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Apple Selection SC (2011 Udon) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Summer!" Cover by Lee Min Pyo. The creators of the Apple anthology/artbook series are back with an all-new volume of gorgeous pinup artwork! APPLE SELECTION features dozens of Korea's top illustrators creating brand new pin-up work of cute summer girls, seductive nurses, jamming punk rockettes, and more. APPLE SELECTION belongs in everyone's art book collection! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 31 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. O.G.R.E. Strikes Back! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, O.G.R.E., and The Tall Man, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; to protect the U.N. from an O.G.R.E. weapon, Aquaman creates a water barrier. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 35 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3850873003

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Between Two Dooms!, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; Black Manta attacks Atlantis. When he captures Aquaman, Ocean Master decides that nobody but him should defeat Aquaman and he attacks Black Manta, with Aquababy caught in the middle of the fight. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 6 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold, stub page and majority of first three pages missing (affects "Halloween Hi-Jinx", "Nominate a Drum Majorette" and "The Caddy" stories) . Full length spine split. Full-length tear on front cover. Tape.

Cover by Harry Sahle. Stories by Harry Sahle, Ed Goggin and unknown. Art by Harry Sahle, Joe Edwards, Clem Weisbecker, Janice Valleau, Zoltan Szenics, Clem Harrison and unknown. After being yelled at by Mr. Weatherbee, Archie is banned from the Halloween dance in "Halloween Hi-Jinx"! Plus, Bumbie stars in "The Mad Shrimp"! Meanwhile, Archie contributes to the war effort by lending Oscar to the Wags in "Oscar Joins the Wags"! Also, Betty and Veronica compete to be drum majorettes at a football game in "Nominate a Drum Majorette"! And Archie works a fortune booth at a carnival and tells a pretty girl that she will meet a handsome young man on the golf course with red hair the next day in "The Caddy"! Plus, Cubby stars in "Buried Treasure"! Also, Archie tries to get Lana Lamarr attend the bond rally in "The Big Shot"! And Souphead reads about Native Americans and then dreams of being one! Also: 2-page text story "Archie's Dream" by Curley Cole. 60 pages, Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 28 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4300538006

Cover art by Al Fagaly. "The Lifeguard," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie fills in for Reggie as a lifeguard and gets into his typical antics. Archie's Hollywood Quiz Page by Herbert "Red" Holmdale. "The Glamour Boy," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie takes a bunch of papers from Miss Grundy's desk (instead of just his essay) to escape the Riverdale Glamour Girl Society, Reggie discovers that test answers are among the papers and steals them from Archie. Hollywood Tattle Tales article. "A Cozy Date," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to get some time alone with Veronica, but people keep ringing the doorbell. Katy Keene ad. Untitled Betty and Veronica story, art by Irving Novick; Betty and Veronica take the advice of a radio show host and decide to live among nature to lose weight. Super Duck ad. "Service With a Snicker," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie and Veronica cause the cook and maid to quit, Veronica has Archie dress up as a French maid to serve dinner to the Lodges and their guests--who turn out to be Archie's parents. "Midsummer's Nightmare," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie gets a summer job at Hopntakadip Camp and causes the usual chaos. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 96 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

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"Dates the Limit," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie manages to make homework study dates with Betty and Veronica for the same night; By using friend Tommy's motorcycle to commute back and forth he almost gets away with it. "Bitter Batter"; After watching his team struggle to hit the ball in batting practice, Coach Kleats steps in to show them how it's done. "Father Knows Best"; When Archie's father complains that Archie spends too much time at Veronica's, Archie decides to spend the day at home. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. "That's My Baby," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica has two tickets for the bowling match at the Sports Palace; When she suspects Betty has a date with Archie, she phones the Better Baby-Sitters' Bureau and sets up a baby-sitting job that Betty has to honor. Archie Club News. "The Tender Trap," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Jughead's mother tells Betty that she can get Archie's attention by pampering him; After an afternoon of having his every wish granted, Archie asks Betty to repeat the performance at his house. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 100 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Archie and Jughead secure the door to the new clubhouse in "Something to a Door"! Plus: Jughead discusses the three types of parties in the 1-pager "Professor Jughead's Educational Corner"; Archie and Reggie in an old vaudeville routine in the 1-pager "Off the Cob"; Archie and Reggie wrestle while waiting for Veronica to choose a dress for her date with Reggie in "A Wrestled Development"; Jughead gives money to a bum in the half-pager "Hobo Holiday"; Jughead buys some eggs in the half-pager "Great Eggs-Pectations"; Betty thinks Archie is sick in "Prescription for Two"; and Archie gives Jughead a ride to school in the jalopy in "Auto-Suggestion"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 2 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

