Comic books in 'Spotlight', graded by CGC

Flip book cover: Back cover is "Chief Wiggum's Pre-Code Crime Comics." Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. Be-Bop-A-Lisa, script and pencils by Bill Morrison, inks by Tim Bavington; Lisa joins Otto's band, Otto and the Screaming Whiners. A form letter from Matt Groening to all the fans who write. The End of El Barto, script and pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Tim Bavington and Steve Vance; Chief Wiggum tries to track down El Barto. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Cover art by Bill Morrison. The Geek Shall Inherit The Earth, script by Ian Boothby, pencils by Erick Tran (layouts) and Julius Preite, inks by Tim Bavington; Homer has his former college roommates stay over in the basement. The Heroic Life And Mortifying Death Of Radioactive Man, script by Bill Morrison and Kayre Morrison, pencils by Bill Morrison, inks by Steve Steere Jr; Radioactive Man has seemingly been killed by Eczematous-Prime. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

by McCann, Graff, Ortiz, & Morrison Santa's Little Helper is back! He's top dog in the tough trade of fast food franchises. To him the world is just one big juicy chew toy. But what is celebrity, wealth, and power without the boy you love beside you? And what spokesman special would be complete without sparkling clean fun with the honorable Mr. Sparkle? FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

by Rogers, Ortiz, & Morrison Released from jail, Sideshow Bob is determined to go straight, plying his new trade as a dog groomer/VCR repairman. But the hostile world offers little support to the ex-con, and he quickly becomes the mastermind of a crime school whose dead end attendees include Jimbo, Dolph, Kearney, Nelson, and... Bart Simpson?!? Is Bart just fakin'? See how Bart artfully dodges the twisted plans of Sideshow Bob and blurs the line between crime and punishment as he psyches out everyone and leads them on a merry chase all over Springfield! FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

Direct Edition. Story and Art by Boothby & Ortiz. Many children have walked the hallowed halls of Springfield Elementary during its celebrated history, and many a story has yet to be told. From the thrilling sports victories to the promise of over hundred valedictory speeches to the long forgotten disciplinary paddlings, this stately institution is rife with unspoken secrets kept and contained in a place so ominous, so influential, so indestructible, that no one dare speak of it. Come with us now, if you dare, as Principal Skinner takes you into the inner sanctum of Springfield Elementary and reveals for the first time... "Untold Tales of the Permanent Record File!" All excuses for not buying this book will be deemed unacceptable! FC, 32pg$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

by Boothby & Costanza Krusty the Clown produces a musical extravaganza starring The Simpsons as... The Simpsons! But life in the spotlight becomes tiresome and the smell of the greasepaint and the roar of the crowd leaves the family to ponder whether all the world is a stage and whether or not they should leave it all behind! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

By Templeton. Join Homer and the rest of the Simpson family for a globetrotting adventure that will not only take you around the world but, literally, into orbit around the Earth. And the trip would not be complete without the return of everbody's favorite, eternally optimistic, moonraking megalomaniac, Hank Scorpio. It's a little tale of world domnation we call "Sandwiches Are Forever!" 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

by Boothby & Ortiz After getting no respect from his son Homer, Abe Simpson falls in with the Flanders clan who are more than happy to show him all the honor he deserves and then some. When the Simpsons begin to feel the grandfatherly vacuum in their household, they look for a fitting substitute, only to find an all-too-willing Mr. Burns waiting in the wings. But Mr. Burns has more on his mind than giving out half dollars and plastic-wrapped candies to his new 'grandchildren.' Honor thy Simpsons this April! Cover price $2.99.

Maestro of MADness Sergio Aragonés creates a chaotic comic cover and three talented teams of writers and artist provide three wildly different and equally hilarious stories that explain what it all means. It's three comics in one! Cover price $2.99.

