Auctions: comic books in 'Anthology / Collection'

Ace Comics (1937) 82 CGC 4.0 River City

Paper: Off white to white

River City.

Label #2120477001

Cover art by Joe Musial. The Phantom strips, scripts by Lee Falk, art by Ray Moore. Pete the Tramp strips by Clarence D. Russell. Jungle Jim strips, art by Alex Raymond. Katzenjammer Kids strips, art by H.H. Knerr. Tim Tyler's Luck strips, art by Lyman Young. Family Portraits strips, art by Norman Lynd. Blondie strips, art by Chic Young. Prince Valiant strips, art by Hal Foster. Teddy and Sitting Bull strips, art by Joe Musial. Tillie the Toiler strips, art by Russ Westover. Just Kids strips, art by A.D. Carter. Private Breger Abroad strips by Dave Breger. Curley Harper at Lakespur strips, art by Lyman Young. Barney Google strips, art by Billy DeBeck. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

All-American Comics (1939) 76 CGC 0.5

Paper: Off white

Centerfold Missing.

Label #4279791002

Cover art by Paul Reinman. Springtime for Doiby!, script by Alfred Bester, art by Paul Reinman; Green Lantern agrees to discover the whereabouts of a distraught father's son, unaware that the man and the boy are criminals in league together. Second Childhood starring Winky, Blinky and Noddy, art by Everett E. Hibbard. Man with the Long-Distance Eyes starring Dr. Mid-Nite, art by Stan Aschmeier (signed as Stan Josephs); A man with a vision problem consulting Dr. McNider is kidnapped by a gang of crooks. A Flight for Freedom! starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith [signed as Bud Fisher]. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

And Their Memory Was a Bitter Tree HC (2008 Black Bart) A Conan Novel 1B-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Limited Cloth-Bound Edition Signed by Brom - 1st printing. Written by Robert E. Howard. Art by Frank Frazetta and Brom. This beautifully designed collection contains nine essential Conan stories along with a full-length Conan novel by the "Father of Sword & Sorcery," Robert E. Howard. Also included is The Hyborean Age, Howard's fascinating history of the raw, blood-drenched fantasy world Conan inhabited. Featuring an Afterword by American horror writer and cult figure H.P. Lovecraft, written in Howard's memory after his untimely death at age thirty, ...And Their Memory Was a Bitter Tree includes a new color map of Howard's fictional Hyborian realm and a cover and interior painting by Brom (Darkwerks), along with a series of Frank Frazetta's seminal Conan paintings. Hardcover (Cloth-Bound with Slipcase), 416 pages, Text (with full color and B&W Chapter Illustrations). NOTE: Limited to 500 copies. Cover price $100.00.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 10 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4373733006

An anthology of original stories. Cover by Paul Chadwick. Straight in the Eye, script and art by Paul Chadwick; Concrete has agreed to help a man look for his lost brother who's last location was in the woods; The man's brother (Adam) is a stuntman who often takes enough fuel to fly and sleeps under the wing of his biplane. Masque (Part 1), script and art by Mark Badger; Two men arguing in a church in Manhattan about a man named Montoya; Cut to Newark airport where a group of what are assumed F.B.I agents are trying to find Montoya, after some squabbling he is apprehended but it turns out it's the wrong man; Montoya is then spotted and is chased into a bizarre room; The Masque appears and is subsequently shot. Sole Survivors, script by Randy Stradley, art by Tony Salmons; An Alien takes cover behind a rock and is in a Mexican standoff with another lone alien. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

House of Mystery The Bronze Age Omnibus HC (2019-2022 DC) 1-1ST VF 8.0

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) #174-200.

Cover by Ryan Sook.

Welcome to the House of Mystery, where dark secrets are hidden in every shadow - and there may be no escape! Now these classic tales of the mysterious and the macabre are gathered for the first time in a handsome hardcover edition. This omnibus edition collects issues #174-200 of the acclaimed series with tantalizing work by a host of comics' greatest talents including Bernie Wrightson, Alex Toth, Gil Kane, Marv Wolfman, Wally Wood, Neal Adams, Sergio Aragonés and many more!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 792 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.99.

Image First TPB (2005 Image) 1-1ST CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497464013

1st printing.