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Archies Christmas Stocking. "Mother Glows Best," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie is about to blow his money on an expensive gift for Veronica, until Jughead reminds him of the other woman in his life. "The Flight Before Christmas," art by Harry Lucey; Reggie sabotages Archie's attempt to play Santa for a Christmas party. "Cheep Gift"; Reggie decides to get Veronica a mynah bird for Christmas. "Boot the Works," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie gets involved in the auction of one of Mr. Lodge's factories, thinking he's bidding on a house plant. "Guest Pest," pencils by Bill Vigoda; The Andrews family must host a mooching relative. "Jet-ter Bug," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Harry Lucey; Reggie enters a midget racer in the school jalopy race in order to win a date with Veronica. "Lens Me Your Heart," art by Harry Lucey; In an effort to get Archie's mind off of Veronica, Mr. Weatherbee assigns him to take pictures of all the rooms in the school. "Lola-Bye," art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica hatches a plot to sabotage a new girl who is vamping all of the boys. "For Goodness Sake," art by Harry Lucey; In an effort to soften Miss Grundy and get her to stop piling on the homework, the gang try being nice to her. "In and Outer," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; After Mr. Lodge orders Veronica to get a new boyfriend, Archie sets her up with a series of boys who are even worse than he is. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 184 VF- 7.5

Betty and Veronica Spectacular. "The Meanest Girl in Town"; Veronica is suspicious of a young teen ostensibly collecting for charity; She has no sympathy when the girl is injured, and provokes the police to investigate. "That's Show Biz," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Bob White; Betty has the lead in a play with gorgeous visiting movie star Rock Bottom; A jealous Veronica spikes Betty's water jug with alum so that she loses her voice, and understudy Veronica replaces her. "Oh, Doctor"; Betty reads a medical encyclopedia, and soon convinces both herself and everyone else that they're suffering strange symptoms. "The Athlete," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is so impressed with Reggie's athletic accomplishments that Archie tries to match Reggie's performance. "The Rich Get Results," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica shows off how efficiently Mr. Lodge's troubleshooters can tackle any problem, and inadvertently has an elephant shipped to Jughead. "The Agent"; Disgusted with waiting for boys to call for dates, Betty and Veronica hire Dilton as their agent. "Indian Giver"; Archie is disgusted with how badly Veronica treats Betty, so Veronica makes it up by telling him to take Betty to a dance, while she goes with Reggie. 76 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 53 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple.

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She Was a Teen-Age Snob; Veronica gets a lesson in humility after she tells Mr. Weatherbee that he'll have to get an appointment with the company secretary before he can talk to her father. Hand to Mouth!; Veronica is smitten by the continental manners of her new French boyfriend Maurice. Biography of Jack Kelly, then co-starring with James Garner in the television series "Maverick." Twist of Hate; Betty thinks Veronica is a "frenemy," because she is Betty's friend, but is her enemy when it comes to Archie. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 320 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4067178006

American Edition (60¢ cover price). First appearance of Cheryl Blossom (cover and interior story). The controversial Cheryl also appeared in Jughead #325 (published the same month), but was not featured on the cover. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Hold That Line, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jimmy DeCarlo; Veronica traces her lineage, much to the chagrin of the others. Betty and Veronica Fashion Short Cuts page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Dare To Be Bare, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Sexy redheaded bombshell Cheryl Blossom shocks Betty and Veronica by arriving on the beach in a bikini that barely covers anything. Cheryl Blossom's Fashion Frolic page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Driven to Distraction, script by Claire Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Bikini clad Betty and Veronica would rather watch soap operas on the beach rather than keep on eye on frisky Archie Andrews. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Argosy Part 5: Argosy Magazine (1943-1979 Popular) Vol. 318 #1 FN 6.0

Arizona Kid on the Bandit Trail (1936 Whitman BLB) 1192 GD/VG 3.0

Hinge binding splitting from bottom of spine.

