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  • Item #64232085
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 303MPI CGC 8.0

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    Label #4675255001

    Starts Feb 2

    MPI Audio Edition. "On the Waterfront..." Reprint of Amazing Spider-Man story Doc Savage from #303, written by David Micheline with art and inks by Todd McFarlane. Full color, 6-in. x 9-in., 28 pages (including covers), slick cover, white stock interior. NOTE: Originally released along with an MPI Audio Edition cassette. Comic only is offered here.

  • Item #64181320
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    Published Sep 1988 by Eclipse.

    Appleseed Book 1 (1988) 1 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

    Label #4663019003

    Starts Feb 2

    Story & art: Masamune Shirow. Beginning Eclipse's serialization of Japan's first mega-successful graphic novel! With new material still being done in Japan, Appleseed has earned Masamune Shirow the Japanese equivalent of our Hugo award, and Shirow's Appleseed artwork today hangs in a major display at the Osaka Art Gallery! Escaping nuclear destruction, Earth has nevertheless been laid waste by the conventional/biochemical conflagration that was World War Three. Two survivors, after years of seclusion, return to looking for the remnants of humanity. What they least expect to find is humanity looking for them! Deunan and her cyborg mentor, Briareos, must fight off a full-scale tank assault and learn the purpose of their assailants! 48 pg. B&W Classic Format. Cover price $2.50.

  • Item #64245231
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    Denbu (Japanese 2021 Propeller Prompt) 1B CGC 9.9

    Paper: White

    Japan/Second Printing.

    Label #4667698020

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    Second Printing. Japanese Doujinshi Art book. Art and Cover by Matsuzaki Miyuki. "Girls Hip Illustration Book". 7 1/4" X 10". Japanese Language.

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    Denbu (Japanese 2021 Propeller Prompt) 1B CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Japan/Second Printing.

    Label #4667698019

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    Starts Feb 2

    Second Printing. Japanese Doujinshi Art book. Art and Cover by Matsuzaki Miyuki. "Girls Hip Illustration Book". 7 1/4" X 10". Japanese Language.

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    Denbu (Japanese 2021 Propeller Prompt) 1B CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Japan/Second Printing.

    Label #4667346023

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    Second Printing. Japanese Doujinshi Art book. Art and Cover by Matsuzaki Miyuki. "Girls Hip Illustration Book". 7 1/4" X 10". Japanese Language.

  • Item #64244932
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    Dosukebe Paipai (Japanese 2024 Motsunuki Hormone) 1 CGC 9.8

    Only copy at the top CGC grade of 9.8.

    Paper: White

    Japan.

    Label #4667698014

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    Starts Apr 4

    Japanese Doujinshi Art book. Cover and Art by Motsunuki. 7" X 10". Japanese Language.

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    Dosukebe Paipai White (Japanese 2024 Motsunuki Hormone) 1 CGC 9.8

    One of only 3 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Japan.

    Label #4667698015

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    Japanese Art Book. Art and Cover by Motsunuki. "Collection of Illustrations - mainly girls in underwear". Japanese Language.

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    Dosukebe Paipai Winter (Japanese 2024 Motsunuki Hormone) 1 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

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    Label #4667698013

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    Japanese Illustration Book. Cover and Art by Motsunuki. Japanese Language.

  • Item #64267743
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    Elf Paradise (Japanese 2023 Macadamia) 8 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Japan.

    Label #4667346013

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    Starts Feb 2

    Japanese Doujinshi/ Art book. Vol 8. Cover and Art by Sora 72 Iro. An illustration book featuring a variety of scantily-clad elves. 7" X 10". Japanese Language.

  • Item #63000266
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    Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 1 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4557353005

    Starts Apr 4

    Photo cover featuring Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli )Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross); Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran); and Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley). The Winner, art by Bill Williams; When Fonzie wins the $100,000 grand prize in a contest, his life suddenly becomes very complicated; He solves his problem by donating $50,000 to Panama State Park and $49,980 to establish the Arthur Fonzarelli College of Mechanical Knowledge. Over the Hill, art by Bill Williams; Marion asks Fonzie for his help; Howard will turn 50 in one more day, and he is feeling very old; The next day, Fonzie throws a surprise party for Howard at Arnold's. Star Light, Star Bright, art by Bill Williams; Actress Dora Lake is coming to speak to the school's drama department, and Richie is in charge of the Speaker's Bureau. Dream Girl, art by Bill Williams; After Joanie is crowned prom queen, she becomes very popular. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Spider-Man. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #64205487
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    It's An Ethereal Christmas (2023 Ethereal) 1DD CGC 10.0

    Only copy at the top CGC grade of 10.0.

