Auctions: comic books in 'Humor'

Harley Quinn (2013) Annual 1D CBCS 9.4 SS Conner/Palmiotti/Timms/Mounts/Quinones Lucia Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, John Timms & Paul Mounts on 6/24/2017 & Joe Quinones on 8/12/2017. Bombshells Variant.

Label #18-088C948-070

Not available for international purchase due to included scent. Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by John Timms, Stjepan Sejic, Joe Quinones, Ben Caldwell and Kelley Jones. Cover by Ant Lucia. We have to warn you, readers: This issue stinks! Seriously! Like, unpleasant odors are literally in the story! In this first-ever HQ ANNUAL, take a trip to Harley's home of Coney Island in a groundbreaking 'scent-ticular' issue, featuring actual, honest-to-gosh smells. This issue comes polybagged to contain the stench. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Harley Quinn (2014) 0A CBCS 9.8 SS Conner/Johnson/Palmiotti/Mounts/Roux/H Conner

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Amanda Conner, Dave Johnson, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Mounts & Stephanie Roux on 6/24/2017, Adam Hughes on 8/11/2017, Chad Hardin & Jim Lee on 9/2/2017, Walt Simonson on 9/24/2017 & Dan Panosian on 10/5/2017.

Label #18-0929297-092

Cover by Amanda Conner. (W) Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti. (A) Amanda Conner, Becky Cloonan, Tony S. Daniel, Sandu Florea, Stephane Roux, Dan Panosian, Walt Simonson, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Bruce Timm, Charlie Adlard, Adam Hughes, Art Baltazar, Tradd Moore, Dave Johnson, Jeremy Roberts, Sam Kieth, Darwyn Cooke, Chad Hardin. This bombastic debut issue features art by several award-winning illustrators -- but will any of them measure up to the exacting standards of the Clown Princess of Crime? Don't miss the thrilling return of Harley Quinn in her own monthly series! Cover price $2.99.

Harley Quinn (2014) 1A CBCS 9.8 SS Conner/Palmiotti/Hardin Conner

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti on 6/24/2017 & Chad Hardin on 9/2/2017.

Label #18-088C948-058

Cover by Amanda Conner. Written by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. Harley is set to begin her new life, but she needs a job first! Enter the Coney Island Roller Derby! It's game time as Harley sets out to destroy her competition - literally! Cover price $2.99.

Harley Quinn (2014) 29POWERUP CBCS 9.8 SS Hardin/Conner/Palmiotti/Timms Conner Sketch Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chad Hardin on 10/22/2021 & Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti & John Timms on 11/6/2021. GameStop Sketch Exclusive. Remarked at top left corner not noted on CBCS label.

Label #22-0692A42-252

Gamestop Power-Up Rewards Exclusive Sketch Cover by John Timms. Writtenb y Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. Cover by Amanda Conner. What's that you said? We couldn't quite hear you. Did you say 'Boy, I sure would love to see Harley fight giant transforming robots'? Well, that's definitely what we heard! So we're delivering! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Harley Quinn (2016) 1BULLETPROOF.B CBCS 9.8 SS Dell'Otto/ Palmiotti/ Conner/ Hardin

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Gabriele Dell'otto on 8/26/17, Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner on 9/24/17 and Chad Hardin on 10/7/17. BulletProof Comics B and W Exclusive

Label #18-08C3138-044

Bulletproof Comics Black and White Variant Cover by Gabriel Dell'Otto. Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. 'Die Laughing' part one! Welcome back to Harley Quinn's crazy world on Coney Island…now get ready to wave goodbye, because everyone there just might get eaten alive! Harley's gotta protect her neighborhood against an all-out zombie apocalypse! Break out the chainsaws, everybody! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Harley Quinn (2016) 1KINGS.A CBCS 9.8 SS Conner/Palmiotti/Hardin/Linsner Linsner Comic Kings Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti on 6/24/2017 & Chad Hardin on 9/2/2017 & Joseph Michael Linsner on 9/22/2017. Comics Kings Exclusive Variant.

