Auctions: comic books graded by CBCS

USA Comics (1941) 3 CBCS 3.5

Paper: Slightly britle

5 pieces of tape on interior cover.

Label #20-49990D9-005

Edited by Joe Simon. Cover by Joe Simon. Young Allies Comics ad. "The Magic Crystal of Death," art by Mike Suchorsky; Captain Terror becomes involved in a case involving a super-secret invention that can render planes invisible 200' above the ground...a secret desired by local fifth columnists. "The Headless Horseman," script by Phil Sturm, art by Syd Shores; The murder of his old college Dean inspires John Liberty to call upon the spirits of the glorious past to help him avenge this murder: death at the hands of "the Headless Horseman"! "Orrible Oress's Horrible Plan," script and pencils by Ed Winiarski, inks by George Klein; The Vagabond ventures to the city of Middletown, where an arch-criminal has plans to become that town's Czar! "The Monster Who Couldn't Be Stopped!!", art by George Klein; Don and Rusty visit the carnival and witness the brute strength of Mango, the Human Muscle. Unfortunately, moonlight changes this individual into a blood-thirsty monster who has no desire...except to kill! "Quicker Than the Eye" text story by Stan Lee. Magician Paul North, of the All-Star Traveling Carnival, is informed by the owner of a threat made against the carnival by the owner of a rival, the Brite-Lite Carnival, who feels the All-Star property is hogging all the most prosperous towns to set up business in. "The Deadly Pixies," script by Stan Lee, art by Charles Nicholas; Rockman is asked by a king to save his daughter, captured by the Pixies, taken to their stronghold, and forced to become queen of that realm and the soon-to-be bride of the Pixie King. "The Ambulance Racketeers," pencils by Frank Giacoia, inks by Carmine Infantino and George Klein; Jack Frost has to deal with a man who threatened a hospital superintendent, wanting him to buy ambulances and supplies from him...or else! "Muscles Moe's Million-Dollar Robbery," script and art by Ed Winiarski; Tom investigates the gas attack made on an armored car and the murder of the guards inside. Ad for Human Torch #5 and Sub-Mariner #3, art by Schomburg. Ad for Captain America Comics #10, with art by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, including a plea for reader's to join Cap's Sentinels of Liberty. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Venom (2011 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Bunn

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Cullen Bunn on 4/2/2019.

Label #19-1247D7A-042

(W) Cullen Bunn. (A) Kim Jacinto. (CA) Declan Shalvey Venom's evolution as Philadelphia's makeshift, seat-of-your-pants Avenger continues! But is KATY KIERNAN dead set on learning all Venom's secrets? How does Flash protect his secret identity while trying to protect himself from a hit that's been called on him? Cover price $2.99.

Venom (2017 Marvel) 150UNKNOWN.D CBCS 9.8 Crain Unknown Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Unknown Comics Con Exclusive.

Label #19-1BB229F-005

Unknown Comics convention exclusive cover by Clayton Crain. Written by Mike Costa, Robbie Thompson and David Michelinie. Art by Gerardo Sandoval, Tradd Moore and Ron Lim. REUNITED, AND IT FEELS SO GOOD! Or, feels so bad? However it feels, Eddie Brock and the Venom symbiote have been reunited, and they're web-slinging their way around New York again. Featuring a host (hah!) of Venom creators from the character's near 30-year history, this monstrous anniversary spectacular welcomes guest artist TRADD MOORE for an oversized and brutal main story AND a lethal story featuring fan-favorite creators David Michelinie and Ron Lim, reunited! With questions still lingering about how the symbiote was separated from Flash Thompson, and what lies in its future now that it's reunited with Eddie Brock, this is one issue you can't afford to miss! 52 pages, full color. Rated T+

Venom (2018 Marvel) 3SDCC CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Cates Stegman SDCC B&W Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Donny Cates on 8/23/2019 SDCC 2018 Previews Exclusive

Label #19-33109B3-029

2018 SDCC Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Ryan Stegman. Still recovering from his injuries, Eddie Brock - the Wicked Web-Slinger known as VENOM - has to defend NYC against the most powerful foe he's ever faced! The only thing standing in his way? Miles Morales…SPIDER-MAN! Though Eddie and the symbiote have no qualms with this particular web-slinger, the same can't be said for Miles' feelings about Venom… 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Venom (2018 Marvel) 25KRS.A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Crain

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Clayton Crain on 6/5/2020. KRS/Black Flag Exclusive.

