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Action Comics (1938 DC) 282 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Staple replaced. First wrap and centerfold MARRIED. Tape under staples.

Last 10-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Toughest Day!", script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino; A day in Superman's life. His Clark Kent robot has to avoid showing the damage to his hands while on a date with Lois. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Sagebrush Sam story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Supergirl of Tomorrow!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Using a time machine, a powerless Supergirl travels to the future, where her powers return and she frees humanity from the tyrannical reign of the Clan of Censors. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 675 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4644511015

In part 4 of the 6-part 'Panic in the Sky,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #488, Draaga recognizes that an alliance with Brainiac might have been a BIIIG mistake so he switches camps, leading to a team-up with Superman that gives the Man of Steel the knowledge necessary to defeat Warworld. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #10. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Bob McLeod and Denis Rodier. Cover by Dan Jurgens and McLeod. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 278 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Supergirl in Smallville!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Supergirl flies to Superboy's time to see if she can protect her identity and prove to Superman she's ready to be revealed to the world. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Janu of the Apes, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Janu borrows Congo Bill's ring. Playful Pop humor page by Phil Berube. Aqualad Goes To School!, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 58 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #2111297006

3-D effect cover and stories: "Dead Man's Gold," "The Man Who Died Laughing," "The Clasp Knife," "The Last Bars," "The Plague Ship," and "The Crime Machine." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Harry Lazarus. Stories by Harry Lazarus, Pete Riss, and Robert Sale. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 3-D effect stories and cover. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 37 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4641197010

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Norman Osborn (the original Green Goblin) in Once Upon A Time, There Was A Robot...!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; When Professor Stromm is released from prison he plans to take revenge on his old business partner, Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 176. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 105 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4481160004

"The Spider Slayer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Harry Osborn is out of the hospital after receiving treatment for his drug addiction. And to welcome Harry back to his apartment, Peter and Aunt Maythrow a party for him! Many of Harry's friends attend including Gwen, Mary Jane, and Flash Thompson -- plus Harry's father Norman. Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson meets with Spencer Smythe across town. Is Professor Smythe cooking up another spider slayer? Yes he is! And right at dusk the new and improved spider slayer attacks the web-slinger! Will this spider slayer live up to its name? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Randy Robertson. (Notes: This issue is the first appearance of the spider slayer robot (Mark III) -- shaped like an actual spider. Spencer Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #58. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #84.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 105 VG 4.0

"The Spider Slayer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Harry Osborn is out of the hospital after receiving treatment for his drug addiction. And to welcome Harry back to his apartment, Peter and Aunt Maythrow a party for him! Many of Harry's friends attend including Gwen, Mary Jane, and Flash Thompson -- plus Harry's father Norman. Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson meets with Spencer Smythe across town. Is Professor Smythe cooking up another spider slayer? Yes he is! And right at dusk the new and improved spider slayer attacks the web-slinger! Will this spider slayer live up to its name? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Randy Robertson. (Notes: This issue is the first appearance of the spider slayer robot (Mark III) -- shaped like an actual spider. Spencer Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #58. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #84.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 224 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Moisture damage.

Cover art by Win Mortimer and Dick Sprang. The Batman Machine starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. What Are You Getting Out of School? public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Captain Who Went Berserk starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Catching the Coin Counterfeiters article by Jack Miller. The Lamp That Could Change People! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Flashback 07: Pep Comics #1 (1940/1970) 7 FN+ 6.5

The seventh issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Pep Comics # 1 originally published in 1940 by National Periodical Publications. With the SHIELD. Also appearing the COMET by Jack Cole, THE FALCOLN and 5 more. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Fugitoid (1985 Mirage) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4481465004

Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. On a far off world, Dr. Honeycutt is attempting to perfect a mind over matter headband. A freak thunderstorm short circuits his plans and transfers his consciousness to his gardening droid. The authorities believe the droid killed the doctor, putting him/it on the run. After a long chase, they almost have him until the sudden arrival of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Story continues in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1985) #5. 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Futurama Comics (2000 Bongo) 23 VF+ 8.5

