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Robin 2 The Joker's Wild (1991 DC) Robin II 4N CBCS 9.6 Maguire Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-1D95B98-017

Newsstand Edition. This is it...the final confrontation between Robin and the Joker in the shocking conclusion to this historic miniseries! Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Bob Smith. Cover by Kevin Maguire. Cover price $1.00.

Sandman (1974 DC) 2 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4595144011

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Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. The Night of the Spider, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua) and Mike Royer; Jed Walker is kidnapped by the evil Dr. Spider, who hopes to use his angst-filled dreams to create nightmares which he will animate. Editorial explaining the strong sales of the one-shot Simon-Kirby Sandman and the new creative team, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1209535003

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3992632006

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697021016

Cover by Dave McKean. Imperfect Hosts [Master of Dreams Part 2], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Morpheus, King of Dreams, gets reacquainted with his home realm of The Dreaming and the colorful characters who populate it--including Cain, Abel and Lucien, the librarian; He also discovers how much his absence has affected the universe in the time since he was imprisoned. Superman ad, art by Kerry Gammill. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 4 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4003350005

The Sandman journeys into the depths of hell to battle a demon for possession of his stolen mystical helmet. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513006

The Sandman enters the dreams of Mister Miracle in an effort to recover his stolen ruby...the same ruby Dr. Destiny seeks. Guest-starring the Martian Manhunter. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 8A VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Neil Gaiman script and Dringenberg art. Standard edition that includes a 'publishorial' by DC editor Jeanette Kahn. First appearance of Death. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 63 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4640506019

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The Kindly Ones, Part 7 of 13. Odin confronts the Sandman, a mysterious woman from the Sandman's past abducts Lyta Hall, and the might of the Furies is finally unleashed. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Marc Hempel. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

Secret Hearts (1949) 54 VG 4.0

Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Stories by unknown. Art by Bernard Sachs, Tony Abruzzo, Bill Draut, Mike Sekowsky and unknown. A broken heart served her right! He'd be the last one to run to her...hold her in his arms...whisper..."A Heart is for Loving"! Also featuring: "Why Did You Leave Me?"; "Eyes of Love"; and "A Mask for Cinderella"! Plus: After the Wedding filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Hearts (1949) 64 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4668586017

Bitter Moment!; Miriam tells Rosalind about her true love, Clay. Captive of Love!; Myra buys a trip with Romance Tours. I'll Never Love Again!; both Ford and Diane had their hearts broken and now they can only be friends with each other. Something Borrowed -- Something Blue!; little sister Tina is in love with big sister Gloria's beau. Ad for he Many Loves of Dobie Gillis #1. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Hearts (1949) 73 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4668587018

Cover pencils by John Romita. Goodbye to Love!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Crushed by a cheating boyfriend, Barbara finds it hard to trust anyone again. Past All Pride; Joe loves Patti from a distance, knowing that her fiancé Drake doesn't really love her. Uninvited Guest; As Elaine's wedding to Dan grows closer, she worries that he won't be faithful to her. Weep No More!, pencils by John Romita; Ann falls in love with Roy but his old girlfriend Vicki comes back. Inside back cover ad for Girls' Romances #78. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Origins of Super-Villains (1975) DC Treasury Edition C-39 FN/VF 7.0

Limited Collectors' Edition: Secret Origins of Super-Villains. Neal Adams reprint (inks). Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 68 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Secret Origins of Super-Villains (1975) DC Treasury Edition C-39 FN- 5.5

Limited Collectors' Edition: Secret Origins of Super-Villains. Neal Adams reprint (inks). Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 68 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Sensation Comics (1942) 12 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

6 pieces of tape on cover & 4 pieces of interior cover.

