Comic books in 'Musical Instrument', graded by CGC

#12101 - Coloring book based on animated series inspired by the feature film by Tim Burton! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W.

Cover by Jason Lutes. Untitled story, script and art by Jason Lutes; Nervous confrontations mark the first few days after the stunning, violent climax of Berlin Book One; In the streets, the clubs, the committee halls, and in the press, people are looking for reasons why the police opened fire on a peaceful demonstration of socialist workers; Some are just looking for someone to blame; It is a dark and tense city that the American Jazz band the Cocoa Nut Kids enter for their first European tour. 28 pgs., B&W. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

1st printing.

Relive some of the best Betty & Veronica beach stories of the decade in this special collection.

Whether chasing after hunky new lifeguards, modeling the latest swimwear, competing in a volleyball tournament, collecting seashells or holding a tiki party, Betty and Veronica are truly the queens of summer! Grab a beach towel, some sunscreen and your sunglasses and enjoy some fun in the sun with this cool collection of sizzling summer fun!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Written by Roger Langridge. Art by Gisele Lagace. Cover by J. Bone. Lenny Lizardlips wants to turn Grampy's house into a nightclub to bring hot tunes to the widows and orphans. A noble goal, surely? But all is not what it seems. Fiendish deeds are afoot! Time to call... the Department of Jazz! Brand-new, Fleischer-styled hijinks for Betty Boop, Koko, Bimbo and her friends. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cover pencils by Warren Kremer. Trial by Ghost Light, pencils by Ken Rice; Playboy Weston is convicted and executed for a murder he didn't commit; The district attorney Dexter knew of his innocence, but used the case to become governor. The Spell of the Hypnotic Chord, pencils by Louis Zansky; Knife-throwing artist Zander is executed and swears revenge upon his judges; At the same time, a concert pianist loses his hands in a train crash and gets Zander's hands transplanted. Cult of the Undead. It happened on Valentine's Eve. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

2nd and later printings. By Lincoln Peirce. Nate is a self-described genius and a sixth-grade Renaissance man equipped with only a #2 pencil and the unshakable belief that he is destined for greatness (a fortune cookie told him so). He fights a daily battle against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food, and all-around conventionality. He's the original rebel without a clue, alternately abrasive and endearing to classmates and teachers alike! Softcover, 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Written by David Walker and Chuck Brown. Art by Sanford Greene. Cover by Brittney Williams. In the 1920s, the Harlem Renaissance is in full swing, and only the Sangerye Family can save New York-and the world-from the supernatural forces threatening to destroy humanity. But the once-great family of monster hunters has been torn apart by tragedies and conflicting moral codes. The Sangerye Family must heal the wounds of the past and move beyond their differences… or sit back and watch a force of unimaginable evil ravage the human race. DAVID F. WALKER and SANFORD GREENE, the creative team of Power Man and Iron Fist, along with indie veteran CHUCK BROWN (Trench Coats, Cigarettes and Shotguns) bring you 24 action-packed pages of monsters, mayhem, and family dysfunction in a brand-new ongoing series. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Dreamsong: Part 2 of 7 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Makie is a natural-born killer bred to be a geisha. Splitting her life between servitude and slaughter is going to lead to an untimely death, so it's time she chose a path. And her choice could mean trouble for Manji, the immortal ronin. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Mirror of the Soul!"

Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

Anotsu Kagehisa, master swordsman and leader of the rogue Itto-ryu dojo, has sheathed his blade for the moment to join in marriage with the daughter of a swordmaster whose dojo is to be brought under Onotsus' dark wing. But for a man of action, the formal traditions of feudal Japan can be just as tense and fraught with hidden agendas as the battlefield. And while Anotsu may indulge in a moment of peace, his enemies are not at rest, among them Rin, who has stalked him for years to take revenge for the murder of her parents. Anotsu had best make sure that if he stops to smell the flowers, he doesn't end up losing his head!

Softcover, 256 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.

