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Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 2 VF 8.0

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Demon of the Maze, script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; Red Sonja comes to the port city of Venzia in the kingdom of Argos; After witnessing two sailing vessels crashing into one another, she rescues a young woman from a couple of street brigands; Moments later, a mute thug clobbers Sonja across the back of the head and brings her to the dungeon of a mage known as the Hidden One; When Sonja awakens, she finds herself trapped in a strange maze of mirrors and illusions. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Champ." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 2 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Demon of the Maze, script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; Red Sonja comes to the port city of Venzia in the kingdom of Argos; After witnessing two sailing vessels crashing into one another, she rescues a young woman from a couple of street brigands; Moments later, a mute thug clobbers Sonja across the back of the head and brings her to the dungeon of a mage known as the Hidden One; When Sonja awakens, she finds herself trapped in a strange maze of mirrors and illusions. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Champ." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (2005 Dynamite) 50A CGC 9.8 Linsner

Paper: White

Label #4618282001

Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. A special anniversary issue because YOU demanded it! When Dynamite made the move to the Queen Sonja series, fans were left without their 50th anniversary issue! No More! In the vein of Marvel's Thor #600 and Amazing Spider-Man #600 - featuring 100 pages of story and art, including new stories from Arvid Nelson, Kevin McCarthy, Raven Gregory as well as reprinting classic stories by Roy Thomas and all! Featuring a forward by Red Sonja writer Mike Carey! Cover price $4.99.

Red Sonja (2023 Dynamite) 1ZO CGC 9.6 SS Frison

Paper: White

Signed by Jenny Frison on 10/10/23 Variant Cover ZO

Label #4325081001

Limited Edition Virgin Cover by Jenny Frison. Written by Torunn Gronbekk. Art by Walter Geovani. Following directly from the pages of Red Sonja #0, the She-Devil finds herself on the run, framed for murder, and with an unseen force tugging at the back of her mind. Join Sonja as she races to unravel the mystery of 'His Master's Voice!' Written By Torunn Grønbekk and featuring art by Red Sonja superstar Walter Geovani (with colors by Omi Remalante, Jr.), this brand-new series dives deep into Sonja's world, exploring the darkness of Hyboria like never before. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $50.00.

Red Sonja Birth of the She Devil (2019 Dynamite) 1COMICMINT CGC 9.8 Comic Mint Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover M.

Label #2057273011

Written by Luke Lieberman. Art by Sergio Davila. An early tale of the She-Devil! Explore the early years of the wild and untamed Sonja the Red, before she because the scourge of Hyboria - Red Sonja! Retaining her trademark armor and flame-filled hair - and temper, writer Luke Liberman (Red Sonja: Doom of the Gods) and artist Sergio Davila (Conan) deliver high adventure and horror as they introduce the demon conqueror Raka and his devil's brew, which turns men against their fellow men (and everyone in their way!). Also featuring the return of Sonja's early mentor, Ozzyus! Look for a trio of incredible covers: Master Painter Lucio Parillo, interior artist Sergio Davila and the return of cosplaying favorite, Shannon Kingston! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Red Sonja Birth of the She Devil (2019 Dynamite) 1FRANKIES.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover K.

Label #2054113011

Frankie's Comics exclusive variant by Jee Hyung Lee. Written by Luke Lieberman. Art by Sergio Davila. An early tale of the She-Devil! Explore the early years of the wild and untamed Sonja the Red, before she because the scourge of Hyboria - Red Sonja! Retaining her trademark armor and flame-filled hair - and temper, writer Luke Liberman (Red Sonja: Doom of the Gods) and artist Sergio Davila (Conan) deliver high adventure and horror as they introduce the demon conqueror Raka and his devil's brew, which turns men against their fellow men (and everyone in their way!). Also featuring the return of Sonja's early mentor, Ozzyus! Look for a trio of incredible covers: Master Painter Lucio Parillo, interior artist Sergio Davila and the return of cosplaying favorite, Shannon Kingston! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Red Sonja The Superpowers (2021 Dynamite) 1A CGC 9.6 Parrillo

Paper: White

Label #4665284003

Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Jonathan Lau. Cover by Lucio Parrillo. FIRST STUNNING ISSUE! The She-Devil With A Sword has battled barbarians, scuffled with sorcerers, and mananged magical creatures of all sizes. But when a collective of superheroes from THE PROJECT enter her world, will Sonja know how to adjust to their foreign ways, before they all kill each other? 32 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $3.99.

