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Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4012023003

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thrilling Comics (1940-51 Better/Nedor/Standard) 71 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1625747018

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Art Saaf, Ruben Moreira, Jerry Devers, Donald Bayne Hobart, Gene Fawcette, Oliver Buchanan, and Frank Frazetta. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Tim Holt (1948 Magazine Enterprises) 21 CGC 1.8

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4666735004

Art by Frank Bolle and Dick Ayers. Cover by Frank Frazetta. Western adventure starring movie cowboy Tim Holt. Bank robbers foolishly hide their loot in a cave on Tim Holt's ranch; An old man is killed for a paper he carries, but the Ghost Rider sees the murder; Tim's sidekick Chito is marked for death after he dances with the wrong girl. Featuring an early cover by legendary artist Frank Frazetta. The Pool of Peril!; Target: Chito!; Trail in the Sky; The Ghost Rider: The Spectral Witness!; The Unmasking of Red-Mask! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4661885003

"Night of the Death Stalkers!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Neal Adams. The harsh cold of winter descends on London and brings with it the terror known as Dracula. When the Count's enemies gather tot plot his demise, Dracula attacks using the most unthinkable weapon of all - the children! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Quincy Harker. Marv Wolfman begins his epic run on series. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 10 GD 2.0

Water damage.

"His Name is Blade!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Jacki Abel. Half-human, half-vampire, all attitude! His name is Blade and he's here to destroy Dracula once and for all. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 45 FN 6.0

Blade battles Hannibal King in "Crossfire!" Story introduces Deacon Frost, the vampire who bit Blade's mother. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 92 (Stan Lee). Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 53 FN/VF 7.0

Blade and Hannibal King guest star in "The Final Glory of Deacon Frost." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Brief Son of Satan appearance. Letter to the editor from comics writer Peter Sanderson. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 54 FN 6.0

The birth of the son of Dracula and Domini in "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Blade guest appearance. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Uncle Sam Quarterly (1941) 6 0.3

INCOMPLETE. First wrap missing, interrupts art and story.

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Edited by John Beardsley. Cover by Ruben Moreira. Stories by Al Gabriele, Bernard Dibble, and Art Gates. Action packed, patriotic stories starring Uncle Sam, the great American hero in a top hat. 68 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 144SDCC.A CGC 9.8 Adlard SDCC Color Variant

Paper: White

Convention Edition. Both Side Edges have gapping, inner well and book are unaffected.

Label #1340566024

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San Diego Comic Con Color Wraparound Variant - connects with Outcast #10 SDCC variant. Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Charlie Adlard and Stefano Gaudiano. Cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart. 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 144SDCC.B CGC 9.9 Adlard SDCC B&W Variant

Paper: White

Convention Sketch Edition.

Label #1363489001

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San Diego Comic Con B&W Wraparound Variant - connects with Outcast #10 SDCC variant. Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Charlie Adlard and Stefano Gaudiano. Cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart. 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Weird Western Tales (1972 1st Series) 12 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

First issue (title continues from All Star Western). 52-page giant. Third appearance of Jonah Hex in "Promise to a Princess!" with script by John Albano, art by Tony DeZuniga. El Diablo stars in "A Time to Die!" with script by Cary Bates, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Berni Wrightson (4 pages). Reprints: Batlash with script by Sergio Aragones and Denny O'Neil, art by Nick Cardy (part 2, continues from All-Star Western); and Pow-Wow Smith in The Treasure of the Flaming Arrows!" with art by Carmine Infantino. Joe Kubert cover. Cover price $0.25.

Young Allies Comics (1941) 14 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4004413012

Edited by Vince Fago. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Vince Alascia, Al Bellman, Al Avison, and Dan Barry. Super-hero tales featuring the Young Allies team, consisting of Toro (Thomas Raymond), Bucky (James Barnes), Knuckles (Percival Aloysius O'Toole), Jefferson Worthington Sandervilt, Whitewash Jones, and Tubby (Henry Tinkle). 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.