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Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 500N CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #2123175018

Newsstand Edition. 500th Anniversary Issue. Starring Batman and Robin. Guest-starring the Phantom Stranger, the Elongated Man, Hawkman and Hawkgirl. "To Kill a Legend!" Story by Alan Brennert. Art by Dick Giordano. "The 'Too Many Crooks...' Caper!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Jim Aparo. "Once Upon a Time!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Walt Simonson. "The Final Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez. "Gray Face!" Story by Walter Gibson. Art by Tom Yeates. "The Strange Death of Doctor Erdel!" Story by Paul Levitz. Art by Joe Kubert. "What Happens When a Batman Dies!" Story by Cary Bates. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Smith. Plus, featuring a special wraparound cover by all the artist involved. 84 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. This special 68-page square-bound giant edition commemorates Batman's 500th appearance in Detective Comics. The lead story for this issue, "All My Enemies Against Me!" kicks off with an impressive two-page splash featuring a rogue's gallery of Batman's greatest foes--17 of Gotham's worst villains. The Joker isn't depicted only because he arrives late to the council of criminals. It's one wild, book-length saga as Batman, Robin and Batgirl mix it up with the 17, plus the Joker, Catwoman and Killer Crock. This enjoyable story is written by Gerry Conway with impressive art by Don Newton and skilled inking from Alfredo Alcala. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 554 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0250674029

"Port Passed!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Klaus Jansen. A murder down at the wharf has Batman and Robin teaming up with Detective Bullock to solve the case. Plus, the all new Black Canary and Green Arrow star in "The Past is Prologue...Crazy from the Heat!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Joey Cavalieri. Art by JK Moore and Bruce Patterson. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 557 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4609496025

Direct Edition. Catwoman and Nocturna on one side, Night-Slayer on the other, and Batman doesn't know who will strike first! Part 4 of 6, continued from Batman (1940) #390. Continues in Batman (1940) #391. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Gene Colan and Bob Smith. Plus: Green Arrow back-up tale by Joey Cavalieri, Jerome Moore and Bruce Patterson! Cover by Colan and Dick Giordano. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 576D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4398706004

Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 2 of 4. "Deal with the Devil!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. As Bruce Wayne pursues a romantic relationship with Rachel Caspian, the Batman pursues the Reaper, a diabolical menace to the criminal underworld as well as the Gotham P.D. When Batman strikes a deal with Gotham's criminal element he comes face-to-face with Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 577D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 3 of 4. "Deadly Allies!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. In order to catch the deadly Reaper, Batman must team-up with the last person on Earth he wants to, Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 583 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4465998007

Cover art by Mike Mignola. Fever starring Batman, Scarface, and Ventriloquist, script by John Wagner and Alan Grant, pencils by Norm Breyfogle, inks by Kim DeMulder; first appearance of Scarface and Ventriloquist. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 608 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4577990024

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Someone is doing Batman's job for him. Can the Darknight Detective stop the murderous vigilante Anarky? Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. First appearance of Anarky. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 682A CGC 9.8 Nolan

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4665284001

Embossed cover, Part 3 of the 4-part 'Troika': A new era is underway for the Dark Knight, with the return of Bruce Wayne as Batman in a new costume, crossing swords with Romana as the Troika's hold on Gotham's underworld tightens. Continued from Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #35. Concludes in Robin (1993-2009) #14. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover 682A by Nolan and Terry Austin. Cover 682B by Nolan and Hanna. 36 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 695 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4665283011

Cover art by Rudolfo Damaggio, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Greg Wright. The Gray Area starring Batman, Catwoman, and Barbara Gordon, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Tommy Lee Edwards, inks by Scott Hanna; Robin pursues Kendall Stuart, who survived a virus outbreak, Batman escapes a military enclave. 36 pgs. $1.95. Contagion Part 2 of 11. Cover price $1.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 499 CGC 9.6 Plus Comp Copy

Paper: Off white to white

From the Collection of Crazy Ed's Comics. This listing also comes with a complimentary ungraded raw copy from Crazy Ed's Comics.

