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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) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513007

Sandman lies helpless, unable to stop Dr. Destiny as he unleashes nightmares and madness upon the world. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513008

Cover by Dave McKean. Sound and Fury [Master of Dreams Part 7], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III; Morpheus finally faces off with Dr. Destiny for the final piece of the Dream Kings objects of power--the Dreamstone!; Warring across the landscape of The Dreaming, the two beings wage psychological war with the fate of the universe hanging in the balance! Batman Year Three ad. Hawkworld ad, art by Timothy Truman. Art of Walt Simonson ad. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Secret Hearts (1949) 40 VG 4.0

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Hello, Heartbreak; Lissy spends her whole relationship with David convinced that he will eventually leave her for another girl. Stand-in for Love; Jenny fools herself into believing that Del, the director of the theater group she joined, is in love with her but he's only trying to bring out her acting talent. Beautiful Stranger, art by Bernard Sachs; Susan is wary of Nadine, the new girl in town who attracts all the boys' attention, but Nadine goes out of her way to befriend Susan; Then Nadine's brother reveals that it's all a trick to get Nadine closer to Susan's boyfriend. Love Must be Told, pencils by Irv Novick (pgs. 2-8); Shirley loves Anthony from afar but he thinks she loves Ralph, who's always around. Ad for Heart Throbs #48 and Girls' Love Stories #47. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics with the new National Romance Group brand. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Hearts (1949) 99 VG 4.0

Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Gene Colan. The Love that Haunted Me!; Helen, a young widow, is shocked to encounter the man she once loved before she married her husband, and tries to deny the attraction that still exists between them. I Thought About Him; Amy is interested in Johnny, the foreign exchange student staying with her family, but doesn't believe that he likes her in return. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. The False Face of Love!, pencils by Gene Colan; Twin sisters Erika and Terry are in love with the same man, but Erika doesn't play fair, pretending to be her twin to gain an advantage. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Secret Hearts (1949) 118 FN+ 6.5

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Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, John Rosenberger and unknown. Ray Silva tries unsuccessfully to come between Rita and Greg. Karen helps her sister Peggy make plans to prepare for her first reintroduction to her old boyfriend Bob, but Bob drops by unexpectedly in Episode 9 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Lisa is waiting at the train station for her childhood sweetheart to return to town, but a surprise awaits her in "Waiting for the One I Love!" Also: Terry doesn't believe she will ever fall in love again after her boyfriend Brad dies in a car accident in "My Love was a Dream"! And: Mad Mad Modes for Moderns filler. Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. Statement of ownership -- average print run 333,000; average paid circulation 181,705. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Secret Six (2014 4th Series) 1A CGC 9.8 SS Lashley Eaglesham

Paper: White

Signed by Ken Lashley on 5/13/16

Label #1403595014

Written by Gail Simone. Art by Ken Lashley. Cover by Dale Eaglesham. Six strangers are brought together under mysterious circumstances for an explosive first issue that will leave everyone asking, 'What is the Secret?' 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Secret Six (2014 4th Series) 1B CGC 9.8 SS Lashley Lashley 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Signed By Ken Lashley on 5/13/16 Variant Cover

Label #1403595023

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Gail Simone. Art and Cover by Ken Lashley. Six strangers are brought together under mysterious circumstances for an explosive first issue that will leave everyone asking, 'What is the Secret?' Cover price $2.99.

Sensation Comics (1942) 49 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #0179501006

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. Mystery of Lake Iceberg starring Wonder Woman, art by Harry G. Peter. Phooey to Love starring Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys, art by Frank Harry. Tale of the Tattooed Eye starring Mr Terrific, art by Stan Aschmeier [as Stan Josephs]. Declaration of Independence starring Black Pirate, art by Alfonso Greene. Meet Piccolo Pete--Who's Who In Zooville. Tale of a Tomcat starring Wildcat; Stretch decides he can be a super-hero too and puts on a costume as the Tomcat, to no great avail. 52 pages, full color. 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 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4698273005

(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.

