Auctions: comic books in 'Action/Adventure', graded by CBCS

All-American Comics (1939) 7 CBCS 0.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Centerfold missing, affects story. Incomplete. 3 pieces of tape on cover & 5 pieces on interior cover.

Label #16-1848DE1-001

Cover art by Stan Aschmeier. Midsummer In New York starring Red, White and Blue, art by William Smith. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith (as Bud Fisher). Believe It or Not by Robert L. Ripley. Beginning the Search starring Ben Webster, script and art by Edwin Alger. A Thousand Years A Minute- Part 1--Adventures in the Unknown, script by Carl H Claudy, art by Stan Aschmeier; Ted and Alan find themselves in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean; Rescued at sea, no one believes they've just come back from Mars, except Dr. Lazar. The American Way Part 3, script by John Wentworth, art by Walter Galli. Flying Lessons starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L Blummer [as Jon Elby]; Hop is hired by Gerry's parents to give her flying lessons. Old Cuthbert starring Scribbly, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

All-Flash (1941) 15 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #16-3A78AC1-008

Written by Gardner F. Fox. Art and cover by Martin Naydel. The Three Dimwits and the Flash all are literally terrified by a weird little man who has the power to summon up the evil Witch of Endor in order to aid a gang of crooks in their nefarious pursuits. Ebenezer Jones, as the Flash discovers, has the uncanny ability to cause people around him to worry about every matter under the sun. Unfortunately, Keystone City's criminal element uses this quirk to carry out a series of robberies that virtually go un-noticed! Fat and Slat humor story by Ed Wheelan. Hop Harrigan text story. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-052

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Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Girl (2006) 1C CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Frenz/DeFalco Frenz B&W Variant

Paper: White

Ron Frenz B&W Variant. Witnessed Signatures: Ron Frenz (& "Best wishes") & Tom DeFalco on 6/14/2024.

Label #24-2104B2E-001

Variant Sketch Cover. Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils and Cover by RON FRENZ "Whatever happened to the daughter of Spider-Man?" A complete single issue story! Ever wonder why Spider-Girl fans are the, most vocal, most active comic fans of all? Here's your chance to finally find out! Join us for the start of our second 100 issues as May "Mayday" Parker learns that she can't escape her great responsibilities! Featuring the original Hobgoblin, the Black Tarantula--and more! 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $5.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 73 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-1B53C73-044

First appearances of Silvermane and Man-Mountain Marko in "The Web Closes!" Plot by John Buscema and John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Spider-Man is in hot pursuit of the ancient clay tablet! And he receives atip from Captain Stacy -- that the Shocker's girlfriend may have it. The wall-crawler rushes to her apartment, but a new super-villain is already there: Man-Mountain Marko! The Maggia sent Marko to get the petrified tablet...and nobody is going to stop him! The web-slinger tries his best,but the raging bull grabs the tablet and takes it to his boss: Silvermane. Why does Silvermane want the tablet? And why does he need Dr. Curt Connors' help? Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Caesar Cicero, Joe Robertson, Randy Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and comics writer J.M. DeMatteis, respectively. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #54.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 83 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

From the D.N.A. Collection.

Label #18-0D0322B-070

First appearances of Richard Fisk and Vanessa Fisk in "The Schemer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. A new crime boss bursts on the scene in New York City: The Schemer! And his one goal is to take over the Kingpin's criminal empire! Whoa, the Schemer is either very brave or very foolish to go head-to-head with the Kingpin of crime. Meanwhile, after giving Flash Thompson a send-off for his return trip to Vietnam; Peter and Gwen are almost hit by a truck -- while walking along the sidewalk! The web-slinger is enraged when he learns that the accident was caused by the Schemer's men. And he vows to make the novice villain pay! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant,Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #64. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 574,910; average paid circulation 372,352.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 93 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-1E51932-002

"The Lady and the Prowler!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. Hobie Brown is keeping up with current events...and wonders if he got duped by Spider-Man -- when he did the web-slinger a favor a few weeks ago (in Amazing Spider-Man #87). In order to get answers, Hobie suits up again as the Prowler and starts looking for the web-spinner. Eventually, he finds him. And as shown on the cover, Spider-Man and the Prowler settle their differences at the bottom of an elevator shaft! Meanwhile, Gwen Stacy decides to leave New York...and go live with her aunt and uncle in England. But maybe Peter can change her mind at the airport...if he can reach her in time! First appearance of Arthur Stacy. Cameo appearances by Mindy Brown and Nancy Stacy. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #74.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 214 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-1654578-007

