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Question (1987 1st Series) 26 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4733930012

Cover art by Bill Wray. Riddles, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Bill Wray, inks by Malcolm Jones III; The Question and Tot run out of gas and get picked up by a bus bearing The Riddler and his new psychotic girlfriend; Mayhem ensues. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe format. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Question (1988) Annual 2 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4733930015

The Question and guest-star Green Arrow team up to face the price of a truly crime-free society in a tale by Dennis O'Neil and Bill Wray. Part 1 of 2, concluded in Green Arrow (1987 1st Series) Annual #2. Also, a flashback recalling the Question's earliest days as a crimefighter, by O'Neil and Shea Anton Pensa. Plus, Who's Who pages drawn by Denys Cowan, Steve Bove, Malcolm Jones III, Bill Wray and John Workman. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Malcolm Jones III. Cover price $3.50.

Ragman (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3934333010

Cover by Joe Kubert. "75-25 or Die," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Joe Kubert (layouts) and Redondo Studio, inks by Redondo Studio; Two kidnappers, Kinky and Lukas, are pursued by the police, for running a red light; Stopping the car, Kinky steps out with a woman; As the police approach, Kinky demands they drop their weapons, or else he will murder the woman; Lukas guns the engine, and runs over them with the car; Kinky muscles the woman back towards the car; Suddenly, Ragman drops down onto the hood; Panicking, Lucas hits the accelerator, and begins wildly weaving down the street; Kinky fires on Ragman, but his errant bullet instead hits Lukas, killing him; The car careens out of control, slamming into a pile of scrap metal before bursting into flames; Ragman is forcibly thrown to the ground. Justice for All includes children's public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Neal Adams. Hostess fruit snacks ad with Aquaman, "Twinkies and Kelp." Cover price $0.30.

Ragman (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3934333002

Cover by Joe Kubert. "75-25 or Die," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Joe Kubert (layouts) and Redondo Studio, inks by Redondo Studio; Two kidnappers, Kinky and Lukas, are pursued by the police, for running a red light; Stopping the car, Kinky steps out with a woman; As the police approach, Kinky demands they drop their weapons, or else he will murder the woman; Lukas guns the engine, and runs over them with the car; Kinky muscles the woman back towards the car; Suddenly, Ragman drops down onto the hood; Panicking, Lucas hits the accelerator, and begins wildly weaving down the street; Kinky fires on Ragman, but his errant bullet instead hits Lukas, killing him; The car careens out of control, slamming into a pile of scrap metal before bursting into flames; Ragman is forcibly thrown to the ground. Justice for All includes children's public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Neal Adams. Hostess fruit snacks ad with Aquaman, "Twinkies and Kelp." Cover price $0.30.

Ragman (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3934333016

Cover by Joe Kubert. "75-25 or Die," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Joe Kubert (layouts) and Redondo Studio, inks by Redondo Studio; Two kidnappers, Kinky and Lukas, are pursued by the police, for running a red light; Stopping the car, Kinky steps out with a woman; As the police approach, Kinky demands they drop their weapons, or else he will murder the woman; Lukas guns the engine, and runs over them with the car; Kinky muscles the woman back towards the car; Suddenly, Ragman drops down onto the hood; Panicking, Lucas hits the accelerator, and begins wildly weaving down the street; Kinky fires on Ragman, but his errant bullet instead hits Lukas, killing him; The car careens out of control, slamming into a pile of scrap metal before bursting into flames; Ragman is forcibly thrown to the ground. Justice for All includes children's public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Neal Adams. Hostess fruit snacks ad with Aquaman, "Twinkies and Kelp." Cover price $0.30.

Ragman (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3934333015

Cover by Joe Kubert. "75-25 or Die," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Joe Kubert (layouts) and Redondo Studio, inks by Redondo Studio; Two kidnappers, Kinky and Lukas, are pursued by the police, for running a red light; Stopping the car, Kinky steps out with a woman; As the police approach, Kinky demands they drop their weapons, or else he will murder the woman; Lukas guns the engine, and runs over them with the car; Kinky muscles the woman back towards the car; Suddenly, Ragman drops down onto the hood; Panicking, Lucas hits the accelerator, and begins wildly weaving down the street; Kinky fires on Ragman, but his errant bullet instead hits Lukas, killing him; The car careens out of control, slamming into a pile of scrap metal before bursting into flames; Ragman is forcibly thrown to the ground. Justice for All includes children's public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Neal Adams. Hostess fruit snacks ad with Aquaman, "Twinkies and Kelp." Cover price $0.30.