Label #0749335013

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 400A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657833017

Written by Frank Robbins, Dennis O Neil. Art by Neal Adams, Gil Kane. Cover by Neal Adams. THE HARROWING FIRST APPEARANCE OF MAN-BAT! This classic Bronze Age tale, penciled by master Batman artist Neal Adams, returns in a full facsimile edition. When an experiment by zoologist Kirk Langstrom produces horrifying side effects, Batman is confronted with a new bat in Gotham as he faces the Challenge of the Man-Bat! Also features the Batgirl and Robin team-up A Burial for Batgirl! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 27E CGC 9.6 Lee 1:50 Variant

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Lee Variant Cover.

Label #4630917001

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Jim Lee. Written by John Layman & Various. Art by Jason Fabok & Various. DC Entertainment presents this mega-sized issue featuring an all-star roster of Batman creators past and present! Don't miss a modern-day retelling of The Dark Knight's origin by the incredible team of writer Brad Meltzer and artist Bryan Hitch! Plus, all-new stories by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy, Peter J. Tomasi and Ian Bertram, writer/artist Francesco Francavilla, Mike W. Barr and Guillem March, Gregg Hurwitz and Neal Adams and more! Also in this issue, John Layman and Jason Fabok kick off the new storyline 'GOTHTOPIA'! Gothtopia: Part 1 of 3 - It's a bright, shiny, happy place where dreams come true...as long as you don't look at things too closely. Plus: pin-ups by Mike Allred, Graham Nolan, Kelley Jones, Patrick Gleason and Jock. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000BULLETPROOF.A CGC 9.8 Dell'Otto Bulletproof Variant

Paper: White

Bulletproof Comics Edition.

Label #2054114015

Bulletproof Comics exclusive variant by Gabriele Dell'Otto. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000GRAHAM CGC 9.2 SS King/Jim Lee/Snyder/Capullo/Daniel/Mart Graham Crackers Variant

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Signed by Tom King, Jim Lee, Scott Snyder on 7/20/19, Greg Capullo, Tony Daniel, Alvaro Martinez, James Tynion IV on 5/21/22 & Paul Dini on 9/30/22. Graham Crackers Comics Edition.

Label #4126300001

Graham Crackers exclusive variant. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1050KRS.A CGC 9.8 Jack KRS Variant

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KRS Comics Edition A.

Label #4033319005

KRS Comics exclusive cover by Will Jack. Written by Mariko Tamaki, Matthew Rosenberg, Mark Waid. Art by Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Fernando Blanco, Dan Mora. Its the landmark, oversize issue Detective Comics #1050, and some of the biggest names in comics are here to celebrate the Dark Knight! First up in "The Tower" part four, the villainous force keeping Arkham Towers patients sedated is at last revealed—and this villains return is guaranteed to catch you by surprise! Its the dramatic conclusion to act one of Mariko Tamakis Arkham Tower epic, brought to life by the legendary Ivan Reis! Then, in "House of Gotham" part four, Matthew Rosenberg and Fernando Blanco take us into the seedy underbelly of Gothams criminal elite through the lens of the original Robin (Dick Grayson), and reveal what it takes for a young man to survive amongst the deadliest killers in the DCU. Its a tour de force of Gothams vilest villains! Last but not least, making his grand return to the DCU, writer Mark Waid teams with Detective Comics uber-artist Dan Mora to bring you the start of a brand-new day for Batman…and Superman? Its the worlds finest collaboration that youll need to read to believe! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1100B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jock Variant Cover.

Label #4644962017

Written by Tom Taylor, Mariko Tamaki, Various. Art by Mikel Janin, Amancay Nahuelpan, Various. Cover by Jock. AN EPIC, STAR-STUDDED, OVERSIZE CELEBRATION 1,100 ISSUES IN THE MAKING! Written by Tom Taylor, Greg Rucka, Mariko Tamaki and Dan Watters Art by Mikel Janin, Alvaro Martinex Bueno, Amancay Nahuelpan and Bill Sienkiewicz In March 1937, a comic book was published that changed the world as we know it. Now, 1,099 issues later, some of comics' top talents have gathered to celebrate the comic that birthed a legend! Tom Taylor and Mikel Janin join forces once again to tell a heartfelt and action-packed story of Batman rescuing a young boy's best friend. Greg Rucka and Alvaro Martinez Bueno team up for a tale that asks the question: was Gotham better off before Batman? Mariko Tamaki reunites with Detective Comics collaborator Amancay Nahuelpan for a yarn that explores Bruce Wayne's world outside of the cowl and how his double life as Batman intersects with his alter ego's actions. Dan Watters and legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz bring us a story that illustrates just how similar Batman's motivations are to the criminals he has sworn to fight and how he fights against his own darkness. 56 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Detective Comics Lot of 2

Issues 831, 837 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Detective Comics Lot of 3

Issues 369, 402, 404 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Detective Comics Lot of 4

Issues 575-578 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF- to FN range.