Arizona Kid on the Bandit Trail (1936 Whitman BLB) #1192 432pgs

Art of Amanda Conner HC (2012 IDW) 1-1ST FN 6.0

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1st printing.

Desperado and IDW are proud to present this inaugural collection of one of comics' brightest and most popular talents in the field today. Her art has been called charming, inviting, friendly, and accessible, over a foundation of elegance, dynamic design, and personality, which can be found in every single panel of her work. Sought after by all the top writers in comics today-including Grant Morrison, Garth Ennis, Mark Millar, Warren Ellis, and Jimmy Palmiotti. Amanda Conner, with her amazing modern and tasteful take on the classic pin-up, has paved the way for countless female artists in an industry predominately male-oriented.

Hardcover, 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Art of Olivia 2026 Calendar featuring Bettie Page by Olivia De Berardinis

Signed by the artist. 12" x 12".

Art of Usagi Yojimbo TPB (2006 Dark Horse) 1-1ST FN 6.0

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1st printing. In the tradition of the celebrated collections The Art of Sin City and The Art of Hellboy, Dark Horse is proud to showcase the work of multi award-winning creator Stan Sakai in The Art of Usagi Yojimbo, offered in a softcover format for the first time. The sold-out hardcover edition, timed to coincide with the twentieth anniversary of the creation of Sakai's signature character, Usagi Yojimbo, was met with an overwhelming response from thousands of fans around the world. This softcover edition will be printed on the same high-quality paper stock and will feature scores of never-before-seen pieces, a long out-of-print twelve-page primer illustrating how Stan creates each of his Usagi stories, forty-eight full-color pages of Stan's beautiful painted artwork, and more. Additionally, some of the biggest names in comics pay tribute to their favorite rabbit ronin in a fantastic gallery section, with pinups by Frank Miller, Geof Darrow, Jeff Smith, Sergio Aragonés, and Matt Wagner, among others! ? The Art of Usagi Yojimbo HC was nominated for Eisner Awards in the categories of Best Publication Design and Best Comics-Related Book while selling out in less than six months! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

Art of Yo-Yo Playing with Genuine Duncan Yo-Yo Tops (1950 Donald F. Duncan)

Art of Yo-Yo Playing with Genuine Duncan Yo-Yo Tops (1950 Donald F. Duncan). Small softcover saddle-stitched book illustrating numerous yo-yo tricks. 5.25" x 4.5", 52 pages, B&W. Moderate edge rubbing with some light corner creasing. Scattered soiling to multiple pages. Staple rust: Moderate.

Art Young's Inferno HC (2020 Fantagraphics) 1-1ST VF 8.0

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1st printing.

Story and art by Art Young.

In 1934, Art Young created his satirical take on Dante's Inferno, producing not just one of the most searing indictments of capitalism ever published but also an exquisite work of art. Capitalist oligarchs, condemned to Hell, lead a hostile takeover, throw out Satan, and turn the Inferno into the last bastion of the free market. Each page of Young's art has been scanned from the original art and is reproduced here in full color.

Inferno also includes a new introduction by Steven Heller, a foreword by editor Glenn Bray, and the original 1934 essays by Young himself.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 188 pages, B&W.

Cover price $29.99.

Artworks of Xiaowoo (Japanese 2017 Mynet Entertainment) Kobu Art Collection 2 FN- 5.5

Sticker residue.

