Auctions: comic books in 'Kiss'

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4631123001

Howard Mackie/John Byrne/Dan Green. Guest-starring the new Spider-Woman! In the aftermath of last month's shock ending (see, we told you it was big!) Mattie Franklin seeks out her friend Peter Parker. But little does our young hero know that she's being pursued by Julia Carpenter, the former Spider-Woman, and the daughter of Madame Web! And when these three ladies clash, the outcome is nothing that you can predict! The action continues next month in SPIDER-WOMAN #9! Cover by John Byrne 36 pgs. Cover price $1.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 606A VF 8.0

"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.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 66 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4665283001

Going Sane, Part 2 of 4. Unable to cope with his victory over the Dark Knight, the Joker's mind finally snaps...back to sanity! Now, Having completely blocked out all memory of his criminal past, ordinary Gotham City citizen 'Joe Kerr' begins his life anew, going so far as falling in love. But his longtime insanity may not remain submerged for long, as Kerr becomes locked in a terrifying battle against his own divided mind. Written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art and cover by Joe Staton and Steve Mitchell. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.95.

Coyote (1983) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4646302010

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Coyote (1983) 11 FN/VF 7.0

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4613197002

"Kiss Not the Lips of Killer Frost." First appearance of Crystal Frost, who becomes Killer Frost when she is accidentally locked in a freezer. She tries to kill Professor Stein, but Firestorm intervenes. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 3 FN/VF 7.0

"Kiss Not the Lips of Killer Frost." First appearance of Crystal Frost, who becomes Killer Frost when she is accidentally locked in a freezer. She tries to kill Professor Stein, but Firestorm intervenes. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 29 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1996166005

Stories and art by Lee Elias, Jack Sparling, John Sink, Tom Hickey and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes love poetry, advice to readers, and occasional pre-Code notoriety. Shary dates a dangerous rebel despite her friends' warnings. Mary loves struggling grocery clerk Ralph, but she really admires a go-getter like Bob. Doris will stop at nothing to keep Mark in her life, but he's turned off by her dishonesty. Tainted Kisses; Your Problem; Marriage Memos!; My Perfect Love; I Loved a Weakling; Shameful Surrender; A Child at Love; I'll Never Let You Go. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 22 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

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Girls' Romances (1950) 133 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by John Rosenberger. Untitled Cindy the Salesgirl story, pencils by Win Mortimer; Cindy takes her boyfriend on a shopping spree to update his image but regrets it since he's now receiving too much feminine attention. Shadow of Love!; Jerry thinks that he is too old for Vicky but can't stay away from her. Julia Roberts Romance Counselor advice column. Don't Throw Your Love Away!, pencils by John Rosenberger; Nancy and Susan come from opposite backgrounds, and Nancy always feels that she has to make sacrifices for Susan, because Susan has been so nice to her. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Life with Archie (1958 Archie) 41 CGC 6.0 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Centerfold Missing.

Label #4638721012

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Adventures...in the South Seas! ...in deepest Africa! ...high in the sky! ...up the Amazon River! ...atop the Matterhorn! ...at the North Pole! Read..."The Adventurer"! Also featuring "True Blue"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Love Romances (1949) 45 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4332886022

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Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike, Matt Baker, Al Hartley and unknown. He'll never know how much she loved him! "Always a Bridesmaid!" will leave a glow in your heart! Also featuring: "My Prince Charming!"; "Heart and Soul"; and "Love on the Rebound!" Plus: 2-page text story "I Found My Love!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Lovers (1949 Atlas) 79 FR 1.0

4" cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Mold.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by John Tartaglione, Ann Brewster, Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta and unknown. In this issue: "You Belong to Me" with art by John Tartaglione; "The Boy Friend!" with art by Ann Brewster; "Love Is a Dangerous Game"; "Don't Ever Leave Me!" with art by Jay Scott Pike; "The Touch of Your Lips!" with inks by Vince Colletta; and 2-page text story "Saturday Night Date"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

My Story (1949) 6 FR 1.0

Large missing pieces. Cover detached. Moisture damage.

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Women reveal tales of love and loss. A woman gets a chance at stardom, but soon thinks of the man she left behind; A woman develops a reputation as a man-eater; A couple finds love, but the female half refuses to introduce him to her father. Plus love advice to readers. What Price Hollywood?; I Was A She-Wolf; Revenge In My Heart; I Was Ashamed Of My Dad. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Perfect Love (1951) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0019513039

Painted cover art by Allan Anderson. "The Wheel of Fate!", pencils by Alice Kirkpatrick; Elaine convinces her fiancé Paul to give up his career as a test pilot for a safer job with an airline; When hes killed in a crash, Elaine blames herself and has a nervous breakdown; Her doctor sends her to recuperate at a fishing village. "The Pharaoh's Curse!", pencils by Bob Oksner; Teacher Fay falls in love with archeologist Stephen and accompanies him on an expedition to Egypt; Theyre separated by a flood and Fay thinks hes dead. "Long-Distance Date" text story. "The Princess and the Pirate"; At a Paris costume ball, American teacher Laura falls in love with another disguised guest, also an American; Theyre separated and since they dont know each others names (or even what they look like out of costume), Laura returns to the USA and her job. "Heaven on Wheels," pencils by Art Peddy; Roller derby participant Daisy is offered a job in a skating show by Jim, who makes himself her agent and her boyfriend; When shes injured doing a stunt, Daisy is surprised to learn Jim has replaced her in the show and has also been cheating her out of much of her salary; She takes a job in a drugstore to make ends meet. Back-cover pinup. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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

Paper: White

Label #4663569005

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.

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

Paper: White

Label #4663569006

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.

Teen Confessions (1959) 1 CGC 6.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: small piece re-attached to cover with glue.

Label #4641414002

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. In this issue: "Falsely Accused" with art by Vince Colletta; "30 Days of Happiness" with art by Colletta; "My Heart Whispered" with art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani; "A Maturer Love" with art by Colletta; and 2-page text story "Age of Romance"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.