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Tales of Suspense (1959) 68 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "If a Man Be Mad!", script by Al Hartley, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Tony Stark must face not only the traitorous Morgan Stark, his own cousin, but also Count Nefaria and invading aliens. "The Sentinel and the Spy!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Captain America breaks free from the Nazi brainwashing and attempts to return to his unit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 75 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. "The Fury of ... the Freak!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); When using the Enervation Intensifier device in order to heal Happy Hogan of his wounds, Iron Man accidentally transforms his friend and body guard into a horrible creature dubbed The Freak. 1st appearance of Sharon Carter (Agent 13) and Batroc the Leaper in "30 Minutes to Live!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Dick Ayers (pencils), inks by John Tartaglione; Cap tries to keep Batroc from getting his hands on a vial of Inferno 42. Ad for Fantasy Masterpieces #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 76 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #22-0FD4FF7-044

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Here Lies Hidden… the Unspeakable Ultimo!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); While being arrested for the use of the Enervation Intensifier, Tony Stark is suddenly transported through time and space; But where will he end up?; The Freak turns back into Happy, but then the Mandarin attacks. "The Gladiator, the Girl, and the Glory!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita; Batroc and Captain America duke it out over the vial of Inferno 42. Statement of Ownership: Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 367,728. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 79 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. "Disaster!", script by Stan Lee and Gene Colan (co-plot), pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel; On returning from the Orient, Tony Stark finds his money has been impounded, his factories shut down, and there's a warrant out for his arrest--all for failing to appear before Senator Byrd's Congressional committee; Weak and low on power, he goes to Pepper's apartment, but she's not home; In a stairwell, he dons his suit of armor and does an emergency charge; After having no better luck at Avengers HQ or Happy's apartment, he strolls down to the waterfront to think; But from the waters rises Warlord Krang's flagship; guest appearances by Sub-Mariner and Dorma. 1st modern-day appearance of The Red Skull, and the introduction of the Cosmic Cube in "The Red Skull Lives!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America battles a squad of costumed assassins attacking a power station in the heart of NYC - but nobody else can see them; Red Skull plans to frame Cap for murder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 97 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2ED929F-023

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Coming of... Whiplash," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Jasper Sitwell tries to remove Iron Mans helmet, but cant; Tonys cousin Morgan Stark tells the Maggia he can get them Iron Man, who battles Maggia goons. "And So It Begins--!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Two men from a crime syndicate attack Captain America; Black Panther visits an outpost, but finds that the men guarding have been wiped out; SHIELD Agent 13, Caps lover, disguises herself as a female spy called Irma Kruhl before going on a dangerous mission. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 98 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Claws of the Panther!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America and Black Panther join forces to combat the henchmen of Baron Zemo. "The Warrior and the Whip!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Iron Man creates holograms of himself to confuse Whiplash during their battle; Jasper Sitwell has searches for Tony Stark at Stark Industries; He discovers that Morgan Stark took Iron Man away. Letter from comics writer Bob Gale. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 99 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0FD2B27-032

Final issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "At the Mercy of the Maggia," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; At the risk of putting greater strain on his heart Iron Man fires a repulsor ray at Whiplash; Jasper Sitwell searches for Iron Man after Tony Stark's cousin Morgan kidnapped him and took him to the Maggia; Nick Fury appearance; The story continues in Iron Man & Sub-Mariner #1. "The Man Who Lived Twice!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America and Black Panther continue their fight against Baron Zemo and his men; The story continues in Captain America #100. Letter to the editor from comic and book distributor Bud Plant. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of the Green Hornet (1992/09-11 3rd Series) 1B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-044