Ragman (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3934333019

Cover by Joe Kubert. "75-25 or Die," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Joe Kubert (layouts) and Redondo Studio, inks by Redondo Studio; Two kidnappers, Kinky and Lukas, are pursued by the police, for running a red light; Stopping the car, Kinky steps out with a woman; As the police approach, Kinky demands they drop their weapons, or else he will murder the woman; Lukas guns the engine, and runs over them with the car; Kinky muscles the woman back towards the car; Suddenly, Ragman drops down onto the hood; Panicking, Lucas hits the accelerator, and begins wildly weaving down the street; Kinky fires on Ragman, but his errant bullet instead hits Lukas, killing him; The car careens out of control, slamming into a pile of scrap metal before bursting into flames; Ragman is forcibly thrown to the ground. Justice for All includes children's public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Neal Adams. Hostess fruit snacks ad with Aquaman, "Twinkies and Kelp." Cover price $0.30.

Real Fact Comics (1946) 2 GD 2.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. 3.5" Cumulative spine split (partially taped).

Cover art by Dick Sprang. Presenting the Amazing P.T. Barnum, script by Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, and Bernie Breslauer, art by Dick Sprang. Rin-Tin-Tin feature, script by Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, and Bernie Breslauer, art by Lee Harris. A World of Thinking Robots, script and art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Undersea Divers, script by Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, and Bernie Breslauer, art by Stookie Allen. Scoops... Pictures to Remember, script by Jack Schiff; Mort Weisinger, and Bernie Breslauer, art by George Roussos. The Story of Braille, script by Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, and Bernie Breslauer. Jackie Robinson feature by Phil Berube. The Panama Canal, script by Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, and Bernie Breslauer, art by Phil Berube. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Red Hood (2025 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668523015

Written by Gretchen Felker-Martin. Art by Jeff Spokes. Cover by Jeff Spokes. ERUPTING FROM THE EVENTS OF H2SH COMES DC'S FIRST-EVER IN-CONTINUITY, MATURE READERS, ONGOING RED HOOD SERIES! Jason Todd has left Gotham and Batman behind him. All he's taking with him is his costume, his bike, and a metal briefcase containing two handguns (and lots of bullets). New Angelique seems like the perfect place for Red Hood to put down roots. There's crime, vice, and corruption everywhere. When Jason discovers a superpowered serial killer who is targeting the city's police, he finds himself sucked into a terrible and bleak conspiracy with seemingly no end in sight. But Jason isn't the only person on the scene. Following his trail is Helena Bertinelli a.k.a. Huntress. Is she here to stop him or help him? What will happen when the two black sheep of the Bat-Family start working together? Get ready for Red Hood like you've always wanted to see him. Cover price $4.99.

Red Hood (2025 DC) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dell'Otto Variant Cover.

Label #4668523006

Written by Gretchen Felker-Martin. Art by Jeff Spokes. Cover by Gabriele Dell Otto. ERUPTING FROM THE EVENTS OF H2SH COMES DC'S FIRST-EVER IN-CONTINUITY, MATURE READERS, ONGOING RED HOOD SERIES! Jason Todd has left Gotham and Batman behind him. All he's taking with him is his costume, his bike, and a metal briefcase containing two handguns (and lots of bullets). New Angelique seems like the perfect place for Red Hood to put down roots. There's crime, vice, and corruption everywhere. When Jason discovers a superpowered serial killer who is targeting the city's police, he finds himself sucked into a terrible and bleak conspiracy with seemingly no end in sight. But Jason isn't the only person on the scene. Following his trail is Helena Bertinelli a.k.a. Huntress. Is she here to stop him or help him? What will happen when the two black sheep of the Bat-Family start working together? Get ready for Red Hood like you've always wanted to see him. Cover price $5.99.

