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  • Issue #1
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    Limited Signed Portfolio - Limited to 1000 copies, signed by Artist Frank Brunner. Art and Cover by Frank Brunner. 6 Prints illustrating scenes from the famous novel, done as only Frank Brunner can. 12-in. x 16-in., 6 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS.

  • Issue #SET-01
    Among the Folks in History by Gaar Williams (1935 Chicago Tribune) Portfolio SET-01


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    • Prints are in overall excellent condition with only minor corner damage. Envelope displays soiling.

    Set-01 - "Among the Folks in History!" Portfolio by Gaar Williams. Gaar Williams, whose life in the Midwestern small town of Richmond in the 1890's gave inspiration to his popular work, served as a staff artist for the Chicago Daily News and the Indianapolis News before settling in Chicago permanently to work for the Chicago Tribune until his death in 1935. Gaar Williams's cartoons could be seen in thirty-nine newspapers around the country. These prints are reproductions of cartoons that originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from 1927-1934. SET-01 includes 25 prints, B&W, held in a wrap-around slip folder. 8.25-in. x 10.25-in.

  • Issue #SET-02
    Among the Folks in History by Gaar Williams (1935 Chicago Tribune) Portfolio SET-02




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    • Water damage: Slight.

    Set-02 - "Among the Folks in History - Second Series!" Portfolio by Gaar Williams. Gaar Williams, whose life in the Midwestern small town of Richmond in the 1890's gave inspiration to his popular work, served as a staff artist for the Chicago Daily News and the Indianapolis News before settling in Chicago permanently to work for the Chicago Tribune until his death in 1935. Gaar Williams's cartoons could be seen in thirty-nine newspapers around the country. These prints are reproductions of cartoons that originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from 1927-1934. SET-02 includes 25 prints, B&W, held in a wrap-around slip folder. 8.25-in. x 10.25-in.

  • Issue #SET-03
    Among the Folks in History by Gaar Williams (1935 Chicago Tribune) Portfolio SET-03




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    Set-03 - "Among the Folks in History - Third Series!" Portfolio by Gaar Williams. Gaar Williams, whose life in the Midwestern small town of Richmond in the 1890's gave inspiration to his popular work, served as a staff artist for the Chicago Daily News and the Indianapolis News before settling in Chicago permanently to work for the Chicago Tribune until his death in 1935. Gaar Williams's cartoons could be seen in thirty-nine newspapers around the country. These prints are reproductions of cartoons that originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from 1927-1934. SET-03 includes 25 prints, B&W, held in a wrap-around slip folder. 8.25-in. x 10.25-in.

  • Issue #0
    Animated Cerebus Portfolio 0
    • Envelope displays minor wear, plates are in overall excellent condition.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Three vignettes--"A Well-Equiped Bar," "Add One Mummified Bat," and "His First Sword"--that would have formed parts of a Cerebus animated film (that "won't have a single heart-warming moment in it") that never came about. 45 color plates plus an introductory plate signed by Dave Sim telling the background of how the portfolio came to be produced. All art by Sim. Plates measure 12 x 9 in. Illustrated envelope.

  • Issue #1994
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    Published 1994 by SQP.
    • Original packaging missing.

    Big Guns is a 6-piece portfolio by Marc Sasso. Predominantly known for his work in fantasy, horror, and science fiction, Sasso captures the wild adventure of warrior-women from around the galaxy. This set includes 6 beautifully painted 11 x 14 pieces depicting visions of epic adventure and otherworldly creatures. Full color. Cover price $25.00.

  • Issue #2
    Blood Lust Portfolio 2

    "More Women of Carnage" by Jim Balent. 7 black and white plates featuring barely-clothed warrior women. 11-in. x 14-in. plates. Cover price $12.00.

  • Issue #1
    Cartoonists and Illustrators Portfolio (1978) 1
  • Issue #2
    Cartoonists and Illustrators Portfolio (1978) 2

    The Cartoonists and Illustrators Portfolio features art by Neal Adams, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jeff Jones, Burne Hogarth, Jack Davis, Wally Wood, Joe Kubert, and many others. Berni Wrightson front cover; Tim Conrad back cover.