Label #18-079C7D4-013

Comic Kings Exclusive Color Variant Cover by Joe Linsner. DC Universe Rebirth - Die Laughing: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. 'Die Laughing' part one! Welcome back to Harley Quinn's crazy world on Coney Island…now get ready to wave goodbye, because everyone there just might get eaten alive! Harley's gotta protect her neighborhood against an all-out zombie apocalypse! Break out the chainsaws, everybody! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Harley Quinn (2016) 1ZAPP.B CBCS 9.8 SS Conner/Palmiotti/Mounts/Hardin

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti & Paul Mounts on 6/24/2017 & Chad Hardin on 9/2/2017. Zapp Comics B&W Exclusive.

Label #18-07BDF33-032

Zapp Comics Exclusive Black and White Cover by Emanuela Luppachino (Homage to Batman Adventures #12). DC Universe Rebirth - Die Laughing: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. 'Die Laughing' part one! Welcome back to Harley Quinn's crazy world on Coney Island…now get ready to wave goodbye, because everyone there just might get eaten alive! Harley's gotta protect her neighborhood against an all-out zombie apocalypse! Break out the chainsaws, everybody! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Harley Quinn (2016) 3A CBCS 9.8 SS Conner/Palmiotti/Timms/Hardin/Blevins Conner

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti & John Timms on 6/24/2017, Chad Hardin on 9/2/2017 & Brett Blevins on 10/5/2017.

Label #18-07BDF33-051

DC Universe Rebirth Tie-In - Die Laughing: Part 3 of 3 - Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Bret Blevins (layouts), Chad Hardin and John Timms. Cover by Amanda Conner. 'DIE LAUGHING' part 3! In this concluding chapter, Coney Island threatens to collapse completely under a tidal wave of zombies! Harley's got a lead on a cure-but what's it going to take to administer it to a thousand flesh-hungry fiends? Here's hoping Poison Ivy has an idea… Cover price $2.99.

Harley Quinn (2016) 4A CBCS 9.8 SS Linsner/Palmiotti/Conner/Hardin Conner

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Joseph Michael Linsner on 9/22/2017, Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner on 9/23/2017 & Chad Hardin on 10/6/2017.

Label #18-07BDF33-054

DC Universe Rebirth Tie-In - Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Joseph Michael Linsner. Cover by Amanda Conner. '108 MILLION WAYS TO DIE!' Even though she hates to leave Coney Island as it rebuilds after the zombie apocalypse, Harley must set out on a journey that will take her around the world-and into the clutches of a bizarre robotic enemy! Too bad her Mecha-Harley suit didn't fit in the overhead bin… 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Harley Quinn (2016) 29B CBCS 9.8 SS Conner/ Palmiotti/ Andolfo/ Rich/ Cho Cho Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Mirka Andolfo and Sabine Rich on 10/8/2022 and Frank Cho on 10/28/2022 Frank Cho Variant

Label #23-0B71126-018

Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Mirka Andolfo, Michael Kaluta and Tom Derenick. Cover by Frank Cho. "Vote Harley" part two! He's already sent killers after her and her loved ones...what more can the Mayor do to get Harley Quinn off his back-especially now that she's gone public in her campaign against him and become shockingly popular? The answer will surprise Harley...and you! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Harley Quinn 25th Anniversary Special (2017) 1UNKNOWN.B CBCS 9.8 SS Conner/ Hardin/ Horn/ Palmiotti/ Dodso

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Amanda Conner Chad Hardin, Greg Horn and Jimmy Palmiotti on 10/8/2022 and Terry Dodson on 10/28/2022