Cover price $17.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Rob Vollmar. Art by Pablo Callejo. This story, structured like a traditional 12-bar Blues song, with three sections - each made of four chapters - follows Blues musician Lem Taylor's harrowing journey across Arkansas in the late twenties, hunted for a crime he didn't commit. Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Cover art by Jeff Smith. Bone, script and art by Jeff Smith; Fone Bone, Smiley Bone and Phoney Bone are run out of Boneville and get separated in the desert; Fone Bone finds his way to the valley. 1st Fone Bone; 1st Smiley Bone; 1st Phoney Bone; 1st Red Dragon; 1st Ted the Bug; 1st Rat Creatures. 1st printing ONLY! Cartoon Books #1-20, Image books #21-27, Cartoon Books #28 and up. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Work continues on fixing up Gran'ma Ben's house while Bone reads Moby Dick to Thorn; Thorn has another prophetic dream while on guard duty. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. 28 pgs. $2.95. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Boogeyman (1998) #1-4. Written by Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier. Art by Sergio Aragonés. Finally, the collection all Sergio fans and horror fanatics have been howling for -- the Boogeyman trade paperback! Collecting the four issue series by Eisner-award winner Sergio Aragonés, this book is a guaranteed scream. Follow Mr. Diggs, through his graveyard reverie of macabre horrors and blackest hatred. If you missed the series, then be sure to catch the collection -- we're dying for you to see it! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Tales of fantasy and Celtic mythology, drawn and published by Charles Vess. Top-notch writers include Sharyn McCrumb, Neil Gaiman, and Robert Walton, with an illustrated text story by Terri Windling. Cover by Vess. Black and white; 36 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. With a jealous admirer and a bitter, powerful mother plotting behind his back, Habaek's controversial decision to return Soah to his magical kingdom has the elemental gods and goddesses in an uproar. Habaek, the moody water god who rescued Soah's village from famine and drought, is also dealing with a curse that turns him into a child during the day and reverts him to his true adult form at night. While some of the inhabitants of his domain are friendly to his human bride-and some are a bit too friendly-Habaek has kept his curse secret from Soah, who's become completely confused by all the attention and resentment her presence brings! When night falls, Habaek pretends to be the aloof, handsome god Mui, whose irresistible charisma and flirtations with Soah have her thinking that she's about ready to cheat on her immature spouse. It may be about time for Habaek/Mui to come clean! And who's really responsible for the death of his previous human bride? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

By Steve Lafler. 24 Pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.75.

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art byy Steve Lafler.

Set in an "insect noir" Manhattan of the early fifties, BugHouse is the tumultuous story of Tenor saxophonist, Jimmy Watts, as he leads his talented jazz band of "bugs" from the swing era into the uncharted maelstrom of Bop. Never before has the art of music felt more alive and real on the printed page. And never before has a more "human" portrait of drug addiction been depicted in comics.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

Cover by Ralph Heimdahl. Stories by Don R. Christensen and various. Art by Tony Strobl, Phil de Lara and Fred Abranz. Featuring several untitled tales starring Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, The Three Bears, Yosemite Sam, Archibald Buzzard, Archy Buzzard's Mother and Porky Pig! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ralph Heimdahl. Stories by Mark Evanier and various. Art by Tom McKimson, Pete Alvarado and various. Featuring the stories "The Enchanted Frog," "Moving Day," "The Carrot Parrot," "Krummy Krunchies" and "Rabbitson Crusoe"! Starring Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Petunia Pig, Elmer Fudd and Yosemite Sam! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

(W) Matz (A/C) Colin Wilson The crime noir masterpiece continues! The award-winning crime saga in comic book form centers around buddy crooks, buddy cops, femme fatales and one unlikely official in the middle - with a target on his head! Featuring art by Colin Wilson (Ed Brubaker's Point Blank)! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Jack Binder. High-tech, bullet-shaped helmets allow Jim and Susan to become the soaring superheroes Bulletman and Bulletgirl. Dr. Clever disguises himself as Santa and goes on a Christmas-themed crime spree. Blackmailer Keyhole Karlos has the secrets of everyone in town, including the secret identities of Bulletman and Bulletgirl.An evil violin player discovers that his music can hypnotize people, so naturally he becomes the supervillain the Fiddler. The Case of the Christmas Crimes; The Fiendish Fiddler; Keyhole Karlos; Cap's Cache; Ambitious Armbruster vs. $18.75; The Case of the Flying Corpse! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Bundy Fun with Music Book (1962) was promotional comic book distributed by the Selmer Division of Magnavox Company. Young Ann and David Webb start their first day at a new school by meeting the music teacher and learning about instruments and the role of music throughout history. Includes games, riddles, and puzzles. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 10-in.

68-page giant. "The Perfect Match," "It's Me de Evil Esmeralda," and "Jive Happening." Honey and Bunny in "Diet Riot." Fruitman in "Shmasty and McGee." 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