Seven Soldiers Frankenstein (2005) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4711275009

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Doug Mahnke. When a bizarre toxic spill defies the laws of nature and threatens the whole human race with destruction, it looks like even Frankenstein could be in over his head, and the Monster must turn to an amazing new ally for help. Enter: The Bride and meet the incredible agents of the Super Human Advanced Defense Executive! On sale February 15 ? 3 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

Shadow (1973 1st Series DC) 1 FN 6.0

"The Doom Puzzle." DC's faithful take on '30s radio star The Shadow makes its debut, showcasing beautifully O'Neil's snappy dialogue and Kaluta's gorgeous artwork. The Shadow and his agents stop an armored car robbery that was planned by a Wall Street stockbroker. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

Shazam (1973) 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0359704027

Photo/art cover. Cover by C. C. Beck and Jack Adler. The Astonishing Arch Enemy, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Mr. Mind destroys the museum to retrieve his glasses that were stored there; He plans to destroy the United States but is stopped by Captain Marvel with the help of the Saint Louis Arch, which he uses as a tuning fork to drive all the worms in the area to the surface. The Nicest Guy in the World, script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by C. C. Beck; Bank robbers give Sunny Sparkle their loot. Reprint back-up: "The Original Captain Marvel Fights Niatpac Levram!" (that's Captain Marvel spelled backward!) from Captain Marvel Adventures 139 in 1952, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. One-page text feature about the history of the Marvel Family. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Shazam (1973) 25 VG+ 4.5

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Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Isis... As in Crisis!, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Dick Giordano; Origin of Isis. The Bicentennial Villain, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Billy and his friend Whitey are making a documentary of young adults throughout history, but their production is sabotaged by Dr. Sivana. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement with Superman, art by Neal Adams and Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Shazam (1973) 25 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Isis... As in Crisis!, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Dick Giordano; Origin of Isis. The Bicentennial Villain, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Billy and his friend Whitey are making a documentary of young adults throughout history, but their production is sabotaged by Dr. Sivana. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement with Superman, art by Neal Adams and Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Shazam (1973) 28 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4701837004

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Return of Black Adam, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Sivana uses his resurrection machine to return Black Adam to life; Black Adam wants revenge on the Marvel Family for his last defeat; After battling Captain Marvel in the past during the Boston Tea Party, Adam returns to the present where he is once again defeated by Uncle Dudley. Hostess Twinkies ad with Aquaman, art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Sherlock Holmes (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4702112009

Adapted from the writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Can the world's greatest detective Sherlock Holmes defeat his arch nemesis Doctor Moriarty in "The Final Problem?" Story by Dennis O'Neil. Art by ER Cruz. Cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $0.25.

Sherlock Holmes (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4702112010

Adapted from the writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Can the world's greatest detective Sherlock Holmes defeat his arch nemesis Doctor Moriarty in "The Final Problem?" Story by Dennis O'Neil. Art by ER Cruz. Cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $0.25.

Sherlock Holmes (1975 DC) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4701836024

Adapted from the writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Can the world's greatest detective Sherlock Holmes defeat his arch nemesis Doctor Moriarty in "The Final Problem?" Story by Dennis O'Neil. Art by ER Cruz. Cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $0.25.

Sherlock Holmes (1975 DC) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4701836025

Adapted from the writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Can the world's greatest detective Sherlock Holmes defeat his arch nemesis Doctor Moriarty in "The Final Problem?" Story by Dennis O'Neil. Art by ER Cruz. Cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $0.25.

Sherlock Holmes (1975 DC) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4702112008

Adapted from the writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Can the world's greatest detective Sherlock Holmes defeat his arch nemesis Doctor Moriarty in "The Final Problem?" Story by Dennis O'Neil. Art by ER Cruz. Cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $0.25.

Showcase (1956-1978) 31 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0222732007

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) 36 VG- 3.5

Cover coming loose at one staple. Interior tape.

