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Crime and Justice (1951) 4 FR 1.0

Full length spine split. Water spotting.

Cover by Walter Davoren. Stories and art by Walter Davoren and Bob Forgione. Pre-Code crime comics from Charlton, sometimes published under its short-lived Capitol or Law and Order imprints. "Gun moll" Babes Trevor doesn't like it when her take of the bank job is less than the rest of the gang's, and she's just homicidal enough to kill for equal pay, if that's what it takes. Brothers plot against each other to gain an inheritance, in a story where one clue is what they called then a "ball pointed pen." A killer freed in a prison break is horrified to learn who's actually behind his escape...and why. A look at the forensics of the 1950s, in a "true facts" feature on glass. Crime Tracks: Clues in Breaking Glass; The Corpse Provided the Alibi; Thieves Can't Trust Each Other; Blackmail; Trigger Happy; Breakout to Death! Big Shakedown. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 35 GD+ 2.5

Lateral spine tear.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Rudy Palais, Dick Wood, Dick Briefer, Dick Hall, Robert Q. Sale, and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. A convict helps build the gas chamber in San Quentin, little realizing that he'll see it again soon. A Hollywood murder mystery features comedy star Jimmy Durante, in a whimsical whodunit with art by Dick Briefer. Also featuring a vintage PSA for wartime paper salvaging, an early recycling program. Help Beat the Axis by Collecting Waste Paper; One Man Crime Wave; Pranzini of Paree; The Case of the Missing Toe; The Case of the Jersey Kid; The Man Who Built His Own Doom; Mystery Killing in the North Country; How Jimmy "Schnozzola" Durante Solved the Whodunnit. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 38 GD 2.0

Cover and centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Charles Biro. The Case of the Armored Car starring Mr. Crime, script by Dick Wook, pencils by Robert Sale (as Bob Q. Siege) - man being electrocuted in an electric chair panel. The Meek Murderer, penciled by Al Fagaly. Murder by Night penciled by Rudy Palais. Crime in Concrete, 2 pages text story by by Dick Wood. Who Dunnit, script by Dick Wood, penciled by Dick Briefer - Charles Biro, Dick Wood, & Dick Briefer's comic book counterparts appear to introduce this story. Crime Cries Out, script by Dick Wood, penciled by Dick Alderman. Wild Beasts of Paris, penciled by Art Mann - last panel has a hanging of three men. Solution to Who Dunnit, Wood & Briefer, 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 42 GD 2.0

Cover and centerfold detached.

Charles Biro electric chair cover! A truly striking cover!

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Jack Alderman, Rudy Palais, Dick Wood, Norman Maurer, and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. Leonard Scamici makes a name for himself as a killer for hire, but a New York bank job proves his undoing. The brilliant and well-mannered "Western George" Leslie masterminded robberies down to the tiniest detail. A story that dares the reader to figure out who killed an embezzler during a costume party at Mardi Gras. Also featuring a famous and oft-reprinted cover by Charles Biro. Willie the Actor; Million Dollar Burglar; Murder Will Out; The Saga of Sir Charles; The True Story of Leonard Scamici, Killer For Hire; The Case of the Phony Count Chivano; Whodunnit: Can You Solve the Murder at the Mardi Gras? 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 46 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Robert Sale, C. L. Hartman, Rudy Palais, Edd Ashe, Bert Bushell, Davy Johnson, and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. "Two Gun" Crowley's 1931 shootout with police becomes national news and helps create the image of the Prohibition-era gangster. A crooked insurance salesman hires two killers to do away with a woman for the insurance money. A story that dares the reader to figure out who committed murder during the production of a pirate movie. Also featuring several lurid text stories of the True Detective type, plus a vintage ad for Pepsi starring Pepsi the Pepsi-Cola Cop. Cut-Rate Murder; A River, a Basket, a Stain of Red; Death Insurance; The True Story of Two-Gun Crowley; This'll Kill You!; Joe the Boss; Trio of Terror; Whodunnit. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 82 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached. Water spotting.