Label #0990634007

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. Wonder Woman story, script by William Moulton Marston [as Charles Moulton], art by Harry G. Peter. Black Pirate and Son story, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Gay Ghost story, art by Howard Purcell. Mr. Terrific story, script by Ted Udall, art by Chuck Winter [ghosting for Hal Sharp]. Little Boy Blue story, script by Bill Finger, art by Jon L. Blummer. Wildcat story, art by Irwin Hasen. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Comics (1942) 51 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2109557001

Wonder Woman stars in "The Crime of Boss Brekel" (art by H.G. Peter); Little Boy Blue stars in "Crime on the Ball"; Mr, Terrific stars in "Five Geniuses in Search of a Hobby" (art by Stan Aschmeier as "Stan Josephs"); Black Pirate stars in "The Isle of Lost Ships"; and Wildcat stars in "Hawkins of Hicksville." Peter cover. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Comics (1942) 68 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4091285016

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Cover art by Harry G. Peter. Secret of the Menacing Octopus starring Wonder Woman and Slinky Slocum, script by William Moulton Marston (signed as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter. A Whole Town Broke the Law starring Little Boy Blue, art by Frank Harry. Willy Nilly story, art by Frank Harry. Ton O'Fun humor page by Harry Lampert. The Magic of the Blue Lama starring Sargon the Sorceror, art by Paul Reinman; The Blue Lama leads a collection of evil sorcerers banded together to defeat Sargon once and for all. Wildcat--Former Crime Fighter, art by Mort Meskin. Promotional ad for Hi-Jinx #1. Note : First appearance of original Huntress (Paula Brooks). 52 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Comics (1942) 75 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation with chipping. Water spotting.

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. The Return of "Shaggy", the Leprechaun starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter. The Flying Men starring Little Boy Blue, art by Frank Harry. Whispering Doom starring Sargon the Sorcerer, art by Paul Reinman. Willy Nilly story, art by Frank Harry. Rosa Bonheur--Wonder Women of History. Mission Accomplished text story. The Snare That Backfired starring Wildcat, pencils by Arthur Peddy. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sensation Comics (1942) Facsimile Edition (2025 DC) 38A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4719530017

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Harry G. Peter HOW WONDER WOMAN STOLE CHRISTMAS! Written by William Moulton Marston, W.W.D. Sones, M.C. Gaines, Jack Miller and Bill Finger Art by Harry G. Peter, Allen Simon, Frank Harry, John Jenks, Jon Blummer and Joe Gallagher Its the wheels of an invisible plane rather than reindeer hooves touching down on a lonely tenement rooftop when Wonder Woman stands in for Santa to bring joy to one unfortunate family for Christmas. Little does the astounding Amazon know this innocent holiday gesture will lead directly to her helping a gang of ruthless robbers steal a fortune in gold! 48 pages, rated 13+, full color Cover price $4.99.

Sgt. Rock (1977) 329 FN

Cover art by Joe Kubert. Dead Heat!, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Frank Redondo; Sgt. Rock must deal with losing Pvt. Ruiz to a Panzer attack. Wild Blue Yonder; the Air Force won't update their training equipment. Ambush!, script by Bill Kelley, pencils by Rick Veitch; a nighttime ambush leads to tragic results. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Shadow (1973 1st Series DC) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2049538011

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"The Night of the Avenger." The Shadow teams with The Avenger to thwart a nefarious plot by Shiwan Khan. Script by Michael Uslan, art by E.R. Cruz. Cover by Michael Kaluta. Cover price $0.25.

Shazam (1973) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4463653025

Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Showcase (1956-1978) 11 FR/GD 1.5

2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached and centerfold detached at one staple. Staple rust with migration. Water saturation.

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Cover art by Jack Kirby. 3rd apearance of Challengers of the Unknown in The Day the Earth Blew Up, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bruno Premiani; At the Pentagon, Navy officers and scientists are stumped; Two scientists mysteriously disappeared in Antarctica; They call in "men capable of handling the unknown," and Ace takes the call; He, Rocky, and Red fly; They'll pick up Prof along the way; Off New Guinea, Prof is astounded to find a volcano rising from the sea bed; In the Antarctic, the Challengers snow-tractor toward the mystery spot; The tractor bogs in a snowstorm and needs repairs; Ace and Rocky explore and fall through thin ice!; They land on a futuristic bridge; Above, Prof and Red are captured by skinny orange aliens in bubble-suits. Just Imagine story, art by Virgil Finlay. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 13 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Spine split seal, tear seal. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. 3rd appearance of the Flash in "Around the World in 80 Minutes!", script by Robert Kanighers, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Paris!; The Sahara Desert!; Tibet - and the Pacific Ocean!; The Flash, Fastest Man Alive, rockets to those distant places and in the most astonishing adventure of all times - answers startling appeals for help. Four illustrations showing how various cultures from history regarded lightning. Flash Facts. "The Master of the Elements!", script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia; Mr. Element and his henchmen shoot Flash into space in an attempt to get rid of him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 25 FR 1.0