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) 63 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687375012

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) 66 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Joe Giella. (Part 1) The Birth of B'wana Beast, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; Origin of B'wana Beast; In Africa, Game Rangers Mike Maxwell (Caucasian) and Rupert Zambesi Kenboya (Negro) crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro; Kenboya gives Maxwell a mineral-laced drink and a talking red ape gives him a strange helmet; He gained animal strength, can control animals, and even blend them magically into giant hybrids like a rhino-buffalo. Captain Action ad. Ad for Detective Comics #359, the debut of Batgirl. Ad for the 80-Page Giant Superman #193. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Plastic Man #2, vs. The Spider. Ad for Batman #189. Part 2 The Birth of B'wana Beast, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; origin story continues. Ad for Strange Adventures #196 and Tales of the Unexpected #99. B'Wana Beast's Real Africa; article about the modern Africa. Champs Against Odds! public service announcement, pencils by Jack Schiff, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; featuring Mickey Mantle, Wilma Rudolph, and Ben Hogan. Part 3 The Birth of B'wana Beast, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; origin story continues, then continues to next issue. Ad for Challengers of the Unknown #54 and Doom Patrol #109. Ad for GI Joe figures and accesories. Captain Billy & the Kid! Renwal Model Planes ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase 94 (1994) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3696918014

"The Great Pretender" Starring The Joker by James Robinson (script) & Christian Alamy (art); Kevin Nowlan cover; "State of Siege" part 1 Starring Gunfire by Len Wein (script) & Tom Tenney (art); New Gods by Walt (Walter) Simonson (script) & Jose Garcia-Lopez (art); Dominion, Metron, Orion, Ligea app; Cameo by Batman; Cover price $1.95.

Space Jam (1996) 1 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Written by David Cody Weiss. Art by Leonardo Batic, Alberto Saichann and Horacio Ottolini. As excitement builds toward Warner Bros.' live action/animated adventure Space Jam starring NBA superstar Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes, DC offers the film's official comic book adaptation. When dastardly aliens try to kidnap the Looney Tunes to spruce up their otherworldly amusement park, Michael Jordan gets pulled right into the middle of the mayhem! Only he can turn the Looney Tunes into a cohesive basketball team capable of beating the unscrupulous and unsportsmanlike Nerdlucks! FC, 50 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $5.95.

Spectre (1967 1st Series) 1 VG- 3.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Written by Gardner Fox. Art and cover by Murphy Anderson. The use of an experimental anesthetic on a sniper-shot ambassador causes him to be possessed by his ancestor, an 18th century pirate named Captain Skull who has received strong supernatural powers in the process. Only the Spectre can stand against him. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Spectre (1992 3rd Series) 54 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover by Richard Corben. "The Haunting of Jim Corrigan. Part 3: Atonement". Part 3 of 5. Story by John Ostrander. Art by Tom Mandrake. First Appearance of Michael Holt/Mr. Terrific. Michael Holt has nothing to live for…..until he meets the Spectre. Relating the tale of how the Justice Society tracked down the killer of the original Mr. Terrific, the Spectre convinces Holt to take on the role. This issue ties up threads left over from Justice League of America (1960 1st series) numbers 171 and 172. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Stalker (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4685377010

Quest for a Stolen Soul - Written by Paul Levitz. Art and Cover by Steve Ditko and Wally Wood. First sensational issue! Beware the man with the stolen soul! Characters in this issue: Stalker (introduction, origin); Demon Lord Dgrth (introduction); The Baroness of Castle Loranth (introduction). And: The Sword & the Soul letters page includes an autobiography by Paul Levitz, plus a map of Stalker's world at the bottom of the page. Also: Superman in 1-page Hostess Fruit Pies ad "The Spy" with art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 95 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4697725011

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Guinea Pig Patrol! featuring War That Time Forgot, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Human Torpedo, script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Abel. Gunner from the Past, script by Bob Haney, art by Russ Heath. Screaming Eagle Battle Story of the 101st Airborne Division, script and pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolisi. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Trek (1989 2nd Series DC) Annual 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4426808003

The crew of the Enterprise tries to save a colony world whose population has been stricken by a deadly plague. There, Mr. Sulu finds a lost love. Unfortunately, everyone else finds hostile colonists who don't want the Federation's help and are willing to go to great lengths to stop them. Written by Peter David and George Takei (Star Trek's Mr. Sulu), with art by Gray Morrow. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $2.95.

Star Trek Special (1994 DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4691741002

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 8 GD+ 2.5

1" Spine split from bottom. Heavy cover and interior oxidation. Water damage.