Label #20-239A49D-109

KRS Comics and Black Flag Comics exclusive cover by Clayton Crain. Venom Island: Part 5 of 5 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Mark Bagley. SPECIAL OVERSIZED 25th ISSUE! VENOM ISLAND FINALE! Caught between a Brock and a hard place! Eddie must make a life-altering decision. How does Eddie move on from the events of VENOM ISLAND? 52 pages, full color. Rated T+

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-0AA2422-008

Last 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Confrontation!", script by Mike Friedrich, art by Bob Brown; President Rex Carpenter continues to terrorize Warlock, despite his public approval of the hero. Followers of Warlock meet a tragic end following a demon attack; High Evolutionary guest appearance; Counter-Earth origin retold; Cameo by Counter-Earth's Victor Von Doom; The story continues in Incredible Hulk vol.1 issue 176. (Warlock 9 will not appear for another two years, in 1975.) 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 32D CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 4 of 6 - "Resurrection" Story by J. M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 131. Spider-Man finally awakens from his drug-induced coma and busts out of his coffin! Peter quickly returns to his wife, Mary Jane, who has not seen him in two weeks. Meanwhile, Kraven has been committing crimes in New York City, while dressed as Spider-Man. Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 294. Cover price $0.75.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 36D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Direct Edition. "Phreak-Out!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. The young scientist from the previous issue is still on the loose, and now he has built his own powerful exo-skeleton. The Phreak goes to Peter Parker's apartment and abducts Mary Jane; setting the stage for a showdown with Spider-Man over Times Square! Meanwhile, Joe Robertson is horrified to see a chilling old acquaintance and a soon-to-be new villain for Spider-Man. First appearance of Tombstone. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

What The --?! (1988) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-261F254-020

Parodies: "The Irresponsible Forbush Man." Script and art by Aaron Lopresti. Milk and Cookies in "Lo, There Shall Come a Forbush!" Script by Sholly Fisch, art by Rurik Tyler. Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham (Spider-Man) in "Pork For Dinner, Milk and Cookies for Dessert!" Script by Barry Dutter, pencils by John Costanza, inks by George Wildman. Wolverina (a female version of Wolverine) in "Leadress of the Pack!" Script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Dennis Jensen, inks by Kaalberg. Fake ad by Dutter/Mike DeCarlo. Rurik Tyler cover. Cover price $1.25.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 60D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-344A9DB-008

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Direct Edition. Counting Coup! Written by Larry Hama. Art by Dave Hoover and Keith Williams. Cover by Larry Stroman and Dan Green. Seeking retribution for the death of Mariko (see Wolverine #57), Logan pays a little visit to Hand's Matsuo Tsirayaba. Meanwhile, Shiva, the robotic terror programmed to hunt down renegade members of the Weapon X Program, finds its next target - Sabretooth. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 66 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/11/2021 Direct Edition

Label #21-469068F-022

Part 1 of 3 - "Prophecy!" X-Men cameo. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mark Texiera. Wolverine takes some time to try and sort out his memories, real from implants. One name keeps popping into his head - Terry Adams. Who, or what, is Terry Adams? 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 88A CBCS 9.4 Deluxe Direct

Paper: White

Deluxe Edition.