Direct Edition. "Then Shall We Both Be Betrayed!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. After torching Peter Parker's Chelsea apartment, the Wizard and Llyra go back to Ryker's Island and free the Sandman and the Trapster! And just like that the Frightful Four is together again! Meanwhile in midtown, a tired web-slinger (and his fellow tenants) check into a nice hotel following their narrow escape from their burning building last issue. But out of the blue the Sub-Mariner smashes into one of the adjoining rooms and threatens Peter's attractive neighbor! Aunt May's nephew is furious! Are Spider-Man and the Avenging Son going to throw down again? Why yes they are! And the winner gets...the Frightful Four! (Notes: Llyra previously appeared in Sub-Mariner (1st series) 50. This issue includes a bizarre full-page parody of the cover to the classic Uncanny X-Men 142 (by Jim Salicrup and Terry Austin). The Sentinel on the cover says: "Hi kids! We're back again! And we've killed all the X-Men! Really! 'Cept Kitty, and she's real small." It's believed that Amazing Spider-Man 214 was the only issue that featured this special advertisement.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 323 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1654578-020

Direct Edition. "Assault Rivals!" The Assassin Nation Plot Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring Captain America, Silver Sable, and Solo. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Symkarian government is in a state of crisis after its prime minister was murdered last issue! And Silver Sable thinks the cold-blooded killer is linked somehow to the United States! To quell the growing anti-American sentiment, the star-spangled avenger parachutes into the royal palace! Awesome! The wall-crawler's overseas caper just went big time with the addition of Captain America! After a meeting of the minds; Cap, Sable, and Spider-Man rush to the Symkaria-Latveria border to attack Ultimatum's mountain hideaway! With help from the mercenary called Solo, the three heroes upset Ultimatum! But are they any closer to finding the prime minister's killer? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Aunt May. (Note: Solo previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 19.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 362A.N CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-2D9619D-012

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the Toxic Crusaders (1992) series with art by Sam Kieth.) 36 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 364 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2EDDBAD-020

"The Pain of Fast Air" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. The web-slinger's bloody ordeal with Carnage is over. And your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man looks forward to sparring with some of his not-so-savage foes...like the Shocker! What has the Shocker been up to since the Deadly Foes of Spider-Man (1991) Limited Series? Just searching for ways to boost the power in his vibration gauntlets! But that quest will bring him into conflict with the wall-crawler and Aunt May! Meanwhile, a mysterious couple from overseas arrives at Kennedy airport. They sure look a lot like...but hold on, they died in a plane crash many years ago (as told in the classic Amazing Spider-Man Annual 5). So who are they? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Richard Parker, and Mary Parker. Flashback cameo by Scourge. 36 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 374D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #18-2F6F3CB-049

Direct Edition. "Murder on Parade" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Several days ago, Richard and Mary Parker experienced the upside of having a son who is a superhero. But today they experience the downside...in spades! Venom believes that the Parkers need protection from their web-slinging son! So, the Lethal Protector tries to kidnap them! But the amazing one won't let that happen without a fight! And what a fight it is! Venom and the wall-crawler battle from block to block for the same goal: saving the Parkers! Truly a bizarre twist! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Ben Urich, Joy Mercado, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The letters page previews the cover to Amazing Spider-Man 375.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) National Diamond 97NDS CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

National Diamond Sales insert.

Label #20-2FCF988-002

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. This classic issue is the second of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (See notes on issue 96 for more information.) The Green Goblin tries to get his mitts on Spidey in "In the Grip of the Goblin." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. John Romita Sr. cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #78 and 191. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 581B CBCS 9.8 McKone Villain 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Villain Variant.

Label #21-2EB8AE9-011

Limited Edition Villain Variant Cover by Mike McKone. Mind on Fire: Part 1 of 2 - Written by Dan Slott. Pencils by Mike McKone. ' 'The Trouble with Harry' (or 'Harry Osborn and the Chamber of Secrets') It would sure help HARRY OSBORN if he could remember the completely logical, non-magical, and totally plausible way he came back from the dead. A skill like that could be useful, now that his ex-brother-in-law, THE MOLTEN MAN, is out to kill him! Set your spider-sense to tingling as some of the most requested secrets from the time between ONE MORE DAY and BRAND NEW DAY are revealed. All this, and series regular, LIZ ALLEN returns to the pages of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, but is she here to help her ex-husband, or to throw more fuel on the fire? And in answer to more requests than you would believe: Little Normie! 36 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2014 3rd Series) 4A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Slott/ Ramos/ Delgado/ Olaz

Paper: White

Signed by Dan Slott on 4/29/2015 at Forbidden Planet, Humberto Ramos and Edger Delgado on 5/15/2015 at ACBC and Victor Olazaba on 10/12/2014 at NYCC.