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Unpolybagged and is missing Limited-Edition Hologram Card. Cover art by Norm Breyfogle. Death House, script by James Van Hise, pencils by Sal Velluto inks by David Mowry; Sometime in the future, an aging Paul Reid reflects on family history, and the one incident that Britt I would not discuss, though a Sentinel front page clipping and his own journal documented it. 1936: A major, high society party attended by the city's most elite personages is revealed to be a devious trap set by Aaron Vanek, an escaped convict who blames them all for his conviction and five years of incarceration. The mansion is laden with incredible death traps, but among the invitees is Daily Sentinel publisher Britt Reid I, who manages to not only avoid traps, but to overpower one of Vanek's thugs as well. 36 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Tales of the Green Lantern Corps (1981) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-11F72CB-010

1st appearance of Nekron. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Defeat!, script by Mike W. Barr (plot) and Len Wein (script), pencils by Joe Staton (breakdowns) and Frank McLaughlin (finished art), inks by Frank McLaughlin; the Green Lanterns battle Krona's army as Krona intends to revert the universe to its Primal Atom state and destroy OA. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $1.25.

Tales of the Titans (2023 DC) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lau Foil Edition

Label #4368891019

Written by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale. Art by Javier Rodríguez. Cover by Stanley Artgerm Lau. The Titans have stepped up to become the DCU's premier superhero team, and all eyes are on them! Who are Starfire, Raven, Donna Troy, and Beast Boy? Where do they come from, and what do they stand for? All will be revealed in Tales of the Titans, an all-new series of spotlight issues in the spirit of the beloved 1980s classic Tales of the New Teen Titans! First up is alien princess and warrior Starfire, whose huge heart, huger hair, and fiery fists have made her a fan-favorite member of the team! When a spaceship bearing Tamaranean markings crash-lands on Earth, Starfire goes on a solo mission to uncover its origins. But what awaits her on that journey will bring her back to the earliest days of her youth, to memories of two sisters eternally at war...and perhaps the chance to keep history from repeating itself. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 62 CBCS 9.0 Pennsylvania Dutch

Paper: Off white to white

FROM THE PA. DUTCH COLLECTION.

Label #0012651-AB-011

Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Giant-Man Versus the Wonderful Wasp!, script by Stan Lee, art by Carl Burgos and George Roussos; When Hank accidentally knocks himself out after a failed lab experiment, a petty thief makes off with his costume and begins to use the Giant-Man powers to commit crimes. Promo for Journey Into Mystery #110, Tales of Suspense #60, Strange Tales #127 and Sgt. Fury #12 reprinting their covers, art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Enter...the Chameleon!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and George Roussos (as George Bell); The Hulk is captured in unbreakable restraints but slips through them when he turns back into Banner; Hearing that his buddy has been captured, Rick leaves Cap's side to go help his original super pal; The mysterious Leader sends the Chameleon to gamma base to find out what happened to an agent who didn't report back in. A Marvel-Masterwork Pin-Up of Hulk, art by Jack Kirby and George Roussos. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 63 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4331477010

Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. The Gangsters and the Giant!, script by Stan Lee, art by Carl Burgos and Chic Stone; The police ask Giant-Man and the Wasp to stop the Wrecker and his gang who have been strong-arming business owners in Brooklyn. A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up of Giant-Man and Wasp, art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. A Titan Rides the Train!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and George Roussos (as George Bell); The Leader ponders his origins as he prepares to send his powerful Humanoid to confront the Hulk; Although he is under suspicion for being in collusin with the Hulk, Banner is sent by train to escort one of his nuclear devices with Talbot keeping a close eye on him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 64 VG 4.0

1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. When Attuma Strikes!, script by Leon Lazarus, art by Carl Burgos and Paul Reinman; When Hank snaps at Jan for making a clumsy error during an experiment, she tearfully decides to get away from his abuse and take a trip; When her plane is captured in Attuma's latest bid for surface world conquest, a remorseful Giant-Man comes to the rescue. The Horde of Humanoids!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and George Roussos (as George Bell); Banner has been jailed as a traitor and is popping tranquilizers to keep himself from turning into the Hulk; Rick goes right to the commander in chief to tell the prez Banner's secret and to ask for his release; Much to Talbot's chagrin, the president orders Bruce's release and the two are sent to Astra Island to oversee testing of Banner's absorbatron which has the power to soak up a nuclear blast. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 66 VG- 3.5

Water spotting.