Label #23-2182E2B-007

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Deluxe Direct edition. Cover art by Adam Kubert. It's D-D-Deadpool, Folks!, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Adam Kubert and Fabio Laguna, inks by Mark Farmer and Tim Townsend; Wolvie stops in to check on Kane and ends up battling Deadpool instead. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 68REP.2ND CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig McNiven 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Steve McNiven on 5/18/2019 Second Printing

Label #19-20C19F2-018

Second Printing Variant Cover by Steve McNiven. Old Man Logan: Part 3 of 8 - Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN 'OLD MAN LOGAN' 50 years after the super heroes died, WOLVERINE and the blind archer, HAWKEYE, continue their journey across a ruined America. Next stop: Cedar City, Utah-home of the man who killed Magneto: the all-new, all-different KINGPIN! And he isn't about to let Logan and Hawkeye pass without paying the toll... Plus: the secret of Hawkeye's daughter is revealed! The biggest WOLVERINE story of the century by the best-selling creative team of the millennium continues! PART 3 (of 8). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 71REP CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig McNiven 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Mcniven on 5/18/2019 Second Printing

Label #19-20C19F2-020

Second Printing. Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils by STEVE MCNIVEN 'OLD MAN LOGAN'-Now we know what happened fifty years ago, the day the super heroes were slaughtered. We know how Logan managed to survived. We know why WOLVERINE didn't. But that's nothing compared to what happens next, as Logan and Hawkeye reach New Babylon to deliver their mysterious cargo. But before they get there-they'll have to face their toughest challenge to date: a Venom Tyrannosaurus Rex! MARK MILLAR and STEVE MCNIVEN continue the career-defining epic that will have fans talking for years to come! Part 6 (of 8). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 72REP CBCS 9.2 Witnessed Sig McNiven 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Steve McNiven on 5/18/2019 Second Printing

Label #19-20C19F2-021

Old Man Logan: Part 7 of 8 - Written by MARK MILLAR. Art and Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN. Logan and Hawkeye have finally reached their journey's end, made it to New Babylon, and delivered Hawkeye's secret cargo. But the completion of their mission has come with a great price...and Logan is out for revenge on the man responsible for the annihilation of the world's super heroes, the President of the United States! Don't miss the penultimate issue of the greatest Wolverine story ever told by modern masters MARK MILLAR and STEVE MCNIVEN! Part 7 (of 8). 32 pages, full color. NOTE: Story concludes in Wolverine Giant-Size Old Man Logan (2009). Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine Giant-Size Old Man Logan (2009) 1C CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig McNiven Rivera 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: McNiven on 5/18/2019 Paolo Rivera Retailer Incentive

Label #19-20C19F2-009

Limited (1 for 25) Variant Cover Paolo Rivera. Old Man Logan: Part 8 of 8 - Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils by STEVE MCNIVEN NOTE: Story continued from Wolverine (2003-2009 2nd Series) #72. This is it! The moment you've been waiting for! Prepare yourselves for the most brutal battle in the history of comics as Wolverine returns - and unleashes a tidal wave of bloody revenge! It's Wolverine versus the Hulk Gang to the death! Don't miss the flesh-rending final chapter to the greatest Wolverine story ever told by the peerless Mark Millar and Steve McNiven! Plus-you won't be able to tear yourself away from the gallery of covers, background material, behind-the-scenes extras, and all-new pinups that fill out this GIANT-SIZE SPECTACULAR! 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 1A.D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Direct Edition. In this post-Crisis on Infinite Earths re-imagining of the Wonder Woman mythos, Diana is born of clay, growing on Paradise Island to become the champion of the Amazons. "The Princess and the Power!" Part 1 of 6, continued next issue. Script by Greg Potter, co-plot and pencils by George Perez, inks by Bruce Patterson. Perez inks first 2 pages and the final page. Wrap-around cover. No ads. Perez cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 86D CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Messner-Loebs

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: William Messner-Loebs on 2/24/2018 Direct Edition

Label #18-0E63938-013

Direct Edition. Written by William Messner-Loebs, with art by Jeff Parker, Aaron McClellan and Kevin Conrad. Cover by Brian Bolland. When one of Diana's friends is kidnapped, Wonder Woman busts loose in her efforts to find her. But her new, tougher methods lead to a major blowout with the authorities. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 116 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #20-2ECB83F-100