Label #23-0B71126-023

Unknown Comics exclusive virgin cover by Greg Horn. Written by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Dini, Daniel Kibblesmith and Chip Zdarsky. Art by Paul Mounts, Chard Hardin, David Lafuente and Joe Quinones. In a story written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, with art by Conner, learn what really happened when Harley, Catwoman, and Poison Ivy hit Vegas! Then, a tale written by Paul Dini with art by Chad Hardin takes us back to Harley's days with the Joker to see the hell he unleashes when he makes the mistake of scheduling the biggest heist of their career on Harley's birthday! Plus, writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Joe Quinones pit Harley and the Joker against Batman and Robin -- but while you might think the Joker knows how to play with Batman's mind, it's nothing compared to Harley's ability to crack Robin's psyche! And that's not all! Writer Dale Kibblesmith with art by David LaFuente put Coney Island right in the path of a hurricane -- and put Harley on a collision course with Swamp Thing, of all people...monsters...things...? This issue also includes Harley pin-up pages with art by Babs Tarr, Bengal, Dustin Nguyen and more! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+

Harley Quinn and Her Gang of Harleys (2016) 1B CBCS 9.8 SS Mounts/ Tieri/ Palmiotti/ Conner Conner Gallery Variant

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: Paul Mounts and Frank Tieri Witnessed Signatures: Jimmy Palmiotti (with sketch) and Amanda Conner on 10/8/2022 Fill in the Frame Variant

Label #23-0B71126-022

Written by Frank Tieri and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Mauricet. Cover by Amanda Conner. Straight from the pages of HARLEY QUINN comes the story of her strange new army of assistants, the Gang of Harleys! In this new miniseries, they've been on the job for just a few months, and the Gang is ready to stand up and show what they can do without Harley…and they just might have to, because Harley's been kidnapped! The Gang's homes, their loved ones-they're all in danger from a strange new villain with a very personal grudge against Harley! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Howard the Duck (2023 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4371439023

Written by Chip Zdarsky & Joe Quinones; Daniel Kibblesmith, Jason Loo, Merritt K. Art by Jordan Gibson; Annie Wu, Derek Charm, Will Robson. Cover by Skottie Young. CELEBRATE HIS 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN THIS ALL-NEW ONE-SHOT! Meet Howard. He's a hard-boiled P.I. with problems by the duckload. But a cosmic, all-seeing friend(?) known as the Peeper(!) is giving him a chance to see what his life COULD be! The joys he COULD have! All the ways his life COULD suck way less than it does now! In other words: "Whaugh If?" 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Huckleberry Hound (1970 Charlton) 6 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4427457014

Huey Dewey and Louie Junior Woodchucks (1966 Gold Key) 46 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4363428003

Humbug (1957) 1 GD 2.0

Water damage.

August 1957 Cover price $0.15.

Itchy and Scratchy Comics (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2638A38-011

Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. "The Itchy & Scratchy Movie II," script by Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta, pencils by Steve Vance and Bill Morrison, inks by Tim Bavington; The making and premier screening of an Itchy & Scratchy movie. Based on the Simpsons characters. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $1.95.

Josie Anniversary Spectacular (2023 Archie) 1HAPPY.A CGC 9.8 SS Rugg

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Rugg on 12/16/2023. Happy Comics Edition A.

Label #4370573016

Happy Comics Exclusive Cover by Jim Rugg. Written by Holly G; Frank Doyle, Tom Defalco. Art by Holly G; Dan Decarlo, Kennedy. BRAND NEW STORY: 'ROCK Cats!' Josie & the Pussycats are about to put on the concert of a lifetime†in space! Then, celebrate 60 years of Josie McCoy with some iconic classic stories! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Jughead (1949 1st Series Archie) 2 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Residue on interior pages.

Kevin Keller (2012 Archie) 1B CBCS 9.2 SS Dan Parent

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 11/20/2021. Dan Parent Variant.

Label #21-40F58F4-022

It's a bunch of firsts for Kevin Keller in the first issue of his ongoing series. It's his first time as Riverdale High class president. And he gets published in the Riverdale newspaper for the first time. Oh yeah, and Kevin gets ready to go on his first date! What?! Kevin's never been on a date before? That's the reaction everybody has, as they can't believe cool, good-looking, mild mannered Kevin Keller has never been on a date. And when he's made attempts in the past things go terribly wrong, it turns out Kevin Keller is actually bad at something - dating! But the Riverdale gang, along with his old friends and family step in to help ol' Kevin out. With his friends and family at the helm can anything possibly go wrong? Of course! But Kevin will get through it anyway! Cover price $2.99.

