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MASK (2026 Image) 1J CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover J.

Label #4754942002

Limited 1 for 250 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Dan Watters (A) Pye Parr (CA) Joshua Cassara, Romulo Fajardo Jr. NEW SERIES THE NEXT PHASE OF THE ENERGON UNIVERSE STARTS HERE! The world is becoming a terrifying place. Matt Trakker needs your help saving it. Enter M.A.S.K. -- a network of specialists recruited to respond to the next global emergency. At a moments notice, Trakker and his agents can deploy bleeding-edge technology that converts their vehicles--and their drivers--into the ultimate weapon. But Miles Mayhem and V.E.N.O.M. are one step ahead in a secret arms race, scouring the globe for deadly weapons from this planet and beyond, ready to sell out the entire human race. Only M.A.S.K. can stop them… but will Trakkers own secrets jeopardize their entire mission? 36 pages, Teen, full color Cover price $4.99.

MASK (2026 Image) Preview 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4748552019

(W) Dan Watters (A/CA) Pye Parr. Includes a 14-page un-lettered, partially colored preview of MASK #1 along with 6 pages character designs by artist Pye Parr.

Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) 75 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4705498009

Stories and art by Howard Boughner and others. Fawcett's showcase for comics covers the humor, Western, adventure and superhero genres, featuring Captain Marvel Jr., Bulletman and Bulletgirl. Action girl Nyoka meets tigers in the jungles of India. Radar the superspy tracks war profiteers. Captain Marvel, Jr. battles a master of zombies - not the George Romero kind, but the Haitian voodoo kind. Plus a full-page comics-format ad for Mary Marvel fashions for girls (dresses, not the costume). Capt. Marvel Jr.: The Zombie Master; Lumber Jack: Small of Him!!; Nyoka in India; Whippersnappers: Exercise; Trader Tom: He Drives Us Crazy; Marooned; Bulletman: The Terrible Trio!; The Tragedy of Joe Miller; Whippersnappers: Dental Drolleries; Radar: The Merchant of War!. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 27 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4751845012

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"Confrontation!" Script by Doug Moench, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Springer. The Master of Kung Fu, Shang Chi, fights his way into the inner sanctum of Fu Manchu. However, can Chi survive an encounter with the deadly Council of Seven? Get ready for a confrontation between father and son unlike any that has come before. Gil Kane cover pencils (Klaus Janson cover inks?). Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 34 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4737553012

"Cyclone at the Center of a Madman's Crown!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Dan Adkins. Leiko Wu (second appearance) has been kidnaped by a madman. Now, Shang Chi and Reston must make a daring attempt to rescue her from an island where simple children's toys become deadly instruments of death. Letter to the editor from Eclipse Comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twins of Evil!" Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 35 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4751845015

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"Death-Hand and the Sun of Mordillo!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Dan Adkins. Shang Chi must defeat a mad man or the woman, Leiko Wu, shall perish in a death trap of the villain's own design. NOTE: The peculiar denizens of the strange island in this story return again to harass Rom the Spaceknight in Rom # 47. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twins of Evil!" Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 38 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4751845017

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There's a new Kung Fu master in town--Shen Kuei, a.k.a. "Cat." Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Dan Adkins. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B # 40 (Stan Lee). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cupcake Caper." Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 44 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4751845013

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Golden Daggers: Prelude. "A Death Rub!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy. Shang Chi recalls a tale from his past. Plus, he and Reston take on the criminal gang known as the Golden Daggers. Cover price $0.30.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 55 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4751848025

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Note: The story from Master of Kung Fu #54 continues in #56. "The Ages of Death!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Jim Mooney. When assassins come for Shang Chi he learns that a friend from his past thinks the Master of Kung Fu has come to murder him. When Shang Chi finely confronts his friend, what he finds shocks him to his very soul. Cover price $0.30.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 75 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4198924019

"Shattered Growns!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson. Can Shang Chi, Leiko, Black Jack Tarr, and Shock-Wave survive long enough against the deadly automations of Mordillo Island to find a means of escape? NOTE: The peculiar denizens of this strange island return again to harass Rom the Spaceknight in Rom #47. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 85 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4579933005

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Warriors of the Golden Dawn. Part 3. "The Ram and the Dove!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. With alligators at their back and deadly Jaguar Men in front of them, Shang Chi and Tarr may have finally bitten off more than they can chew. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu Lot of 17

Issues 69, 76-78, 79N, 80-86, 87N, 88, 89, 90N, and 124 of Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range with #77 grading VG.

