) 1E CGC 9.8 Dell'Edera Foil 1:25 Variant

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    Dell'Edera Foil Edition Side Edge Crack Less Than 1"

    Label #3961838016

    Starts Sep 7

    Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James TynionIV, Tate Brombal. Art by Chris Shehan, Werther Dell'Edera. Cover by Werther Dell'Edera. Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today. You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the black mask, Aaron was a teenager training within the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even more complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition. Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children in this first story arc by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), with art by rising star Chris Shehan (The Autumnal) and co-creator Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades). 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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    House of Slaughter (2021 Boom) 1F CGC 9.8 Bueno 1:50 Variant

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    Label #3961838018

    Starts Sep 7

    Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James TynionIV, Tate Brombal. Art by Chris Shehan, Werther Dell'Edera. Cover by Alvaro Martinez Bueno. Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today. You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the black mask, Aaron was a teenager training within the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even more complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition. Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children in this first story arc by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), with art by rising star Chris Shehan (The Autumnal) and co-creator Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades). 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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    Tags: Dawn of X (part 1), X-Men
    Published Sep 2019 by Marvel.

    House of X (2019 Marvel) 1K CGC 9.8 Ramos Variant

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    Ramos Variant Cover

    Label #2075173004

    Starts Sep 14

    Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Humberto Ramos. FACE THE FUTURE! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (SECRET WARS, AVENGERS, FANTASTIC FOUR) takes the reins of the X-Men universe! Since the release of Uncanny X-Men #1, there have been four seminal moments in the history of the X-Men. Giant-Sized X-Men. X-Men. Age of Apocalypse. New X-Men. Four iconic series that introduced a new era for Marvel's mutants and revolutionized the X-Men. In House of X, Charles Xavier reveals his master plan for mutantkind…one that will bring mutants out of the shadow of mankind and into the light once more. 56 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

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    Tags: Dawn of X (part 3), X-Men
    Published Oct 2019 by Marvel.

    House of X (2019 Marvel) 2A CGC 9.8 Larraz

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    Label #2137152008

    Starts Oct 3

    Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art and Cover by Pepe Larraz. Learn the truth about one of the X-Men's closest allies…and then begin the fight for the future of mutantkind! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (AVENGERS, SECRET WARS, FANTASTIC FOUR) continues reshaping the X-Men's world with Marvel Young Gun artist Pepe Larraz (EXTERMINATION, AVENGERS)! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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    Tags: Dawn of X (part 6), X-Men
    Published Oct 2019 by Marvel.

    House of X (2019 Marvel) 3C CGC 9.8 Pichelli Variant

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    Pichelli Variant Cover.

    Label #2078984020

    Starts Sep 14

    Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Sara Pichelli. Learn the truth about one of the X-Men's closest allies…and then begin the fight for the future of mutantkind! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (AVENGERS, SECRET WARS, FANTASTIC FOUR) continues reshaping the X-Men's world with Marvel Young Gun artist Pepe Larraz (EXTERMINATION, AVENGERS)! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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    Tags: Dawn of X (part 6), X-Men
    Published Oct 2019 by Marvel.

    House of X (2019 Marvel) 3E CGC 9.8 Asrar Variant

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    Asrar Variant Cover.

    Label #2078984023

    Starts Sep 14

    Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Mahmud Asrar. Learn the truth about one of the X-Men's closest allies…and then begin the fight for the future of mutantkind! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (AVENGERS, SECRET WARS, FANTASTIC FOUR) continues reshaping the X-Men's world with Marvel Young Gun artist Pepe Larraz (EXTERMINATION, AVENGERS)! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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    Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

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    Label #0275839026

    Starts Jan 2

    Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4744917006

    Starts Sep 7

    Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.