6.5" Spine split from top. Cover and first wrap detached at the staple. Only one staple (manufacturing). Water damage.

Cover pencils by Joe Kubert, inks by Jack Adler. Captives of the Medieval Sorcerer starring Rip Hunter...Time Master, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Kubert; As a favor to his friend Professor Blakeslee, Rip agrees to take Doctor Senn into the past; The destination is the island kingdom of Rittannia in the year 960; Upon arrival, Senn takes off on his own; While waiting for his return, Rip and his crew are discovered by King Gamina and his guards; Captured, they are taken to the city and thrown into a dungeon; Out of nowhere, Cholorus the Sorcerer appears to ask why the strangers have not been thrown into the Valley of Monsters. Buzzy's "Famous Books" Quiz public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. Ad for House of Mystery #97, House of Secrets #30, and Tales of the Unexpected #47. From Rocks to Rockets text article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 28 VG- 3.5

1/2" spine split from the top. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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Cover art by Russ Heath. 2nd appearance of Sea Devils in The Prize Flippers!, art by Russ Heath; The Sea Devils compete with each other to win the flippers that belong to Dane's father; Everyone knows how badly Nicky wants them, so they each disparage their own efforts in the competition. The First Frogman, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Scyllis, a Greek diver in the fifth century B.C., performs great underwater feats. Undersea Prison!, art by Russ Heath; The Sea Devils agree to help Mona Moray locate her missing father. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 31 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold coming loose at one staple. Water damage.

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) 32 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming loose at one staple. Cover to cover tear.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Creature King of the Sea starring Aquaman, Aqualad, and Wilo the Wizard, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad help a diver recover a lost treasure chest hidden by Wilo the Wizard. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 33 GD/VG 3.0

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.

Showcase (1956-1978) 34 FR 1.0

Water saturation. Staple rust with migration.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Origin and 1st appearance of Silver Age Atom in "Birth of the Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Scientist Palmer is experimenting with his reducer lens to try and reduce objects in size without blowing them up, all without success; However, when he, Jean and students are trapped in a cave-in, he decides to use the lens on himself and save the others before he is destroyed. "Battle of the Tiny Titans!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When one of Jean Loring's friends is accused of stealing money from the bank where she works as a teller, she explains that a little man appeared and stole the money; When Jean tells Ray that her friend is a trustworthy person, Ray decides to see what he can do with his shrinking powers. 2-page text history of the Atom from the Golden Age by Julius Schwartz, art by Ben Flinton; E. E. Hibbard. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 35 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. 2nd Silver Age Atom appearance in "The Dooms from Beyond!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When Dr. Gordon Doolin is preparing to look for funding to build a hospital in a third world country, he learns that he's really the heir to the Heath fortune; In spite of the fact that there is a family curse, Doolin legally changes his name back to Heath to collect the fortune before the deadline; Taking up residence in his grandfather's old home, Doolin apparently becomes a target of the ancient curse; Ray Palmer gets involved because Jean is the lawyer in charge of executing the will; As the Atom, Ray manages to protect Doolin from the various apparent curses comprised of the various elements. 2-page text feature with autobiographies of Fox, Kane, and Anderson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 36 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