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Series 2 of Kobu Art Collection. Artbook featuring the works of Xiaowoo. 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 27 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) 41 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover by Russ Heath. "The Locked Room!", script by Paul S. Newman, art by Mort Drucker; An Indian mystic needs half a million dollars to build a temple so he bets an American businessman that he can use the power of his mind to move chess pieces in a locked room thousands of miles away. "The Search" text story. "The Inventors!", art by Bill Benulis; Machines take over and make slaves out of humanity. "Wings in the Night!", pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; A destitute man who feeds the park birds gets in trouble when the birds begin stealing for him. "The Rag Doll!", art by John Tartaglione; A child with a new baby sister feels neglected so she pours her love into a rag doll pretending that it is her baby. "The Living Proof," script by Carl Wessler, art by Pete Tumlinson; A newspaper editor refuses to believe his reporter's story about meeting men from Mars so the reporter becomes one of them in order to convince the man and take his daughter away to Mars with him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 5 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4650383004

Cover pencils by John Buscema and Marie Severin (alterations), inks by John Verpoorten and Marie Severin. Rampage!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Frank Giacoia; Ka-Zar is taken to the Pool that Garokk drank from that made him immortal; He is attacked by the Guardian of the Pool but he manages to defeat him and then cast Garokk into the Pool where he loses his immortality and dies. Advertisement reproducing covers for Fear #3 and Nick Fury, Agent of Shield #18. A Land Enslaved!, script by Larry Lieber, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Mike Esposito; Dr. Doom returns to Latveria and defeats Red Skull and his Exiles to regain his kingdom. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 7 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4650383005

Last 15-cent cover price. Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Deluge!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; The battle with Damon ends when Lelania takes over Tatia's body and takes Damon away. Advertisement for unpublished art portfolios featuring Spider-Man and Daredevil, including a reprint of Spider-Man #1 and Daredevil #1 with information about both characters and checklists, with a subscription to Marvelmania also included. ...And If I Be Called Traitor--!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito; Black Panther escapes from Dr. Doom and stops his plans to steal Vibranium from Wakanda. Stan Lee's Soapbox. Letter from Bob Rozakis. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 8 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4650383006

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Battle of New Britannia!, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Tom Sutton; While flying to see Ka-Zar in the Savage Land Barbara Morris and Paul Allen crash, with Paul being saved by Ka-Zar and Barbara being rescued by the British of New Britannia. Ka-Zar and Paul don't know that Barbara has been saved so they venture into the Lost Lake to save her. Advertisement reproducing covers for Fantastic Four King-Size Special #9 and Spider-Man King-Size Special #8. This Badge Bedeviled!, script by Len Wein and Mike Friedrich (plot), pencils by George Tuska, inks by Mike Esposito; While Damian Link is trying to stop a robbery he and his twin brother Joshua Link are somehow linked together by experimental rays. ...Though Some Call It Magic! starring Doctor Doom, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Advertisement reproducing covers for Thor King-Size Special #4 and Marvel Feature #1. 48 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Astounding Science Fiction (1938-1960 Street and Smith) Pulp / Digest Vol. 27 #5 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

July, 1941. Volume 27, Issue 5. Cover by Hubert Rogers. Trimmed pulp, 6.5-in. x 9.5-in.; black and white; 160 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Atari Force Mini Comic (1982) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4665986010

Promotional comic originally given away in connection with promotion of the Atari 2600. "Intruder Alert!"/"Deadly Orbit"/"Final Approach", script by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas, art by Ross Andru, Dick Giordano, and Mike DeCarlo; In the year 2005, a female intruder with a gaelic accent infiltrates ATARI HQ in Northcal (formerly known as California); Meanwhile, in earth orbit, Martin Champion saves ATARI Solar Satellite; Station One from a run-away solar panel. While Dr. Lucas Orion is tending the shoulder he used to block it in sick-bay, both are summoned to a "crash priority" meeting of the Project: Multiverse; team, a project neither knows anything about; On the way to earth, Champion remembers how he first met Lydia Perez on a rescue mission for the lunar colonists after an attack on it by unnamed enemies in 1998; This led to the Five Day War which left the earth with no more traditional nation-states and a food shortage, among other problems; He wonders why Perez seems so cold during the summons. The two are met and driven to ATARI HQ by Perez. 5-in. x 7-in. mini comic book. 52 pgs., full color.