By Boothby & Delaney. A space anomaly and some reckless piloting by Bender bring about the reappearance of one of Planet Express' earliest crew once presumed dead. But when the old crew turns out to be far superior to the current crew, one of them has to go! However, the now stellar and once interstellarly lost crew may not be all they seem to be! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 142 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4592225025

GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 4 of 4 - "Final Transforamtion!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Jesse Orozcor and William Rosado. In the exciting conclusion, Scarlet vs. Megatron?! Believe it. Plus, with the arrival of the Autobots, the Joes may finally have a chance against Cobra and their powerful new ally. But you know Cobra has one last card to play. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4664105013

This issue reprints X-Men stories "The Sentinels Live!" (from Uncanny X-Men 57), script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer. Lorna is attacked by a Sentinel; Alex is paralyzed by his terrible and destructive new powers as the X-Men try to figure out how to help him; The Egyptian authorities arrive and the Living Pharaoh tells them to arrest the X-Men for the destruction of an ancient temple; Alex takes off in the conflict and is attacked by a Sentinel. Learning of the attack on Lorna, Iceman and Beast head back to the states to investigate. "Mission: Murder!" (from UXM 58), script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer. Sentinels attack Beast and Iceman and Bobby sacrifices himself so that Hank can escape; Angel flies back to the states with Cyclops and Jean following close behind; Iceman is taken to Trask's Sentinel base where he meets up with Lorna and Alex, now called Havok with a containment suit built by Trask. "Do or Die, Baby!" (from UXM 59), script by Chris Claremont and Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer. With Larry Trask revealed to be a mutant, the Sentinels refuse to obey him any more as they continue to capture mutants and prepare to kill them; Cyclops, Jean and Beast mount an offensive to rescue their captured friends; Cyclops, Jean and Hank disguise themselves as Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch and Toad as they battle the Sentinels. Four-and-a-half pages of the original stories are excised for this reprint edition. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern Corps (2011 2nd Series DC) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

FIRST PRINTING Written by PETER J. TOMASI Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and SCOTT HANNA Cover by DOUG MAHNKE and CHRISTIAN ALAMY When deadly conflicts emerge across the universe, it's up to Guy Gardner, John Stewart and an elite Green Lantern strike force to keep the peace - or else. Cover price $2.99.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 1 #1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Subscription insert.

Label #1395918004

Rich Corben, Moebius, & Bode art April, 1977, issue 1. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This first issue includes the following stories: Den by Richard Corben; Rut by Druillet; Conquering Armies by Dionnet and Gal; The Adventures of Yriss by Druillet and Alexis; Azrach by Moebius; Selenia by Marre and Macedo; The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks; Traumwach by Mouchel, Pierson, and Voss; Space Punks by Mezieres; Age of Ages by Rubington; 1996 by Montellier; Sunspot by Vaughn Bodé; and Manipulation by Roy. Cover art by Nicollet. Cover price $1.50.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 1 #1 VF 8.0

Rich Corben, Moebius, & Bode art April, 1977, issue 1. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This first issue includes the following stories: Den by Richard Corben; Rut by Druillet; Conquering Armies by Dionnet and Gal; The Adventures of Yriss by Druillet and Alexis; Azrach by Moebius; Selenia by Marre and Macedo; The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks; Traumwach by Mouchel, Pierson, and Voss; Space Punks by Mezieres; Age of Ages by Rubington; 1996 by Montellier; Sunspot by Vaughn Bodé; and Manipulation by Roy. Cover art by Nicollet. Cover price $1.50.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 87 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spots.