If you missed out on the first issues of THE WALKING DEAD (written by ROBERT KIRKMAN with art by TONY MOORE), GIRLS (written by JOSHUA LUNA with art by JONATHAN LUNA), SEA OF RED (written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER with art by KIERON DWYER & SALGOOD SAM and STRANGE GIRL (written by RICK REMENDER with art by ERIC NGUYEN), now's your chance to sample each in a specially-priced introductory volume.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.99.

Kirby is Fantastic HC (2019 Marvel) King-Size Edition 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #4, 12, 25-26, 52-53, 66-67, 84-87 and ANNUAL #6.

Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby, Sol Brodsky, Dick Ayers, George Roussos, and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby.

Kirby is the greatest storytelling mind in comic book history. Kirby is an architect of the world's most-famous universe of characters. Kirby is...Fantastic!

The first in a line of super-giant "King-Size" hardcovers celebrating the incomparable talent of Jack "The King" Kirby, Kirby is...Fantastic! brings together a selection of all-time great issues from his tenure on Fantastic Four.

Featuring the 1960s debut of the Sub-Mariner, knitting together Marvel's Silver and Golden Ages; earth-shaking battles between the Thing and the Hulk; the debut of the Black Panther; the unveiling of the utopian man-god "Him" (a.k.a. Adam Warlock); a life-or-death epic battle with Doctor Doom in the heart of Latveria; and a deadly trip into the Negative Zone topped off by the history-making birth of Franklin Richards.

Hardcover, 13-in. x 21-in., 320 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $100.00.

Marvel Age (2023 Marvel) 1000F VF+ 8.5

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Rainbow Rowell; various. Art by Adam Kubert; VARIOUS. Cover by Frank Miller. IT'S A CELEBRATION OF THE MARVEL AGE OF COMICS - AND YOU ARE INVITED! This massive commemorative issue includes contributions from some of the most storied creators in Marvel history, as well as a few surprises, as the classic days of Marvel are explored in depth! J. Michael Straczynski and Kaare Andrews create the Marvel Universe in a backyard! Dan Slott and Michael Allred depict a crucial turning point for Captain Marvel! Rainbow Rowell and Jamie McKelvie explore the blossoming relationship between Cyclops and Jean Grey! The original Human Torch finds his purpose thanks to Mark Waid and Alessandro Cappuccio! The Silver Surfer confronts Mephisto under the guidance of Steve McNiven! And more, more, more! Plus: The ultimate Marvel Value Stamp, #1000! Who or what will it feature? 96 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 4-1ST VF 8.0

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Avengers: Book 1!" Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1-10.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, Chic Stone, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Introduction by Stan Lee.

Earth's Mightiest Heroes - The Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp - unite! Re-presenting the formation of the Avengers, the revival of Captain America, plus appearances by the Sub-Mariner, Kang the Conqueror, Immortus, Wonder Man, and The Masters of Evil.

Hardcover, 234 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 7-1ST VF 8.0

1st Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. "X-Men: Book 2!" Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #11-21.

Written by Stan Lee and Roy Thomas. Art by Jack Kirby, Werner Roth, and Alex Toth. Cover by Jack Irby. Introduction by Stan Lee.

It was 1961 and out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 8-1ST VF/NM 9.0

1st Edition - Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The Incredible Hulk: Book 1!" Collects The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1-6.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Paul Reinman, and Dick Ayers. Cover by Jack Kirby. Introduction by Stan Lee.

It was 1961, out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind.

Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

Hardcover, 150 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 11-1ST VF 8.0

1st Edition - Volume 11 - 1st printing. "The Uncanny X-Men: Book 1!" Collects Giant-Size X-Men #1 and The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #94-100.

Written by Chris Claremont and Len Wein. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bill Mantlo. Cover by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum. Introduction by Chris Claremont.

It was 1961 and out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

Hardcover, 170 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 24-1ST VG 4.0

Tears in dust jacket.

1st Edition - Volume 24 - 1st printing. "The Uncanny X-Men: Book 3!" Collects The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #111-120.

Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne. Introduction by Stan Lee.

It was 1961 and out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

NOTE: Cover on 1st printing shows Uncanny X-Men #111 and omits #121 from the collection.

Cover price $34.95.

Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 6D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4495138013

Direct Edition. Marvel Spotlight on Star-Lord - "The Saga of Star-Lord!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Tom Sutton. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Rubinstein. The saga of Peter Quill, the invincible Star-Lord begins! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Here's your chance to get caught up on the cosmic adventures of the hero that currently leads the Guardians of the Galaxy. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4138153006

Marvel Spotlight on Star-Lord - "Tears For the World Called Heaven!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Tom Sutton. Cover by Frank Miller and Bob Wiacek. Beyond the stars you'll find a world called Heaven - a world of no return! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Last 40-cent cover price. Cover price $0.40.

Showcase (1956-1978) 31 GD 2.0

Cover detached. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Sea Beasts from One Billion B.C. starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Professor Richards, and John Cook, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy; John Cook steals Professor Richards' ray that will turn a normal fish into a large sea monster. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 33 GD 2.0

1/2" spine split from top. Cover detached. Cover oxidation. Water spotting. Residue.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Prisoners of the Aqua-Planet starring Aquaman, Aqualad, and Mermor. Aquaman and Aqualad meet Mermor, an alien from Venus who was driven to Earth by the tyrant Naeco. The Alien Creature Ambush; Aquaman and Aqualad are captured along with Mermor and taken to Venus. King of the Land Creatures; Aquaman helps Mermor and his followers in overthrowing the tyrant Naeco. Scripts by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superhero Women TPB (1977 Fireside) By Stan Lee 1-1ST FN- 5.5

Fireside Book Series

1st printing. Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #62 and 86, Marvel Feature (1975-1976 2nd Series) #1, Ms. Marvel (1977-1979 1st Series) #1, Marvel Feature (1975-1976 2nd Series) #4, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #22, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #189-190, Cat (1972 Marvel) #1, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #44, Shanna The She-Devil (1972 1st Series) #2, and material from Savage Tales (1971-1975 Magazine) #1.

Written by Stan Lee, Bruce Jones, Gerry Conway, Linda Fite, and Carole Seuling. Art by John Romita, Sr., Frank Thorne, John Buscema, Jack Kirby, Marie Severin, Wally Wood, Ross Andru, and Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita, Sr.

This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Origins of Marvel Comics, Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB) stars the beautiful Marvel Maidens - Ms. Marvel, Kree powered super-woman; Red Sonja, She-Devil with a Sword; Medusa of the Inhumans; Hela, Norse Goddess of the Underworld; Shanna the She-Devil; the Wasp from the Avengers, the Invisible Woman, heart and soul of the Fantastic Four; and the Black Widow.

Softcover, 254 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Untold Tales of Spider-Man Omnibus HC (2021 Marvel) 2nd Edition 1A-1ST VF 8.0

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Amazing Fantasy (1962, 1995) #16-18; Untold Tales of Spider-Man (1995-1997) #1-25, #-1, ANNUAL 1996-1997, Untold Tales of Spider-Man: Strange Encounter (1998); and material from The Amazing Spider-Man (1998-2013 2nd Series) Annual #37.

Cover by Pat Olliffe.

Join acclaimed tale-spinner Kurt Busiek as he weaves an intricate web of "lost" stories from Peter Parker's earliest days as the Amazing Spider-Man!

Swing along with Spidey during a series of untold gems in which he encounters the likes of the Human Torch, Dr. Octopus, the Vulture, Sandman and more classic characters - along with some new ones like Batwing and Bluebird - on his way to becoming Marvel's premiere super hero!

Hardcover, 808 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Kurt Busiek, Roger Stern, Glenn Greenberg, and Tom DeFalco.

Art by Paul Lee, Neil Vokes, Terese Nielsen, Alexi Taylor, Greg Loudon, Ken Meyer, Jr., John Romita, Sr., Al Milgrom, Pat Olliffe, Al Vey, Pam Eklund, Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding, Dick Giordano, Al Williamson, Scott Hanna, Bob McLeod, Mike Allred, Joe Sinnott, Tom Lyle, Jay Geldhof, and Robert Jones.

Cover price $100.00.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 22 #3 PR 0.5

Interior complete. Front cover missing. Unattached reproduction cover included.

Volume 22, Issue 3 - September 1933. Edited by Farnsworth Wright. Horror and Fantasy stories in the pulp style. 6.75-in. x 10-in.; 128 newsprint pages, text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $0.25.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 24 #2 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4436320006

Volume 24, Issue 2 - August 1934. Edited by Farnsworth Wright. Horror and Fantasy stories in the pulp style. 6.75-in. x 10-in.; 128 newsprint pages, text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $0.25.