Atari Force Mini Comic (1982) 2 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4665986011

Promotional comic originally given away in connection with promotion of the Atari 2600. "Berserk"/"Unmasked"/"Spoils of War", script by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas, art by Ross Andru, Dick Giordano, and Mike DeCarlo; Champion, Orion, Perez, and Mohandas Singh meet with the director of ATARI while the intruder eavesdrops; ATARI security finally discovers the intruder, issuing an "intruder alert" for a "berzerk situation"; The flashing lights and sirens send Singh into a remembrance of his former life as a street urchin in New Delhi with his friend Raja; A tourist accidentally accuses them of picking his pocket and Raja dies when he slips and hits his head on a river bank; To try to make up for what he's done, Prof. Stanley Miles (the tourist) sends Singh to some of the finest schools on three continents to train his very intelligent mind; Meanwhile, the intruder slips into the _Scanner One_ hangar as the meeting participants give chase; After a fight between the intruder and Champion (which he loses), the intruder is revealed to be Li-San O'Rourke, the executive director of ATARI security doing a field test which the security teams have failed miserably; She apologizes for disrupting the meeting, the but the director reveals she is to be the fifth member of the Atari Force; As they enter the craft, O'Rourke recounts her mission during the Five Day War to win back an enemy-occupied oil field. 5-in. x 7-in. mini comic book. 52 pgs., full color.

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness and the Secret Hideout Official Visual Collection SC (Japanese 2019 Kadokawa) 1-1ST FN 6.0

Residue.

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Japanese Edition. With light and shadow woven together, an unforgettable adventure awaits! Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout combines alchemy and combat for a unique JRPG experience. Atelier Ryza: Official Visual Collection compiles the gorgeous artwork behind this refreshing entry in the Atelier series. Included are key illustrations, character concepts, and weapon & monster designs. Also, no JRPG fan will want to miss an exclusive interview with the game's developers, plus a new short story set in the world of Atelier Ryza. Softcover, 160 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Atom (1962) 1 FR/GD 1.5

2.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust. Rust migration. Water saturation.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Master of the Plant World!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When a series of mysterious robberies occur which involve strange highly intelligent plants, Ray Palmer decides to investigate as the Atom when he learns about the strange circumstances from Jean Loring; As the Atom, Ray follows Jean as she goes on fact finding about the type of plants that are used, and decides to wait out in a greenhouse to keep a secret eye on Jean; When Jean nods off, Atom notices a group of Dryads that suddenly spring out of the flowers and fly away on petals. Atom follows after them and learns that they are under the control of a criminal called the Plant Master, who intends to use his mutated plants to try and take over the world; Trying to stop the Planet Master, the Atom is trapped in a Venus fly trap while the Planet Master leaves with the Dryads to initiate his plan. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Atom (1962) 4 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #2036857011

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Machine That Made 'Miracles'!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Traveling to Happy Harbor to give a speech to graduates at Snapper Carr's home, Ray witnesses as Snapper's boat suddenly goes from being an ordinary row-boat to a giant sail boat he wishes he has; Deciding to learn the cause of his mystery, Ray changes into the Atom and decides to secretly help Snapper, so that Snapper has a good story to share with his fellow Justice League members; When crooks realize that something around Happy Harbor is turning dreams into reality, they try to steal some dress jewels that have become real. "The Case of the Innocent Thief!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When a series of crimes are committed by people who have concrete alibis that put them far away from the robbery, Ray Palmer decides to figure it out as the Atom. Letter to the editor from MyComicShop owner Buddy Saunders. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Authority (2006 3rd Series) 1C CGC 7.0 Adams 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4555001017

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1 for 10 Variant cover by Arthur Adams. Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Gene Ha Variant covers by Arthur Adams The WorldStorm rollout continues with the return of the most dangerous super-group on the planet! Grant Morrison, the universally acclaimed writer of All Star Superman, Seven Soldiers and Wildcats brings his talents to the new bimonthly series THE AUTHORITY, featuring art by Eisner Award-winner Gene Ha (TOP 10)! Morrison & Ha deliver an unparalleled sense of drama and dynamic storytelling to The Authority that will leave readers gasping for breath. The first issue starts with a bang and goes up from there, reintroducing the team with intriguing new twists and revelations! Standard Edition cover by Gene Ha. On sale October 18 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $12.00.