Red Hood Outlaw (2018 DC) 27B CGC 9.8 Putri Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4715504025

Written by Scott Lobdell. Art by Pete Woods. Cover by Yasmine Putri. Everything changed for the Red Hood last issue. This time around, everything changes for Jason Todd! Devoid of partners and exiled from Gotham City, Jason gets a fateful message from the last person he expected to see again. The news he learns leaves him with no choice but to don the Red Hood mask once more and double down on his two-fisted crimefighting approach. Pray for whoever gets in Jason's way as 'The Outlaw' kicks into high gear. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Red Hood Outlaw (2018 DC) 28B CGC 9.8 Putri Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4715505001

Written by Scott Lobdell. Art by Pete Woods. Cover by Yasmine Putri. Welcome to the Underlife, Jason Todd-you probably won't survive! Banished from Gotham City and estranged from the Outlaws, Red Hood takes up residence in Appleton, a would-be American town that's a secret haven for the criminal operators. When RH gets his hands on a crowbar and starts handing out some bloody justice, it really stirs up the hornet's nest. And when a new Underlife member is introduced, Jason's gonna get stung by the trouble he caused. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Red Hood Outlaw (2018 DC) 29B CGC 9.4 Putri Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4715505002

Written by Scott Lobdell. Art by Pete Woods. Cover by Yasmine Putri. Batwoman joins the fight! Both Kate and Jason find themselves exiled from Gotham for taking the law into their own hands. But just because they both angered Batman doesn't make them allies…does it? Maybe not, but both are on the trail of a rogue player in the Underlife-the secret cabal of criminal conspirators who play by a shared set of rules-and teaming up could be the only way to take him down. What's actually hiding under the seemingly perfect surface of Appleton? The Red Hood might not live to expose it! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Red Hood Outlaw (2018 DC) 30B CGC 9.8 Tan Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4715505003

Written by Scott Lobdell. Art by Pete Woods. Cover by Philip Tan. Will the Red Hood's latest campaign be his last? Jason's hot on the heels of the drugs he and Arsenal recently tracked to Beijing, but instead of finally encountering the mysterious Solitary, he finds himself face to face with a figure from his past. Plus, who's the new Wingman, and why's he tracking the Red Hood? And how can he and Jason be in the same place at the same time? Find out in 'Outlaw' part five! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Robin (1991 Limited Series) 1REP CGC 9.6 Bolland Variant Reprint

Paper: White

Second Printing. Extreme side/edge (crack(s), 5" or more.

Label #3997456001

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Reprint. Tim Drake heads to Paris to study under the Tibetan Rahul Lama, then finds himself in a brawl with the Ghost Dragons gang in "Big Bad World." Script by Chuck Dixon, art by Tom Lyle and Bob Smith. Includes a poster of Robin by Neal Adams. Cover by Brian Bolland. See also Batman # 457. Cover price $1.00.

Robin (2021 DC) 2B CGC 9.8 Manapul Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4715504019

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Gleb Melnikov. Cover by Francis Manapul. After the shocking events of Robin #1, Damian has learned the deadly rules of Lazarus Island the hard way! Now he must prove that he belongs in the tournament and uncover its secrets! But his only ally is the daughter of one of his greatest enemies: Ravager! In this tournament, only one fighter can get out alive—ready for round two? Fight! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Robin (2021 DC) 3B CGC 9.8 Manapul Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4715504020

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Gleb Melnikov. Cover by Francis Manapul. Its a beach party from hell! Robins mission to get to the heart of the League of Lazarus's inner workings has left him once again locked in combat with his fellow fighters, but never did Damian Wayne think it would lead to a beach-blanket cookout. Whats more dangerous than a life-or-death struggle for the all-or-nothing prize of immortality? Well, for Damian, its acting like a normal teenager for five minutes. And dont miss the surprise confrontation with Damians number 1 competition, a mysterious fighter trained by the League of Shadows! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Robin (2021 DC) 4B CGC 9.8 Manapul Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4715504021

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Jorge Corona. Cover by Francis Manapul. Damian Wayne versus his grandfather, the immortal Ras al Ghul! For years, Batmans son avoided learning the ways of the Demon from Ras, but now that training may be exactly what Robin needs to win the League of Lazarus tournament. Plus, Ravager follows the mysterious Respawn into the secrets of Lazarus Island! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Robin (2021 DC) 5B CGC 9.8 Manapul Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4715504022

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Gleb Melnikov. Cover by Francis Manapul. Robin reunion! Nightwing, Red Hood, Tim Drake, and Spoiler guest-star as they track Damian down with a plan to bring the young hero back to Gotham. Back to his family. But the son of Batman plans to win the Lazarus Tournament and refuses to return. What starts as a happy reunion quickly turns into a Robin rumble! 16 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $4.99.