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Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Tony DiPreta, Fred Guardineer, Claude Moore, and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. Mr. Crime narrates the tale of Natural Gilbey, a hard-luck hobo who recruits an army of criminals, in a story with possible art by future "Flash Gordon" artist Dan Barry. Burglars discover where wealthy families keep their valuables by listening to the servants on their night off. A sheriff enlists the Feds and the Coast Guard to catch a gang of killers operating from a houseboat off the Gulf Coast. Death in the Hobo Jungle; On the Level; How They Were Trapped!; Laugh These Off; The Case of the Thursday Burglars!; Our Police Hall of Fame; This'll Kill Ya; Savage Houseboat Mob!; Who Dunnit? 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948 Ace Magazines) 36 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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Reprints. In order of appearance: "Johnny Lazia, King of Kansas City" reprinted from Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #3; "Charley Peace, Britain's Worst Criminal of the 19th Century" art by Sidney Greene, reprinted from Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #3; and "Comicrimes: The Body in the Bag!" and "Henry Plummer, 'Virginia City Renegade'" reprinted from Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #4. Murderer's Mirth!" text story reprinted from Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #4. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Patrol (1948 EC) 15 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Piece out of page 3, slightly affects art.

Label #2019188021

Cover by Johnny Craig. Stories by Al Feldstein and Johnny Craig. Art by Al Feldstein, John Alton, Fred Peters and Johnny Craig. E.C.'s Pre-Trend crime title begins its transformation into a New Trend horror title, featuring the 1st appearance of The Crypt Keeper. Mrs. Stonely's death seems a mere accident, and her husband's affair with a secretary only a coincidence, but one cop isn't convinced. Rising boxer Johnny Sparr becomes the "Guardian of the Little Guy" after his father is killed by the Mob. Corrupt businessmen murder their partner, or so they think, but when they check again the grave is empty. This is the tale that debuted the Crypt-Keeper and EC's legendary horror comics. Murder Writes a Policy; Case Number 318: Murder: The Swindle by Flame; Double-Exposure; Johnny Sparr: Guardian of the Little Guy; Coincidence; Return from the Grave. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Patrol (1948 EC) 16 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Tape on interior cover.

Label #0321622008

Cover by Johnny Craig. Stories by Al Feldstein and Johnny Craig. Art by Al Feldstein, John Alton, Fred Peters and Johnny Craig. E.C.'s Pre-Trend crime title continues its transformation into a New Trend horror title, with less "crime" and more carnage. A man with catalepsy is mistaken for dead and sent to be cremated, unless his wife can find him in time. A murderous Egyptologist tries to kill a rival by sealing him in a tomb, but telltale facial scratches give him away. A reporter receives a foot transplant from a mad doctor, but the feet seek revenge for the murder of their previous owner, and take the reporter with them. Plus the second appearance of The Crypt Keeper. The Corpse in the Crematorium; Trapped in the Tomb; A Bottle of Murder; The Graveyard Feet; Voodoo Vendetta; The Spectre in the Castle. Final issue under this title; series continues as Crypt of Terror (1950) #17. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Reporter (1948) 3 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4728830008

Cover by Matt Baker and Ray Osrin. Stories and art by George Tuska and Paul Gattuso. Mystery and adventure comics from St. John featuring heroic reporters. Jinx Jordan investigates the murder of wealthy Diana Von Kyll, and the killers abduct his girlfriend Ginny. Rod Holmes uses his X-ray vision and powerful eyebeams to search for a missing heir. Ventrilo and his allies - his sister Cora and his scientist brother, "Dr. Doom" - battle a snake cult in a small town. Lawson Hunt must save a key witness before a trial, in a story with art by future Marvel legend George Tuska. Another stunning cover by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Jinx Jordan: Gang Victim Avenged by Crime Reporters; Blue Monk: Dynamite Switch Foils Payroll Loot Payoff; Lawson Hunt, Newsman Balks Scheme to Kill Key Witness; Pseudo-Murder; Ventrilo: Murder Unmasks Snake Cult Chiefs Swindle; Rod Holmes: Poison Death Linked to Fake Heir Fraud; Mock Murder. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crimes by Women (1948) 14 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #1230570001