Detective Comics Lot of 8

Issues 440-447 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Reprint.

Label #1618534055

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Reprint.

Label #1618534062

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Devil Dogs (1942) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4005483011

Stories featuring the U.S. military Cover price $0.10.

DFN3 (2020 Source Point) 1B CGC 9.6 SS Gunn

Paper: White

Signed by Garrett Gunn on 6/7/20 on Back Cover Retailer Relief Edition

Label #2500868016

"Retailer Relief" Edition Foil Virgin Cover by Raymond Gay. Cover homage to New Mutants (1983 1st Series) #87. Story by Garrett Gunn. Art by Brian Balondo.

Diary Secrets (1950) 14 FR 1.0

Complete spine split.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Actress Elaine is torn between fellow actor Bruce and Dr. Rogers, the only surgeon who can save Bruce's voice, in a story with art by Baker. In another Matt Baker story, Anita gets suspicious after she sees her boyfriend Ted with Helen in the front seat of their roomy Woodie sedan. Top This; Love Challenge; The Risk I Had to Take; Breaking All the Rules; Foolhardy and Headstrong; Fun Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Dicks (2012 Avatar) 1B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Offensive Cover.

Label #4660637006

Offensive Cover by John McCrea. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by John McCrea. For the first time ever, Avatar proudly presents, Dicks in fully engorged color! Garth Ennis and John McCrea (the creative team behind Hitman) have returned to add insult to injury with a completely colorized and re-mastered series that is guaranteed to offend and amaze. This monthly series colorizes all the previous Dicks adventures and leads right into a whole new adventure, starting with Bigger Dicks #1 right here! Dougie and Ivor, the shameless bollocks that claim to be private investigators, are back in action with more outrageous antics that will leave no shame uncovered. This series is made for the smart ass comics reader that can't get enough low-brow humor as only Garth Ennis can deliver! 48 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $4.99.

Die!Namite Never Dies (2022 Dynamite) 2XPOSURE VG+ 4.5

ComicXposure Exclusive Virgin Cover by John Vasquez. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Vincenzo Carratu. Vampirella! Evil Sonja! Pantha! Tarzan! Against soooooooooooooooooooo many zombies! To stop the invasion, they're going to have to travel to Barsoom to find Issus, the Martian Goddess of Death…but Zombie John Carter and Zombie Dejah Thoris are waiting to stop them! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Dizzy Dames (1952) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2104152011

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Owen Fitzgerald, Lynn Karp and Jack Bradbury. ACG Comics presents classic slapstick and screwball comedy stories featuring attractive women pratfalling their way into and out of trouble. Denise and Dottie come up with a scheme to jump-start their stage career by sabotaging the Gazelle Sisters; Moronica sees a path to stardom from a woman-on-the-street TV interview; Dee Licious finds a way around the citys lack of bicycle lanes. Broadway Babes; Knothead Nellie; Man-Huntin Minnie of Delta Pu; Moronica; Love Dizzy!; Dee Licious. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

DNAgents (1983) 1 CGC 9.0

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Label #4664298023

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Origin and introduction of the DNAgents, Surge, Amber, Tank, Rainbow and Sham, who were created in a laboratory and face their first adventures and battles and get placed in college in "Born Orphans." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Will Meugniot & Al Gordon. Cover price $1.50.

DNAgents (1983) 24 FN- 5.5

Cover by Dave Stevens. While the DNAgents, with Crossfire's help, try to track down the Detonator, a magazine publisher makes Rainbow a tempting offer in an untitled story. Script by Mark Evanier and art by Mitch Schauer, Willie Blyberg & Dan Spiegle. Cover price $1.50.