First 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. 3rd appearance of the Silver Age Atom in Prisoner in a Test Tube!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; A master spy assumes the identity of a scientist to get close to Professor Loring, who builds "super weapons"; Jean checks his fingerprints and finds a fraud. Ray Palmer offers to contact "our friend, The Atom. Ad for Mystery in Space #73. Ad for Green Lantern #10 and Flash #126. Ad for Giant 80-Page Superman Annual #4. Letter to the editor from comics fandom pioneer Jerry Bails. Strange Realm of the Atom!; Educational info about atomic energy and atoms. The "Disappearing Act" Robberies!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Ray once again proposes to Jean, but she's distracted by "invisible robberies" of jewelry all over town; The Atom attends a chess match with a platinum chess set and hides in a rook. Ad for Strange Adventures #136 and Justice League #9. Ad for Giant Batman 80-Page Annual #2. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 37 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3785045001

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 1st appearance of the Metal Men in The Flaming Doom! (Part I), script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; In prehistoric times, a flying manta ray survives a "radioactive storm" and is encased in ice; Today, it breaks free and soars over the coast, zapping lighthouses, jets, and the Chrysler Building with laser-eyes. Ad for Justice League of America 10 and Aquaman 2. Part II The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men are going into battle, but Tina will stay "out of harm's way"; Oh, no, she won't, and spins Doc in a cocoon until he relents; Boarding a "rocket disc," they find the flying manta at the bridge. The Magic Metal article; Uses of cobalt throughout history. Metal Facts and Fancies article. Part III The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Lead forms a shield to block the creature's blasting eyebeams; Gold stretches and grabs while Iron anchors him, but they're pulled aloft to crash into the ocean; Col. Casper radios to call it off, they failed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 38 GD 2.0

Cover coming loose at both staples.

2nd appearance of the Metal Men. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Nightmare Menace! starring the Metal Men, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men battle a robot built by a foreign power and designed to cause their powers to malfunction. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 38 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Centerfold detached.

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2nd appearance of the Metal Men. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Nightmare Menace! starring the Metal Men, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men battle a robot built by a foreign power and designed to cause their powers to malfunction. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 55 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 55 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust.

Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 56 VG/FN 5.0

Cover-to-cover edge tear.

Cover by Murphy Anderson. Doctor Fate and Hourman star in "Perils of the Psycho-Pirate," script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; On a remote dig in the Middle East, archaeologists Kent Nelson (aka Dr. Fate) and his wife Inza discover the fabled Masks of Medusa; These masks supposedly forced the viewers to be overcome with emotions; Their dig a success, the Nelsons return home to an unveiling party hosted by longtime friend Rex Tyler; The Medusa Masks are put on display at the party, with Rex Tylers fiancé Wendi Harris admiring them; However, when a mysterious man lights a cigarette lighter underneath one of the masks, Wendi is filled with the desire to steal the masks; When the rest of the guests notice the theft, the stranger passes the lighter under another mask, and all of the attendees burst into uncontrollable laughter. One-page text feature tells the origin of the original Psycho-Pirate. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 61 FN 6.0

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Beyond the Sinister Barrier!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre battles the demonic Shathan the Eternal. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Cloud 9 page of cartoons by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 63 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Conquer Man-Mountain -- Because He's There!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando and Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Mike Esposito; The Masked Swastika assembles his old gang, formerly enemies of the Freedom Brigade, and with the help of the Silver Sorceress they are all rejuvenated; Unfortunately, the Brigade is retired and only their children, the Inferior 5, are available to stop the villains. Oh, No! Not Another Green-Skinned Monster!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Merryman's Last Stand, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Stories include parodies of Iron Man and the Hulk. Statement of ownership--average print run 388,000; average paid circulation 234,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 64 VG 4.0

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. 5th appearance of the Spectre inThe Ghost of Ace Chance!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The ghost of gambler Ace Chance takes over the body of Jim Corrigan, stranding the Spectre without a host. Continues in the Spectre #1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 74 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4728829001