Bondage cover. Fox Feature Syndicate creates a pre-Code title guaranteed to provide lurid covers and art, as women both historical and fictional commit murder and other heinous acts. Heroin dealer Annie French raises her son to be her murderous partner in crime, but when the law closes in, it's her or him; Con woman Lina Vanishyn has access to a drug that makes her victims agree to whatever she suggests; Queeny Ames lures unsuspecting soldiers to be beaten and robbed by her gang, but is undone by her desire for fame. Terrific cover by an unknown artist. Shoe Box Annie French and the Vanishing Corpses; Facts About Crime; Female of Fraud!; Mr. Blackburn Should Have Known Better; The Queen of the Killers!; Racketeers' Revenge. 32 pages, Full Color. In order of appearance: "'Shoe Box' Annie French and the Vanishing Corpses" reprinted in Vixens, Vamps and Vipers SC (2014 EA Press) Lost Villainesses of Golden Age Comics #1-1ST; "Facts About Crime" reprinted in Startling Terror Tales (1953-54 2nd Series) #8 and Ms. Trees 1950s Three Dimensional Crime (1987) #1; "Female of Fraud!" retitled and reprinted as "Wicked Cheat..." in Shocking Mystery Cases (1952) #56; "The Queen of the Killers!" retitled and reprinted as "Bloodthirsty..." in All Famous Police Cases (1952-54) #14; and "Racketeers' Revenge, The Racket King" reprinted from Famous Crimes (1948) #6 and retitled and reprinted as "Killers' Revenge" in All Famous Police Cases (1952-54) #12. "Mr. Blackburn Should Have Known Better." text story reprinted from Famous Crimes (1948) #8 and retitled and reprinted as "Trial and Execution." in Startling Terror Tales (1952-53 1st Series) #12 and Shocking Mystery Cases (1952) #55. Cover price $0.10.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2025047015

Direct Edition. "The Summoning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. This is it, the biggest, and arguably most important, event in the history of the DCU. A wave of unstoppable destructive force is sweeping across the multiverse and indiscriminately destroying everything in its path. Nothing seems able to stop it. The Crime Syndicate of Amerika (evil versions of the JLA) of Earth-3 die trying, along with their world. Batman receives an ominous warning from the Flash. Weather and natural disasters are out of control. An eclectic group of heroes and villains from around the multiverse are assembled to halt the death and destruction, and the being known as the Monitor may be the only one who can help them. 1st appearance of Alexander Luthor. Featuring the deaths of the Crime Syndicate of Amerika and Lex Luthor of Earth-3. NOTE: What can I say about "Crisis" accept that it's epic, meaningful, engrossing, and grand in scope. As an eleven year old comic fan, I remember being absolutely blown away by this story. Marv Wolfman and George Perez are truly masters of their craft. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 5N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700891005

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Newsstand Edition. "Worlds in Limbo!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Mike DeCarlo. The unthinkable has happened. Harbinger, under the control of the enemy, betrayed her father figure and murdered the Monitor. Now what hope does the multiverse have for survival against the unrelenting wave of anti-matter which is destroying everything in its path? In a desperate attempt to mount a defense Harbinger, Pariah, and Alexander Luther assemble all the remaining heroes of the multiverse. Plus, in a machiavellian move the enemy delivers a devastating attack on the Guardians of the Universe and the Green Lantern Corps. And at last, the diabolical villain behind all the death and destruction stands revealed. 1st appearance of the Anti-Monitor. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 5N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700891004

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Newsstand Edition. "Worlds in Limbo!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Mike DeCarlo. The unthinkable has happened. Harbinger, under the control of the enemy, betrayed her father figure and murdered the Monitor. Now what hope does the multiverse have for survival against the unrelenting wave of anti-matter which is destroying everything in its path? In a desperate attempt to mount a defense Harbinger, Pariah, and Alexander Luther assemble all the remaining heroes of the multiverse. Plus, in a machiavellian move the enemy delivers a devastating attack on the Guardians of the Universe and the Green Lantern Corps. And at last, the diabolical villain behind all the death and destruction stands revealed. 1st appearance of the Anti-Monitor. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 5N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700891003

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Newsstand Edition. "Worlds in Limbo!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Mike DeCarlo. The unthinkable has happened. Harbinger, under the control of the enemy, betrayed her father figure and murdered the Monitor. Now what hope does the multiverse have for survival against the unrelenting wave of anti-matter which is destroying everything in its path? In a desperate attempt to mount a defense Harbinger, Pariah, and Alexander Luther assemble all the remaining heroes of the multiverse. Plus, in a machiavellian move the enemy delivers a devastating attack on the Guardians of the Universe and the Green Lantern Corps. And at last, the diabolical villain behind all the death and destruction stands revealed. 1st appearance of the Anti-Monitor. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698015006

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604976004

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2057482020

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2081064021

Direct Edition. "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 9D FN- 5.5

Signed by artist George Perez with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity.