Cover by Jack Kirby, Bob Powell, and Frank Giacoia. The Menace of Madam Macabre, script by Stan Lee, art by Bob Powell and Frank Giacoia (as Frankie Ray); Giant-Man is pitted against a disciple of the Mandarin who also has the power to grow and shrink things at will. The Power of Dr. Banner!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and Vince Colletta; The Hulk escapes from his Russian captors with a fellow fugitive who gives his life to save the jade giant from a blast from the powerful proton gun; Angry at the death of his friend, Hulk decides to take his fight to the commies. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 70 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4388597019

Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Start of the Quest!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Vince Colletta; Namor returns to Atlantis to find that Warlord Krang has taken his throne; When he spurns the affections of Lady Dorma, she turns him in and he is arrested by Krang as a traitor; Realizing that the only thing that will allow him to regain his kingdom and his subjects is the Trident of Neptune, Namor escapes to go and recover it. To Live Again!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Dragging his dead buddy to their old underground complex, Rick uses the gamma machine (last seen in Incredible Hulk #6) on Bruce, thus turning him into the Hulk and saving his life; The Hulk once again has the intellect of Banner but he has to continue to use the ray machine every 48 hours to keep himself from turning into his alter ego as he still has a bullet lodged in his head. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 79 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Includes certificate from The Northland Collection.

Label #4388597020

Cover by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett. When Rises the Behemoth, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Bill Everett; Little realizing that he is under the control of the Puppet Master, the Army tries to capture Namor for robbing a bank; After being shot in the arm, Namor seeks the healing power of water and winds up in the Hudson River; There he encounters Lady Dorma who has come to the surface world to retrieve him as the Behemoth has awakened and is menacing Atlantis. The Titan and the Torment, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett; Zaxon tries to sap the power of the Hulk for his own nefarious ends but ends up getting himself killed in the process; Free once again, the Hulk rips up some train tracks to throw at pesky fighter jets and wouldn't you know that Hercules just happens to be riding in the oncoming locomotive; Hulk and Herc battle to a standstill before the jade giant leaps off to fight another day. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 79 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0FD2B27-036

Cover by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett. When Rises the Behemoth, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Bill Everett; Little realizing that he is under the control of the Puppet Master, the Army tries to capture Namor for robbing a bank; After being shot in the arm, Namor seeks the healing power of water and winds up in the Hudson River; There he encounters Lady Dorma who has come to the surface world to retrieve him as the Behemoth has awakened and is menacing Atlantis. The Titan and the Torment, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett; Zaxon tries to sap the power of the Hulk for his own nefarious ends but ends up getting himself killed in the process; Free once again, the Hulk rips up some train tracks to throw at pesky fighter jets and wouldn't you know that Hercules just happens to be riding in the oncoming locomotive; Hulk and Herc battle to a standstill before the jade giant leaps off to fight another day. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 81 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1057601007

Cover by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett. When a Monarch Goes Mad!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan and Dick Ayers; Namor is driven mad by the betrayal of Lady Dorma (she agreed to marry Krang last ish in order to protect the Sub-Mariner from the monstrous Behemoth); Dorma and Krang turn their skin to flesh color and head to the surface world to hide out. The Stage Is Set!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett; The Secret Empire hires Boomerang to obtain the plans for the Orion missile and the new bad guy on the block heads for gamma base; As Rick, Betty and Glenn are returned to the surface from the underground subterranean kingdom, Boomerang captures Betty to use as a bargaining chip for the missile. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 86 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0FD2B27-039

