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Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 113 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511010

"Learn and Burn!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Rick Magyer and Alan Kupperberg. Cover by Gene Day. The Master of Kung Fu's cloak and dagger adventure in Toronto concludes and switches gears as the cast heads off to Africa. Can Shang Chi keep the diamonds from falling into the wrong hands, namely his sister's. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 114 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511009

"A Fantasy of the Autumn Moon!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Cover by Gene Day. In this haunting tale of kung fu and revenge, Fu Manchu has sent his deadliest assassin to murder a blind man's wife. Shang Chi finds himself in the fight of his life as his armored foe seems to be able to give as good as he gets. And the reader is treated to one of the most fantastic martial arts duels in comic book history. NOTE: Hands down my favorite issue of this series. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 116 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511008

"Blood of his Blood!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Cover by Gene Day. When Shang Chi falls in battle to the poison of a giant scorpion's sting he soon finds himself at the mercy of the Sinister Fu Manchu. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 117 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511007

"Devil Deeds done in Darkness!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi is at the mercy of his malevolent father, Fu Manchu. Even if he escapes, Chi will have to face the always dangerous Death-Dealer. Plus, can even the Hands of Shang Chi deal with the macabre creatures that dwell in the dungeons of Fu Manchu. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 118 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511005

Special Giant-Sized Issue. "Flesh of my Flesh!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. In order to create the Elixir Vitae, his serum for immortality, Fu Manchu must obtain the blood of his hated son, Shang Chi. The Master of Kung Fu has come to Honan for the final confrontation with his father. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 119 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511006

"Brynocki's Marauders!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mark Silvestri and Kevin Dzubin. Once again the strange robotic creatures of Mordillo Island return to plague Shang Chi and his friends. Can they survive the surprise attack of these relentless killing machines. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 120 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4427612005

"Dweller by the Dark Stream!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Cover by Gene Day. Shang Chi and his CIA friend, Rufus Carter embark on one of the strangest kung fu adventures as they attempt to prevent the buried treasure of an angry ghost from being disturbed. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 121 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427612004

Passing Strangers!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Vince Colletta. When Shang Chi's latest caper sends him after an important book, he soon finds himself in a cross-country chase with spies and secret agents around every turn. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 122 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4427612003

"The Madhouse Effect!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by William Johnson and Ernie Chan. Renton has fallen into a trap and is now the guinea pig in an experiment in the insane. Can Shang Chi and Leiko rescue their friend before it's too late? Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 123 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4427612002

"The Sins of the Son!" Story by Alan Zelenetz. Art by William Johnson and Mike Mignola. Shang Chi has come to New York in search of his mother but instead comes face-to-face with deadly assassins around every turn. Get ready for the most shocking family reunion of all time. Plus, a brief yet humorous cameo by Luke Cage. NOTE: "This issue features some of the best choreographed martial arts fight scenes in comics." - Odinson; Lonestar employee. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 124 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4427612001

"Retribution!" Story by Alan Zelenetz. Art by William Johnson and Mike Mignola. As Shang Chi follows the path taken by his father, Fu Manchu, he comes to the temple where the villain was trained. Here the unthinkable happens, the Master of Kung Fu is defeated. But is his spirit renewed? Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 125 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511004

Final Issue. Special Double-Sized Issue. "Atonement!" Story by Alan Zelenetz. Art by William Johnson, Mike Mignola, and Alan Kupperberg. Shang Chi's ten year journey comes to an end. In this soul searching tale, the Master of Kung Fu must face his past, his fears, and himself in order to achieve atonement. This is a nice farewell to a beloved hero. At least farewell for now. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379386019

Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-018

"The Garden of Evil" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. Hordak has Prince Adam trapped in his slippery Slime Pit! But that's just the start of trouble for He-Man's alter ego, because Hordak isn't Hordak any more -- now he's Hurricane Hordak! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4411882016

"Snakes Alive!" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. Not even the merciless tyrant, Skeletor, is ready for the new heroes of Eternia: Rio Blast and Snout Spout! Together Rio Blast and Snout Spout have vowed to defeat Skeletor and his evil allies, the savage Snake Men! And defeat Skeletor they will -- if only they'll stop fighting with each other first! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3914024003

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3985801010

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4011777006

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3889248016

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3868258004

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Maxx (1993) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289665010

Cover art by Sam Kieth. Maxx, script by Sam Kieth (plot) and William Messner-Loebs (script), pencils by Sam Kieth, inks by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair (finishes); Social worker Julie goes above and beyond the call of duty when she bails the Maxx out of jail yet again. Back cover features Kieth's art for the cover of #2. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Maxx (1993) 13 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0A387F3-048