Direct Edition. "War Zone!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. This one is big. The dastardly duo of Brainiac and Lex Luthor assemble the greatest force for evil the multiverse has ever seen. With the heroes distracted by the Crisis, the villains of the DCU unite into an army the likes of which has never been seen before and perform a coup de tat on the remaining Earths. Can the heroes mount a counter attack and still remain vigilant against the Anti-Monitor? Plus, Guy Gardner, arguably the most rash character in the DCU, is finally given the Power Ring that was always meant to be his. Featuring the death of the Golden Age Lex Luthor of Earth-2 and Aquagirl. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 10D FN/VF 7.0

Signed by artist George Perez with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity.

Direct Edition. "Death at the Dawn of Time!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. In an attempt to finally crush his enemies, the Anti-Monitor travels to the Dawn of Time. In a coordinated effort by the heroes and villains of the DCU, they try to prevent this killing blow, and fail. Now, only the spirit of vengeance known as the Spectre stands defiant against the total annihilation of everything. But does even this immeasurably powerful being possess enough power to stop the Anti-Monitor when the villain has added the strength of all the heroes to his own? This is the end of everything as we know it and nothing will ever be the same again, literally. Includes a look at the Monitor's Tapes. Featuring the death of Psi-Mon and the end of the multiverse. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 10D FN/VF 7.0

Signed by artist George Perez with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity.

Direct Edition. "Death at the Dawn of Time!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. In an attempt to finally crush his enemies, the Anti-Monitor travels to the Dawn of Time. In a coordinated effort by the heroes and villains of the DCU, they try to prevent this killing blow, and fail. Now, only the spirit of vengeance known as the Spectre stands defiant against the total annihilation of everything. But does even this immeasurably powerful being possess enough power to stop the Anti-Monitor when the villain has added the strength of all the heroes to his own? This is the end of everything as we know it and nothing will ever be the same again, literally. Includes a look at the Monitor's Tapes. Featuring the death of Psi-Mon and the end of the multiverse. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 10D FN 6.0

Signed by artist George Perez with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity.

Direct Edition. "Death at the Dawn of Time!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. In an attempt to finally crush his enemies, the Anti-Monitor travels to the Dawn of Time. In a coordinated effort by the heroes and villains of the DCU, they try to prevent this killing blow, and fail. Now, only the spirit of vengeance known as the Spectre stands defiant against the total annihilation of everything. But does even this immeasurably powerful being possess enough power to stop the Anti-Monitor when the villain has added the strength of all the heroes to his own? This is the end of everything as we know it and nothing will ever be the same again, literally. Includes a look at the Monitor's Tapes. Featuring the death of Psi-Mon and the end of the multiverse. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths HC Box Set (2019 DC) SET NM- 9.2

Set Includes 14 volumes with case - 1st printings.

Box Art by Nicola Scott and Jerry Ordway.

Since the Justice League of America first met their Earth-2 counterparts, the Justice Society of America, the concept of a world-shaking "Crisis" has been a defining part of DC history. Now, for the first time, DC packs one incredible box set with every Crisis tale leading up to and including the industry defining CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS! This box set combines six previously existing CRISIS collected editions, printed for the first time in hardcover, with eight new CRISIS hardcover collections that spotlight the most important heroes of the 1980s CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS!

Join the Justice League, the Justice Society, the All-Star Squadron, Infinity Inc., Superman, Green Lantern and countless other heroes as they give their all to save the DC Universe!

