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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 177 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0629656010

"Goblin in the Middle" Part 2 of 5. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Joe Sinnott. After saving Flash Thompson from a deadly fall, the wall-crawler takes a break (from his pursuit of the goblin) to visit his dear aunt in the hospital. Fortunately, Aunt May seems to be doing much better! Later that night the web-slinger hears about an underworld meeting taking place at the World Trade Center! The amazing one swings over to the twin towers ready to bust up Silvermane's party, but the Green Goblin gets there first! Is the goblin going to clash or collude with Silvermane? Either way it spells trouble for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameos by Norman Osborn and Gwen Stacy. (Note: Silvermane formerly appeared in Daredevil 123.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 81 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4649142024

"When Dies A Legend!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Avengers are splitting up, but not permanently! Just long enough to take care of a double threat! While half the team searches for the Zodiac in New York City; the Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Goliath fly west to the Great Plains to help Red Wolf stop Cornelius Van Lunt's violent land grab! However, a mid-air ambush in the Montana sky quickly derails the Avengers' mission! After the Vision saves Wanda (as foreshadowed on the cover), Van Lunt captures both of them and forces the Vision to fight Goliath! The devious Cornelius has everything going his way until Red Wolf and his fellow tribesmen set dynamite to Van Lunt's precious concrete dam! Can the Indian legend from decades ago reclaim his sacred homeland? And lead the Avengers to victory? Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Cornelius Van Lunt returns in Avengers 120. Red Wolf appears next in Red Wolf 7.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Boris the Bear (1986 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.2 Smith Variant

Paper: White

Label #4529004020

First Printing. Written by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley and James Dean Smith. Art and cover by James Dean Smith. In this issue Boris the Bear slaughters the Teenage Radioactive Black Belt Mutant Ninja Critters! And nobody is spared. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Escape from New York (2014 Boom) 1C CGC 9.6 Rossmo 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4643367017

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Christopher Sebela. Art by Diego Barreto. Cover by Riley Rossmo. The crime rate in the United States has risen 400 percent. After humiliating the President in front of the world and destroying America's one chance to end World War III, Snake Plissken has become America's Most Wanted man in a land of criminals and the insane. Everyone wants Snake dead. Luckily, Snake knows the feeling all too well. War hero. Outlaw. Renegade. Snake's back! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Escape from New York (2014 Boom) 3C CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4643367019

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Christopher Sebela. Art by Diego Barreto. Cover by Chris Visions. Are you ready for...General Plissken? The independent state of Florida has forced Snake to train their troops for the inevitable war with the United States. But you know Snake, he's not exactly 'Employee of the Year.' He's just trying to find his freedom, and may anger two warring factions in the process! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 16 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4659186015

Part 2 of 2. See Indy struggle against the gales of the North Pacific! But which will do him in first--the ferocity of the elements, or the beguiling trickery of the villainous Esmerelda? And what will be the fate of those valuable Chinese relics? This one's too exciting to miss! "Death on Dark Waters" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Herb Trimpe and Vince Colletta. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (2001 Image/Devil's Due) 7 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4525850007

(W) Josh Blaylock (A) Steve Kurth (I) John Larter (Cover) Mike Zeck In stores the week of June 5th. The Concept: G.I. Joe is the codename for America's highly trained special missions force. It's purpose: to defend freedom from Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. G.I. Joe protected the freedom of the country all through the 1980's, and now they're back, doing what they do best in this monthly Image Comic's series. This Issue: The order has been given for Storm Shadow to take out the G.I. Joe leader, General Tomahawk, and a new attack on Dreadnok weapons smugglers might have something to do with his plans. While the General deals with problems from higher-ups, the Joe infantry enter a world of hurt thanks to their new instructor, Beach Head. On the Cobra front, the Commander finally gives Destro a piece of his mind, right in his own castle! Recommended for readers and fans of Blackhawk Down, Twenty-Four, and anything to do with the now classic G.I. Joe comics, cartoons and toys! FC, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 105D CGC 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 6/14/24.