  • Issue #2
    Cerebus Archive (2014 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 2

    #2 - By Dave Sim. Second in a continuing series of Cerebus Archive Artist's Editions, this folio features razor-sharp, crystal clear reproductions of the ten earliest High Society pages in the Cerebus Archive. "Sean Robinson and Mara Sedlins are flat-out geniuses," says Cerebus creator, Dave Sim. "Just when I think they can't get a page any clearer than it already is, in comes the next generation of proof to prove me wrong." Sim's painstaking, inch-by-inch commentaries which proved so unexpectedly popular on Cerebus Archive Number One have been expanded from 2 pages to 6 this time out - and on the same glossy cardstock as the individual plates instead of the paper stock on the Cerebus Archive Number One. 11-in. x 17-in., 10 pages, B&W. Cover price $89.00.

  • Issue #SET 01
    Cerebus Six Deadly Sins Portfolio (1981 Schanes and Schanes) Limited Signed Edition SET 01

    Set 01 - Limited to 1750 copies, Signed by Dave Sim. Art and Cover by Dave Sim. 14-in. x 11 1/2-in., (Horizontal Format), 6 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #1980.SIGNED
    Cody Starbuck Portfolio (SQP) 1980.SIGNED
    Published 1980 by SQP.
    • Envelope is sealed and contents are presumed to be present and in good condition. Envelope displays some minor corner denting and scuffing.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Limited Edition Portfolio. Signed and numbered to 1,000 by Howard Chaykin on the envelope. Known for his work on Marvel's Star Wars and Blade comic books, Chaykin captures the sci-fi action and adventure of his space hero. This Cody Starbuck set comes in a black and white envelope and includes four full-color 11 x 14 pieces, plus an additional 8.5 x 11 color plate only found in the limited edition set.

  • Issue #3
    EC Comics Portfolio (1971 Russ Cochran) 3
    • Staple rust.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Written by Harvey Kurtzman and Al Feldstein. Art by Frank Frazetta, Graham "Ghastly" Ingles, Al Feldstein, Al Williamson, Wally Wood and John Severin. Includes the classic tales"With All The Trappings", "50 Girls 50", "Mars Is Heaven", "Ace" and "Spawn Of Venus". Softcover, 11 1/2-in. x 16-in., 36 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #4
    EC Comics Portfolio (1971 Russ Cochran) 4
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Written by Harvey Kurtzman and Al Feldstein. Art by Graham "Ghastly" Ingles, Al Feldstein, Al Williamson, Harvey Kurtzman and Bernie Krigstein. Includes the classic tales "A Little Stranger", "By George", "Man And Superman", "Bellyful" and "Chatterboxed". Softcover, 11 1/2-in. x 16-in., 36 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #6
    EC Comics Portfolio (1971 Russ Cochran) 6
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    Written by Harvey Kurtzman and Al Feldstein. Art by Graham "Ghastly" Ingles, Harvey Kurtzman and Bernie Krigstein. Includes the classic tales "Master Race", "Rubble", "Shoe Button Eyes" and "Tatter Up". Softcover, 11 1/2-in. x 16-in., 36 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #0
    Hammer of the Gods Portfolio 0

    Limited edition Hammer of the Gods portfolio, by Michael Avon Oeming and Mark Obie Wheatly. 7 b&w art prints, 1 signed and full color. 8 1/2-in x 11-in, $9.95 cover price. Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #2
    Heroines Showcase Art Portfolio (1979) 2