This box set includes these hardcovers:
• CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 1 HC - Collects Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #21-22, 29-30, 37-38 and 46-47
• CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 2 HC - Collects Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #55-56, 64-65, 73-74 and 82-83.
• CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 3 HC - Collects Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #91-92, 100-102, 107-108 and 113.
• CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 4 HC - UPDATED CONTENTS - Collects Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #123-124, 135-137, 147-148 and 159-160.
• CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 5 HC - UPDATED CONTENTS - Collects Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #171-172, 183-185 and 195-197.
• CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 6 HC - UPDATED CONTENTS - Collects Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #207-209, 2109-220, 231-232 and All Star Squadron (1981-1987) #14-15.
• CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS HC - Collects CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #1-12.
• CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: ALL-STAR SQUADRON HC - This new title collects All Star Squadron (1981-1987) #50-60.
• CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: GREEN LANTERN HC - This new title collects Green Lantern (1960-1988 1st Series DC) #194-198, Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989 3rd Series) #16 and 18 and The Omega Men (1983-1986 1st Series) #31 and 33.
• CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: JUSTICE LEAGUE HC - This new title collects Firestorm (1982-1990 2nd Series) #41-42, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #558, Wonder Woman (1942-1986 1st Series DC) #327-329 and The New Teen Titans (1984-1996 2nd Series) New Titans #13-14.
• CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: LEGENDS HC - This new title collects The Losers Special (1985) #1, Swamp Thing (1982-1996 2nd Series) #44 and 46, Legends of the DC Universe: Crisis on Infinite Earths (1999), Blue Devil (1984-1986) #17-18 and Amethyst (1985) #13.
• CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: INFINITY, INC. HC - This new title collects Infinity Inc. (1984-1988 1st Series) #18-25, Infinity Inc. (1985) Annual #1 and Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #244-245.
• CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: SUPERMAN HC - This new title collects DC Comics Presents (1978-1986 DC) #78, 86-88 and 94-95, Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #413-415 and Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) Annual #3.
• CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: BEHIND THE CRISIS - This new title collects THE History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2, pre-Crisis appearances of the Monitor, behind-the-scenes material and more.

BOX DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 12 1/2-in. high x 13 1/2-in. wide x 8-in. deep. Hardcover (14 Volumes with Box Case), full color.

Credits:

Written by Marv Wolfman, Gardner Fox, Denny O'Neil, Len Wein, Cary Bates, Elliot S! Maggin, Cary Bates, Martin Pasko, E. Nelson Bridwell, Paul Levitz, Gerry Conway, Ross Andru, George Perez, Kurt Busiek, Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, Doug Moench, Steve Englehart, Todd Klein, Steve Parkhouse, Mindy Newell, Robert Kanigher, Alan Moore, Gary Cohn, Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming, Paul Kupperberg, Barbara Randall, Bob Greenberger, Tony Isabella, Alan Gold, and Dan Mishkin.

Art by George Perez, Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs, Sid Greene, Dick Dillin, Joe Giella, Mike Friedrich, Dick Giordano, Frank McLaughlin, John Beatty, Romeo Tanghal, Keith Pollard, Alan Kupperberg, Rich Buckler, Adrian Gonzalez, Jerry Ordway, Mike DeCarlo, Mike Clark, Arvell Jones, Tony DeZuniga, Vince Colletta, Alfredo Alcala, Jerry Acerno, Rafael Kayanan, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Gene Colan, Bob Smith, Joe Staton, Bruce Patterson, Steve Lightle, Greg LaRocque, Larry Mahlstedt, Shawn McManus, Ernie Colon, Bill Collins, Dave Gibbons, Don Heck, Pablo Marcos, Eduardo Barreto, Sam Glanzman, Stephen R. Bissette, John Totleben, Ron Randall, Dan Mishkin, Paul Ryan, Bob McLeod, Karl Kesel, Todd McFarlane, Steve Montano, Mike Hernandez, Steve Montano, Richard Howell, Joe Staton, Mike Machlan, Luke McDonnell, Curt Swan, Dave Hunt, Rick Hoberg, Dave Hunt, Al Williamson, Tom Mandrake, Richard Howell, Murphy Anderson, Rick Hoberg, and Mike Gustovich.

Cover price $500.00.

Crisis on Infinite Earths Lot of 12

Issues 1, 2D, 3N, 4D, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9D, 10D, 11D, and 12 of Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #9D grading GD.

Critter (2011 Big Dog Ink) 4CATURDAY.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Caturday Foil Edition.

Label #4714244006

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Reprint. Caturday Foil Edition Virgin Cover by J.B. Neto. (W) Tom Hutchison (A) Fico Ossio After the biggest loss of Critter's short superhero career, a new player comes calling with an offer that could alter the destiny of Cassia and Critter forever. Paradox steps in to avoid the damage to the timeline he has fought so hard to maintain, but it may not be enough to keep Critter from heading north towards the bright lights of Los Angeles and leaving her new family behind.