Master of Kung Fu Lot of 20

Issues 92N, 94, 95, 101-108, 110-112, 114, 116, 117, and 119-121 of Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to FN+ range.

Master of Kung Fu Lot of 20

Issues 74, 77, 78, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92N, 93-96, 98-100, 103, 107, 117, 122, and 123 of Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0290650008

Direct Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4709241014

Direct Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4709241015

Direct Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1D FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4734091002

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D VG/FN 5.0

Water damage.

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 3 VF 8.0

"The Garden of Evil" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. Hordak has Prince Adam trapped in his slippery Slime Pit! But that's just the start of trouble for He-Man's alter ego, because Hordak isn't Hordak any more -- now he's Hurricane Hordak! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 5 FN 6.0

"Monstroid" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. The evil Skeletor calls up the gargantuan Monstroid to destroy He-Man. The even-more-evil Hordak tries to seize control of Monstroid to destroy them both! But can anyone truly control Monstroid? Plus: the amazing Extendar and the menacing Multi-Bot! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 6 FN+ 6.5

"From Here to Eternia" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art and Cover by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. All the weapons and warriors of Eternia explode into action when Skeletor launches the ultimate attack against He-Man's Caste Grayskull! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 11 FN+ 6.5

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"Whose Enemy Am I Anyway?" - Written by George Caragonne. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Tom Morgan and Danny Bulanadi. He-Man and one of his deadliest enemies, Hordak -- the best of friends?! What's going on here?! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture (1987) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4734091003

Newsstand Edition. Masters of the Universe: The Motion Picture - Written by Ralph Macchio (adaptation), David Odell (uncredited, original screenplay) and Stephen Tolkin (uncredited, original screenplay). Art by George Tuska and Art Nichols. Cover by Mike Zeck and Dennis Janke. Adaptation of the live-action 1987 film. Based on the toy line from Mattel and the animated television series produced by Filmation (1983-85). He-Man comes to Earth seeking a Cosmic Key that controls the power of the universe, stolen by cosmic villain Skeletor. Two teenagers become involved in this fantasy-adventure. Characters in this issue: He-Man; Teela; Skeletor; Man-at-Arms; Gwildor; Julie Winston; Kevin; Detective Lubic; Beastman; Karg; Blade; Saurod; Sorceress; Carl; Charlie; Evil-Lyn. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Maximortal Lot of 7

Issues 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 of Maximortal (1992). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN- range.

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Maxx (1993) 31 FN- 5.5

Written by Sam Kieth. Art by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair. Cover by Sam Kieth. Untitled story; Dave smashes through the closet door, wherein is revealed a giant, or a giant exploding fairy, or a giant football (depending on whom you ask); Julie tells Dave a story about Megan, a teenage girl who tried to find a comfortable place to escape from a world that didn't understand her; surprisingly, the giant speaks with Sara's voice. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Maxx (1993) 32 VG/FN 5.0

Written by Sam Kieth. Art by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair. Cover by Sam Kieth. Untitled story; Artie brings Glorie, and the reader relives her past, when she worked in Reno at a casino hotel; she catches a con artist who says he knew her dad; a man named Eddie steals money from the casino while forcing her to look away. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Mayhem (1989 Dark Horse) 1 FN- 5.5

Water damage.

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Cover by Chris Warner. This new series is guaranteed to live up to its title! Each issue contains 3 twelve-page, action-packed stories of Mayhem! John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke (the team from Dark Horse Presents' Homicide) create strange, violent new tales of The Mask; new writer Tim Eldred and artists Harrison Fong and Robert Caracol carry the cast of Mecha into all-out war; and Jerry Prosser and new artist Wayne Tanaka continue the adventures of The Mark as he battles against the fascist regime of the Archon! B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Mechanics and Handicraft (1934 Better Publications) Vol. 5 #2 VG 4.0

Moisture damage. Staple rust.