Red Sonja vs. Thulsa Doom (2006) 2C CGC 9.4

Paper: White

"Virgin" Edition.

Label #4150192007

Will Conrad "Virgin" Cover - by Peter David, Luke Lieberman, Will Conrad & Gabriele Dell'otto. In this issue, Sonja is wary of this dark handsome stranger, their uneasy allaince is tested when Thulsa interrupts Sonja bathing. A leader emerges from among Doom's men and leads his forces towards the capital.

Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons and Dragons (2018 IDW) 1RIB CGC 9.4 Fowler 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition B.

Label #4660913003

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Patrick Rothfuss and Jim Zub. Art by Troy Little. Cover by Tess Fowler. When Morty needs to learn how to play D&D to keep up with the cool kids, his hard-drinking, old school-gaming, mad science-making grandpa is happy to teach him how to roll the dice, but neither of them is prepared for the saving throws they're about to fail or the true quest yet to come. Strap on a +1 longsword and grab your 10-foot pole, because this is going to be a gaming gauntlet like no other! The world's greatest role-playing game. Reality's most dysfunctional family. What could go wrong? 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Sailor Moon Pretty Soldier The Original Picture Collection HC (Japanese 1994 Kodansha) 2-1ST FN+ 6.5

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 64 pages, full color.

NOTE: All text is in Japanese.

NOTE: May or may NOT include cover sleeve.

Savage Red Sonja (2023 Dynamite) 1C CGC 9.8 Adams Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4418804009

Written by Dan Panosian. Art by Alessio Petillo. Cover by Arthur Adams. 'Prepare yourself for the savagery that can only Red Sonja can deliver in this brand-new series that harkens back to the classic era of Robert E. Howard's original pulp tales of swords and sorcery! Tasked with retrieving a long-hidden gem from a crumbled, ancient kingdom, the She-Devil With a Sword is traveling alone through a dangerous wasteland when fate intervenes, and her solo adventure is sidetracked by a wayward prince and his bride as they try desperately to escape from fearsome desert bandits - only to be attacked by a monstrous beast from beneath the sands! Don't miss out on this fast-paced tale of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural - written by comics superstar DAN PANOSIAN and illustrated by ALESSIO PETILLO, with colors by FRANCESCO SEGALA! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Savage Red Sonja (2023 Dynamite) 1L FN+ 6.5 Virgin Variant

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Written by Dan Panosian. Art by Alessio Petillo. Cover by Frank Cho. Get Frank Cho's cover for Savage Red Sonja #1 free of trade dress with this Limited, Virgin Edition! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $50.00.

Savage Tales (1971 Magazine) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #2058803001

Issue #1. May 1971. Conan stars in "The Frost Giant's Daughter" (script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith). Adapted from the story by Robert E. Howard. Later reprinted in color (with one additional new splash page) in "Conan the Barbarian" #16. First appearance of Man-Thing in "Man-Thing" (script by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, art by Gray Morrow). Story continues in "Astonishing Tales" #12. Other stories include "The Fury of the Femizons" (script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; story continues in "Fantastic Four" #151); "Black Brother" (script by Denny O'Neil as "Sergius O'Shaughnessy", pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer); and "The Night of the Looter" (script by Lee, art by John Buscema). Painted cover by Buscema. Note: First appearance of Man-Thing. 8.25" x 11". 68 pages. Black and white. Mature. Cover price $0.50.