Cover pencils by Curt Swan. The Creature From Beyond! starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; The Creature from Beyond is helping the Jackson Mob commit robberies. Don' t Sell Nature Short public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Dateline: Outer Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. Lem n' Lime humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Ape Archer, script by Ed Herron, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy must determine what has mad the chimp Bonzo take up a life of crime. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Nicieza

Paper: White

Signed by Fabian Nicieza on 9/3/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con

Label #16-33999F1-007

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Harry Candelario. To The Pain, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Al Milgrom; X-Force rescues Sunspot who joins the team; Cable rips through Deadpool and Tolliver to free the real Domino (Up to this point, Domino has been a shapeshifter named Vanessa in Tolliver's employ); Cable next appears in Cable: Blood and Metal #1. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 115B CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Quitely Windsor-Smith Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Frank Quitely on 5/19/2019 Barry Windsor-Smith Variant

Label #18-1DE6547-004

Barry Windsor Smith cover. "E is for Extinction" rocks on ? with Sentinels in the skies! With racial paranoia at an all-time high, the villain known only as Cassandra unleashes a legion of transfigured Sentinels on the world's mutant population! Their first target? The island nation of Genosha! Caught in the maelstrom are Cyclops and Wolverine and one of them will have to make a terrible choice! Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 1ILLUMINATI.C CBCS ART (Sketch on Cover) Verified Sig Canga

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Levend Canga. Sketch on Cover. Illuminati Blank Variant.

Label #24-3922B1A-006

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, The 616 Comics, AntiHero Gallery, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Blank Sketch Cover. Written by Chris Claremont; Jim Lee. Art by Jim Lee. Another chance to buy the best-selling comic book of all time — one that ushered in a new era of X-Men greatness! In 1991, history was made when superstar creators Chris Claremont and Jim Lee launched a second ongoing title for Marvels premier mutant super-group — and the inaugural issue featured an all-star lineup, separated into Cyclops Blue team and Storms Gold team, for an action-packed showdown against their archenemy, Magneto, and his fanatical Acolytes! Featuring fan-favorite characters looking better than ever in bold new costumes that helped define a decade, its no wonder the adjectiveless X-MEN #1 sold an incredible eight million copies! Its one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original deluxe-edition form, packed with pinups! Reprinting X-MEN (1991) #1. 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 1ILLUMINATI.C CBCS ART (Sketch on Cover) Verified Sig Canga

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Levend Canga. Sketch on Cover. Illuminati Blank Variant.

Label #25-1346150-008

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, The 616 Comics, AntiHero Gallery, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Blank Sketch Cover. Written by Chris Claremont; Jim Lee. Art by Jim Lee. Another chance to buy the best-selling comic book of all time — one that ushered in a new era of X-Men greatness! In 1991, history was made when superstar creators Chris Claremont and Jim Lee launched a second ongoing title for Marvels premier mutant super-group — and the inaugural issue featured an all-star lineup, separated into Cyclops Blue team and Storms Gold team, for an action-packed showdown against their archenemy, Magneto, and his fanatical Acolytes! Featuring fan-favorite characters looking better than ever in bold new costumes that helped define a decade, its no wonder the adjectiveless X-MEN #1 sold an incredible eight million copies! Its one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original deluxe-edition form, packed with pinups! Reprinting X-MEN (1991) #1. 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

X-Men Red (2022 Marvel) 1I CBCS 9.6 Momoko Virgin 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Peach Momoko Retailer Incentive.

Label #25-0F7E5D5-018

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Al Ewing. Art by Stefano Caselli. Cover by Peach Momoko. WHO CAN SAVE THE RED PLANET? The mutants of Arakko spent millennia scarred by war - but on what was once called Mars, they're learning to live in peace. STORM knows the red planet needs something greater than a queen. But ABIGAIL BRAND has other plans, along with an unstable VULCAN on her side and CABLE keeping his own secrets. Welcome to X-MEN RED. It's a new world…and someone has to fight for it. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.