Label #4459905013

Direct Edition. "Hidden Aces" The story is split into two separate sequences: The Joes and Oktober Guard escaping from Darklon's forces, while Snake-Eyes continues his rescue mission of George Strawhacker (still unaware it's a trap set up by The Jugglers). Characters: Oktober Guard [Lt. Daina; Dragonsky; Sgt. Zubakov; Lt. Gorky]; G.I. Joe [Snake-Eyes; Wild Bill; Roadblock (injured); Hot Seat]; Iron Grenadiers [Darklon; Iron Grenadier troopers; Razorback drivers; D.E.M.O.N. drivers; AGP pilots]; George Strawhacker. Note: Continuing the story started in issue 101 (Joes and Oktober Guard vs Darklon), as well as last issue (Snake-Eyes rescue mission). Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright, Randy Emberlin and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

Harley Quinn (2000) 33 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4659186004

WRITTEN BY A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART AND COVER BY MIKE HUDDLESTON AND TROY NIXEY. Artists Mike Huddleston and Troy Nixey return for the first installment of a new 5-part arc! Harley signs on for a mercenary gig, to hunt down a guy on the lam and retrieve an unnamed object of limitless value for him. Sounds easy enough, except that bounty hunters from all over the globe are on the case as well, and the last one standing will be the winner. What does all this have to do with a seemingly random murder in Paris? And will Harley's latest attempts at decorating her newest apartment the illegal way cost her big time? All that and a trip to the eye doctor, too! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Jonny Quest (1986 Comico) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4685377006

Hail, Hail, the gang's all here! Join Jonny, Bandit, Hadji, Race, and Dr. Quest on their madcap adventures as they foil whatever nefarious plot the baddies have this month. It's action adventure all over the world! This issue contains art by series creator Doug Wildey as well as pages by Steve "The Dude" Rude. The series features art by Mark Wheatley, Marc Hempel, Dave Stevens, Bill Willingham, the Pinis, and many others. A great comic series homage to one of the greatest cartoons of all time. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Chillers (1975) 5 CGC 6.0 SS Isabella/Wolfman

Paper: White

Signed by Tony Isabella & Marv Wolfman on 3/30/24.

Label #4431406006

25 cent edition. Cat and Mouse - Written by Tony Isabella. Art by Will Meugniot and Vince Colletta. Cover inks by Frank Giacoia. Big blazing battle issue! Featuring the most requested guest star of all -- Red Wolf! Can Tigra do anything to stop Joshua Plague and the Rat Pack from crushing her? Don't dare peek at the shocking final page! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 22 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4385828002

Blade Runner. The official comic book adaptation of the classic science fiction film. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Blade Runner #1-2. Includes movie stills and biographical material. Full color; 64 pages. Painted cover by Jim Steranko. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 34 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Very minor amount of glue on cover. Small amount of dried glue on cover. (1 extra staples added, not manufacturing.)

Label #0774516014

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Human Torch untitled story (with the Timely staff), script and art by Carl Burgos. Sub-Mariner untitled story, script and art by Carl Pfeufer. The Beast of Cactus Canyon starring Vision, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Al Gabriele. The Curse of Tutkenamen by Mickey Spillane. Exposed! The Jap Invaders starring Patriot, art by Al Fagaly. Dr. Watson Makes Monkeys Out of the Japs starring Terry Vance, art by Bob Oksner. In His Tunnel to China starring Jimmy Jupiter, script and art by Ed Robbins. The Curse of Professor Torture starring Angel. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 58 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4310918002

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Nazi Super Spy starring Human Torch, inks by Allen Simon. The Cult of Cannibals starring Sub-Mariner, art by Allen Simon. Black Widow starring Miss America, script by Otto Binder, art by Charles Nicholas. Hunch Drunk text story. Miss Liberty Takes a Hand starring Patriot, art by Al Bellman. Wanted: The Angel, art by Gustav Schrotter. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 68 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4018295005

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Wolf of Gotham starring Human Torch, art by Al Bellman. The Pawns of Satan starring Sub-Mariner, pencils by Allen Simon. Clue of the Chinese Ticket starring Miss America, art by Charles Nicholas. Golden Wraith of Walgrave starring Patriot. Blind Man's Boots starring Angle, art by Carmine Infantino. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4491124002

Reprints: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spider-Man) by Steve Ditko; Hulk 1 by Jack Kirby, Tales to Astonish 35 (Ant-Man); Tales to Astonish 49 (Giant Man), Tales of Suspense 39 & 48 (1st Iron Man), Journey into Mystery 83 (1st Thor) by Kirby, and Sgt. Fury 1 by Kirby. Kirby photo. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361008

Reprints: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spider-Man) by Steve Ditko; Hulk 1 by Jack Kirby, Tales to Astonish 35 (Ant-Man); Tales to Astonish 49 (Giant Man), Tales of Suspense 39 & 48 (1st Iron Man), Journey into Mystery 83 (1st Thor) by Kirby, and Sgt. Fury 1 by Kirby. Kirby photo. Cover price $0.25.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 23B CGC 9.8 Coipel B&W Variant

Paper: White

Sketch Cover.