Label #7500038-AA-005

1st full appearance of Silk (she had a cameo in #1). Original Sin Tie-In (Spider-Verse Prelude) - Written by Dan Slott. Art and Cover by Humberto Ramos. ORIGINAL SIN tie-in! The radioactive spider that gave Peter Parker his powers bit someone else, too! Who is Silk and where has she been? Don't miss this incredible new character who will be a major Spider-player for the whole year! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2018 6th Series) 10C CBCS 9.6 Campbell Variant

Paper: White

J. Scott Campbell Variant.

Label #22-0AD9338-001

Written by Nick Spencer. Art by Humberto Ramos. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. There's been a major theft the likes of which we've never seen and for once, The Black Cat didn't do it. But Spider-Man might need the help of his once-foe-once-friend-once-crime-boss Felicia Hardy, the Black Cat! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2018 6th Series) 93A CBCS 9.8 Adams

Paper: White

Label #22-34DE988-006

Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Patrick Gleason. Cover by Arthur Adams. THE BIG FINALE OF "BEYOND"!!! SPIDER-MAN VS. SPIDER-MAN! You may surprise yourself with who you're rooting for. Don't miss the conclusion to one of the most surprising Spider-Stories of the past decade. 52 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 33 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Off white

Cover and Centerfold Detached.

Label #25-0F80C5D-001

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Aqualad's Deep-Six Chick! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, Aqua-Girl [Tula] (intro), and Dr. Dorsal, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; an Atlantean girl named Tula convinces Aqualad to leave Atlantis; the find an underwater dance club and perform as dancers. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Illustration of Jerry Lewis as the Mona Lisa accompanies the announcement about issue 100 of that series. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Archer and Armstrong (1992) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #25-310C04E-001

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Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. "And Then There Were Nuns," script and pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Bob Wiacek; Transported back from the Lost Land, Archer and Armstrong are abducted by Mahmud's Sect troops; They are taken into captivity, leaving Armstrong's magic satchel to be stolen; The pair awaken, chained in a dungeon beneath the Vatican; When they try to escape, they are forced to flee from the Sect pursuit of Mahmud, Constantino, the Roman Candle, and those uzi-packing nuns, the Sisters of Doom!; Characters: Archer; Armstrong; Cardinal Cyn; Constantino; Daryl; Mahmud; Pope John Paul II; the Sisters of Doom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Atom (1962) 14 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #16-445DD57-031

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Revolt of the Atom's Uniform!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Ray Palmer discovers that the white dwarf star from which he derived his powers has turned sentient and controls his costume. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. The letters page contains a statement of ownership - average print run 375,000; average paid circulation 249,000. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 12 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-48632D1-001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "This Hostage Earth!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Ants warn Giant Man that there is something wrong, but none of the other Avengers believe him; In truth, it is the Mole Man, who plans to destroy the surface world by making the Earth spin very fast on its axis; And now, with his new ally the Red Ghost, how can he be stopped? Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Red Ghost, the Mole Man, and the first appearance of Monk Keefer. Flashback cameos by Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four). Letters to the editor from science fiction writer George R.R. Martin and Steve Erickson (the writer?). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 6. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 124 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Off white to white

Marvel Value Stamp Missing From 10th Page, Does Not Affect Story. INCOMPLETE.

Label #21-3B8C92F-016

"Beware the Star-Stalker!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Dave Cockrum (finishes). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. The monster inside the Priests of Pama's temple stands revealed! It's the Star-Stalker! The ion-fueled creature from beyond the stars thrashes Earth's Mightiest Heroes and sends them running from the temple! The Avengers and Libra know they need more firepower, so the Black Panther arranges for Taurus' star-blaster to be flown to Vietnam! But when the Star-Stalker emerges from his cocoon, he crushes the powerful weapon and gets back to pounding the Avengers! Does this awesome beast have any weaknesses? If so, Mantis and the Vision better find it fast! Cameo appearance by Cornelius Van Lunt. Flashback cameo by the Zodiac and the Supreme Intelligence. (Notes: The letters page includes an essay from Stan Lee and Roy Thomas explaining the recent cover price increase to 25¢. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #81 Rhino.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 142 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #21-3B8C92F-025