Written by Ian Boothby. Art by Phil Ortiz. Cover by Jason Ho. With a little help from Ned Flanders, the Simpsons go underground and incognito when Rex Banner returns to collect on Homer's overdue student loans - and they somehow manage to remake themselves into a better family in the process. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

(W/A) Matt Groening The fat and the furious! Obesity meets obscenity when Homer and Comic Book Guy stand trial over the questionable contents of some confiscated comics. Is it a gross miscarriage of justice or the morality of some parallel universe trampling on the Bill of Rights? Then Radioactive Man rocks the house, Bart goes forth and multiplies, Homer does a little yard work, and much, much more! Cover price $3.99.

When the rats in Moe's Tavern take flight and make plans to take over Springfield, there is only one mighty force that can stand in the way of The Rat Pack. Prepare yourself for the derring-do of the Unleashed Legion! Then, Bartman is on the case, when people all over Springfield fall victim to random hairnappings. Finally, one of Radioactive Man's adversaries will get a second chance at defeating the Atomic Avenger when he makes his return as the Retroactive Man! Cover price $2.99.

Story and art by Frank Miller. In Sin City, a good friend knows how to take a bullet. And a good friend is just what Dwight's going to need. Ava's husband is dead, and Dwight did it... for love. Now he's on the run. But it's going to take more than love to keep Dwight away from the police and a killer who wants his life. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For continues Frank Miller's tour through the underbelly of the city where black and white is a way of life. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and art by Frank Miller. Eight years -- that's what it cost Hartigan to save that little girl. Eight years in the pen, and now he's all alone. Not a friend in the world. His wife Eileen didn't stick around, not once he was convicted of raping little Nancy. But Hartigan knows the truth. And Nancy knows the truth. And the handful of other people who know the truth -- the ones who are still alive -- they're the real criminals here. They're the ones who set him up. They're the ones who are gonna settle the eight-year debt. Even it up. Until Nancy and Hartigan are the only ones left who know the truth . . . 32 pages, B&W (and Yellow). Cover price $2.95.

Written by Niveque Storm. Art by Deon Nuckols. #3A Cover by Deon Nuckols; #3B Cover by Greg Horn. It's "Detective Torch" as Jimmy "The Torch" investigates the mysterious disappearance of fellow S.K.U.M.M. Join Jimmy as he journeys to the San Diego Metroplex in search of clues and visits new and more dangerous places like "The Pit of Death" and "The House of the Goth Cat Lady." Ambushes! Muggings! Mechanized scorpions and a surprise from Jenna! Now Jimmy knows his life is too complicated! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Cover art by Bret Blevins. The Hero Within!, script by Bob Budiansky, pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Mike Manley; Sleepwalker surrenders to colonel Tolliver Smith and his O.I.E. in order to save the neighborhood from further devastation. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by Alex Kotzky. Midnight story, script and art by Paul Gustavson; Doc Wackey invents time pills and sends the whole gang to Ancient Rome. Sabotage In The Circus starring Rookie Rankin. Sealed Dispatches featuring Espionage Starring Black X, art by Don Rico. Jester story. Mystery of the Missing Dishrag starring Lady Luck, script and art by Klaus Nordling. Wun Cloo story, script and art by Jack Cole [as Ralph Johns]. Daffy story, script and art by Milt Stein. Marksman story, script and art by Fred Guardineer. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Grape-Nuts Flakes ad with art by Frank Robbins. Midnight story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Wun Cloo story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Poor House starring Daffy, script and art by Milt Stein. Espionage Starring Black X story, art by Bill Quackenbush. Jester story. Lady Luck story, art by Klaus Nordling. Marksman story. Rookie Rankin Gets the Last Laugh starring Rookie Rankin. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $315.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #2010980020