Cover by Gene Colan and Bill Everett. The Wrath of Warlord Krang!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jerry Grandenetti and Bill Everett; Krang sends a giant tidal wave to devastate New York City and then makes an anonymous tip to the Army to tell them that Namor is the culprit. The Birth...of the Hulk-Killer!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Buscema and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Banner is hanging on the Orion missile heading for the heart of New York City and is able to change its course before he transforms to the Hulk once again; Military genius that he is, Ross thinks that it is the Hulk who tried to blow up New York and activates the Leader's most powerful Humanoid robot to take on the jade giant. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 89 FN- 5.5

Cover by Gil Kane. The Prince and the Power!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett; Attuma has sent a giant alien robot to destroy Atlantis and it takes all of the power of Namor, his subjects and his underwater animal friends to hold the creature at bay; The battle abruptly ends when the aliens show up to retrieve their missing mechanical servant. Then, There Shall Come a Stranger!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; The Stranger arrives on Earth and programs the Hulk to be his agent to wipe out humanity. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 90 VG+ 4.5

Stamp on interior pages. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta. To Be Beaten by Byrrah!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett and Marie Severin; Namor's cousin wins the favor of the populace of Atlantis as well as the Atlantean council by belittling the regime of the Sub-Mariner as violent and unstable; He challenges Namor to single combat for the right to rule and no one is more surprised than the avenging son when his powers desert him during the fight and Byrrah handily wins. The Abomination!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; The Stranger leaves earth with the rampaging Hulk left behind to wreak destruction on his behalf; Turning back into his alter ego, Banner surrenders himself to Gamma base and tries to kill himself with radiation to stop the Hulk's destruction; Stopped before he can use his gamma machine, the machine is instead used by a foreign spy who is transformed into the Abomination; More powerful than even the Hulk, Abomination beats the jade giant down and kidnaps Betty as he escapes from the base. Letter from Bill Mantlo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 91 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4125690025

Cover by Gil Kane. Outside the Gates Waits..Death!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett and Dan Adkins; As the new ruler of Atlantis, Byrrah has Namor arrested and sent to the dreaded Inferno Isle; Namor battles the lava monster that lives there and returns to Atlantis to seek his vengeance; Meanwhile, back in the undersea kingdom, Dorma has found Byrrah's hypnosis machine that won him the throne and uses it to turn the Atlantean allegiance back to Namor. Whosoever Harms the Hulk..!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; Ross and his men try to revive the Hulk after his beating by the Abomnation; Returning from the brink of death, Hulk is about to leave when the pleading Rick Jones causes him to transform back to Banner; Banner uses his knowledge to lure Abomination back to Gamma base with Betty in tow; Hulk and Abomination clash once again; Watching from a distant galaxy, the Stranger realizes that the Abomination is a much better ally than the Hulk and zaps him to his side, ending the battle. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 91 VG+ 4.5

Stamp on interior pages.

Cover by Gil Kane. Outside the Gates Waits..Death!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett and Dan Adkins; As the new ruler of Atlantis, Byrrah has Namor arrested and sent to the dreaded Inferno Isle; Namor battles the lava monster that lives there and returns to Atlantis to seek his vengeance; Meanwhile, back in the undersea kingdom, Dorma has found Byrrah's hypnosis machine that won him the throne and uses it to turn the Atlantean allegiance back to Namor. Whosoever Harms the Hulk..!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; Ross and his men try to revive the Hulk after his beating by the Abomnation; Returning from the brink of death, Hulk is about to leave when the pleading Rick Jones causes him to transform back to Banner; Banner uses his knowledge to lure Abomination back to Gamma base with Betty in tow; Hulk and Abomination clash once again; Watching from a distant galaxy, the Stranger realizes that the Abomination is a much better ally than the Hulk and zaps him to his side, ending the battle. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 92 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-24C87C6-028

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Cover by Don Heck and Dan Adkins. :It Walks Like a Man!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dan Adkins; When a passing ship dumps a radioactive barrel into Namor's realm, he realizes the danger it poses and takes it far away from Atlantis to throw it into a deep crevasse; Little does he know that the radiation in the barrel has awakened an ancient monster who begins to menace both the surface world and the world beneath the waves alike. Turning Point!, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia; Betty bemoans her loss of Bruce; Bruce, in disguise, bemoans his circumstances, then transforms into Hulk who flees his hotel room in typical Hulk fashion - through the wall; Outside, Hulk sees a 'flying saucer' and leaps to bring it down so the aliens can take him far from Earth; What he brings down is not a saucer but the mighty Silver Surfer! 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 93 FN 6.0

Water spotting.