Doc Savage (1966 Gold Key) 1 VF 8.0

Number/month on cover: 10192-611, no month listed. Comic book version of the pulp magazine hero of the 1930s/40s. Issue features an adaptation of the Doc Savage story "The Thousand-Headed Man" in which Doc and his team search for the three keys which will lead to the Thousand-Headed Man. Pinups on inside and back covers. No ads, entire issue is comic from cover to cover. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 169 CGC 7.0

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Label #0237258015

Doctor Strange stories continued from Strange Tales. 1st Doctor Strange in his own title. Cover art by Dan Adkins. The Coming of... Dr. Strange, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; Origin of Dr. Strange retold; Stephen Strange seeks out the Ancient One in Himalayas in hope of a cure for his damaged nerves; He discovers that Baron Mordo, a pupil of the Ancient One, is plotting to kill his teacher; Strange warns the Ancient One and then asks to study the mystic arts. House ad for Amazing Spider-Man #61 and Thor #152. Letter to the editor from comics historian George Olshevski. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 180 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4646443017

Cover pencils by Gene Colan (Dr. Strange figure) and Steve Ditko (Eternity figure), inks by Tom Palmer (Dr. Strange figure) and Steve Ditko (Eternity figure). Eternity, Eternity, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Nightmare attacks on New Year's Eve at Times Square; Reveals he has captured Eternity; Clea guest stars; Cameo appearance by writer Tom Wolfe. Dr. Strange pin-up by Colan. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 182 CGC 7.0

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Label #4646443018

First 15-cent issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. And Juggernaut Makes Three!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange leads Juggernaut from the Crimson Cosmos into the Dream Dimension; Nightmare and Juggernaut's errant spells free Eternity; Eternity changes Strange's name to Stephen Sanders; appearance by Clea. Letters to the editor from author Tom Wolfe and comics artist Walt Simonson (misspelled "Simerson"). Cover price $0.15.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4641328021

First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 4 VF 8.0

Cover art by Frank Brunner. ...Where Bound'ries...Decay, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano and Bob Wiacek [as Crusty Bunkers]; Strange confronts Death, takes refuge inside form of Eternity. Strange fears Death no longer, & he Dies!!; Strange beholds Ancient One, who tells Strange he has won first in series of trials as Sorcerer Supreme; Ankh appears on Strange's forehead; Appearances by Clea, Eternity, and the Silver Dagger. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #33 (Sue Richards, Invisible Girl; Jack Kirby art?). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Englehart

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Witnessed Signature: Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023

Label #23-4350FC9-009

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Baron Mordo is back in Alone Against Eternity!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Mordo awakens into madness; The Aged Genghis' mind is completely gone; Nightmare haunts their mad dreams; Eternity appears, & announces the End of the World. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 11 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4657833018

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. Shadowplay!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Nightmare works behind the scenes; Strange confronts versions of himself as the 'successful man of power' at the Dance of the Red Death; The head of the power-mongers wears Richard Nixon mask. Appearances by Eternity, Baron Mordo, and Clea. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 13 CBCS 8.5 Witnessed Sig Englehart

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Witnessed Signature: Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023

Label #23-4350FC9-010

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Planet Earth is No More!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange enters Dimension of Dreams, defeats Nightmare, & releases Eternity. Nightmare had caused Eternity to dream the end of the Earth; The Ancient One intervenes, & Eternity recreates Earth. Appearance by Clea. Story continues in Tomb of Dracula 44. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #72 (Thor by Jack Kirby). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 22 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4525066014

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Cover art by Frank Brunner (which actually illustrates the story in issue 23). Mind Trip!, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Rudy Nebres; Clea's amnesia & magical rampage continues; Strange battles Clea, & helps cure her of madness implanted by Xander; Apalla, Queen of the Sun, first appears; hints of connection with Clea. The story continues from Doctor Strange Annual 1. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Cover price $0.30.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 39 CGC 9.4

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Label #4657833019

Cover art by Al Milgrom. The Old Dark House, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Green; Dr. Strange battles Baron Mordo; Madeleine de St Germaine, a former love of Strange's, introduced; Alfeo Spinosa, a priest in charge of church occult libraries, introduced. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 40 CGC 9.0