Savage Tales (1971 Magazine) 4 VF+ 8.5

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Conan stars in "Night of the Dark God" (script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane and Neal Adams, inks by Adams, Pablo Marcos, Frank McLaughlin, and Vince Colletta). Adapted from the non-Conan story "The Dark Man" by Robert E. Howard. Reprints: "The Crusader" (script by Stan lee, art by Joe Maneely; from The Black Knight 2 in July 1955) and "The Dweller in the Dark" (script by Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith; from Conan the Barbarian 12). This last story was originally intended for Savage Tales 2 before the magazine's (first) cancellation. The art was altered for its appearance in Conan 12 in order to pass the Comics Code. The story here in Savage Tales 4 is the original, unaltered version. (The muddy reprint in Conan Saga 5 is from the altered version.) Neal Adams cover painting. Cover price $0.75.

Slave Girl Comics (1949) 2 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4373408006

Art by Howard Larsen. Cover by Howard Larsen. Tales of adventure in the ancient past featuring Malu, a princess taken captive as a slave girl, and her defender, the warrior Garth. Trapped on Phao's trireme and doomed to be sold into slavery, Garth and Malu escape, but find themselves adrift on the ocean; The duo is imprisoned in the Tower of Indecision; The army of Tirza the Good invades the city of Zankhara. Slave Girl and the Pirates of Abmur; The Lost Princess; Malu: The Tower of Indecision; The Revel in Vardon Hall; The Flame Goddess; Malu: The Fall of Zankhara. Final issue of the series; one last Malu story appeared in Strange Worlds (1950 Avon) #3. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Smurfs (1982 Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4651642014

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - "The Smurfs and the Evil Bird, "Sticky Smurf," and other stories by Peyo. 2-page spread ad for Spider-Man Video Action Game Cartridge. Includes "Bullpen Bulletins." 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Sonjaversal (2021 Dynamite) 1A CGC 9.6 Lee

Paper: White

Label #3811261014

Written by Christopher Hastings. Art by Pasquale Qualano and Jordi Perez. Cover by Jae Lee and June Chung. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT COMIC BOOK TO EVER COME OUT IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD. Starring: RED Sonja, BLUE Sonja, GREEN Sonja, ORANGE Sonja, SAINT Sonja, HELL Sonja, and MANY, MANY, MANY MORE! An evil god punishes Sonja's across dimensions. What's the punishment? SONJA'S MUST KILL OTHER SONJA'S. The battle for SONJA SUPREMACY BEGINS IN THE EVENT OF 2021! 32 pages, full color. Rated Teen+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2014 Marvel 4th Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Dauterman

Paper: White

Label #4082406018

Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Russell Dauterman. The great hammer MJOLNIR lies on the moon, unable to be lifted by anyone in all the heavens! Even THOR! Something dark has befallen the God of Thunder, leaving him weakened and for the first time in forever... UNWORTHY! But when Frost Giants invade the Earth, the hammer will be lifted and an all-new Thor will arise! A Thor unlike any we've ever seen before! Who is this new GODDESS OF THUNDER? Not even Odin knows! Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2014 Marvel 4th Series) 1G CGC 9.8 Staples 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Staples Variant Cover.

Label #4020894002

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Fiona Staples. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Russell Dauterman. The great hammer MJOLNIR lies on the moon, unable to be lifted by anyone in all the heavens! Even THOR! Something dark has befallen the God of Thunder, leaving him weakened and for the first time in forever... UNWORTHY! But when Frost Giants invade the Earth, the hammer will be lifted and an all-new Thor will arise! A Thor unlike any we've ever seen before! Who is this new GODDESS OF THUNDER? Not even Odin knows! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2014 Marvel 4th Series) 1H CGC 9.8 Ribic 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Ribic Variant Cover.