Authority Prime (2007) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4555001012

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Written by Christos Gage Art and cover by Darick Robertson Fan-favorite creators Christos Gage (StormWatch: PHD) and Darick Robertson (The Boys) bring their incredible talents to The Authority - and it's a match made in heaven! StormWatch Prime has finally managed to crack the infamous Henry Bendix's encrypted 'memory tower' and located a mysterious bunker hidden the Southwest desert. Knowing that anything springing from Bendix's brilliant, twisted mind could prove either invaluable or catastrophic, they immediately head for the bunker. But The Authority are watching, too, and want what's in the bunker for themselves. Will the Authority's desire to build a 'finer world' come into conflict with StormWatch's goal of protecting humanity from the super-humans of the world? You bet it will! Cover price $2.99.

Avengers #100 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Avengers #150 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" X 19"

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 1 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4622125001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. In this first landmark issue, Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Ant Man form the Avengers in "The Coming of the Avengers!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Loki, having been previously captured by Thor, is being held prisoner at the Isle of Silence in Asgard; His physical form may be confined there, but by means of thought projection his disembodied self travels to Earth in search of revenge; He spots Thor in his human identity of Dr. Don Blake, but resists defeating him as it would be a hollow victory compared to defeating him as Thor; After hours of searching, Loki happens across the Hulk and devises a wicked plan to entice Blake to transform into Thor; Hours later, newspapers print articles about the Hulk being on the rampage again and a manhunt begins; The Hulk's friend, Rick Jones, reads the article with disbelief and meets with members of the Teen Brigade in order to find help to track Hulk down to find the truth; They attempt to contact the Fantastic Four but Loki interferes with the radio signal, diverting it to Don Blake; He decides to transform into Thor to help the Teen Brigade; Unknown to Loki, the radio signal is also picked up by Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Iron Man, who also travel to assist; Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp pursue the Hulk to an auto factory in Detroit; Thor appears with Loki to clear Hulk's name; Suddenly Loki makes himself radioactive forcing the heroes to retreat; Luckily, Loki stands over a trapdoor and Ant-Man's ants trigger a switch, dropping him into a lead-lined tank; Upon celebrating their victory, Ant-Man and the Wasp point out how well they could work as a team, and that they should work together in future; The Wasp decides they should call themselves the Avengers, and everybody agrees. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 2 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3930877001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 2 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4615863009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 2 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 3 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. The Avengers Meet... Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; After he left them, the Avengers feel responsible for the damages that the Hulk may cause; They start a search for him and find him. When they start to battle, the Sub-Mariner joins the Hulk. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Iron Man. Guest appearances by the Hulk, Rick Jones, the Sub-Mariner, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, the original X-Men, Odin, and miscellaneous Asgardians. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 3 GD- 1.8

3.25" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. The Avengers Meet... Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; After he left them, the Avengers feel responsible for the damages that the Hulk may cause; They start a search for him and find him. When they start to battle, the Sub-Mariner joins the Hulk. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Iron Man. Guest appearances by the Hulk, Rick Jones, the Sub-Mariner, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, the original X-Men, Odin, and miscellaneous Asgardians. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 4 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4638124005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Captain America Joins... The Avengers!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos; Namor attacks a group of eskimos and throws their idol into the sea. When the ice melts, the figure trapped within turns out to be Captain America, in suspended animation since the end of World War II; The Avengers rescue Cap and return to New York. An alien figure turns our heroes to stone. When Cap and Rick Jones track him down, the alien agrees to restore the Avengers if they agree to help him recover his broken space ship in return; When doing so, the Avengers are attacked by Namor. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, Iron Man and Captain America. Rick Jones and Sub-Mariner appearances. First modern appearances of Captain America and Bucky. First appearance (shadowed cameo of face) of the first Baron Zemo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 4 GD+ 2.5