Cover by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia. The Monarch and the Monster, script by Roy Thomas and Dan Adkins; As Namor battles It, torpedoes from the submarine cause an avalanche, trapping It; Namor turns on the submarine and begins to punch holes in it; It (the creature) returns and they battle, further damaging the submarine and (apparently) killing it;The submarine leaves (with the carcass of It) while Namor breaks off, feeling weakness overwhelm him. He Who Strikes the Silver Surfer, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin; Having 'caught' the Silver Surfer (believing him to be an alien starship), Hulk starts a fight with perhaps the only being on Earth stronger than Hulk is; The Surfer, irritated, knocks him out, then probes Hulk to discover the reason for his belligerence and discovers the damage done by the gamma radiation; Just as the Surfer prepares to reverse the damage and return Dr. Banner's life, Hulk wakes up and, seeing the action as an attack, lashes out. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 93 CBCS 4.0

Paper: White

Label #22-0B385E8-004

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Cover by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia. The Monarch and the Monster, script by Roy Thomas and Dan Adkins; As Namor battles It, torpedoes from the submarine cause an avalanche, trapping It; Namor turns on the submarine and begins to punch holes in it; It (the creature) returns and they battle, further damaging the submarine and (apparently) killing it;The submarine leaves (with the carcass of It) while Namor breaks off, feeling weakness overwhelm him. He Who Strikes the Silver Surfer, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin; Having 'caught' the Silver Surfer (believing him to be an alien starship), Hulk starts a fight with perhaps the only being on Earth stronger than Hulk is; The Surfer, irritated, knocks him out, then probes Hulk to discover the reason for his belligerence and discovers the damage done by the gamma radiation; Just as the Surfer prepares to reverse the damage and return Dr. Banner's life, Hulk wakes up and, seeing the action as an attack, lashes out. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 98 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #22-0FD2B27-041

Cover by Dan Adkins. To Destroy the Realm Eternal!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Werner Roth and Dan Adkins; Namor returns to Atlantis only to find it under attack by the Plunderer; As the two parties clash, an American sub overhead senses the vibrations and begins to drop depth charges in case it is the Sub-Mariner intent on attacking them; The charges not only take out the Plunderer's sub but also destroy much of the city of Atlantis. The Puppet and the Power!, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin and Herb Trimpe; Brainwashed into thinking that the Living Ligtning members are his friends, Hulk attacks his old enemy Ross and while the military is busy taking on the jade giant, the Lord of the Living Lightning takes over Thunderbolt's base. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 99 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

1/4" tear on 3 pages. Top edge label strip problem (old style slab only).

Label #0103961033

Cover by Marie Severin and Dan Adkins. When the Monster Wakes!, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin and John Tartaglione; With the military base under control of the Lord of the Living Lightning and the threat of a deadly missile barrage looming, it is up to the Hulk and Talbot to retake the instillation and beat back the Living Lightning troops; The Hulk succeeds in stopping his foe but has to blow up the military base to do it. When Falls the Holocaust!, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Dan Adkins; Namor awakens in the ruins of Atlantis only to find that his army has taken off to start a war with the surface world; They plan on activating their latest and most dangerous weapon, the Hurricane Inducer, but the machine has not been tested and Namor fears that it will cause great harm to friend and foe alike; With his subjects already thinking him a traitor for allying with the piratical Plunderer, Namor doesn't do his tarnished rep any favors when he is caught destroying the Atlantean's most powerful weapon. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tarot Witch of the Black Rose (2000 Broadsword) 58STUDIO CBCS 9.2 SS Balent