    1979. Fanzine published by Steven R. Johnson for the Comics Heroines Fan Club. "The Fantasy Art of Lela Dowling". This compact art portfolio is subtitled "The Fantasy Art of Lela Dowling" and is exclusively dedicated to the talented pencils of Lela Dowling. Features a photo and short biography of the artist followed by many beautiful renditions of dragons, fairies, elves, unicorns, minotaurs, women with swords, etc, plus Lela's own interpretations of two well known heroines, Vampirella and Red Sonja. There is also an example of her very own college newspaper strip called Lela's Last Laugh. Cardstock cover, 6 1/8" x 7 1/2", b&w, 36 pages on white paper. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #2REP
    Heroines Showcase Art Portfolio (1979) 2REP

    Second printing, 1981. Fanzine published by Steven R. Johnson for the Comics Heroines Fan Club. "The Fantasy Art of Lela Dowling". This compact art portfolio is subtitled "The Fantasy Art of Lela Dowling" and is exclusively dedicated to the talented pencils of Lela Dowling. Features a photo and short biography of the artist followed by many beautiful renditions of dragons, fairies, elves, unicorns, minotaurs, women with swords, etc, plus Lela's own interpretations of two well known heroines, Vampirella and Red Sonja. There is also an example of her very own college newspaper strip called Lela's Last Laugh. Cardstock cover, 6 1/8" x 7 1/2", b&w, 36 pages on white paper. Cover price $3.00.

  • Issue #ITEM#1
    History of the DC Universe Portfolio (1986) ITEM#1


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    Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. This beautiful portfolio includes ten pieces of amazing art by some of the biggest and brightest talents in the history of comics. Includes The Arthurian Era by Brian Bolland; Dr. Fate by Keith Giffen; Jonah Hex by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Superman by Curt Swan and Jerry Ordway; Batman by Dick Giordano; Wonder Woman by George Perez; Swamp Thing by Steve Bissette and John Totleben; The Freaks by John Byrne; and The Legion of Super Heroes by Steve Lightle. All pieces of artwork (10 in all) are 10 1/2-in. x 16-in., B&W. Cover price $40.00.

  • Issue #SET 1
    Mars Attacks Portfolio of Roughs (1980) SET 1

    SET 1 - Limited Edition of 1,200. Released in 1980, the "Roughs" is a collection of preliminary concept art by Wally Wood and Bob Powell that was used in the creation of 1962 Topp's Mars Attacks trading card set. The folder includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and holds nine prints. There are four sketches on each print for a total of 36 roughs. Includes: Nine 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. b&w prints in a folder.

  • Issue #SET-01
    Mort Green and Wife by Gaar Williams (circa 1933) Portfolio SET-01


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    • 3/4" Cumulative tearing in seams of folder (taped). Tape on interior.

    Set-01 - "Mort Green and Wife!" Portfolio by Gaar Williams. Gaar Williams, whose life in the Midwestern small town of Richmond in the 1890's gave inspiration to his popular work, served as a staff artist for the Chicago Daily News and the Indianapolis News before settling in Chicago permanently to work for the Chicago Tribune until his death in 1935. Gaar Williams's cartoons could be seen in thirty-nine newspapers around the country. These prints are reproductions of cartoons that originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from 1927-1934. SET-01 includes 25 prints, B&W, held in a wrap-around slip folder. 8.25-in. x 10.25-in.

  • Issue #1
    National Cartoonists Society Presents The Portfolio of Fine Comic Art 1
    Auction opens July 5
    • Envelope displays some minor wear, plates are in excellent condition.

    Limited Edition Portfolio. Volume one: "Treasure" (The Spirit) by Will Eisner, "B.C." by Johnny Hart, "The Witch" by Barry Windsor-Smith, "Variations on a Theme: No. 39" (Batman) by Jerry Robinson, "Idyll" by Wally Wood, "Hero Image" by Milton Caniff, "Scared" by Harvey Kurtzman, "The Eagle Takes Coup" by John Severin, "Cosmic Message" by Russell Myers, "Chandler" by Steranko, "Partners in Action" (Captain America and Bucky) by Jack Kirby, "Woman" by Jeffrey Jones, "Flash Gordon" by Al Williamson, and "The Four Horsemen" by Burne Hogarth!! An incredible set of 14 prints by legendary comic names with all plates signed and numbered to 1,500 by the respective artists!! Each plate is printed on archival fine art paper, and measures 12" x 16".