Robin (2021 DC) 6B CGC 9.8 Manapul Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4715504023

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Gleb Melnikov. Cover by Francis Manapul. Ding ding ding! Let the tournament begin! The most ruthless fighters in the DCU compete for the ultimate prize: eternal life. To win his first round, Damian Wayne faces two times the danger and two times the trouble: its Ravager and Flatline versus Robin! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Robin and Batman Jason Todd (2025 DC) 3C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4643879005

Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by Dustin Nguyen. Cover by Clayton Crain. JEFF LEMIRE AND DUSTIN NGUYEN EXPLORE WHETHER JASON TODD CAN BE SAVED! Robin has teamed up with the mysterious villain known only as the Wraith, and Batman is desperate to save his new ward from the sinister temptations of evil. Can the Dark Knight rescue Jason Todd before his corruption is complete? And even if he can, is there any hope that this tortured soul can be rehabilitated into the crime-fighter Batman is so desperately trying to mold him into? 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Ronin (1983) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4732279014

Cover by Frank Miller. Ronin: Book One, script and art by Frank Miller; When Lord Ozaki is killed, a young samurai becomes Ronin to protect the Lord's magic sword; Ronin and the demon Agat battle thru time to a post-apocalyptic New York. Back cover testimonials by Will Eisner, Walter Simonson, and Klaus Janson, art by Frank Miller. 52 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Rorschach (2020 DC Black Label) 1C CGC 9.8 Blank Variant

Paper: White

Sketch Edition.

Label #3804940008

Blank Cover. Written by Tom King. Art by Jorge Fornes. Its been 35 years since Ozymandias dropped a giant interdimensional squid on New York City, killing thousands and destroying the publics trust in heroes once and for all. And since that time, one figure in a fedora, mask, and trenchcoat has become a divisive culture icon.

So what does it mean when Rorschach reappears as an assassin trying to kill a candidate running against President Robert Redford? Who is the man behind the mask, and why is he acting this way? Its up to one detective to uncover the true identity of this would-be killer—and it will take him into a web of conspiracies involving alien invasions, disgraced do-gooders, mystic visions, and yes, comic books.

Writer Tom King joins forces with artist Jorge Fornés for a new miniseries that explores the mythic qualities of one of the most compelling characters from the bestselling graphic novel of all time, Watchmen. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Sandman (1974 DC) 1A CGC 9.4 SS Royer

Paper: White

Signed by Mike Royer on 04/25/2023.

Label #2768881002

1st Bronze Age Sandman. Last Simon & Kirby collaboration. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. General Electric, script by Joe Simon, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer; When a boy named Jed Walker has a strange dream of a drowning man who appears in reality to give him an evil little doll, it spurs the Sandman to emerge from the Dream Stream into the real world to stop the plans of General Electric. Article on memory and dreams by Alan Asherman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Secret Hearts (1949) 44 FR/GD 1.5

Water damage. Mold.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Judy and her friend Phyllis reconcile after a long estrangement, then Judy finds herself attracted to Phyllis's new boyfriend in "Winter in My Heart!" Plus: Jane has got to face him...no matter how much it hurts! She can't keep running away forever! Read..."Love Lost Its Way"! Also featuring "Sweetheart's Rose" and "Tomorrow is Never"! Plus: Carol in a 1-page reprint story. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Hearts (1949) 53 GD- 1.8

3" Spine split from bottom. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple.

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Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Portrait of an Unknown Girl!; A girl is curious to know who is painting pictures of her that are on display in the local art store. The Frightened Heart; Clara tries to avoid becoming involved with Boyd because her poor health makes her future uncertain. Wedding Day!; On the day of her marriage, Virginia worries that her fiancee Ted might not show up for the ceremony. Dark Tomorrow!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Dean is jealous of Maggie's love for Wes, especially because Wes treats her badly, but then he learns the secret reason for Wes's actions. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Origins of Super-Villains (1975) DC Treasury Edition C-39 FN- 5.5

Limited Collectors' Edition: Secret Origins of Super-Villains. Neal Adams reprint (inks). Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 68 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Secret Origins of Super-Villains (1975) DC Treasury Edition C-39 GD+ 2.5

1.5" Spine split from top. Centerfold detached (manufacturing error).