Cover art by Neal Adams. "Death Has Marble Lips!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; A sculptor offers to barter his soul to Satan if his latest beautiful creation can take the form of a living woman, and it happens, but she doesn't know that her kiss is cursed and it turns the artist to stone. "The Man," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; A woman falls in love with a man who turns out to be a robot. "The Coming of Ghaglan," script by Raymond Marais, art by Mike Kaluta; Archaeologists find an Egyptian scroll that can be used to raise the dead to wipe out humanity, but they lose it to someone who has been seeking it for quite a long time. Letter from writer Alan Brennert. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Jonny Quest (1986 Comico) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4651642012

Jonny and Hadji grow into adults and discover that this change isn't temporary in "The Curse of X-7." Script by William Messner-Loebs and art by Ken Steacy. Issue also has a Jonny Quest pinup and a wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Justice League America (1987) 3B CGC 9.4 Superman Test Logo Variant

Paper: White

Logo Variant.

Label #4632048007

While a Russian nuclear power plant heads for a meltdown, the Justice League is kept busy by the Rocket Red Brigade in "Meltdown". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Al Gordon. Gorbachev, the Silver Sorceress, Wandjina, Blue Jay. Maguire/Gordon cover. This is the yellow background limited variant with Superman test logo on cover in place of normal DC Logo. Cover price $0.75.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 142 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0148116008

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jack Abel. Return from Forever!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Aquaman and the Elongated Man team to save Miami; the Atom teams up with Willow against the Construct; plotline continued from Englehart's Celestial Madonna sequence in the Avengers. Metamorpho Says--NO!--100 Issues Ago, script by Gardner Fox, new text by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; reprinted from Justice League of America #42 (select panels with new text). The Joker stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cornered Clown. Statement of ownership--average print run 402,000; average paid circulation 193,000. 52 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Katy Keene (1949-1961 Archie) 62 GD 2.0

1" spine split from top. Cover detached.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1973 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4634579002

All reprints. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Computo the Conqueror!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Brainiac 5's latest creation turns on its master and the rest of the Legion. The Trial of Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy is put on trial for the murder of Brent Wood. One-page text story, "The Timeless Legion" by Allan Asherman summarizing various Legion adventures. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Lost in Space (1991) Annual 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4647728021

Cover by Joe Jusko. Written by Migeul Ferrer, Bill Mumy, David Campiti, and George Broderick. Art by Michael Dutkiewicz and Barbara Kaalberg. "Two Thousand Light-Years From Home" Cover price $2.95.

Lost in Space (1991) Annual 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3934951010

Cover by Joe Jusko. Written by Migeul Ferrer, Bill Mumy, David Campiti, and George Broderick. Art by Michael Dutkiewicz and Barbara Kaalberg. "Two Thousand Light-Years From Home" Cover price $2.95.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4511189020

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #2024334001

Cover art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). Origin and first appearance of Magnus Robot Fighter in "Magnus, Robot Fighter," script and art by Russ Manning; 1A takes Magnus to North Am where he begins his crusade against evil robots by stopping the Polrob Chief H8. "The World of the Future" article on the prophecies of Nostradamus. "The Aliens," script and art by Russ Manning; For the first time, an Earth ship meets an alien ship, which attacks with missiles; The Earthmen would jump-drive for home, but the aliens follow; To safeguard Earth's location, Captain Johner must destroy the enemy; The aliens are saucer-headed loop-limbed giants captained by Zarz, who also must protect his planet. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 1on back cover, art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). # on cover 10046-302. February. #1 2/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 1 GD 2.0

1" spine split from top. Oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). Origin and first appearance of Magnus Robot Fighter in "Magnus, Robot Fighter," script and art by Russ Manning; 1A takes Magnus to North Am where he begins his crusade against evil robots by stopping the Polrob Chief H8. "The World of the Future" article on the prophecies of Nostradamus. "The Aliens," script and art by Russ Manning; For the first time, an Earth ship meets an alien ship, which attacks with missiles; The Earthmen would jump-drive for home, but the aliens follow; To safeguard Earth's location, Captain Johner must destroy the enemy; The aliens are saucer-headed loop-limbed giants captained by Zarz, who also must protect his planet. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 1on back cover, art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). # on cover 10046-302. February. #1 2/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 1D CGC 9.8 Trading Card Included