Critter (2012 Big Dog Ink) Volume 2 21K NM 9.4

"Purrrfection" Edition Virgin Cover by C.B. Zane and Ylenia Di Napoli - limited to 200 copies. Written by Tom Hutchison. Art by CB Zane. Critter follows a new path once again. A path she feels is necessary to travel. A path that leads to Murder. 6 1/2" X 10 1/4". 28 pages. Full color.

Critter (2012 Big Dog Ink) Volume 2 21L NM 9.4

"Cat and the Bat" Edition Virgin Cover by C.B. Zane and Ylenia Di Napoli - limited to 200 copies. Written by Tom Hutchison. Art by CB Zane. Critter follows a new path once again. A path she feels is necessary to travel. A path that leads to Murder. 6 1/2" X 10 1/4". 28 pages. Full color.

Critter (2012 Big Dog Ink) Volume 2 21M NM 9.4

"Catgirl of Mars" Edition Virgin Cover by C.B. Zane and Ylenia Di Napoli - limited to 200 copies. Written by Tom Hutchison. Art by CB Zane. Critter follows a new path once again. A path she feels is necessary to travel. A path that leads to Murder. 6 1/2" X 10 1/4". 28 pages. Full color.

Critter (2012 Big Dog Ink) Volume 2 21N VF/NM 9.0

"Clockwork Kitten" Edition Virgin Cover by C.B. Zane and Ylenia Di Napoli - limited to 200 copies. Written by Tom Hutchison. Art by CB Zane. Critter follows a new path once again. A path she feels is necessary to travel. A path that leads to Murder. 6 1/2" X 10 1/4". 28 pages. Full color.

Critter (2021 Big Dog Ink) Remastered Edition 1CATBOT NM 9.4

"Catbot Impostor" Edition Variant Cover by Stef Wilson - limited to 57 copies. Story by Tom Hutchison. Art by Fico Ossio. Kickstarter funded reprint/remaster of Critter (2011 Big Dog Ink) #1. 6 1/2" X 10 1/4". 28 pages. Full Color.

Crogan Adventures Sketched Hardcovers by Chris Schweizer

Crogan's March HC (2009) and Crogan's Vengeance HC (2008) both featuring sketches on the first page by Schweizer.

Crossfire (1984 Eclipse) 12 FN 6.0

1/4" spine split.

When a Marilyn Monroe impersonator disappears, Crossfire investigates in "The 24th Annual Death of Marilyn Monroe." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Dan Spiegle. Dave Stevens cover. Cover price $1.50.

Crossover (2020 Image) 1E CGC 9.6 Johnson 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Johnson Variant Cover.

Label #3807133011

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Geoff Shaw and Dee Cunniffe. Cover by Daniel Warren Johnson. The creative powerhouses behind the bestselling, critically acclaimed GOD COUNTRY, Thanos Wins, and REDNECK returns for the biggest launch of the year. Imagine everything you thought was fantasy...was real. And now join us, in a world where reality is dead…and anything is possible... 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Crow (1989 Caliber) #1, 3rd Printing FN/VF 7.0 3rd Printing

THIRD PRINTING; Book One: Pain. Story, art and cover by James O'Barr. The first Crow miniseries, and the characters second appearance (after Caliber Presents #1). Murdered by thugs, Eric Draven is resurrected as The Crow, a deathless spirit of vengeance. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Reader NOTE: The 1st printing was dated February 1989. Cover price $1.95.

Crusade of Comics Presents Spawn (1992) Mini Comic 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4267868009

Promotional mini comics that originally came with Spawn # 1 comic and Todd McFarlane 45 minute video "Facts and Illusions". Mini comic. Full color 16 pages, 4" x 7 1/2". Art by Todd McFarlane, Jason Pearson, & Karl Story

Crypt Cuties (2025 Goblin Collectibles) 3C.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Nude" Edition C.

Label #4713519023

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Topless "C" Edition Virgin Cover by Elias Chatzoudis. Story by Zach Petri. Art by Omar Zaldivar and Hedwin Zaldivar. Characters designed by Marissa Pope. 24 pages, full color, mature readers.

Crypt Cuties (2025 Goblin Collectibles) 3D.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Virgin" Edition D.

Label #4713519025

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"D" Edition Virgin Cover by Marissa Pope. Story by Zach Petri. Art by Omar Zaldivar and Hedwin Zaldivar. Characters designed by Marissa Pope. 24 pages, full color, mature readers.

