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Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 606A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3753595022

"Long Term Arrangement" Part 1 of 2 - Written by Joe Kelly. Pencils by Mike McKone. Inks by Andy Lanning. Covers by J. Scott Campbell. Look out, Spidey! Hot on the heels of his old girlfriend's trip home, The Black Cat's back (and front!), sexier and more dangerous than ever! The deck is stacked as the one woman that loves Spider-Man more than Peter Parker is up to some devilish shenanigans...and nothing bugs Spidey more than shenanigans! Brace yourself for danger, Spidey! It's gonna be ...umm...sexy? 36 pgs. Cover price $2.99.

Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 10 VG 4.0

Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Those Christmas Blues!", art by Bob White; When Archie goes over to Veronica's instead of staying home to trim the tree, his parents think the family Christmases have come to an end, and reminisce about past holiday seasons with Archie. "Scratch One Disk!"; Archie buys a record of Veronica's favorite group but Jughead overhears Veronica telling Betty that she wants nightshade for Christmas so Archie returns the record and goes looking for a perfume called nightshade. Betty and Veronica's Coloring Page. "Not Even a Moose," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; When Archie plays Santa for a school charity drive, Moose thinks he's really Santa Claus, and Archie takes advantage of this to let Midge sit on his lap. Moose's Xmas Daffynitions. "Out on a Limb!", script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Archie helps put up Christmas decorations for Mr. Weatherbee at the school but accidentally breaks the metal deer he is supposed to put in the schoolyard. "Code Three"; Betty and Veronica try to get Jughead to find out what Archie's buying them for Christmas. "On Her Toes!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx wants to know why ballet dancers stand on their toes when the ballet could just hire taller girls. "Archie's Groan-Up Letters to Santa Claus"; Adults send their Christmas letters to Santa. "Gift Collection," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie is in charge of collecting gifts for the Christmas grab bag. "Beyond Belief," art by Bill Vigoda; Veronica wants Archie to play Santa Claus so he tries to get his Santa suit altered. "Generous to a Fault!"; Reggie is generous when buying gifts for himself. "Ill Wind," pencils by Harry Lucey; A blizzard traps Archie at the Lodge mansion overnight. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Falling in Love (1955) 28 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4668587008

She was there -- her eyes were pushing them apart...even as their lips met in..."That Special Kiss," the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 8 page story "More Than Ever"; 7 page story "Bring Me Your Heart" pencilled by John Forte; "Portrait of My Love" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 1 page Joan reprint filler "Best Time in My Life." Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 178 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727467006

Featuring: 13 page story "Play with Fire" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Jay Scott Pike & Vince Colletta; 2 page Tall Tales in Fashion story pencilled by Bob Oksner; 5 page story "Where the Action Is" drawn by by Jay Scott Pike & Vince Colletta; 1 page reprint? story "Omen of Love"; 1 page Dotty's Diary filler by Henry Boltinoff; 5 page story "Manhunt on Wheels" pencilled by Ric Estrada; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page. Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Cover price $0.20.

Love Journal (1951) 14 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Centerfold detached.

Cover by Ed Robbins. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Ed Robbins and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Sue asks Love Journal if her love of bandleader Larry can survive his sudden fame, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. "Usherette" Nora is torn between steady theater manager Howard, or rich Randy, who's just out for a good time. Ranch gal Peggy is used to life on the farm and not so interested in looking "feminine," until she falls for handsome Jon. Plus an article on "So You Want to be a Bathing Beauty." Careless with My Kisses; The Man I Wanted!; SOS for Love!; I Want to be Loved! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romantic Adventures (1949) 21 VG 4.0

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Lin Streeter, Bill Walsh, Ken Bald, Gus Ricca and Leonard Starr. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Jessie gets a job in a defense plant and meets fellow welder Harry, but hes all business; Dale gets a job after a newspaper editor mistakes her name for a mans, only to find herself in the middle of a dangerous crime expose; Redhead Ann learns a man has bought the cherished seaside house shes always wanted. Welded Hearts; Office Romance; Lover's Masquerade; Heart on Trial; Real Cute Sport; Wooed By a Westerner; Search for Celia. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 69 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4024669013

Two Worlds and Dark Destiny! Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita. The Avenging Son rampages through Empire State University! Why? Because hes trying to locate an ESU professor that can save Atlantis and her comatose citizens! But a certain web-slinging student isnt fond of Prince Namor wrecking his favorite campus! Once Spider-Man corrals the Sub-Mariner, he directs the Prince of Atlantis to the right place! And there the Avenging Son learns that he must find and defeat Force (again) to protect his undersea kingdom! Imperious Rex! Last 20¢ issue. Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange, Namorita, and Tamara. Flashback cameo by Orka. (Notes: Spider-Man and the Sub-Mariner meet again in Amazing Spider-Man 211. Force returns in Iron Man 140. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #20 Brother Voodoo. The bullpen bonus page contains promotional stamp #5 the Hulk. The promotional stamp is not to be confused with the actual series A stamp #5.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Superman Wonder Woman Futures End (2014) 1A CBCS 9.8 3D

Paper: White

Label #19-1B4CACC-020

3-D plastic cover, image changes. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Bart Sears. Cover by Tom Raney. The battle between the God of War and Nemesis can only spell doom for humanity - but can Kal restore Diana to her senses before it's too late? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.