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FOOM (1973 Marvel) 2 VG 4.0

Interior activity (crossword) completed in pen.

Hulk issue. Hulk article and checklist (issues 102-165, plus Tales to Astonish), plus a couple of new Jim Steranko illustrations. Fan art pages include submissions by Steve Rude and Trevor Von Eeden! Steranko cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 10 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4076197001

This issue has an article which features the All-New, All-Different X-Men that predates their first official appearance in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Illustrations by Jack Kirby (original design for the Sentinels), Dave Cockrum (Storm sketch), Don Maitz (centerspread pin-up of the original and new X-Men), Val Mayerik, and Bob Budainsky. Good quality photos of Stan Lee, Neal Adams, Herb Trimpe, Doug Moench, Marie Severin, Howard Chaykin, Roy Thomas, Marv Wolfman, Joe Sinnott, Len Wein, and Scott Edelman. Cockrum cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 10 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Subscription label attached to back cover.

Label #4348692001

This issue has an article which features the All-New, All-Different X-Men that predates their first official appearance in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Illustrations by Jack Kirby (original design for the Sentinels), Dave Cockrum (Storm sketch), Don Maitz (centerspread pin-up of the original and new X-Men), Val Mayerik, and Bob Budainsky. Good quality photos of Stan Lee, Neal Adams, Herb Trimpe, Doug Moench, Marie Severin, Howard Chaykin, Roy Thomas, Marv Wolfman, Joe Sinnott, Len Wein, and Scott Edelman. Cockrum cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 17 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4228300006

Stan Lee issue. Illustrations by Gene Colan, John Romita Sr., John Buscema, and Jack Kirby. Lee interview with lots of rare photos. The news section contains photos of Jim Craig, Jim Shooter, Scott Edelman, Roger Stern, and Mike Esposito. Arnold Sawyer painted cover.

Forbidden Worlds (1951 ACG) 83 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

"The Gloves of Dr. Marek" (script by Richard Hughes as "Kurato Osaki," art by "Mark Midnight," "Ignook" (script by James R. Thompson, art by John Rosenberger), "The Demon of the Wind" (script by Thomas R. Drew, art by John Forte), and "Birds of Fate" (script by Pierce Rand). Ogden Whitney cover. Cover price $0.10.

Forever People (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3980630005

1st full appearance of Darkseid (his 3rd appearance anywhere). Superman guest stars--Odd fact: DC didn't like Kirby's rendition of Superman in this issue, so they had another artist redraw Superman (in the standard Curt Swan fashion of the day) in every panel of the comic! Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Forever People come to earth and are greeted by Superman. A Visit with Jack Kirby by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Forever People (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4438210009

1st full appearance of Darkseid (his 3rd appearance anywhere). Superman guest stars--Odd fact: DC didn't like Kirby's rendition of Superman in this issue, so they had another artist redraw Superman (in the standard Curt Swan fashion of the day) in every panel of the comic! Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Forever People come to earth and are greeted by Superman. A Visit with Jack Kirby by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Forever People (1971 1st Series) 11 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Devilance the Pursuer, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Devilance attacks the Forever People; When they call for Infinity Man they switch places, freeing Infinity Man from Darkseid's trap, but leaving the Forever People trapped in an empty universe. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Forever People Lot of 7

Issues 3, 4, 6, 8-11 of Forever People (1971 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD- to VG/FN range.

Forever People Lot of 8

Issues 2, 3, 5, 7-11 of Forever People (1971 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD- to VG/FN range.

Forever People Lot of 8

Issues 2, 4-7, 9-11 of Forever People (1971 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG+ range.

Forgotten Realms Halfling's Gem (2007) 2A FN- 5.5

Staple rust.

by Salvatore, Dabb & Seeley At long last, Drizzt and his friends are on the verge of being reunited, but in order to do so they'll need to survive not only bloodthirsty pirates and the dangerous city of Calimport, but they also have to withstand the devious trap laid by Artemis! Cover price $5.50.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 18 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Staple replaced. 1 1/2" cumulative spine split with tape. Only one staple (manufacturing). Water spotting.