"Go West, Young Gods!" Part 2 of 7. Guest-starring Kid Colt, Night Rider, Rawhide Kid, Ringo Kid, and the Two-Gun Kid. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia (with John Romita touch-ups). Thor, Moondragon, and Immortus arrive in 1873 Tombstone, Arizona in search of the Avengers' ace archer! However, the first people they encounter in the desert are Marvel's Western heroes! Neither group is quite sure what to make of the other, but the western wranglers have already met Clint Barton. Shortly thereafter everyone meets at Matthew J. Hawk's office to devise a plan to stop Kang and his local outlaw renegades! Hawkeye's plan involves the thunder god, the Titan priestess, the Western riders, a uranium mine, and the Pecos Train! It's a sensational shootout in the wild, wild west! Meanwhile, Captain America, Iron Man, the Beast, Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Patsy Walker are prisoners of Roxxon Oil and the Squadron Supreme. Flashback cameo by Kang. (Note: The cover shows Iron Man in the western time travel adventure, but he is with the Avengers battling the Squadron Supreme.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Batman (1940) 212 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #25-0F80C5D-002

Cover pencils by Irv Novick. "Baffling Deaths of the Crime-Czar!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; The aging Mr. Big of the Gotham underworld, Li'l Studs, is being given a "welcome home" banquet by gangsters following a stay in the hospital; Quirk, one of Studs's competitors, has hired three hitmen to rub him out: a crack pistol shot named the Silencer, a poison-dart hurler called the Dart, and Big Jolt, a specialist in electrocution; Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson are posing as waiters to avert such a hit-attempt, and thus stave off a gang-war amongst the other mob chiefs for Studs's place; Studs indeed dies, but none of the mobsters can agree as to how he was killed, since all three of the assassins struck at the same time; With help from Dr. Jennings, a doctor who treated Li'l Studs, Batman and Robin discover the truth: Studs died of a heart attack before any of the assassins could kill him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 628 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-08E26EC-062

WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores May 26. Part 3 of the 6-issue "As the Crow Flies," as BATMAN ships biweekly in May! The Penguin's alliance with the Scarecrow seems to be more lethal than even the Penguin expected. What sort of horrors are being unleashed on an unsuspecting Gotham City - and does Batman have a prayer of stopping them? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (2016 3rd Series) 95A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Jimenez/Tynion IV Jimenez

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jorge Jimenez on 12/19/2020 & James Tynion IV on 1/17/2021.

Label #20-3917B61-001

Joker War: Part 1 of 6 - Written by James Tynion IV. Art and Cover by Jorge Jimenez. It was always going to come to this. The Clown Prince of Crime and the Dark Knight Detective go head-to-head for the last time. The Joker has never wanted to win before, he's never wanted his battle with Batman to end, but now his motivation has shifted. He has decided that one way or another, this will be the final chapter to their story. 'Joker War' begins here! Cover price $3.99.

Batman vs. Predator (1991 1st Series) 1B CBCS 9.4 Suydam Predator Variant

Paper: White

Predator Cover.

Label #23-0F1235F-007

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Deluxe Edition (Prestige Format, squarebound). Written by Dave Gibbons. Art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. Cover by Arthur Suydam. The hunter becomes the hunted as Batman, Earth's ultimate detective, is pitted against Predator, the galaxy's most ruthless hunter! Neither is known for their ability to compromise, assuring readers a break-neck paced three-issue series! Squarebound, 32 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Batman vs. Predator (1991 1st Series) 2A CBCS 9.8 Suydam

Paper: White

Deluxe Edition.

Label #25-310C04E-006

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Deluxe Edition (Prestige Format, squarebound). Written by Dave Gibbons. Art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. Cover by Arthur Suydam. The hunter becomes the hunted as the tale of Batman, Earth's ultimate detective, is pitted against Predator in the second installment of this blockbuster comics event. Squarebound, 32 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Batman vs. Predator (1991 1st Series) 3A CBCS 9.8 Suydam

Paper: White

Deluxe Edition.