King Comics (1936) 9 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4419920019

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by William Ritt, Clarence Gray, Brandon Walsh, Nicholas Afonsky, Carl Anderson, Jack Burnley, R. J. Scott, Eddie Sullivan, Charlie Schmidt, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, E. C. Segar, George Clarke, Lou Hanlon, George McManus, Otto Soglow, Eddie Rickenbacker, Clayton Knight, Ed Anthony, Romer Grey, Charles Flanders, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake the Magician and Lothar notice a suspicious couple on the circus train. Fun Christmas cover features multiple King Features characters interacting. Brick Bradford; Little Annie Rooney; Henry; Sport Features; Scott's Scrapbook; Radio Patrol; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Flash Gordon; The G-Man; Rosie's Beau; Bringing Up Father; The Little King; Ace Drummond; Ted Towers, Animal Master; King of the Royal Mounted. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Land of the Lost Comics (1946) 7 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4427483023

Cover by Olive Bailey. Stories by Isabel Manning Hewson and Ed Wheelan. Art by Olive Bailey and Harley Griffiths. The comics adaptation of a popular children's radio show, from back when EC was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." Isabel and Billy travel to a magical undersea kingdom after befriending Red Lantern, a talking fish. Isabel and Billy find the place where your keys go when you can't find them. Then they investigate when bank loot is lost. A history strip about the feudal system in medieval Europe. The Lock-Up Of Lost Keys!; The Story of Feudalism; Home Of The Metal Men; The Great Bank Robbery! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Lil Genius (1954) 18 PR 0.5

REMAINDERED COPY.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and George Wildman. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Li'l Genius and Half Pint figure out a ventriloquism routine that causes confusion. Would-be cub reporter Eddie Extra gets a photo of a reclusive celebrity. Li'l Tomboy tries to turn her cousin Li'l Genius into a hero. Plus a note from Alfred Fago, the Executive Editor of Charlton, attesting to the "good taste" and so forth of Code-approved comics. Jigsaw; Good Time Ollie; Be Kind to Animals; Li'l Pardner: Cowboys and Kings; A Boy's Best Friend; The Vanilla Kid; Li'l Lumberjack: Bucky, the Tame Deer; Who's the Dummy?; Building Blues; Dog Problem; The Haunted House; Eddie Extra: Camerantics; Daisy Deer's Dream; Can I Keep Him?; Li'l Pardner: War Dance; Li'l Rascal Twins; Heroic Effort; Eddie Extra: Up in the Air; Gym Dandies; Clean Fun. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 5 GD- 1.8

3" Spine split from top. Water damage.

Cover art by John Stanley. The Rocking Horse; Lulu has a strange dream about a rocking horse while exploring Carson's haunted house. The Dancing Bear; Lulu tells Alvin about the time she once knew a bear who could dance. The Robbery; Tubby and Willy swipe Lulu's doll carriage wheels for their soapbox racer. The Gourmet; Tubby gets a couple in a restaurant to buy him a huge fancy meal. All scripts and art by John Stanley. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 21 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4423956023

The Ventriloquist; Lulu gets back at Tubby after he plays ventriloquist jokes on her. Froglegs; Lulu and Tubby take a raft out on the lake to catch frogs to sell to a fancy restaurant. The Little Girl Who Always Laughed; Lulu tells Alvin about the little girl who got in trouble for laughing at the king. The Man Hunter; Tubby challenges Lulu's dog Mops to follow his scent like a bloodhound. The Gambler; The Fellers find out Tubby is using the club treasury to take a girl out on a date. All scripts by John Stanley, art by Irving Tripp. Two-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). Back cover has advertisement for five color Little Lulu pinups. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 24 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Irving Tripp. Untitled story; The Fellers make Tubby pay a penalty for non-payment of club dues. Rainy Day; Lulu and Tubby keep missing each other while walking in the rain on the way to each other's houses. The Little Girl Who Never Heard of Ghosts; Lulu tells Alvin about a little girl who didn't know what ghosts were and was not scared of them. The Daredevil; Tubby gives an engagement ring to every girl in the neighborhood. The Old Master; Tubby finds a valuable Van Goof painting in the street. All scripts by John Stanley, art by Irving Tripp. Two-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). Back cover has advertisement for Dell Comics Club. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 100 CGC 2.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4423956024