Moisture damage and heavy residue.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Captain America Joins... The Avengers!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos; Namor attacks a group of eskimos and throws their idol into the sea. When the ice melts, the figure trapped within turns out to be Captain America, in suspended animation since the end of World War II; The Avengers rescue Cap and return to New York. An alien figure turns our heroes to stone. When Cap and Rick Jones track him down, the alien agrees to restore the Avengers if they agree to help him recover his broken space ship in return; When doing so, the Avengers are attacked by Namor. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, Iron Man and Captain America. Rick Jones and Sub-Mariner appearances. First modern appearances of Captain America and Bucky. First appearance (shadowed cameo of face) of the first Baron Zemo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 5 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Invasion of the Lava Men!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Avengers return to their mansion to inspect the damage caused by the battle with the Hulk; Days later, a mysterious high-pitched sound destroys a computer in one of Tony Stark's factories in Long Island and Iron Man is informed; Meanwhile, Giant-Man and the Wasp are conducting experiments inside of a large anthill; They are also affected by the noise and manage to escape before the anthill collapses; In his medical office, Don Blake reads about the effects of the noise in the newspaper; Thor meets up with Captain America and Rick Jones, who are training, and they witness another shockwave; The six heroes investigate the source of this new unknown threat; Meanwhile, in an army base in the west of the country, a strange rock breaks the surface of the earth, and soldiers investigate. Roster includes: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, and Giant-Man. Appearance by the Hulk. First letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 6 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4641276017

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First full appearance of Baron Zemo, and first appearance of the second Black Knight in "Masters of Evil!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Baron Zemo, the man behind the cause of Bucky's death discovers that Captain America is still alive; Collecting together the Black Knight, Radioactive Man and the Melter, the Masters of Evil are formed; While the Masters of Evil spray the city with 'Adhesive X', a powerful glue for which there is no solvent, the Avengers attack; Captain America and Giant-Man get trapped by the adhesive and the Avengers withdraw to try and find a solution for it; Wasp remembers that a criminal behind bars called Paste-Pot Pete might be able to help; After receiving the solution they free Captain America and Giant-Man, and attack the Masters again. Special bonus: The letter column in this issue leads off with a letter from Buddy Saunders, the owner of MyComicShop. Oh, for the halcyon days of our callow youth! In the letter Buddy tells Stan and Jack that Avengers #4, with the return of Captain America, was one heck of a great issue. Time has certainly proven him right! 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 7 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4641328005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Rick Jones dons Bucky's costume in "Their Darkest Hour!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; In Asgard, the Enchantress and the Executioner are banished to Earth by Odin; There they find Zemo (who had managed to escape the authorities) and they team up with him to stop Captain America; The Enchantress' motive is to get Thor by her side; She successfully lures Thor and hypnotizes him to fight for them; Meanwhile Captain America travels to the Amazon jungle to capture Zemo; Captain America then wins against Zemo's forces and Zemo tries to escape; Captain America grabs onto to the escape ship, however; The other Avengers fight Thor and, thanks to Iron Man, bring him back to his senses; Zemo's ship flies to the Avengers battle to rescue the Executioner and the Enchantress. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Captain America. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 7 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4561382005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Rick Jones dons Bucky's costume in "Their Darkest Hour!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; In Asgard, the Enchantress and the Executioner are banished to Earth by Odin; There they find Zemo (who had managed to escape the authorities) and they team up with him to stop Captain America; The Enchantress' motive is to get Thor by her side; She successfully lures Thor and hypnotizes him to fight for them; Meanwhile Captain America travels to the Amazon jungle to capture Zemo; Captain America then wins against Zemo's forces and Zemo tries to escape; Captain America grabs onto to the escape ship, however; The other Avengers fight Thor and, thanks to Iron Man, bring him back to his senses; Zemo's ship flies to the Avengers battle to rescue the Executioner and the Enchantress. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Captain America. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4641276018

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 8 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 8 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 8 FR/GD 1.5

5" Cumulative spine split.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 9 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4641276019

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Wonder Man in "The Coming of the... Wonder Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Baron Zemo and the Masters of Evil transform Simon Williams into Wonder Man and send him to infiltrate the Avengers; Instead, he winds up allying with them at the cost of his own life. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. Cameo appearance by Bucky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.