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Label #4657833020

Direct Edition. Cover art by Bob Layton. Dawn of Death!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Ricardo Villamonte (pages 1-6) and Dan Green (pages 7-31); Dr. Strange battles Baron Mordo and his pawn, Lord Phyffe; Azrael, the Angel of Death, introduced; story continues in Man-Thing 4 and concludes in Doctor Strange 41. Cover price $0.40.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 55N CGC 8.0

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4657833021

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Michael Golden. "To Have Loved...and Lost!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Terry Austin; Still lamenting the loss of Clea, Dr. Strange sequestered himself to his quarters and refuses to eat or talk to either Wong or Sara Wolfe about his feelings; After being haunted by an illusion of Clea, he is visited by Dakimh the Mystic, who forcibly takes Strange's astral form on a vision quest to see what the world would be like if he had never trained in the mystic arts; Taken to the temple of the Ancient One, Strange's master dismisses Dr. Strange as merely another ghost come to haunt him; Strange then suddenly finds himself bound in a straitjacket in an insane asylum; In Times Square, hes horrified to see that Doctor Strange is apparently a fictional character and is swarmed by fans of the latest Dr. Strange movie. Behold Clea! illustration by Michael Golden. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 56N CGC 9.6

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4657833022

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Paul Smith. A Mystic Reborn!, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Paul Smith, inks by Terry Austin; a retelling of the origin of Dr. Strange; Demonicus, Adria, and Kaecilius attempt to attack Dr. Strange in his mansion, but are captured by Adria's misuse of the Purple Dimension; all three last defeated in Strange Tales #143. Brief Baron Mordo appearance. Bullpen Bulletins includes Includes photos of Marvel employees: Christie Scheele (colorist), Tom DeFalco (editor), Carmela Merlo, Roger Stern, John Byrne, Mark Gruenwald (editor), and Belinda Glass. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Doctor Strange (2015 5th Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Bachalo

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Label #3825649023

Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Chris Bachalo. Who do you call when things are coming out of your dreams and trying to kill you? Or when your daughter is cursing in Latin and walking like a spider? Or when your dog keeps screaming at you to strangle your neighbors? Doctor Strange, of course. He's the only person standing between us and the forces of darkness, but has he been paying his tab? Every act of magic has a cost and Jason Aaron (THOR, ORIGINAL SIN) and Chris Bachalo (UNCANNY X-MEN) are going to put Stephen Strange through hell to even the scales. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Doctor Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme (2016) Now 1G CGC 9.8 Young Variant

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Young Variant Cover.

Label #4668563015

Variant cover by Skottie Young. Written by Robbie Thompson. Art by Javier Rodriguez. An ancient evil threatens to unravel the fabric of reality, and one Sorcerer Supreme may not be enough. Doctor Strange must unite past, present and future Sorcerers Supremes to stem the coming darkness - Merlin, the Ancient One, Wiccan, and more! But Strange should watch his back, not all of these Sorcerers have his best interests in mind… 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Doctor Strange Lot of 12

Issues 173 and 175 of Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series); 17, 20, 28, 36, 38, 39, 74, 76, and 80 of Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series); and 1 of Giant Size Doctor Strange (1975). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with #175 grading GD.

Donald Duck (1952-1980 Dell/Gold Key/Whitman/Gladstone) 148-20C VG 4.0

20c Edition. Cover by Bob Gregory. Stories and art by Bob Gregory, Phil De Lara, Jeff Maurer, Steve Steere, and Vic Lockman. The classic adventures of Disney's Donald Duck, featuring art by Carl Barks and other great Disney artists. Donald and his nephews go on a wild submarine chase and encounter the Beagle Boys disguised as penguins. Daisy is jealous of her cousin. Gyro invents an anti-gravity device. From Duckburg to Iceberg; Big Bad Wolf's Break; A Likely Story; Gyro Gearloose: The Degravitator. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Donald Duck (1952-1980 Dell/Gold Key/Whitman/Gladstone) 190B VG 4.0

30¢ Edition. Issue features "The Giant of Duckburg" in which all signs indicate that a giant is about to strike or is it a hoax? Issue also has "Test Pilot Perils" and a one-page text story "Bird in the Bush." All stories are reprints. Story and art credits: unknown. Number on Cover: 90037-712. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.