Limited Collectors' Edition: Secret Origins of Super-Villains. Neal Adams reprint (inks). Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 68 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Secret Six (1968 1st Series) 3 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4711163008

Cover art by Jack Sparling. To Kill A Mockingbird! starring starring Tiger Force, Crimson Dawn, King Savage, August Durant, Carlo Di Rienzi, and The Syndicate and its Chief, script by E. Nelson Bridwell and Joe Gill, art by Jack Sparling; after 5 of the Six have unsuccessful attempts on their lives, they pair off to keep an eye on each other. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Shazam (1973) 10 VF 8.0

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Cover by Bob Oksner. Invasion of the Salad Men!, script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Bob Oksner and Vince Colletta; A spaceship full of alien vegetables crashes on Earth; The vegetables need parts to repair their ship and Captain Marvel assists them. The Thanksgiving Thieves!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Bob Oksner; Mary Marvel is the Grand Marshall of the Thanksgiving Day parade; While in the parade she stops some burglars from stealing fur coats. The Prize Catch of the Year, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by C. C. Beck; Aunt Minerva asks her henchmen to defeat Captain Marvel; The winner will get Minerva's hand in marriage. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Shazam (1973) 30 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715506006

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Captain Marvel Fights the Man of Steel, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Kurt Schaffenberger and Vince Colletta; Dr. Sivana creates robots, including one of Superman, to destroy the steel mills in Pittsburgh. Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Batman and Robin, art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. Back cover Spalding ad with art by Jack Davis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Showcase (1956-1978) 19 GD+ 2.5

Tape on interior cover.

3rd appearance of Adam Strange (and first Adam Strange logo). "Challenge of the Star-Hunter!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Joe Giella; In Calcutta, India, Adam Strange is in the attendance of a number of explorers who wish to witness an ancient rope trick; When one of the locals explain that it's a trick, and nobody can disappear at the end of the rope, Adam Strange offers to prove him wrong; He manages to climb up in the air and - to everyones astonishment - disappear; However, none witnessing could guess that Adam really intercepted the next Zeta-Beam and is transported to Rann; Arriving on his adopted world, Adam finds himself greeted by Alanna and a delegation of people from Rann who inform Adam that a super-being known as Leothric has appeared and demanded to face Rann's chosen champion. The "End" of the Universe article. "Mystery of the Mental Menace!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Sy Barry; Arriving in the African Veldt, Adam Strange prepares to intercept the next Zeta-Beam when he hears the cries of an explorer that is about to be trampled by a herd of elephants; He frees the man and manages to catch the next Zeta-Beam. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 26 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4585539019

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Cover by Joe Kubert. "The Aliens from 2,000 B.C.", script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Kubert; An egyptology professor asks for Rip's help in solving mysterious hieroglyphs showing the ancient Egyptians worshipping unknown gods; With his fellow time masters tagging along, Rip takes the Time Sphere into the year 2000 B.C., landing in the ancient Egypt village of El Karnak., where two alien beings from another world have been portraying themselves as gods and demanding tribute from the poor villagers; Following the extraterrestrials to their island hideout, Rip finds that they are preparing for a global takeover using robot soldiers manufactured from a machine; He and Jeff destroy the robot-maker and rush back to the village to try and warn the people about the aliens and their remaining robots; The villagers at first don't believe them, but then a brilliant flash of light occurs and two more alien visitors appear; They explain that they are the law enforcement of their world, and that they came to recapture the two escaped criminals that made their way to Earth; It's at that time when the robots come into view! Continued in Rip Hunter, Time Master #1. Professor Eureka half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 34 FR 1.0

Water saturation. Staple rust with migration.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Origin and 1st appearance of Silver Age Atom in "Birth of the Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Scientist Palmer is experimenting with his reducer lens to try and reduce objects in size without blowing them up, all without success; However, when he, Jean and students are trapped in a cave-in, he decides to use the lens on himself and save the others before he is destroyed. "Battle of the Tiny Titans!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When one of Jean Loring's friends is accused of stealing money from the bank where she works as a teller, she explains that a little man appeared and stole the money; When Jean tells Ray that her friend is a trustworthy person, Ray decides to see what he can do with his shrinking powers. 2-page text history of the Atom from the Golden Age by Julius Schwartz, art by Ben Flinton; E. E. Hibbard. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 38 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Centerfold detached.