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Jim Balent. Studio Edition. (#284/1000) Dose Not Include COA

Label #24-0058AC1-018

Studio Edition Signed and Numbered by Jim Balent. Limited to 1000 and issued with certificate of authenticity from Broadsword Comics. (W/A) Jim Balent 'Shades of Magick,' Part 4: The Library of Magick. A Dark Entity waits in the Library of Magick for Raven Hex as Tarot's search comes to an end. Surrounded by books of magick as far as the eyes can see, Raven is seduced by the power that lies at her fingertips. But there is a terrible price that must be paid for such knowledge and a sacrifice must be made!

Tarzan (1977 Marvel) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0347554007

"The Altar of the Flaming God!" Albert Werper follows Tarzan into the treasure vaults of Opar, where an earthquake knocks the Lord of the Apes unconscious and devolves him into the Apeman he once was. After rejecting La of Opar's advances, Tarzan must battle the Beastmen of Opar. Also includes: "Language of the Great Apes" and "Tarzan Faces La of Opar." Script by Roy Thomas, art and cover by John Buscema. Cover price $0.30.

Tarzan (1977 Marvel) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #1106117004

"A Beast Again." Arab slaver Achmet Zek and his henchmen burn down Tarzan's estate and make off with Jane. Albert Werper steals Tarzan's jewels of Opar. Script by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema, cover by Tony DeZuniga. Cover price $0.30.

Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar HC (1916 Grosset & Dunlap) 1-REP GD/VG 3.0

Writing on interior pages. Oxidation. Tape on interior dust jacket.

2nd or later Grosset & Dunlap Printing. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Dust Jacket and frontispiece illustrated by J. Allen St. John. Hardcover, red cloth with lettering in black. 5.25" x 7.75", 350 pages, text.

Tarzan the Warrior (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Label #19-2AF890E-043

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Painted cover art by Marc Hempel. "Part One," script by Mark Wheatley, pencils by Neil Vokes, inks by Marc Hempel; Tarzan and Jane are swept to another reality where they meet a rift-tech, an alien who navigates alternate realities. Painted flip cover art by Simon Bisley. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Task Force Z (2021 DC) 2LCSD CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Local Comic Shop Day Edition.

Label #3984676002

Local Comic Shop Day Variant Cover. Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art and Cover by Eddy Barrows. Fear State Tie-In - After Task Force Zs first bloodbath—err, sorry, first mission—goes awry, Red Hood must rethink how to lead a team of unstable monsters against some of the most organized ranks of Lazarus resin dealers in the world. To manage this unruly bunch, Jason Todd is going to need a deputy in the field whom he can trust to be his eyes and ears…but on this team, such an ask isnt limited to the living. A ghost from Suicide Squad past returns in the cameo no one will see coming (thats a clue)! Plus: Banes rampage, the Resurrection Twins get carried away, and more clues to the secret identity of the teams benefactor! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Team America (1982) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4420541013

Cover pencils by Frank Miller and Bob Layton, inks by Bob Layton. The Origin of Team America, script by Jim Shooter and Ed Hannigan, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Vince Colletta. See Captain America # 269 for 1st appearance. Featuring Wolf, Honcho, & R U Reddy vs Hydra. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Team Titans (1992) 1E CBCS 9.6 TERRA Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-108

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TERRA Cover - "Terra!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Phil Jimenez, George Perez and Al Vey. Starting with the rocking secret origin of Terra, this terra-fying 1st issue grabs the reader tight and doesn't let go until the end. Then thrill to Total Chaos: Part 3 of 9 - "Childhood's End!" Guest-starring the New Titans and Deathstroke. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Kevin Maguire and Will Blyberg. Story continued from New Teen Titans (1984 2nd Series) #90. The Team Titans are a group of teenage heroes from the future sent back in time to kill Donna Troy. But why would they want to murder one of the greatest champions in the DCU? The answer may shock you. Story continues in Deathstroke the Terminator (1991) #15. Cover price $1.75.