Label #3992250012

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Esad Ribic. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Russell Dauterman. The great hammer MJOLNIR lies on the moon, unable to be lifted by anyone in all the heavens! Even THOR! Something dark has befallen the God of Thunder, leaving him weakened and for the first time in forever... UNWORTHY! But when Frost Giants invade the Earth, the hammer will be lifted and an all-new Thor will arise! A Thor unlike any we've ever seen before! Who is this new GODDESS OF THUNDER? Not even Odin knows! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2014 Marvel 4th Series) 1HASTINGS CGC 9.8 Ferry Hastings Variant

Paper: White

Hastings Edition.

Label #3931306004

Hastings Variant Cover by Pasqual Ferry. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Russell Dauterman. The great hammer MJOLNIR lies on the moon, unable to be lifted by anyone in all the heavens! Even THOR! Something dark has befallen the God of Thunder, leaving him weakened and for the first time in forever... UNWORTHY! But when Frost Giants invade the Earth, the hammer will be lifted and an all-new Thor will arise! A Thor unlike any we've ever seen before! Who is this new GODDESS OF THUNDER? Not even Odin knows! Cover price $3.99.

Thor (2014 Marvel 4th Series) 1MIDTOWN CGC 9.8 Renaud Midtown Variant

Paper: White

Midtown Comics Edition.

Label #4037227014

Midtown Comics Variant Cover by Paul Renaud. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Russell Dauterman. The great hammer MJOLNIR lies on the moon, unable to be lifted by anyone in all the heavens! Even THOR! Something dark has befallen the God of Thunder, leaving him weakened and for the first time in forever... UNWORTHY! But when Frost Giants invade the Earth, the hammer will be lifted and an all-new Thor will arise! A Thor unlike any we've ever seen before! Who is this new GODDESS OF THUNDER? Not even Odin knows!

Thor (2014 Marvel 4th Series) 1MIDTOWN CGC 9.8 Renaud Midtown Variant

Paper: White

Midtown Comics Edition.

Label #2140973004

Midtown Comics Variant Cover by Paul Renaud. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Russell Dauterman. The great hammer MJOLNIR lies on the moon, unable to be lifted by anyone in all the heavens! Even THOR! Something dark has befallen the God of Thunder, leaving him weakened and for the first time in forever... UNWORTHY! But when Frost Giants invade the Earth, the hammer will be lifted and an all-new Thor will arise! A Thor unlike any we've ever seen before! Who is this new GODDESS OF THUNDER? Not even Odin knows!

Thor (2014 Marvel 4th Series) 1MILEHIGH CGC 9.8 Molina Mile High Variant

Paper: White

Mile High Comics Edition.

Label #4108192007

Mile High Comics Variant Cover by Jorge Molina. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Russell Dauterman. The great hammer MJOLNIR lies on the moon, unable to be lifted by anyone in all the heavens! Even THOR! Something dark has befallen the God of Thunder, leaving him weakened and for the first time in forever... UNWORTHY! But when Frost Giants invade the Earth, the hammer will be lifted and an all-new Thor will arise! A Thor unlike any we've ever seen before! Who is this new GODDESS OF THUNDER? Not even Odin knows!

Usagi Yojimbo (2019 4th Series IDW) 20SKETCH CGC 9.4 SS Sakai

Paper: White

Signed and sketch by Stan Sakai on 01/23/2025. Sketch Edition.

Label #4458655001

Blank Sketch Cover. Written and Art by Stan Sakai. Yukichi, part one. The introduction of a new recurring character as Usagi encounters a young swordmaster carrying out the dying wish of his master. Yukichi must deliver Itsuki-Sensei's swords to his nephew, Daido, who will take over his school. However, they must pass through the territory of a rival school intent on possessing that heirloom.