George Storm cover and art, Henry Boltinoff art (1 pg). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by George Storm. Untitled story, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by George Storm; Mr. Gruff buys a book on hypnotism and experiments on Buzzy. Untitled story, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by George Storm; It's Buzzy's turn to hypnotize Mr. Gruff, who suddenly likes swing music. Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Kafloppos humor page by Jack Callahan. Untitled Alix in Folly-Land story, art by Tom McNamara; Alix and his uncle observe a family with a young boy who doesn't like to wash behind his ears. Captain Tootsie Tootsie Rolls ad, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by George Storm. Untitled story, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by George Storm; Buzzy learns that Mr. Gruff was hardly a model student during his days at Cupcake High. Untitled story, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by George Storm; Alderman Gruff sends Buzzy out to gather the townspeople's opinions on municipal lighting, but Wolfert tries to sabotage the effort. Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Daffy & Doodle humor page by Lit-Win. Untitled Alix in Folly-Land story, art by Tom McNamara; Alix wants to know why they can't let themselves be seem by the humans. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Trina Robbins. Errata from the Overstreet Guide regarding Eclipse titles. The Crispy Critter, script and inks by Trina Robbins, pencils by Barb Rausch; The girls are in Hawaii to film a new commercial for Twicenice Mints, but a mysterious stranger is following them. Profile of fan designer Tracie Tso. Paper doll pages. The California Girle Meet the Dolphin Boy, script and art by Trina Robbins; Swimming too far from shore, Mo is rescued by dolphins; She meets a boy who swims with the dolphins who tells her about the tuna fishers who often kill dolphins. 40 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Candy in "Go Man, Go!" co-starring Ted Dawson, Tim O'Connor, Tina and Orville. Candy also stars in two untitled reprint stories. Plus: Will Bragg in an untitled reprint story co-starring Effy Gissel and Mrs. Mahoulahan. Also: 1-page reprint text story "Dance Date" starring Ossie, Sandy, Budge Thomas and Dave Martin. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Swansong - Written by Regent St. Claire. Art by Djezer and Theriault. Cover by Marc Sasso. An angel's arcane memories. The pregnant, original spark of sacrifice. The slow, sweet demise of a virtuoso. The sins of the father visited liberally upon the son. We meet Victor the ex-violinist, Jules the cleaner, and through Cayce's memories, even more of his own macabre history is revealed. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. Casper encounters the Gnomes of Magic Mountain and journeys to the Palace of the Gnome King. Sylvester is the slowest snail of all - until it's time to become the Paul Revere of the snailkind. Casper the Friendly Ghost; The Gnomes of Magic Mountain; Nightmare the Galloping Ghost; The Palace of the Gnome King; The Stone Statues; The Soda Contest; The Slowest Snail; Spooky: Turning the Tables. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. The criminal called The Giggler has an infectious giggle that paralyzes people with laughter so he can rob them. But what he really wants is Casper to dress as a superhero, so he can become a famous supervillain. Mama gets Baby Huey drawing pictures to keep him busy - but then he draws pictures that come to life. Casper the Friendly Ghost; The Giggler!; Ghost Boy!; Sweetening the Yock!; Baby Huey: The Figmumps; Wow! What a Whammy!; Hot Stuff: The Firebug Invasion. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Scott Clark. Written by Terrance Griep and Lou Mougin. Art by Howard Simpson, Henry Martinez and Jeff Brennan. Doctor Arcane stars in "Throwed!" Plus: Sparkplug in the classic tale, "The Testament of Tomas Gottmann!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, 1st Printing, Classics Comics. Kiefer cover, contains Hound of the Baskervilles & A Study in Scarlet, 68 pgs. (HRN 33, 1/47). Cover price $0.10.

Silly Hans. Cover by William A. Walsh. Stories and art by William A. Walsh and Alex A. Blum. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. Everyone thinks Hans is a fool because he talks to the animals (and they talk back), but they don't know that the cats have offered him life in a castle and a chance to fulfill his dreams. Plus Aesop's fable about The Lion and The Dolphin, and a look at the penguin. Silly Hans; Aesop's Fables: The Lion and The Dolphin; The North Wind; The Animal World: The Penguin; Color This Picture With Crayons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

The Singing Donkey. Cover by Stan Campbell. Stories and art by Stan Campbell and William A. Walsh. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. A comics version of the fable "The Musicians of Bremen," about four farm animals who seek their fortune by going on the road, and the surprising results of their quest. Plus Aesop's fable about The Fortune Teller, and a look at the caribou. And a poem by Edward Lear, "There Was an Old Man Who Said, Well!" The Singing Donkey; Aesop's Fables: The Fortune Teller; There Was an Old Man Who Said, Well!; The Animal World: The Caribou; Color This Picture With Crayons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

The Drummer Boy. Stories and art by Charles Berger and William A. Walsh. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. A brave drummer boy uses his wits and his instrument in a quest to rescue a princess held by a witch atop a glass mountain. Plus Aesop's fable about The Hare and the Hound, and a look at the roadrunner. And a poem by Edward Lear, There Was an Old Man in a Garden. The Drummer Boy; Aesop's Fables: The Hare and the Hound; There Was an Old Man in a Garden; The Animal World: The Road Runner; Color This Picture With Crayons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Last $1.95 cover price. Cover art by Billy Tan Mung Khoy. Job Zero, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Billy Tan Mung Khoy, inks by Billy Tan Mung Khoy (inks), D-Tron (inks), and Victor Llamas (ink assistant); Stryker recovers payment from Garr and Crockett by threat of ebola contamination; Garr hires Brainard and the Industrial Accidents for revenge. Centerfold Pin-Up, pencils by Michael Turner. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

1st printing. By Glen Baxter. A collection of cartoons from overseas. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 40 pages, full color.