Written by Gardner F. Fox. Art by Bob Oksner and Bernard Sachs. Cover by Win Mortimer. Scientist Ralph Gain invents a machine that can evolve animal subjects. His hoodlum friend, Johnny Farrel, accidentally kills him and uses the machine on himself, running up the evolutionary ladder until he finds himself devolved into a gorilla's form. Written by John Broome. Art by Alex Toth and Bernard Sachs. In the far future, E-semex conceives a plan to defeat the Vegan invaders by warning people in the past. Written by John Broome (as Robert Starr). Art by Jim Mooney and Ray Burnley. In the year 8685, mankind is ruled by a supreme machine that provides for their every need. After a meeting with a Neo girl, Athon discovers that the rule of the Machine is not so benevolent and works to destroy it. Written by Julius Schwartz. Art by Morris Waldinger and Tommy Nicolosi. Quizzes related to astronomy, geology, and physics. Written by Mann Rubin (as Manny Rubin). Art by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. A hoax goes awry and Bruce Karson accidentally journeys to Venus, only to be accused of staging a hoax on his return. Ad for Mystery in Space #1. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 13 CGC 2.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on interior & cover.

Label #4698989001

Captain Comet stars in "When the Earth Was Kidnapped!" (story by Edgar Ray Merritt, art by Murphy Anderson); "Artist of Other Worlds!" (story by Edmond Hamilton, art by Alex Toth); "The Man Who Televised Time!" (story by Gardner Fox; art by Gil Kane/Carmine Infantino?); and "The Hidden People!" (story by Hugh Davidson). Kane cover pencils. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 69 CGC 3.0 Restored

Restored: C2

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4698989003

"The Gorilla Conquest of Earth!" (pencils by Gil Kane), "The Museum From Mars," "The Man With Four Minds!" (art by Carmine Infantino), and "The Human Homing Pigeon!" Kane cover pencils? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 81 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

"Secret of the Shrinking Twins!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino), "The Spaceman of 1,000 Disguises," "The Friendly Enemies From Space!" (pencils by Gil Kane), and "The Magic Box From Nowhere!" Kane cover pencils. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 180 FR 1.0

REMAINDERED COPY.

1st appearance and origin of Animal Man in "I Was the Man With Animal Powers" (pencils by Carmine Infantino); and "One Monster, Coming Up." Infantino/Murphy Anderson cover.Carmine Infantino cover. Carmine Infantino & George Roussos art. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 211 CGC 3.5 SS Adams

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by Neal Adams on 7/24/10.

Label #1018121001

Deadman stars in "How Close To Me My Killer?" Script by Jack Miller, art by Neal Adams. Reprint back-up story: "Earth Victory By a Hair!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Adams cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 234 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687375020

Giant-size issue. Adam Strange reprint: "The Spaceman Who Fought Himself!" (from Mystery in Space 74). Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Other reprint stories: "The Human Icicle!" (from Strange Adventures 53). Script by Otto Binder, pencils by Infantino, inks by Bernard Sachs. Star Rovers reprint: "Where is the Paradise of Space?" (from MIS 74). Script by Fox, art by Sid Greene. "The World That Vanished!" (from SA 59). Script by John Broome, art by Sy Barry. New Joe Kubert cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 236 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4687375021

Last 25-cent cover price. Giant-size issue. Adam Strange reprint: "Challenge of the Rival Starman!" (from Mystery in Space 76). Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Other reprint stories: "The Human Fishbowl!" (from MIS 27). Script by Ed Herron, pencils by Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "The Spaceman Who Came to Dinner!" (from Strange Adventures 98). Script by Otto Binder, pencils by Manny Stallman, inks by Frank Giacoia. Star Rovers reprint: "Venus? Mars? Jupiter?" (from MIS 77). Script by Fox, art by Sid Greene. New Murphy Anderson cover? 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Sports Stories (1973) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4710930005

Cover by Nick Cardy. "Karate on the Moon!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; a Karate match starts on Earth and shifts to the moon. "Volley of Death," script by Frank Robbins, art by Dick Giordano; a man has to play tennis using a live grenade as the ball. Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World. "Tall in the Saddle!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; a dinosaur runs in a modern day horse race. Letter to the editor from comic editor Bob Rozakis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Suicide Squad (2020 DC) 1UNKNOWN.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Unknown Comics Edition B.