    Paper: White

    Watson Variant Cover B.

    Label #4667345012

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    Starts Feb 2

    "DD" Wild Edition Variant Cover by Gregbo Watson. Story by Dustin Brunell. Art by Blayden Hunter.

  • Item #64205634
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    Little Mermaid (1994 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4668490004

    Starts Jan 26

    Direct Edition. Story by Trina Robbins. Art by Walter Carzon and Dave Hunt. Cover by Bill Fugate and Dave Hunt. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #62966476
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    Lost in Space (1991) Annual 1 CGC 9.0

    Paper: White

    Label #3934951010

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    Cover by Joe Jusko. Written by Migeul Ferrer, Bill Mumy, David Campiti, and George Broderick. Art by Michael Dutkiewicz and Barbara Kaalberg. "Two Thousand Light-Years From Home" Cover price $2.95.

  • Item #64234117
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    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #2092180002

    Starts Feb 2

    "Widow" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Brett Breeding. Chapter 2 pencils by Bob Layton and Luke McDonnell. Cover by George Perez. SHIELD has a new assignment for Natasha Romanoff! And this one will take her back inside the Soviet Union! But before telling the widow about her next mission, Nick Fury details to Sam Sawyer the long history and origin of the Black Widow! Flashback cameos by the Red Guardian, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Daredevil, Spider-Man, Hercules, and Ivan Petrovich. Second story: "How Fear Came" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Brent Anderson's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of the Thing, Captain America, Wolverine, Shang-Chi, and Moon Knight. (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #64234124
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    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #2092180003

    Starts Feb 2

    "Back in the U.S.S.R." Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Plot by Ralph Macchio and George Perez. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by J.J. Sinnabel (aka Joe Sinnott pp. 1, 6, 8, 10-11, 17 and Jack Abel pp. 2-5, 7, 9, 12-16). Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Undercover in the Soviet Union, Natasha falls in love with a fellow defector only to see him killed by KGB agents! Meanwhile, a mysterious figure sets a trap for the Black Widow in Hong Kong that involves no less than six assassins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Damon Dran. Second story: "Kaa's Hunting" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" concludes. Special feature: This issue includes four pin-ups: Cloak and Dagger by Terry Austin; the Hulk by Jim Shooter and Terry Austin; The Man-Thing by Bob Wiacek; and Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell (his unpublished cover to issue #8). (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by Sandy Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover Black Widow Web of Intrigue (2009) Marvel Premier Edition.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #64234675
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    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #2092180004

    Starts Feb 2

    "The Web Tightens!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by George Perez. Cornered in a Hong Kong curio shop by six assassins, the Black Widow puts on a dazzling display of her powers to escape! And after teaming up with SHIELD agent James Woo, the widow descends into the sewers to find the Iron Maiden! Natasha and Agent Woo successfully locate the Iron Maiden! But unexpectedly run into the dangerous Snapdragon too! Second story: "Marvel Annfare" Script by Roger Stern and Ann Nocenti (story idea). Art by Al Milgrom. Roger Stern laments the lack of editors present in the Marvel bullpen! So Ann recommends he don the star-spangled avenger's uniform to get inspired to write a Cap story for Marvel Fanfare! Cameo appearances by Bill Mantlo and Captain America. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Rick Leonardi's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Iron Man, the Silver Surfer, Storm, Thor, and Angel. (Notes: The back cover illustrates a scene from the second story with art by Al Milgrom. The inside back cover features an essay from Robbie Carosella describing the work that takes place in Marvel's stat room. The Iron Maiden returns in Captain America 388. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2016 in the trade paperback: Black Widow Web of Intrigue.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #64234686
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    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #2092180005

    Starts Feb 2

    "The Widow... Alone" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by John Beatty (pp. 1-13) and Brett Breeding (pp. 14-18). Cover by Art Adams. Damon Dran stands revealed as the mastermind behind the plot to destroy SHIELD and the Black Widow! And victory appears close at hand for Dran since Natasha and Ivan Petrovich are prisoners on his remote island! But the widow has been in near impossible situations before! Can the beauteous ex-Russian spy find a way to defeat Damon Dran and Snapdragon... and keep SHIELD in business for another day? Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Jimmy Woo. Second story: "Ballad of the Warriors Three" Script by Alan Zelenetz. Art by Charles Vess. The fair Idunn asks Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg to find her missing husband Bragi. Cameo appearances by Odin and Lady Sif. (Notes: The back cover features the Warriors Three with art by Charles Vess. Damon Dran previously appeared in Daredevil (1st series) 94. Snapdragon appears next in Captain America 388. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #64244684
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    miComet Summer Second (Japanese 2023 Motsunuki Hormone) 1 CGC 9.9

    Only copy at the top CGC grade of 9.9.