Midnight story, script and art by Paul Gustavson; Doc Wackey invents a drug that makes the subject sleep so deeply even his heart stops beating. Espionage Starring Black X story. Wun Cloo story, script and art by Jack Cole [as Ralph Johns]. Rookie Rankin story. The Jester story. Daffy story. Lady Luck story, script and art by Klaus Nordling. Spunky story, art by Sy Lazarus. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Smilin' Ed Smiley, The Dog by Hembeck Cover price $1.25.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Cover A" Guy running in spotlight.Says "cover a" under issuer #. by William O'Neill, Tone Rodriguez, Digital Chameleon, & Chris Blythe Snake Is Back! And he's kicking some major @$$! After his little trouble in the Big Apple, and a full presidential pardon, Snake Plissken is ready for some real action. He finds some in Atlantic City, in what can only be described as the ultimate car boost. A car worth 30 million dollars! Chaos is the play of the day, a double cross is always just around the corner, and everyone will soon learn... you never turn your back on a snake. VARIANT COVERS: (Cover A) Tone Rodriguez, (Cover B) John Van Fleet, (Cover C) Travis Smith FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Cover art by John M. Hebert. Untitled story, script by Tom Skulan, Roger Green, and Augustus Mattick III., art by John M. Hebert; Satire on the evolution of the comic book speculating. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price states $1,500. Actually sold for $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover A by Trevor Hairsine. (W) Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning. (A) Javier Pina. (C) Trevor Hairsine, Kalman Andrasofszky. NEW ARC! GREAT START FOR NEW READERS! Stan Lee, Paul Cornell, and Javier Pina continue their celebrated run on the year's most exciting new superhero series. In the aftermath of last issue's epic battle, Soldier Zero finds himself hated by the public, and Stewart finds himself more confused than ever - while a new threat emerges! A perfect jumping-on point for new readers as Stan Lee drives Soldier Zero full speed ahead. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Virgin Cover by Trevor Hairsine. (W) Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning. (A) Javier Pina. (C) Trevor Hairsine, Kalman Andrasofszky. NEW ARC! GREAT START FOR NEW READERS! Stan Lee, Paul Cornell, and Javier Pina continue their celebrated run on the year's most exciting new superhero series. In the aftermath of last issue's epic battle, Soldier Zero finds himself hated by the public, and Stewart finds himself more confused than ever - while a new threat emerges! A perfect jumping-on point for new readers as Stan Lee drives Soldier Zero full speed ahead. Cover price $3.99.

Unbagged without card. "Pleasure Principle" - Written by Gerard Jones. Art and Cover by Jeff Johnson and Barbara Kaalberg. Solitaire is up against King Pleasure, who kidnaps and murders young runaways. Solitaire finds King Pleasure's hideout, the Pleasure Dome, and attacks him there. Along the way, we learn some ominous secrets about Solitaire and his mysterious father. Solitaire is a loner who has taken it upon himself to protect "the weirdos, the outcasts and the victims of the world, especially in Los Angeles." Playing cards -- solitaire, of course -- help him think! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Cover pencils by Dave Manak, inks by Henry Scarpelli. A Timely Arrival, script by Michael Gallagher, art by Art Mawhinney; Dr. Robotnik invents a time machine to send Sonic into the past and out of his hair. The Bold-Headed Eagle, script by Mike Kanterovich and Ken Penders, pencils by Art Mawhinney, inks by Rich Kozlowski; Sonic encounters what may be the last living eagle on Moebius. The Lynx Is A Jinx, script by Angelo DeCesare, pencils by Art Mawhinney, inks by Rich Kozlowski; The Freedom Fighters want nothing to do with a bad-luck lynx that Sonic has befriended. Inspired by the Sega Genesis videogame. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $99.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4403577010 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Dave Manak, inks by Jon D'Agostino. When Hedgehogs Collide, script by Mike Kanterovich and Ken Penders, pencils by Dave Manak (pgs 1-11) and Art Mawhinney (pgs 12-24), inks by Harvey Mercadoocasio [as HARVO] (pgs 1-11) and Rich Koslowski (pgs 12-24); Evil Sonic discovers the dimensional pathway to Sonic's dimension, where he and his gang begin sowing seeds of mayhem and destruction. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

by Karl Bollers & James Fry "Blow By Blow"??This thrill-a-minute issue is not to be missed! After returning to Knothole, Geoffrey informs Elias that Robotnik still has robotization on his mind. Sally disguises herself as a servant and manages to sneak out of Castle Acorn in order to go see Sonic, but Sonic has his hands full trying to stay incognito while he continues his quest for Arachnis and the Sword ? not to mention Mina, Sally's latest rival for Sonic's affections! The intrigue never ends in a plot where Kodos, Doctor Quack, Tails, Nate, Elias and Knuckles all play a part! And just like the previous issue ?? what's with all the missing Overlanders? Plus, another thrilling Knuckles back-up story, this time guest-starring everyone's favorite, Sonic's buddy Tails, by Ken Penders and artist Ron Lim! FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