Label #2130365004

Unknown Comics exclusive Minimal Trade Dress Variant Cover by Ryan Brown. Written by Tom Taylor. Art by Bruno Redondo. Task Force X-nicknamed the Suicide Squad-unites some of the DCU's unlikeliest villains for its bloodiest series yet! The Squad's new mission is to neutralize a new group of international super-terrorists known as the Revolutionaries-and not everyone on either side will make it out back alive! But when the U.S. government's most deniable team of do-badders realizes that the surviving Revolutionaries will be joining the Squad, all hell breaks loose! Who can Harley Quinn and Deadshot trust when their new teammates are the very people their crew was assigned to kill? The Suicide Squad doesn't just need to worry about surviving their next mission... now they have to survive each other! The acclaimed Injustice creative team of writer Tom Taylor and artist Bruno Redondo reunite for the wildest incarnation of the Squad ever seen! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

Summer of Superman Special (2025 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4616883016

Written by Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid. Art by Jorge Jimenez. Cover by Alexander Lozano. THIS IS IT! SPRING INTO THE SUMMER OF SUPERMAN! The Man of Steel and his universe of friends, family, allies, and rogues is in for some big changes, and it all starts in the Summer of Superman Special! Brought to you by Superman series architects Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Superman: Action Comics), and (making his grand entrance to the world of tomorrow) Dan Slott, this special oversize issue will set the stage for all the major events exploding throughout the Superman titles! When John Henry Irons and Lana Lang take their vows, everyone turns up for the big day--but trouble is brewing on the horizon, as threats from the past, present, and future kick off major new conflicts for the Superman Family. Brought to stunning life by the incomparable art of Jorge Jimenez (Batman, Super Sons), the Summer of Superman Special is the ground floor to the most exciting action imaginable in 2025! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Summer of Superman Special (2025 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4616883017

Written by Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid. Art by Jorge Jimenez. Cover by Alexander Lozano. THIS IS IT! SPRING INTO THE SUMMER OF SUPERMAN! The Man of Steel and his universe of friends, family, allies, and rogues is in for some big changes, and it all starts in the Summer of Superman Special! Brought to you by Superman series architects Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Superman: Action Comics), and (making his grand entrance to the world of tomorrow) Dan Slott, this special oversize issue will set the stage for all the major events exploding throughout the Superman titles! When John Henry Irons and Lana Lang take their vows, everyone turns up for the big day--but trouble is brewing on the horizon, as threats from the past, present, and future kick off major new conflicts for the Superman Family. Brought to stunning life by the incomparable art of Jorge Jimenez (Batman, Super Sons), the Summer of Superman Special is the ground floor to the most exciting action imaginable in 2025! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Super Friends (1976 DC 1st Series) 33 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4675912019

"The Secret of the Stolen Solitaire." Zan gets trapped while in bird form by the Menagerie Man, who is after an extinct animal. Starring Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, Zan, Jayna, and Gleek. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Fradon and Smith. Cover price $0.40.

Super Powers (1984 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643260024

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art and plot by Jack Kirby, with script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Adrian Gonzalez, and inks by Pablo Marcos. Darkseid commands his four mightiest warriors, whom he dubs the "Emissaries of Doom," to go to Earth and divert its heroes so he can go in with his shock troops and "commandeer their world." Based on the cartoon series of the same name. Cover price $0.75.

Super Sons (2017 DC) 1UNKNOWN.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Unknown Comics "Virgin" Edition.

Label #1392683011

Unknown Comics variant by Tyler Kirkham. When I Grow Up: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Jorge Jimenez. The sons of Batman and Superman have graduated to their own monthly comic-but if they want to survive, they're going to have to share it! Writer Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN & ROBIN, SUPERMAN) teams with rising-star artist Jorge Jimenez (EARTH 2) to bring you the adventures of the World's Smallest. This debut issue looks at the lives of Robin and Superboy and their destiny to follow in their fathers' footsteps, while we meet a new villain whose ascension parallels the boys' own understanding of their powers-except that he believes it's his right to rule over every being on the planet! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 67 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4354692005

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Three Secret Identities of Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Superboy appears as a guest on the TV Show "Unmask the Truth"; Based on the real TV show "To Tell The Truth". Know Your Pet! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Lou Cameron. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Execution of Krypto, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Krypto is wanted for the murder of Clark Kent, and Superboy can't save him without revealing his identity. The Man Who Destroyed Krypton, script by Bill Finger, art by George Papp; Klax-Ar claims to be the man who destroyed Krypton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.