Label #0140916005

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL CIVIL WAR Tie-In! The team behind last year's mega blockbuster HOUSE OF M reunites for a startling important chapter in the CIVIL WAR, the history of the New Avengers and the life of this year's break-out star Spider-Woman. Straddling the world's of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra as a double agent for Nick Fury isn't going to fly in the middle of a war, and Jessica is going to find this out the hard way. It's the end of the road for Jessica Drew, and where she ends up will shock you. An important lead-in book for the upcoming SPIDER-WOMAN ongoing debuting after CIVIL WAR! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

New Suicide Squad (2014) 1A CGC 9.6 Roberts

Paper: White

Label #0280696014

Written by Sean Ryan. Art and Cover by Jeremy P. Roberts. The world has changed for Task Force X, a.k.a. the Suicide Squad. Director Amanda Waller no longer has the autonomy she once had. New members disrupt the team dynamic. And the team takes on an international scope. New members Joker's Daughter, Deathstroke and Black Manta join Harley Quinn and Deadshot for a mission in the most dangerous and unpredictable place in the world: Vladimir Putin's Russia! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4682732009

"War in Space!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Jack Kirby cover. Can it be? Is Nova now working for the bad guys? This can't be good. Plus, learn the epic origin of the enigmatic Sphinx. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 4D CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4528875009

Direct Edition. "Final Solution: Part 1!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Frank Castle tracks down the Punisher Hit Squad, a group of murders that includes Jigsaw that dress like the Punisher, to their source and discovers the mastermind behind it. But when he falls into their trap, will the real Punisher become just another brainwashed hit man? Cover price $0.75.

Punisher War Zone (1992) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4658950010

Direct Edition. Die-Cut Wraparound Cover by John Romita Jr.. Only the Dead Know Brooklyn, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Klaus Janson; Punisher follows Microchip, who's seeing a psychiatrist; Punisher goes undercover and is introduced to the Carbone family as Johnny Tower. 40 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Rocketeer Special Edition (1984 Eclipse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4685377009

Cover, story and art by Dave Stevens. "Chapter 5" 20 pages. Part 5 of 8. Story continues from Pacific Presents #2. Cliff Secord teams up with the inventor of his jet pack to stop enemy agents from stealing "The Locust", an experimental plane. If he survives, he will still have to escape the inventor and his agents if he wants to prevent Betty from flying to Europe with slimy photographer Marco. Story continues in Rocketeer Adventure Magazine #1. Issue includes pin ups by Gray Morrow, Doug Wildey, Murphy Anderson, George Freeman, William Stout, Russ Heath, Al Williamson, Bruce Jones and Mike Kaluta. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

Sgt. Fury (1963) 35 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4668894021

Cover pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Tartaglione. "Berlin Breakout!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Tartaglione; Captain Sawyer selects the members of the mission to rescue the Howlers, captured in Greece, who are bound for Berlin for a high-profile execution; Fury is given ex-Nazi Eric Koenig, Bull McGiveney, and his corporal, Rickets Johnson; They infiltrate the Berlin event with the help of Eric's sister, Ilsa, a double-agent working for the Nazis. They rescue the Howlers, but Dino Manelli is seriously wounded, and will not return to fight. Eric Koenig is named as his replacement. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Sgt. Fury (1963) 110 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4565488003

"The Reporter!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Vince Colletta. John Severin cover Cover price $0.20.

Sgt. Fury (1963) 139 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4558298020

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Reprint. Cover price $0.30.

Sgt. Rock (1977) Annual 2N CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4534271012

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Newsstand Edition. "Sealed in Blood!" Written by Robert Kanigher. Art by Dan Speigle. Cover by Joe Kubert. Rock is hanging on by his finger tips high above certain death and facing an impossible decisiopn - kill his own brother or perish! Featuring appearances by Easy Company and the Haunted Tank. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Shadow (1973 1st Series DC) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4538372011

"Night of Neptune's Death." The Shadow, Vincent, and Margo foil the hijacking of a ship and the attempted assassination of a diplomat. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Frank Robbins. Cover by Robbins. Cover price $0.20.

Shaolin Cowboy (2004) 2A CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4624560015

By Geof Darrow with The Wachowski Brothers. Even Godot has been waiting for this one! It's an all-you-can-eat fisticuffs buffet as Tiger, Snake, Monkey, Eagle, Mantis and Dragon fists fly when an old enemy returns, and The Shaolin Cowboy finds himself in the hands of the claws of King Crab! Available in Regular and Alternate cover editions. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2103010006

"The Heir of Frankenstein!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John John Buscema. When a madman clones the power of the Silver Surfer, the Sentinel of the Spaceways finds himself in mortal combat with a creatures who power rivals his own. Includes the Watcher back-up "I, the Gargoyle." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Dan Adkins. Final 64-page giant. First appearance of Marvel's Frankenstein. Cover price $0.25.