On the Run: Part 1 - Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Steven Butler. The Iron King wants the force-field over Sonic's home city gone, so he heads to its power source: the radioactive remains of Robotropolis! This could spell doom for our heroes, not to mention the surrounding environment! As Sonic races to the rescue, Princess Sally finally comes to a pivotal personal decision! Cover price $2.50.

Throwback Cover by Ryan Jampole When Worlds Collide: Part 6 of 12 - (W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley & Various (CA) Patrick Spaz Spaziante When Worlds Collide,' Part 6 of 12. The crossover mega-event reaches its half-way point! On the eve of Sonic the Hedgehog's landmark 250th issue, Sonic, Tails, Mega Man and Proto Man are confronted by Drs. Eggman and Wily and the eight Roboticized Masters! Why do they look so familiar to Sonic? Do our heroes even stand a chance?! Featuring stunning new cover art from Patrick 'SPAZ' Spaziante, and a special 16-Bit pixel art variant cover! Continues in this month's Mega Man #26. Cover price $2.99.

'Member When? - Written by Peter David & Richard Howell. Cover by Amanda Conner & Steve Leialoha. Gabriel -- the boy with the magic gun -- wants to join Soulsearchers. Now their membership tests put him in unexpected -- and hilarious -- danger! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

A Hunch, Back of Notre Dame! or Cherchez La Femme! - Written by Peter David. Art by John Heebink & Al Milgrom. Cover by Amanda Conner & Steve Leialoha. Newlyweds Bridget and Baraka's travels take them to the Cathedral of Notre Vouer, headquarters of the Mimes, where the Cantrip Clan of demi-demons reaches across the Atlantic to destroy them! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

The Sovereigns pile into a car for a trip to a Gotham City in "There Is No Sun In Gotham". Part 1 of 3, continued next issue. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy. Impulse. Turner cover. Cover price $1.95.

Written & illustrated by Matt kowalski. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Once Upon a Time. Story, art and wraparound cover by Lawrence Marvit. A lonely female mechanic builds a robot companion, but then she must teach him about life. Misfit (and misunderstood) Jo creates the perfect man in her garage, just for her own amusement, but then a lightning strike brings him to life. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

Written by TODD McFARLANE. Art and cover by GREG CAPULLO. SPAWN #193 packs a powerful punch: Fan-favorite artist GREG CAPULLO returns as guest artist, bringing his inimitable style to a story arc which includes three characters he is passionate about drawing. SPAWN creator TODD McFARLANE incorporated a one-issue encounter between three of Capullo's favorite characters: detectives Sam and Twitch, who he's perfected during his previous work on SPAWN, and the ultimate personification of evil, the Clown. McFARLANE brought the three characters face-to-face for an ominous meeting that will leave fans ravenous for the next issue. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Written by TODD McFARLANE. Art and cover by GREG CAPULLO. SPAWN #193 packs a powerful punch: Fan-favorite artist GREG CAPULLO returns as guest artist, bringing his inimitable style to a story arc which includes three characters he is passionate about drawing. SPAWN creator TODD McFARLANE incorporated a one-issue encounter between three of Capullo's favorite characters: detectives Sam and Twitch, who he's perfected during his previous work on SPAWN, and the ultimate personification of evil, the Clown. McFARLANE brought the three characters face-to-face for an ominous meeting that will leave fans ravenous for the next issue. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Paul has discovered the secret identity of the neighborhood's mysterious peeping Tom: it's his high school gymnastics squeeze Val! This gives Paul the inspiration to formulate bad doings on specific folks of the 'hood. The trouble is, he's got secret amorous designs on someone near and not so dear to Val! And when Val finds out, things get nasty! From Love & Rockets co-creator Gilbert Hernandez! Cover price $3.50.