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2nd appearance of the Metal Men. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Nightmare Menace! starring the Metal Men, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men battle a robot built by a foreign power and designed to cause their powers to malfunction. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 59 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4582778018

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3rd appearance of the Teen Titans. Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Return of the Teen Titans, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy. The Teen Titans battle the rock 'n' roll robbers The Flips, who use a surfboard, a cheerleader's baton, and a trick motorcycle to steal from the public and confound the Titans. The series continues in Teen Titans #1 (1966). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 61 FN 6.0

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Beyond the Sinister Barrier!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre battles the demonic Shathan the Eternal. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Cloud 9 page of cartoons by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 63 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Conquer Man-Mountain -- Because He's There!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando and Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Mike Esposito; The Masked Swastika assembles his old gang, formerly enemies of the Freedom Brigade, and with the help of the Silver Sorceress they are all rejuvenated; Unfortunately, the Brigade is retired and only their children, the Inferior 5, are available to stop the villains. Oh, No! Not Another Green-Skinned Monster!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Merryman's Last Stand, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Stories include parodies of Iron Man and the Hulk. Statement of ownership--average print run 388,000; average paid circulation 234,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 64 VG 4.0

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. 5th appearance of the Spectre inThe Ghost of Ace Chance!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The ghost of gambler Ace Chance takes over the body of Jim Corrigan, stranding the Spectre without a host. Continues in the Spectre #1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 74 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4715514008

Cover by Howie Post. 1st appearance of Anthro in "It Could Be You!", script and art by Howie Post; Prehistoric teenager Anthro watches a beautiful woman swimming from behind a tree, when he is hit in the head by his father Ne-Ahn; Ne-Ahn, the neanderthal, reminds Anthro that their job is to hunt, not watch the "rounded beasts;" especially because she may be from a tribe that eats human flesh; Anthro, chastised, follows his father on the hunt; The two spearfish, as Ne-Ahn tells his son he has seen signs of the greatest prey: the serpent nose. Legion of Super-Heroes ad. A (satirical) biography of Howie Post and how he started Anthro. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 96 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4336124005

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Defection!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson; The Doom Patrol returns home after their defeat of General Immortus to find a U.S. agent waiting for them in their headquarters; Lt. Matt Cable has been assigned by U.S. Intelligence to apprehend and arrest Russian ex-cosmonaut Lt. Col. Valentina Vostok, aka the new Negative Woman; The Doom Patrol defends their new teammate, and trap Lt. Cable in a locker; Robotman grills Negative Woman on her past, and she leaves; Her exit, though, is interrupted by the Cossack, a Russian agent assigned to bring her in. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4719443008

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Derrick Chew HARLEY, IVY, CATWOMAN, AND BLACK CANARY BROUGHT TO YOU BY FAN-FAVORITE CREATORS TINI HOWARD AND BABS TARR! Introducing Gothams most eligible bachelorettes...for at least a little while longer! First, theres Catwoman, whos been playing cat and mouse with her two favorite boy toys--Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Next up? Harley Quinn, whos recently single and now committed only to her hot girl era. Of course, theres also Poison Ivy, who just wants to enjoy her solitude...as long as her best friend Harleys there to enjoy it with her. And then theres the new girl, Black Canary, whos engaged to the love of her life, Green Arrow--but the closer they get to the wedding day, the more it feels like they might not be so written in the stars after all. But these four fabulous women arent meeting to discuss any of that. At least, not willingly. Theres a killer on the loose in Gotham City--a killer of women. And when Black Canary realizes stopping the murders requires more criminal company than shes used to keeping, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the infamous Gotham City Sirens for the hunt. Easier said than done when the four of them can barely make it through one lousy brunch... Fan-favorite writer Tini Howard (Catwoman, Harley Quinn) teams with superstar artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl) to bring you the sexiest and most scintillating DC Black Label series yet! 32 pages, full color, rated 17+. Cover price $5.99.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lotay Variant Cover.