Paper: White

Label #4544124008

Trading Card insert in centerfold. Coupon is on the back of the trading cards, not separate! Freewill robots learn that there are others like them and start communicating with each other and try to organize and Magnus wonders whether these freewill robots are truly alive and not merely machines in "Steel Nation Part One -- Protector." Story also includes the origin of 1-A. Script by Jim Shooter and art by Art Nichols & Bob Layton & Kathryn Bolinger. Cover price $1.75.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) Annual 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4387654016

Original mini-tales: Daredevil by Steve Englehart, Louis Williams & Al Williamson; X-Factor by Louise Simonson, Tom Morgan & Art Nichols; X-Men by Louise Simonson, Alan Kupperberg & Art Nichols; New Mutants by Louise Simonson & Art Adams; Cloak and Dagger by Bill Mantlo, Rick Leonardi & Terry Austin; Fallen Angels by Jo Duffy & Kerry Gammill; Spider-Man by Adam Blaustein, Ron Frenz & Joe Rubinstein; Alpha Flight by Bill Mantlo, David Ross & Joe Rubinstein; Thor by Walt Simonson; Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham by Steve Mellor; Power Pack by Louise Simonson, Jon Bogdanove & Art Nichols; Doctor Strange by Peter Gillis & Chris Warner; Hulk by Al Milgrom; Avengers, Iron Man, Captain America & Fantastic Four by Roger Stern, John Buscema & Tom Palmer; Dakota North by Martha Thomases & Tony Salmons. Also: Li'l Fred strip by Fred Hembeck. Also: Bill Mantlo comments on Alpha Flight, Cloak and Dagger, Swords of the Swashbucklers; Walt Simonson comments on Animax, The Mighty Thor; Roger Stern comments on Avengers, Avengers vs X-Men, Fantastic Four, Grown-Up Thermonuclear Samurai Elephants; David Michelinie comments on The Bozz Chronicles, Iron Man, Web of Spider-Man; Mark Gruenwald comments on Captain America; Jo Duffy comments on Chuck Norris: Karate Kommandos, Fallen Angels; Bill Mumy comments on The Comet Man; Jim Owsley comments on Conan the Barbarian, Savage Sword of Conan, Amazing Spider-Man vs Wolverine; Steve Englehart comments on Daredevil, Silver Surfer, The West Coast Avengers; Peter Gillis comments on Doctor Strange, Strikeforce: Morituri; Larry Hama comments on G.I. Joe, Savage Tales, Wolfpack; Mark Evanier comments on Groo; Al Milgrom comments on The Incredible Hulk, Marvel Fanfare; Mike Carlin comments on Masters of the Universe; J.M. DeMatteis comments on Moonshadow; Doug Murray comments on The 'Nam; Chris Claremont comments on New Mutants, The Uncanny X-Men; Steve Mellor comments on Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham; Louise Simonson comments on Power Pack, X-Factor; Bob Budiansky comments on Transformers. Flip covers by Ron Frenz & Joe Sinnott and Richard Howell & Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 27 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4627238002

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Luke Skywalker confronts his destiny while the Rebellion launches a desperate strike against the Empire. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Return of the Jedi #1-4. Full color; 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4631124020

Cover pencils by Patrick Archibald, inks by Don Hudson. Sterility "R" Us!, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Larry Alexander, inks by Harry Candelario; The X-Men must stop the Sentinels. Guardian Angel starring Cloak & Dagger, script by Peter David, pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Randy Emberlin. The Shroud vs. the Deacon, script by Steven Grant, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Steve Leialoha; The Shroud versus the Deacon. The Gator Show starring Marvel Boy, script by Barry Dutter, pencils by Vince Evans, inks by George Wildman; Vance and his Dad go to a wrestling match. 84 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 5 VG+ 4.5