  • Issue #2
    National Cartoonists Society Presents The Portfolio of Fine Comic Art 2
    Auction opens July 5
    • Envelope is in moderate condition with some foxing and spine stress. Plates are in overall excellent condition with the exception 'Death of an Ace" by George Evans which displays some foxing, mostly in the margin area.

    Limited Edition Portfolio. Volumes two and three were combined in the final illustrated envelope by Burne Hogarth, and include seven plates that are also signed and numbered to 1,500, as well as eight more bonus plates that were thrown into the mix as a "thank you" to the people that had purchased these in advance and had to wait for some of the artists to make good on their commitments to this project. The envelope containing Volumes two and three contains: "Death of an Ace" (color print) by George Evans, "Through Whom my Power Flows" by Michael Kaluta, "Teddy Bear" by Bernie Wrightson, "My Good Buddies" by Jack Davis, "Tarzan" by Neal Adams, "Star Hawks" by Gil Kane, "Pogo" by Selby Kelly, "Merlin" by Hal Foster...all signed by the artists. Bonus plates include: "Merlin" (color print) by Hal Foster (shot from a hand-colored original...beautiful!), "The Gauntlet" (color rough for the movie poster featuring Clint Eastwood) by Frank Frazetta, "Swamp Rescue" (The Spirit) by Will Eisner, "Prince Machiavelli" by Burne Hogarth, "Sex Objects" by Harvey Kurtzman, "Dweller in the Dungeon" by Wally Wood, and "Space Soldiers" by Al Williamson. Each plate is printed on archival fine art paper, and measures 12" x 16".

  • Issue #1935
    Our Secret Ambition by Gaar Williams (circa 1935) Portfolio 1935


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    Set-01 - "Our Secret Ambition" Portfolio by Gaar Williams. Gaar Williams, whose life in the Midwestern small town of Richmond in the 1890's gave inspiration to his popular work, served as a staff artist for the Chicago Daily News and the Indianapolis News before settling in Chicago permanently to work for the Chicago Tribune until his death in 1935. Gaar Williams's cartoons could be seen in thirty-nine newspapers around the country. These prints are reproductions of cartoons that originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from 1927-1934. SET-01 includes 25 prints, B&W, held in a wrap-around slip folder, 8.25-in. x 10.25-in.Private Notes: By Gaar Williams, 25 reproductions of cartoons that originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from 1927-1934, B&W, wrap-around slip folder, 8-1/4 x 10-1/4

  • Issue #2C
    Queens of the Lost World (2023 Opus) 2C

    Limited 1 for 5 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by John Reppion, Leah Moore. Art by Silvia Califano. Cover by Nick Kremenek. Legendary Spanish artist Sanjulián is known throughout the world for his beautiful and haunting covers for Creepy, Eerie, Famous Monsters, Vampirella, and many more. Now his most vivid paintings are coming to life in QUEENS OF THE LOST WORLD, in this collaboration with the master himself! Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion (Doctor Who) with art by Silvia Califano (Star Trek: Year Five), this ongoing series features characters inspired by iconic paintings like Dragon Queen, Warrior, and Glass of Death in a thrilling fantasy adventure! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1
    Shelf Stuff (1975 Gorblimey Press) Barry Windsor Smith 1
    • Water damage.

    1st printing. Limited to 3,000. Collection of fantasy sketches by Barry Windsor Smith. Some of the sketches were not used anywhere prior. Contains over twenty sketches with an index page. Gold-foil cover lettering, Side-stitched, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 24 pages, BW. NOTE: The color of the cover folder may vary. Cover price $4.50.

  • Issue #SET-01
    Something Ought to Be Done About This by Gaar Williams (circa 1935) Portfolio SET-01


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    • Contents in over all excellent condition with one print three hole punched.