Spy Smasher (1941 Fawcett) 11 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4649717002

Stories and art by Tom McNamara and others. One of Fawcett's most popular superheroes, Spy Smasher fights saboteurs, fifth columnists, Quislings and collaborators during WWII. In South America, Spy Smasher realizes that Vasquez has been kidnapped and replaced by an Axis imposter. Spy Smasher investigates "haunted" defense plants, where he sees strange ghostly shapes and machines moving of their own accord. A mysterious soldier of fortune with no homeland begins to work for the Axis, in a story that features a Nazi-punching two-page opening spread. The Phantom Machines!; Menace over South America!; The Demlins; The Man Without a Flag!; Dead Mans Vengeance; The Battle-Scarred Cloak! Final issue of the series; Spy Smasher's adventures continued in Whiz Comics, where he became Crime Smasher after the war, and had a one-issue series under that title. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 169 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #2075923002

Cover art by John Romita. "Brother Voodoo," script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Part one of the origin of Brother Voodoo, who is the union of Daniel Drumm's spirit in twin brother Jericho Drumm's body; Drumm returns to Haiti to find his brother dying from the curse of Damballah This is the first Brother Voodoo story; The first appearance of the character occurred in an article in Tales of the Zombie 2. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Thrilling Comics (1940-51 Better/Nedor/Standard) 16 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4173885001

Cover by Kin Platt. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Richard Hughes, Kin Platt, Ed Wexler, George Mandel, Donald Bayne Hobart, Ray Gill, and John Daly. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 288D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2132155021

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Swan Song!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Romeo Tanghal; Diana Prince and Etta Candy invite Helen Alexandros to be their new roommate, unaware she's secretly the Silver Swan, an agent of Mars intent on killing Wonder Woman. No Huntress back-up story this issue. The Flash stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Marathon Madman." 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Zip Comics (1940) 1 CGC 6.5 Restored

Restored: B2

Paper: Off white

Includes COA from The William Anselmo Pera Collection. Restoration includes: moderate amount of glue on cover, cover cleaned.

Label #1556870008

Edited by Abner Sundell. Cover art by Charles Biro. Untitled story starring Steel Sterling, The Man of Steel, script by Abner Sundell, art by Charles Biro; John Sterling completes the chemical formula which will completely protect him from the underworld's bullets, unlike his murdered father who was killed by a group of ruthless gangsters; John bathes himself in the formula, which has been poured into a cauldron of molten steel......dives in, and emerges as a man with the resistance, the magnetism and the strength of steel. Untitled story starring The Scarlet Avenger, Gang Buster, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; Jim Kendall has devoted himself to wiping out gangland since the death of his wife and child while flying in a hijacked plane, which crashed, and in which all were killed except Jim; In the accident, his face muscles were paralyzed and Jim became the man who never smiled; Kendall has a giant scientific brain, and uses that science to the aid of his crusade. Untitled story, art by Frank Volp; The Cattleman's Association has sent Nevada Jones to help Irene Cox prevent her herd being stolen by rustlers. Untitled Kalthar, The Giant Man, King of the Jungle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. "The Devil's Flying Twins," art by Ed Smalle, Jr.; The Shane twins are rich Americans who join the British Air Force to continue a feud with the German sportsman, Herr Schultz. "You Can't Win!", art by Mort Meskin; Executions are likely to be drably gruesome affairs even to the most hardened newspapermen. "The Pirates of Ho Tsin," script by Abner Sundell, art by Mort Meskin; Captain Valor resigns his commission in the U.S. Marine Corps to seek adventure, and, aided by Ronnie and Angie, heads to China to battle the evil Ho Tsin. "The Eye of Oglu," script by Abner Sundell, art by Edd Ashe; A young girl's father is missing after a series of weird happenings; She suspects foul play and contacts Dudley for help; He dons a purple costume with yellow cape and ventures out to help as Mr. Satan, international detective and soldier of fortune. "The Ritania-Hundaria War," script by Joe Blair, art by Elmer Wexler; The king of Ritania begs Zambini to help him win the war against Hundania; Hundanian spies place a huge and deadly cobra, whose bite means death, in Zambini's bedroom. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.