Cover by Howie Post. 1st appearance of Anthro in "It Could Be You!", script and art by Howie Post; Prehistoric teenager Anthro watches a beautiful woman swimming from behind a tree, when he is hit in the head by his father Ne-Ahn; Ne-Ahn, the neanderthal, reminds Anthro that their job is to hunt, not watch the "rounded beasts;" especially because she may be from a tribe that eats human flesh; Anthro, chastised, follows his father on the hunt; The two spearfish, as Ne-Ahn tells his son he has seen signs of the greatest prey: the serpent nose. Legion of Super-Heroes ad. A (satirical) biography of Howie Post and how he started Anthro. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 75 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Ad for Secret Six #2 and Brave & Bold 78. 1st appearance of the Hawk and the Dove in Prologue (Table of Contents), script by Steve Skeates and Steve Ditko, art by Steve Ditko; At Elmond University, in a small college town, pro-war and peace demonstrators face off; Caught squarely in the middle are Don and Hank Hall, brothers, a "dove" and a "hawk"; They argue about compromise, force, and rights as a riot breaks out and police rush in. Chapter 1, In the Beginning..., script by Steve Skeates (script) and Steve Ditko (plot suggestions), art by Steve Ditko; In a small college town in Elmond County...; In court, Judge Hall senteces Mr. Dargo, a racketeer, to jail; He vows "my boys" will get revenge; In chambers, Don and Hank argue about compromise vs. violence. Angel and the Ape ad. Chapter II, A Voice...a Voice..., script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Steve Skeates (script), art by Steve Ditko; Hank spots "The man who threw the bomb!"; The boys follow into an abandoned building, but are trapped. House ad for 80-Page Giant Superman #207, 30th Anniversary Issue, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. Chapter III, The Birds Fly!, script by Steve Skeates (script) and Steve Ditko (plot suggestions), art by Steve Ditko; Costumed, Hawk and Dove burst in on mobsters come to kill Judge Hall in the hospital. Article in which Dick Giordano introduces himself, and The Hawk and the Dove, and the political terms, citing Viet Nam. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 97 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4728753022

Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Joe Orlando. "Power Girl," script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton inks by Joe Orlando; Power Girl breaks through the roof of Gotham Citys Central Electronics factory, interrupting a robbery in progress; The thieves boss is looking for the micro-transformers produced by Central, and claims that even Power Girl cant stop them; Power Girl goes about proving them wrong, by taking out three of the four high-tech thieves; A ricocheting bullet delays Power Girl from apprehending the fourth thief, who flees the scene; The thief uses a high-tech escape vehicle, and takes a detour through the Gotham City Rail Line; This barely slows Power Girl down, who catches up to the thief, and disarms his explosive suicide jacket; Power Girl relaxes outside the city, thinking back on her life; She remembers her life on Argo City, when Zor-L and Allura, her parents, put her in an escape pod to escape Argo Citys death; Her rocket sent her to Earth, to become Power Girl; After calming down from her trip down memory lane, she returns to Gotham. Batman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Sable Lady." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Showcase (1956-1978) UK Edition 102UK CGC 9.4

Paper: White

U.K. Edition.

Label #1341169003

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover by Joe Kubert. "Strange Adventures," script by Jack Harris, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Murphy Anderson; Adam Strange, Hawkman, and Hawkwoman in Hawkmans ship have arrived at Rann; The planet is under siege by the Thanagarians; Hawkmans ship is hit in the space battle, and the ship crash lands on Rann; As the three survivors assess their situation, and deal with the escape of the Shadow Thief, a group of Rannians discover them; These Rannians, calling themselves the Undergrounders, are bring led by Stranges friend Sardath; The Undergrounders are fighting against the races that have conquered Rann, and the trio joins them; The Undergrounders are attacked by the Kirri, one of the races holding Rann; The Undergrounders hold off the Kirri, and manage to escape via Zeta-Flare to their underground base on Crater Island; There, Sardath begins repairs of the Hawks starship; Strange finds out that his wife, Alanna, has been captured by the High Deleon, the leader of all of these races; Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, Aquaman, The Flash (Barry Allen), and Wonder Woman appear in flashback. 36 Pages, Full Color.