    Set-01 - "Something Ought to by Done About This!" Portfolio by Gaar Williams. Gaar Williams, whose life in the Midwestern small town of Richmond in the 1890's gave inspiration to his popular work, served as a staff artist for the Chicago Daily News and the Indianapolis News before settling in Chicago permanently to work for the Chicago Tribune until his death in 1935. Gaar Williams's cartoons could be seen in thirty-nine newspapers around the country. These prints are reproductions of cartoons that originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from 1927-1934. SET-01 includes 25 prints, B&W, held in a wrap-around slip folder," 8.25-in. x 10.25-in.

  • Issue #SET-01
    Starstruck The Portfolio (1985 Wild Hair Productions) SET-01
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Limited Signed Edition - Limited to 2000 Copies. Set 01 - Art by Michael W. Kaluta. Released in conjunction with the Starstruck Graphic Novel, this is a set of 6 high quality prints depicting characters and scenes from the graphic novel. 11 1/2-in. x 14 1/2-in., 6 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #SET-01
    Strain on the Family Tie by Gaar Williams (circa 1929) Portfolio SET-01


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    Set 01 - "A Strain on the Family Tie!" Portfolio by Gaar Williams. Gaar Williams, whose life in the Midwestern small town of Richmond in the 1890's gave inspiration to his popular work, served as a staff artist for the Chicago Daily News and the Indianapolis News before settling in Chicago permanently to work for the Chicago Tribune until his death in 1935. Gaar Williams's cartoons could be seen in thirty-nine newspapers around the country. These prints are reproductions of cartoons that originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from 1927-1934. SET-01 includes 25 prints, B&W, held in a wrap-around slip folder, 8.25-in. x 10.25-in.

  • Issue #TMNT-89
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Portfolio (1989 - 1992) TMNT-89

    Includes 8 pieces of art featuring the talents of Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Jim Lawson, Ryan Brown, Eric Talbot, Michael Dooney, Mark Martin, and Steve Lavigne. Each piece is 9-in. x 11 1/2-in. and full color.

  • Issue #SET-01
    When Words Fail Yuh by Gaar Williams (circa 1931) Portfolio SET-01


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    Set- 01 - "When Words Fail Yuh!" Portfolio by Gaar Williams. Gaar Williams, whose life in the Midwestern small town of Richmond in the 1890's gave inspiration to his popular work, served as a staff artist for the Chicago Daily News and the Indianapolis News before settling in Chicago permanently to work for the Chicago Tribune until his death in 1935. Gaar Williams's cartoons could be seen in thirty-nine newspapers around the country. These prints are reproductions of cartoons that originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from 1927-1934. SET-01 includes 25 prints, B&W, held in a wrap-around slip folder, 8.25-in. x 10.25-in.

  • Issue #SET-01
    Wotta Life! Wotta Life! by Gaar Williams (circa 1935) Portfolio SET-01


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    Set-01 - "Wotta Life! Wotta Life!!" Portfolio by Gaar Williams. Gaar Williams, whose life in the Midwestern small town of Richmond in the 1890's gave inspiration to his popular work, served as a staff artist for the Chicago Daily News and the Indianapolis News before settling in Chicago permanently to work for the Chicago Tribune until his death in 1935. Gaar Williams's cartoons could be seen in thirty-nine newspapers around the country. These prints are reproductions of cartoons that originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from 1927-1934. SET-01 includes 25 prints, B&W, held in a wrap-around slip folder. 8.25-in. x 10.25-in.

  • Issue #1
    X-Men Legends Poster Book (2003) 1

    Poster book that originally came packaged with the X-Men Legends Marvel Legends gift pack. Featuring the art of Leinil Yu, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Joe Madureira, Salvador Larroca, Steve Skroce, Yancey Labat, Mark Morales, Brandon Peterson, and others. Characters spotlighted are Wolverine, Beast, Rogue, Gambit and Magneto. Back cover features Marvel Legends Series IV action figures of Punisher, Elektra, Gambit and Beast.