Label #25-310C04E-008

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Deluxe Edition (Prestige Format, squarebound). Written by Dave Gibbons. Art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. Cover by Arthur Suydam. The final showdown takes place in the Batcave, as the wily Predator hitches a ride on the Batmobile. But man versus alien it isn't, as Batman discovers that Predator is not alone! Squarebound, 32 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #24-4654B18-001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1998 Marvel 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-0AD9338-024

Cover art by Mark Texeira. Background page providing information on the Black Panther. The Client, script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Joe Quesada (storytelling) and Mark Texeira, inks by Mark Texeira and Alitha Martinez (background assists); Leaving behind unrest among refugees in Wakanda, the Black Panther comes to New York to investigate scandal in the Tomorrow Fund. 38 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Breed (1994) 1A CBCS 9.0 Starlin

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-002

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Standard edition. Untitled story, script and art by Jim Starlin; Raymond Stoner is born, grows up, goes to Nam; In Nam he discovers the Breed power inside him. Card to collect the stamps for the Bravura Gold Stamp program; directions for the contest. Tom Mason's column and an interview with Jim Stalin. 48 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Breed (1994) 1A CBCS 8.5 Starlin

Paper: White

Label #19-2AF890E-006

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Standard edition. Untitled story, script and art by Jim Starlin; Raymond Stoner is born, grows up, goes to Nam; In Nam he discovers the Breed power inside him. Card to collect the stamps for the Bravura Gold Stamp program; directions for the contest. Tom Mason's column and an interview with Jim Stalin. 48 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Breed (1994) 1D CBCS 9.2 Starlin Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-310C04E-010

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Newsstand edition. Untitled story, script and art by Jim Starlin; Raymond Stoner is born, grows up, goes to Nam; In Nam he discovers the Breed power inside him. Tom Mason's column and an interview with Jim Starlin. 48 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Breed (1994) 5 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #25-310C04E-011

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Untitled story, script and art by Jim Starlin; Raymond and Rachel are discovered by the Demons; A pack of Breed are dispatched to kill them. Interview with Walt Simonson on the Star Slammers. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Breed (1994) 6 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #25-310C04E-012

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Untitled story, script by Jim Starlin, art by Jim Starlin, Jeanne Dupuis, and Catie Jellinghaus; Rachel dies. Story continues in Breed II. Card to collect the stamps for the Bravura Gold Stamp program; directions for the contest. Kara Lamb discusses various Bravura series. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Breed II Book of Revelation (1994) 1LE CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Gold Foil Edition.

Label #25-1577B4C-002

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Limited Edition Gold Foil cover. Embossed cardstock cover. Story, art and cover by Jim Starlin. Art assist by Jeanne Du Puis. Part 1 of 6. Raymond Stoner is back. Half man, half monster, Stoner is trying to find a place in the world. Ending up with a Central American rebel group, Stoner believes he has found happiness. That is until contract killers slaughter his crew, and Stoner is next! 40 pages. Full color.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 319 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white

Direct Edition

Label #21-218A045-030

"Overkill" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Joe Sinnott. Both Captain America and Diamondback are hot on the trail of Scourge! Cap tries to work with her, but Diamondback has other things on her mind. Meanwhile, Firebrand has convened a meeting of 18 super-villains at The Bar With No Name to discuss the common threat of Scourge. It might be a good idea to check the identity of the bartender before starting the meeting. This issue includes the origin of Diamondback. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain Marvel Jr. (1942-1953 Fawcett) 94 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-4088DC5-006

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Howard Boughner, Art Helfant and Otto Binder. Art by Bud Thompson, Art Helfant, Howard Boughner and Joe Certa. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Mrs. Wagner brings home an antique lamp that contains an ill-tempered genie, but even Captain Marvel Jr. can't foresee what happens when she plugs the lamp in to an electrical outlet. A nobody named Hiram Boggs tries to gain a reputation as the head of all the city's criminal rackets, just for fun, but that gets the attention of the real godfather. Kanvasback the boxer explains why he was looking for punctuation in his alphabet soup. The Menace of the Medicine Man; Kanvasback: Food Foolishness; The Lamp of Power; The Copy Cat; Judge Smudge; Rubbernose Randolph; Cook the Crook; The Lord of the Underworld; Movie Mogul Moglethorpe. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Jr. (1942-1953 Fawcett) 118 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-34DC4AC-004