    Paper: White

    Japan.

    Label #4667698008

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    Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art book. Cover and Art by Motsunuki. An unofficial fan art book featuring illustrations of Sakura Miko and Hoshimachi Suisei from the "Hololive" franchise. Japanese Language.

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    miComet Summer Second (Japanese 2023 Motsunuki Hormone) 1 CGC 9.8

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    Japan

    Label #4667347001

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    Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art book. Cover and Art by Motsunuki. An unofficial fan art book featuring illustrations of Sakura Miko and Hoshimachi Suisei from the "Hololive" franchise. Japanese Language.

  • Item #64244683
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    miComet Summer Second (Japanese 2023 Motsunuki Hormone) 1 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

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    Label #4667698007

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    Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art book. Cover and Art by Motsunuki. An unofficial fan art book featuring illustrations of Sakura Miko and Hoshimachi Suisei from the "Hololive" franchise. Japanese Language.

  • Item #64142189
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    Moonchild Comics (1969 San Francisco) 2 CGC 7.0

    Only copy at the top CGC grade of 7.0.

    Paper: White

    Label #4645782006

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    Story, Art, and Cover by Nicola Cuti. 6 3/4" X 8 3/4". 12 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #63108357
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    Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #4425282009

    Starts Apr 4

    Newsstand Edition. Cover by James Sherman. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #63699282
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    Real Ghostbusters (1988 Now) 2N CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #4609506017

    Starts Jan 26

    Newsstand Edition. Story by James Van Hise. Art by John Tobias. Cover by Andrew Pratt and Ken Steacy. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. Time travelers release Captain Nemo in exchange for the power source of his ship, the Nautilus; meanwhile, the alien called Slg enlists the Ghostbusters to stop the time travelers from destroying the Earth. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

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    Shelby Robertson's Latex Alice Gallery Book (2003 Archetype Entertainment) 1 CGC 9.4 JSA Robertson

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    Shelby Robertson Authenticated Autograph. Sketch on Cover. Sketch Edition.

    Label #4641379004

    Starts Feb 2

    Cover by Shelby Robertson - Signed and Remarked by Shelby Robertson - limited to 1022 copies. Black and white sketchbook featuring Shelby Robertson's "Latex Alice". Art by Shelby Robertson. 20 pages. B&W. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed and remarked copy, this image does not necessarily reflect all copies.

  • Item #64072695
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    Showcase (1956-1978) 50 CGC 7.5

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    Label #4646436006

    Starts Feb 2

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. I – Spy, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson (new material). Spy Train starring King Faraday, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; King Faraday, on the trail of a killer, rides the Orient Express, where he meets a movie starlet and a camera-happy tourist; two attempts are made on Faraday's life. Hangman's House starring King Faraday, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Showcase (1956-1978) 55 CGC 8.5

    1st SA app. Solomon Grundy

    Paper: White

    Label #4646436007

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    Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Showcase (1956-1978) 56 CGC 8.0

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    Label #4646436009

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    Cover by Murphy Anderson. Doctor Fate and Hourman star in "Perils of the Psycho-Pirate," script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; On a remote dig in the Middle East, archaeologists Kent Nelson (aka Dr. Fate) and his wife Inza discover the fabled Masks of Medusa; These masks supposedly forced the viewers to be overcome with emotions; Their dig a success, the Nelsons return home to an unveiling party hosted by longtime friend Rex Tyler; The Medusa Masks are put on display at the party, with Rex Tylers fiancé Wendi Harris admiring them; However, when a mysterious man lights a cigarette lighter underneath one of the masks, Wendi is filled with the desire to steal the masks; When the rest of the guests notice the theft, the stranger passes the lighter under another mask, and all of the attendees burst into uncontrollable laughter. One-page text feature tells the origin of the original Psycho-Pirate. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Showcase (1956-1978) 56 CGC 7.5