Cover art by Sam Kieth. Sarah's Grandfather, script by Sam Kieth (plot) and William Messner-Loebs (script), pencils by Sam Kieth, inks by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair (finishes); Sarah's grandfather leaves the nursing home and dreams of spaceships; Sarah hopes her fathers insanity doesnt pass on to her. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Maxx (1993) 35 VF/NM 9.0

Written by Sam Kieth. Art by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair. Cover by Sam Kieth. Endings And Beginnings; Julie, Mark, Sara, Artie, Dave, and Gloria disappear from the world one by one; FBI agents, who have returned as giant sow bugs, shoots Artie in the head; In Pangea, the Jungle Queen and the Maxx see Artie and Sara, who are together at last; Dave and Dr. Pender work at the same community college; Julie and Mark live on a farm; Julie continues telling Mark about Megan. Sam Interviews Himself (Since Nobody Else Will . . .) by Sam Kieth. Final issue. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Maxx (1993) 35 FN+ 6.5

Written by Sam Kieth. Art by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair. Cover by Sam Kieth. Endings And Beginnings; Julie, Mark, Sara, Artie, Dave, and Gloria disappear from the world one by one; FBI agents, who have returned as giant sow bugs, shoots Artie in the head; In Pangea, the Jungle Queen and the Maxx see Artie and Sara, who are together at last; Dave and Dr. Pender work at the same community college; Julie and Mark live on a farm; Julie continues telling Mark about Megan. Sam Interviews Himself (Since Nobody Else Will . . .) by Sam Kieth. Final issue. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Medieval Spawn Witchblade (1996) 1GOLD CGC 9.8 Peterson ETM Gold Variant

Paper: White

ETM Gold Edition.

Label #4425746017

ETM Gold Foil Exclusive Edition. Garth Ennis script. Cover price $2.95.

Megalith (1989 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2BC24B4-037

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Giant-Rabid Ratman! Story by Peter Stone. Art by Dave Hoover and Richard Bennett. Cover by Richard Bennett and Neal Adams. Joe Majurac, trained from boyhood to be the world's greatest athlete, becomes a superhero after he escapes from his captors. When a were-rat of some kind terrorizes the city, Megalith must enter the sewers to track it down. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Megalith (1993 2nd Series) 2U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2BC24B4-041

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2U - Deathwatch 2000 Part 10. Wraparound cover also folds out. Shaman forces Megalith to face the real problem plaguing the planet, but not before they (along with Mite and Shealth) engage in some combat in "The Warning." CyberRad appearance. Plot by Neal Adams, story by Peter Stone, pencils by Vicente Alcazar, inks by Andre Klasic. Neal Adams cover. Does not come polybagged with trading card. Cover price $2.50.

Megalith (1993 2nd Series) 3U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-042

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3U - Deathwatch 2000 Part 16. Indestructible Tyvek cover. Wraparound cover. Megalith, Mite, Shealth, Watr, Gymcrack, Armor, Silver Streak, Urth, Fyre and Cyclone try to stop the destruction of Earth in "The Final Gathering!" Rem appearance. Plot by Neal Adams, story by Peter Stone, pencils by Ernesto Infante, inks by Alberto Saichan. Cover by Ernesto Infante and Kevin Nowlan. Inside front and inside back covers feature Michael Golden art. Does not come polybagged with trading card. Cover price $2.50.

Men's Adventures (1951 Marvel/Atlas) 14 VG 4.0

Residue on interior cover.

"name, Rank, Serial Number" (art by Robert Q. Sale), "Retreat" (art by Gene Colan), "Insane" (art by Norman Steinberg), "The Coffin" (art by Bill Everett), and a two-page text story, "Military Man With a Spear." Everett cover. Cover price $0.10.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4EHNOT.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4127485024

Kickstarter exclusive "Retail" Edition Cover by Chris Ehnot. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra. Cover price $9.99.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4EHNOT.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4127485023

Kickstarter exclusive "Retail" Edition Cover by Chris Ehnot. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra. Cover price $9.99.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4EHNOT.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Virgin" Edition.

Label #4127486003

Kickstarter exclusive "Retail" Edition Virgin cover by Chris Ehnot. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4MCKAY.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Cosplay Edition

Label #4127485011

Kickstarter exclusive Cosplay Edition Variant Cover by Bill McKay. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4ROCKON.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Rock On Edition

Label #4127486006

Kickstarter exclusive "Rock on" Edition Variant cover by Cyrus Romanes. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4ROYLE.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Ruby Edition

Label #4127485005

Kickstarter exclusive "Ruby" Edition Variant cover by John Royle. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4SHIKARII.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Variant Cover B

Label #4127485017

Peak Edition Variant Cover by Shikarii Shambu. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4SHIKARII.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover B

Label #4127486002

Peak Edition Variant Cover by Shikarii Shambu. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4TYNDALL.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover E

Label #4127485015

Kickstarter exclusive "Contact" Edition Variant Cover by Jamie Tyndall. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4TYNDALL.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Contact Edition