Vote Loki (2016) 1A CGC 9.8 Moore

Paper: White

Label #4618713022

Written by Christopher Hastings. Art by Langdon Foss. Cover by Tradd Moore. Loki is many things -- god, trickster, brother, liar, son, villain, even hero. Now he wants to add one more thing to the list: President of the United States. That's right, the God of Lies has set his sights on becoming the ruler of the free world, but is this just another scheme? One thing's for certain -- with Loki's winning smile and silver tongue on the campaign trail, this election just got a lot more interesting… 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Weirdworld (2015 2nd Series) 1D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4660637011

Hip Hop Variant Cover by Juan Doe. Written by Sam Humphries. Art by Mike Del Mundo. From the pages of SECRET WARS, now in the ALL-NEW MARVEL U! Imagine, being trapped in a world of sword and sorcery. With no sword and sorcery experience to speak of. This is the story of BECCA, a girl stuck in WEIRDWORLD, with only one mission: get home alive! Marvel's own twisted fantasy realm comes alive before your eyes! Barbarians! Wizards! And tricked out sports cars! Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

X-Men The Asgardian Wars HC (2009 Marvel) 1st Edition 1-1ST NM 9.4

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects X-Men Alpha/Flight (1985) #1-2, New Mutants Special Edition (1985) and Uncanny X-Men Annual #9.

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT. Art by PAUL SMITH and ARTHUR ADAMS. Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS.

Otherworldly wonder at the top of one world and the heart of another!

In the Arctic Circle, the X-Men and Alpha Flight find a power that could save the world at the cost of destroying...what? But cost is no object when the power is revealed as a gift from Loki, who doesn't like it when his gifts are returned!

When the God of Lies loses his own prize, he decides one bad turn deserves another and sets his magic against the X-Men, only for the New Mutants to take the fall...and rise to Asgard! The X-Men ride to the rescue, but can even the mightiest mutants survive the multiple magics of myth?

Hardcover, 232 pages, full color.

NOTE: "Chris Claremont, Art Adams, and Paul Smith are at the height of their powers with this epic and have never been better. It is easily one of the most mind-blowing and entertaining X-Adventures and one of my all time favorites." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $34.99.

Xena Warrior Princess (1997 1st Series) 2B CGC 9.8 Art Variant

Paper: White

Label #4652746017

Stories by Roy Thomas and Robert (Salmoneus) Trebor. Art by Joyce Chin & Andy Lanning and Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti. As Gabrielle lies dying, Xena and Gilgamesh, with Joxer tagging along, find the plant of Never-Death. But Gilgamesh was just using Xena, and tries to sacrifice her to the plant so he can get eternal life in "The Plant of Never-Death"! Plus, in the back-up story, Gabrielle is kidnapped and taken to a slave auction! Meanwhile, Salmoneus finds two girls who are helping the kidnappers in "Theft of the Young Lovelies Part Two"! (Note: Back-up story continues in #0.) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Xena Warrior Princess (1997 1st Series) 2B CGC 9.8 Art Variant

Paper: White

Label #4652746018

Stories by Roy Thomas and Robert (Salmoneus) Trebor. Art by Joyce Chin & Andy Lanning and Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti. As Gabrielle lies dying, Xena and Gilgamesh, with Joxer tagging along, find the plant of Never-Death. But Gilgamesh was just using Xena, and tries to sacrifice her to the plant so he can get eternal life in "The Plant of Never-Death"! Plus, in the back-up story, Gabrielle is kidnapped and taken to a slave auction! Meanwhile, Salmoneus finds two girls who are helping the kidnappers in "Theft of the Young Lovelies Part Two"! (Note: Back-up story continues in #0.) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Xena Warrior Princess (1997 1st Series) 2B CGC 9.8 Art Variant

Paper: White

Label #4652746016

Stories by Roy Thomas and Robert (Salmoneus) Trebor. Art by Joyce Chin & Andy Lanning and Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti. As Gabrielle lies dying, Xena and Gilgamesh, with Joxer tagging along, find the plant of Never-Death. But Gilgamesh was just using Xena, and tries to sacrifice her to the plant so he can get eternal life in "The Plant of Never-Death"! Plus, in the back-up story, Gabrielle is kidnapped and taken to a slave auction! Meanwhile, Salmoneus finds two girls who are helping the kidnappers in "Theft of the Young Lovelies Part Two"! (Note: Back-up story continues in #0.) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.