Label #4719444021

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Tula Lotay HARLEY, IVY, CATWOMAN, AND BLACK CANARY BROUGHT TO YOU BY FAN-FAVORITE CREATORS TINI HOWARD AND BABS TARR! Introducing Gothams most eligible bachelorettes...for at least a little while longer! First, theres Catwoman, whos been playing cat and mouse with her two favorite boy toys--Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Next up? Harley Quinn, whos recently single and now committed only to her hot girl era. Of course, theres also Poison Ivy, who just wants to enjoy her solitude...as long as her best friend Harleys there to enjoy it with her. And then theres the new girl, Black Canary, whos engaged to the love of her life, Green Arrow--but the closer they get to the wedding day, the more it feels like they might not be so written in the stars after all. But these four fabulous women arent meeting to discuss any of that. At least, not willingly. Theres a killer on the loose in Gotham City--a killer of women. And when Black Canary realizes stopping the murders requires more criminal company than shes used to keeping, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the infamous Gotham City Sirens for the hunt. Easier said than done when the four of them can barely make it through one lousy brunch... Fan-favorite writer Tini Howard (Catwoman, Harley Quinn) teams with superstar artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl) to bring you the sexiest and most scintillating DC Black Label series yet! 32 pages, full color, rated 17+. Cover price $5.99.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lotay Variant Cover.

Label #4735998012

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Tula Lotay HARLEY, IVY, CATWOMAN, AND BLACK CANARY BROUGHT TO YOU BY FAN-FAVORITE CREATORS TINI HOWARD AND BABS TARR! Introducing Gothams most eligible bachelorettes...for at least a little while longer! First, theres Catwoman, whos been playing cat and mouse with her two favorite boy toys--Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Next up? Harley Quinn, whos recently single and now committed only to her hot girl era. Of course, theres also Poison Ivy, who just wants to enjoy her solitude...as long as her best friend Harleys there to enjoy it with her. And then theres the new girl, Black Canary, whos engaged to the love of her life, Green Arrow--but the closer they get to the wedding day, the more it feels like they might not be so written in the stars after all. But these four fabulous women arent meeting to discuss any of that. At least, not willingly. Theres a killer on the loose in Gotham City--a killer of women. And when Black Canary realizes stopping the murders requires more criminal company than shes used to keeping, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the infamous Gotham City Sirens for the hunt. Easier said than done when the four of them can barely make it through one lousy brunch... Fan-favorite writer Tini Howard (Catwoman, Harley Quinn) teams with superstar artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl) to bring you the sexiest and most scintillating DC Black Label series yet! 32 pages, full color, rated 17+. Cover price $5.99.

Spectre (1992 3rd Series) 54 VF- 7.5

Cover by Richard Corben. "The Haunting of Jim Corrigan. Part 3: Atonement". Part 3 of 5. Story by John Ostrander. Art by Tom Mandrake. First Appearance of Michael Holt/Mr. Terrific. Michael Holt has nothing to live for…..until he meets the Spectre. Relating the tale of how the Justice Society tracked down the killer of the original Mr. Terrific, the Spectre convinces Holt to take on the role. This issue ties up threads left over from Justice League of America (1960 1st series) numbers 171 and 172. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 13 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4690085007

Cover pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Joe Giella. No Escape, script by David Kahn, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. One-Ton Terror, script by Art Wallace, art by Dan Gordon. Battle Detective, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Command Performance, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella. Private Pete filler page and Shorty filler page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 14 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4711899020

Cover art by Leonard Starr. Pitchfork Army, script by William Woolfolk, art by Leonard Starr. I Faced a Firing Squad, script by France Herron, art by Carmine Infantino. Combat Champions, script by Art Wallace, art by Jim McArdle. Secret Invasion, script by David V. Reed, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Joe Giella. Private Pete filler page and Shorty filler page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 87 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Jerry Grandenetti. T.N.T. Spotlight starring Mademoiselle Marie, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Mort Drucker. Khaki-Yaks humor page by Henry Boltinoff. School for a Frogman!, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. To the Utmost Extent of our Power!, script and pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolisi; story of the 60th Infantry Regiment. Get One For Smitty!, script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 134 GD/VG 3.0

Signed by Russ Heath. No autograph certification is included. Water damage.

Cover art by Russ Heath. The Killing Ground! featuring The War That Time Forgot, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Neal Adams; prehistoric monster attacks ship. Ace of the Death Cloud, script by Howard Liss, art by Jack Abel. Cap's Hobby Corner by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.