Tech City Electronic Gods 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-052

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Teen Titans (2003 3rd Series DC) 8 CGC 9.8 SS Grummett

Paper: White

Signed by Tom Grummett on 4/27/23

Label #4262077007

WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; Art by Tom Grummett & Kevin Conrad. Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza. In stores February 11. Who is Raven? The Teen Titans get a crash course on this mysterious former Titan, and what her reappearance could mean! Plus, the return of a fan-favorite villain. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2 CGC 9.2 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

Paper: Off white

Label #4428320015

First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has two additional printings, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. Counterfeit copies also exist for this issue, which have a glossy cover stock. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Scientist Baxter Stockman uses his invention, the robot Mousers, for crime. When his assistant confronts him, he sends his robots to attack her – and thats how the Turtles meet April O'Neil. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.2ND CGC 9.2 Eastman Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4428320012

SECOND PRINTING Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 3A CGC 7.0 Eastman 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4428320011

First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has one additional printing, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. Also, do not confuse this issue with the variant cover, which has "Laird's Photo" in white rather than in light blue. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. When Master Splinter is kidnapped, the Turtles must ask their new ally April O'Neil for help to find him. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white; 44 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 4 CGC 8.5 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4428320010

First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has one additional printing, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Searching for Splinter, the Turtles encounter the alien androids known as the Utroms. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Final issue in magazine format; series continues in comic format as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1985). Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 4 CGC 8.0 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4428320009

First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has one additional printing, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Searching for Splinter, the Turtles encounter the alien androids known as the Utroms. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Final issue in magazine format; series continues in comic format as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1985). Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-0167452-087

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-0167452-089

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 48 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-40CC5C8-093

Shades Of Gray, Part 1. After Casey accidentally kills a hoodlum, the costumed vigilante Nobody intervenes and tries to take him in. Story by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Jim Lawson; art by Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by A.C. Farley. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 50RI CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition

Label #4416042017

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tom Waltz and Kevin Eastman. Art by Mateus Santolouco. Cover by Jack Kirby and Kevin Eastman. The epic conclusion to over four-years worth of storylines! The Turtles stand against Shredder for one final battle that will determine the fate of NYC, and the world, for years to come! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 61C&P CBCS 9.8 SS Kevin Eastman

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Kevin Eastman (with sketch) on 6/18/2018. Comics & Ponies Exclusive.

Label #18-21B3ECA-004

Comics and Ponies Exclusive Blank Sketch Cover. Written by Tom Waltz and Kevin Eastman. Art by Dave Wachter. 'Chasing Phantoms' Part 1! While the Turtles and Splinter are still reeling from the events of TMNT #60, they come under attack by the Street Phantoms! Will Splinter let this challenge to his rule stand? 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 98PLANETAWESOME CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Planet Awesome Eastman Edition

Label #4416102023

Planet Awesome Comics exclusive variant by Kevin Eastman. City at War: Part 6 of 8 - Written by Tom Waltz, Bobby Curnow, and Kevin Eastman. Art by Michael Dialynas. As power in New York City's underworld is consolidated, the populace goes to the polls to potentially elect Baxter Stockman as Mayor. A devastating act will change the city forever, and Raphael must choose which side he's on! A pivotal issue with major events that will change the course of TMNT history! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 100FELLOWSHIP.A CGC 9.8 Vasquez Turtlemania Variant

Paper: White

The Fellowship Edition A

Label #4432169022

The Fellowship Exclusive Variant White Cover by Mike Vasquez - Limited to 400 copies. City at War: Part 8 of 8 - Written by Tom Waltz and Kevin Eastman. Art by Dave Wachter. Things have never been worse for the TMNT and their allies, but there's still one desperate gambit to try if the family can come together in time. Will it be worth the cost? Over eight years of TMNT storytelling have led to this game-changing moment! Don't miss it! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $7.99.