Beautiful World War II patriotic flag cover. Indicia title is "LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE'S JUNIOR COMMANDOS, No. 18." Untitled Little Orphan Annie story, script and art by Harold Gray; Annie organizes the local kids into the "Junior Commandos" to do homefront war work like collecting scrap and selling war bonds; Annie befriends Mrs. Sleet, a bitter old woman who lost her son and husband in "the last war" (World War I); Doc Zee joins the Army and Annie comes to live with Mrs. Sleet, who she now refers to as "Auntie Priss"; A hardbitten refugee boy called Driftwood comes to live in the house; Later Annie uncovers a German Fifth Column operation; A brief cameo of Daddy Warbucks fighting in Asia, then back to Annie and the kids watching a sub attack a ship, whose captain is Annie's old friend Shanghai Peg; Later Annie hears a radio report that Warbucks and his company had been killed in battle; Doc Zee returns from the war, minus an arm. Flag Cover; reprints strips from 6/14/42 to 11/21/42. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 27 CGC 2.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4419461014

Indicia title is "WALT DISNEY'S MICKEY MOUSE, No. 27." Cover art possibly by Ken Hultgren. The Seven-Colored Terror!, script and art by Ken Hultgren; Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto go to Lake Tranquil to take summer jobs, only to find that the tourist trade is being scared off by a ferocious seven-colored mountain lion. The Great Swami Mooh-lah, art by Ken Hultgren; Minnie inherits some money and decides to open a gift shop. Villain of the Victory Garden, art by Ken Hultgren; Someone is vandalizing Mickey and his friends' Victory Gardens. Untitled back cover strip, art by Ken Hultgren; Mickey and Minnie ride a bicycle and pull Pluto in a trailer behind them. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 47 CGC 6.0 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, affects story.

Label #2028614001

Indicia title is "GENE AUTRY, No. 47." Cover art by Till Goodan. The Ghost Mine; Bill Drake has restarted the Ghost Canyon gold mine; He claims he bought it from Hank Nolan before he died, but Nolan's daughter Milly says he left the mine to her. Cowboy Lingo fact pages; definitions of cowboy slang terms. Renegade Ranch; Royal Rollins employs ex-cons from nearby Graystone Prison on his ranch. The Bandit of Dust Devil Gap; Anton Burke, a railroad official, calls on Gene for help in solving a series of train robberies that occur at night at a dusty pass. 60 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 201 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #24-4266FFA-001

Indicia title is CHRISTMAS with MOTHER GOOSE, No. 201. Cover art by Walt Kelly. Christmas in the Shoe; Mr. Nicholas solicits gifts from the residents of Mother Goose Town so that the Old Woman Who Lives in A Shoe's children can have a merry Christmas. A Christmas Alphabet; Christmas-themed Illustrations for each letter of the alphabet. Hickory and Dickory Help Santa Claus; A pair of mice help Santa when he becomes stuck in the chimney of their house. Three Jovial Welshmen; Three Welsh men go hunting on Christmas Day and spend more time arguing than hunting. The Tale of Chip-Chop and his Christmas Good Deed; Chip-chop the chipmunk gathers trinkets in Santa's workshop for Mr. Crow to distribute to the forest animals. All art by Walt Kelly. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 300 GD- 1.8

Cover oxidation. Interior tearing.

Cover art by Carl Buettner. Big-Top Bedlam, script and art by Carl Barks; Donald loses Daisy's heirloom brooch on the way to hock it for enough money to buy circus tickets for himself and the nephews. The Firebugs, pencils by Paul Murry. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 437 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Indicia title is "Edgar Rice Burroughs' JOHN CARTER OF MARS, No. 437." Cover art by Jesse Marsh. The Black Pirates of Omean, art by Jesse Marsh; After ten years away from Mars, John Carter is finally able to return and finds himself in the Valley Dor, where every Martian comes at the end of life; When savage plant men attack three Tharks. John is able to save one, who coincidently is an old friend, Tars Tarkas; John and Tars escape the plant men through a passage that leads them into the city of the Therns; There they rescue a slave girl, Thuvia, and learn the Therns are being raided by the Black Pirates of Omean, who have captured Dejah Thoris, John's wife on Barsoom; John takes over a pirate cruiser where Phaidor, the princess of Thern is held; After John defeats the pirate captain Xodar, the three go to the Temple of Issus deep under the South Pole of Mars. Illustration of John Carter and Dejah Thoris on back cover by Marsh. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Fox and the Crow (1951) 14 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. Writing on interior pages.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fraggle Rock (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 4N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643170020

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Newsstand Edition. Comic book version of the TV show featuring the Fraggles, Gorgs, Doozers and other wonderful creatures living in the small fantastic place known as Fraggle Rock. Cotterpin, a Doozer isn't interested in doing what other Doozers do and becoming a part of the work crew. So she spends her time following and watching Fraggles and wishing she could be like them in "The Doozer Who Wanted to be a Fraggle" and "Something Else." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Frankenstein (1973 Marvel) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Marvel begins its own unique take on the Frankenstein mythos by, in essence, continuing the Mary Shelley story--beginning with the discovery of the monster frozen in ice and bringing it back to life! "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein!" Script by Gary Friedrich, early classic art and cover by Mike Ploog. Cover price $0.20.