Crypt Cuties (2025 Goblin Collectibles) 3D.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Naughty" Edition D.

Label #4713519020

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Topless "D" Edition Virgin Cover by Marissa Pope. Story by Zach Petri. Art by Omar Zaldivar and Hedwin Zaldivar. Characters designed by Marissa Pope. 24 pages, full color, mature readers.

Crypt Cuties (2025 Goblin Collectibles) 3D.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Nude" Edition D.

Label #4713519021

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Nude "D" Edition Virgin Cover by Marissa Pope. Story by Zach Petri. Art by Omar Zaldivar and Hedwin Zaldivar. Characters designed by Marissa Pope. 24 pages, full color, mature readers.

Crypt Cuties (2025 Goblin Collectibles) 3E.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Nude" Edition E.

Label #4713519024

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Topless "E" Edition Virgin Cover by Mike DeBalfo. Story by Zach Petri. Art by Omar Zaldivar and Hedwin Zaldivar. Characters designed by Marissa Pope. 24 pages, full color, mature readers.

Crypt Cuties (2025 Goblin Collectibles) 3F.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Nude" Edition F.

Label #4713520001

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Nude "F" Edition Virgin Cover by Mike Krome. Story by Zach Petri. Art by Omar Zaldivar and Hedwin Zaldivar. Characters designed by Marissa Pope. 24 pages, full color, mature readers.

Crypt Cuties (2025 Goblin Collectibles) 3G.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Variant Cover GA.

Label #4713519022

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"GA" Edition Yunogana Photo Cover. Story by Zach Petri. Art by Omar Zaldivar and Hedwin Zaldivar. Characters designed by Marissa Pope. 24 pages, full color, mature readers.

Crypt of Terror (1950) 19 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0250556004

Cover art by Johnny Craig. Ghost Ship, script and art by Al Feldstein; A man and his wife are flying in a small plane when a thick fog arises and they are forced to put down at sea; Using a lifeboat for a couple of days they come across a rotted ship. The Hungry Grave, script by Gardner Fox, art by Graham Ingels; A woman hates her husband so she gives him small doses of arsenic trying to work up her nerve to finish him off, but all she succeeds in doing is allowing him to develop a tolerance to the stuff. Cave Man, script and art by Johnny Craig; A man thaws out after 200,000 years in ice and attacks his exhibitors. Zombie!, script and art by Johnny Craig. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

CTRL+Z (2024 Red Sea Comics) 4G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Banerjee Variant Cover.

Label #4705406016

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"Sweet" Edition Variant Cover by Krishna Banerjee and Xong Bros. Story by Chris Moses. Art by Riccardo Cecchi. The Admin has captured the Source and created an evil Argos! Can our protagonist Eidolon take out her biggest foe along with her mentor to save the real and virtual world? Meanwhile, Puma and Mallard decide to live their final moments at the Top of the simulation. But will they sit back and let Cyberscape burn?

CTRL+Z (2024 Red Sea Comics) 4H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Banerjee "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4705406017

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"Spicy" Edition Virgin Cover by Krishna Banerjee and Xong Bros. Story by Chris Moses. Art by Riccardo Cecchi. The Admin has captured the Source and created an evil Argos! Can our protagonist Eidolon take out her biggest foe along with her mentor to save the real and virtual world? Meanwhile, Puma and Mallard decide to live their final moments at the Top of the simulation. But will they sit back and let Cyberscape burn?

Cul De Sac (2025 Bad Idea) 1BIRDCITY.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Bird City Comics Edition B.

Label #4637635010

Bird City Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Rob Csiki. Cover homage to Venom (2018 Marvel) #3. Written by Mike Carey. Art by Jonathan Wayshak. New York Times bestselling writer and master of the macabre, Mike Carey (LUCIFER, X-MEN) makes his long-awaited return to comic books, combining his powers with groundbreaking fine art illustrator Jonathan Wayshak (SPAWN: VIOLATOR) to deliver a nightmarish new vision for the horror genre. What lurking evil lies hidden at the end of the cul-de-sac? Nestled in a tucked-away corner of sleepy suburbia, the Kingsley, Herriman and Ortega families seemed like any other close-knit neighbors. So nothing seems amiss when Mrs. Kingsley piles all the neighborhood kids into the family RV for their annual summer camp-out. But in the dark of the woods, she unleashes a grisly, bloodcurdling display, revealing their families shocking secret—their parents are vampires and theyre eager to pass on their legacy. Now the children must choose—to join them and revel in their awesome dark powers or live out their lives as mortals. But when they return home, they confront a gruesome scene—their parents dead on the floor, brutally murdered by an elite squad of vampire hunters. And the hunters? Theyre looking to finish the job. Now the kids are on the run, chased by vampire hunters, the police, and even a shadowy cabal of their fellow vampires as they search for answers to unlock the secret of what they really are before their fates are sealed forever. 48 pages, PC/B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Cul De Sac (2025 Bad Idea) 1F CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Cover F.