"A Passion of the Mind!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Vision. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. While web-slinging across Manhattan, Spider-Man discovers a man stumbling in the streets below. And to the wall-crawler's surprise...it's the Vision! What's wrong with the synthezoid avenger? It appears that an electromagnetic signal from the Baxter Building is interfering with the Vision's brain waves! So, the two heroes travel to the FF's headquarters -- where they find the signal and the Puppet Master! Cameo appearance by Harry Osborn. (Note: The Puppet Master previously appeared in Fantastic Four 100.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

MASK (1987 2nd Series DC) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4644512006

"Jacanas Revenge!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenberger. Who is Jacana, and why is she determined to wipe M.A.S.K. from the face of the Earth? And how do the Russians get involved? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4291033004

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Bracelet of Doomed Heroes!, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Tin is kidnapped by alien robots. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 36 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3898931008

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. The Cruel Clowns, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; the Metal Men battle the Cruel Clowns. Facts regarding Flash Point, Flash Spectrum, Flash Depresser and Flash Bulb. Extensive information regarding the golden age Green Lantern. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

My Greatest Adventure (1955) 80 FR 1.0

5.5" Cumulative spine split with some splitting through wraps. Cover detached at one staple. Oxidation.

Cover art by Bruno Premiani. The Doom Patrol (Chapter 1), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; A mysterious man known only as the Chief calls three people who have all escaped certain doom but were left outcasts because of their experiences. Peter Puptent Explorer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Challenge of the Timeless Commander (Chapter 2), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; The Chief informs the Doom Patrol of an alien spaceship that has landed on Earth carrying a super-weapon. Science Shorts filler page by Henry Boltinoff. The Deadly Duel with Gen. Immortus (Chapter 3), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; After locating the super-weapon, the Doom Patrol is confronted by General Immortus, who takes the upper-hand. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

New Adventures of Superboy (1980 DC) 17 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4610807008

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Clark uses his mind prober machine to learn how Jor-El built robots in "To Fight The Unbeatable Foe." Continued next issue. Characters: Lana Lang; Carl Draper. Written by Cary Bates, with art by Kurt Schaffenberger and Dave Hunt. Plus: 8-page Krypto story "It's A Dog's Life," where Krypto gets a rabies shot. Written by Bob Rozakis, with art by John Calnan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Schaffenberger and Hunt. Cover price $0.50.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4657810015

"Evil is the Earth Shaker!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Tom Palmer. Jack Kirby cover. The sub-terrain menace Tyrannus (last seen in Fantastic Four (1st series) #128) unleashes the awesome power of Earth-Shaker on the unsuspecting surface world. Can Nova hope to stop this mechanical juggernaut? And if so, how can he possibly hope to contend with a menace that has fought both the Hulk and the Fantastic Four? 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Pizzazz (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4533837007

Marvel-produced kids magazine in the vein of Dynamite. Behind the scenes of Star Wars. Comics by John Buscema, Mike Lasky and Al Wenzel, plus part 1 of the Star Wars comic The Keepers World by Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin. Plus puzzles, games and pop culture. Full color; 52 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Planet Comics (1940 Fiction House) 41 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch, piece-fill and TRIMMED.

Cover by Joe Doolin. Edited by J. F. Byrne. Stories and art by Lily Renee, Joe Doolin, August Froehlich, Murphy Anderson, and Fran Hopper. The first true science fiction comic, Planet Comics featured classic space opera with square-jawed heroes, rockets, rayguns and bug-eyed aliens of every stripe. The second Auro Lord of Jupiter debuts when the original Auro's body is possessed by a human scientist and transformed into a Flash Gordon-type hero; The Star Pirate takes a spaceship of male colonists to a forgotten world of space women; Gale Allen investigates after the lost planet Itec suddenly returns and begins capturing spaceships. Featuring art by pioneering female artists Fran Deitrick/Hopper and Lily Renee. Classic bondage cover by Joe Doolin. Creatures of the Mind World; The Lost World; Gale Allen; Mysta of the Moon; Auro Lord of Jupiter; Revolt of the Insect World; Space Rangers; The Star Pirate. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 1N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Deep in space two centuries ago a decisive battle between the forces of good and evil was fought. The brave Spaceknights of Galador defeated the evil sorcery and super-science of the Dire Wraiths and scattered them to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. Now in present day their eternal struggle has spilled over to Earth. Rom, greatest of the Spaceknights, has arrived in Clairton, a small West Virginia town. Frightened by the arrival of a 7' alien, the people of Clairton have called in the National Guard. Can Rom convince those he came to save that the true enemy resides in their very ranks? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 13 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-005