Vol. 5 #2 - Mar. 1938. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in. 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Mechanics Lot of 3

Issues 1-3 of Mechanics (1985). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Mechanix Illustrated (1928 Fawcett) Vol. 48 #3 VG+ 4.5

Staple rust: Slight.

Mechanix Illustrated (1928 Fawcett) Vol. 55 #2 VG

Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Meet Misty (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699771012

Misty wants to win the Ms. Heaventeen Talent Contest. But so does Misty's rival Darlene. And that leads to a showdown between the two girls in a book length story in three parts, A Day to Forget, A Night to Remember, and Forever After. Scripts and art by Trina Robbins. Issue also has fashion pinup pages with Misty and other characters. Cover price $0.65.

Mega Man X (2026 Udon) 2D CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4736064005

Limited 1 for 5 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Daniel Arseneault (A) Hanzo Steinbach (CA) Jeffrey Cruz X's hunt for Mavericks has lead him to the Weapons Factory, and right into the clutches of Flame Mammoth! Will X's new armor parts be enough to take down the pyromaniac pachyderm? 32 pages, not rated, full color Cover price $4.99.

Mega Man X (2026 Udon) 3D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4746477018

Limited 1 for 5 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Daniel Arseneault (A) Hanzo Steinbach (CA) Jeffrey Cruz Zero takes center stage as he enters the frightening forests of the maniacal Maverick known as Sting Chameleon! Can he take down the lethal lizard without X's help? 32 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $4.99.

Megaton (1983) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4468515006

Cover by Jackson Guice. Edited by Gary Carlson. Stories by Gary Carlson, John Cosgriff, Chris Ecker, Dan Reed, Erik Larsen, Frank Fosco, Gene Day, Jackson Guice, James Cassara, Ken Landgraf, Mike Gustovich, Ralph Cabrera, and Sam DeLaRosa. One of the first mainstream black & white anthology comics, featuring some key artists of the 80s and 90s. A Vanguard story by Erik Larsen; Jackson Guice cover and Ultragirl story; the debut of Berzerker. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Megaton (1983) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4468515007

Cover by S. Clarke Hawbaker. Edited by Gary Carlson. Stories by Gary Carlson, Erik Larsen, Frank Fosco, Donald Simpson, Erik Larsen, S. Clarke Hawbaker, Jackson Guice, Ken Meyer Jr., and Don Chin. One of the first mainstream black & white anthology comics, featuring some key artists of the 80s and 90s. The Vanguard story by Erik Larsen features the first appearance of The Dragon, later known as the Savage Dragon; the debut of Mighty Man. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Megaton (1983) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4468515008

Cover by Erik Larsen. Edited by Gary Carlson. Stories by Gary Carlson, Mike Gustovich, S. Clarke Hawbaker, Angel Medina, and Frank Fosco. One of the first mainstream black & white anthology comics, featuring some key artists of the 80s and 90s. Vanguard battles the fully-formed hero now known as the Savage Dragon, in his official debut; Megaton pinups. 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Melonbooks C88 Collection of Pictures (Japanese 2015 Melon Books) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4714746017

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Japanese Art Book. Cover by Yuuki Hagure. Japanese Language. Slab consignment recording only.

Men of War (1977) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Ed Davis. Stories by David Michelinie and Robert Kanigher. Art by Ed Davis, Romeo Tanghal and Juan Ortiz. Introducing World War II's deadliest hero! His very existence is classified! Who is the man the army knows only as...Code Name: Gravedigger? Find out in "Code Name: Gravedigger" by David Michelinie, Ed Davis and Romeo Tanghal. (NOTE: 1st appearance of Gravedigger.) Plus: Enemy Ace in "Death Is a Wild Beast!" by Robert Kanigher, Davis and Juan Ortiz. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.