Label #4646016001

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Mike Carey. Art by Jonathan Wayshak. Cover by Jim Mahfood. New York Times bestselling writer and master of the macabre, Mike Carey (LUCIFER, X-MEN) makes his long-awaited return to comic books, combining his powers with groundbreaking fine art illustrator Jonathan Wayshak (SPAWN: VIOLATOR) to deliver a nightmarish new vision for the horror genre. What lurking evil lies hidden at the end of the cul-de-sac? Nestled in a tucked-away corner of sleepy suburbia, the Kingsley, Herriman and Ortega families seemed like any other close-knit neighbors. So nothing seems amiss when Mrs. Kingsley piles all the neighborhood kids into the family RV for their annual summer camp-out. But in the dark of the woods, she unleashes a grisly, bloodcurdling display, revealing their families shocking secret—their parents are vampires and theyre eager to pass on their legacy. Now the children must choose—to join them and revel in their awesome dark powers or live out their lives as mortals. But when they return home, they confront a gruesome scene—their parents dead on the floor, brutally murdered by an elite squad of vampire hunters. And the hunters? Theyre looking to finish the job. Now the kids are on the run, chased by vampire hunters, the police, and even a shadowy cabal of their fellow vampires as they search for answers to unlock the secret of what they really are before their fates are sealed forever. 48 pages, PC/B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Cul De Sac (2025 Bad Idea) 1THIRDEYE CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Third Eye Comics Edition. TYPO: "Third Eye Comics" misspelled as "Third Comics" on front label.

Label #4637636002

Third Eye Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Jonathan Wayshak. Written by Mike Carey. Art by Jonathan Wayshak. New York Times bestselling writer and master of the macabre, Mike Carey (LUCIFER, X-MEN) makes his long-awaited return to comic books, combining his powers with groundbreaking fine art illustrator Jonathan Wayshak (SPAWN: VIOLATOR) to deliver a nightmarish new vision for the horror genre. What lurking evil lies hidden at the end of the cul-de-sac? Nestled in a tucked-away corner of sleepy suburbia, the Kingsley, Herriman and Ortega families seemed like any other close-knit neighbors. So nothing seems amiss when Mrs. Kingsley piles all the neighborhood kids into the family RV for their annual summer camp-out. But in the dark of the woods, she unleashes a grisly, bloodcurdling display, revealing their families shocking secret—their parents are vampires and theyre eager to pass on their legacy. Now the children must choose—to join them and revel in their awesome dark powers or live out their lives as mortals. But when they return home, they confront a gruesome scene—their parents dead on the floor, brutally murdered by an elite squad of vampire hunters. And the hunters? Theyre looking to finish the job. Now the kids are on the run, chased by vampire hunters, the police, and even a shadowy cabal of their fellow vampires as they search for answers to unlock the secret of what they really are before their fates are sealed forever. 48 pages, PC/B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Cul De Sac (2025 Bad Idea) 3D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4656641012

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Mike Carey. Art by Jonathan Wayshak. Cover by Jim Mahfood. New York Times bestselling writer, Mike Carey (LUCIFER, X-MEN) and fine art phenomenon Jonathan Wayshak’s (SPAWN: VIOLATOR) crank up the heat in the next bloody chapter of their must-read modern horror masterpiece.Out of the frying pan! After a narrow escape from an explosive encounter with vampire hunters at the bus station, the kids are back on the run, this time in a hotwired new ride. But vampire assassin Jagger is hot on their trail and she’s hungry for blood. Between Jagger, the hunters, and the cops chasing them down, Gail and her friends are seriously outgunned and in way over their heads. And just who is Thale, the shadowy figure who seems to be pulling the strings, and why is he so obsessed with seeing them put into early graves? Cover price $5.99.