Label #4127485014

Kickstarter exclusive "Contact" Edition Virgin Cover by Jamie Tyndall. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Mercy (2020 Image) 1CKOC.A CBCS 9.6 SS Khamunaki

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Sun Khamunaki on 4/25/2020. Eccc 2020 Khamunaki Exclusive

Label #20-19B2E04-011

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Comic Kingdom of Canada and Emerald City Comic Con exclusive Virgin Cover by Sun Khamunaki. Story, Art by Mirka Andolfo. SERIES PREMIERE! When the placid mining village of Woodsburgh is disturbed by a series of brutal murders, the settlement is in turmoil. And as the first snow covers the chaos in a white blanket, a mysterious woman in black arrives, eliciting a totally different kind of unrest. But who is Lady Hellaine, really? And what's her secret agenda? 28 pages, full color. Rated M

Metal Militia (1995) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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The Hammer of Justice. Story by Hoang Nguyen and Lam Duy. Art by Hoang Nguyen. Cover by Jae Lee. A super-powered sci-fi adventure that plays on the past of its creator Hoang Nguyen, a childhood survivor of the Vietnam War. Callahan, a female cop, uncovers mysterious truths when she encounters a former soldier who is supposed to be MIA in a foreign country. Cover by superstar artist Jae Lee. Does not include polybag or the Corridor 7 PC game. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Metamorpho (1965 1st Series) 1 VG+ 4.5

3rd appearance of Metamorpho. Cover pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris. Attack of the Atomic Avenger, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris; Metamorpho stops a bizarre bank robbery and saves a busload of kids. Kurt Vornak breaks into Simon Stagg's mansion. Binky Shows "How to Make New Friends! public service announcement, art by Bob Oksner. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Metaphysique Ashcan (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AF890E-030

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By NORM BREYFOGLE. Get all the background information you need for Malibu's new Bravura series by Norm Breyfogle! Includes: an interview with Breyfogle, background details, sketches and rare art, full color covers! Black & white. Cover price $0.99.

Metropolitan (1895-1925 Metropolitan Magazine Co.) Vol. 14 #6 GD- 1.8

2.5" Cumulative spine split (taped).

December, 1901 New York based magazine of politics and literature. Christmas issue. Softcover, 6-1/2" x 9-1/2", B&W Cover price $0.15.

Mickey Mouse (1933 Whitman BLB) 717B GD- 1.8 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch, spine split seal. Oxidation.

Mickey Mouse (1933 Whitman BLB) #717B, Gottfredson, regular Mickey on cover

Mickey Mouse Sails for Treasure Island (1933 Whitman BLB) 750 GD 2.0

Multiple pages detached but present. 1/2" spine split. Oxidation.

Mickey Mouse Sails for Treasure Island (1933 Whitman BLB) #750, Gottfredson

Mickey Mouse The Mail Pilot (1933 Whitman BLB) 731B GD 2.0

Multiple pages detached but present. Oxidation.

Mickey Mouse the Mail Pilot (1933 Whitman BLB) #731B, Gottfredson

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8 SS

Witnessed sigs: Al Milgrom & Joe Rubinstein on 8/9/2019 & Michael Golden on 11/2/2019. Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-3FE1CA8-017

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In "Homeworld!", Commander Rann returns from his 1000 year space voyage to find that the Warp Drive has been invented, which has allowed Baron Karza to take over the Microverse while he slept in suspended animation. Rann is captured and sent to the Pleasure Pits where his escape is orchestrated by the others, including those who would become members of the Micronauts. Characters: Micronauts (intro) [Commander Arcturus Rann [Space Glider]; Marionette [Princess Mari]; Biotron; Microtron; Acroyear; Bug]; Baron Karza (Villain); Prince Argon; Acroyear Warriors; Dog Soldiers; Oberon (Prince Argon's Horse); Time Traveler; Prince Shaitan (Acroyear Warrior); Shadow Priest; Endeavor (Rann's spaceship). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-002

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Cover pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "Earth!", script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Joe Rubinstein; Escaping from Prince Shaitan and Baron Karza, the Micronauts arrive on Earth where they are the size of small toys; Prince Shaitan succeeds in following them and attacks them in the garden of the Coffin Family. "Time Traveller: character profile, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Josef Rubinstein. "An Irresistable Force!" Hostess Twinkies ad featuring Iron Man. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4386883009

Cover pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "Earth!", script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Joe Rubinstein; Escaping from Prince Shaitan and Baron Karza, the Micronauts arrive on Earth where they are the size of small toys; Prince Shaitan succeeds in following them and attacks them in the garden of the Coffin Family. "Time Traveller: character profile, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Josef Rubinstein. "An Irresistable Force!" Hostess Twinkies ad featuring Iron Man. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.