Frankenstein (1973 Marvel) 2 FN+ 6.5

The title says it all: "Bride of the Monster!" Part re-telling of the Shelley classic, part new "Marvel" story. Script by Gary Friedrich, art and cover by Mike Ploog. Cover price $0.20.

Frankenstein (1973 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.4 JSA Ploog

Paper: Off white to white

Mike Ploog Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4686468004

The monster rescues and befriends a beautiful woman in "The Monster Walks Among Us!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by John Verpoorten. Ploog cover. Cover price $0.20.

Frankenstein (1973 Marvel) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4643401002

It's the monster versus Dracula in "My Name is Dracula!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. Back-up reprint, "The Man Who Can't Be Stopper" with beautiful art by Joe Orlando. Buscema cover? Cover price $0.20.

Frankenstein (1973 Marvel) 8 FN- 5.5

It's the monster versus Dracula in "My Name is Dracula!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. Back-up reprint, "The Man Who Can't Be Stopper" with beautiful art by Joe Orlando. Buscema cover? Cover price $0.20.

Frankenstein (1989 Eternity) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4133882003

Frankenstein (1989 Eternity) 3 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4075641003

Frankenstein Comics (1945 Prize) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Olympia Collection.

Label #4589847010

Stories and art by Dick Briefer. Cover by Dick Briefer. The first incarnation of Dick Briefer's famed Frankenstein comic featured Addams Family-style dark comedy and monster hijinks. A sculptor plans to create his works by covering models in liquid metal; The Monster of Frankenstein joins high society; Frankenstein builds an ark during a flood and winds up battling a lost Nazi U-boat. Frankensteins Creation: Flashback; Frankenstein and the Statue Maker; Frankensteins Job; Frankensteins Ark. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Frankenstein Lot of 4

Issues 4, 5, 6, 18 of Frankenstein (1973 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN- range.

Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash The Nightmare Warriors (2009) 1C VF- 7.5 Jason Variant

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Written by Jeff Katz and James Kuhoric Art by Jason Craig Covers by Arthur Suydam Beneath the bloody waters of Crystal Lake, an immortal evil wakes and begins anew the cycle of grueling violence. Six months after the events of FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH, a power-hungry government bureaucrat unleashes the denizens of the Necronomicon - including the banished spirit of the Springwood Slasher, Freddy Krueger. But Ash Williams has checked his monster-hunting past at the door. A Chosen One no more, he thinks that a life of domestic bliss and retail tending is his true calling - until the ghosts of the past show up to punch his clock again. The original creative team behind WildStorm and Dynamite Entertainment's FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH proudly presents the bloody sequel to the sold-out smash horror crossover event! Featuring a triptych cover by Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies) to match the triptych cover from the original miniseries. Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment. On sale June 24 ? 1 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash The Nightmare Warriors (2009) 1C FN/VF 7.0 Jason Variant

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Written by Jeff Katz and James Kuhoric Art by Jason Craig Covers by Arthur Suydam Beneath the bloody waters of Crystal Lake, an immortal evil wakes and begins anew the cycle of grueling violence. Six months after the events of FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH, a power-hungry government bureaucrat unleashes the denizens of the Necronomicon - including the banished spirit of the Springwood Slasher, Freddy Krueger. But Ash Williams has checked his monster-hunting past at the door. A Chosen One no more, he thinks that a life of domestic bliss and retail tending is his true calling - until the ghosts of the past show up to punch his clock again. The original creative team behind WildStorm and Dynamite Entertainment's FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH proudly presents the bloody sequel to the sold-out smash horror crossover event! Featuring a triptych cover by Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies) to match the triptych cover from the original miniseries. Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment. On sale June 24 ? 1 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

Freddy's Dead The Final Nightmare (1991) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4530095009

Official Movie Adaptation by Andy Mangels & Rob Phipps. Cover price $2.50.

Freedom Fighters Lot of 10

Issues 1-5, 7-9, 11, 13 of Freedom Fighters (1976 DC). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.

Freedom Fighters Lot of 10

Issues 1-5, 7, 9, 11-13 of Freedom Fighters (1976 DC). Most will grade in the VG to FN+ range.

Freedom Fighters Lot of 10

Issues 1-7, 9, 13, 14 of Freedom Fighters (1976 DC). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN/VF range.

Freedom Fighters Lot of 15

Issues 1-15 of Freedom Fighters (1976 DC). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.

Freedom Fighters Lot of 9

Issues 1-5, 7, 10, 13, 14 of Freedom Fighters (1976 DC). Most will grade in the VG- to FN+ range.

Freedom Fighters Lot of 9

Issues 1-5, 7-9, 13 of Freedom Fighters (1976 DC). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VF- range.

Freedom Fighters Lot of 9

Issues 1-5, 7-9, 13 of Freedom Fighters (1976 DC). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN/VF range.