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. After his battle with Jack of Hearts, Rom washes up to shore battered and suffering from amnesia. After befriending the young girl, Talley, Rom and his new found friend soon discover that evil lurks within the sea cave in which they explore. Can Rom regain his memories in time to stop the Plunderer (last seen in Fantastic Four #191) and his pirates from fulfilling their malevolent plans? Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 30D CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-006

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Direct Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom bestows Torpedo with the ability to spot the shape-shifting Dire Wraiths. As Wraith activity escalates, a new threat arrives in the form of the Metal Master (last seen in Incredible Hulk #6) and his mechanical monstrosities. This encounter leaves Rom wondering if he will ever meat this Hulk he keeps hearing about. Flashback cameo appearance by the Incredible Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 32 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #22-2D0A2F1-007

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By Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom stands against the united might of Hybrid and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. But, when the mutant known as Rogue turns her ability absorbing powers on the gallant Spaceknight, his innate nobility awakens a goodness within her that she did not realize she had (perhaps leading her to seek out membership with the Uncanny X-Men). 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 34D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-008

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Direct Edition. Guest starring Prince Namor, the mighty Sub-Mariner. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Rom and Sybil have each lost much in the conflict with the Dire Wraiths. He, his humanity and homeworld and she, her parents and childhood. While, in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean the Savage Sub-Mariner soon learns that there is no where safe from the influence of the evil Dire Wraiths. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 58 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #22-2D0A2F1-012

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Guest-starring Ant-Man and Alpha Flight. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Mel Candido. In the aftermath of last issue's devastating events the diminutive Avenger Ant-Man arrives to give our Spaceknights a helping hand. Using his Pym-Particles, Ant-Man, Rom, and Starshine shrink down and enter the bowels of the earth seeking answers. What they find would give pause to even the bravest of heroes. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 59D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-013

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Direct Edition. Guest-starring Ant-Man. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko (legendary Spider-Man artist) and Bob Layton. As Ant-Man and the military try to stay alive amidst a swarm of mutated insects, Rom and Starshine venture into the sub-atomic realm in search of the source that has caused the insects transformation. Also, Starshine learns a valuable of lesson in mercy. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 60 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-014

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Tom Palmer. Rom, Starshine, and Rick Jones come upon a massacre where the sole survivor is a little girl whose mother saved her life at the expense of her own. But not before the girl absorbed the horrible memories of the Wraith who attacked her. Now, she must live with the horrible truth of what these evil beings have in store for mankind. Plus, the events of Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #349 spill over into this very issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 61 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-015

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Jackson Guice. Continued from Rom Annual #3. Rom confronts a vast flock of Wraiths in the form Deathwings in "The Beginning of the End of the World!" Plus, government Agent Henry Gyrich, oft nemesis of the Avengers and X-Men, arrives to tell the military and Rom that there is a man who has successfully duplicated Rom's most powerful weapon, the Neutralizer. That man's name is Forge. 32 Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 62 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-016

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Guest-starring Forge. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mike Zeck. As Forge remembers the attempt on his life by the alien Dire Wraiths (which took place in Uncanny X-Men (1963) #187-188), he struggles with the decision to help the very government that persecutes mutant-kind and would use his inventions to keep the super-hero community under its thumb. But after witnessing the true horror of the Dire Wraiths, Forge reassures Rom that he has a new and powerful ally. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.