Vol. 1, No. 1. July 1968. Written by Stan Lee. Illustrated by John Romita and Jim Mooney on 52 page story, plus updated origin back up story featuring art by Bill Everett. 8.25" x 11". 64 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

"Labyrinth" Script by Tony Isabella. Art by Lee Elias (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito. The Mindworm, last seen in Amazing Spider-Man 138, is back to have his revenge against the web-slinger! The twisted villain has trapped his psychologist and the Spectacular Spider-Man in a strange labyrinth inside his own demented mind. Can the wall-crawler escape the Mindworm? 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

"Sin-ister" Part 3 of 3. Script by Peter David. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. It's the explosive conclusion to the Sin-Eater saga! When Electro takes over the main Con Ed power station and blacks out the city, the wondrous wall-crawler swings into action! But while Spider-Man battles Electro, the Sin-Eater and his sawed-off shotgun make their move. A powerful ending! Cameo appearance by New York Mayor Ed Koch. (Note: This issue concludes Peter David's three-year run on the Spectacular Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

"Ace" Story by Peter David. Art by Mark Beachum and Josef Rubinstein. Spider-Man gets involved in a street gang war in Harlem, where he encounters a mysterious motorcycle rider named Ace. The web-slinger and Bugle reporter Joy Mercado try to convince Ace to testify in court after he witnesses a gang shooting. (Note: This is the last appearance of Jean DeWolff before she is killed in Spectacular Spiderman 107.) 48 pages Cover price $1.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "In Darkness Seldom Seen!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. Cloak and Dagger are back! And still waging their violent war on drugs! But now their activities are being noticed by criminal heavyweights...specifically Silvermane and the Kingpin! Is the duo ready for the big time? When Cloak and Dagger move in for the kill on Silvermane, the web-slinger will have a critical choice to make! Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Note: This issue features a full page ad for the first Hercules Limited Series. Art by Bob Layton.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Direct Edition. $2.25 Cover price. Written by Samm Barnes Penciled by Scot Eaton Cover by GREG LAND "SINS REMEMBERED: SARAH'S STORY" Peter learns the truth about Gwen Stacy's daughter Sarah as a deadly enemy strikes! This is what it's all been building to, folks!! Part 4 (of 4). Cover price $2.25.

Return of the Ripper. Stories by Lamar Waldron and Marc Hansen. Art by Joe Phillips and Marc Hansen. Cover by Mitch O'Connell. An adaptation of the beloved manga and anime series from Now Comics. Speed and Trixie go undercover as punks in London to try to solve a murder before the Stonehenge auto rally. Plus a Ralph Snart backup story. Fun cover by Mitch O'Connell, later an acclaimed independent and mainstream artist. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Cover by John Cassaday (W) David Liss (A) Colton Worley One of the greatest pulp characters of all time is now re-launched into the 21st century! The world knows Richard Wentworth as a decorated war hero and the son of a wealthy industrialist - but only a few confidants know the truth. As New York City slides into violence and despair, Wentworth has transformed himself into a force of justice as The Spider! With only his wits, his technology, and his pistols to aid him, he fights a one-man man war against crime, but when a mysterious new villain threatens the city with an unspeakable horror, it may be more than even The Spider can handle. How far will a sane man go to restore order to an insane world? Cover price $3.99.

2nd printing. (W) David Liss (A) Colton Worley One of the greatest pulp characters of all time is now re-launched into the 21st century! The world knows Richard Wentworth as a decorated war hero and the son of a wealthy industrialist - but only a few confidants know the truth. As New York City slides into violence and despair, Wentworth has transformed himself into a force of justice as The Spider! With only his wits, his technology, and his pistols to aid him, he fights a one-man man war against crime, but when a mysterious new villain threatens the city with an unspeakable horror, it may be more than even The Spider can handle. How far will a sane man go to restore order to an insane world? Cover price $3.99.