Freedom Fighters Lot of 9

Issues 1-5, 7-9, 13 of Freedom Fighters (1976 DC). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN/VF range.

Friday the 13th Jason vs. Jason X (2006 Avatar) 2B FN+ 6.5 Wolfer Platinum Variant

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Platinum Edition - Limited to 1,000 copies. Includes Friday the 13th: Jason vs. Jason X poster signed by artist Mike Wolfer and Avatar certificate of authenticity. By Mike Wolfer. It's a nightmarish battle royale as the regenerated Jason Voorhees and the futuristic Jason X fight to the death in a gut-spilling horror spectacle! As the titanic clash cuts down all those around them, the pilotless space cruiser that serves as the Jasons' battle arena descends toward Earth 2 and an impact that neither combatant can hope to survive. But will a fiery and certain death halt the terrifying showdown, as both Jason and Jason X struggle to rip their most vital secret from the undead corpse of the other? Only one shall survive in a shocking and horrifying finale as you have never seen or dared to guess! Fan-favorite creator Mike Wolfer brings this epic bloodbath to life in this vicious two issue series, both offered this month! As well as this regular cover by series artist Mike Wolfer, this concluding issue is also available with Wraparound, Terror, and Gore covers by Juan Jose Ryp, and a limited metallic Nano-Steel cover by Mike Wolfer. Cover price $14.00.

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2019) 1B CGC 9.8 Artgerm Variant

Paper: White

Lau Variant Cover.

Label #2019728010

Please Note: Copies of this issue printed with black back cover have slight printing defects on the spine. Written by Tom Taylor. Art by Juan Cabal and Marcelo Ferreira. Cover by Artgerm. Spider-Man is the worst neighbor EVER! There are always crazy villains and property damage and drama and…and he CATCHES the villains. And he tries to fix the damage and he helps carry your groceries and actually that property damage keeps the rents down. You know what? Spider-Man is the best neighbor ever and this book will give you a closer look at Spider-Man's (and Peter Parker's) neighborhood than any book ever. Also, it wouldn't be a Spider-Man adventure without a threat that could destroy not only Spider-Man, but all his neighbors. Superstar writer TOM TAYLOR (X-MEN RED, ALL-NEW WOLVERINE, Injustice) and rising art star JUANN CABAL (ALL-NEW WOLVERINE, X-23) give you the most local Spider-Man ever! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2019) 6B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4058753007

Written by Tom Taylor. Art by Juan Cabal. Cover by Nexon. The neighborhood, and the planet, is doomed. Spider-Man is powerless to stop the end of the world. Only Earth's Newest and Mightiest Hero, Spider-Bite, can save the day. Wait, WHAT?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Fright Night (1988) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699209018

The Revenge of Evil Ed! Story by Tony Caputo. Art by Neil Vokes. Adventures of the monster hunters Charley and Peter, based on the beloved vampire film from 1985. Evil Ed finds new ways to mess with Charley when he becomes the new DJ at The Club; Charley learns that his girlfriend Natalia's father was killed by a vampire. Also featuring a Rust backup story. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

From Beyond the Unknown Lot of 10

Issues 5, 7, 8, 18-20, 22-25 of From Beyond the Unknown (1969). Most will grade in the GD to VG/FN range.

From Beyond the Unknown Lot of 10

Issues 2, 4-8, 15, 17, 24, 25 of From Beyond the Unknown (1969). Most will grade in the GD to VG/FN range.

From Beyond the Unknown Lot of 10

Issues 3-6, 9-11, 15, 20, 22 of From Beyond the Unknown (1969). Most will grade in the FN- to VF- range.

From Beyond the Unknown Lot of 11

Issues 2, 4-9, 11, 23-25 of From Beyond the Unknown (1969). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN- range.

From Beyond the Unknown Lot of 9

Issues 5, 7, 18, 19, 21-25 of From Beyond the Unknown (1969). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN- range.

Frontline Combat (1951 EC) 10 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Writing on interior pages. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by John Severin, inks by Bill Elder. "A Baby!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; Young Ok-Dong is born at the end of World War II and is a small child when the Korean War begins and kills his entire family. "Geronimo!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, pencils by John Severin, inks by Bill Elder; Geronimo and his band of renegades make forays into Mexico, where the Mexicans fight against the intrusion, but not too successfully; And the Americans along the Arizona border wonder just what can stop the Apache outlaws; Finally, Geronimo tires of running and surrenders. "Bayonet Drill!", script and art by Harvey Kurtzman. "Napoleon!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by George Evans; Using superior tactics, French General Napoleon Bonaparte manages to defeat the Russian and Austrian forces in the Battle of Austerlitz, a victory that will change history for the next seven years. "Anzio!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; The story of the invasion of Anzio during World War II. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.