Clubhouse Blues; Some of the clubhouse is on a piece of land that Mr. Moppet has just bought. Attacking the Attic; Lulu tries to trick the Fellers into cleaning her attic. The Flying Carpet; The Fellers think Lulu and Annie have a flying carpet. Little Itch's Jolly Games; Lulu tells Alvin about when Itch makes the poor little girl play three games. Fiddles Away; Tubby shows Professor Cleff that he can earn money playing his violin. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 124 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4423956025

Cover art by John Stanley. Back to School; Lulu wants her summer vacation to end up longer than Tubbys. The Big Reward; The Fellers want to find the diamond ring that Lulu is looking for. A Tasty Kid; Tubby runs off and makes Lulu watch Chubby. The Redskins; Tubby and Iggy make fun of Lulu when she is wearing red tights. The Sad Story of Little Millie Mildew; Lulu tells Alvin about a rich girl with a walking, talking, life-size doll. A Good Impression; Tubby has culture shock when he visits Fifi at her house. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 166 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419918022

Predicting the Present; Tubby uses his famous glass doorknob to tell Lulu what she will get for Christmas. Stale Tree; Tubby catches a crook inside the Sunset Diner. The King and the Silly Witch; Lulu tells Alvin about the king who wished there would be no more snow. The Shut-In; Lulu forgets to include Tubby on her Christmas card list. Paid in Full; Tubby accidentally gives his half dollar to a Santa Clauss charity pot. The Case of the Stolen Stocking; Tubby thinks Mr. Moppet has taken Lulus Christmas stocking. The Surprise; Tubby sneezes all the ornaments off the Moppets Christmas tree. Christmas Carols; Mr. Grump does not appreciate the kids Christmas caroling. Sneaky Santa; Mr. Moppet ends up being towed behind a plane in a Santa suit. The Kiss Collector; Tubby wants to use his mistletoe to get a kiss from Gloria. The Little Eskimo Girl and the Stuck Santa; Lulu tells Alvin about when Santa got stuck in the top of an igloo. 84 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Little Orphan Annie (1933 Whitman BLB) 708 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Major color touch. Spine rebuild. First few pages detached.

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Little Orphan Annie (1933 Whitman BLB) #708, Harold Gray, the 2nd Big Little Book

Little Shop of Horrors (1987) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4411714009

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dave Hunt. "Little Shop of Horrors," script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dave Hunt; Seymour Krelborn, a shy, clumsy, good-hearted florist, discovers what a new kind of plant, but its an alien creature whose arrival on Earth is the first step in an invasion plot; Seymour names his discovery the Audrey Two, after his co-worker and love interest, Audrey, and before long the Audrey Two makes Seymour popular; People from all over find themselves strangely enamored of the plant, and it makes Seymour and his boss Mr. Mushnik a lot of money, since all the new visitors to their flower shop mean a lot of new business; Seymour struggles with his success and celebrity because only he knows that Audrey Two feeds on human blood. Based on the 1986 feature film, which was a musical. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Lobo's Back (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7372-002