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    Label #4646436010

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    Cover by Murphy Anderson. Doctor Fate and Hourman star in "Perils of the Psycho-Pirate," script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; On a remote dig in the Middle East, archaeologists Kent Nelson (aka Dr. Fate) and his wife Inza discover the fabled Masks of Medusa; These masks supposedly forced the viewers to be overcome with emotions; Their dig a success, the Nelsons return home to an unveiling party hosted by longtime friend Rex Tyler; The Medusa Masks are put on display at the party, with Rex Tylers fiancé Wendi Harris admiring them; However, when a mysterious man lights a cigarette lighter underneath one of the masks, Wendi is filled with the desire to steal the masks; When the rest of the guests notice the theft, the stranger passes the lighter under another mask, and all of the attendees burst into uncontrollable laughter. One-page text feature tells the origin of the original Psycho-Pirate. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #64072701
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    Showcase (1956-1978) 60 CGC 8.5

    1st Silver Age app. The Spectre

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    Label #4646436012

    Starts Apr 4

    Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Showcase (1956-1978) 60 CGC 8.0

    1st Silver Age app. The Spectre

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    Label #4646436011

    Starts Feb 2

    Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Showcase (1956-1978) 61 CGC 7.5

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    Label #4646436013

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    Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Beyond the Sinister Barrier!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre battles the demonic Shathan the Eternal. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Cloud 9 page of cartoons by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #64281225
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    Showcase (1956-1978) 77 CGC 6.5

    1st app. Angel and the Ape

    Paper: Off white

    Label #3994642008

    Starts Feb 9

    Cover pencils by Bob Oksner, cover idea by Sergio Aragones. 1st appearance of Angel and the Ape in Angel and the Ape, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Trumbull, with his leg in a cast, stumbles into O'DAY AND SIMEON, PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS; Angel is a crack PI and judo master; Sam is a gorilla who draws comic books; Sam delivers his latest art to Stan Bragg, publisher at BRAINPIX PUBLICATION, INC. Angel protects Trumbull from kidnapping, but they're nabbed; continues in Angel and the Ape #1. Ad for Lois Lane #86, an 80-Page Giant. Ad for Enemy Ace in Star Spangled War Stories. One-page "Wonderful World of Comics" text feature reviews Star-Studded Comics fanzine (the great publication by Larry Herndon and mycomocshop.com owner Buddy Saunders) and miscellaneous news. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Showcase (1956-1978) 95 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4632047016

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    Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Origin of Celsius," script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; General Immortus tortures Celsius to find out the secret of immortality serum that flows in her--a wedding day gift from her husband, Niles Caulder. Hostess Twinkies ad with Wonder Woman. Brief bios of Paul Kupperberg and Joe Staton. Publishorial by Jenette Kahn. DC Profiles #19, Julius Schwartz. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    Showcase (1956-1978) 96 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4632047006

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    Cover by Jim Aparo. "Defection!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson; The Doom Patrol returns home after their defeat of General Immortus to find a U.S. agent waiting for them in their headquarters; Lt. Matt Cable has been assigned by U.S. Intelligence to apprehend and arrest Russian ex-cosmonaut Lt. Col. Valentina Vostok, aka the new Negative Woman; The Doom Patrol defends their new teammate, and trap Lt. Cable in a locker; Robotman grills Negative Woman on her past, and she leaves; Her exit, though, is interrupted by the Cossack, a Russian agent assigned to bring her in. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    Showcase (1956-1978) 97 CGC 8.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4649141009

    Starts Feb 9

    Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Joe Orlando. "Power Girl," script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton inks by Joe Orlando; Power Girl breaks through the roof of Gotham Citys Central Electronics factory, interrupting a robbery in progress; The thieves boss is looking for the micro-transformers produced by Central, and claims that even Power Girl cant stop them; Power Girl goes about proving them wrong, by taking out three of the four high-tech thieves; A ricocheting bullet delays Power Girl from apprehending the fourth thief, who flees the scene; The thief uses a high-tech escape vehicle, and takes a detour through the Gotham City Rail Line; This barely slows Power Girl down, who catches up to the thief, and disarms his explosive suicide jacket; Power Girl relaxes outside the city, thinking back on her life; She remembers her life on Argo City, when Zor-L and Allura, her parents, put her in an escape pod to escape Argo Citys death; Her rocket sent her to Earth, to become Power Girl; After calming down from her trip down memory lane, she returns to Gotham. Batman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Sable Lady." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    Six Million Dollar Man (1976 comic) 1 CGC 9.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4215379025

    Starts Feb 2

    Comic book version of the popular 1970s TV adventures of Steve Austin, the bionic super-hero. Issue features "The Beginning" which tells the origin of the Six Million Dollar Man and "The Secret Web" in which Steve Austin investigates evil-doings in China, and a two-page text story "No Way Out." Stories by Joe Gill & art by Joe Staton. Cover price $0.30.