Cover by Bud Thompson. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Art Helfant and Howard Boughner. Art by Bud Thompson, Art Helfant, Howard Boughner, and Joe Certa. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. An ancestor of Freddy Freeman summons Captain Marvel Jr. to the past to rescue Robin Hood and his Merry Men from the Earl of Nottingham. Prof. Edgewise's latest invention is a gigantic vacuum cleaner which, like most Edgewise inventions, lacks a kill switch. Sucker Sam is the laziest crook ever. Getting His Goat; The Hammer of Hate; Judge Smudge; Rubbernose Randolph; Kanvasback: The Super Stupid Salesman; The Lazy Genie; In the Days of Robin Hood; The Lost Space Ship; The Great Vacuum. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 163D CBCS 2.0

Paper: Off white to white

Cover Detached. Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-3B8C92F-103

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Blind Alley, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson (pages 1-2) and Joe Rubinstein (pages 3-18); DD tries to help Bruce Banner out and gets himself badly beaten by the Hulk for his trouble; Ben hears Heather call DD "Matt" during the battle; appearances by Tony Stark (Iron Man) and J. Jonah Jameson. Cover price $0.40.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 177N CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #7002205-AA-011

Newsstand Edition. Last 50-cent issue. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Where Angels Fear To Tread, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Stick helps his old pupil face his demons and regain his radar sense; The Bugle publishes an expose on Kingpin's candidate for Mayor of New York; Elektra is brought to Kingpin's attention; Daredevil origin retold; Jonah Jameson appearance; cameo by the Hand. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 185 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #16-143C2BB-025

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Guts, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (layouts/breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Foggy begins to investigate why Heather's company is making bombs and this causes him to run up against both Eric Slaughter and the Kingpin; No problem for "Guts" Nelson and his partner Turk; DD is caught in an explosion that messes up his radar sense; story is narrated by Foggy Nelson. This issue marks Frank Miller doing rough breakdowns with Klaus Janson doing the major penciling work. Letter to the editor from comics editor Diana Schutz. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 186 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #7300536-AA-003

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Turk becomes the new Stilt Man in Stilts, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Matt begins gathering criminal evidence to sink Glenn industries; Turk steals the Stilt Man armor and tries to prove himself to the Kingpin (and fails miserably); DD's hyper senses start going wild; Matt pressures Heather into accepting his proposal of marriage; Gladiator appearance. Back cover MegaForce art by William Stout. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Dawn (1995) 1B CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Linsner Linsner White Trash Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Joseph Michael Linsner on 11/12/2017. White Trash Edition.

Label #18-07F87AD-075

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Variant "White Trash" Edition by Sirus Entertainment. Lucifer's Halo Part 1. Darrian Ashoka & Jaynis Goldbaum's weekly jaunt to Times Square for a brutal 'free for all' takes a turn when Darrian meets Dawn in "Ascension." Story, art & cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Cover price $2.95.

Dawn (1995) 1C CBCS 9.8 Linsner Black Light Variant

Paper: White

It's Only A Comic Book Edition.

Label #25-310C04E-020

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Variant cover featuring black light inks. "It's only a comic book" edition. Lucifer's Halo Part 1. Darrian Ashoka & Jaynis Goldbaum's weekly jaunt to Times Square for a brutal 'free for all' takes a turn when Darrian meets Dawn in "Ascension." Story, art & cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Cover price $2.95.

Dawn (1995) 1D CBCS 9.0 Linsner Look Sharp Variant

Paper: White

Look Sharp Edition.

Label #25-310C04E-019

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"Look Sharp" edition. Lucifer's Halo Part 1. Darrian Ashoka & Jaynis Goldbaum's weekly jaunt to Times Square for a brutal 'free for all' takes a turn when Darrian meets Dawn in "Ascension." Story, art & cover by Joseph Michael Linsner.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 89 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-0F1235F-009

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Metropolis Wasn't Built in a Day...or Was It? - Written by Bob Rozakis and Todd Klein. Art by Alex Saviuk and Ricardo Villagrán. Cover by Denys Cowan and Bob Smith. The Omega Men make camp for the night and then wake up in Metropolis. What happened and how did they get there? That's what the Omega Men and Superman want to know. Characters in this issue: The Omega Men [Harpis; Tigorr]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Oho-Besh; Ili. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 37 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-3B8C92F-117

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. Evil in Bloom!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Doctor Strange and Red Guardian escape from Plantman with the help of Jack Norriss and Power Man. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 53 (Captain America). One-page Hostess ad, Captain America and the Red Skull. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Englehart

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023

Label #23-4350FC9-009

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Baron Mordo is back in Alone Against Eternity!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Mordo awakens into madness; The Aged Genghis' mind is completely gone; Nightmare haunts their mad dreams; Eternity appears, & announces the End of the World. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.25.