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This is the 1st printing. 2nd printings are identified by having a Roman Numeral "II" in the price box on front cover. Everybody's favorite bad boy of comics returns! This time Lobo's taken a job as a skip-tracer, courtesy of his old friend Ramona, the skip-tracing hairdresser who's set him on the trail of his bounty, Loo. That's Loo, the self-proclaimed 'baddest bastich in the galaxy'...who may just be a match for Lobo himself. Yeah, right! LOBO'S BACK is a pulse-pounding, action-packed bonanza of violence, hilarity and more violence, brought to you by the creative team responsible for LOBO: THE LAST CZARNIAN and THE LOBO PARAMILITARY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: writers Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, and artist Simon Bisley, who provides both interior art and covers. All the covers, because issue #1 features three separate covers, but all three appear on every copy - no fraggin' variant editions here. Strongly and Vehemently Suggested for Mature Readers...so put it back, kid! New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell) 87 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419918024

52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 1 GD- 1.8

1" cumulative spine split. Cover and interior oxidation. Water damage. Lateral spine tear.

Debut issue of the iconic publication Mad, which would change to magazine format with issue 24. Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. "Hoohah!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; Two youngsters run out of gas and enter a house they think is haunted. "Blobs!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; Alfred outlines a terrible thought he has about the end of humanity. "Enter Cosmo McMoon!" text story by Harvey Kurtzman. "Crow Vadis?" text story by Harvey Kurtzman. "Ganefs!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; A perfect crime is hatched but Bumble fumbles. "Varmint!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by John Severin; Textron is hunting the killer of Melvin and kills every suspect. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 8 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-2C51AFE-034

Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. E.C. Fan-Addict Club ad. "Frank N. Stein!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; A parody of The Frankenstein horror comics and films. "Lone Stranger Rides Again!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; The Lone Stranger learns of Proto's secret identity; Lone Ranger and Tonto parody. E.C. comics ad. "Operation Under-the-Ground" (Chapter 2) text story. Six pages of "Hey Look" by Kurtzman. "Bat Boy and Rubin!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; Bat Boy and Rubin eliminate the gangs in Cosmopolis, but the killer is still at large; Batman and Robin parody. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Madman Adventures Mini-Comic (1996) 1 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-47C8A16-009

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Red Foil. Mike Allred art & story. 20 pages, color 5.25-in. x 8.25-in. Hero Premiere Edition # 4.

Magic Comics (1939) 43 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Edited by Margery McKay (sometimes credited as G. Whiz). Stories and art by Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Feg Murray, Clayton Knight, H. H. Knerr, Fran Striker, Charles Flanders, Floyd Torbert, Robert Storm, Mel Graff, Carl Anderson, Edwina Dumm, Chic Young, Bob Dunn, Frank Miller, Joe Musial, Billy DeBeck, Jimmy Thompson, Eugene L. Pollack, Tom Sims, and Bela Zaboly. Lee Falk's adventurer Mandrake the Magician gets top billing in this anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake discovers that sinister Grando may be his magical equal; Romance of Flying focuses on air combat. Mandrake the Magician; Seein' Stars; Jan and Aloysius; The Romance of Flying; Bunky; The Lone Ranger; Secret Agent X-9; Henry; Little Acorns; High Spots; Popeye; Barney Baxter; Blondie; Indian Lore; Tippie and Cap Stubbs; Dinglehoofer. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mars Attacks the Savage Dragon (1996) 1 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2A98398-077

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This comic originally came with a trading card inside. Copies sold here are comic only. Cover price $2.95.

Mars Attacks the Savage Dragon (1996) 2 CBCS 9.6

Label #19-2A98398-079

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Marville (2002) 1B CGC 9.8 Horn Foil Variant

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4146387001

Bill Jemas (w). M.D. Bright (p). Paul Neary (i). Just imagine Bill Jemas creating the DC Universe! That's right, Marvel's own President introduces a hero for 2002! If you thought some of the things Jemas said before were crazy, just wait until you meet The Marvel! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG, normal Foil Cover by UDON. Cover price $3.99.