Contents change from super-heroes to funny animals with this issue. Ants! Ants! Millions of Them! starring Fox and Crow. Mum's the Word! starring Blabber Mouse, art by Rube Grossman. Throckmorton's Big Family Reunion starring Tortoise and the Hare, art by Rube Grossman. Mind Uncle Percy starring Raccoon Kids, art by Otto Feur. Ulp! Broadway!! starring Dodo and the Frog, art by Otto Feur. Law of Mirrors starring Goofy Goose, art by Rube Grossman. The Oyster Who Couldn't Sing starring Giggle-Toons, art by Howie Post. General Doorman starring Willy Wolf, art by Ed Dunn. Harmnun and Gaily Circus starring Nutsy Squirrel, art by Rube Grossman; The Mayor threatens to close the circus unless they can make him laugh. 76 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

The Valuable Gift starring Fox and Crow, script by Hubie Karp, art by Jim Davis. Music, Music, Music! starring Nutsy Squirrel, art by Rube Grossman. Do Clothes Make the Man? starring J. Rufus Lion. Turkeys for Sale starring Dodo and the Frog, art by Otto Feuer. Lemuel's Bath starring Doodles Duck, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Nip and Chip story, art by Otto Feuer. Memories! Ahhh What Memories! starring Bo Bunny, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Pinky and Winky story, art by Rube Grossman. Yap Happy starring Blabber Mouse, art by Rube Grossman. See the Big Fight starring Dizzy Dog, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller and Bob Greene. Comics on Parade features reprints of Ernie Bushmiller's popular Nancy strip, featuring precocious Nancy and her streetwise pal Sluggo. The kids gather with their friends at the swimmin' hole. Sluggo and Nancy take a walk while visiting a farm. Nancy asks Sluggo to mail a letter. Nancy; Stamp Tips; Hobbies for All. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue R-05: Quincy, Henry

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Dreamin' Of A Wide Catfish!" Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $8.95.

Stories by Dan Gordon. Art by Al Hartley and Dan Gordon. Cover by Dan Gordon. Teen hijinks featuring Cookie and his pals, created by legendary animator Dan Gordon. Cookies father wins a live turkey in a contest, but it escapes and the chase is on; Zoot agrees to a blind date with Angelpusss cousin; Lorrie arranges to be late for a date. Jitterbuck Jones: Science Marches Backwards; Cookie; Debbie; The Yanks are Comin'!; Zoot; Our Kid Sister; Teen Tales. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Dan Gordon and Ken Hultgren. Teen hijinks featuring Cookie and his pals, created by legendary animator Dan Gordon. Cookie and Jitterbuck get on the wrong plane and wind up in India; Learning Angelpuss admires the Middle Ages, Cookie, Jitterbuck and Zoot decide to bring back the art of chivalry; Pop dreams of a huge meal, then awakens to find he has no appetite. Cookie: Love Those Distant Places!; A Matter of Tactics; Billie; Come to Order; Pop O'Toole; Jitterbuck: Stop the Press!; Angelpuss. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Roy Crane, J. R. Williams, Jim Gary, Norman Marsh, Al McWilliams, Merrill Blosser, Ray Thompson, Charles Coll, Martha Orr, Sol Hess, Wallace Carlson, Gene Ahern, Al Lewin, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Abe Martin, Virginia Krausmann, Gladys Parker and Ken Ernst. Crackajack Funnies presented original stories and reprints of classic comic strips, including Roy Crane's influential Wash Tubbs & Captain Easy. Red Ryder, now the sheriff in town, miraculously survives an explosion, and now he knows that Ace Hanlon is behind the Devil's Hole Gang. Speed Bolton, air ace, is shot down over China while escorting Prince Chang-Li to Tibet. Tom Mix must retrieve a letter to foil Bull Eadie's plan to take over the 3-Slash-F Ranch. Dan Dunn; Red Ryder; Freckles and His Friends; Myra North, Special Nurse; Wash Tubbs; Out Our Way; Apple Mary; The Nebbs; Our Boarding House; Clyde Beatty; Don Winslow of the Navy; Tom Mix; Boots and Her Buddies; Tom Traylor, G-Man X32; Flapper Fanny; Annibelle; Buck Jones: Killers of Crooked Butte; Time Marches Back with Looney Luke; Speed Bolton, Air Ace. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Walter Brogan, John Reiner, Bill Burke, Tony Tallarico, Arnoldo Franchioni, Bernie Cootner, Charles Nicholas, Vic Martin, Al Scaduto, John Langton, and Cuz. Michael Jackson/Boy George/Billy Idol cover by Aron Laikin. Cover price $1.25.