Showcase 93 (1993) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3793302001

Knightfall Part 13. In a tale taking place 3 weeks before his back is broken, Batman's on Two-Face's trail in "Double Cross." Script by Doug Moench, art & colors by Klaus Janson. Robin appearance. Plus: Deathstroke the Terminator and Peacemaker in "The Kobra Kronicles Part 2: Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues." Script by Mike Baron, art by Gary Barker & Jose Marzan, Jr.; Jade and Obsidian in "Image is Everything." Script by Michael J. Martinek, art by Andrew Kudelka & Kevin Nowlan. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $1.95.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4719444018

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Babs Tarr HARLEY, IVY, CATWOMAN, AND BLACK CANARY BROUGHT TO YOU BY FAN-FAVORITE CREATORS TINI HOWARD AND BABS TARR! Introducing Gothams most eligible bachelorettes...for at least a little while longer! First, theres Catwoman, whos been playing cat and mouse with her two favorite boy toys--Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Next up? Harley Quinn, whos recently single and now committed only to her hot girl era. Of course, theres also Poison Ivy, who just wants to enjoy her solitude...as long as her best friend Harleys there to enjoy it with her. And then theres the new girl, Black Canary, whos engaged to the love of her life, Green Arrow--but the closer they get to the wedding day, the more it feels like they might not be so written in the stars after all. But these four fabulous women arent meeting to discuss any of that. At least, not willingly. Theres a killer on the loose in Gotham City--a killer of women. And when Black Canary realizes stopping the murders requires more criminal company than shes used to keeping, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the infamous Gotham City Sirens for the hunt. Easier said than done when the four of them can barely make it through one lousy brunch... Fan-favorite writer Tini Howard (Catwoman, Harley Quinn) teams with superstar artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl) to bring you the sexiest and most scintillating DC Black Label series yet! 32 pages, full color, rated 17+. Cover price $5.99.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4719443008

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Derrick Chew HARLEY, IVY, CATWOMAN, AND BLACK CANARY BROUGHT TO YOU BY FAN-FAVORITE CREATORS TINI HOWARD AND BABS TARR! Introducing Gothams most eligible bachelorettes...for at least a little while longer! First, theres Catwoman, whos been playing cat and mouse with her two favorite boy toys--Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Next up? Harley Quinn, whos recently single and now committed only to her hot girl era. Of course, theres also Poison Ivy, who just wants to enjoy her solitude...as long as her best friend Harleys there to enjoy it with her. And then theres the new girl, Black Canary, whos engaged to the love of her life, Green Arrow--but the closer they get to the wedding day, the more it feels like they might not be so written in the stars after all. But these four fabulous women arent meeting to discuss any of that. At least, not willingly. Theres a killer on the loose in Gotham City--a killer of women. And when Black Canary realizes stopping the murders requires more criminal company than shes used to keeping, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the infamous Gotham City Sirens for the hunt. Easier said than done when the four of them can barely make it through one lousy brunch... Fan-favorite writer Tini Howard (Catwoman, Harley Quinn) teams with superstar artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl) to bring you the sexiest and most scintillating DC Black Label series yet! 32 pages, full color, rated 17+. Cover price $5.99.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sozomaika Variant Cover.

Label #4719444017

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Sozomaika HARLEY, IVY, CATWOMAN, AND BLACK CANARY BROUGHT TO YOU BY FAN-FAVORITE CREATORS TINI HOWARD AND BABS TARR! Introducing Gothams most eligible bachelorettes...for at least a little while longer! First, theres Catwoman, whos been playing cat and mouse with her two favorite boy toys--Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Next up? Harley Quinn, whos recently single and now committed only to her hot girl era. Of course, theres also Poison Ivy, who just wants to enjoy her solitude...as long as her best friend Harleys there to enjoy it with her. And then theres the new girl, Black Canary, whos engaged to the love of her life, Green Arrow--but the closer they get to the wedding day, the more it feels like they might not be so written in the stars after all. But these four fabulous women arent meeting to discuss any of that. At least, not willingly. Theres a killer on the loose in Gotham City--a killer of women. And when Black Canary realizes stopping the murders requires more criminal company than shes used to keeping, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the infamous Gotham City Sirens for the hunt. Easier said than done when the four of them can barely make it through one lousy brunch... Fan-favorite writer Tini Howard (Catwoman, Harley Quinn) teams with superstar artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl) to bring you the sexiest and most scintillating DC Black Label series yet! 32 pages, full color, rated 17+. Cover price $5.99.