Marville (2002) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4385453009

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Paul Neary. Cover by Greg Horn. After Rush Limbaugh tries to stop Kal from giving a begging Peter David a hundred dollar bill, Kal decides to be a hero by distributing his vast wealth to the poor. As he is handing out money, however, he is accosted by Batman, Iron Man and Black Panther, who object to his generosity. Next, Kal helps the police nab petty criminals but ace lawyer Matt Murdock keeps getting them off. They track down the Kingpin of Crime only to find he is being played by director Spike Lee. From the future, Kal's parents decide to help him out by sending him a time machine. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Mickey; Lucy; Rush Limbaugh; Peter David; Batman; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Black Panther; Matt Murdock [Daredevil]; Spider-Man; Punisher; Spike Lee; Jane Fonda; Ted Turner. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 6A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4358976007

Written by Bill Jemas. Art by Mark Bright and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Greg Horn. How was the Marvel Universe created? Bill Jemas reveals all! Kal talks to an editor about turning his recent time traveling adventures into a comic book. Characters in this issue: Kal-AOL; Lucy (flashback); Mickey (flashback); Paul (flashback); CAMEO FLASHBACK: Jane Fonda; Ted Turner; Spider-Man; Punisher; Batman; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Black Panther; Wolverine. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Marville (2002) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4358976008

Cover by Greg Horn Bill Jemas (w) It's issue #7 and we're still here! In this special can't-miss issue, Bill Jemas reveals exactly what EPIC COMICS is! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES. Cover price $2.99.

MASK (1985 1st Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27967D5-001

Premiere issue of a four-parter! Off the TV screen and onto the printed page! The forces of VENOM begin their plans for world domination by stealing the gold reserves of Fort Knox! "When Opportunity Knox" is written by Michael Fleisher, penciled by Mike Chen, inked by Joe Delbeato, with a cover by Chen and Delbeato. Cover price $0.75.

MASK (1987 2nd Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27967D5-008

"The Ice Age!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenberger. V.E.N.O.M. (Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem) has returned and the only force on Earth that can stop their sinister plans is Matt Trakker and the brave men and women of M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand)! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Did you know that M.A.S.K. is the special weapons division of G.I. Joe? – Odinson. Lone Star Comics Archivist. Cover price $0.75.

Mask Strikes Back (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-28A1F01-011

Written by JOHN ARCUDI. Art & cover by DOUG MAHNKE & KEITH WILLIAMS. How do you follow up a number-one film that had a major hit soundtrack? With a new number-one comic that's got a major hit creative team! That's right, the Mask is back in an all-new series! In this first story arc, four "Big Head" fans stumble across the empowering artifact that turns men into Masks. Will they still be fans of the great green one after their anarchist buddy dons the mask and becomes a living weapon of rebellion? It's an all-new Mask that's taking apart the town, and he's rebuilding it from the ground up to reflect his penchant for chaos! Cover price $2.50.

Mask The Hunt for Green October (1995 Dark Horse) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA4D21-019

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Written by EVAN DORKIN. Art & cover by PETER GROSS. Amazonian tribesmen, Crypto-Nazis, mystical ninjas, and Sicilian mafiossi...seems like everybody wants to wear the mask, the great green empowering artifact! But it's fallen into the hands of Ray Tuttle, a downtrodden film buff who's taken his share of beatings...and is itching to strike back...as the Mask! When you can pull a two-ton mallet out of your pants or turn a Chevy Camaro into a Sherman Tank, what can possibly stand in your way?! Tuttle Mask is about to find out! Cover price $2.50.

Mickey Mouse (1933 Whitman BLB) 717B GD- 1.8 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch, spine split seal. Oxidation.

Mickey Mouse (1933 Whitman BLB) #717B, Gottfredson, regular Mickey on cover

Mickey Mouse Magazine (1935-1940 Western) Vol. 4 #2 FR/GD 1.5

Cover and centerfold detached. Water damage with staple rust/migration. Interior marker and pen markings.

Mickey Mouse Sails for Treasure Island (1933 Whitman BLB) 750 GD 2.0

Multiple pages detached but present. 1/2" spine split. Oxidation.

Mickey Mouse Sails for Treasure Island (1933 Whitman BLB) #750, Gottfredson