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    Space Usagi (1993 2nd Series Mirage) 1 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #3953262017

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    Space Usagi (1993 2nd Series Mirage) 2 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #3953263005

    Starts Jan 26
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    Superboy (1994) Annual 4N CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #4657834015

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    Newsstand Edition. Pulp Heroes, the DCU Annuals event, continues with a story in the spirit of the adventure magazines of the 1930s. A cryptic message from Rex Leech leads Superboy and Roxy to a mysterious island where dinosaurs run free, Rex runs the natives, and Superboy gets to run around in a loincloth when he crowns himself 'King of the Jungle' and fights a giant white gorilla. Written by Eddie Berganza, with art by Tom Grindberg, Sergio Cariello, Brad Gorby, Bill Anderson, Barb Kaalberg and Jed Hotchkiss. Painted cover by Gary Gianni. 68 pages. Cover price $3.95.

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    Superman Radio Shack Giveaway (1980) 1 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4657809025

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    Superman in "The Computers That Saved Metropolis!" Alec and Shanna use a pair of TRS-80 computers to help Superman stop Major Disaster after Superman's powers become difficult for him to control. Characters: Superman [Clark Kent]; Major Disaster [Paul Booker]; Shanna; Alec; Margaret Wilson; John Bardeen (Nobel Scientist, Cameo); William Schockley (Nobel Scientist, Cameo); Walter Brattain (Nobel Scientist, Cameo); Lana Lang. Written by Cary Bates, with art by Jim Starlin and Dick Giordano. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.

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    Superman Radio Shack Giveaway (1980) 3 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4631897009

    Starts Jan 26

    The Computer Masters of Metropolis - Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Curt Swan and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano. Superman and Wonder Woman need the help of Alec and Shanna, with their TRS computers, to stop Lex Luthor from destroying the Metropolis World's Fair. Characters: Superman [Clark Kent]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Lex Luthor (villain); Alec; Shanna; Ms. Wilson; Mr. Murphy; William Shockley (Nobel winning scientist, cameo); Walter Brattain (Nobel winning scientist, cameo); John Bardeen (Nobel winning scientist, cameo); Cindy. 32 pages, full color.

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    Superman Radio Shack Giveaway (1980) 3 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4657810003

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    The Computer Masters of Metropolis - Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Curt Swan and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano. Superman and Wonder Woman need the help of Alec and Shanna, with their TRS computers, to stop Lex Luthor from destroying the Metropolis World's Fair. Characters: Superman [Clark Kent]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Lex Luthor (villain); Alec; Shanna; Ms. Wilson; Mr. Murphy; William Shockley (Nobel winning scientist, cameo); Walter Brattain (Nobel winning scientist, cameo); John Bardeen (Nobel winning scientist, cameo); Cindy. 32 pages, full color.

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    Swimsuits are Embarrassing After All!? (Japanese 2023 Hopper Overflow) 1 CGC 9.8

    One of only 2 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Japan.

    Label #4665133013

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    Starts Feb 2

    Japanese Doujinshi Fanart book. Story, Art, and Cover by Yumi. Wraparound Cover. An unofficial fan book featuring characters from the "Uma Musume" franchise. 7 1/4" X 10". Japanese Language.

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    Tip Topper Comics (1949) 19 CGC 1.5

    Paper: Brittle

    Label #4275037002

    Starts Jan 26

    Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Al Capp, Sam Leff, and Henning Mikkelsen. Tip-Topper Comics collected some of United Features Syndicates most popular comic strips of the 1940s in full color, including Lil Abner and Fritzi Ritz. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Fritzi finds creative ways to save her hat and shoes from the weather. One of the backup strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts, then only in its third year; several daily strips are presented in full color. Curly Kayoe's boxer buddy Mickey wants to retire from the ring so he can become a painter, but he needs to box to afford his art classes. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Fritzi Ritz; Peanuts; Li'l Abner; Curly Kayoe; Ferd'nand; Stamp Tips. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.